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how to index the word "late" in UK, England, Cumberland—Parish Registers, 1590–1960

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February 11, 2023 edited August 16, 2024 in Get Involved/Indexing

I was asked about indexing the word "late" in the snip below:

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So I found  https://www.archives.norfolk.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/family-history/parishes-and-churches/parish-registers/reading-and-interpreting-registers - under common terms used in parish registers, it says: Late [surname] spinster - Clergymen sometimes included the mother’s maiden name in register entries, such as Jane Jones, late Smith, spinster.  In this example, index parents' surnames as Jno Abbott and Mary Dobson. A big thank you to Shelly Johnson for starting this discussion!😊

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  • Melissa S Himes
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    February 11, 2023 edited February 11, 2023 Answer ✓

    You would index the mother's surname as Dobson Abbot per the field help:

    Maiden names should be typed in this field before the current or former surnames. A maiden name was often indicated by the words "née," "late," or "born as." A maiden name may also have been written in parentheses. 

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  • maryellenstevensbarnes1
    maryellenstevensbarnes1 ✭✭✭✭✭
    February 11, 2023

    Thank you, @Melissa S Himes - I was unsure and glad you pointed out the field help precedent. also tagging @ShellyJohnson68 for her batch in review😎

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