From my own family history, I did know the names of many of my aunts and uncles and great-aunts and great-uncles, but very few spouses.
After a lot of searching for marriage records, I fell upon a new resource from Westmoreland County, PA.
This online searchable database doesn't provide a copy of the certificate, but gives you some very useful information including:
- Bride's full name
- Groom's full name
- Date of marriage
- Record number
- License number
They have records for since the late 1890's online.
In their newer records (from the last 10-20 years), they include more information including:
- Bride and groom's mailing addresses
- Date of birth for each
- Occupations
- Level of school attended
Presumably you can contact the county directly with the record number and license number information and receive a copy of the full marriage license application.
I haven't tried that, yet
Here is the link: http://westmorelandweb400.us:8088/EGSPublicAccess.htm
In general, Pennsylvania is a wasteland when dealing with vital records. They cite privacy records, but Philadelphia County also have some vital records online.
ReplyDeleteThe real records only begin in c 1907. It causes me angst.
It has been tough. I do find that everyone I have talked with at the county offices where I have requested vital records and naturalization records has been extremely helpful. But I love it when things are online!
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