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James G. Hermsen

Tue, Jan 31, 2023 2:18 PM

Attached is a pdf of an Article in Pensylvania Folkife that details all the various spellings of family names.

I often get contacted by members who find it stressful that their ancestor is listed with the "incorrect" spelling of the family name. I have to inform them that family members often change their names for a number of reasons, and their descendants when posting genealogies prefer to use their current family name spelling. I even have to remind them that tombstones may have different spellings for the family name that are not the same for both spouses.

Hope this is helpful those who never know if it is Bare, Bear, Bair, Byre, etc.

Hoosierly Yours,

James G. Hermsen
8108 Laura Lynne Lane
Indianapolis, IN 46217
317-881-4600 main
317-679-1466 cell
Question Critically, Think Logically, Communicate Clearly, Act Creatively, Live Ethically.

Attached is a pdf of an Article in Pensylvania Folkife that details all the various spellings of family names. I often get contacted by members who find it stressful that their ancestor is listed with the "incorrect" spelling of the family name. I have to inform them that family members often change their names for a number of reasons, and their descendants when posting genealogies prefer to use their current family name spelling. I even have to remind them that tombstones may have different spellings for the family name that are not the same for both spouses. Hope this is helpful those who never know if it is Bare, Bear, Bair, Byre, etc. Hoosierly Yours, James G. Hermsen 8108 Laura Lynne Lane Indianapolis, IN 46217 317-881-4600 main 317-679-1466 cell Question Critically, Think Logically, Communicate Clearly, Act Creatively, Live Ethically.

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Renee Cue

Tue, Jan 31, 2023 3:07 PM

I have an obituary for one of my ancestors that lists his name three times
in the article spelled three different ways.

On Tue, Jan 31, 2023, 7:18 AM James G. Hermsen via List <
list@maillist.saga-omii.org> wrote:

Attached is a pdf of an Article in Pensylvania Folkife that details all
the various spellings of family names.

I often get contacted by members who find it stressful that their ancestor
is listed with the "incorrect" spelling of the family name. I have to
inform them that family members often change their names for a number of
reasons, and their descendants when posting genealogies prefer to use their
current family name spelling. I even have to remind them that tombstones
may have different spellings for the family name that are not the same for
both spouses.

Hope this is helpful those who never know if it is Bare, Bear, Bair, Byre,
etc.

Hoosierly Yours,

James G. Hermsen
8108 Laura Lynne Lane
Indianapolis, IN 46217

317-881-4600 main
317-679-1466 cell

Question Critically, Think Logically, Communicate Clearly, Act
Creatively, Live Ethically.

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I have an obituary for one of my ancestors that lists his name three times in the article spelled three different ways. On Tue, Jan 31, 2023, 7:18 AM James G. Hermsen via List < list@maillist.saga-omii.org> wrote: > Attached is a pdf of an Article in Pensylvania Folkife that details all > the various spellings of family names. > > I often get contacted by members who find it stressful that their ancestor > is listed with the "incorrect" spelling of the family name. I have to > inform them that family members often change their names for a number of > reasons, and their descendants when posting genealogies prefer to use their > current family name spelling. I even have to remind them that tombstones > may have different spellings for the family name that are not the same for > both spouses. > > Hope this is helpful those who never know if it is Bare, Bear, Bair, Byre, > etc. > > > Hoosierly Yours, > > *James G. Hermsen* > 8108 Laura Lynne Lane > Indianapolis, IN 46217 > > 317-881-4600 main > 317-679-1466 cell > > *Question Critically, Think Logically, Communicate Clearly, Act > Creatively, Live Ethically.* > _______________________________________________ > List mailing list -- list@maillist.saga-omii.org > To unsubscribe send an email to list-leave@maillist.saga-omii.org >

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Walt Bauer

Tue, Jan 31, 2023 4:05 PM

Here's another case in point:
Jacob BURCKHARD and wife Annie BURKHART, side by side in the Weaverland
Mennonite Church cemetery in East Earl, Lancaster County, PA.
[image: image.jpeg]
Walter Bauer

On Tue, Jan 31, 2023 at 10:07 AM Renee Cue via List <
list@maillist.saga-omii.org> wrote:

I have an obituary for one of my ancestors that lists his name three times
in the article spelled three different ways.

On Tue, Jan 31, 2023, 7:18 AM James G. Hermsen via List <
list@maillist.saga-omii.org> wrote:

Attached is a pdf of an Article in Pensylvania Folkife that details all
the various spellings of family names.

