Here’s a sample obituary that could be used for testing. To see what kind of name extraction the NLP offers. And to see what tokens spaCy creates if given free rein to fully tokenize & markup free-form text for context.
Gramps could just dump the outputted raw results into another Note in the same Citation.
"The Herald
New Castle, Pennsylvania
Wed., September 5, 1917
Page 2
William F. McCullough, Sr.
The death of William F. McCullough occurred last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Lowery of 136 Boyles avenue. He had been in poor health since January.
Mr. McCullough was born in Westmoreland county and was 78 years of age. During the past 47 years he made his home in this city and was one of the most highly respected citizens. He was the oldest member of the Mahoning Lodge he made his home in this city and was one of the most highly respected citizens. He was the oldest member of the Mahoning Lodge, No. 243 F. and A. M., having been a member for 45 years. The deceased was a member of the First Christian church and was an active member until his health failed.
His wife Susan Gould McCullough preceded him in death six years ago. He is survived by the following children: Mr. T. B. McCarthy of Bellvue, Mrs. Robert Lowery of this city, W. F. McCullough, Jr., H. C. McCullough of Detroit, Mich., J. E. McCullough of Pittsburgh, two sisters, Mrs. R. H. McCullough of Edenburg, and Mrs. Jane Knapp of Knoxville and one brother, A. E. McCullough of Detroit. Mich. Eight grandchildren also survive.
The funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from 136 Boyles avenue. - Rev. Williams and Rev. Sniff will officiate."