North Carolina marriage records index

In North Carolina, marriage records are valuable resources for genealogical research, offering a window into family histories and social dynamics. The state's marriage documentation dates back to 1741 when the General Assembly first required records to be kept. Early marriage records, from 1741 to 1868, were mostly held by individual counties and may include bonds, licenses, and consent forms. Following the Civil War, in 1868, North Carolina began centralizing marriage records through the state’s Office of Vital Records. These records, which can include names, ages, birthplaces, and occupations, are vital for tracing ancestral lines, understanding family structures, and providing evidence of historical migration patterns. The accessibility of these records today greatly aids those researching North Carolina's rich genealogical heritage.

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North Carolina Marriages 6,621,373 records available North Carolina, Wake County Marriages 499,231 records available Marriage Notices from the Western Democrat, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1853 - 1870, Volume 1 604 records available See the entire collection catalog of marriage records in North Carolina

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