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The Liberty Tribune 1878
MARRIAGES IN CLAY COUNTY MISSOURI

The following marriages appeared in The Liberty Tribune, Liberty, Clay County, 
Missouri during the year of 1878.  Some the marriages did not occur in Clay 
County.  The date of publication is shown prior to the listed item(s).

Jan 4, 1878:
Married, in this city on the evening of Christmas night, by Rev. D. Coulter, 
Mr. William Stevenson and Miss Nellie Nelson, all of Liberty.
Attendants – Mr. Chas. Wymore and Miss Annie Kirk.
The Tribune office acknowledges the reception of a basket of delicious cake, 
for which our sincere thanks are returned, and the hope expressed that no cloud 
may ever cross their way, and that their future may be bright and happy.
“A goodly blessing on them be,
As smoothly on they glide,
Upon life’s broad tempestuous sea
This happy groom and bride.

May flowers of happiness bestrew
Their every path in life,
And showers of love like heavenly dew,
Keep clear their lives from strife.

Married, Dec. 25th, 1877, by Elder Wm. Warren, Mr. Francis M. Wade to Miss 
Eliza J. Stapp, all of Clay co.

Married, Dec. 30th, 1877, by Elder Wm. Warren, Mr. Woodford Arnold to Miss 
Fannie B. Wirt, all of Clay co.

Married, on the 27th Dec., 1877, at the residence of the bride’s other, by N.B. 
Bush, Justice of the Peace, mr. James W. Embrey to Miss J.A. Gragg, daughter of 
Mrs. Nancy Gragg, all of Clay county.

Married, on the 20th inst., by elder Reuben Searcy, Dr. Manly Nicholson and 
Miss Mollie Ray – all of Clay co.

Married, Dec. 13, 1877, at Mr. F.M. Gist’s the bride’s uncle, in DeKalb co., 
Mr. Albert Arnold, of Clay co’ty, and Miss Mollie Gist, by Elder W.T. Campbell.

Married, Dec. 20, 1877, at the bride’s home, Mr. William Tapp and Miss Mary 
Stollings, by Elder W.T. Campbell, all of Clay county.

Married, Dec. 20, 1877, at the bride’s home, Mr. Ambrose Garrett and Miss Ella 
Wilhoit, by Elder W.T. Campbell.  
May each of the above couples, be happy and prosperous, and 
“May their paths in life lead them
‘Midst fields and valleys green,
With no backward looks of longing
To the joys that might have been.”

Jan 11, 1878:
The following was published on Mar 24, 1836, in the Far West newspaper.
Married, on the 19th inst., by Waltus L. Watkins, Esquire, Mr. James Lackey to 
Miss Susan Ashley, daughter of widow Ashley, all of this county.

Married, in Chillicothe on the 1st inst., Mr. Oscar Darlington and Miss May 
Sanders.

Married, in this county on the 30th ult., by Elder Preston Aker, Mr. Wm. P. 
Riley and Mrs. Sallie A. Allen, all of this county.

Married, near Glenwood, in this county, on Wednesday evening January 9, Mr. 
Oscar Davidson and Miss Ella Campbell, daughter of Mr. William C. Campbell both 
of this county.

Married, on December 25th, at Greenwood, Jackson county, Van H. Brooks, Esq., 
and Miss Mattie Miller.  (Not our Mattie.)

Jan 18, 1878:
Married, in this county on the 13th January, 1878, by N.B. Bush, Justice of the 
Peace, Mr. James S. King and Miss Rebecca V.A. Brogdon, daughter of J.J. 
Brogdon – all of Clay co.

Married, at the residence of James Walker, Esq., of Clay co., Jan. 8, 1878, by 
the Rev. Dr. C.W. Watts, Mr. T.G. Lawrence to Mrs. Mary A. Knighten, all of 
Clay county.

Jan 25, 1878:
Married, near this city, on Tuesday evening, Jan. 22, 1878, by Rev. H.M. 
Richardson, Mr. Wm. H. Thomason to Miss Willie a. Timberlake, all of this 
county.

