Georgia, Church Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records

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Georgia, Church Marriages, 1754-1960
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This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
Georgia,
United States
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Record Description
Record Type Marriage
Collection years 1754-1960
FamilySearch Resources
Content Resources
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Multiple churches


What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This collection includes an index & images of selected church marriages records from 1754-1960. Marriages were recorded by the clerk of the district court for each county from the time the county was formed. Persons desiring to marry obtained a license that they presented to the minister or other person authorized to marry, such as a justice of the peace. Once the marriage was performed, the officiator sent a return to the clerk confirming that the marriage had occurred. The marriage date, place, residence of the bride and groom, and occupations are relatively reliable. Other information, such as age or birthplace, is dependent on the knowledge, memory, and accuracy of the informants, usually the bride and groom. This collection contains various church records, meeting minutes, membership rolls, and church histories. It may also include some newspaper articles, church programs, and photographs.

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

Index and Image Visibility[edit | edit source]

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To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Georgia, Church Marriages, 1754-1960.

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

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Full name
  • Age
  • Birth date
  • Birthplace
  • Parents’ names
  • Parents’ residence
  • Marital status
  • Previous spouse
  • Date of marriage
  • Place of marriage
  • Race

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Inventory[edit | edit source]

This table lists the contents of all films and digital folders in this collection. Titles marked with an asterisk have additional films and folders that were not included in this collection. The link in the Title column will open a new window where you can see the FamilySearch Catalog record which describes the contents of that title.

Author Title County City
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Church records, 1870-1959 Bibb Macon
Jackson Methodist Church Church records and Jackson circuit records, 1846-1952 Butts Jackson
Independent Presbyterian Church membership rolls, 1800-1926, and baptisms, marriages, etc., 1828- 1866 Chatham Savannah
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Church records, 1852-1985* Chatham Savannah
Fayetteville Methodist Church history, 1824-1958, and church registers, 1869-1907 Fayette Fayetteville
St. Peter's Episcopal Church Church records, 1843-1959* Floyd Mount Berry
Methodist Church Church records, 1878-1924 Jasper
Christ Church Parish register, 1887-1904 Richmond Augusta
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Parish records, 1868-1913 Richmond Augusta

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

View the Images[edit | edit source]

View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:
  1. Select County or Town
  2. Select Church or Parish
  3. Select Record Type and Year Range to view the images
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.

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
  • Use the birth date and to find other records such as birth, christening, census, land and death
  • Use the information to find additional family members. Witnesses or bondsmen on marriages were usually relatives
  • Search for civil marriage records

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

  • Try viewing the original record 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
  • Collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you identify possible relations that can be verified by records
  • If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby locality in an area search
  • Standard spelling of names typically did not exist during the periods our ancestors lived in. Try variations of your ancestor’s name while searching the index or browsing through images

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

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

Other FamilySearch Collections[edit | edit source]

These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Historical Records[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Digital Library[edit | edit source]

  • Inventory of the church archives of Georgia : Atlanta Association of Baptist churches, affiliated with Georgia Baptist Convention, Historical Records Survey, Division of Community Service Programs, Work Projects Administration. Atlanta, Georgia : Georgia Historical Records Survey, 1941. FamilySearch Digital Library

Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

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Collection Citation:
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Record Citation:
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Image Citation:
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