This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mjancestor2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.frederick/2916.1.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Nothing in "Historical Records..." - this book is more bonds, indentures, and tombstones type of thing, but there is always a chance. Sorry, no luck :-( It is too early for the other books, and you probably have a case of 1) they went to another city to marry (like Philadelphia) or 2) they were married by a minister at home. You might try looking for a minister of thier denomination during that time, and seeing if a church has kept the records from early ministers. Most will keep the records, even if there wasn't a church at the time the records were made. If you know the family was, say Presbyterian, in 1850, they may have been 100 years prior. Many of the early Frederick COunty settlers came from Chester and near by counties of PA, those surrounding Philadelphia. You might try there as well. The Handley Archives in Winchester may have info as well. Good Luck! 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.