Hi Dave?
I am a little confused - were her parents William Llewelyn-Rowlands and
Anne Llewelyn-Rowlands or William Morgan and Anne Llewelyn-Rowlands Morgan?
You haven't given a time frame and are they all in America? If so then
perhaps this is an American convention as in the double barrel surname of
Llewelyn-Rowlands.
All my Welsh, male and female used various maiden names from the tree, some
having quite a long list. Occasionally just one but usually at least two
middle names and they only used initials when space did not allow, whereas I
notice Americans often use a first name initial and last name.
I don't think you can assume anything based on what you have.
Regards
Lyn
In Oz.
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Subject: [GLA] What is the convention for middle initials ?
I am familar with the convention for Welsh men to use the first letter of
their Mother's birth name as a middle initial. I have several examples in my
ancestry, e.g., The Mother of William L. Morgan and Morgan L. Morgan was
Anne (nee LLewellyn) Morgan.
However, what is the convention for women?? I have the same ancestor, Anne
(Llewellyn) Morgan that appeared on Pittsburgh City Directories as Ann W.
Morgan. Her Record of Death identified her as Ann W. Morgan. Her newspaper
obituary also identified her as Ann W. Morgan. Her Death was listed in the
Welsh newspaper, Tarian y Gweithiwr, as Mrs Anne W. Morgans.
Her parents were identified as William and Anne Llewelyn-Rowlands.
Where does the W. come from ??
Can I assume Anne's mother's maiden name was Rowlands ??
Any help appreciated .......................
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