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Alabama marriage records generally contain the name of bride and groom, name of the presiding official at the marriage and the signatures of two people who posted a marriage bond. Some marriage records may include witnesses, and parents names. | Alabama marriage records generally contain the name of bride and groom, name of the presiding official at the marriage and the signatures of two people who posted a marriage bond. Some marriage records may include witnesses, and parents names. | ||
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 | ||
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'''1799 - March 3, 1817 Mississippi Territory''' | '''1799 - March 3, 1817 Mississippi Territory''' | ||
In 1799, before | In 1799, before Alabama 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. | ||
'''1818 - 1844 Territory/State of | '''1818 - 1844 Territory/State of Alabama ''' | ||
The Orphans Court was renamed the Probate Court in 1844. Beginning in 1888, bonds were only required if the groom was under the age of 21 or the bride was under the age of 18. | The Orphans Court was renamed the Probate Court in 1844. Beginning in 1888, bonds were only required if the groom was under the age of 21 or the bride was under the age of 18. | ||