Married, Jan. 16, 1878, at the residence of Prof. Brown, by Elder W.T. 
Campbell, Mr. Frank Roberts and Miss Allie Emerie – all of Clay county.

Married at the residence of Mr. Wesley Turner, on the 14th inst., by Rev. W.C. 
McPheters, Mr. Charles A. Caples and Miss Adaline Burnett, all of Clay county.  

Marrid, in Clinton county on the 13th inst., Mr. Silas Tartar, and Miss Lorinda 
J. Reynolds, of Clay co.

Feb 1, 1878:
Married, in Washington township, on the 24th Jan., 1878, by Rev. Jos. Devlin, 
Mr.—McGaw, of Ray county, and Miss Mollie Hurt, of Clay co.

Married.
And still they come!  Cupid has again so directed his arrow as to cause the 
strong heart to bow at the shrine of loveliness, for on the eve of the 29th 
inst., at the residence of Mr. J.M. Roberts, the bride’s grandfather, Mr. 
Augustus Crowly, led Miss Fannie Roberts too the matrimonial altar, and there 
in the presence of Elder W.T. Campbell, and other witnesses, they pledged 
themselves to recognize each other as man an wife.
The groom is shrewd and energetic, the bride is young and fair, a devoted 
Christian and the object of many fond hopes.

Feb 15, 1878:
Married near this city, on the morning of the 13th inst., by Elder A.B. Jones, 
Mr. John J. Skillman, of Platte, to Miss Sallie C. Thomason, daughter of the 
late Wm. M. Thomason.

Married, recently, near Mo. City, by Rev. S.H. Carter, Mr. Jos. Lingenfelter 
and Miss Mollie E. Sharp.

Married on the 7th inst., by Elder G.W. Stout, at the residence of Mrs. 
Elizabeth Hughes, Mr. Peter W. Hughes and Miss Frances E. Hooper, all of Clay 
co., Mo.

Feb 22, 1878:
Married, at the residence of A.C. Davidson, Esq., near Liberty, on Wednesday 
evening Feb. 20th, 1878, by ---------,  Mr. L.A. Davidson, and Miss  Fanny 
Reynolds.  The Tribune extends congratulations, and trusts that much happiness 
may be the lot of the newly wedded pair.

Married, at his residence on the 10th inst., by Elder Asa N. Bird, Mr. Geo. P. 
Piburn and Miss Lou Callerman; also, Mr. Frank White and Miss Florence 
Writesman.

Mar 1, 1878:
Married near Minneville on the 21st inst., by Rev. Josiah Waller, Mr. Hardin 
Foster to Miss Callie Gibbons – both of Clay co.

Married, at Newton, Kansas, on the ---th inst., Mr. T.P. Neal, a student of Wm. 
Jewell College, and Miss Mollie McQuitty, of the former place.

Mar 8, 1878:
Prof. A.J. Emmerson tied the silken knot for Mr. B. Frank Estes, and Miss 
Maggie Marr, at the residence of bride’s father, Deacon J.C. Marr, last 
Thursday eve., the 28th ult., in the presence of a number of relatives and 
friends.  The pleasure of the occasion was spoiled to some extent by 
a “charivari.”  Boys, take the advice of an old friend, and leave off such 
sport in the future.  You do not know what an annoyance it is to your friends; 
besides, it generally brings about anger, and ill feeling, and is not promotive 
of good in any way.  Do you hear boys.

Married, in Columbia, on the 14th ult., by Rev. N.L. Ford, of St. Louis, Mr. 
Sydney K.K. Smith, of the latter place, and Miss Annie H. Stephens, of the 
former, daughter of James H. Stephens, Esq.

