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From: Rice-Witzerman <>
Subject: Re: [AUS-Tas] Marriage Certificate
Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2003 11:00:09 +1100
References: <003001c39375$b895fd40$a6cadccb@jennyrogers> <001301c39580$650e62e0$60a98490@nsw.bigpond.net.au>


Hello Jenny,

Unfortunately Tasmanian marriage certificates don't show the names of parents
until after 1896. However the names of witnesses you will find on the film at
the Townsville F.H.C. may provide important clues to other family members.

Vivien
Hobart

Malcolm Ward wrote:
>
> Hi Jenny
>
> Tas B, D & Ms up to 1900 are available free, on film at many libraries
> around Australia. Check your Townsville Family History Centre who will
> have the films.
>
> As you say, Michael BEST (28) married Laura WHITE (22) at Bothwell 14
> Aug 1882 (from Tas Pioneers Index). The ref for looking up the film is
> RGD 37, No. 16
>
> Regards
>
> Malcolm Ward
> Sydney, Australia
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jenny Rogers" <>
> To: <>
> Sent: Thursday, 16 October 2003 9:40
> Subject: [AUS-Tas] Marriage Certificate
>
> > Is there a cheaper way of finding information of a marrage certificate
> or will I have to get a certificate processed for $31 from the Registry
> of BDMs I am after info on the parents of Michael BEST and Laura WHITE
> who were married in Tasmania ( I think Bothwell ) in 1882.
> > Thank you from Jenny in Townsville!

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