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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.
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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...
Digital Folder Number List
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
Research Helps
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
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
Jan 15, 2024 · Different types of county marriage records are available in North Carolina in different time periods. In general, the following types of records are available: 1741-1851 Marriage bonds; 1851-1868 Marriage bonds, licenses and certificates; 1868-present Marriage licenses; STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index [edit | edit source]
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.
Dec 1, 2023 · 7 Known Issues. 8 Citing This Collection. What is in This Collection? The collection consists of an index and images of marriage records from North Carolina county courthouses for the years 1762 to 1979. These records include licenses, marriage applications, marriage bonds, marriage certificates, marriage packets and cohabitation registers.
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.
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Where did a marriage bond go?
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.
