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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
'''Beginning Your Search''' | |||
'''Beginning Your Search''' | |||
To begin your search, you must know the name of a marriage partner. If no index is available, you must know the jurisdiction where the allegation was filed and an approximate marriage date. | To begin your search, you must know the name of a marriage partner. If no index is available, you must know the jurisdiction where the allegation was filed and an approximate marriage date. | ||
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*You can use the residence information for the bride and groom to look for their baptisms and to identify the children of this couple. | *You can use the residence information for the bride and groom to look for their baptisms and to identify the children of this couple. | ||
*The ages can help you calculate an approximate year of birth. | *The ages can help you calculate an approximate year of birth. | ||
*For people whose ancestors married by license, the allegation could be a valuable research tool. The allegation can help define family relationships and residences as well as personal information such as age and occupation. | *For people whose ancestors married by license, the allegation could be a valuable research tool. The allegation can help define family relationships and residences as well as personal information such as age and occupation. | ||
'''Can't Find Information?''' | |||
The following suggestions can help you find marriage allegation records for your ancestors: | |||
*Make sure you are searching in the right jurisdiction. | *Make sure you are searching in the right jurisdiction. |
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