> I suppose a case could be made for daughters carrying the family name on after marriage, but what about sons? These sound very improbable and I wonder if anyone else has come across similar entries, or has actually known anyone with such a name. > > Cheers, > Colin Cruddace I've just come across an unusual case where it's the only forename:- Spice SPICE (Oct-Dec 1891 Births p488) (A girl, I assume, and we just need to find 'Snail SNAIL' to complete the rhyme!) Martin Cope