Why a Marriage Bond? - HELP

[stanmapstone]

It was actually two weeks   i.e. three Sundays, the marriage could take place immediately after the third reading of the banns.
Stan

Just to add that that is not strictly correct, as no minister was oblidged to publish banns unless the parties delivered to him at least seven days before the time required for the first publication, a notice in writing giving their names, address within the parish, and the time they had been living there. However the seven days' notice was not always insisted on, so the time could be two weeks.

Stan

[stanmapstone]

This is interesting as I have one dated 1742 that states either of 2 named parishes. Don't wish to take Alex's post over. Can I PM you about it?

Geoff

Hi Geoff,
Yes, you can Pm me about it.

Stan

[Alexpk]

Hey Geoff,

Please dont worry at all about taking over the post.. you have been a great help indeed and i I most greatful to everyone who has commented and to Geoffs friend for the extra info via PM. 

Thank you all.

[geoff_43]

Hi Alex,

He will not see you message, but I will pass it on.  Although he has been researching 30 years plus, he does not do chat sites or online trees.  Sorry he had no details on your branch.

Geoff