I am trying to solve the mystery of the surnames "Jenkins" and/or "Halford" related to the same person.

My grandmother was Mary Ellen JENKINS, born 1896 in Ashton-In-Makerfield, Lancashire.

Her father was Frederick JENKINS, born 1864 in Blakeney, Gloucestershire.

His father was Charles JENKINS, born 1844 in Blakeney, Gloucestershire.

When I searched for the name of Charles father - it came up as "George HALFORD" born 1815. Why the different surname?

I tried to find out if maybe Charles mother, Harriet Halford had remarried to a man with the last name of Jenkins, but nothing showed up.

If anyone can help me solve this mystery, I would really appreciate it.

Thank you.

Janet Jenkins