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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 == | ||
{{Collection_Browse_Link | {{Collection_Browse_Link | ||
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Image:England Marriage Allegation (09-0343) (09-0346) (09-0347) DGS 4087987 75.jpg|Marriage Allegation | Image:England Marriage Allegation (09-0343) (09-0346) (09-0347) DGS 4087987 75.jpg|Marriage Allegation | ||
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'''Marriage records''' usually contain the following information: | '''Marriage records''' usually contain the following information: | ||
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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 | *If either of the marriage partners was a minor, the name of the parent or guardian who was consenting to the marriage | ||
== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
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 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 browse by image:'''<br> | '''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. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
=== 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. | ||
=== Unable to Find your Ancestor? === | === Unable to Find your Ancestor? === | ||
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: | ||
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|level1=England | |level1=England | ||
|level2=Durham | |level2=Durham | ||
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=== General Information About the Records === | === General Information About the Records === | ||
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. | 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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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 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. | 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. | ||
== Known Issues with This Collection == | == 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. | {{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 == | == Related Website == | ||
*[http://www.coraweb.com.au/uksites.htm England, Durham Diocese Calendar of Marriage Bonds & Allegations] | *[http://www.coraweb.com.au/uksites.htm England, Durham Diocese Calendar of Marriage Bonds & Allegations] | ||
*[[England and Wales Historic Maps]] | *[[England and Wales Historic Maps]] | ||
*[[England and Wales History Links]] | *[[England and Wales History Links]] | ||
== Related Wiki Articles == | == Related Wiki Articles == | ||
*[[Marriage Allegations, Bonds and Licences in England and Wales]] | *[[Marriage Allegations, Bonds and Licences in England and Wales]] | ||
*[[Diocese of Durham]] | *[[Diocese of Durham]] | ||
*[[Durham Genealogy|Durham]] | *[[Durham Genealogy|Durham]] | ||
*[[England Genealogy|England]] | *[[England Genealogy|England]] | ||
*[[Quick Research Links - England]] | *[[Quick Research Links - England]] | ||
== Contributions to This Article == | == Contributions to This Article == | ||
{{Contributor_invite}} | {{Contributor_invite}} | ||
== Citations for This Collection == | == Citations for This Collection == | ||
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually. | When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually. | ||
'''Collection Citation''':<br> | '''Collection Citation''':<br> {{Collection citation | text= "England, Durham Diocese, Calendar of Marriage Bonds & Allegations, 1594-1815." Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2014. Citing Church of England. Durham University Library, Palace Green.}} | ||
{{Collection citation | text= "England, Durham Diocese, Calendar of Marriage Bonds & Allegations, 1594-1815." Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2014. Citing Church of England. Durham University Library, Palace Green.}} | |||
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[[Category:Durham|Calendar of Marriage Bonds and Allegations]] | [[Category:Durham|Calendar of Marriage Bonds and Allegations]] | ||