ky-footsteps-digest Saturday, May 9 1998 Volume 01 : Number 013 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 07 May 1998 18:43:50 -0700 From: Red Subject: KFY: MARR: Russell County, 1826-1865, D's Russell Co., KY Marriages, 1826-1865 - Darnell-Dyer Compilation copyright 1985 Gary L. Flanagan I originally compiled this data during 1984-1985 from the original documents in the Russell Co., KY Courthouse. The contents were transcribed onto index cards, which were transcribed into typewritten form in 1985. The Web version consists of files scanned from the typed document. While I am proofreading this material and comparing it to the typed version as I make it available on the Web, it is subject to error at the time of transcription, typing, and scanning. I apologize for any errors in transcription and will correct any if proper documentation is provided (i.e., photocopies of the records); I will also be glad to consider adding pertinent notes. The format is as follows: Groom's name, bride's name. Date. Person performing the marriage. Date of bond, surety. Witnesses. Other information (parentage, notes, etc.) Book-page. For example: Brown, Berryman (Benjamin) G. to Sarah E. Downey. December 20, 1855. Married by Wm. W. Bernard, M.G., at John Downey, Sr.'s. Bond: Dec. 19, 1855, James S. Bernard and Sherrod W. Downey as sureties. Witnesses: Sherrod Downey, Dick Wilson, John Downey, Sr. 2-95,96. The groom in this example is Berryman G. Brown. The bride is Sarah E. Downey. The marriage was on Dec. 20, 1855. The marriage was performed by Wm. W. Bernard at John Downey's. The bond was date Dec. 19, 1855 with James S. Bernard and Sherrod W. Downey as the sureties. The witnesses were Sherrod Downey, Dick Wilson, and John Downey, Sr. The documents are in Book 2, pages 95-96 in the Russell County Courthouse. I hope that this information is useful to others undertaking genealogical research. This information is available via the web at http://members.tripod.com/~flanaganfamily Please send comments, corrections, etc. to: gflanagan@kih.net Gary L. Flanagan P.O. Box 263 Morehead, KY 40351 ____________________________________________________________________________ Darnell, Larkin to Rutha Tarter. August 14,1862. Married by Solomon J. Nichols at William Payne'. Bond: Aug. 14, 1862, Wm. P. Payne as surety. Witnesses: Harland Haynes, Wm. Payne, John B. Coffey. 3-105,106. Davenport, Wyatt to Lucinda Wooldridge. December 6, 1858. Married by Hugh Dockery, J.P.R.C., at Morgan Beshear's. Bond: Dec. 4, 1858, Alexander Wooldridge, Jr. as surety. Witnesses: L.M. Davenport, James V. Beshears, Thomas Isbelle. Bride's father: Alexander Wooldridge. Groom's mother (according to the note): Rebeca Davenport. Note from Rebeca Davenport, authorizing the issuance of a marriage license. 2-361,362. Davis, Daniel to A(a)rry Jane Gossage. May 20, 1864. Married by S.P. Collins, P.J.R.C.C., at the Clerk's office. Bond: May 20, 1864, Emerson Harvey as surety. Witnesses: Ara P. Simpson, F.B. Twidwell, others. Note dated May 20, 1864, from Sarah Gossage, giving her permission for the marriage and stating that the bride would be 18 on June 21, 1864. Bride's mother (according to the note): Sarah Gossage. 3-3l9,320. Davis, John D. to Mary E. Smith. October 26, 1864. Married by H.S. Parrish, minister, at Elizabeth Smith's. Bond: Oct. 24, 1864, James Smith as surety. Witnesses: Nathan Ellott, Robert Beck. 3-355,356. Davis, Richard A. to Elizabeth Bailey. January 1, 1864. Married by William Roy, minister Baptist Church, at Benjamin Lockerds'. Bond: Dec. 30, 1863, no surety. Witnesses: Benjamin Lockerds, Cyrene Hughs. 