The McGrath Family's Journey Through Time
Marriage Certificate - Joseph McGrath & Ada Rapley
Record Type: Marriage
Date of Document: 12 Feb 1916
Event Date: 12 Feb 1916
Repository: Family Collection
Physical Copy Held: Yes
Reference Number: 21894
Digital Copy: McGRATH_Joseph_RAPLEY_Ada_1916_Marriage_Certificate
Transcription / Summary:
Certificate of Marriage
Place: Residence of brides family near Orange NSW, Rapleys residence Cargo Road, duly celebrated Marriage between Joseph McGrath - Blacksmith, Spring Hill NSW, Bachelor and Ada Jane Rapley - **Cannot read**, Cargo Road, Orange NSW, Spinster
Dated this twelfth day of February 1916
Signatures of Parties to Marriage: Joseph McGrath (Bridegroom) & Ada Jane Rapley (Bride)
Signatures of Witnesses: H. G or J Rapley **gums?** & J H Shenens
Bridegroom:
Birthplace: Blayney NSW
Age last birthday: 29
Fathers Christian Name and Surname: John McGrath
Fathers Rank or Profession: Labourer
Mothers Christian Name and Maiden Surname: Susan Rogers
Bride:
Birthplace: Springside NSW
Age last birthday: 23
Fathers Christian Name and Surname: Peter Rapley
Fathers Rank or Profession: Carrier
Mothers Christian Name and Maiden Surname: Ellen Mayfield
People Mentioned:
- Joseph McGrath - groom
- Ada Rapley - bride
- Peter Rapley - father of the bride
- John McGrath - father of the groom
- Susan Rogers - mother of the groom
- Ellen Mayfield - mother of the bride
Location:
Springside, Orange, New South Wales, Australia
Notes:
Susan's surname is spelled "Rodgers" however on the marriage certificate between her son Joseph McGrath to Ada Rapley her surname is spelled "Rogers"
Cross-references:
- McGRATH_John_ROGERS_Susan_1876_Marriage_Certificate
| Owner of original | Skyelar |
| Date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Linked to | Ellen MAYFIELD; John McGrath (Name); Joseph McGrath (Married); Ada Jane Rapley (Married); Peter Rapley |
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