MARRIAGES: Henderson to Lewis 1875, Crenshaw to Magoffin 1875, Relf to Farnes 1875, Thompson to Knight 1875, Scott to Scott 1875, Schaffer to Tilford 1875, Swearingen to Walker 1875, Bullitt Co., KY ********************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net Transcribed by: gmom2311@aol.com Date: 03 Oct 2000 *********************************************************************** Subject: Negro Marriages 1875-1876 Transcribed from copies of the originals MALE 1. Date of Marriage - 14th August 1875 2. Name of Groom - Joseph Henderson 3. Residence of Groom - Bullitt County Kentucky 4. Age of Groom - 45 years 5. Number of Marriage of Groom - Third 6. Occupation - Farmer 7. Birthplace of Groom - Bullitt County Kentucky 8. Birthplace of Groom's Father (left blank) 9. Birthplace of Groom's Mother - Kentucky FEMALE 10. Name of Bride - Sallie Lewis 11. Residence of Bride - Bullitt County Kentucky 12. Age of Bride - 22 years 13. Number of Marriage of Bride - First 14. Birthplace of Bride (left blank) 15. Birthplace of Bride's Father (left blank) 16. Birthplace of Bride's Mother (left blank) 17. Remarks (left blank) To be married at residence of G.L. Rodgers on the 14th day of August, 1875. I certify that the above is correct, to the best of my knowledge and belief. Witness my hand this 14th day of August, 1875. Joseph (his x mark) Henderson Attest: E. M. Hall, Clerk MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE: This is to certify, that on the 14th day of August, 1875, the rites of matrimony, were legally solemnized by me between Joseph Henderson Col and Sallie Lewis Col at my house in the County of Bullitt in the presence of Tom Bolix Col and Jos H. Rogers. Signed Geo. L. Rogers _______________________________________________________________________ MALE 1. Date of Marriage - 4th July 1875 2. Name of Groom - Wilson Crenshaw 3. Residence of Groom - Bullitt County Kentucky 4. Age of Groom - 32 years 5. Number of Marriage of Groom - Third 6. Occupation - Farmer 7. Birthplace of Groom - Bullitt Co, Ky 8. Birthplace of Groom's Father (left blank) 9. Birthplace of Groom's Mother - Bullitt Co, Ky FEMALE 10. Name of Bride - Hannah Magoffin 11. Residence of Bride - Bullitt County Kentucky 12. Age of Bride - about 32 years 13. Number of Marriage of Bride - Second 14. Birthplace of Bride (left blank) 15. Birthplace of Bride's Father (left blank) 16. Birthplace of Bride's Mother (left blank) 17. Remarks (left blank) To be married at Shepherdsville on the 4th day of July, 1875. I certify that the above is correct, to the best of my knowledge and belief. Witness my hand this 3rd day of July, 1875 Wilson (his x mark) Crenshaw ATTEST: E.W. Hall, Clerk MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE This is to certify, that on the 4th day of July, 1875 the rites of matrimony, were legally solemnized by me between Wilson Crenshaw and Hannah Magoffin at her home in the County of Bullitt in the presence of L. Hoglan and Frank A. Troutman. Signed T. J. Maynard, Minister of Baptist Church transcribed by Margie Garland ________________________________________________________________________ MALE 1. Date of Marriage - 9th of September, 1875 2. Name of Groom - Stephen Relf 3. Residence of Groom - Jefferson County Kentucky 4. Age of Groom - 24 years old 5. Number of Marriage of Groom - First 6. Occupation - Farmer 7. Birthplace of Groom - Bullitt County Kentucky 8. Birthplace of Groom's Father - BullittCounty Kentucky 9. Birthplace of Groom's Mother (left blank) FEMALE 10. Name of Bride - Kate Farnes 11. Residence of Bride - Bullitt County Kentucky 12. Age of Bride - 17 years old 13. Number of Marriage of Bride - First 14. Birthplace of Bride (left blank) 15. Birthplace of Bride's Father (left blank) 16. Birthplace of Bride's Mother (left blank) 17. Remarks (left blank) To be married at J.L. Hough's on the 9th day of September, 1875. I certify that the above is correct, to the best of my knowledge and belief. Witness my hand this 9th day of September, 1875 Stephen (his x mark) Relf Attest: E.M. Hall, Clerk MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE This is to certify that on the 9th day of September, 1875 the rites of matrimony were legally solemnized my me between Stephen Relf and Kate Farnes at J. L Houghs in the County of Bullitt in the presence of Abner Smith and Levi Talor. Signed Richard Courtney Handwritten note: Mt. Washington Sep (can't read numbers) Dock (I think this means doctor) This Col gentlemen wants a Pr of (can't read word) give him a good strong Pr he wants to be my son inlaw and I want him fixed so he cannot "get" (can't read word). Yours J. L Hough Dock Old Aunt Jennie Collings is this girl's Grandmother She lives with me and sayes let him have them it will be all right. ________________________________________________________________________ MALE 1. Date of Marriage - September 4, 1875 2. Name of Groom - George Thompson 3. Residence of Groom - Bullitt County 4. Age of Groom - 22 years of age 5. Number of Marriage of Groom - First 6. Occupation - Farming 7. Birthplace of Groom - Kentucky 8. Birthplace of Groom's