Miscellaneous
Marriages from the Charlotte Gazette Newspaper
Source:
The Charlotte Gazette, Smithville, VA., Thursday, December 7, 1899
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Near Reese's Church, on
the 29th of November, Rev. H.A. Brown, D.D., officiating. Mr. FREDDIE
GIBBS ROACH to Miss MAGGIE MAY HARVEY, daughter of the late Kiah Harvey
all of Charlotte.
At Reese's Church on the
29th. of Nov. by Rev. H.A. Brown, D.D., Mr. THOMAS HENRY ADAMS TO Miss ETTA
SUSAN BERKLEY daughter of Mr. W.W. Berkley, all of Charlotte County.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, Va., Thursday,
September 28, 1944
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
A marriage of interest took place Saturday, September 23, at
the parsonage at Pamplin, when Miss Evelyn Covington became the bride of a Mr.
Clay Allen. They will make their home near Madisonville. The bride
is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Covington, and the groom is the son of
Mrs. John Allen and the late Mr. Allen.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette,
Charlotte Court House, VA, Thursday, May 27, 1905.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
ANDERSON-PETTUS
MARRIAGE AT BEULAH
On Tuesday, April 25th, at 7 p.m., there occurred at Beulah M.E. church, a very
pretty and attractive marriage, the contracting parties being Miss Annabel
Pettus and Mr. Samuel Guthrie Anderson. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Messrs. Elder and Powell.
The waiters were - Miss Mary Lizzie Anderson and Osborne Chappell; Miss Lizzie
Chappell and Charlie Anderson; Miss Annie McGehee and Richard Bell; Miss Maud
McGehee and Geo. Pettus; Miss Patsy Johns and Alonzo McNeny; Miss Ruby McNeny
and Sidney Anderson. Ushers - Graham Anderson, Jas. Towler, Robt. Watkins, and
Bennett Chappell.
The flower-bearers were Hunter Pettus, Anne Pettus. Mrs. L.W. Morton
presided at the organ, rendering Lohengrin's as the party entered, "Annie
Lyle" during the ceremony, and Mendelsohn's as they passed out. The
church edifice was well filled with friends. The bride, who is very
beautiful, was handsomely gowned in white silk, with veil, carrying flowers.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette,
Charlotte Court House, VA, Thursday, May 4, 1905.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
ATKINSON-GREGORY
At 12 M, to-day, Ash Camp Baptist
church Keysville, Va., was the scene of a beautiful marriage, when Rev. R.E.
Atkinson, of St. Clair, Missouri, was united in marriage to Miss Mattie M.
Gregory, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J.E.
Gregory. The church was beautifully decorated in white and green, and the
attendance was very large.
Messrs. A.B. Hanmer and R.T. Hailey were the ushers. Mr. Perry R. Taylor,
of Lynchburg, was best man. Miss Daisy Gregory maid of honor, Mrs. Geo. A.
Reynolds, of Chatham, matron of honor, and little Eloise Reynolds flower girl.
The happy party marched in to the strains of Mendelsohn's march, rendered by
Mrs. L.W. Morton. The bride entered on the arm of her brother-in-law, Mr.
Geo. A. Reynolds. She was dressed in a green and brown changeable silk,
with hat to match, and carried a large bouquet of white carnations and
ferns.
She also wore a beautiful brooch let with pearls and rubies, which was a bridal
present to her mother, and worn by her and her eldest daughter at their
marriages.
The maid and matron of honor were both dressed in white swiss trimmed in real
lace and insertion, silk girdles, white slippers, large white picture hats, and
carried red carnations and ferns. Miss Eloise, the little flower girl,
wore a light blue accordion plaited silk, low neck and short sleeves, with
white kid slippers and white hat.
Rev. H.T. Williams, of Chase City, assisted by Rev. J.W.H. Dyches, said the
words that made them one. The presents were beautiful and numerous.
After hearty congratulations, the happy couple took the 12:50 train for St.
Clair, Mo., where they will make their future home.
Miss Gregory leaves a host of friends whose best wishes follow them. Mr.
Atkinson is a pastor of the St. Clair Methodist church, and a very promising
young man.
Keysville, Va., April 20, 1905
(Owing to a misunderstanding the above was not received in time for last
issue.)
Source: The Charlotte Gazette,
Charlotte Court House, VA, Thursday, June 6, 1907.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
BAGBY-DALTON
A quiet but pretty marriage was
solemnized at Union Grove, May 26th, when Miss Pearl Bagby, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. J.D. Bagby became the bride of Mr. Truly Dalton, of Eureka Mills.
The waiters Miss Geneva Dalton, of Eureka Mills, and Mr. Frank Shelton, of
Lunenburg; Miss Annie May Weatherford, of Keysville; Miss Lizzie Gee and Mr.
Aubrey Baughan both of Lunenburg. Rev. W.B. Dautry officiated most
impressively, and after the congratulations of friends present, the happy
couple left for their future home at Eureka Mills.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, November 21, 1878.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
BAILEY-PRIDDY,
GILLIAM-PRIDDY
At Ash Camp Church, Keysville, Nov.
13th by Rev. Thos. Wharey, Mr. R.G. Bailey and Miss ?, daughter of John D.
Priddy, Esq., all of Keysville.
At the same time and place, by Rev. S.G. Mason, Mr. R.H. Gilliam and Miss
Mollie, daughter of John D. Priddy, Esq., all of Keysville.
Source: The Charlotte
Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA, Thursday December 4, 1975.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
BEAHM-FLORY
WEDDING
Miss Patricia Anne Beahm, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Beahm of Nokesville, became the bride of Clyde Leslie Flory
of Brookneal, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Flory of Catlett, on November
8 at 4 p.m. at the Nokesville Church of the Brethren. The
Reverend Beverly A. Smith of Christiansburg officiated at the double ring
ceremony.
The bride, given in marriage by her parents, wore a full-length gown of
candlelight satin. The embroidered bodice and long full sleeves were
trimmed with Irish lace.
Maid of honor was Charlotte Beahm, sister of the bride. Attendants were
Janice Beahm, sister of the bride. Attendants were Janice Beahm and
Suzanne Hooker. They wore colonial style gowns of gold and bronze.
Serving his son, as best man, was Eugene M. Flory. Ushers were Dale
Flory, Leland Flory, Donny Flory, and Bruce Beahm.
Organ music was furnished by Donna Jacobs with Sandy Riley as soloist.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the church fellowship
hall. The couple left for a honeymoon in Florida.
The bride is a graduate of Bridgewater College and was a physical education
teacher at Madison County High School. The groom, a graduate of Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State University, is a territorial manager for
Ralston Purina Company in Southside Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Flory will make
their home at Route 2, Box 44H, Brookneal.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday,
July 8, 1943
Submitted
By: Bea Adams King
Blackwell-Morgan
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nicholas Morgan, of Moneta, announce the
marriage of their daughter, Mildred to Raymond Blackwell, of Kenbridge, in
Chicago, June 28.
The bride was educated at the State Teachers College in
Radford and the University of Virginia. She taught for several years in
Bedford county schools. The bridegroom was educated at Randolph-Macon
College, Ashland, and the University of Virginia.
The couple will make their home in Chicago, where Mr.
Blackwell is with the Army Signal Corps.
Source:
The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday, April 4, 1946.
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Miss Nancy Bowles Weds
Gerald Beaver
Miss Nancy Bowles, of
Amelia, and Gerald Beaver of Keysville, were married on Sunday afternoon, March
24th, at four o'clock in Rocky Hill Methodist Church, the Rev. J.A. McKenry of
Keysville, performing the ceremony.
Preceding the ceremony
Mr. Clyde Henshaw, of Richmond, sang Gounod's "Ave Maria."
Miss Mary Paige Barns, of Amelia accompanied him and played the wedding music.
The bridesmaids were Mrs. Webster, of Crewe, sister of the groom, and
Miss Marion Bowles, sister of the bride. They were gowned in blue and
carried arm bouquets of pink snapdragons and white buds. The flower girl
and ring bearer, little Misses Clay were nieces of the bride and were dressed
in white satin and net. The bride was given in marriage by her father and
she was gowned in white satin with rose point lace and a veil of net and a
coronet of orange blossoms. She carried an arm bouquet of white rosebuds
with orchid center.
The groom had as his
best man, Sterling Beaver, his brother.
The couple left
immediately for a short wedding trip. The bride has been employed in the
Farm Security Office of Amelia, and the groom has just been released from the
army, where he served as assistant chaplain.
Source:
The Charlotte Gazette, Smithville, VA., Thursday, December 7, 1899
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, January 25, 1945
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
BERRY-WINGO
Miss Nora Wingo Wed S-c C.W. Berry
Mr. and
Mrs. G.L. Wingo announce the marriage of their daughter, Nora Elizabeth to S-c
Charles Watzel Berry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivey J. Berry, Hickory, North
Carolina. The ceremony took place in the chapel of the Mount Vernon Place
Methodist Church, Washington, D.C., Saturday, January, 20 at 8 o'clock in the
evening with only the immediate members of the families attending. Rev.
Lloyd H. Snyder, Jr., assistant pastor of the Junior Church performed the
ceremony.
The bride
wore a powder blue ensemble, blending accessories, and a corsage of bride's
roses.
Miss
Rachel Leslie Wingo was maid honor for her sister, and the only attendant.
She wore an ash rose costume and a corsage of spring flowers.
Warren
Pickford Erisman of Washington, D.C., was best man.
The bride
is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Wingo of Richmond.
The groom
is stationed in New York and the couple will reside at 5 South Oxford Street,
Brooklyn, New York.
The Charlotte Gazette,
Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday, September 6, 1951
Submitted by: Bea King
BIGGER - DODD
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Swanson
Dodd of Charlotte C.H., announce the marriage of their daughter, Jean Ethelyn
to Pvt. Claude Jackson Bigger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maury M. Bigger of Saxe. The
double ring ceremony was performed at six o'clock in the evening by M.N. Nevang
in La Cruces, New Mexico, July 28.
The bride wore a navy blue suit with white accessories and a white orchid at
the shoulder.
Miss Hilda Dodd, who was her sister’s maid of honor, wore a pink suit with
white accessories and a lavender orchid corsage.
Pvt. Robert Booth of Littleton, Ohio served as best man.
Pvt. and Mrs. Bigger will make their home at 4420 Dyer St. in El Paso, Texas
until Pvt. Bigger finishes his training at Fort Bliss.
Source:
The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday, April 11, 1946.
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Miss Verna Mae Powell,
daughter of W.H. Powell, and Mr. Maury Lee Bigger, son of Mr. and Mrs.
M.M. Bigger, all of Saxe, were married Friday afternoon in the Drakes Branch
Methodist parsonage. Rev. J.W. Bouldin performed the ceremony.
Source:
The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday, April 4, 1946.
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Miss Collier Weds
William Boliek
On Saturday, April
6, ( the date of marriage is wrong) at 7:30, the Meherrin
Methodist Church was the scene of a beautiful candle light marriage, when Miss
Madeline Collier became the bride of Mr. William Boliek. The double ring
ceremony was impressively performed by Rev. J.A. McKenry, pastor of the bride.
Messrs. Rowland Thompson
and James Hughes were ushers. The matron of honor was Mrs. Rowland
Thompson, sister of the bride. Jack Boliek, the groom's brother was his
best man. Just before the bridal party entered to the strains of
Lohengrins wedding march, Mrs. William Warriner sang "I Love You
Truly" and "O Promise Me."
Miss Collier was
accompanied to the altar by her father, Mr. Le Roy Collier, who gave her in
marriage.
Mrs. J.J. Anderson
presided at the piano and rendered soft music during the ceremony.
Mr. and Mrs. Boliek left
immediately for a ten days northern tour.
Mr. Boliek is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. O.E. Boliek, of Charlotte Court House.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette. Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday,
February 22, 1940
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Old Charlotte (Taken
from the Gazette fills of 54 years ago)
Marriage
At the residence of the bride's parents, near Harrisburg,
Charlotte County, May 4th, by Rev. Mr. Cox, M.J. Bragg and Miss Nannie S.
Colley, daughter of T.H., Colley, Esq.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, January 20, 1927.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
BRIGHTWELL-PUGH
At seven o'clock p.m. on December 29th,
1926, a pretty, quiet marriage was celebrated at Mr. L.R. Gilliam's, Phenix,
Va., when Mrs. Wheeler W. Pugh became the bride of Mr. C.E. Brightwell, both of
Charlotte County. Rev. J.T. Barham of the Presbyterian church
performed the ceremony of a few relatives and friends.
Mrs. L.R. Gilliam, the daughter of the bride served a bounteous supper which
was much enjoyed by all present. After a pleasant social hour, the bride
and groom left for home amid ????????? well-wishers of Phenix.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA., Thursday, July 20, 1944
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
BROOKES - COLGATE
Mrs. James T. Colgate, of Richmond,
formerly of Drakes Branch, announces the marriage of her daughter, Dorothy
Marie, to Samuel Hunt Brookes, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Brookes, of Keysville.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. Joseph Rives, pastor of Centenary
Methodist Church, of Richmond, Monday evening, July 10, at 8:30, at the home of
the bride.