3-279,280. Deans, William to Catherine Coun. December 7, 1834. Married by G. Lane. 1-12. Decker, James W. to Martha George. February 6, 1861. Married by W.M. Green, P.J.R.C., at Henry C. George's. Bond: Feb. 5, 1861, William Irvin as surety. Witnesses: Achillis Nelson, Wm. Irvin, Henry Wilson, Wm. Murphy. Bride's father: Henry C. George. Groom's father (according to the note): George W. Decker. Note dated Feb. 1, 1861, from George W. Decker, giving his permission for the marriage. 3-7,8. Delk, Frederick to Amanda B. Curry. No certificate was recorded in the book. Bond: June 14, 1859, James Fox as surety. Bride's father: Joseph Curry. Note dated June 14, 1859, from Joseph Curry, authorizing the issuance of a marriage license. 2-437,438. Delk, Jordan to Celia Skaggs. No certificate was recorded in the book. Bond: July 13, 1858, Oliver Sonders as surety. 2-339,340. Denton, James to Elizabeth Morris. November 20, 1865. Married by H. Wilson, P.J.R.C.C., at Ginny Morris'. Bond: Nov. 20, 1865, McHenry Morris as surety. Witnesses: James Zinnamon, David McGowan, Moses Upchurch. 3-487,488. Denton, John A. to Mary Barger. October 22, 1849. Married by John Sutherland. 1-43. Denton, Phillip to Mary Denton. April 5, 1864. Married by William Roy, minister Baptist Church, at Belfey Brown's. Bond: May 4, 1864, no surety. Witnesses; John McQuerry, William Polson. 3-315,316. Dexter, Gustavus to Martha Johnson. March 16, 1865. Married by Alexander Wilson, minister Baptist Church, at Martha Johnson's. Bond: Mar. 15, 1865, Lewis Johnson as surety. Witnesses: Louisa Johnson, W.N. Foley. Bride's father: Louis Johnson. Note dated Mar. 16, 1865, from Gustavus Dexter, authorizing Louis Johnson to sign his name to the bond and the issuance of a marriage license. 3-411,412. Dickens, Isaac to Mary S. Piercey. March 24, 1853. Married by M. Baugh, J.P.R.C. Witnesses: James Grider, Nancy Piercey. 1-63. Dickerson, Jessee H. to Elizabeth Cabbell. June 15, 1850. Married by W.H. Abshere. 1-40. Dockery, Hugh to America Wilson. December 1840 (no day given). Married by W. Smith. 1-33. Dockery, John to Mouriving (Mourning?) Hopper. January 16, 1851. Married by M.H. Wilson. 1-42. Dodd, James to Harriett Overstreet. November 24, 1840. Married by Mr.(?) Milune. 1-27. Dornal, Franklin to Kesiah A. Smith. March(?) 3. 1842. Married by Wm. H.H. Absher. 1-25. Dowell, Garnett A. to Nancy Stockton. February 1, 1865. Married by H. Austin at W.W. Dowell's. Bond: Feb. 14, 1865, no surety. Witnesses: Louisa Markham, L. Cook, 3-395,396. Dugen, Thomas to Polly Ann Wilburn. November 3, 1853. Married by Sam Simpson, minister C. Church. Groom was a resident of Adair Co., Ky., born in Pulaski Co., Ky., and 25. The bride was born in Morgan Co., Il., and 19. 1-59. Dunbar, Eli to Sally McFall. October 25, 1841. Married by E. Coffey. 1-26. Dunbar, Jasper to Nancy E. Wooldridge. August 25, 1859. Married by W.M. Green, P.J.R.C., at Alexander Woldridge's. Bond: Aug. 25, 1859, Lafayette Dunbar as surety. Witnesses: Joel Johnson, Lafayette Dunbar, N. Decker, Alexander Woldridge, Wm. Gossage, others. Bride's father: Alexander Wooldridge. Note dated Aug. 25, 1859, signed by William Dunbar, Newton Dunbar, Hugh Dunbar, James Dunbar authorizing the issuance of a marriage license. 2-461,462. Dunbar, John N. to Margarett Wooldridge. October 17, 1845. Married by W.W. Bernard. 