Mar 15, 1878:
On Thursday, March the 7th at 12 o’clock abut eighty invited guests assembled 
at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Thomas Martin, to witness the 
marriage ceremony of Miss Maggie Martin to Mr. James Morland, of Denison, 
Texas.  The silken knot was tied by Rev. Taylor, of the Christina church from 
Kansas City, in a very impressive manner; as soon as the ceremony was over the 
happy pair received the hearty congratulations of their numerous friends.  
Dinner was next on the programme – everything good that the rich soil of Clay 
County could produce, as well as a bountiful supply of good and sweet things 
imported, was served in good taste and excellent style.  After dinner the young 
folks entertained and amused themselves with vocal and  instrumental music.  
The old folks enjoyed themselves in their own way, relating anecdotes and 
thrilling sketches of pioneer life.
The occasion was most pleasant and enjoyable, and will be long remembered by 
all.  The happy couple left the old home in the evening for Kansas City, from 
thence they will go to their new home, Denison, Texas.

Mar 22, 1878:
Married, on the 14th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, by Elder 
T.W. Todd, of Clinton county, Mr. Robert Lilly to Miss Julia A. Williams.

Fashionable Marriage.
Editor Tribune: - It was my good fortune on Thursday night, March 14th to 
witness a marriage ceremony at the Presbyterian Church in Liberty – Rev. 
Coulter officiated.  The Groom was Mr. H.W. Harris, of Lexington, Mo., The 
Bride Miss Mollie McPheters, of Liberty, and daughter of Rev. W.C. McPheters.  
The Groomsmen were Messrs Wm. Newlee, of Liberty and Dr. Harris of Lexington.  
The bridesmaids, Misses Clara Miller and Katie P. Reed, both of Liberty.  The 
ceremony was perform by Rev. D. Coulter in his neatest and happiest style.  All 
parties were neatly and handsomely attired as was fit for the occasion.  
Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple took their departure for 
Lexington, by way of Kansas City.  The good wishes of many friends follow them.
May their two lives in pleasure unite,
Forever embalmed in love’s true light,
Let them from pains and sorrow be free
Although Harrised Miss Mollie must be.

Mar 29, 1878:
Married, in Clay county, on the 27th inst., by Elder James Duvall, Mr. M.B. 
Alder, and Miss Mattie A. thorp, daughter of Judge Jos. Thorp, both of Clay.

Married, March 21, 1878, at the residence of Mr. Wm. Stephens, the bride’s 
father, by Elder W.T. Campbell, Mr. Jas. Nolans, formerly of N.Y., and Miss 
Bell Stevens.
Attendants – R.B. Forman and Miss Mattie Stephens, and L. Cave and Miss Linnie 
Harris.

Apr 5, 1878:
From Claytonville:
Well, it happened, sure enough.  One of the most pleasant affairs that has 
occurred in a longtime in Clay county, happened at Mr. James Levi’s last 
Thursday night.  Mr. George Lingenfelter and Miss Queen Levi were united in 
matrimony – Mr. James Hart and Miss Bell Shouse were the attendants.  Elder 
S.H. Carter, officiating.  The house was well filled with smiling faces.  Uncle 
Jim had his long table well laden with all the good things that could be had, 
and every thing passed off nicely, and all seemed to enjoy themselves well.  
May happiness and prosperity attend Mr. and Mrs. Lingenfelter.  This is the 
ninth couple that Elder Carter has married recently.  We suppose he is in good 
practice and ready at short notice.

Married, Thursday afternoon, March 21st, at the residence of the bride’s mother 
near Blue Mills Ferry, Mr. Jas. Rigley, late of Ohio, to Miss Mary E. Skidmore.

Married, March 28th, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. James Levi, by 
Rev. S.H. Carter, Mr. George Lingenfelter and Miss Queen D. Levi – all of Clay  
county.

Apr 12, 1878:
Two More Young People Made Happy. – On last Thursday eve., the 4th day of 
April, quite a number of young people, and some old ones, assembled in the 
parlor of Mr. Robert Frazer, to witness the marriage of Mr. George Mercer to 
Miss Anna Frazer, both of Clay county.  Mr. Mercer was attended by Messrs. Hun 
Broadhurst and James Donaldson – Miss Anna had selected Miss Mollie Barber, of 
Kansas City, and Miss Maudy Mercer, of Clay.