The bride who was unattended, wore an aqua dress with white accessories and a
corsage of purple orchids.
The groom attended the Presbyterian Junior College for Men, at Maxton, N.C.,
and until recently has been employed by the government as a civilian flying
instructor at Lynchburg.
The couple left immediately after the ceremony for a short wedding trip, after
which they will make their home in Keysville.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, April 16, 1874.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
BROWN-EDMUNDS
At Millwood, the residence of the
bride's father; Thos. Edmunds, Esq., April 9th, by Rev. H.A. Brown, Mr.
Paul F. Brown and Miss Sallie E. Edmunds, all of Charlotte.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Smithville, VA., Thursday,
January 19, 1895
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
BRYAN - PROCTOR
A Home Marriage
At one o'clock p.m.,
Dec. 26th, 1894 the marriage of Miss HARRIET D. PROCTOR to Mr. WM. T. BRYAN was
solemnized at "Locust Grove", the home of the bride. The
parlors were very artistically decorated with evergreens and box plants and
flowers, and was darkened and lighted with colored lamps and candles.
Promptly at one o'clock
Miss Martha Scott played Lobhengrin's Wedding March in a most beautiful
manner, and the attendants marched in, in the following order:
Miss Mrytie Johnson with
T.A. Proctor, jr.
" Jennie Bryan " R.L. Proctor
" Annie Friend " W.C. Scott
" Kate Woods " Geo. B.
Russell
" Emmie Crawle " Louis T. Dabie
Sam P. Daniel
" Dr. A.S. Priddy
Sam'l C. Bayer
" C.H. Newton
They followed an aisle
diagonally across the parlor. Then the groom, with his best man, T.A.
Burke, of Athens, Ga., started from an ante-room, meeting the bride, with her
maid of honor, Miss Bessie Proctor, at the foot of the aisle. Joining
hands, they marched to the altar, followed by Dr. and Mrs. T.A. Proctor, at the
conclusion of the music. The ceremony was very impressively performed by
Rev. Edwin Green, an old and intimate friend of the bride. After the
benediction, the march was again played, and the party marched out in reverse
order and immediately left for the depot, where the bridal party boarded the
north-bound train for a tour.
The bride and her maids
of honor wore traveling suits, with hats and gloves. The groom and
groomsmen wore conventional black coat and vest, with slate-colored pantaloons,
tan gloves, and white japonicas on their lapels.
The bridal presents were
numerous and handsome; that of the groom to the bride being a set of diamond
ear rings and breast pin.
The bride, who is the
oldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. T.A. Proctor, is well known for her many
accomplishments and excellent traits of character. The groom is a
prominent society man and cotton broker of Athens, Georgia.
Owing to recent
affliction in both families no cards were issued, and only a few relatives and
intimate friends were present.
The evening preceding
the marriage a full dress reception was tendered the attendants by Dr. and Mrs.
T.A. Proctor, in honor of the occasion, at which a very enjoyable time was
spent in conversation, music and eating, a very sumptuous and elegant supper
being served, in which the hostess was assisted by Medames Johnson, Williams
and Crews.
Thus a Virginia bride
was carried away by a Georgia gentleman, amid the hearty good wishes of a host
of friends.
X.
Dec. 29, 1894.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, January 15, 1885.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
BUFORD-MANLY
Miss Townes Buford, daughter of Col.
A.S. Buford, was married on the 6th to Clement Manly, Esq., and a
prominent lawyer of Newburne, N.C. A most brilliant reception was given
by the bride's parents.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA., Thursday, June 15, 1944
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
CABELL - CHANDLER
Senator and Mrs. Albert Benjamin
Chandler, of Versailles, Ky., announce the engagement of their daughter,
Mildred Watkins, to Major John Kennedy Cabell, of Palm Springs, California, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin W. Cabell, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., formerly of Danville.
The date of the wedding is tentatively set for today, pending the arrival in
Los Angeles of Senator and Mrs. Chandler, who were en route to the West Coast.
The young couple plan to spend a four-day honeymoon at Lake Arrowhead, after
which the bride will return to Hollywood for the completion of a picture,
"Out of This World."
The bride-elect, a granddaughter of Mrs. M.L. Watkins, of Keysville, was
educated at Margaret Hall, Versailles, Ky. Major Cabell is a graduate of
the University of Alabama, class of 1939. He is a member of the
Seventy-second Squadron, Twenty-first Ferrying Group, Palm Springs.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, February 17, 1927.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
CABINESS-YEATS
On Thursday, February 10, at Phenix,
Miss Mary Elizabeth Yeats became the bride of Mr. Jack Beverly Cabiness.
The young couple was accompanied by Misses Patty Yeats, sister of the bride,
Dorothy Howard, Sarah Jay, and Messrs.Weldane Yeats, brother of the bride,
Ellis Allen and Roger Johnson, Rev. W. Irvin Collins being the officiating
minister.
Mrs. Cabiness is a young lady of great charm and possesses a pleasing
personality. Mr. Cabiness is the grandson of the late Capt. W.G. Cabiness
at whose home the happy couple will live. We wish for them a long life of
happiness together
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, March 8, 1928.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
CHAMBERLAYNE-PHILLIPS MARRIAGE
AT NEW YORK
The following announcement will be of
much interest to a wide circle of relatives and friends of Miss Chamberlayne
throughout the entire State. Miss Chamberlayne is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. R.S. Chamberlayne, Jr., of this county, and is socially prominent both
here and at New York, where she had spent most of her time for several years.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott Chamberlayne, Jr. announce the marriage of their
daughter Williamina Atkinson to Mr. Rufus Colfax Phillips, Jr. on Friday, the
second of March nineteen hundred and twenty-eight New York City At Home after
the fifteenth of March, Nineteen West Twelfth Street New York.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette,
Charlotte Court House, VA, Thursday, May 9, 1907.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
CHANDLER-GRAVES
On Wednesday evening, April 24th, at 5
o'clock, p.m., at the Wylliesburg Baptist Church Miss Lizzie H. Graves and Mr.
Thornton Chandler were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Rev. W.M. Hudson,
officiating.
There was a large crowd of relatives and friends assembled to witness the
ceremony. The church was tastefully decorated with evergreens and forest
flowers, which represented fairly the beauty of the Spring time.
The bride is the popular and attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howell
Graves. Mr. Chandler is a gentleman of marked ability and a successful
farmer of Mecklenburg county. The bridal party reached the church at the
appointed hour, the groom being accompanied by his brother, Mr. William
Chandler, as his best man.
The bride, attired in a beautiful white suit, with hat to match, followed on
the arm of her maid of honor; the bride's maids were dressed in white in
harmony with dress of bride; there were also several couples of waiters.
Dr. McGuire, of this place, was Master of Ceremonies, and Mrs. McGuire presided,
very artistically, at the organ.
After the impressive performance of the ceremony, the bridal party filed out of
the church to their carriages, receiving the warm congratulations of their
friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Chandler have the heartiest wishes of a host of friends for their
future prosperity and happiness. They will reside at the home of Mr.
Chandler, near Cephas, Mecklenburg Co., Va.
May 1, 1907 W.P.M.
Greensboro, N.C., April 26th, 1907
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, January 3, 1946
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Mrs. W.C.
Clay of Drakes Branch, announces the
marriage of her daughter, Miss Mary Elizabeth, to Milton Frederick Chappell son
of Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Chappell of Red Oak. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. J.W. Bouldin in the Methodist Parsonage, Drakes Branch, on December 22.
The couple will live at Red Oak.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, June 4, 1874.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
CLARKE-HARVEY
April 22 by Rev. J.D. Southall, Mr.
Robert M. Clark and Miss Sarah C. Harvey, all of Charlotte, Va.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette,
Charlotte Court House, VA, Thursday, April 18, 1907.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
COLLINS-BARKSDALE
On Wednesday, April 4th, at 4 o'clock,
p.m., at the home of the bride, and in the presence of many relatives and
friends, Annie, the only daughter of Wm. G. and M.F. Collins, was united in
marriage to Wm. H. Barksdale, a successful farmer of this county, who has
recently purchased the residence of the late Charles Eudailey. The
parlors were tastefully decorated in green and white, a beautiful arch being
erected, from it hung a marriage bell, under which the bridal party stood.
The party entered as follows: Ushers, Elmer, brother of the bride, with
Ray Collins, and Elli? Lipscomb with Maynard Brenerman; the bride on the arm of
the groom. As the strains of the Mendelsohn March were sweetly rendered
by the accomplished Miss Kathlyn Brenerman, the ceremony was impressively
performed by Rev. H.C. Ruffin, of Keysville.
The bride was the recipient of many beautiful, useful and costly presents,
consisting of china and cut glass, artistic finger work, and other articles too
numerous to mention, attesting the popularity both of bride and
groom.
After completion of the ceremony and the congratulations of friends, Mr. and
Mrs. Barksdale left for their home where a beautiful reception awaited
them. With best wishes for all that will make them happy, from X Y Z Ft.
Mitchell, April 13th, 1907
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, March 22, 1928.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
CONNER-FERGUSON
On Saturday, March 17th, Miss Verna Ferguson, formerly of Madisonville, and Mr.
Henry Wellington Conner, of Appomattox, were quietly united in marriage at the
Methodist parsonage at Rustburg, Va., Rev. C.I. Boggs officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Ferguson, of near Madisonville,
and is now teaching at Coleman Falls, where she will continue her work for the
present term.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Conner, of Appomattox.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, January 5, 1956.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
COPAL - HEATH
Mr. Raymond Copal and Miss Florence Heath of Clover were married
on Saturday, Dec. 31. They went on a wedding trip to North Carolina and
will make their home near Keysville. Mr. Copal is the son of Mrs. Dewey
Lindsey.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, January 10, 1946
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Crews-Jennelle
Mr. and
Mrs. P.C. Jennelle of Blacksburg announce the marriage of their daughter,
Thelma Bee, to Raymond E. Crews, son of Mr. and Mrs. M.E. Crews of
Christiansburg.
The
ceremony took place at the parsonage of the St. Paul Methodist Church on
December 22 with the Rev. C.A. Tucker officiating.
The groom
was recently discharged from the army service, after serving nineteen months in
Italy with the Fifteenth Air Force. After a short wedding trip they will
make their home in Christiansburg.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Charlotte Court House,
VA., Thursday, December 3, 1903
Submitted
By: Bea Adams King
Marriages
Henry
William Daniel and Miss Mamie Wilson Adams
On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26th, 1903, at Hermon Parsonage
by Rev. H.A. Brown D.D., Mr. Henry William Daniel and Miss Mamie
Wilson Adams, daughter of Ms. G.C. Adams, all of Charlotte county,
Va.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette,
Charlotte Court House, VA, Thursday, January 17, 1907.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
DANIEL-ROGERS
A marriage took place near Abilene, on Thursday, the 10th inst., at the
residence of Mr. S.W. Daniel, the contracting parties being Miss Josie Daniel
and Mr. Junius Rogers; the ceremony was performed by Rev. E.H. Powell, of
Keysville.
Source:
The Charlotte Gazette, Charlotte Court House, VA., Thursday, January 2, 1890.
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
MARRIAGES
At residence of the
bride's parents, Dec. 24th, by Rev. E.A. Gibbs, Mr. ROBERT DANIEL, and Miss MARY, daughter of Jos. Smith,
all of Charlotte.
By the same, Dec. 18th,
Mr. JNO. S. Tatum and Miss SALLIE M. BARKSDALE.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette,
Smithville, VA, Thursday, August 9, 1894.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
DAVIS-MAY
Miss Hattie M. Davis was married to Mr. W.A. May in the parlors of her father's
residence at 2 30 o'clock last Wednesday afternoon. The parlors were
artistically decorated with evergreens and plants; the light of day being shut
out the parlors were lighted with a rich mellow light from pink shaded piano
lamps. The bride entered from the hall, leaning on the arm of the groom,
to the strains of Mendelson's wedding march, beautifully rendered on the piano
by Mrs. J.H. Willis, and stopping just beneath a large arch of evergreens in
the center of the front parlor, the Rev. A.B. Sharpe, of the Methodist church,
performed the ceremony in a sweet and impressive manner. The bride is a
daughter of our popular Town Sergeant, Jas. H. Davis, and the groom is a valued
employee of the Southern Railway. The bride was clad in a handsome
traveling suit of tan broadcloth, with hat, gloves and shoes to
match.
Immediately after the ceremony the young couple left on the south-bound train
for Asheville, Waynesboro, Hot Springs, and other resorts in Western North
Carolina. Their future home will be at this place.
Keysville, August 4, 1894
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, March 15, 1928.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
DENTON - SHEPHERD
Mr. Luther Denton and Miss Lizzie Shepherd were married at Bruceville, near
Meherrin, on Saturday.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday,
June 24, 1943
Submitted
By: Bea Adams King
Miss
Dickerson Is Bride Of Rev. G.A. Harris, Sr.
