This information was donated by Carol Coady (cjcoady747@lycos.com)

The following information comes from Page 3 of the Register of Marriage in Christian Co., IL obtained from IRAD in Springfield IL. I have typed the information as it was written. (My abbreviations: b.d.= birth day; b. = Born)The handwriting suggests two or three different individuals entered data. I have proofed them to the best of my ability using a magnifying glass to ensure as much accurcy as possible.

 

Lic. #4343, Lic. date 07 Feby 1878

Groom: Henry E Sharp; Res. Sharpburg Ill; farmer; 28 yrs next b.d.; white American; born Macoupin Co Ills; Father: John Sharp; Mother’s maiden name: Redfern; first marriage.

Bride: Hattie Hazlett; Res. Christian Co Ills; 29 yrs next b.d.; white American; b. Sangamon Co Ills; Father: Robert Hazlett; Mother’s maiden name:: Steel; first marriage.

Married at Robert Hazlett, Christian Co Ills, 07 Feby 1878; date of return   11 Feby 1878; registered 13 Feby 1878

Witnesses: F A McNeil & Lady; Certified by Ira Emerson.

 

Lic. #4344, Lic. Date 07 Feby 1878

Groom: John T Sanders; Res. Buckhart Tp; farmer; 34 yrs next b.d.; white; b. Sangamon Co Ills; Father: Isaac Sanders; Mother’s maiden name: Mary Cook; first marriage.

Bride: Francis Lucinda Banning; Maiden name: Francis L Helmick; Res. Buckhart Tp; 34 yrs next b.d.; white; b. Middle Tenn; Father: John M Helmick; Mother‘s maiden name: Elizabeth Hutchings; second marriage.

Married at Edinberg Ills 08 Feby 1878; date of return 12 Feby 1878; registered 13 Feby 1878

Witnesses: J W Rhodes & M J Hutchings; Certified by D Williams, M G.

 

Lic. #4345, Lic. Date 12 Feby 1878

Groom: John C Young; Res. Christian Co Ills; farmer; 55 yrs next b.d.; white American; b. Chester District South Carolina; Father: James Young; Mother’s maiden name: Susanah Kelsey; second marriage.

Bride: Eliza Kirkman; Maiden name: Eliza O Harra; Res. Christian Co Ills; 47 yrs next b.d.; white American; b. Pickaway Co Ohio; Father : John O Harra; Mother‘s maiden name: Hannah Slagle; second marriage.

Married 07 March 1878; date of return 12 Mch 1878; registered 18 May 1878

Witnesses: Wm G Young, Joseph Black; Certified by James Shatyear.

 

Lic. #4346, Lic. Date 13 Feby 1878; Affidavit by W B Roadamar

Groom: William B Roadamar; Res. Lansing Iowa; farmer; 25 yrs next b.d.; white American; b. New Philadelphia Ohio; Father: Wentlise Roadamer; Mother’s maiden name: Catherine Musk; first marriage.

Bride: Annie Strites; Res. South Fork TP; 19 yrs next b.d.; American white; b. Christian Co Ills; Father: Charles Strites; Mother’s maiden name: Francis Finderburk; first marriage.

Married at Brides fathers South Fork TP 14 Feb 1878; date of return 18 Feb 1878; registered 28 Feb 1878

Certified by W W Cusnett M G

 

Lic #4347, Lic   Date 15 Feby 1878; Affidavit by R N Randle

Groom: Richard N Randle; Res. Nokomis Ills; farmer; 27 yrs next b.d.; white; b. Madison Co Ills; Father: Henry L Randle; Mother’s maiden name: Jemmima Jane Sappington; first marriage.

Bride: Rebecca A Busby; Res Christian Co Ills; 25 yrs next b.d.; white Caucassian; b. Shelby Co Ills; Father: John R Busby; Mother’s maiden name: Margaret Morrison; first marriage.

Married at John R Busbys 19 Feby 1878; date of return 25 Feb 1878; registered 28 Feb 1878.

Witnesses: Mary Augusta Taylor, Madison Busby Jr; Certified by Geo Taylor J.P.

 

Lic #4348, Lic   Date   15 Feb 1878

Groom: Patrick Coady; Res. South Fork Tp; farmer; 26 yrs next b.d.; white European; b. Ireland; Father: Michael Coady; Mother’s maiden name: Mary S Murphy; first marriage.


