Allegations for marriages in southern England
(1679-1687)
The province or archbishopric of Canterbury covered all England and Wales except for the northern counties in the four dioceses of the archbishopric of York (York, Durham, Chester and Carlisle). Marriage licences were generally issued by the local dioceses, but above them was the jurisdiction of the archbishop, exercised through his vicar-general. Where the prospective bride and groom were from different dioceses it would be expected that they obtain a licence from the archbishop; in practice, the archbishop residing at Lambeth, and the actual offices of the province being in London, which was itself split into myriad ecclesiastical jurisdictions, and spilled into adjoining dioceses, this facility was particularly resorted to by couples from London and the home counties, although there are quite a few entries referring to parties from further afield. The abstracts of the allegations given here usually state name, address (street in London, or parish), age, and condition of bride and groom; and sometimes the name, address and occupation of the friend or relative filing the occupation. Where parental consent was necessary, a mother's or father's name may be given. The ages shown should be treated with caution; ages above 21 tended to be reduced, doubtless for cosmetic reasons; ages under 21 tended to be increased, particularly to avoid requiring parental consent; a simple statement 'aged 21' may merely mean 'of full age' and indicate any age from 21 upwards. These are merely allegations to obtain licences; although nearly all will have resulted in the issuing of the licence, many licences did not then result in marriage. ALLEN. Cost: £4.00.  | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Wesleyan Methodist preachers on trial
(1813-1814)
After three years 'on trial' new Wesleyan Methodist preachers were admitted into full connexion with the church: lists of the ministers on trial in England and Ireland were published in the church's annual minutes.ALLEN. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Wesleyan Methodist preachers' travel expenses
(1813-1814)
Major expenses incurred by Wesleyan Methodist preachers and reimbursed by the church are detailed in the annual accounts. The great majority of these expenses are the costs of moving to and between circuits, and give an indication of where a preacher has come from. There are also some items relating to serious illnesses and funerals.ALLEN. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Wesleyan Methodist preachers
(1814)
After three years on trial these new Wesleyan Methodist preachers were admitted into full connexion with the church in 1814.ALLEN. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Wesleyan Methodist preachers
(1814)
A comprehensive list of Wesleyan Methodist ministers arranged by station and circuit in Britain, Ireland and abroad, was prepared each year at the church's annual conference. This includes supernumeraries and missionary preachers.ALLEN. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Subscribers to the Wesleyan Methodist preachers' schools
(1814-1815)
Children of Wesleyan Methodist preachers could be educated by the church at their schools at Kingswood and Woodhouse Grove. These schools were supported by subscriptions and donations raised in local congregations throughout England and Wales, and in some years the individuals making larger donations are listed in the annual minutes, grouped together by congregation.ALLEN. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Wesleyan Methodist preachers' wives
(1814-1815)
Wives of Wesleyan Methodist ministers were supported by the church, either centrally or through the local congregations: lists of wives were therefore printed in the annual minutes. Unfortunately, the ladies' Christian names are never given; where it is necessary to distinguish between wives of ministers with the same surnames, the husbands' Christian names are given. The S. preceding each name signifies 'Sister'. Examining these lists is nevertheless a good way to trace approximate dates of marriage for a minister, and approximate dates of death of wives that predeceased them.ALLEN. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Wesleyan Methodist preachers
(1815)
A comprehensive list of Wesleyan Methodist ministers arranged by station and circuit in Britain, Ireland and abroad, was prepared each year at the church's annual conference. This includes supernumeraries and missionary preachers.ALLEN. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Wesleyan Methodist preachers on trial
(1815-1816)
After three years 'on trial' new Wesleyan Methodist preachers were admitted into full connexion with the church: lists of the ministers on trial in England and Ireland were published in the church's annual minutes.ALLEN. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Wesleyan Methodist preachers' travel expenses
(1815-1816)
Major expenses incurred by Wesleyan Methodist preachers and reimbursed by the church are detailed in the annual accounts. The great majority of these expenses are the costs of moving to and between circuits, and give an indication of where a preacher has come from. There are also some items relating to serious illnesses and funerals.ALLEN. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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