Alabama, Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records

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Alabama, Marriages, 1816-1957
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This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
Alabama,
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Record Description
Record Type Marriages
Collection years 1816-1957
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

The collection is an electronic index for the years 1816 to 1957. This index is not complete for any particular place, region or time period. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name
  • Name of spouse
  • Event date and place
  • Parents' names
  • Date of birth
  • Age
  • Marital status
  • Race
Tip: Many marriages recorded in the South, are separated by race in volumes, books, or registers. Be sure to check to determine if you have the right set of marriage records.

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Coverage Table[edit | edit source]

See Alabama Marriages, Coverage Table - FamilySearch Historical Records for a coverage table showing the number of records for each county.

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of the individual
  • The date of the event or the name of a parent or spouse

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Look at an image of the original record, if possible. The original may contain information that was not recorded in the index
  • Use the information to find other records such as birth, death, or census records
  • Collect entries for every person who has the same surname, unless the surname is a common surname. This list can help you identify possible relatives that can be verified by records
  • Witnesses or bondsmen listed on the marriage were usually relatives

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Try viewing any original indexes to see if there were errors in the transcription of the name, age, residence, etc.
  • Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name
  • Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames, middles name, or an abbreviation of their given name

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Alabama.

Other FamilySearch Collections[edit | edit source]

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FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]

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FamilySearch Digital Library[edit | edit source]

  • Alabama Historical Records Survey Project, Service Division Work Projects Administration, Guide to public vital statistics in Alabama Birmingham, Alabama : Alabama Historical Records Survey Project, 1942 FamilySearch Digital Library

Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

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Collection Citation:
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