Marriage of James whittaker to sarah woodnorth betley 10th Sept 1743

[queenswood 1]

Looking for any information on this marriage please in respect of parents/witnesses/ages/occupation etc.

Many many thanks

Caroline

[KGarrad]

Witness names weren't recorded until Hardwick's Marriage Act in 1754.
Ages, and names of fathers weren't added until 1837.
Likewise occupations weren't recorded until 1837.
Mother's names have never been recorded!

Before the 1754 Act, all you can see is:

• the date
• names of bride and groom
• current parish of bride and groom
• whether by banns or licence

All the above refers to England & Wales.

[queenswood 1]

Thank you- I looked at the original image on Family Search and that gave no clues!
So now I guess I am looking for a baptism for Sarah Woodnorth from 1710-1730 in the Betley area .
Onwards we go!

Many thanks for all your help

Caroline

[ciderdrinker]

Hi
Your in luck they married by licence 10.9.1743
James Whittaker of Baddiley Barthomley Cheshire  bach and Woodnorth of Betley spinster
wit John Mottershead and John Yeoman to the bond.
Daniel Johnson clerk and William Corn of Betley.
She was 24 but no idea of James's age.
He signed  so he could write.

Ciderdrinker

[queenswood 1]

Thank you so very much! Every little helps

Caroline x