Marriage bonds, 1860-1878 [microform].

  1. Resources
  2. View Resource

ArchivalResource

Marriage bonds, 1860-1878 [microform].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122573117

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.

1 microfilm reel.

Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 6770630

Related Entities

There are 1 Entities related to this resource.

Nelson County (Ky.). County Clerk.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6q9251q (corporateBody)

Nelson, the fourth county of Virginia's Kentucky District, was created in 1784 from Jefferson County. It is named for Governor Thomas Nelson of Virginia. Bardstown is the county seat. The Nelson County Clerk, whose duties are numerous and diverse, records and maintains various legal instruments and Fiscal Court records. In addition, the clerk registers motor vehicles (KRS 186.020); issues and records marriage licenses and certificates (KRS 402.080, 402.220, 402.230); and...