I have a 1822 marriage bond for George BOWER and Polly SULLYBARGER(Solenbarger, etc.). At the beginning it saids that George BOWER and Jacob KESSLER was bound to governor for the marriage. At the bottom it states, "Jacob Kesslar make oath the Polly was above the age of 21 years". Who is Jacob KESSLER and is her related to Polly or George? I did find a Jacob Kessler who was married to a Barbara BOWER (dau. of Philip Bower) in 1819. Is Barbara and George BOWER sister and brother? Why will Jacob sign for groom and bride? Where was Polly(Mary) parents? George BOWER and Jacob KESSLER later had land dealings together. Please, can someone help me. Debbie Bowers Johns at dejo@hotmail.com ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com