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What is a Bondsman
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Marcelle | Report | 12 Jun 2007 10:06 |
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Hello I have found a marriage and it states Bondsman 1, Woodford George, Innholder. Was a Bondsman like a witness? Thanks Marcelle |
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ErikaH | Report | 12 Jun 2007 10:27 |
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From one of the many free online dictionaries......... bonds·man(bndzmn) n. 1. A person who provides bond or surety for another. 2. A male bondservant. Reg |
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Marcelle | Report | 12 Jun 2007 10:32 |
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Thanks Reg, I have never come across it before. I am assuming he wasn't a servant as he was a innholder. (well so he said) Thanks Marcelle |
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Marcelle | Report | 12 Jun 2007 10:45 |
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What, he would force the groom to the church!! ha ha Wonder what they did to the bondsman if the groom done a runner!! |
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Heather | Report | 12 Jun 2007 10:46 |
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He paid up the money he had put down as the bond! Does seem a bit unromantic doesnt it - I havent read up on it but I have a Marriage Bond for one of my direct ancestors - his second marriage - and its a two page document. I suppose its a bit like the pre nuptial agreements the pop stars have now! |
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Heather | Report | 12 Jun 2007 10:52 |
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In these circumstances the Bondsman was someone who guaranteed the groom would go ahead with the marriage - LOL. |
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Marcelle | Report | 12 Jun 2007 11:40 |
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Hi Heather, where did you get the document from? I have to go to work now but will check back later. I found the marriage on the familysearch web site but wouldnt know where to find the actual document Thanks Marcelle |
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Heather | Report | 12 Jun 2007 13:09 |
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Hi London Signatures have some - for the London Surrey area only though - pay to download. |
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Willow | Report | 12 Jun 2007 13:15 |
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Hi Here is a link to a PDF that Horatia posted quite a while back, its an interesting read and will tell you how to locate the bonds and allegations for a marriage licence. www(.)yourfamilytreemag(.)co(.)uk/page/yft?entry=marriage_licenses_a_useful_resource hope it helps |
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