Scope and Content Note:

This collection consists of seven bound, paginated volumes containing abstracts of marriage records primarily from Hinds County, Mississippi. All of the entries are listed alphabetically by the maiden name of the bride. The seven volumes span an approximately chronological period from around 1930 to 1977, with some overlapping of dates.

The first volume records marriages from around 1930 to 1939, apparently listing the addresses of only those persons living outside of Hinds County. A note states that marriages from Capitol Street Methodist Church are included. The second volume, dating from August 13, 1938, to November 1941, lists the hometowns of persons living outside of Hinds County. The third volume, dating from November 1941 to February 1951, lists a few addresses of Hinds County residents, and there are infrequent notations for persons living elsewhere. The fourth volume, dating from February 1951 to 1958, lists the addresses of Hinds County residents, and there are notations for persons living elsewhere. The fifth volume records marriages from around 1959 to 1969, and it lists the addresses and birth dates of all of the couples. The sixth volume records marriages from around 1967 to 1971, and it lists the addresses of Hinds County residents and the birth dates of the men and a few of the women. The seventh volume, dating from January 1972 to February 1977, lists the addresses of Hinds County residents and the birth dates of the men and a few of the women.

 

Series Identification:

Series 1: Marriage Records Abstracts. ca. 1930-1977. 7 bound volumes.

 

Box List:

Box 1: 

Volume 2 (1938-1941) 
Volume 3 (1941-1951) 
Volume 4 (1951-1958)

 

Box 2:

Volume 1 (1930-1939) 
Volume 5 (1959-1969) 
Volume 6 (1967-1971) 
Volume 7 (1972-1977)