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== Finding Kansas Marriage Records  ==
== Finding Kansas Marriage Records  ==


*Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and begin at the creation of the county  
*Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and begin at the creation of the county  
*1913 - county clerks began sending copies to the state
*1958 - county clerks began sending copies to the state


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== '''Next Step: When did the marriage occur? '''  ==
== '''Next Step: When did the marriage occur? '''  ==


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*Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and begin at the creation of the county
*Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and begin at the creation of the county


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]].  
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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| colspan="4" | '''Marriage 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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| width="15%" align="center" | # of records
| width="15%" align="center" | # of records
|-
|-
| Ancestry, Kansas, County Marriages, 1811-1911
| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriages, 1797-1954
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61371 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers]
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1804888|On FamilySearch}}; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61371 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription]
| align="center" | 184,092
| align="center" | 619,834
|-
|-
| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriages, 1855-1911
| Ancestry, Marriages, 1852-1914
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1851040|On FamilySearch}}; free; no index; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1117 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers]
| align="center" | Undisclosed
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1117 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription]  
|-
| align="center" | 230,792
| width="30%" | Findmypast, United States Marriages, 1800-1946
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=kansas On Findmypast] ($)
| align="center" |  
|}
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| width="15%" align="center" | # of records
| width="15%" align="center" | # of records
|-
|-
| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriages, 1840-1935
| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriages, 1785-1979
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1674845|On FamilySearch}}; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years  
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1674849|On FamilySearch}}; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years  
| align="center" | 286,775
| align="center" | 1,532,533
|-
|-
| width="30%" | Kansas Historical Society, Marriages, 1854-1861
| Ancestry, Marriages, 1795-1850
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | [http://www.kshs.org/p/kansas-marriage-index-1854-1861/11315 On Kansas Historical Society]; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3455 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers]
| align="center" | 14,503
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3455 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription]  
| align="center" | 7,970
|-
|-
| Ancestry, Marriages, 1854-1873
| Ancestry, Marriages, 1802-1850
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3444 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers]  
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2089 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers]
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3444 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription]  
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2089 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription]
| align="center" | 30,293
| align="center" | 72,640
|-
| Ancestry, Marriages, 1851-1900
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4428 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers]  
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4428 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription]  
| align="center" | 307,737
|}
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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?'''  
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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://www.kssos.org/forms/communication/county.pdf county district court clerk].  
:*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the [http://elect.ky.gov/contactcountyclerks/pages/default.aspx county 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.]]
:*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'''  
'''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://www.kssos.org/forms/communication/county.pdf county district court clerk].
:*Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the [http://elect.ky.gov/contactcountyclerks/pages/default.aspx county clerk].


''OR''  
''OR''  
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:*View a copy of a marriage record on microfilm at a Family Search Center:
:*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.  
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 [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.  
::*Some films may be 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 Kansas Marriage Records#Finding_Kansas_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
<center>[[How to Find Kansas Marriage Records#Finding_Kansas_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
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== '''Marriages 1913 to Present'''  ==
== '''Marriages 1913 to Present'''  ==


*Online marriage indexes are incomplete for the years 1913 to the present  
Online marriage indexes are incomplete for the years 1958 to the present, but are very good for the years 1973 to 2000.
*1913 - county clerks began sending copies to the state


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


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| width="15%" align="left" | '''Database Name'''  
| colspan="4" | '''Marriage Indexes'''
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| width="15%" align="left" | '''Database Name-Index Only '''  
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | '''Link or links to access database'''  
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| width="15%" align="center" | # of records
| width="15%" align="center" | # of records
|-
|-
| width="30%" | Findmypast, United States Marriages, 1800-1946
| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriages, 1785-1979
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=kansas On Findmypast]; Index and Images ($)
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1674849|On FamilySearch}}; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years
| align="center" |  
| align="center" | 1,532,533
|-
|-
| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriages, 1840-1935
| width="30%" | RootsWeb, Marriages, 1973-2000
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1674845|On FamilySearch}}; Index Only; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | [http://vitals.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ky/marriage/search.cgi\ On RootsWeb]; free  
| align="center" | 286,775
| align="center" | 1,213,864
|}
|-
 
| Ancestry, Marriages, 1973-1999
{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="6" border="0"
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8787 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers]
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8787 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription]
| align="center" | 2,342,097
|-
|-
| width="30%" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?'''
| width="30%" | Univ. of KY, Marriages, 1973-1993
|  
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | [http://ukcc.uky.edu/vitalrec/ On University of Kentucky website]; free; date is given in a code: MM/DD/YY
[[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.
| align="center" | Undisclosed
 
