Is it Louisa Emily or Emily Louisa Swope?

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WikiTree profile: Louisa E. Kirkpatrick
in Genealogy Help by G. Scott Keeney G2G Rookie (230 points)

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Good question, Scott.  Thanks for your interest.

Looking at the evidence you posted on the profile, namely the Find-a-Grave memorial, I would  be most inclined to record her as Emily Louisa - as it is on her headstone.

Nearly every time (I can think of only one exception) that I have done similar research regarding the correct naming of an individual, the results verify the name on the headstone.  It seems that folks try extra hard to "get it right" when we're burying remains - even if it differed on other documents.

Finally, it is a judgement call.  Should the profile reflect the name on a Birth or Marriage document, or that which the grave marker records?  Best to include whatever descrepencies exist in the Biography on the Profile.

I hope this helps.

Keith
by Keith Baker G2G6 Pilot (105k points)
selected by G. Scott Keeney

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