tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post1341027073155907002..comments2024-03-22T23:27:47.349+00:00Comments on EAGLETON NOTES: An Unconventional Decision: Another EdwardsGraham Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-91119527890910209132011-07-20T16:49:51.402+01:002011-07-20T16:49:51.402+01:00In Germany, men have adopted their wive's surn...In Germany, men have adopted their wive's surnames for decades now; it is still not an everyday occurrance, but I personally know of at least two married men who gave up their surname. One of them did it because his wife is titled (a Freifrau, I have no idea what the English equivalent is), and the other one because his surname was of Polish origin, and he was sick and tired of it always getting spelled wrongly, no matter how many times he would spell it out for people.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-55308145595811596632011-07-19T07:30:26.821+01:002011-07-19T07:30:26.821+01:00I think that decision would raise a few eyebrows i...I think that decision would raise a few eyebrows in rural Northland. But maybe not. Would like to see it put to the test.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276284964859313257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-60430226943574563952011-07-18T20:13:35.696+01:002011-07-18T20:13:35.696+01:00In Sweden this is not at all uncommon nowadays. It...In Sweden this is not at all uncommon nowadays. It is also becoming increasingly popular for both husband and wife to take on either a completely new surname or some old family name in connection with the wedding. Or sometimes they each keep their separate surnames. I never take it for granted now when someone gets married, what their last name might be after the wedding! I have seen all the varieties among my friends.DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-87584132231226579782011-07-18T02:08:03.361+01:002011-07-18T02:08:03.361+01:00Surely speaks to his thoughts on your family!
Wi...Surely speaks to his thoughts on your family! <br />Will keep the "family" on their toes down the road, for sure!<br />Congratulations to them!shabby girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12340974325967555770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-23848802369298878682011-07-18T00:45:32.874+01:002011-07-18T00:45:32.874+01:00He must really love the Edwards family...that'...He must really love the Edwards family...that's so wonderful...what a fantastic way to commit to Helen and that love. ;^)<br />As far as the family tree stuff goes, just chart it now and make notes...as I'm finding while I'm digging through mine, it's a mess anyway! The good, the bad and the ugly comes with family trees. It will be just another interesting loop! ;^)Cynthia L. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13626090956828108370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-11613748810709905912011-07-17T23:26:32.018+01:002011-07-17T23:26:32.018+01:00Wow, I've not heard of anyone doing that but I...Wow, I've not heard of anyone doing that but I think it's pretty neat. Yes, the 'family tree' idea might really mess with future generations but may not, as well, if they keep good records :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04693495698843336789noreply@blogger.com