Dear List,   In a rural community in the 1700s-1800s I believe most social contacts were made at Church Socials and/or Community Dances, usually on Saturday Nights.   After a hard day in the field, and a bath, just how many miles might a prospective swain ride on horse for a bride search?  Would there be a difference in the South or North?  Ken Larsen

Just returned to the inet; missed y'all. In the South particularly, many romantic relationships also grew from visits to the county seat or the colonial capitols during "court days" and when the legislatures were in session. Those regular events provided a very important social and "shopping" function for everyone, especially the young. Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: <KBLARSEN99@aol.com> To: <VA-SOUTHSIDE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2001 4:29 PM Subject: [VA-SOUTHSIDE-L] Bride Searches Dear List, In a rural community in the 1700s-1800s I believe most social contacts were made at Church Socials and/or Community Dances, usually on Saturday Nights. After a hard day in the field, and a bath, just how many miles might a prospective swain ride on horse for a bride search? Would there be a difference in the South or North? Ken Larsen ==== VA-SOUTHSIDE Mailing List ==== USGW Archives Pension Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pensions/ ============================== Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 Source for Family History Online. Go to: http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB