EARLY COLORED MARRIAGES IN CALDWELL COUNTY, MISSOURI 1865-1872 This is to certify that on the fourth day of August A.D. 1865, I joined in marriage, Henry MATTHIS and Milly MATTHIS. The said Henry and Milly acknowledge as their children: Nancy Matthis 24 years of age, Drucilla 19 years of age. James Mylar, Justice of the Peace. Given under me hand this fifth day of August 1865 Page 1 The undersigned Justice of the County Court joined together as man and wife, Moses BROWN a colored man and Rebecca a colored woman on the 14th day of Augst 1865. The names of the children: Willis, Mary, Elizabeth, Sarah, Alice. Abraham Jones Page 1 This is to certify that on the 17th day of August A.D. 1865, I joined in marriage Isaac Sidney HOCKADAY and Elizabeth DEBENHAM and the said Isaac and Elizabeth Hockaday acknowledge the following children viz: Isabella 6 years of age, Martha 5 years of age, Amanda 2 years of age. Given under my hand this the 17 Aug. 1865 James Mylar, Justice of the Peace Page 2 This is to certify that on the 17th day of August A.D. 1865, I joined in marriage Alexander HILL and Rachael MADISON and the said Alexander and Rachael acknowledge the following children to be theirs, viz: John Lewis 6 years of age, Martha Patsa 4 years of age, Jane Ann 2 years of age, William Beverly 5 months of age. Given under my hand this 17th day of August A.D. 1865. James Mylar, Justice of the Peace. Page 2 This is to certify that on the 17th day of August A.D. 1865, I joined in marriage Henry A. BELL and Eliza Ann ROGERS and the said Henry A. and Eliza Ann Bell acknowledge the following children to be theirs, viz: Jenetta Frances 2 years of age, James A. 1 month of age. Given under my hand this the 17th day of August 1865. James Mylar, Justice of the Peace. Page 3 This is to certify that on the 17th day of August A.D. 1865, I joined in marriage Harrison BRANSON and Minta SPARKS. Given under my hand this the 17th day of August 1865. James Mylar, Justice of the Peace. Page 3 This is to certify that on the 17th day of August 1865, I joined in marriage Joseph YERBY and Felissa Yerby SMALLWOOD and the said Joseph and Felissa Yerby acknowledge the following children to be theirs, viz: Mary Ellen 21 years of age, Newton Henry 15 years of age, Evaline Mariah 15 years of age, James ten years of age, Lucy Ann 8 years of age, William Joseph Scott 2 months. Given under my hand this the 17th day of August 1865. James Mylar, Justice of the Peace. Page 4 This is to certify that on the 17 th day of August A.D. 1865, I joined in marriage Braston HOCKADY and Winnie A. WILLIAMS and the said Braston and Winnie A. Hockady acknowledge the following children to be theirs, viz: Isaac Sidney 24 years of age, Eliza 22 years of age, Marcy 17 years of age. Given under my hand this the 17th day of August 1865. James Mylar, Justice of the Peace. Page 4 I certify that on the 10th day of September 1865, I joined in marriage Lewis BUTTS and Eliza Hazel (colored) and they acknowledge as their children: William Butts, Nancy Ann Butts, Caroline Butts, Charles Butts and Henry Butts. Given under my hand Sept. 14, 1865. James T. Nichols, Justice of the Peace. Page 5 I certify that on the 10th day of September 1865, I joined in marriage Peter H. BROWN and Arie Bell HIGGINS and they acknowledge as their children: Susan E. Brown, Eliza J. Brown and Sarah Alice