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Help deciphering a document please

By Erika |

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Hi All

I downloaded this image, but don't really understand what it means. I find the dates very confusing.

Thomas and Elizabeth married on 19 December 1816, but the only time 1816 is mentioned is at the bottom of the first paragraph.

Maybe someone could enlighten me please

Many thanks

Erika

 

A marriage license, issued either by church or state, authorises a couple to marry in circumstances where a marriage would otherwise be illegal e.g. if the necessary period of notice for the marriage has not been given.  Whereas, in "normal" circumstances, the banns of marriage are the public announcement by church or Register Office, of an impending marriage between the couple, thereby allowing objections to be made e.g. one or other party is already married, or under age. I believe arrangements for banns vary somewhat between Church denominations.

Seems to be quite common prior to 1837.  I've always thought it a shame that it doesn't give any additional information, I've lived in hopes.

Thank you Mary for explaining. Must say I find the language on these old documents very difficult to understand. Hadn't come across this one before and seeing £500 mentioned really confused me!

Still something else I've learnt now, so many thanks

Cheers

Erika