Unexpectedly passing MNH today ! Andreas Parish Reg.
"Edward Creer & Margaret Howland both of this parish
were married in this church by Special Licence this twenty
sixth day of May in the year one thousand eight hundred
and sixteen by me Danl. Mylrea/Rector. This marriage was
solemnized between us Edward Creer my mark X Margaret
Creer late Howland my mark X In the presence of J.
Radcliffe/ Thomas Christian" Please note well - marriage by
special licence was extremely common & in no way
unusual at Andreas at that time.