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Old 30-10-18, 21:42
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Erm, I don't remember saying that or knowing it! lol

I do remember saying that an annulled marriage would still appear inn the records (GRO indexes and PRs where applicable etc)

This is from a TNA research guide:

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Declaration of nullity
The church (consistory) courts of the bishops could grant a declaration of nullity, meaning the marriage was considered invalid from the start. The children became illegitimate and the wife lost her right to inherit from her husband.
You can find consistory courts records in local archives.

Annulment
An annulment was a form of legal separation which protected the wife’s rights and kept the children legitimate, but neither party could remarry unless the other died. The husband or wife could subsequently apply to the church court for a declaration of nullity.
Have you looked to see if Frederick Warsop had died by the date of the second marriage?
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