The wedding of Miss Beatrice Lillian
Dickerson and Rev. G.A. Harris, Sr., both of Cullen, Virginia
took place Monday evening, June 14th at 8 o'clock in Lynchburg, Virginia
with Dr. J.E. White, former pastor of the bride, officiating, using
the single ring ceremony. The bride wore a street length dress of Navy
blue sheer with Navy and white accessories and a shoulder corsage of sweetheart
roses. Her only jewelry was a locket, a gift from the groom.
Those attending were her Mother, Mrs. W.H.
Dickerson of Cullen and Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Dickerson of Beckley,
West Virginia. The bride and groom left immediately for a short wedding
trip; and they will be at home in Cullen, after June 18th 1943.
Source:
The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday, April 4, 1946.
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Duffer-McIntyre
Mr. and Mrs. Houston
McIntryre of Wylliesburg announce the marriage of their daughter, Lillian
Pearl, to S 1-c James Irvine Duffer, U.S.N., formerly of Fort Mitchell.
The couple were married
Monday, March 25, in Boydton, by Rev. F.W. England, in the presence of the
bride's parents. After a short wedding trip to (?) Mrs. Duffer will make her home with her parents at Wylliesburg,
awaiting S 1-c Duffer's return from the U.S. Navy.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, September 21, 1944
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
MISS MAE DUNNAVANT WEDS SGT. SIZEMORE
Mr. and Mrs. L.C.
Dunnavant of Charlotte Court House, announce the marriage of their daughter,
Leona Mae, to T-Sgt. O.K. Sizemore, Jr., of Fletcher, N.C., on September 6.
Mrs. Sizemore is teacher
of Home Economics at Achilles High School in Gloucester County. She is a
graduate of Randolph-Henry High School and Farmville State Teachers College.
T-Sgt. Sizemore is the
son of Mr. and Mrs. O.K. Sizemore, of Fletcher, N.C. He is an instructor
at Oscada Army Air Base, as Oscada Michigan. He is a graduate of Fletcher
High School.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, August 15, 1946.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
EARLY-HOLDEN
Announcements reading as follow have been received by friends:
Mr. and Mrs. James Kent Early request the honor of your presence at the
marriage of their daughter Katherine Kent to Mr. Stephen West Holden Tuesday
afternoon, the third of September at half after four o'clock Village
Presbyterian Church Charlotte Court House, Virginia.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, February 10, 1927.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
EASTLAKE-PROCTOR
A letter was received here last week stating that Mr. T.A. Proctor and Miss Ray
Eastlake of Washington, D.C., were married at Marlboro on New Year's Day.
Mr. Proctor is the eldest son of Mrs. Annie Proctor and the late
T.A. Proctor, and has many friends and relatives in this section.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, February 10, 1927.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
ESCHOLS-CHURCH
Miss Eschols and Mr. Church of near Keysville were married at the Methodist
Parsonage, Saturday afternoon, February 4th, Rev. L. Hunter Early officiated.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, August 2, 1928.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
FARMER-WALKER
Miss Sallie K. Farmer, of Halifax and Mr. J.L. Walker, of Danville, were united
in marriage Thursday, July 26, Rev. Mr. Overby, of Phenix, officiating. The
marriage ceremony took place at the home of the bride's brother, Mr. R.F.
Farmer, of Randolph. The bride and groom left immediately for the
mountains where they will spend some time.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, December 13, 1945
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Mr. and
Mrs. I. Lacy Deaner announce the marriage of their daughter, Hester, to Carlton
Ferguson, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Ferguson, of, Charlotte Court House.
The wedding took place at 2 o'clock December 7, in the Methodist
parsonage of Pamplin, the Rev. A.R. Turner officiating.
The bride
wore a winter white dress with brown accessories. The groom was recently
honorably discharged from the Army after four and one half years service, 22
months of which he served in the European theater of operations.
After the
ceremony the couple left for a short wedding trip.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette,
Charlotte Court House, VA, Thursday, February 2, 1905.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
FOREMAN
Drakes Branch, January 27th, 1905
Mr. T. Clarence Foreman arrived here on the evening of the 24th from Richmond
with his attractive bride. His grandmother, Mrs. J.T. Crymes, gave them a
hearty reception and a handsome supper to do honor to the joyous
occasion.
The table was bountifully supplied with ham, roast pig, turkey, salad,
and choice dessert of cakes, fruits, etc. We wish the gallant groom and his
fair bride a life full of happiness and usefulness.
W.T.P.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, May 28, 1874.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
FRIEND-GOODE
MARRIAGE BELLS - The following announcement should have been made by us
before; but, though late, we cannot forbear to add our earnest wishes for
the life-long happiness of our happy friends. Married, at Boydton, May 6th, by
Rev. Mr. Laird, Mr. Wm. G. Friend, of Charlotte Co., to Miss Ellen
Goode, of Mecklenburg.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette,
Charlotte Court House, VA, Thursday, January 15, 1874.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
GARDEN-HAMLET
New Year's day, by Rev. W. Wingate, D.D., of Wake Forest College, at Kittrall's
Mr. Alexander Garden, of Charlotte county, Va., and Miss Jennie F., youngest
daughter of Mrs. Lucy R. Hamlet.
The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, July 19, 1951
Submitted by: Bea King
GARNETT-DENTON
Miss Helen E. Denton,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Denton of Keysville, became the bride of Kirk
W. Garnett, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Garnett of Saxe, Sunday, July 1 at 2:00
P.M. in the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. George Harris of Cullen.
The bride wore a pink and white nylon dress with white accessories and a
corsage of white orchids. After a brief wedding trip, the couple are
making their home with the groom's parents.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, July 19, 1928.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
GERBER-DEMOTT
Mr. J.H. Gerber announces the marriage of his daughter, Hattie Mae, to Mr.
Richard A. De Mott. They were married in May. Mr. De Mott was
formerly owner of the Charlotte Telephone Company, and Miss Gerber was an
operator in the telephone office. Mr. and Mrs. De Mott are now living at
Washington.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, November 1, 1928.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
GIBBS-MAGEE
The following announcement will be of unusual interest to a host of friends and
relatives in the state. Mrs. Gibbs was a member of the High School
Faculty here last year, and made many friends who will wish her
happiness. She has been assistant dietitian at St. Luke’s hospital since
leaving here. Mr. Gibbs is the son of Mrs. C.H. Gibbs and the late
Dr. C.H. Gibbs, of Charlotte Courthouse, and is now associated with the Pinnix
Warehouse, Reidsville, North Carolina, and has a host of friends and relatives
who congratulate him.
Mr. and Mrs. Waverly Magee, announce the marriage of their daughter, Mavis
Bell, to Mr. Charles Randolph Gibbs, Friday, August the tenth, nineteen hundred
and twenty-eight, Washington, D.C. At home: After the first,
Reidsville, North Carolina.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, January 4, 1945
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
GIBSON-LOVING
Miss Loving Weds Lieutenant Gibson
The
marriage of Miss Grace Evelyn Loving, daughter of Mrs. Elsie Jackson Loving of
Drakes Branch and Lt. Alton Brooks Gibson, U.S.N.R. of Laurinburg, N.C., and
Long Beach, California, son of Mrs. A.D. Gibson of Laurel Hill, N.C., took
place in Booth Chapel, Long Beach, California, December 16th at 4 o'clock.
The ceremony was performed by the pastor, Rev. Stuart Leroy Anderson.
The bride
came in on the arm of Lt. Richard B. Heath U.SN.R Boston, Mass., and was given
in marriage by her mother. She wore a floor length dress of white silk
jersey made with a high neck yoke of marquisette trimmed with bias folds of
jersey. The dress had a fitted bodice, long tight sleeves and very full
skirt. She wore a short veil of bridal illusion which fell from a cap
made of illusion and folds of jersey. Her flowers were a white orchid
surrounded by gardenias and showered with bouvardia.
Immediately
after the ceremony a small reception was held. The couple will make their
home in Long Beach, California.
Miss
Loving received her A.B. degree from Woman's College of the University of North
Carolina where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and her M.A. degree from Duke
University.
Lt.
Gibson received his A.B. degree from Duke University and his M.A. degree from
Columbia University. He is now administrative officer at S.C.T.C.,
Terminal Island, San Pedro, California.
Source:
The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday, April 11, 1946.
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Grant
Mr. and Mrs. Albert E.
Grant, of Charlotte Court House, announce the marriage of their daughter,
Christine Glenn, to Hugh Garland Childress, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Childress
of Phenix.
The wedding took place
Saturday, April 6, at Charlotte Court House.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, November 26, 1925
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
GREEN - CHALKLEY
Mr. and Mrs. E.H.
Chalkley announce the marriage of their daughter, Lillian McGrude, to Mr.
Norwood Green, of South Boston.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, February 1, 1900.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
GREEN-MASON
On the evening of January 10, 1900, at the residence of Mr. Frederick Green
near Rolling Hill, Mr. Sterling Green of Appomattox County, was united in the
bonds of matrimony to Miss Ida Mason, of Charlotte Co. The marriage
ceremony was performed by Rev. J.S. Williams of Red House. The bride was
charmingly dressed in pure white, the bridal veil being neatly pinned back with
a cluster of pink roses.
The bridesmaids were Miss Mary Clay, Miss Eugenia Mason, Miss Carrie McAffee,
Miss Homes Clay and Miss Green. The groomsmen were Mr. Benj. Marshall,
Dr. Jones, Mr. Scruggs, Mr. John Green and Mr. Frederick Green. The
parlor was handsomely decorated with evergreens.
After the ceremony, the evening was spent in a most enjoyable dance. The
earnest good wishes of many friends attend the happy pair on their life
journey.
Rolling Hill, Jan. 20, 1900
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, October 5, 1944
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
GREEN-WATTS
Miss Frances Watts Weds Ernest C. Green
The
wedding of Miss Frances Pauline Watts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest C.
Watts, of Saxe, and Wilson W. Green, son of Mrs. Hunter Green and the late Mr.
Hunter Green, of Randolph, took place September 1st in South Boston, with the
Rev. C.O. Tuttle, officiating. The bride was dressed in a navy blue suit
with matching accessories. She wore a corsage of red rose buds.
Mrs. Green is a graduate of Randolph-Henry High School, class of 1944.
Pfc.
Green received his education at Drakes Branch High School. He reported
for duty September 18 at Fort Bragg, N.C., for reassignment, after being
overseas for fourteen months.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, December 21, 1944
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
GRIMM-PARSONS
Miss Elizabeth Parsons Weds Ensign Grimm
Miss
Elizabeth Spotswood Parsons, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Dodd Parsons of
Charlotte Court House was married yesterday to Holmes Randolph Grimm, Jr.,
Ensign, United States Naval Reserve, son of Mr. and Mrs. Holmes Randolph Grimm
of Winchester. The ceremony was performed by Dr. John W. Rowe, the bride's
pastor, at twelve noon, in the chapel of Grace Covenant Presbyterian church in
Richmond.
The
bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a street length dress of
blue velveteen. She carried a white Prayer-Book with gardenias on it.
Miss Orville Blair Parsons, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and
only attendant.
Ensign
Grimm had his father as best man. Mr. Kenneth Heine of Winchester and Mr. William Calvert of Roanoke were ushers.
Immediately
after the ceremony, an informal reception was held at the home of the Misses
Linda and Bessie White on Monument Avenue, after which the couple left on a
short wedding trip. Upon their return, they will be at the U.S. Hotel
Chamberlain at Old Point Comfort.
Mrs.
Grimm attended the college of William and Mary in Williamsburg. She was
graduated from Medical College of Virginia, School of Pharmacy. Ensign
Grimm graduated from Medical College of Virginia, School of Pharmacy where he
was a member of Kappa Psi Fraternity. He has jjust (just) returned to the States after a year's duty in the
Mediterranean Sea.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Charlotte
Court House, VA, Thursday, March 16, 1905.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
HAILEY-MOON
Saxe, Va., March 13, 1905
Miss Bessie Ardmore Hailey and Mr. Edward Carrington Moon were quietly married
on Wednesday last, by Rev. W.M. Chandler, in the Methodist Parsonage, cor. 9th
and Porter Sts. Manchester, Va.
The bride was becomingly attired in a brown traveling suit, with light blue
silk waist and blue hat to match. She is the oldest daughter of W.A.
Hailey, of Saxe.
Mr. Moon is a rising young merchant of the same place. Their future home
will be with the bride's parents at Saxe.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, August 24, 1944
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
HAILEY-SHORTER
Elna Lucille Shorter and Percey W. Hailey Married
Mr. and
Mrs. W.C. Shorter, of Charlotte Court House, announce the marriage of their
daughter, Elna Lucille, to Percy W. Hailey, of Richmond, son of Mrs. C.M.
Hailey of Ontario, and the late Mr. Hailey. The marriage took place on
Friady, (Friday), August the
eighteenth, at four o'clock in the home of Reverend J.W. Marsh, of Rustburg.
