Marriages: by Patricia A. Scott <legacy@comnett.net Clay County Alabama
Book F January 5, 1895 - August 17, 1898
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The information listed below is in the order that the certificates appear on microfilm. The dates listed are the date of the actual marriage. If there was no return to indicate that the ceremony took place, then the date listed is that of the license with the notation of "no return" or "not solemnized". I have tried to include as much information from these documents as I could. You will find the groom and bride as well as the location of the marriage if given and the names of those posting the bond
. Also included are any permission and consent notation.#002 A. M. MITCHELL (Col.) to Lucy BALDWIN (col.) on January 5,
1894. "RETURNED, not executed, Jany 28 1895, E. A. Phillips." Bond: A. M.
Mitchell and E. T. Haynes.
#003 Charles YOUNG (col.) to Almeda HALL (col.) by I. A. J.
Nelson, MG, at the residence of Charles Moon. Affidavit: By Henry Simmons for
Charles Young and Miss Almeda Hall to Jas. L. Carwile. Bond: Charles Young and
Henry Simmons.
#004 Albert CRAIG (col.) to Amanda TRUETT (col.) on January 13,
1894 at R. C. Benson. Solemnization unsigned by Minister. Bond: Albert Craig and
J. D. Pepper.
#005 J. T. SMITH to S. L. LUMPKIN on January 10, 1895 by C. A.
Moore, JP, at D. G. Lumpkins. Bond: J. T. Smith and D. G. Lumpkin.
#006 W. E. SHORES to S. J. VARDAMAN on January 13, 1895 by T.
M. McPhail, JP, at the residence of E. M. Adair. Affidavit: By J. A. Adair for
W. E. Shores and Miss S. J. Vardaman to Jas. L. Carwile. Bond: W. E. Shores and
J. A. Adair.
#007 W. H. BURDITT to Emma MCCONNELL on January 17, 1895 by W.
M. Warthy, MG, at the residence of bride's father. Affidavit: By W. M. Farrow
for W. H. Burditt and Miss Emma McConnell to Jas. L. Carwile. Bond: W.H. Burdett
and W. M. Farrow.
#008 J. H. JOHNSON to Issie PITTARD on January 16, 1895 by J.
W. Tucker, MG of M. E. Church South at Ashland. Bond: J. H. Johnson, N. M. Ware
and W. J. Ware.
#009 J. D. SMITH to S. J. PARSONS on January 20, 1895 by Alex
Allen at J. N. Parsons. Bond: J. D. Smith and W. R. Smith. (NOTE: This is James
David SMITH and Sarah Elizabeth Jefferson Parsons. Her father is John Newton
Parsons-Patricia Scott).
#010 W. H. WILKISON to M. W. DEWBERRY on January 27, 1895 by J.
H. Guthrie, MG, at Jas. Dewberry. Affidavit: By W. H. Wilkison for W. H.
Wilkison and Miss M. W. Dewberry to E. A. Phillips. Bond: W. H. Wilkison (his
mark) and W. R. Parker.
#011 W. R. DUCK to Ada SHEPPARD on January 21, 1895 by E. A.
Phillips, Probate Judge, at Ashland, Ala. Affidavit: By W. R. Duck for W. R.
Duck and Miss Ada Sheppard to E. A. Phillips. Bond: W. R. Duck and J. W.
Sellers. (NOTATION ON SIDE OF DOCUMENT: "William Roland Duck".)
#012 J. H. WORTHY to M. E. THOMASON on January 22, 1895 by H.
C. Knigh(t), MG, at William Wilson. Bond: J. H. Worthy and W. A. Wilson.
#013 Oscar YOUNG to Etta JORDAN on February 10, 1895 by Rev. H.
C. Knight at the bride's house. Bond: Oscar Young and Wyatt J. Green. Affidavit:
By Wyatt J. Green for Oscar Young and Etta Jordan to Jas. L. Carwile.
#014 W. H. HARDIN to Martha J. LAMBERTH on January 24, 1895 by
W. M. Worthy, MG, at the residence of bride's father. Bond: W. H. Hardin and
John T. C. Carwile.
#015 T. J. OGLETREE to S. L. REAGAN on January 24, 1895 by J.
N. Moore, MG, at Mr. W. E. Readan. Bond: T. J. Ogletree and J. W. Gillam. "Judge
Phillips, Ashland, Ala.: Dear Sir, I hereby authorize you to issue marriage
license for my son, T. J. Ogletree, and S. L. Reagan this 23rd of Jany 1895."
Signed: M. C. Ogletree. Signed: J. A. Burdett, J. A. Mattox and S. R. Pew.
"Judge Phillips, Ashland, Ala.: Dear Sir, I hereby authorize you to issue
marriage license for my daughter, S. L. Reagan, and T. J. Ogletree this 20 day
of Jan. 1895." Signed: W. E. Reagan and H. G. Reagan. Signed: R. J. Gillam, J.
M. Reagan and D. Green.
#016 J. H. WINSLETT to M. E. HUTCHINSON on January 27, 1895 by
T. M. McPhail, JP, Beat 8 Clay Co, Ala., at the bride's parents. Bond: J. H.
Winslet and W. P. Hutchinson.
#017 J. W. FEW to Susie KIGHT on January 28, 1895 by Alex Allen
at residence of Alex Allen. Affidavit: By J. W. Few for J. W. Few and Miss Susie
Kight to Jas. L. Carwile. Bond: J. W. Few and W. D. Mayo.
#018 M. H. WATTS to Mahala BEASLEY on January 31, 1895 by W. H.
Johnston, OM, at residence of Rev. C. I. Wesley's. Bond: M. H. Watts and W. W.
Roberts.
#019 J. L. TEMPLETON to C. E. ANDERSON on January 31, 1895 by
J. H. Guthrie, MG, at Henry Anderson's. Bond: J. L. Templeton and J. L.
Humphries. Affidavit: By J. L. Templeton for J. L. Templeton and Miss C. E.
Anderson.
#020 Newton PETTIS to M. L. FARBUS on February 3, 1895 by W. H.
Griffin, JP, at the home of J. F. Farbus. Bond: Newton Pettis (his mark) and D.
L. Wolf (his mark). Affidavit: By Newton Pettis for Newton Pettis and Miss M. L.
Forbus to E. A. Phillips.
#021 L. M. HORN to Emma JENKINS on February 6, 1895 by A. J.
Moore, MG, at the residence of J. H. Jenkins. Affidavit: L. M. Horn for L. M.
Horn and Miss Emma Jenkins to E. A. Phillips. Bond: L. M. Horn and L. A.
Grogan.
#022 W. A. HORN to Lula JENKINS on February 6, 1895 by A. J.
Moore, MG, at the residence of J. H. Jenkins. Affidavit: By W. A. Horn for W. A.
Horn and Miss. Lula Jenkins to E. A. Phillips. Bond: W. A. Horn and L. A.
Grogan.
#023 Robert L. HUDSON to Mollie E. INGRAM on February 6, 1895
by Rev. H. C. Knight at the bride's house. Bond: Robt. L. Hudson and John T.
Hudson.
#024 J. J. HOUSE to D. L. ROBERTSON on January 17, 1895 by J.
L. Lecroy, MG, at W. H. Lecroy.
#025 H. H. HILL to Nancy MITCHAM on Feruary 10, 1895 by A. G.
Preston, MG, at his residence. Affidavit: By H. H. Hill for H. H. Hill and Miss
Nancy Mitcham to E. A. Phillips. Bond: H. H. Hill and W. A. J. Smith.
#026 J. R. MIZE to E. J. MCKAY on March 7, 1895 by Rev. T. M.
Lindley at Mad Indian, Alabama. Bond: J. R. Mize and T. J. W. Reynolds.
Affidavit: By T. J. W. Reynolds for J. R. Mize and Miss E. J. McKay to E. A.
Phillips. "Milner, Randolph Co., Ala., Jan. the 31 1895, Mr. E. A. Phillips,
Judge of Probate: This surtifies (sic) that my son, J. R. Mize,was 21 years old
March the 31st 1894, and you are at liberty to issue marriage license to him at
his request. Yo(u)rs Respectful." Signed: J. A. Mize. "Signed in the presence of
james Mize and Rev. T. M. Lindley."
#027 J. J. BARNES to L. L. SIMS on February 14, 1895 by Jas. H.
Fullerton, JP, at the residence of Alvin Sims. Bond: J. J. Barnes and W. W.
Barnes. Affidavit: By J. J. Barnes for J. J. Barnes and Miss L. L. Sims to Jas
L. Carwile.
#028 W. H. DEAN to Annie E. PERMILLION on February 17, 1895 by
A. T. Hobbs at residents (sic) of brid(e)'s father. Affidavit: By G. S. Tate for
W. H. Dean and Miss Annie E. Permillion to E. A. Phillips. Bond: E. H. Dean, G.
S. Tate and V. T. Pitts. "Chandler Springs, Ala., Judge of Probate: Please let
W. H. Dean have marriage license." Signed: W. F. Dean 2-14-1895.
#029 J. W. TAYLOR to Della OVELTON on February 24, 1895 by Rev.
L. P. Hodnett of Christina, Ala., at Mrs. N. L. Ovelton. Bond: J. W. Taylor and
Vinson Taylor. "Mr. E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate, Ashland, Ala.: This is to
certify that I am sadisfied (sic) for you to ishue (sic) marage (sic) licens(e)
for my daughter, Dellan Ovelton." Signed: N. L. Ovelton, February 21, 1895.
#030 W. A. J. SMITH to Jolemen Francis STRICKLAND on February
28, 1895 by C. A. Moore, JP, at the residence of Mrs. S. E. Strickland. Bond: W.
A. J. Smith and C. A. Moore. "February the 24th 1895, Judge Phillips: Sir, This
is to certify that I am willing for my daughter, Jolemer Frances Strickland to
marry Mr. W. A. J. Smith." Signed: Mrs. S. E. Strickland.
#031 A. J. POGUE (Andrew Jackson Pogue) to C. L. JONES (Carrie L. Jones) on February 28, 1895 by Alex Allen at Columbus Jones. Bond: A. J. Pogue and J. W. Pogue. Affidavit: By A. J. Pogue for A. J. Pogue and Miss C. L. Jones to E. A. Phillips. "Mr. E. A. Phillips: This is to sertyfy (sic) that I and Mrs. Jones are willing for A. J. Pogue and C. L. Jones to marry this day the 28th of Feby." Signed: L. L. Jones. Corrected names in italics by genealogist Barbara Wilson Krause
#032 J. R. SUMMERLIN to A. R. WATWOOD on March 10, 1895 by W.
H. Preston, MG, at Mr. James Watwood's. Bond: J. R. Summerlin and J. E.
Summerlin. Affidavit: By J. A. Summerlin for J. R. Summerlin and Miss A. R.
Watwood.
#033 A. V. STEWART to I. O. JONES on March 3, 1895 by T. M.
McPhail, JP, at the residence of the bride's parents. Bond: A. W. Stewart and T.
J. Holmes. "February 28 1895, Judge Phillips: Dear Sir, This is to sertify (sic)
that I am willing for my son, A. V. Stewart to marry, and for you to please
grant him the license." Signed: A. M. Stewart.
#034 J. S. CALDWELL to Isabelle B. BROWN on March 3, 1895 by A.
H. Fargason, Jp, at the residenf Mrs. I. B. Brown's. Bond: J. S. Caldwell and D.
A. Caldwell.
#035 John A. CLAYTON to Eliza I. SUMMERLIN on March 11, 1895 by
W. H. Preston, MG, at Mr. R. Summerlin's. Bond: J. A. Clayton and F. J. Ingram.
Affidavit: By J. A. Clayton for J. A. Clayton and Miss E. I. Summerlin to E. A.
Phillips. "State of Alabama, Clay County} Probate Court, To Hon E. A. Phillips,
Judge of said Court: The undersigned father of Eliza I. Summerlin, a female
under the age of eighteen years, hereby consents to the marriage of said Eliza
J. Summerlin with one John A. Clayton, and that a license for that purpose be
issued by your Honor. Given under my hand this the 8th day of March 1895."
Signed: J. E. Summerlin. WItness: M. A. Morrison.
#036 Charley STRONG (col.) to Geraldine JOHNSON (col.) on March 10, 1895 by Caleb Bailey, MG, at her mother's house. Bond: Charley C. Strong and Benjamin Strong (hi smark). Affidavit: By Charley Strong for Charley Strong and Miss Geraldine Johnson to E. A. Phillips.
#037 V. T. PITTS to Sallie DANIELLY on March 20, 1895 by C. I.
Wesley, OMG, at John Danielly. Bond: V. T. Pitts and R. R. Pitts. Affidavit: By
V. T. Pitts for V. T. Pitts and Miss Sallie Danielly.
#038 J. L. WESLEY to N. L. BAGGETT on March 21, 1895 by C. I.
Wesley, OMG, at A. W. Baggett. Bond: J. L. Wesley and W. H. Wesley. "March the
20 1895, Hon Judge of Probate: This is to authorize you to issue marriage
license for J. L. Wesley and N. L. Baggett." Signed: A. W. Baggett.
#039 Henry S. BASS to Mary B. KNIGHT on March 24, 1895 by E. A.
Phillips, Probate Judge, at the residence of the bride's parents. Bond: H. S.
Bass (his mark) and M. P. Gaither. "Mch the 23 1895, Mr. E. A. Phillips, Judge
of Probate: Dear Sir, Please let Henry Bass have marriage license for him and
Miss Mary Knight. Yours truly." Signed: J. W. Bass.
#040 John STEPHENS (col.) to Clara DODSON (col.) on March 31,
1895 by Rev. J. O. Anston at Lineville. Bond: John Stephens (his mark) and
Leonard Dodson (his mark).
#041 James L. GASTON to Leona BARNHILL on March 31, 1885 by R.
A. Speer, MG, at Thos. Barnhill's. Bond: James L. Gaston and R. A. Spear.
#042 Charles KNIGHT (col.) to Sallie DUNN (col.) on April 1,
1895 by S. W. Pruet MG at his residence. Bond: Charles Knight and E. R.
Pittard.
#043 John C. MCLANE to M. L. GADDY on April 4, 1895 by C. A.
Moore, JP, at the residence of J. C. Gaddy. Bond: John C. McLane and W. S.
McLane.
#044 Joseph SMEDLEY (col.) to Ollie JOINER (col.) on March 31,
1895 by Rev. A. M. Crowley at Mr. Louis Smedley house. Bond: Joseph Smedley and
Louis Smedley.
#045 F. J. BARNES to Florence WORKS on March 26, 1895 by C. B.
Cole, MG, at the residence of the bride's father, W. T. Works.
#046 James CLIFTON to Bulah WILLIAMS on April 8, 1895 by C. B.
Cole, MG, at the residence of the bride's father, J. A. Williams.
#047 Jonathan J. HUCKEBA to Allie V. WILLIAMS on April 14, 1895
by Turner Wright, MG, at his home. Bond: Jonathan J. Huckeba and F. J.
Ingram.
#048 J. P. CANN to Arianna HICKS on April 17, 1895 by Alex
Allen at T. C. Hicks. Bond: J. P. Cann, F. M. Munroe and W. J. C. Munroe. "April
the 17th 1895, Mr. Judge Philips, Yo(u) let my son, J. P. Cann, have marage
(sic) Lisons (sic). yours Truly. " Signed: J. D. Cann.
#049 Elbert SHELLEY (col.) to Mary ROSS (col.) on April 22,
1895 by L. F. Morgan, LMG, at L. F. Morgan. Bond: Elbert Shelley (col.) and
Charley Knight. Affidavit: By Elbert Shelley for Elbert Shelley and Miss Mary
Ross to Jas. L. Carwile.
#050 John CLIFTON to Flora A. WILLIAMS on April 21, 1895 by C.
B. Cole, MG, at the residence of the bride's father, J. A. Williams.
#051 George STREET (col.) to Arrena WILSON on April 25, 1895 by
Frank Wilkson, LMG, at the bride's home. Bond: George Street and A. H. Ingram.
Affidavit: By George Street for George Street and Miss Arrena Wilson to Jas. L.
Carwile.
#052 J. F. THOMPSON to Esther BRUCE on April 28, 1895 by T. M.
McPhail, JP, at the gride's parents. Bond: J. F. Thompson and A. Kelley.
#053 W. M. COCKREL to Flora FARROW on May 5, 1895 by W. M.
Warthy, MG, at the Bride's father. Bond: W. M. Cockrel (his mark), W. M.
Cockrell and R. H. M. Hunter. "This girl won my heart and then cast me away."
Signed: Jas. R. C.
#054 Jessee BAILEY (col.) to Carrie JOHNSON (col.) on May 5,
1895 by C. B. Bailey at his house according to law. Bond: Jessee Bailey, W. T.
Slaughter, Caleb Bailey and J. R. Gilbert. "Pnickneyville (sic), Ala., April 24,
1895, Hon. E. A. Phillips, Ashland, Ala.: Dear Sir, Please send license and a
bond for the following parties, viz: Jesse Bailey (col.) to Carry Johnson (col.)
All above 21 years old. I will arranged all right." Signed: J. R. Gilbert.
#055 A. J. PRESTON to S. J. PAYNE on May 19, 1895 by W. H.
Preston, MG, at Mr. James Hardes. Bond: A. J. Preston and F. J. Ingram.
#056 T. I. LANDERS to Cara E. REEVES by T. H. Howle, MG of
Delta, Ala., at the residence of T. M. Reeves. Bond: T. I. Landers and F. J.
Ingram. "Delta, Ala., April 22 1895, Mr. E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate,
Ashland, Ala.: Dear Sir, You will pleas(e) ishue (sic) marrige (sic) licens(e)
to Mr. F. I. Landers and our daughter, Cara E. Reeves. This is agreable with
myself and wife. Respectfully." Signed: Thos. M. Reeves.
#057 H. J. LOWERY to M. A. RAGSDALE on May 18, 1895 by J. N.
Moore, MG, at his residence. Bond: H. D. Lowery (his mark) and J. B. Thompson.
"May the 18 1895, Mr. E. A. Phillips, Ju(d)ge of Probate: Pleas(e) let H. D.
Lowry (sic), my son, have married lisen (sic). Yourse (sic) truly." Signed: W.
A. Lowry. Witness: J. B. Thompson. NOTE: Printed above groom's name is H D
LOWRY.
#058 James MCGOWEN to Lizzie GRIFFIN on May 26, 1895 by Jas. L.
Carwile, Probate Court Clerk, at the court house. Bond: James McGowen, M. J.
Newman, R. E. Griffin and W. B. Dabbs (his mark). Affidavit: By James McGowen
and Lizzie Griffin for James McGowen and Miss Lizzie Griffin to Jas. L.
Carwile.
#059 Lincoln SLAUGHTER to Mary STEPHENS on June 13, 1895 by
Rev. J. D. Auston at Lineville. Bond: Lincolm Slaughter and John Stephens.
#060 J. M. DAWKINS to Tennessee C. DAWKINS on June 14, 1895 by
Rev. M. A. Johnston at her fathers. Bond: J. M. Dawkins and Rufus Dawkins.
#061 W. H. HOBBS to A. A. GRIFFIN on June 20, 1895 by J. N.
Griffin, JP, at the residence of W. H. Griffins. Bond: W. H. Hobbs and J. W.
Whatley.
#062 William HOWARD (col.) to Callie MARBRY (col.) on June 20,
1895 by Rev. J. H. Moore at Yancey Gin house.
