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The Liberty Tribune 1872
MARRIAGES IN CLAY COUNTY MISSOURI

The following marriages appeared in The Liberty Tribune, Liberty, Clay County, 
Missouri during the year of 1872.  Some the marriages did not occur in Clay 
County.  The date of publication is shown prior to the item(s).

Jan 5, 1872:
Mr. Rice B. Gilkey, and Miss Josephine McDonald, daughter of Dr. Silas 
McDonald, were married in St. Joseph on Tuesday last.  The groom formerly 
resided in Clay, and his old friends will be rejoiced to hear of his new 
happiness.

Jan 12, 1872:
Married at the residence of Elder Wilson, by Elder Asa N. Bird, on Thursday 
evening, 4th inst., Henry T. Robeson, of Tazewell county, Ill., and Miss Sallie 
A. Wilson, of Clay county.
As down the rapid tide of time,
Their happy barque shall glide
Whether within their native clime,
Or by the ocean’s tide:
May their two souls be fondly knit,
In bonds of live and peace;
Eternal blessing round them flit,
And pleasures never cease.

Married, by the same on 21st day of November last, Dudly Brown, Esq., and Miss 
Mary F. Snow, both of Clay county.

Jan 19, 1872:
Married on Tuesday evening the 12th inst., at the residence of Andrew J. 
Wilson, Esq., by Elder Asa N. Bird, L. Steadman Kidd, Esq., and Miss Jennie A. 
Wilson, both of Clay County.  The little “dollar joker” received.
May your joys be many,
As the glistening dewdrops fair,
And your days be sunny 
And free from blight’ing care.

Jan 26, 1872:
Married, by Rev. D. Coulter, at the residence of John A. Beauchamp, Esq., in 
Liberty, Mo., Jan. 21st, 1872, Mr. Willis E. Copeland, of Lathrop, Mo., and 
Miss Edwena Lincoln, grand daughter of the late Col Geo. Lincoln, of Clay 
county.
Many thanks for a “greenback.”  They have our best wishes for all the joys this 
life and that of the future affords.
“May skies be bright and hearts be gay,
And life a dram of love;
Till life goes out in endless day
And joins in joys above.”

Married, Jan. 18, 1872, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Alex. B. 
Duncan, by Elder P. Aker, Mr. Tary A. Logan, of Platte, to Miss Jennie E. 
Duncan, of Clay.
Attendants – Miss Rosa Aker and Mr. J.E. Scott; Miss Jennie B. Neeley and of 
Clay, and Mr. R. white of Montana Ter.
Cake and dollar received.  Our devil wants to know why the people don’t all get 
married.
“May no rude cares disturb the flow
Of their united love.
But may their lives her below
Be liked to God – an love.”

Feb 2, 1872:
Married, on Tuesday eve., 30th Jan., by Elder Asa N. Bird, Mr. Antonio E. Hall, 
of Clinton co’ty, and Miss Rebecca E. Groom, of Clay.  Cake received.
“In life there is no greater bliss
Than two fond hearts united;
In Heaven no more solemn vow
Than those in wedlock plighted.”

Married at Missouri City, on the evening of the 27th inst., at the residence of 
the bride’s father, by Willis M. Simmons, Esq., Mr. Andrew Stratton, and Miss 
Kissera Hatcher, all of Missouri City.

Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, D.A. Stoutt, on Sunday 
morning, January 28th, 1872, by Elder T.H. Todd, Benton E. Gosney, to Miss Mary 
Alice Stout, both of Clay county, Mo.

Hymeneal. – On Monday a very fashionable wedding came off at the residence of 
Mr. Briggs, at Weston, in Platte county.  The parties were Mr. Geo. w. Belt, 
sheriff of the county, and Mrs. Fannie Loan, daughter of the late John Terrill, 
of Clay county, an estimable and accomplished lady.  The ceremony was performed 
by Rev. Mr. Batte, Rector of the Episcopal Church in Weston, and was witnessed 
by a goodly assemblage of the gallant gentlemen and handsome and graceful 
ladies of old Platte.  The parties have our heartiest wishes for a life of 
unalloyed happiness.

