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The Rivest Marriage Index is an important source for Québec marriages. The index includes over 230,000 marriages. Most entries are handwritten. 
== '''Years and Localities Indexed''' ==
== Indexed Names and Digitized Film Numbers  ==
These records are digitized and available online. However, they are restricted to be used in a [[FamilySearch Centers|'''FamilySearch Center''']] near you.
*{{FSC|343306|item|disp='''Index to marriages of Quebec and adjacent areas, 1670-1964, approx.'''}} Lucien Rivest. The entries are filed by the bride's surname.


== Years and Localities Indexed  ==
The Rivest Marriage Index covers Catholic marriages from 1670 to 1972. It includes the parishes from the following districts and parishes:


The Rivest Marriage Index covers Catholic marriages from 1670 to 1972. It includes the parishes from the following districts and parishes:
* Joliette Prothonotarial District
* Saint-Jérome Prothonotarial District
* Mont-Laurien Prothonotarial District
* Sorel Prothonotarial District
* St. Roch-de-L’Achigan Parish
* St. Roch-sur-Richelieu Parish


*Joliette Prothonotarial District
== '''Information in the Index''' ==
*Saint-Jérome Prothonotarial District
*Mont-Laurien Prothonotarial District
*Sorel Prothonotarial District
*St. Roch-de-L’Achigan Parish
*St. Roch-sur-Richelieu Parish


== Information in the Index  ==
Each record lists:


Each record lists:
* The name of the bride.
* The name of the groom.
* The date of marriage (day, month, year).
* The parish where they were married.
* If the bride was a widow or the groom was a widower.
* The name of the parents (if the person was never married before).
* The name of the previous spouse (if the person was a widow or widower).


*The name of the bride.
The record often shows:
*The name of the groom.
*The date of marriage (day, month, year).
*The parish where they were married.
*If the bride was a widow or the groom was a widower.
*The name of the parents (if the person was never married before).
*The name of the previous spouse (if the person was a widow or widower).


The record often shows:
* If a parent of the bride or groom is dead.
* If anyone in the entry is from another parish or a province other than Québec.


*If a parent of the bride or groom is dead.
= '''ORGANIZATION OF THE INDEX''' =
*If anyone in the entry is from another parish or a province other than Québec.


== Organization of the Index  ==
The information is on cards. There is one card for each marriage. Brides are listed with their maiden surname.


The information is on cards. There is one card for each marriage. Brides are listed with their maiden surname.
The order of the cards is a little unusual:


The order of the cards is a little unusual:
# The cards are grouped together by the bride's surname. The bride's given name is ignored. The surname groups are put in alphabetical order.
# Within each group, the individual cards are then alphabetized by the groom's name.


#The cards are grouped together by the bride's surname. The bride's given name is ignored. The surname groups are put in alphabetical order.
<br> For example:
#Within each group, the individual cards are then alphabetized by the groom's name.


For example:
Bride Groom GRENIER, Marie ALLAIRE, Louis Jos. GRENIER, Angélique ALLARD, Antoine GRENIER, Elisabeth BERNARD, Jacques


{| border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" width="80%" align="center"
Spelling variations of a surname may be filed together. For example, Grandmond and Grandmont are filed together.
|-
| '''bride'''<br>
| '''groom'''<br>
|-
| '''GRENIER''', Marie <br>
| ''ALLAIRE, Louis Jos.''<br>
|-
| '''GRENIER''', Angélique <br>
| ''ALLARD, Antoine''<br>
|-
| '''GRENIER''', Elisabeth <br>
| ''BERNARD, Jacques''<br>
|}


Spelling variations of a surname may be filed together. For example, Grandmond and Grandmont are filed together.  
Anonymous names are filed in the “A” section under “Anonymes.” They are then alphabetized by the groom's surname. These include marriage entries where:


Anonymous names are filed in the “A” section under “Anonymes.” They are then alphabetized by the groom's surname. These include marriage entries where:
<br> There was no name for the bride. There was no surname for the bride. The bride's surname was not known because of an illegitimate birth.


*There was no name for the bride.
<br> Common Terms and Abbreviations
*There was no surname for the bride.
*The bride's surname was not known because of an illegitimate birth.


== Common Terms and Abbreviations  ==
<br> For the English translation of common terms that appear in the index, see “Key Words” in the “Language and Languages” section of this outline.


For the English translation of common terms that appear in the index, see “[[Quebec Language and Languages#Key_Words|Key Words]]” in the [[Quebec Language and Languages]].
== '''How to Use the Index''' ==


== How to Use the Index  ==
=== '''Finding a Marriage Record''' ===


=== Finding a Marriage Record  ===
Step 1. Look for the bride's surname in the Names and Film Numbers list. (If a surname appears on two films, look at the grooms' names to decide which film you need.) Write down the film number.


'''Step 1.''' Look for the bride's surname in the Names and Film Numbers list. (If a surname appears on two films, look at the grooms' names to decide which film you need.) Write down the film number.  
Step 2. Get a copy of the microfilm.  


