We have a family member with the middle name of "Wiley".. have wondered if that was a family name.. His full name was James Wiley Russell.. I know this is a shot in the dark, but does anyone have a clue? Ellie S.

Ellie S. wrote: We have a family member with the middle name of Wiley".. have wondered if that was a family name.. His full name was James Wiley Russell...does anyone have a clue? Although tradtional, family naming patterns have subsided over the generations, (of course 2.5 kids as the modern day average per family doesn't leave too much room for naming patterns), there are some naming patterns that continue to be used. One such naming pattern is the use of a paternal or maternal grandmother's maiden name, seemingly more so for a son. The name James Wiley Russell certainly fits this pattern. In my case my middle name is Kemp, my paternal grandmother's maiden name. My son's middle name is Lee, his maternal grandmother's maiden name, and my first name. Family naming patterns can be helpful for developing a research stradegy. Lee Ramsey > > > ============================== > Create a FREE family website at MyFamily.com! > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST2 > >