Florida, Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
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| Record Description | |
| Record Type | Marriage |
| Collection years | 1830-1993 |
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Contents
What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
The collection consists of an index and images to county marriages from the state of Florida and some miscellaneous county collections. To see the miscellaneous collections see the coverage table below. You can locate theses collections by browsing the images by county.
These records include licenses, marriage applications, marriage certificates, and marriage packets. The records are arranged by county, date, and record type. Information on marriages is generally handwritten on pre-printed forms. Some eighteenth century bonds were written out by hand. During later years the information was typed. The actual forms differ from one county to another, but include the same basic information.
Marriages were recorded by the clerk of the district court for each county from the time the county was formed. Persons desiring to marry obtained a license that they presented to the minister or other person authorized to marry, such as a justice of the peace. Once the marriage was performed, the officiator sent a return to the clerk confirming that the marriage had occurred.
Image Visibility[edit | edit source]
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To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]
| You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Florida Marriages, 1830-1993. |
What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]
The following information may be found in these records:
Marriage license / Affidavit
- Names and ages of bride and groom
- Dates and places of birth
- Residence of groom
- Residence of bride
- Race of the bride and groom
- Parents' names of groom
- Parents' names of bride
- Witnesses
- Date and place where license issued
- Date and place of marriage
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Many marriages recorded in the South, are separated by race in volumes, books, or registers. Be sure to check to determine if you have the right set of marriage records. |
Collection Content[edit | edit source]
Sample Images[edit | edit source]
1919 Marriage Affidavit
1935 Marriage Application
1877 Marriage License
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Coverage Table[edit | edit source]
This coverage table contains miscellaneous records found in the Florida Marriage Records. You can locate theses collections by browsing the images by county.
| County | Record Type | Years |
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| Baker | Delayed birth certificates and petitions | 1943-1945 |
| Bay | Military discharge records | 1919 |
| Brevard | Military discharge records | 1919-1944 |
| Calhoon | List of land sold for taxes | 1838-1913 |
| Calhoon | Progress dockets | 1915-1918 |
| Citrus | Deed records | 1899-1901 |
| Citrus | probate records | 1939-1962 |
| Clay | Deed records | 1885-1887 |
| Columbia | Petitions for certificates | 1960-1962 |
| Columbia | certificates of delayed births | 1960-0962 |
| Dixie | Military discharge records | 1918-1946 |
| Duval | Military petitions for naturalization | 1918 |
| Franklin | Delayed birth certificates | 1943-1960 |
| Franklin | Military discharge records | 1918-1919 |
| Franklin | Naturalization records | 1921-1928 |
| Franklin | Naturalization records | 1993 |
| Franklin | Probate and guardianship records | 1923-1955 |
| Franklin | probate records | 1831-1837 |
| Gadsden | Guardianship records | 1904-4920 |
| Gilchrist | Malitary discharge records | 1917-1920 |
| Gulf | Probate records | 1900-1940 |
| Hamilton | Census record | 1880 |
| Hamilton | Chancery orders | 1859-1928 |
| Hamilton | Deed records | 1890-1905 |
| Hamilton | Guardianship records | 1899-1929 |
| Hamilton | Letters of admimistration | 1912-1924 |
| Hamilton | Military discharge records | 1918-1944 |
| Hernando | Wills | 1884-1925 |
| Hillsborough | Probate records | 1852-1924 |
| Holmes | Military discharge records | 1919-1946 |
| Jackson | Homestead exemptions | 1848-1869 |
| Jackson | probate records | 1924-1936 |
| Jackson | Records of execution | 1850-1867 |
| Jefferson | Court order books | 1871-1881 |
| Jefferson | probate records | 1908-1927 |
| Lafayette | Delayed birth certificates | 1943-1992 |
| Lafayette | probate records | 1875-1930 |
| Leon | Deed records | 1900-1901 |
| Levy | Delayed birth certificates and petitions | 1943-1980 |
| Levy | Military discharge records | 1919-1944 |
| Manatee | Military discharge records | 1917-1920 |
| Manatee | Naturalization records | 1880-1905 |
| Okeechobee | Military discharge records | 1919-1945 |
| Orange | Military discharge records | 1919-1934 |
| Osceola | Deed records | 1887-1888 |
| Pasco | Homestead patents | 1883-1895 |
| Pasco | Naturalization records | 1908-1929 |
| Santa Rosa | Military discharge records | 1919-1938 |
| Santa Rosa | Register of instruments filed for record | 1920-1921 |
| St. John's | Land records | 1904-1908 |
| St. John's | Military discharge records | 1943-1944 |
| St. John's | Record of land sold for taxes | 1871-1912 |
| Suwannee | Military discharge records | 1917-1918 |
| Suwannee | Probate order book | 1893-1901 |
| Suwannee | Wills | 1936-1946 |
| Taylor | Daily record of instruments filed for record | 1919-1936 |
| Taylor | Delayed birth certificates | 1913-1945 |
| various | marriage certificates | 1927-1950 |
| Walton | Letters of testamentary | 1910-1938 |
| Walton | Military discharge records | 1919-1948 |
| Washington | Guardianship records | 1922-1946 |
| Washington | Miscellaneous recirds | 1903-1953 |
| Washington | Probate records of estates | 1866-1885 |
Digital Folder Number List[edit | edit source]
This collection was published as a DGS browse collection. The list does not contain any description of the DGS folder's content. A table listing each DGS number and its contents can be found at Florida Marriage Records Digital Folder Number List.How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
- The name of your ancestor
- The approximate date of marriage
- The place where the marriage occurred
- The name of the intended spouse
Search the Index[edit | edit source]
Florida Marriages, 1830-1957
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
- Click Search to show possible matches
Florida Marriages, 1830-1993
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
- Click Search to show possible matches
View the Images[edit | edit source]
Florida Marriages, 1830-1993
View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:- Select County
- Select Return Type, Year Range and Volume or License Numbers to view the images
Florida, County Marriages, 1830-1957
- Look at the Digital Folder Number List article to determine the folder/film number for the images you want to see
- Go to the Browse Page
- Select the Film number to view the images
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More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at Florida, Marriages, 1830-1993. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images. |
How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.
What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]
When you have located your ancestor’s marriage record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors.
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Add any new information to your records
- Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth to find the family in census records
- Compile the marriage entries for every person who has the same surname as the bride or groom; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual
- Search for other vital records such as birth and death records
I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names
- Search the indexes and records of nearby localities
Research Helps[edit | edit source]
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Florida.
Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]
Florida, County Marriages, 1830-1957[edit | edit source]
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| Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Citing this Collection. |
| Record Citation: When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information. |
| Image Citation: When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen. |
Florida Marriages, 1830-1993[edit | edit source]
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
| Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Citing this Collection. |
| Record Citation: When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information. |
| Image Citation: When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen. |
How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki?[edit | edit source]
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