On Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 01:38:25 PM EST, Larry Beckler <larrybeckler37@gmail.com> wrote:  

Here is an example of how to make a suggested change to the database information.  Larry provided the justification.  Too many times SAGA receives a change request based only upon "tradition" or what someone else had told them.   Remember, the corrections will not be reflected until the database owners resubmit their databases to Bob Geiser to be uploaded.  This may take awhile as some members only resubmit their databased even once a year, while others may do so monthly. 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. ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: James G. Hermsen <jghermsen@yahoo.com>To: Larry Beckler <larrybeckler37@gmail.com>Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 02:14:07 PM ESTSubject: Re: Possible Database Correction Thanks Larry, I often get suggestions to change information with no justification so one does not understand what provenance justifies the change.  I hope other members will pay attention to how you presented your case.  It makes it easier to make the change with confidence that one is not contributing to more misinformation. 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 6, 2026 at 01:38:25 PM EST, Larry Beckler <larrybeckler37@gmail.com> wrote: A possible correction for you to consider on the Hermsen Database. Most databases in SAGA have Edward Hershberger’s (b. 1897) first name as Edwin which is incorrect as far as I can tell.  I think this is because there is a genealogy book that has Edwin . . . and not Edward as it should be.  Anyway, most databases followed suit with Edwin although Lint, Roth and mine did not. Here is Edward Hershberger's obituary below and below that is a picture of his tombstone.  Both have Edward as his first name.  I have never seen his name in newspaper articles as anything but Edward and I’ve seen a lot of articles. Gospel Herald - Volume XLIV , Number 39 - September 25, 1951-page 942, 943 Hershberger, -- Edward, son of Abner P. and Sarah (Stutzman) Hershberger, was born May 22, 1897, at Milford, Nebr.; passed away Aug. 28, 1951, at the Bethel Hospital, Newton, Kans.; aged 54 y. 3 m. 6 d. He was stricken with encephalitis from which he was recovering when complications set in. He patiently endured eleven weeks of illness. On Dec. 6, 1917, he was united in marriage to Alma Stauffer, of Milford, Nebr. To this union were born 10 children. He leaves his devoted companion, 5 daughters and 5 sons (Mrs. Berdella Bender and Mrs. Lydia Hochstetler, Nampa, Ida; Mrs. Veva Garber, Winton, Calif.; Mrs. Erma Janzen and Lila, Hesston, Kans.; Weldon and Vilas, Casselton, N. Dak.; Tillman, La Plata, P. R.; Erlis and Abner, Hesston, Kans.), 12 grandchildren, 6 brothers (Ammon, Union City, Pa.; David, Milford, Nebr.; Allen, Albany, Oreg.; John and Paul, Wellman, Iowa; and Ezra, McPherson, Kans.), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Lavina Rediger and Mrs. Iva Hauder, Milford, Nebr.; Mrs. Lacinda Earnest, Kalona, Iowa). His parents, 2 infant brothers, and one sister (Mrs. Alice Yeackley) preceded him in death. In his youth he accepted the Lord as his personal Saviour and was baptized as a member of the Mennonite Church. In 1937 he and his family moved to Amenia, N. Dak., where he was called to help serve in mission work. On Dec. 12, 1937, he was ordained deacon of the Red River Valley congregation by I. S. Mast and Eli G. Hochstetler. He was a faithful and consecrated servant of the Lord. In the fall of 1948 he moved to Hesston, Kans., for school. There he and the younger children attended. He was a kind father and admonished his children in the ways of the Lord. His cheerful disposition won him many friends. Funeral services were in charge of Milo Kauffman, M. A. Yoder, and Laurence Horst. Burial was made in the Zimmerdale Mennonite Cemetery. Thank you. Larry