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Trees with Rhonda: How to Name Your Females by Rhonda R. McClure
January 06, 2000 See Rhonda's Previous Columns  One of the most
common questions received from newcomers to genealogy is how to
record the names of females. They wonder how you can keep track
of the name of a female given the way her name changes. Just how
is it recorded then?  Over the years I have heard any number of
reasons why people have elected to to record their females in
their unique way. And while the process may make sense to them,
it is important that we keep in mind the researchers to come who
will also be using our research. They need to understand the
naming pattern you used. Therefore it is usually a good idea to
follow the patterns that