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    At Mary L. Hess, Uniontown, Pa May 12, 1921 10:40 AM
            I have the family Bible of her husband Geo W. Hess & herself.  It was
  printed by A.J. Holman, Phila Pa in 1853 & the entire record is in handwriting
  of their son in law Monroe M. Hopwood viz:
    George W. Hess & Mary L. Grove were united by me in Holy matrimony at
  Uniontown, Pa on the 6th day of Jany, 1857 in presence of Dr Smith Fuller & Mrs
  King signed Israel D. King  Baptist Minister.
                            Births
    George W. Hess, April 22, 1836.
    Mary L. Grove July 21, 1834.
    Laura Belle Hess Nov 18, 1858.
    John Ellsworth Hess Mar 24, 1862.
                            Marriages
    Monroe Hopwood & Laura Belle Hess were united in marriage at the home of the
  bride's parents Sept 17, 1885, Rev H. H. McMaster officiating.
 
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