#063 J. A. BAILEY (col.) to Lula BEASLEY (col.) on June 20,
1895 by Thos. F. Barnhill, JP, at Lineville, Ala. Bond: J. A. Bailey (his mark),
Jeff Steed and J. P. Steed. Affidavit: By J. A. Bailey for J. A. Bailey and Miss
Lula Beasley to Jas. L. Carwile.
#064 H. G. WORTHY to U. E. MARTIN on July 4, 1895 by E. A.
Phillips, Probate Judge, at the court house. Bond: H. G. Worthy, W. A. Worthy
and Jas L. Carwile.
#065 W. M. BAKER to Carrie MOON on July 4, 1895 by Robt. A.
Speer, MG, at Mr. Thos. Moon. Bond: W. M. Baker and H. L. Adair. "Mr. E. A.
Phillips, Judg(e): You can ishue (sic) licens(e) for my daughter, Carrie Moon to
marry Mr. W. M. Baker this July the 4th 1895." Signed: T. C. Moon and Annie
Moon. Witness: H. L. Adair.
#066 Milligan STRICKLAND to Mary F. SMITH on July 7, 1895 by F.
M. Vickers, JP, at residence of bride's father. Bond: Milligan Strickland (his
mark) and D. S. Smith. "July 6th 1895, Mr. Phillips: This is to certify that I
am willing for my boy to get his license." Signed: Mr. M. D. Strickland.
#067 J. M. PARISH to Mattie CANNON on July 16, 1895 by J. N.
Moore, MG, at his residence. Bond: J. M. Parish and Jacob Denson. Affidavit: By
J. M. Parish for J. M. Parish and Miss Mattie Cannon to E. A. Phillips.
#068 W. J. SMITH to S. A. SIMS on July 11, 1895 by C. A. Moore,
JP, at the residence of Mr. Rans Sims. Bond: W. J. Smith and James Hudson.
#069 Walter RODGERS to M. B. GREGGS on July 18, 1895 by E. A.
Phillips, Probate Judge, at his residence in Ashland. Bond: Walter Rodgers, T.
B. Young and W. W. Greggs. Affidavit: W. W. Gregg for Walter Rodgers and Miss M.
B. Greggs to Jas L. Carwile. "To Whom it may concern: This is to certify that I
have agreed to the marriage of my son, Walter Rodgers and Miss M. B. Greggs."
Signed: W. C. Rogers. WItness: F. B. Young and W. W. Gregg on July 17,
1895.
#070 C. P. DAVIS to J. P. RAINWATER on July 19, 1895. NOT
EXECUTED. Bond: C. P. Davis and G. B. Munroe.
#071 Charley H. THOMAS to S. A. SMITH on July 22, 1895 by J. N.
Moore, MG, at his residence. Bond: Charley H. Thomas and J. L. Gaither.
#072 Mack STREET (col.) to Vonie LYNCH (col.) on July 28, 1895
by J. C. Cotton, MG, at Ashland. Bond: Mack Street (his mark) and Walter Judkins
(his mark).
#073 Henry HORTON (col.) to Susan BROWN (col.) on July 26, 1895
by D. Moore, MG, at Mr. Ebb Scales, Clay, Alabama. Bond: Henry Horton (his
mark), C. H. Taylor, J. S. Stearnes and J. R. Gilbert. "Pinckneyville, Ala.,
July 25, Hon E. A. Phillips, Ashland, Ala: Dear Sir, enclosed find tow (sic)
dollars to pay for license for Henry Horton col'd to Susan Brown col. of Clay
County. Send bond and I will have all filled up right. Send by return mail
tomarrow (sic). Yours truly." Signed: J. R. Gilbert. "Henry Horton col. to Susan
Brown col."
#074 Wm C. MITCHELL to Nancy E. HARRIS on August 4, 1895 by
James H. Fullerton, JP, at the residence of Jordon/Jardon Harris. Bond: Wm C.
Mitchell and M. T. Mitchell. "Delta, Ala., Aug. the 2 1895, Mr. E. A. Phillips,
Judge of Probate: Please issue license for my daughter and Mr. Mitchell's son to
be joined in matrimony and oblige. Respectfully yours." Signed: J. T.
Harris.
#075 HASSELL to Annie WILLOUGHBY on August 4, 1895 by W. H.
Johnston, OM, at Bowden Grove M. B. Church. Bond: J. W. Hassell and W. W.
Roberts.
#076 T. J. CANTRELL to Elizabeth YOUNG on August 7, 1895 by W.
M. Worthy, MG, at the residence of the bridegroom. Bond: T. J. Cantrell and J.
H. Powell.
#077 S. P. MARTIN to M. F. A. PHILLIPS on August 11, 1895 by
John W. Miller, JP, at Mr. John Phillips. Bond: S. P. Martin and Samuel
Avery.
#078 J. V. HUDGINS to Vicie STRICKLAND on August 13, 1895 by W.
R. C. Devaughan, JP, at his residence. Bond: J. V. Hudgins and J. M. Holderfield
(his mark).
#079 John W. CALDWELL to Tabitha J. HURST on August 15, 1895 by
Reb. John A. Hudson, at the reisdence of J. S. Hurst. Bond: J. W. Caldwell and
J. A. Roberts. "August 15, 1895, Mr. E. A. Phillips: You are hereby authorize(d)
to ishue (sic) to the barrar (sic) a marridge (sic) licens(e) to confirm a
marridge (sic) contract between John W. Caldwell and Tabitha J. Hurst. Yours."
Signed: W. G. Caldwell. Witness: J. A. Roberts.
#080 J. M. PRICE to M. A. JONES on August 18, 1895 by M. M.
Driver, OM, at the residence of bride's father. Bond: J. M. Price and L. J.
Williamson. Affidavit: By L. J. Williamson for J. M. Price and Miss M. A. Jones
to Jas L. Carwile.
#081 John TUCK to Nellis EDWARDS on August 18, 1895 by J. D.
Carmichael, JP, at the residence of Thos. G. Hammons. Bond: John Tuck (his mark)
and T. G. Hammonds (his mark). "Sisten. Fide: Plese (sic) let my daughter,
Nellis, and John Tuck have licsins (sic) by my consent. Blige you." Signed: John
Edwards and wife. "If the parents or guardians of the within names parties are
willing for them to marry, you are hereby authorized to sign my name to the
within license. Witness my hand this the 17 day of August 1895." Signed: E. A.
Phillips, Judge of Probate. "per Carwile"
#082 S. T. GRAY to Etta TAYLOR on August 29, 1895 by A. J.
Moore at the residence of Mrs. Taylor. Bond: S. T. Gray and H. G. Gray. "August
27, 1895, Mr. E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate: Sir, you will pese (sic) let Mr.
S. T. Gray have licens(e) to get marry and blige." Signed: J. L. Gray. "August
27th, to Probate Judge of Clay County, Ala.: Pleas(e) let S. T. Gray have
license to marry Miss Etter Taylor, my daughter, 16 years old." Signed: Mrs.
Jone Taylor. "If the parents or guardians of S. T. Gray and Miss Etta Taylor are
willing and consent for them to marry, you are hereby authorized to sign my name
to the within license. Witness my hand this the 29 day of August, 1895." Signed:
E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate. "per Carwile."
#083 C. W. LANGLEY to A. D. WAGNON on September 1, 1895 by W.
H. Johnston, OM, at Bowden Grove M. B. Church. Affidavit: By C. W. Langley for
C. W. Langley and Miss A. D. Wagnon to Jas. L. Carwile. Bond: C. W. Langley and
J. E. Owens.
#084 William STRICKLAND to L. Jany SMITH on September 4, 1895
by W. C. Boaks at the residence of B. F. Stevensons. Bond: William Strickland
and J. L. Gaither. "I hav(e) no objections to Jany an(d) Will marring (sic). You
rit (sic) him order." "If the parents or guardian of William Strickland and L.
J. Smith are willing for them to marry, you are hereby authorized to sign my
name to the enclosed license this the 4 day of Sept. 1895." Signed: E. A.
phillips, Judge of Probate. "per Carwile." NOTE: Two math computations in upper
left corner of license: 1895 less 24 equals 71; 1918 less 1871 equals 47.
#085 J. L. OGLE to E. L. BOLTON on September 19, 1895 by Alex
Allen at J. D. Hagan's. Bond: J. L. Ogle and F. B. Munroe. "Sept. 12th 1895:
This is to certy (sic) that we have given our consent for the above partyes
(sic) that thy (sic) ma(y) obtain marredge (sic) lisons (sic)." Signed: W. G.
Ogle and M. Bolton. Attest: F. B. Munroe.
#086 W. A. DAWKINS to C. L. ROBERTSON on September 24, 1895 by
W. R. C. Devaughan, JP, at the residence of the bride. Bond: W. A. Dawkins and
N. H. Robertson "September 20th, Mr. Philips: Please let W. A. Dawkins hav(e)
lisendes (sic) and you will oblige. Your friend." Signed: A. J. Dawkins.
Witness: W. A. Dawkins and N. H. Robertson.
#087 E. Z. SMITH to Sis MATTOX on September 26, 1895 by John W.
Miller, JP, at Mr. Mattox. Bond: E. Z. Smith (his mark) and T. J. Smith (his
mark). "E. A. Phillips: Sir, This is to certify that we, the undersined (sic)
are willing for E. Z. Smith to marrey (sic) so you can let him have his papers."
Signed: P. T. Smith and wife. Sep. 25th 1895.
#088 E. B. BROOKS to E. M. OGLETREE on September 26, 1895 by
John W. Miller, JP, at Mr. Mattox. Bond: E. B. Brooks and G. T. Green.
#089 Bond: Robert Rice and A. L. Crowder. "The State of Alabama, Clay County}
To the Hon. E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate: The undersigned respectfully
represent that Robert RICE is under 21 years of age and resides in said
County; that a marriage is contemplated between the said Robert Rice and Allis
McCLINTOCK and I do hereby consent that a licens(e) for such parson (sic)
may be issued by your Honor. Given under my hand this 30 day of Sept. 1895."
Signed: A. A. Rice. NOTE: There is no license or solemnization.
#090 Edmond P BAKER (col.) to Willie BAKER (col.) on September
22, 1895 by J. K, Phillips, JP, at the home of the late Billy Baker. Bond:
Edmond P. Baker and John R. Gilbert. "Pinckneyville, Ala., Sept. 20, 1895, Hon.
E. A. Phillips, Ashland, Ala." Dear Sir, Please send mar(r)iage license for
Edmond P. Baker col. and Miss Willie Baker col.. I will have to make a good
bond, but it all OK with the parties anyway. Yours truly." Signed: John R.
GIlbert. "Be sure to by Saturdays mail as they want to fix up Sunday." Signed:
J. R. G.
#091 I. Monroe PATTERSON to Minnie WESLEY on October 3, 1895 by
C. I. Wesley, OMG, at W. B. Wesley. Bond: I. M. Patterson and W. R. Patterson.
"Idaho, Ala., Oct. 1st 1895, Mr. E. A. Phillips, Ashland, Ala.: You are hereby
authorized to let Monroe Patterson have marriage lisons (sic). Yours Respct."
Signed: W. B. Wesley. "If the parents or guardians of the within I. M. Patterson
and Minnie Wesley are willing for them to marry, I hereby authorize you or
either of you to sign my name to the enclosed license. Witness my hand this the
3rd day of Oct. A. D. 1895." Signed: E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate. "Per
Carwile".
#092 McDonough MATTOX to Emma Elizabeth WORTHY on October 6,
1895 by V. King, LD, at residence of Mr. W. A. Worthy. Bond: McDonough Mattox
and W. T. Holdridge. "Judge E. A. Phillips, Sir: You are hereby authorized to
issue marriage license for me and Miss Emma Lizzie Worthy of beat 11.
Respectfully: McDonouth Mattox, this Oct. 1, 1895." "She is eighteeen years of
age". Signed: W. T. Holdridge. c/c
#093 J. L. HURST to A. M. PATTERSON on October 13, 1895 by J.
S. Headrick, JP, at the residence of the bride's father. Bond: J. L. Hurst and
W. V. McKleroy (his mark). "Oct. 11th, 1895, Mr. Judge of Probate: This is to
sertify (sic) that I am willing for you to issue lissons (sic)." Signed: A. M.
Patterson. "If the parents or guardians of J. L. Hurst and A. M. Patterson are
willing for them to marry, you are hereby authorized to sign my name to the said
enclosed license, this the 11th day of Oct, 1895." Signed: E. A. Phillips, Judge
of Probate. "per Carwile".
#094 Jacob R. CARPENTER to Mattie V. MORGAN on October 13, 1895
by S. W. Pruet, MG, at Isaac Morgan. Bond: Jacob R. Carpenter and John L.
Carpenter. "Lineville, Ala., Oct. 6th 1895, Judge Phillips: You can let Jacob
Carpenter have marriage licens(e) for M. V. Morgan. It is agreeable." Signed:
Isaac W. Morgan.
#095 John R. BOLON to Tempa Ann MITCHUM on October 13, 1895 by
Vincent King, LD, at the residence of Dan'l Mitchum. Bond: J. R. Bolon and W. T.
Ragsdale (his mark). "Bluff Spring, Ala., Oct. 12th 1895, Hon E. A. Phillips:
You are authorized to issue marriage license to my son, John Bolon and Miss
Tempia Ann Mitchum. Respectfully." Signed: R. E. Bolan per O. "Bluff Spring,
Ala., Hon E. A. Phillips: Sir, Please issue marriage license to John Bolon and
my daughter, Tempa Ann Mitchum this Oct. 12th 1894 (sic). Respectfully." Signed:
D. T. Mitchum per O.
#096 B. W. ABRAMS to Carrie LANGLEY on October 13, 1895 by J.
S. Headrick, JP, at the residence of the bride's father. Bond: B. W. Abrams (his
mark) and W. O. Wagnon (his mark). "If the parents or guardians of B. W. Abrams
and Miss Carrie Langley are willing for them to marry, you are hereby authorized
to sign my name to the enclosed license. Witness my hand this the 12th day of
October, 1895." Signed: E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate. "per Carwile".
#097 J. J. COLLIER to L. C. COBB on October 13, 1895 by L. P.
Hodnett, MG, at New Home Christian Church. Bond: J. J. Collier and J. M.
Collier.
#098 W. D. GREEN to Mary S. WALKER on October 16, 1895 by W. R.
C. Devaughan, JP, at the home of the bride. Bond: E. D. Green and J. W.
Robertson.
#099 J. W. BROWN to M. R. SPEARS on October 20, 1895 by C. A.
Moore, JP, at the residence of D. M. Spears. Bond: J. W. Brown and C. Brown.
"The State of Alabama, Clay Co., Oct. 14th 1895: I otherrise (sic) E. A. Phillip
to ish (sic) lison (sic) to J. W. Brown and M. R. Spears". Signed: D. M. Spears.
Witness: C. Brown.
#100 James REAGAN to Rosie V. WHITE on October 17, 1895 by John
N. Moore, MG, at Mr. John White's. Bond: James Reagan and R. J. Gillam. "Oct.
13th 1895: This is to certify that we, the parents of Miss Rosie V. White,
agrees on matrimony between her and Mr. James Regan (sic). Yours Rspct." Signed:
I. R., M. E. White and Judy Phillips. Witness: R. J. Gillam.
#101 Jessee J. BAKER to Ella Lucretia HARDIN on October 20,
1895 by J. H. Guthrie, MG, at the residence of Mrs. Hardin. Bond: Jessee J.
Baker and J. R. Gilbert. "Pinchneyville, Ala., Oct. 16th 1895, Hon E. A.
Phillips, Ashland, Ala.: Dear Sir, You are hereby authorized to issue marriage
license to Jessee J. Baker to marry my daughter, Ella Lucretia Hardin. Witness
my hand the day and date above written." Signed: Mary F. Hardin. Witness: D. W.
Horton. "Pinckneyville, Ala., Oct. 19th 1895, Hon E. A. Phillips, Ashland, Ala:
Dear Sir, Enclosed find two dollars for marriage license to Jessee J. Baker and
Ella Lucretia Hardin (all white). You will find certificate from Mrs. Hardin.
Yours truly." Signed: J. R. Gilbert.
#102 C. M. DYE to Lela V. BRASWELL on October 24, 1895 by H. C.
Knight at the resident (sic) of the bride. Bond: C. M. Dye and W. D. Jordan.
Affidavit: By C. M. Dye for C. M. Dye and Miss Lela V. Braswell to Jas. L.
Carwile. "Mr. E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate, Ashland, Ala.: Dear Sir, Please
isue (sic) marriage licens(e) to the bearer of this for my daughter, Lela V.
Braswell and C. M. Dye. Yours truly." SIgned: J. W. Braswell. Witness: C. M.
Dye.
#103 A. C. CARTER to Lula STRICKLAND on October 27, 1895 by A.
G. Preston, MG, at Mount Zion Church. Bond: A. C. Carter, S. H. McKay and W. J.
Shadix. "Dempsey, Ala., Oct. the 22nd, Mr. E. A. Phillips, Judg(e) of Probate:
Dear Sir, This is to show that I have given my concent (sic) for my daughter,
Lilula Strickland and A. C. Carter to be joined together in matrimony, and you
can grant them lisons (sic) for the same without fear. Yours truly." Signed: S.
M. C. Strickland and R. S. Duke.
#104 R. S. JARRETT to R. M. GARDNER on October 25, 1895 by E.
A. Phillips, Judge of Probate, at the Central Hotel in Ashland. Bond: R. S.
Jarrett (his mark), W. D. Mayo, F. M. Munroe, W. J. Ware, W. T. Dean and Thos.
Narthen. Affidavit: By R. S. Jarrett and L. M. Gardner for R. S. Jarrett and
Miss L. M. Gardner to E. A. Phillips.
#105 T. C. MARTIN to Fanny WATTS on October 27, 1895 by M.
Hudgins, MG, at Moses Watts' house. Bond: T. C. Martin and J. H. Powell.
Affidavit: By T. C. Martin for T. C. Martin and Miss Fanny Watts to Jas. L.
Carwile.
#106 C. R. HUNTER to Rocksie DEWBERRY on October 27, 1895 by H.
C. Knight at residents (sic) of David Ward. Bond: C. R. Hunter and J. F.
Knight.
#107 G. R. SIMS to Edna SIMS on November 3, 1895 by C. A.
Moore, JP, at the residence of Mr. Henry Sims. Bond: G. R. Sims and J. A. Dover.
"Mr. Hudge: Pleas(e) ishue (sic) lisons (sic) for my son." Signed: Mrs. N. A.
Sims. Witness: J. W. Cook.
#108 Ethridge Jackson GARRISON to Ella Catherine BARTLETT on
November 6, 1895 by Lowndes A. Darsey, MG, at Lineville, Clay Co. Bond: Ethridge
Jackson Garrison and M. N. Manning.
#109 J. T. BURROW to M. E. CRAIN on November 7, 1895 by J. W.
Elder at the bride fathers. Bond: J. T. Burrow and J. M. Atchison. Affidavit: By
J. T. Burrow for J. T. Burrow and Miss m. E. Crain to Jas. L. Carwile.
#110 M. A. SMITH to T. B. WADE on November 10, 1895 by W. M.
Garrett, OMG, at Mr. J. C. Wade's. Bond: M. A. Smith and F. J. Ingram.
Affidavit: By M. A. Smith for M. A. Smith and Miss T. B. Wade to Jas. L.
Carwile.
#111 S. J. STRICKLAND to Beulah SHADDIX on November 13, 1895 by
J. A. Shadix, MG, at J. A. Shadix. Bond: S. J. Strickland and C. A. Moore.
"November 4th 1895: This is notify you, E. A. Phillips, we the undersign grant
to S. J. Strickland the right for licens(e) for Buler Shadix." Signed: J. A.
