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Sussex County (Va.) Marriage Register and Index, 1754-1858 (bulk 1754-1850)

Sussex County (Va.) Marriage register, 1754-1858 (bulk 1754-1850), is essentially divided into two sections. The first section covering pages 1-255, 1754-1850, records the date of the marriage bond, the names of both parties, the names of the parents or guardians present and the names of the security or witnesses in attendance. There are two undated marriage bonds found on page 255. Of special note, there are numerous entries (81 total) of marriages between "free blacks" or "free persons of color"--dating from 1793-1850.

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Sussex County (Va.) Marriage Register and Index, 1754-1858 (bulk 1754-1850)

Sussex County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Sussex County (Va.) Marriage register, 1754-1858 (bulk 1754-1850), is essentially divided into two sections. The first section covering pages 1-255, 1754-1850, records the date of the marriage bond, the names of both parties, the names of the parents or guardians present and the names of the security or witnesses in attendance. There are two undated marriage bonds found on page 255. Of special note, there are numerous entries (81 total) of marriages between "free blacks" or "free persons of color"--dating from 1793-1850.

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