Ferndale, Humboldt County California Chruch Marriage records 1893-1931  filename church_marriages.txt

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Marriage...Miss Sadie French of Ferndale became the bride of Arthur Henry Tosten of Arcata...
during the past few years she has been engaged as a nurse in Eureka and Ferndale, having recently 
resigned her position at the Ferndale Hospital...(January 9, 1920)

A very pretty wedding took place at the home of the bride's mother in Ferndale last Wednesday 
evening, when Almira Benjamin and Mr. Frank Lesarda were united in the holy bonds of matrimony.
they will reside on the Keohoe place on Bear River, which Mr. Lesarda has rented from W. Russ. 
(December 14, 1900)

Last Saturday evening...united in marriage Mr. Will Stevens of Ferndale and Miss Maud Filby of 
Hydesville...and are now domiciled in cozy housekeeping rooms in the Doe residence on lower Main 
Street... (March 20, 1906)

The pretty home of Dr. H.J. Ring in Ferndale was brilliantly illuminated last Wednesday evening 
and was the scene of a happy gathering in the shape of a double wedding.  At 8:30 o'clock 
Rev. W.S. Kelly of the Ferndale ME church united in marriage Harry Lee Taubman and 
Miss Helen Helgestad, and Charles Francis Taubman and Miss Verna Helen Ring, all popular young 
people of this town.  Both rooms are sons of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Taubman of East Ferndale, one 
bride is the daughter of Dr. H.J. Ring and the other the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Helgestad
of this place.  The ceremony, which was witnessed by relatives only, was followed by a sumptuous 
wedding repast, served on the lawn in a lunnular shaped canopy arranged for the occasion.  
The happy couples, who will make their homes on Rose Avenue, were the recipients of many 
beautiful and costly wedding gifts.  (August 22, 1902)

At the residence of the bride's parents in Ferndale last evening, February 20th at 7 o'clock, 
Rev. S.R. Wood united in marriage Dr. R.R. Michael and Miss Gertrude Berding...immediately after 
the ceremony the couple departed for Eureka and will take the steamer today on route for Phoenix,
Arizona where Dr. Michael has located for the practice of his profession. (February 21, 1896)

Tuesday evening at the home of the groom's mother in Ferndale Judge James Smith united in 
marriage Oliver P. Winslow and Miss Lulu P. Crowl, daughter of E.G. Crowl of this valley. 
(April 28, 1899)

At the residence of the groom's parents in Ferndale last Wednesday evening at 6:30 o'clock, 
Rev. A.S. Parsons spoke the solemn words that united in marriage John P. Meng and Miss Martha 
Olsen...Following the marriage ceremonies, which were witnessed by about forty invited guests, a 
sumptuous wedding supper was served, after which card playing, games, etc., were in order.  
Mr. and Mrs. Meng, who will reside in the Meng building on Main Street.(December 23, 1898)

United in marriage Thomas Halwick and Mrs. Ella Ellingwood, both of Port Kenyon.
They expect to soon take up their residence in the Gill tenement on Main Street, next door to 
the Ladies' Bazaar, of which place of business Mr. Halwick is the owner and his bride the manager
(September 5, 1911)


Horace H. Winslow and Miss Myrtle Beatrice Myers...were united in marriage at a pretty ceremony 
at eight o'clock last Monday evening at the home of the bride=s parents in this town...will make 
their home in the Paine building, where a cosy suite of rooms has been fitted up for their 
occupancy.(July 16, 1920)

...united in the holy bonds of matrimony Mr Walter Reynolds and Miss Gladys B. Simpson, both of 
Ferndale...are now making their home in the Hall cottage on Washington Street, recently vacated 
by C.B. Hart, which they have rented.(December 8, 1911)


Last Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Trigg in Ferndale, their daughter, 
Miss Winifred, was united in marriage to George A. Woodcock of Eureka...(September 16, 1921)

Miss Florence Sutra has accepted a position in the office of the Russ, Aggeler, Williams County, 
succeeding Miss Christine Christiansen, who was united in marriage the first of the week to 
Peter Petersen. (October 12, 1923)


