Engagement, Wedding, and Anniversary Announcements
1857
January 2, 1857
Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—On December the 23d, by the Rev. Thomas Reece, at the house of Mr. Geo. L. Hill, Mr. Egbert O. HILL, Esq., of Clinton, and Mrs. Alice E. PARK, of Bloomington.
—In Clinton on Dec. the 25th, by Rev. A. Semple, Mr. William PURSE and Laura daughter of Judge ROBBINS.
Note: From the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index:
PIERCE, WILLIAM ROBBINS, LAURA 12-25-1856 DE
WITT
January 16, 1857
Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—On the 11th, by S. E. Lewis, Esq., Mr. Daniel GLENN, of Ohio, to Miss Anna E. HILL, of this county.
—On the 7th inst., by Rev. S. H. Martin, Mr. R. R. ROBBINS and Miss B. L. HOLLOWAY. (Rochambeau R. Robbins & Barbara Lucretia Holloway)
—Likewise, on the 8th inst., by Rev. R. D. Taylor, Mr. Henry FUNK to Miss H. M. ROBBINS, all of Mt. Pleasant, DeWitt county, Illinois. (Henry Funk & Harriet Melissa Robbins)
A thousand blessings attend the pathway of Lucretia and Melissa, and their chosen ones through life.
"She is thine—the word is spoken,
Hand to hand, and heart to heart,
Though all other ties are broken,
Time these bonds shall never part."
Piece of cake received—thanks.
January 23, 1857
Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—On Thursday, the 15th inst., by Rev. Mr. Stephenson, Mr. J. D. MITCHELL to Miss Josephine WEAVER. With the above notice came a whole cake, all covered with sweetness, for which the happy couple have our thanks. May they flourish like the oak, while their hearts grow mellow with virtue, happiness and content.
—In this place on Monday evening last, by Rev. Mr. Hindle, Mr. Robert MILLARD to Miss Mary, daughter of Philip CLARK, Esq. Thanks for more cake.
1859
January 21, 1859
Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—On the 5th day of January, 1859, by Rev. W. M. McElfresh, Mr. Nixon DENTON to Miss Mary Ann MAGILL, all of this place.
—On Jan. 17th, 1859, by the same, Benj. F. FORD, Esq., and Miss Anna STORTS, both of this place.
—On the 22d of Dec. last, at the residence of the bride's brother, near Lebanon, Ind., Mrs. Amanda BEATTY to Mr. W. H. HOBART, all of Warren county, Indiana.
February 18, 1859
Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—On the 27th day of Jan., 1859, by Rev. W. M. McElfresh, at the residence of the bride’s father, Stephen Clark, Esq., Mr. Moses HENDRICKS and Miss Nancy J. CLARK, all of DeWitt Co., Ill.
—On the 2nd day of Feb., 1859, by the same, at the residence of Mr. Bogar,
Mr. Sam'l PEDDICORD and Miss Fianna FREE, all of Clinton, Ill.
Note: The bride’s name was Fiannah Frey.
—On the 13th day of Feb., 1859, by the same, at the residence of J. B. Cain, Esq., Mr. John GEER and Miss Sarah C. WATT, all of DeWitt Co., Ill.
March 4, 1859
Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—On Feb. 28, 1859, by Rev. Mr. Johnson, Mr. Charles H. McCUDDY to Miss Elizabeth SURFICE, all of this place. We acknowledge the cake!
April 15, 1859
Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—On the 14th instant, by Esq. Jno. J. McGraw, Mr. J. HARP to Miss Ann E. WISEBARGER, both of Clinton.
Note: From the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index:
HARP, WILLIAM P. WISEGARVER, ANN B. 04-13-1859 DE
WITT
1860
April 5, 1860
Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—On the afternoon of Thursday, April 5th, by Rev. J. Montgomery, Mr. Samuel M. SIMPSON to Miss Mariah H. PEDDICORD, both of DeWitt county.
April 26, 1860
Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—By Esq. John J. McGraw, Mr. John A. DUNCAN to Miss Emeline HALL, on the 22d day of April, 1860.
