Recently, I received the Winter 2000 copy of the GA Genealogical Society Quarterly. In this edition, they have listed "Name Changes in GA by Legislative Act, 1802-1854." I will be posting those that I know relate to our families. Also, I will be glad to look up other names upon request. Names were changed for a variety of reasons; some to English forms of the original surname and some to legitimize children and prove identity. By a legislative act of 8 Dec. 1841, it also became possible to change names in county superior courts in GA. Thanks, Martha Wooten Solomon