This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Petty-Covey Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XNB.2ACI/762 Message Board Post: Hello! I am trying to obtain a copy of the marriage record for my ancestors listed below. I need proof of their marriage for a DAR application. Can some pls tell me how to go about obtaining this record and/or anything else about the Covey's who have been in Missouri since the 1830's. Spouse 1: Covey, John H. Spouse 2: Petty, Susannah R. Marriage Date: 02 Mar 1834 Marriage Location: Missouri Ray County If found their marriage referenced below, but I need an actual copy of the listing from a court book or other record. Marriages 1820-1834 Marriage Records - Ray Co., Missouri Book 1 Marriage Records submitted by Allen-Morton-Watkins Chapter, Richmond, MO 1959 Thank you! JHS usamom99@hotmail.com