I found the following marriage records (two in one!!) in the Houston Public Library's online 19th century newspapers. They don't have all issues of the Augusta Chronicle, but they did have this one, if it's of help to anyone: Augusta Chronicle (Augusta, GA), September 27, 1826; Issue 103, col C. Married --- In Lincoln County, Geo. on the 14th inst. by the Rev. Sylvanus Gibson, Mr. Benton Walton, of Augusta, Geo., to Miss Sarah S. Groce; and at the same time and place, Mr. John D. Hinton, of Wilkes County, Geo. to Miss Elizabeth A. Groce. And also this obituary of John Simmons. This is John Simmons, son of Sterne Simmons and his wife, Gracey; and the husband of Mary Ann Matheson: Augusta Chronicle," (Augusta, GA) January 27, 1827, Issue 33; col. B. At his residence in Lincoln county, on the morning of the 19th instant, at nine o'clock, JOHN SIMMONS, Esq. in the season of usefulness. In the death of this meritorious individual, his immediate connection has not only reason to mourn, but his loss is one of a public nature, in which the neighborhood mostly participates. To a mind greatly domestic and perfectly alive to his own and the interest of those for whom he was concerned, was united in an eminent degree an openness and correctness of manner which rarely failed to create strong attachments in those with whom he was associated. Naturally enterprising and industrious, with judgment mature on the minutia of neighborhood transactions, his plans were evenly laid, and executed with a promptness that always ensured success. To the above few, so many and amiable were his qualities, that he was in times of scarcity a comfortable resort for the more negligent and unreflecting part of society. As a husband and parent, he was excelled by none in affection, nor in his readiness to afford those facilities which add ease and smoothness to the rugged path in which we have to walk --- In this condition, what must be the feelings of the bereaved widow and orphans. Borne down by the weight of a heavy calamity, they have the consolation to know, that their loss is deeply deplored by a sympathising neighborhood. Let us repress our unavailing regrets and not murmur or complain of Him whose laws are inexorable and must be fulfilled --- "What I do, thou knowest not now, but thou shall know hereafter." All the best, Andi Jacobs andirus@comcast.net

Liz, Can anybody get to that Houston Public Library on line, or does one have to have their library card. If it's available, please send the URL. Thanks. Cynthia --------------------------------------- I found the following marriage records (two in one!!) in the Houston Public Library's online 19th century newspapers. They don't have all issues of the Augusta Chronicle, but they did have this one, if it's of help to anyone: Augusta Chronicle (Augusta, GA), September 27, 1826; Issue 103, col C.

Usually they will allow you to sign in as a guest. They have changed the format for what used to be Pines and I can't help you. Google the county and search for the public library. good luck, ----- Original Message ----- From: "cgdean" <cgdean@bellsouth.net> To: <galincol@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2008 7:57 PM Subject: [Spam] Re: [GALINCOL] Groce, Walton, Simmons > Liz, > Can anybody get to that Houston Public Library on line, or does one have > to have their library card. If it's available, please send the URL. > Thanks. > > Cynthia > --------------------------------------- > > I found the following marriage records (two in one!!) in the Houston > Public > Library's online 19th century newspapers. They don't have all issues of > the > Augusta Chronicle, but they did have this one, if it's of help to anyone: > > > > Augusta Chronicle (Augusta, GA), September 27, 1826; Issue 103, col C. > > If this is a Message Board gatewayed to the list, please reply to the > Message Board. The poster may not be a member of this list. > > Please remember that this is a FREE genealogy mailing list and postings of > any commercial nature are NOT permitted by RootsWeb Rules. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > GALINCOL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >