Marriage Records - Tatum surname - Sussex Co., VA Marriage Record of Asa Horne and Polly Tatum (Sussex Co.VA. Marriage Bonds 1828-1832, Reference 1830-29 and Reference 1830-29A) The Clerk of Sussex County is here by authorised to grant Asa Horne a licence to intermarry with my Daughter Polly Tatum given under my hand this 26th day of August 1830. Edward Tatum Reference 1830-29 Know all men by these presents that we Asa Horne and Joseph Clanton are held and firmly bound unto John Floyd Governor or Chief Magistrate of the Commonwealth of Virginia and his successors in office in the just and full sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, payment whereof well and truly to be made to the said governor and his successors in office for the use of the Commonwealth. We bind ourselves our heirs executors and administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our Seals and dated this 31st Day of August 1830. The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound Asa Horne is shortly about to intermarry with Polly Tatum, now if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said Marriage then the above obligation to be void or else to remain in full force and virtue. Asa(X)Horne (Seal) Jos.Clanton Signed & Acknowledged before} Jno.T.J.Mason Reference 1830-29A -------------------------------------------------- Marriage Record of James Phillips and Winney Tatum (Sussex Co.VA. Marriage Bonds 1833-41, Reference 1839-9 and Reference 1839-9A) This will Certify that the Clerk of Sussex County is at Liberty to Grant Mr.James Phillip Licenes to marry Winney Tatum Given under my hand this 16th day of February 1839. Winney(herxmark)Tatum Reference 1839-9 KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we James Phillips and Benjamin Andrews are held and firmly bound unto David Campbell Esq. Governor or Chief Magistrate of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the just and full sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, to be paid to the said Governor and his successors for the use of the Commonwealth: for the payment whereof, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.Sealed with our Seals, and dated this 19 day of February 1839. The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas a marriage is shortly intended to be had, and solemnized between the above bound James Phillips and Winny Tatum of the county of Sussex. Now if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage,then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. James(hisxmark)Phillips Benjamin(hisxmark)Andrews Signed, Sealed and acknowledged in presence of} Jno.T.J.Mason Reference 1839-9A --------------------------------------------------- Marriage Record of Edward T.Tatum and Elizabeth A.Felts (Sussex Co.VA. Marriage Bonds 1833-41, Reference 1841-35 and Reference 1841-35A) I Robert C.Felts as Guardian for Elizabeth A.Felt I do otherwise the Clerk of Sussex County Court to grant Edward Tatum Lison to enter marry Elizabeth A.Felts given under my hand and seal this 6th Day of December 1841. Robert C.Felts Reference 1841-35 KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we Edward T.Tatum and William Parsons are held and firmly bound unto John Rutherford Esq. acting Governor or Chief Magistrate of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the just and full sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, to be paid to the said Governor and his succesors for the use of the Commonwealth: for payment whereof well and truly to be made,we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.Sealed with our Seals,and dated this 7th day of December 1841. The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas a marriage is shortly to be had, and solemnized between the above bound Edward T. Tatum and Elizabeth A.Felts of the county of Sussex. Now if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Edward T.(hisxmark)Tatum Wm.Parsons Reference 1841-35A --------------------------------------------------- Marriage License of David Tatum and Rebecca P.Harrison (Sussex Co.VA. Marriage Bonds 1833-41, Reference 1837) Sussex County, to wit: These are to license and permit you to join together in the Holy state of matrimony according to the rites & ceremonies of the church of which you are a qualified minister, David Tatum and Rebecca P.Harrison. And this shall be your warrant. Given under my hand this 24th day of November 1837. L.Lanier Clerk To any qualified minister of the Gospel in the State of Va.} ----------------------------------------------------- Marriage Record of Thomas B.Tatum & Nancy Johnson (Sussex Co.VA. Marriage Bonds 1842-1850, Reference 1842-23, Reference 1842-23A, and Reference 1842-23B) This is to Certify to the Clerk of Sussex County that I am of suficient age to be my own guardian and have granted Thomas Tatum liberty to obtain license from your office to join with me in Holy matrimony. Given under my hand this twenty eight day of Novr.1842. Nancy Johnson Reference 1842-23 The Clerk of Sussex County is hereby authorised to issue a license for my son Thomas B.Tatum to intermarry with Miss Nancy Johnson. Given under my hand this (Blank) day of (Blank) 1842. Nancy(her+mark)Tatum Witness: Joel W.(his1mark)Johnson Theodorick Temple Reference 1842-23A KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that we Thomas B.Tatum and Joel W. Johnson are held and firmly bound unto John M.Gregory Esq. Lieut. Governor or Chief Magistrate of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the just and full sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, to be paid to the said Governor and his succesors for the use of the the Commonwealth: for the payment whereof, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals, and dated this 1 day of December 1842. The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas a marriage is shortly intended to be had, and solemnized between the above bound Thomas B.Tatum and Nancy Johnson of the County of Sussex. Now if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Thomas B.(hisxmark)Tatum Joel W.(hisxmark)Johnson Signed, Sealed and acknowledged in presence of} J.T.J.Mason Reference 1842-23B ----------------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Russell L. Lawrence ruslaw@bellatlantic.net USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non- commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material AND permission is obtained from the CONTRIBUTOR of the file. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other presentation.