Father - Kentucky 9. Birthplace of Groom's Mother - Kentucky FEMALE 10. Name of Bride - Mary Knight 11. Residence of Bride - Bullitt County 12. Age of Bride - 21 years 13. Number of Marriage of Bride - First 14. Birthplace of Bride - Bullitt County, Ky 15. Birthplace of Bride's Father - Kentucky 16. Birthplace of Bride's Mother - Kentucky 17. Remarks (left blank) To be married at Samuel Brooks on the 4th day of September, 1875. Witness y hand this 4th day of September, 1875. Signed: George (his x mark) Thompson Attest: R. McAnulty, D.C. (I'm not at all sure this name is spelled right) MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE This is to certify that on the 4th day of September, 1875 the rites of matrimony were legally solemnized by me between George Thomas Col and Mary Knight Col at Samuel Brooks in the County of Bullitt in the presence of Lawrence Field Col, Jacob Scott Col. Signed: Geo. L. Rogers _____________________________________________________________________ MALE 1. Date of Marriage - 16th Sept, 1875 2. Name of Groom - Jacob Scott 3. Residence of Groom - Bullitt County 4. Age of Groom - 22 years of age 5. Number of Marriage of Groom - First 6. Occupation - Farmer 7. Birthplace of Groom - Bullitt County Kentucky 8. Birthplace of Groom's Father - Bullitt County Ky 9. Birthplace of Groom's Mother - Green County, Ky FEMALE 10. Name of Bride - Mip (not sure of this) Julia Scott 11. Residence of Bride - Bullitt County Kentucky 12. Age of Bride - 17 years 13. Number of Marriage of Bride - First 14. Birthplace of Bride - Bullitt County Kentucky 15. Birthplace of Bride's Father - Kentucky 16. Birthplace of Bride's Mother - Kentucky 17. Remarks (left blank) To be married at Cedar Creek Church on the 16th day of Sept, 1875 I certify that the above is correct, to the best of my knowledge and belief.. Witness my hand this 15th day of Sept, 1875 Jacob (his x mark) Scott Attest: E. W. Hall, Clerk MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE This is to certify, that on the 16th day of Sept, 1875 the rites of matrimony were legally solomnized by me, between Jacob Scott and Julia Scott at Cedar CreekChurch in the County of Bullitt in the presence of Mr. Frank Robinson Mr. reason Northern and R J Buckner. Ralph (his x mark) Scott Min U.B. Church ________________________________________________________________________ MALE 1. Date of Marriage - June 17, 1875 2. Name of Groom - W. A. Shaffer 3. Residence of Groom - Louisville, Kentucky 4. Age of Groom - 21 years 5. Number of Marriage of Groom - First 6. Occupation - School Teacher 7. Birthplace of Groom - Louisville, Kentucky 8. Birthplace of Groom's Father - (left blank) 9. Birthplace of Groom's Mother - Bullitt County, Kentucky FEMALE 10. Name of Bride - Lucinda Tilford 11. Residence of Bride - Bullitt County Kentucky 12. Age of Bride - 19 years 13. Number of Marriage of Bride - First 14. Birthplace of Bride - Bullitt County Kentucky 15. Birthplace of Bride's Father - Kentucky 16. Birthplace of Bride's Mother - Kentucky 17. Remarks (left blank) To be married at Shepherdsville on the 17th day of June, 1875 I certify that the above is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Witness my hand this 17th day of June, 1875 Signed: W.A. Shaffer ATTEST: E.W. Hall, Clerk MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE This is to certify that on the 17th day of June, 1875 the rites of matrimony were legally solemnized by me between W. A. Shafer and wife Lucinda Tilford at her home in the County of Bullitt in the presence of Thomas M. Ellvany, Sidney McGrider. Signed: T. J. Maynard Minister of the Baptist Church ________________________________________________________________________ MALE 1. Date of Marriage - 30 Sept 1875 2. Name of Groom - Charlie Swearingen 3. Residence of Groom - Bullitt County Kentucky 4. Age of Groom - 29 years 5. Number of Marriage of Groom - First 6. Occupation - Farmer 7. Birthplace of Groom - Bullitt County Ky 8. Birthplace of Groom's Father (left blank) 9. Birthplace of Groom's Mother - Bullitt County Ky FEMALE 10. Name of Bride - Eliza Walker 11. Residence of Bride - Bullitt County Kentucky 12. Age of Bride - 16 years of age 13. Number of Marriage of Bride - First 14. Birthplace of Bride - Bullitt County Kentucky 15. Birthplace of Bride's Father - Nelson County Ky 16. Birthplace of Bride's Mother - Bullitt County Ky 17. Remarks - Bride's father present To be married at residence of bride on the 30th day of September, 1875. I certify that the above is correct, to the best of my knowledge and belief.. Witness my hand this 28 day of September 1875 Signed: Charles (his x mark) Swearingen Attest: E. W. Hall, Clerk MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE This is to certify that on the 30th day of Sept 1875 the rites of matrimony were legally solemnized by me between Charles Swearingen and Eliza Walker at Fielding Walkers in the County of Bullitt in the presence of Fielding Walker and David Sheckles Signed: Ralph (his x mark) Scott M.U.B.C. NOTE: I originally thought this date was in 1876, but after looking closer decided it, too, was in 1875.