Reverend Marsh, the officiating minister is a former pastor of the bride.
The
bride, who was unattended, wore a dress of sea aqua crepe with white
accessories. Her flowers were a shoulder corsage of orchids.
Following
the ceremony the bride and groom left immediately for a short northern trip.
For traveling the bride wore a suit of grey linen with white accessories,
and a corsage of orchids. Upon their return they expect to make their
home in Richmond.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, January 18, 1945
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
HARDINGE-ROGERS
Miss Frances Rogers Weds Mr. Hardinge, 3rd.
Miss
Frances Rogers daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Rogers of Catonsville, Md., was
married today January 18th, at 4 o'clock to Harold Hardinge, 3rd, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Hardinge, Jr., of New Jersey, formerly of Baltimore.
Miss
Rogers, is a niece of Miss Annie and Miss Lucy Watkins of Charlotte Court House
and has many friends there where she often visits her aunts.
Mr.
Hardinge, is a member of the Air Force, serving in South America for two years
and returned to this country about eighteen months ago for hospitalization.
He has now rejoined the Service, and is stationed at Richmond.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday,
August 20, 1925
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
HOCKETT-FRIES
Mr. and Mrs. William W.
Hockett, of Greensboro, N.C., announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Laura
Ruth, to Mr. Harold Frederick Fries, also of Greensboro. The wedding was
quietly performed at high noon, on Tuesday, August 18th, the ring ceremony
being used by Rev. F. Marion Dick pastor of Hermon Presbyterian Church,
Randolph, Va. Mrs. E.S. Moore played the wedding march. The bride
was dressed in a dark brown ensamble suit, wearing hat and accessories to
match.
The groom is a brother
of Mrs. E. Marion Dick and a promising young contractor of Greensboro.
They were accompanied over by Mr. Hickson and Misses Burch and Forence of
Greensboro. After the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Fries left for Richmond,
Norfolk and Washington, returning home by Raleigh. They will be at home
to their many friends August 23rd at 919 Cherry Street, Greensboro, N.C.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
HODGINS-MORGAN
Announcements received here yesterday of the marriage of Miss Louise Morgan to Mr.
George Clifton Hodgins, at Norfolk, on Friday, August, 10th, were of much
interest to the many friends and relatives of the bride.
Miss Morgan is the oldest daughter of the late P.N. Morgan and wife Rene Booth
Morgan, and is a niece of, Mr. J.C. Booth, of Drakes Branch, and is a young
lady of sweet and charming manner, whose friends will wish her happiness. Mr.
and Mrs. Hodgins will make their home in Norfolk.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, December 20, 1945
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Miss Hailey, Mr. Hoffman Married
Miss
Mable Lucile Hailey, daughter of Mrs. Laura Beville Hailey of Ontario, became
the bride of Travis Filmore Hoffman, Jr., son of T.F. Hoffman, Saturday at 4
o'clock in the Keysville Methodist Church, Rev. George H. Boyd officiating.
The
bride, who was given in marriage by her brother-in-law, Charles Morgan Hailey,
Jr., of Washington, wore a wedding gown of white Chantilly lace over ivory
satin fashioned on princess lines with high neck, long fitted sleeves, and
skirt ending in long, circular train. Her finger-tip veil fell from a
white satin coronet and she carried a bride's bouquet of white roses and
gardenias.
Mrs.
Charles Morgan Hailey, Jr. was the matron of honor, and Miss Patsy Weddle,
Emporia, was maid of honor. They wore dresses of blush pink satin and net
and rosette head-dress of fluted net. They carried bouquets of Talisman
roses.
Miss Jean
Wood, cousin of the bridegroom, was junior bridesmaid and wore a gown of ice
blue satin and net, a rosette headdress of fluted net, and carried a bouquet of
pink Briarcliff roses.
T.F.
Hoffman, father of the bridegroom was the best man, and Frank Jett, Jr., was
groomsman.
Charles
Morgan Hailey, III nephew of the bride, was ring bearer.
A
reception was held at the home of the bride, immediately following the ceremony.
The couple left for an extended wedding trip after which they will make
their home in South Boston.
Miss
Hailey is a graduate of Radford College. Mr. Hoffman, is a graduate of
William and Mary College and a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Charlotte Court House,
VA., Thursday, December 3, 1903
Submitted
By: Bea Adams King
MARRIAGE BELLS
At the home of the bride, on Tuesday, Nov. 24th Miss Emmie E. Holt and Mr.
William N. Carter were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony. Rev. D.S. Hubbell was the officiating minister. The
waiters entered in the following order:
Miss Celia Milton and Willie Bradner,
" " Veda Tucker and Roy Holt,
" " Roberta Holt and Leslie Holt,
" " Josie Holt and Roy Adams,
" " Carrie Shorter and Sandie Jackson,
" " Ellie Holt and Elijah Berkley.
W.R. Holt and Mrs. Ida Middleton were ushers.
Little Cathaleen Brightwell and Martin Holt preceded
the bridge and groom carrying flowers.
A large crowd was present and a host of friends wished the
happy young couple a long and happy life. Immediately after the ceremony
the crowd went to Mr. Carter's where a delightful supper was served
which was a charming success, and with plenty of good music and other
amusements the hours speed away like moments until the crowd adjourned at ten
o'clock.
A FRIEND
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, April 4, 1940
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Old Charlotte (Taken from the Gazette files of 54 years
ago)
JACKSON-DODSON
Marriages
Source: The Charlotte Gazette. Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday,
February 22, 1940
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Old Charlotte (Taken
from the Gazette fills of 54 years ago)
May 20, 1886 - At the residence of the bride's mother, near
Keysville on May 12th. by Rev. Mr. McMurray, Lewis S. Jackson, and Miss
Grace E. Vaughan. The best wishes of many friends attend the happy
pair.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, January 25, 1945
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
A
marriage of interest to friends of the family here was solemnized at Henderson,
N.C., Saturday evening January 13th at 8 o'clock. Miss Pauline Hethorn McNeny,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.T. McNeny of Henderson, married Robert Ligon
Johnson, aviation radioman second class, who has just returned from a year
service in the South Pacific where he was awarded the Distinguished Flying
Cross. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Johnson, also of Henderson.
Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. McNeny antertained (entertained) the bridal party and guests
at a reception at the West End Country Club. After a short wedding trip
the couple will leave for the West coast where he is stationed. The bride
is a niece of Mrs. T.H. Chappell, and S.T. McNeny. She is a graduate of
St. Mary's College, Raleigh, N.C., and at present a senior at Woman's College,
Greensboro, N.C.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch,
VA, Thursday, July 2, 1874.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
KING-FREEMAN,
LANE-FREEMAN, SMITH-HILL
By Rev. J.D. Southall, June 3, 1874, Mr. John W. King and Miss Missouri A.
Freeman, all of Charlotte County, Va. At the same time, by the same, Mr. Robt.
W. Lane and Miss Lou. A. Freeman, all of said county. At the Baptist Church,
June 16th, by Rev. Mr. Cox, Matthew Smith and Frances Hill, both of Richmond.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, April 12, 1928.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
KING-THARP
Miss Eva Tharp and Mr. Travis D. King of near Lebanon Church were
married Saturday afternoon, April 7, at the Methodist parsonage at Drakes
Branch, by the pastor, Rev. J.W. Gee. Miss Tharp was accompanied by
her father, Mr. Henry Tharp, and Mr. King was accompanied by his father,
Mr. William King.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday,
January 3, 1946
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
In the
Methodist parsonage, Drakes Branch, in the afternoon of December 31, Miss Lilly
Saunders Hatcher became the bride of Mr. Charlie Woodrow Lacks. The bride
is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hatcher, Chase City and the groom the
son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lacks of Saxe.
The
ceremony was performed by Rev. J.W. Bouldin.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, August 8, 1946.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
LACKS-TOOMBS
Mr. Marilla Toombs of Red Oak, announces the marriage of his daughter, Edith
Rosa Toombs to Simmie Edward Lacks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merrell Lacks, of
Barnesville, on August 3, 1946, at Charlotte Court House.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, January 4, 1945
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
LACKS-WILHELM
Miss Virginia Wilhelm Weds Sergeant Lacks
Mr. and
Mrs. H.C. Wilhelm of Lexington, Va., announces the marriage of their daughter
Miss Bessie Virginia to Sgt. John William Lacks U.S. Army Air Corp, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Curtis J. Lacks 3610 Midlothian Pike, Richmond, Va.
The
wedding was solemnized December 9 at 3:30 P.M. in the Grace Lutheran Church,
Richmond, with the Rev. J.J. Scherer officiating.
The bride
wore a brown gaberdine suit with matching accessories and a shoulder corsage of
orchids.
Mrs.
Lacks attended Marion College and graduated from Madison College in June where
she was a member of the Theta Signa Upsilon Sorority and also of the Phi Theta
Kappa honor sorority. She is at present a teacher of Home Economics at
Madison Heights H.S. near Lynchburg.
Sgt.
Lacks has just recently returned from 40 months foreign service and is now
stationed at Richmond Air Base. He has been in the U.S. Army over four
years and has seen active service in Iceland, England, France and Belgium.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, January 11, 1945
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Lane-Napier
Mr. and
Mrs. Oddie Z. Napier of Drakes Branch announces the marriage of their daughter
Evelyn Emphses, to A.M.M. 3-c U.S.N.R. David C. Lane, son of Mr. and Mrs.
William M. Lane of Newport News. The ceremony was performed Tuesday,
December 26 at 6:15 o'clock in Richmond. The bride wore a blue costume
with black accessories. A.M.M. 3-c Lane has reecntly (recently) returned from foreign service
and at present will be tsationed (stationed)
at Jacksonville, Florida.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, January 15, 1885.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
LAWSON-HARVEY
At residence of Mr. Isaac M. Smith, at Aspenwall, Jan. 7th, 1885, by Rev. E.S.
Taylor, Mr. Henry V. Lawson and Miss Victoria Harvey, all of
Charlotte.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Smithville, Va., Thursday,
November 9, 1899
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Despite the inclement weather quite a generous gathering of
relatives and friends assembled to witness the interesting ceremony. The
wedding party entered the church in the following order:
The best man, Mr. Willie Lawson, brother of the groom, first
entered, and passing through and removing the ribbon gates delivered the
incense to Rev. A.B. Sharpe, the officiating minister. Then on either
side of the church entered the waiters: Messrs. Fred G. Roach, Eddie Cooke,
Paul Adams. Hammersley, Davie Harvey.---Hammersley; the bridegroom with
Mr. Willie Lawson, the bride with Miss Maggie Harvey, bridesmaid.
The bride attired in a tailor made blue gray traveling suit
and carrying a gorgeous bouquet of chrysanthemums, looked her best, while her
bridesmaid, in pretty and appropriate dress and manner, was all that her office
demanded.
After receiving the congratulations of may friends, Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Lawson, accompanied by Miss Carrie Lawson and Mr. Davie Harvey,
left for a visit with Mr. Ed. Lawson, of Mecklenburg County. May their
married life be happy and prosperous.
A.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, May 3, 1928.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
LEWIS-CALHOUN
Miss Bertha Calhoun and Mr. John P. Lewis, Danville, were quietly married
yesterday afternoon at the home of her pastor, Rev. C.E. Hodgin, by whom the
ceremony was performed; only two of their most intimate friends being present,
Miss Violet Ratcliffe and Mr. Frank Haygood.
Miss Calhoun is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun, of Douglas street,
who by her kind heart and lovely personality has won for herself a large number
of warm and admiring friends who wish her much happiness.
Mr. Lewis is a son of Capt. and Mrs. W.T. Lewis, of Ruffins, Rockingham Co.,
N.C., and is a worthy son of a worthy father, whose life so far has been above
reproach. He is now a successful business man of Danville, Va., for which
place they left on the north-bound train at 10:20 o'clock, last evening.
Though the marriage was kept so quiet, many of their friends were at the
station to bid them GOD SPEED.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, January 3, 1946
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Miss
Frances Barksdale, Daniel Reid Lynn, Wed
The
wedding of Miss Frances Barksdale, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William S.
Barksdale of Randolph, and Daniel Reid Lynn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Lynn
of Chase City took place Wednesday, December 26, at four o'clock at the
Wylliesburg Presbyterian Church with the Rev. C.H. Watts officiating and using
the double ring ceremony. The bride, who was given in masriage (marriage) by her father, wore a gown of
white satin, fashioned with a sweet heart neckline, long sleeves ending in a
point over the hands and full skirt gathered below the waist line and ending in
a circular train. Her finger tip veil of illusion fell from a Mary
Scott's cap of pleated maline and she carried a shower bouquet of brides roses and step-honatis. Her only
jewelry was a strand of pearls, a gift from the groom.
Miss Mary
Barksdale of Baltimore, Md., sister of the bride, was the maid of honor.
She wore a gown of white jersey and carried a bouquet of red roses.