In the parlors of the Ferndale Hotel yesterday afternoon, Rev. Kelly of the Methodist Church 
united in marriage Mr. Henry D. Athwood and Miss Alice E. Richardson.  Quite a number of 
relatives and friends of the parties to the contract witnessed the ceremony.  The bride is a 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Richardson of the Rio Dell section, while the groom is a resident of 
St. Helena, Napa County, for which place the happy couple will depart in a few days where they 
will reside. (April 19, 1901)

Last Sunday forenoon, at the home of the bride's mother in Ferndale, Rev. A.B. Roberts spoke the 
solemn words which united in the holy bonds of marriage Mr. Sigurd Nilsen of Eureka and 
Miss Della Miner of this town...The parlor of the Miner home, where the ceremony was performed, 
was beautifully decorated with fern and ivy, and the solemn vows were taken beneath a magnificent
wedding bell of white Canterbury bells...youngest daughter of Mrs. H.A. Miner of Ferndale.
(July 12, 1910)

In the American Hotel parlor in Ferndale, Wednesday afternoon, Justice of the Peace James Smith 
united in marriage Edward M. Hinch, recently from the Klondike, and Miss Alberta May Woodcock of 
Eureka.  Mr. and Mrs. Hinch will remain in Ferndale a few days before returning to their home in 
Eureka. (October 12, 1900)

Yesterday morning at six o=clock, at the home of the bride in Ferndale, Mrs. May Taubman was 
united in marriage to Fred Rushmore of Eureka...The bride is the owner of the Red Star Clothing 
House in Ferndale.(August 12, 1921)


Last Sunday evening at seven o=clock, at the home of the bride=s parents in Ferndale, 
Tracy L. Elmendorf, of Kingston, New York, was united in marriage to Miss Edna L. Hansen of this
town.The parlor of the Hansen home was also beautifully decorated with palms and cut flowers.  
There were 29 guests present.(October 1, 1920)

Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. Phillip Coombe spoke the solemn words which united in 
marriage Miss Carrie Gill and Mr. Joseph Phillips.  The wedding ceremony was performed at the 
home of the bride's mother in North Ferndale. The bride is he youngest daughter of 
Mrs. Albin Gill of this place.(January 16, 1906)

Last Thursday evening, a the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Bartlett in Ferndale, W.E. McClelland of 
Eureka and Miss Mina Hall of Myrtle Point, Oregon, were united in marriage, Rev. R.D. Douglass 
officiating.(February 27, 1920)

At a pretty wedding yesterday Dr. Floyd G. Worthington and Miss Edna Lund, both of Ferndale, 
were united in marriage.  The ceremony took place at high noon at the home of the bride's mother,
Mrs. J.N. Lund...Dr. Worthington is the son of Mrs. F.M. Bruner of this town.(11/18/27)


One of the prettiest weddings of the season occurred Tuesday at high noon when Dr. A.M. Dinsmore 
and Miss Cavy Miner, daughter of Postmaster and Mrs. L.H. Miner, were united in marriage at the 
Miner home on Fifth Street, the ceremony being performed by Rev. A.B. Roberts of the 
Congregational Church in the presence of the immediate relatives and one or two intimate friends 
of the contract parties.Though the hour was high noon, the ceremony was performed by candle light, 
the curtains being drawn and tiny lighted candles buried everywhere among the flowers, from which
only the light was visible, making as pretty and artistic a scene as it was unique.  The 
decorations in the dining rooms, where the wedding dinner was served at the conclusion of the 
ceremony, were red and green, a huge basket of red roses on the dining table serving as a center 
piece from which trailers of ivy, hung with dainty red hears, ran to various parts of the room. 
(Jun 8, 1909)

Last Saturday morning, at ten o'clock, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Bartlett in Ferndale, 
Robert Bonner and Miss Romayne Wallace, both of Eureka, were united in marriage.(April 24, 1917)

