now you're freeking me out!!!
MY RESPONSE: I have a tendency of doing that with people.
The historical figure is from a semi-famous haunted house. Writer wants to fictionized the story.
MY RESPONSE: No, no, no. I need to know the historical figure's name. For example, and in an attempt to answer your question, some historical figures' names are still owned by their family and cannot be touched without permission or a license - - like the name of, and persona of, "Bella Lugosi" (Dracula). Whereas, other names in history, like Amelia Earhart, and her persona, are not owned.
Haven't we been having some nice, cool, weather in Southern California?
IAAL