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Jane Adams_5
Jane Adams_5 ✭
January 25 in Indexing

S, New York, Onondaga—Indexes to Mortgagors, 1794–1870 [Part A][MQ36-M9V]

I am reviewing and am confused about the Mortgagee's name in the third row. It is J Hoar Com* of. My question: Is' Com*of' a name or a term used in deed records?

I've puzzled over this and researched, but can't figure it out.

Thanks kindly, Jane

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  • erutherford
    erutherford ✭✭✭✭
    January 25 Answer ✓

    It is a descriptive term and should not be indexed, according to the PI.

    • When typing the name of the mortgagee or mortgagor, do not include descriptive words or terms, such as "by Atty," "et al," or "and spouse," that may have been written with the name.


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  • Judy Ann Goodrich-Starr
    Judy Ann Goodrich-Starr ✭
    January 25

    If you are doing research on an indexed document, any name you come across that is typed with a ? or * ex. Com* usually means it could not be read by the indexer. If you are an indexer, follow instructions as written.

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  • Jane Adams_5
    Jane Adams_5 ✭
    January 26

    I was confused because of not being familiar with that particular term. Thank you both for your help.

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