This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jsiemon Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.maryland.counties.baltimorecity/8058.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: S I don't think there is any hard and fast rule on that. I recommend you only assume that they were the two people's names, with no relationship specified. She could have been his mother, wife or sister. Since you know that was his mother's name, it was most likely his mother, but not definitely. What church was this? Have you looked for a marriage record for him, possibly at the same church? John 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.