extracted information from marriage records decatur county, iowa volume 12

Extracted Information from Marriage Records

Decatur County, Iowa

Volume 12

1Compiled from Family History Library microfilm (US/CAN 1764941, Vital records, Iowa, Decatur Co., Clerk District Court,

Marriage Records, Volumes 12 - 13, 1917 - 1926) by John J. Murray (2005)

VOL. & PAGE # : v12p001 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6510 DATE ISSUED: February 15, 1917 (Thursday)

GROOM: ONSTOT, Earl AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: February 15, 1917 (Thursday)

BRIDE: STEFFLER, Mona AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: February 15, 1917 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Guy L. STARK (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given (Blank)

3. Full name of GROOM Earl ONSTOT

4. Place of residence Norwalk, Iowa (Note: Norwalk is in Warren County, Iowa.)

5. Occupation Farmer

6. Groom’s age NEXT birthday 26

7. Color White

8. Race American

9. No. of Groom’s marriage first

10. Groom’s place of birth Warren County, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Charles ONSTOT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lucy CAGY

13. Full name of BRIDE Miss Mona STEFFLER

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow (Blank)

15. Bride’s place of residence Norwalk, Iowa

16. Bride’s age NEXT birthday 19

17. Color White

18. Race American

19. No. of Bride’s marriage first

20. Bride’s place of birth ********, Kansas (Note: I am unable to read the town.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Casius STEFFLER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Annette ASHWORTH

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa February 15, 1917

24. Witnesses Guy L. STARK Mrs. Guy L. STARK

25. By whom married, name and office (Blank) (Note: Marriage was performed by Raoul R. MOSER, Pastor M.E. Church.)

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “ Leon, Iowa.”

VOL. & PAGE # : v12p002 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6511 DATE ISSUED: February 17, 1917 (Saturday)

GROOM: KIRK, Floyd AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: February 17, 1917 (Saturday)

BRIDE: AKES, Eva Lena AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: February 21, 1917 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made M.S. HULLINGER (of Davis City)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Edward KIRK

3. Full name of GROOM Floyd KIRK

4. Place of residence Davis City, Ia.



7. Color White

8. Race American

9. No. of Groom’s marriage 1ST

10. Groom’s place of birth Davis City, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Edward F. KIRK

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Julia HULLINGER

13. Full name of BRIDE Miss Eva Lena AKES


15. Bride’s place of residence Leon, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race American

19. No. of Bride’s marriage 1ST

20. Bride’s place of birth Leon, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Harvey A. AKES (Note: Decatur Co., Ia. Marr. Recs, vol 6, p209, lic #3153, dated Mar. 8, 1896.)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Emma BAY

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa

24. Witnesses Clarence DANIELS Bertie REX

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. Henry ESCH

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Leon, Iowa.”



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GROOM: GODBY, C.B. AGE: 59 DATE MARRIED: February 17, 1917 (Saturday)

BRIDE: EDWARDS, Louisa (Mrs.) AGE: 62 DATE REGISTERED: February 26, 1917 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Lester TILLOTSON (of Grand River, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM C.B. GODBY

4. Place of residence Grand River, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian

9. No. of Groom’s marriage 2ND

10. Groom’s place of birth Mahaska County, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Allen GODBY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Elizabeth BARTLETT

13. Full name of BRIDE Mrs. Louisa EDWARDS

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Louisa SHANNON

15. Bride’s place of residence Long Creek Township


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian

19. No. of Bride’s marriage 2ND

20. Bride’s place of birth Athen County, Ohio

21. Bride’s father’s full name Charles SHANNON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary FRENCH


24. Witnesses L.D. TILLOTSON Vera TILLOTSON

25. By whom married, name and office Millard F. STOOKEY, J.P.



GROOM: KING, Ralph D. AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: February 18, 1917 (Sunday)

BRIDE: WOODARD, Blanche AGE: 26 DATE REGISTERED: February 21, 1917 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Marion WOODARD (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Ralph D. KING

4. Place of residence Omaha, Nebraska

5. Occupation Steam Fitter


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Bushnell, Ill. (Note: This is in McDonough County, Illinois.)

11. Groom’s father’s name S.P. KING

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Zerilda PAUGH

13. Full name of BRIDE Blanche WOODARD

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow “took her maiden name when divorced.”



17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Marion WOODARD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Jessie WARD


24. Witnesses Ardis WOODARD Mrs. Kim HICKMAN





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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p005 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6514 DATE ISSUED: February 20, 1917 (Tuesday)

GROOM: MATTESON, Hobart AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: February 21, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: OSBORN, Carmen AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: February 27, 1917 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Father of Girl (Note: Clarence OSBORN of Leon, Iowa.)


