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== What is in This Collection? ==
This collection consists of marriage records from the Diocese of Durham, including the Allertonshire peculiar, for the years 1594-1815.


[[Image:Durham Millburngate Bridge.jpg|thumb|right|220x220px]]
Marriage allegations and bonds were sworn statements filed by a bride and groom as part of a marriage license application. The allegation stated that there was no known reason that the marriage should not take place; bonds contractually obligated the signers to pay a sum of money if the allegation was incorrect. Until 1733, marriage bonds were written partly in Latin but the wording was standardized and is easier to decipher in the printed forms that were in use by the 1690s.
 
== Record Description  ==
 
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This collection will include records from 1594 to 1815.<br> collection consists of calendar (chronological) typescript copy of the Diocese of Durham Marriage Bonds and Allegations. It contains men's, women's, and place indexes in each volume
Due to both tradition and a fee associated with obtaining a marriage license, most English couples were married by banns, not by license, and so would have neither a marriage allegation nor its related bond. However, families able to pay the fee would often avoid the reading of public banns and obtain a license, since many families did not like the thought of public objection to the intended marriage. Before the 1830s, nonconformists were required to marry officially in the Church of England, so most applied for licenses, rather than having their marriage announced by banns. Other possible reasons for obtaining marriage licenses are explained in the [[Marriage Allegations, Bonds and Licences in England and Wales]] page.


Allegations are handwritten documents. Later allegations are handwritten on preprinted pages. Most of the originals have now been compiled and bound in volumes. The majority of the original marriage allegations have been preserved. While most are in the custody of the diocese, others may be found in the records of the Vicar General and the faculty office of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Most are now in the county records office.  
Although most bonds and allegations have survived, some are in poor condition and difficult to read, especially when the microfilmed images are badly focused. Licenses themselves were not normally retained for long after being handed to the officiating minister, but a few survive with parish records.  


The Bishop of Durham’s transcripts of marriage bonds and allegations for Allertonshire Peculiar includes the following Yorkshire parishes:  
The Bishop of Durham’s transcripts of marriage bonds and allegations for Allertonshire Peculiar includes the following Yorkshire parishes:  
 
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For a list of parishes which historically made up this county, see the [[Durham Parishes]] page.


A marriage allegation is a sworn statement filed often by the marriage participants in connection with their license application. It is a statement that there is no known reason that the marriage should not take place. Marriage licences could be granted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, bishops, and archdeacons or their surrogates within their respective jurisdictions. The original allegations and bonds were held by the various church officials. Most were later transferred to county record offices. Many of the records are now published by the respective dioceses. The majority of English people would have been married by banns, not by licence, and so would not have a marriage allegation. However, from the early 16th century those able to pay the fee could avoid the reading of public banns and obtain a licence, since many families did not like the thought of public objection to their intended marriage. Dissenters (other faiths) were obliged to marry in the Church of England and obtain a licence to marry.
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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
For further information see [[Marriage Allegations, Bonds and Licences in England and Wales]].
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=== To Browse This Collection ===
The Durham collection represents allegations or applications made to the diocesan chancellor or surrogate.&nbsp;Application may also have been made to the Archbishop's of York or Canterbury as the two provinces within the Church of England. In the case of Canterbury allegations, the licence issued was valid throughout England.
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Two people made the allegation (application) to designated officers of either the diocesan chancellor or surrogate or the Archbishop’s of York or Canterbury. Bridegrooms may make an allegation or have two friends do so on their behalf. Each allegation requires two bondsmen who would stand as surety in case any impediment to marriage is later discovered. Underage spouses required parental consent as part of the allegation.
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The licences were issued to the bridegroom and have generally not survived; the allegations and bonds are found at the&nbsp;diocesan or record office and here, forming this collection.
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
 
The following information may be found in these records:
Both the Canterbury Vicar-General's and Faculty Office records are held at the Lambeth Palace Library, the residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, and can be seen by appointment with the librarian. Printed indexes of these were also published by the Harleian Society, and the Society of Genealogists also has a collection of abstracts and indexes and has published a guide to them.
 
These records were created as part of the ecclesiastical process of ensuring that no lawful impediment to marriage existed, that persons of other faiths required to marry in the Church of England had a system to do so, and that an alternative was offered to those who did wish public banns to be read. The licence was normally obtained from the chancellor or surrogate of the diocese in which one of the parties lived and in which the marriage was intended to be celebrated, but application could be made to the Vicar-General of the Archbishop of the province. If the parties lived in different diocese, they had to apply to the Vicar-General. If they lived in different provinces they had to apply to the Master of Faculties of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
 
It was used by the marriage official as evidence that the bride and groom were eligible to be married.
 
