Seeking information on marriage sources

Emily Krafjack

Is a marriage license or church document required for a marriage sealing? Can marriages be sealed by calculations from a census document or dates on a census document? Can marriage dates be estimated from the birth of the first child qualify the couple for the marriage sealing ordinance? Specifically, I'm referring to those married prior to government records being instituted. Seeking a reference document pertaining to source requirements for marriage sealing. Thanks!

Brett .

@Emily Krafjack

Emily

Welcome to the "Community.FamilySearch" Forum.

I am just another 'lowly' User/Patron ...

[ And, I happen to be a Member of the Church ... ]

Just in passing ...

Short Answers: 'No'; 'Yes'; and, 'Yes' ...

Here are some "Knowledge Articles", in 'FamilySearch':

What information is required to do temple ordinances for my ancestors?

https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/what-information-is-required-to-do-temple-ordinances-for-my-ancestors

Do I Need Exact Dates to Perform a Person’s Ordinances?

https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/exact-dates-for-temple-ordinances

I do not know the exact date to put in Family Tree

https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/i-dont-know-the-exact-date-to-enter-into-family-tree

Good Luck.

I hope, that these may help/assist, somewhat.

Brett

Emily Krafjack

Thank you! Very Helpful!

Brett .

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