TEMPLE WORK ON FAMILY MEMBERS WIFE

DickStimpson1

MY BROTHER RANDY JAY STIMPSON(KWZQ-DYY) DIED AND I DID HIS TEMPLE WORK . BUT HE WAS LIVING WITH A LADY FOR YEARS, THERE IS NO RECORD OF A MARRIAGE, CAN I DO HER TEMPLE WORK? DO I HAVE TO GET PERMISSION FROM HER SIDE OF THE FAMILY? SHE WAS NOT A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH.

DickStimpson1

Thanks Brett, I appreciate your feed back, very helpful

DickStimpson1

CAN I DO MY BROTHERS WIFE( OR COMMON LAW WIFE) TEMPLE WORK??

DO I NEED HER SIDE OF THE FAMILY 'S PERMISSION TO DO THE WORK??

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Brett .

@DickStimpson1

Dick

Welcome to the "Community.FamilySearch" Forum.

I am just another 'lowly' User/Patron ...

[ And, I happen to be a Member of the Church ... ]

Further to what may have been proffered to you ...

Just so you (and, others, that find you post and have the same 'Questions') are aware ...

Here are some "Knowledge Articles", in 'FamilySearch':

Do common-law spouses have the same precedence as married spouses?

https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/do-common-law-spouses-have-the-same-precedence-as-married-spouses

[ Short answer(s): 'Yes'; and, 'Yes' (re: "Permission Required") ... same, same ... ]

Do I need permission from the closest living relative to do temple ordinances?

https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/do-i-need-permission-from-the-closest-living-relative-to-do-temple-ordinances

When should I obtain permission before performing ordinances for the deceased?

https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/when-should-i-obtain-permission-before-performing-ordinances-for-the-deceased

I cannot find any close living relatives to grant permission for ordinances

https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/i-cannot-find-any-close-living-relatives-to-grant-permission-for-ordinances

And ...

Although, this certainly does not relate in your situation ...

[ But, just in case, others come across the situation ... ]

Policy on sealing a deceased couple that were never married nor ever lived together

https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/policy-on-sealing-a-deceased-couple-that-were-never-married-nor-ever-lived-together

I hope that these may help/assist you; and, also others, who may come across the same or similar situation.

Brett