Canada, Nova Scotia Marriages, 1864-1918 - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection will include records from 1864-1918.

These records include images of marriages from Nova Scotia. There may be some births included in the collection.

Record Content
Marriage records may contain the following information:


 * Date of Marriage.
 * Names of Bride and Groom.
 * Notes if Bride or Groom was Single or Widowed.
 * Names of Witnesses.
 * Ages of Bride and Groom.
 * Birthplaces of Bride and Groom.
 * Residences of Bride and Groom.
 * Occupations.
 * Name of Person giving Consent.
 * Names of Parents.
 * Names of Previous Marriage Partners and their Death Dates.

How to Use the Record
When searching: As you are searching, it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, and some other identifying information, such as residence, age, and estimated marriage year.

Search the Collection
To search by image: To search the collection image by image select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒ Select the appropriate 'County' ⇒ Select the appropriate 'Year Range' which takes you to the images.

Search the collection by image, comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. 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.

Related Websites

 * Canada History Links
 * Canada Historic Maps
 * Nova Scotia Marriages Description

Related Wiki Articles

 * Nova Scotia Vital Records
 * Nova Scotia Archives and Libraries

Citations for This Collection
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually.

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