Before employing any agency to find out information, be sure you do some research on the company. Look for one that has positive feedback and a good reputation.
Remember that results are not guaranteed, even if you pay. Using a free trial will give you an idea of the service you can expect. Some of these databases will not go right up to the present day. Make sure you know they cover the approximate year you think the wedding occurred in before proceeding.
In the UK, a subscription could cost you £15 a year, or 3 months for £5. With deals like these, there will often be a limit to the number of searches you can perform. [2] X Research source
If possible, research the records that the database has before paying. Some sites will show you which years are available to be researched in that state.
You need to go with as much information as you have about the marriage in question. This should include at least the names of the couple and the place of the marriage. If you know approximately when they were married, this could help narrow the search.
You may be able to conduct the search online, through your county clerk website. You may or may not need to submit a credit card number to conduct the search online.
Church records are generally kept in churches and their archives, at historical and genealogical societies, and in libraries. If the church doesn’t hold the archives, the headquarters of the denomination may do. [4] X Research source
Some obituaries also contain information on the person’s marriage. [5] X Research source If possible, you should start by finding where the marriage that you are interested in took place. This will allow you to identify any newspapers that may have published the date.
You can find further information on online newspaper archives on a state-by-state basis here: http://www. neh. gov/us-newspaper-program.
You can find archive copies of newspapers in good public libraries, and access should be free of charge in most cases.
