Tensas Parish Marriages 1871, Tensas Parish Louisiana Abstracted from Tensas Court House Records and submitted by Edith Zieger JUN 2001 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** Books C & D Justice of Peace=J. P. Minister of Gospel=M. G. Date: January 1, 1871 Groom & Bride: Alexander Collins and Molly Brown Officiating: Moses Baker, clergyman of this parish Witness: Wm Fuller, Clem Pearson, Nat D, Gibson Married at the church on Oneonta Plantation License issued December 30, 1870 Date: January 22, 1871 Groom & Bride: George H. Smith and Lucinda Banks Officiating: Soloman Shaefer, M. G. Witness: Henry Joiner, James Gibson, Jeff Hooper Married at Botany Bay Plantation Date: January 4, 1871 Groom & Bride: Sandy Humphre and Victoria Conner Officiating: Alfred Fairfax, M.G. Witness: Dan Kaunada, Eder Boons, John Washington Married at Midway Plantation Date: January 14, 1871 Groom & Bride: Stephen Spicer and Patsy Nelson Officiating: Geo. W. Washington, M.G. Witness: Dan'l Ellis Married at Newfoundland Plantation Date: January 14, 1871 Groom & Bride: Anderson Dunham and Eliza Arnat Witness to bond: Frank B. Ellis Bond only recorded Date: January 22, 1871 Groom & Bride: John Winder and Amy Newman Officiating: Frederick Baker, Lawful Minister of the Gospel Witness: Charles Parker, Henry Mains, Ruben Baker Married at Mount Zion Church at Hollywood Plantation Date: January 18, 1871 Groom & Bride: John Williams and Grace Finney Officiating: Moses Smith, J.P. Witness: Charley Johnson, John Holmes, Charles Price Married at the Clerk's office in St. Joseph Date: January 18, 1871 Groom & Bride: Henry Noble and Eliza Butler Officiating: Nat Winfield, M.G. Witness: Harry Jones, Duncan Mite, Leroy Pickett Married at St. Peter Plantation Date: January 22, 1871 Groom & Bride: August Hunter and Serena Wright Officiating: Frederick Baker, M.G. Witness: Granson Black, Julius Edward, Noah Roan Married at Mount Zion Church on Hollywood Plantation Date: March 3, 1871 Groom & Bride: Daniel Gibson and Susan Ellis Witness to bond: James Pope Bond only recorded Date: January 25, 1871 Groom & Bride: Isaac Johnson and Florence Campbell Officiating: George W. Washington, M.G. Witness: Thomas Greg, Nat Williams, Amos Williams Married at Myrtle Grove Plantation Date: January 22, 1871 Groom & Bride: Blueford Collins and Elizabeth Davis Officiating: Frederick Baker, M.G. Witness: Charles Parker, Henry Williams, Rueben Baker Married at Mount Zion Church on Hollywood Plantation Date: January 29, 1871 Groom & Bride: Mingo Kennedy and Mary Gordon Officiating: Alfred Fairfaz, M.G. Witness: Geo. W. Washington, Soudon Gop, Thornton Campbell Married at the Baptist Church in Waterproof Date: February 2, 1871 Groom & Bride: William Gray and Viney Hickman Officiating: Robert Worrell, J.P. Witness: John W. Register, George Lewis, Robt. Doyle Married at the Clerk's office in St. Joseph Date: February 27, 1871 Groom & Bride: Monroe Major and Ellen Brown Officiating: Calvin Hunter, M.G. Witness: Frank Brown, Mary Rugbe, Dan Heath Married at Lakewood Plantation Date: February 2, 1871 Groom & Bride: Richard Allen and Rose Trailer Witness to bond: Strother Williams Bond only recorded Date: February 15, 1871 Groom & Bride: Peter Dee and Mary Ann Briggs Officiating: Calvin Hunter, M.G. Witness: Thornton Williams, Mike Bailey, Macy Bailey Married at Lakewood Plantation Date: February 18, 1871 Groom & Bride: Calvin Hunter and Francis Peyton Officiating: Titus Kennedy, M.G. Witness: Abe Ross, America Wiggins, Elsie Brown Married at Lakewood Plantation Date: February 18, 1871 Groom & Bride: Ensiger Houser and Sylvia Marshall Officiating: James Wallace, M.G. Witness: Charles Walker, Sam Robertson, Wm. Morris Married at Azucena Plantation Date: February 18, 1871 Groom & Bride: Henry Mills and Milly Jones Officiating: Calvin Hunter, M.G. Witness: Edmond Brown, Lewis Payen, O.K. Watson Married at the Eastleton Place Date: February 18, 1871 Groom & Bride: Henry Bell and Elisabeth Bell Officiating: Titus Kennedy, M.G. Witness: Othello Bailey, Elzery Beaghs, Mike Bailey Married at Lakewood Plantation Date: February 16, 1871 Groom & Bride: John Downy and Augusta Elsie Officiating: Calvin Hunter, M.G. Witness: Frank Poster, Aewell Bailey, Benj. Ingram Date: February 23, 1871 Groom & Bride: Jeremiah Ray and Melinda Hall Officiating: Robt. Worrell, J.P. Witness: Reason