Feb 9, 1872:
Mr. Joseph McClintic, formerly of Millersbur, Ky., was married on the 24th 
ult., at Butler, Mo., to Miss Sallie W. Kimbrough, late of Cynthiana, Ky.

Feb 23, 1872:
Married, Jan. 25, 1872, at the Parsonage of the Methodist Episcopal Church, 
South, in Brunswick, Mo., Mr. George W. Maughmer, to Miss Mollie A. Arnold, 
both of Clay co., Mo., by the Rev. J.Y. Blakey, of Brunswick.

Married, Feb. 14, 1872, by Elder Wm. Warren, Mr. Warner B. Grimes, to Miss Mary 
E. Wilkerson, all of Clay.

Married, Feb. 15th, by same, Mr. John T. Bush, to Mrs. Mary Colley, all of Clay.

Mar 1, 1872:
In this county on the 27th ult., by Elder Josiah Waller, Mr. Clark Halstead, of 
Ray to Miss Belle Fritzlen, of Clay.

Mar 8, 1872:
Married on Thursday eve., 29th Feb., by Elder Asa N. Bird J. Samuel Roadcap, 
Esq., to Miss Mollie Hogan, both of Clay.
Attendants – Mr. Jas. M. Via and Miss Mollie Collins.  May thanks and good 
wishes for the delicious cake sent.

Mar 15, 1872:
Married on the 7th inst., by Rev. D. Coulter, at the residence of Mrs. Grady, 
in this city, Mr. James A. White, late of Virginia, and Miss Martha F. Simmons, 
of this county.

Married, on Thursday, March 7th, 1872, by Elder T.P. Haley, at the residence of 
the bride’s father, Mr. John Harrell, to Miss Mollie Link, all of Platte county.

Married, on Tuesday, March 12th, at the residence of the bride’s father, by 
Elder Asa N. Bird, Mr. Joseph McConnell, to Miss Sue M. Watkins, all of Clay 
county.
Cake and gold dollar received.  Glad to see friend McConnell falling into 
line.  We wish the young couple much joy, and – 
“May fortune’s smile ne’er by withdrawn,
Nor Hymen’s pleasures cease?
A happy journey through life’s morn,
And in its evening – peace.”

Marriage and Death. – There was a sad wedding ceremony performed yesterday 
afternoon, at the house of Mr. John S. Martin, in this city.  For a year his 
daughter, Lizzie, had been engaged to be married to Mr. Walter Craig, and, we 
understand, the day set for their union was not far distant.  About ten days 
ago the young lady was stricken with scrofula in the throat, and yesterday 
morning she told her affianced that she was going to die.  It being the desire 
of both parties that the union they had been waiting for should be consummated, 
at 2 o’clock, Rev. Mr. Irwin was called in and performed the marriage ceremony 
at the bed-side of the dying woman.  In an hour and a half thereafter the bride 
closed her eyes in death. – Kansas City News.

Mar 29, 1872:
Married, on Sabbath evening, 24th inst., by Elder Asa N. Bird, Robt. Swopes, 
Esq., and Miss Maria E. Mayhugh, both of Clay co.

Apr 5, 1872:
Married, April 2d, 1872, by Elder Wm. Warren, Mr. James Warren, to Miss Alice 
Poe, all of Clay county.

Apr 12, 1872:
Married, on Thursday, April 4th, 1872, by Elder Asa N. Bird, Mr. Edward V. 
Adkins, to Mrs. Lizzie H. McCaib, all of Clay.
“May Fortune’s kind caressings,
And Heaven’s choicest blessings
Attend you from this hour – 
And may the little pledges
Take off the world’s rough edges,
And make it Eden’s bower.”

