Re: One More Technique

["aajay1073" <aajay1073@...>]

Hey Joseph,

Yes, I have used the parent search for the majority of my 
searches...  That is how I have been able to get the majority of my 
information.  I use all the searches you described plus about two 
more.  Have you ever tried using the "Use exact spelling" checkbox?  
Leave all fields blank except the last name field.  In the last name 
field type in the father's last name, then the mother's last name.  
Both last names in the same field.  Then click the checkbox and run 
the search.  I have been able to find many people using this method.  
The only thing is that at least one of the last names have to be 
uncommon.  Otherwise you will get a list of like 200 names.  When I 
run the searches I generally get less the 25 names and I can look at 
the individuals based on location.  You also have to think about the 
different spelling variations.

For example:  Diaz Sanchez (two common last names, probably not a 
good example... :( ...)  But if you did want to search for them the 
variations would be:
1. Diaz Sanchez
2. Dias Sanchez
3. Diaz Sanches
4. Dias Sanches

This has helped me in many cases when the person used multiple 
names.  For example I have someone who sometimes went by Jose, Pedro, 
and Antonio.  Finally found his christening record and it did list 
all three names as Jose Pedro Antonio Mirmamontes!

The second search I have used with parents names, is after doing all 
the other searches mentioned, get a list of batch numbers for 
couple's children.  Go to the search page where it asks for batch 
number.  Type in either just the father's last name, or just the 
mother last name, or just the father and mother's first names.  And 
run the search.  This helps get searches where names are mispelled.  
The Soundex doesn't always pick up mispelled last names.  Or in cases 
where the last name is spelled correctly but is listed as part of 
their first name and so searching by that last name doesn't yield any 
results.  I have been able to find Romero's spelled Ramero (probably 
the person typing into the system misread a tail on the 'o').  And I 
have found Valensuela's spelled Valenssuela (for some reason soundex 
doesn't make it a match).  All kinds of names get mixed around.

Anyway...just thought I would add my two cents...hope this helps 
people with their searches.

Angie