This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jean-claire Surnames: STEVENS BAILEY MEKEEL OAKLEY RUDD HUSTED RUSSELL Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.putnam/54.364.484.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The sources for marriage of Amy Bailey & William Stevens follows: North Highlands Methodist Episcopal Church Record Book 1866-1903, Philipstown, Putnam Co., NY - NY Annual Conf. of the United Methodist Church, 20 Soundview Avenue, White Plains, NY December 31, 1895 William STEVENS 25 farmer resides Philipstown married at bride's home 6:45 p.m. Amy F. BAILEY 33 resides Mekeel's Corners by Rev. Charles S. OAKLEY Witness: Willis J. MEKEEL. Putnam Co. Historical Society, Nelson Scrapbook vol. 2 p.48 MARRIED 1896 STEVENS - BAILEY - New Year's eve at the home of the bride, Mekeel's Corners, by Rev. Charles S. OAKLEY, Miss Amy F. BAILEY to Mr. William STEVENS. Stevens - Bailey On Tuesday evening, December 31, 1895 at 6:45 p.m., a charming wedding occurred at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Levi BAILEY, at the North Highlands. The residence was crowded with invited guests to witness the nuptials of Mr. William STEVENS of Kent, this county, and Miss Amy BAILEY, eldest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. BAILEY. The grandmother of the bride, Mrs. Peter MEKEEL, was married in the same room 69 years ago, and was also a witness and guest at this marriage. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. C.S. OAKLEY, pastor of the North Highland M. E. Church. After the ceremony a bountiful repast was served, followed by several choice vocal and instrumental selections rendered by a few of the guests present. The bride and groom are spending the honeymoon at Greenwich, Conn. They have the congratulations of their many friends who wish them many years of happiness. Among those from out of town who were present were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond RUDD, Miss Lizzie M. HUSTED, Miss Bessie H. RUSSELL and Mr. Willie MEKEEL all of Port Chester, Conn. You'll also find it here: Thomas Davenport and His Descendants p.38 Amy F. BAILEY , born ----; married Jan 1, 1895, William STEVENS of the town of Kent, Putnam Co., NY. Would this article be for the Edward STEVENS you've mentioned as the father of William? The Putnam County Courier - Carmel, N.Y., Friday Afternoon, January 27, 1899, p.1 Hip Broken This Morning Edward STEVENS fell from a load of day(sic) on College Hill this morning and broke his hip. Dr. McKown was called to attend him. Stevens is about sixty years of age, and is employed by Morgan MEAD. Who were Edward's parents? Jean-claire Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.