1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

  2. Only registered members can see all the forums - if you've received an invitation to join (it'll be on your My Summary page) please register NOW!

  3. If you're looking for the LostCousins site please click the logo in the top left corner - these forums are for existing LostCousins members only.
  4. This is the LostCousins Forum. If you were looking for the LostCousins website simply click the logo at the top left.
  5. It's easier than ever before to check your entries from the 1881 Census - more details here
Cookies Not a member of the forum? Are you at the right site? Is this the right site? New feature!

It made me look twice!

Discussion in 'General Genealogical Queries' started by Tim, Dec 30, 2020.

  1. Tim

    Tim Megastar and Moderator Staff Member

    I've not had a marriage certificate like this one before, have you seen anything similar?
    I've just got to work out how they're related now....
    upload_2020-12-30_16-25-9.png
     
    Tim, Dec 30, 2020
    #1
  2. Tim

    Tim Megastar and Moderator Staff Member

    Well the 2 Edward's are 1st cousins, making William and Susanna 2nd cousins.
     
    Tim, Dec 30, 2020
    #2
  3. Susan48

    Susan48 LostCousins Superstar

    Thanks for sharing this, Tim - one to treasure!
     
    Susan48, Dec 30, 2020
    #3
  4. jorghes

    jorghes LostCousins Superstar

    I've got a few where all the people on the marriage certificate have the same surname - but not one (I don't think) where the fathers share the same name and occupation...

    Here's one of mine. The fathers in this instance are brothers, which means this is a marriage of first cousins.

    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Dec 31, 2020
    jorghes, Dec 31, 2020
    #4
    • Thanks! Thanks! x 1
  5. canadianbeth

    canadianbeth LostCousins Star

    I have one of those as well, where the fathers were brothers. A marriage of first cousins and my grandmother was one of their 14 children. A "shotgun" marriage I suspect since the first daughter was born three months later.
     
    canadianbeth, Dec 31, 2020
    #5
    • Thanks! Thanks! x 1
  6. At home in NZ

    At home in NZ Guest

    Here is mine, the fathers were brothers.
    The groom's birth was registered as William Alfred, it's not clear when it was changed to William Henry. That certainly made me doubt my research, momentarily of course.
    Marriage certificate - William Henry Gibbons_Adeline Frances Sarah Gibbons.jpg
     
    At home in NZ, Dec 31, 2020
    #6
    • Thanks! Thanks! x 1

Share This Page