I was looking at OPR's for possible Chalmers relatives in Old Machar in 1806 and came across this wording:
"John Bonnar and Barbara Chalmers both in this parish signify their purpose of marriage. George Jaffray Elder being Cautioner."
There was no objection, so they were married the same day. I thought the minister would have performed the marriage, but there is no mention of one. Did elders also marry people?

Carol
