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== Finding Tennessee Marriage Records  ==
== Finding Tennessee Marriage Records  ==


*For most counties, the county clerk began recording marriages at the time of the county's creation.
*1 April 1867, the county clerk began to forward marriage records to the secretary of state
*20 Tennessee counties did not officially begin recording marriages in registers until a state law passed mandating the practice in 1838. Those counties include: Anderson, Benton, Campbell, Cannon, Carroll, Claiborne, Fayette, Franklin, Henry, Johnson, Lauderdale, Lincoln, Madison, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Smith, Stewart, Tipton, and Weakley. Before 1838, use [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|other records]] for marriage information.<br>
*An additional 1905 law resulted in greater statewide compliance
*In 1911 Michigan law required statewide registration of marriages
*Michigan marriage records are not restricted and can be ordered by anyone during any time period


<br> {{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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:<span style="font-size:120%">'''Marriage Records''' </span> <br>
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:Choose a time period:  
:<span style="font-size:120%">Choose a time period: </span>
:*'''[[How to Find Tennessee Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1820|Before 1820]]'''
 
:*'''[[How to Find Tennessee Marriage Records#Marriages_1820_to_1867|1820 to 1867]]'''
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Tennessee Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1780|Before 1780]]'''</span>
:*'''[[How to Find Tennessee Marriage Records#Marriages_1868_to_1925|1868 to 1925]]'''  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Tennessee Marriage Records#Marriages_1780_to_Present|1780 to Present]]''' </span>
:*'''[[How to Find Tennessee Marriage Records#Marriages_1926_to_1935|1926 to 1935]]'''
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]'''</span>
:*'''[[How to Find Tennessee Marriage Records#Marriages_1936_to_Present|1936 to Present]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]'''


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== '''Marriages Before 1780'''  ==
== '''Marriages Before 1780'''  ==


For most counties, marriage records were recorded when the county was created.  Before that time, you may find marriage information in [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|other records]]. A few early marriage records are available in the following Findmypast collection:
*Marriage records were recorded when the county was created<br>
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=tennessee '''United States Marriages – Tennessee, 1625-1966'''] ($) index & images
*Before that time, you may find marriage information in [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records]].


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| '''2. Then search'''
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| [[Tennessee Church Records|Church Records]]<br>  
|[[Tennessee Church Records|Church Records]]<br>  
[[Tennessee Newspapers|Newspapers]]<br> [[Tennessee Military Records|Military Records]]<br> [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]]  
[[Tennessee Newspapers|Newspapers]]<br> [[Tennessee Military Records|Military Records]]<br> [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]]  


| [[Tennessee Census|Census Records]]  
|[[Tennessee Census|Census Records]]  
[[Tennessee Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]<br> [[How to Find Tennessee Death Records|Death Records]]<br> [[Tennessee Bible Records|Bible Records]]  
[[Tennessee Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]<br> [[How to Find Tennessee Death Records|Death Records]]<br> [[Tennessee Bible Records|Bible Records]]  


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<center>[[How to Find Tennessee Marriage Records#Finding_Tennessee_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
<center>[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Finding_Michigan_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
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== '''Marriages 1780 to Present'''  ==
== '''Marriages 1780 to 2002'''  ==
 
To locate your ancestor's marriage record, search the following databases. Not all marriages for all counties and dates are listed here. If you cannot locate a marriage, try using the suggestions under the section [[How to Find Tennessee Marriage Records#Obtain_the_Record|Obtain the Record]] or [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|search other records]] with marriage information.


