Dear Fellow Listers, A new family history discovery today has prompted this question relating to transcribed records from 1817 Port de Grave and area. Some of the names listed ((for example Samuel (Kennedy) Daw)) include a 2nd surname in brackets. I have also seen similar transcribed records elsewhere. Can someone please tell me if the general practice recorded, in such instances where there was more than one HoH with the same Christian name, the maiden surname of his wife or the maiden surname of the mother of the Head of Household. Based on previous responses to my questions, for which I am most grateful, I expect to hear from someone soon with the generally accepted or logical answer. Sincerely, Lloyd __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree