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Where do I get a marriage certificate for 1796?

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Gillian

Gillian Report 27 Jan 2004 16:28

Hi all, I just tried to order a marriage certificate from GRO and they only do certificates from 1837. The marriage was between William Weaver and Sarah Fitkin on 22 September 1796 at Weston Turvill, Buckingham. Do I have to go to local Parish records office.? If so please detail as I have not done before and would like to know how and where. Thank you very much in advance. Jill

BrianW

BrianW Report 27 Jan 2004 16:35

You need the church records or the Bishops Transcripts for anything pre 1837. May be available at the local record office.

Researching:
Sherwood (Kent); Jesson (London); Worboys (Herts)

Twinkle

Twinkle Report 28 Jan 2004 18:51

There were no marriage certificates before 1837. It's down to parish records and the like.

Irene

Irene Report 28 Jan 2004 19:31

Why not just order a copy of the fiche that will not be any more expensive you get to keep it then, you should be able to get a printout from any local Record centre. You should be able to find Buckingham records centre on line if you can't find what you want give them a ring. Irene

Gillian

Gillian Report 31 Jan 2004 14:58

Sorry for delay in getting back to you all for your help but my computer has been down. Thank you for all your help I will now look into.