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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Topic started by: heath on Sunday 30 November 25 21:29 GMT (UK)

Title: marriage records
Post by: heath on Sunday 30 November 25 21:29 GMT (UK)

what would be on a marriage record in the 1760's

Title: Re: marriage records
Post by: CaroleW on Sunday 30 November 25 23:29 GMT (UK)

Very little. 

https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/help-and-support/guides/church-registers

Title: Re: marriage records
Post by: heath on Monday 01 December 25 04:09 GMT (UK)

o so I wouldn't see the parents names or ages of the persons getting married if they new how old they would be. thanks  ???

Title: Re: marriage records
Post by: mckha489 on Monday 01 December 25 04:33 GMT (UK)

I think you have to buy it though, because you never know,  I have one from 1798. Not so much later than you are looking at.   It has names of both parties, name and occupation of brides father, and the fact he is deceased.

The entries are similar on the page. One groom is a soldier. The bride’s father is also a soldier, it names both their regiments.

Title: Re: marriage records
Post by: heath on Monday 01 December 25 20:07 GMT (UK)

thanks Are you saying that's mine our yours?

Title: Re: marriage records
Post by: mckha489 on Monday 01 December 25 20:13 GMT (UK)

I was giving mine as an example of what MIGHT be there.  Even though it probably won’t.
I was trying (poorly) to say that in the interests of completeness you should get the record. Because you never know what hint (or not) might be offered.

And, you are likely to end up with a page of entries.  One of which MIGHT offer a clue too.  You just do not know.

Title: Re: marriage records
Post by: heath on Monday 01 December 25 20:22 GMT (UK)

OK thanks

Title: Re: marriage records
Post by: GR2 on Monday 01 December 25 23:28 GMT (UK)

There is also the possibility of finding further details in the minutes of the kirk session or the accounts, especially if a child was known to be expected before the marriage or was born too soon afterwards. These minutes are free to read.

Title: Re: marriage records
Post by: heath on Tuesday 02 December 25 02:06 GMT (UK)

thank you will look into that.