What they were known as

[Phoenix]

I find it rather sad that I don't know what most of my ancestors were known as.

Was at a funeral yesterday & met up with a second cousin who is suddenly interested in family history.

She said "I started off by asking Mum what her grandparents were known as, and she said 'Bill and Emma' "

And they become real people. (If only I'd asked the same question, not "what were their names?")