JesusUnoWTF t1_j531kq7 wrote on January 20, 2023 at 1:19 AM Reply to comment by JPHutchy01 in TIL that George "Washington" Carver never formally used Washington as a middle name. He originally chose the middle initial W at random to ensure accurate mail delivery. Someone once asked if the "W" stood for Washington and Carver said "Why not?" He signed his name as George or George W. Carver. by AspireAgain My grandad only has a middle initial because the nurse misunderstood his parents and just put down what she heard. The 40's were a different time I guess; not a lot of oversight it seems. Permalink Parent 9
JesusUnoWTF t1_j531kq7 wrote
Reply to comment by JPHutchy01 in TIL that George "Washington" Carver never formally used Washington as a middle name. He originally chose the middle initial W at random to ensure accurate mail delivery. Someone once asked if the "W" stood for Washington and Carver said "Why not?" He signed his name as George or George W. Carver. by AspireAgain
My grandad only has a middle initial because the nurse misunderstood his parents and just put down what she heard. The 40's were a different time I guess; not a lot of oversight it seems.