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To refine or cancel this search, please visit http://pml.rootsweb.com/ ===================================================================== Source: [email protected] Subject: [AlClay] Marriage Book D nos. 1-100 Marriages: by Patricia A. Scott <[email protected]> Clay County Alabama Book D January 5, 1888 - December 28, 1890 Copyright (c) 1999 by Patricia A. Scott. ******************************************************************* The information listed below is in the order that the certificates appear on microfilm. The dates listed are the date of the actual marriage. If there was no return to indicate that the ceremony took place, then the date listed is that of the license with the notation of "no return" or "not solemnized". I have tried to include as much information from these documents as I could. You will find the groom and bride as well as the location of the marriage if given and the names of those posting the bond. When permission was required, that information is also included. #001 G. W. S. HUNTER to Samantha M. HOOD on December 1, 1886 by Thos. L. Alford, at Mrs. Hodges. Bond: G. W. S. Hunter and W. A. J. Hunter #002 J. T. HAYNES to Missouri P. DRYE on December 1, 1886 by C. P. Wesley, OMG, at Dar Drye. Bond: J. T. Haynes and W. D. Drye. #003 Martin L. SPEARS to Raw Ann W. STANSELL on December 3, 1886. NOT SOLEMNIZED. Bond: Martin L. Spears, J. W. Spears and Wm T. Stansell (his mark). #004 E. B. LEACH to Sarah V. PARTRIDGE on December 9, 1886 by James K. Phillips, JP. Bond: E. B. Leach and G. P. S. Williams #005 Timothy JOHNSON to E. M. MASON on December 12, 1886 by H. C. Knight at brides house. Bond: Timothy Johnson (his mark) and J. S. Moore. "Decr. 10 Mr Evans = I have give my consent for Timothy Johnson to get his lison (sic) to get married". Signed: Eliezateth Moore. Witness: J. S. Moore. "Decr. 10-Mr Evans=I have given my consent for my daughter to marry-please let him have a pair of license." Signed: C. H. Mason. Witness: J. S. Moore. (NOTE: In margin someone entered 1941 less 1886 equals 55) #006 F. N. B. CARTER to M. C. CALDWELL on December 19, 1886 by T. H. Haule, MG, at Mr Caldwell's residence. Bond: F. N. B. Barter and W. G. Raine. #007 Richard S. DUKE to Mary E. CARTER on December 23, 1886 by C. J. Hamilton, MG. Bond: Richard S. Duke and J. H. Newberrey. "This December 21/86 Mister Evens = This is to certifey that I have no objections to R. S. Duke to giting license for the purpose of him and my daughter." Signed: J. A. Carter. "State of Alabama, Clay County: I, Richard S. Duke, do solemly swear that I am over 21 years of age." Signed: R. S. Duke. "Sworn to & subscribed to before me 22 Decr 1886." Signed: Hiram M Evans, Judge of Probate. #008 John J. SAILARS to Arminda SPEARS on December 28, 1886, by E. M. Moore at her mother's residence. Bond: John J. Sailars (his mark) and William Barnes (his mark). #009 Boss HARDNETT to Nancy WOOD on December 23, 1886, by T. L. Alford, JP at T. L. Alford's. Bond: Boss Hardnett (his mark) and Joseph Wood (his mark). "The State of Alabama, Clay County: Before me, Thos L. Alford, a Justice of the Peace for said county personally appeared Bodd HARDNETT who being sworn deposes and says that he is over twenty-one years old this Dec 23 1886." Signed: Boss Hardnett (his mark). "Sworn to & Subscribed before me this the 23 day of Dec 1886." Signed: