Any other way to find his parents

[Leanne.]

Sorry, I wasn't real clear, I did mean it was his mother's maiden name. I have some ancestors' on my tree who want/need to change their name for various reasons (such as wife desertion) and they choose their mother's maiden name as their new surname. Back then a person could just change their name without having to make it official. 

Sorry, my fault I wasn't clear. I was agreeing with you saying yes her maiden name was Ketley.
Well apparently his dad was charged with Wife desertion, so maybe he hated his dad, or was ashamed of him so thats why he chose him mums name. Thank you for your help.

[Jennaya]

No Worries.

I think you might be right in assuming the reasons for the name change. There was no Government support back then for deserted wives so life must have been very difficult for the family 

[Leanne.]

My cousin is going to france, do you think there is any way she can trace down Adolphus or are we stuck until we get his parents names from his marriage records?