Marriage Records
The City Archives holds licenses and certificates from Justices of the Peace, the Board of Health, judges of the City Courts, and other civil court judges. Orleans Parish Marriage Records less than 50 years old are public record and can be obtained from the Louisiana Department of Health.
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Justices of the Peace
Includes the years 1846-1888 and contains licenses and certificates.
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New Orleans Board of Health
Marriage Records from the New Orleans Board of Health covering dates from 1831-1916.
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In 1880 a system of City Courts was substituted for the existing Justices of the Peace arrangement.
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Orleans Parish Courts
Some civil marriage records were issued from the offices of one of the civil court judges.
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Daily Picayune Marriage Index
Index of marriages mentioned in the Daily Picayune newspaper, 1837-1857
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Orleans Parish Marriage Records Index Database for marriages that took place more than 50 years ago.
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