3. Full name of GROOM Hobart MATTESON

4. Place of residence Decatur County



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Carroll County, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Charles H. MATTESON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ethel J. INGLEDUE

13. Full name of BRIDE Carmen OSBORN


15. Bride’s place of residence Decatur County


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Decatur County, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Clarence D. OSBORN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nora Ithenia COLLINS

23. Where and when married 7:00 P.M. Feb 21, 1917 at Bride’s Home

24. Witnesses Lee WEABLE Ethyle MERRIFIELD

25. By whom married, name and office N. Paul BARTON, Pastor M.E. Church Davis City, Ia.

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “the Bride’s Home near Davis City.”

VOL. & PAGE # : v12p006 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6515 DATE ISSUED: February 21, 1917 (Wednesday)

GROOM: McDANIEL, W.Z. AGE: 31 DATE MARRIED: February 21, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: EVANS, Vesta E. AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: February 24, 1917 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made F.E. WEBSTER


3. Full name of GROOM W.Z. McDANIEL

4. Place of residence Leon, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race American

9. No. of Groom’s marriage First

10. Groom’s place of birth Decatur County, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Daniel McDANIEL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary Jane KINDRED

13. Full name of BRIDE Vesta E. EVANS




17. Color White

18. Race American

19. No. of Bride’s marriage First


21. Bride’s father’s full name E.J. EVANS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Bertha LITTLE


24. Witnesses Minnie E. EVANS Floyd WEBSTER

25. By whom married, name and office (Blank) (Note: The Marriage was performed by Raoul R. MOSER, Pastor M.E. Church.)




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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p007 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6516 DATE ISSUED: February 23, 1917 (Friday)

GROOM: DAVIS, Henry Joseph AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: February 25, 1917 (Sunday)

BRIDE: EVANS, Eulah E. AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: February 26, 1917 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.H. FROST (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Henry Joseph DAVIS

4. Place of residence Garden Grove



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Garden Grove

11. Groom’s father’s name Bart DAVIS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lily May DELK

13. Full name of BRIDE Eula E. EVANS


15. Bride’s place of residence Garden Grove


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Leon

21. Bride’s father’s full name C. Simeon EVANS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna Belle FROST

23. Where and when married Garden Grove, Feby 25, 1917

24. Witnesses Clara C. DAVIS

25. By whom married, name and office G.T. RONK, Minister Brethern Church

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Garden Grove.”


GROOM: SANTER, Earl AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: February 23, 1917 (Friday)

BRIDE: CARTWRIGHT, Blanch AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: February 23, 1917 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Bryan CARTWRIGHT and Affidavit from Parents


3. Full name of GROOM Earl SANTER

4. Place of residence Woodland



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Iowa County, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Henry SANTER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mattie GERARD

13. Full name of BRIDE Blanch CARTWRIGHT


15. Bride’s place of residence Woodland Township


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Decatur County

21. Bride’s father’s full name Ed CARTWRIGHT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Julia McKINNEY

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Feby 23, 1917

24. Witnesses Byron CARTWRIGHT Vida SANTER

25. By whom married, name and office Millard F. STOOKEY, Justice of the Peace

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Leon.”



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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p009 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6518 DATE ISSUED: February 26, 1917 (Monday)

GROOM: SHIRA, Paul AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: February 28, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: WILSON, Eva Cleo AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: March 06, 1917 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made E.J. WILSON, Father of Girl


3. Full name of GROOM Paul SHIRA

4. Place of residence Lineville, Iowa


6. Groom’s age next birthday 22

7. Color White

8. Race White


10. Groom’s place of birth Mercer County, Missouri

11. Groom’s Father’s name James Alfred SHIRA

12. Groom’s Mother’s full maiden name Madge JOHNSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Eva Cleo WILSON


15. Bride’s place of residence Decatur County, Iowa

16. Bride’s age next birthday 20

17. Color White

18. Race White



21. Bride’s Father’s full name Elmer J. WILSON

22. Bride’s Mother’s full maiden name Mary Alice CORDER

23. When and where married Decatur County

24. Witness J.A. SHIRA and Mrs. E. WILSON

25. By whom married, name and office (Blank) (Note: Marriage was performed by Rev. H.E. RYAN, Pastor M.E. Church South.)

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Lineville, Decatur Co.” (Note: Lineville is in Wayne County, Iowa.)


