Help with a marriage please!!!!

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Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 899 Send Message	Tracey	Report	5 Sep 2003 22:20
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 899 Send Message	Hi, I've been struggling to find a marriage for my g-grandma's parents for ages. Can't find nothing on BMD or IGI. I know his name was John Newell/Newall born about 1834 in Todmorden(erringden),West Yorkshire. According to the 1871 census his wifes name was Grace but i don't know what her maiden name was and it's very frustrating!! By 1881 census he was a widower. Their first child was born about 1859 so i'm thinking they were married before this date but you never know do you? Can anyone help me with this please? Thanks. Tracey ,Bolton
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 193 Send Message	Pamela	Report	5 Sep 2003 23:13
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 193 Send Message	Tracey, you could look for the wifes death cert between 1871 and 1881. If you get that it will give you some information about age, address and such, or go for a childs birth certificate if you have the dates, since this will give her maiden name and give you more to go on. Remember people told fibs to census enumerators and the ages and places of birth may be approximation, erroneous beliefs, or intentionally incorect so be prepared to look beyond what you think you `know'. Best of luck Pam P