Harry, if you "Post Response" to Len on the other thread, your message would go to his email address if he has chosen this option. It is easier to stick to one thread.

The details of FreeBMD are here: www.freebmd.org.uk

The marriage Len found shows:
Marriages Sep [quarter] 1873
Surname First name(s) District Vol Page
Christian William Henry Whitehaven 10b 893
It would be a good idea to buy this cert if Raymond hasn't already done so, because you need to know for certain his father's name and occupation to trace the family in the IOM.

To order online see: www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/
It is cheaper if you use the information from the index (above).

The Rootsweb message Len found is here:
archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/SOUTH-AFRICA/2003-05/1053374794
It is quite old, so good luck with this.

Sue