Marriage in Whiston in 1806

[Helen Bedford]

Hi
If anyone has access to the marriage records of Whiston for 1806 would they do a quick lookup for me please?
I have a Thomas Gammons and a Hester Campion married there 15 Oct 1806 (according to Family Search) and I would like to confirm this and see if there is any additional information please?
Helen

[BumbleB]

A transcription appears on FindMyPast (by Northamptonshire FHS) - no further information other than the marriage was by Banns and that both parties were of the parish of Whiston.  However, the date they have is 16 October 1806.

[Helen Bedford]

Thanks for looking.

Unfortunately most transcriptions seem to only have the bare minimum of info, so I was hoping someone had access to a film of the original which might have witnesses etc?
Helen

[sugarbakers]

The Northants Marriage Index also shows ...

Thomas Gammons = Hester Campion botp 1806 Oct 16  Whiston

... nothing more.

Isn't 1806 slightly too early for witnesses to have been recorded ?

[BumbleB]

I don't think so, in my experience churches were using the printed books from at least the 1780s and witnesses sign or "mark", as did the bride and groom.

Added:  make that the 1750s

[seahall]

Hi BumbleB.

Yes witnesses were on marriage certificates as early as 1754 although not often family members.

Sandy

[Helen Bedford]

Yes, but I have had occasions when a witness has been a family member and provided a breakthrough to a problem - it's always worth asking!
Helen

[BumbleB]

I quite agree, Helen, and I'm only sorry that I can't find anything other than a transcription where this information has been omitted.  It's always so much better to consult the original document rather than rely on transcriptions.

I don't know what Northants archives are like, but, as you know the exact date and location of the marriage, they may be kind enough to have a look at the register for a very small fee, or even none at all - you can only ask the question. 

[Helen Bedford]

Thanks, certainly worth a try!
Helen