Marriage record of Charley Patton and Gertrude Lewis from 1908. Bolivar County, Mississippi
Marriage record of Charley Patton and Gertrude Lewis from 1908. Bolivar County, Mississippi.

Mississippi marriage records are an essential resource for genealogical research, offering insights into family history. Marriage licenses, certificates, and indexes are available from the state’s founding in 1817. Early records were primarily kept at the county level, but over time, the state began centralizing vital records. These documents often include valuable information such as the names, ages, and birthplaces of the couple, as well as parents’ names in some cases. For genealogists, Mississippi’s marriage records help identify family connections, migration patterns, and social history. While the availability of records varies by county, statewide indexes have made it easier to access these important documents, especially for more recent marriages.

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