Abbreviation on Catholic marriage record

Hi all,

I have found the following entry on St Finbarr's, Cork marriage register:

1842, Apr 29 - Thomas Henry & Mary Ahern B.D.W Mary McCarthy & Mary Cook - Thomas Henry Mary ?.

The dash (-) I have used signifies columns.

I looked at earlier entires in this film and discovered that the W means Witnesses.

Does anyone know what the B.D. means?

Many thanks

Wendy - Western Australia

genie57@iinet.net.au

4 years ago

2 replies

Wendy:

I did a Google search and found an article which indicates that B. D. stands for By Dispensation. See this Genealogists Forum thread and access the link that provides more background. http://www.genealogistsforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=24728

Roger McDonnell

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

4 years ago

Hi Roger,

I am so sorry I have not replied to your message earlier. I have had a lot of family issues to deal with over the past couple of years.

Thank you so much for your information, it is very much appreciated.

Kind Regards

Wendy

genie57@iinet.net.au

3 years ago