Hi Robyn: Re finding his place of birth, they are not shown on the ITMs. The ITM (Intentions to Marry) notice will give their ages, occupation (male, sometimes female) and time in district (which may or may not be the time in New Zealand), plus the place where the marriage is to be held. Later ones may have for widows/widowers or divorcees the date of that status (giving death date for spouse of widow/widower). The marriage may be a few days after the date of the notice (maximum 3 months). They only show parent(s) when giving consent for marriage of a minor. Yours, John Wilson Subject: [nz] WILLIAM JOSEPH GARRETT of Nelson Help > Thank you all for your interest and information regarding William Joseph > Garrett and wife Janet Duff nee Thomson.... > > However, there has been nothing to confirm where this man was born, thus > his > identity before his marriage.... > > As I don't live in New Zealand, would it be possible for someone to check > the INTENTION TO MARRY records at the NZ ARCHIVES for this couple. > > It has been suggested that his place of birth may be on this record..... > > MARRIAGE - JANET DUFF THOMSON to WILLIAM JOSEPH GARRETT 1934 > > They lived in Nelson after their Marriage....his occupation > Carpenter......birth 1896. >