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In 1858, Minnesota was created from Minnesota territory.


== Finding Minnesota Marriage Records  ==
== Finding Minnesota Marriage Records  ==


*18-- Michigan laws required counties to record marriages  
*At the origin of a county the recording of marriages began
*1 April 18--, the county clerk began to forward marriage records to the secretary of state
*1 April 18--, the county clerk  
*An additional 19-- law resulted in greater statewide compliance
*Minnesota marriage records are not restricted and can be ordered by anyone during any time period
*Michigan marriage records are not restricted and can be ordered by anyone during any time period


{{Tip|More marriage information is usually found on the '''marriage license application''' or the '''marriage register'''. Less information is found on the '''marriage certificate'''. }}  
{{Tip|More marriage information is usually found on the '''marriage license application''' or the '''marriage register'''. Less information is found on the '''marriage certificate'''. }}  
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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 Minnesota Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1820|Before 1820]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Minnesota Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1820|Before 1858]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Minnesota Marriage Records#Marriages_1820_to_1867|1805 to 1867]]'''
:*'''[[How to Find Minnesota Marriage Records#Marriages_1820_to_1867|1858 to 1958]]'''
:*'''[[How to Find Minnesota Marriage Records#Marriages_1868_to_1925|1867 to 1925]]'''
:*'''[[How to Find Minnesota Marriage Records#Marriages_1936_to_Present|1958 to Present]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Minnesota Marriage Records#Marriages_1926_to_1935|1926 to 1935]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Minnesota 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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= '''Marriages Before 1820''' <br>  =
= '''Marriages Before 1858'''<br>  =


*Before 1805, no marriages were recorded by the county or state  
*Before 1805, no marriages were recorded by the county or state  
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== '''Marriages 1820 to 1867'''  ==
== '''Marriages 1858 to 1958'''  ==


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::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local Family Search Center.
::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local Family Search Center.
<center>[[How to Find Minnesota Marriage Records#Finding_Minnesota_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
<center>[[How to Find Minnesota Marriage Records#Finding_Minnesota_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
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== '''Marriages 1868 to 1925'''  ==
== '''Marriages 1958 to Present'''  ==
 
Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred.


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'''Free;''' most counties 1868-1925: Free name index with images online at FamilySearch.
Records include such information as names of bride and groom, date of license, ages, race, residences, birthplaces, occupations and names of the fathers of the bride and groom.
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'''Free;''' name index with images online at FamilySearch.  
'''Free;''' name index with images online at FamilySearch.  


<br> '''Does not''' include the following counties:  
'''Does not''' include the following counties:  


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'''Marriage Records on Microfilm''' <br> Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local [http://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator?c= Family Search Center]. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the&nbsp;[http://familysearch.org/catalog-search Family History Library Catalog (FHLC)] to see what is available.
 
::*Search the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FHLC] by county.
::*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local Family Search Center.
<center>[[How to Find Minnesota Marriage Records#Finding_Minnesota_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>
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== '''Marriages 1926 to 1935'''<br> ==
 
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'''Free;''' most counties 19---19--: Free name index with images online at FamilySearch.
 
'''Does not''' include the following counties:
 
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| If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record. Contact the 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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| If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record.Contact the [http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-4645---,00.html Michigan Department of Public Health]. If you are unsure about the marriage year, the Michigan Department of Public Health charges $12 more for each year searched. 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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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?'''
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[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Search for Gretna Greens]]-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive.
 
[[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|Other records with marriage information]]
 
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'''Marriage Records on Microfilm''' <br> Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local [http://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator?c= Family Search Center]. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the[http://familysearch.org/catalog-search Family History Library Catalog (FHLC)] to see what is available.
 
::*Search the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FHLC] by county.
::*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local Family Search Center.
<center>[[How to Find Minnesota Marriage Records#Finding_Minnesota_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>
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== '''Marriages 1936 to Present'''  ==
 
Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred.


'''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information'''  
'''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information'''  
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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 Minnesota Marriage Records#Finding_Minnesota_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center></center> <center><br></center>  
<center>[[How to Find Minnesota Marriage Records#Finding_Minnesota_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center>
 
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==== References  ====
==== References  ====


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1845-1953 Consolidated Chippewa Records. Bureau of Indian Affairs {{FHL|223230|item|disp=FHL film 1294364 (first of 13)}}  
1845-1953 Consolidated Chippewa Records. Bureau of Indian Affairs {{FHL|223230|item|disp=FHL film 1294364 (first of 13)}}  


 
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== Wiki Articles  ==
== Wiki Articles  ==


:*[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Minnesota Minnesota]
:*[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Minnesota Minnesota]  
:*[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Minnesota_Online_Genealogy_Records Minnesota Online Records]
:*[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Minnesota_Online_Genealogy_Records Minnesota Online Records]  
:*[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Minnesota_Vital_Records Minnesota Vital Records]
:*[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Minnesota_Vital_Records Minnesota Vital Records]  
:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Marriage_Records|Learn more about U.S. marriage records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Marriage_Records|Learn more about U.S. marriage records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to find U.S. birth records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to find U.S. birth records]]  
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