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Appropriate female names

Joseph Eliason
Joseph Eliason ✭
June 25, 2025 edited September 9, 2025 in General Questions

In 17th century English records the maiden name of a wife / mother is often missing. If only the given name is known is it usual / appropriate to use the married surname for temple submission, etc. or just continue with the given name alone? This assumes that a search of relevant records has failed to find her maiden name.

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  • Alan E. Brown
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    June 25, 2025 Answer ✓

    Just enter the given name and leave the surname blank. There is guidance in How do I enter names in Family Tree?. It will help with hinting and searching to also add an alternate Married Name.

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