If advice has been sent offlist -- especially if it is beyond what is in the standard sources -- it would be good to see it forwarded to the list. I (for one) would like to know the answer! Judy London, UK -----Original Message----- From: london-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:london-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Robyn Clarke You probably have some opinions by now, but I just read under the heading Banns of Marriage Wikipedia quite an extensive piece on the Marriage Laws pertaining to different religions from 1754 on....... -----Original Message----- From: london-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:london-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Mike Fry Banns were called in St Saviour, Southwark, for Charles HEAD and Sally FOWLER on Feb 8th, 15th and 22nd. The subsequent marriage (same church) then doesn't take place until 1st Sep 1795. I can find no record of any other Banns having being called. Was this marriage actually valid?