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Hello

I would be very grateful if someone would be able to find out who John James father was on their marriage certificate.  His mother was Louisa Hyman but she was also known as Lucy Hyman, Louisa/Lucy James, Louisa/Lucy Masters.

These are the details of the marriage:
NAME:   Matilda Cogan
REGISTRATION DATE:   Apr 1920
REGISTRATION QUARTER:   Apr-May-Jun
REGISTRATION DISTRICT:   Wandsworth
INFERRED COUNTY:   London
SPOUSE:   John James
VOLUME NUMBER:   1d
PAGE NUMBER:   1537

Many thanks.
Kind regards 

Hello AnnMartin
I have been researching my brother in law's family and his grandfather was William Hyman (born about 1881 in Wandsworth) and from what I can see he is the William Hyman brother of Ellen Hyman (James).  William married Mary Cogan and their daughter was my brother in law's mother, Mary.  He was always confused about his birth certificate because his mother's maiden name on it was James - even though he thought her maiden name was Mary Hyman.  I can see why you are confused as I came to a standstill trying to find out more about William Hyman's family.  In 1891 they are living at 18 Fentons Cottages, Garratt Lane and in 1901 the childrens' names are more or less the same but the address is now 18 Jubilee Cottages, Garratt Lane.  Whereas John Hyman and Fanny were the parents in 1891 it is Louisa in 1901.  It is all very muddled and the question is if and why did they change their name to James.  Just thought I'd let you know that I have a similar enigma.
Kind regards 

Thanks so much for looking for me Jim 

Hello Jim, I think you may have helped me before. 
This is my Granddad:
He volunteered to join the army in 1915, served in France with 7th Battalion King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment (KORL) - his regiment No. 22995 - July 1916 to July 1918.  Wounded on 8 July 1918, left arm amputated is recorded.  Received a Silver War Badge because of his disability leading to discharge.  British War and Victory medals.
His service in France was up to 8 February 1918 with 7th Battalion.  This battalion was disbanded on 8 Feb and he was among 6 officers and 194 men who were transferred to 1/4th Battalion, it was with this battalion he was wounded on a day the war diary records as a "quiet day, nothing to report" - this on a day when 3 men were killed and 11 wounded.  He was in the Royal Victoria Hospital at Netley Southampton in August 1918.
Many thanks.