1-35. Dunbar, Newton to Nancy Jane Isbell. September 30, 1863. Married by Chas. Marshall, J.P.R.C., at John F. Isbell's. Bond: Sept. 30, 1863, H.H. Nelson as surety. Witnesses: George S. Hughs, Emarine Dick, Killeas A. Nelson. Note dated Sept. 29, 1863, from John Isbell, authorizing the issuance of a marriage license. 3-247,248. Dunbar, Silas to Elizabeth Cook. August 26, 1858. Married by William M. Green at Edmond Cook's. Bond: Aug. 23, 1858, Edward Cook as surety. Witnesses: Anderson McFalls, John, Cook, Eal Dunbar, Henry McFalls, Unity Blankenship, others. Bride's father: Edward Cook. 2-345,346. Duncan, George to Fanny Stanton. February 10, 1833. Married by Enoch Yantis. 1-10. Duncan, George to Susan Eden. May 31, 1842. Married by Wm. Neal. 1-24. Duncan, William to Jane Norphleet. Octoberl3, 1832. Married by James Lear(?). 1-10. Dungans, Elisha to Clarisy Rippetoe. August 21, 1834. Married by John Lane. 1-12. Dyer, James to Asenith Campbell. 1865 (no month or day given). Married by Alexander Wilson, minister Baptist Church, at Mr. Campbell's. Bond: February 15, 1865, Francis Campbell as surety. Witnesses; Daniel Wilson, James R. Campbell. 3-399, 400. Dyer, Jesse to Susannah Cumpton. April 10, 1837. Married by M.H. Wilson, B.C. 1-17. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 07 May 1998 18:45:29 -0700 From: Red Subject: KFY: MARR: Russell County, 1826-1865, E's Russell Co., KY Marriages, 1826-1865 - Eastham-Estes Compilation copyright 1985 Gary L. Flanagan I originally compiled this data during 1984-1985 from the original documents in the Russell Co., KY Courthouse. The contents were transcribed onto index cards, which were transcribed into typewritten form in 1985. The Web version consists of files scanned from the typed document. While I am proofreading this material and comparing it to the typed version as I make it available on the Web, it is subject to error at the time of transcription, typing, and scanning. I apologize for any errors in transcription and will correct any if proper documentation is provided (i.e., photocopies of the records); I will also be glad to consider adding pertinent notes. The format is as follows: Groom's name, bride's name. Date. Person performing the marriage. Date of bond, surety. Witnesses. Other information (parentage, notes, etc.) Book-page. For example: Brown, Berryman (Benjamin) G. to Sarah E. Downey. December 20, 1855. Married by Wm. W. Bernard, M.G., at John Downey, Sr.'s. Bond: Dec. 19, 1855, James S. Bernard and Sherrod W. Downey as sureties. Witnesses: Sherrod Downey, Dick Wilson, John Downey, Sr. 2-95,96. The groom in this example is Berryman G. Brown. The bride is Sarah E. Downey. The marriage was on Dec. 20, 1855. The marriage was performed by Wm. W. Bernard at John Downey's. The bond was date Dec. 19, 1855 with James S. Bernard and Sherrod W. Downey as the sureties. The witnesses were Sherrod Downey, Dick Wilson, and John Downey, Sr. The documents are in Book 2, pages 95-96 in the Russell County Courthouse. I hope that this information is useful to others undertaking genealogical research. This information is available via the web at http://members.tripod.com/~flanaganfamily Please send comments, corrections, etc. to: gflanagan@kih.net Gary L. Flanagan P.O. Box 263 Morehead, KY 40351 ____________________________________________________________________________ Eastham, John F. to Margaret Ellen Smith. January 20, 1859. Married by William Rexroat, m. of the B.C., at George A. Smith's. Bond: January 17, 1859, George A. Smith as surety. Witnesses: William H. Rexroat, Samuel Jeffries, Green B. Eastham. Bride's father: George A. Smith. 