Changing Surnames--reply to Message 7, Sun 15 July (rmcneal)

Yes, I have also come across this situation. My g-g-g-grandmother was born
in Pinos, Zacatecas. Her surname was Felipa Hernandez. Her parents were
José Obispo Hernandez and María Encarnación Montalvo. Her baptismal record
gives all these names. Her first husband was Felipe Vasquez. They married
in Catorce, San Luis Potosí. Their marriage record gives her name as
Felipa Hernandez. They had three children, all born in Catorce. The
baptismal records of all three of their children give Felipa’s surname as
Hernandez. The grandparents’ names are given correctly. Felipe died and
Felipa remarried to Catarino Martinez. Their marriage record (in Catorce)
gives her name as Felipa Hernandez, widow of Felipe Vasquez. Catarino and
Felipa had six children, all born in Catorce. On each of their baptismal
records, their mother is listed as either Felipa Lopez or Felipa Montalvo
(her mother’s name). The grandparents are listed as José Obispo Lopez and
María Encarnación Montalbo. So, why did Felipa (and her father, Obispo)
change their names to Lopez? I’m really puzzled! Any ideas, anyone?

Beverly