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Harrison - missing marriage

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Kathleen

Kathleen Report 24 Jun 2005 19:08

Any suggestions as to how I can find the marriage of my great grandparents. Grandfather Thomas Harrison born in Reepham, Lancashire c1836 and Grandmother Amelia Fisher born in London or Retford depending on which census you read c1841. They married c1859 but not sure whether it was Lincolnshire, London or Nottinghamshire but their first child was born in Everton, Lincolnshire in 1860 so I'm guessing they were married in this county. No luck so far with Retford Register office or GRO. - any tips appreciated - Kath

Unknown

Unknown Report 24 Jun 2005 19:16

Found this England and Wales, Civil Registration Index: 1837-1983 Viewing records 1-3 of 3 matches About this database A collection of indexes to Birth, Marriage, and Death records for England and Wales, between 1837 and 1983. More information below Name Year Quarter Record Type District County Bower, David 1859 June Marriages Newark Lincolnshire Nottinghamshire Fisher, Amelia 1859 June Marriages East Retford Nottinghamshire Howgate, Mary 1859 June Marriages East Retford Nottinghamshire vol 7b page 51 Might be worth sending for. Thomas could be on another page. Gloria

Unknown

Unknown Report 24 Jun 2005 19:48

Thomas will be on the same page, I guess he just isn't transcribed yet. you could send for the cert specifying that he should be the groom, to ensure you get the right one. nell

Merry

Merry Report 24 Jun 2005 20:10

I checked 1837online and, yes, Thomas Harrison has the same vol and page number. (safer to check and spend 10p than to ask the GRO for a reference check - had he not been the missing groom, that would have cost you £3) Sarah