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    1. [NORCAL] Question re California Certificate of Marriage 1922
    2. Susan Stuart
    3. Hi Everyone,   I have a question that I hope I can explain since I can't add the attachment for the visual!  I have a copy of a single page document, the top is the Marriage License and the bottom is the Certificate of Marriage dated 02 October 1922, Los Angeles. The bride and groom are Dollie Hester McClain and Olin Martin Wygal.  That part is all well and good, but my question is about the witness signature.  There is a place for the witness to the marriage which is clearly signed, BUT, below that there is a line that says: "Residence", and It looks like this:   Signature of Witness to the Marriage:  Edna Presley Residence: Walter Hockstrasser    But, wait, it gets worse.  Edna Presley and Walter Hockstrasser were married on the same day, and I have a copy of their Marriage License/Certificate of Marriage too.   The Wygal/McClain doc states: Signature of Witness to the Marriage: Edna Presley Residence: Walter Hochstrasser The Hochstrasser/Presley doc states: Signature of Witness to the Marriage: Olin M. Wygal Residence: Mrs. O. M. Wygal, Los Angeles   So, the question is, does anybody know what the "residence" line was intended for?  I thought it was supposed actually be for the residence address of the witness!   I know this is a little convoluted and thanks in advance for any and all thoughts!   Susan

    04/14/2013 02:18:29