This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CKR357 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.newmadrid/2209/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have been browsing the "Missouri Marriage Records 1805-2002" database on Ancestry looking for ancestors that may have married in New Madrid in the late 1890's and early 1900's. I have a few possible hits, but the marriage licenses are very faint for some years (most notably 1901-1903). Often, the top of the page is very clear and begins to fade about halfway down. I'm not sure if the original marriage books have faded in such a manner, or if it was a poor microfilm job. According to the source information, the images are from microfilm held at the Missouri State Archives. Does anyone know if better images exist? Perhaps the LDS films, or at the local county clerk's office? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. 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.