May 10, 1860
Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—On Thursday evening last, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. G. W. Gideon, by Rev. Mr. Thomas, Mr. William CLAGG to Miss Mary Elizabeth GIDEON.
Our earnest and heartfelt wish is that the lives of the youthful and happy couple may be as bright and serene as a summer cloud—may their whole existence be one continual round of unalloyed happiness and pleasure. We are indeed pleased to record this fact of the union of "two souls with but one single thought," and in wishing the fair bride and gallant bridegroom all the happiness which it is possible to fall to the lot of mortals, we but echo the sentiments of their hosts of friends.
"I saw two clouds in the morning,
Tinged by the rising sun.
And in the dawn they floated on,
And mingled into one."
We have received a delicious cake, for which the happy and generous donors will please accept our warm thanks and kind wishes for their future welfare.
June 14, 1860
Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—May 7th, 1860, by Rev. T. N. McCorkle, at the residence of Mr. Hull, Mr. Wm. RICHARDS to Miss Lydia Ann HARRIS, both of Clinton.
—By the same, May 27th, 1860, at the residence of James E. Stansbury, Mr. Joseph R. WOLFE to Miss Julietta M. COIL, both of Clinton.
1862
July 24, 1862
Clinton Public
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—At Foxboro, Mass., July 7th, 1862, by Rev. N. S. Dickinson, Capt. David P. BROWN, of Clinton, Ill., and Miss Mary F. DUNBAR, of the former place.
—In Texas Twp., on the 11th, by Rev. George Clifford, Mr. Sovren WINKLE and Mrs. Elizabeth HAYS, all of T [Texas Twp].
—In Barnett Twp., on the 13th, by Esq. Tenney, Mr. Elisha GAMBRELL and Miss Nancy MARVEL, all of B [Barnett Twp].
—In Harp Twp., on the 18th, by Esq. Jones, Mr. James M. WRIGHT and Miss Elizabeth A. KEEVER, both of H [Harp Twp].
September 25, 1862
Clinton Public
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—In this town, on the 11th, by Allen Jones, Esq., Mr. James JIMERSON and Miss Precilla E. ANDERSON, both of Piatt county.
—On the 17th, by Rev. A. Hale, Mr. Worship GRAY, of Decatur, Ill., and Mrs. Mary E. WILLIAMS, of Harp township, this county.
—On Sunday, the 14th, by John McKinley, Esq., Mr. George HINKLE and Mrs. Louisa BUCK, all of this county.
—In Taylorville, Ill., on the 14th, by Rev. P. Wood, Rev. J. W. TERRY, Lieut. in the 127th Reg. Ills. Vol., and Miss Hattie A. GOODRICH.
October 2, 1862
Clinton Public
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—On the 18th, by Boynton Tenny, Esq., Mr. Joseph M. REYNOLDS, of Logan county, to Miss Sarah Jane GAMBRELL, of this county.
—On the 21st by Boynton Tenny, Esq., Mr. S. EBY and Miss Ann REED, of this county.
—On Sunday, Sept. 21st, at the residence of the bride's father, near Winchester, Ill., by the Rev. G. B. Read, Mr. A. H. C. BARBER, of this town, and Miss Fanny HALDEMAN.
November 6, 1862
Clinton Public
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—On Thursday evening, Nov. 6th, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. Dudley Downs, Mr. Thomas B. ATKISSON and Miss Elizabeth Ann ROGERS, all of this county.
With a generosity seldom equaled and never surpassed, the happy couple has presented us with a delicious bridal cake, uncut, for which our muse returns the subjoined:
O, may his life be joyous all,
And never know a sigh or frown;
His sky all sunshine— bright and clear,
His path and pillow smooth as down.
May gentle gales of love alone
Serenely waft her bark of bliss on;
And may it, to her many joys,
Be a delight to AD(D)-KISS-ON.
1863
January 1, 1863
Clinton Public
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—At the Union Hotel, this town, Dec. 23rd, by Rev. Preston Wood, Mr. G. H. MITTAN and Mrs. Eliza M. ERWIN, all of this county.