Married, March 30th, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Elder Duvall, 
Mr. Leonidas Darby and Miss Callie Collins, daughter of Mr. Simeon Collins, 
both of Clay co.  The above marriage took place several weeks ago, but the 
first we heard of it was through the lamentations of an old widower.  We now 
publish it for spite in not furnishing us the names and dates at the time.

Married, on the evening of the 4th of April, b the Rev. G.B. Wright, at the 
residence of the bride’s mother in Gallatin Township.  Col. Wm. B. Morris and 
Miss Mattie Wason, both of Clay county.  Well, Col. you’ve been a good time 
finding her, but have done well, and the Tribune sends congratulations.  
Neighbors say that the grange, greenback and fine stock questions have now all 
lost their charms, and that he only finds joy and peace in the presence of his 
handsome and sparkling wife.  How men do change?

Apr 19, 1878:
Providence Hash:
Had another wedding lately.  Mr. John Warren to Miss Rebecca Stevenson, 
daughter of Jno. C. Stevenson, by the Rev. Wm. Warren.  Success and happiness 
attend them on life’s journey.

Apr 26, 1878:
Married, by N.B. Bush, Justice of the Peace, on the 14th April, 1878, Mr. James 
E. McConnell and Miss Caroline Shackelford – all of Clay county.

May 10, 1878:
Hymenial.
Thursday, May 2d, Mr. Jefferson J. Park, of Platte county, and Mrs. Victoria 
DeCamp, of Shawnee county, Kansas, were married by Rev. H.H. Loring.  The 
ceremony was brief and impressive, there being nobody present except the 
relatives of the bride and a few intimate friends of both, among whom were Hon. 
R.T. Darnall and lady of Platte City.  
Immediately after the ceremony was performed, Mr. and Mrs. Park took the K.P. 
train for Platte county, their future home.
Arrived at Platte City, they were warmly greeted by a score of friends who were 
in waiting at the depot and in town, and the bridal party immediately proceeded 
to the residence of Mr. Park, four miles east of Platte City, where a large 
number of friends were congregated to welcome the wedded pair and extend to 
them the right hand of fellowship.  Platte City Landmark.

“The Silken Tie.”
Married, in the Christian Church in this city, on the evening on the 8th inst., 
in the presence of a large and fashionable assembly, by Elder Alexander 
Proctor, of Independence, Col. William M. Burris and Miss Mattie Belle Jones, 
daughter of Elder A.B. Jones, both of Liberty.
Attendants.
John T. Donaldson and Miss Emma Clay.
Ed. D. Miller and Miss Nellie McCarty
James F. Reed and Miss Mollie Dawson.
R.G. Newlee and Miss Laura Corbin.
B.F. Corbin and Miss Clara Miller.
G.W. Corbin and Miss Dora Miller.
J.M. Corbin and Miss Katie Reed.
John Dougherty and Miss Emma Reed.
W.H. Newlee and Miss Fannie Wymore.
Ushers.
J.R. Clark,	R.M.G. Price,
Sumner Park,	C.E. Mallory.
Presentation.
Presented to Wm. M. Burris by the Gentlemen Attendants, a Silver Pitcher and 
Goblets with their names and Mulligan motto.

May 17, 1878:
Nebo Items:
Married, April 23rd, by Elder Flack, Mr. Wm. Irminger to Miss Maria Small, and 
Mr. Jessie Stone to Miss Sallie Poe.  Just think of it, Mr. Editor, two 
weddings here, all at once and at the same time.  They have our best wishes.   
May harsh words never mar that peace and love which are so essential to a happy 
union.

Jun 14, 1878:
Married on the 9th day of June, 1878, by N.B. Bush, Justice of the Peace, MR. 
Harvey Brown to Miss Susan Lee Ebertz, of Clay county, Missouri.

