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St. Louis Genealogy and Local History

Marriage Records for St. Louis

St. Louis County, 1880-1980  

  1. Use the alphabetical index to locate the marriage information. 
  2. Note the book and page Number.
  3. Locate the corresponding book in FamilySearch (FamilySearch calls them volumes). 

St. Louis City, 1806-1966 (and St. Louis County to 1880)

  1. Locate the male or female index. They are grouped alphabetically by years.
  2. Look for the name, either by groom (male index) or bride (female index)
  3. Note the license number and date.
  4. Locate the Family History Library microfilm corresponding to the license year.

Prior to 1881 - Married in Church, Cleric filed with City / County

Beginning 1881, Parties Filed with City / County, then married by Cleric / Justice of Peace