Marriage Bond - John Hunter & Sarah Anne Diddle 1842 Monroe, WV -  Monroe, VA

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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS,
     That we John Hunter and Michael P. Diddle are held firmly bound unto John M. Gregory Esquire
Governor of Virginia, in the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, current money, and for the payment of 
which, well and truly to be made to the said Governor and his successors in office, we bind ourselves, our 
heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.  Sealed with our seals, 
and dated this 14th day of  March 1842.
     The condition of the above obligation is such,   That whereas a marriage is shortly to be had and 
solemnized, between the above bound John Hunter and Sarah Anne S Diddle of the county of Monroe.  If, 
therefore, there be no lawful cause or impediment to obstruct said marriage, then the above obligation to be 
void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.

        Teste,
                                                                                                         John Hunter      [seal]
       Jno Hutchinson Jr.                                                                      Michael Diddle  [seal]     


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Clerks office
Monroe County Court
     This day Elijah Hunter made oath before me John Hutchinson Jr Clerk of the County 
Court of Monroe that John Hunter his brother is 21 years of age----

                                                                                           Jno Hutchinson Jr   CML?

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Mr Jno Hutchinson Clerk of Monroe Cty
     Sir you will please grant unto Mr. John Hunter License to marry my Daughter
Sarah Anne S. Diddle given under my hand and seal this the 9th of March 1842.
Witness Present

Jos H. Diddle                                            David Diddle [seal]
Michael P. Diddle