Minnesota, Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
The collection consists of an index to selected marriage records for the years 1887 to 1948. We do not have legal rights to publish the images associated with these indexed records.

Record Content
The index may contain any of the following information:


 * Name of bride and groom
 * Birthplace and estimated year of birth for bride and groom
 * Ages
 * Parents’ names
 * Previous spouses
 * Marriage place and date
 * Race

How to Use the Record
To begin your search it is helpful to know the following:


 * The names of the bride and groom
 * The marriage place
 * The marriage date

Search the Collection
Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:


 * There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
 * You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
 * Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

For tips about searching on-line collections see the wiki article FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks.

Using the Information
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Download a copy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors.

Tips to Keep in Mind

 * Continue to search the index and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have married in Minnesota.
 * When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination.
 * Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.

Unable to Find Your Ancestor?

 * Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names.
 * Search the indexes and records of nearby states and communities.
 * 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.

Related Websites

 * Minnesota Official Marriage System

Related Wiki Articles

 * Minnesota, Marriage Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Minnesota Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Minnesota County Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Minnesota Vital Records
 * Minnesota Genealogy
 * How to Find Minnesota Marriage Records

Citations for This Collection
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