The
bridesmaids were Mrs. W.S. Barksdale, Jr. of Maplewood, N.J., sister-in-law of
the bride, Mrs. James Butler of Chase City and Mrs. George Copeland of
Jacksonville, Fla., cousins of the bride. They wore gowns of American
Beauty jersey and carried bouquets of pink carnations.
Maynard
Lynn, brother of the groom was best man and the groomsmen were Jones Butler,
Ridley Green and Julian Garrett all of Chase City.
Immediately
following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents
after which the young couple left for a Southern wedding trip. The couple
will make their home in Randolph.
The bride
groom was recently discharged from the Army, having been in service 3 1/2
years, 2 years and 10 months of which was spent overseas.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette,
Charlotte Court House, VA, Thursday, January 15, 1874.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
MACK-LAPHAM
At the Baptist church in Danville, Jan. 7, by Rev. Thos. Hume, Jr., John G.
Mack, formerly of this place and Flora Lapham, of Danville.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, December 18, 1873
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
MARSHALL-MCGHEE
At Aspen Grove, the residence of the bride's parents, in Fluvania county, Va.,
Wednesday, December 17th, Mr. H.A. Marshall, of Charlotte county
and Miss E.?. McGhee, of Fluvania.
Source:
The Charlotte Gazette, Smithville, VA., Thursday, December 7, 1899
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Marshall-Pugh
On Tuesday evening, Nov.
28th, at 3 o'clock, the marriage of Miss Bernice Marshall and Mr. Norman L.
Pugh was solemnized. Rev. W.F. Williams, of the M.E. church, officiating.
The marriage occurred at the brides' home in Appomattox County near
Concord Depot. The attendants were Miss Mit Pugh and T.R. Pugh, Miss Elma
Shearer and Dug Pugh, Miss Esther Coleman and Bessie Brightwell. The
usher were Messrs Howard Marshall, John Chilton, W.T. Pugh, jr., and Sam Pugh.
The bride, who is a
handsome brunette, is a daughter of Mr. Robert E. Marshall, and a niece of Mr.
John Marshall, of Lynchburg. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party
left for the residence of Mr. W.W. Pugh where a wedding supper awaited them.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Smithville, VA., Thursday,
January 19, 1895
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
MARSHALL-PUGH
Marriage Bells
The waiters were Miss
Janie E. Pugh and Chas. M. Hutcheson, Miss Mamie M. Ford and John. L. Marshall,
Miss Ruth Hannah and Benj. W. Marshall, Miss Mattie R. Marshall and Norman B.
Marshall, Miss Edna L. Pugh and P. Thornton Marshall, Miss Eva A. Pugh and
James F. Pugh, Miss Janie M. Marshall and Frank L. Jennings. The ushers
were Walter S. Pugh and Presley M. Hannah.
The bride was handsomely
attired in a traveling suit of blue cloth. After the ceremony, a lunch
was served, and the happy couple drove off under showers of rice and old shoes.
At Pamplins (Pamplin) they boarded the east-bound train for a wedding
tour.
As a test of the
popularity of the bride, many nice and useful presents were received; among
which was noticed three sets of tea spoons, one set of table spoons, silver
sugar dish and cream pitcher, salad fork, silver knives and forks, one handsome
lamp with paper shade, silver butter dish, berry bowl, willow rocker, plush
sofa, silver pickle dish, butter knife, &c., also gold watch, gift of the
groom.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday,
June 3, 1943
Submitted
By: Bea Adams King
Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Thomas Spencer of Fort Mitchell, Va., announce the marriage of
their daughter, Orville to Jesse Clement Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Martin
of Victoria which took place on Saturday, June 3 in Norfolk.
Mr. and
Mrs. Martin will be at home after June 20th in Victoria.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, November 30, 1944
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
MATTHEWS-COATES
Mrs. Sallie Coates Wed John Matthews
Mr. John
T. Overstreet of Phenix, Va., announces
the marriage of his daughter Mrs. Sallie Coates of Newport News, Va., to John E. Matthews, U.S.
Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Matthews of Trenton, N.J.
The
wedding was solemnized November 1 at 7 p.m. at the home of the bride's sister
Mrs. B.M. Jarvis of Newport News with
the Rev. Sterling L. Price officiating using a double ring ceremony. The bride
wore a pale blue suit with black accessories and a corsage of talisman
rosebuds.
Mrs.
Lorell Dantzler was her only attendant. She wore a navy blue dress with
black accessories and a corsage of white carnations.
Wylie
B.B. Parker of the U.S. Navy served as best man.
Immediately
after the ceremony a reception was held and the couple left for Trenton, N.J.
Mr.
Matthews has had three years of sea duty with the U.S. Navy and is now
stationed at the amphibians training base at Little Creek, Norfolk, Virginia.
Mrs.
Matthews will reside at 339 46th Street, Newport News.
Source: Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, March 22, 1928.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
McCONNELL-TOWNSEND
Mrs. James Richard Townsend, of Ontario, Va., announces the engagement of her
daughter, Martha Elmore to Dr. Robert Lucas McConnell, of East Radford,
Va. The wedding will take place in the early summer.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, March 3, 1955.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
MCKINNEY - WILLIS
The marriage of Mrs. Selma Colgate Willis, daughter of Mrs. W.C. Colgate of
Saxe, Charlotte County to Beverly Hugh McKinney, son of Mr. and Mrs.
B.C. McKinney of Nathalie, Halifax County took place at Park Ave Methodist
Church in Richmond on February 19 at 7:00 p.m. The Rev. James Burliegh
officiated. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Elmer McKinney of Richmond. The
couple will reside in Chase City.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, April 4, 1940
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Old Charlotte (Taken from the Gazette files of 54 years
ago)
MERRILL-WILKS
Married in the
Courthouse
During a recess of the County Court, on Wednesday, the 8, a
colored couple, Patrick Merrill, and
Mrs. Mary Wilks, were "united
in the holy bonds of matrimony," by Rev. B.H. Venable, colored, in the
Courthouse. This is the first time a "hitch" of this kind has
ever been pronounced in our temple of justice.
Source:
The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday, April 26, 1928.
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
MORTON-ARRINGTON
Mr. Miller G. Morton and
Miss Daisy Arrington, both of Charlotte county, were married last Tuesday
afternoon in the parsonage at Cullen by Rev. G.A. Harris.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, January 15, 1885.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
MORTON-MCCRAW
At Hollywood, Dec. 18th, 1884, by Rev. J.D. Lumsden, Mr. Thos. L. Morton,
of Pr. Edward Co., and Miss Willie Witt, daughter of Capt. H.C. McCraw, of
Buckingham County, Va.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette,
Smithville, VA, Thursday, July 19, 1894.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
MORTON - PETTUS
Married, at Meherrin, on Wednesday the 18th, Mr. Lee W. Morton, of Eureka
Mills, and Miss Page Pettus, of Meherrin. The ceremony took place at the
M.E. church at that place. At night a brilliant reception was tendered
the bridal couple by Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Morton, at their elegant residence at
Keysville, which was graced by the presence of a large number of the many
friends of the bride and groom.
The Gazette wishes to join in the congratulations of the large number who wish
a long and happy married life for those whose union has so suspiciously been
consummated.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, April 4, 1940
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Old Charlotte (Taken from the Gazette files of 54 years
ago)
At the residence of the bride's parents, at Memphis, Tenn., July 4, by Rev. Davis Sessums, Samuel W. Morton, of Charlotte County and Miss Laura, daughter of Wm. M. Randolph.
Source:
The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday, August 24, 1944
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Pfc.
Harry L. Moss, of Tallahassee, Florida, and Miss Martha Katherine Berkeley of
Keysville were married Aug. 9, at noon with Rev. H.T. Busey officiating; Mrs.
J.S. Edwards was Miss Berkeley's only attendant.
Pfc.
Martin Perl served as best man to Mr. Moss. Members of the immediate
family were present.
NEAL - SHORT
BLANCHE LAURINE NEAL BRIDE OF W. E. SHORT
The marriage of Miss Blanche Laurine Neal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Robert
Neal, of Aspen, Va., to Mr. William Eugene Short, son of Mrs. Susie Green Short
and the late Mr. Richard Henry Short, of Purdy, Va., took place on Wednesday,
August 1st, at high noon in the First Baptist church, Richmond, Va., Rev. Ralph
Bellwood, of Jarratt, Virginia, performing the ceremony in the presence of the
immediate families and a few of her friends.
The bride wore a frock of rose glow crepe ?, a large picture hat to match and
carried an arm bouquet of bride's roses and lilies of the valley. She had
as her matron of honor and only attendant, her sister, Mrs. Leo Hartland Hardy,
who wore powder blue chiffon, a picture hat to match and carried an arm bouquet
of sweetheart roses. The groom has as his best man, his brother, R.
Howard Short.
Immediately after the ceremony the bride and groom left on a wedding trip to
New York and other points of interest. After their return they will be at
home at Purdy, Va.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, January 10, 1929.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
NELSON-EGGLESTON
Of much social interest is the marriage of Mr. Graham Nelson, son of Mr.
and Mrs. H.A. Nelson, and Miss Loula Eggleston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Irvy Eggleston, on December 25th, 1928. The happy couple will reside in
this section. Many good wishes attend this union.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday July 5, 1928.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
NEWCOMB-DIXON
Miss Lena Dixon and Mr. Lewis Newcomb were quietly married on Sunday, July
1, at 3:30 o'clock P.M. at the Baptist parsonage in Keysville in the
presence of the bride's relatives. After the ceremony they returned to
the bride's home, where a nice supper awaited them and some of their
friends. The happy couple left for Farmville, where they will reside for
a while. The community wishes them much happiness and success.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, February 12, 1885.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
NORVELL - BARTON
In Alabama, January 21st., 1885, by Rev. R.T. Barton, Elisha H. Norvell of
N.C., to Irene Barton, daughter of the officiating clergyman.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, June 7, 1928.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
OGLESBY-BERGER
Mr. and Mrs. David Woodson Berger announce the engagement of their daughter,
Lucy Elizabeth, to Mr. Earnest Jackson Oglesby of Virginia and New
York. The marriage took place in the home of the bride with only the
nearest relatives present, on Wednesday, June 6th, at Drakes Branch, Va.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Smithville, VA., Thursday,
January 19, 1895
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
OSBORNE - MORTON
A Brilliant Wedding
Ascension Episcopal
church was at nine o'clock Thursday evening, Dec. 27th, the scene of the most
beautiful full-dress, pink and white wedding ever witnessed outside a city of
ten thousand inhabitants, the contracting parties representing the two leading
families of Charlotte's aristocracy, when Miss Caroline McEwen Morton became
the wife of Mr. Charles Archer Osborne. The handsome house of prayer was
beautifully decorated with evergreens, palms, ferns and many growing plants,
and lighted by numerous plants and bouquet lamps with pink and white shades.
The altar was lighted with eighteen wax tapers held in massive silver
candelabras. The bridesmaids came in from the vestry room to Lohengrin's
wedding march, rendered by a strong band from Danville, and proceeded in
couples down the right aisle to the vestibule, where, forming in line, they
were met by the groomsmen and returned to the chancel, the lady down the left
aisle and the gentleman down the right, they being preceded by the following:
T.A. Proctor, jr., W.C. Scott, Jas. C. Watkins, and F.J. Gregory, jr.
Then came the bridesmaids and groomsmen, thus: Miss Mabel Osborne, in
white, and J. Thompson Morton, Miss Maude Lawrence, in pink, and Geo. B.
Russell, Miss Katie Woods, in white, and Caskie E. Norvell, Miss Evelyn
Osborne, in pink, and E.T. Gregory, Miss Frances Owen, in white, and E. Stanley
Jeffress, Miss Susie Norvell, in pink, and J.M. McCargo. The bridesmaids
who wore white carried pink roses, while those who wore pink carried white
roses.
Then came little Miss
Helen Wilson, of Danville, by the left aisle, strewing flowers along the
pathway of the bride; while Master Berkley Lawrence came down the opposite
aisle carrying the white prayer book, lying open upon a white silk cushion, and
delivered it to the minister. Then came the maid of honor, Miss Lucy H. Morton,
the only sister of the bride, clad in a handsome pink silk. She was
followed by the bride, dressed in a most exquisite while silken train, and a
long bridal vail, fastened with a sunburst pin of diamonds and pearls, the
gifts of the groom. She carried bride's roses and was leaning on the arm
of her father. The groom came from the vestry room with his brother, Mr.
P.H. Osborne, and meeting the bride at the foot of the chancel accompanied her
to the altar, where the beautiful and impressive Episcopal ceremony was
performed by Rev. J.P. Lawrence, assisted by Rev. A.B. Sharpe, of the Methodist
church. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the bride and groom and all
the bridesmaids knelt to receive the blessing, while the groomsmen stood with
bowed heads and folded arms.
