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Online Catalogue
Linda Corupe's publications cover the following
areas:
About
the Supercensus
In addition to transcriptions and indexes, Linda Corupe also
offers several publications known as "Supercensus."
A Supercensus, a word coined by Linda, consists of the complete
township personal census (transcribed from microfilms at the
Archives of Ontario), plus additional genealogical information
extracted from various sources. In a Supercensus you will find:
- Census Listings
The census transcription appears on each left hand page,
and is numbered by part and page number, exactly as it is
in the original. Additional information (such as middle
names, etc.) has been added through my research and personal
knowledge. for a PDF example.
In some cases, when the pages were microfilmed in the wrong
order, I have rearranged them in the book (for example,
the 1861 Sheffield Township census).
To ensure the highest quality of transcription, I cross-check
other documents: agricultural and other census records from
the area, business directories, etc.
- Enhanced Biographical Details
On the corresponding lines on each right hand page are biographical
details for many of the individuals. This may include births,
marriages, deaths, cemetery records, etc. The sources for
these additional details are all documented, using codes.
for a PDF example.
- Enhanced Index
This is a comprehensive index of names (for heads of households
& strays) and shows ages, birthplaces and spouse's names.
The right hand page contains further information extracted
from other records, such as the township agricultural census,
various business directories and even assessment rolls.
for a PDF example.
- Codes for the Sources
There is a full list of the codes and sources used in the
enhancements. Currently there are close to 100 additional
sources which I may consult during the preparation of a
supercensus. for a PDF example.
Compare this to online census records, such as Ancestry.ca:
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Supercensus |
Ancestry.ca,
archivianet*, etc. |
| Added biographical info |
Yes |
No |
| Hardcopy, always available |
Yes |
No |
| Readability |
Easy-to-read transcription |
Usually a scan
of the original |
| Cross-reference to other censuses,
directories, etc. |
Often |
No |
* @ collectionscanada
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