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Bigamy

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Iain

Iain Report 16 Aug 2010 22:36

I have what i believe to be a case of Bigamy in the late 1880's (surname Murray) I would like someone to check that the details I have researched are correct Can anyone help

Helen in Kent

Helen in Kent Report 16 Aug 2010 23:57

Got one in my tree, too....

Researching:
Locke, Rochester, Portsea, Derby

Eddieisagrandad

Eddieisagrandad Report 17 Aug 2010 13:14

I've got one in the 1880's and one in 1930's.

Lady Cutie

Lady Cutie Report 17 Aug 2010 13:43

Lol i havent got any of that .... the only
thing that i have in my tree is that my G/grandmother
had a baby to someone else , before she married my G/grandfather
other than that nothing ... they all seem whiter than white lolol
Hazelx

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!)

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!) Report 17 Aug 2010 13:48

I have one who was tried for bigamy and then acquitted - complicated little story, but the details were in The Times in 1869.

You may be able to access the Timesonline through your local library - otherwise post a few more details and someone will take a look for you.

Jill

Researching:
London: Faber, Haysey, Spicer ...