Marriage of Jack Martin and Minnie Burden, Randolph, Alabama http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/martburden.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. ============================================= January 2002 ROMANTIC MARRIAGE ---------------------------- Yesterday [3 Feb 1903] morning Cupid stole a march on the people of Roanoke and consummated a marriage under unusual conditions. Some months ago Jack MARTIN came here from Opelika [Lee Co., AL] to do some work on Klein’s building. Later he returned to Opelika. The first of this week he appeared in Roanoke on business of a more pleasing nature. Early yesterday morning he rolled out through the country toward the south, having by his side Miss Minnie BURDEN. They were accompanied by Misses Maggie RAY and Daisy COX and the Rev A S BRANNAN. Upon reaching Stroud [Chambers Co., AL] the party stopped at the residence of J W GRADY, where Mr BRANNAN pronounced Mr MARTIN and Miss BURDEN husband and wife. Then they journeyed on to Buffalo [Chambers Co., AL], where the bridal pair took the train for their home in Opelika, while their companions returned [to Roanoke] on the evening train. The groom is a nephew of Mrs John W RAY, while his bride is the amiable daughter of Mr and Mrs W A BURDEN, of this city [Roanoke]. Our best wishes are extended. [From The Roanoke Leader (Randolph County, Alabama), 4 Feb 1903, p.3] ------- Jack MARTIN, 2 Jan 1882--18 Sep 1948, Minnie BURDEN MARTIN, 13 Apr 1885--1 Jun 1971, William A. BURDEN, 16 Oct 1848--18 May 1930, Mollie L. PEEK BURDEN, 27 Aug 1848--25 Dec 1934, his wife, John W. RAY, 14 Jan 1850--1 Jan 1915, Sarah Frances ADAMS RAY, 1 Apr 1851--15 Feb 1923, his wife, Rev. Arthur S. BRANNAN, 16 Jul 1861--10 Oct 1916, All interred in Cedarwood Cemetery, Roanoke, Randolph Co., Alabama.