Marriage Announcements for Coles County, Illinois
©Except where noted, these were transcribed by K.Torp
1840's
Adkins-Southaw
MARRIED - on the 19th ult., by Eld. R.M. Newport, Mr. JAMES ADKINS, of Clark county, to Miss SARAH ELIZA SOUTHAW, of Edgar [April 10, 1844 - The Courier]Grant-Bennet
By the same on the 26th ultime, Mr. GOVES AUGUSTUS WAPSHAW GRANT to Miss MARGARET ANN BENNET, of Clark County. [April 10, 1844 - The Courier]
Stevens-Ervin
On the 11th inst., by Wm. Gilman, Esq., Mr. WM STEVENS to Miss SABENA (?) ERVIN, all of this county. [April 10, 1844 - The Courier]
1850's
Dole-Ogden
Married in this county, on the 22nd inst. by the Rev. Threldheld, Mr. S.D. DOLE to Mrs. JANE OGDEN, all of this county. [Nov. 30, 1853 - The Courier]
Pierce-Whitney
Married on the 16th Mr. Rufus PIERCE to Mrs. Elizabeth WHITNEY, both of this county. [Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1853 - Charleston Courier]
Wilson-Conley
Married on the 15th inst. Mr. Asias WILSON to Miss Catharine CONLEY, both of this place [Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1853 - Charleston Courier]
Monroe-Ellington
Married on the 12th, by the same, Mr. ADOLPHUS F. MONROE to Miss NANCY ELLINGTON, both of this place [ Dec 14, 1853, The Courier]
Sutherland-Ingram
Married on the 8th inst by Rev. Samuel Huffman, Mr. JAMES SUTHERLAND to Miss MARIAH INGRAM, all of this county [Dec 14, 1853, The Courier]
Lawrence-Dunbar
Married on the 7th inst., Mr. Theodore Lawrence and Miss Mary E. Dunbar, all of Charleston, Ills.
[Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) February 14 1856 - Submitted by Nancy Piper]
Maples-Bates
Married on the 4th inst., Mr. J. J. Maples and Miss Edith Bates, all of Charleston.
[Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) February 28 1856 - Submitted by Nancy Piper]
Smith-Latshaw
In Pittsburgh, on the 10th ult., Mr. JACOB SMITH and Miss JULIA A. LATSHAW, formerly of this place. [May 7, 1856, The Charleston Courier]
Mason-Bishop
Married: On the 1st instant, by Rev. John McDonad, Mr. GEORGE ED. MASON and Miss ALICE E. BISHOP, all of this place. As Ed. is "one of us," he has our heartiest congratulations. Cake excellent. [May 7, 1856, The Charleston Courier]
Wood-Ricketts
Also at the same time and place (the 15th at the residence of John Ricketts, Oakley Ills), Mr. Teon E. Wood to Miss Ann E. Richetts, daughter of Wm. Ricketts, Esq., of Charleston, Ills.
[Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) May 15 1856 - Submitted by Nancy Piper]
Wells-Harper
Marriages: On the 25th of April last by Wm. Hancock, Esq. Mr. ISAIAH WELLS, late of Kansas to Mrs. ANN HARPER, of this county. [The Charleston Courier, May 5, 1858]
Dutton-Plowshear
By Esq. Pugh on Monday morning the 3d inst. Mr. JAS DUTTON to Miss CAREY PLOWSHEAR, all of this place. It is intimated that the happy couple have had rather a warm time of it, nearly every day since, and remain apart every night --- we hope matters will take a favorable turn. [The Charleston Courier, May 5, 1858]
1860's
Anderson-Selby
Married at the residence of Michael Hall near Charleston May 7, 1865 by Rev. Mr. White, Thomas ANDERSON and Mrs. Lucinda SELBY. [Plain Dealer...May 25 1865]Rosebrough-Sitz
In Seven Hickory Township, April 30, 1865 by Esq. S__s (couldn't read) Mr. James ROSEBROUGH and Miss Eliza SITZ. [Plain Dealer...May 25 1865]Cheatham-Bowman
In Mattoon, May 14, 1865 at the residence of Fletcher Miller by Rev. Mr. Phillips, Mr. Harry CHEATHAM and Miss Lizzie A. BOWMAN, both of Charleston. [Plain Dealer...May 25 1865]
Shepard-Compton // Alexander-Compton
On Monday, 21st inst., at the residence of Mr. Albert Compton, the bride's father, by Rev. E.D. Wilkin, Mr. S.M. SHEPARD, to Miss Rhoda M. COMPTON. Also at the same time and place by the ?, Mr. Randall ALEXANDER to Miss Nannie A. COMPTON, all of this city. With the above notice we received a very liberal portion, and quite a number of different varieties of cake. We understand the happy pairs left on the cars the same evening for New York city. We trust that happiness may be the lot of these now happy pairs, and may prosperity attend their meanderings through life. [Plain Dealer...May 24 1866]
Leake-Gage
A Wedding - At seven o'clock on Tuesday evening, Mr. J.B. LEAKE and Miss Kate GAGE, of this city, were married at the Presbyterian church, by Rev. R.A. Mitchell. After partaking of a supper at the residence of Dr. W.H. Carman, the happy groom and bride, attended by several friends, went to Terre Haute, where they will remain until Saturday. May no shadows cross their pathway. [The Plain Dealer... April 23, 1868]
Stinett-Evans
Married - By B.B. Tyler, Sunday the 18th inst., at the residence of the bride's father, Miss Louisa EVANS and Mr. G.W. STINETT. [The Plain Dealer... April 22, 1869]
1870's
James-Hutchason
Married at the residence of the brides mother in this city last Tuesday evening, by Elder PIPER, D.D. JAMES Esq, of the Atlantic Elevator and Pacific Mills, of Mattoon, and Miss Nannie HUTCHASON, of Charleston. [April 26, 1877 - The Charleston Courier]
1880's
Bishop-Monroe
