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Step 5. Find Marriage Records

You've completed your family Pedigree Chart and Group Sheet. You've hunted for ancestor death and burial records. You're ready to tackle marriage records

Marriage Records often contain the following genealogical information:

Names of parents of the bride and groom

Ancestor Marriage Record Finder gives all places you can look for a marriage record for an ancestor
Ages of bride and groom
Place and exact date of marriage

Occupation of groom and sometimes of fathers of bride and groom

Olive Tree Genealogy Tip: Remember that marriage certificates often have incorrect information. Did the bride lie about her age? Be cautious, keep an open mind and carefully note all discrepancies

Notation as to whether bride or groom was previously married

Olive Tree Genealogy Suggests Keep track of all siblings of your ancestor. This will help you later when you reach that brick wall and don't know where to turn next. Remember, one sibling might have full information of his parents on a marriage certificate, while your ancestor's was left blank

Genealogy Guide For Beginners

Step 1. Start with yourself
Step 2. Talk to Family Members & Relatives
Step 3. Find Death & Burial Records
Step 4. Find Ancestors in Census Records
Step 5. Find Marriage Records

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