— At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. R. H. WEBB and Miss Lydia M. ERWIN, all of this county.
March 19, 1863
Clinton Public
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—In Bloomington, Feb. 28th, Mr. George W. GRAVES to Mrs. Lydia J. MONTGOMERY, all of Wapella Township.
Alone on life’s ocean, beset by its waves,
I’ve taken a notion to you, Billy Graves.
—On the 12th inst., at the house of the bride’s father, by Rev. Preston Wood, Mr. Lewis LONG and Miss Mary J. ROBERTS, all of this county.
April 2, 1863
Clinton Public
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—On the 18th inst., by Rev. Dr. Porter, Mr. J. H. HUMPHREYS of Clinton to Miss Sallie RUCKER of Bloomington, Ill.
July 30, 1863
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—On the 16th by Wm. Lowry, Esq., Mr. Isaac H. STRAIN to Mrs. Sarah A. HALL, all of this town.
August 27, 1863
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—On Thursday evening, the 20th, at the residence of the bride’s brother, C. H. Moore, Esq., by the Rev. John S. Barger, Mr. John BISHOP and Miss Minerva P. MOORE, all of this town.
With this notice we received a rich wedding cake, and an elegant bouquet, for which we return our sincere thanks. Persons who manifest such consideration, and contribute to the happiness of others, may well expect a rich return for their kindness. Verily they are casting their cake upon the waters. We extend to the happy couple our warmest congratulations, wishing them all the joys of "wedded love’s first home" with but few of its perplexities and anxious cares.
September 10, 1863
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—In this town, on the 6th inst., by the Rev. P. Wood, Mr. John JACKSON and Miss Elizabeth SAVELY.
—On the 3d, by Rev. H. C. McCook, Mr. Darius HALL and Mrs. Maria STOKES, all of this town.
September 24, 1863
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—In this town, on the 19th, by Rev. Mr. Hindall, Mr. Moses WISEGARVER and Mrs. SICKAFOOSE, all of Clinton.
—In this town, on the 22d, by Rev. Preston Wood, Mr. Edwin CRANG and Miss Matilda V., eldest daughter of Thompson SMITH, Esq., all of this town.
We are in receipt of several pieces and kinds of cake, which if the bride had any hand in making, speaks well for her house-keeping qualifications.
Our best wishes attend them, and may the soft and silken tether that joins the happy pair together bind them more closely as they advance in years and be worn with the same comfort and ease as it was the day the knot was tied.
October 1, 1863
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—Married by Rev. S. H. Martin, Chaplain of the 107th regiment, Ill. Vol. Inf., at the residence of the bride’s father, Lieut. J. S. MORGAN, 80th Regt. Ind. Vol., to Miss Mattie B. DEFF.
November 26, 1863
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—In this town, on the 2d, by Allen Jones, Esq., Mr. Obediah M. ANDREWS and Miss Tabitha E. WALLER, all of Clinton.
—On the 19th, by Rev. D. Downs, at the residence of the bride’s father, near Maroa, Mr. John P. WOODARD, of Clinton, and Miss Margaret M. PHARES.
—On the 19th, by Thomas Davenport, Esq., Mr. Isaac BARGER, of Macon county, and Miss Caroline COX, of Texas Twp.
—In this town, on the 22d, by Rev. H. C. McCook, Mr. John E. THOMAS and Miss Adelia F. HUTCHISON, all of Clinton.
—In this town, on the 22d, by Rev. P. Wood, Mr. W. W. CHAPPELEAR and Mrs. Sarah A. OGBORN, all of Clinton.
1864
February 11, 1864
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—On Tuesday evening, the 4th, by Rev. Preston Wood, Mr. James A. LAFFERTY, Sheriff of DeWitt County, and Miss Julia PHARES, all of this town.
Note: The 4th was a Thursday not a Tuesday.
February 18, 1864
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
QUICK WORK.
Andrew BROOMFIELD Esq., of Waynesville, met a widow lady a week ago last Sunday, was engaged to her Monday, procured a license and was married to her by the Rev. Andrew J. Vincent Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock, and at 11 the same night became an honored and joyous stepfather.
