This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: andy4539 Surnames: Brooks, Cloyd, Cummings Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.centre/3241/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In the 1910 census for Center County, Potter Township a J. Cloyd Brooks is married to Gertrude A. Brooks. They married about 1910. It's not uncommon for people with the same last name to marry, but one of the residents in their home was Elsie Cummings, an unmarried sister of J. Cloyd Brooks. If they were brother and sister, shouldn't their surname be the same? If anybody can clear this up, I would appreciate it. Gertrude A. Brooks is in a family I am researching. Thank you in advance 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.