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=== Marriages [''Huwelijken''] === | === Marriages [''Huwelijken''] === | ||
Marriages during the 19th century were usually recorded where the bride resided. After 1795 a civil marriage ceremony was required by the Dutch government. This requirement continued when the country was under French rule and is still in force today. | Marriages during the 19th century were usually recorded where the bride resided. After 1795 a civil marriage ceremony was required by the Dutch government. This requirement continued when the country was under French rule and is still in force today. You may want to search the following web-site [http://www.genlias.nl http://www.genlias.nl] where you may find most of the marriages in the Netherlands, but not all of them yet. You can also select the 'English' button to see the extracted records in English. | ||
If you believe a marriage took place but cannot find a record of the marriage, search records of intent to marry. | If you believe a marriage took place but cannot find a record of the marriage, search records of intent to marry. | ||