Will Tonini retunred to his home in Frendale last Sunday evening, bringing withhim a bride in the
person of Miss Cecelia Bonnikson, to whom he was united in marriage at Merced on January 3rd.
will make their home in a cottage on Shaw Avenue, which the gentleman has purchased and furnished
for the reception of his bride.(January 21, 1921)

Last Saturday evening, November 24th, at the residence of the bride's parents in north Ferndale, 
the Rev. G. Hutchinson united in marriage our esteemed young friends Mr. Ray H. Edwards and 
Miss Laura A. Kausen, eldest daughter of Professor Wm Kausen and wife...Mr. and Mrs. Edwards 
then repaired to their future home on Shaw Avenue, which had been previously secured and 
elegantly arranged for their occupancy.(November 17, 1896)

A pretty wedding took place last Sunday afternoon at one  o'clock at the home of Mr. and 
Mrs. Martin Eriksen in North Ferndale, when their eldest daughter, Miss Margrethe Eriksen, was 
united in marriage to Mr. Alfred Laursen. (July 1, 1913)


A pretty home wedding at the home of the bride=s parents in Ferndale last Sunday afternoon at 
one o'clock, Miss Bothilde Eriksen became the bride of George H. Knudsen of Oakland...daughter of 
Postmaster and Mrs. Martin Eriksen of Ferndale.(October 28, 1921)

At a pretty wedding last Sunday afternoon at one o-clock at the home of the bride=s parents, 
Mr . And Mrs. M. Eriksen, in North Ferndale, Miss Johanna Eriksen and Joe W. Taylor, both of SF 
were united in marriage.(4/23/26)

At eleven o'clock yesterday morning Rawley W. Evans of Bear River was united in marriage to 
Miss Marie Teichgraeber, the ceremony taking place at the home of the bride's parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Teichgraeber, in North Ferndale.(February 9, 1912)

At his home in North Ferndale early Saturday morning, Pioneer S. W. Morrison passed to this 
eternal rest...born 1827...in 1856 Messrs. Morrison and Williams came to Humboldt county, 
locating on Bear River, where Mr. Morrison resided up to some three years ago, when he took up 
his residence in Ferndale and lived until his demise last Saturday...Mr. Morrison was united in 
marriage to Miss Delia Gill of Bear River, who survives him...Silas V. and Sanford B. Morrison 
of Ferndale, and George W. of Bear River...also two brothers, Lafayette of Bear River and George 
W., the latter a resident of Ohio. (October 18, 1910)

...last Sunday afternoon, united in marriage Mr. James H. Berry and Miss Lillie Elkins, both of 
this town.  The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride's parents in North Ferndale,
and the interior of the home was beautifully decorated for the occasion. (October 3, 1899)

At the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. F.R. Elkins, in North Ferndale, Wednesday, 
June 23rd, at high noon, James Dawkins and Lucie Loretta Hinkley, both of Yager, were united in 
marriage.(June 25, 1909)


A pretty wedding took place last Monday evening at 8 o'clock at the North Ferndale home of 
Mrs. H. Varian, when Mr. Harry Caltoft and Miss Hulda Sievers, both highly-esteemed young people 
of this section, were united in marriage by Rev. A.L. Mitchell, rector of the Episcopal Church of
this place.  The ceremony was witnessed by relatives and a few intimate friends of the 
contracting parties, Mr. Robert Smith and Miss Bertha Sievers acting as groomsman and bridesmaid,
respectively. The parlors of the Varian residence were decorated with green and white, while that
of the dining room was pink, presenting a very pretty appearance.  Mr. and Mrs. Caltoft were the 
recipients of many beautiful and costly presents...the groom has charge of both the upper and 
lower Riverside dairy ranches on Salt River... (January 9, 1903)

Last Friday evening at the Bennett residence in North Ferndale, where the happy young couples are
to reside, the Rev. W.S. Kelly spoke the words that united in marriage Theo Anderson and 
Miss Emma Petersen, of this valley, and Carl Petersen, also of Ferndale, and Miss Swanson of 
Eureka.... (December 16, 1902)

