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Title: Chester Marriage Bonds
Post by: delta59 on Monday 28 September 15 14:03 BST (UK)

Hi All

I have found my ancestor's marriage bond in Chester Marriage Bonds although they both lived in Lancashire and actually says so on the bond.  This may sound a very stupid question but does this mean they married in Cheshire for some unknown reason.  As far as I am aware they have no connection with Cheshire.

Del

Title: Re: Chester Marriage Bonds
Post by: rosie99 on Monday 28 September 15 14:07 BST (UK)

The Diocese of Chester covers some parts of Lancashire, the Manchester area I believe. Is this where your family were.

Rosie

Title: Re: Chester Marriage Bonds
Post by: stanmapstone on Monday 28 September 15 14:18 BST (UK)

You can see a map of the original Chester Diocese at http://www.chester.anglican.org/page_schools.asp?Page=77

Stan

Title: Re: Chester Marriage Bonds
Post by: delta59 on Monday 28 September 15 14:45 BST (UK)

Many thanks.  Rosie - Yes it was Lancashire, now Greater Manchester.  Looks like that has solved the mystery.

Thanks again Stan

Del

Title: Re: Chester Marriage Bonds
Post by: rosie99 on Monday 28 September 15 14:52 BST (UK)

Thanks from me too Stan the map is just what I was looking for.  :)

Rosie

Title: Re: Chester Marriage Bonds
Post by: Beeonthebay on Tuesday 29 September 15 09:44 BST (UK)

Thanks Stan that map and information is most helpful.