Briggs, Jno W. Register, Thos. W. Castleman Married at the Clerk's office in St. Joseph Date: February 18, 1871 Groom & Bride: Silas Blunt and Clarissa Watson Officiating: James Wallace, M.G. Witness: Gabriel Bailey, Green Bell, John Sanders Married at Azucena Plantation Date: February 25, 1871 Groom & Bride: Robert Merrill and Harriet Smith Officiating: Calvin Hunter, M.G. Witness: Michael Bailey, Titus Kennedy, Elisa Brown Date: February 21, 1871 Groom & Bride: Sandy Baker and Sarah Ann Porter Officiating: R. Worrell, J.P. Witness: C.S. Kinney, J.S. Davis, Jno. E. Cameron Married at the Clerk's office in St. Joseph Date: February 23, 1871 Groom & Bride: E. Jason Tullis and Mary S. Harper Officiating: Wm. H. Watkins, M.G. Witness: E. S. Whitney, John T. Harper, E.S. Harper Married at the residence of F.A.F. Harper Date: February 26, 1871 Groom & Bride: Lindsley Downs and Eliza Foster Officiating: Alfred Fairfax, M.G. Witness: John Alford, Henry Jones, Sossue Daniels Married at Aquasco Plantation Date: March 1, 1871 Groom & Bride: Joseph W. Elewos and Cecilia S. Delanter Officiating: Jacob Hornberger, J.P. Witness: James Silk, O.C. Hamlin, J.E. Hornberger Date: February 28, 1871 Groom & Bride: Walter T. Clarkson and Miss Elisa A. Skinner Officiating: P.H. Diffenwirth, M.G Witness: G.C. Goldman, J.V. Conner, George P. Murchinson Married at the residence of Wm. A. Skinner Date: March 1, 1871 Groom & Bride: Wm. H. Wilson and Miss Cora W. Wright Officiating: Wm. Johnson, M.G. Witness: George Douglas, J.S. Douglas, D.Muir Married at the residence of George Douglas Date: March 12, 1871 Groom & Bride: Levi Bonner and Eliza Brooks Officiating: Frederick Baker, M.G. Witness: Henry Williams, Charles Parker, Clark Cotton Married at the Mount Zion Church, on Hollywood Plantation Date: March 11, 1871 Groom & Bride: Albert Bush and Pariah See Henderson Officiating: Calvin Hunter Witness: Thomas Napper, Jefferson Stephenson, A. Poindexter Married at Mount Ararat Plantation Date: March 12, 1871 Groom & Bride: Alexander Reading and Henrietta Williams Officiating: Moses Smith, J.P. Witness: Gabrail Tinney, Chas. Johnson, Oliver Adams Married at the Magistrate's office in Tensas Parish Date: April 11, 1871 Groom & Bride: Henry Matthews and Matilda Skinner Officiating: Sam'l McGee, M.G. Witness: Brown Burks, Louis Cage, Wm Hays Date: March 10, 1871 Groom & Bride: Richard Williams and Betsy Wanss Witness to bond: K.P.J.M. Davis Bond only recorded Legal stamp records that original was returned and cancelled September 24, 1871 Date: March 11, 1871 Groom & Bride: George Fitzgerald and Peggy Barnes Officiating: Solomon Shaffer, M.G. Witness: William Tyler, William Price, Januis Gibson Married at Panola Plantation Date: March 13, 1871 Groom & Bride: Oliver Mills and Seana Carter Officiating: Robert Worrell, J.P. Witness: Jno W. Register, Thos W. Castleman, Thos P. Farrar Married at the Clerk's office in St. Joseph Date: March 15, 1871 Groom & Bride: Nick Johnson and Elvira King Witness to bond: Wm Ward Bond only recorded Date: March 16, 1871 Groom & Bride: John Smith and Azena Jugman Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: Jacob Sam'l, Alex Honeywood, Wm Beasley Married at Villa Clara Plantation Date: March 17, 1871 Groom & Bride: James Newton and Catherine Frazier Witness to bond: David Saunders Bond only recorded Date: March 23, 1871 or April 23, 1871(both dates used on license) Groom & Bride: George Wade and Sallie Floyd Officiating: William Banks, M.G. Witness: Andrew Evans, Sam Davis, James Hensley Married at Delphinia on the Tensas River Noted that the license was returned on April 26, 1871 Date: March 28, 1871 Groom & Bride: W. M. Beaver and Mrs. Anna Maria Sutton Officiating: Phillip H. Deiffenworth, M.G. Witness: H. McCulloch, H. M. Brown, T. S. Hall Married at Newfoundland Plantation Date: March 25, 1871 Groom & Bride: Abram Williams and Ara Williams Officiating: Frederick Baker, M.G. Witness: Reuben Baker, Jullious Edward, Peter Forsby Married at Mount Zion Church, Hollywood Plantation Date: March 25, 1871 Groom & Bride: William Fry and Charlotte Fry Officiating: Solomon Shaffer, M.G. Witness: Jessy Hooper, Jeff Hooper, J Givens Married at Panola Plantation Date: April 1, 1871 Groom & Bride: Isaac Reed and Charlotte Reed Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: Isaac Piller, Augustus Nash, Sevin