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Offline susandavey

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I.O.L abbreviation on Marriage Certificate
« on: Saturday 14 February 09 04:40 GMT (UK) »
Hi All,

I have been searching for so long to find out why it says "Bachelor I.O.L" on my Grandfathers marriage certificate and about his x mark.

any help will be great  ;D

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Re: I.O.L abbreviation on Marriage Certificate
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 15 February 09 19:44 GMT (UK) »
Hi
I don't know about the IOL abbreviation, but my understanding of the X mark is that the person couldn't sign their name so marked it with a cross.

Hope that helps

emberry
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