Shadix and J. M. Shadix.
#112 L. C. SINCLAIR to Ula HARRIS on November 7, 1895 by J. D.
Carmichael, JP, at the residence of Jasen Harris. Bond: L. C. Sinclair and R. A.
Hall. "To E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate, Nov. 6th 1895: This is to notify you
that we have give our consent for L. C. Sinclair to marry our daughter, Ular
Haris. Or Respectfully wish you to issue licen(se)." Signed: J. Haris and
Missouria Haris. Witness: W. H. Adair and W. H. Mann.
#113 J. F. CLARK to Agnes S. MCCANN on November 7, 1895 by E.
A. Phillips, Judge of Probate, at Ashland. Bond: J. F. Clark and N. M.
Ware.
#114 D. F. HUNT to S. E. HUNTER on November 10, 1895 by J. A.
Shadix, MG, at Mount Pleasant Church. Bond: D. h. Hunt and M. W. Brown.
#115 W. W. SHADIX to T. P. CASEY on November 11, 1895 by J. S.
Headrick, JP, at the residence of the bride's father. Bond: W. W. Shadix and R.
W. Casey (his mark).
#116 W. J. DEMPSEY to D. J. FEAZELL on November 14, 1895 by C.
A. Moore, JP, at the residence of Mrs. Idia Smith. Bond: W. J. Dempsey and F. M.
Dempsey. "Dempsey, Ala., Nov. 12th 1895, E. A. phillips, Judge of Probate: I
hereby give my consent for you to issue license of marriage to my son, W. J.
Dempsey. You can put my name on the bond with him." Signed: F. M Dempsey. "P.S.
The girl has no father or mother. She is 19 or 20 year old. Has no legal
guardian." Signed: F. M. D.
#117 A. B. PONDER to R. A. JONES on November 14, 1895 by Alex
Allen at C. C. Jones. Bond: A. B. Ponder and R. L. Williams (his mark).
#118 William S. SCOTT to Mary Ann J. WOOD on November 14, 1895
by H. G. Harris, MG, at Mr. Wm Woods'. Bond: W. S. Scott and W. M. Moore. "Clay
County, Ala., November 12th 1895: This is to sertyfy (sic) that W. H. Wood and
Eyely J. Wood gives consent to the maredg (sic) of William Scot and Miss Mary An
J. Wood." Signed: W. H. Wood and Wmily J. Wood. Witness: W. M. Moore.
#119 W. J. ORR to E. J. KEILBACH on November 14, 1895 by R. M.
Allen, MG, at the bride residents (sic). Bond: W. J. Orr and W. L. Runyan.
#120 A. K. ALLEN to M. A. SMITH on November 17, 1895 by F. M.
Vickers, JP, at residenceof D. S. Smith. Bond: A. K. Allen and D. S. Smith.
Affidavit: By A. K. Allen for A. K. Allen and Miss M. A. Smith to Jas. L.
Carwile. "November the 16th 1895, Mr. Phillips: This is to sertify (sic) that I
am willing fore (sic) Mr. A. K. Allen to get his lisons (sic)." Signed: Mr. D.
S. Smith.
#121 W. T. MCCAIN to Sarah BROWNING on November 17, 1895 by F.
M. Vickers, JP, at residence of John D. Browning. Bond: W. T. McCain and W. R.
McCain.
#122 J. L. BOLT to Erie MITCHELL on November 17, 1895, by H. T.
McKay, MG, at G. R. Mitchell. Bond: J. L. Bolt, J. R. Moore and W. R.
Wright.
#123 S. A. ESTES (col.) to Lou BARKER (col.) on November 21,
1895 by G. H. Parrish, MG, at Sallie Knight's. Bond: S. A. Esturs and Ben
Hairston. NOTE: Note spelling in groom's signature.
#124 M. A. SUMNERS to M. E. JOHNS on November 28, 1895 by J. D.
Carmichael, JP, at the residence of Aaron Machens. Bond: M. A. Sumners and W. D.
Baird. Affidavit: By M. A. Sumners for M. A. Sumners and Miss M. E. Johns to E.
A. Phillips.
#125 Ira N. MILAM to Laura V. PHILLIPS on November 27, 1895 by
Alex Allen and J. F. Jones at J. T. Phillips. Bond: Ira N. Milam and J. T.
Phillips.
#126 John T. GLASS to A. E. PHILLIPS on November 3, 1895 by M.
B. Garrett, MG, at Henry Allsup.
#127 W. L. CARPENTER to R. J. SUMMERLIN on November 28, 1895 by
S. W. Pruet, MG, at residence of the bride's father. Bond: W. L. Carpenter and
M. C. Elliott. "Judge Phillips: Let W. L. Carpenter have marriage lisons (sic).
The lady to home (sic) he wants to mary (sic) is of age." Signed: D. H.
Carpenter. "If the parents or guardians of W. L. Carpneter and Miss R. J.
Summerlin are willing for them to marry, you are hereby authorized to sign my
name to the enclosed license. Witness my hand this the 27th day of Nov. 1895."
Signed: E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate. "per Carwile."
#128 S. G. CHANDLER to Mary Ellender SHURETT on November 28,
1895 by Rev. P. W. Candle at the residence of the bride's father. Bond: S. G.
Chandler and T. N. Shurett (his mark). Affidavit: By S. G. Chandler for S. G.
Chandler and Miss Mary E. Shurett to James L. Carwile. "November 26th 1895,
Hollins, Clay Co., Ala., To the Probate Jurg (sic) of Clay Co., Ala.: I her(e)by
ortharrize (sic) you to ishue (sic) marrige (sic) licens(e) for my daughter,
Mary Ellender Shurett and S. G. Chandler. Written and sins (sic) in the presnet
(sic) of J. S. Whalen. Signed: T. M. Shurett and Elizabeth N. Shurett.
#129 W. E. MARTIN to L. R. OWEN on November 28, 1895 by J. W.
Miller, JP, at Anda Owen. Bond: W. E. Martin and S. P. Martin. "If the parents
or guardians of W. E. Martin and L. R. Owen are willing for them to marry, you
are hereby authorized to sign my name to said license. This the 28 day of Nov.
1895." Signed: E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate. "per Carwile."
#130 Noah L. GILL to Mary M. HAYNES on December 1, 1895 by E.
M. Moore at her father residence. Bond: Noah L. Gill and J. B. Phillips.
#131 Jacob MOORE to Julia BAKER on December 1, 1895 by Samuel
Aughey/Anghey, Ordained Minister of Lutheran Church, at the residence of the
bride's parents in Lineville, Clay County, Alabama. Bond: Jacob (Jake) Moon and
W. Hamp Adair. "Judge Phillips: Please ishue (sic) lisons (sic) for my daughter,
Julia to Jake Moon." Signed: W. A. Baker and Mrs. M. A. Baker. "Please let my
son have lisons (sic) to Julia Baker." Signed: Annie Moon and T. C. Moon. "If
the parents or Guardians of the within married parties are willing to their
marriage, you are hereby authorized to sign my name to the within license."
Signed: E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate, Nov. 30th 1895.
#132 J. Mack ATCHISON to Ida Bell CRAIN on December 4, 1895 by
J. W. Elder at the brid(e) fathers. Bond: J. M. Atchison and P. D. Atchison.
"Wyatt, Ala., Dec. 2nd 1895, Judg(e) Phillips, Ashland, Ala.: Dear Sir, This is
to certify that I have no objection to the marriage of Miss Ida Bell Crain and
my son, Mack. You need not hesitate granting the license when call for." Signed:
E. Atchison. Witness: P. D. Atchison. "Wyatt, Ala., Dec. 2nd 1895, Judge
Phillips, Ashland, Ala.: Dear Sir, This is to certify that I have no objection
to the marriage of Mr. J. M. Atchison and my daughter, Ida Bell. You need not
hesitate granting the license when call for." Signed: J. W. Crain. Witness: P.
D. Atchison.
#133 J. A. PURSELL to E. D. MANN on December 8, 1895 by J. M.
Jordan, JP, at A. Mann's residence. Bond: J. A. Pursell and W. R. Wright. "State
of Alabama, Clay County} Dec. 2nd 1895, Mr. E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate:
Sir, This is to certify that there is no objections to the marriage of J. A.
Pursell and Miss E. D. Mann, and you ar(e) hereby commanded to ishue (sic)
marriage licens(e) for sed (sic) couple." Signed: Mr. W. F. Pursell, Mrs. L. A.
Pursell, Mr. A. Mann and Mrs. A. J. Mann. Witness: W. R. Wright and J. A.
Pursell.
#134 Lee WILLIS (col.) to Mattie KERLEY/KERBY (col.) on
December 5, 1895 by W. H. Preston, MG, at Lousey/Lonzey Bell. Bond: Lee Willis
and J. Frank Kerley/Kerby.
#135 W. J. FOSTER to M. C. KEAHEY on December 5, 1895 by W. M.
Catchings, NP Ex Off JP, at Mrs Keahey's. Bond: W. J. Foster and C. B. Allen.
Affidavit: By W. J. Foster for W. J. Foster and Miss. M. C. Keahey to James L.
Carwile. "Dec. 4th 1895, Mr. Judge: Please ishue (sic) marrige (sic) licens(e)
for W. J. Foster and M. C. Keahy and oblige." Signed: S. J. Keahey.
#136 H. Oscar CARPENTER to Carrie HEADRICK on December 5, 1895
by W. H. Griffin, JP, at the home of the bride's father. Bond: H. O. Carpenter
(his mark), R. H. Carpenter and J. W. Carpenter. "Flat Rock, Ala., Dec. 5th
1895, Hon E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate: You are hereby authorized to issue
marriage license for Oscar Carpenter and my daughter, Carrie. Truly yours."
Signed: J. S. Headrick.
#137 J. T. ROBERTSON to M. J. KERBY/KERLEY on December 5, 1895
by J. H. Robinson, MG, at the residents (sic)k of K. J. Kerby's. Bond: J. T.
Robertson and C. S. Phillips. "Ashland, Alabama, Dec. 5th 1895: This is to
certify that I have no objections of M. J. Kerby and J. T. Robertson marrying."
Signed: Mrs. K. J. Kerby. Witness: J. T. Robertson.
#138 G. H. PARRISH (col.) to Marietta YOUNG (col.)on December
8, 1895 by D. R. Matthews, MG, at Plesent (sic) Grove. Bond: G. H. Parrish and
Hamp Baldwin (his mark).
#139 H. H. BAIRD to Amanda SMEDLEY on December 22, 1895 by A.
H. Fargason, JP, at the residence Mrs. Elizabeth Smedley's. Bond: H. H. Baird
and J. W. Carr.
#140 Green ALLBRIGHT to Ada GORDON on December 8, 1895 by J. H.
Fullerton, JP, at the residence of George Allbright's. Bond: Green Allbright and
L. R. McClintock. "December the 7th 1895, Mr. Phillips: Please let my son,
Green, have his lisons." Signed: George and Lue Albbright (sic).
#141 J. T. BLAIR to S. E. HANDLEY on December 19, 1895 by J. M.
Salley, MG, at bride's father, J. T. Handley. Bond: J. T. Blair and W. J.
McCaffrey. Affidavit: By J. T. Blair for J. T. Blair and Miss S. E. Handley to
E. A. Phillips.
#142 A. Z. MCKAY to Martha A. SMITH on December 10, 1895 by J.
N. Gibbs, MG, at the residence of Robt. Watts'. Bond: A. Z. McKay and W. M.
McKay.
#143 G. W. SHIREY to A. C. WATTS on December 11, 1895 by J. S.
Headrick, JP, at the residence of the bride's father. Bond: G. W. Shirey and J.
B. Watts.
#144 M. E. JOINER to M. R. OWEN on December 12, 1895 by Rev.
Turner Wright, Ordained Elder Corig. Church, at the residence of the
brides father. Bond: M. E. joiner and H. J. Gaither. "Dec. 13th 1895, Mr. E. A.
Phillips, Judge of Probate: This is to certify that you will be safe in issuing
marriage license to M. E. Joiner." Signed: H. F. Joiner. Witness: H. J. Gaither.
"If the parents of Miss M. R. Owen are willing to her marriage, thy are hereby
authorized to sign my name to the within license this Dec. 12th 1895." Signed:
E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate.
#145 W. D. HALLMAN to Sallie MAY on December 12, 1895 by Rev.
Turner Wright, Ordained Elder Corg. Church, at the residence of the bride's
father. Bond: W. D. Hallman and J. C. Riley.
#146 J. E. HEADRICK to Nancy S. CASEY on December 12, 1895 by
W. T. Davis, MG, at the residenceof bride's father. Bond: J. E. Headrick and G.
A. Haynes. "Flat Rock, Ala., Dec. 14th 1895, Hon E. A. Phillips, Judge of
Probate of Clay County, Alabama: Sir, This boy think he needs a wife, therefore,
issue him a set of license and oblige him." Signed: J. S. Headrick. "Mr. E. A.
Phillips, Ashland: Dear Sir, This is to certify that I have this day given my
consent for my daughter, Miss Nancy Casey, to marry to Mrs. (sic) J. E.
Headrick, and you can this day issue lisons (sic) for them and it will be all
right with me. Very Rspt." Signed: Mr. R. W. Casey.
#147 Sampson CRAIG (col.) to Margaret WODDS (col.) on December
15, 1895 by H. Creed, MG, at Lineville. Bond: Sampson Craig and W. J.
Craig.
#148 J. Willie WHATLEY to M. Lizzie HAYNES on December 17, 1895
by W. J. D. Upshaw, MG, at the residence of the bride's fathers. Bond: J. Willie
Whatley and James L. Carwile.
#149 J. B. PHILLIPS to S. C. HARDIGREE on December 19, 1895 by
Eld. H. G. Harris at Mrs. C. Hardegree's. Bond: J. B. Phillips and C. S.
Phillips.
#150 H. C. HAZLE to M. C. PATE on December 19, 1895 by Rev. C.
W. Swain, MG, at John M. Pate's, the bride's fathers. Bond: Harry Hazle and J.
M. Pate.
#151 Daniel W. HORTON to Fannie HANSON on December 19, 1895 by
D. Moon, MG, at her home in Clay County. Bond: Daniel W. Horton and John R.
Gilbert. "Pinckneyville, Alabama, Dec. 16th 1895, E. A. Phillips, Ashland, Ala."
Dear Sir, Please send license for the following Daniel W. Horton col. to Fannie
Hansom col.. Send blank bond, also extra blanks and I can send bond when I write
for license. Yours truly." Signed: John R. Gilbert.
#152 L. R. MCCLINTOCK to F. J. INGRAM on December 22, 1895 by
S. J. Ingram, MG, and W. B. Mathews at her home. Witness: J. H. Ingram. Bond: L.
R. McClintock and S. M. Harcrow (his mark). Affidavit: By L. R. McClintock for
L. R. McClintock and Miss F. J. Ingram to E. A. Phillips.
#153 R. W. CASEY to Martha A. MELLOW on December 23, 1895 by
John A. Hudson, at the residence of R. W. Mellow. Bond: R. W. Casey and R. W.
Mellon.
#154 C. C. BROOKS to Elizabeth Coler HILTON on December 26,
1895 by H. C. Knight at the residence of the bride's father. Bond: C. C. Brooks
and W. C. Hilton. "Lineville, Ala., Dec. the 21st 1895, Mr. E. A. Phillips:
Please issue marriage license for my daughter, Elizabeth Coler Hilton." Signed:
William Hilton. Witness: W. C. Hilton (his mark).
#155 W. D. MORGAN to Susan Rebekah DANIELLY on December 22,
1895 by Alex Allen at John Daniellys. Bond: W. D. Morgan and L. F. Morgan.
"Judge E. A. Phillips: This is to certify that W. D. Morgan has our consent to
take out license for to marry our daughter, Susan Rebekah." Signed: J. A.
Danielly.
#156 H. T. COLLIER to M. H. I. FAY on December 21, 1895 by E.
A. Phillips, Probate Judge, at the court house. Bond: H. T. Collier (his mark),
Louis Hill and J. T. Phillips. Affidavit: By H. T. Collier and Miss M. H. I. Fay
for H. T. Collier and Miss M. H. I. Fay to E. A. Phillips.
#157 J. W. SPARKS to M. B. CARPENTER on December 25, 1895 by J.
W. Pruet, MG, at D. H. Carpenter's. Bond: J. W. Sparks and H. Duke.
#158 John H. INGRAM to Ella HAYNES on December 25, 1895 by W.
J. D. Upshaw, MG, at the Baptist Church, Lineville, Ala. Bond: John H. Ingram
and F. J. Ingram.
#159 W. M. STUBBS to Sarah Jane LANGLEY on December 24, 1895 by
Turner Wright, MG, at the residence of the bride's mother. Bond: W. M. Stubbs
and J. A. White.
#160 James A. WILSON to Nancy A. GANTNEY/GAULTNEY on December
24, 1895 by H. C. Simmons, MG C. C., at the residence of Nancy A.
Gaultney/Ganltney. Bond: J. A. Wilson (his mark) and J. D. Gaultney/Ganltney
(his mark).
#161 Robert WILSON (col.) to Caroline SCOTT (col.) on December
25, 1895 by Frank Wilkerson at Millerville. Bond: Robert Wilson (his mark) and
Bluford Adair (his mark).
#162 J. H. WATTS to M. I. DAVIS on December 26, 1895 by Jas. L.
Carwile, Probate Court Clerk, at the court house. Bond: J. H. Watts, N. M.
Watts, E. R. Pritard and F. M. Munroe. Affidavit: By J. H. Watts and M. I. Davis
for J. W. Watts and Miss M. I. Davis to Jas. L. Carwile.
#163 J. W. JOHNSON to S. V. A. COOK on December 26, 1895 by W.
M. Worthy, MG, at the residence of J. J. Huckeba's. Bond: J. W. Johnson (his
mark), J. F. Knight and G. D. Williams. "Leslie, Dec. the 24th 1895, Mr. E. A.
Phillips, Judge of Probate: You are hereby orthorize (sic) to isure (sic)
marriage licens(e) for my daughter, S. V. A. Cook to J. W. Johnson." Signed: N.
M. Cook. WItness: G. D. Williams and F. A. Johnson.
#164 John H. PEPPER to Susan M. SINCLAIR On December 29, 1895
by J. D. Carmichael, JP, at the residence of A. C. Sinclair's. Bond: J. H.
Pepper and L. C. Sinclair.
#165 Lonnie MOON (col.) to Beatrice GUNN (col.) on December 29,
1895 by Caleb Bailey at the home of William moon in Clay County, Ala. Bond: Lon
Moon and Robert Moon (his mark). Affidavit: By Lonnie Moon and Robert Moon for
Lonnie Moon and miss Beatrice Gunn to E. A. Phillips.
#166 C. M. WHATLEY to Martha A. HASSELL on December 28, 1895 by
C. i. Wesley, OMG, at J. A. Hassell. Bond: C. M. Whatley and U. V. Thomas.
#167 James A. HOOD to Ceiley J. CALDWELL on January 1, 1896 by
J. M. Jordan, JP, at James Caldwell residence. Bond: James A. Hood (his mark)
and J. F. Blackstocks. "Sikesville, Ala., Dec. 25th 1895, Hon E. A. Phillips,
Judge of Probate: Sir, You have my consent to grant licens(e) for themarriage of
my daughter, Ceiley J. Caldwell to James A. Hood." Signed: J. S. Caldwell.
#168 M. O. SMITH to Ozetta HANSON on December 24, 1895 by M. H.
