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From: Sandy Norton <>
Subject: Re: [PAALLEGH-L] RE: NEW MEMBER INTRO
Date: Mon, 19 May 1997 17:38:41 -0500
References: <19970519.165507.11614.4.jawbum1@juno.com>


jack a weichert wrote:
>
>
> If anyone has any information about what it took, legally, to change
> one's surname in PA. during the 1850's and '60's i would be most
> interested.
>

Jack,

I had a relative too who had their name chnged and I ordered an Estate
Index from a Family History Center and found his name and ordered the
file from the Register of Wills. I actually was looking for a will and
stumbled on the name change as well as a delayed birth record that was
like a goldmine for me. Or you can write directly to the

Allegheny Register of Wills
City County Bldg.
Pittsburgh, PA. 15123
412-350-4180 General Information

Good luck,
Sandy Norton

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