Nash Married at Oenonta Baptist Church Date: April 6, 1871 Groom & Bride: Peter Clark and Julia Porterfield Officiating: S. Woods, M.G. Witness: John Smith, Ceaser Hillrey Date: April 6, 1871 Groom & Bride: George Young and Cynthia Ann Hall Officiating: S. Woods, M.G. Witness: John Smith, Peter Clark, Ceaser Hillrey Date: April 6, 1871 Groom & Bride: Johnson Manyard and Amanda Roberts Officiating: S. Woods, M.G. Witness: Wm. Ellicenter, Peter Smith, John Smith Date: April 6, 1871 Groom & Bride: King Williams and Elisabeth Williams Officiating: S. Woods, M.G. Witness: John Smith, Peter Clark Date: April 6, 1871 Groom & Bride: John Thomas and Mary Thomas Officiating: Savin Woods, M.G. Witness: Peter Clark, John Smart Date: April 9, 1871 Groom & Bride: Joshua Brown and Margaret Washington Officiating: S. Woods, M.G. Witness: Peter Clark, John Smart Date: April 9, 1871 Groom & Bride: Randolph Russell and Agnes Jordon Officiating: S. Woods, M.G. Witness: J. Gains, H. Belfil, P. Flucher Date: April 9, 1871 Groom & Bride: Ambrose Jordan and Anna Bority Officiating: S. Woods, M.G. Witness: R. Rollins, H. Bellfield, J. Ginar Date: April 8, 1871 Groom & Bride: Nathan Johnson and Malinda Vandross Officiating: Robt. Worrell, J.P. Witness: E.S. Whitney, C. J. Kinney, Jno. W. Register Married at the Clerk's office in St. Joseph Date: April 15, 1871 Groom & Bride: Simon Spurrs and Emily Sheppard Officiating: Robt Worrell, J.P. Witness: James Jackson, Harriet Smith, Chase Stute Married at the Clerk's office in St. Joseph Date: May 15, 1871 Groom & Bride: Wm. Johnson and Mary Gills Witness to bond: Joseph Frazier Bond only recorded Date: April 23, 1871 Groom & Bride: Richard Gaines, Jr. and Odella Wilson Officiating: Frederick Baker, M.G. Witness: Peter Forbes, Charles Parker, Noah Nealy Married at the Mount Zion Church on Hollywood Plantation Date: April 21, 1871 Groom & Bride: Alex Turner and Margaret McCoy Witness to bond: Aaron McCoy Bond only recorded Date: May 1, 1871 Groom & Bride: George Washington and Lydia Harris Officiating: Milliken Blue, M.G. Witness: E. S. Whitney, Able Braskins, Benj. Hammond Married at Villa Clara Planatation Date: May 4, 1871 Groom & Bride: William Smith and Celia Green Officiating: Titus Cannady, M.G. Witness: William Smith, Alford Foster, Wilson Nicholes Date: May 6, 1871 Groom & Bride: Daniel Johnson and Dilsie Crawford Officiating: R. Worrell, J.P. Witness: Silsas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Mary Harris Date: May 7, 1871 Groom & Bride: James Miller and Mrs. Delia Riley Officiating: Alfred Fairfax, M.G. Witness: Frank Hall, Robin Buckner, Henry Clay Married at the Baptist Church, Waterproof Date: May 6, 1871 Groom & Bride: Oliver Gardner and Margaret Coffin Officiating: Titus Cannady, M.G. Witness: Oliver Gardner, Caleb Cannady, Milliken Blue Date: May 17, 1871 Groom & Bride: Moses Page and Susan Page Witness to bond: John Johnson Bond only recorded Date: May 21, 1871 Groom & Bride: Joseph J. Jeter and Alberta Buckley Officiating: Hiram R. Steele, A Parish judge Witness: W. S. Dodge, J. Ross Stewart Both groom & bride are from Claiborne Co., Mississippi Date: May 28, 1871 Groom & Bride: Jonas Holliday and Elisa Ann Starks Officiating: Frederick Baker, M.G. Witness: Julius Edwards, Peter Forbes, Wm Blackbone Married at Mount Zion Church on Hollywood Plantation Date: May 22, 1871 Groom & Bride: John Blair and Henny Brown Witness to bond: R. Lewis Bond only recorded Date: May 24, 1871 Groom & Bride: Amas Davis and Adaline Smith Witness to bond: Buck Scott Bond only recorded Date: May 27, 1871 Groom & Bride: Newton Sanders and Peria Bowie Officiating: Elder Simon Percy Witness: Geo. E. Wallace, Jacob Lloyd, O Carpenter Date: May 20, 1871 Groom & Bride: Emanuel Blair and Ellen Edwards Officiating: Calvin Hunter, M.G. Witness: Joseph Lee, Jane Thomas, Strother Williams Married at Lakewood Plantation Date: May 29, 1871 Groom & Bride: John Noble and Martha Mitchell Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: Henry Griffin, Robert Vaughn, Mason Baker Married at Briscoes plantation Date: May 31, 1871 Groom & Bride: James Smoot and Cornelia Garrison Officiating: S. Woods, M.G. Witness: A. Thomson, J. Beaver, H. Smith Date: May 31, 1871 Groom & Bride: Henry Smith and Azora Young Officiating: S. Woods, M.G. Witness: J. Smith, J. Brown, A. Thomson Date: June 4, 1871 Groom & Bride: Harrison Scott and Lucy Jackson Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: Griffin Malachi Married at the Baptist Church Date: May 30, 1871 Groom & Bride: Calvin Marshall and Rhoda Smith Witness to bond: Peter Brown Bond only recorded Date: June 3, 1871 Groom & Bride: John Wilson and Maria White Officiating: Solomon Shaffer, M.G. Witness: Ephraim Brown, Harry Juneu, Ned Brown Married at Panola Plantation Date: June 11, 1871 Groom & Bride: Jacob Hornberger and Miss Martha Waggon(Waggoner) Officiating: P. H. Diffenwerth, M.G. Witness: D.C. Clifton, C.V.Waggoner, Jacob E Hornberger Married at the domicile of Mrs. Ann Waggoner Date: June 10, 1871 Groom & Bride: Ben Brazile and Mary Jefferson Officiating: Milliken Blue, M. G. Witness: Sam Peyton, Jerry Nichols, Sevenia Wright Married at China Grove Plantation License issued December 27, 1870 Date: June 10, 1871 Groom & Bride: Samuel Anderson and Louisa Green Officiating: Milliken Blue, M. G. Witness: Augustus Smith, Steven Wright, Harriett Sanford Married at China Grove Plantation License issued December 27, 1870 Date: June 10, 1871 Groom & Bride: Jacob Butler and Charity Procher Witness to bond: Jeremiah Fisher Bond only recorded Date: June 10, 1871 Groom & Bride: William Henderson and Rachel Rayfield Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: Gus Jones, Francis Jones, Rose Baker Married at the Guildfield Church Date: June 22, 1871 Groom & Bride: Adam Slaughter and Pauline Smith Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: Alfred McCreary, Howard Thompson, Charles Causey Married at Magnolia Church Date: June 22, 1871 Groom & Bride: Eldrick Williams and Josephine Johnson Officiating: Jacob Hornberger, J.P. Witness: D.C. Clifton, Chas. S. Kempe, A. Siddon Married at the office of the Justice for the 6th ward. Date: June 24, 1871 Groom & Bride: Turner Cooper and Jane Williams Officiating: Elder Winfield, M.G. Witness: Harry James, Geo. Jefferson, Turner Johnson Date: July 1, 1871 Groom & Bride: John Meadows and Ellen Medows Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: Horace Toler, Rich Jones, Thos Carter Married at the Magnolia Church Date: July 1, 1871 Groom & Bride: Peter Carter and May Slaughter Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: Horace Toler, Richard Jones, Thos Carter Married at Magnolia Church Date: July 1, 1871 Groom & Bride: Alfred Walker and Amanda Ellen Walker Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: Chas Coursey, Benj Hall, Isaac Reed Married at the Magnolia Church Date: July 1, 1871 Groom & Bride: Ganard Smith and Ann Smith Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: Horace Toler, Rich Jones, Thomas Carter Married at the Magnolia Church Date: June 30, 1871 Groom & Bride: James Middleton and Clarisa Wilson Witness to bond: Jordon Green Bond only recorded Date: July 1, 1871 Groom & Bride: Jack Williams and Mary Ann Williams Witness to bond: Richard Smith Bond only recorded Date: July 3, 1871 Groom & Bride: William Randolph and Jane Miller Witness to bond: John Harris Bond only recorded Date: July 5, 1871 Groom & Bride: Silas Jefferson and Katie Blackman Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: Marsahll Mun, Gus Boon, Thomas Howard Married at Guildfield Church Date: July 6, 1871 Groom & Bride: George Henderson and Virginia Thomas Officiating: Solomon Shaffer, M.G. Witness: Harrison Thomas, Jarvis gibson, Gervia Gardener Married at Pleasant View Plantation Date: July 9, 1871 Groom & Bride: Mark Krummel and Amanda Henderson Officiating: No name given Witness: Washington Dillard, Nelson Dillard, Jim Gray Date: July 6, 1871 Groom & Bride: Kiah Baynor and Sally Grant Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: Thos Howard, Toney Jackson, Curtis Bem Married at Guildfield Church Date: July 8, 1871 Groom & Bride: Philip Baker and Mary Butler Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: Sy Turner, Jordon Mitchell, Mason Baker Married at Guildfield Church Date: July 10, 1871 Groom & Bride: Charles Banks and Emma Gaines Officiating: Robt Worrell, J.P. Witness: Allen Caldwell, Geo W. Lewis, John P Harlow Married at the Clerks office in St. Joseph Date: July 14, 1871 Groom & Bride: John Cox and Matilda Stewart Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: E. B. Wrightman, Sutitia Fountain, Rose Baker Married at Guildfield Church Date: July 