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January 10, 2021 edited February 10, 2021 in Family Tree
How do I add a suffix?

 I have a SR and the son with the same name does not have a suffix. I want to add JR to eliminate confusion, but not sure how to do that. Thanks!

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  • Melissa S Himes
    Melissa S Himes ✭✭✭✭✭
    January 10, 2021

    Hi Julie. I am guessing that you are indexing. So I am going to share your question with the group that has questions and answers - @Indexing Chat​. Sr and Jr are not indexed unless there is a field for suffixes or titles and terms. If you aren't already a member of Indexing Chat, I hope you will join the group.

    If this question is about FamilyTree, just let us know and someone will be along to help with that too.

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  • Brett .
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    January 10, 2021

    @JulieHigh JulieHigh​ 

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    Julie

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    Just in case ...

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    IF, your (General) 'Question' relates to "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' (rather than "Indexing"); THEN, ...

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    UNLESS the, "Senior"; and/or, "Junior", is PART of their "Legal" (eg. Registered/Recorded) Name ...

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    DO NOT add the "Suffix" of, either, "Senior"; and/or, "Junior", to their Name.

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    There is NO need to differentiate between them, by adding via a non-actual "Suffix", to their Name .

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    WHY do you believe there is such/would be any confusion?

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    Just because, a Father; and, a Son, have the same Name, DOES NOT mean their is/will be confusion.

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    IF, they were "Also Known As", either, "Senior"; and/or, "Junior", during their lifetime; THEN, you can add that as an "Alternate Name" in the "Other Information" Section.

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    In "Knowledge Articles" in 'FamilySearch':

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    Indexing

    How do I index name titles or terms?

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    Where is states

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    If no Titles and Terms field is included in the batch, do not include them.

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    Family Tree

    How should I enter names in Family Tree?

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    Where is states

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    If a person does not have a suffix, leave this field blank.

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    I hope this helps.

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    Brett

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