Brown. Given under my hand Sept. 14, 1865. James T. Nichols, Justice of the Peace, Page 5 This is to certify that I did on the 21st day of September 1865 marry Isaac RUCKER and Caroline McDANIEL, colored. James T. Nichols Page 5 This is to certify that on the 30th day of Nov. 1865, I joined in marriage, Lewis DAVIS and Barbary THOMPSON, colored, both of Ray Co., Mo. Given under my hand this third day of Dec. 1865. James Mylar, Justice of the Peace Page 6 This is to certify that on the 1st day of January A.D. 1866, I joined in marriage Mark REEVES and Lavina RICE (colored) and that they acknowledge as their children: James Reeves 8 years old, Mariah Reeves 4 years old and Rebecca Reeves 2 years old. Given under my hand this 4th day of January 1866. Andrew Baker, Minister of the Gospel Page 6 The undersigned Judge of the Probate Court for Caldwell County certify that I joined in marriage, John BELL and Sidney BELL on the 31st day of December A.D. 1865 and they acknowledge as their children: John H. Bell born January 20, 1852 Howard Bell born October 12, 1853 Elvemsy Bell born March 5, 1856 Isabel J. Bell born May 11, 1858 Aaron Bell born December 24, 1861 Albert Bell born June 9, 1864 John Wright, Judge of the Probate Court Page 7 I the undersigned Judge of the Probate Court of Caldwell County, certify that I joined in marriage, Nelson BELL and Emmarade BELL on the 31st day of December A.D. 1865 and they acknowledge as their children: William Bell aged fifteen years Milton Bell aged thirteen years Thomas J. Bell aged nine years Nerva E. Bell aged seven years Mary Ann Bell aged five years Jennetta Bell aged three years John L. Bell aged fourteen months John Wright, Judge of the Probate Court Page 8 This is to certify that on the first day of January A.D. 1866, I joined in marriage George FINLEY and Siddy HAUSER, colored, and that they acknowledge as their children: William Henry Finley 15 years old Franklin Finley 9 years old Louisee Finley 7 years old Robert Finley 6 years old John Finley 3 years old J. McKnight, Minister of the Gospel Page 9 This is to certify that I did marry George Madison EVANS and Permelia W. GRIFFE, this Dec. 31, 1865. Names of the children: Robert, Samuel, Calvin Andy, Fanny, Mary Florence, Sarah Anne, William Edward, Cynthia George Ellen. (colored) James T. Nichols, Justice of the Peace. Page 9 This is to certify that I did marry Milton MORTON and Harriet HUSTON this Dec. 31st, 1865. Names of the children: 1 Amanda Jane 2 William David 3 Sarah Matilda 4 James K. Polk 5 Ford Hampton 6 George 7 Lewis 8 Willis 9 Belle 10 Harrison 11 Charles Lafayette James T. Nichols, Justice of the Peace. Page 10 This is to certify that I did marry Charles DUNN and Harriet MORTON, this Dec. 31st, 1865. Names of their children: 1 Willis 2 David 3 Lucinda 4 Ford Hampton 5 Mahala 6 George Howard 7 Eliza Jane (colored) James T. Nichols, Justice of the Peace. Page 10 This is to certify that I did on the 29th day of January A.D. 1866 unite in marriage William BUTTS of Caldwell County, Mo. and Sine SLOAN of the same place. (colored persons) Children's names and ages are as follows: Julius Butts aged 6 years, Florence R. Butts aged 4 years, Isabell Butts aged 2 years, Dollie Butts aged 3 months. John F. Dodge, Just. County Court Page 11 This is to certify that I did join together in the bonds of matrimony Stephen