In a message dated 1/6/2003 2:08:30 PM Eastern Standard Time,
KurtKathKels@aol.com writes:
What is the correct German spelling for the name Louise/Louise in 1867
Mecklenburg? Would it be Luise?
The spelling of German surnames wasn't standardized until 1870-1880. I don't
believe that the spelling of given names has ever been
standardized.......based on some of the names you see floating around today!!
Whatever spelling appeared on the church records was probably just the way
the pastor was used to writing it.
Linda