I often get contacted by members who find it stressful that their
ancestor is listed with the "incorrect" spelling of the family name. I
have to inform them that family members often change their names for a
number of reasons, and their descendants when posting genealogies prefer to
use their current family name spelling. I even have to remind them that
tombstones may have different spellings for the family name that are not
the same for both spouses.

Hope this is helpful those who never know if it is Bare, Bear, Bair,
Byre, etc.

Hoosierly Yours,

James G. Hermsen
8108 Laura Lynne Lane
Indianapolis, IN 46217

317-881-4600 main
317-679-1466 cell

Question Critically, Think Logically, Communicate Clearly, Act
Creatively, Live Ethically.

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Here's another case in point: Jacob BURCKHARD and wife Annie BURKHART, side by side in the Weaverland Mennonite Church cemetery in East Earl, Lancaster County, PA. [image: image.jpeg] Walter Bauer On Tue, Jan 31, 2023 at 10:07 AM Renee Cue via List < list@maillist.saga-omii.org> wrote: > I have an obituary for one of my ancestors that lists his name three times > in the article spelled three different ways. > > On Tue, Jan 31, 2023, 7:18 AM James G. Hermsen via List < > list@maillist.saga-omii.org> wrote: > >> Attached is a pdf of an Article in Pensylvania Folkife that details all >> the various spellings of family names. >> >> I often get contacted by members who find it stressful that their >> ancestor is listed with the "incorrect" spelling of the family name. I >> have to inform them that family members often change their names for a >> number of reasons, and their descendants when posting genealogies prefer to >> use their current family name spelling. I even have to remind them that >> tombstones may have different spellings for the family name that are not >> the same for both spouses. >> >> Hope this is helpful those who never know if it is Bare, Bear, Bair, >> Byre, etc. >> >> >> Hoosierly Yours, >> >> *James G. Hermsen* >> 8108 Laura Lynne Lane >> Indianapolis, IN 46217 >> >> 317-881-4600 main >> 317-679-1466 cell >> >> *Question Critically, Think Logically, Communicate Clearly, Act >> Creatively, Live Ethically.* >> _______________________________________________ >> List mailing list -- list@maillist.saga-omii.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to list-leave@maillist.saga-omii.org >> > _______________________________________________ > List mailing list -- list@maillist.saga-omii.org > To unsubscribe send an email to list-leave@maillist.saga-omii.org >

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James G. Hermsen

Tue, Jan 31, 2023 4:08 PM

The most important thing to remember is that in doing your research explore all the possible ways to spell the name. Same for first names as well. The use of nicknames and other names often confuses researchers.

I find this reference a good thing to have on hand to remind you what other spellings might be.

Hoosierly Yours,

James G. Hermsen
8108 Laura Lynne Lane
Indianapolis, IN 46217
317-881-4600 main
317-679-1466 cell
Question Critically, Think Logically, Communicate Clearly, Act Creatively, Live Ethically.

On Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 11:05:19 AM EST, Walt Bauer <wbauer57@gmail.com> wrote:

Here's another case in point: Jacob BURCKHARD and wife Annie BURKHART, side by side in the Weaverland Mennonite Church cemetery in East Earl, Lancaster County, PA.
Walter Bauer

On Tue, Jan 31, 2023 at 10:07 AM Renee Cue via List list@maillist.saga-omii.org wrote:

I have an obituary for one of my ancestors that lists his name three times in the article spelled three different ways.
On Tue, Jan 31, 2023, 7:18 AM James G. Hermsen via List list@maillist.saga-omii.org wrote:

Attached is a pdf of an Article in Pensylvania Folkife that details all the various spellings of family names.

I often get contacted by members who find it stressful that their ancestor is listed with the "incorrect" spelling of the family name. I have to inform them that family members often change their names for a number of reasons, and their descendants when posting genealogies prefer to use their current family name spelling. I even have to remind them that tombstones may have different spellings for the family name that are not the same for both spouses.

Hope this is helpful those who never know if it is Bare, Bear, Bair, Byre, etc.

Hoosierly Yours,

James G. Hermsen
8108 Laura Lynne Lane
Indianapolis, IN 46217
317-881-4600 main
317-679-1466 cell
Question Critically, Think Logically, Communicate Clearly, Act Creatively, Live Ethically.