GROOM: JOHNSTON, Elmer AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: February 28, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: McKEE, Ethel AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: March 03, 1917 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made E.L. HUTCHINSON (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Elmer JOHNSTON




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Wayne Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Austin JOHNSTON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Charlotte Rebecca JUDD

13. Full name of BRIDE Ethel McKEE


15. Bride’s place of residence Clarke County


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Clark County, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Winfield Clark McKEE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nancy Louise WILLIAMS


24. Witnesses Mary Ellen DUNCAN





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GROOM: ROTH, John S. AGE: 74 DATE MARRIED: March 01, 1917 (Thursday)

BRIDE: HARGER, Mary AGE: 63 DATE REGISTERED: March 03, 1917 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Fred TEALE (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM John S. ROTH

4. Place of residence Lamoni, Iowa

5. Occupation Minister


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Snyder Co., Pa.

11. Groom’s father’s name George N. ROTH

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sophia BAKER

13. Full name of BRIDE Mary HARGER

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow BOGUE

15. Bride’s place of residence Lamoni, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Thomastown, Mich. (Note: There is a Thomaston (no “w”) in Gogebic County, Michigan.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Isaac N. BOGUE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah WILTSE

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa March 1ST, 1917

24. Witnesses W.B. PAUL and Myron E. GARVER

25. By whom married, name and office J.F. GARVER, Minister

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Lamoni, Iowa.”

VOL. & PAGE # : v12p012 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6521 DATE ISSUED: March 01, 1917 (Thursday)

GROOM: JONES, Floyd AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: March 01, 1917 (Thursday)

BRIDE: COLE, Katherine AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: March 01, 1917 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Frank COLE (of Grand River)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Mr. & Mrs. S.E. JONES and Doc COLE

3. Full name of GROOM Floyd JONES




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Samuel JONES

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mira HUCKIL (Note: I have seen her name as “Myra HUKILL.”)

13. Full name of BRIDE Katherine COLE


15. Bride’s place of residence Grand River, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Decatur Co., Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Doc COLE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Candise ADAMS

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa March 1ST, 1917

24. Witnesses Flora COLE Frank COLE

25. By whom married, name and office Raoul R. MOSER, Pastor M.E. Church




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GROOM: DANIELS, Clarence Ire AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: March 02, 1917 (Friday)

BRIDE: REX, Bertie AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: March 02, 1917 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Father of Boy (Note: T.W. DANIELS of Davis City, Iowa.)


3. Full name of GROOM Clarence Ire DANIELS

4. Place of residence Davis City



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Davis City

11. Groom’s father’s name Thomas DANIELS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Louisa CARTWRIGHT

13. Full name of BRIDE Bertie REX


15. Bride’s place of residence Leon


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Oscar REX

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Emma AKES

23. Where and when married March 2, 1917 James McDIFFIT

24. Witnesses Grace STANDFER, Price REX

25. By whom married, name and office James McDIFFIT, Elder L.D.S.

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “my house.” (Note: Written by James McDIFFIT.)

VOL. & PAGE # : v12p014 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6523 DATE ISSUED: March 05, 1917 (Monday)

GROOM: EPPERLY, Raymond AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: March 05, 1917 (Monday)

BRIDE: SCHUBEL, Leta R. AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: March 14, 1917 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made John EPPERLY (of Leon)


3. Full name of GROOM Raymond EPPERLY


5. Occupation Bookkeeper


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Leon, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Thomas G. EPPERLY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Annie ROCK (Note: Surname could be wrong.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Leta R. SCHUBEL


15. Bride’s place of residence Straud, Oklahoma (Note: Spelled “Stroud,” is in Lincoln County, Oklahoma.)


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Guthrie, Oklahoma (Note: Guthrie is in Logan County, Oklahoma.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name John E. SCHUBEL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna M. ROBERTSON


24. Witnesses Lydia and Rose EPPERLY





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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p015 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6524 DATE ISSUED: March 06, 1917 (Tuesday)

GROOM: STILES, Deane E. AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: March 07, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: MOORE, Lillian May AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: March 08, 1917 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made C.W. STILES (Note: Residence was not given.)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Deane E. STILES (Note: This was written in and then an attempt to erase it was made.)

