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When asking for the names of the spouse, do I put in ones that are deceased or no?

Pierce, Lyla Rachel
Pierce, Lyla Rachel ✭
March 2, 2022 in Indexing

Sometimes the batch asks for the name of the spouse and it says that they are deceased. Should I still put in the name of them or leave it blank? Thanks!

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  • BarryJohnson
    BarryJohnson mod
    March 2, 2022 Answer ✓

    Our role as indexers is to accurately transcribe the original record into data format. A person's spouse is still their spouse whether living or dead, unless they have re-married, in which case you only index the current spouse. Hope this helps.

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