On 2 Apr 2012, at 10:13 AM, Pat Cook wrote: > [...] He marries Hannah LEE d/o William Lee and Ann nee SCARBY on 20 July 1873 at The Holy Rood Roman Catholic Church, Market Rasen, Lincs > On marriage cert his age is given as 24 yrs and hers 35, his should read 34 years. > Hannah is a spinster, John a widower. > > This is the problem, who was his first wife. Pat, if he was in the army and married and children whilst serving you *may* find an entry (and be able to order certificates) in the: (1) Regimental Registers of Births 1761-1924, or (2) Army Chaplains' returns of Births and Marriages 1796-1880 You will likely be aware of the following, but I will add it for general assistance to others who may be interested: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/birthmarriagedeatharmedforces.htm I do wish I could offer specific help, but I have not crossed path's with your Thomas. Best of luck Denny (Perth, Ontario)