Hi Marilyn Thanks for the info, the witnesses were John and Sarah HIAM, family of her father's wife Mary HIAM I presume. Was there a time limit to be accepted as "of this parish" ? Of full age - really helpful - she was 26 so he was anywhere between 21-40! Anyone any ideas what a cutter cut ? I'm presuming something to do with animals as his father was a groom. All in all not a very forthcoming certificate Cheers for now Gareth