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Typically, the English married in their 20's. You may find records that show a couple’s “intent to marry” in addition to the records of the actual marriage. Sometimes, however, the couple registered their intent to marry but never married. Church of England parish register marriage records usually contain: | Typically, the English married in their 20's. You may find records that show a couple’s “intent to marry” in addition to the records of the actual marriage. Sometimes, however, the couple registered their intent to marry but never married. Church of England parish register marriage records usually contain: | ||
* Marriage date | * Marriage date | ||
* Name of the bride and | * Name of the bride and groom | ||
After 1753, the records are more likely to show: | |||
* Residence of the bride and groom | * Residence of the bride and groom | ||
* Marital status of bride and groom | * Marital status of bride and groom | ||
* May list the dates that the marriage was announced (also called “banns published”). This normally took place on three separate occasions prior to the marriage and gave anyone with a valid reason a chance to object to the marriage. | * May list the dates that the marriage was announced (also called “banns published”). This normally took place on three separate occasions prior to the marriage and gave anyone with a valid reason a chance to object to the marriage. | ||
* After | * After 1753, a form was used for parish registers | ||
* After | * After 1753, whether marriage was by banns or license | ||
* After | * After 1753, the full names of usually two witnesses | ||
* After | * After 1753, the minister's name | ||
After 30 June 1837, marriage records also include: | After 30 June 1837, marriage records also include: | ||
* Age of the bride and groom | * Age of the bride and groom | ||