These marriage records, although not necessarily taken place in MA, were listed in the Index of Marriage in Massachusetts Centinel and Columbian Centinel 1784 to 1840. I do not know if the dates listed are for the actual marriage date or the publication date. BURD, John A. to TALIAFERRO, Elizabeth Ann Seymour 19 Jun. 1824 in Virginia. John is listed as a Major of the Army. Elizabeth is the daughter of the Hon. John Taliferro. BURD, Nancy Mason to KING, John 11 Dec. 1822 in Salem. *************************************** happy hunting, Tina Hall thall@netos.com Tina's Family Genealogy Page at: http://www2.crosswinds.net/~thall/ ******************************************** Viruses are like Pandora's Box, if you don't open it, it cannot harm you.