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    GEDCOM export, NAME vs. atomized (GIVN, SURN, etc.)

    I have just noticed that GEDCOM exports include records like the following:
    0 @I2782@ INDI
    1 NAME Joshua /Black/
    1 SEX M
    1 BIRT
    2 DATE 1838
    2 PLAC Dorchester, NB
    1 DEAT
    2 DATE 1923
    2 PLAC Richibucto, Kent County, NB
    1 FAMC @F1261@

    It has just been suggested to me that following 1 NAME should be:
    2 GIVN Joshua
    2 SURN Black

    Sorry, this is a very simple example, but hopefully it gets the point across. It sounds like the additional fields could either be from the GEDCOM 5.5.1 draft standard or from one of the proprietary 'standards,' but I wanted to get your stance on this in any case. Thanks! -Dave
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