Help with names on marriage certificate

[Colin Cruddace]

The vicar's name looks like Ryce Jones, which would fit with Galium's R N L Jones.

And I have a hankering for William Clovells

Colin

[lizdb]

The capital 'C' in Church on the line above is very distinctive.
I dont think the surname of William begins with a 'C' as it is different.

I first thought it was a middle initial K, then a surname, but not sure.

[Wiggy]

The capital 'C' in Church on the line above is very distinctive.
I dont think the surname of William begins with a 'C' as it is different.

I first thought it was a middle initial K, then a surname, but not sure.

I agree with Liz   - but can't read the surname either!!

[Colin Cruddace]

I also agree with Liz and Wiggy but would suggest that it was common practice for an assistant such as Parish Clerk to complete the details of a certificate and leave only the signatures to be completed after the ceremony.

It's impossible to say if this was the case, but it might be worth considering. 

Colin

[Bookbox]

William Oliver's X mark

I agree with Geoff-E.

[Sam Stoat]

In the 1841 census, Joseph and Sarah (the married couple) live in Bells Close, West Denton. I found a William Oliver also living in Bells Close. It's a fair bet that's him.

[Galium]

Good find, Sam.   

Re  the handwriting, I think your certificate copy is from the GRO? In this case what you see is a transcription from the original register into the GRO's books, and all the writing, including signatures will be by the same person.

[jennifer c]

My take - Pryce Jones  - William C Woods  - Joseph Reed


Jennifer

[crowsfeet]

1] after Banns

2] Ryce Jones

3] Joseph Wm Reed

4] William C Woods X mark

[my first look at William I wondered if it was clovely, seemed to be a by or ly ending.]

Crowsfeet