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== Finding Mississippi Marriage Records  ==
== Finding Mississippi Marriage Records  ==


*Marriages are kept by the circuit clerk for each county and usually begin at the creation of the county  
*In 1863, West Virginia was created from the state of Virginia
*1926 - duplicate copies of the marriages were required to be sent to the state  
*Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and usually begin at the creation of the county  
*Gap in the state records from June 30, 1938 to January 1, 1942 - write to circuit court clerks in the appropriate county for these years
*Marriages before 1863 would have been recorded by county clerks in Virginia
*1964 - duplicate copies of the marriages were required to be sent to the state


{{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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:<span style="font-size:120%">Choose a time period:</span>  
:<span style="font-size:120%">Choose a time period:</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Mississippi Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1926|Before 1926]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Mississippi Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1963|Before 1963]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Mississippi Marriage Records#Marriages_1926_to_Present|1926 to Present]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Mississippi Marriage Records#Marriages_1964_to_Present|1964 to Present]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]'''</span>
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== '''Marriages Before 1926'''  ==
== '''Marriages Before 1963'''  ==


*In 1863, West Virginia was created from the state of Virginia
*Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and usually begin at the creation of the county
*Marriages before 1863 would have been recorded by county clerks in Virginia


If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below try searching for marriage information in [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|other records]]. <br>


*Marriages are kept by the circuit clerk for each county and usually begin at the creation of the county
For marriages that exist during the time period, try the following databases. Try each link.


If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|other records]].
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==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information''' ====
| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Mississippi Marriage Databases - Index Only'''  
Images are available for some records in the following Findmypast collection:
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*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=mississippi United States Marriages – Mississippi, 1894-1970] ($) index & images <BR><BR>
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| colspan="4" | '''Marriage Indexes'''
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| width="25%" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4585 1826-1900 At Ancestry.com]
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| width="15%" align="center" | # of records
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| Ancestry, Marriages, 1776-1935
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| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7842 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers]  
| width="25%" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4585 1826-1900 at Ancestry.com]  
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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Record'''  ====
'''Found the index but not the image of the marriage?''' <br> Some images of county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local [http://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator?c= Family Search Center]. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the&nbsp;[http://familysearch.org/catalog-search Family History Library Catalog (FHLC)] to see what is available.  
 
If you did not find your ancestor in the databases above, follow the instructions below:
 
'''PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage'''
 
:*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the [http://vitalrec.com/ms.html#County circuit court clerk].  
:*If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|other records.]]
 
'''PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records'''
 
:*Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the [http://vitalrec.com/ms.html#County circuit court clerk].
 
''OR''
 
:*View a copy of a marriage record on microfilm at a Family Search Center:


Some images of 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 approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to see what is available.
::*Search the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FHLC] by county.  
 
::*Search the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] 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.  
::*Some microfilm are available to view at a local FamilySearch Center.
::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local FamilySearch Center.
<center>[[How to Find Mississippi Marriage Records#Finding_Mississippi_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
<center>[[How to Find West Virginia Marriage Records#Finding_Mississippi_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
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== '''Marriages 1926 to Present'''  ==
== '''Marriages 1964 to Present'''  ==


*1964 - duplicate copies of the marriages were required to be sent to the state


==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index'''  ====


*1926 - duplicate copies of the marriages were required to be sent to the state
Some marriages with copies of digital images after 1964 are found in the following databases.  
*Gap in the state records from June 30, 1938 to January 1, 1942 - write to circuit court clerks in the [http://vitalrec.com/ms.html#County appropriate county] for these years


==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information''' ====
{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="6" border="0"
For this period, most records in the following Findmypast collection include images:
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*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=mississippi United States Marriages – Mississippi, 1894-1970] ($) index & images <BR><BR>
| align="left" colspan="3" | '''West Virginia Deaths Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images'''  
Some marriage indexes after 1926 are found in the following database.
| <br>  
 
| <br>
{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="6" border="1"
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| width="10%" align="left" colspan="2" | ''Try 1st:''
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| colspan="4" | '''Marriage Indexes'''
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| width="25%" | [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_mcsearch.aspx 1853-1970 - At West Virginia Division of Culture and History]
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' dates vary by county: some start before 1853 or do not go to 1970; [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_mcsearch.aspx list of database county coverage (right side of the screen)on WV website]
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| width="15%" align="left" | '''Database Name-Index Only '''
| width="10%" align="left" colspan="2" | ''Try 2nd:''  
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | '''Link or links to access database'''  
| <br>
| width="15%" align="center" | # of records
| <br>
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| Ancestry, Marriages, 1776-1935
| <br>
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7842 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers]
| {{RecordSearch|1408729|1853-1970 - At FamilySearch.org}}
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7842 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription]  
| '''Free;''' dates vary by county: some start before 1853 or do not go to 1970; [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_mcsearch.aspx list of database county coverage (right side of the screen)on WV website]; click on "view partner website" to see a copy of the image
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'''PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage'''  
'''PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage'''  


:*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the [http://vitalrec.com/ms.html#County circuit court clerk].  
:*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/CountyClerkList.asp county clerk].  
:*If you don't know the county or date of marriage, you can request a 5-year search for free from the [http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/31,0,109.html Mississippi State Department of Health office].  
:*If you don't know the county or date of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health State office].  
:*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.]]
:*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.]]


