The marriage certificate would give the bride's father's name and his occupation - from this you should know her maiden name (unless she was illegitimate). It won't give the date or details of her previous marriage. If the certificate gives her age (sometimes it just says "full age"), then this may enable you to find her via Familysearch or Free BMD. Best wishes Margaret @ Oxford ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ailsa Petrie" <ampetrie@ihug.co.nz> To: <ENG-NORTH-YORKS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2003 1:41 AM Subject: [N'Yorks] Marriage Reg Information > Hello all, > > Before I go to the expense of purchasing it, I would like to know if the > marriage registration of a widow in 1870 would give any details such as > the date of her previous marriage, maiden surname, parents etc. > > Is anyone able to help, please? > > Regards > Ailsa Petrie, on a gloriously sunny autumn day. > -- > > Hamilton > New Zealand > > ______________________________