The index contains information on approximately 250,000 individuals who were married between 1740 and 1920 in certain Mid-Atlantic states. It is a convenient tool for quickly locating marriage records that include your ancestor’s name. These records can provide valuable insights and may lead to further discoveries, such as newspaper announcements that offer details about the bride, groom, and their families.
You can contact the county where the marriage occurred with the index’s information to obtain the original record. These records often reveal more, including the parents’ names and birthplaces, addresses, details of prior marriages, and witnesses’ names.