Virginia, Various Counties, Marriage Bonds - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains marriage bonds for Accomack and Norfolk counties. The records range from 1706-1926. Only records prior to 1901 available.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Names of bride and groom
 * Date of marriage bond
 * Date of license
 * Date of marriage

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

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?

 * 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

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

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching by surname only

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in Virginia.
 * Virginia Guided Research
 * Virginia Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Virginia Research, 1880-Present
 * How to Find Virginia Marriage Records

Other FamilySearch Collections
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog

 * Bureau of Vital Statistics. Marriage Registers, 1853-1935
 * Bureau of Vital Statistics. Marriage Certificates, 1936-1988
 * Accomack County, Marriage licenses and bonds, 1774-1917
 * Accomack County, Marriage Records, 1805-1925
 * Norfolk County, Marriage Bonds, 1706-1819
 * Norfolk City, Abstracts of marriage bonds (1797-1850) and other genealogical data

FamilySearch Historical Records

 * Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940
 * Virginia, County Marriage Records, 1771-1943
 * Virginia, Marriage Certificates, 1936-1988
 * Virginia, Orange County Marriage Records, 1757-1938
 * Virginia, Surry County Marriage Records, 1735-1950

Citing This Collection
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