Parents were not recorded on marriage bonds/certificates before late 1860s. In a message dated 12/29/99 3:24:23 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: << If that marriage could be found listed in the marriage books , would it be possible that their parents would be listed there also? That is what I am interested in knowing. Samuel F. Williams and Jane Coley , Oct. 10 1864. (date of marriage bond.) >>