Arkansas, Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records
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| Location of Arkansas | |
| Record Description | |
| Record Type | Marriages |
| Collection years | 1837-1944 |
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What is in This Collection?
This is an electronic index of marriages for the years 1837 to 1944. The 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?
The following information may be found in these records:
Marriage
- The name of the bride and groom
- Marriage date and place
- Birthplaces
- Birth years
- Ages
- Names of parents
Collection Content
Sample Record
| Amelia Smith | mentioned in the record of Floyd Weeks and Amelia Smith |
| Name | Floyd Weeks |
| Birth Date | 1901 |
| Birthplace | Of Banks, Bradley, Arkansas |
| Age | 18 |
| Spouse's Name | Amelia Smith |
| Spouse's Birth Date | 1901 |
| Spouse's Birthplace | of New Edinburg, Cleveland, Arkansas |
| Spouse's Age | 18 |
| Event Date | 03 Jul 1919 |
| Event Place | Bradley Co, Arkansas |
| Father's Name | W W Weeks |
| Mother's Name | Brenna Weeks |
| Spouse's Marital Status | Single |
Coverage Table
A coverage table for this collection is available in the Wiki article Arkansas Marriages, Coverage Table (FamilySearch Historical Records).
How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
- The name of your ancestor
- The approximate date of marriage
- The place where the marriage occurred
- The name of the intended spouse
Search the Index
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
- Click Search to show possible matches
| Tip: More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at Arkansas, County Marriages, 1837-1957. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images. |
How Do I Analyze the Results?
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?
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?
- 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?
- 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
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Arkansas.
- United States, How to Use Marriage Records
- Arkansas Guided Research
- Arkansas Research Tips and Strategies
- Step-by-Step Research: 1880-Present
FamilySearch Catalog
FamilySearch Historical Records
- Arkansas Marriages, 1837-1944
- Arkansas Marriage Index, 1933-1939
- Arkansas, County Marriages, 1837-1957
FamilySearch Digital Library
Citing This Collection
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| Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection. |
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