It is incredibly important to ensure that you have found the right person before adding them to your tree. For example, my family has a family bible that was given to Mary Florence Adams on her 21st birthday. Further research determined that Mary Florence Adams had married Henry Thomas Richardson on 16 December Mary had altered the marriage date by a year because she was pregnant when she married.
Some military records sometimes mention the maiden name of the woman if her husband had died in the war. If he was entitled to a pension, this record usually mentions the maiden name of the wife and their marriage date.
The pension record may also list any children that were born to the marriage, which could include children you were unaware of. You have to rely on parish registers prior to when civil registration began on 1st July Some parish registers give more detail than others, with some vicars adding the maiden surname of a woman to a baptism record, such as the vicar of Kirton, Suffolk in the late eighteenth century.
Some vicars went a stage further, with William Dade, a Yorkshire clergyman in the eighteenth century, believing that as much information as possible should be included in the register. These registers give much more detail, which includes:. If the family had not moved from their original village before having children, you may find that there is a record of a marriage a few years or months!! Although you may have found the marriage record, it may still be prudent to note down the names of the witnesses to the marriage because this may help you to track down other relatives you did not know existed.
As you continue with your family history journey, and compile a large collection of books, documents and photographs, it is important to learn how to store these documents safely. One of the best Check surrounding tombstones as well, as it could be possible that parents, siblings, or other family members may be buried nearby. If available, funeral home records may include information on the deceased's parents or next of kin.
Was your ancestor's spouse or children in the military? Pension applications and military service records often include good biographical information. Family members also often signed as witnesses. In certain circumstances, women could also file for military pension benefits on behalf of a deceased husband or unmarried son; these applications often contain copies of marriage records or affidavits that a marriage took place.
Churches are a good source for birth or christening records which usually include the names of both parents, sometimes including the maiden name of the mother. Church marriage records will usually include the spouse's maiden name and are an alternate source for marriage information for localities and time periods where civil registration was not in effect. It is only a clue, but the maiden name of a mother can sometimes be found among the names of her children.
Unusual middle names, among boys or girls, might be the maiden name of a mother or grandmother. Or the eldest daughter might be named for her maternal grandmother. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile.
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Marriage records include licenses, registers, banns, and certificates, and are often more widely available than other types of vital records, especially before states began requiring birth and death registrations. Both the bride and groom listed their names and places of residence, and often the parents will also be listed. If either party was below the legal age to marry, a parent or guardian would sign a notice giving parental consent to the marriage.
Keep in mind that the bride could have had a previously unknown marriage and may not be using her maiden name on the record you are examining. If the parents are not listed on the marriage record, check the surnames of witnesses as they could be siblings or another relative of the bride. You may get lucky and find their mother listed by her maiden name. Another consideration: did your ancestor get a divorce?
In some cases — especially if she had no children — your ancestor may have elected to have her maiden name restored. In that case, her maiden name should be stated in the divorce paperwork, so be sure to obtain a copy to find out. If your female ancestor died after death registrations were required in her state, you should be able to find a death certificate for her. Information is usually but not always more accurate when provided by a close family member rather than the funeral director or another stranger to the family.
This is especially helpful if your ancestor died before death registrations were required in her state. Keep in mind that you will always need to verify the accuracy of information on a death certificate. I can tell you from first-hand experience that grief makes it difficult for even the most hardcore genealogist to remember simple family history details. Thankfully, I had my genealogy database to rely on, but informants of the past will not have had an assist from technology!
This post can help. You may even get lucky enough to find one like this for your female ancestor! Also, if the cemetery has a church or office, ask to see the burial records for your ancestor. Depending on the time period, there may be a wealth of family history information in those records. Ask to view the written grave books, plot books, maps, and any other records that the office will allow you to see. If the company is still in business today, contact the funeral home to find out if they have any additional information.
These records may also include the cost and description of the casket and other details of the funeral, as well as the name of the newspaper that published the obituary.
Items to look for include articles pertaining to engagements, marriages, anniversaries, divorces, illnesses, obituaries, and death. You may also want to comb through the social columns to see who came to visit, or whom your ancestor visited. Search for engagement announcements a few weeks or months prior to the date of the wedding. Look for marriage and wedding announcements up to several weeks following the marriage.
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