Lamberth, JP, at the residence of Jesse Hanson. Bond: M. O. Smith and W. Henry
Canady. Affidavit: By M. O. Smith for M. O. Smith and Miss Ozetta Hanson to E.
A. Phillips. "If the parents of the within named parties are willing to their
marriage, they are hereby authorized to sign my name to the within license."
Signed: E. A. Phillips.
#169 W. H. KENEDY to Wilmoth HANSON on January 2, 1896 by M. W.
Lamberth, JP, at the residence of W. M. Hanson. Bond: W. H. Kenedy and A. R.
Driver. "Mr. E. A. Phillips: You let W. H. Kenedy have license to marry Willie
Hanson." SIgned: W. M. Hanson. WItness: A. R. Driver.
#170 George MARTIN to Rachel SHIREY on January 1, 1896 by J. S.
Shadrick, JP, at the residence of the bride's father. Bond: George Martin (his
mark) and A. J. Glenn. "If the parents or guardians of George Martin and Miss
Rachel Shirey are willing for them to marry, you are hereby authorized to sign
my name to the within license. Witness my hand this the 31 day of Dec. 1895."
Signed: E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate. "per Carwile"
#171 Oscar GOSS to Lola E. ROBERTS on January 2, 1896 by M. N.
Warren, MG, at Wesobulga. Bond: Oscar Goss and Jas. L. Carwile. "Wesobulga,
Ala., Dec. 31st 1895, To the Honorable Judge of Probate: You hereby hav(e) my
concent (sic) to issueing (sic) of license for my daughter to be married to Mr.
Osker Goss." Signed: M. J. B. Roberts.
#172 H. L. HAYNES to Georgia Ann HARMON on January 2, 1896, by
S. W. pruet at residence of the bride's father. Bond: H. L. Haynes and U. V.
Thomas.
#173 M. A. WILSON to M. A. KENADY on January 5, 1896 by R. M.
Allen, MG, at the resident (sic) of W. B. Kenady. Bond; M. A. Wilson and G. T.
Wilson. "Jany. 3rd, Judge Phillips: My son, M. A. Wilson, wants marriage
license. I have accreeded (sic). You can sign my name to bond if necessary.
Truly yours." Signed: G. T. Wilson. WItness: G. M. Wilson. "Sikesville, Jany.
3rd, 1896, Hon E. A. Phillips: This is to sertify (sic) that I have consented to
the mariage (sic) of my daughter, M. A. Kenady to M. A. Wilson." Signed: W. B.
Kenady. WItness: G. M. Wilson.
#174 J. W. GILLAM to M. E. POWELL on January 5, 1896 by J. N.
Moore, MG, at Mr. Marion Powell's. Bond: J. W. Gillam and A. J. Glenn.
#175 W. T. MCDANIEL to M. J. GREGGS on January 23, 1896 by J.
N. Gibbs, MG, at the residence of the bride's father. Bond: W. T. McDaniel and
T. R. Boak. Affidavit: By T. R. Boak for W. T. McDaniel and Miss M. J. Greggs to
James L. Carwile.
#176 G. A. CALDWELL to Elizabeth WRIGHT on January 12, 1896, by
R. M. Allen, MG, at J. W. Wrights. Bond: G. A. Caldwell and J. W. Caldwell.
Affidavit: By G. A. Caldwell for G. A. Caldwell and Miss Elizabeth Wright to
James L. Carwile.
#177 C. E. CALDWELL to W. I. BROWN on January 12, 1896 by J. M.
Griffin, JP, at J. C. Browns residence. Bond: C. E. Caldwell and J. W. Hutton.
Affidavit: By C. E. Caldwell for C. E. Caldwell and Miss W. I. Brown to James L.
Carwile.
#178 C. G. MCKAY to Mary E. WRIGHT on January 12, 1896 by J. H.
Robison, MG, at the residence of the bride's parents. Bond: C. G. McKay and H.
T. McKay.
#179 Isaac W. MORGAN Jr. to Nora L. MACKEY on January 12, 1896,
by J. H. Robinson (sic), MG, at the residence of the bride's parents. Bond:
Isaac W. Morgan Jr. and Isaac W. Morgan.
#180 G. B. STALLINGS to Emma FINCH on January 15, 1896, by M.
Hudgins, MG, at Mrs. Blackman's residence. Bond: G. B. Stallings, J. W. Sewell
and John McLeughlin (his mark).
#181 Hugh BRADLEY to R. M. STOCKDALE on January 5, 1896, by H.
C. Simmons, Minister Gospel Corigil Church, at the residence of S. T.
Rozell.
#182 W. H. AMASON to L. O. ROBERTSON on January 19, 1896, by W.
R. C. Devaughan, JP, at the home of bride's parents. Bond: W. H. Amason and J.
N. Amason (his mark). "Judge of Probate: Please let W. H. Amason have marige
(sic) licens(e) and L. O. Robertson. It is agreeable with us." Signed: J. F.
Amason and N. H. Robertson. Jany. 17th 1896 Witness: J. N. Amason.
#183 W. H. RAMSEY to M. E. GUNTER on January 23, 1896, by J. M.
Griffin, JP, at S. J. Hunter's residence. Bond: W. H. Ramsey and J. T.
Gunter.
#184 Joseph B. HARRIS to Ethel O. WHITE on February 2, 1896, by
Eld. F. B. Eubank at James White's. Bond: J. B. Harris and H. G. Harris. "Yates,
Tallapoosa Co., Ala., Jany the 29th 1896, E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate: You
have my consent to issue J. B. Harris marriage license." Signed: H. G.
Harris.
#185 Alonza WILLIAMSON (col.) to Nettie RAGLAND (col.) on
February 1, 1896, by Rev Lun Vincent at home. Bond: Alonza Williamson and Len
Simmons. "Millirville (sic), Ala., Feby 1st 1896, Mr. E. A. Phillips: I hearby
(sic) autharize (sic) you to issue marrige (sic) licens(e) for my son, Lon."
Signed: Billie Williamson. WItness: Len Simmons.
#186 J. J. MITCHELL to Timey SHIREY on February 6, 1896, by J.
S. Headrick, JP, at the residence of the bride's parents. Bond: J. J. Mitchell,
K. S. Lackey and W. D. Phillips. "Feby the 5th 1896, Mr. Phillips, Judge of
Probate: Give marrage (sic) lisens (sic) to Mr. Lackey as I cant come for J. J.
Mitchell and Timey Shirey." Signed: J. H. Shirey.
#187 M. C. NELSON to Estelle ALLEN on February 2, 1896, by W.
T. David, MG, at the residence of the bride's fathers. Bond: M. C. Nelson, W. D.
Mayo and R. L. Duke.
#188 John A. MOTLEY to Lula E. TIDWELL on March 1, 1896, by W.
M. Worthy, MG, at Union Church. Bond: John A. Motley, J. P. Motley and B. L.
Tidwell (his mark).
#189 G. A. HAYNES to Dovey WATTS on February 23, 1896, by C. I.
Wesley, OMG, at J. T. Watts. Bond: G. A. Haynes and J. B. Watts.
#190 Frank PITTS (col.) to Annie CARMICHAEL (col.) on March 1,
1896, by Rev. Frank Wilson at the residence of bride's father. Bond: Frank Pitts
and Charley Brazios (his mark).
#191 Levi Shelton BLAIR to Della DISON on March 8, 1896, by Geo
G. Smith at the residence of John Brooks, Clay County, State of Alabama. Bond:
Levi Shelton Blair and L. G. Blair. "Coleta, Ala., March 1, 1896: This is to
sertify (sic) that I am will for lisons (sic) to be isshued (sic) for my
daughter." Signed: J. W. Brooks.
#192 J. J. WIDSON to Susie J. CARPENTER on March 10, 1896, by
M. B. Garrett at residence of J. L. Carpenter. Bond: J. J. Eidson and W. A.
Steed. "March 9th 1896, Hon E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate: You may isue (sic)
marriage licens(e) for my daughter, Susie J. Carpenter to Mr. Joe Eidson."
Signed: John L. Carpenter.
#193 Trice RIDDLE to Winnie SAYLORS on March 15, 1896, by W. h.
Johnston, OM, at the home of the bride's mother. Bond: Trice Riddle, C. N.
Riddle and T. A. Riddle. "Coppermines, Ala., March 11th 1896, Mr. E. A.
Phillips: Dear Sir, This is to certifie (sic) that the girl that has name is
sine below. Winnie Saylors is of age and is agrebel (sic) with me." Signed: M.
E. Saylors. "To Mr. E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate of Clay County: Ples (sic)
let Trice Riddle have maridge (sic) lisons (sic) and you will oblige this March
the 13th 1896." Signed: C. N. Riddle.
#194 Charles MARBRY (col.) to Marrie HORTON (col.) on March 15,
1896 by Rev. M. J. Thomas of Talladega, Ala., at Hollins, Ala., Clay. Bond:
#195 Thomsa ALEXANDER to Lena CARTER on April 5, 1896, by H. C.
Knight, MG, at the residence of the bride's father. Bond: Thomas Alexander (his
mark) and I. R. young. Affidavit: By Thomas Alexander for Thomas Alexander and
Miss Lena Carter to E. A. Phillips. "Judge of Probate: Sir, Pleas(e) let mi
(sic) son, Thomas, have some marrieg (sic) licens(e) and oblige, April 2nd
1896." Signed: A. Alexander. "Mr. E. A. Phillips: Pleas(e) ishure (sic) to Tomas
Elexander (sic) mariges (sic) licenes (sic) an(d) oblige this March the 30th
1896." Signed: Butler Karter.
#196 James M. WILKERSON to Phoeba DAWKINS on April 12, 1896 by
John N. Moore, MG, at Mr. Rugus Dawkins residence. Bond: James M. WIlkerson and
Rufus Dawkins.
#197 Benjamin S. CANSEY to R. A. PARKER on April 28, 1896 by C. I. Wesley, OMG, at B. T. Lett. Bond: Benjamin S. Cansey and B. T. Lett. "April 27th, Honerable Judge of Probate of Clay County, Ala., Mr. E. A. Phillips: Please issue to the barer (sic) of this order licens(e) for marriages. Yours," Signed: Benjamin S. Cansey. Witness: B. T. Lett.
Judge of Probate of Clay Co., Ala: This is to certify that my consent is
given in case of my daughter, R. A. Parker, wedding to B. S. Cansey." Signed: N.
A. Parker. Witness: B. T. Lett.
#198 J. G. HUDSON to S. A. CARPENTER on May 3, 1896, by M. B.
Garrett, OM, at M. B. Garretts. Bond: J. G. Hudson and W. A. Steed.
#199 James Lloyd CARWILE to Bobie D. BROWN on May 3, 1896 by W.
R. C. Devaughan, JP, at the residence of the bride's parents. Bond: James L.
Carwile and N. M. Ware.
#200 Larry WAITS to Caroline JOHNSON on May 10, 1896 by C. I.
Wesley, OMG, at J. W. Lowremore. Bond: Larry Waits (his mark) and N. M.
Ware.
#201 John J. HAYNES to Minnie E. BELL on May 6, 1896 by W. J.
D. Upshaw, MG, at the Baptist Church of Lineville. Bond: John J. Haynes and E.
L. Whatley.
#202 R. L. PHILLIPS to Maggie INGRAM on May 6, 1896 by Geo G.
Smith at Coleta, Ala. Bond: R. L. Phillips and G. W. Phillips.
#203 B. W. SIMS and Quillie D. LEVIE on May 5, 1896 by Robt. A.
Speer, MG, at James Levie's. Bond: B. W. Sims and R. L. Black.
#204 B. W. HOLDRIDGE to M. E. FULLER on May 17, 1896 by G. W.
Holdridge, MG, at W. L. Fuller. Bond: B. W. Holdridge and R. B. Caldwell.
Affidavit: By B. W. Holdridge for B. W. Holdridge and Miss M. E. Fuller to James
L. Carwile.
#205 R. S. CARTER (col.) to Sarah BROWN (col.) on May 17, 1896
by Rev. M. Thomas of Talladega, Ala., at Hollins, Alabama.
#206 G. W. GRIZZLE to Josie RAINWATER on May 24, 1896 by Alex
Allen at residence of Alex Allens. Bond: F. W. Grizzle (his mark) and N. M.
Ware.
#207 Phillip SULLIVAN to Mrs. DeEtta GRISSOM on June 4, 1896 by
J. D. Carmichael, JP, at the residence of M. H. Machen. Bond: Phillips Sullivan
and M. H. Machen (his mark).
#208 Jessee J. ROBERTSON to O. A. BECK on May 31, 1896 by H. G.
Harris, MG, at Mr. Gunn Beck. Bond: Jessee J. Robertson and C. S. Phillips.
#209 Park TEMPLETON to Josie SMITH on June 4, 1896 by J. M.
Gipson at the residence of T. I. Nelson. Bond: Park Templeton, T. I. Nelson and
W. J. Wallace.
#210 James LANE (col.) to Alice CHAPMAN (col.) on June 7, 1896
by John Moon at his home near Hollins, Ala.
#211 B. K. SCHOGGINS to Francis S. TINGLE on June 18, 1896 by
H. J. Brown, MG, of Almond, Ala., at Clay County. Bond: B. K. Schoggins and C.
A. Ross.
#212 J. B. MANN to L. I. CRUISE on July 5, 1896 by W. C. Brooke
at the residence of the bride's father. Bond: J. B. Mann and A. K. Allen.
"Tenett, Ala., Talapoosa Co., June the 30th 1896: This is to suterfy (sic) that
we give our consent for J. B. Mann to get margage (sic) lisens (sic)." Signed:
E. L. Mann and N. D. Mann.
#213 John G. DIGGERS to Minnie L. JONES on July 8, 1896 by H.
J. Brown of Almond, Alabama, at T. R. Book's (Boak's). Bond: John C. Driggers
and T. R. Boak. NOTE: Bride called Minnie and Mamie.
#214 Joseph M. GABLE to Arminda OWINGS on July 8, 1896 by C. D.
Messer at the home of the bride's parents. Bond: Joseph M. Gable and W. B.
Grant.
#215 B. Asberry HANNERS to Ollie FARGASON on July 10, 1896 by
W. R. C. Devaughan, JP. Bond: B. A. Hanners and B. F. Hanners. "July 9, 1896,
Judge Phillips: Please let Asberry have his papers and I autherize (sic) him to
sine (sic) my name to the bond to marry Miss Ollie Fergason." Signed: B. F.
Hanner, Maitland, Ala.
#216 A. J. HORNSBY to D. S. CARPENTER on July 12, 1896 by W. M.
Worthy, MG, at the bride's residence. Bond: A. J. Hornsby, T. C. Hornsby and M.
J. Carpenter (his mark).
#217 W. T. ALLEN to M. E. KELLEY on July 12, 1896 by C. B.
Cole, MG, at the residence of W. A. Yancey.
#218 Artemus WALKER (col.) to Noah KEMP (col.) on July 19, 1896
by Jas L. Carwile at the residence of Sam Esters. Bond: Artemus Walker and S. A.
Esters.
#219 W. Z. RAY to L. B. WILLIAMS on July 26, 1896 by W. C.
Brooks at the bride's fathers. Bond: W. Z. Ray, J. D. Hagan and J. A.
Rainwaters. "Clay Co., Ala., July 24th the 1896, Mr. E. A. Phillips: Sir, yo(u)
ar(e) hearby (sic) noryfield (sic) to let W. Z. Ray have weded (sic) lisons
(sic)." Signed: W. M. Ray.
#220 D. H. HAZEL to Hattie SKIPPER on August 5, 1896 by Geo. G.
Smith at Millerville, Clay. Bond: D. H. Hazel (his mark) and F. M. Pruet.
Affidavit: By D. H. Hazel for D. H. Hazel and Miss Hattie Skipper to James L.
Carwile.
#221 W. F. CARTER to E. M. DEWBERRY on July 30, 1896 by James
L. Carwile at Ashland, Clay County, Alabama. Bond: W. F. Carter, N. M. Ware and
W. B. Schoggins. Affidavit: By W. F. Carter for W. F. Carter and Miss E. M.
Dewberry to James L. Carwile.
#222 J. D. L. GRAY to Claudie GREEN on August 2, 1896 by H. C.
Knight, MG, at the resident (sic) of T. J. Gray. Bond: J. D. L. Gray and J. N.
Mitchell.
#223 Lee PARSONS to A. S. HICKS on August 5, 1896 by E. A.
Phillips, Probate Judge, at Ashland Court House. Bond: Lee Parsons and A. J.
Pogne. Affidavit: By A. S. Hicks to E. A. Phillips. Attest: B. T. Riddle and J.
A. White. Signed: A. S. Hicks (her mark).
#224 Asa G. S. TATE to Isie M. HORN on August 9, 1896 by J. N.
Griffin, Jp, at the residence of J. j. Horn, the bride's father. Bond: Asa G. S.
Tate and A. B. Tate. Affidavit: By A. B. Tate for Asa G. S. Tate and Miss Isie
M. Horn to James L. Carwile. "Clay County, Ala., August the 5th 1896, Mr.
Fillips (sic), Judge of Probate: Pleas(e) let Mr. A. B. Tate hav(e) mairege
(sic) liciens (sic) for A. G. S. Tate & I. M. Horn." Signed: J. J. Horn.
Attest: A. B. Tate.
#225 E. D. COLLEY to J. A. THRIFT on August 9, 1896 by M. A.
Johnston, MG, at the residence of John Thrift. Bond: E. D. Colley and W. M.
Richardson. "August the 8th 1896: This is to sertify that I, Mr. J. T. Thrift,
are willing for this to be." Signed: Mrs. Sarah Thrift and Miss Juli An Thrift.
"J. James Colley are willing to it to as far as my part is concerned."
#226 W. T. SPICER to Laura A. PERMILLION on August 13, 1896 by
C. B. Thurman at the home of J. A. Permission. Bond: W. T. Spicer (his mark) and
J. W. Jordan. Affidavit: By W. T. Spicer for W. T. Spicer and Miss Laura A.
Permillion to James L. Carwile.
#227 W. J. BUNN to Nona WINSLETT on August 12, 1896 by Alex
Allen at R. W. Winslet's. Bond: W. J. Bunn and E. o. Hobbs.
#228 Henry J. GAITHER to Lillie JOINER on August 23, 1896 by A.
T. Hobbs, MG, at residence of bride's father. Bond: H. J. Gaither and E. A.
Schoggins. "E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate: It is all right to let Henry
Gaither have marriage license to marry my daughter, Lillie, this Aug. 22nd
1896." Signed: H. F. Joiner. NOTE: Notation on side of documents: Henry Judso
Gaither and Lillie Bell Joiner.
#229 W. T. ALLEN to Cora HORN on August 28, 1896 by Robert A.
Speer, MG, at Mr. J. J. Allen's. Bond: W. T. Allen and M. C. Nelson.
#230 A. R. RAY to Pellie DAWKINS on August 20, 1896 by W. R. C.
Devaughan, JP, at the home of bride's parents. Bond: A. F. Ray and James L.
Carwile.
#231 J. W. PERRY to Ida J. SCHOGGINS on August 27, 1896 by A.
T. Hobbs, MG, at residence of bride's father. Bond: J. W. Perry and H. J.
Gaither. "Ashland, Ala., August 27th, E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate: This is
to certify that you ar(e) safe in issuing licenses for J. W. Perry and my dauter
(sic), Ida J. Schoggins." Signed: J. M. Schoggins and H. J. Gaither. "August
26th 1896, E. A. Phillips: Dear Sir, Pleas(e) let my son have marriage license
and oblige. Yours very Respct." Signed: W. W. Perry, Sikesville, Ala.
