I have similar double weddings in family lines. Perhaps each one of the couple - or their parents - wanted the ceremony to be recorded in their own church, to be witnessed by family and friends. Margaret #5836 -----Original Message----- From: sfhg-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:sfhg-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of k.noakes@lineone.net Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 8:12 AM To: sfhg@rootsweb.com Subject: [SFHG] two weddings, one marriage In 1753 Richard Nokes married Mary Susans on Sunday 11th November in Beckley and the following Thursday 15th November in Northiam. Both marriages are recorded in the parish registers. Has anyone heard of a double wedding in two different places before between the same couple?How unusual was this and what might be an explanation? Julian Noakes 11756 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SFHG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message