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| colspan="4" | '''Marriage Indexes and Digital Images '''
| colspan="4" | '''Marriage Indexes and Digital Images '''
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| width="30%" | Findmypast, United States Marriages, 1790-1950
| width="20%" align="left" | '''Database Name'''  
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=tennessee On Findmypast] ($); index & images
| width="65%" align="left" colspan="2" | '''Link or links to access database'''  
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| width="15%" align="center" | # of records&nbsp;
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| width="15%" align="left" | '''Database Name - Index and Image'''  
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | '''Link or links to access database'''  
| width="15%" align="center" | # of records
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| Ancestry, Marriages, 1780-2002  
| Ancestry, Marriages, 1780-2002  
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1169 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers]  
| [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1169 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers]  
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1169 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription]  
| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1169 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription]  
| align="center" | 6,844,294
| align="center" | 6,844,294
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| colspan="4" | '''If you do not locate the marriage in the above, try:'''
| colspan="4" | '''If you do not locate the marriage in the above, try:'''
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| width="15%" align="left" | '''Database Name-Index Only '''  
| colspan="4" | '''Indexes Only'''
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | '''Link or links to access database'''
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| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriage Index, 1780-2002  
| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriage Index, 1780-2002  
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1936414|On FamilySearch}}; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1936414|On FamilySearch}}; free;  
| align="center" | 3,331,399
| align="center" | 3,331,399
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| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriage Index, 1796-1950  
| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriage Index, 1796-1950  
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1681022|On FamilySearch}}; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1681022|On FamilySearch}}; free;  
| align="center" | 1,674,368
| align="center" | 1,674,368
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| Ancestry, Marriages, 1784-1825
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2099 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers]
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2099 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription]
| align="center" | 48,666
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| Ancestry, Marriages, 1851-1900  
| Ancestry, Marriages, 1851-1900  
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4125 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers]  
| [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4125 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers]  
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4125 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription]  
| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4125 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription]  
| align="center" | 292,425
| align="center" | 292,425
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| width="30%" | Tennessee, Marriage Index, 1980-2009
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | [http://register.shelby.tn.us/index.php On Shelby County Register of Deeds]; free; statewide
| align="center" | undisclosed
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| '''''Can't access Ancestry?'''''  
| '''''Can't access Ancestry?'''''  
| Visit your [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ local FamilySearch center] or your local public library.
| Visit your [https://www.familysearch.org/locations local Family History Center] or your local public library.
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| width="30%" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?'''  
| width="30%" | '''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. <br> [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|Search other records]] with marriage information.  
[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Search for Gretna Greens]]-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive. <br> [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|Search other records]] with marriage information.  


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==== '''Obtain the Record'''  ====
If you did not find your ancestor in the above indexes, try searching for marriage information in [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records]].


If the image of the marriage record was not found in the above databases, use the following:
===== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Record'''  =====


{{Tip|'''''When ordering Tennessee marriage records:'''''}}  
{{Tip|'''''When ordering Virginia marriage records:'''''}}  


For marriages after 1865, ask for the marriage license or the marriage register not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.  
For marriages after 1865, ask for the marriage license or the marriage register not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.  


'''PART A: You know the exact county and approximate/exact date of marriage'''  
'''PART A: You know the approximate or exact date and place of marriage from your records or the above indexes'''  


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| width="100%" align="center" colspan="3" | '''With exact place and approximate/exact date of marriage, <br>order a copy from one of the following:'''
| width="100%" align="center" colspan="3" | '''With date and place of marriage, <br>order a copy of the marriage from one of the following:'''
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| width="15%" | '''Option A:'''  
| width="15%" | '''Option A:'''  
| width="15%" | Marriage Records on '''Microfilm'''  
| width="15%" | Marriage Records on '''Microfilm'''  
| Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/?c= Family Search Center]. If you '''know the county and approximate date''' where the marriage took place, use the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to see what is available.  
| 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 county and approximate date''' 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 [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] by county.  
:*Search the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FHLC] by county.  
:*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.  
:*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.
:*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local Family Search Center.
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| width="15%" | Order from the '''County or City'''  
| width="15%" | Order from the '''County or City'''  
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Order the marriage record for a fee from the [http://tn.gov/revenue/vehicle/countyclerks.shtml county clerk's offices] in the county the marriage took place.  
Order the marriage record for a fee from the [http://www.judicial.state.sc.us/probateCourt/probateMap.cfm county probate judge's offices] in the county the marriage took place.
 
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| width="15%" | '''Option C:''' <br>
| width="15%" | Order from the '''State of Virginia'''
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Order the marriage record for a fee from the [http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/Vital_Records/index.htm Virginia Office of Vital Records].  


