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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Wigtownshire => Topic started by: petbro on Tuesday 25 June 13 21:54 BST (UK)

Title: Shanraer or Stranraer Marriage and 'Usual Residence'
Post by: petbro on Tuesday 25 June 13 21:54 BST (UK)

Hi,

Trying to work out 'Usual Residence' place name in a Marriage cert. Definately married in Parish of Leswalt, Wigtown.

Peter

Title: Re: Shanraer or Stranraer Marriage and 'Usual Residence'
Post by: Gadget on Tuesday 25 June 13 22:07 BST (UK)

Hi

 I think it's  Fisher Street Stranraer

(Registrar doesn't cross his ts  ;D )

Gadget

Title: Re: Shanraer or Stranraer Marriage and 'Usual Residence'
Post by: Gadget on Tuesday 25 June 13 22:12 BST (UK)

Just found it on a modern map:

 http://www.rootschat.com/links/0uw1/


 :)

Title: Re: Shanraer or Stranraer Marriage and 'Usual Residence'
Post by: petbro on Wednesday 26 June 13 20:16 BST (UK)

thanks Gadget

Title: Re: Shanraer or Stranraer Marriage and 'Usual Residence'
Post by: petbro on Wednesday 26 June 13 20:19 BST (UK)

Just checked entire cert and yeah, he never did cross he's T's!