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Title: Marriage lookup 1937 Manhattan
Post by: cgsheldon on Sunday 14 May 17 14:14 BST (UK)

Hello,

I'm trying to find the marriage record of Elaine Ruth GUDMAND and John Benjamin IRELAND; according to the New York City marriage indexes, they were married on 29 Dec. 1937 in Manhattan, Certificate No.: 28996.

Title: Re: Marriage lookup 1937 Manhattan
Post by: shellyesq on Sunday 14 May 17 14:39 BST (UK)

You would need to order it from the New York City Municipal Archives.  http://www.nyc.gov/html/records/html/archives/holdings.shtml 

https://www1.nyc.gov/dorforms/marriage.htm

Title: Re: Marriage lookup 1937 Manhattan
Post by: cgsheldon on Sunday 14 May 17 14:59 BST (UK)

Unfortunately that order form doesn't allow marriages after 1929.

Would it be available in the LDS Family History Library in the microfilm no.: 1674949, titled "Certificates no. 28250-29500 1937"?

Title: Re: Marriage lookup 1937 Manhattan
Post by: RJ137 on Sunday 14 May 17 15:21 BST (UK)

Is there something specifically you are looking for in the marriage record?  It appears the marriage only lasted 12 years and they  divorced in 1949.

Title: Re: Marriage lookup 1937 Manhattan
Post by: shellyesq on Sunday 14 May 17 17:37 BST (UK)

Yes, you could probably get the microfilm through a Family History Center.

https://www1.nyc.gov/dorforms/marriage.htm  This form says "Years Available
*Check at least one borough to search
 June 1847-1848; July 1853-1937  Manhattan (New York County)" 

So, it looks like either the certificate or marriage license should be available for that time frame.  You could call or e-mail them if there are any issues.