Two Names as Surname
Regarding US, New York, Capital—Index to Land Records, Grantees, 1630–1975 [Part A][MSYF-7PV], entry number 39; The Surname is listed as "Philo & Wing." Second occurrence like this so far on this page. I'm indexing it exactly as written, is this correct? Or would I enter a second entry for this line using only "Philo" on the first entry and "Wing" on the second entry?
Thanks,
Cheryl
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That would also be my take on those transactions that have a name off to the side (e.g. & Higbie, & Wing, & Comstock, & Smith).
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Ah, or looking at entry 70, one entry for this line for Grantee Jane A Phillips, and a second entry for this line for Grantee [B] Comstock?
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I would create two indexes:
- If multiple grantees or grantors were listed for a single transaction, index information about each one using separate entries in the data entry area.
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So I’m assuming when the surname is Phillips and then someone else has written in “& Wing” Wing would be the surname of a second person. The given name would be blank and the surname Wing… correct?
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Great, thanks for everyone's help! Will create second entry for Given Name Blank and Surname of Wing, Higbie, etc...
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