Sorry, Karen, but my research speaks otherwise. It wasn't as common as once
thought for former slaves to take their master's names. According to my
source, less than 3% took their master's names. And don't ask the name of the
source. I can't remember. It's just that I once thought as you and found the
statistic interesting enough to remember. I suppose I can dig it up if you
want.
Johnnye
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