T. L. Alford, JP. "The State of Alabama, Clay County: Before me, Thos. L. Alford, a Justice of the Peace for said county, personally appeared Mary Wood who being duly sworn, deposes and says that she is over eighteen years old this Decr 23 1886." Signed: Mary Wood (her mark). "Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 23 day of Decr 1886." Signed: T. L. Alford, J. P. #010 Richard BURNEY col. to Eliza PEARSON col. on December 25, 1886, by R.D. Evans, MG. Bond: Richard Burney, Wm M. Burney (his mark) and Artemus Walker. #011 Esquire ARNOLD col. to C. A. EVANS col. on December 26, 1886, by E. Miller, MG. Bond: William Burney (his mark) and Esquire Arnold (his mark). "Decr 25 1886 = This is to certifey that I the gardean (sic) of C. A. Evans, I am willing for (E)squire Arnold & C. A. Evans to marrey." Signed: J. J. Oneal. "State of Alabama, Clay County: I, Esquire Arnold, do solmnly (sic) swear that I am over 21 years of age this day." Signed: Esquire Arnold (his mark). "Sworn to & subscribed before me 25 day of December 1886." Signed: Hiram M. Evens, Judge of Probate. #012 Columbus HARRELL col. to Carnelia Emma Jane DILLARD on December 28, 1886, by J. W. Pollard, MG, at Gabe Dillard's. Bond: Columbus Harrell (C. Harrall), Joseph W. Harlan and A. L. Harlan. #013 Isham MEADOWS col. to Lavizer HEARD on December 28, 1886, by E. Miller, MG, at Mrs. Heard house near Dr. Harris. Bond: Isham Meadows and John T. Heard. #014 G. W. PRUETT to Lula JONES on December 28, 1886, by Rev. G. B. Knight at J. F. Jones'. Bond: G. W. Pruett and B. F. Stephenson. "To Judge Evans = Dear Sir = This is to certify that I have no objections to you granting G. W. Pruett and my daughter Lula Jones, marriage license." Signed: J. F. Jones. #015 Paddy SIMMONS col. to Josaphine DAWSESY on December 30, 1886 by L.A. J. Nelson, OM, at the residence of Wilodsiy (?) Simmons. Bond: Paddy Simmons (his mark) and Jesse Raglar (his mark) #016 J. L. DRIVER to Annie E. DRIVER on December 30, 1886 by W. C. Brooks at the bride's father's. Bond: J. L. Driver and R. P. Henderson. #017 Parker HARRIS to Elizabeth SIMS on December 29, 1886, by S. M. McKay, MG, at Kelet Sims house. Bond: Parker Harris and G. T. Harris. #018 Benjamin F. CARTER to Zela A. RAPE on December 30, 1886, by T. L. Alford, JP. Bond: Benjamin F. Carter and J. M. Blankinship. #019 Geo. W. B. HUGGINS to Lovicey W. DANIELLEY on December 30, 1886, by Rev. G. B. Knight at Mrs. Malinda Danielley's. Bond: Geo W. B. Huggins and Thos J. Birdkhed. (NOTE: In margin written George Washington Barts HUGGINS & Lavisa Wilson DANIELLY) #020 W. H. T. STRINGFELLOW to Martha E. RAY on January 6, 1887, by Bnj J. A. Shadix Junior. Bond: W. H. T. Stringfellow and John Massery. "Clay Co., Ala.: Jany the 4th 1887, Mr. H. M. Evans, you are authorized to let Mr. W. H. T. Stringfellow have license to marry Miss Martha Emma Ray." Signed: W. M. Ray and L. S. Ray. Witness: John Massery. #021 George W. ARNOLD to Eliza M. PRUETT on January 6, 1887, by J. W. Knowles, MG, at R. W. Pruett's. Bond: George W. Arnold and H. M. Hearn. #022 J. H. CARROLL to Ada COOK on January 8, 1887, by H. G. Harris, MG, at Elder N. W. Cook's. Bond: J. H. Carroll and N. M. Cook. "We, N. M. COOK & J. H. CARROLL pledge our word and honer (sic) that if the Judge of Probate of Clay County, Ala., will issue a marriage license to J. H. Carroll to be married to Ada Cook, we will become