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Michigan Church Marriages, 1865-1931
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This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
Michigan, 
United States
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Location of Michigan
Record Description
Record Type Marriages Index
Collection years 1865-1931
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This collection consists of an index to selected marriages from various churches throughout Michigan. Many of the records are from Lenawee, Manistee, Saginaw, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties. In addition to marriages the collection contains some baptisms, confirmations, membership lists, funerals and member lists. The records may be in English, German, Danish and Swedish.


These records are in English, German, Danish and Swedish. For help with reading the records, see the following resources:

What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

The information found varies by record type. You may find any of the following:

  • Names of the primary individuals such as the bride and groom
  • Event dates and places
  • Birth, marriage and death dates and places
  • Residences
  • Names of other family members and their residences
  • Names of sponsors and witnesses and their residences
  • Biographical details
  • Other remarks

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

To begin your search it is helpful to know:

  • The name of your ancestor.
  • The approximate date of marriage.
  • The place where the marriage occurred.
  • The name of the intended spouse.
  • The names of family members and their relationships.

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

When searching, 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.

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Use the estimated age to calculate a birth date
  • Use locations to find family in census, church, and land records
  • Use the information to search for the family in additional state and county records
  • Continue to search the index and records to identify other relatives

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names
  • Look for another index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records.
  • Search the indexes and records of nearby localities
  • 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 that may be your ancestor
  • A boundary change could have occurred and the record of your ancestor is now in a neighboring locality
Tip
 Don’t overlook FHL Keyword Michigan, Marriage Records items in the FamilySearch Catalog.

Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

Collection Citation

"Michigan Church Marriages, 1865-1931." Database. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 14 June 2016. Citing churches from various counties.

Record Citation:
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