Register of Marriages Among Freedmen During 1865
8/9/1865
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While many enslaved couples formed lasting bonds during their enslavement, slave marriages had no legal foundation or protection. The abolishment of slavery not only meant citizenship but the ability to have legally recognized marriages without fear of the loss of a spouse through sale. The Bureau helped facilitate and record marriages.
This is an 1865 register of marriages among freemen in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The register contains information about the couple's former relationships and family while enslaved.
This is an 1865 register of marriages among freemen in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The register contains information about the couple's former relationships and family while enslaved.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands.
National Archives Identifier: 594898
Full Citation: Register of Marriages Among Freedmen During 1865; 8/9/1865; Register of Marriages, 1865–1867; Records of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, Record Group 105; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/register-of-marriages-among-freedmen-during-1865, March 29, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.