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Titanicfan
06-07-2009, 2:39 PM
Hi all

I'm trying to find out if a marriage licence pertains to my ancestor (details given to me from a distant relative) and this is the first time that I have come across a marriage by licence so I'm not sure how to go about this. Is there any type of marriage licence index I can consult to find out where to order from?

The marriage took place in 1734 in Kent (either Upper Hardres or St Mary Bredin).

Would I be right in thinking that Canterbury Cathedral Archives is the place to find this?

Thank you.

sueannbowen
06-07-2009, 3:31 PM
Peter's website tells you where Kent stuff is kept.
http:////http://www.goodey.me.uk/kent/kentparishes.htm (http://www.goodey.me.uk/kent/kentparishes.htm)

The Licenses might be at the Centre for Kentish Studies at Kent County Council in Maidstone. Kent's equivalent of a local authority records office.

Sue:)

Titanicfan
06-07-2009, 3:54 PM
Thanks once again for the info. Sue :)

p.s. I found your location description very funny!!

Peter Goodey
06-07-2009, 4:11 PM
Oh dear, am I being put on the spot? I'm not too sure about marriage licences. The Kent online catalogue still doesn't seem to be working.

The jurisdiction should be much the same as for probate. I know Maidstone have Rochester Marriage Licences 1637-1900 and Canterbury Marriage Bonds 1683-1751.

I think I'd give the Centre for Kentish Studies a call.

Titanicfan
06-07-2009, 4:40 PM
Thanks Peter, I'll contact them tomorrow.

sueannbowen
06-07-2009, 5:06 PM
Oh dear, am I being put on the spot? I'm not too sure about marriage licences. The Kent online catalogue still doesn't seem to be working.

The jurisdiction should be much the same as for probate. I know Maidstone have Rochester Marriage Licences 1637-1900 and Canterbury Marriage Bonds 1683-1751.

I think I'd give the Centre for Kentish Studies a call.


Crikey Peter - I felt sure you would know exactly!! Hope you didn't mind my putting your info on?

Titanicfan - the bl***y birds have given up on the rubbish and gone for live prey - my Mum is most definitely not amused! :D

Titanicfan
06-07-2009, 6:02 PM
Sorry, Sue - I didn't mean to laugh it was just the turn of phrase. :)

sueannbowen
06-07-2009, 10:34 PM
Don't apologise - it was said with humour! As a supporter of the RSPB I admire their ability to adapt to their environment. But at 87 my Mum would prefer them to root about in the bins rather than nick her goldfish! Anyway that is all a bit of a moot point as she seems not to have any left! |biggrin|