May 3, 1872:
Married, by Elder J.W. Luke, April 17th, at Lawson Station, at the residence of 
the bride’s fther, E.T. Ammerman to Miss Clara Raum.

Married by Elder J.W. Luke april 25th at the residence of the bride’s father, 
Mr. Jesse R. Cole to Miss Emma C. Laffoon, all of Clay county.

Married, Sabbath morning, April 28th, at the residence of the bride’s father, 
by Elder Asa N. Bird, Mr. John J. Corum, of Kearney, to Miss Etta Rouse, 
daughter of Mr. E. Rouse.
Cake received.
Another pretty girl gone, and another man made happy.  They have our best 
wishes for a bright, sunshiny and prosperous life.
“May radiant smiles, like sunset rare,
Dispel each somber cloud of care,
And each possessed of perfect love,
Shadow and share the life above.”

May 10, 1872:
Married, in Kearney, Mo., May 5th, 1872, by Rev. A. Machett, Mr. James Flewker 
and Miss Elizabeth Barker.

In Liberty, Mo., May 7, 1872, by Rev. A. Machett, Mr. Wm. W. Holt and Miss 
Rebecca A. Payne.

At the residence of the officiating minister, Elder Asa N. Bird, Wilkerson 
Tate, Esq., to Miss Rebecca Collins.

May 17, 1872:
In New York City, at the Church of the Stranger, on the 5th inst., by the Rev. 
Dr. Deems, Miss Mary B. Wood, daughter of Dr. Joseph M. Wood, of Kansas City, 
to Mr. William P. Stewart, of New York City.

May 24, 1872:
Married, in this county, on the 21st inst., by Elder Asa N. Bird, Mr. Newton 
Dale, to Miss Maggie A. Stevenson.

Also, on the same day, by same, Mr. John H. Tate, to Miss N. Jennie Stevenson.
Cake received in both cases.
“With gifts of grace their hearts endow,
Of all rich dowries best;
Their substance bless, and peace bestow,
To sweeten all the rest.”

Jun 14, 1872:
In this city on the 6th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. 
J. Hickman, Prof. J.R. Eaton, of William Jewell College, and Miss Mattie 
Lewright, only daughter of W.P. Lewright, Esq. No cards.

Jun 21, 1872:
On the 5th of June, in Clay county, by Elder T.W. Todd, at the residence of the 
bride’s mother, Miss Mariam G. Arnold, of Clay county, to Mr. John P. Stoever, 
of Kansas.

Jul 5, 1872:
Bohart – Field.  At the residence of the bride’s father, Judge Joseph Field, of 
Clay county, Mo., June 25th, 1872, by Elder J. W. Waller, Mr. James M. Bohart, 
and Miss Ada Field.
“With gifts of grace their hearts endow,
Of all rich dowries best;
Their substance bless, and peace bestow,
To sweeten all the rest.”

Jul 19, 1872:
At the residence of the bride’s father, on Sunday morning, July 11th, by Rev. 
Henry Fiegenbaum, of the S.W.G.C., of the M.E. church, John H. Frick, A.M., 
Prof Math. in “Central Wesleyan College,” Warrenton, Mo., to Miss Katie Hartel, 
of Clay county.

Jul 26, 1872:
In this city on the 17th inst., by Rev. A. Machette, M. DeLafayette Evans, 
Esq., to miss Caltha Epperson – all of Clay county.

Aug 2, 1872:
At the residence of the bride’s father in Clinton county, Mo., on the 25th 
July, by Rev. Dr. Klepple, Mr. Louis Hartel, of Clay co., to Miss Agnes Selle, 
of Clinton co., Mo.

Aug 9, 1872:
Married, in this city at the residence of R.H. Miller, on the 6th inst., by 
Rev. A. Machett, Mr. Conn Withers, to Miss Ella E. McCoun, all of Liberty.