JAMES to Martha PENNY. Given under my hand this January 22, 1866. Joseph Willhoit, Justice of the Peace. Page 11 This is to certify that on the 28th day of Dec. 1865, I joined in marriage Marion MOSS and Margaret Ann TIFFIN and they acknowledge the following children to be theirs. (No names listed) James Mylar, Justice of the Peace Page 12 This is to certify that on the 31st day of Dec. 1865, I joined in marriage Clem FREELS and Anna BROWN and they acknowledge the following children to be theirs (viz): James A. Freels age 8 years, Clem 7 years of age, Lucia Victoria 5 years of age, Flora Ellen three years of age, Jane 7 months of age. Given under my hand this 31st day of Dec. 1865. James Mylar, Justice of the Peace. Page 12 This is to certify that on the 4th day of January 1866, I joined in marriage Milton PATTON and America STONE of Ray County, Mo. and they acknowledge the following children to be theirs (viz): Mary 18 years of age, Jane 18 years of age, Thomas B. 16 years of age, Philip W. 14 years of age, Laura Ann 11 years of age, Isom Isaiah 8 years of age, W. Sylvester 6 years of age. Given under my hand this 4th day of January 1866. James Mylar, Justice of the Peace Page 13 This is to certify that on the 29th day of July A.D. 1866, I united in marriage Richard BROWN and Harriet CHESHIER (colored) both of Caldwell County in the State of Missouri in accordance with the statutes of the State of Missouri. John Wright, Probate Judge. Page 13 This is to certify that on the 20th day of September 1866, I joined in marriage Richard TUNNELL & Drucilla MATHIS (colored). Given under my hand this 20th day of Sept. 1866. James Mylar, Justice of the Peace Page 14 This is to certify that on the 2nd day of January 1866, I joined in marriage Antony HUDGINS and Francis HARLOW (colored) and they acknowledge as their children: Sady Jane Hudgins Sarah Ann Hudgins Thomas Hudgins Delila Maneils Hudgins Given under my hand Feb. 12, 1866. Joseph Willhoit, Junstice of the Peace. Page 14 Hamilton, Aug. 27, 1866. This is to certify that this day I joined in the bonds of holy matrimony Samuel NEFF and Mary JAMES (colored). Henry Faus Page 15 This is to certify that on the 4th day of October A.D. 1866, I joined in marriage Elijah HINES and Nancy MATHIS (colored). Given under my hand this fourth day of October 1866. James Mylar, Justice of the Peace. Page 15 This certifies that on the 21st of Feb. 1867, I joined in marriage Samuel BROOKS and Ellen GREEN, both of Caldwell County, Mo. Geo. B. Hitchcock Page 17 This is to certify that George Franklin THOMAS and Amanda Jane OSBOURN was by me legally joined together in the holy state of matrimony the 14th day of April 1867. (both colored persons) Given under my hand this 25th day of April 1867. Jas. Longstreth, Justice of the Peace. Page 17 This is to certify that on the 30th day of Jan. A.D. 1867, I joined in marriage Solomon CHESHIER and Linsey BECKET and Given under my hand this 10th day of July 1867. H. H. Arends, Justice of the Peace. Page 18 This is to certify that Arthur McGREGER and Lucinda THOMAS were by me joined in marriage according to law on the 6th day of October 1867 (both colored persons) and that said Lucinda has three children by a former husband. (reported dead) to wit: Lena about 15 years of age Melinda about 11 years of age James about 8 years of age James