This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lwhayer Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/12395.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It means I don't know her maiden name. I use the asterisk so that the women with unknown last names are at least alphabetized with their families. I've been do,ing it for years. Larry 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.