Montana, Granite County Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection contains images of probate, land and property, naturalization, divorce and vital records from the County Clerk's Office in Philipsburg. This collection is being published as images become available.

For a list of records by localities, document type and dates currently published in this collection, select the Browse link from the collection landing page.

Record Content
Information found in the marriage records usually includes the following:


 * Name of groom
 * Maiden name of bride
 * Date of marriage
 * Place of marriage
 * Groom's place and date of birth
 * Groom's father's name
 * Groom's mothers maiden name
 * Bride's father's name
 * Bride's mother's maiden name
 * Place of residence of the groom and bride
 * Names of cousins, brothers and sisters

How to Use the Record
To search the collection: ⇒Select Browse through images on the initial collection page: ⇒Select the Record Category ⇒Select the Record Type, Volume, and Year Range which takes you to the images.

Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. Keep in mind:


 * There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
 * You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
 * Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

Known Issues with This Collection
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Related Websites

 * Granite County, Montana Free Public Records Directory
 * Granite County, Montana Court Records Directory

Related Wiki Articles

 * Montana Probate Records
 * Montana Church Records
 * Montana Court Records

Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections
Citations for individual image records are available for this collection. Browse through images in this collection and click on the "Show Citation" box: Montana, Granite County Records, 1865-2009

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Citation for This Collection
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