Immediately after the
ceremony, the bridal party and about two hundred invited guests repaired to
"Morton Hall, " the beautiful home of the bride's father, which is
known far and wide for its many entertainments and warm hospitality, where a
grand reception was held until three o'clock, when the bride and groom left on
the south bound train for St. Augustine and other Florida points. The
supper was prepared by a Richmond caterer and was superb. In cutting the
bride's cake the ring fell to the lot of Miss Susie Norvell and the button to
F.J. Gregory, jr. When leaving, the bride threw her bouquet back to be caught
by the next one to follow suit, as superstition has it, and it was caught by E.
Stanley Jeffress.
The bride is the eldest
daughter of Maj. J.W. Morton, and the acknowledged belle of the county, and a
young lady of many noble traits. The groom is the honored Mayor of our
town, of our leading business men and (?) popular. The high esteem in
which the young couple are held was attested by the many costly presents,
representing friends and relatives in every southern State, and the hundred
telegrams of congratulations that poured in during the reception.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, March 10, 1927.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
OWEN-WOOD MARRIAGE
The home of Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Layne was the scene of a quiet, but pretty
wedding Saturday afternoon, March 5, when Miss Eunice Vina Owen became the
bride of Mr. Joseph Edward Wood. Rev. G.A. Harris, pastor of the Cullen
Baptist Church, officiated.
The bride wore an afternoon frock of navy blue georgette and crepe de chine,
with accessories to match. Following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Wood were
given a delightful reception at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Gordon Owen.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, December 7, 1944
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
PAYER-LACEY
Miss Lacey Married Ensign John L. Payer
Mr. and
Mrs. Ernest C. Lacey of Halifax, announce the marriage of their daughter, June
Beatrice to Ensign John L. Payer, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Payer of Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, November 20th, 1944.
Miss
Lacey is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.H., Chalkley.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette,
Charlotte Court House, VA, Thursday, December 5, 1907.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
PETTUS
- HANMER
On the 15th inst. the Ash Camp Baptist church, Keysville, was the scene of a
most brilliant and joyous assemblage ever witnessed in this place. The
occasion was the marriage of Miss Bertha Hanmer, the accomplished daughter of
late H.D. Hanmer, to Mr. George Overton Pettus, son of R.E. Pettus. The
church was tastefully decorated with evergreen and a large company graced the
occasion.
The party entered the church to the strains of the wedding March finely
rendered by Mrs. Fred Hanmer, and the bride entered on the arm of her brother,
A.B. Hanmer, and was met, at the altar by the groom, attended by Dr. J. Floyd
Gregory, as best man, and Miss Delma Spencer, as Maid of Honor. The
ushers R.E. Pettus, Jr., W.S. Hanmer, H.D. Hanmer and T.M. Arvin.
The ceremony of the marriage was most impressively and gracefully performed by
Rev. J.W.H. Dychos, pastor of the church.
Mr. Pettus is one of the most popular and successful businessmen of
Keysville, of Halley, Pettus, & Priddy, and the congratulations of
hosts of friends attend Mr. and Mrs. Pettus on this auspicious event.
After a trip to Jamestown and other sections they will be at home at Keysville.
Source:
The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday, April 4, 1946.
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Phillips-McIntyre
The marriage of Miss
Alice McIntyre and Mr. Harold Mason Phillips, both of Chase City, took place
Sunday afternoon, March 17, at the home of Mr. Mason's sister, Mrs. Robert
Bayne, at Fort Mitchell. The Rev. M.M. Austin, Blackstone, performed the
ceremony in the presence of the immediate family and a few friends. After
a short wedding trip the couple will made (make)
their home in Chase City.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, November 21, 1878.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
PRIDDY - ?
MARRIAGE BELLS - The Ash Camp Ch. at Keysville, was the scene of a large and
brilliant gathering on the 13th last. The occasion was the marriage of
two of Keysville's fairest belles, sisters, and daughters of John D. Priddy,
formerly a principal proprietor of the village. The happy grooms, too,
were of Keysville's most popular sons. A large party accompanied them to
the cars, and wished them not only a happy bridal trip and safe return, but a
prosperous journey through life.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, April 18, 1940
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
The bride wore a dark blue suit with blush pink blouse and
blue accessories, and a corsage of pale pink camellias. Her matron of honor and
only attendant was her sister, Mrs. Charles J. Young of Orange, who wore an
afternoon frock of dusty pink crepe, with a corsage of Johanna Hill roses.
The groom had as his best man Hunter Reginald Pettus of
Richmond and the ushers were Herman Ginther of Richmond and Charles J. Young of
Orange, brother-in-law of the bride.
After the wedding, the bridal party, the two families and
out-of-town guests were entertained at a reception given at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Hunter Reginald Pettus, 1507 Confederate Avenue, Richmond.
Out-of-town guests included: Miss Lorna Carrell, Miss
Darlyne Barnhill, Miss Helene Dwyer, Julian Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Hunnicutt and
Mrs. Ellis Dewey of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Keesee Brooking, parents of the
bride; Mrs. Ernest Wambersie, Misses Philippa Anne and Eugenia Wambersie,
Ernest Wambersie Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Young, Mrs. Tom Lonergan, Miss
Mary Porter Hatcher, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brown, O.B. Watson Sr. and O.B. Watson
Jr. of Orange, Mr. and Mrs. John Coleman Priddy, parents of the groom; Mr. and
Mrs. H.D. Peters, Mrs. J.A. Tipton and Mrs. Mattie Ingram of Keysville, Mrs.
L.B. Hailey, Miss June Hailey and Mr. and Mrs. Per Anderson of Ontario, Mrs.
G.S. Hall of Amelia, Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Shotwell, E.C. Shotwell Jr. and Miss
Dorothy Shotwell of South Boston, Mrs. F.T. Milton and Harvey Milton of Drakes
Branch, Mrs. A.B. Arvin and sons, of Victoria, Mrs. L.T. Holt of Hopewell, Mrs.
H.R. Harvey, W.W. Harvey, Mrs. Glenwood Tate, Mrs. Frank Moore and Misses
Wilhelmina and Ellen Harvey of Roanoke and Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Chichester
of Stafford.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette,
Charlotte Court House, VA, Thursday, January 8, 1874.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
PUGH-BUNTIN
At the residence of A.D. Ford, on Thursday evening, January 1st, 1874, by Rev.
E.W. Roach, Mr. C.M. Pugh, of Rough Creek, and Miss Maggie S. Buntin, of
Halifax.
This interesting event was duly honored by a very pleasant social entertainment
tendered by the many friends of the bridegroom, the young men of Rough
Creek. We may add our congratulations.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette,
Charlotte Court House, VA, Thursday, February 14, 1907.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
PURCELL-HASKINS
A POPULAR COUPLE WED
Despite the drifting snow which fell at midnight and the bleak northwestern
winds wafting o'er the white sheet, this morning Lebanon Methodist church was
the scene of a most beautiful marriage. The contracting parties as
follows: Miss H. Pearl Purcell, the beautiful and accomplished daughter
of Mr. John P. and Mrs. Ruby A. Purcell, of this county. The groom Mr. E.
Langston Haskins, is a most popular and successful business man of Loudoun
county. Mr. Haskins has many friends in this section, as he spent
the earlier part of his life in our midst.
This happy event took place promptly at 10 a.m., in the presence of a large
gathering of relatives and friends. The bridal party in carriages from
the Purcell home nearby, arrived in the following order - The groom accompanied
by his best man, and bride by her maid of honor. After the church ushers,
Messrs. Charles Hamilton and Meredith Farrar, had seated the audience the doors
were closed for a few minutes, during which time the bridal party was arranged
in the order in which they filed into the church. The doors
were opened. To the beautiful strains of Mendelsohn's March
rendered by the accomplished church organist Miss Kathryn Brennerman, the
groom, on the arm of his best man Mr. J.B. Purcell, brother of the bride, was
led to the altar, preceded by three couples of bridal ushers, Messrs. Hamilton,
Purcell, Spencer, Brennerman, Hanmer, and Master of Ceremonies Dr. W.P.
McGuire, who took right and left positions either side of the chancel.
Then the bride, attired in a handsome dark blue cloth tailor suit, carrying a
bouquet of bride's roses, followed on the arm of her cousin, Miss Lillie
Heckler of Richmond, maid of honor.
The chancel was beautifully decorated over which was constructed an arch from
its center was suspended an exceedingly artistic piece of work, designed by
Mrs. S.E. Spaulding, being in the shape of a heart pierced by an
arrow.
As the stately couple stood under the arch the ceremony was impressively
performed by Rev. J.K. Walker pastor of the church.
After congratulations from the minister, Mr. and Mrs. Haskins proceeded to the
carriage accompanied by the attendants where they remained a few minutes to
receive congratulations from their friends, thence to the station where they
took the northbound train for a extended trip. They will return to
Loudoun county which is to be the future home of the young couple.
Mrs. Haskins was the recipient of numerous handsome presents, a host of friends
wish them "God speed, and a happy and successful new life."
Mrs. Dr. Gregory, a sister of the bride, from Roanoke, attended the marriage,
and is now stopping at the home of her parents near Drakes Branch.
Feb. 6, 1907 W P McG
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, November 23, 1944
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
RAGLAND-HUTCHESON
Miss Hutcheson Weds John G. Ragland
The
marriage of Miss Mary Ligon Hutcheson to Mr. John Guerrant Ragland, Jr.,
Warrant Officer, United States Naval Reserve, was solemnized Saturday
afternoon, November the 18th at four o'clock. The wedding took place in
the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Edward G. Bailey.
Mrs.
Ragland is the daughter of Mrs. Robert
Francis Hutcheson of Charlotte Court House, and the late Judge Hutcheson.
Mr. Ragland is the son of Mrs.
John Guerrant Ragland of Ruffin, North
Carolina, and the late Mr. Ragland.
The bride
wore light blue crepe with matching accessories. Her only ornament was a
necklace worn by her grandmother on her wedding day. She was given in
marriage by her uncle, Mr. Edward G. Bailey. The services were conducted
by her uncle, Rev. R.G. Hutcheson of Farmville.
Mrs.
Ragland is a graduate of Mary Baldwin College and Mr. Ragland is a graduate of
Georgia Tech.
The out
of town guests present at the wedding were Mrs. Robert Francis Hutcheson,
mother of the bride; Mrs. John G. Ragland, mother of the groom; Mr. and Mrs.
D.Q. Eggleston of Drakes Branch; Mr. and
Mrs. J.M. Eggleston, Mrs. B.P. Eggleston, and Miss Louise Eggleston of Norfolk,
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hutcheson of Gloucester: Mrs. C.M. Hutcheson and Mrs. L.T.
Porter of Charlotte Court House; Miss Katie Kent Early of Petersburg; Rev. and
Mrs. R.G. Hutcheson and Miss Nancy Hutcheson of Farmville; Mrs. C. Kavanaugh Sparrow and Mrs.
E.H. Copeland of Fieldale, Virginia.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, December 21, 1944
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Randall-Bigger
In the
presence of friends and relatives who met in the Drakes Branch Methodist
Parsonage Friday evening, December 15th, to witness the ceremony, Miss Ruth
Odell Bigger became the bride of Sergt. Wm. Emmett Randall, USA. The
bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Bigger of Saxe, Va. The groom
is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Randall of Randolph County, Ga. Sergeant
Randall has been in the Army four years and at present is stationed at Camp
Pickett. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.W. Bouldin.
Source:
The Charlotte Gazette, Smithville, VA., Thursday, December 14, 1899
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Pretty Home Wedding
A pretty marriage was
solemnized at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Ramsey, sister of the
bride, when Miss Maggie Harvey
became the bride of Mr. F.G. Roach
Wednesday evening, Nov. 29th, at 2 o'clock. The wedding party was grouped
beneath a bell of white chrysanthemums and ferns, suspended from an arch of
evergreens. Rev. H.A. Brown, D.D., performed the ceremony in a very
impressive manner. The bride was handsomely gowned in a blue broadcloth,
with hat and gloves to match, and carried a large cluster of pink
chrysanthemums. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. L.J. Harvey, and is a
beautiful brunette, and a popular young lady.
Promptly at the appointed
hour, to the inspiring strains of the Mendelssohn's Wedding March, brilliantly
rendered by Miss Grace Roach, the bridal party entered in the following order:
In came the maid-of-honor, Mrs. Charles Lawson (nee Miss Bertie Harvey) ,
attired in a beautiful taylor-made blue gray suit, with Mr. Charles Lawson,
best man; then came Mr. David Harvey with Miss Carrie Lawson. Mr. Hunter
Lawson with Miss Florence Clark, Mr. Ernest Crutcher with Miss Lula Roach.
The parlor where the marriage took place was elaborately and tastefully
decorated with palms and chrysanthemums, and was crowded with friends and
relatives to witness the ceremony. The bridal presents were numerous and
very costly.
After receiving many
congratulations the bridal party left for the home of the groom's father where
they were tendered a grand reception. Everything was done in the host and
hostess power to give their invited guest a happy and enjoyable time, in which
they were eminently successful. At 9 o'clock the guests were invited into the
dining room to partake of a sumptuous supper. The table groaned under a
load of cakes, ice creams, candies, fruits and flowers, which was highly
enjoyed by all. After the supper the young people adjourned to the ball
room where dancing was enjoyed until a late hour at night. There were
several handsome couples and graceful dancers. Miss Grace Roach was voted
by the majority to have been the belle of the reception. The young couple
have the wishes of a host of friends for a happy and prosperous future.
