Find your ancestors in Montana marriages 1863-1960

Locate your ancestors in Montana marriage records from 1863 to 1960. Uncover new details about your family you might not have known like the exact date of marriage or ancestors’ maiden names.

What can these records tell me?

This index contains over 75,000 records, each with a transcript, for marriages performed in the state of Montana, from even before its admission to the Union in 1889. While the information for each marriage varies, Montana Marriages 1863-1960 usually includes:

  • First and last name
  • Marriage year
  • Marriage date
  • Marriage place
  • Age
  • Birth place
  • Residence
  • Spouse’s first and last name
  • Spouse’s age
  • Spouse’s birth place
  • Parents’ names
  • Spouse’s parents’ names

    • Discover more about Montana marriages 1863-1960

    These records provide essential information, often covering multiple generations, about the joining of families in your ancestral lineage. Marriages were recorded by counties generally since their formation, and this index contains marriages from before Montana became the 41st state in 1889. Some duplicates might appear in these search results, as entries are often created for each individual mentioned on a record, including parents' names and spouse's parents' names.

    While some records may include additional information about the bride’s and groom’s birth places and the names of their parents, all of the details provided can help fill in information about your family history. You can use what you learn to uncover even more details in our other collections of Montana vital records or local newspapers.

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