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All users should be aware that some topics or historical content may be culturally sensitive, offensive or distressing, and that some images may contain nudity or are of people not yet identified. Certain words, terms or descriptions may reflect the author's/creator's attitude or that of the period in which they were written, but are now considered inappropriate in today's context.
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Begin researching your ancestor's marriage by finding their marriage certificate, then using other resources such as church registers, newspapers and other genealogical resources to fill in the gaps.
Make sure you view (or buy a copy) the original records as they usually have more details than in the index. Use this information to work back through the generations.
You can apply for a copy of a marriage certificate from the past 50 years through the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. You will need to be eligible to apply. Refer to the website to see if you meet the criteria.
You can buy certificates for marriages that occurred over 50 years ago through the Registry's website.
You can find information about marriages in death records such as church registers, wills and cemetery records (including on headstones). You might find your ancestor's spouse's name.
