G2G: Comments on Henry Edward Marr

Question

On 6 May 2023 John Blackburn wrote on Marr-408:

I note from other peoples work that [[Marr-408 | Henry Marr]] (1777-1835) - the convict turned successful Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) store keeper and multiple property owner - is sometimes referred to as Henry Edward Marr. Having looked at various sources I am yet to find a source with shows his forenames to be Henry and Edward. 

Can anyone advise me if I am mistaken in my view that his forenames did not include Edward?

Answer 1

Hi John. Nicely sourced profile! It appears you are not mistaken. The Changes log shows the profile was imported in with the middle name 'Edward' but the name was not sourced. The records clearly do not show a middle name, nor do newspaper accounts. You are probably safe to remove it given that a research note is added regarding the lack of findings that justify the removal - this maintains the name just in case another researcher locates a primary source with the name Edward included. Cheers.