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Offline jimnix

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Re: Would a couple marry 27 years after birth of first child?
« Reply #9 on: Monday 15 February 21 17:38 GMT (UK) »
I will hopefully get round to ordering the 1773 will when lockdown is lifted. There is a 1764 burial for Elizabeth Husband at Liverton - could be Elizabeth Middleton?

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Re: Would a couple marry 27 years after birth of first child?
« Reply #10 on: Monday 15 February 21 18:59 GMT (UK) »
Burial of Elizabeth Husband 26 August 1764 at Liverton

Looks like this is William’s little daughter, not his wife  :(

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Re: Would a couple marry 27 years after birth of first child?
« Reply #11 on: Monday 15 February 21 19:58 GMT (UK) »
I have one couple in hubbies family had first child in 1873 and quite a few more but never married till 1904! did get certificate to prove it   so yes it is possible
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