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A query about Marriage certs
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Lindsey | Report | 31 Mar 2004 09:00 |
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I am new to this game and have a general query about marriage certs. What info do they give, eg do they give birth dates for those involved? Is this the same for all or does it vary around when they were issued? Any advice appreciated! |
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Gerald | Report | 31 Mar 2004 09:36 |
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An English marriage certificate ought to have the date and place of marriage, the full names of the bride and groom, the ages of the bride and groom (though pre 1870 it is fairly common to see "Full Age" for over 21 and "minor" for under 21), the rank or profession of the bride and groom, the residence at the time of marriage (though I am often suspicious of this), the fathers of the bride and grooms full names and occupations. It is also signed by the brife and groom (or their "mark" if they couldn't write), at least two witnesses (often family members) and the person who conducted the marriage ceremony (vicar or registrar). Hope this helps |
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Judith | Report | 31 Mar 2004 09:47 |
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Hi Lyndsey, You may find Deceased under father's profesion if he has died but don't take a stated profession as proof he was alive, some of mine state the profession even though father was long dead. I agree with you Gerald, those places of residence are often suspect - I believe it was cheaper if both lived in the parish (only one lot of banns) also some couples want to marry in a parish neither lived in but didn't want the expense of a licence- it was apparently common to move a suitcase of clothes into a house in the parish and claim residence. Judith |
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Grahame | Report | 31 Mar 2004 09:54 |
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I would also like to say just because it states deceased after a father name doen't mean that he is. I have a relative who was supposed to be deceased on his daughter's marriage certificate but he was very much alive but didn't approve of her marrying her betrothed! So she claimed he was dead!. How nice of her! |
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Lindsey | Report | 31 Mar 2004 12:54 |
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Thanks for those tips guys. They have definatly reassured me that its worth spending my hard earned cash on marriage certs! I think I will have to be careful in my family about places of residence as I know of at least three that have done the suitcase in the parish thing! Thanks for reminding me of this. I really appreciate your help Lindsey |
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