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« on: Saturday 11 February 17 18:16 GMT (UK) »
Hi Catherineh,
I have only joined RootsChat today and I live in Coldstream. I have looked up the marriage in Old Parish Records on Scotland's People and can confirm the marriage on 4th Jan 1794. Not much more info really, other than they are both shown "of this Parish" and the comment "irregurlarly".
Quote :- "Bear in mind that 'irregular' marriages, by exchange of promises before witnesses, by betrothal and consummation, or by cohabitation and repute, were forms of marriage recognised by Scots Law, yet may have taken place without any official record of the event."
Hope this helps
Terry