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Jackie

Jackie Report 12 Feb 2011 14:22

many many thanks Gwyn...

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 11 Feb 2011 21:32

From freebmd

Marriages Dec 1911

Brookes Mabel A K Cheltenham 6a 967
Burrows Maude M Cheltenham 6a 967
Cook Henry Cheltenham 6a 967
PARKER George F Cheltenham 6a 967

Harry is often used instead of Henry.
In my own family the person is seen using either name on different official documents.

Gwyn

Jackie

Jackie Report 11 Feb 2011 21:24

Mabel Alice Kate Brookes ater part of 1911.the 2 men I found with same stuff was a Henry Cook which is the most likely one as Cook is surname I,m looking for.The other was a chap CalledGeorge Parker I think.She is on Harry Cooks WW1 records as his wife and it gave where they married etc but I cant find a Harry only a Henry.I,m told that sometimes Harrys is used instead of Henry.But in all family records hes known as Harry...

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 11 Feb 2011 21:15

Sorry, I edited my post.

Who are you looking for?

Gwyn

Jackie

Jackie Report 11 Feb 2011 21:11

so the only way really would be to send for cert???

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 11 Feb 2011 21:10

There are 4 names logged for each same volume and page number in the same quarter, on the GRO index.
Easiest way to find matches before about 1940 is to look on freebmd and if you find a likely match, click the page number to find who is listed on the same page.

EDIT
By looking for later births after the marriage, it is often possible to work out who married who.
In earlier years finding the people in census records can suggest a likely match, which can be confirmed with certificate.

Gwyn

Jackie

Jackie Report 11 Feb 2011 21:03

Hi , I wonder if anyone has any idea and can give me a reason why I,ve come across following situation.
I was looking for a marriage in 1911,put in the ladies name wrote down vol&page no,s then looked for the man.Lo & behold I found 2 men with same Vol & page no as the lady.Same year and time of year????
Anyone got any ideas as to how this can happen?????