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Family History Beginners Board / Re: Brother marrying sister?
« on: Friday 26 November 04 22:48 GMT (UK)  »
Thanks for all the replies.  I have looked up the Post Office directory for 1855 and found a J Burden Vet Surgeon in both Wootton Bassett and Beaulieu so it would appear that it is likely to be just a coincidence that James George and Annie have the same surname and profession of fathers'.

It's also useful to know that there could be errors in the certificates from the GRO and how to check these, so I shall bear that in mind. :)

Joanna

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Family History Beginners Board / Brother marrying sister?
« on: Wednesday 24 November 04 18:31 GMT (UK)  »
I have recently acquired the marriage certificate for my gggrandfather, James George Burden.  He married Annie Burden in 1874.  I was surprised to find that they were listed on the certificate with the same residence at time of marriage, same father's name and same father's occupation (veterinary surgeon).  The birth certficate for one of their sons, Albert, also shows his mother as Annie Burden (formerly Burden).

Now you can't marry your sister (and James George didn't have a sister called Annie as far as I know).  It also seems unlikely that they could be first cousins as their fathers are listed with the same name.  So does anyone have other ideas as to why this information is shown on the marriage certificate other than it being a very large coincidence?

Before she was married, Annie is listed on the 1871 census in Basingstoke as a boarder, so this doesn't shed any light on her family.

Possible solutions to the problem gratefully received.

Joanna


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