Marriage of Alfred S. Reaves and Ruby Clifton, Randolph, Alabama http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/alfreaves.txt ============================================= USGENWEB PROJECT NOTICE: In keeping with the USGenWeb policy of providing free information on the Internet, this data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Project Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file is copyrighted and contributed by: William Fischer, Jr. ============================================= November 2001 A Happy Marriage ---------------------------- At the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. CLIFTON, on Sunday evening, April 26th, an impressive marriage ceremony took place, the contracting parties being Mr. Alfred REAVES and Miss Ruby CLIFTON. A large crowd gathered to witness the happy event. Miss Nora SMITH rendered the wedding march beautifully. Rev. W. J. LOVVORN, Baptist minister, performed the ceremony. The bridal couple were attended by the following well known young people of Wedowee: Mr. T. M. SWANN and Miss Alice WILLOUGHBY, Mr. Joe DOBSON and Miss Ola ROBERTSON, Dr. J. C. SWANN and Miss Pearl CLIFTON, Mr. A. H. GIBBS and Miss Janie OLIVER, Prof. J. L. O. RICHEY and Miss Victoria MURPHY. Each of the young ladies was appropriately and tastefully attired. After the words were pronounced which made Mr. REAVES and Miss CLIFTON man and wife the friends poured in congratulations upon the happy couple. Mr. REAVES has a host of friends, and Miss CLIFTON has by her gentle, womanly spirit, won the sincere respect of a large circle of friends. A bountiful supper was prepared, which was partaken by a goodly number of friends. On Monday those who had stood up with the bride and groom were invited to an elegant dinner which was served at the home of Judge Reaves. After a few hours which were spent pleasantly all went home wishing the newly married couple a prosperous voyage on the matrimonial sea. [From The Randolph Toiler (Wedowee, Randolph County, Alabama), 1 May 1896, p.3] Alfred S. REAVES was the son of: Judge Stephen E. Augustus (S. E. A.) REAVES, 14 Dec 1836--23 May 1925, and Georgia A. ROBERTS REAVES, 6 Jun 1842--8 Jul 1884. Both are interred in Green’s Chapel Cemetery, east of Wedowee, Randolph County, Alabama. Alfred and Ruby REAVES moved to Texas sometime between their marriage and 3 May 1900, when their son Byron REAVES was born at Anson, Jones County, Texas.