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The most important thing to remember is that in doing your research explore all the possible ways to spell the name. Same for first names as well. The use of nicknames and other names often confuses researchers. I find this reference a good thing to have on hand to remind you what other spellings might be. Hoosierly Yours, James G. Hermsen 8108 Laura Lynne Lane Indianapolis, IN 46217 317-881-4600 main 317-679-1466 cell Question Critically, Think Logically, Communicate Clearly, Act Creatively, Live Ethically. On Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 11:05:19 AM EST, Walt Bauer <wbauer57@gmail.com> wrote: Here's another case in point: Jacob BURCKHARD and wife Annie BURKHART, side by side in the Weaverland Mennonite Church cemetery in East Earl, Lancaster County, PA. Walter Bauer On Tue, Jan 31, 2023 at 10:07 AM Renee Cue via List <list@maillist.saga-omii.org> wrote: I have an obituary for one of my ancestors that lists his name three times in the article spelled three different ways. On Tue, Jan 31, 2023, 7:18 AM James G. Hermsen via List <list@maillist.saga-omii.org> wrote: Attached is a pdf of an Article in Pensylvania Folkife that details all the various spellings of family names. I often get contacted by members who find it stressful that their ancestor is listed with the "incorrect" spelling of the family name. I have to inform them that family members often change their names for a number of reasons, and their descendants when posting genealogies prefer to use their current family name spelling. I even have to remind them that tombstones may have different spellings for the family name that are not the same for both spouses. Hope this is helpful those who never know if it is Bare, Bear, Bair, Byre, etc. Hoosierly Yours, James G. Hermsen 8108 Laura Lynne Lane Indianapolis, IN 46217 317-881-4600 main 317-679-1466 cell Question Critically, Think Logically, Communicate Clearly, Act Creatively, Live Ethically. _______________________________________________ List mailing list -- list@maillist.saga-omii.org To unsubscribe send an email to list-leave@maillist.saga-omii.org _______________________________________________ List mailing list -- list@maillist.saga-omii.org To unsubscribe send an email to list-leave@maillist.saga-omii.org

TM

Thelma Martin

Tue, Jan 31, 2023 5:18 PM

A reminder -

When searching in the SAGA databases you can also select if you are
looking for exact, soundex or metaphone. I find this very helpful when
I'm not sure how a name is spelled or they are spelled differently in
other databases.

Thelma Martin

On 1/31/2023 9:18 AM, James G. Hermsen via List wrote:

Attached is a pdf of an Article in Pensylvania Folkife that details
all the various spellings of family names.

I often get contacted by members who find it stressful that their
ancestor is listed with the "incorrect" spelling of the family name.
I have to inform them that family members often change their names for
a number of reasons, and their descendants when posting genealogies
prefer to use their current family name spelling. I even have to
remind them that tombstones may have different spellings for the
family name that are not the same for both spouses.

Hope this is helpful those who never know if it is Bare, Bear, Bair,
Byre, etc.

Hoosierly Yours,

James G. Hermsen
8108 Laura Lynne Lane
Indianapolis, IN 46217

317-881-4600 main
317-679-1466 cell

Question Critically, Think Logically, Communicate Clearly, Act
Creatively, Live Ethically.

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A reminder - When searching in the SAGA databases you can also select if you are looking for exact, soundex or metaphone. I find this very helpful when I'm not sure how a name is spelled or they are spelled differently in other databases. Thelma Martin On 1/31/2023 9:18 AM, James G. Hermsen via List wrote: > Attached is a pdf of an Article in Pensylvania Folkife that details > all the various spellings of family names. > > I often get contacted by members who find it stressful that their > ancestor is listed with the "incorrect" spelling of the family name. > I have to inform them that family members often change their names for > a number of reasons, and their descendants when posting genealogies > prefer to use their current family name spelling. I even have to > remind them that tombstones may have different spellings for the > family name that are not the same for both spouses. > > Hope this is helpful those who never know if it is Bare, Bear, Bair, > Byre, etc. > > > Hoosierly Yours, > > *James G. Hermsen* > 8108 Laura Lynne Lane > Indianapolis, IN 46217 > > 317-881-4600 main > 317-679-1466 cell > > *Question Critically, Think Logically, Communicate Clearly, Act > Creatively, Live Ethically.* > > <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient> > Virus-free.www.avg.com > <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient> > > > <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > _______________________________________________ > List mailing list --list@maillist.saga-omii.org > To unsubscribe send an email tolist-leave@maillist.saga-omii.org

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