Chester Marriage Bonds

[delta59]

Hi All

I have found my ancestor's marriage bond in Chester Marriage Bonds although they both lived in Lancashire and actually says so on the bond.  This may sound a very stupid question but does this mean they married in Cheshire for some unknown reason.  As far as I am aware they have no connection with Cheshire.

Del

[rosie99]

The Diocese of Chester covers some parts of Lancashire, the Manchester area I believe. Is this where your family were.

Rosie

[stanmapstone]

You can see a map of the original Chester Diocese at http://www.chester.anglican.org/page_schools.asp?Page=77

Stan

[delta59]

Many thanks.  Rosie - Yes it was Lancashire, now Greater Manchester.  Looks like that has solved the mystery.

Thanks again Stan

Del

[rosie99]

Thanks from me too Stan the map is just what I was looking for. 

Rosie

[Beeonthebay]

Thanks Stan that map and information is most helpful.