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Before the statewide registration of marriages began in 1936, the clerk of the probate court in each county issued<br>licenses and recorded marriages. The county marriage records usually began within ten years of the creation of the county. Early marriage records may include the names of the bride and groom, date of marriage, bondsmen, and licensed officiant | Before the statewide registration of marriages began in 1936, the clerk of the probate court in each county issued<br>licenses and recorded marriages. The county marriage records usually began within ten years of the creation of the county. Early marriage records may include the names of the bride and groom, date of marriage, bondsmen, and licensed officiant | ||
'''1799 - | '''1799 - March 3, 1817 Mississippi Territory''' | ||
In 1799, before Georgia was a state, and as part of the Mississippi Territory, a law was passed requiring the registration of marriage licenses and bonds. These licenses and bonds were registered in the Orphans Court in the county of the bride's residence. | In 1799, before Georgia was a state, and as part of the Mississippi Territory, a law was passed requiring the registration of marriage licenses and bonds. These licenses and bonds were registered in the Orphans Court in the county of the bride's residence. | ||