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1803 Marriage Certificate

Posted by Malcolm. on 9/4/2024, 3:32 pm

Hi. I wonder if I could ask, what the possible reason would be, for the father and mothers name not to appear on a Marriage Certificate in 1803. Any help would be very much appreciated.

Re: 1803 Marriage Certificate

Posted by Paul on 9/4/2024, 9:50 pm, in reply to "1803 Marriage Certificate"

Hi Malcolm, the marriage registers prior to 1837 did not record the names of parents. It was with the start of civil registration in 1837 only the father's name and occupation appeared. The registers prior to 1837 were laid out as required by law; this only included the names of bride, groom and witnesses. It's always worth a look at the witnesses' names, often one of the parents or siblings of the couple marrying.

Re: 1803 Marriage Certificate

Posted by Malcolm. on 10/4/2024, 12:56 pm, in reply to "Re: 1803 Marriage Certificate"

Hi Paul.
Thank you so much for your reply and interesting information, which has been very much appreciated.
Take care.
Malcolm.

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