This is probably the right couple even though the spelling is different.
From the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index:
BRUMFIELD, ANDREW J. H. WRIGHT, MARTHA E. (MRS.) DE
WITT 02-09-1864
July 28, 1864
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—On the 28th inst., by Rev. Preston Wood, Mr. Philip A. SLOAT and Mrs. Elizabeth PEDDECORD, all of this place. The printer was duly remembered. We tender our congratulations, wishing them long life and much happiness.
August 4, 1864
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—On the 1st inst., by Rev. P. Wood, Michael DONAHUE, Esq., and Miss Mary CLAGG, all of this place.
September 22, 1864
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—At the Presbyterian church, in this town, on Sabbath evening, Sep. 18th, by Rev. A. J. Clark, Mr. James M. CLINE and Miss Elizabeth, daughter of M. Smith EDMISTON, all of this town.
September 29, 1864
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—In this town, Sunday, Sep. 25th, by Rev. P. Wood, Mr. A. KING and Mrs. F. E. DUNLAP, all of this town. The printers were generously remembered in a slice of cake. May their honeymoon be as sugary as the cake and their entire life pass smoothly and sweetly away.
From The Illinois Statewide Marriage Index:
KING, AUGUSTUS DUNLAP, FRANCIS E. (MRS.) 09-25-1864 DE
WITT
October 20, 1864
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—At the office of Esq. Lowry in Clinton, Ill., on Thursday last by Rev. Wm. Lowry, Esq., Mr. Samuel GRAVES to Mrs. Sarah Ann DAVIS, all of DeWitt County.
—In this town, Thursday, the 13th, by Rev. A. J. Clark, Dr. I. MORRIS and Mrs. Ursula RICHARDS, all of Clinton.
—On Wednesday evening, Oct. 12th, at the residence of the bride’s father, in Felicity, Ohio, by the Rev. E. McHugh, Mr. W. B. CROUCH of Wapella, Ill., to Miss Laura A. GOODWIN of Felicity, Ohio. So friend Crouch, who manages so well the electric battery and telegraph wires, allowed Cupid’s battery to manage him and himself to be caught by his wires. We wish him all the joys of married life, and sincerely hope that she left Felicity, Ohio, to find greater felicity in Illinois.
—In this town, on Tuesday evening, Oct. 13th, at the residence of Mr. DeLay, Mr. Richard KINGORE to Miss Jennie CUNDIFF, all of Clinton. A handsome cake, uncut, accompanies this notice, for which we heartily thank the happy couple, wishing them a bright unclouded sky, with all the comforts and happiness to be found in "wedded love’s first home," and few of its perplexities and cares.
October 27, 1864
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—In this town, on Thursday, Oct. 26th, by Rev. P. Wood, Alfred M. WERNER and Miss Elmina BORDERS, all of Clinton. With this notice we received half a dozen slices, and as many kinds, of cake. We welcome Alf most cordially to the married man’s club; we thank the happy couple for the cake sent us, and hope that nothing may occur to disturb the tranquil current of their joy; may it increase with their years, until it finds its full fruition in the paradise above.
—In Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 5th, by the Rev. H. A. Edson, Charles R. AUGHINBAUGH to Mary India WILLIAMS, daughter of Charles and Kate Williams.
December 8, 1864
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
— In this town, Tuesday, Nov. 29, By Rev. A. S. McCoy, at the residence of Mr. Jas. Delay, Capt. James M. NORTH to Miss Sallie A. CUNDIFF. No Cards.
1865
February 9, 1865
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—Feb. 2d, at the residence of the bride’s father, near Maroa, by Rev. A. S. McCoy, Mr. Wm. H. HARRISON, of Clinton, and Miss Mary Eddie PHARES. We acknowledge the receipt of an entire cake, made expressly for us. While thanking the happy couple for this generous remembrance, we must tender to them our congratulations, wishing them a long life of mutual confidence, respectful esteem, and unalloyed happiness.
