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Missouri, Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records

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Missouri, Marriages, 1750-1920
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This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
Missouri,
United States
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Location of Missouri
Record Description
Record Type Marriage Index
Collection years 1750-1920
FamilySearch Resources
Content Resources
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What Is in This Collection?

Name index to marriage records from the state of Missouri. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the FamilySearch Library and FamilySearch Centers. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. The year range represents most of the records. A few records may be earlier or later.This is an electronic index for the years 1750 to 1920. 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.

Index and Image Visibility

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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
  • The date and place where the marriage occurred
  • Ages
  • The names of the parents

Collection Content

Coverage Table

A coverage table for this collection is available in the wiki article Missouri Marriages, Coverage Table - FamilySearch Historical Records 1750-1920.

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection,it is helpful to know:

  • The name of your ancestor
  • The name of a relative or date of the event

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
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?

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
  • Search for other vital records such as birth and death
  • Search for the family in census records
  • Search for church, land, and probate records

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

  • 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
  • Standard spelling of names typically did not exist. Try variations of your ancestor’s name while searching the index or browsing through images
  • 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 Missouri.

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Known Issues

Click here for a list of known issues with this collection.

Citing This Collection

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.

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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