3. Full name of GROOM Deane E. STILES


5. Occupation Farming


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Garden Grove, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name W.W. STILES

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary E. DODD

13. Full name of BRIDE Lillian May MOORE




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name C.W. MOORE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary E. DAVIS


24. Witnesses Ada D. GOODMAN

25. By whom married, name and office W.A. WEYRAUCH, Pastor M.E. Church (of Van Wert, Iowa)


VOL. & PAGE # : v12p016 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6525 DATE ISSUED: March 07, 1917 (Wednesday)

GROOM: COLLINS, W.H. (Van Wert, Ia.) AGE: 34 DATE MARRIED: (License Cancelled)

BRIDE: VILES, Margie (Van Wert, Ia.) AGE: 13 DATE REGISTERED: N/A

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.F. GRIMM (of Van Wert, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given By written consent of Parents

3. Full name of GROOM (Blank) (Note: The heading section and Affidavit section are crossed out. The word “CANCELED” is

4. Place of residence (Blank) written over the Return of Marriage. ALSO, See Decatur Co., Iowa Divorce records, volume 1. This

5. Occupation (Blank) couple is listed as marrying on March 7, 1917, Divorced Feb 12, 1919.)

6. Groom’s age NEXT birthday (Blank)

7. Color (Blank)

8. Race (Blank)

9. No. of Groom’s marriage (Blank)

10. Groom’s place of birth (Blank)

11. Groom’s father’s name (Blank)

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name (Blank)

13. Full name of BRIDE (Blank)


15. Bride’s place of residence (Blank)

16. Bride’s age NEXT birthday (Blank)

17. Color (Blank)

18. Race (Blank)

19. No. of Bride’s marriage (Blank)

20. Bride’s place of birth (Blank)

21. Bride’s father’s full name (Blank)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name (Blank)

23. Where and when married (Blank)

24. Witnesses (Blank)

25. By whom married, name and office (Blank)

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “(Blank)



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GROOM: HORNEY, Lee B. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: March 14, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: CAMPBELL, Grace M. AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: March 15, 1917 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Harley FITCH (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Mr. and Mrs. J.C. CAMPBELL

3. Full name of GROOM Lee B. HORNEY

4. Place of residence Eden Twp, Decatur Co., Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Eden Twp, Decatur Co.

11. Groom’s father’s name Henry E. HORNEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Frances E. BEVINS

13. Full name of BRIDE Grace M. CAMPBELL


15. Bride’s place of residence Eden Twp, Decatur Co., Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Eden Twp, Decatur Co., Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Jas C. CAMPBELL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Cora C. PARIS

23. Where and when married Home of Bride in Eden Twp, Decatur Co., Iowa

24. Witnesses Floyd NEWLIN Marie CAMPBELL

25. By whom married, name and office Wm J. CAMPBELL, Minister of the Gospel

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “home of bride in Eden Twp.”


GROOM: GORDON, Herman B. AGE: 46 DATE MARRIED: March 14, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: FESLER, Lura Alta AGE: 26 DATE REGISTERED: March 27, 1917 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made None


3. Full name of GROOM Herman B. GORDON




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Madison Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Joel GORDON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Almira WADLEY

13. Full name of BRIDE Lura Alta FESLER

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow “Took her maiden name when divorced.”

15. Bride’s place of residence Lamoni


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Wayne Co., Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Albert HOGUE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Belle SMITH

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa March 14, 1917

24. Witnesses Miss Henrietta VOGT & Etta REYNOLDS


- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Leon, Iowa.”….



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GROOM: BROWN, Homer Dean AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: March 18, 1917 (Sunday)

BRIDE: BALL, Nina Leota AGE: 16 DATE REGISTERED: March 23, 1917 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Jim WOODARD (of Grand River, Ia.)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Parents

3. Full name of GROOM Homer Dean BROWN

4. Place of residence Grand River



7. Color White

8. Race Dutch


10. Groom’s place of birth Grand River

11. Groom’s father’s name Ransom BROWN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Jane Woodard BROWN (Note: WOODARD is her maiden name.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Nina Leota BROWN (Sic) (Note: Surname should read BELL.)




17. Color White

18. Race Dutch


20. Bride’s place of birth New Virginia, Warren Co.

21. Bride’s father’s full name George Warren BALL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna HARSH (BALL)

23. Where and when married Decatur Co., Iowa

24. Witnesses David HARSH Elias HARSH

25. By whom married, name and office Minister (Note: Marriage was performed by E.C. VANDERPOOL, Minister.)

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Grand River, Ia.”


GROOM: SLY, H.R. AGE: 27 DATE MARRIED: March 22, 1917 (Thursday)

BRIDE: WILLIS, Ruby AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: March 23, 1917 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made H.W. QUIGLEY (of Decatur City, Ia.)


