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*If either of the marriage partners was a minor, the name of the parent or guardian who was consenting to the marriage

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.  

'''To browse by image:'''<br> To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> ⇒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.  

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.  

*You can use the residence information for the bride and groom to look for their baptisms and to identify the children of this couple.  

*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.

The following suggestions can help you find marriage allegation records for your ancestors:  

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The Durham collection represents allegations or applications made to the diocesan chancellor or surrogate. 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 license issued was valid throughout England.  

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