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These pages contain marriage notices from the newspapers and other sources.  Marriage certificates are also included and are noted as such.  

These were transcribed and submitted by Veneta McKinney unless otherwise noted.

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Adair, James M

Akers, Mattie

Andrews, W. B

Andrews, W. P.

Aldridge, Atward  

Aldridge, Dewey

Aldridge, Don R.

Aldridge, Franklin

Aldridge, James L.

Aldridge, Prince

Aldridge, Mrs. Vina

Alexander, Elisha

Alexander, J. W.

Allen, Ettie

Archer, Lonie

Archie, Henry

Armstrong, Emma

Atkins, E. B.

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ADAIR - WARD

    To any of the State Judges, or to any licensed Minsister of the 
Gospel, or to any Justice of the Peace of the said County. Know ye, 
that you are hereby authorized and licensed to join together in the 
Bonds of Matrimony, JAMES MITCHELL ADAIR and MISS MINNIE ALBERTA WARD
  Given under my hand in office this the 14th day of Oct. AD 1891.  
    W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate
    The State of Alabama, Lamar County
I hereby certify that on the 15day of Ocober AD 1891 I solemized the 
Rites of Matrimony between JAMES MITCHELL ADAIR and MINNIE ALBERTA WARD 
at J. W. WARD'S in said County.  Witness this 15 day of Oct, AD 1891.  
     D. J. W. Hollis, M. G.
Fifty Dollars fine for failing to return this license.
      THE STATE OF ALABAMA   LAMAR COUNTY
Know all men by these preesents, that we, J. M. ADAIR and B. W. WARD 
are held and firmly bound unto the State of Alabama in the penal sum of 
Two Hundred Dollars for the payment of which, well and truly to be made, 
we bind ourselves, and each and every of our heirs, executors, and admin-
istrators, jointly and severally, firmly by those presents.  Sealed with 
our seals, and dated the 14th day of October AD One Thousand Eight Hundred 
and Ninety-One.     
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound 
J. M. ADAIR has obtained license to intermarry and be joined in the Bonds 
of Matrimony with MINNIE A. WARD.  Now, if there be no lawful cause why 
such marriage should not be celebrated, then this obligation to be void, 
otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
     J. M. ADAIR 
     B. W. WARD 
Taken and approved this 14th day of October 1891
     W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate
Record as to ages of parties, consent of parent or guardian, Etc.
Consent given by father of Miss WARD in person and ---- over 21.
I, J. M. ADAIR do solemnly swear that I am over 21 years of age. J. M. ADAIR.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th day of Oct. 1891
W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate 
(Lamar County Marriage Book 5, pg 388)

MOLLOY - AKERS

At the residence of the bride's father, Mr. M. T. AKERS, on the 29th ult., Mr. ROBERT MOLLOY, of this county and Miss MATTIE AKERS, of Marion County. - (Vernon Courier, March 9, 1888 - pg 4)

ANDREWS - MORTON

A beautiful wedding took place in the Methodist church at 11 a.m. Wednesday morning. The contracting parties were Rev. W. B. ANDREWS of Maysville and Miss MAGGIE P. MORTON, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. L. MORTON. The ceremony was performed by the groom's father, and the wedding party left for the K. C. Depot to take the train for Maysville. The church was nicely decorated with rare cut flowers and filled to overflowing. The bride was handsomely dressed in a gray traveling dress and the groom was the picture of manly form and vigor. The whole town wishes them a prosperous and happy life. - (Vernon Courier, June 6, 1889 - pg 4)

ANDREWS - JENNIGAN

State of Alabama, Sanford County - 
WILLIAM P. ANDREWS to MARGARETT E. JENNIGAN - Marriage License
     To Any Licensed Minister of the Gospel, Judge of the Supreme or sacred 
court of the state, Judge of Probate, or Justice of the Peace of Said County: 
     You are hereby authorized to celebrate the rites of matrimony between 
WILLIAM P. ANDREWS and MARGARETT JENNIGAN and join them together in the 
Holy Bonds of Matrimony as husband and wife and this shall be your sufficient 
warrant for so doing. 
     Given under my hand this the 21st day of October AD 1868.         
     THOS. MORTON, Judge of Probate
I certify that on the 22nd day of October AD 1868. I solemnized the Rites of 
Matrimony between the above parties and joined them together as husband and
wife at the house of CHARLES JENNIGAN and in said county.
	JAS. P. YOUNG, J. P.   
    (Jones County Alabama Marriage Record Book 1867-1871. Page 46 - handwritten)


