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US, Rhode Island Nat Records. In both these images it lists the birthplace asP.Q., Canada. My understanding is this is the abbreviation for Quebec. Is this correct or should I …
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Step children listed on death certificateSorry to be asking so many questions, but I'm a stickler for details and want to get it right. I'm…
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South Africa, Western Cape—Deceased Estate Files, 1951–2011 Registration PlaceDoes anyone decipher what is written here ? I cannot read the scrawl. Thanks a million.
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Maiden name or notI am reviewing and the Father's name is listed as John McIntyre Roberts and the mother as Rachel Fe…
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Should I/how can I add information about the relatives named in a will?I am currently indexing a will. Should I just index the name of the primary person i.e. the person …
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Indexing - but already filled outI am indexing the South African death records and several of the batches have the information alrea…
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How do you index a name change?Is it done like an alias, by putting 'or' between the names?
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US, Rhode Island Nat Records Part GPlease see image 1 of this batch. It has her name as Madleine Mathis and then in ( )'s It has (Sist…
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Indexing New York, Eastern District, Naturalization Records Part E.After indexing the first image, it automatically brings up a page for a second entry which requires…
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South Africa, Western Cape—Deceased Estate FilesHow should this name be indexed ? Should the former name be included with the birth name ?
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