Marriage certificate indexes for the City of Brooklyn, then all boroughs, 1894-1937
Scope and Contents
Consists of indexes for marriages certificates. The volumes dated 1894-1897 are for the City of Brooklyn only, while volumes for 1898-1937 include all five boroughs. Information recorded in the index can include the names of the groom and/or bride, date of marriage, and marriage certificate number.
Extent
8 cubic feet
Dates
1894-1937
Creators
Conditions Governing Access
These are original records and may be fragile. Advance notice is required for using original material. Please contact us to arrange access.
Additional Description
Arrangement
The 1894 index is arranged by month and thereunder alphabetically by groom's last name. The volume for 1895-1897 is arranged alphabetically by last name of both brides and grooms. From 1899-1909, the volumes are arranged by borough, thereunder by month, and then by groom's last name. From 1910-1936, the volumes are arranged by borough and thereunder by groom's last name. The 1937 volume is arranged alphabetically by groom's name, with a key given to indicate the borough.