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The Liberty Tribune 1864
MARRIAGES IN CLAY COUNTY MISSOURI

The following marriages appeared in The Liberty Tribune, Liberty, Clay County, 
Missouri during the year of 1864.  Some the marriages did not occur in Clay 
County.  The date of publication is shown prior to the item(s).

Jan 15, 1864:
On the 3d inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, near Smithville, Clay 
County, Mo., by Rev. J.D. Reynerson, Mr. L.P. Proutty, of Leavenworth, Kansas, 
to Miss Ann E. Owen.

On the 31st ult., by Rev. J.D. Reynerson, Mr. Josiah Boston, to Mrs. Mary B. 
McCommac, all of Leavenworth, Kansas.

Jan 22, 1864:
In Flemming county, Ky., on the 17th ult., by Rev. T.B. Wiles, at the residence 
of the bride’s father, Mr. Luther M. Strode, (nephew of the late Col. J.M. 
Strode,) to Miss India Farser, all of Flemming.
We wish them a long life – a life of peace and prosperity.  May the sunshine of 
this happiness ne’er be clouded with sorrow and disappointment, and when the 
sun of this happiness shall have reached the meridian of their matrimonial day, 
God forbid that the ruthless hand of death should visit their family circle and 
o’erspread their bright happiness with sorrow and mourning; but may their life 
flow on smoothly as the little rippling brook that gurgles on until it finally 
loses itself in the great and might ocean.  We think Mr. S. has chosen for his 
bosom companion one of nature’s sweetest and prettiest flowers.  We hope he 
will be kind, true, gentle and devoted to his lovely bride.  We did not attend 
the wedding party, but we did the “infair” party, and we never witnessed a more 
brilliant party.  May God smile upon the youthful couple, is our prayer.   
Carrie S.S.
Accompanying the above marriage and notice we received $1 “greenback” and a 
slice of cake, for which we return our thanks.

Feb 12, 1864:
In this county, on the 28th ultimo, by President Thompson, Mr. James N. Grooms, 
to Miss Maria J. Alder.

Mar 4, 1864:
In this city on the morning of the 1st instant, at the residence of the bride’s 
father, by President Thompson, Daniel Huff, Esq., of Knoxville, Tenn., to Miss 
Mollie C. Murray, of this place.
So were united by the rosy bonds of love in holy wedlock two young hearts in 
all the freshness and truth of early youth.  May joy go with them everywhere, 
and may their future lengthen out, and ever be bright and fair as the morn of 
their union.  They met in the voyage of life, and like ships upon the broad 
ocean sailing, their hearts to each other spoke.  A gay and brilliant 
assemblage of friends saw them plight their mutual faith at the altar.  Many 
were the congratulations and good wishes tendered the happy pair, and 
truthfully may it be said, that they all came from lips sincere.  The newly-
wedded couple tarried with us but briefly – barely ‘till the wine had circled, 
the jest for a moment sparkled, and the cake had been tasted, and then, amid 
the kind adieus of all, departed for a distant home.                L.

Mar 18, 1864:
In this city, on Thursday, the 10th inst., by President Thompson, James C. 
Murray, Esq., to Miss Adelaide M. Parker.
All the stars of Heaven,
The deep blue noon of night, lit by an orb
Which looks a spirit, or a spirit’s world
The hues of twilight.  The sun’s gorgeous coming
His setting indescribable, which fills
My eyes with pleasant tears, as I behold
Him sink, and feel my heart float softly with him
Along that western Paradise of clouds
The forest shade – the green bough – the birds voice
The vespers birds which seem to sing of love,
And mingles with the soar of cherubim,
As the day closes o’er Eden’s walls;
All these are nothing – to loving hearts
United forever in the bonds of matrimony.
May their happiness be lasting and unalloyed,
Their lives long and much enjoyed.         MOSE. 

Apr 1, 1864:
In Clinton county, on Tuesday, the 22d ult., by Preston Aker, Preacher of the 
Gospel, Mr. Isham M. Baber, to Miss Argin Hart.

On the 17th ult., by Elder J.W. Luke, Mr. Madison L. Cooper, of Clinton county, 
to Miss Lucy A. Estes, daughter of Bartlette Estes, of Clay county.

