England, Durham Diocese, Calendar of Marriage Bonds and Allegations - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions

To begin your search, it would be helpful if you knew the name of the bride or groom. If no index is available, you should know the jurisdiction where the allegation was filed and an approximate marriage date.

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*Use the information which has been discovered to find more. For instance, use the age listed in the record to estimate a year of birth, if that is yet undetermined.

*Use the information which has been discovered and locate the original parish marriage record, if possible. See the [[England, Durham Diocese Bishops' Transcripts (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Durham Bishops' Transcripts]] page for more information and options.

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