Tag Archives: name change

Changing One’s Name During the Regency

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

I wish I could recall where I encountered this information, but I cannot. Therefore, I must apologize up front if someone shared it with me, and I am not giving them credit or whether I read it in a Facebook … Continue reading →

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Could a Person Change His Name During the Regency Era?

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Regina Jeffers

Was it possible for someone to change his name during the Regency? I recently purchased An Index to Changes of Name: Under Authority of Act of Parliament or Royal Licence, and Including Irregular Changes from I George III to 64 Victoria, … Continue reading →

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