News Summary
The Hamilton County Clerk’s Office has announced the issuance of new marriage licenses for several couples in the area. Among those licensed are residents from Chattanooga and Hixson, along with an applicant from Ft Oglethorpe, Georgia. Additionally, the office has completed a significant digitization project, making over 150 years of marriage records accessible online, which includes data dating back to 1857. This transition enhances public access and preserves the county’s historical documentation.
Chattanooga, Tennessee – New Marriage Licenses Issued in Hamilton County
The Hamilton County Clerk’s Office has reported the issuance of several new marriage licenses during the week of February 17 to February 23, 2020. Among the couples who filed for marriage licenses are James Hampton Burton III and Kelcey Lea Windatt, both from Chattanooga, as well as Cameron Spencer Hall and Ashley Lynnette Ward from Hixson. Additionally, Shamar Rakewon Catoe from Ft Oglethorpe, Georgia, also submitted a marriage license application.
Digital Records Accessibility
In related news, the Hamilton County Clerk’s Office has made significant strides in digitalizing over 150 years of marriage records. This digital transformation allows citizens 24/7 public access to marriage records dating back to 1857. The initiative began in 1996 to preserve and provide easier access to historical records that were previously only available in physical form.
Historical Context
Prior to the digitization efforts, many of Hamilton County’s marriage records were lost due to a destructive courthouse fire in 1910, rendering countless documents inaccessible. However, the ongoing transition to digital records now offers residents a valuable resource to research and obtain copies of marriage licenses and other related documents.
How to Access Records
Citizens interested in viewing these records can navigate to countyclerkanytime.com. Once on the site, users should select the ‘Online Services’ menu and then choose the ‘Marriage search & records’ option. This feature enables individuals to search for marriage licenses conveniently from their own homes, greatly enhancing accessibility and preserving the county’s historical documentation.
Conclusion
The move to digitize marriage records in Hamilton County marks an important step in providing residents with better access to vital information. With over 150 years of data now available online, couples, researchers, and history enthusiasts can explore Hamilton County’s rich marriage history at their convenience.
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Additional Resources
- Times Free Press: Hamilton County Marriage Licenses Feb 17-23, 2020
- Local 3 News: Hamilton County Marriage Records Now Online
- Times Free Press: Hamilton County Marriage Licenses Aug 13-19, 2018
- Wikipedia: General Information
- Times Free Press: Hamilton County Marriage Licenses March 2-8, 2020
- Encyclopedia Britannica: General Knowledge
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