Hello, When correcting a surname line on an obit, do you also type in the surname of the funeral director and the pastor who conducted the service? (if they are mentioned). Since they aren't members of the family, I thought they should be left out, but after thinking about it again, maybe someone is looking for that particular surname and didn't know their ancestor was a funeral director or pastor. I'd appreciate some advice please. Thanks in Advance, Marilyn

----- Original Message ----- From: <Kaesemein@aol.com> To: <BOARDS-ADMINS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 8:38 AM Subject: [BAd] Correcting Surname Line > Hello, > > When correcting a surname line on an obit, do you also type in the surname > of the > funeral director and the pastor who conducted the service? (if they are > mentioned). > Since they aren't members of the family, I thought they should be left > out, but after > thinking about it again, maybe someone is looking for that particular > surname and > didn't know their ancestor was a funeral director or pastor. > > I'd appreciate some advice please. > Thanks in Advance, > Marilyn > As admin of the Methodist Churches and Clergy board I can tell you that people ARE looking for clergy surnames. Sometimes that is the only clue to the location where their ancestors lived. I know there are divergent opions on this, but I appreciate all the help we can get in finding these elusive clergy. My mom's uncle was Bishop of Sherbrooke, QC, CAN. I'd hope that one day I will see his name on a baptismal record - just because it's fun for me. Regards, Sharyn