This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DLO1971x Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.owings/418.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: No, it's just the marriage certificate. The early ones must not have called for naming parents. 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.