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Idaho County Marriages, 1864-1962
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This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
Idaho,
United States
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Locator map of Idaho
Location of Idaho
Record Description
Record Type Marriage
Collection years 1864-1962
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Multiple county courthouses, Idaho


What is in This Collection?

The collection consists of a name index & images of Idaho county marriages acquired from local courthouses for the years 1864 to 1962. Currently the collection includes the following counties:

  • Ada
  • Adams
  • Benewah
  • Blaine
  • Bonner
  • Bonneville
  • Butte
  • Camas
  • Canyon
  • Caribou
  • Cassia
  • Clark
  • Custer
  • Elmore
  • Franklin
  • Fremont
  • Gem
  • Gooding
  • Idaho
  • Jefferson
  • Jerome
  • Kootenai
  • Latah
  • Lemhi
  • Lewis
  • Lincoln
  • Madison
  • Minidoka
  • Nez Perce
  • Oneida
  • Payette
  • Power
  • Shoshone
  • Teton
  • Twin Falls
  • Valley
  • Washington

The collection also includes records for the towns of Ashton and Marysville. Bannock County marriages are not currently apart of this collection.

About half the records are single page records or registers and another half are packet style with packet cover and related documents. Included in this collection are marriage licenses, certificates, applications, docket books, and affidavits. The collection may also include some loose documents. The first laws in Idaho Territory concerning marriages were enacted in 1864. The first Territorial Legislative Assembly made provisions for books in which to record certificates issued by the person performing the marriage ceremony, as well as contracts made by individuals. Although some early Idaho Territorial marriage contracts were recorded, most were not. Pre-1895 records located in the county courthouses of Idaho are certificates issued by the person performing the marriage ceremony. County recorders have records of marriages since the date each county was organized. In addition to the register, most counties will also have the original marriage applications. These are especially valuable if one or both marriage parties are under legal age as permission from the parent or guardian is included. No licenses were required before 11 March 1895. Civil marriage records were created to legalize marital relationships and to safeguard the interests of the wife and other heirs. The date and place of marriage and the name of the presiding official are quite reliable. Other information depends upon the knowledge and reliability of the informants, usually the bride and groom.

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

Index and Image Visibility

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Names of the groom and bride
  • Current county and state of their residence
  • Date and place license was issued
  • Date and place of marriage
  • Names of witnesses
  • Officiant

Collection Content

Sample Image

  • 1924 Marriage

    1924 Marriage

Digital Folder Number List

This collection was published as a DGS browse collection. The list does not contain any description of the DGS folder's content. A table listing each DGS number and its contents can be found at Idaho, County Marriages Digital Folder Number List.

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of the bride and groom
  • The date and place of marriage

Search the Index

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

To view images in this collection:
  1. Look at the Idaho, County Marriages Digital Folder Number List article to determine the folder/film number for the images you want to see
  2. Go to the Browse Page
  3. Select the Film number to view the images
Tip: More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog Idaho, County Marriages, 1864-1950. 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
  • Use the information found in the record to find the family in the census records
  • Search for vital records, such as birth, and death
  • Search for land and probate records
  • Search for church records

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

  • If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
  • If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching a nearby locality
  • Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
  • Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names

Research Helps

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

Other FamilySearch Collections

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FamilySearch Catalog

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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.
Record Citation:
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Image Citation:
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