This part was cut off from a previous message that I sent concerning the Clay County, Alabama marriage book. Ima J. Stephens __________________________________________________________________________ #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 Dec. 1886." Signed: Mary Rivers Matheny "Sworn to & subscribed before me this the 27 day of Decr 1886." Signed: T. L. Alford, JP. #049 J. J. BACKUS to S. A. O. HAZLE on July 10, 1887 by J. W. Elder, JP at Fayette Hazel's residence. Bond: J. J. Backus and T. J. Birckhead. #050 James M. MOORE to Laura E. RICHARDSON on July 7, 1887 by T. L. Alford, JP, at T. L. Alford. Bond: James M. Moore and J. T. Allen. "The State of Alabama, Clay County: I, T. L. Alford, a Justice of the Peace, personally appeared Laura E. Richardson who, being sworn deposeth & ses (sic) she is eighteen years old." Signed: Laura E. Richardson (her mark). "Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7day of July 1887." Signed: T. L. Alford, JP. #51 L. C. THOMPSON to F. C. JOHNSON on July 17, 1887 by Rev. W. M. Worthy at bride's father. Bond: L. C. Thompson, J. H. Robertson and S. J. Gary. "Mellow Valley, July 15, 1887 = H. M. Evans, Judge of Probate, Clay Co., Ala.: Let L. C. Thompson have license to marry Miss F. C. Johnson." Signed: D. E. Thomson (sic). #052 J. H. ROBERTSON to Jessie L. MILLER on July 17, 1887 by Rev. W. M. Worthy at bride's father. Bond: J. H. Robertson, L. C. Thompson and S. J. Gary. "Hon. H. M. Evans: Dear Sir, You will please let J. H. Robertson have marriage license & oblige. Yours truly." Signed: H. A. Robertson, July 15, 1887. #053 Thoms L. CHEANEY to Emma R. WALLACE on July 31, 1887 by Arthur S. Brannan, MG, at bride's father's house. Bond: Thomas L. Cheaney (his mark) and W. D. Baker (his mark). "Clay Co., Ala., July 30, 1887: This is to certify that my son, T. L. Cheanery has my consent to enter into the hands of wedlock if it his wish to do so." Signed: Respectfully, G. W. Cheaney. "Mr. Alford: it will be all rite with us for you to issue the papers those boys calls for on our behalf this July 30/87." Signed: R. F. Wallace and M. Y. Wallace. #054 W. W. BARNES to Safrona L. DRIGGERS on November 4, 1888 by Rev. H. T. McKay at Nancy Driggers. Bond: W. W. Barnes (his mark) and J. J. Sailors (his mark). #055 Perry T. HOLLAND to Matilda STRICKLAND on August 18, 1887 by John A. Shadix, OM, at M. Strickland. Bond: J. W. Cockerell (his mark) and Perry T. Holland (his mark). "State of Alabama, Clay County: Before me, D. A. Wood, an acting Justice of the Peace in said county, personally appeared Perry T. Holland, who being duly sworn deposes and says that he is this day more than twenty one years of age." Signed: Perry T. Holland. "Sworn to & subscribed before me this 17 day of August 1887." Signed: D. A. Woods, Justice of the Peace. "State of Alabama, Clay Co: We, the undersigned hereby give our consent that the Judge of Probate of said county issue marriage license to Mr. Perry T. Holland to marry our daughter, Matilda Strickland this August 16 1887." Signed: A. M. Strickland and Aney Strickland. Witness: W. J. Glover is to sho witness. #056 D. P. WHITE to Phebe KELLY on August 19, 1887 by Hiram M. Evans, Probate Judge, at Ashland, Ala. Bond: D. P. White (his mark) and J. W. Barrett. "State of Alabama, Clay COunty: I, D. P. White do solemnly (sic) swear that I am this day more than twenty one years of age." Signed: D. P. White (his mark). "Sworn to & subscribed before me this 12 day of August 1887." Signed: E. A. Phillips, Clerk Circuit Court. "State of Alabama, Clay County: I, Phebe Kelly do solemnly swear that I am this day over 18 years of age, 19 August 1887. Sworn to & subscribed before me 19 August 1887." Signed: Hiram M. Evans, Probate Judge. #057 James P. ADAIR to Emma T. PARTRIDGE on September 5, 1887 by