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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Kirkcudbrightshire => Topic started by: bigt on Thursday 19 March 15 21:44 GMT (UK)

Title: OPR Marriage query
Post by: bigt on Thursday 19 March 15 21:44 GMT (UK)

In 1837 my 2x great grandparents requested the banns be proclaimed at Urr Parish Church.  My question is why would another man be mentioned as representing the bride?

The entry goes as follows : William Shaw and James Brown representing Margaret Watt all of this parish........

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTRW-95X

Thanks

Tom

Title: Re: OPR Marriage query
Post by: imchad on Saturday 21 March 15 09:05 GMT (UK)

the other man would be a Cautioner. This was usually a relative, maybe even father, but someone in good standing in the Church.

Title: Re: OPR Marriage query
Post by: bigt on Saturday 21 March 15 19:35 GMT (UK)

Thanks Imchad

Tom