Does anyone know if a couple had to produce their birth certificates when getting married ?? I'm getting nowhere fast in my research into the mystery of my grandad's mother Mary Fletcher(in 1861 census aged 6) and in 1871 census then Mary Holden aged 16.The family all believed she was born Holden by the way but in 1861 she is described as stepdaughter to Robinson Holden who we all thought was her natural father.Some folk may remember my asking for advice on this some time ago?!Robinson and Mary Ann had an older daughter Phoebe born 2 years before Mary and Phoebe's surname is Holden as is her younger brother George born about 1860. Complicated eh!!!
On her marriage cert she says her father is Robinson Holden deceased but she was definitely Fletcher in 1861.I've looked into the Mary Fletchers born about 1855 in Bolton but theycan be traced with both parents on the 1861 census.
Grateful for any advice
Liz
On her marriage cert she says her father is Robinson Holden deceased but she was definitely Fletcher in 1861.I've looked into the Mary Fletchers born about 1855 in Bolton but theycan be traced with both parents on the 1861 census.
Grateful for any advice
Liz
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