#232 J. M. HARRIS to Lizzie WILSON on September 27, 1896 by
James L. Carwile, Probate Court Clerk, at James L. Carwile's residence in
Ashland. Bond: J. M. Harris and G. W. Warren. Affidavit: By Lizzie Wilson to
James L. Carwile. Witness: Jas L. Carwile and Bobie Carwile.
#233 G. A. PADGETT to Nora ROBERTS on October 4, 1896 by J. W.
Elder at the bride's fathers. Bond: G. A. Padgett (his mark) and D. C.
Harris.
#234 E. M. POWELL to N. E. BURKS on October 1, 1896 by W. T.
Davis, MG, at the residence of bride's mother. Bond: E. M. Powell and James
Duke.
#235 Walt L. MCCLELLAN to Mary G. HASSELL on October 3, 1896 by
E. M. Moore at Bowden Grove Church. Bond:W. L. McClellan and W. W. Todd. "Sept.
30th 1896, Mr. E. P. Phillips: Sir, pleas(e) let Mr. Walt McClelldon have a
lisons (sic), my daughter is of age; Mary G. Hassell." Signed: J. A.
Hassell.
#236 C. K. PARKER to Julia A. MACOY on October 15, 1896 by Rev.
H. C. Knight at the resident (sic) of bride. Bond: C. K. Parker and A. W.
Parker. Affidavit: By C. K. Parker for C. K. Parker and Miss Julia A. Macoy to
James L. Carwile.
#237 R. P. PAYNE to Margaret MCDOW on October 6, 1896 by J. H.
Fullerton, JP, at the residence of Margaret McDow. Bond: R. P. Payne (his mark)
and T. Henry Carter.
#238 J. D. PEPPER to Fannie Flora JENKINS on October 6, 1896 by
W. J. D. Upshaw, MG, at Lineville. Bond: J. D. Pepper and R. W. Manning.
#239 A. N. WILLIAMS to L. E. CARR on October 7, 1896 by C. D.
Messer and L. A. Messer. Bond: A. N. Williams and F. M. Williams. Affidavit: By
A. N. Williams for A. N. Williams and Miss L. E. Carr to James L. Carwile.
#240 T. M. MOSELEY (col.) to Mrs. Mat PHILLIPS (col.) on
October 8, 1896 by J. J. Hall, JP, at her home. Bond: T. m. Moseley and J. M.
Barnhill.
#241 Thomas SIMS to Miss L. M. PETTIS on October 11, 1896 by H.
F. Evans, JP, at Mrs. Pettis. Bond: Thomas Sims and Z. R. Pittis (his mark).
"This to show that I am willing for my son and Viney Pettis to marry. From."
Signed: L. A. Lovvam and E. A. Phillips, Judge. "This is to show that I am
willing for my dater (sic) and Thomas Sims to marry. From." Signed: W. J. Pettis
and E. A. Phillips, Judge.
#242 Z. R. PETTIS to E. J. CLARK on October 11, 1896 by H. T.
McKay, MG, at J. W. Clark. Bond: J. R. Pettis (his mark) and J. E. Mitchell.
"Oct. 8th 1896, E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate: This is to certify that you
may issue Z. R. Pettis and E. J. Clark set of marriage licens(e)." Signed: J. W.
Clark and wife.
#243 O. L. GAITHER to Cilla GURLEY on October 11, 1896 by Rev.
B. B. Cotton, LM, at J. T. Gunter's residence. Bond: O. L. Gaither and J. T.
Gunter.
#244 William A. MCWHARTER to Viola STANSELL on October 13,
1896, by Alonza L. Lumpkin, JP, at the residence of Tom Stansell. Bond: William
A. McWhorter and J. B. Luker/Luken.
#245 J. A. WHITE to Tina TATE on October 11, 1896 by J. N.
Griffin, JP, at Mrs. Nancy Tate's residence. Bond: J. A. White and S. M.
Miller.
#246 W. L. SHORT to Margaret A. PETTIS on October 15, 1896 by
W. h. Griffin, Jp, at the home of the bride's parents. Bond: W. L. Short and J.
T. McKay. Affidavit: By W. L. Short for W. L. Short and Miss Margaret A. Pettis
to James L. Carwile. "Oct. 12th 1896, To Hon Probate Judge, Clay Co., Ala.: You
are at liberty to issue marriage licens(e) for Mr. W. L. Short and our daughter,
Margaret A. Pettis as she is of age. We could not object." Signed: William
Pettis. "I hereby certify that the above parties are of age and I know of
nothing to the contrary to their marriage." Signed: John H. Short.
#247 John F. PRESTON to Florence S. CRAIN on October 18, 1896
by S. J. Ingram, MG, at her home. Bond: John F. Preston and J. H. Crain.
Affidavit: By John F. Preston for John F. Preston and Miss Florence S. Crain to
James L. Carwile.
#248 G. L. SMITH to Eliza STRICKLAND on October 15, 1896 by F.
M. Vickers, NP Exc Off JP, at Aden Strickland's home. Bond: G. L. Smith (x) and
A. H. Smith (x). "Bluff Spring, Ala., Oct. the 12th 1896, Mr. E. A. Phillips:
You will please let Mr. G. L. Smith have license to marrie (sic) my daughter,
Elizar Strickland. Yours Respectfully." Signed: A. D. Strickland. M. L. Browning
and D. S. Smith.
#249 N. L. GOLDEN to Sallie SUGGS on October 15, 1896 by Rev.
W. R. Smith, MG, at the residenc eof the bride's mother. Bond: N. L. Golden and
J. W. Golden.
#250 Robert J. GREGG to Vanna E. SMITH on October 14, 1896 by
D. S. Gregg, GP, at the residence of the bride. Bond: R. J. Gregg and C. M.
Gregg. "Dempsey, Ala., Oct. 12th 1896, Hon. Judge of Probate, Clay County, Ala.:
Sir, We they undersigned do hereby authorize you to issue marriage license for
our daughter, Vanna E. Smith and Mr. Robert J. Gregg. Respt." Signed: D. C.
& P. A. Smith. "Christiana, Ala., Oct. 12th 1896, Judge of Probate, Ashland,
Ala.: I authorize you to ishue (sic) marrage (sic) lisens (sic) for Robert J.
Gregg. Respct." Signed: M. M. Gregg.
#251 J. E. SASNETT to J. A. B. DEMPSEY on October 18, 1896 by
C. A. Moore, JP, at F. M. Dempsey's. Bond: J. E. Sasnett (x) and F. M. Dempsey
per order. "Dempsey, Ala., Oct. 15th 1896, E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate: You
have my consent to issue of marriage to my daughter, J. A. B. Dempsey, to J. E.
Sasnett. Also, she is of age. Place my name on his bond." Signed: F. M.
Dempsey.
#252 J. E. LANGLEY to Ozella LACKEY on October 18, 1896 by M.
Hudgins, MG, at Munroe Lackey's house. Bond: J. E. Langley and M. M. Lackey.
Affidavit: By J. E. Langley for J. E. Langley and Miss Ozella Lackey to James L.
Carwile.
#253 J. W. GAY to Ella RAY on October 20. 1896 by W. H.
Johnston, OM, at bride's father. Bond: J. W. Gay, R. L. Black and W. M. Conner.
Affidavit: By J. W. Gay for J. W. Gay and Miss Ella Ray to James L. Carwile.
NOTE: Date on solemnization originally Nov. 20 and notation of error in
margin.
#254 G. N. KING to Exa WAITS on October 20, 1896, by W. T.
Davis, MG, at the residence bride's mother. Bond: G. N. King and J. M.
Wood.
#255 J. F. PRESTRIDGE to Leanna GRABEER on October 22, 1896 by
Rev. L. P. Hodnett, P.O. Christiamia. Bond: J. F. Prestridge and J. H.
McDonald.
#256 W. J. GROGAN to C. A. MCCALL on October 22, 1896 by L. F.
Morgan, LM, at Mr. McCall's residence. Bond: W. J. Grogan and A. M. Grogan.
"Idaho, Ala., Oct. 19th 1896, Hon. E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate, Clay Co.,
Ala.: You are hereby authorized to issue a license for the marriage of W. J.
Grogan to Miss C. A. McCall. Yours Respct." Signed: Mr. J. W. McCall and Mrs. M.
A. McCall. Witness: A. M. Grogan.
#257 J. D. PRUET to V. R. PRICE on October 29, 1896 by S. W.
Pruet at the residence of the brides. Bond: J. D. pruet and F. M. Willis.
#258 Louis GRABEN to Diana MESSER on October 29, 1896 by E.A.
Phillips, Probate Judge, at the court house. Bond: Louis Graben and Charles S.
Northen/Narthen.
#259 C. T. ALLEN to D. H. MCKAY on November 1, 1896 by C. A.
Moore, JP, at Mrs. F. E. McKays. Bond: C. T. Allen and J. H. Fulton. "Clay Co.,
Ala., Mr. Judge: This is to certify that I, Faney McKay, is willin(g) for my
daughter, D. H. McKay, and C. T. Allen to be married. Yourse (sic) truly."
Signed: Faney McKay, Oct. the 20th 1896.
#260 I. T. THRASH to Mary M. HATTON on November 3, 1896, by J.
D. Johnson, MG, at the bride's fathers. Bond: I. T. Thrash and A. J. Crosson.
"Oak Lane, Alabama, October 28th 1896, Mr. E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate,
Ashland, Ala.: Dear Sir, This is to certify that we, the undersigned parties,
agree that our daughter M. M. Hatton be married to Isaac T. Thrash is
satisfactory." Signed: J. T. Hatton and P. A. Hatton. A. J. Crosson.
#261 T. B. AUSTIN/ANSTIN to L. E. PRICE on November 5, 1896 by
W. H. Preston, MG, at Mr. Preses. Bond: T. B. Anstin and A. D. Brooks.
Affidavit: By T. B. Anstin for T. B. Anstin and Miss L. E. Price to E. A.
Phillips.
#262 J. W. WOOD to Hattie ANSTIN on November 15, 1896 by H. C.
Knight, at his residence. Bond: J. W. Wood and W. A. Steed.
#263 A. L. GAITHER to Barbara E. MITCHELL on November 8, 1896
by Rev. B. B. Cotton, LMG, at E. J. Bromberlow's residence. Bond: A. L. Gaither
and E. J. Brumbelow (his mark).
#264 J. R. NELSON to W. A. B. MARTIN on November 10, 1896 by J.
R. Cowger at Mr. P. S. Martin's. Bond: J. R. Nelson and Esau Nelson.
"Millerville, Ala., Nov. the 6th 1896, Hon E. A. Phillips, Probate Judge of Clay
Co.: Sir, Pleas(e) issue mariage (sic) lissens (sic) to J. R. Nelson, my son,
and oblige. Your friend." Signed: Esau Nelson. "Hon. E. A. Phillips: Dear Sir,
Mr. Nelson asked me to certify to the genuineness (sic) of above order as he had
heretofore given you particular instructions in regard same. Yours, Nov. 6th
1896." Signed: J. R. Irvin. "Millerville, Ala., November the 7th 1896, Mr. E. A.
Phillips, Judge of Probate: This is to certifi (sic) that we, P. S. Martin and
M. E. J. Martin, are willin(g) for our daughter, M. A. B. Martin and Mr. J. R.
Nelson to marry" Signed: P. S. Martin and M. E. J. Martin.
#265 W. R. PITTARD to Dula A. BARFIELD on February 2, 1896 by
W. T. Davis, MG, at the residence of the bride's father.
#266 John H. MCDONALD to Marietta GRABEN on November 12, 1896
by E. A. Phillips, Probate Judge, at the court house. Bond: John H. McDonald and
J. F. Prestridge. Affidavit: By John H. McDonald for John H. McDonald and Miss
Marietta Graben to E. A. Phillips.
#267 J. H. HAMIL to M. A. ROBERTS on November 15, 1896 by W. M.
Birchfield, JP, at W. W. Roberts. Bond: J. H. Hamil and N. M. Ware.
#268 Marcus T. LINDEN/LINDER to Marrie L. STRIPLIN on November
15, 1896 by R. A. Spear, Minister M. E. Church South, at Mrs. E. J. Garrison's.
Bond: Narcus T. Linder and M. N. Manning.
#269 J. A. SMITH to S. A. ROBERSON on November 15, 1896 by
Turner Wright, MG, at Thomas Duncan's. Bond: J. A. Smith and J. M. Browning.
Affidavit: By J. M. Browning for J. A. Smith and Miss S. A. Roberson to James L.
Carwile.
#270 R. L. SPURLIN to E. V. HICKS on November 15, 1896 by W. H.
Griffin, JP, at the home of the bride's parents. Bond: R. L. Spurlin and W. B.
Schoggins.
#271 W. E. CARPENTER to A. I. HICKS on November 15, 1896 by W.
H. Griffin, JP, at the home of the bride's parents. Bond: W. E. Carpenter (his
mark) and J. B. Watts. "Mr. Phillips: Please issue Willie Carpenter some
licens(e) and oblige." Signed: J. T. Carpenter.
#272 F. M. PARRISH to R. E. SPEARS on November 19, 1896 by C.
A. Moore, JP, at the residence of Mr. John Spears. Bond: F. M. Parrish, C.N.
Ball and F. M. Sprayberry.
#273 J. H. FULTON to L. L. SIMS on November 19, 1896 by C. A.
Moore, JP, at the residence of H. C. Sims.Bond: J. H. Fulton (hismark) and F. C.
Fulton (his mark). "Mr. Judge: This is to certify that I, H. C. Sims and wife,
M. A. Sims, is willin(g) for our daughter, L. L. Sims, to be married to J. H.
Fulton. November the 12th, 1896."
#274 W. G. INGRAM to Bertie EVANS on November 22, 1896 by W. H.
Preston, MG, at Mr. O. C. Evans. Bond: W. G. Ingram and E. S. Haynie. "Nov. 15th
1896, Hon E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate, Ashland, Ala.: Dear Sir, You are
hereby authorized to issue license to W. G. Ingram and our daughter, Bertie.
Yours Respt." Signed: Osceola Evans and L. T. Evans.
#275 J. T. BARNES to E. E. WILLIAMSON on November 22, 1896 by
Turner Wright, MG, at the residence of the bride's father. Bond: J. T. Barnes
and G. W. Phillips. "Nov. 14th 1896, Mr. E. A. Phillips: Dear Sir, This is to
certify that I am willing for you to fix papers for my girl, Eppie, and J. T.
Barnes to marrie. Yours Truly." Signed: B. R. Williamson. Witness: J. T.
Barnes.
#276 W. J. INGRAM to M. I. HENDRICKS on November 22, 1896 by W.
H. Preston, MG, at M. E. Hendricks. Bond: W. J. Ingram and M. J. Hill. "Nov. the
21 1896, Mr. E. A. Phillips: This sertify (sic) that E. Hendricks is willing for
W. J. Ingram to take out lisons (sic)." Signed: E. Hendricks. Witness: W. J.
Hill.
#277 J. P. CANN to M. S. DAVIS on November 22, 1896 by J. P.
Williams, JP, at my hoam (sic) A. M. "Return Dec. 11." Bond: J. P. Cann and B.
T. Lett.
#278 J. W. HEADRICK to Isie HUNTER on November 21, 1896 by J.
W. Miller, JP, at W. Hunter's. Bond: J. W. Headrick (his mark) and J. S.
Headrick.
#279 F. M. WILLIAMS to M. D. LOVELESS on November 29, 1896 by
J. N. Lowden, MG, at the bride's residence. Bond: F. M. Williams and W. B.
Schoggins. "Mr. E. A. Phillips, Judge of Pro: Please let F. M. Williams have
marriage license for M. D. Loveless. Oblige truly." Signed: M. E. Loveless.
#280 J. L. HARRIS to Celesta A. BRADBURY on November 26, 1896,
by Eld. F. B. Eubank at the bride's father. Bond: J. L. Harris and C. S.
Phillips. "Harlan, Ala., Nov. 1896: This to certify that I have no objection my
daughter, Celesta S. marrying J. L. Harris. She is of age." Signed: W. W.
Bradbury. "Harlan, Ala., 23rd Nov. 1896, Judge of Probate, Ashland, Ala: You are
at liberty to issue marrage (sic) lisence to J. L. Harris. Respt." Signed: H. G.
Harris.
#281 T. G. ANDREWS to R. H. LAWS on November 26, 1896 by Wm
Brooks, JP, at A. L. Laws. Bond: T. G. Andrews and W. D. Andrews. "Nov. 24th
1896, Mr. Phillips: Dear Sir, Please let Mr. Andrews have license for T. G.
Andrews and R. H. Laws, my daughter. Yours truly." Signed: A. L. Laws. Witness:
W. D. Andrews.
#282 W. F. FULTON to F. E. PETTIS on December 6, 1896 by H. C.
Knight at the resident of the bride. Bond: W. F. Fulton (his mark) and J. R.
Pettis (his mark).
#283 Walter GOODGAME (col.) to Jane BULL (col.) on November 30,
1896 by Frank Wilkison on road near residence of bride's father. Bond: Walter
Goodgame and Mike McDiarmid (his mark).
#284 J. F. LESTER to Ada L. HENDRICKS on December 3, 1896 by S.
J. Ingram, MG, at her home. Witness: Henry Stephens. Bond: J. F. Lester and E.
F. Lester. "Mr. Hudge Philups: Dear Sir, This is to certify that I have agreed
for J. F. Lester to get lisons (sic) to marry Miss Ader L. Hendricks." Signed:
E. Hendricks. Witness: E. F. Lester.
#285 W. D. LONG to T. P. MAY on December 6, 1896 by R. M.
Allen, MG, at Mara May. Bond: W. D. Long and R. B. Caldwell.
#286 Ben WARE (col.) to Bamie CARMICHAEL (col.) on December 6,
1896 by Frank Wilkison at the residenc of bride's mother. Bond: Ben Ware and
Mike McDiarmid (his mark).
#287 Ira GRAY to Jemima J. ATKISSON on December 6, 1896 by F.
S. Moore, JP, at her father's residence. Bond: Ira Gray (his mark) and Amos
Atkisson. Affidavit: By Ira Gray for Ira Gray and Miss Jemima J. Atkisson to E.
A. Phillips.
#288 C. O. ROBERTSON to Ida WALDROP on December 6, 1896 by W.
R. C. Devaughan, JP, at her residence. Bond: C. O. Robertson and L.
Mullins.
#289 J. T. ROGERS to Carrie RAY on December 9, 1896 by Alex
Allen at residence Margaret Ray's. Bond: J. T. Rogers, W. D. Mayo and G. W.
Pruett.
#290 J. E. BAILEY to V. I. SWINDALL on December 6, 1896 by Rev.
Newton Smith of Goodwater, Ala., at Meadow. Bond: J. E. Bailey and R. N.
Franklin.
#291 R. E. BROWN to Harrie SWINDALL on December 6, 1896 by Rev.
Newton Smith, Goodwater, Ala. at Meadow. Bond: R. E. Brown and J. E.
Bailey.
#292 Andrew GRAY (col.) to Eliza WILSON (col.) on December 13,
1896, by L. F. Morgan, MG, at Antony Wilson's. Bond: Andrew Gray and Robert
Wilson.
#293 J. A. SEWELL to L. M. D. WATTS on December 13, 1896 by C.
I. Wesley, OMG, at M. H. Watts. Bond: J. A. Sewell and J. W. Sewell. "Clay Co.,
Ala., Judge E. A. Phillips: You will ishue (sic) licens(e) to J. A. Sewell to
marry my daughter, L. M. D. Watts." Signed: M. H. Watts.
