Hi listers I am new to this list and have only been working on my family history for about 6 months, so have lots to learn. Could someone please explain what details may be found on a Marriage Certificate. I have found the marriage entry listed in the parish records dated 3.6.1802, and according to that ref William Poore was of St Mary Bourne, and his wife Willoughby Butterfield was of Up Hurstbourne, is this Hurstbourne Tarrant, Hurstbourne Priors, or is there another Hurstbourne that I have missed. I have searched both these parishes, but cannot find an entry of birth for either of them. Would a copy of the Marriage certificate list where they were actually born, or would it just refer to them being of that parish at the time of their marriage. Would the marriage certificate also name the parents of the couple? or would it just show the names of the witnesses at the time. Any assistance or suggestions where to look next would be most welcome. Many thanks Sheila South Australia --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.483 / Virus Database: 279 - Release Date: 19/05/2003