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1838 Marriage lookup please (Benj. Evetts)

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I am trying to find details of my g-g-g-grandfather's marriage at St. Martin's.
IGI shows that Benjamin Evetts married Sarah Thompson on 13 Aug 1838.
Can anyone provide any further details, especially the names of the fathers?

Also, a supplementary question, if this is the correct place to post it.
Can anyone suggest why they married in the city centre, when both were born in Smethwick (c.1818) according to all the censuses, and certainly lived in Smethwick from 1839 onwards. I believe that the vicar(s) at both Smethwick and Oldbury had their marriage licences withdrawn during that time period, but I am curious as to why they would travel all the way to the city centre, rather than use another local church.

Many thanks,

Keith
 
you will have to send for the marr cert for names of fathers.

1838 jul-sep bham 16 256

chris
 
Hello Keith,

Benjamin Evetts, Full Age, Bachelor, abode, Smethwick, occupation Navigator. Father Charles Evetts, occupation Nailer.
Sarah Thompson, Full Age, Spinster, abode Smethwick. Father Samuel Thompson occupation Boatman.
Witnesses Isacc and Sarah Thompson.

I think you have the answer here as to why they married at St Martins they were boat people and stopped to marry at St Martins.
 
Wendy,

Thank you very much for your reply. And as you say, the canal link is likely to be the reason for the St Martin's marriage.

Best regards,

Keith
 
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