Family number in Suffix field
Joe is, I think, a non member in Switzerland. He is doing a lot of family tree work for his, and my, Uri Switzerland ancestors. The Uri records we work with has a family number and letter for each person. As Joe enters them he puts that number in the suffix field of the name. See the attached example for Josefa Helena Brand 78 c - 24 March 1770 – LKVR-PQ4. Is it ok to leave those numbers in the suffix field or should I be removing them? Please let me know. He has entered many people with the family number in the suffix field. Will the numbers in the suffix field affect the temple work?
My email is dittlilds@gmail.com
Please let me know.
Thanks,
Albin Leo Dittli
Answers
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Thank you for posting your question in the Community.
We have viewed the records on Family Tree containing the family numbers you have referenced. The numbers in the Suffix Field do not affect the ability to reserve ordinances. You can still reserve names and print a Family Name Card. Here is a link to an article in the Help Center regarding how to enter names in Family Tree.
As to the Suffix field, it says:
- Suffix—Enter words like “Jr.” or “Sr.,” or perhaps a Roman numeral, as in “John Smith III.” If a person lacks a suffix, leave this field blank.
As you know, if the family numbers were entered in the Name fields (first and last name) it would definitely affect the ability to reserve Temple ordinances.
We are sending you a private message regarding this issue as well.
Best Wishes!
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FYI
Just in passing ...
As an aside ...
[ ie. From the original matter raised, in this post ... ]
Please be aware ...
That, although, "Numbers" are characters, that are NOT allowed, in a number of the "Name" Fields ...
[ ie. in the Fields of, "Title'; "First Names"; and, "Last Names" ... ]
Surprisingly, "Number" are characters, that are ARE allowed, in the "Name" Field of "Suffix".
As, evidenced by Josefa Helena BRAND 78 c ( LKVR-PQ4 ) ...
Plus, easily, confirmed, by this simple "Test" ...
[ Note: I input "2", yet, NO = The following characters are not allowed: \@#$%&*_+=|~/><[]{}();:0123456789 ]
Plus ...
I suspect, that such (in the "Suffix" Field) is NOT a problem/issue, when it comes to "Temple" Work, either; as, I have 'seen' actual "Numbers", in the "Suffix" Field, of various individuals/persons (for various reasons); and, the Work, WAS available to "Requested" - without any impediment (of the "Name").
[ eg. 4th Viscount of ... ]
Just my thoughts.
Brett
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FYI
Just in passing ...
I am just another 'lowly' User/Patron
[ And, I happen to be a Member of the Church ... ]
Although, I understand the 'intent', of using "Numbers" (ie. Whether, "Alphanumeric", or, not), in the "Suffix" Field ...
Especially, when such possibly relates back, to one's OWN Personal Database; as, an identifier; or, reference, for the purposes, of one's own personal "Research" ...
I would humbly suggest, due to 'nature' of "Family Tree", of 'FamilySearch', that including such "Numbers" (ie. Whether, "Alphanumeric", or, not), in the "Suffix" Field, of the "Name", for individuals/persons, in "Family Tree", of 'FamilySearch', is NOT appropriate.
"Family Tree", of 'FamilySearch', is for ALL; and, NOT one's OWN (personal) place of "Research" ...
And ...
As an side ...
I am certain, that no doubt, later 'down the track' (ie. in the "Future"), another User/Patron, WILL, "Rightly So", come along; and, "Delete"/"Remove" such a "Suffix" of (for example) "78 c"; as, totally irrelevant; and, unnecessary [ ie. NOT forming part, of an individuals/persons, actual extension of a, "Title" ( eg. 4th Viscount of ... ), or, the likes of ( Official ) "Post-nominal letters" ( eg. VC; KCG; DSO; DSO and Bar; OBE; TD, LOM; etc ) ].
As an aside ...
Just for reference ...
Post-nominal letters
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-nominal_letters
List of post-nominal letters
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_post-nominal_letters
Just my thoughts.
I know, that this may certainly not help/assist (ie. be what one wants to 'hear'); but, I hope, that this provide some additional, insight; and, perspective.
Brett
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