The following is what I have been able to find in my database. I don't claim this to be comprehensive. I will forward this on to others who may be able to help. ---------------------------- BURKE CO., NC MARRIAGE BONDS Arranged by W. D. Floyd These are arranged in the following order, Groom, Bride, Date of Bond, Bondsman and Witness. Hurt, Jesse C. Johnston, Mahala Nov 9, 1848 Abel K. Hurt None Hurt, J. W.* Died 12-5-1871 (found in WPA survey-ca 8) Zion Baptist ["Cemeteries of Burke County, NC" Burke Co. Gen. Soc.; Vol 3] A HURT researcher: [email protected] Rev. Dr. Donald L. Godfrey, Sr. 1209 Hillsman Lane Lynchburg, VA 24501 ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, September 08, 2003 3:53 PM Subject: [Burke_Cem._Lookup] Hello. Would you please check your cemetery index of Burke County for the names of Jesse Hurt and his wife Nancy. They were last alive in the 1870 census living in Linville Township. Thank you. Bob .