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[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How To Find U.S. Marriage Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] How To Find Tennessee Marriage Records | |||
== 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. | *For most counties, the county clerk began recording marriages at the time of the county's creation. | ||
*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 | *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 [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records]] for marriage information.<br> | ||
<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'''. }} | <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'''. }} | ||
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: | :*'''[[How to Find Tennessee Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1780|Before 1780]]''' | ||
:*'''[[How to Find Tennessee Marriage Records#Marriages_1780_to_2002|1780 to 2002]]''' | |||
:* | :*'''[[How to Find Tennessee Marriage Records#Marriages_After_2002_to_Present|After 2002 to Present]]''' | ||
:* | :*'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]''' | ||
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== '''Marriages Before 1780''' == | == '''Marriages Before 1780''' == | ||
*Marriage records were recorded when the county was created<br> | |||
*Before that time, you may find marriage information in [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records]]. | |||
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<center>[[How to Find | <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 Present''' == | ||
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| colspan="4" | '''Marriage Indexes and Digital Images ''' | | colspan="4" | '''Marriage Indexes and Digital Images ''' | ||
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| width="15%" align="left" | '''Database Name - Index and Image''' | | width="15%" align="left" | '''Database Name - Index and Image''' | ||
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| Ancestry, Marriages, 1780-2002 | | Ancestry, Marriages, 1780-2002 | ||
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search. | | width="35%" align="center" | [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] | | width="35%" align="center" | [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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| 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; | | 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; | | 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, 1851-1900 | | Ancestry, Marriages, 1851-1900 | ||
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search. | | width="35%" align="center" | [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] | | width="35%" align="center" | [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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| '''''Can't access Ancestry?''''' | | '''''Can't access Ancestry?''''' | ||
| Visit your [https://www.familysearch.org | | 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 | [[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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If the image of the marriage record was not found in the above databases, use the following: | If the image of the marriage record was not found in the above databases, use the following: | ||
{{Tip|'''''When ordering | {{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. | ||
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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 [ | | 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 [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search Family History Library Catalog (FHLC)] to see what is available. | ||
:*Search the [ | :*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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<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 [ | :*For marriages that occurred within the last 50 years, you can request a search for a fee from the [http://health.state.tn.us/vr/PDFs/PH-3331.pdf Tennessee Department of Health] | ||
:*You can also try searching for marriage information in [[Substitute Records | :*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 Tennessee Marriage Records#Finding_Tennessee_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 | :*[[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 | :*[[Michigan Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Michigan Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Michigan_Vital_Records]] [[Category:How_to_articles]] | ||
Revision as of 13:02, 1 July 2013
How To Find U.S. Marriage Records 
How To Find Tennessee Marriage Records
Finding Tennessee Marriage Records[edit | edit source]
- For most counties, the county clerk began recording marriages at the time of the county's creation.
- 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 other records for marriage information.
| 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] |
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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 |
Census Records |
Marriages 1780 to Present[edit | edit source]
| Marriage Indexes and Digital Images | |||
| Database Name - Index and Image | 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: | |||
| Database Name-Index Only | Link or links to access database | # of records | |
| 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. |
Obtain the Record[edit | edit source]
If the image of the marriage record was not found in the above databases, use the following:
| 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 exact county and approximate/exact date of marriage
| With exact place and approximate/exact date of marriage, order a copy 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.
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| Option B: |
Order from the County or City |
Order the marriage record for a fee from the county clerk's offices in the county the marriage took place. |
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 Tennessee Department of Health
- You can also try searching for marriage information in other records.
Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]
- Learn more about U.S. marriage records
- How to find U.S. birth records
- How to find U.S. marriage records
- How to find U.S. death records
- United States Record Selection Table
- United States, How to Use Marriage Records
- United States Marriage Records
- United States Vital Records
- U.S. Vital Records Overview
- Locating United States Vital Records
- Michigan Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues