Methods
Run a St. Augustine Alias-Risk Pass Before Merge
This field note is part of the FOBA learning stream. It is meant to orient readers and point toward better source work.
Key points
- Alias and same-name risk is common in long record chains.
- Translation notes belong beside each alias row.
- Merges should remain provisional until corroboration aligns.
Next steps
- Create an alias ledger by source type.
- Compare date, place, and relationship clues before merge.
- Route contested merges to Source Review.
Source trail
- FOBA St. Augustine hub – Place anchor for merge-control workflow.