February 16, 1865
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—On the 1st Feb, at the Barnett House in Clinton, by the Rev. A. S. McCoy, Mr. Milton W. COOPER to Miss Nancy J. BROWN, both of Lincoln.
—On Feb. 9th, by the same, Mr. George W. BUTLER to Miss Martha J. ANDERSON, both of Tunbridge township.
February 28, 1865
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—On the 16th, at the M. E. parsonage, in Clinton, Mr. J. P. HUFFMAN and Miss Amasa BEALE, both of Mt. Pleasant.
Note: From the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index:
HUFMAN, JONAS P. BEAL, MASSA
02-16-1865 DE WITT
March 23, 1865
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—At the residence of the bride’s mother, in this town, on the 20th inst., by Rev. Preston Wood, Mr. Thomas B. GROVES, and Miss Angie BORDERS, both of this county.
With this notice we have to acknowledge the receipt of five large pieces of cake—a generous bridal remembrance to the printer. We extend to the happy couple our congratulations, hoping that they will always continue to be attentive lovers and not sink down into cold and indifferent husband and wife, as is too frequently the case.
April 27, 1865
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—In this town by the Rev. Mr. Clark, at his residence, April 23d, Mr. Samuel M. SIMPSON, of DeWitt County, to Miss Angie JAMES, of Greene Co., Ohio. We were duly remembered and thank the happy couple for the cake sent us.
September 21, 1865
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—At the residence of the bride’s father, in Waynesville, on the 14th by Rev. Mr. Johnson, Mr. George W. ONSTOTT and Miss Emma GARDNER, daughter of Dr. B. F. Gardner. We are in receipt of several slices of delicious cake, as a remembrance from the happy couple. We extend to them our congratulations and wish a long, blissful trip on the journey of life. May their "wedded love's first home" with all its joys continue while they live.
—In this town, at the residence of Capt. J. M. North, on the 19th inst., by Rev. A. S. McCoy, Lieut. Joseph RAINIER, of Newville, Ind., and Miss Malinda CUNDIFF, of this town. The Lieut. and bride have our warmest wishes for their happiness and prosperity. They start out with bright prospects and we sincerely trust that nothing may occur to disturb the tranquil current of their joys.
September 28, 1865
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—On the 19th, by Rev. D. McArthur, at the residence of the Bride’s father, Mr. Henry B. FUNK and Miss Libbie COOPER, both of Macon county.
November 2, 1865
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—At the residence of the bride’s father in Barnett Township, on the 12th ult., by Samuel Graham, Esq., Mr. Benjamin GARRETT and Miss Rebecca BARR.
—On the 15th ult., at the residence of the bride’s father in Barnett Township, by Samuel Graham, Esq., Mr. Samuel BURNISON and Miss Catherine ACKEN.
—At the residence of Capt. Gorman, Oct. 26th, by Rev. W. H. H. Moore, Mr. George HULL and Miss Annabel HUMPHREYS, all of this town. The printer was not forgotten— generous slices of cake graced our sanctum, to which we did ample justice. Our thanks are due to the happy couple; and we extend to them our warmest wishes for their future happiness and prosperity.
—At the residence of the bride’s father, George W. Gideon, Oct. 30, by Rev. T. N. McCorkle, Dr. R. T. RICHARDS and Miss Speedy GIDEON, and Dr. B. K. SHURTLEFF and Miss Lydia GIDEON, all of this town. After serving faithfully and bravely in the army, the doctors return home to be conquered and led captive by the little god, Cupid. But,
'Twas even thus; man’s ruder nature
Seeks after some angelic creature,
To soften life, relieve its woes,
And find in Home a sweet repose.
O, may the gold and silken tether,
That binds the happy pairs together,
Be ever bright, and ne'er be riven
Till wedded pleasures end in Heaven!
We must not neglect to mention that we received a bountiful supply of delicious cake, for which we are duly grateful.
