Married on December 24, 1868, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McKinney of Marlin celebrated their golden wedding Christmas. Not all of their children and grandchildren could be present, but it was a joyous occasion for those who were fortunate enough to be there. The groom was born January 7, 1841 in Marion County, Alabama, and came to Texas in 1854, the bride, was formerly Miss Bettie Moore, was born in Murry County, Tennessee, March 5, 1849 and came to Texas from Virginia in 1856. They were married at Winchester, Fayette county, Texas just fifty years ago last Christmas eve. They moved to Falls County in 1877, and have resided in the county 41 years. They are both young for their years, and have many friends who wish for them many happy returns of the day. The Marlin Democrat, Jan. 8, 1919, page 3, column 6