Marriages: John Thomas Warner & Minerva J James, 1882, Winn Parish, LA Submitted by: Grady L. McFarland, 379 Packton-Alex Rd, Winnfield, La ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** From: Book E Page 37 Records of Caldwell Parish, La Marriage Record: John Thomas Warner & Minerva J James 8/09/1882 Transcript of original document on file at Caldwell Parish Courthouse. " State of Louisiana Clerk's Office, Fourth District Court, Parish of Caldwell To any Judge, Justice of the Peace, or Ordained Minister of the Gospel, Greeting: You are hereby authorized and empowered to unite in the Bonds of Matrimony and Holy Wedlock Mr. John T. Worner and Miss Minerva J James both residents of the State aforesaid, and to solemnize and celebrate said Marriage between said parties according to the laws and customs of this State, and make your return hereof as the law directs; and this shall be your authority for so doing. Given under my hand and seal of office this 9th day of August 1888. Allen B Wuerdluf Clerk District Court Parish of Caldwell, State of Louisiana I hereby certify that I have, on this day, in pursuance of the foregoing license, celebrated and solemnized a Marriage between Mr. John T Worner and Miss Minerva J James agreeably to the laws and customs of the State of Louisiana. In faith whereof, I have, together with the parties and undersigned witnesses, signed this present on this, the 9th day of August 1882. Three Witnesses W A Meade J. T. Worner G T McFarland M. J. James Leon Simmons Allen B Wuerdluf Justice of the Peace (Footnote added: John Thomas Warner 2/04/1859 Winn Parish - 11/18/1954; son of David James Warner & Elizabeth Jane Branch; fifth of eight children. Manerva Jane James 3/17/1869 - 12/27/1898; daughter of Thomas J and Mary Adaline James. John Thomas & Manerva had five children. Parents and most of this family buried at Union Church Cemetery. Witness signing ( G T) George Thomas McFarland was g/f of submitter.