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== '''Next Step: When did the marriage occur? ''' == | == '''Next Step: When did the marriage occur? ''' == | ||
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:'''Marriage Records''' | :'''Marriage Records''' | ||
:Choose a time period: | :Choose a time period: | ||
:*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1820| | :*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1820|Before 1820]]''' | ||
:*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_1820_to_1867| | :*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_1820_to_1867|1805 to 1867]]''' | ||
:*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_1868_to_1925| | :*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_1868_to_1925|1867 to 1925]]''' | ||
:*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_1926_to_1935| | :*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_1926_to_1935|1926 to 1935]]''' | ||
:*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_1936_to_Present| | :*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_1936_to_Present|1936 to Present]]''' | ||
:*'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]''' | :*'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]''' | ||
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<br> [[Frequently Asked Questions about United States Marriage Records|'''Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records''']] | <br> [[Frequently Asked Questions about United States Marriage Records|'''Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records''']] | ||
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'''Marriage Records on Microfilm''' <br> Some county marriage records may be found by searching the [https://familysearch.org/catalog-search Family History Library Catalog]. | |||
::*Search the catalog for the known marriage county, or an estimated marriage county. | |||
::*Select vital records. Look for records authored by the county clerk. | |||
::*Estimate the marriage date if you do not know the exact marriage date. | |||
<center>[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Finding_Michigan_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | <center>[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Finding_Michigan_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | ||
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== '''Marriages 1820 to 1867''' == | == '''Marriages 1820 to 1867''' == | ||
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'''Marriage Records on Microfilm''' <br> Some county marriage records may be found by searching the [https://familysearch.org/catalog-search Family History Library Catalog]. | |||
::*Search the catalog for the known marriage county, or an estimated marriage county. | |||
::*Select vital records. Look for records authored by the county clerk. | |||
::*Estimate the marriage date if you do not know the exact marriage date. | |||
<center>[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Finding_Michigan_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | <center>[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Finding_Michigan_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | ||
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<center>[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Finding_Michigan_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | <center>[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Finding_Michigan_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | ||
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Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.<br> <br> | Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.<br> <br> | ||
<center>[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Finding_Michigan_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | <center>[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Finding_Michigan_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | ||
== Wiki Articles == | == Wiki Articles == | ||