Was it traditional for children in 1800's to take the surname of their mothers husband. I have a Charlotte Warren in 1851, housekeeper to Thomas Johnson, unmarried with 2 sons, John and Henry Warren. in December 1851 they have a daughter Martha Ann and they marry in 1852. In 1861 Thomas is with wife Hannah, and children Henry and Martha Ann, (Henry is listed as son), plus some others,one of whom I think is Hannahs brought to the marriage, but also called Johnson.
However, I can find no trace of a matching Henry Johnson after 1861 and wonder whether he could have reverted to Warren.
Linda
However, I can find no trace of a matching Henry Johnson after 1861 and wonder whether he could have reverted to Warren.
Linda
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