If you can’t find your relative in a database, consider switching the first and last names. These kinds of errors are not all that unusual, particularly with individuals with non-English names.
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That’s a great idea especially when the surname can also be a given name like my GG Grandfather, Thomas Matthews. I’ll give that a try.