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Western Australia Reverse Marriage Index

 I have just enrolled in the National Institute for Genealogical Studies Australian Records Certificate course.

The first subject I've enrolled in is Australia: Births, Deaths and Marriages. As I have direct ancestors from each Australian state except South Australia, I have searched many different indexes. Last night I was reading the module about Western Australia and although I had heard of the Western Australian Reverse Marriage Index before I had never used it.  I now can't believe I haven't used this index before.

I've now filled in a few more names in my family. I did have some of the names after using electoral rolls but didn't know the women's maiden names. So last night was a successful evening.
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  1. GeniAusFebruary 20, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Great stuff - I haven't anyone from WA but will add it to my links in case I need it one day.

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  2. brishelasmithApril 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM

    In Washington State, common law marriage does not exist. Unlike some states in the U.S. where common law marriage washington is recognized, Washington does not legally recognize marriages that are formed through cohabitation and intent to be married without a formal ceremony or license.

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