[Mick Tator]

Have you investigated the surnames of the witnesses to the marriage? It’s unusual to have a ‘randomer’ as a witness. Any connection? Usually there is one, frequently family, often the best man & bridesmaid (or in this case possibly just best friends). Have you checked Thoms for the Dublin addresses each gave? Were they boarding or guest houses?

[KildareFan]

Originally Posted by Mick Tator

Have you investigated the surnames of the witnesses to the marriage? It’s unusual to have a ‘randomer’ as a witness. Any connection? Usually there is one, frequently family, often the best man & bridesmaid (or in this case possibly just best friends). Have you checked Thoms for the Dublin addresses each gave? Were they boarding or guest houses?

Mostly the witnesses have a connection so it's worth trying to follow them up. I have found however that some churches, such as St Andrews Westland Row have the same witnesses for multiple marriages. Usually parish workers.

[louis346789]

Hi All
Thank you for Tips.
I have the brides birth record . Also those of her siblings.
I also have the marriage record of her father f Thomas to mullholland.

Unfortunately it does not give the name of her paternal grandfather.

This is making it difficult to establish his lineage. I was going on the false assumption that they wrecousins due to the dispensation. I agree this was due to the banns.

Is there a possibility that the application for this dispensation would be recorded anywhere else.

[pinkypinky]

Originally Posted by louis346789

Is there a possibility that the application for this dispensation would be recorded anywhere else.

Have never heard of such things but the relevant Diocesan archive would know for sure.

[KildareFan]

Quote: Is there a possibility that the application for this dispensation would be recorded anywhere else.

Check at the front or back of the register - sometimes the priest made a separate list of all dispensations.