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Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940
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Virginia,
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Record Description
Record Type Marriage Index
Collection years 1785-1940
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What is in This Collection?

This collection is an index of marriages for the years 1785 to 1940 taken from church records and civil registration. This index is not complete for any particular place, region or time period. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Date and place of marriage
  • Name and age of groom
  • Groom's race and marital status
  • Birthplace and birthdate of groom
  • Names of groom's parents
  • Name and age of bride
  • Bride's race and marital status
  • Birthplace of and birthdate of bride
  • Names of bride's parents
  • FS Library Microfilm and item numbers for the source materials

Collection Content

Coverage Table

A Coverage table for this collection is available in the wiki article Virginia Marriages, Coverage Table - FamilySearch Historical Records

How do I Search This Collection?

To use these records it is helpful to know:

  • The name of the person at the time of marriage
  • The name of the intended spouse
  • Other identifying information such as the approximate marriage date and place

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

How Do I Analyze the Results?

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?

Print or download a copy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed.

I Found the Person I was Looking for, What Now?

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Use the marriage date and place as the basis for compiling a new family group or for verifying existing information
  • Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth of each partner to find a couple's birth records and parents' names
  • Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth to find the family in census records
  • Use the residence and names of the parents to locate church and land records
  • Use the parent’s birth places to find former residences and to establish a migration pattern for the family
  • Use the marriage number to identify previous marriages
  • The name of the officiator is a clue to their religion or area of residence in the county. However, ministers may have reported marriages performed in other counties
  • Compile the marriage entries for every person who has the same surname as the bride or groom; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual
  • Continue to search the marriage records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives of the bride and groom who may have married in the same county or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking for, What Now?

  • Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
  • Look for another index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records
  • Search the indexes and records of nearby counties
  • Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur
  • Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor

Research Helps

The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Virginia.

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Known Issues

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Citing This Collection

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Collection Citation:
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