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'''Choose one of the following time periods and follow the link.''' | '''Choose one of the following time periods and follow the link.''' | ||
==== 1538-June 1837 ==== | ==== 1538-June 1837 ==== | ||
Since marriages were recorded in the area where they occurred, it's best to know a location and approximate date before you search. The Church of England began recording marriages as early as 1538. Read more about [[ | Since marriages were recorded in the area where they occurred, it's best to know a location and approximate date before you search. The Church of England began recording marriages as early as 1538. Read more about [[England_Church_Records|marriage records...]] | ||
==== July 1837-present ==== | ==== July 1837-present ==== | ||
The government recorded marriage records during this time. A couple could choose to marry in their religious denomination. The distict registrar, or a person he appointed, attended the wedding to insure that the marriage was properly recorded. The couple could choose to be married in the record office. Read more about [[[[England Civil Registration|marriages...]]|marriages...]] | The government recorded marriage records during this time. A couple could choose to marry in their religious denomination. The distict registrar, or a person he appointed, attended the wedding to insure that the marriage was properly recorded. The couple could choose to be married in the record office. Read more about [[[[England Civil Registration|marriages...]]|marriages...]] | ||
Revision as of 15:41, 17 February 2009
Choose one of the following time periods and follow the link.
1538-June 1837[edit | edit source]
Since marriages were recorded in the area where they occurred, it's best to know a location and approximate date before you search. The Church of England began recording marriages as early as 1538. Read more about marriage records...
July 1837-present[edit | edit source]
The government recorded marriage records during this time. A couple could choose to marry in their religious denomination. The distict registrar, or a person he appointed, attended the wedding to insure that the marriage was properly recorded. The couple could choose to be married in the record office. Read more about [[marriages...|marriages...]]