Longstreth, Justice of the Peace. Page 18 This is to certify that Calvin SKERDS and Lena LOTA were by me joined in marriage on the 13th day of October 1867 (both colored persons) in the County of Caldwell, Mo. James Longstreth, Justice of the Peace. Page 19 I hereby certify that on the 19th day of March A.D. 1868, I joined together in matrimony, Marcus HOCKERTY and Mary ORNETT at the residence of Henry Mathis in Caldwell Co., Mo. Rev. Senah Stevens Page 19 I hereby certify that on the 23rd day of February A.D. 1868, I joined in the holy state of matrimony, Mr. Aaron BELL and Miss Caroline SCOTT of Caldwell Co., Mo., according to the laws of Missouri. Given under my hand and seal this 31st day of March 1868. S. G. Anderson Page 20 This is to certify that on the twenty ninth day of April A.D. 1868, I joined in the bonds of matrimony, Lewis RICHARDSON to Miss America CARTER, both of Caldwell County, Mo. Given under my hand this 1st day of July 1868. M. D. Northup, Justice of the Peace. Page 20 September 28th A.D. 1869. This is to cetify that on the sixth day of September 1869, Mr. George HALL and Miss Christiana TARWATERS were by me united in marriage according to the laws of God and of the State of Missouri. George (his mark) Campbell. Page 21 On the 12th day of November 1869, I joined as husband and wife, Henry TURNER and Ann FRIER. This given under my hand this the -- day of December 1869. S. G. Anderson Page 21 This is to certify that on the first day of December 1869, I joined as husband and wife, Levi THOMPSON and Delca BROWN. This given under date 1869. S. G. Anderson Page 22 Kingston A.D. 1870. This is to certify that on the fourth day of July A. D. 1870, Mr. Henry SMITH (colored) and Miss Anna VAUGHN (colored) were by me united in marriage according to the Laws of God and of the State of Missouri, at my house, Kingston, Caldwell County, Missouri. M. J. Callen, Minister of the Gospel Page 22 Kingston, Mo. A.D. 1870 This is to certify that on the 15th day of May A.D. 1870, Mr. Nim CAMPBELL and Miss Mary Ann TARWATER, both (colored) were by me united in marriage according to the Laws of God and of the State of Missouri at (Colored) Church in Kingston, Caldwell County, Missouri. Jeremiah Gauge, Minister of the Gospel Page 22 This is to certify that on the 29th day of January A.D. 1871, Mr. Samuel ROGERS (cold.) and Miss Sarah Isabell BELL (cold.) were by me united in marriage according to the Laws of God and of the State of Missouri at the residence of Harriet Bell, Caldwell County, Missouri. O. B. Richardson, Justice of the Peace Page 23 This is to certify that on the 23rd day of February 1871, Mr. Samuel EVANS and Miss Fannie BELL were by me united in marriage, according to the Laws of God of the State of Missouri at Hamilton, Caldwell County, Missouri O. B. Richardson, Justice of the Peace. Page 23 This is to certify that on the 19th day of April in matrimony Mr. George W. LEWIS to Jennie CHAPMAN (both cold.) both of Kingston, Mo. May 16, 1871. Rev. T. W. Hall Page 24 This is to certify that by me the rights of matrimony was legally solemmised and performed between Henry BUTTS and Isabell DUN both of Caldwell County and both of the African Race, done on 19th day of November 1871. Jeremiah Lenhart, an ordained Elder of the Methodist Church. Page 24 Married on the 12th day of December 1872 by James W. Thompson