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Marriage Licences - Scotland

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Susan

Susan Report 19 Apr 2007 14:50

I have a couple who married in London in the 1760s by licence. I suspect they may have come from Scotland. Does anyone know where to look for Scottish marriage licences.........Thanks.

Julie

Julie Report 19 Apr 2007 14:57

Hi Sue You checked Scotlands people. If you not a member then let me know who you are looking for and I will give it a go. Julie

Susan

Susan Report 19 Apr 2007 15:01

Hi Julie I didn't think there were licences on Scotlands people or did I miss it.

MarionfromScotland

MarionfromScotland Report 19 Apr 2007 15:01

Have you checked IGI? you might find parents there ..if you have names. Marion

Julie

Julie Report 19 Apr 2007 15:04

Sue Sorry I picked up wrong on what you were looking for. Never searched for a marriage license, I thoought you were looking for a marriage. Julie

Susan

Susan Report 19 Apr 2007 15:15

The marriage I have is Thomas Cowan Isabella Laing 29th June,1766 - St. Marylebone. Its on the IGI, but I have a copy from the parish register stating by licence. All parties involved are Scottish names. witnesses Chisholm and Mckenzie. I haven't found a licence around the London area. Thanks for your replies.

Julie

Julie Report 19 Apr 2007 15:19

Hi Sue What are you hoping to find from license? Julie

Susan

Susan Report 19 Apr 2007 15:22

Julie I was hoping maybe a licence may give some indication of fathers names or maybe some other members of the families. I live in hopes.

Julie

Julie Report 19 Apr 2007 15:27

Sue Do you have any idea of his age when he married? I have put Thomas Cowan into Scotlands People and it came up with 36 matches for the years 1720-1754. Julie

Susan

Susan Report 19 Apr 2007 15:35

I took advantage of the free offer for Scotlands people last weekend and downloaded several images. One of Thomas' grandsons and his family alternated between London and Orkney through the censuses, so I think this is where the roots lie, but I can't prove it as yet. Thanks for looking. If its the right family I am looking at they seem to have been quite influential in Kirkwall Orkney and their house seems to be the local museum.

Julie

Julie Report 19 Apr 2007 15:41

Sue If you need any further help just let me know. Julie

Susan

Susan Report 19 Apr 2007 15:48

Thanks Julie, I'll catch up with them one day. :)