There are no known marriage records for Stanly County before 1851. From 1851 to 1867 a marriage register was kept that listed the bride, groom, justice of the peace or minister, and a date. After 1867 marriage licenses were issued and they listed the parents of the bride and groom. Black marriages were recorded separately.
Stanly County NCGenWeb Archives – Marriages
Marriage Register 1851 – 1867
1851 – 1852 1853 1854 1855 1856 1857 1858 1859 1860