2-391,392. Edes (Eads), Wesley to Emaline Delk. July 1, 1856. Married by William Roy, minister, at William Edes. Bond, June 28, 1856, Archibald Combest as surety. Witnesses: Alexander Combest, George Edes, Wiley Combest. Bride's father: Gabriel Delk. 2-165,166. Edmunds, William B. to Amillia Bernard. April 28, 1844. Married by N.J. Coffey. 1-25. Elam, Benit to Sally Swearingun. February(?) 20, 1832. Married by Enoch Yantis. 1-10. Elam, Peter E. to Elizabeth Ann McFall. December 19, 1839. Married by E. Coffey. 1-21. Ellis, Elijah, to Adaline Lawless. September 26, 1853. Married by J. Balenger, J.P. 1-50. Ellis, Joshua J. to Fanny Payne. August 23, 1835. Married by J. Lane. 1-14. Ellis, Samuel to Polly Campbell. July 2, 1830. Married by Jno. Williams, J.P. 1-7. Ellis, Wm. H. to Narciscus (Narcisa) Campbell. January 5, 1860. Married by Solomon J. Nickol at Solomon J. Nichol's. Bond: Jan. 5, 1860, John Y. Sullivant as surety. Witnesses: John Sulivant, Hays Coffey, Jas. Pierce. 2-497,498. Ellison, John to Margaret Chapman. No certificate was recorded in the book. Bond: Jan. 25, 1858, Edmund B. Chapman as surety. Bride's father: Joseph Chapman, decd. 2-309,310. Elmore, Edward to Margaret Ann Hagan. April 24, 1862. Married by William Carnes, J.P.R.C. at Adam Jackman's. Bond: April 21, 1862, Adam Jackman as surety. Witnesses: Nathan McClure, Jesse Goodman. Groom's mother (according to note): Jane Elmore. Note dated April 21, 1862, from Jane Elmore, giving her permission for the marriage. 3-87,88. Elmore, Robert to Francis Appleby. April 10, 1860. Married by William Carnes at Joseph Elmore's. Bond: April 10, 1860, Garland Mann as surety. Witnesses: Garland Mann, A. Garner. 2-512,513. Embry, Thomas to Mary Ann White. February 11, 1840. Married by E. Coffey, J.P. 1-22. English, Stephen B. to Elizabeth Barger. September 18, 1856. Married by Solomon J. Nichols, minister of the M.E. Church South, at Widow Barger's. Bond: Sept. 15, 1856, John H. Barger as surety. Witnesses: George Helms, Wm. Lair, Stanton P. Collins. Bride's mother: Verlinda(?) Barger. 2-199,200. Estes, James W. to Mariah Rexroat. December 20, 1858. Married by Wm. M. Green at Silos Rexroat's. Bond: Dec. 20, 1858, John Rexroat as surety. Witnesses: Silos Rexroat, John Rexroat, George W. Eubanks, Saml. Reese, others. Bride's father: Silas Rexroat. Note dated Dec. 4, 1858, from Stephen Federick Estes, authorizing the issuance of a marriage license to his son, James. 2-369,370. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 07 May 1998 18:48:24 -0700 From: Red Subject: KFY: MARR: Russell County, 1826-1865, F's Russell Co., KY Marriages, 1826-1865 - Felkins-Furguson Compilation copyright 1985 Gary L. Flanagan I originally compiled this data during 1984-1985 from the original documents in the Russell Co., KY Courthouse. The contents were transcribed onto index cards, which were transcribed into typewritten form in 1985. The Web version consists of files scanned from the typed document. While I am proofreading this material and comparing it to the typed version as I make it available on the Web, it is subject to error at the time of transcription, typing, and scanning. I apologize for any errors in transcription and will correct any if proper documentation is provided (i.e., photocopies of the records); I will also be glad to consider adding pertinent notes. The format is as follows: Groom's name, bride's name. Date. Person performing the marriage. Date of bond, surety. Witnesses. Other information (parentage, notes, etc.) Book-page. For example: Brown, Berryman (Benjamin) G. to Sarah E. Downey. December 20, 1855. Married by Wm. W. Bernard, M.G., at