Thanks so much for that link Marilyn. I found several couples of interest. Would the original marriage certificate at the courthouse have more information on the couple such as parent's names? In a message dated 6/20/2008 2:22:41 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: In a message dated 6/20/2008 12:42:47 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Can anyone tell me if and where any marriage records for the period around 1877-1879 may be kept. And how they can be checked. Thanks, Ken Lewis -------------------------------------- Ken, Here's the URL for the Hamilton County Marriage Index. http://www.hcgsdata.org/marriage.shtml Be sure to read the directions so you'll know how to interpret the results if you should find your couple. Marilyn **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007)