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Family History Beginners Board / Re: Assumptions
« on: Wednesday 08 January 20 11:16 GMT (UK) »
Sometimes an assumption can be valid & it is how one proceeds from there that matters. I made such an assumption over the holidays from actual experience. I came across 2 consecutive entries for the same marriage. 2 different grooms for the same bride.
What struck me was that the surname of the 1st entry was that of the mother's maiden name of the 2nd entry. Believing it to be a genuine error, I contacted LDS Family Search providing the information & why I thought it was an error.
I received a lovely reply yesterday which explains the 2 entries. I have since found out why it also occurred. At the wedding in question, I was a page boy & the groom getting married was my 1st cousin.
What struck me was that the surname of the 1st entry was that of the mother's maiden name of the 2nd entry. Believing it to be a genuine error, I contacted LDS Family Search providing the information & why I thought it was an error.
I received a lovely reply yesterday which explains the 2 entries. I have since found out why it also occurred. At the wedding in question, I was a page boy & the groom getting married was my 1st cousin.