Last Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock the Rev. Woods united in marriage at the residence of 
Ouff Andreason, Mr. C. Svendsen and Miss Marie Hansen.  In the evening the young couple were 
tendered a dance in the top story of Mr. Andreason's Mechanical Shop. (August 9, 1895)

In North Ferndale, at the resident of the groom, Mr. Peter Oluff Andreasen and Miss Ellen Black, 
both of Ferndale.. (June 1, 1897)

Last Saturday afternoon a few minutes after Rev. G.H. Merrill had pronounced Mr. Oluff Andreasen 
and Miss Ellen Black man and wife at the home of Mr. Andreasen in North Ferndale, Joseph Black, 
a brother to the bride, and who objected to the union, appeared upon the scene and upon learning 
that the knot had been tied went into a furious rage and proceeded to demolish things generally.  He upset the tables, broke the flower vaces, lamps, mirror, etc. and would have undoubtedly had seriously hurt Mr. Andreasen had not J.P. Lind, W.F. Andreasen, electrician Wright, Lew Klesper, and several of the workman employed in the mechanical shop interfered.  He attempted to assault Rev. Mr. Merrill also for his part he took in the marriage and it was quite awhile before he could be subdued and brought to his senses...Mr. Black was arrested immediately after that... (June 1, 1897)

Silva F. Laloli...Gladys M. Boots...united in marriage..for the past two years he has been connected with the Cream City 
Mechanical Co...will make their home in the commodious residence on Shaw Avenue, recently vacated
by Mrs. Emma Giles, which has been fitted up for their occupancy..(October 15, 1920)

At the residence of the bride's parents in North Ferndale last Wednesday evening, the Rev. G.H. 
Merrill, united in marriage, Mr. George Herrick and Miss Rachel Stillings, second daughter of 
D. Stillings and wife...ceremony was witnessed by the relatives, the contracting parties, and a 
few intimate friends... (January 22, 1897)

At the Ferndale residence of Judge Smith, Tuesday evening, that gentleman united in marriage 
Hiram E. Stewart and Adrians Winslow, both of this valley.  The happy couple are to spend a few 
months at the springs in Lake County... (July 3, 1902)

Last Wednesday evening, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson in North Ferndale, 
Rev. N.P. J. Nielsen of the Ferndale Danish Lutheran church united in marriage Mr. Fred Johnson 
and Miss Mary Nilsen, both well known and popular young people of this valley.(January 23, 1914)

Last Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Brown in North Ferndale their only daughter,
Miss Muriel, was united in marriage with Walter Hillgardner.(April 27, 1923)

A very pretty wedding took place last Tuesday at eleven o'clock a.m. at the home of the bride's 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Giacomini, in North Ferndale, when Carrie J., their eldest daughter 
was united in marriage to Mr. William R. Johnston, son of Mr. C.A. Johnston of Petrolia.  
Rev. Father Kiely was the officiating clergyman.  Miss Addie Giacomini, sister of the bride, 
acted as bridesmaid, and Mr. George Reynolds served as groomsman. The interior of the residence 
was beautifully decorated for the event, which was witnessed by a large number of relatives and 
invited friends of the contracting parties.  When the ceremony was over a sumptuous wedding 
breakfast was served, and in the afternoon the bride and groom departed for Eureka.
en route for their future home at Seattle, Washington... (February 1, 1901)


Last Saturday, in Eureka, Clifford Buttle and Mrs. Gertrude Hackett, well known and popular 
young people of this valley were united in marriage...upon their return will make their home on 
the Buttle ranch east of Ferndale, of which Mr. Buttle is the manager...bride is the daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. William Hackett of the Island... (December 19, 1916)

