DC Marriages index 1885-1892 by: Pippenger Risdol, William J., Warrenton VA Sisson, Bettie Louise 14 APR 1887 L Bk: 23 Pg: 089 margy ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 2:22 PM Subject: [WashingtonDC'' ] Marriage Records Request >I am attempting to identify the second wife of WILLIAM JOSEPH RISDON. He >and > his first wife, MARY KIRBY, moved from Warrenton, VA to Washington, D.C. > between 1880 and 1885. MARY died in DC November 23,1885. WILLIAM died in > DC > March 29, 1898. His obit in the True Index (Warrenton, VA) notes that he > was > "twice married." however, the obit and his DC death certicate do not > identify the > second wife. WILLIAM died at his residence 1010 8th St. NW, DC. The 1890 > Census does not exist. In searching the 1900 DC Census I found an > Elizabeth L. > Risdon, a widow, age 41, but the Census was done at her place of > employment > rather than her residence. I have a copy of her unprobated Will signed by > her > 8/19/1905, but it makes no reference to her former spouse. > > Does anyone on this list have any records for DC marriages for the period > between November 23, 1885 and March 29, 1898? If so, would appreciate a > search > for the second marriage of WILLIAM JOSEPH RISDON. If not, can anyone do a > marriage record check for me at the Marriage Records Bureau (or whatever > they call > it)? If anyone on the list needs information on the Risdon, Boteler, or > Decker surnames please contact me. > Thanks very much, > John Risdon > Punta Gorda, FL > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >