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1838 Marriage Cert - what would i find?

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Rus&

Rus& Report 8 May 2005 08:07

Hi All, I have never ordered a marriage certificate from as early as 1838 yet and now i need to. Does anyone know what would be contained on the certificate, eg would the fathers of the couple be noted down. Any help would be very appreciated. thanks kaz

Phoenix

Phoenix Report 8 May 2005 08:15

Morning Kaz! Certificates in 1838 have columns asking identical questions to marriage certificates throughout the 1800s. Occasionally some of the columns are not filled in in the very early certificates, but you should find both fathers names and occupations, provided the couple were both legitimate. Good luck!

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 8 May 2005 08:34

Plus the ages may not show of the bride & groom. If over 21 will say 'Of Full Age' think if under will say Minor ,not sure of that as on my rellies cert of 1847 both parties were widowed & well over 21. Shirley

Researching:
Surname Fahse. Germany. Essex .South East London My avatar is one of our wedding photos of 1957

BobClayton

BobClayton Report 8 May 2005 08:50

You can see the forms as required by the 1836 Act for BMD's here http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb(.)com/%7Eframland/acts/sched.htm#c Bob

Researching:
Clayton

Rus&

Rus& Report 8 May 2005 09:14

Thank you Brenda,Shirley and Robert, For all you advice on my little query. Have a nice sunday. kaz

Unknown

Unknown Report 8 May 2005 10:21

This is another website with useful info about what is on certs and what it means. But the only way to find out what is on YOUR cert is to buy it. Illegitimate children may not have a father listed. http://home*.clara*.net/dixons/Certificates/indexbd.*htm remove * to use. nell