This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jenklow Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.evans/9803.1.1.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I wonder if when a spouse died back then, if they took back their maiden name or if they stayed with their married name. I am wondering which name to look under for a new marriage record. Do you look under their maiden name or their married name from the spouse who died? 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.