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Washington Marriage Index, 1969-2014
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This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
Washington,
United States
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Location of Washington
Record Description
Record Type Divorce
Collection years 1969-2014
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Washington State Archives, Olympia


What is in This Collection?

This collection includes marriage indexes from the Washington State Archives for the years 1969-2014. The records are arranged by year and then in boxed files, alphabetically by name.

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

Index and Image Visibility

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Names of Bride and Groom
  • Date and place of marriage

Collection Content

A sample image of an indexed record:

Richard E Jones
Name Richard E Jones
Spouse's Name Diane C Jones
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 01 Feb 1969
Event Place King, Washington, United States
Marriage License Place Pierce, Washington, United States

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of the bride or groom
  • The approximate date or place of marriage

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?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Use the marriage date to estimate a date of birth in searching other county records such as birth, baptism, and death records
  • An original copy of the indexed record may show witnesses to the marriage. Witnesses were usually family members
  • Use the marriage place and date to find the couple in future census records
  • After marriage, it is possible the couple purchased land. Land records may be available
  • Repeat this process with additional family members found, to find more generations of the family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

  • If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
  • If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching in nearby areas
  • Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
  • Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names

Research Helps

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

Other FamilySearch Collections

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FamilySearch Digital Library

Citing This Collection

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Collection Citation:
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