J. H. Buthrie, MG. Bond: J. P. Adair and Thos J. Birckhead. "August 18 1887, Elias, Ala: This is to certify that I am willing for my son, J. P. Adair and Miss E. T. Partridge to be united in matrimony." Signed: E. M. Adair. #058 Charles J. DEWBERREY to Dixie A. LIMBAUGH on August 14, 1887, by Jesse Robinson, MG at S. P. Linbaugh's. Bond: Charles J. Dewberrey and James H. Bladney. #059 Antney JACKSON col. to Adline PRUETT col. on August 25, 1887 by D. M. Beck, JP, at Marny Pruett's. Bond: Antney Jackson, W. M. LLackey and John W. Blackstack #060 J. N. CAMPBELL to M. E. SEALY on August 25, 1887 by E. Miller, MG, at R. C. Millers. Bond: J. N. Campbell and A. P. Jenkins. #061 Robert W. STEPHENS to C. R. INGRAM on September 4, 1887 by W. M. Garrett, OMG, at Geo W. Ingrams. Bond: Robert W. Stephens and Thos J. Birckhead. "August the 25 1887, Judge H. M. Evans, viz: You will please grant license for my daughter C. R. Ingram by my consent. Her father." Signed: G. W. Ingram. "August 27 1887, Pleas(e) Judge of Probate, dear sir, you will isher (sic) lisons (sic) to R. W. Stephens and satisfy yours friend." Signed: John W. Stephens. #062 J. D. TINNERY to Sarah J. EAST on September 11, 1887 by W. M. Worthy, MG. Bond: J. W. Tinnery and J. N. Tinnery. #063 O. H. STEPHENS to Francis J. E. MURNER on September 8, 1887 by W. M. Garrett, OMG. Bond: O. H. Stephens (his mark) and James H. Murner (his mark). "State of Alabama, Randolph County: I, John F. Stephens, father of O. H. Stephens, hereby give my consent for the Judge of Probate of Clay County, Ala., to issue marriage license to my said son to marry Miss Francis J. E. Murner this Sept. 7 1887." Signed: John F. Stephens. Witness: Wm Ingram. #064 J. H. NEWBERRY to L. O. CARTER on September 11, 1887 by J. W. Eleler, JP, at Joseph Carters residence. Bond: J. H. Newberry and J. C. Carter. "Ala, Clay Co., Sept. 10 1887, Mr. H. M. Evans: Sir, this is to say to you that J. H. Newberry is our son and we grant him the privilige (sic) to apply to you for licens(e) of matrimony." Signed: F. M. Newberry and E. A. Newberry. #065 Elijah TURNER to Mary R. WALDROP on September 11, 1887 by W. A. Brown, LLD, at Charlie Swans. Bond: Elijah Turner (his mark) and J. T. Waldrop (his mark). #066 Seaborn PHIPPS to Termesiah OGLETREE on September 15, 1887 by Vincent King, LD, at Thos Ogletree. Bond: Seaborn O. Phipps and Wm H. Ogletree (his mark). "I, Missouri A. Phipp do hereby give my consent that the Probate Judge of Clay County, Ala., may issue a marriage license for my minor son Seaborn Phipps and Temesia Ogletree this 13 Sept. 1887." Signed: M. A. Phipps, S. H. Marris and A. E. Phipps. #067 W. R. SMITH to Amanda BROWN on September 19, 1887 by Rev. F. M. Newberry, MG, at residence of Mr. Brown. Bond: W. R. Smith (his mark). "Sept 15 1887, Mr. Judge of Probate Court of Clay Co., Ala.: You please issue W. R. Smith marriage license for my daughter Mandy Brown," Signed: W. one Brown and Runoum Brown. #068 Albert JACKSON col. to Emerett JOHNSON col. on September 18, 1887 by Caleb Bailey, MG, at his residence. Bond: Albert Jackson (his mark) and Caleb Bailey. #069 William HUNTER to Della GRABIN on September 25, 1887 by John W. Stephens at the residence of L. Grabins. Bond: Louis Grabin. "Judge Evans: This gives you privilege to grant my son, William Hunter, marriage license." Signed: Nancy Hunter (her mark). #070 Wm A. J. GANN to Mattie A. COLE on November 10, 1887 by E. M. Moore, MG, at Mrs Cole, her mother. Bond: Wm A. J. Gann and Wm Alvin Mitchell. "State of Alabama, Clay County: I, William A. J. Gann, do solemly swear that I am this day more than twenty one years of age." Signed: W. A. J. Gann. "Sworn to & subscribed before me on this the first day of Oct. 1887." Signed: E. P. Phillips, Clerk Circuit Court. #071 Pinckney J. MITCHELL to Mary C. TAYLOR on October 3, 1887 