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Understanding marriage certificate

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Michael

Michael Report 18 Sep 2006 20:37

I have a marriage certificate from 1846 for German Hunt . In the fathers name and surname I think it states 'Natural son of Mary Hunt'. Does this indictae she was an unmarried mother? Thanks

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 18 Sep 2006 20:40

I would certainly think so......... Reg

Jennifer

Jennifer Report 18 Sep 2006 20:42

To put it briefly, Yes. Jennifer