15, 1871 Groom & Bride: Jeremiah(Jemy)Goff and Tye Crawford Officiating: Solomon Shaffer, M.G. Witness: Edmond Wayman, Jeff Harper, James Gibens Married at Panola Plantation Date: July 19, 1871 Groom & Bride: Powell Davis and Lucy Johnson Officiating: Frederick Baker, M.G. Witness: Julius Edwards, Noah Neely, Charles Parker Married at Mount Zion Church, Hollywood Plantation Date: July 15, 1871 Groom & Bride: Armstead Fields and Jane Moore Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: Strother Williams, Gus Bayer, Henry Griffin Married at Guildfield Church Date: July 18, 1871 Groom & Bride: Ruben Kelly and Hannah Satson Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: D. Matthews, C. Peirson, Claiborn Kelly Date: July 19, 1871 Groom & Bride: Anoc Hunter and Violet Wright Officiating: Elder Winfield, M.G. Witness: Harry Jones, Frank Smith, John Washington Married at Adams plantation Date: July 19, 1871 Groom & Bride: Grange Lincoln and Rosana Nelson Officiating: Milliken Blue, M.G. Witness: Wallace Harper, Jersey Watson Married at Villa Clara Plantation Date: July 30, 1871 Groom & Bride: Alfred McCraw and Amanda Bryant Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: Henry Griffing, Alfred Stewart, Letitia Fountain Married at Guildfield Church Date: July 21, 1871 Groom & Bride: Edward Miller and Carrie Page Witness to bond: Smith Payne Bond only recorded Date: July 21, 1871 Groom & Bride: Jefferson Jackson and Ann Price Officiating: John Young, M.G. Witness: Alfred Roach, Mitchell Jackson, Ford Jones Date: September 2, 1871 Groom & Bride: Martin Scott and Ellen Jackson Officiating: Chas. Catlick, M.G. Witness: Josey Brown Date: July 26, 1871 Groom & Bride: John Smoot and Mary Clayton Officiating: Sevin Woods, M.G. Witness: R. Dempsey Date: July 21, 1871 Groom & Bride: Andrew Green and Mary Smith Officiating: Sevin Woods, M.G. Witness: J. Smoot Date: July 26, 1871 Groom & Bride: Reuben Belden and Angelina Milton Officiating: Sevin Woods, M.G. Witness: H. Black, S. Smith Date: July 22, 1871 Groom & Bride: Frank Wilson and Jane Johnson Officiating: Geo W. Washington, M.G. Witness: Stephen Spicer, Sandy Humfreys, Ceciro Coleman Married at A No 1 Plantation Date: July 22, 1871 Groom & Bride: Merriman Winston and Louisa Williams Officiating: Abraham Diggs, M.G. Witness: Mahaly Young, Betsey Brooks, George Johnson Married at Sunoda Plantation Date: July 28, 1871 Groom & Bride: Leander Gilbert and Mahala Riley Officiating: Elder Winfield, M.G. Witness: Frank Smith, Harry Jones, Leroy Pickett Date: July 29, 1871 Groom & Bride: Peter Neely and Susan Thomas Officiating: Frederick Baker, M.G. Witness: Noah Roan, Henry Williams, John Muder Married at Mt. Zion Church, Hollywood Plantation Date: July 29, 1871 Groom & Bride: Thomas Irvin and Lucinda Wright Officiating: Abram Diggs, M.G. Witness: John Noble, Scott Stevenson, Mary Williams Married at Briscoe's plantation Date: July 29, 1871 Groom & Bride: John Jones and Mary Jane Hawkins Officiating: Abe Diggs, M.G. Witness: Jerry Mayer, Huldal Scott, M. Johnson Married at Poindexter Plantation Date: August 13, 1871 Groom & Bride: Alonso Hughes and Caroline Brown Officiating: J. H. Saws, M.G. Witness: Dr. Williams, G. Hanisee, M. Hanna Date: August 7, 1871 Groom & Bride: Tyler Sayles and Harriet Andrews Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: Harry Sayles, Brooks Gileman, Hellen Sayles Married at the Guildfied Church Date: August 25, 1871 Groom & Bride: Servis Aaron and Rose Ann Jones Officiating: Robert Worrell, J. P. Witness: John P. Harlon, Chandler Servis, America Reynolds Married at the clerk's office, St. Joseph License issued December 2, 1870 Date: September 27, 1871 Groom & Bride: Robert Lewis and Flora Boom Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: Mahli Griffin, Dick Ellis, Frasier Oty Married at Delta Plantation Date: August 14, 1871 Groom & Bride: Dan'l Williams and Caroline Merrill Officiating: Seymour Perry, M.G. Witness: John Dondey, R. Rucker, E. Jackso Date: August 17, 1871 Groom & Bride: Edward Walker and Texana White Officiating: Geo. W. Washington, M.G. Witness: Isaac Johnson, Amos Williams, Thos. Givens Married at Hedgeland Planation Date: August 17, 1871 Groom & Bride: George Munson and Kittie Rosston Officiating: Wm. Johnson, M.G. Witness: H. A. Garrett, John P. Harlow, Geo. W. Lewis Married at the Clerk's office