John Downey, Sr.'s. Bond: Dec. 19, 1855, James S. Bernard and Sherrod W. Downey as sureties. Witnesses: Sherrod Downey, Dick Wilson, John Downey, Sr. 2-95,96. The groom in this example is Berryman G. Brown. The bride is Sarah E. Downey. The marriage was on Dec. 20, 1855. The marriage was performed by Wm. W. Bernard at John Downey's. The bond was date Dec. 19, 1855 with James S. Bernard and Sherrod W. Downey as the sureties. The witnesses were Sherrod Downey, Dick Wilson, and John Downey, Sr. The documents are in Book 2, pages 95-96 in the Russell County Courthouse. I hope that this information is useful to others undertaking genealogical research. This information is available via the web at http://members.tripod.com/~flanaganfamily Please send comments, corrections, etc. to: gflanagan@kih.net Gary L. Flanagan P.O. Box 263 Morehead, KY 40351 ____________________________________________________________________________ Felkins, James A. to Eliza J. Allen. April 26, 1862. Married by Wm. Carnes, J.P.R.C., at T. Jackman's. Bond: April 25, 1862, Wm. G. Gabbert as surety. Witnesses: William Gabbard, William M. Northrip. Bride's father: Tho. Jackman. 3-89,90. Flanagan, Bennett to Francis (Franky) Dunbar. April 17, 1862. Married by Wm. M. Green, P.J.R.C., at William Dunbar's. Bond: April 14, 1862, Newton Dunbar as surety. Witnesses: A. Nelson, Joel Johnson, Wm. Dunbar, others. Bride's father: Wm. Dunbar. 3-83,84. Flanagan, Charles Bennet to Jane Dunbar. August 16, 1855. Married by Wm. W. Bernard at James Dunbar, Sr.'s. Bond: Aug. 15, 1855, Daniel Flanagan as surety. Witnesses: Albert G. Hughs, Hugh Dockery. Bride's father; James Dunbar, Sr. 2-51,52. Flanagan, Ira to Parky Jane Eastham. No certificate was recorded in the book. Bond: Jan. 12, 1861, John Eastham as surety. Bride's father: John Eastham. 3-1,2. Flanagan, John to Ruth Triplett. October 3, 1833. Married by Enoch Yantes. 1-11. Flanagan, John to Cynthian Wilson. August 30, 1835. Married by J. Ballinger, J.P. 1-15. Flanagan, Wesley to Elizabeth C, Bailey. December 4, 1855. Married by Wm. W. Bernard at James Bailey's. Bond: Dec. 3, 1855, James Bailey as surety. Witnesses: Joseph Bailey, Mason Flanagan. Bride's father: James Bailey. 2-89,90. Flower, Chas. to Cassander Cradshaw. September 4, 1853. Married by William Rexroat, minister Baptist Church. 1-49. Floyd, John H.D. to Mary Ellen Gabbert. February 10, 1864. Married by William Rexroat at George Gabbert's. Bond: Feb. 10, 1864, Wm. A. Floyd as surety. Witnesses: none listed. Note dated Feb. 9, 1864, from Mary Gabbert, giving permission, for the marriage. 3-301,302. Fogle, McDowell to Sarah A. Barger. October 12, 1853. Married by Hiram Parrish, minister Cumberland Prest. Ch. 1-50. Fogle, William McDowell to Salley A. Barger. October 12, 1853. Married by Hiram S. Parish, minister Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Bride was a resident of and born in Russell County, Ky., age 23. Groom was a resident of and born in Lebanon, Marion County, Ky., age 36. See McDowell Fogle above. 1-70,71. Foley, Benjamin G.B. to Amanda Jane Wilson. January 15, 1856. Married by William Rexroat at William Wilson's. Bond: Jan. 15, 1856, William Wilson as surety. Witnesses: William Wade, James R. Wade. Bride's father: William Wilson. Groom's father (according to note): James G. Foley. Note dated Jan. 12, 1856, from James G. Foley, authorizing the issuance of a marriage license and giving his permission for the marriage. 