Aug 16, 1872:
Married, Aug. 8, 1872, by Elder Wm. Warren, Mr. Bird Gentry, to Miss Julia A. 
Bailey, all of Clay county.

Aug. 11, 1872, by the same, Mr. George B. Price, to Miss Mary Bland, all of 
Clay.

Aug 23, 1872:
Justice S.H. Homes, on the 17th of August, married Francis E.  Goodwin to Miss 
Minnie Parott, both of Clay co. – Gracious! how hot!

Sep 13, 1872:
Married in Fremont county, Iowa, on the 29th ult., by Rev. B. Mills, Mr. J.M. 
Thompson, of Shelby co., KY., and Miss Emma Anderson, daughter of Horace P. 
Anderson, Esq., formerly of Clay county.

Sep 20, 1872:
Married, by Elder Jacob Hugley, at the residence of the bride’s father, near 
Kearney, Mo., Mr. George H. Porter, to Miss Mary E. Coryell, both of Clay co., 
Mo.

Married, in Clay county, Aug. 21, 1872, by Rev. A. Machett, Mr. Moses W. 
Miller, and Miss Mollie w. Green.

In Clay co., Mo., Sept. 1, 1872, by the same, Mr. A.M. Arnold, and Miss Mary M. 
Sugard.

Marriage of Clay Countians.
Mr. Edward L. Dimmitt and Miss Bettie R. Samuel.
Again do our slothful young men mourn at the visit of Hymen in our midst, for 
they lose two of Columbia’s fair daughters.
The family residence of Mr. John M. Samuel, on Hitt street, was the scene of a 
happy and very pleasant wedding party on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 10, 1872, a 
large number of friends and acquaintances having there assembled to witness the 
marriage of Mr. Edward L. Dimmitt of St. Louis, to Miss Bettie R. Samuel of 
Columbia.
At a quarter past three o’clock the couple to be joined in holy wedlock, 
preceded by the brother-in-law of the bride, W.W. Garth, and his wife, entered 
the crowded parlor with smiles of joy and happiness soon to be made everlasting 
till death should them separate, when a most appropriate and beautiful ceremony 
was conducted by Rev. R.S. Campbell, pastor of the Old School Presbyterian 
church in this place.  After the ceremony and numerous congratulations a 
magnificent repast was served and a short time spent in saying “farewell” 
and “God bless you” to the young bride who would soon leave for her new home in 
St. Louis.
Mr. Dimmitt has for a long time been connected with the drug house of Dimmitt & 
Bro., St. Louis, who by his gentlemanly address and frequent and unsuspected 
visits to Columbia, has won many friends and acquaintances in our midst.
To the newly married ones we wish a life of happiness and prosperity, and we 
hope that not a cloud may arise to darken that bright sky f wedded bliss which 
is today without a shadow.
Thomas Caldwell and Miss Amanda Dimmitt.
At five o’clock on the same afternoon a few friends and relations gathered at 
the residence of Dr. Beza Dimmitt to witness the marriage of Mr. Thomas 
Caldwell of Sibley, Jackson county, Mo., to Miss Amanda Dimmitt, of Columbia, a 
sister to the groom of the above marriage.  Rev. R.S. Campbell again 
officiated, and pronounced a happy blessing upon the newly made husband and 
wife.
Many beautiful and valuable presents were given the brides by friends and 
relatives.
The two couples left on the evening train.  Mr. D. for St. Louis and Mr. C. for 
Sibley, Jackson county, They have gone! May earth’s richest blessings be with 
them. – Columbia Statesman.


Sep 27, 1872:
On the 21st inst., at the residence of Mr. J.H. Allen, by Rev. W.R. Rothwell, 
Mr. Robert A. Edwards, of Platte City, and Miss Mary Ann Wright, of Liberty, Mo.

