<ECFensom@aol.com> wrote: > richardpence@pipeline.com writes: > > > Edith, in that time frame (1860-1870) the parents would likely > > not be in the record unless she was still a minor and needed > > their consent. That is still certainly worth the try. > > Richard, > > In Virginia the marriage registers often listed both sets of > parents in that time frame. I don't know about other states. Dear Edith: I double-checked my Virginia marriages and those I have for the period 1860 - 1870 DO have the parents listed in most cases. Thanks for setting me straight on that one! I was thinking this practice started some years later (even in Virginia), as in some of the other states I am familiar with. Regards, Richard @aol.com