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How To Find U.S. Marriage Records How To Find Pennsylvania Marriage Records

Finding Pennsylvania Marriage Records
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 * Marriage Records
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 * Before 1852
 * 1852 - 1854
 * 1855 - 1884
 * 1885 - Present


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Frequently Asked Questions about Marriage Records

Marriages Before 1852

 * Before 1852 marriages were kept on the Church level.

> If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in other records.

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Marriages 1852 - 1854
These records of marriage were kept by the Register of Wills for each county with returns sent to the Department of State. Returns are available for 49 of the 64 counties existing at that time; however, they are not complete for each county. Digital images of the records along with a search capability are available at www.ancestry.com.

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Marriages 1855 - 1884
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Marriages 1885 - Present
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Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information. Go Back to the Top: Choose another marriage year

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