Posts in January 6, 2013

If your male ancestor died, is it possible that the mother married again and that her children with the first husband are listed in subsequent records with their step-father’s last name? Children could easily be enumerated in census records with the mother and actual step-father under his last name with no real indication that he was not the biological father and regardless of whether he legally adopted them or not. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!