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UNKOWNS -WHAT DO YOU PUT?

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Stacey

Stacey Report 5 May 2004 23:40

Before I forget, I just need to ask. What do you put if you dont know the surname of somebody, especially the maiden name? At the moment I have put 'unkown' but it is not very helpful! I was going to put the married name, but then things got confusing! Help I need to know what to do with the 'unkowns' Any advice would be so helpful Thanks in advance x

Annie

Annie Report 6 May 2004 00:04

I'm probably mad but I put 'became 'and then the surname when they were married. Mainly because I hate to admit I don't know it! A

Penny

Penny Report 6 May 2004 00:27

hi stacy i usually put (surname) mrs so people searching will know that she married mr (surname). hope this helps penny

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 6 May 2004 06:53

If you mean for your own records on a family history computer chart, then we leave them just with forename. If posting on these boards, I agree 'Unknown' is not helpful so would leave them off those until we found a surname for her. It helps to refer to people by their maiden name, especially if they decide to marry 2 or 3 times.