Congratulations, Carlma! You guys deserve an article in the paper too! Glad the rest of you enjoyed the little write-up. I guess I am not so surprised today, but during the 1800s they had to live a remarkably looong time to accomplish that anniversary. In a message dated 1/17/2010 4:27:38 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, carleoh@comcast.net writes: Hi Cathy---My husband Leo and I celebrated our 60th last July 23rd. Never knew in the beginning we would make it this far. Miracle of miracles. Carlma ----- Original Message ----- From: <cylgowdy@aol.com> To: <MarinGenSoc@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 1:22 PM Subject: [MarinGenSoc] news item > This really blew me away! I don't know anybody today who can say they were > married this long, to the same person, of course, let alone back in 1895. > > Hanford Journal > Hanford, Kings Co., CA > 16 Apr. 1895 > > THE FATHER and mother of Dr. J.A. MOORE will celebrate their 60th wedding > anniversary the 24th of May, back in Indiana. The old couple are hearty > and > enjoying good health. It is not often that such a wedding anniversary is > recorded. > > > Cathy