Marriage bond books [microform], 1866-1916.

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Marriage bond books [microform], 1866-1916.

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The marriage bond is a legally binding agreement entered into by the bride and groom as a covenant with the Commonwealth of Kentucky that the marriage will occur. The bond may include: number, date, name of husband and wife to be, name of surety, terms of bond, and county clerk attestation. The marriage bond book contains only the marriage bond.

6 microfilm reels.

Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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