#294 J. F. HAYS to R. E. JOHNSON on December 10, 1896 by Rev.
L. P. Hodnett, Christiana, Ala., at James Johnson residence. Bond: J. F. Hays
and L. P. Hodnett. "The State of Alabama, To Honerable Judge of Clay Co: The
undersi(g)ned father and mother hereby consent to the marage (sic) of R. E.
Johnson with one L. F. Hays, and that a licen(se) for that purpose be issued by
your Honor. Given under my hand this the 7th day of December 1896." Signed:
James Johnson and wife, Lissamy Johnson. Attest: L. F. Hays and L. P.
Hodnett.
#295 Jackson MATHIS (col.) to Anna ODOM (col.) on November 29,
1896 by Frank Wilkison at residence of bride's mother.
#296 W. M. SMITH to Mattie BRUCE on December 13, 1896 by J. K.
Chandler, LM, at W. H. Bruce's. Bond: W. M. Smith and S. W. Pruett. Affidavit:
By W. M. Smith for W. M. Smith and Miss Mattie Bruce to James L. Carwile.
#297 J. T. BRITTON to Mary A. MURPHY on December 13, 1896 by I.
B. Browning, JP, at S. L. Murphy's residence. Bond: J. T. Britton (x) and M. N.
Britton (x). "This December the 9th 1896, Mr. Phillips: Dear Sir, Please let J.
T. Britton have his lisons (sic). This I certify that I am his father. You can
put my name on the bond as bondsman if you wish." Signed: Mr. M. N.
Britton.
#298 Noah ROBERTSON to S. E. DAWKINS on December 16, 1896 by W.
M. Worthy, MG, at the residence of the bride's father. Bond: Noah Robertson and
W. M. Worthy.
#299 W. M. JACKSON to Minnie MANN on December 17, 1896 by J. P.
Williams, JP, at the residence of the(i)r parents. Bond: W. M. Jackson and J. P.
Cann.
#300 W. J. SPURLIN to M. B. HICKS on December 24, 1896 by W. M.
Birchfield, JP, at the residence of J. F. Hicks. Bond: W. J. Spurlin and Y. A.
Shadix.
#301 R. L. CARPENTER to Nora BROWN on December 16, 1896 by W.
H. Griffin, JP, at the home of the bride's parents. Bond: R. L. Carpenter and L.
G. Dean. Affidavit: By R. L. Carpenter for R. L. Carpenter and Miss Nora Brown
to Jas. L. Carwile.
#302 W. W. PHILLIPS to L. A. MORRISON on December 17, 1896 by
W. M. Garrett, OMG of Oak Lane, at A. Q. Morrison's. Bond: W. W. Phillips and J.
O. Phillips. "This is to surtify (sic) that all partys (sic) is willing."
Signed: A. Q. Morrison and Mrs. P. J. Morrison.
#303 J. C. PATTERSON to M. E. PARTRIDGE on December 17, 1896 by
Rev. Newton Smith of Goodwater, Alabama, at Meadow. Bond: J. C. Patterson and A.
F. Evans.
#304 M. J. PRUET to Ella C. HOBBS on December 17, 1896 by C. J.
Bently, MG, at Mr. Doc Hobb's residence. Bond: M. J. Pruett M.D. and E. L.
Whatley.
#305 R. L. WILLIAMS to M. L. MASSEY on December 17, 1896 by
Alex Allen at T. A. Massey's. Bond: R. L. Williams (his mark) and T. A.
Massey.
#306 John W. HARDY (col.) to Cynthia PHILLIPS on December 17,
1896 by Jas. L. Carwile, Probate Clerk, at the court house. Bond: John Hardy and
C. H. Heflin. Affidavit: By J. W. Hardy and Cynthia Phillips to James L.
Carwile.
#307 J. C. EVANS to S. F. PATTON on December 20, 1896 by
Vincent King, LD, at Mrs. Hamills. Bond: J. C. Evans and H. A. Blankenship.
#308 C. N. GRABEN to Leola POPE on December 20, 1896 by Rev. L.
P. Hodnett, Christiana, at B. M. Pope residence. Bond: C. N. Graben and B. H.
Graben. "E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate of Clay Co., Ala: Dear Sir, You will
please grant marriage license to C. M. Graben, my son. Oblige." Signed: C.
Graben.
#309 Jacob WATTS (col.) to Flora BROWN (col.) on December 20,
1896 by F. W. Wilkison (col.), MG, at Jacob Watts. Bond: Jacob Watts (x) and
Mike McDiarmid (x).
#310 F. M. POWELL to S. J. MCLEROY on December 20, 1896 by Rev.
John A. Hudson at N. F. McLeroy. Bond: F. M. Powell (x) and R. McLeroy (x).
#311 J. M. WATERS to B. J. HAND on December 20, 1896, by Rev.
W. R. Smith, MG, at his home. Bond: J. M. Waters and B. J. Williamson.
#312 J. J. BEARDEN to Mary F. JONES on December 24, 1896 by W.
M. Worthy, MG, at Mr. Frank Jones residence. Bond: J. J. Bearden and T. R.
Dunaway (x).
#313 J. T. PEEK to Beulah A. BROWN on December 23, 1896 by H.
C. Knight at Thomas Orr's. Bond: J. T. Peek and E. W. McCormick.
#314 J. E. JONES to Minnie INGRAM on December 20, 1896, by E.
A. Phillips, Probate Judge, at his residence. Bond: J. E. Jones and M. B.
Lankford. Affidavit: By J. W. Sterns who, being duly sworn deposes and says that
he was present and saw the within named Z. T. and Tempy Ingram and Mrs. M. J.
Jones sign their names to the within orders for marriage license on the 19th day
of Dec. 1896. Signed: J. W. Sterns (x). "Sworn to and subscribed before me, this
20th day of Dec. 1896" Signed: E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate. "Emuckfaw,
Ala., Dec. 19th 1896: To the Judge of Probate of Clay County, Ashland, Ala.} You
are hereby authorized to isue (sic) a marriage license for Mr. J. E. Jones and
our daughter, Minnie Ingram." Signed: Z. T. Ingram and Tempy Ingram. "Emuckfaw,
Ala., to the Judg(e) of Clay: This is to shoe (sic) that I am willing for you to
ishue (sic) licens(e) for my sun (sic), J. E. Jones to be married." Signed: Mrs.
M. J. Jones.
#315 R. H. PRICE to M. A. STEED on December 24, 1896 by R. A.
Speet, MG, at Mr. A. M. Steed's. Bond: R. H. Price and G. N. Sims.
#316 L. J. TRUITT to Mattie OSBURN on December 24, 1896 by M.
M. Driver, OM, at bride's mother's house. Bond: L. J. Truitt and W. F. Roden.
"Bluff Springs, Ala., Dec. 18th 1896, E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate: Mr. Lon
Truitt wants license for my daughter, Miss Matie Osburn. Please let him have
them and oblige." Signed: N. F. Osburn. Witness: W. F. Roden and L. J. Truitt.
"Bluff Springs, Ala., Dec. 18th 1896, E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate: Dear
Sir, My son, L. J. Truitt, wants license to marry. Please let him have them and
oblige." Signed: J. M. Truitt. Witness: W. F. Roden and L. J. Truitt.
#317 William L. SKIPPER to Rosa WILLIAMSON on December 27,
1896, by Turner Wright, MG, at bride's father's residence. Bond: William L.
Skipper and G. T. Allen.
#318 Henry Jones WILLINGHAM to Sallie Frances NICHOLS on
December 28, 1896, by Waller A. Whittle, MG, at Lineville. Bond: Henry Jones
Willingham and F. J. Ingram.
#319 G. R. WADE to Carrie E. MOORE on December 27, 1896, by W.
J. Camp, MG, at the residence of the bride's father. Bond: G. R. Wade and W. D.
Wade. "We, the undersigned, certify that Carrie Ester Moore is 18 years old Dec.
12th." Signed: F. S. Moore and M. V. Moore.
#320 R. D. WAITS to L. N. NOLEN on December 24, 1896, by C. J.
Bentley, MG, at court house in Ashland. Bond: R. D. Waits (his mark), A. S.
Stockdale, Jno J. Haynes and W. L. Black. Affidavit: By R. D. Waits and L. N.
Nolan to Jas. L. Carwile.
#321 W. W. NOLEN to Nancy MARTIN on December 27, 1896, by T. F.
Barnhill, JP, at Lineville. Bond: W. W. Nolen and H. B. East. Affidavit: By W.
W. Nolen for Miss Nancy Martin to Jas. L. Carwile.
#322 Bose HEARN (col.) to Lavonia SIMS (col.) on December 27,
1896, by W. T. Davis, MG, at bride's father. Bond: Bose Hearn (his mark), John
Sims (x) and Milus Owens (x).
#323 P. S. DARBY to Gertrude STREET on January 3, 1897, by J.
W. Spencer, Elder M. E. Church South, at Robert Street's, Coleta. Bond: P. S.
Darby and J. N. Harris. "12/24 1896, Hon Ed Philliips, Judge of Probate of Clay
Co., Ala.: You are at liberty to grant Stary Darby and Gertrude Street license
to marry." Signed: R. S. Street.
#324 Larkin PATE (colored) to Louisa ADAIR (colored) on
December 27, 1896, by F. W. Wilkison, MG, at H. P. Adair. Bond: Larkin Pate and
S. A. Pate. NOTE: Signature of groom is "Larcan Pate".
#325 Caleb JUDKINS (col.) to Jane LYNCH (col.) on December 27,
1896, by J. W. Miller, JP, at J. W. Miller's. Bond: Caleb Judkins and Walter
Judkins.
#326 C. J. JOHNSON to Lizzie PITTARD on December 27, 1896, by
R. A. Spear, MG, at Mr. Jack Pittards. Bond: C. J. Johnson, W. J. Bunn and E. R.
Pittard.
#327 Young TAYLOR (col.) to Rena STAPLES (col.) on December 28,
1896, by James L. Carwile, Probate Clerk, at the court house. Bond: Young Taylor
(x), Simon Taylor and J. F. Taylor (x). NOTE: Simon Taylor was named in the bond
but did not sign. J. F. Taylor was not named in the bond but signed the
bond.
#328 Wyley M. MITCHELL to Louranie (Lourana)M. SMITH on December 31, 1896, by W. M.
Garrett, OMG, at W. B. Smiths. Bond: Wyley M. Mitchell and F. J. Ingram. (groom's name spelled Weyley per bible) Lourana is buried in Delta
Cem with her 2 inf sons....Lourana [dau of Samuel B. D. & Molly Johnson
Smith] Sep 26, 1876 - Apr 8, 1908 - son b./d.Jul 27, 1897; son b./d. Jun 12,
1902
(data added in italics by genealogist Dave Blaikie
#329 E. L. EVANS to Mollie THOMAS on December 31, 1896, by J.
N. Gibbs, L.E. of the M. E. Church at the home of Mr. Thomas. Bond: E. L. Evans
and C. T. McKay. "Hon E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate: The undersigned father
of Mollie Thomas hearby (sic) consents to her marriage and that license for that
purpose by your Honor this Dec. 29th 1896." Signed: J. C. Thomas and C. T.
McKay. "Hon E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate, Ashland, Ala.: The undersigned
father of Lee Evans hereby consents to his marriage and that a license for that
purpose....by your Honor." Signed: H. F. Evans. Witness: C. T. McKay Dec. 29th
1896.
#330 J. B. BAILEY (col.) to Margaret ADAIR (col.) on December
30, 1896, by Felix Parsons, JP, at Sam Adair. Bond: J. B. Bailey (his mark) and
Wesley Lynch (his mark).
#331 Sam AVERY to Docia ROBERTSON on December 29, 1896, by C.
J. Bentley, MG, at the bride's fathers house. Bond: S. E. Avery and J. W.
Phillips.
#332 J. J. HEARN to Caroline PRUET on December 30, 1896, by S.
W. Pruet, MG, at his home. Bond: J. J. Hearn and H. M. Hearn.
#333 Alonza A. GLASS to Beulah S. WHITE on December 31, 1896,
by C. J. Bentley, MG, at residence of the bride. Bond: Alonza A. Glass (x) and
S. E. Avery (x).
#334 W. W. BAILEY to Eugenia BURGESS on January 3, 1897, by
Alonza L. Lumpkin, JP, at the residence of Mr. Burgess. Bond: W. W. Bailey and
T. E. Collins.
#335 George W. COLEY to Lizzie AVERY on December 31, 1896, by
M. B. Garrett, MG, at M. B. Garrett's. Bond: George W. Coley (his mark), Jas T.
Hanners and B. T. McCain.
#336 J. E. SHORT to Hixey FORBUS on January 3, 1897, by W. H.
Griffin, JP, at the home of the bride parents. Bond: J. E. Short and J. T.
McKay. "Lineville, Clay Co., Ala., Jany 2nd 1897, Hon E. A. Phillips, Judge of
Probate: You are hereby authorized to issue marriage license for John E. Short
and Hixey Forbus." Signed: John H. Short. Witness: Jas H. Short.
#337 H. C. VICKERS to F. M. EVANS on January 4, 1897, by F. M.
Vickers, NP Ex Off JP, at his house. Bond: H. C. Vickers and A. T. Vickers.
#338 George W. HAMIL to Samantha PURSLEY on January 5, 1897, by
H. C. Knight, at H. C. Knight. Bond: George W. Hamil and J. N. Amason (his
mark). "Mr. Phillips, Judge of Probate: This is to certify that I am willing for
you to issue license for said couple." Signed: W. J. Pursley.
#339 A. SCALES (Col.) to Anna HILL (col.) on January 7, 1897,
by Rev. A. Creed at the home of the bride's parents. Bond: A. Scales and E. M.
Smedley.
#340 S. A. WALKER to Roxie WALDROP on January 7, 1897, by W. M.
Worthy, MG, at the residenc of the bride. Bond: S. A. Walker and G. W. Walker
(his mark). "Mr. Judge Philips: Pleas(e) let Mr. S. A. Walker have same lisens."
Signed: W. T. Waldrop.
#341 J. W. HOUSE to Jessie CARTER on January 3, 1897, by R. E.
Brown, JP, at her residence. Bond: J. W. House and A. E. House. "This the 1st
day of Jany 1897: Approved by R. E. Brown, JP." Attest: E. A. Phillips, Probate
Judge.
#342 D. B. MURPHY to C. E. PAGE on January 10, 1897, by E. A.
Phillips, Probate Judge, at the court house. Bond: D. B. Murphy and S. L.
Murphy.
#343 W. H. WILLS to America HORN on January 17, 1897, by Wm
Brooks, JP, at S. Horn. Bond: W. H. Wills and B. M. Horn.
#344 Sam TRUET (col.) to Elsie FOSTER (col.) on January 22,
1897, by W. M. Catchings, NP Ex Off JP at Millerville. Bond: Sam Truet (his
mark) and Albert Craig (hismark). "Ashland, Clay Co., Ala.: She is 18 yars (sic)
of age. We is willen (sic) to this marriage. The Jest (sic) of peas (sic) sead
(sic) that he would not take holt (sic) of thim (sic) tel (sic) yo(u) wine (sic)
your name, E. A. Phillips." Signed: Bob Forster. "Bartam Foster rote this."
Signed: Alabert Craig. "diniestined (sic) fore witness to this bond."
#345 John MCCONNELL to Melissa WALDROP on January 21, 1897, by
W. R. C. Devaughan, JP, at the home of the bride. Bond: John McConnell, N. E.
Pearson and L. J. Harry. "The State of Alabama, Clay} Jany the 20th 1897, Mr.
Philops (sic): Sir, This to sertify (sic) that my daughter is not of age, but my
wife an(d) myself a willing for Mr. John McConal and her to marry." Signed: G.
D. Waldrop and Lisa L. Waldrop. Witness: N. E. Pearson and L. J. Harry.
#346 Levert FINCH to Annie L. CAMPBELL on February 2, 1897, by
Rev. John A. Hudson at the residenc of J. R. Campbells. Bond: Levert Finch and
J. R. Campbell. "Mr. Phillips, Judge of Pro: Please let Levert Finch have
marriage lison (sic). Yours Truly." Signed: M.W. Finch.
#347 G. W. KELLUM to Alas CANTRELL on February 4, 1897, by W.
M. Worthy, MG, at J. H. McVey's residence. Bond: G. W. Kellum (his mark) and J.
W. McVay (his mark).
#348 G. H. SCARBOROUGH to G. M. WHITE on February 7, 1897, by
Eld. F. B. Eubanks at Mrs. White. Bond: G.H. Scarborough and C. N. Eubanks.
#349 William T. THRIFT to Janie C. CLARK on February 7, 1897, by A. J. Mathis, JP, at the bride's residence. Bond: W. T. Thrift and E. P. Hood. "Ayrshire, Ala., Feby 5th 1897, Hon A. E. Phillips, Judge of Probate: You hereby have our consent to issue license for the marriage of our son, William T. Thrift to Miss Janie C. Clark." Signed: Mr. J. T. Thrift and Mrs. S. H. Thrift. Witness: E. P. Hood. "The State of ALabama, Clay County} I, E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate in and for said County and State, hereby certify that E. P. Hood, a subscribing witness to the within instrument known to me, appeared before me on this day and being sworn stated that J. R. Thrift and S. H. Thrift, the grantors in the instrument, coluntarily executed the same in his presence on the day the same bears date. Given under my hand this the 6th day of Feby 1897." Signed: E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate. "Mellow Valley, Ala., Feby 5th 1897, Hon E. A. Phillips, Judge of Probate, Clay Co., Ala.: You hereby have our consent to issue license for the marriage of our daughter, Janine C. Clark, to Mr. Wm T. Thrift." Signed: Mr. S. J. Clark and Mrs. M. S. Clark. Witness: W. T. Thrift.
#350 S. D. PHIPPS to Pinkey BARRETT on February 9, 1897, by J.
M. Jordan, NP at Mellow Valley in public road. Bond: S. D. Phipps and S. T.
Morris.
#351 E. R. HARWELL to Ada F. CONAWAY on February 7, 1897, by J.
A. Bretts, MG, at the home of the braid (sic) father.
#352 Bond: L. A. HOOTEN and Belman T. Riddle. "Millerville, Alabama.,
Feby 12th 1897, Judge Phillips, Ashland, Ala: Dear Sir, We hereby authorize you
to issue marriage license for one L. A. Hooton and Bishie B. PEPPER; the
latter being our daughter. It is satisfactory with us for her to marry the said
L. A. Hooton, so please issue license for same." Signed: Mrs. R. A. & S.
Pepper. Witness: J. D. Garden and J. T. Templeton. NOT EXECUTED.
#353 T. B. GRIFFIN to Ella WEAVER on February 17, 1897, by W.
T. Davis, MG, at C. S. Weavers. Bond: T. B. Griffin and D. H. Watts.
#354 J. F. ALEXANDER to Edna NICHOLS on February 21, 1897, by
H. C. Knight at the bride's home. Bond: J. F. Alexander and W. B.
Schoggins.
#355 Robert N. FRANKLIN to Margie CONAWAY on February 14, 1897,
by C. B. Cole, MG, at the residence of the bride's father.
#356 Bond: P. Wood (x) and Milas Stephens for P. WOOD (col.) to Miss
Annie STEPHENS (col.). NOT SOLEMNIZED.
#357 G. W. PATTERSON to L. H. DISON on February 24, 1897, by J.