ONE OF THE GUESTS
Source:
The Charlotte Gazette, Smithville, VA., Thursday, December 7, 1899
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Near Reese's Church, on
the 29th of November, Rev. H.A. Brown, D.D., officiating. Mr. FREDDIE
GIBBS ROACH to Miss MAGGIE MAY HARVEY, daughter of the late Kiah Harvey
all of Charlotte.
At Reese's Church on the
29th. of Nov. by Rev. H.A. Brown, D.D., Mr. THOMAS HENRY ADAMS TO Miss ETTA
SUSAN BERKLEY daughter of Mr. W.W. Berkley, all of Charlotte County.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, April 26, 1928.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
ROBERTS-ELMORE
Mr. Will D. Roberts and Miss Sarah Elmore were quietly married on Easter Sunday
evening at 5 o'clock at the Alberta parsonage. They will make their home
at Alberta. We wish them a long and happy life.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, December 7, 1944
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
ROOKE-HAMILTON
Frances B. Hamilton Homer Paige Rooke
Joseph
Hanes Nichols, of Richmond announces the
marriage of his niece, Frances Broocks Hamilton, to Corporal Homer Paige Rooke,
USA, also of Richmond, which took place
Saturday morning, December 2, at 11:00 o'clock.
The
wedding was held at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Charles L. Chappell,
2125 Stuart Ave., and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. Gallaway
Robertson, D.D., pastor of Monument Methodist Church.
The
bride, who is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Broocks Hamilton,
was given in marriage by her brother-in-law, Ensign Thomas P. Pettigrew.
She wore a light blue wool suit, fuchsia hat and veil, black and white
orchids.
Corporal
Rooke, who is the son of Mrs. N. Stanley Rooke and the late Mr. Rooke, had as
his best man his brother, J. Roland Rooke.
A wedding
breakfast followed the ceremony for members of the two families and a few
intimate friends after which Corporal and Mrs. Rooke left for a 10-day trip.
Upon their return, they will make their home at 2117 Stuart Ave.
Corporal Rooke has just recently returned from foreign service.
Source:
The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday, March 21, 1946.
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
To Be Married March 30
Invitations reading as
as (as) follows have been received:
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Watkins Friend
request the honor of
your presence
at the marriage
of their daughter
Elizabeth Burwell
to
Captain
Herbert Hill Rothwell
Army
of the United States
Saturday afternoon, the
thirtieth of
March
at four o'clock
Drakes Branch, Virginia
Reception
immediately following
the ceremony
??? Club House
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, January 20, 1927.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
ROYAL-FARIS
Miss Almer Royal of Keysville, Va. route number three was married Tuesday,
January 11th at Washington D.C. to Mr. Carl Faris. After a week's
honeymoon they will make their home at Pleasant Grove.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, January 10, 1946
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
RUSSELL-SPURLOCK
Miss Spurlock Weds Cpl. William Russell
The marriage
of Miss Ruth Fields Spurlock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.C. Spurlock of
Wylliesburg and Cpl. William L. Russell, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Russell
of Huntsville, Ala., was solemnized Monday evening December 31 at 8:00 o'clock
in the Ginter Park Methodist Church in Richmond. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. A.B. Clarke in the presence of a few close friends of the
bride.
The bride
wore a dressmaker suit of aqua wool with black accessories and a corsage of
pink roses.
The groom
has just returned to the States after two years of service in India and upon
receiving his discharge from the Army the couple will make their home in
Huntsville, Ala.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Charlotte Court House,
VA., Thursday, December 3, 1903
Submitted
By: Bea Adams King
MARRIAGE
SCOTT-HAMLETT
On Wednesday night, at White Oak church, was celebrated the
marriage of Mr. W. Embro Scott and Miss Sallie L. Hamlett, all
of Charlotte county.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.M.W. Elder, the
pastor of Bethlehem church, in a most graceful and impressive manner. The
church edifice was decorated in a most beautiful manner, and the building was
filled overflowing by the large number of friends and relatives of the
contracting parties.
After the wedding a reception and supper was given the happy
couple at the residence of Mr. Scott, near Bethlehem. The tables
groaned under the bounteous display of all the good things that the season
affords, and were arranged and decorated in a most tasteful manner. The
infair was pronounced by all who attended a feast of good things.
Mr. Scott is one of our most prosperous young farmers,
the only son of the late Wm. T. Scott. The bride is an attractive
young lady, of many graces and virtues, and their popularity was well attested
by the host of congratulations which were showered upon the happy couple.
[The Editor would state that our two reporters were both
invited to the infair, where they indulged too freely in the numerous good
things and have been suffering since with a severe case of indigestion for
their memories are positive no good.]
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday July 5, 1928.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
SCOTT-WILMOUTH
Norman Edward Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Scott, of Clover, Va., and Miss
Besssie Frances Wilmouth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archer Wilmouth, also of
Clover, Va., were married at the Methodist parsonage at Drakes Branch, by Rev.
J.W. Gee, Saturday evening, June 30th, at 8:00 o'clock.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch,
VA, Thursday, December 5, 1878.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
SCOTT-MCMURRAY
MARRIAGE BELLS - The residence of Mr. Henry E. Scott, near Bethlehem Church,
was the scene of a pleasant and festive gathering on the night of the 27th.
ult. The occasion was the marriage of their daughter, Miss Sallie E.
Scott, to Rev. John A. McMurray, of Corsicana, Texas. Rev. Jas. R. Crews,
pastor at Bethlehem, officiated, assisted by Rev. R.C. Reed, of this
village. Warm wishes attend the happy pair.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Smithville, VA., Thursday,
March 9, 1899
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
SCOTT-WOODS
At 3 o'clock, P.M.,
Tuesday, Feb. 21st., in the presence of a large assembly of friends, Mr.
William C. Scott and Miss Katherine S. Woods, were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony, in Grace Episcopal church at this place. Promptly at the hour
(?) the organ by the artistic touch of J.B. Friend, Jr., pealed forth
Mendelssholn's Wedding March, and the bridal party and attendants entered in
the following order:
Dr. A.S. Priddy and T.W.
Scott Jr.
E.C. Rose
" Claiborne Bouldin
G.B. Russell
" Dr. E.H. Gasque
D.F. Sprankle
" T.F. Green
Then followed the bride
elect with her maid of honor, Miss Martha V. Scott, sister of the groom.
The groom, with his best man, S.P. Daniel, starting simultaneously from
the vestry room, meeting at the altar, where they plighted their troth, while
the softened, tone of the organ continued during the service. Rev. J.P.
Lawrence officiating with the customary beautiful and impressive ceremony of
the church. The bride was given away by her mother Mrs. Emily G. Woods.
She is the youngest
daughter of Hon. W.H. Woods, our lamented Commonwealth's Attorney and State
Attorney and State Senator, and on this occasion sustained well her reputation
for beauty, grace and attractiveness. She has been a leading and popular
member of Charlotte's most select society since her debut a few years since.
She is descended from a long line of aristocratic ancestors, her great
grandfather General Brown being at one time the commanding general of the U.S.
Army, and her grandfather, Col. Larkin Smith, was a gallant officer of the
Mexican war. The groom is one of the most prominent tobacconist on the
market here, the eldest son of Capt. T.W. Scott, ex-State Senator, and very
popular wherever known.
Immediately after the
ceremony they left for an extended tour to Northern cities. Some of the
bridal presents were very handsome, and they are numerous, consisted of silver,
paintings, and many useful as well as ornamental articles. The best wishes
of many friends attend them in their new life.
Drakes Branch, Feb. 24,
1899
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, November 30, 1944
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
SEAMSTER-GREGER
Maritta Greger Wed To Arthur Seamster
Miss
Maritta Elizabeth Greger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Greger of 19 Lillian
St., New Brunswick, N.J., became the bride of Pvt. Arthur Lee Chester Seamster,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Seamster of Phenix, Virginia on October 27, at the First
Baptist Church, Linden, N.J. The Rev. Frederick W. Poppy performed the
double ring ceremony. The bride wore a princess style gown with white
roses.
Attendants
were Miss Marion Greger and P.F.C. Gerald R. Riley of Camp Kilmer, N.J. A
reception was held at Ye Old Tavern, Linden. After a trip to New York the
couple will live with the bride's sister, Mrs. Walter Olsen,
500 Lincoln Ave.
Highland Park, N.J.
Pvt.
Seamster is attached to the military police at Camp Kilmer, N.J. Mrs.
Seamster formerly worked fo rthe (for the)
Mengel Box company N.B. N.J.
Source:
The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday, March 7, 1946.
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Miss Margaret Ramsey
H.L. Sears Married
Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Ramsey
of Phenix announce the marriage of their daughter, Margaret, to Henry Lester
Sears, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.P. Sears of Pamplin, Saturday March 2 at 2
o'clock. The ceremony took place at the home of the officiating minister,
Rev. W.M. Black, Pamplin and was attended by a few close relatives of the bride
and groom.
Mrs. Sears is a graduate
of Averette Junior College, Danville and Mary Washington College,
Fredericksburg and is at present a member of the faculty of Deep Creek High
School.
Mr. Sears has recently
received his discharge from the armed forces after serving two years as Staff
Sergeant with the Air Transport Command stationed at Karachi, India.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Smithville, Va., Thursday,
December 14, 1899
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
SHAW-WILLIAMS
Drakes Branch, Va., Dec. 1, 1899
The marriage of Capt. Norman L. Shaw, of Warrenton, N.C., to Mrs. Pattie
E. Williams, of this place was solemuized in the Presbyterian church here at
3:15 o'clock p.m., Nov. 29th. The church was prettily decorated with evergreens
and white chrysanthemums, and darkened, with lighted chandeliers to soften the
effect. The bridal couple stood beneath a large horse-shoe of chrysanthemums,
the omen of good luck, and were impressively made one by the pastor, Rev. W.
McC. Miller, and left immediately on the northbound train for Washington and
other points of interest. The ushers were Geo. B. Russell, E.C. Rose,
Jno. W. Long and J.L. Payne, who seated the large audience and preceded the
bridal couple to the altar. The usual wedding march was well rendered by J.B. Friend, jr., who also played
softly while the ceremony was being performed.
Capt. Shaw has been a well known and honored citizen of
Warrenton, N.C. for many years, and was a brave Confederate soldier. Mrs.
Williams is the popular proprietress of the "Clifton House" here, and
much beloved by a large circle of friends.
Among those present from a distance were Mrs. R.C. Pruett
and Mrs. Kenster, of Charlotte, N.C., daughters of the groom.
Many good wishes of a host of friends attend this couple,
and may their lives be as bright as the day they were united.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, May 29, 1873.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
SMITH-ETHOPS
MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE - The son of estimable friend, Henry Smith, created
something of a sensation among some of the citizens of our village on the occasion
of his marriage with one of Ethops blooming maidens. A
procession escorted the happy pair to the Presbyterian church where the
interesting ceremony was most gracefully performed by Rev. Mr. Atkinson.
In the language of the immortal poet, "long may they wave.”
Source: The Charlotte Gazette,
Charlotte Court House, VA, Thursday, May 23, 1907.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
SMITH-MAY
Last Wednesday, the 15th of May, the home of Mr. John Elliotte, at Abell, Va.,
was the scene of a pretty marriage, the participants being Mr. Otey Smith and
Miss Annie May, the charming eighteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
Elliotte. Near 5 o'clock many friends repaired to the parlor, which was
prettily decorated with ferns and flowers and darkened. In a few moments
entered two little girls, Essie Elliotte and Bernice Tucker, sister and niece
of the bride; they were sweetly gowned in white, and carried lamps.
Following them came the master of ceremonies Mr. Leonard Elder, followed by
five couples of waiters, viz:
Miss Marstin and Mr. Johnson
Miss Tucker and Mr. Smith
Miss Smith and Mr. Elliotte
Miss Mason and Mr. Little
Miss Tucker and Mr. Clark
proceeding the bride, who was beautifully dressed in white, silk and groom who
entered and were met near the centre of the room by Rev. Dixon, of
Brookneal. In an impressive manner he pronounced the ceremony which made
them husband and wife.
After the marriage many friends accompanied them to the home of Mr. William
Smith, father of the groom, where an elegant reception was held. The
newly wedded pair are the recipients of numerous presents, which partly attest
the esteem in which they are held. May their life be long and full of
happiness.
Nuncio
Clarkton, Va., May 20, 1907
Source:
The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday, March 28, 1946.
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Miss Margaret Adams Weds
Captain Springer
The wedding of Miss
Margaret Earle Adams and Captain William P. Springer took place Saturday
afternoon, March 23, at the Second Presbyterian Church, of Richmond, with the
Rev. A.L. Currie officiating.
