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[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How To Find U.S. Marriage Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] How To Find South Dakota Marriage Records  
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Dakota Territory was created in 1861. In 1887 it was divided into two territories North and South Dakota. In 1889 South Dakota became a state.  
Dakota Territory was created in 1861. In 1887 it was divided into two territories North and South Dakota. In 1889 South Dakota became a state.  
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== '''Next Step: When did the marriage occur? '''  ==
== '''Next Step: When did the marriage occur? '''  ==


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'''Free;''' most counties 18-- - 19--: Free name index with images online at FamilySearch.  
'''Free;''' most counties 18-- - 19--: Free name index with images online at FamilySearch.  
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| [http://doh.sd.gov/VitalRecords/County/default.aspx South Dakota County Clerk]
| If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record. Contact the http://www.South Dakota .gov/county clerk where you think the marriage took place. It is usually less expensive to order a marriage record from the county clerk, so begin your search with the county clerk.
| If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record. Contact the [http://doh.sd.gov/VitalRecords/County/default.aspx South Dakota county clerk] where you think the marriage took place. It is usually less expensive to order a marriage record from the county clerk, so begin your search with the county clerk.
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