pecuniarily responsible for all ldamages that may come to him for issuing said license. We pledge our word and honor that he will not be prosecuted by J. M. Carroll for issuing said marriage license." Signed: J. H. Carroll and N. M. Cook. #023 John M. POWELL to Mary SANDERS on January 11, 1887 by Rev. H. C. Knight at the house of the bride. Bond: John M. Powell and George Sanders. #024 James W. POWELL to M. J. GREEN on January 16, 1887 by T. L. Alford, JP. Bond: James W. Powell and Wm Allen. "State of Alabama, Clay County: Before me, T. L. Alford, a Justice of the Peace for said county, personally appeared James W. Powell, who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that he is over twenty-one years old." Signed: J. W. Powell. "Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 15 day of Jany 1887." Signed: T. L. Alford, JP. #025 N. M. DANIEL to P. E. JOHNSON on January 20, 1887 by N. H. Preston, MG, at C. A. Johnsons. Bond: N. M. Daniel and J. M. Smith. #026 James JOHNSTON col. to Lula KERLEY col. on January 20, 1887 by R. D. Evans at L. M. Burnery. Bond: James Johnson (sic) (his mark) and Louis Kerley (his mark). #027 William H. PARKER to Marsy J. WATWOOD on January 30, 1887 by John H. Reynolds, JP, at Sarah A. Parkers. Bond: William H. Parker (his mark) and John Parker (his mark). #028 J. J. COLLIER to Idella BEAN on February 3, 1887 by H. C. Knight at bride's brother's house. Bond: J. J. Collier and H. A. Collier. "January 27th, 1887, Hon. Judge H. M. Evans: By my consent you may issue marriage license to J. J. Collier and Miss Idella Bean. Respectfully," Signed: W. A. Bean. #029 Henry J. COLLIER to A. J. KNIGHT on January 30, 1887 by H. C. Knightd at bride's father's house. Bond: Henry A. Collier and J. M. Collier. "Jany 27th 1887, Hon. Judge H. m. Evans: By my consent, you may issue marriage license to Henry A. Collier and Miss A. J. Knight. Yours respectfully." Signed: G. M. Knight. #030 John W. STEADHAN to Harriett SEWELL on January 31, 1887. NOT SOLEMNIZED. Bond: John W. Steadhan (signature is J. M. Steadhan) and E. A. Phillips #031 J. J. CLINE to M. J. TOMPKINS on February 6, 1887 by F. M. Newbery, OMG, at bride's stepfathers. Bond: J. J. Cline (his mark) and John Cline (his mark). #032 Wm H. BRUCE to Mallie (Mollie?) HARDEGREE on February 17, 1887 by M. B. Garrett, OMG. Bond: Wm H. Bruce (his mark) and M. B. Garrett. "February 7-1887, Judge Evins=this is to let you know I give my consent to the marriage of my daughter to Wm H. Bruce this Feby 7 1887." Signed: J. C. Hardegree. #033 Henrey YATES to Sarah DENNY on February 17, 1887 by D. S. Gregg, MG, at brides mother's. Bond: Henrey Yates and T. N. Dennry (sic). "State of Alabama, Clay County: I, Henrey Yates do sol(e)mnly swear that I am this day over twenty-one years of age." Signed: Henrey Yates. "Sworn to & subscribed before me 16 Feby 1887." Signed: Hiram M. Evans, Judge of Probate. " Jany 31 1887, Mr Judge, if you please sir, let Henrey Yates have his license to marry my girl if you ple(a)s(e)." Signed: Mrs. M. J. Denney. Signed: Henrey Yates. #034 Samuel H. SUMMERS to Lucinda C. BRIDGES on March 3, 1887 by M. B. Garrett, OMG, at her father Bridges. Bond: Samuel H. Summers and F. A. Fields. #035 R. M. RAY to B. S. ARNETT on March 3, 1887 by G. B. Knight, OM, at residence of Wm Arnett. Bond: R. M. Ray and Thos Banner/Bonner. "Lineville, Clay Co. Ala., To Bro Judge of Clay