This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Georgia1910 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18738.3.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wayne county did have the records up until about 1897-at least I think that is what I was told. The County does have the marriage records. The State should have all the records but it costs more at the state level. There are several cities that are "independent cities" such as St. Louis, MO which broke from St. Louis county in 1876 but Detroit is not one of those. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.