Charles E. BISHOP and Virginia MONROE were married at the residence of the bride's mother in this city, Wednesday evening, April 13th 1881, Rev. J.B. Wolfe officiating. This young couple start out in life with hosts of friends and the Plaindealer joins the host in wishing them a joyous journey along the stream of time. [The Plain Dealer, April 21, 1881]
Todd-Prall
Miss Lou M. PRALL, daughter of Cornelius Prall, of Hickory Township, Coles county, was married recently to a Mr. TODD, of Mt. Sterling, Van Buren county, Iowa. The young couple commence life reading the Plaindealer. [The Plain Dealer, April 20, 1882]
Tabel-Harr
Married, on Wednesday evening of this week, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Harr, in this city, Mr. Paul E. TABEL to Miss Louise HARR. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. J. B. Wolfe, of Shelbyville. The occasion was the calling together of numerous relatives and friends, who expressed their heartfelt gratulations to the happy couple. They were also the recipients of a number of very costly presents, a list of which we will publish in our next issue. [The Plain Dealer, April 20, 1882]
Deresehere-Alwell
Miss Mary A. ALWELL, formerly of this city, was married to Frank DERESEHERE, at Terre Haute, Indiana on Thursday evening of last week. [April 19, 1883, The Charleston Courier]
Brooks-Welch
Will BROOKS and Miss Mary WELCH were married on Sunday evening. [April 19, 1883 - Charleston Courier]
Derrigan-Cramer
John Derrigan, an engineer on the T.C. and St. L. road, and Miss Ella Cramer, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Cramer, of this city, were married Sunday evening, at the residence of the bride's parents, Rev. J.A. Piper officiating. [April 23, 1885, The Charleston Courier]
Hicks-Sedgwick
Frank M. Hicks was married last Sunday week to Miss Ida Sedgwick, of Cumberland County. They will reside in Grove. Melvin Hicks, who attended the wedding, danced in a pig trough and as a result has been on the sick list. [The Cumberland Democrat, Nov 5, 1885]
Cottingham-Huson
Will Cottingham and Miss Lolo Huson were married on Thursday evening of last week. [The Charleston Courier, April 22, 1886]
Redden-McCloskey
J.W. Redden of Oakland and Miss Mina McCloskey of this city were married by Rev. J.F. McCann at his residence in this city on Tuesday evening. [The Charleston Courier, April 22, 1886]Johns-McMorris
Married - by Rev. J.F. McCann, at his residence in this city on Tuesday evening the 20th inst. Brison Johns, of Hickory township and Miss. Martha McMorris of Hutton township. [The Charleston Courier, April 22, 1886]
Linbloom-Easton
Mr. Frank Linbloom of Charleston township and Miss Eliza Easton, of the same township, were united in marriage by Thos. W. Grimes, J.P., at his office in Pleasant Grove township, on Sunday, April 17th, 1887. [The Plain Dealer...Thursday, April 21, 1887]
Hall-Wheeler
Clarence Hall was united in marriage in Hutchason, Kansas, June 12, 1887, to Miss Laura Wheeler, Rev. McAllister of the M.E. church officiating. [- Herald quoted by the Plaindealer] The Plain Dealer... Thursday, June 23, 1887
1890's
Harrah-Owens
Daniel Harrah was married to Miss Sue Owens at Mattoon, Thursday. Himself and bride were the guests of B.F. Harrah and wife, Friday and went thence to Grove township [Jasper county] to visit the former's parents and other relatives. [Newton Press, Jasper County, Aug. 6, 1890]
Wilson-Large
James M. Wilson & Miss Linnie Large married Thanksgiving Day. They are living in Mattoon. [The Newton Press, Jasper County, Dec. 3, 1890]
Baichley-O'Dell
Will Baichley, who formerly set type in the Mentor office, was recently married at Oakland to Miss Clara O'Dell. [Newton Press, Jasper County, Apr. 1, 1891]
Kelly-Brown
Park Kelly of Mattoon and Lola Brown of Newton were married at the residence of the bride's parents on Wednesday last. She is the youngest daughter of Honorable and Mrs. D.B. Brown. The couple will live in Mattoon. [Newton Press, Jasper County, Mar 4, 1891]
Brownfield-Keller
Gila: Jesse Brownfield of Mattoon and Mary Keller were married last week. They will make their future home in Mattoon. - [Newton Press, Jasper County, Jan. 14, 1891]
Ray-Swick
Mrs. Lizzie Swick, formerly of Jasper county, where she was quite well known, was recently married at Charleston to Mr. S.E. Ray, a wealthy citizen and one of the alderman there. [The Newton Press, Jasper County, Jan. 14, 1891]
Price-Cavanaugh
The Gazette extends its congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. George Price who were married at the Catholic church Wednesday morning. Mrs. Price was lately known as Alice Cavanaugh. [The Mattoon-Gazette, 13 January 1893 Contributed by Src #3]
Weismantle-Hacket
Married on Sunday evening at 6:00 at the residence of the bride by Rev. W.J. Tull, Miss Lulu Hacket to Mr. Fred Weismantle of Chicago. Mr. Weismantle is known to our citizens, having formerly resided here. [The Charleston Courier, April 6, 1893]
Ashmore-Hunt
Miss Hunt Married -- At almost time for closing our forms yesterday we learned of the big wedding that occurred out at the home of Ex-Postmaster Hunt and wife Wednesday. It was the marriage of their daughter Miss Louvice to Mr. Elby Ashmore. We will give a full report next week, together with a list of presents. It was a grand time, 76 persons having eaten at several tables.
