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This database is an index to individuals who were married in various counties in the State of North Carolina, USA, between 1741 and 2000. Available information may include: name, gender, birth year, race, name of spouse, marriage date, and marriage location.
North Carolina, Index to Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868. Easy and fast access to Billions of record, photographs and certificates, including birth, marriage, death, burial, military, immigration and more.
These bonds were abstracted in the 1930s and have been arranged in two statewide indexes, one by groom’s name and one by bride’s name. These indexes are contained on the microfiche. Marriage bonds were statements of intent for couples who planned to wed.
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This collection consists of an index to selected county marriage bonds and certificates records for the years 1763 to 1868. Due to privacy restrictions we are not able to publish the images associated with these indexes at this time.Information on marriages is generally handwritten on pre-printed forms. Some eighteenth century bonds were written ou...
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This collection contains a limited number of folders with a digital browse. Only the DGS numbers are displayed. This table lists the contents of those folders. Clicking the link in the Titlecolumn will open a new window where you can see the images.
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: 1. The name of your ancestor 2. The approximate date of marriage 3. The place where the marriage occurred 4. The name of the intended spouse
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?
1. Add any new information to your records 2. If available, check the image for additional information 3. Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?
1. Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names 2. Search the indexes and records of nearby localities 3. Consult the North Carolina Record Finderto find other records
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The following articles will help you research your family in the state of North Carolina. 1. North Carolina Guided Research 2. North Carolina Record Finder 3. North Carolina Research Tips and Strategies 4. Step-by-Step North Carolina Research, 1880-Present
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North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868 Groom: Abner Acock Bride: Sarah Harper Bond Date: 07 Jul 1778 Bond #: 000006561 Level Info: North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868 ImageNum: 003361 County: Bute Record #: 01 001 Bondsman: John Acock Witness: Thos MacHen Groom: Zachariah Ellison Bride: Sarah Harper
Jul 29, 2024 · Check the North Carolina Archives or the FamilySearch Library to see what is available for the county of interest. Some records are available in the following Findmypast collection: United States Marriages – North Carolina, 1596-2016 ($) index & images.
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North Carolina, Index to Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868. State of North Carolina. An Index to Marriage Bonds Filed in the North Carolina State Archives. Raleigh, NC, USA: North Carolina Division of Archives and History, 1977.
