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US, Louisiana, Orleans Parish—Cemetery Records, 1805–1944[M3WM-X29]

stacylynnturner1
stacylynnturner1 ✭
May 18, 2021 in Indexing

I have come across several records where two spouses are recorded it may say widow of... and husband of.... which one do I record?

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  • J C Bingham
    J C Bingham ✭✭✭
    May 19, 2021 Answer ✓

    Unfortunately the Project Instructions do not address this. Back when they existed the Basic Indexing Guidelines said that the current or most recent spouse was the one that should be recorded.

    That is what I would.do.

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  • Melissa S Himes
    Melissa S Himes ✭✭✭✭✭
    May 19, 2021 Answer ✓

    I agree with J C and would index Dem. BAGUE as his spouse.

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