The bride wore a suit of
rose wool with black and gray accessories. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
C.E. Adams of Randolph, she is a graduate of the Medical College of Virginia
School of Nursing.
Captain Springer who is
the son of Mrs. Bessie Springer, of Wadesboro, N.C., has recently returned
after serving five years in the United States Army.
Mr. and Mrs. Springer
will make their home in Wadesboro.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, January 25, 1945
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
STAPLES-CRUTE
TATE-WATKINS
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. M. Watkins, at Cottage Valley Farm, near Saxe, was
on Wednesday, the 28th of December at high noon, the scene of a most beautiful
marriage ceremony, when Miss Jennie M. Watkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Watkins, was led to the altar by Mr. Vincent Carrington Tate.
The parlor was decorated with growing palms, holly and mistletoe. In one
corner was a bridal arch, under which the vows were plighted. The glow of
candles, the delicate perfume of flowers, and the strains of the Wedding March,
all combined to add beauty to the impressive scene. The bride leaning on
the arm of her father, entered the room, and advanced to the altar, where they
were met by the groom and his best man, Mr. J.E. Watkins. Following the
bride was her cousin, Miss Maggie Harvey, of Danville, who carried the wedding
ring. After resigning his daughter's side to the happy groom, the couple
were united in wedlock by Rev. Dr. Hugh A. Brown, pastor of Hermon Presbyterian
Church.
The attendants were Miss Pearl Pierce, of Danville, with Mr. Willie Watkins,
and Miss Mary Paris with Mr. Callie Watkins. After the ceremony, the
bride and groom left for the groom's home in Pittsylvania county to spend their
honey moon,
Saxe, Dec. 29th, 1904
Source:
The Charlotte Gazette, Charlotte Court House, VA., Thursday, January 2, 1890.
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
MARRIAGES
At residence of the
bride's parents, Dec. 24th, by Rev. E.A. Gibbs, Mr. ROBERT DANIEL, and
Miss MARY, daughter of Jos. Smith, all of Charlotte.
By the same, Dec. 18th,
Mr. JNO. S. Tatum and Miss SALLIE M. BARKSDALE.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, August 15, 1946.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
THACKSTON-CORRIN
The marriage of Miss Marjorie Rebecca Thackston, daughter of Mrs. Effie P. Thackston,
of Abilene, and the late E.C. Thackston, to Lieut. (jg) Howard T. Currin, USN,
son of Mr. and Mrs. L.S. Currin, of Oxford, N.C., took place Saturday
afternoon, July 6, at 6:30 o'clock in the home of Lieut. Commander W.M. Smith,
Naval Ammunition Depot, St. Juliens Creek, Portsmouth, Va.
Comdr. John D. Zimmerman, Chaplain Corps, of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard
performed the double ring ceremony before an improvised altar of palms, summer
cut flowers and cathedral candles. Miss Doris Twilley played the wedding
music and accompanied Miss Bernice Simmons who sang "Because" and
"Sweetest Story Ever Told."
The bride, who was given in marriage by W.A. McCauley, wore a white gabardine
suit with navy accessories and a corsage of baby pink sweetheart rose buds and
bridal wreath. Her only ornament was a strand of pearls, a gift of the
bridegroom. Miss Martha S. Deaner of Richmond, was maid of honor, and
wore a turquoise blue eyelet dress with a corsage of yellow roses.
Durward C. Parsely, USN, was best man. After the ceremony a reception was
held. Later Lieut. and Mrs. Currin left for a western trip, after which
they will reside in Portsmouth.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday, February 21, 1946
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
THARPE-GRANT
Miss Grant Weds Harvey C. Tharpe
Mr. and
Mrs. John Grant, of Keysville announce
the marriage of their daughteh (daughter)
Elsie Lee to Harvey C. Tharpe. The wedding took place Saturday morning
February 9 at Charlotte Court House. They are undecided where they will
make their home. At the present time they are with the bride's parents.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, December 2, 1926.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
THARP-GREEN NUPTIALS
Miss Artha Belle Green became the bride of Charles F. Tharp, Wednesday,
November 24th at 2:30 p.m. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
S.H. Green of Saxe, while the groom is the son of Mr. J.I. Tharp, also of
Saxe. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Irvin Collins, pastor of the
groom, at the home of Mr. S.H. Green.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, January 10, 1929.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
THARP-KERLEY
December the 30th, Mrs. D.J. Nickols of near Randolph, gave a delightful dinner
in honor of Dennis Tharp and Edna Kerley who were married
at Phenix on December 30. After being married they motored down to Mrs.
Nichols where they had their wedding dinner. A large crowd of relatives
and friends were invited and all reported a nice time. Wishing them a
prosperous New Year.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, October 30, 1873.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
THORNTON-LIGON
MARRIAGE BELLS - Mr. F.C. Thornton, of this village, led to the altar on
the 23d inst., a lovely and accomplished bride, Miss Lucy Ligon. The
interesting ceremony was performed by Rev. W.R. Atkinson, in the presence of a
large number of friends, whose best wishes attend them on their life journey.
The Charlotte Gazette,
Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday, July 19, 1951
Submitted by: Bea King
MISS TUCKER, CPL MOORE WED
JULY 2
Mr. and Mrs. B.B. Tucker,
of Brookneal, announce the marriage of their daughter, Geraldine, to Cpl.
William Nash Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Moore of Charlotte C.H. The double
ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. George H. Cooley at the Keysville
Methodist parsonage on July 2, 1951 at 4 o'clock.
After a short wedding trip Cpl. and Mrs. Moore are making their home near Fort
George G. Meade, Md., where the groom is stationed with the United States Army.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, January 17, 1946.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
TURNER-YATES
MISS ANNE TURNER WED CPL. ROBERT YATES, JR.
Miss Anne Turner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Oden of Shreveport, La., and
Cpl. Robert L. Yates, of Keysville, were married Saturday, December 22nd in the
home of the bride's parents the Rev. W.O. Lynch performed the ceremony.
For her wedding the bride chose an afternoon gown of Fushia wool with black
accessories and the corsage of carnations.
Mrs. T.H. Buchee was the bride’s only attendant, and J.L. Kelley served the
groom as best man.
Mrs. Yates, is a graduate of Centenary College and Louisiana Tech and is a
member of the Queensborugh School Faculty after a short wedding trip they will
make their home in Shreveport.
Source:
The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday, April 5, 1928.
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
WATKINS-FOSTER
Miss Virginia Ann
Foster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Foster, formerly of Charlotte
county, but now of Lynchburg, and Luther Harris Watkins, were married in
Burkeville Sunday morning, March 25, at 10:00 o'clock, at the parsonage by Rev.
John E. White. Those attending the ceremony were: Henry W. Thomas and D.F. De
Young both of Lynchburg, and Miss Mary Sue Foster, and W.T. Wilson, of
Richmond.
After a visit with
friends in Burkeville, Blackstone, Petersburg and Richmond Mr. and Mrs. Watkins
will be at home at 718 Court street, Lynchburg, Va.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, March 3, 1955.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
WATKINS-ROBERTS
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar C. Roberts of Charlotte Court House, announce the marriage
of their daughter, June to Cpl. William D. Watkins, Jr., son of the late Mr.
and Mrs. W.D. Watkins, Sr. of Lynchburg. The wedding took place in Ohio on
February 21.
The bride wore a suite of beige with beige and brown accessories and a corsage
of white carnations. At present the bride is making her home in Farmville and
the bridegroom is with the U.S. Marines in California.
Source: Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, October 30, 1873.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
WERHLEY-GREER
On the 28th, Mr. J.E. Werhley, formerly of Ohio, and Miss Lizzie A.
Greer, daughter of Rev. T.W. Greer, of Wylliesburg, was united in marriage
at the residence of the bride's parents. They left immediately on a
bridal trip north.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, January 15, 1885.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
WILBON-COCKRILL
At Christ Church, Baltimore, Jan. 14th, Mr. John T. Wilbon, formerly of
this Co., and Miss S. Olivia, daughter of Mrs. M.E. Cockrill of
Baltimore.
We acknowledge the cards for the marriage of J.T. Wilbon, in Baltimore.
We send our best wishes to him and his fair bride.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA, Thursday, March 3, 1927.
Submitted by: Bea Adams King
WILLIAMS-DANIEL WEDDING
The home of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Clarke on Main street, Orange, Virginia was the
scene of a pretty wedding Thursday evening, February the 17th, when Miss Erline
Daniel, sister of Mrs. Clarke and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Marshall
Daniel of Unionville, became the bride of Mr. David Henry Williams of
Portsmouth, Ohio, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Williams of Charlotte Court House,
Virginia. The house was attractively decorated with green and white and
tall light tapers. Rev. Dr. H.C. Pfeiffer, Pastor of the First Methodist
Church of Charlottesville, performed the ceremony. The bride entered on
the arm of her Father, by whom she was given in marriage. She wore white
satin with veil caught with orange blossoms and carried a shower bouquet of
brides roses and lilies of the valley. The only ornament worn by the
bride was a pearl pin which was a family heirloom. Miss Elizabeth Daniel,
sister of the bride was maid of honor and wore blue with silver lace ?.
Misses Ruth Dawson of Washington, D.C. and Ruth Thompson of Unionville were the
bridesmaids and were gowned in orchid and pink period dresses and carried
colonial bouquets of sweet peas. Little Miss Virginia Clarke, niece of
the bride was flower girl. The groom had as his best man, Mr. Robert
Roberts of Richmond and the groomsmen were Messrs. Charles P. Rice of
Farmville, Virginia and ? Monroe Waugh of Kentucky. Miss Josephine
Coleman of Orange, gowned in yellow beaded georgette, played the wedding
music. Just before the ceremony, Miss Francis Rhodes of Culpepper very
softly and sweetly same, "I Love You Truly".
Immediately following the ceremony a delightful dinner was served. After
a wedding trip north, Mr. and Mrs. Williams will make their home in Portsmouth,
Ohio where Mr. Williams is engaged in business.
Out of town guests at the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Williams of
Charlotte Court House, parents of the groom, Mrs. G.L. Morris of Buckingham
County, Mrs. H.C. Pfeiffer of Charlottesville and Mr. F.B. Daniel, of
Grantsburg, Ill.
Source:
The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday, April 26, 1928.
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
WILLIAMS-HARVEY
The following
announcement has been issued:
Mr. Benjamin Edward
Williams announces the marriage of his sister, Virginia Florence, to Mr. William
Addison Harvey, on Tuesday, April twenty-fourth, nineteen hundred and
twenty-eight. At home after May first, Charlotte C.H., Va.
Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes
Branch, VA., Thursday, July 27, 1944
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
WILLIAMS - PURDY
Sergeant James Thomas Williams Jr., son
of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Williams of Keysville, and Miss Harriett Purdy, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Purdy and granddaughter of the late Judge R.O. Purdy of
Sumpter, S.C., were married July 8th, at 5:30 at the home of the bride's
parents at Sumpter, S.C. Rev. L.H. Lancaster, officiated, using the
double ring ceremony. The bride, who entered with her father, was lovely
in a gown of white marquisette, fashioned with shirred bodice and three quarter
length sleeves, fell skirt and slight train. Her finger tip length veil
of bridal illusion was the one worn by her mother in her wedding. Her
only ornament was a single strand of pearls and she carried a bouquet of brides
roses.
Miss Etieme Lowe of Spartansburg was maid of honor and was gowned in aqua
marquisette and carried a bouquet of deep pink carnations.
R.B. Griffith, of Richmond, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, was best man.
Mrs. Purdy, the bride's mother, wore a gown with black jersey bodice and white
embroidered net skirt. Her corsage was of white carnations.
Mrs. Williams is a graduate of Converse College, Spartansburg. Sergeant
Williams is a graduate of Keysville High School and attended the American
Institute of Banking in Richmond. After a wedding trip Sergeant and Mrs.
Williams will be at home in Cambridge, Ohio.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday,
June 3, 1943
Submitted
By: Bea Adams King
Lillian
L. Wingo-Private Harrold McGrath To Wed
Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Wingo of Drakes Branch announce the
engagement of their daughter, Lillian Levenia, toPrivate Harrold William
McGrath of Boston, Mass., and Carrollton, Maine.
Miss Wingo was graduated from Blackstone College,
Blackstone, and has been a member of the faculty of the college since her
graduation. She is a member of Sigma Iota Chi, social sorority, and an
honorary member of Alpha Iota, international commercial sorority.
Private McGrath attended Boston College and Harvard
University. He is stationed at the U.S. Army Air Corps Basic Training
Center, Greensboro, N.C.
The wedding will take place this month.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday,
November 2, 1944
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
YANCEY-ADAMS
ANNOUNCEMENT
Mr. and
Mrs. Rush Miller Adams announce the marriage of their daughter, Kathyrn, to
Franklin Yancey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Yancey of Clorksville (Clarksville). The ceremony was
performed October 25 by Rev. T.M. Smiley, at Live Oak, Fla. Mr. and Mrs. Yancey
will make their home in South Boston, Va., for the present.