Re: usage question

[abowen@mma.mass.edu (Arlene Bowen)]

>One of those questions which books don't seem to answer: Anyone know an
>answer?
>
>Where do you put a generational suffix when making an alphabetized list:
>
>Smith, William T. III
>Smith III, William T
>
>And yes, the III is important to Bill.
>
>kevin

The suffix modifies William, not Smith.  Bill is the third Willliam, not
the third Smith.  Keep the suffix with William.

Arlene Bowen
Humanities Department
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
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Buzzards Bay, MA  02532