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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Record'''  ====
==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Record'''  ====
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'''  
'''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://www.kssos.org/forms/communication/county.pdf county district court clerk] or the [http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/marriage.html Kansas Department of Health].  
:*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the [http://elect.ky.gov/contactcountyclerks/pages/default.aspx county clerk]&nbsp;or<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">&nbsp;the </span>[http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/vital/mdcert.htm Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics]<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">.</span>
:*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.]]
:*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'''  
'''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://www.kssos.org/forms/communication/county.pdf county district court clerk].
:*A copy of a marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the [http://elect.ky.gov/contactcountyclerks/pages/default.aspx county clerk].


''OR''  
''OR''  


:*A copy of a marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the [http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/marriage.html Kansas Department of Health].
:*A copy of a marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the [http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/vital/mdcert.htm Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics].


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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://www.kssos.org/forms/communication/county.pdf From County where Marriage occurred]  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://elect.ky.gov/contactcountyclerks/pages/default.aspx From County where Marriage occurred]  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/marriage.html Kansas Department of Health] <br>
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/vital/mdcert.htm Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics] <br>
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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''  
| 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  
|  
| Expedited service on [https://www.vitalchek.com/marriage-records/kentucky/kentucky-office-of-vital-statistics VitalChek]
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county
|}
|}
''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 [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] by county.
::*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
::*Some microfilms may be available to view at a local FamilySearch Center.
<center>[[How to Find Kansas Marriage Records#Finding_Kansas_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
<center>[[How to Find Kansas Marriage Records#Finding_Kansas_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
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=== American Indian Records  ===
=== American Indian Records  ===


1901-1933 Birth, marriages and deaths, Pottawatomie Agency. United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs {{FSC|264120|item|disp=FS Library film 1015900 items 1-8}}
1901-1933 Birth, marriages and deaths, Pottawatomie Agency. United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs {{FHL|264120|item|disp=FHL film 1015900 items 1-8}}
 
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== 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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:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]__NOTOC__
:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]__NOTOC__


{{Kansas|Kansas}}[[Category:Kansas_Vital_Records]] [[Category:How-To Articles]]
[[Category:Kansas_Vital_Records]] [[Category:How_to_articles]]

Revision as of 16:57, 26 July 2013

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

Finding Kansas Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

  • Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and begin at the creation of the county
  • 1958 - county clerks began sending copies to the state

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 1913[edit | edit source]

  • Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and begin at the creation of the county

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

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

Marriage Indexes and Digital Images
Database Name - Index and Image Link or links to access database # of records
FamilySearch, Marriages, 1797-1954 On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years 184,092
Ancestry, Marriages, 1852-1914 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers $, Use your own Ancestry subscription 230,792
If you do not locate the marriage in the above, try:
Database Name-Index Only Link or links to access database # of records
FamilySearch, Marriages, 1785-1979 On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years 1,532,533
Ancestry, Marriages, 1795-1850 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers $, Use your own Ancestry subscription 7,970
Ancestry, Marriages, 1802-1850 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers $, Use your own Ancestry subscription 72,640
Ancestry, Marriages, 1851-1900 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers $, Use your own Ancestry subscription 307,737
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.

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

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 county clerk.
  • If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in 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 county 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 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 1913 to Present[edit | edit source]

Online marriage indexes are incomplete for the years 1958 to the present, but are very good for the years 1973 to 2000.

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

Marriage Indexes
Database Name-Index Only Link or links to access database # of records
FamilySearch, Marriages, 1785-1979 On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years 1,532,533
RootsWeb, Marriages, 1973-2000 On RootsWeb; free 1,213,864
Ancestry, Marriages, 1973-1999 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers $, Use your own Ancestry subscription 2,342,097
Univ. of KY, Marriages, 1973-1993 On University of Kentucky website; free; date is given in a code: MM/DD/YY Undisclosed

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

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

  • A copy of a marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the county clerk.

OR

To Order Marriage Certificates
From County where Marriage occurred Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics
Pros Cons Pros Cons
May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state County websites can be more difficult to use Expedited service on VitalChek May be more expensive than ordering from the county
Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

American Indian Records[edit | edit source]

1901-1933 Birth, marriages and deaths, Pottawatomie Agency. United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs FHL film 1015900 items 1-8

Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]

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