W. Spencer, Elder Methodist Church, at G. W. Patterson's reesidence. Bond: G. W.
Patterson and H. P. Bell. Affidavit: By H. P. Bell for G. W. Patterson and Miss
L. H. Dison to E. A. Phillips.
#358 Jeff ADAIR (Col.) to Maudie/Mandie LEVIE (col.) on
February 28, 1897, by Frank Wilkerson, MG, at residence of Ike Adairs. Bond:
Jeff Adair (his mark) and Mack Street (his mark).
#359 M. H. CAPEHART to Janie SIMMONS on February 28, 1897, by
J. N. Lowdon, MG, at his residence. Bond: M. H. Capehart and M. M. Manning.
#360 W. R. MILSTEAD to Averiler HURST on March 2, 1897, by Rev.
john A. Hudson at the residence of James Hurst. Bond: W. R. Milstead (his mark)
and J. G. Hurst.
#361 N. C. MCLEROY to S. E. HURST on March 2, 1897, by Rev.
John A. Hudson at the residence of James Hurst. Bond: N. C. McLeroy and R.
McLeroy (his mark). Affidavit: By R. McLeroy for N. C. McLeroy and Miss S. E.
Hurst to E. A. Phillips (jc).
#362 C. M. YOUNG to Alzadie ROBERTSON on March 4, 1897, by Rev.
W. m. Worthy at the residence of the bride. Bond: C. M. Young (x) and W. R.
Hamil (x). "The State of Alabama, Clay County} Mch 2nd 1897, Mr. E. A. Phillips:
Please grant to Mr. C. M. Young the licens(e) of C. M. Young, age 23, and
Alzadie Robertson, age 17; both resadents (sic) of Clay County, Ala." Signed:
Noah Robertson. Witness: W. R. Hamil.
#363 L. B. ALLEN to L. E. SPEARS on March 14, 1897, by C. A.
Moore, JP, at the residence of Wesley Spears. Bond: L. B. Allen and F. W.
Fulton. Affidavit: By L. B. Allen for L. B. Allen and Miss L. E. Spears to E. A.
Phillips. "Clay Co., Ala., Mr. Judge at Ashland: This is to certify that I , J.
W. Spears, and wife, M. E. Spears, is willing for our daughter, L. E. Spears to
be married to Mr. L. B. Allens this the 8th day of March 1897." Signed: Mr. J.
W. Spears and Mrs. M. E. Spears at home.
#364 J. A. JOHNSON to Willian MATHEWS on March 11, 1897, by J.
W. Miller, JP, at W. D. Mayo's Hotel. Bond: J. A. Johnson, A. J. Johnson and C.
A. Steed.
#365 Frank MCNIELL (col.) to Ellen DAVIS (col.) on March 7,
1897, by Moses Carmichael, Col. MG, at Frank McNiell. Bond: Frank McNiell (his
mark) and Mack Patterson (his mark).
#366 Jesse W. UPTON to Ella KNIGHT on March 14, 1897, by Finas
Moore, JP, at Mr. Wm. Knight's residence. Bond: J. W. Upton and K. S. Lackey
(his mark). "Mr. Phillips, Feb. 12th 1897: Dear Sir, Please let Mr. Jesse Upton
have licens(e) to marry My daughter, Ella Knight which is 17 years old past.
Oblige." Signed: William and Mrs. Knight.
#367 Isaiah T. MOORE to Julia JOHNSON on March 15, 1897, by
Finas Moore, JP, at residence Wm. Johnson. Bond: Isaiah T. Moore and John A.
Hudson.
#368 Samuel PHILLIPS (col.) to Allie MOSELEY (col.) on March
26, 1897, by Thomas F. Carnhill, JP, at Lineville. Bond: Samuel Phillips and W.
T. Smith.
#369 J. W. WATTWOOD to M. E. J. DANIEL on March 24, 1897, by S.
W. Pruet, MG, at his home. Bond: J. W. Watwood and I. E. Daniel. NOTE: Signature
shows Watwood, but documents show Wattwood.
#370 J. B. WATTS to Julia ARNOLD on March 16, 1897, by W. H.
Griffin, JP, at the home of the bride's parents. Bond: J. B. Watts and J. W.
Shirey.
#371 Step ZACHARY (col.) to Mary Etta WOOD (col.) on March 25,
1897, by Joe Linch, MG, at Joe Linch's residents (sic). Bond: Step Zachary (his
mark) and Mannie Zachary (his mark). Affidavit: By Step Zachary for Step Zachary
and Miss Mary Etta Wood to E. A. Phillips.
#372 J. T. STEED (col.) to L. A. STEWART (col.) on April 4,
1897, by J. H. Guthrie, MG, at Mike Bell's. Bond: J. T. Steed and James
Johnson.
#373 George PHILLIPS to Lavonia HAWTHORNE on April 8, 1897, by
Felix Parsons, JP, at Sarah Hawthorn. Bond: George Phillips and Felix
Parsons.
#374 Thomas A. RIDDLE to M. M. MATTOX on April 8, 1897, by S.
W. pruet, MG, at the residence of the bride. Bond: Thomas A. Riddle and B. T.
Riddle.
#375 J. M. SPEARS to E. M. HIGGINBOTHAM on April 8, 1897, by J.
H. Fullerton, JP, at Wesley Higginbothams. Bond: J. M. Spears (his mark), J. W.
Spears and Miss E. N. Higginbotham."April the 5th 1897, Mr. Judge Phillips, Ash,
Ala.: And order from Mr. Wesley Higginbotham to Mr. Judge Fillips. Please Sir,
let Mr. J. M. Spears have his licens(e) to marry my dauter (sic) witch (sic) is
Miss Elen Higginbotham, and the dauter (sic) of Mrs. Nancy Higginbotham. If you
please Sir." "April the 5th 1897. And order from MR. T. J. Spears to Mr. Judge
Phillips, Ash., Ala.: Let my son have his licens(e) if you please Sir, to be
marred (sic) to Miss Ellen Higginbotham a Thursday. My son is Mr. J. M.
Spears."
#376 J. B. NOEL to Lizzie CLEGG on April 10, 1897, by A. I.
Cooley, JP, at J. W. Moncus's. Bond: J. B. Noel and W. W. Noel.
#377 W. J. KNOWLES to Julia A. GARRETT on April 18, 1897, by
Rev. L. P. Hodnett at L. P. Hodnett residence. Bond: W. J. Knowles and T. E.
Garrett.
#378 C. L. STEED to Eunice LEVIE on April 11, 1897, by R. A.
Speer, MG, at R. A. Speer's. Bond: C. L. Steed and A. S. Stockdale. NOTE:
Notation on side of documents: Charles Lee Steed and Emily Eunice Levie.
#379 J. H. POWELL to L. E. GREEN on April 11, 1897, by E. A.
Phillips, Probate Judge, at the court house. Bond: J. W. Powell and Van
Nichols.
#380 Columbus B. JOHNSON (Colored) to Parthena ECHOLS (colored)
on April 15, 1897, by James L. Carwile, Clerk of Probate Court, at the court
house. Bond: Columbus B. Johnson and W. A. Steed. Affidavit: By Parthena Echols
for C. B. Johnson and Miss Parthena Echols to E. A. Phillips.
#381 James W. WOOD to Mattie L. JOHNSON on Apri 29, 1897, by J.
M. Jordan, NP JP, at A. J. Johnson residence. Bond: James W. Wood and D. B.
harris.
#382 W. B. UPCHURCH to Lavonia NAIL on May 9, 1897, by Alex
Allen at Millerville, Alabama. Bond: W. B. Upchurch (x) and J. A.
Rainwater.
#383 J. W. REYNOLDS to J. A. PARSONS on May 9, 1897, by W. W.
Roberts, JP, at N. L. Birchfield's. Bond: J. W. Randers and N. H. Todd. "May the
8th 1897, Mr. Judge Philips, Judg(e) of Probate: Let J. W. Renyls (sic), my son,
have liscens (sic) to marey (sic)." Signed: M. A. Renyls.
#384 Robert L. BLACK to Hattie B. MESSER on May 12, 1897, by G.
E. Driskell, MG, at residence of bride's mother. Bond: Robt L. Black and O. E.
Black.
#385 J. A. WILLIAMS to Maranthey Ann RICHARDSON on May 30,
1897, by Rev. Turner Wright, MG, at John Richardson's. Bond: J. A. Williams and
C. W. Pruet.
#386 M. F. MULLALLEY to M. E. GARRETT on June 3, 1897, by W. M.
Garrett, OMG, at J. E. Garrett. Bond: M. F. Mullalley and G. M. Smith.
#387 B. H. HAZLE to L. A. MILAM on June 24, 1897, by C. D.
Messer at the residence of the bride parents. Bond: B. H. Hazle (x) and W. N.
Lambert. Affidavit: By B. H. Hazle (x) for B. H. Hazle and Miss L. A. Milam to
E. A. Phillips.
#388 Robert SIMMONS to Maggie MARBURY on May 29, 1897, by Lem
Vincent at Hollins.
#389 Jeamas CANN to Lucretie RILEY on June 2, 1897, by W. L.
Brooks at the bride's parents. Bond: Jeames Can (his mark) and S. J. David (his
mark).
#390 D. H. HAZLE to Laura SKIPPER on June 19, 1897, by C. D.
Messer near the residence of C. D. Misser. Bond: D. H. Hazle and J. W.
Carr/Can.
#391 O. L. PRESTRIDGE to Susan GRABEN on July 1, 1897, by Rev.
L. P. Hodnett at T. C. Graben residence. Attest: B. H. and J. W. Graben. Bond:
D. L. Prestridge and B. H. Graben.
#392 G. E. STANFORD to May RAY on July 9, 1897, by M. B.
Garrett, OMG, at her father's home. Bond: G. E. Stanford and J. T.
Stanford.
#393 Walter A. SPEER to Dora A. WHATLEY on July 8, 1897, by
Robt. A. Speer, MG, at Mr. Mt Whatleys. Bond: W. A. Speer and H. L. Busbee.
#394 Henry A. MANNING to Mattie WHITE on July 11, 1897, by Geo
E. Driskill, MG, at Ashland. Bond: Henry A. Manning, Jno J. Haynes and E. L.
Whatley.
#395 W. L. PARKER to Idella WATTS on July 14, 1897, by W. M.
Birchfield, JP, at bride's fathers, J. T. Watts. Bond: W. L. Parker (x) and J.
T. Watts.
#396 Juliest WESTBROOKS (col.) to Minnie MCCLENDON/MCCLENNON
(col.) on July 15, 1897, by W. M. Garrett, OMG, at John Heards (col.). Bond:
Julies Westbrook and T. J. Spears (his mark). "And orders from Mr. Henry
McClinnon to Mr. Judge Phillips, Ash., Ala." Let Mr. J. W. Westbrooks hav(e) his
licens(e) to mary (sic) my dauter (sic) if you please, sir, for wel (sic) air
(sic) all willing and his folks is to (sic)." "And order from Mr. F. W.
Wessbrooks (sic) to Mr. Judge Fillips, Ashland, Ala." Let my son hav(e) his
licens(e) to mary (sic) Miss Minnie McClinnon if you please, sir, I am willing
and my wife is to and her father and mother is to or (sic) at last (sic) thay
(sic) sed (sic) the(y) was."
#397 Jeff G. HERD (col.) to Beatrice STEPHENS (col.) on July
25, 1897, by David Royal, a Regely Minister, at Clay County, Alabama. Bond: Jeff
G. Herd (x) and J. M. Leveritt.
#398 J. D. F. SHIREY to Effie ARNOLD on July 23, 1897, by W. W.
Roberts, JP, at J. W. Arnel. Bond: J. D. F. Shirey (his mark), J. B. Watts and
W. J. Arnold (his mark). "Julye (sic) the 23 1897, Mr. Philips Sir, Please let
my son hav(e) his marage (sic) lisons (sic) if yo(u) please, and ablige yours
truly." Signed: F. M. Shirey.
#399 G. W. HUGHES to Laura REEVES on July 27, 1897, by E. A.
Phillips, Probate Judge, at the court house. Bond: G. W. Hughes and H. L. Adair.
Affidavit: By Laura Reeves for G. W. Hughes and Miss Lara Reeves (her mark) to
W. A. Phillips.
#400 P. Q. W. STRICKLAND to J. N. SPRUCE on August 8, 1897, by
Rev. L. P. Hodnett at J. A. Shaddix reaidence. Attest: M. S. C. Dover and T. P.
Strickland. Bond: P. Q. W. Strickland and J. W. Carpenter.
#401 S. L. BUNN to Rosa L. ROSS on July 21, 1897, by R. E.
Brown, JP, at her home. Bond: S. L. Bun and L. Cunard. NOTE: Signature has only
one "n".
#402 G. N. GREGG to Arrenia KENADY on August 12, 1897, by R. M.
Allen, MG, at J. P. Kenadys. Bond: G. N. Gregg and J. N. Gregg.
#403 N. M. WARE to Mollie SMITH on August 11, 1897, by E. A.
Phillips, Probate Judge, at the residence of J. L. Carwile.Bond: N. M. Ware and
J. W. Phillips.
#404 J, E. IRWIN to Arty E. MOORE on August 18, 1897 by W. J.
Camp, MG, at the residence of Elihu Wyatt. Bond: J. E. Irwin and J. H.
Patterson. "August the 16 1897, Mr. Phillips, Judge of Probate: Please let Joney
Erven have licens(e) to mary (sic) Arty E. Moore. Sined (sic) by me this day."
Signed: J. T. Moore.
#405 William Edward LANTHRIPP to Cora HARRIS on August 23,
1897, by J. D. Carmichael, JP, at residence of bride's parents. Bond: William
Edward Lanthripp and L. C. Sinclair. "Please let this man have what he wants and
thir (sic) will be no trouble." Signed: J. B. Lanthripp.
#406 T. M. WELCH to Scottie WILLIAMS on August 24, 1897, by
James McIntyre, NP Ex Off JP, at Stockdale. Bond: T. M. Welch, J. A. Rainwater
and W. L. Y. Hawthorne (x). "Aug. the 23 1897, The State of Ala., Clay Co.,
Judge E. A. Phillips: You are authorized to let T. M. Welch have license."
Signed: R. P. Welch.
#407 Aaron SHEPARD to Almeda WATTS on August 23, 1897, by W. H.
Griffin, JP, at the home of Sidney Craft. Bond: Aaron Shepard (his mark) and J.
J. Hall. Affidavit: By Aaron Shepard for Aaron Shepard and Miss Almeda Warrs to
E. A. Phillips.
#408 C. R. NEESE to M. L. SMITH on August 26, 1897, by C. A.
Moore, JP, at the residence of Ida Smith. Bond: C. R. Neese, W. L. Neese and J.
C. Carter.
#409 Monroe KIMBRIL to Clara HEARN on August 28, 1897, by J. W.
Elder, MG, at her home. Bond: Monroe Kimbril, J. W. Duke (his mark) and Oceola
Evans. NOTE: Grooms last name possibly KINSBRIL.
#410 W. T. HOLDRIDGE to Mollie MACKEY on August 29, 1897, by R.
A. Speer, MG, at G. W. Mackey's. Bond: W. T. Holdridge and R. W. Manning.
#411 James E. MCCAIN to Laura Ann HAYNES on September 2, 1897,
by W. H. Griffin, JP, at the home of the bride's parents. Bond: James E. McCain
and J. H. Watts. "Sept. the 1st 1897, Judge: Please let James McCain have
license for him and Laura Ann Haynes." Signed: James Haynes and Martha Haynes.
Witnesses: J. H. Watts and J. E. McCain.
#412 J. O. HUTTON to Mary Ann Elizabeth BROWN on September 2,
1897, by Rev. B. B. Cotton at J. T. Brown residence. Bond: J. O. Hutton (his
mark) and J. W. Brown. "Mister E. A. Phillips: Sir, You can let J. O. Hutton
have license to marry my daughter, Mary Ann Elizabeth as it is all right with
me." Signed: J. T. Brown and S. J. Brown. Witnesse: J. W. Brown and J. O. Hutton
(x).
#413 J. W. MITCHUM to Mattie CLARK on September 2, 1897, by W.
C. Brooks at the bride's parents. Bond: J. W. Mitchum (his mark) and D. T.
Mitchum (his mark).
#414 I. H. WATTS to Columbia Louvonia HAYNES on September 2,
1897, by W. H. Griffin, JP, at the home of the bride's parents. Bond: I. H.
Watts and N. M. Ware. Affidavit: By I. H. Watts for I. H. Watts and Miss
Columbia L. Haynes to E. A. Phillips. "Sept. the 2nd 1897: Judge please let I.
H. Watts have license for him Columbia Louvonier Haynes." Signed: James Haynes
and Martha Haynes.
#415 W. W. WRIGHT to M. J. HARRIS on September 5, 1897, by T.
H. Howle, MG, at D. C. Harris residence. Bond: W. W. Wright and Amos A.
Young.
#416 John WILKERSON to Rilla PHILLIPS on September 9, 1897, by
H. Creed, MG, at home of the bride. Bond: John Wilkerson and W. H. Smith.
#417 A. R. WATTS to M. B. BAGGETT on September 14, 1897, by C.
I. Wesley, OMG, at A. W. Baggetts. Bond: A. R. Watts and J. W. Dean.
#418 C. P. DAVIS to T. J. HUGHES on September 19, 1897, by J.
P. Williams, JP, at Mr. Hughs, Clay Co. Bond: C. R. Davis and M. T. Hughes (his
mark). Affidavit: By C. P. Davis for C. P. Davis and Miss T. J. Hughes to E. A.
Ahillips. NOTE: Signature shows middle initial of groom to be "R". All
references to him have middle initial "P".
#419 A. L. KENADY to Anna PERRY on September 21, 1897, by R. M.
Allen, MG, at Mr. W. F. Perry. Bond: A. L. Kenady and S. E. Wright.
#420 P. L. NICHOLS to Etta FAIRELL on September 26, 1897, by W.
H. Preston, MG, at his house. Bond: J. R. Nichols and P. L. Nichols. Affidavit:
By P. L. Nichols for P. L. Nicholas and Miss Etta Fairell to E. A.
Phillips.
#421 J. B. MILLER to A. V. WOOD on September 26, 1897, by J. M.
Jordan, NP JP, at S. H. Wood's residence. Bond: J. B. Miller and J. W. Miller.
Affidavit: By J. B. Miller for J. B. Miller and Miss A. V. Wood to E. A.
Phillips.
#422 J. W. COLEY to H. J. AVERY on September 24, 1897, by Wm.
O. Jenkins, MG of Lineville, Clay County, Alabama, at the residenceof Mr. James
T. Hanners. Bond: J. W. Coley, James T. Hanners and W. S. Coley. NOTE: Notation
in margin of documents: John William Coley and Hughie Jane Avery.
#423 W. C. SIDES to L. J. HILL on September 26, 1897, by W. W.
Roberts, JP, at L. L. Hills. Bond: W. C. Sides and W. L. Hill.
#424 J. T. STEWART to Lillie BETTERTON on September 26, 1897,
by E. A. Phillips, Probate Judge, at Ashland in Steed and Pearces' law office.
Bond: J. T. Stewart, J. C. Killgore and C. A. Steed.
#425 J. R. GRIFFIN to L. I. POPE on October 3, 1897, by Rev. L.
P. Hodnett at B. M. Pope residence. Attest: J. W. Graben and J. O. McColum.
Bond: J. R. Griffin and E. E. Kitchens.
#426 A. J. THOMPSON to Ollie B. RAY on October 3, 1897, by W.
J. D. Upshaw, MG, at the residence of bride's parents. Bond: A. J. Thompson and
John J. Thorton.
#427 G. W. BALLARD to R. I. DISON on September 30, 1897, by L.