of the county Date: August 18, 1871 Groom & Bride: Orange Kelly and Sophia Franick Witness to bond: Samuel W. Weber Bond only recorded Date: September 2, 1871 Groom & Bride: Washington Allen and Ann Coursey Officiating: A. J. Bryant, M.G. Witness: Gilbert Knight, Hannah Lewis, John Williams Married at Glen Ellen Plantation Date: August 19, 1871 Groom & Bride: Perry Booker and Margaret McCoy Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: Hamilton Jones, Preston Smith, Henry Griffin Date: August 19, 1871 Groom & Bride: Wm. Hubbard and Martha Bates Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: Mason Baker, Henry Stevens, Judah Funin Married at Mound Place Plantation Date: August 26, 1871 Groom & Bride: Leroy Cozzens and Annie Phillips Officiating: Titus Kennedy,M.G. Witness: Nathan Johnson, Ed Wright, Mason Cozzens Married at Eastland Plantation Date: August 22, 1871 Groom & Bride: Alex Johnson and Susana Stewart Officiating: Robt. Worrell, J.P. Witness: Richard Warner, Wm Johnson, Florence Miller Married at the Clerk's office in St. Joseph Date: August 23, 1871 Groom & Bride: Washington Overton and Eliza Brown Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: Cyrus Turner, Jourdan Mitchell, Wesley Baker Married at Mound Place Plantation Date: August 26, 1871 Groom & Bride: Jefferson Branch and Sallie Toby Officiating: Milliken Blue,M.G. Witness: M. X. Hunniwood, Anna Pollerd, A. B. Brackins Married at Widow Clare Plantation Date: August 26, 1871 Groom & Bride: John Black and Miller Parker Witness to bond: West Baker Bond only recorded Date: September 2, 1871 Groom & Bride: David Diggs and Francis Miller Officiating: Chas. Catlick, M.G. Witness: Josey Brown, Edw. Johnson, Thos. Johnson Date: September 7, 1871 Groom & Bride: Lewis Bush and Sarah Winder Officiating: Geo. W. Washington, M.G. Witness: Arthur Johnson, Henry Buer, Nathin Tippet Married at Sargeant Plantation Date: September 7, 1871 Groom & Bride: Benj. Tyler and Martha Davis Officiating: A. J. Bryant, M.G. Witness: Sam Bray, S. Cammack, Chas. Reid Married at Hollygrove Plantation Date: September 20, 1871 Groom & Bride: Elijah Ellis and Elisabeth Taylor Officiating: R. Worrell, J.P. Witness: Henry Watson, Geo. Anderson, Elijah Griffin Married at the Clerk's office, St. Joseph Date: September 7, 1871 Groom & Bride: Frank Giles and Caroline Sutton Officiating: Milliken Blue, M.G. Witness: George Watson Married at Widow Clare Plantation Date: September 9, 1871 Groom & Bride: James M. Weaver and Mary E. Roustell Officiating: John Casey Witness: Jane Randell, Caroline Runnell, Horace Runnell Date: September 6, 1871 Groom & Bride: Cyrus Freeman and Sarah Murchinson Witness to bond: Orange Kelly Bond only recorded Date: September 7, 1871 Groom & Bride: George Tatum and Prudence Ann Thomas Officiating: Robt. Worrell, J.P. Witness: John Davis, Jno. W. Register, Martin J. Morris Married at the Clerk's office in St. Joseph Date: September 8, 1871 Groom & Bride: Jackson Terrill and Ellen Tonorre Witness to bond: Seov Bouham Bond only recorded Date: September 20, 1871 Groom & Bride: Jacob E. Hornberger and Aurora E. Roy Officiating: Jacob Hornberger, J.P. Witness: C. Seddon, Benj. Jager, Martha Hornberger Married at the J.P.'s office Date: September 9, 1871 Groom & Bride: Cary McCoy and Louisa Brown Officiating: Solomon Shaffer, M.G. Witness: Aaron McCoy, Jas. Givens, Jeff Harper Married at Panola Plantation Date: September 15, 1871 Groom & Bride: Fields Gardner and Julia Thomas Officiating: Robt. Worrell, J.P. Witness: John Perkins, Emanuel Dillon, James Gray Date: September 23, 1871 Groom & Bride: Peter Fitzhugh and Violet Minor Officiating: Geo. W. Washington, M.G. Witness: Solomon Butler, Peter jackson, John W. Gall Married at Durango Plantation Date: September 30, 1871 Groom & Bride: Jack Butler and Jenny House Officiating: R. Worrell, J.P. Witness: John Perkins, Emanuel Dillon, James Gray Date: September 23, 1871 Groom & Bride: Hopkins Brown and Caroline Adams Officiating: Solomon Shaffer, M.G. Witness: Henry Harris, Nathan Miller, Ross Stewart Married at Mound Plantation Date: September 23, 1871 Groom & Bride: Isaac Watson and Maria Thomas Officiating: Robt. Worrell, J.P. Witness: Simon Spiers, Emily Spiers, Jno Causey Married at the Clerk's office In St. Joseph Date: September 23, 1871 Groom & Bride: Elijah Coursey and Hester Bess Officiating: