Canada, Nova Scotia Marriages, 1907-1932 - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
These records include an index and images of marriages for the years 1907-1932. This index is not complete for any particular place or region but include marriage records from various counties housed at the Archives of Nova Scotia in Halifax.

Record Content
“Marriage records” may contain the following information:
 * Date of Marriage.
 * Names of Bride and Groom.
 * Notes on if Bride or Groom were Single or Widowed.
 * Names of Previous Marriage Partner’s and their Death Dates.
 * Ages of Bride and Groom.
 * Birthplaces of Bride and Groom.
 * Residences of Bride and Groom.
 * Occupation of Bride and Groom.
 * Names of Witnesses.
 * Name of Person giving Consent.
 * Names of Parents.

How to Use the Record
This section provides information on how to search the collection, what to do with information once found, and what to do if no record is found.

When searching: As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, estimated year of Marriage, and family relationships.

Search the Collection
To search by index: Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.

To browse by image: To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the "…" category ⇒Select the “…" category which takes you to the images

⇒ Select the 'Year Range' category ⇒ Select the 'Certificate Number Range' category which takes you to the images.

Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.

Using the Information

 * Use the parents’ names to search for other children.
 * Use names and locations to search census records.
 * Use the county code and the certificate number to obtain a copy of the original marriage certificate from the county.

Tips to Keep in Mind

 * When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
 * Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.
 * Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.

Unable to Find Your Ancestor?

 * Check for variant spellings of the names.
 * Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. In addition local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records.
 * Search the records of nearby localities (or military unties, counties, parishes, etc.).

Related Websites

 * Nova Scotia Marriage Registrations 1763-1938
 * Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics
 * Public Archives of Nova Scotia
 * Nova Scotia Vital Statistics

Related Wiki Articles

 * Nova Scotia Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Nova Scotia
 * Nova Scotia Vital Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Nova Scotia Archives and Libraries

Citations for This Collection
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually.

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