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Anthony

Anthony Report 14 Aug 2009 21:00

I believe a relative changed their name, probably sometime in the 1940s. I'm going to start by guessing it was by deed poll. Are there any records I can check? Preferably online.

Many thanks

was plain ann now annielaurie

was plain ann now annielaurie Report 14 Aug 2009 21:26

You can try this website , but bear in mind that changing name by deed poll cost money and most people didn't bother! You can call yourself whatever you like, really.

http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 14 Aug 2009 22:00

You used to see a lot of little adverts in the personal columns of newspapers saying basically so-and-so would now be known as such-and-such


this was perfectly legal and acceptable


others just changed their names without telling anyone about it. Thta is also legal and acceptable, as long as it is not being done for nefarious purposes!



sylvia

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

Anthony

Anthony Report 14 Aug 2009 23:08

Thanks for the replies. I'll have a look at the London Gazette and do a search.

Tony

Anthony

Anthony Report 15 Aug 2009 12:44

Alas nothing from the London Gazette but I recommend that anyone has a look. Lots of information - if you're lucky.