On 24/08/2013 13:51, David Armstrong wrote: > The CofE requirement came in with Hardwicke's Marriage Act in the 1750s and > lasted until the advent of Civil Marriages in 1837. There were exceptions > for Quakers and Jews whose records and requirements were up to scratch and > didn't need further regulation. > > Hardwicke's Marriage Act also created the spur for couples to elope to > Scotland and marry under Scottish Law at places just over the border such as > Gretna Green. Hallo Thank you. -- Connie http://oursalmons.wordpress.com/