In December, 1853 a thirteen year old girl was married at Goomalibee Station near Benalla and although the marriage took place after compulsory registration the 'certificate' I have is in reality an early church record from the Kilmore Christ Church. Now on the copy it clearly states that consent to the marriage was given by a Daniel BOYD. Now I can find no familial connection between Daniel BOYD and the bride, Elizabeth LUCKETT. At the time of her marriage Elizabeth was a domestic servant. Now is it possible she was indentured to Daniel BOYD as a servant and that's why he was able to give consent to the marriage. At the time of her marriage Elizabeth's mother was alive and well in Melbourne but her father had died some years prior in London. What do you think? Any thoughts or ideas would be gratefully received. Anne Hanson
Hi Anne, Maybe he was given in charge of orphans and minors, who had no knowledge of where their parents were, or could not get in touch with them. If this was the case, then he would have the power of authority to give his consent to the marriage. Cheers Ray. ----- Original Message ----- From: Anne Hanson <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 1:13 PM Subject: [HC] Ideas, suggestions, comments, please > In December, 1853 a thirteen year old girl was married at Goomalibee > Station near Benalla and although the marriage took place after compulsory > registration the 'certificate' I have is in reality an early church record > from the Kilmore Christ Church. Now on the copy it clearly states that > consent to the marriage was given by a Daniel BOYD. > > Now I can find no familial connection between Daniel BOYD and the bride, > Elizabeth LUCKETT. At the time of her marriage Elizabeth was a domestic > servant. Now is it possible she was indentured to Daniel BOYD as a servant > and that's why he was able to give consent to the marriage. At the time of > her marriage Elizabeth's mother was alive and well in Melbourne but her > father had died some years prior in London. > > What do you think? > > Any thoughts or ideas would be gratefully received. > > Anne Hanson > > >