R. W. Worrell, J.P. Witness: Simon Spiers, Emily Spiers, Jno Causey Married at the Clerk's office in St. Joseph Date: September 24, 1871 Groom & Bride: Augustus Graves and Elsie Southall Officiating: Geo. W. Washington, M.G. Witness: S. Nelson, John Hall, Jack Johnson Married in Waterproof Date: September 1, 1871 Groom & Bride: William Miller and Winnie Welsh Officiating: Geo. W. Washington, M.G. Witness: John Hall, Jas. Green, Jas. Young Date: September 30, 1871 Groom & Bride: Wm Green and Henrietta Washington Officiating: Frederick M. Baker, M.G. Witness: Wm. Blackburn, S. Pitchum, Chas. Parker Married at Mount Zion Church, Hollywood Plantantation Date: September 29, 1871 Groom & Bride: John H. Hicks and Maria Francis Officiating: Robt. Worrell, J.P. Witness: Thos W. Castleman, John P. Harlow, G. W. Whitney Married at the Clerk's office Date: September 30, 1871 Groom & Bride: Henry Mitchell and Anna Davis Officiating: Solomon Shaffer, M.G. Witness: John reed, Wm. Hubbard, Walter Perkins Married at Mound Plantation Date: September 30, 1871 Groom & Bride: Lewis Coombs and Martha Jacobs Officiating: Solomon Shaeffer, M.G. Witness: Harry Bates, Sy Turner, J. W. Akins Married at Mound Plantation Date: September 30. 1871 Groom & Bride: Sawny Champs and Emeline Wilson Witness to bond: Wm. Crump Bond only recorded Date: November 1, 1871 Groom & Bride: John Smith and Emily Hammond Officiating: Milligan Blue, M.G. Witness: Eliza Sove, Benj. Hammond, Abram Brackins Married at Minniehaha Plantation Date: September 30, 1871 Groom & Bride: Benj. Morris and Annette Harris Officiating: Geo. W. Washington, M.G. Witness: Frank Brown, David McAllister, John Adams Married at Durango Plantation Date: September 30, 1871 Groom & Bride: John Sullivan and Georgiana A. Brown Officiating: Wm. Johnson, M.G. Witness: G. W. Cristy, Sive Johnson Married at the residence of Wm. Johnson, M.G. in St. Joseph Date: October 6, 1871 Groom & Bride: Green Dennis and Amanda Annis Officiating: Solomon Shaeffer, M.G. Witness: Cary McCoy, John Newman, Paddy Annis Married at Panola Plantation Date: October 19, 1871 Groom & Bride: James Johnson and Martha Watkins Officiating: Abraham Diggs, M.G. Witness: Henry James, Joseph Allen, Lucy Allen Married at Poindexter Plantation Date: October 8, 1871 Groom & Bride: Job Hutton and Emily Jones Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: Alfred McCreasy, Kiob Bains, Huey Griffin Married at the Guildfield Church Date: October 7, 1871 Groom & Bride: Augustin Wyatt and Judy Temple Officiating: R. Worrell, J.P. Witness: J. P. Harlow, John Johnson, O. Marschalk Married at the Clerk's office in St. Joseph Date: October 28, 1871 Groom & Bride: James Lee and Fanny Hall Officiating: Geo. W. Washington, M.G. Witness: Adam Caradin, Arnold Baker, Frank Brown Married at Durango Plantation Date: November 4, 1871 Groom & Bride: Albert Bell Master and Elsie Thomas Officiating: Geo. W. Washington, M.G. Witness: Frank Brown, Matthew Tolbert, Elias Cole Married at Durango Plantation Date: October 18, 1871 Groom & Bride: Peter Johnson and Lizzie Rush Witness to bond: C. S. Kinney Bond only recorded Date: October 29, 1871 Groom & Bride: Bush Quarles and Kitty Slawn Officiating: James Gray Witness: Emanuel Dillon, Joseph Gray Date: October 26, 1871 Groom & Bride: Albert Hilliard and Delia Haney Officiating: Alfred Fairfax, M.G. Witness: Geo. Washington, Silas Johnson, Weldon Blue Married at Sev Planter Date: November 4, 1871 Groom & Bride: Sylvester Seaman and Cynthia Brown Officiating: Alfred Fairfax, M.G. Witness: Elijah Sucens, Frederich Mills, Judge Smith Married at the Myrtle Grove Plantation Date: November 9, 1871 Groom & Bride: Dorsey Thomas and Susan Lewis Officiating: A. J. Bryant, J.P. Witness: W. S. Briggs, William Moon, Wm. Sellerman Married at Balmoral Plantation Date: November 6, 1871 Groom & Bride: Andrew Mills and Lizzie Wade Witness to bond: Louis Thompson Bond only recorded Date: December 28, 1871 Groom & Bride: Edward Hardy and Mary Knowlton Officiating: Calvin Hunter, M.G. Witness: Andrew Williams, Michael Bailey, Clarinda Dee Date: November 18, 1871 Groom & Bride: Lewis Cage and Elisabeth Maker Officiating: R. Worrell, J.P. Witness: Jno. W. Register, Wm Curry, Johana Clark Married at the Clerk's office in St. Joseph Date: November 13, 1871 Groom & Bride: Granville Young and Elisa Chamberlain