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MarionfromScotland

MarionfromScotland Report 24 Apr 2007 14:10

Is there a way to see middle names that have been added? I know you used to be able to see them while searching, then it changed to only if you contact . now I cant see them. cheers Marion

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 24 Apr 2007 14:12

If you find a first name that matches, click as if to send a message to the person who has them in their tree. Middle names will show there. Gwyn

MarionfromScotland

MarionfromScotland Report 24 Apr 2007 14:26

Hi Gwyn I have tried that,it no longer shows middle names. Marion

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 24 Apr 2007 15:25

.... I see what you mean. Why the change? Now what am I supposed to do to distinguish my JONES, DAVIES etc ? Gwyn

MarionfromScotland

MarionfromScotland Report 24 Apr 2007 16:54

Maybe so it will take longer to find connections. Marion

Alexandra

Alexandra Report 24 Apr 2007 16:54

Hi Marion Have a similar problem with a recently discovered Ancestor from Scotland, where in Scotland I don't know?? Her name was Elizabeth Mc'Gregor Nicholson. When I try to enter this on Scotlands People It either gives just McGregors or nicholsons!! Can't think how to resolve this. Any brighter sparks than me have any ideas? Stuck :) Love Alexandra

MarionfromScotland

MarionfromScotland Report 24 Apr 2007 17:08

Hi Alexandra If you just put her second name up it should come up with the middle name on the search. If you are pretty sure about the year give or take a few, you could just put her second name, and if there are not too many you will get hers on one page ie 1 credit. hope that makes sense. If there were a lot with second name around the same year, you could put female or Elizabeth. I like to get my page worth while searching lol Marion UPDATE when was she born?

Alexandra

Alexandra Report 24 Apr 2007 17:21

Thanks for that tip Marion, will have a try later. Love Alexandra