Co, Ala., Sir=You have my permission to issue license to Mr. R. M. Ray and B. S. Arnett, Feby 28, 1887." Signed: W. P. and E. P. Arnett. #036 Charles MCNEILL col. to Mollie JOINER on March 13, 1887 by R. D. Evans, MG, at Frank Pittard. Bond: Charles McNeill and Green Steed (his mark). #037 James F. RICHARDSON to Marey E. STARNES on March 13, 1887 by T. L. Alford, JP at T. L. Alford's. Bond: James F. Richardson and L. M. Kelley. "The State of Alabama, Clay County: Before me, T. L. Alford, a Justice of the Peace for said county, personally appeared James F. Richardson who being duley sworn deposeth and saith that he is twenty one years old." Signed: James F. Richardson. "Sworn to and subscribed before me this March 12, 1887." Signed: T. L. Alford, JP. "State of Alabama, Clay County: Before me, T. L. Alford, a Justice of the Peace for said county, personally appeared Marey E. Starnes who being duley sworn deposeth & saith that she is over eighteen years old." Signed: Marey E. Starnes (her mark). "Sworn to & subscribed before me this the 13 day of March 1887." SIgned: T. L. Alford, JP. #038 William A. VOSS to Apeachery A. F. J. JONES on March 15, 1887 by T. L. Alford, JP. Bond: William A. Voss and T. L. Cheaney (his mark). #039 Albert CULPEPPER to Lilla MAXWELL on March 21, 1887 by Arthur S. Branman, MG, near Driver's Mills. Bond: Albert Culpepper and W. M. Driver. #040 John D. HARRIS to Eura V. PAYNE on March 24, 1887 by W. M. Garrett, OMG, at M. W. Payne. Bond: John D. Harris and J. W. McCallaugh. "Delta, Ala., March 19 1887: Judge H. M. Evans, Ashland, Ala.: Dear Sir, This is to certify that I am willing for my daughter Eura B. Payne to marry John D. Harris. Your friend respectfully." Signed: W. W. Payne. #041 G. W. STONE to J. E. B. GRIZZLE on March 24, 1887 by N. M. Cook, MG, at his own residence. Bond: L. F. Brooks, Thos Willingham and G. W. Stone. #042 Moses HUGBY col. to Susan STEPHENS col. on March 24, 1887 by S. Bary, MG. Bond: Mingo Moseby/Moseley and Moses Hugby. #043 Alonzo J. WILLIAMS to E. L. BERREY on April 28, 1887 by James K. Phillips, JP, at her father's residence. Bond: Alonzo J. Williams and Wm A. Johnson. "Elias, Clay Co., Ala., April 12th 1887, Hon. Hiram M. Evans, JP: Dear Sir, I hereby certify that my daughter E. L. Berrey is of lawful age & I hereby give my consent for Alonzo Williams to procure a marriage license for her. Respt-&c." Signed: J. J. Berry #044 B. D. RADEN to M. D. HAYNES on April 28, 1887 by C. P. Wesley, OMG, at John Haynes residence. Bond: B. D. Raden (his mark) by J. Thos Haynes, J. Thos Haynes (his mark) and John Haynes (his mark). #045 Lenuel R. ROYSTER to Laura A. STONE on May 19, 1887 by W. C. Brooks, Officiator at residence of bride's mother. Bond: L. R. Royster (his mark), Hazel Royster (his mark) and T. J. Pair (his mark). #046 Robert H. JONES to Emma CHILDERS on May 29, 1887 by R. A. Garthriyh, MG, at John Linch. Bond: Robert H. Jones and J. W. Jones. #047 Joe BROWN col. to Emma TEMPLE col. on June 2, 1887. NOT SOLEMNIZED. Bond: Joe Brown and W. M. Lackery. #048 Thomas J. DUNSAN to Mary Rivers MATHENEY on December 27, 1886 by T. L. Alford, JP. Bond: Thomas J. Dunsan and O. L. Cansert. "The State of Alabama, Clay County: Before me, T. L. Alford, a Justice of the Peace for said county, personally appeared Mary Rivers Matheny who being duly sworn deposes and says that she is over eighteen years old this the 27 day of De