2-107,108. Foley, Benjamin G.B. to Mary Ann Raybern. March 4, 1863. Married by Alexander Wilson at J. Raybern's. Bond: Feb. 25, 1863, Peter F. Foley as surety. Witnesses: James Raybern, George Raybern, Joel Cartright. Bride's father: James Raybern. Note dated Feb. 24, 1863, from James Raybern, authorizing the issuance of a marriage license. 3-169,170. Foley, Green B. to Kessiah (Kissiah) Richardson. April 1, 1856. Married by William Smith, minister United Baptist Church, at J.D. Richardson's. Bond: Mar. 29, 1856, Jackson D. Richardson as surety. Witnesses: Wyatt J. Judd, Franklin J. Shepherd. Bride's father: Jackson D. Richardson. Groom's father (according to note): Elijah Foley. Note dated Mar. 29, 1856, from Elijah Foley, authorizing the issuance of a marriage license. 2-147,148. Foley, James G. to Olivia Shepperd. February 2, 1854. Married by Wm. Smith, minister Baptist Church, at Andrew Shepperd's. Witnesses: Jackson D. Richardson, Jonas Austin. 1-54,55. Foley, John to Jane Griever. January 13, 1859. Married by William Roy, m. B.C., at Jane Griever's. Bond: Jan. 13, 1859, Greenberry Foley as surety. Witnesses: Wesley Blankenship, Elijah Roy, Green B. Foley. Bride was the widow of Doctor Griever, decd. Groom's father (according to note): Elijah Foley. Note dated Jan. 12, 1859, from Elijah Foley, authorizing the issuance of a marriage license. 2-389,390. Foley, Moses Jr. to Mary M. Wilkerson. December 30, 1859. Married by Alexr. Wilson, m. B.C., at Wesley Wilkerson's. Bond: Dec. 20, 1859, Wesley Wilkerson as surety. Witnesses: Mason Popplewell, John, Foley, Noah Foley. Bride's father: Wesley Wilkerson. Groom's father (according to note): Elijah Foley. Note dated Dec. 20, 1859, from Elijah Foley, authorizing the issuance of a marriage license. 2-489,490. Foley, Peter F. to Martha Ann Richardson. March 10, 1856. Married by William Smith, minister United Baptist Church, at Jackson D. Richardson's. Bond: Mar. 4, 1856, Jackson D. Richardson as surety. Witnesses: J.D. Richardson, Franklin Shepherd, D.T. Judd. Bride's father: J.D. Richardson. 2-137,138. Foley, William N. to Susannah Wilson. February 17, 1859. No minister or justice of the peace listed. Bond: Feb. 15, 1859, Alexr. Wilson as surety. Witnesses: Elijah Roy, James Tartar, John W. McKinney, H. Sheperd. Bride's father: Alexander Wilson. 2-409,410. Ford, William P. to Lucinda C. Irvin. No certificate was recorded in the book. Bond: May 14, 1861, John W. Coffey as surety. Bride's father according to note): Elijah T. Ford. Groom's father (according to note): Franklin Irvin. Note dated May 12, 1861, from Elijah T. Ford, authorizing the issuance of a marriage license. Note dated.May 14, 1861, from Franklin Irvin, authorizing the issuance of a marriage license. 3-23,24. Frankum, Josiah to Malinda Young. August 6, 1856. Married by Wm. Rexroat, min. Baptist Church, at William Rexroat's. Bond: Aug. 6, 1856, Stanton P. Collins as surety. Witnesses: C.H. Franklin, Willis Rexroat. Note dated Aug. 6, 1856, from the bride, authorizing the issuance of a marriage license and stating that she was about 24 years old. 2-185,186. French, Berry to Sarrah Antle. December 29, 1836. Married by S.H. Karns. 1-17. Furguson, William to Thursday Turner. June 30, 1840. Married by R. Higganbottom. 1-22. ------------------------------ End of ky-footsteps-digest V1 #13 ********************************* USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free genelaogical information on the Internet, data may be freely used for personal research and by non-commercial entities as long as this message remains on all copied material. 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