South Africa, Western Cape—Deceased Estate Files

sharpyshow

How should this name be indexed ? Should the former name be included with the birth name ?

LarryClark43

The instructions for that field found by clicking the purple question mark state:

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

If I were to follow those instructions I would type, Jensen Merkle Witcher, in that field.

Hope I am correct.🙂

Sue Black

Yes LarryClark43, that would be correct.