Hello List Sue, a couple could only have a Christian marriage service if both bride and groom were Christians. I believe this was quite a big step for many Indian women to take, as it could cut them off from their families. Possibly your ancestor did not become a Christian until after the birth of her child. Cheers Maureen > On 6 Sep 2015, at 2:26 am, sue via <india@rootsweb.com> wrote: > > Hi All, > I have a birth record for my Great Grandmother x 2 saying she was born 1819. I also have found a marriage record for her parents ( the names, fathers details and area are the same on her birth record) but the marriage was in 1822 and she was born 1819. Her mother is Indian. Would this be a norm that they would marry after having children? > Thanks Sue > >