Portugal, Braga, Marriage Files - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection includes records from 1697 to 1910.

It contains marriage files created by the Diocese of Braga in Portugal. These files include pre-marriage investigation files, marriage dispensations, and other marriage related documentation.

Reading These Records
These records are written in Portuguese. For help reading these records see the following guides:


 * Portuguese Genealogical Word List
 * Portuguese Letter-writing Guide
 * Learning Center Resources:
 * Portuguese Handwriting Lesson 1
 * Portuguese Handwriting Lesson 2
 * Portuguese Handwriting Lesson 3

Collection Content
Marriage files may include the following information:


 * Groom and Bride’s names, age, origin, marital status and residence
 * Parents’ names and origin
 * Marriage date and location

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Record Finder
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