This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AntonyMarr Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.lan.general/52700.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: A middle name such as that is often derived from the family name of a female ancestor. It may be a few generations away though, so you need to follow the family backwards to find 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. <br>