Marriage Banns

[Sparrow]

I've found a banns of marriage for my 3rd gt.grandparents Richard Rowlands and Elizabeth Williams. The banns are dated 4th, 11th and 18th December 1825 at Saint Martin's, Birmingham. Can someone tell me please if the banns is all that would be available? Any suggestions on where I might find the names of their parents?

Thank you

 

[p.risboy]

That's if they married.

Banns are an indication of marriage, but not proof. The marriage may have occurred out side of Birmingham, or in another parish of B/ham.

Steve.

 

[emeltee]

Banns are usually read in both the brides and the grooms parish. That is probably what happened in your case as I have found the following marriage

Groom: Richard Rowlands of the parish of ST Martin Birmingham
Spouse: Elizabeth Williams of the parish of ST Chads Shrewsbury
Marriage date 27th December 1825
Marriage place St Chads Shrewsbury
Groom signed bride made her mark
Witnesses Henry Smith and a Church warden whose name I can't make out.

Emeltee

 

[Sparrow]

Thank you so much Emeltee. You are a great help. Pleased to read too that Richard Rowlands signed his name.

Julia

 

[emeltee]

I've sent you a PM

Emeltee