Last Thursday night at the beautifully decorated home of Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Tyrrell, and before a 
large company of relatives and a few intimate friends of the contracting parties, Rev. Kelly of 
the ME Church, pronounced the words that united for life the destinies of Elton A. Tyrrell and 
Miss Naamah E. Pierce.  Elton is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Tyrrell, who are old and 
respected pioneers of this valley.  he is a stalwart son of noble parents, a ranchman born, and 
a true trader of the soil.  Miss Neemab is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.D. Pierce, who 
have successfully conducted the Empire's store in our town for several years past.
(September 9, 1902)

Last Tuesday morning at nine o'clock at the home of the bride's parents in Ferndale, Rev. R.D. 
Douglass of the Congregational church united in marriage Edward A. Light of Carlotta and 
Miss Daisy Kemp of this town.. (February 27, 1914)

S.L. Back and Miss Christina Nielsen were united in marriage last Tuesday evening at the home of 
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Eriksen, of North Ferndale...Mr. Back and bride have gone to housekeeping in 
a cozy home in East Ferndale, recently purchased by the groom. (May 24, 1907)

Yesterday morning at six o=clock, at the home of the bride in Ferndale, Mrs. May Taubman was 
united in marriage to Fred Rushmore of Eureka. The bride is the owner of the Red Star Clothing 
House in Ferndale...(August 12, 1921)

A very pretty wedding took place at the home of the bride's mother in Ferndale last Wednesday 
evening, when Almira Benjamin and Mr. Frank Lesarda were united in the holy bonds of matrimony.
they will reside on the Keohoe place on Bear River, which Mr. Lesarda has rented from W. Russ. 
(December 14, 1900)

Last Saturday evening at eight o'clock...marriage of Mr. Edward G. Connick, of Eureka, and 
Miss Effie Simpson, of Ferndale.  The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Simpson, on Berding Street, and was attended by about thirty of the relatives 
and close friends... (July  9, 1907)

At the residence of the bride in Ferndale yesterday morning, March 16th, at 6:30 o'clock a.m. 
the Rev. R. Rodda joined in marriage Mr. John E. Foster and Mrs. Mary O. Lewis. Immediately after
the ceremony the happy couple departed for Eureka where they took the Pomona for a weeks stay in 
San Francisco.  The enterprise joins with a host of friends in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Foster every 
happiness and success in life.  May peace and plenty be theirs for all time to come. 
(March 17, 1896)

...marriage Pearl G. Frost of the Enterprise force to Miss Ada Mills, daughter of the late 
W.H. Mills of the county seat...but we can assure our typo Pearl... (September 6, 1895)

Dr. and Mrs. S.P. Porter entertained a number of their friends Saturday evening, the occasion 
being the 14th anniversary of their marriage.  The evening was pleasantly passed in card playing,
conversation, games, refreshments, etc.  (January 3, 1899)


Marriage: Mr. Thomas Ferguson, clerk of the White Front Store, and Miss Anna Boynton, daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. F.Z. Boynton, of the Island, will be married next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. 
(June 1, 1900)


Marriage of our young friend, Andrew P. Meng, son of Merchant M.P. Meng and wife, to 
Miss Hancena Schmidt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nels Schmidt of the Waddington Section.The ceremony took place at the home of the bridegroom in Ferndale on the evening of March 19th, the Rev. S.R. Wood tying the knot and a number of relatives and invited guests were present. (March 27, 1896)

Last Saturday afternoon, in the parlors of the Creamery Restaurant, and in the presence of about 
75 relatives and friends, Judge Smith joined in marriage Mr. Joseph Cassicca, renter of R.S. 
Tyrrell's Ferndale dairy farm, and Miss Cora Meade, daughter of A.L. Meade and wife, of 
Bear River Ridge. (December 8, 1903)


Marriage of Mrs. I. MacLaren and Mr. Bernard McDermott...Fortuna...Oakland to be their future 
home.(August 10, 1906)


Last Saturday evening at 8 o'clock, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. 
Mullen, in Ferndale, Judge James Smith joined in marriage Mr. Isaac W. Davis and Miss Josephine 
Mullen, only the relatives and a few intimate friends of the bridal couple witnessing the 
nuptials...Mr. and Mrs. Davis are now domiciled in the groom's residence on Church Street.
(September 20, 1904)

