This book lists information on over 10,000 marriages from indirect sources, such as probate, land, court, guardian, and apprenticeship records, as well as church vestry books. Arranged alphabetically by the surname of the groom (in most cases), the entries provide the names of the bride and groom, date of marriage, and the source. Included in many instances are the name of persons related to the spouses, name of the officiating minister, or other information. The author has expanded the scope of the work to include unhappy marriages, children placed with a guardian or bound out for apprenticeship, and bastardy cases.--From publisher's website.