Talk:FamilySearch Indexing: US, WWII Draft Registration Cards, Project Updates

Please see updates for answers.

14 Jan 2011 - Are we checking the signature line for most complete name or just using the name at the top of the cards? I have cards with one signature compeltely different (Image 6) and another that includes a middle initial (image 12) that is not on the top line. (Share batch # 161700537).

I realize general indexing instructions state "Sometimes a name is recorded more than once on the same historical document. Please scan the entire certificate, and type only the most complete version of the name. The chances of a researcher finding the name of an ancestor in the index increases with more information."

However, since this is a beginner project I would like to see this addressed. Please post in updates, even better slides, to indicate how this is to be handled.

Thank you.