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Searching by Soundex & Wild Cards
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Unknown | Report | 1 Sep 2004 19:16 |
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Hi all, I am starting this thread to remind GR that we need the above included in our search facility. I have the only Ayleward on the site, and it doesn't tell me that there are a heap of Aylwards. I have 9 variations of Weatherall in my tree, and loads of Cockbones but no Cockburns which is where everyone else is. We really need a search facility which gives us the alternatives, or otherwise we can easily miss a link if perhaps one of us has misspelt a name, or if the Parish Clerk was a tad unreliable. All supporters sign here please then I will email GR to look at this thread. Jim |
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Unknown | Report | 1 Sep 2004 19:56 |
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Good idea Jim. I'm sure they mentioned this when the 'new' site was launched recently, but they should keep us updated. Mandy :) |
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Unknown | Report | 1 Sep 2004 19:57 |
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I agree. I have Chowns/Chownes/Chouns/Chounes in my tree. nell |
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Gwyn in Kent | Report | 1 Sep 2004 22:21 |
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I would find that really helpful. Count me in too. |
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Mags | Report | 1 Sep 2004 22:47 |
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Although I haven't yet had a problem I can see what a really good idea it would be to have the facility on here - so add my name too. Magsx |
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Janet 693215 | Report | 1 Sep 2004 23:04 |
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I'll go for that. I've got Macaree's (aka Marsee,Macrae etc.) Horsup's (originally Allsopp) and a few others spelt unusual ways. The sooner there's soundex/wildcards the better. |
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Lynne | Report | 2 Sep 2004 16:06 |
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Hi Jim and all I think that is a fantastic idea. My main name has 32 different variations (apparently!) I have no idea what they all are but somekind of wildcard searching would be good. Lynne |
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Deb Vancouver (18665) | Report | 3 Sep 2004 05:53 |
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Great idea - add my name. |
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Deb Vancouver (18665) | Report | 3 Sep 2004 05:53 |
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Great idea - add my name. |
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Bob | Report | 3 Sep 2004 06:16 |
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Me too |
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Unknown | Report | 3 Sep 2004 10:36 |
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I have had a reply form Estelle, (Michelle is on leave) to say that a Namex search facility is planned for in the next month or two. Can't wait. |
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