Bride: Margaret O’Neal; Res. South Fork Tp; 26 yrs next b.d.; white European; b. Ireland; Father: Edward O’Neal; Mother’s maiden name: Elizabeth Coleman; first marriage.

Married at Taylorville 16 February 1878; date of return 07 Mch 1878; registered 19 May 1878

Witnesses John Coady & Katie Coady; Certified by F. Schulze Cath Pastor

 

Lic #4349, Lic   Date 16 Feb 1878

Groom: George W Harris; Res. Edinburg Ills; farmer; 25 yrs next b.d.; b. Virginia Ills; Father: James Harris; Mother’s maiden name: Jenkins; first marriage.

Bride: Frannie E Housely; Res. Taylorville Ills; 21 yrs next b.d.; white; b. Grove City Ills; Father: Rufus Housley; Mother’s maiden name: Tylor; first marriage.

Married at Taylorville 16 February 1878; date of return 26 Apr 1878; registered 18 May 1878

Witnesses Edward & Mary Morrison; Certified by R B Roberts M G

 

Lic #4350, Lic   Date 18 Feb 1878

Groom: Hiram White; Res. South Fork Tp; farmer; 23 yrs next b.d.; white American; b. Christian Co Ills; Father: John White; Mother’s maiden name: Hatchet; first marriage.

Bride: Matilda E Sharp; Res. Sharpsburg Ills; 22 yrs next b.d.; white American; b. Christian Co Ills; Father: H H Sharp; Mother’s maiden name: Redferen; first marriage.

Married at Sharpsburg 21 Feb 1878; date of return 11 Mch1878; registered 18 May 1878

Certified by Paris Prey M G

 

Lic #4351, Lic   Date 20 Feb 1878

Groom: William D Graham; Res. South Fork Tp, Christian Co Ills; farmer; 28 yrs next b.d.; white Amer; b. Carroll Co Ohio; Father: Robert Graham; Mother’s maiden name: Eliza J Denipoter; first marriage.

Bride: Lizzie L Bulpit; Res. South Fork Tp Ills; 21 yrs next b.d.; white Am; b. Portland Maine; Father: James C Bulpit; Mother’s maiden name: Ann Maria Snow; first marriage.

Married at J. C Bulpits 21 Feby 1878; date of return 01 Mch 1878; registered 18 May 1878

Witnesses Sarah Cackelreus, John Richards; Certified by W W Cusnett M G

 

Lic #4352, Lic   Date 21 Feb 1878

Groom: Aaron Brewer; Res. Mt Auburn Tp; farmer; 28 yrs next b.d.; white American; b. Pennsylvania; Father: Absalom Brewer; Mother’s maiden name: Elizabeth Mellott; first marriage.

Bride: Deborah Randall; Res. Musquito Tp; 24 yrs next b.d.; white American; b. Illinois; Father: Marshal S Randall; Mother’s maiden name: Deborah Cantrell; first marriage.

Married at Fathers Residence 24 Feby 1878; date of return 28 Feb 1878; registered 28 Feby 1878

Witnesses Absalom Brewer, Abraham Margaret; Certified by C T Cole, Elder

 

Lic #4353, Lic   Date 21 Feb 1878

Groom: James A Dusenbury, Res. Millersville Ills; farmer; 25 yrs next b.d.; white European; b. Griggsville Ills; Father: Saul Dusenbury; Mother’s maiden name: Susun Swallow; first marriage..

Bride: Lillie D Richardson, Res. Millersville Christian Co Ills; 23 yrs next b.d.; European white; b. McConnellsburg Penn; Father: Andrew C Richardson; Mother’s maiden name: Jane E Houser; first marriage.

Married at Millersville M E Church Christian Co 24 Feby 1878, date of return 25 Feby 1878; registered 28 Feby 1878

Witnesses A J Richardson, S W Dusenbury; Certified by E Galloger

 

Lic #4354

Groom: Daniel R Low; 29 yrs next b.d.; white Am; Father: George Low.

Bride: Mattie Lindsey; 20 yrs next b.d.; white Am; Father: James Lindsy.

Married at James Lindsly 27 Feb 1878; date of return 01 Mch 1878; registered 18 May 1878

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