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Marriage question
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Mystified | Report | 9 Apr 2005 18:20 |
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Hi Yes parish records from the relevant RO Cheers |
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Claire | Report | 8 Apr 2005 21:20 |
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Thanks John. I have the cert so I know the marriage took place, but I was looking for a little extra info. How would I get a copy of the licence (rather than the cert) then? Parish records I presume? Claire xx |
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Mystified | Report | 8 Apr 2005 20:39 |
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Definition in my ebook is as follows Hope this helps Marriage Licence Bonds normally include: The name of the bridegroom, his age, occupation, place of residence, marital state (bachelor or widower); The name of bride, age, place of residence and marital state; The name of the bondsman or bondsmen, one of whom might be the groom or in a few cases the bride, with occupations and place of residence; And, in many cases, the parish church or churches where the marriage could take place. The fact that a licence was issued does not necessarily mean that a marriage took place - some may have had second thoughts, but also, it is believed, that in some cases, having got the licence, the couple thought it not necessary to get married. If a marriage did take place, it may not be in the parish named in the bond, or the register and bishops transcript may be missing. |
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Claire | Report | 8 Apr 2005 18:35 |
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Please bear with me. Still very green at this. If a minor (under 21) wanted to marry, they had to have parent/guardian permission. So if the father was dead, would that be the mother, or if (as in the case of my rellie) living in as a servant or 'companion' could the head of the house (even if not relation) give permission? And was it just a verbal permission, or did it have to be recorded, and if so, where? TIA Claire xx |
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