ALDRIDGE - CANTRELL - (Marriage Certificate)

State of Alabama - Marriage Certificate - Lamar County
     I Certify that the within ATWARD ALDRIDGE and ESTELLE CANTRELL 
were by me, the undersigned, Joined In Marriage by the authority 
of the within license. Done this 29 day of October AD 1933 at 
Beaverton, Alabama.  Clark Stanford, Justice of the Peace 
Beaverton, Ala.
     State of Alabama, Lamar County - I, Victor C. Paul, 
Judge of Probate, in and for the aforesaid state and county, 
hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct 
copy of that part of marriage record in this office as appears 
in Marriage Record Vol. 17, Page 371. This 5 day of October , 1964. 
V. C. Paul by Aline Phillips

ALDRIDGE - DUNCAN - (Pickens County)

Married on the evening of the 29th ult - Mr. D. R. ALDRIDGE and Miss M. R. DUNCAN. - (Lamar News - Aug 7, 1884 - Page 2, Col 1)

ALDRIDGE - ROBERTSON

State of Alabama, Lamar County
     To any licensed minister of the Gospel in regular communion 
with the Christian Church or Society of which he is a member, of 
Judge of Supreme, Circuit, or City Court, or Chancellor within
the state or Judge of Probate, or Justice of the Peace within their 
respective duties, or any pastor of any religious Society according 
to the rules established by such Society.
     You are hereby authorized to solemnize Marriage between 
DEWEY ALLEN ALDRIDGE and MISS MARTHA LUCINDA ROBINSON and 
to join them together in Matriomony.
     Given under my hand the 16 day of September 1920.
     J. T. MADDOX, Judge of Probate
Marriage between the persons named in the foregoing license was 
solemnized by me at BEAVERTON in Lamar County Alabama on the 19th day of 
September 1920.W. R. COLLIER, A Justice of the Peace
State of Alabama, Lamar County
     Know all men by these presents that we, DEWEY ALLEN 
ALDRIDGE, and J. E. PUGH, held and firmly bound unto the State of 
Alabama, in the sum of Two Hundred Dollars, lawful money of the United
 Sates,in the payment of which sum, well truly  to be made, we bind 
ourselves, our heirs, executors, administraotrs adn assisgns
 jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. The Conddition of 
the above obligation is such, that whereas a license to solemnize 
marriage between DEWEY ALLEN ALDRIDGE nad MISS MARTHA LUCINDA ROBINSON
 this day been issued by the Judge of Probate of said county at 
our request. Now therefore, if there is no lawful cause why such
 marriage should not be celebrated, then this obligation is to be 
void, otherwise, it is to be in full force.
     Witness our hands and seals, the 16 day of September 1920.
     DEWEY ALLEN ALDRIDGE
     J. E. PUGH (his mark)
     J. T. MADDOX, Judge of Probate
State of Alabama, Lamar County
Before me, J. T. MADDOX, Judge of PRobate, in and for said county 
in said state, personally came  DEWEY ALLEN ALDRIDGE who, 
on oath to him byu me administred, deposes and says that 
he desires tto procure a marriage license for DEWEY ALLEN ALDRIDGE 
and MISS MARTHA LUCINDA ROBINSON and answered the following questions: 
Man's Full Name: DEWEY ALLEN ALDRIDGE Age in years: 21 Color: White 
Height: 5-9 Weight: 130 lbs. where born: Alabama occupation: Farming  
Number of marriage: first  Is there any blood relation between the 
parties, if so, what : none.  Religious belief: Protestant  
Residence: Crews Depot, Ala.  
Woman's Full Name: MISS MARTHA LUCINDA ROBINSON 
Age in years: 20 Color: White
Height: 5-4. Weight 120 lbs where born: Alabama Occupation - (blank)
Number of Marriage: first  is there any blood relations
between the parties, if so, what? none.  
Religous belief? Protestant  Residence: Crews Depot, Ala.
     DEWEY ALLEN ALDRIDGE
Sworn to and subscribed before me, on the 16 day of September 1920.
     J. T. MADDOX, Judge of Probate
(Lamar County Alabama Marriage Book 14, Page 309)

ALDRIDGE - ISBELL - (Marriage Certificate)

