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Do all Parish Registers conform?

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Margaret

Margaret Report 4 Jan 2008 15:04

If so, was there a particular date when the Father's name was shown at a Marriage?

Thanks,

M. Steer

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 4 Jan 2008 15:15

1837, when the GRO came into force........

Reg

Margaret

Margaret Report 4 Jan 2008 15:32

Thanks Reg,

I thought that may be the case - now I really am stuck!

M. Steer

Jennifer

Jennifer Report 4 Jan 2008 16:34

For earlier marriages, always investigate the witnesses, quite often at least one was a parent or sibling, this can often provide a clue to lead you to the father.

Jennifer