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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, County Marriages are available online, click here. Microfilm of original at the state archives in Raleigh, North Carolina. Includes partial index by surname. View this catalog record in WorldCat for other possible copy locations.
Index lists bride's and groom's names, date of bond, bondsmen's and witness' names, a code for the county where the bond was taken out and the volume and page of the abstracted marriage bond. List of county codes and more information about indexes in: North Carolina.
Marriage bonds (1741-1868) are statements of intent to marry that were attested by the prospective groom before the clerk of court in the bride's county of residence. Typically, one of more bondsmen signed as security for the forfeiture of a sum should the marriage not occur of prove to be illegal. Most marriage bonds give the names of the ...
Jan 15, 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 and images.
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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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Index and Images. This North Carolina collection includes marriage bonds, licenses, certificates, and registers, as well as indexes and abstracts to the various records from 87 North Carolina counties. (See the browse for included counties and record types.)