Married, on Wednesday, Sept., 25th, Prof. A.M. chase, to Miss Sallie Price, 
daughter of Col. John H. Price, all of Clay county.
Many thanks for a bountiful supply of delicious cake.
“May skies be bright and hearts by gay,
And life a dream of love;
till life goes out in endless day
And joins in joys above.”

At the residence of the bride’s father, on Wednesday, Sept. 25th, by Rev. F.M. 
Palmer, Mr. James M. Bivens, to Miss Lizzie Estes, both of Clay county.
Accompanying he above was a basket of cake such as only brides can get up – and 
a bottle of wine.  Please accept our thanks.
“With gifts of grace their hearts endow,
Of all rich dowries best;
Their substance bless, and peace bestow,
To sweeten all the rest.”

Oct 4, 1872:
Married on Wednesday evening, Sept., 25th by Elder Asa N. Bird, James G. 
Courtney, to Miss Bettie M. Cole.
Many thanks for a bountiful supply of delicious cake.
A tender heart she gives to thee,
And in thy love confiding,
She hopes her happiness will be,
Secure and long abiding.

Married on the 2d inst., by the Rev. D. Coulter, in Liberty, Mo., at the 
residence of Mr. G. Long, Esq., Mr. Charles B. Lewis, of Scott county, Ky., and 
Miss Eliza Routt, of the former place.

Oct 11, 1872:
Married, near this city on the 25th ult., by Elder Blanks, Edward N. Talbott, 
Esq., and Miss Laura Thomason, daughter of Capt. John S. Thomason, all of Clay 
county.
Dollar received!  May the happy pair live long, happily and prosperously.
“May radiant smiles like sunset rare,
Dispel each somber cloud of care,
And each possessed of perfect love,
Shadow and share the life above.”

Married, on the 4th of Oct., 1872, by Justice S. H. Holmes, Mr. Patrick S. 
Kerns, to Miss Mary A. McKee, all of Clay co.

Oct 25, 1872:
Married on the 20th inst., at the residence of Mrs. A. Minter, by Rev. W.R. 
Rothwell, Mr. Joseph Hawk, and Miss Mattie Minter.

Also at the same time and place, Mr. Michael Arnold, and Miss Laura Minter, all 
of Jackson county.

On the 20th inst., in Liberty, by S.H. Holmes, J.P., Mr. George A. Baxter, of 
Clay county, to Miss Mary K. Gilbert, of Platte co.

Nov 1, 1872:
Married, in St. Louis, on Thursday, Oct. 24th, 1872, Mr. Edward E. Samuel, of 
the wholesale commission and grocery house of E.M. Samuel & Sons, (formerly of 
Liberty,) to Miss Mary E. Aderton, daughter of Hon. J.A.J. Aderton, both of St. 
Louis.

Nov 8, 1872:
Married, on the 14th inst., by Rev. Asa N. Bird, r. James Sharp, to Miss Josie 
Green, all of Clay.

Married, Oct. 31st, 1872, at Kearney, Mo., by Rev. A. Machett, Mr. R.W. Tureman 
and Miss Sallie Flood.

Nov 15, 1872:
Married by Elder Jacob Hugley, Nov. 7th, at the residence of the bride’s 
father, Mr. A.W. Gross, to Miss Lucy Laffoon.  
Also, Mr. T.W. Gross, to Miss Becca Laffoon, all of Clay county.

Nov 22, 1872:
Married, in this county, on the 14th inst., by Elder Wm. Warren, Mr. Ray 
Daniel, to Miss Irene Bush, Daughter of N.B. Bush, Esq., all of Clay.

Nov 29, 1872:
Married, Nov., 21st, by Elder Asa N. Bird, Mr. L.W. Grimes, to Miss Mattie 
Blackamore.

On same evening, by same, Mr. Wm. P. Davis, to Miss Georgie A. Timberlake.

Married on Thursday evening, Nov. 21st, by Rev. Mr. Blanks, at the residence of 
the bride’s father Mr. Wm. Thomason, George A. Major, to Miss Mollie E. 
Thomason.

