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Last name (Mother of child) Spelling incorrect. Dutch Reformed {Part C} Batch [M3X9-TFX]

Harmon, James Bartlett
Harmon, James Bartlett ✭✭
February 21 in Indexing

I looked up a DETAILED description of the Wife of John Augustus Barry on Google. ALL indications are that her maiden name is MISPELLED. Someone here try to convince me NO TO TRUST GOOGLE with such a detailed account. Please do not fault me for trying to get things right. van Ellinckhuyzen is the correct spelling.

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  • maryellenstevensbarnes1
    maryellenstevensbarnes1 ✭✭✭✭
    February 21

    One of the rules of indexing is to type what you see, we do not "correct" the spelling used in the original BUT, you could use the "OR" option like this, "van Elinchhuizen OR van Ellinckhuyzen."

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  • Harmon, James Bartlett
    Harmon, James Bartlett ✭✭
    February 21

    I was told not to use (or) that way. Only for alias names that are written on the form. I will follow Indexing rules.

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  • Melissa S Himes
    Melissa S Himes ✭✭✭✭✭
    February 21

    You are correct not to use Or unless the spelling variation is on the image. We don't index information taken from outside sources and our own research.

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  • Harmon, James Bartlett
    Harmon, James Bartlett ✭✭
    February 21

    I agree but I just cannot ignore them. Only if handwriting on certain letters is uncertain. Otherwise I will keep on entering what I see on the image. I feel better following indexing instructions.

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