Hi everyone, In the past if you have contacted the archives, or possibly the courthouse, and have been told that a marriage record is missing, there is still hope. Since the Lawrence County Archives has obtained all the microfilm for the marriage books from 1838 - 1996, we have found many missing marriages for people. Even if our loose original is missing, it is still most likely in the marriage books as long as it is 1838 or later. Before 1838, marriages were not recorded in books. Now don't get excited and everyone start emailing all at once! Starting in January Donna or I will check the microfilm for you, make a copy if it is found, and mail it to you for $1.25. Just remember when requesting this information, or any other research, it may take as much as a week or so. There are only two of us and we stay very busy. We will answer each email as soon as we can. Kathy Niedergeses, Director Lawrence County Archives