On the 14th ult., Mr. B.L. McGee to Miss Nannie L. Willliams, daughter of 
Stokely Williams, Esq., of Ray county.

Apr 15, 1864:
In this city, on the morning of the 12th, by Rev. Richard Morton, Mr. Sanford 
Foley to Miss Maggie Jacobs, all of this county.  

Apr 29, 1864:
On Thursday evening, April 14th by J.W. Luke Minister of the Gospel, Mr. A.B. 
Peterman of Clinton County, to Miss Ollie K. Barrett, daughter of Eld., Wm. C. 
Barrett of Clay county.

May 6, 1864:
At the residence of the bride’s mother, near Liberty, Mo., on Thursday evening, 
the 5th instant, by Elder Alex. Proctor, John M. McMichael, Esq., of St. Louis, 
to Miss Julia Lincoln, daughter of Mrs. Julia Ann Lincoln.
We tender the young couple our best wishes for their happiness and prosperity 
in this life, and the hope that in the “great future” they may find a “house 
not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens.”
“to every blessing born;
For you may life’s calm stream unruffled run;
For you its roses bloom without a thorn,
And bright as morning shine its evening sun.”
“May friendship open unto you,
The path of peace and holy love,
May life continued joys renew;
May hope not too deceptive prove;
May sweet contentment round you throw,
Such bliss as may be found below.”

May 13, 1864:
Married in Platte county, Mo., on the 3d inst., William Woodson, Esq., to Miss 
Cora A. Winston, daughter of Col John H. Winston, all of Platte.

May 20, 1864:
On Tuesday May 3d, by John W. Like, Minister of the Gospel, Mr. John M. Finley, 
son of Geo. B. Finley, Esq., of Washington Township, Clay County, to Miss 
Charlotte A. Gant, of Ray county.

At the residence of the bride’s mother on Sunday May 15th, 1864, by Elder P. 
Aker, Mr. J.M. Heathman, to Miss Sophia Rollins, daughter of the late Lee 
Rollins.

In this county on Thursday morning 1?h, by President Thompson, Mr. Norris 
Hodges to Miss Frances Ann Cravens, all of this county.

At the residence of the bride’s brother-in-law, (Col. Nathaniel Grant, of the 
U.S. Arsenal,) on Thursday morning, the 19th inst., by Rev. R.S. Nash, Capt. 
Wm. Miller, of Kansas City, and late of the 25th Missouri, to Miss Virginia T. 
Boughton, of this county. 

In this city on Thursday morning the 19th inst., by President Thompson, Mr. J. 
Arnold Bachman, of Kansas City, to Miss Carrie Roll, daughter of F.X. Roll, 
Esq., of this city.
The young couple immediately after the marriage ceremony started East on a 
bridal tour.  We wish them a long and happy life and great prosperity.  The 
bridegroom has reason to be proud of his beautiful bride, for in all his life, 
he never before has so fair and good a Roll.
“May life be sweet as love’s young dream,
When first the mutual faith is plighted,
And bliss in heavenly fullness beam
On these young hearts by love united.”
Accompanying the above notice was a $1 bill, a quantity of delicious cake, and 
a bottle of New Mexican native wine – the best we ever tasted.

May 27, 1864:
On the 18th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, by the Rev. James 
Duval, D.C. Allen, Esq., of Clay, to Miss Emma Settle, of Ray county, Missouri.

Jul 29, 1864:
Married. – It is reported that Coon Thorton, the guerrilla chieftain, was 
married a short time ago to a Miss Archer, of Platte county – a sister to one 
of Cy Gordon’s Lieutenants.  She is described as a short, fat, brown skinned 
lass, who has been strutting about for some time, with several revolvers girded 
about her, and a bowie knife sunk in her belt. St. Joseph Herald.

