| Use these substitute records to locate marriage information about your ancestor:
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| Newspapers Announcements
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Includes marriage information such as wedding announcements or golden anniversaries
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| Church Records
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May list maiden name of spouse as well as date and place of marriage
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| Obituaries
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Obituaries may include the name of the surviving spouse. More recent obituaries may also include the date and place of the marriage.
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| Military Records
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A widow's pension includes the name of the veteran and additional information to prove their marriage.
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| Death Records
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May include the name of spouse and whether married, widowed, or divorced
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| Census Records
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After 1850, censuses may list the first names of spouse; 20th Century censuses may include information such as number of years married
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| Bible Records
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May include dates of marriage as well as the maiden name of spouses
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