THE STATE OF ALABAMA  LAMAR COUNTY PROBATE COURT
     To any of the State Judges, or to any licensed Minsister 
of the Gospel, or to any Justice of the Peace of the said County. 
Know ye, that you are hereby authorized and licensed to join 
together in the Bonds of Matrimony, JAMES L. ALDRIDGE and 
ELVIRA ISBELL Given under my hand in office this 
the 2nd day of May AD 1896.  W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate
     The State of Alabama, Lamar County
I hereby certify that on the 3 day of May AD 1896 I solemized the 
Rites of Matrimony between James L. Aldridge and Elvira Isbell at 
Military Gove Church in said County.  Witness this 12 (?) day of 
May, AD 1896.  Rev. John A. Brown. Fifty Dollars fine for 
failing to return this license.
      THE STATE OF ALABAMA   LAMAR COUNTY
Know all men by these preesents, that we, JAMES L. ALDRIDGE 
and (____) (blank) are held and firmly bound unto the State 
of Alabama in teh penal sum of Two Hundred Dollars for the 
payment of which, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves,
 and each amd every of our heirs, executors, and administrators, 
jointly and severally, firmly by those presents.  Sealed with our 
seals, and dated the 2nd day of May AD One Thousand Eight 
Hundred and Ninety-Six.
     The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas 
the above bound JAMES L. ALDRIDGE has obtained license to 
intermarry and be joined in the Bonds of Matrimony with 
ELVIRA ISBELL.  Now, if there be no lawful cause why such 
marriage should not be celebrated, then this obligation to be 
void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
     J. L. ALDRIDGE (L.S.)
     M. R. ROBINSON (L. S.)
Taken and approved the 2nd day of May, AD 1896.
     W. A. YOUNG, Judge of Probate
Record as to ages of parties, consent of parent or guardian, Etc.
Crews, Ala. May 2nd 1896
     Hon. W. A. Young, JP, Vernon, Ala.
Please issue marriage license to J. L. Aldridge for my daughter
 whose name is Elvira Isbell.  Respectfully Yours,  J. A. Isbell
I do solemnly swear that I am over 21 years of age and that this 
order --- presented from J. A. Isbell in his genuine order.

Lamar County Marriage Book 8, pg 38

ALDRIDGE - REEVES

The State of Alabama, Lamar County Probate Court
To any of the State Judges, or to any licensed Minsister 
of the Gospel, or to any Justice of the Peace of the said County.
  Know ye, that you are hereby authorized and licensed to join 
together in the Bonds of Matrimony, F. A. ALDRIDGE AND 
LOVE A. REEVES    
Given under my hand in office this the 5 day of JULY AD 1880. 
ALEXANDER COBB, Judge of Probate
The State of Alabama, Lamar CountyI hereby certify that on 
the 8th day of JULY AD 1880 I solemized the Rites of Matrimony
between F. A. ALDRIDGE AND LOVE A. REEVES at JESSE REEVES in 
said County.  Witness this 8th day of July, AD 1880
B. M. MOLLOY, J. P. THE STATE OF ALABAMA   LAMAR COUNTY
Know all men by these preesents, that we, F. A. ALDRIDGE AND 
R. W. COBB are held and firmly bound unto the State of
Alabama in the penal sum of Two Hundred Dollars for the payment
 of which, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, and 
each amd every of our heirs, executors, and administrators, 
jointly and severally, firmly by those presents. Sealed with 
our seals, and dated the 5th day of July AD One Thousand Eight
 Hundred and Eighty.The condition of the above obligation is 
such that whereas the above bound F. A. ALDRIDGE has obtained 
license to intermarry and be joined in the Bonds of Matrimony
with LOVE A. REEVES.  Now, if there be no lawful 
cause why such marriage should not be celebrated, then this 
obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force 
and effect.  F. A. ALDRIDGE(L.S.)     R. W. COBB(L. S.)
Taken and approved the 5th  day of JULY, AD 1880.ALEX COBB 
Judge of ProbateRecord as to ages of parties, 
consent of parent or guardian, Etc.
(handwritten) - both of age

ALDRIDGE - ROBERTSON - (Marriage Certificate)

State of Alabama, Sanford County
P. W. ALDRIDGE and PATSY ROBERTSON Marriage License
     To Any Licensed Minister of the Gospel, Judge of the Supreme 
or sacred court of the state, Judge of Probate, or Justice of the 
Peace of Said County: 
     You are hereby authorized to celebrate the rites of matrimony
between P. W. ALDRIDGE and PATSY ROBERTSON and join them together 
in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony as husband and wife and this shall 
be your sufficient warrant for so doing. 
     Given under my hand the 21st day of October AD 1868.         
Thos. Morton, Judge of Probate
     I certify that on the 5th day of November AD 1868 I solemnized 
the rites of matrimony between the above named parties and --- 
joined them together as husband and wife at the House of JAMES 
ROBERTSON in said county Sanford - 
J. B. Thompson, Justice of the Peace

