This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TrudiRatican Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/3984.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In Poland, the married woman does not go by the husbands surname, per say. If a polish woman say, Jane Smith marries John Jones, her married name would be Jane Jonesowie. Her children would be 'Sam Jones' or 'Samatha Jones' Maybe that will help your search. 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.