'''Step 2.''' Get a copy of the microfilm.  
Step 3. Find the record on the microfilm.


'''Step 3.''' Find the record on the microfilm.  
Step 4. Use the information to find the marriage in the original parish register (see the “Church Records“ section of this outline).


'''Step 4.''' Use the information to find the marriage in the original parish register (see [[Quebec Church Records]]).
=== '''Finding the Parents of a Widow or Widower:''' ===


=== Finding the Parents of a Widow or Widower:  ===
Parents are only listed the first time a person was married. If a record has “ve,” “vve,” “vf,” or “veuf” by a person's name, the person was widowed and the previous spouse is listed. To find the names of the parents, look at the record of the previous marriage. (Remember, it will be filed under the bride's previous surname.)


Parents are only listed the first time a person was married. If a record has “ve,” “vve,” “vf,” or “veuf” by a person's name, the person was widowed and the previous spouse is listed. To find the names of the parents, look at the record of the previous marriage. (Remember, it will be filed under the bride's previous surname.)
== '''Names and Film Numbers''' ==


== If You Can't Find the Name:  ==
The following list gives the film numbers and the first and last entries on each microfilm. The names in capital letters are the brides' surnames. The names in parentheses are the grooms' names.


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*Look at all the records for that surname to see if the entry is out of order or if a different given name was used.
*Look for [[Guessing a Name Variation|spelling variations]] of the surname.
*Look for a '''dit''' name (an alternate surname). See the "[[Quebec Naming Customs|Naming Customs]]" section for books that can help you with '''dit''' names.
*Check another index. Try the [[Loiselle Marriage Index|Loiselle Marriage Index]] or see "[[Quebec Church Records#Indexes_to_Catholic_Marriage_Records|Indexes to Catholic Marriage Records]]."
 
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Revision as of 12:50, 25 April 2008

The Rivest Marriage Index is an important source for Québec marriages. The index includes over 230,000 marriages. Most entries are handwritten. The entries are filed by the bride's surname.

Years and Localities Indexed[edit | edit source]

The Rivest Marriage Index covers Catholic marriages from 1670 to 1972. It includes the parishes from the following districts and parishes:

  • Joliette Prothonotarial District
  • Saint-Jérome Prothonotarial District
  • Mont-Laurien Prothonotarial District
  • Sorel Prothonotarial District
  • St. Roch-de-L’Achigan Parish
  • St. Roch-sur-Richelieu Parish

Information in the Index[edit | edit source]

Each record lists:

  • The name of the bride.
  • The name of the groom.
  • The date of marriage (day, month, year).
  • The parish where they were married.
  • If the bride was a widow or the groom was a widower.
  • The name of the parents (if the person was never married before).
  • The name of the previous spouse (if the person was a widow or widower).

The record often shows:

  • If a parent of the bride or groom is dead.
  • If anyone in the entry is from another parish or a province other than Québec.

ORGANIZATION OF THE INDEX[edit | edit source]

The information is on cards. There is one card for each marriage. Brides are listed with their maiden surname.

The order of the cards is a little unusual:

  1. The cards are grouped together by the bride's surname. The bride's given name is ignored. The surname groups are put in alphabetical order.
  2. Within each group, the individual cards are then alphabetized by the groom's name.


For example:

Bride Groom GRENIER, Marie ALLAIRE, Louis Jos. GRENIER, Angélique ALLARD, Antoine GRENIER, Elisabeth BERNARD, Jacques

Spelling variations of a surname may be filed together. For example, Grandmond and Grandmont are filed together.

Anonymous names are filed in the “A” section under “Anonymes.” They are then alphabetized by the groom's surname. These include marriage entries where:


There was no name for the bride. There was no surname for the bride. The bride's surname was not known because of an illegitimate birth.


Common Terms and Abbreviations


For the English translation of common terms that appear in the index, see “Key Words” in the “Language and Languages” section of this outline.

How to Use the Index[edit | edit source]

Finding a Marriage Record[edit | edit source]

Step 1. Look for the bride's surname in the Names and Film Numbers list. (If a surname appears on two films, look at the grooms' names to decide which film you need.) Write down the film number.

Step 2. Get a copy of the microfilm.

Step 3. Find the record on the microfilm.

Step 4. Use the information to find the marriage in the original parish register (see the “Church Records“ section of this outline).

Finding the Parents of a Widow or Widower:[edit | edit source]

Parents are only listed the first time a person was married. If a record has “ve,” “vve,” “vf,” or “veuf” by a person's name, the person was widowed and the previous spouse is listed. To find the names of the parents, look at the record of the previous marriage. (Remember, it will be filed under the bride's previous surname.)

Names and Film Numbers[edit | edit source]

The following list gives the film numbers and the first and last entries on each microfilm. The names in capital letters are the brides' surnames. The names in parentheses are the grooms' names.

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