F. Morgan at Mr. R. L. Dison. Bond: G. W. Ballard and R. L. Dison (his
mark).
#428 C. W. BIRMINGHAM to Carrie D. MCBRAYER on October 5, 1897,
by J. W. Spencer, Elder M. E. Church South, at Mr. McBrayer's residence. Bond:
C. W. Birmingham and W. M. Striplin.
#429 W. B. LOWRY to Ellen SAXON on October 9, 1897, by A. L.
Lumpkin, JP, at the residence of Ellen Saxon. Bond: W. B. Lowry, J. A. Riddle
and P. L. Smith.
#430 W. J. SHADIX to Julie STRICKLAND on October 7, 1897, by C.
A. Moore, JP, at Mr. S. M. C. Stricklands. Bond: W. J. Shadix and A. C.
Carter.
#431 W. C. BURGESS to Elizabeth MONCUS on October 10, 1897, by
A. I. Cooley, JP, at his house. Bond: W. C. Burgess and A. J. Moncus.
#432 J. E. DEASON to Annie BROWN on October 3, 1897, by Rev.
Newton Smith of Goodwater, Ala., at Pine Grove. Bond: J. E. Deason and A.
Deason.
#433 Primus ROSEBERRY (colored) to Birdie GOODGAME (colored) on
October 12, 1897, by Rev. J. H. Moor at Mr. Simmons.
#434 Jesse PARTRIDGE to Sally REAGAN on September 29, 1897, by
T. J. Ponder, MG, at Hatchet Creek Church.
#435 J. C. BEAIRD to M. D. KNIGHT on October 17, 1897, by C. J.
Bentley, MG, at residence of bride's father. Bond: J. C. Beaird and D. J.
Beaird.
#436 A. M. PRESTON to Georgie SEATS on October 19, 1897, by M.
B. Garrett, MG, at M. B. Garrett's. Bond: A. M. Preston and W. H. Preston.
#437 T. E. SHAW to Maggie ROZELL on November 7, 1897, by J. W.
Spencer, Elder M. E. Ch. South, at Frank Rozells house. Bond: T. E. Shaw and W.
D. Harvell.
#438 O. T. NORRED to Bettie LEDBETTER on October 17 1897, by E.
A. Phillips, Probate Judge, at the residence of W. D. Harvell. Bond: O. T.
Norred and J. F. Blackstocks.
#439 L. B. HUDSON to C. A. SMITH on October 24, 1897, by A. G.
Preston, MG, at residence of B father. Bond: L. B. Hudson, J. G. Hudson and J.
M. Schoggins. NOTE: Think the minister meant to put bride's father.
#440 W. C. BIRCHFIELD to Lizzie WILLOUGHBY on October 24, 1897,
by W. H. Griffin, JP, at the home of the bride parents. Bond: W. C. Birchfield
(x) and R. H. Carpenter.
#441 W. A. SCHULTS to M. E. BIRCHFIELD on October 21, 1897, by
H. T. McKay, MG, at W. M. Birchfield. Bond: W. A. Shults and J. C. Schults.
#442 Robert JOHNSON (col.) to Mattie BILLUE (col.) on October
24, 1897, by Caleb Bailey at Wilia Moon. Bond: Robert B. Johnson (x), M. W. Moon
and J. D. Carmichael (per order).
#443 R. G. DARBY to Nora CLAYTON on October 21, 1897, by E. A.
Phillips, Probate Judge, at the court house. Bond: R. G. Darby and J. G.
Ingram.
#444 Y. H. HOOD to Katie E. BARNHILL on October 21, 1897, by
Robt. A. Speer, MG, at Thos Barnhill's. Bond: Y. H. Hood and C. W. Boak.
#445 J. D. VINSON to Mollie COCKRELL on October 24, 1897, by
Thos. F. Barnhill, JP, at Lineville. Bond: J. D. Vinson and J. D. McCrary.
#446 J. A. STRICKLAND to Roxie E. BANISTER by J. A. Shadix, MG,
at J. F. Clark's. Bond: J. A. Strickland and Y. A. Shadix.
#447 T. B. PEPPER to Annie Bell WILLIAMSON on November 7, 1897,
by C. J. Bentley, MG, at Mr. Williamsons's residence. Bond: T. B. Pepper and E.
Pepper (his mark).
#448 W. J. LESTER to D. E. PAYNE on November 4, 1897, by S. J.
Ingram, MG, at her house. Bond: W. J. Lester and F. J. Ingram.
#449 J. W. SMITH to D. P. BOWLING on November 7, 1897, by W. M. Garrett, OMG, at D. T. Bowling's. Bond: J. W. Smith and D. T. Bowling. (John Walter Smith [son of Samuel B.D. & Molly Johnson Smith] Jul 20, 1874 - Apr 9, 1945 Della Pearl Bowling Mar 23, 1883 - May 4, 1930; John and Della are buried at Delta Cem) data added in italics by genealogist Dave Blaikie
#450 T. G. LASHLEY to Ellie Ann ROBERTS on November 7, 1897, by
W. R. C. Devaughan, JP, at the home of the brid(e). Bond: T. G. Lashley (his
mark), E. B. Lashley and J. J. Lashley.
#451 J. M. BASSETT to Willie ROBERTS on November 7, 1897, by W.
R. C. Devaughan, JP, at the home of the bride. Bond: J. M. Basserr (his mark),
E. B. Lashley and J. J. Lashley.
#452 J. H. JENKINS to Ida L. MURPHY on November 7, 1897, by
Turner Wright, MG, at the bride's fathers. Bond: J. H. Jenkins and W. D.
Jordan.
#453 E. E. SUMNERS to Sally MATHIS on November 14, 1897, By J.
D. Carmichael, Jp, at his residence. Bond: E. E. Sumners and W. D. Baird.
#454 G. A. MORRISON to Cora E. CARPENTER on November 10, 1897,
by S. W. Pruet at residence of the bride. Bond: G. A. Morrison and M. A.
Morrison.
#455 George WILSON (col.) to Susan ELLIS (col.) on November 10,
1897, by N. D. Parker of Maitland, Ala., at Maitland. Bond: George Wilson (his
mark) and E. H. Harris.
#456 Hillman FORBUS to Julia MITCHELL on November 14, 1897, by
W. H. Griffin, JP, at the home of the bride's parents. Bond: Hillman Forbus (his
mark) and Newton Pettis (his mark).
#457 W. L. WILDER to L. I. ROBERTS on November 14, 1897, by W.
R. C. Devaughan, JP, at the house of the bride. Bond: W. L. Wilder and J. D.
Farrow.
#458 T. W. TURNER to C. L. WOOD on November 21, 1897, by A. I.
Cooley, JP, at Mr. A. C. Woods. Bond: T. W. Turner (his mark) and J. M.
Wood.
#459 Clay O. CULLERS to Nellie FETNER on November 21, 1897, by
g. E. Driskell, MG, at Lineville. Bond: Clay McCulors (signature) and D. H. Hunt
(his mark). NOTE: difference in signature from written name of groom.
#460 S. T. BROWN to Laura HALLMAN on November 18, 1897, by John
N. Moore, MG, at Mr. H. T. Hallmans. Bond: S. T. Brown and A. J. Glenn.
#461 J. E. MITCHELL to V. B. CLARK on November 2, 1897, by C.
A. Moore, JP, at Mr. Jasper Clarks. Bond: J. E. Mitchell and J. A. Sims.
#462 J. C. GREEN to Rosa REYNOLDS on November 21, 1897, by J.
M. Bowman, ODM, at the bride's fathers. Bond: J. C. Green and J. H. Watts.
#463 Henry P. TANTON to Sarah C. THRIFT on November 25, 1897,
by A. J. Mathis, JP, at the bride's residence. Bond: Henry P. Tanton (his mark)
and E. P. Hood.
#464 William R. HAMIL to Mattie C. CARPENTER on November 25,
1897, by Rev. W. M. Worthy at the residence of the bride. Bond: William R. Hamil
(x) and M. J. Carpenter (his mark).
#465 J. W. THOMAS to L. B. COOK on November 25, 1897, by G. E.
Driskill, MG, at residence of bride's father. Bond: J. W. Thomas (x), E. L.
Evans (x) and W. O. Cook (x).
#466 D. H. HUNT to Lillie NOLEN on November 28, 1897, by W. H.
Preston, MG, at M. Henreys Worthy. Bond: D. h. Hunt (his mark) and W. K.
Price.
#467 J. M. BASSETT to Annie JONES on November 28, 1897, by A.
T. Hobbs, MG, at residence of bride's father. Bond: J. M. Bassett (his mark) and
J. C. Canady (his mark).
#468 Green JENKINS to Nancy EVANS on December 12, 1897, by Rev.
Frank Wilkison at Rozelle. Bond: Green Jenkins and H. A. Manning.
#469 W. M. HANSON to Corbia SORRELL on November 28, 1897, by H.
G. Harris, MG, at Mrs. Sorrell's. Bond: W. M. Hanson and Jesse Hanson.
#470 A. B. TATE to M. L. CAMPBELL on December 2, 1897, by A. T.
Hobbs, MG, at reesidence of brides father. Bond: A. B. Tate and Edgar L.
Whatley.
#471 J. H. COLE to F. P. INGRAM on November 30, 1897, by W. h.
Preston, MG, at Mrs. Ingrams. Bond: J. H. Cole and W. P. Cole.
#472 Isaiah P. TURNER (col.) to Minnie MARBRY (col.) on
November 4, 1897, by John Moon, LM, at the residence of Elijah Marbry.
#473 J. M. BASSETT to Elma PAIR on Decembr 5, 1897, by A. T.
Hobbs, MG, at residence of bride's mother. Bond: J. M. Bassett and J. W. Johnson
(his mark).
#474 G. V. NUNN to Minnie GATHRIGHT on December 9, 1897, by J.
M. Jordan, NP JP, at bride's residence. Bond: G. V. Nunn and T. D. Mask.
#475 J. J. THORNTON to Cora A. YOUNG on December 23, 1897, by
C. J. Bentley, MG, at W. Young's residence. Bond: J. j. Thornton and W. B.
Stockdale.
#476 J. L. WILLIAMSON to M. L. ROBERTS on December 10, 1897, by
J. S. Headrick, NP Ex Off JP, at the residence of J. W. Roberts. Bond: J. L.
Williamson and G. A. DeBerry.
#477 Martin WILSON to Rilla MUNCUS on December 9, 1897, by R.
M. Allen, MG, at R. M. Allen. Bond: Martin Wilson (his mark) and W. A.
McGill.
#478 James BIRCHFIELD to E. L. ROTTON on December 12, 1897, by
J. M. Jordan, MP JP, at residence of bride. Bond: James Birchfield and W. R.
Rotton.
#479 Walter HUDSON to Lela BOAK on December 15, 1897, by W. H.
Preston at Mr. Boaks. Bond: Walter Hudson and R. L. Hudson.
#480 W. L. NAPPIER to L. C. SMITH on December 15, 1897, by W.
m. Worthy, MG, at W. M. Worthys. Bond: W. L. Nappier and J. W. Smith.
#481 W. H. PHILLIPS to Mary COLE on December 15, 1897, by S. W.
Pruet, MG, at residence of bride. Bond: W. H. Phillips and S. P. Martin.
#482 J. F. CLARK to A. E. SIMS on December 16, 1897, by W. H.
Griffin, JP, at John Sims. Bond: J. F. Clark and S. H. Clark.
#483 R. P. PAYNE to Martha HERREN on december 19, 1897, by W.
C. Rogers, JP. Bond: R. P. Payne (x) and W. H. Hampton.
#484 John A. DEBERRY to S. C. HODNETTE on December 19, 1897, by
A. J. Mathis, JP, at the brides residence. Bond: John A. DeBerry and J. A.
Pate.
#485 Green B. CHASTAIN to N. A. THOMPSON on December 22, 1897,
by Rev. H. S. Marrhews at Coleta. Bond: Green B. Chastain and M. D. Ivey.
#486 Raymond STUBBS to Alpha SHORES on December 19, 1897, by W.
H. Harvell, OM, at the residence of the bride's father. Bond: Raymond Stubbs and
C. Alley Upchurch.
#487 W. T. ROTTON to E. A. WRIGHT on December 12, 1897, by
Chas. T. Culpepper at his home. Bond: W. T. Rotton, W. R. Rotton and J. M.
Jordan (his mark).
#488 W. M. BONNER to Eddie RILEY on December 22, 1897, by John
C. Craig, MG, at Wilburn Pruitts. Bond: W. M. Bonner and H. W. Reid.
#489 W. O. LYNCH to Laura LYNCH on December 19, 1897, by A. I.
Cooley, JP, at W. W. Mathis. Bond: W. O. Lynch, J. B. Stephens and W. A.
McGill.
#490 James M. COLWELL to C. R. JOINER on December 19, 1897, by
C. T. Culpepper at Mr. Joiner's. Bond: James M. Colwell, G. Colwell and E. F.
Joiner.
#491 J. S. KING to S. O. PETERS on December 21, 1897, by A. L.
Lumpkin, JP, at the residence of J. B. Peters. Bond: J. S. King (x) and J. B.
Peters. Affidavit: By J. S. King for J. S. King and Miss S. O. Peters to E. A.
Phillips.
#492 O. J. DAVIS to M. E. WILF (sic) on December 22, 1897, by
C. W. Swann, MG, at J. M. Wilfs. Bond: O. J. Davis and S. K. Davis.
#493 J. W. ROWL to Bertha GREEN on December 23, 1897, by Rev.
W. M. Worthy at the residence of the bride. Bond: J. W. Rowl (his mark) and J.
D. L. Gray.
#494 Henry ECHOLS (colored) to Anna BROWN (colored) on December
21, 1897, by E. A. Phillips, Probate Judge, at the court house. Bond: Henry
Echols (x) and P. H. Huckeba.
#495 C. L. DISON to Janie M. CARPENTER on December 23, 1897, by
F. L. Fuller at Henry Carpenters. Bond: C. L. Dison and W. D. Harvell.
#496 Luke WILKS (col.) to Angeline FULK (col.)on December 26,
1897, by W. H. Harvell, OM, at Andrew Fulks. Bond: Luke Wilkes and Silas
Wilkes.
#497 W. A. B. HILL to M. E. WHITEHORN on December 22, 1897, by
E. A. Phillips, Probate Judge, at Mrs. Mitchells residence. Bond: W. A. B. Hill
and J. F. Knight.
#498 G. S. ELLIOTT to Cora B. PITTS on December 23, 1897, by M.
B. Garrett, MG, at M. B. Garretts. Bond: G. S. Elliott and C. B. Beck.
#499 J. C. ROBERTSON to Mattie HALLMAN on December 23, 1897, by
S. W. Pruet, MG, at residence of bride. Bond: J. C. Robertson and C. S.
Phillips.
#500 T. L. PRESTON to Henrietta JOHNSON on December 28, 1897,
by W. H. Preston, MG, at C. A. Johnson. Bond: T. L. Preston and F. J.
Ingram.
#501 A. M. FULLER to M. L. GLENN on January 2, 1898 by Vincent
King, LD, at A. J. Glenns. Bond: A. M. Fuller and W. Z. Fuller.
#502 G. A. KEAHEY to Ella E. TILLERY on December 26, 1897, by
Rev. W. R. Smith at William Tillery. Bond: G. A. Keahey and W. J. Tillery.
#503 E. G. MCCLELLON to A. D. HILL on December 26, 1897, by W.
W. Roberts, JP, at L. L. Hill. Bond: E. G. McClellan and M. L. Hill.
#504 J. J. PEACOCK to M. J. CLAYTON on December 26, 1897 by S.
J. Ingram, MG, at her home. Bond: J. J. Peacock, H. N. Daugherty (his mark) and
M. Shaddix.
#505 Thomas E. ARGO (Colored) to Zada HARRELL (colored) on
December 26, 1897, by W. H. Harvell, OM, at the residence of Henry Harrells.
Bond: Thomas E. Argo and H. H. Harrell.
#506 J. W. JACKSON to Fannie STEPHENS on December 27, 1897, by
G. E. Drickill, MG, at Lineville. Bond: J. W. Jackson and J. F. Willingham.
#507 Perry WRIGHT to Darthula POWELL on December 30, 1897, by
H. T. McKay, MG, at J. H. Powell. Bond: Perry Wright and R. M. Pitts.
#508 W. H. LATHAM to J. A. LUKER on December 30, 1897 by A. G.
Preston, MG, at the bride's residence. Bond: W. H. Latham and Charley L.
Davis.
#509 J. W. MANN to E. L. JACKSON on December 28, 1897, by E. A.
Phillips, Probate Judge, at the court house. Bond: J. W. Mann (x) and J. T.
Jackson (x).
#510 T. D. MASK to Jennie GARTHRIGHT on December 30, 1897, by
J. M. Jordan, NP JP, at J. W. Garthright. Bond: T. D. Mask (his mark) and G. V.
Nunn.
#511 Robert E. BONNER to Willie C. MCKNEELY on December 29,
1897, by W. M. Garrett, OMG, at W. M. Chatman's. Bond: Robert E. Bonner and G.
M. Smith.
#512 W. J. STRICKLAND to L. E. JACKSON on December 30, 1897, by
W. H. Preston, MG, at Mr. Jacksons. Bond: W. J. Strickland and D. L.
Baughan.
#513 W. C. MORRISON to Ida T. GLASS on December 30, 1897, by M.
B. Garrett, MG, at William Glass. Bond: W. C. Morrison (x) and M. A. Morrison
(x).
#514 J. S. W. ORR to Indiana GOSS on December 30, 1897, by C.
T. Culpepper at Mr. Goss. Bond: J. S. W. Orr and W. L. Runyan.
#515 J. A. MCCAIN to Mattie E. BROWNING on December 30, 1897,
by A. Y. Vickers, MG, at his residence.. Bond: J. A. McCain and W. R.
McCain.
#516 W. S. PARKER to Emma MORRISON on December 30, 1897, by E.
A. Phillips, Probate Judge, at his residence. Bond: W. S. Parker and J. W.
Parker.
#517 W. F. COLLEY to Liza B. SPEARS on December 31, 1897, by E.
A. Phillips, Probate Judge, at the court house. Bond: W. F. Colley and J. M.
Smith. Affidavit: By W. F. Colley and Miss L. B. Spears to E. A. Phillips.
#518 Frank BROWN to Adline MCNIELL on January 2, 1898, by M. W.
Williamson, LM, at Rozells, Alabama. Bond: Frank Brown (col.) and Thomas
Mitchell (his Mark).
#519 Robert RABON to Scottie GRAY on December 16, 1897, by R.
E. Brown, JP, at his residence. Bond: Robert Rabon and A. M. Limbough (his
mark).
#520 D. A. BARNETT to Florence BROWN on December 26, 1897, by
John W. Fulmer, MG, at Julus Browns, Clay Co. Bond: D. A. Barnett and Fred
Barnett. Approved: J. B. F. Robinson, NP Exc Off JP.
#521 T. W. SPURLIN to M. E. COCKREL on January 6, 1898, by J.
A. Shaddix, MG, at E. C. Cockrel. Bond: T. W. Spurlin (x) and Y. A. Shadix (x).
NOTE: Bride's surname spelled both ways; Cockrel and Cockrell.
#522 S. P. WILLIAMSON to Annie C. WELDON on December 28, 1897,
by E. B. Gunn, MG, at Meadow. Bond: S. P. Williamson and A. M. Williamson.
#523 Burrill SONGER to Fanny HIX on December 19, 1897, by C. B. Cole, MG of Hollins, Alabama, at the residence of bride's father.