I just ran across this item in the Bond County Genealogical Society quarterly from Fall, 1992, page 10, while doing research for someone. It had nothing to do with my research, but was so interesting, I thought I would share. This is from the December 12, 1867 issue of the Greenville Advocate: "The church wedding of Major David Hamilton and Miss Dora McLean caused quite a ruffle of excitement among the people of Greenville. Public weddings were rare, and long before the appointed hour, the church was crowded. Promptly at the appointed hour, the parties proceeded by Rev. Mr. Rose and Miss Colcord, attendants, walked down the aisle to the platform in front of the audience. Rev. Thomas Hynes performed the ceremony. The groom was dressed in black with white kid gloves, well brushed hair, and polished boots nothing otre. The bride wore a white dress with sweeping train, white tulle veil and white kids. The bride was the daughter of Major J.K. McLean. The reception following the ceremony at the church, was held at the major's mansion at the corner of Third and Oak Streets."