a Justice of the Peace, at the residence of the bride in Mirabile, Mr. Lewis TROSPER (colored) to Mrs. Effa JOSHUA (colored) both of Mirabile, Mo. Thereby certify that the above is a true copy of the same as recorded in my book. Given under my hand this 13th day of Dec. 1872. J. W. Thompson, Justice of the Peace. Page 24 Early Colored Marriages Index B Becket, Linsey 4 Bell, Aaron 2, 4 Albert 2 Elvemsy 2 Emmarade 2 Fannie 5 Henry A. 1 Howard 2 Isabel J. 2 James A. 1 Jenetta Frances 1 Jennetta 2 John 2 John H. 2 John L. 2 Mary Ann 2 Milton 2 Nelson 2 Nerva E. 2 Sarah Isabell 4 Sidney 2 Thomas J. 2 William 2 Branson, Harrison 1 Brooks, Samuel 3 Brown, Alice 1 Anna 3 Delca 4 Eliza J. 1 Elizabeth 1 Mary 1 Moses 1 Peter H. 1 Rebecca 1 Richard 3 Sarah 1 Sarah Alice 1 Susan E. 1 Willis 1 Butts, Caroline 1 Charles 1 Dollie 3 Eliza Hazel 1 Florence R. 3 Henry 1, 5 Isabell 3 Julius 3 Lewis 1 Nancy Ann 1 William 1, 3 C Campbell, Nim 4 Carter, America 4 Chapman, Jennie 5 Cheshier, Harriet 3 Solomon 4 D Davis, Lewis 2 Debenham, Elizabeth 1 Dun, Isabell 5 Dunn, Charles 3 David 3 Eliza Jane 3 Ford Hampton 3 George Howard 3 Lucinda 3 Mahala 3 Willis 3 E Evans, Calvin Andy 2 Cynthia 2 Ellen 2 Fanny 2 George 2 George Madison 2 Mary Florence 2 Robert 2 Samuel 2, 5 Sarah Anne 2 William Edward 2 F Finley, Franklin 2 George 2 John 2 Louisee 2 Robert 2 William Henry 2 Freels, Clem 3 Flora Ellen 3 James A. 3 Jane 3 Lucia Victoria 3 Frier, Ann 4 G Green, Ellen 3 Griffe, Permelia W. 2 H Hall, George 4 Harlow, Francis 3 Hauser, Siddy 2 Higgins, Arie Bell 1 Hill, Alexander 1 Jane Ann 1 John Lewis 1 Martha Patsa 1 William Beverly 1 Hines, Elijah 3 Hockaday, Amanda 1 Isaac Sidney 1 Isabella 1 Martha 1 Hockady, Braston 1 Eliza 1 Isaac Sidney 1 Marcy 1 Hockerty, Marcus 4 Hudgins, Antony 3 Delila Maneils 3 Sady Jane 3 Sarah Ann 3 Thomas 3 Huston, Harriet 2 J James, Mary 3 Stephen 3 Joshua, Effa 5 L Lewis, George W. 5 Lota, Lena 4 M Madison, Rachael 1 Mathis, Drucilla 3 Nancy 3 Matthis, Drucilla 1 Henry 1 Milly 1 Nancy 1 McDaniel, Caroline 1 McGreger, Arthur 4 James 4 Lena 4 Melinda 4 Morton, Amanda Jane 2 Belle 2 Charles Lafayette 2 Ford Hampton 2 George 2 Harriet 3 Harrison 2 James K. Polk 2 Lewis 2 Milton 2 Sarah Matilda 2 William David 2 Willis 2 Moss, Marion 3 N Neff, Samuel 3 O Ornett, Mary 4 Osbourn, Amanda Jane 4 P Patton, Isom Isaiah 3 Jane 3 Laura Ann 3 Mary 3 Milton 3 Philip W. 3 Thomas B. 3 W. Sylvester 3 Penny, Martha 3 R Reeves, James 2 Mariah 2 Mark 2 Rebecca 2 Rice, Lavina 2 Richardson, Lewis 4 Rogers, Eliza Ann 1 Samuel 4 Rucker, Isaac 1 S Scott, Caroline 4 Skerds, Calvin 4 Sloan, Sine 3 Smallwood, Felissa 1 Smith, Henry 4 Sparks, Minta 1 Stone, America 3 T Tarwater, Mary Ann 4 Tarwaters, Christiana 4 Thomas, George Franklin 4 Lucinda 4 Thompson, Barbary 2 Levi 4 Tiffin, Margaret Ann 3 Trosper, Lewis 5 Tunnell, Richard 3 Turner, Henry 4 V Vaughn, Anna 4 W Williams, Winnie A. 1 Y Yerby, Evaline Mariah 1 James 1 Joseph 1 Lucy Ann 1 Mary Ellen 1 Newton Henry 1 William Joseph Scott 1 Caldwell County Marriages, Early Colored 1865-1872 Located: Recorder's Office Caldwell County Courthouse Kingston, Missouri 64650 Information on the Caldwell County Marriages, Early Colored 1865-1872 from the files of Marilyn Luann Williams 1929-1999 Retyped and Indexed by Karen Walker 1281 NW Bus 36 Hwy. Hamilton, Missouri 64644 816 583-2350 2000