Tennessee, Madison County Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What Is in the Collection?
The collection consists of images of marriage records and bonds from 1950 to 2008, located in Jackson, Tennessee.

What Can This Collection Tell Me?
The records usually include:
 * Date and place of marriage
 * Name and age of the groom
 * Name and age of the bride
 * Sometimes, name of person giving consent
 * Name of the officiator
 * Names of witnesses
 * Residences of the bride and groom

How Do I Search the Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of your ancestor.
 * The date of marriage.
 * The place of marriage
 * The name of the intended spouse

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.

What Do I Do Next?
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. Add this new information to your records of each family.

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

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
 * Check for variant spellings of the surnames.
 * Search for the marriage record of the marriage partner if known.
 * Search the records of nearby localities.
 * Look for a different index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records.
 * Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals with the same family number.

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Tennessee.
 * Tennessee Guided Research
 * Tennessee Record Finder
 * Tennessee Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

Citing This Collection
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information.