Dec 6, 1872:
Married, on Thursday, Nov. 28th, by Elder Asa N. Bird, John T. Smith, Esq., and 
Miss Nettie Kelly.

By same at same time, Mr. Joseph Crawford, and Miss Rhetta Kelly.  All of 
Clinton County.

Dec 13, 1872:
Married, Nov., 3d, 1872, at Kearney, Mo., by Rev. A. Machett, Mr. J.T. Dalton, 
and Mrs. M.F. Powell.

Nov 24th, by the same, at Haynesville, Mo., Mr. J.S. Woodburn and Mrs. M.C. 
Blythe.

Dec. 4th, by the same, at the residence of Judge Leavell, Clay county, Mo., Mr. 
J.J. Eastin and Miss H.L. Leavell.

Dec. 4th, by the same, at Haynesville, Mo., Rev. A.F. Randall and Miss Susie E. 
Garrett.

Married at the Presbyterian Church, in this city, on Wednesday last, by Rev. D. 
Coulter, Dr. Charles S. Moore, of Clinton county, to Miss M. Willie Powell, of 
Liberty.

Marriage in High Life.
For some time past rumor has been rife that one of the fairest of our many fair 
ladies in this vicinity, was to be married to a young gentleman resident of 
Clinton county.  The report at first, was not believed, though it startled some 
in our midst when they began to see that it might be one, from abroad who would 
be the favored one after all.  However, what hopes or fears may have been 
entertained by some, were completely put to rest a few days ago by the issuance 
of a card with this on it:
Presbyterian Church,
Liberty Missouri.
Wednesday, Dec. 11th, 1872.
At 4 o’clock
Chas. S. Moore.               M. Willie Powell.
So then Miss Mary was to be married, and sure enough, to Dr. Moore.  Every one 
was looking forward to the wedding which we knew would come off in a manner 
suitable to a couple so worthy of an elegant display.
Wednesday, four o’clock came, and before that hour the church was filled with 
the numerous friends of the family who were invited to be present.
At the hour appointed, the bridal party approached the altar, escorted by the 
following attendants: 1st. D.A. Powell, brother of the bride, and Miss Ida 
Price of Mobile, Ala.  2d.  Dr. Essig, of Plattsburg, and Miss Ella Campbell, 
of Clay county.  3d.  Mr. R.J. Stone, of Liberty, and Miss Fannie Davidson, of 
Clay co.  4th.  Mr. Turner, of Clinton, and Miss Julia Howard, of Clay.  5th. 
Mr. Winn, of Clinton, and Miss Artie Barnes, of Clay.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. D. Coulter, in a beautiful and 
impressive manner.  After which the party repaired to the residence of the 
bride’s parents, and partook of an elegant supper, preparatory to taking the 
train at eight o’clock for Kansas City, their intention being to remain there 
until the following day, when the bride goes with her husband to her new home 
in Clinton county.                 Guest.

At the residence of the bride’s father, on Tuesday evening, Dec. 10th, by Elder 
T.W. Todd, Mr. William Benton, to Miss India Garner, daughter of Col J.C. 
Garner.

At the residence of the bride’s father, J.A. Griffith, Sen., by Rev. D. 
Coulter, Mr. Benton Hodges, to Miss Mattie L. Griffith, all of Clay county.
Cake received.
“May their lives glide gently by,
No buried hopes regretting
And, like the sun of summer’s sky,
Shine brightest at their setting.”

Dec 20, 1872:
Married, in Versailles, Ky., on Dec. 5th, 1872, by Rev. Wm. Stanley, Mr. 
William H. McCoun, of Louisville, and formerly of Liberty, to Miss Susie 
Patterson, of Woodford co., KY.

On the 15th Dec., 1872, by T.A. bowman, of Wm. Jewell College, Mr. John M. 
Clevenger, to Miss Virginia C. Burgess, both of Ray Co.,





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