Married at the Presbyterian church, in Pleasant Hill, on the 5th inst., by Rev. 
A.W.Clover, Prof. James B. Tate, of Liberty, Mo., and Miss Callie H. Cordell, 
daughter of H. Cordell, of former place.

Forest Grove Items.
Not much news, only a runaway took place last Sunday, and that in bright 
daylight – Miss Susie Ebertz and Mr. H.Brown.  We wish the happy couple much 
joy, and hope their love will last forever. 

Jun 21, 1878:
Capt. Geo. C. Bingham was married in Kansas City on Tuesday, to Mrs. Dr. 
Lykins, principal of the Orphan’s Home.

Jun 28, 1878:
Married near this city, on the 26th inst., MR. Garrett Best to Mrs. Nannie 
Frick – all of Clay county.

Jul 5, 1878:
Married, July 1st, 1878, by Elder Wm. Warren, Mr. Ira Peters and Mrs. Mary Ann 
Harris – all of Clay county.

Jul 12, 1878:
Missouri City Items:
On the 26th of June Mr. H. Calvert and Miss Nannie Moore, were married.  On the 
7th of July Mr. Ely Lingenfelter and Miss Lou Yates – all by Elder Carter.

Jul 19, 1878:
Married, by Rev. J.W. Like, on Sunday July 14th, at the residence of Levi 
Chowning near Lathrop, Mo., Prof. R.B. Elliott, of Cameron, Mo., to Miss Amanda 
Mott, of Clinton county.

Aug 30, 1878:
Mr, Wylie C. Snail, of Leavenworth, Kan., and Miss Rosa S. Mizner, of 
Nicholasville, Ky., were married on the 18th of July after a courtship of 
thirty-four years.  Now, here is an opportunity to remark that it took Snail a 
good Wylie to make up his mind; or that he conducted the courtship true to his 
name at a Snail’s pace; and then he came near Mizner.  Explanatory: Mizner – 
Missin’ her.

Sep 13, 1878:
Married, on the 9th of Sept. 1878, by S.H. Holmes, Justice, in Liberty, Mr. 
J.C. Landsdown, to Miss Olive Lansdown, of Douglas co., Kansas.  The ceremony 
was performed in the presence of his honor, Judge Dunn, who gave the 
instructions to the bridal party, seconded by Hon. D.C. Allen.  Benediction by 
Maj. Hardwicke.  

Sep 20, 1878:
Married, Sept. 11th, 1878, by Elder A. C. Keener, at the home of Mr. Winn, in 
clay county, Mo., Mr. James D. Wasson and Miss Alice Winn, both of Clay co. – 
May peace and prosperity follow this happy couple.

Sep 27, 1878:
Married, on the 18th inst., at the residence of the bird, near Kearney, Mo., by 
J.W. Luke, Minister of the Gospel, Mr. Richard Swearingen, of Liberty, to Mrs. 
Ada Askew.
A large company of the relatives and friends of both the bride and groom, were 
present and seemed very much to enjoy the occasion, and most especially a 
magnificent dinner which hospitality, taste and industry had prepared.

“The Silken Thread.”
Married, on Wednesday evening the 25th inst., at 4 o’clock p.m., at the 
Christian Church in this city, in the presence of a large and brilliant 
audience, by Elder A.B. Jones, Mr. George W. Corbin and Miss Nellie McCarty, 
daughter of the late Wm. A. McCarty – all of this city.
Attendants.  Miss Mollie Dawson and Mr. Will H. Newlee – Miss Laura Corbin and 
Mr. John T. Donaldson – Miss Lena Logan and Mr. Frank Corbin.
The happy couple immediately left on a bridal tour to St. Louis, followed by 
the good wishes of their many friends.

Our good friend Mr. Richard Swearengen is a lucky man.  He was married last 
week to Mrs. Askew, a handsome and accomplished lady.  Who would have supposed 
that such a woman would have married as old a gent as “Uncle Dick?”