The information included in a marriage allegation is sometimes unreliable; fictitious names are not unknown! Generally if the bridegroom and a friend made the allegation the information is reliable; in the case of application by two "friends" a need for a degree of caution may be indicated. It was often the case that families of nobility would have others would handle the license application on their behalf. The use of fictitious bondsmen names occurs, but usually the parties to the marriage are accurate secretive marriage was being sought for pregnancy or another reason.
 
The Allegation or Application is only an intention to marry and, just as a banns book entry may not result in actual marriage, does not imply actual marriage.
 
For a list of records by date or locality currently published in this collection, select the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A//api.familysearch.org/records/collection/1840743/waypoints Browse] link from the collection landing page.
 
== Record Content  ==
 
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Marriage records usually contain the following information:  


'''Marriage'''
*Names of the marriage partners  
*Names of the marriage partners  
*Ages of the marriage partners  
*Ages of the marriage partners  
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*A parent’s name or signature  
*A parent’s name or signature  
*If either of the marriage partners was a minor, the name of the parent or guardian who was consenting to the marriage
*If either of the marriage partners was a minor, the name of the parent or guardian who was consenting to the marriage
== Collection Content ==
The collection consists of calendar (chronological) typescript copy of the Diocese of Durham Marriage Bonds and Allegations. It contains men, women, and place indexes in each volume.
=== Sample Image ===
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</gallery> Marriage Bonds 1791
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
*The name of person you are looking for
*Approximate date of marriage
=== Search the Index ===
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Some of the records in this collection may be written in an old script that can be challenging to read. Refer to [https://script.byu.edu/ BYU’s Script Tutorial] for assistance with reading the records.
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]].


== How to Use the Record  ==
== What Do I Do Next? ==
 
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
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.
*Add any new information to your records
 
*Save or print a copy of the image if possible
=== Search the Collection  ===
*If an age is found, use that date to estimate a birth year and search for a birth record
 
*Use the names of the bride and groom to search in census records for the new family
To search the collection image by image select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page:<br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Year Range"<br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Durham University Reference Number" category<br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Abstract or Index" which will take you to the images.
*If a parent's name is listed, go back into censuses and find the individual as a child 
 
*Continue to search the index for people with the same surname to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives. Note that family members often appear on an individual's vital records, such as in the role of witnesses to a marriage
Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===  
 
*Check for variants of given names and surnames
=== Using the information  ===
*Simple clerical errors were always possible
 
*Spelling was not standardized for much of the period of this collection, so pay special attention to how the name should have been pronounced and try variations on the pronunciation
*You can use the residence information for the bride and groom to look for their baptisms and to identify the children of this couple.
*Individuals could also be listed under a middle name, a nickname, or an abbreviation of their given name
*The ages can help you calculate an approximate year of birth.
*Vary the search terms. For example, search by either the given name, surname, or expand the date range to return a broader list of possible matches
*For people whose ancestors married by license, the allegation could be a valuable research tool. The allegation can help define family relationships and residences as well as personal information such as age and occupation.
*Search the records of nearby areas
 
**Tyne, Wear, and Northumberland to the north
=== Unable to Find your Ancestor? ===
**Cumbria to the west
 
**North Yorkshire to the south
The following suggestions can help you find marriage allegation records for your ancestors:
*Look at the actual image of the record to verify the information found in the online description, if possible
 
=== Research Helps ===
*Make sure you are searching in the right jurisdiction.
The following articles will help you research your family in [[Durham, England Genealogy|Durham]].
*Check for indexes that will make your search easier.
* [[GuidedResearch:Durham|Durham Guided Research]]
*When searching through the records, look for others with the same surname; they may be related.
* [[England Record Finder]]
*Look for allegations of parents and earlier generations in the same jurisdiction.
* [[England Research Tips and Strategies]]
*Look for allegations of children in the same jurisdiction.
==Known Issues==
 
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== Known Issues with This Collection  ==
 
{{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [[England, Durham Diocese, Calendar of Marriage Bonds and Allegations (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered.
 
== Related Website  ==
 
[http://www.coraweb.com.au/uksites.htm England, Durham Diocese Calendar of Marriage Bonds &amp; Allegations]  
 
== Related Wiki Articles  ==
 
*[[England]]  
*[[Marriage Allegations, Bonds and Licences in England and Wales]]  
*[[Quick Research Links - England]]
 
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== Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections  ==
 
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What is in This Collection?