by W. E. Sanders, JP, at residence of bride's father. Bond: Pinckney J. Mitchell, J. J. Caldwell and F. L. Lamberth. "State of Ala, Clay County=To Hon. H. M. Evans, Judge of said court, the undersigned father hereby consent to the marriage of said Mary C. Taylor with Pinckney Mitchell & that a license for that purpose be issued by your Hon. Given under my hand this the 3 day of Oct. 1887."Signed: H. Taylor. "State of Alabama, Clay County: To Hon. H. M. Evans, Judge of said court; The undersigned father hereby consent to the marriage of said Pinckney J. Mitchell with Mary C. Taylor & that a license for that purpose be issued by your Hon. Given under my hand this the 3 day of October 1887." Signed: G. H. Mitchell. #072 Andre J. BAKER to Josephine MCCAIN on October 9, 1887 by J. M. Gibson, MG. Bond: Andrew J. Baker (his mark) and J. H. Baker. #073 J. D. ROBERTS to Lula Bell HARKINS on October 20, 1887 by L. C. Peters, MG, at C. M. Harkins residence. Bond: B. D. Roberts, L. P. Land and S. N. Litsey. "I hereby give my consent that the Judge of Probate of Clay County, Alabama, may issue a marriage license for my minor daughter, Lula Bell Harkins and J. D. Roberts this 19 Oct. 1887." Signed: C. H. Harkins, H. B. Burnsey and S. N. Litsey. #074 J. S. COCKRELL to Margarett KNIGHT on October 20, 1887 by H. C. Knight at brides house. Bond: J. S. Cockerell and J. D. Knight. #075 Peter MALERY col. to Dara MCFARLAND col. on October 25, 1887 by J. A. Nelson, OM at Sandy Youngs col. (NOTE: date from license; solemnization undated) Bond: Peter Malerey and T. M. Neely. #076 C. Y. PAYNE to Fannie WHITE on October 26, 1887 by S. M. McCallaugh, JP, at the house of James White. Bond: C. Y. Payne and J. W. McCullaugh. "Delta, Clay Co., Ala., Oct 25 1887, Mr. Hiram M. Evans, Judge of Probate: My C. Y. Payne has my consent to get license & marry my daughter, Fannie White." Signed: James White. #077 S. L. WALKER to Dara M. HAMLIN on October 28, 1887 by Vincent King, LD, at J. J. Strickland's. Bond: S. L. Walker and D. lL. Vaughan. #078 Andrew J. MUNCUS to L. A. A. WILSON on October 30, 1887 by T. L. Alford, JP, at Tyler Wilsons. Bond: A. J. Muncus and J. L. Muncus. #079 Lewis WEVER to Lusey SEYMORE on November 3, 1887 by Thos. L. Alford, JP. Bond: Lewis Wever (his mark) and Joseph Lynch (his mark). #080 Payton Loman SMITH to Nancy Ann RIDDLE on November 10, 1887 by W. M. Scarborough, MG. Bond: Payton L. Smith and R. W. Smith. "Mr. H. M. Evans: Let Loman Smith and my daughter Nancy Ann Riddle have license to marry & oblige." Signed: J. A. Riddle. #081 Robert A. MILLER to J. E. CARTER on November 17, 1887 by T. H. Haule, MG, at N. O. B. Carter's residence. Bond: R. A. Miller and W. W. McClintock. #082 J. W. HENSON to M. C. HUTTON on November 17, 1887 by John N. Griffin, JP, at Wm M. Huttons. Bond: J. W. Henson (his mark) and Jno N. Griffin. "State of Alabama, Clay County: I, J. W. Henson solemnly swear that I am this day over the age of 21 years, this November 12 1887." Signed: J. W. Henson. "Sworn to & subscribed before me 12 Nov 1887." Signed: Hiram M. Evans, Judge of Probate. "Nov. 12 1887: This to certify that I give my consent to grant marriage license for my daughter, M. E. Hutton to J. W. Henson." Signed: W. M. Hutton. Test: J. W. Henson. #083 James T. BELL to Margie A. THOMASON on November 13, 1887 by Rev. H. C. Knight at the brides house. Bond: James T. Bell and Thos J. Brickhead. #084 Thos MOSELEY col. to Mollie STEED col. on November 15, 1887 by Spencer Ray, MG, at Mr. Law McNeals. Bond: Thomas Moseley, A. J. Stephens and L. L. McNeal (his mark). #085 David T. DAVER to Viola TURNER on November 24, 1887 by John A. Shadix at S. B. Turner residence. Bond: David T. Daver and J. A. Daver. "To Hon. Hiram M. Evans, Judge of Probate for Clay County, Ala: We, Simeon B. Turner & E. R. Turner, mother & father of Miss Viola Turner, give our consent that you may issue marriage license to David Henry T. Daver to marry our said daughter. Given under our hands this Nov. 22 1887." Signed: S. B. Turner and J. Turner. #086 Moses B. NICHOLS to Mrs. Callie C. LYNCH on November 24, 1887 by N. M. Cook, MG, at Mrs. Clemesel Greers. Bond: Moses V. Nichols, Samuel L. King and J. M. Schoggins. #087 W. W. GRAY to Emmett Z. GASTON on November 27, 1887 by Paul C. Maston, Presbyterian GM at Hatchet Creek Church. Bond: W. W. Gray, C. C. Haynes and T. W. Gray. "State of Alabama, Clay County: Before me, E. A. Phillips, Clerk Circuit Court for said county and state, appeared W. W. Gray and being duly sworn, deposes & says that he has known Miss Emmett Z. Gaston for a long time & that she is this day more than 18 years old. Sworn to & subscribed before me this Nov. 24 1887. Signed: E. A. Phillips, Clerk of Circuit Court. Signed: W. W. Gray. #088 J. M. CALLEY to D. A. PURSLEY on November 27, 1887 by L. W. H. Walker. Bond: J. M. Calley, W. S. Calley and J. M. Wilf. #089 James D. JETER to Elvira HARDEY on November 29, 1887 by J. G. Robison at W. Hardeys. Bond: James D. Jeter and J. G. Robison. #090 F. M. DEMPSEY to Sarah A. E. SMITH on December 8, 1887 by U. H. Preston, MG, at her house. Bond: F. M. Dempsey and Thos J. Birckhead. #091 James T. STRIPLIN to Mattie L. GARRISON on November 29, 1887 by Hiram M. Evans, Probate Judge, at C. A. Steed's. Bond: James T. Striplin and C. A. Steed. #092 William P. DEASON to Zela RUSSELL on December 4, 1887 by M. B. Garrett, Minister. Bond: Wm P. Deason and E. Lacey. #093 P. E. WRIGHT to M. M. LINCH on December 4, 1887 by Thomas L. Alford, JP, at Williams Linch. Bond: P. E. Wright (his mark) and J. L. Muncus (his mark). #094 W. L. MCCAIN to C. Idella BLACKSTACKS on December 8, 1887 by W. T. Pattillo, MG, at Mr. John W. Blackstacks. Bond: W. L. McCain and W. Holdridge. #095 Virgil G. MATHIS to L. A. HARRIS on December 8, 1887 by J. N. Moore, MG, at brides father. Bond: Virgil Mathis and A. J. Glenn. "Decr 5th 1887, Hon. Hiram M. Evans, Judge of Probate, Clay County, Ala: I hereby certify that my daughter, L. A. Harris has my consent to marry Mr. V. G. Mathis. Most resp." Signed: H. G. Harris. #096 John L. POWELL to M. A. MCCAIN on December 8, 1887 by N. M. Cook, MG at Mrs. Sarah McCains. Bond: J. L. Powell and S. H. Robison. #097 W. J. GLOVER to Sarah Miller STRICKLAND on January 6, 1888 by J. A. Shadix Sr., OM, at A. M. Strickland's. Bond: W. J. Glover, J. Thomas Holland and A. M. Strickland. "I, Louise Davis, mother of W. J. Glover hereby give my consent that the Judge of Probate of Clay County, Alabama or Cleburne Co., Alabama, may issue marriage license to my said W. J. Glover to marry Miss Miller Strickland this the __ day of January 1888." Signed: Louiza David (her mark). Witness: W. T. Canes and J. M. Canes. #098 William B. GREGG to Emma L. ALEXANDER on December 8, 1887, by Rev. H. C. Knight at brides residence. Bond: William B. Gregg and John n. Gregg. "Clay County, Ala, November the 7 1887, Mr. Evins: This is sirtify (sic) that we ar(e) willian (sic) for you to let Mr. Gregg have lisons (sic) to marry our daughter ." Signed: William Alexander and Mary Alexander. #099 Henrey W. GARRETT to Dara B. BLAIR on December 11, 1887 by H. T. Harris, MG, at residence of W. Blair's. Bond: Henrey W. Garrett (his mark) and Woodard Blair.NOTE: Bride may be DORA. #100 Henrey BIRCHFIELD to Mary E. LEE on December 12, 1887 by E. M. Moore. Bond: Henrey Birchfield and J. F. Birchfield. "Decr 11 1887, Hon. H. M. Evans: This is to certify I grant you the priviledge of issuing license to Mr. Birchfield to M. Lee to marry Birchfield." Signed: J. G. Lee. ____________________________________________________________________ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com.