Poland, Warsaw, Marriage Annexes - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection will include records from 1826-1912.

Included are supplemental marriage records found in the City of Warsaw Archives. These genealogical records contain information about the bride and groom, including transcripts of their birth registration or death/divorce notices of former spouses. There are also records of several religions and civil areas in the collection. The marriage records associated with the supplements will be published at a later time.

Reading These Records
These records are written in Latin, Polish, and Russian. For help reading these records see the following guides:


 * Polish Genealogical Word List
 * Poland Language and Languages
 * Latin Genealogical Word List
 * Russian Genealogical Word List

Collection Content
Marriage records may contain the following information:


 * Bride’s name
 * Bride’s birth date
 * Groom’s name
 * Groom’s birth date
 * Marriage date
 * Names of parents
 * Marriage location

How Do I Search the Collection?
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 or marriage place, age, estimated marriage year, and family relationships.

View the Images
View images in this collection by visiting the :
 * 1) Select Województwo (Province)
 * 2) Select Wyznania (Religion)
 * 3) Select Miejsce/Parafia (Place/Parish)
 * 4) Select Lata/Tom/Sygnatura (Years/Volume/Reference Code)to view the images.

How Do I Analyze the Results?
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.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Use the record to learn the place of origin and find vital records such as birth, baptism, and marriage
 * Use the information found in the record to find land and probate records
 * Use the record to see if other family members who may have immigrated
 * Search census records for the family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching a nearby locality
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Poland.
 * Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies

Citing This Collection
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.