There are several steps a piece of information takes to go from your ancestor’s mouth to the record or index entry at which you are looking. Intentional errors, misinterpretations, and honest mistakes can work independently or together to make what looks like a “wrong” name. Keep this process is mind: It is what turns a Butler into a Putter.  Check out Michael’s genealogy webinars–download immediate.
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