Re: [LegacyUG] alternative versions of surname

On 14/05/2015 04:43, Barton Lewis wrote: > I’d like feedback on how people handle alternative spellings of a > surname. My ancestor, Jacob’s will spells his surname BACHTEL. In the > censuses, he spells it: BECHTOL (1830); BACHTEL (1840); BECHTEL (1850); > and BECHTAL (1860). His grave marker sp

Re: [LegacyUG] alternative versions of surname

Hi Barton, I handle names in the following way: For the main name I use the name the person is born with and other names I show as alternate names. If I don't have birth information I use the name from the next available event be it marriage or death. Jean-Guy Momy CD (aka John) Palm Coast, Fl

Re: [LegacyUG] alternative versions of surname

Thanks Anne, Cathy, Jenny and Jean-Guy.  It looks like this is a judgment call, and there is no real "standard."  The solutions and alternatives were reasonable and sound.  As always, thanks for the feedback.   Barton       On Thu, May 14, 2015 at 06:45 AM, Jean-Guy Momy wrote:     Hi Barton,

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