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Wales (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Wales => Cardiganshire => Topic started by: lubbie on Monday 30 May 05 15:34 BST (UK)

Title: ELLIS NAME CHANGE
Post by: lubbie on Monday 30 May 05 15:34 BST (UK)

Can anyone please tell me why my ancestors surname changed from Thomas 1700's his son became Richard 1736 and his son became Ellis 1766

Title: Re: ELLIS NAME CHANGE
Post by: D ap D on Monday 20 June 05 10:41 BST (UK)

That'll be the patronymic naming system at work.

Richard Thomas (son of Thomas XYZ) sons will be called:

Ellis Richard, who son in turn will be:

ABC Ellis.

For a detailed account:

http://www.s4c.co.uk/helachau/e_how_surnames1.shtml

D

Title: Re: ELLIS NAME CHANGE
Post by: lubbie on Monday 20 June 05 22:03 BST (UK)

thanks thats been a great help thoght they may be hiding something ha ha