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We all have them. Piles of notarial records that need translating. Among them is arguably the most important notary record of all–the marriage contract. This document gives us an intimate look into the lives of our ancestors. Yet many of us haven’t tackled them yet due to the language barrier.

Help is here. Suzanne Sommerville is going to take us line by line through a marriage contract. She’ll explain the terms, the process, and how to locate them. Even though each record is different, there are similar portions that you can learn to recognize. You can even download an actual document and its translation at https://maplestarsandstripes.com/79. So dig in, and start unraveling your family’s secrets.