To get married in the earlier period of the colonies and United States, the principles who wanted to get married were required to post a bond to ensure the marriage took plage. I know in Tennessee, it was $1250.00 and later $1500.00. If the marriage took place the bond was returned. If the marriage did not take place the bond was forfeit. Quite often, relatives would pay the bond and give consent to the marriage. Most of the Mercer Co., KY marriage records have been either filmed or available on book from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Brett Muprhy Albuquerque, NM --- Original Message --- From: "Jeff Bright" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Subject: [KYMERCER] What is a Marriage Bond? > >Hello, I have a question. I have been sending away for my family's marriage >certificates as I find them. When I reached my 2nd Gr. Grandparents found >married in Mercer Co. KY. it said that they had a marriage BOND. Is this the >same as a marriage certificate or is it different? What is it? And does >anyone know how and where to send for these? Thank you. ..Jeff Bright > > >_________________________________________________________________ >MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: >http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx > > >==== KYMERCER Mailing List ==== >Please ... no virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political announcements, current events, personal messages, flames, etc. Such messages are not permitted (and cannot be sanctified by marking them as "off topic"). Genealogy, family history, and related discussions are heartily encouraged. >