Luce-Williams Jersey island

[Bottlebrush]

I am trying to trace the marriage of Melvina/Malvina Mary Luce, daughter of Capt James Luce, harbour master St Martin. Melvina was born on 10th July 1820 at St Helier. She married William Henry Williams, ship's purser, between 1841 and 1848 but more likely in the latter part of this period (first child was born 28th November 1848). Although they later moved to London, I believe they were probably married in Jersey as I can find no record of a marriage in the UK BMD index. I would like to buy a copy of the marriage record (if there is one) but have no index entry etc and I'm not sure where to start looking.

Any help would be most appreciated   - Bottlebrush Australia

[KGarrad]

I can't see a marriage on JerripediaBMD.net?

But her baptism is there:

10th September 1820  at St Martin parish
Malvina Mary Luce, daughter of James Luce and Delicia (nee Mauger)

Siblings:
James, 19th July 1807, St Helier          died 9th September 1807
Mauger, 17th June 1810, St Helier       died 9th May 1817
Delicia Elizabeth, 27th April 1814, St Helier
James Elie, 7th July 1816, St Martin
Frederic Mauger, 10th August 1817, St Martin
George Henry, 12th May 1822  St Martin
Henriette Mary, 17th February 1827, St Martin
Jean, (estimated date) 29th March 1831, St Martin

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[Bottlebrush]

Thanks very much, KGarrad, for this info  . I had found these records before but the marriage is post Civil Registration so hence my problem   

[Ringrose]

Yes the registration in Jersey is later than ours ....I had the same trouble.Have you looked on the Jersey help pages on Roots Chat.Im sure three was someone on the island willing to do look ups.from memory I think buying Certs is an expensive business on the C ,Isles
Ringrose

[Bottlebrush]

Thanks Ringrose, I'll investigate it further

[la grande-méthe]

When it comes to obtaining Jersey marriage certificates you have 2 options.

1) Contact the Registry Office and they will produce a handwritten copy of the original, this will cost you £20. They only accept sterling payments and do not have PayPal facilities.
2) Contact the Jersey Archive and they can send you a photocopy of the certificate. This will cost in the region of £7 .50 including postage. You would have to sign a copyright form which can be found at http://www.jerseyheritage.org/places-to-visit/jersey-archive in the Research section.

I will be at the Archive this afternoon and will see if I can find the marriage. If it took place in St Martin there should be a transcription as this register has been transcribed beyond 1842.

[Bottlebrush]

Thank you so much, la grande-méthe  - I really appreciate your help! Fingers crossed over here in Australia   

[la grande-méthe]

Sorry - there was nothing in St Martin. I'll try the other parishes next time.

[Bottlebrush]

Thank you very much - your help and time is most appreciated!