Names With Apostrophes? (with a How To)

Databases do not always handle names with apostrophes in the same way. O’Neill may be entered in a database as ONeill or O’Neill. Make certain you search both ways or find out how these names are handled.

© Michael John Neill, “Genealogy Tip of the Day,” http://genealogytipoftheday.blogspot.com, 18- June-2011.

NOTE!!!! Make sure YOU enter names with apostrophes in your database with consistency.

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