This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jjl1329 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.monroe/12152.1.1.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You know, at the time of birth the child would have had the mothers last name. That is was goes on the BC. A name change would have occurred after any adoption. 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.