This collection consists of marriage records from the Diocese of Durham, including the Allertonshire peculiar, for the years 1594-1815.

Marriage allegations and bonds were sworn statements filed by a bride and groom as part of a marriage license application. The allegation stated that there was no known reason that the marriage should not take place; bonds contractually obligated the signers to pay a sum of money if the allegation was incorrect. Until 1733, marriage bonds were written partly in Latin but the wording was standardized and is easier to decipher in the printed forms that were in use by the 1690s.

Due to both tradition and a fee associated with obtaining a marriage license, most English couples were married by banns, not by license, and so would have neither a marriage allegation nor its related bond. However, families able to pay the fee would often avoid the reading of public banns and obtain a license, since many families did not like the thought of public objection to the intended marriage. Before the 1830s, nonconformists were required to marry officially in the Church of England, so most applied for licenses, rather than having their marriage announced by banns. Other possible reasons for obtaining marriage licenses are explained in the Marriage Allegations, Bonds and Licences in England and Wales page.

Although most bonds and allegations have survived, some are in poor condition and difficult to read, especially when the microfilmed images are badly focused. Licenses themselves were not normally retained for long after being handed to the officiating minister, but a few survive with parish records.

The Bishop of Durham’s transcripts of marriage bonds and allegations for Allertonshire Peculiar includes the following Yorkshire parishes:

  • Birkby
  • Cowesby
  • Hutton Bonville
  • Leake
  • Nether Silton
  • North Otterington
  • Osmotherly
  • Thornton-le-Street


For a list of parishes which historically made up this county, see the Durham Parishes page.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility

Whenever possible FamilySearch makes images and indexes available for all users. However, rights to view these data are limited by contract and subject to change. Because of this there may be limitations on where and how images and indexes are available or who can see them. Please be aware some collections consist only of partial information indexed from the records and do not contain any images. For additional information about image restrictions see Restrictions for Viewing Images in FamilySearch Historical Record Collections.

To Browse This Collection

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for England, Durham Diocese, Calendar of Marriage Bonds & Allegations, 1594-1815.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Marriage

  • Names of the marriage partners
  • Ages of the marriage partners
  • Occupations of the marriage partners
  • Marital status of the partners (whether single or widowed)
  • Parish of residence
  • Where the marriage was to take place
  • A parent’s name or signature
  • If either of the marriage partners was a minor, the name of the parent or guardian who was consenting to the marriage

Collection Content

The collection consists of calendar (chronological) typescript copy of the Diocese of Durham Marriage Bonds and Allegations. It contains men, women, and place indexes in each volume.

Sample Image

  • England, Durham - Calendar of Marriage Bonds and Allegations DGS 004054453 img 9.jpg

Marriage Bonds 1791

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of person you are looking for
  • Approximate date of marriage

Search the Index

This collection does not have a searchable index. Only images are available. See View the Images to access them.

View the Images

View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:
  1. Select Year Range
  2. Select Durham University Reference Number
  3. Select Abstract or Index to view the images
Tip
 More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at England, Durham Diocese, Calendar of marriage bonds and allegations, 1594-1815. Click on camera icon to see images.

Some of the records in this collection may be written in an old script that can be challenging to read. Refer to BYU’s Script Tutorial for assistance with reading the records.

How Do I Analyze the Results?

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Save or print a copy of the image if possible
  • If an age is found, use that date to estimate a birth year and search for a birth record
  • Use the names of the bride and groom to search in census records for the new family
  • If a parent's name is listed, go back into censuses and find the individual as a child
  • Continue to search the index for people with the same surname to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives. Note that family members often appear on an individual's vital records, such as in the role of witnesses to a marriage

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

  • Check for variants of given names and surnames
  • Simple clerical errors were always possible
  • Spelling was not standardized for much of the period of this collection, so pay special attention to how the name should have been pronounced and try variations on the pronunciation
  • Individuals could also be listed under a middle name, a nickname, or an abbreviation of their given name
  • Vary the search terms. For example, search by either the given name, surname, or expand the date range to return a broader list of possible matches
  • Search the records of nearby areas
    • Tyne, Wear, and Northumberland to the north
    • Cumbria to the west
    • North Yorkshire to the south
  • Look at the actual image of the record to verify the information found in the online description, if possible

Research Helps

The following articles will help you research your family in Durham.

Known Issues

Click here for a list of known issues with this collection.

Citing This Collection

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

Collection Citation:
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