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Old 10-08-19, 09:37
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There's a mention in this newsletter about GRO and local register office certificate copies. It's pointed out that GRO versions won't have original signatures, which is true.

I'm not sure I agree with this though:

"Note: there were occasional transcription errors, so in theory local certificates are a more reliable source - on the other hand it is often easier to read the names of marriage witnesses from GRO certificates."

If the witness signatures are difficult to read on the original entry then, whilst the GRO transcription may be easier to read, how will you know if it's correct? If the GRO is the only place you can access the certificate you will have no way to learn whether the signatures were difficult to read or not!
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