Global Warming??? Syracuse, Onondaga, New York has moved to Syracuse, Sicily, Italy
So, recently when searching New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, it appears as if Syracuse, Onondaga, New York is now Syracuse, Sicily, Italy. As an example I searched Eva Mo* - - -place Syracuse...and low and behold the first 20 on page one - I didn't bother exploring further all show up with a death place as "Syracuse, Sicily, Italy" Yes, I realize it is an error but can someone help me get it fixed???
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That sounds like another in the very long list of placename standardization issues. The bot used to standardize placenames did not do a very good job.
Unfortunately, the likelihood of correction is slim.
This thread, among many others, will give you an idea: https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/comment/476093#Comment_476093
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@dar Barber,
Yes, you have found yet another example of an auto-standardization error in our FamilySearch historical records.
The problem can be fixed. I will put this into the queue of related issues for our engineers to review and resolve. Unfortunately, because a of rather large backlog of similar problems, it would be impossible to suggest a date when the problem will be resolved.
You can still attach the source to the record of a family member. Having done so, you can easily modify the title to provide clarity and provide additional notes to discuss and correct the location information.
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Yes, I understand, I just want to put the problems out there so that one day, things will get fixed. Can't fix 'em if you don't know 'bout 'em. Thanks!
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