Aug 19, 1864:
Five Days, or the Uncertainty of Human Affairs in North-west Mo.
On Sabbath last – the 7th – Mr. Columbus Whitlock, a quiet and peaceable citize 
of this county, formerly in service in the E.M.M., being engaged to be married 
at 3 o’clock of that day, to Miss Angeline J. Cox, of Platte county, left his 
residence for that purpose, in company with his sister-in-law; and having met 
the minister who was to marry him, and other friends – but from some cause he 
was unavoidably delayed, so that he did not arrive at the residence of Mr. Cox 
until ten minutes past 5 o’clock.  The company had given him out, and had eaten 
supper and started home; his appearance however, set things right again, and he 
was married at twenty minutes after 5 o’clock.
As he and his lady were going home the next day, they were taken prisoners by 
bushwhackers, but released soon after.  On Wednesday morning he started to 
Smithville for a physician for his mother, and was taken prisoner again by the 
bushwhackers, detained awhile and then shot with two or three balls, causing 
immediate death.  He was found and taken to Smithville, and on the following 
day he was conveyed by a procession of ladies and an escort of soldiers to the 
graveyard at Mrs. Rollins’ where he was placed in his final resting place.  He 
leave his young widow together with three small children (by a former wife) to 
mourn his loss – his sad untimely fate.
Thus it is with North-West Missouri.  Unhappy people!  How long shall such be 
your condition.     Vie Infelix.  

Aug 26, 1864:
In this city on the 19th inst., by Elder R.C. Morton, Mr. John P. Hudgins, of 
St. Louis to Miss Anna J. Gant, daughter of Capt. Jas. H. Gant, of this city.
One dollar “Greenback” received.
“May every throb of they warm heart
With life’s sweet blessings flow,
And joys be thine that never part,
But ever on they brow will glow;
And he to whom the sacred trust
Of thy kind heart is given
May he not wish to be more blest,
Or want more, here, of Heaven.”

Oct 21, 1864:
Married at the house of the bride’s mother near Haynesville, Clinton county, 
Mo., October 9th, 1864, by Elder Asa N. Bird, Mr. Wm. Pritchard, to Miss Mallie 
Marsh.

Oct 28, 1864:
On the 12 inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, by the Rev. Richard 
Morton, Mr. Granvill M. Farnsworth to Miss Lavina Butchart, both of Clay 
county, Mo.
All hail!  happy pair,
On the ocean bark of (wedded) life,
May joy serene, and happiness rare,
Bless the Husband and the Wife.
May Providence, with smiling grace,
Guide them through life’s darkest hours,
Till this life’s eventful race
Is exchanged for Heavenly bowers.
And through all their worldly strife,
May love and unity abide
Between the husband and the wife – 
God bless the bridegroom and the bride.      P.

Nov 11, 1864:
In this county, on the 9th inst., by Judge James M. Jones, Mr. Thomas J. 
McDermott to Miss Mary Jane Parker, both of Platte county.

Dec 2, 1864:
In Clay county, Mo., on the 22d of November 1864, by S.H. Holmes, J.P., Mr. 
J.L. Weese, of Harrison county, Mo., to Miss Nancy E. Moore, of Clay county.

In this city on the 24th of Nov., 1864, by S.H. Holmes, J.P., Mr. Samuel Wells 
(formerly of Iowa) to Miss Nancy e. Vincent, of Clay county.

In this city on the 24th Nov. 1864, by S.H. Holmes, J.P., Mr. James Green, to 
Mrs. Jane Turner all of Clay county.
“Come all ye pretty fair maidens
Who have money laid in store;
Don’t ever slight a soldier,
Because he is  poor,
For when he has no money
He is jolly, brisk and free,
How freely he will fight
For his wife and liberty.”

Dec 23, 1864:
In this county, on the 29th ult., by Eld. R.C. Morton, Jonathan Hunt, Esq., to 
Miss Susan Neeley.

In this county on the 29th ult., by Eld. R.C. Morton, James Baxter, Esq., to 
Miss Sarah Campbell.

In this county on the 11th inst., by Eld. R.C. Morton, Jacob Loback, Esq., to 
Miss Bettie Clemmons.
May blessing unalloyed by thine,
May clouds ne’er overspread
But, Bettie, may the sun e’er shine,
And light the path you tread. 

In this county on the 14th inst., by President Thompson, at the residence of 
the bride’s father Horace Chanslor, Esq., to Miss Agnes C. Deatherage, of 
Missouri City.

In Clinton county, on Thursday the 15th inst., by Elder Preston Aker, James T. 
Gordon, Esq., of Clay county, to Miss Mittie Winn of Clinton county.
How blest are they who can find,
Each within each a kindred soul.



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