banns
Posted by Mishel on August 10, 1998 at 22:29:05:
In response to Regency Engagements/Weddings, written by SuzanneR on August 09, 1998 at 13:37:00
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] My impression is that the engagement would be fairly short. In any event, unless the couple had a special license, they would have to wait long enough for the banns to be called on three successive Sundays in church. (This was a provision of Lord Hardwicke's Marriage Act of 1753.)
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Just wondering if you or anyone else would like to tell me more about 'banns'. what they are exactly etc. etc. Thanks!! (thanks for your answer to my post SuzanneR!)
- Banns caroline 00:16:27 8/11/98 (2)
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