The Pythian castle was the scene of a joyous gathering on Tuesday evening of this week, the 
occasion being the marriage of Mr. Christian Hansen and Miss Louisa Meng, both of Ferndale.  
By 5 o'clock the spacious lodge room was filled with the relatives of the contracting party and 
invited friends to the number of fully 200 and Prof. Petersen's brass band heralded the approach
 of the wedding party...the groom is a most worthy young man in every respect and a skillful 
mechanic who for the past several years has been employed in the Andreasen Mechanical Shop of 
this place, he is a brother to Mrs. M.P. Hansen and by his industry and thrift has provided a
handsome new cottage for himself and bride in North Ferndale.  The bride is the only daughter of
merchant M.P. Meng and wife of Ferndale. (December 24, 1897)

Marriage...Mr. Bendix Jensen and Miss Agnes Sophia Ganderup...she has for nine years past held a 
position in the Ferndale Hotel... (October 6, 1896)

High noon on Sunday, May 12th, witnessed the marriage of two of southern Humboldt's most popular 
young people. Mr. Harry A. Cowen, of Briceland, and Miss Annie E. Miner of Ferndale.  The 
ceremony was performed by Rev. A.B. Roberts, pastor of the Ferndale Congregational Church, and 
was witnessed by only the immediate relative and a few intimate friends of the young couple.  
The happy event occurred at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. H.A. Miner, on Fifth Street, 
which had been tastily decorated in honor of the occasion, the parlor being decorated in white 
and green with hawthorne, bankshire roses and ferns, and the dinning room in pink and green with 
azaleas, ferns and roses.(May 14, 1907)

Last Sunday forenoon, at the home of the bride's mother in Ferndale, Rev. A.B. Roberts spoke the 
solemn words which united in the holy bonds of marriage Mr. Sigurd Nilsen of Eureka and 
Miss Della Miner of this town...The parlor of the Miner home, where the ceremony was performed, 
was beautifully decorated with fern and ivy, and the solemn vows were taken beneath a magnificent
wedding bell of white Canterbury bells...youngest daughter of Mrs. H.A. Miner of Ferndale.
(July 12, 1910)


Marriage...Mr. Herbert Smith our popular cigar manufacturer, and Miss Josephine Brien, daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. J. Brien of Ferndale.  The ceremony will take place next Tuesday evening at the 
residence of the bride's parents on Ocean Avenue.  (January 19, 1900)

Next Saturday, if we are correctly informed, Mr. John Matheson and Miss Olger Svendsen, of this 
valley, will be joined in marriage, and will immediately thereafter start on a visit to the old 
country.  The to-be bride is a sister to the young man who works for D. McGregor, the harness 
maker, and who with his mother, recently took up their residence in the McCahill house, opposite 
the Masonic Hall. (November 19, 1901)



A happy duty falls to the Enterprise this week, that of recording the marriage at 8 o'clock 
Tuesday evening, June 28th, 1904, of Mr. Christian Eskesen, the popular landlord of the American 
Hotel, and Miss Jennie Goble, one of Eel River Valley's well known and favorite daughters.  
The joyous event took place in the parlors of the American, which by the way were very handsomely
decorated with the choicest of white blossoms, and officiating clergyman was the 
Rev. A.K. Farnworth.  Attending the bride was her sister, Mrs. E.H. Jennings of Fortuna, who wore
 white nun's veiling and carried a bouquet of pink carnations.  The bride was attired in cream 
silk Spanish, with a tulle veil fastened with orange blossoms, and in her hand was a bouquet of 
St. Joseph's lilies.  The bride's brother, Mr. J.P. Goble, served as groomsman, and to 
Miss Kate Dunn fell the honor of playing the wedding march... (July 1, 1904)

marriage...Miss Mildred Smith to Luther Lamb...at an early morning wedding last Sunday at the 
home of the bride=s parents in Ferndale...Lucius M. Smith...(December 31, 1920)

