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Marriage Certificate Advice
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CelticShiv | Report | 8 Nov 2003 17:50 |
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I have the marriage certificate of my g g grandmother. Unfortunately all it gives is the father names of the bride and groom But it has in the presence of, who's names are usually there, I think it is the brides parents. would this be the case. advice would be appreciated. |
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Carol | Report | 8 Nov 2003 17:54 |
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It could be the bride`s parents, or indeed anyone could be a witness. Dont assume just because the names look right, it could well be a brother and a sister, or even someone with the same name and not related at all. |
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Susan (Sue) | Report | 8 Nov 2003 17:56 |
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I think this simply means witnesses so it could be anyone - best man, friends, family members or members of the public, etc. |
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Guinevere | Report | 8 Nov 2003 17:57 |
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Hi, You only ever get the fathers' names on a marriage cert. The witnesses can be almost anybody - relatives, neighbours, friends, churchwardens etc. There was no rule. It could be the bride's parents but also her grandparents, a bother and sister in law etc. Sorry not to be more positive. Gwynne |
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CelticShiv | Report | 8 Nov 2003 18:04 |
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Gwyn if the marriage is in Scotland, then you get the mother and father of bride and groom on marriage cert. Dunno why england never followed suit. |
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