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Title: Helston Wesleyan Methodist records for 1862
Post by: croxia on Tuesday 22 January 13 13:13 GMT (UK)

Does anyone know where the registers are kept for a marriage that took place in the Helston Wesleyan church/chapel in June 1862? I have a copy from the GRO but it is not that clear; hopefully viewing the original entry, if it still exists of course, would make sense of it.
Also the only current chapel I am aware of in Helston is in Coinagehall Street, would this have been in existence in 1862?

Many thanks
Croxia

Title: Re: Helston Wesleyan Methodist records for 1862
Post by: osprey on Wednesday 23 January 13 12:26 GMT (UK)

yes, it's the same church, although what was then the church looks to be the Sunday School now

http://www.communigate.co.uk/twc/helstonmethodistchurch/page1.phtml

Where the original registers are is another matter. It may well have been a registrar attended marriage which would mean that the church didn't keep a copy as the registrar took the register with him. The Registry Office in Truro would have a copy which might be clearer. You could ask them to check the details

http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=14466

Title: Re: Helston Wesleyan Methodist records for 1862
Post by: croxia on Wednesday 23 January 13 16:26 GMT (UK)

Thank you Osprey for your reply and very useful links.

The marriage was attended by a registrar so hopefully a copy exists. I will contact the registry office.

Regards Croxia