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Re: Puzzling marriage register entry
« Reply #9 on: Monday 05 May 25 03:56 BST (UK) »
Quote from: mckha489 on Sunday 04 May 25 22:01 BST (UK)
I believe “Mrs” for a single woman was used as a sign of respect.

Just to add to mckha's answer - in this context, at this time, read Mrs as Mistress.  No connotation of extra-marital activity is implied here.

(For men, read Mr as Master.)
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