While transcribing Howard County Marriages Book 4 I found a hidden marriage. I say hidden because I can't imagine anyone who wanted it finding it. On the last page, page 380, of Book 4 (supposed to be 1860-1879) the last entry is this: (I paraphrase) Hon Robert WASH and Mrs Fanny W BERRY, 1 May 1826, married by Thomas Horrel. (I think) Both of County of St Louis. Witnesses: Wilson P Hunt, John Kerr. Thos F Farrell, Recorder City of St Louis swears true copy of record in Book 1 Page 81. I have also found a few (19) black marriages in here but NOT in Book 4A, the "colored" book. Anyone who wants them, let me know. Carolyn