'''PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records'''  
'''PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records'''  


:*Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the [http://vitalrec.com/ms.html#County circuit clerk].
:*Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/CountyClerkList.asp county clerk].


''OR''  
''OR''  


:*Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the [http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/31,0,109.html Mississippi State Department of Health office].
:*Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health State office].


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| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Marriage Certificates'''
| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Marriage Certificates'''
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://vitalrec.com/ms.html#County From County of Marriage]  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/CountyClerkList.asp From County of Marriage]  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/31,0,109.html From MS State Dept. of Health office]
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp From WV Dept. of Health State office]
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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''  
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state  
| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state  
| County websites can be more difficult to use  
| County websites can be more difficult to use  
| Offers a search of the state index for free
| Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county
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<center>[[How to Find Mississippi Marriage Records#Finding_Mississippi_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
<center>[[How to Find West Virginia Marriage Records#Finding_Mississippi_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
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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]]  
:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]  
:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]  
:*[[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]]__NOTOC__
:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]
 
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*[http://www.genlookups.com/ms_marriages/ Mississippi Marriage Search], index


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How To Find U.S. Marriage Records go to How To Find Mississippi Marriage Records

Finding Mississippi Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

  • In 1863, West Virginia was created from the state of Virginia
  • Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and usually begin at the creation of the county
  • Marriages before 1863 would have been recorded by county clerks in Virginia
  • 1964 - duplicate copies of the marriages were required to be sent to the state
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 1963[edit | edit source]

  • In 1863, West Virginia was created from the state of Virginia
  • Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and usually begin at the creation of the county
  • Marriages before 1863 would have been recorded by county clerks in Virginia

If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below try searching for marriage information in other records.

For marriages that exist during the time period, try the following databases. Try each link.

Mississippi Marriage Databases - Index Only

Try 1st:

1776-1935 At Ancestry.com Ancestry Library edition - free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center; Images of records available at FamilySearch Centers - see below
Use Your Ancestry Subscription:

1776-1935 at Ancestry.com Ancestry subscription - $, To obtain a subscription to Ancestry
To 1825 At Ancestry.com Ancestry Library edition - free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center; Images of records available at FamilySearch Centers - see below
Use Your Ancestry Subscription:

To 1825 at Ancestry.com Ancestry subscription - $, To obtain a subscription to Ancestry
1826-1900 At Ancestry.com Ancestry Library edition - free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center; Images of records available at FamilySearch Centers - see below
Use Your Ancestry Subscription:

1826-1900 at Ancestry.com Ancestry subscription - $, To obtain a subscription to Ancestry
1826-1850 At Ancestry.com Ancestry Library edition - free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center; Images of records available at FamilySearch Centers - see below
Use Your Ancestry Subscription:

1826-1850 at Ancestry.com Ancestry subscription - $, To obtain a subscription to Ancestry
1800-1911 - At FamilySearch.org

Free; Index only; Images of records available at FamilySearch Centers - see below

Can't find your ancestor in the online index? Tips for searching online indexes
No marriage record for your ancestor?

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

Found the index but not the image of the marriage?
Some images of county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local Family Search Center. If you know the approximate date and county 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 FamilySearch Center.
Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

Marriages 1964 to Present[edit | edit source]

  • 1964 - duplicate copies of the marriages were required to be sent to the state

STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index[edit | edit source]

Some marriages with copies of digital images after 1964 are found in the following databases.

West Virginia Deaths Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images

Try 1st:


1853-1970 - At West Virginia Division of Culture and History Free; dates vary by county: some start before 1853 or do not go to 1970; list of database county coverage (right side of the screen)on WV website
Try 2nd:


1853-1970 - At FamilySearch.org Free; dates vary by county: some start before 1853 or do not go to 1970; list of database county coverage (right side of the screen)on WV website; click on "view partner website" to see a copy of the image
Can't find your ancestor in the online index? Tips for searching online indexes
No marriage record for your ancestor?

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

STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]

If you did not find your ancestor in the above database, follow the instructions below:

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

PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records

  • Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the county clerk.

OR

To Order Marriage Certificates
From County of Marriage From WV 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
Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]

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