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Member Since: February 2005 Posts: 59 Send Message	Alan	Report	31 Oct 2006 22:11
Member Since: February 2005 Posts: 59 Send Message	If a couple wanted/needed to marry in a hurry in the 1940's, would marrying by Certificate at a Register Office be the quickest means. rather than by Licence or Banns ? Alan Just rang the Register Office who confirmed that Certificate & Licence are one of the same and that only 2 days notice was required. Alan
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 4,107 Send Message	ann	Report	31 Oct 2006 22:16
	I got married i 1971 by special licence.I got married within 3 days.The only thing i noticed was the cost Annie
	Researching: Hedges in Headington and Headington Quarry Oxford
Member Since: February 2005 Posts: 59 Send Message	Alan	Report	31 Oct 2006 22:19
Member Since: February 2005 Posts: 59 Send Message	The copy of the marriage states by Certificate, is that the same as licence or special licence ? Alan
Member Since: February 2005 Posts: 59 Send Message	Alan	Report	31 Oct 2006 22:33
Member Since: February 2005 Posts: 59 Send Message	The reason for asking, is that I believe the couple had to marry quickly due to the bride being pregnant. But as there is no record of a birth it would appear that she had a miscarriage or the baby was still born. Alan