Slicker1138 t1_j53wpw6 wrote on January 20, 2023 at 5:24 AM Reply to 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 father, brother, and nephew simply have a J as a middle name. I work with a girl who's middle name is G. Permalink 1
Slicker1138 t1_j53wpw6 wrote
Reply to 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 father, brother, and nephew simply have a J as a middle name. I work with a girl who's middle name is G.