Marriage Certificates in Genealogical Research
Key Benefits of Marriage Certificates in Genealogy
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Rich Source of Information
- Marriage certificates typically include the full names of both parties, ages, marital status, occupations, and addresses at the time of marriage. They often list the names and occupations of the fathers of the bride and groom, and sometimes indicate if a parent is deceased, which is a critical clue for building family trees. Witnesses and officiants can provide leads to other relatives or close associates, expanding research possibilities.
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