Oct 18, 1878:
Married, on the 29th day of September, 1878, by Elder J.D. Gossett, Mr. Shelby 
Jesse and Miss Rebecca Thorp, both of Clay county.

Nov 1, 1878:
Married at the residence of A.J. Porter, of Clay county, on Wednesday the 23rd 
inst., MR. Alonzo Keys, of Carroll county, was married to Miss Mary Porter., 
the accomplished daughter of the host.  Elder G.W. Longan performed the 
marriage ceremonies in an impressive manner.  The contracting parties took the 
first train for Carroll co. – their future home.

Nov 22, 1878:
Missouri City Items.
Mr. Samuel Roby and Miss Wilmath Linch were married on the 3rd inst., by Elder 
S.H. Carter, at his residence in Mo. City.  Also by the same, Mr. Bayley 
George, of Clay county, and Miss Emma Right, of Jackson.  The attendants were – 
Mr. Wiley Roberts and Miss Emma Fore.  The ceremony was performed at Mr. Henry 
Rights, the bride’s father.

Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents in Platte county, by Elder 
Wyatt, on the 6th inst., Mr. Edw. C. Pixlee, of this county, to Miss Flora 
Harrington, daughter of Miles Harrington, of Platte county.  Attendants – Mr. 
Gill and Miss Luda Palmer; Mr. Thos. Pixley and Miss Mosby, all of Clay 
county.  

Married, on the evening of the 14th inst., at the residence of the bride’s 
mother, Mr. Chas. W. Wymore and Miss Anna Kirk.  Rev. H.M. Richardson 
officiated.

Married, on the 10th inst., by Rev. H. M. Richardson, at the home of the 
bride’s father, R.C. Ewing, Mr. Lilburn Arnold and Miss Mettie Ewing; all of 
this vicinity.

Nov 29, 1878:
Married, near Lathrop, Nov. 18th, by Elder Asa N. Bird, Mr. Wm. M. Green, to 
Miss Anna E. Whitaker.
Down through the dainty realm of love,
Where the rose and lily blow
With a tint that does not fade
Whether there be sun or shade,
May the angels with thee go!

Married, at the residence of Dr. Coffey, in Platte City, on Tuesday Nov. 19th, 
by Elder Wyatt, of St. Joseph, Mr. David A. Chestnut, of Platte county, to Miss 
Ella Morton, of Clay county.  The accomplished bride is a granddaughter of 
Capt. G.M. Pryor.

Dec 13, 1878:
Married near Bainbridge, Clinton co., on the 6th inst., at the residence of 
Benj. Lingenfelter, Esq., by Elder W.H. Shannon, of Clay co., Mr. Edmond 
Gladamore and Miss Tula Wills, both of Clinton co.

Married, at the home of the bride in Osage county, Dec. 4, 1878, by Rev. MR. 
Briggs, Mr. J.R. Bradley, of Callaway co., to Miss Mary F. Herndon.

Dec 20, 1878:
Barry Items:
Miss Ivan Cox wedded Wm. Wilhite, both of Platte.

A distant relative of Mr. John Gregg, Miss Moda, married a Mr. Draesler, of 
Barton county.  So Mote it be.

Married on Thursday the 12th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. 
Bud Ellis, of Jackson county, Mo., and Miss Mary Alice Drane, of Clay county, 
Job South, J.P., officiating.

Married. – At the residence of Benj. Lingenfelter, near Bainbridge, this county 
on Thursday the 5th inst., Mr. Edward Stoutimore, son of Berryman Stoutimore, 
was joined to Miss--- Wills in the holy bonds of matrimony.  Elder wm. Shannon, 
of the Christian church, officiating. – Clinton County Register.

New Hope Drippings:
Mr. Harlow Froman, of the Providence neighborhood, led Miss Lizzie Hall to the 
hymeneal altar, on Thursday the 21st ult., Rev. R.H. Jones officiating.











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