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Helena late Elmer formerly Wilkinson - what does i

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Paul

Paul Report 22 Mar 2005 18:41

This is from a birth certificate. 'Helena late Elmer formerly Wilkinson'. What does the 'late' mean? I suppose it could be a description of a Widow who remarried or perhaps a step surname? or what?

Christine in Herts

Christine in Herts Report 22 Mar 2005 18:44

Helena = first name Elmer = previous married surname Wilkinson = probably her maiden name. Christine

The Bag

The Bag Report 22 Mar 2005 19:09

I would have said Helena married a wilkinson, then an Elmer , then had the child with Elmer

Elaine

Elaine Report 22 Mar 2005 19:44

I agree totally with Christine and Jess,I've got a couple of widows in my tree and that's how they are described on certs,mark you she doesn't have to be widowed just not with Elmer anymore. Elaine