We haste to join the host of friends in offers of congratulation. [The Charleston Courier, March 10, 1899 - Submitted by Src #2]
Lovings-Sanders
Willow Hill: Nick Lovings, of Charleston, and Miss Mollie Sanders were married, Sunday. [The Newton Press, Jasper County, IL, May 15, 1899]
1900's
1910's
Dollar-Seales
Mr. John Dollar, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Dollar of the Fairview neighborhood and Miss Hazel Seales, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Seales of Isabel were united in marriage at Isabel Thursday of last week, Rev. Armstrong of the M. E. Church performing the ceremony at 2 o'clock. We are glad to congratulate this very worthy young couple upon their entering the state of matrimony. Both are well and highly respected. Mrs Dollar is a very bright and industrious young woman and one who takes an interest in all things good for the home and community in which she lives. She is very prominent in church and social circles. Mr Dollar too, is prominent in standing for all that is good and true and will make a model husband for the woman whom he has chosen for his life partner. THE MESSENGER extends the very heartiest congratulations and wishes the very happiest or wedded careers for this worthy couple. [The Charleston Courier, February 10, 1916 - Contributed by Src #2]
1920's
Bosley-Wooldrige
Judge J.P. Harrah performed a pretty wedding ceremony Saturday afternoon at his office in the he court house when Miss Ruby Wooldridge and Lawrence L. Bosley, both of Mattoon, were united in marriage. The mothers, Mrs. Matilda Bosley and Mrs. Minnie Wooldridge, were attending witnesses. The couple will reside in Mattoon where Mr. Bosley has employment in the Big Four railroad shops. [The Charleston Courier, May 28, 1922]
Marriage Licenses:
Clark Hilligoss, 21, Windsor and Verna Butler, 18, Sullivan
Emery Floyd Arnold, 18, Mattoon and Ruby Roberts, 17, Mattoon
Lawerence Rosely, 20, Mattoon and Ruby Wooldridge, 16, Mattoon
[Charleston Courier, May 28, 1922]
Birk-Beals
In the report of marriage licenses issued in Coles county this week, we note that Elias A. Birk, Newton, and Edna M. Beals of Mattoon. Mr. Birk is a traveling salesman for the Ligett & Myers Tobacco Co, and was formerly a member of the grocery firm of E.A. Birk and Paul Weber. We congratulate the couple. [The Newton Press, Jasper County - August 6, 1926]
1930's
Osborn-Brady
Mr. Wesley Brady announces the marriage of his daughter, Leonora Edna, to Mr. Paul R. Osborn, of Charleston, IL. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Robert Hall, of the Congregational Church, Michigan City, Ind., on April 15, 1939.
The bride looked charming in a dusty rose gown with blue accessories and wore a corsage of Talisman roses with matching tones of blue. The bride is a graduate nurse of Glenville Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, and has had a post graduate course in X-Ray at St. Luke's Hospital, Chicago, Ill., and was employed in the X-Ray department of West Suburban Hospital, Oak Park, Ill. The groom received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois, Champaign, Ill, and is a member of the Pei Kappa Alpha Fraternity. At the present time he is associated with the State Distributing Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Osborn will reside in Michigan. [The Charleston Courier, April 1939 - Contributed by Src #22]
Unknown Dates:
Lerna, Il. Jan 20 - Isaac Shrader, a young man living near Charleston and Miss Eliza Black of Lerna were married in Shelbyville on Wednesday afternoon, the ceremony being performed by Rev. N. M. Rigg. Mr & Mrs. Shrader have gone to housekeeping on a farm belonging to the former near the Coles Co., seat. [Special to the Journal-Gazette, Contributed by Src #196]
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