Gravestone has incorrect first name. The name Betty was recorded on her birth certificate. It was the intentions of her parents to be named Elizabeth Hope. There was a misunderstanding between her mother and the recording clerk when her name was given as Betty Hope. She was called Elizabeth or Elizabeth Hope when someone wanted to get her attention immediately. When the gravestone was ordered only one family member knew the story about her name and had seen her birth certificate, however, the person who handled the funeral arrangements was not aware of the truth regarding her name.
Gravestone has incorrect first name. The name Betty was recorded on her birth certificate. It was the intentions of her parents to be named Elizabeth Hope. There was a misunderstanding between her mother and the recording clerk when her name was given as Betty Hope. She was called Elizabeth or Elizabeth Hope when someone wanted to get her attention immediately. When the gravestone was ordered only one family member knew the story about her name and had seen her birth certificate, however, the person who handled the funeral arrangements was not aware of the truth regarding her name.
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