What is information is given on an English or Welsh Marriage Certificate?
As well as the name and surname of the man and woman, their ages, condition (e.g. bachelor or spinster), occupation, residence at the time of marriage, father’s name and his occupation is given. It also gives the date and place of the marriage. The bride and groom would have signed the register (people who could not write put a mark against their name, usually a X). The signatures or names and marks of two or more witnesses are given, plus the name of the Minister.
