Wed, Jun 18
|Webinar
Webinar: Allyson Maughan
Register now for SCGS's Webinar Series on Wednesday, June 18, at 6 p.m. PDT. Our presenter, Allyson Maughan, will discuss "A Last Name for Mary Ann - Finding Maiden Names for Women."
Time & Details
Jun 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
Webinar
About the Event
The Southern California Genealogical Society's popular online Webinar Series hosts genealogist Allyson Maughan on Wednesday, June 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. PDT. Allyson will present "A Last Name for Mary Ann - Finding Maiden Names for Women."
About the Webinar
Most married women in the US appear on records with their husband's last name. What records can we turn to in our pursuit of maiden names? Follow the case of Mary Ann Wolf from Illinois to learn how to find and confirm a maiden name.
Key Learning Objectives:
Naming systems in the United States after marriage
Records that contain maiden names: vital records self and children, church, cemetery, military, children's vital records, obituaries, life sketches, etc.