Warning- I’ve yet to try it for myself, but I do trust the source of this tip - so nothing ventured etc...

Yes - I guess that simply means that the GRO indexers were able to read at least one name starting with a legible S, also at least one starting with a legible M, but not one starting with "Sm" - or if they did read it, they didn't index it. Remember, the "..." isn't a wild-card - it just indicates where the indexer gave up.David2416 wrote:Gave this a quick try:
Gives results for
...
S...
M...
But not for
... R
... M...
Sm...
Code: Select all
..., GEORGE FREDERICK SMITH
GRO Reference: 1860 J Quarter in BROMSGROVE Volume 06C Page 407
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..., ... ...
GRO Reference: 1860 D Quarter in DERBY Volume 07B Page 377
Clearly not well enough.tatewise wrote:David, not sure how you searched,