Marriage of Samuel Stevens and Lydia Wilson about 1820

[Brian S]

Would be grateful for any information regarding marriage of Samuel Stevens (born 1809 Dale Abbey) to Lydia Wilson (born approx 1804 Ashby Partney, Leicestershire).

In 1851 they were living in Leek and Lowe.

Many thanks

Brian

[cire]

Welcome to RootsChat

This looks like it:-

Samuel Stevens married Lydia Wilson  17 June 1826 at Ockbrook Derbyshire.

Eric

[cire]

There are 2 entries on F. S. one says 11 June and the other 17 June.
Presumably depending on reading the original!!!!!
Eric

[sunflower]

Hi Brian

Welcome to Rootschat

The marriage is on this site

http://www.derbysmarriages1538-1837.co.uk/

It states they were both of that parish & married by banns

Carol

[Brian S]

Hi Eric
Hi Carol

Many thanks for the information.

Carol what does it mean "married by bans" sorry still new to this.

Brian

[sunflower]

Hi Brian

No problem

This might explain it better

Couples were usually married in the bride’s parish. Until the early 20th century couples could marry at a very young age. Legally, the couple was required to be married either by banns or by license

If married by banns, the couple was required to announce or publish their intention to marry for three consecutive Sundays. If no one objected to the intended marriage, then the couple was allowed to marry. Just because banns were published does not guarantee the marriage actually took place. Therefore, it is possible to find a couple among the marriage banns, but not be able to find an actual marriage record for them.

Couples usually married by license if they didn’t want to wait the required three weeks for the publication of banns, or if the bride and groom lived in different dioceses. Marriage by license was also common with the upper class.

Hope that helps
Carol