Miscellaneous records [microform], 1867-1960.

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Miscellaneous records [microform], 1867-1960.

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Marriage records may include bonds, books, certificates, licenses, marriage registers or ministers' returns. Indexes to marriage records may be available. Marriage books document the legal union of man and woman as husband and wife. They may contain one or more of the following: marriage license, bond, register or minister's return, certificates and consents. Various counties may also have maintained these records as separate series. A marriage bond is posted when applying for a marriage license. The bond is a legally binding agreement between the bride and groom that the marriage will occur. The bond may include the following: number, date, the husband and wife's name, name of surety (usually male relatives), terms of bond and county clerk attestation. Beginning in the 1860s to 1900 the bond included the age of the bride and groom, their place of birth, as well as the place of birth of their parents. Marriage registers or minister's returns were filed after the marriage was performed by either the minister or judge who performed the ceremony. It was to be sent to the county clerk where the marriage was performed within twelve months after the marriage occurred.

1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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Kentucky Historical Society

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These cards were created by staff of the Kentucky Historical Society. From the description of Kentucky General Assembly biography cards, 1792-1960s. (Kentucky Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 671373485 ...

Metcalfe County (Ky.). County Clerk.

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Metcalfe, the 106th Kentucky county, was created in 1860 from parts of Adair, Barren, Cumberland, Green and Monroe Counties. It is named for Governor Thomas Metcalfe. Edmonton is the county seat. The courthouse burned in 1865 and again in 1867. The Metcalfe 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...