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Title: Marriage Recording ~1800..part 2
Post by: Noreen19 on Saturday 09 January 10 20:55 GMT (UK)

Sorry Listers..I hit the wrong key and sent the message before finishing it. 

The Stracathro OPR lists the birth of  4 "lawful sons"  to James MITCHELL and Mary DUNCAN, beginning in 1808 and ending in 1817.  I cannot find the marriage of the parents, however, using a broad search of Scotland counties.

Is it possible that the some marriages were not recorded? OR..that they were married in a church not covered by the OPRs?

Regards,
Noreen

Title: Re: Marriage Recording ~1800..part 2
Post by: Forfarian on Sunday 10 January 10 21:51 GMT (UK)

Quote from: Noreen19 on Saturday 09 January 10 20:55 GMT (UK)

Is it possible that the some marriages were not recorded? OR..that they were married in a church not covered by the OPRs?

Yes, it is very likely that the record of the marriage has not survived. Both of these cases are very common.

Title: Re: Marriage Recording Stracathro 1800
Post by: Noreen19 on Monday 11 January 10 00:10 GMT (UK)

Thank you for taking the time to respond. I am going to rent the film for the Kirk Session records and perhaps there will be a clue to the marriage that I can use to proceed. I am hoping that there may also be records for  Non-Conformist churches in the Stracathro area around 1800.   

Again, many thanks!
Regards,
Noreen