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<br> '''PART B: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage'''  
<br> '''PART B: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage'''  


:*For marriages that occurred within the last 50 years, you can request a search for a fee from the [https://tn.gov/health/section/vital-records Tennessee Department of Health]  
:*If you '''do know the county or independent city of marriage,''' you can request a search for a fee from the [http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/circuit.html county clerk].
:*You can also try searching for marriage information in [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|other records.]]
:*If you '''don't know the date or county''' of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records.]]
<center>[[How to Find Tennessee Marriage Records#Finding_Tennessee_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
<center>[[How to Find Virginia Marriage Records#Finding_Virginia_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
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== '''Marriages 2002 to Present'''  ==
Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred.
'''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information'''
:*Copies may be ordered from the [http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8723_11893_41510-143215--,00.html county clerk].
:*Copies may be ordered from the [http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-4645---,00.html Michigan Department of Public Health].
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| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Marriage Certificates'''
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8723_11893_41510-143215--,00.html From County where Marriage occurred]
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-4645---,00.html From MI Dept. of Health State office]
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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''
| width="25%" align="center" | '''Cons'''
| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''
| width="25%" align="center" | '''Cons'''
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state
| County websites can be more difficult to use
| Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county
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{{Tip|'''''When ordering Tennessee marriage records:'''''}}
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 Michigan Marriage Records#Finding_Michigan_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>
== Wiki Articles  ==
== Wiki Articles  ==


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:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How to find U.S. marriage records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How to find U.S. marriage records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to find U.S. death records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to find U.S. death records]]  
:*[[United States Record Finder|United States Record Finder ]]  
:*[[United States Record Selection Table|United States Record Selection Table ]]  
:*[[United States, How to Use Marriage Records|United States, How to Use Marriage Records]]  
:*[[United States, How to Use Marriage Records|United States, How to Use Marriage Records]]  
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]  
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]  
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:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]  
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]  
:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]  
:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]  
:*[[Michigan Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records/Known Issues|Michigan Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records/Known Issues]]
:*[[Michigan Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Michigan Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues]]
 
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How To Find U.S. Marriage Records go to How To Find Tennessee Marriage Records

Finding Tennessee Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

  • 1 April 1867, the county clerk began to forward marriage records to the secretary of state
  • An additional 1905 law resulted in greater statewide compliance
  • In 1911 Michigan law required statewide registration of marriages
  • 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.


Next Step: When did the marriage occur? [edit | edit source]
Marriage Records
Choose a time period:


Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records


Marriages Before 1780[edit | edit source]

  • Marriage records were recorded when the county was created
  • Before that time, you may find marriage information in other records.
1. Look first in 2. Then search
Church Records

Newspapers
Military Records
Obituaries

Census Records

Cemetery Records
Death Records
Bible Records

Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year


Marriages 1780 to 2002[edit | edit source]

Marriage Indexes and Digital Images
Database Name Link or links to access database # of records 
Ancestry, Marriages, 1780-2002 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers $, Use your own Ancestry subscription 6,844,294
FamilySearch, Marriages, 1790-1950 On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years 1,566,937
If you do not locate the marriage in the above, try:
Indexes Only
FamilySearch, Marriage Index, 1780-2002 On FamilySearch; free; 3,331,399
FamilySearch, Marriage Index, 1796-1950 On FamilySearch; free; 1,674,368
Ancestry, Marriages, 1851-1900 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers $, Use your own Ancestry subscription 292,425
Can't access Ancestry? Visit your local Family History Center or your local public library.
No marriage record for your ancestor?

Search for Gretna Greens-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive.
Search other records with marriage information.

If you did not find your ancestor in the above indexes, try searching for marriage information in other records.

STEP TWO: Obtain the Record[edit | edit source]
Tip: When ordering Virginia marriage records:

For marriages after 1865, ask for the marriage license or the marriage register not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.

PART A: You know the approximate or exact date and place of marriage from your records or the above indexes

With date and place of marriage,
order a copy of the marriage from one of the following:
Option A: Marriage Records on Microfilm Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local Family Search Center. If you know the county and approximate date where the marriage took place, use the Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) to see what is available.
  • Search the FHLC by county.
  • Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
  • For a small fee, order the microfilm to view at a local Family Search Center.
Option B:
Order from the County or City

Order the marriage record for a fee from the county probate judge's offices in the county the marriage took place.

Option C:
Order from the State of Virginia

Order the marriage record for a fee from the Virginia Office of Vital Records.


PART B: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage

  • If you do know the county or independent city of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the county clerk.
  • If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in other records.
Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

Marriages 2002 to Present[edit | edit source]

Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred.

STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information

To Order Marriage Certificates
From County where Marriage occurred From MI Dept. of Health State office
Pros Cons Pros Cons
May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state County websites can be more difficult to use Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee May be more expensive than ordering from the county
Tip: When ordering Tennessee marriage records:

Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.

Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]

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