On Jan 16, 6:47 pm, Keith nuttle <keith_nut...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > Bruce Remick wrote: > > "Keith nuttle" <keith_nut...@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message > >news:imejj.36123$JD.18181@newssvr21.news.prodigy.net... > >> Is anyone aware of a program that can generate all of the possible > >> spellings for the phonetic sounds in a name? > > >> It should include the phonetic variations of the sound, in most common > >> dialects. > > >> It should also consider letter degradations.  over time, t's degrade to > >> d's. > > >> Examples Bur, Ber, Bir could all be pronounced and heard as being the same > >> sound. > > > Don't you trust yourself to take that one on?  You should be able to match > > any program.  Do you have any specific names in mind? > > > Bruce > > The name that I have most trouble with is Hindenlang.  It is probably > originated in the area where the present German France and Switzerland > come together.   The name came to the Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana area > in the USA in the early 1800's, and has been found in many creative > spelling when it has been found. > > Would appreciate any addition ideas on how it maybe found in the > genealogical records. > > -- > Keith Nuttle > 3110 Marquette Court > Indianapolis, IN  46268 > 317-802-0699- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - Keith, For HINDENLANG, I suggest alternative spellings: HINDELANG, HINDENLANGE, and HINDERLANG. I am the author of the Surname Suggestion List software mentioned in a previous post. I've been developing this software for about 6 months now. I think it does a pretty good job of finding surname variations. I've recently made some changes to the software to incorporate more spelling variations as opposed to purely phonetic variations. This recent effort was largely the result of your posting. It triggered some ideas I've been having concerning enhancing the program. I appreciate your posting. If anybody has some good ideas for enhancing the program, let me know. I can always use the advice of my fellow genealogy enthusiasts. Matt Combs Lewisville, NC http://home.triad.rr.com/combsfamily/sslmain.html