In a message dated 12/11/2004 10:51:15 AM Eastern Standard Time, carol@wakefieldfhs.org.uk writes: > But a few if the weddings have been in what look like private dwellings > > Was this a common occurance ? > During my last research visit to Elgin in 2000, I found the following transcription in the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages at the Elgin Registry: 'Marriage: Angus Campbell and Isabella Bannerman, January 26, 1877 at 13 Batchen Lane, Elgin after Banns, according to the Forms of the U. P. Church' Angus Campbell was my gg-grandfather and this was his second marriage after my gg-grandmother died. 13 Batchen Lane, off High Street, is close to the center of town, and now part of the retail shop area (behind the Pet Shop). In 1877 I'm sure it was a private residence. Angus was age 59 at the time. He eventually became the manager of The Baths (now The Beach Bar) in Lossiemouth where he died in 1888. I have not been able to find his gravesite. Gordon Campbell Lawrence