I have a similar problem to Kathy's, regarding an unfound Brooklyn marriage. Patrick McArdle was married twice. His 1st marriage to Ann McGauran/McGaheran was Jan 9, 1890. I have a Brooklyn church record of that marriage, but not a civil record. Annie died Nov 6, 1900, leaving a 5 year old son. Then, sometime between Annie's death in 1900, and July 1905, when my grandmother was born, Patrick McArdle married a 2nd time - to Margaret McGauran/McGaughran/Magaghran, Annie's sister. I'm thinking it's more likely 1901 - 1904, but I'm looking at 1900-1905. I can't find any marriage for them in NY at all. In 1900, Margaret would have been 26. One piece of info that stands out for me is the 1930 census, which asks "age at 1st marriage." Patrick says 29, which is pretty close to right - he was 30 when he married Annie. But Margaret says 17. I know people didn't always know their correct ages, but I'd think a bride would know if she was a teenager or a grown woman of 26 when she was married. I was wondering if she was married before, and I should be looking for Patrick McArdle and Margaret with another name? But I can't find that, either, between 1900-1905. It's worth noting that until I found evidence of Patrick's 1st marriage, and oldest son, no one mentioned they existed. Once I brought it up, there were many stories told. My last family source died before I could ask about Margaret. Any advice? Thanks, Judi