Allegations for marriages in southern England
(1679-1687) The province or archbishopric of Canterbury covered all England and Wales except for the northern counties in the four dioceses of the archbishopric of York (York, Durham, Chester and Carlisle). Marriage licences were generally issued by the local dioceses, but above them was the jurisdiction of the archbishop, exercised through his vicar-general. Where the prospective bride and groom were from different dioceses it would be expected that they obtain a licence from the archbishop; in practice, the archbishop residing at Lambeth, and the actual offices of the province being in London, which was itself split into myriad ecclesiastical jurisdictions, and spilled into adjoining dioceses, this facility was particularly resorted to by couples from London and the home counties, although there are quite a few entries referring to parties from further afield. The abstracts of the allegations given here usually state name, address (street in London, or parish), age, and condition of bride and groom; and sometimes the name, address and occupation of the friend or relative filing the occupation. Where parental consent was necessary, a mother's or father's name may be given. The ages shown should be treated with caution; ages above 21 tended to be reduced, doubtless for cosmetic reasons; ages under 21 tended to be increased, particularly to avoid requiring parental consent; a simple statement 'aged 21' may merely mean 'of full age' and indicate any age from 21 upwards. These are merely allegations to obtain licences; although nearly all will have resulted in the issuing of the licence, many licences did not then result in marriage. LEMAY. Cost: £4.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
|
Masters and Apprentices
(1736) Apprenticeship indentures and clerks' articles were subject to a 6d or 12d per pound stamp duty: the registers of the payments usually give the master's trade, address, and occupation, and the apprentice's father's name and address, as well as details of the date and length of the apprenticeship. 2 January to 11 December 1736LEMAY. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
|
Bankrupts' Assignees
(1827) Assignees of bankrupts' estates (usually principal creditors and/or close relatives of the bankrupt)LEMAY. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
|
Insolvents in England and Wales
(1850) Perry's Bankrupt and Insolvent Gazette, issued monthly, included lists of insolvencies and stages in the process whereby the insolvents petitioned for release from debtors' prison. The insolvent is generally referred to by name (surname first), address and trade. This is the index to the names of the insolvents, from the issues from January to December 1850.LEMAY. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
|
Traders and professionals in London
(1851) The Post Office London Directory for 1851 includes this 'Commercial and Professional Directory', recording about 80,000 individuals. LEMAY. Cost: £4.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
|
Traders and professionals in London
(1856) The Post Office London Directory for 1856 includes this 'Commercial and Professional Directory', recording over 100,000 individuals. LEMAY. Cost: £4.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
|
Insolvents
(1880) Liquidation of insolvents' assets in England and Wales, October to December 1880LEMAY. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
|
Bankrupts, Assignees, Trustees and Solicitors
(1881) Bankruptcy notices in England and Wales, January to March 1881LEMAY. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
|
Debtors, Insolvents and Bankrupts
(1881) Bills of sale (binding assets to a creditor/lender), insolvencies and bankruptcies in England and Wales, January to March 1881LEMAY. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
|
Debtors, Insolvents and Bankrupts
(1882) Bills of sale (binding assets to a creditor/lender), insolvencies and bankruptcies in England and Wales, October to December 1882LEMAY. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
|
Research your ancestry, family history, genealogy and one-name study by direct access to original records and archives indexed by surname.