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Family History Beginners Board / What does it mean?
« on: Wednesday 31 January 24 22:37 GMT (UK) »
I think I am confused.
From a search on Scotlands' People
I was looking for death of Charlotte Buchanan, nee Bell in 1918, married to
William Bain Buchanan, and got this (correct details in all aspects but....}
"Charlotte Bain
formerly Buchanan
Widower of 1st John Reilley, bootmaker
2nd William Buchanan
formerly Bain, Private 2nd battalion
Royal Scots Fusileers"
Can anyone explain what this this is telling me please
Did he or she alter their surname with middle?
(I do get the 1st widower bit)
Cheers
From a search on Scotlands' People
I was looking for death of Charlotte Buchanan, nee Bell in 1918, married to
William Bain Buchanan, and got this (correct details in all aspects but....}
"Charlotte Bain
formerly Buchanan
Widower of 1st John Reilley, bootmaker
2nd William Buchanan
formerly Bain, Private 2nd battalion
Royal Scots Fusileers"
Can anyone explain what this this is telling me please
Did he or she alter their surname with middle?
(I do get the 1st widower bit)
Cheers