As I am transcribing the DeWitt County 1882 History, I wonder if anyone can see if the law below is still a valid law? I also wonder how many of us cannot find a marriage record due to this law???? Quoting from the History: This marriage union has a history, and we will therefore give an account of it in detail. It occurred at the cabin of the bride's father in the time of the "deep snow," when this part of DeWitt county formed a portion of Macon. Thomas Davenport was detailed to procure the license at the then county seat; Decatur, but was obliged to turn back on account of the water caused by the melting of the snow at that time. They were accordingly married under a section of the statute which reads as follows: "All persons belonging to any religious society, church, or denomination, may celebrate their marriage according to the rules and principles of such religious society, church, or denomination, providing the bonds of marriage are published in the church or congregation at least two weeks prior to such union." It may not be generally known, but this law has never been repealed, and is yet in full force in the state of Illinois. Earliene Earliene Kaelin [email protected] or [email protected] 1118 156th St. East Tacoma, WA. 98445-2324