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dbridge276
dbridge276 ✭
June 23, 2021 edited June 30, 2021 in Family Tree

I was viewing an Aunts baptism (Elizabeth Ada Bridge 17 May 1908) when I noticed her father first name is incorrect.

the transcription states Arthur, the correct name is Alfred and it is clear that Alfred is written on the image.

The record in question is;-

Digital Folder Number 007568835 Image Number 00125 

Citing this Record

"England, Surrey Parish Registers, 1536-1992," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:CS7R-233Z : 27 March 2020), Elizabeth Ada Bridge, 17 May 1908; citing Baptism, , London Metropolitan Archives, England; FHL microfilm .

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  • DianaHawks
    DianaHawks mod
    June 24, 2021 Answer ✓

    Hi there dbridge 276!

    On correcting Inaccurate transcriptions - these can be corrected IF the Edit button on the record is available.

    Unfortunately on this particular record, the Edit is greyed out and an apology is given.

    On the record in Family Tree, you are able to make a note in Alfred's vitals that the attached transcription recorded his first name incorrectly.

    https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/why-cant-i-fix-indexing-or-transcription-errors
    https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-fix-indexing-or-transcription-errors-in-historical-records


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  • dbridge276
    dbridge276 ✭
    June 26, 2021 Answer ✓

    Thank you

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