Is it possible to change the spelling of the name at the top of a person's page? I know I can go in
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@Shauna Hanlon Mathie
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Shauna
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Just my thoughts ...
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Short Answer: 'Yes', it is possible.
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But ...
That said ...
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You have do so; only because, the "Spelling" in "Technically" INCORRECT.
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Let me explain ...
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In your case, with regard to you Great Grandfather's "Middle" Name ...
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Even if you feel that the spelling of the "Middle" name APPEARS to be wrong, it may not be.
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IF, the spelling is that as recorded in "Legal"/"Official" Documents; THEN, leave it as is, DO NOT change it.
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In such a case, add what 'you think', the Name should be, as (what you have already suggested) an "Alternate Name"; and, include your "Reason This Information Is Correct" for such, as well.
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Whereas ...
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IF, the spelling is, incorrect; and, NOT that as recorded in "Legal"/"Official" Documents; THEN, correct/change it.
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In such a case, include your "Reason This Information Is Correct" for such, as well.
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Just because 'you' personally do not think that the 'Middle' Name' is right, does not mean that the 'Middle' Name' is not correct.
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Of course, if the 'Middle' Name' has just been entered incorrectly, which is quite often the case; then, 'Yes', go ahead and address/fix (ie. correct) that.
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Again, just my thoughts.
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Brett
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ps: Here is a "Knowledge Article" in 'FamilySearch'
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How do I enter my ancestor's name if it changed?
https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-enter-my-ancestors-name-if-it-changed
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Where it states:
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In general, enter the birth name in the Vitals section of the Person page. Enter other names, such as nicknames, in the Other Information section. Legal name changes are an exception.
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- For a legal name change, enter the most recent legal name in the Vitals section.
- If the person did not use the legal name in life, you have the option to enter the commonly used name in the Vitals section and the legal name in the Other Information section.
- When record sources do not use the legal name, enter the variations in the Other Information section.
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Important: Please do not enter the word "or" in the name field or use parentheses or quote marks.
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The name shown on the top of the person details page is taken from the value assigned to the "Name" attribute down in the vitals section. just click on the "Edit" link next to the name to change it. Remember to provide a source(s) and a reason for your change.
However, please follow Brett's suggestions. That version of the person's name is supposed to be the full legal name used by that person. Usually it is the birth name, but not always. Other variations should be recorded as Alternate Names
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