Hi Cari, It shows a name, but the handwriting is difficult to read. They were married in the Registrar's Office according to some "Provision" which again is difficult to decipher. The name looks like "George Major" so will try to Google that plus "Antrim" or "Lisburn." Thanks for replying. Joan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carolyn "Cari" Thomas" <western37@cox.net> To: <IRL-ANTRIM-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 12:20 PM Subject: [Antrim] Finding venue of marriage ceremony when you have a certificate > >From: "Joan Eddy" <eddyjoan@comcast.net> > Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 07:16:47 -0700 > To: IRL-ANTRIM-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [Antrim] Re: Marriage > >>Thanks, Rosemary. I think you may be right that they were married in a civil > ceremony. I do have the marriage certificate--it does show fathers names > and occupations as well as the bride and groom. I would like to find names > of churches in the area (Ballynadolly, Parish of Magheragall) to write for > baptismal records of their three children. Any suggestions? > > Hi Joan, > > Since you have the marriage certificate, does it show the minister's name > (or whoever officiated at the marriage)? If so, that might be the very best > way to locate the correct venue for the ceremony. You can first try a google > search for that person's name (name in quotes, and add Antrim or another > more specific identifier with it), whether the wedding was civil or > religious. > > Good luck. > Cari Thomas > >