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Marriage at Gretna Green

When
1826
Where
Gretna Green, Scotland
Part of
The Shrigley abduction of Ellen Turner

The couple married in Gretna Green, Scotland, before traveling to Calais, where authorities intervened after being notified by Turner's father.

The couple were married in Gretna Green, Scotland. They subsequently traveled to Calais, France. By the time they reached Calais, authorities had been notified by Ellen Turner's father and intervened, leading to the eventual legal proceedings.

Sources

  1. Shrigley abduction Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-17

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