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Maisy

Maisy Report 4 Feb 2008 16:26

I have a marriage certificate from 1914. The bride has given her address as a church in Kensington. Any suggestions why she might have done this please?

Thanks
Maisy

Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 4 Feb 2008 16:31

Maisy

It is probably the parish name of where they were residing.....Unless it actually has the word Church in the address!

I have alot of certs for old London like that, for example St. Marylebone....Not very helpful when you are hoping it will help in a census search :)))

Chris

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Maisy

Maisy Report 4 Feb 2008 16:38

Chris

It doesn't say Church in the address, I just took it to be the Church. She's not been helpful at all has she! Not even on electoral register, oh well...

Thanks again
Maisy

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 4 Feb 2008 16:41

Are you trying to trace her ancestry?

Or was it only her place of residence that you wanted to pinpoint?

Reg

Maisy

Maisy Report 4 Feb 2008 16:45

Reg

It's a bit of both. I'm not absolutely sure I've got the right person. I was hoping that if she was living with her family I might get some clues to confirm she was the correct person I'm looking for.

Maisy

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 4 Feb 2008 16:47

Is there a father's name on the cert?

Does it help - or hinder - your search?

Reg

Maisy

Maisy Report 4 Feb 2008 16:48

The father's name doesn't make it any easier at all!

It's too complicated to explain, but thanks.

Maisy