The names and spellings has generated a great deal of interest and comment. I am a retired teacher and can give you three rules to follow, particularly in the southern US: 1. You will find exceptions if you think of ALWAYS in the spelling of a name. I have the middle name Francis, and have had girls spell their name with an I. 2. The same rule applies when you assume that EVERYONE does it-such as using the maiden Name, as the middle name by married women. If you want to have fun, try tracking a Hspanic tree where the son's take the MOTHERS maiden name, and in recent times the Fathers. 3. Common pronunciation of a name will not always be the way the family pronouces THEIR name-Jordan, in this area is pronounced Jerdan. Keep a good sense of humor. You will need it. Michael Francis Harkins ( which should be Harkin)