Monday evening joined in marriage two of our most popular young people, Mr. Clyde C. Alford, son 
of Druggist W.B. Alford and wife, and Miss Jennie Rackliffe eldest daughter of Chas F. Rackliffe 
and Mrs. Mary Rackliffe, all of Ferndale.  The wedding was a very quiet affair, just a few being 
present, but the marriage gifts were many, including a handsome rocking chair presented by the 
Ferndale Concert Band, of which organization the groom is a leading member.(October 30, 1903

Wednesday, May 4th, 1904, at high noon, and at the residence of the bride's parents in Ferndale, the Rev. A.L. Mitchell, Rector of St. Mary's Mission, joined in the holy bonds of wedlock Mr. Thomas Henry Bair, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bair, of Arcata, and Miss Edna Beatrice Carr, only daughter of Editor E.B. Carr and wife, of Ferndale.  The young couple were attended by Mr. Fred Bair as groomsman and by Miss Edna Putnam, of North Ferndale, as bridesmaid, the latter being attired in white lansdowne over white silk, with a white straw hat trimmed with forget-me-nots, a bouquet of which she also carried.  The bride wore cream alan over white silk, a white wedding veil, and carried a bouquet of white carnations and maiden hair fern tied with lace bows of white tulle.  In the parlors of the Carr residence, which bore decorations of white clematis and Banksia roses, the beautiful and impressive Episcopal marriage service was invoked, and surrounding the happy young couple, as they took their solemn vows, were their relatives, and also Mr. and Mrs. A. Putnam, the parents of the bridesmaid, Mrs. Mitchell, the wife of the rector, and the few intimate friends who had so kindly assisted in the preparations for the event... (May 6, 1904)


On Thursday evening of last week at eight o'clock, Rev. A.H. Jensen, pastor of the Ferndale 
Danish-Lutheran church, officiated at the marriage of Mr. Niels Petersen and 
Mrs. Bodil Branstetter, two of the well known residents of this section.  
The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride on Shaw Avenue, the nuptial knot being tied 
in the presence of a few of the friends of the contracting parties...although the groom is the 
renter of the Williams dairy ranch east of town, he and his bride will make Ferndale their home 
and will reside in the Branstetter dwelling on Shaw Avenue. (February 12, 1907)

Marriage...Deda Morrison became the bride of Elron E. Edgerley.  The ceremony took place at the 
home of the bride=s grandmother, Mrs. Delia Morrison, in North Ferndale.(January 9, 1920)

At the home of Mrs. H. Varian last evening, our esteemed young friend Harry Caltoft, the 
Riverside dairyman, was joined in marriage to Miss Hulda Seviers, daughter of Mrs. M.J. Seviers, 
and a very estimable young lady.(January 6, 1903)

Marriage of our well known liveryman Mr. William Dauphiny to Emma Fulmor, daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Samuel Fulmor of our county seat...June 24th...The bride and groom drove out to Ferndale 
that evening and have taken up their home in the O'Neal residence on lower Main Street, which 
Mr. Dauphiny has leased.(June 23, 1903)

Rose Cordelia Scott...marriage to Peter Theodore Petersen...daughter of James Scott to North
Ferndale.(September 17, 1912)

Bio...Paul Neville marriage to Mrs. Clara D. Cassell of Truckee, CA... (July 16, 1912)

Marriage...Arthur S. Butler and Miss Eleanor Estella Gillespie...The Gillespie home had been 
beautifully decorated for the occasion, and the vows were taken beneath an arch of red roses 
and green foliage, from which hung a white wedding bell, which was arranged in one corner of 
the parlor...daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Gillespie, and has made her home in Ferndale since 
a girl.(January 14, 1910)

Marriage - Edna Heney and Charles Taubman...the groom is the junior member of the clothing firm 
of L. Taubman & Sons of this town...Upon their return to the Cream City a couple of weeks hence 
they will begin housekeeping in the home on Rose Avenue the groom has prepared for his bridge.
(January 8, 1907)