Officiating: R. Worrell, J.P. Witness: W. H. Pearson, Cha. E. Stute, Wm Army Married at the Clerk's office in St. Joseph Date: November 25, 1871 Groom & Bride: Nathaniel Bodley and Savinia Scott Officiating: John Hicks, M.G. Witness: Isaac Emerson, Mary Emerson Married at Shackleford Date: November 25, 1871 Groom & Bride: Johnson Thomas and Julia Ann Wesley Officiating: Robt. Worrell, J.P. Witness: C. G. Nichols, P. J. Majors, J. R. Stewart Married at the Clerk's office in St. Joseph Date: November 30, 1871 Groom & Bride: Harrison Allen and Elsie Cowens Officiating: Alfred Fairfax, M.G. Witness: Thos. Greggs, Isaac Johnson, Jack Johnson Married at Myrtle Grove church Date: November 26, 1871 Groom & Bride: John Washington and Clara Small Officiating: Jacob Hornberger, J.P. Witness: John Daveman, William May, W. R. Phipps Married at the office of the J.P. Date: December 5, 1871 Groom & Bride: Charles Johnson and Mary Rafe Witness to bond: Fleming Branch Bond only recorded Date: December 10, 1871 Groom & Bride: Robert Hamilton and Henny Small Officiating: Geo. Washington,M.G. Witness: James Green, Alf Hardeman, Judge Smith Married at Myrtle Grove Baptist church Date: December 16, 1871 Groom & Bride: Noah Smith and Charity Early Officiating: Chas. Catholic, M.G. Witness: Wm Harrison, Thos Johnson, B. F. Weeks Date: December 14, 1871 Groom & Bride: Joseph Carter and Sarah Hardgrove Officiating: Elder McGhee Witness: Wm A. Nevins, John King, Manuel Balder Date: December 23, 1871 Groom & Bride: Alexander Freeman and Lucretia Wilson Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: Rueben Kelly, Chas Coursey, Horace Trotters Married at Magnolia church Date: December 20, 1871 Groom & Bride: P. H. Burbin and Alice D. Guice Officiating: Philip H. Defenwrith, M.G. Witness: Jno K. Guice, J. M. Clarke, Geo W. Clarke Married at the residence of J.K. Guice Date: December 21, 1871 Groom & Bride: Richard Warner and Elisa Partton Witness to bond: Charles E. Stutes Bond only recorded and later stamped cancelled Date: December 27, 1871 Groom & Bride: Matthew White and Lucy Lewis Officiating: R. Worrell, J.P. Witness: Chas. E. Stutes Married at the Clerk's office in St. Joseph Date: December 27, 1871 Groom & Bride: Solomon Shaeffer and Mary Anthony Officiating: Moses Baker, M.G. Witness: Alfred McCray, Fred Jackson, Dennis Burrell Married at St. John's Baptist church Date: December 30, 1871 Groom & Bride: Joseph R. Richardson and Margaret Johnson Officiating: A. J. Bryant, M.G. Witness: Kitty Jones, Amanda Jones, Margaret Ferguson Married at Balmoral Plantation Date: December 26, 1871 Groom & Bride: Lewis Sheppard and Emily Porter Officiating: Robt. Worrell, J.P. Witness: Fred M. Ogden, Chas E. Stutes, E. F. Morris Married at the Clerk's office in St. Joseph Date: December 26, 1871 Groom & Bride: Ira M. Morrison and Lucy Sample Officiating: Robt Worrell, J.P. Witness: Fred N. Ogden, Chas E. Stutes, Hiram R. Steele Married at the Clerk's office in St. Joseph Copier's Note: The first name of the groom was spelled several different ways on these documents. Ira, I.A. & Ora Date: December 26, 1871 Groom & Bride: Madison Stevens and Keziah Johnson Witness to bond: Scott Stevens Bond only recorded Date: December 27, 1871 Groom & Bride: Aaron Watkins and Lucy Watkins Witness to bond: Henry Clay Bond only recorded Date: December 27, 1871 Groom & Bride: Cicero Coleman and Augusta Wallace Witness to bond: Chloe Wilson Bond only recorded Date: December 28, 1871 Groom & Bride: Anderson Conner and Amelia Alexander Officiating: A.J. Bryant, M.G. Witness: H.C. Moore, S. Carmmack, J. W. Walton Married at Hollywood Plantation Date: December 28, 1871 Groom & Bride: David Turner and Celista Trask Officiating: A. J. Bryant, M.G. Witness: J.W. Walton, S. Carmmack, H.C. Moore Married at Hollywood Plantation Date: December 27, 1871 Groom & Bride: Henry Forrest and Louisa Mitchell Witness: Chas. C. Cordill, Parish Judge Witness: Chas. E. Stutes, John Hardon, Robin Kelly Married at the Clerk's office in St. Joseph Date: December 31, 1871 Groom & Bride: Daniel Bivins and Mary Butcher Officiating: Alfred Fairfax, M.G. Witness: Geo Washington, James Young, Captain Beaston Married at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church Date: December 29, 1871 Groom & Bride: Lewis Bruen and Virginia Rucker Witness to bond: Alfred Briscoe Bond only recorded