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"Missouri" standardized as "Louisiana Territory, United States"

tyams
tyams ✭✭✭
May 9, 2022 in Social Groups

After the recent changes to the place names database, there appears to have been a change to how "Missouri" is recognized as a standardized place:

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"Missouri, United States" is now the third option in the dropdown menu, which is problematic because many users are not not conscientious about selecting the most applicable option. I've been encountering more and more records that incorrectly list one of the higher options or even "Missouri City, Fort Bend, Texas, United States". Additionally, any place name fields that contain simply "Missouri" and not "Missouri, United States" have been retroactively standardized as "Louisiana Territory, United States". While the land that comprises the state of Missouri was part of Louisiana Territory from 1803-1812, this should probably not be the default option.

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  • russellwaltgeorge1
    russellwaltgeorge1 ✭✭
    February 15, 2023

    This appears to have been resolved. I just tried on a few of my relatives, and now the first is Missouri, United States.

    Please check and let us know.

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  • tyams
    tyams ✭✭✭
    February 15, 2023

    Yes, things seem to be working as expected now. Thank you.

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