November 16, 1865
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—On the 9th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. J. C. Rucker, Mr. Thomas R. IRVING and Miss Anna R. HUMPHREY, all of this county. Large slices of cake found their way to our sanctum, for which we return thanks. May the newly married couple find Cupid's yoke easy and his burden light. We sincerely hope that they may discharge the new and responsible duties of married life with alacrity and always find pleasure therein. If they do this, they will always be happy.
—At the residence of S. A. Nichols, Waverly, Morgan Co., on the 7th inst., by Rev. P. Wood, Mr. Edwin CRANG and Miss Susan E. M. CASSERLY. We attended a delightful wedding party, at the house of the groom’s father, Mr. Daniel Crang, given in honor of the happy couple on Tuesday evening last. We extend our hearty congratulations and wish them long continued, unalloyed connubial felicity.
1866
March 22, 1866
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—At the residence of Mr. E. A. Squire, by Eld. J. B. Moore, Mr. George A. GRIFFIN and Miss Sarah E. GEORGE, of DeWitt county.
May 31, 1866
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
— At the residence of the bride’s mother, in this town, on Monday, May 21st, by Rev. W. H. H. Moore, Mr. Wm. FORD, of St. Louis, late of Clinton, and Miss Mary J. WRIGHT.
1867
November 7, 1867
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—In this city, Oct. 24th, by Rev. D. McArthur, Mr. Milton R. COLWELL and Miss Ida SIMPSON, both of this county.
—At the residence of the bride’s mother, in Texas Township, Oct. 17th, by Samuel Graham, County Judge, Mr. George L. DAVIS and Miss Lorreta POTTER, both of this county.
—In Clinton, Oct. 31st, by the same, Mr. Calvin MILLER and Mrs. Elizabeth WEBB, both of this county.
November 14, 1867
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—On the 7th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, by the Rev. S. S. Maginnis, Mr. Homer B. TAYLOR and Miss Amanda C., only daughter of Dr. C. GOODBRAKE, all of this city. With this notice comes an unusually liberal supply of cake, for which we thank the generous donors—Dr. G. and wife. We congratulate the wedded couple on the happy consummation of their courtship. We extend to them our earnest wishes for their joyous passage through the trying scenes of life; may it be theirs to enjoy all the peace and bliss of wedlock, with but few of the anxieties, perplexities and cares which fall to the lot of many.
—On the 27th ult., by the same, at the parsonage of the M. E. Church, Mr. James D. TAYLOR and Miss Susan NEBLINGALL, all of DeWitt Co.
Note:From the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index:
TAYLOR, JAMES D. NEBBERGALL, SUSAN 10-29-1867 DE
WITT
1868
March 12, 1868
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—By the Rev. A. Jones, March the 5th, A. D., 1868, at the bride’s father, George Clifton, Mr. Richard A. CARTER, of Macon Co., and Miss Margaret CLIFTON, of Texas township, DeWitt Co., Illinois.
April 2, 1868
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—At the residence of the bride’s father, C. H. Moore, near this city, on Thursday evening, March 26, 1868, by Rev. H. C. McCook, of St. Louis, assisted by Rev. A. D. White, of Clinton, Mr. Vaspaian WARNER, and Miss Winnefried MOORE, both of this city. (Vespasian Warner & Winnifred Moore)
We had the pleasure of offering our congratulations to the happy couple, in person, on the evening the ceremony was performed. We have never seen the marriage ceremony more beautifully performed. Without entering upon a lengthy homily on the duties of their new station, the officiating clergyman delicately referred to them, and pointed them to the great source for guidance and strength. The company was large, and the most dressy one we have attended during our residence here. It was a full dress party; and the guests were entertained in the most cordial and refined manner.
May 28, 1868
Clinton Public & Central Transcript
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED.
—In Delavan, on the 19th, by Rev. Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Morton KENT, of Clinton, and Miss Nancy J. KERR, of Delavan. We welcome Mort and his bride to the ranks of the double-team portion of humanity and hope that their happiness may increase year after year until their joy ends in the full fruition of eternal bliss.
—On the 21st day of May, 1868, by John J. McGraw, police magistrate, at his office, in Clinton, Mr. Peter WILSON and Miss Frances SMALLEY, both of DeWitt county.