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Index to Burke County Marriage Contracts, 1843-1847 |
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In the 19th century,
MARRIAGE CONTRACTS were recorded to protect a woman's
property. These contracts
typically involved three parties -- the intended Bride,
her intended Groom, and the bride's Trustee. Some are
short, simple and to the point; while others go into
excruciating detail and provide for every possible
contingency. Slaves are often listed by name; and, in
one particular instance (James V. Jones and Mary
Elizabeth Hurt's 1844 marriage contract) occupations and
ages of slaves are given.
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