You could either contact the Georgia Archives or Sumter County Clerk of Court for a copy of the license. Georgia Archives 330 Capitol Avenue Atlanta, GA 30334 Tel: 404-656-2350 email: [email protected] Mail Reference Form: http://www.sos.state.ga.us/archives/rs/mrform.htm Sumter County Clerk of Court P.O. Box 333 Americus, GA 31709 (229)-924-5626 http://www.sumter-ga.com/Courts/clerkofcourt.htm Sincerely, Pamela W. Coleman, Public Programs Coordinator State Archives of Georgia 330 Capitol Avenue Atlanta, GA 30334 404-651-6474 www.GeorgiaArchives.org -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 1:42 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [GA-Roots] Marriage > > From: [email protected] > Date: 2002/04/11 Thu PM 01:05:15 EDT > To: [email protected] > Subject: [GA-Roots] Marriage > > Hi, > > I am wondering where I can get a Marriage Certificate for Ernest M. DEAN and > Rosa COBB. > They were married Dec 6 1899 in Plains Sumter Co GA. but vital statistics > says that they dont have marriages before 1919, I believe. So where do I go? > > Thanks, Gloria > > > ==== GA-ROOTS Mailing List ==== > Faye Dyess [email protected] Listmanager > When in doubt, save thy message overnight and reread it in the light of dawn. > GA Volunteer lookups:http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ga/state/volunteer.html > >There were no state wide marriage recordings in Georgia until 1919. However, they are recorded in the county where the license was issued, which was the couny of the bride's residence. That does,t necessarily mean that the marriage took place in the county where the license was issued. Plains is in Sumter Co., so write to the Office of Judge of Probate, c/o Sumter County Courthouse, Americus, Ga. They will not have the certificate, but it will be recorded in their marriage books. Good luck. Jimmy ==== GA-ROOTS Mailing List ==== Faye Dyess [email protected] Listmanager Thou shalt not use e-mail for any illegal or unethical purpose. GA Volunteer lookups:http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ga/state/volunteer.html