Formerly is her maiden name. If she had been married before it would say Florence Elizabeth Olsen Late xxxx formerly Fellowes. Stan Mapstone -----Original Message----- From: Peter Fellowes <peter.fellowes@ntlworld.com> To: eng-durham@rootsweb.com Sent: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 10:55 Subject: [ENG-DURHAM] Maiden name or Previous Marriage Greetings to all, I just have query that I would like clarifying if possible please, I seem to come across so many 'Urban Myths' with my research I often lose track, either that or it is the advancing years taking their toll. The year is 1915 if that may be of any help. On a birth certificate under column 5 which is headed: Name, Surname and Maiden Name of Mother I have this: Florence Elizabeth Olsen formerly Fellowes. My question is; with it saying 'FORMERLY Fellowes' do I take this to be the mothers Maiden name or does the term Formerly refer [or may refer] to the mother having been married before and this was her married name of the previous marriage and not her maiden name. Regards to all Peter Fellowes ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ENG-DURHAM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ AOL Email goes Mobile! You can now read your AOL Emails whilst on the move. Sign up for a free AOL Email account with unlimited storage today.