(Jones County Alabama Marriage Record Book 1867-1871. Page 47 - handwritten)

CARRUTH - ALDRIDGE

The State of Alabama Lamar County
Probate Court
To any of the state judges, or to any licensed minister of the 
Gospel, or to any Justice of the Peace of the said County:
     Know ye that you are hereby authroized and licenseed to join 
together in the bonds of Matrimony JIM CARRUTH and MRS. VINA ALDRIDGE.
     Given under my hand at office, this 10 day of AUGUST, 1916.
     R. L. BRADLEY Judge of Probate, By J. A. HAWKINS (Clerk)
The State of Alabama, Lamar County
I hereby certify that on the 10 day of AUGUST 1916 I solemized the
 Rites of Matrimony between JIM CARRUTH and MRS. VINA ALDRIDGE at
 PROBATE OFFICE in said county. Witness this 10 day of August 1916.  
      R. L. BRADLEY
Fifty Dollars fine for failing to return this license.
The State of Alabama, Lamar County
Know all men by these presents that we, JIM CARRUTH AND J. R. SHIELDS
 are held and firmly bound unto the state of Alabama, in the penal 
sum of Two Hundred Dollars, for the payment of which, well and truly
 to be amde, we gind ourselves, and each and every one of our heirs,
 executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these
 presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated the 10 day of AUGUST 
A. D. OneThousand Nine Hundred and Sixteen. The Conditions of the above 
obligation is such that whereas, the above bound JIM CARRUTH has 
obtained license to intermarry, and be joined in the Bonds of Matrimony 
with MRS. VINA ALDRIDGE. Now if there be no lawful cause why such marriage
should not be celebrated, then this obligation to be void; otherwise,
to remain in full force and effect.
     JIM CARRUTH (his mark) JAMES R. SHIELDS
Taken and apporved the 10 day of August 1916.
R. L. BRADLEY, Judge of Probate, By J.A. SHIELDS, Clerk
Lamar County Alabama Marriage Book 13, Page 370

ALEXANDER - THOMPSON

The following marriage licenses have been issued since last report: ....ELISHA ALEXANDER and CATHERINE THOMPSON; .....(Vernon Courier, November 30, 1888 - pg 4)

ALEXANDER - MCADAMS

Marriage license issued since our last publication as follows: JAS. H. LINDLEY and Miss S. P. HILL; S. V. S. BRYANT and Miss V. E. GODFREY; M D. JONES to Miss IDA RECTOR; J. W. ALEXANDER to Miss E. A MCADAMS, all white. - (Vernon Courier, July 11, 1889 - pg 4)

JACKSON - ALLEN

The following marriage licenses have been issued since last report: ....R. D. JACKSON and ETTIE ALLEN.... (Vernon Courier, November 9, 1888 - pg 4)

COBB - ARCHER

A Brilliant Wedding - Detroit, Sept. 30 - Mr. MURRAY A. COBB, one of Sulligent's most prominent businessmen was married on last Thursday evening to Miss LONIE ARCHER, of his place. The marriage took place at the residence of the bride's parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. S. STANLEY, Rev. G. L. HEWITT, of Jasper, officiating.   The parlors were beautifully and expensively decorated and lighted, and take it all and all it was the grandest social feast Detroit has ever had. Mrs. COBB is a lovely young lady, cultured and refined, and while we regret to lose her we are proud to know that in Mr. COBB she finds a worthy husband with many noble and manly qualities, and we can only wish for them the truest happiness of which they are so worthy. - ( Vernon Courier, October 3, 1889 - pg 4)

ARCHIE - EATMAN

The following marriage licenses were issued during the past week: .... HENRY ARCHIE and BELLE EATMAN, colored. - (Vernon Courier, November 23, 1888 - pg 4)

OLDSHUE - ARMSTRONG

Hymenial: At the residence of the bride's father, Mr. J. A. ARMSTRONG, at Moscow, Ala, Rev. T. W. SPRINGFIELD united in marriage, Mr. J. L. OLDSHUE and Miss EMMA ARMSTRONG. The groom is a prominent merchant in Sulligent and the bride one of the Lamar's fairest daughters. - (Vernon Courier, March 29, 1889, pg 4)

ATKINS - REED

Married: Mr. E. B. ATKINS and Miss MATTIE REED 16th inst at Mrs. REEDS, by Rev. W. T. RICKMAN. - (Lamar News, Jan. 27, 1887)


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