This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lthatcher9 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.oceania.australia.vic.general/10937.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I Have a few like that in my tree using the married name the year before the actual marriage around the same time. It may be quite common. The thing is you can write anything on a certificate no one actually checks it. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.