[LDS] another question

[richhart]

I put my "normal" name in brackets and leave as is.  Years ago, the recorder, the
scribe, the priest, perhaps could not spell the name so per phonetic sound--the
name was spelled.  As for baptismal records, many times the sponsors or god
parents also did not know how to spell the name, many times did not know the
correct DOB etc.  thus names and DOB were guessed at.  And, many times the
baptismal records when recorded or submitted indicate the date of sealing or
baptismal rather than the true date.
Thus when I enter my names or dates, if they do not agree with my information,  I
place the true name/DOB and other info in brackets or in the notes.
Then there is the problems with the spidery handwritings....
glory bee

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

> Hello,
> I have another question. (I'm full of them tonight, LOL)
> When you are doing research and connect another person to your line, if his
> surname is spelled differently, do you correct it in YOUR family tree program
> or do you make it the same person, but with the name spelled differently (or
> at least the way it is spelled in the records)
> Does this make sense?
> Thanks for your time,
> Donna :-)
>
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