This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HNR.2ACEB/1299.1 Message Board Post: Hi Mike It's hard to tell you where to look for Hannah's maiden name since you don't give us her birthdate. :-( Snce you have the details from the 1861 census, it would be very helpful if you'd provide them. Do you know when she was married? If after 1837, you'll be able to find the marriage in the GRO registrations and send away for her marriage cert. which will give you her maiden name. Best wishes, Lynne