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[[Image:Durham Millburngate Bridge.jpg|thumb|right|220x220px]] | [[Image:Durham Millburngate Bridge.jpg|thumb|right|220x220px|Durham Millburngate Bridge.jpg]] | ||
== Record Description == | == Record Description == | ||
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<br> 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. | |||
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. | |||
For further information see [[Marriage Allegations, Bonds and Licences in England and Wales]]. | For further information see [[Marriage Allegations, Bonds and Licences in England and Wales]]. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
<br> 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 | |||
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=== Citation for This Collection === | === Citation for This Collection === | ||
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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
To begin your search, you | 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. | ||
==== Search the Collection ==== | ==== Search the Collection ==== | ||
To search this collection using the images: | |||
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br>⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br>⇒Select the "Year Range" category<br>⇒Select the "Durham University Reference Number" category<br>⇒Select the "Abstract or Index" which will take you to the images. | To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br>⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br>⇒Select the "Year Range" category<br>⇒Select the "Durham University Reference Number" category<br>⇒Select the "Abstract or Index" which will take you to the images. | ||
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Look at each image one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | Look at each image one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | ||
==== Using the information ==== | ==== Using the information ==== | ||
*You can use the residence information for the bride and groom to look for their baptisms and to identify the children of this couple. | *You can use the residence information for the bride and groom to look for their baptisms and to identify the children of this couple. | ||
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*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. | *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. | ||
==== Can't Find Information? ==== | ==== Can't Find Information? ==== | ||
The following suggestions can help you find marriage allegation records for your ancestors: | The following suggestions can help you find marriage allegation records for your ancestors: | ||