3. Full name of GROOM H.R. SLY

4. Place of residence Davis City, Iowa

5. Occupation Doctor


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Decatur Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name William Thomas SLY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Eddie QUIGLEY

13. Full name of BRIDE Ruby WILLIS


15. Bride’s place of residence Davis City, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Bacca (Sic) Co., Colorado (Note: Spelled “BACA.”)

21. Bride’s father’s full name John WILLIS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Odessa CREIGH


24. Witnesses Ingric M. QUIGLEY, H.W. QUIGLEY

25. By whom married, name and office (Blank) (Note: Marriage was performed by Raoul R. MOSER, Pastor M.E. Church.)




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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p021 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6530 DATE ISSUED: March 31, 1917 (Saturday)

GROOM: EDWARDS, Owen Leroy AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: March 31, 1917 (Saturday)

BRIDE: RAMSEY, Amy AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: April 02, 1917 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Bert EDWARDS

2. By whom consent to marriage is given both of Age

3. Full name of GROOM Roy EDWARDS


5. Occupation Ranelung (Note: I don’t think I am seeing this right. I am not sure what it could be.)


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Decatur Co., Iowa near Grand River

11. Groom’s father’s name Thomas P. EDWARDS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Margaret HUKILL

13. Full name of BRIDE Amy RAMSEY


15. Bride’s place of residence Near Grand River, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Clarke County, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Alvie RAMSEY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary HART

23. Where and when married Grand River, Iowa March 31ST, 1917

24. Witnesses Bert EDWARDS and Mrs. Bert EDWARDS

25. By whom married, name and office T.J. GOLIGHTLEY, Ordained Minister



GROOM: NELSON, Nels AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: March 31, 1917 (Saturday)

BRIDE: DUNBAR, Blanche Marie AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: March 31, 1917 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Nellie M. HAGAN (of Davis City, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Nels NELSON




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Story County, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name John D. NELSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Rachel REISONER

13. Full name of BRIDE Blanch Marie DUNBAR




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name George W. DUNBAR

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Margaret DOOLEY


24. Witnesses J.W. OSBORN Ira B. OFFICER





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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p023 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6532 DATE ISSUED: April 06, 1917 (Friday)

GROOM: SEYMOUR, Oakley Eldon AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: April 06, 1917 (Friday)

BRIDE: MAYNARD, Dollie B. AGE: 16 DATE REGISTERED: April 07, 1917 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J. Wesley CHEW (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by mother of Bride Mary J. MAYNARD

3. Full name of GROOM Oakley Eldon SEYMOUR

4. Place of residence Pleasanton



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Marshall Co., Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name James Ervin SEYMOUR

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary HUGHS

13. Full name of BRIDE Dollie B. MAYNARD


15. Bride’s place of residence Pleasanton


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Alvin MAYNARD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary PETERS

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa 4/6/1917

24. Witnesses Mary MAYNARD R.L. RUMLEY

25. By whom married, name and office (Blank) (Note: Marriage was performed by C.S. MARSOLF, Presbyterian Minister.)


VOL. & PAGE # : v12p024 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6533 DATE ISSUED: April 10, 1917 (Tuesday)

GROOM: HILL, Loyd AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: April 10, 1917 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: PARSONS, Ora AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: April 21, 1917 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made L.J. HILL (Note: Lewis J. HILL of Leon, Iowa.)


3. Full name of GROOM Loyd HILL

4. Place of residence Decatur Co., Iowa



7. Color Whtie

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Harrison Co., Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name D. HILL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah HULLINGER

13. Full name of BRIDE Ora PARSONS




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name John PARSONS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah HOLLAND

23. Where and when married April 10, 1917 Leon, Iowa

24. Witnesses Rosa E. COX and Mary THOMPSON

25. By whom married, name and office Frank COX, J.P.




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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p025 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6534 DATE ISSUED: April 11, 1917 (Wednesday)

GROOM: UMPHRESS, Charley Edward AGE: 43 DATE MARRIED: April 11, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: ATHERTON, Bertha AGE: 41 DATE REGISTERED: April 17, 1917 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Thomas UMPHRESS (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Charley Edward UMPHRESS




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Hugh Green UMPHRESS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary PARR

13. Full name of BRIDE Bertha Milligan ATHERTON

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Bertha MILLIGAN



17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Jesse A. MILLIGAN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Melissa TAYLOR

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa April 11, 1917

24. Witnesses Mrs. Anna HALE & Thomas UMPHRESS




GROOM: WEEKS, James Samuel AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: April 14, 1917 (Saturday)

BRIDE: BULLARD, Ruth Cecile AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: April (??), 1917

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Benj. R. McGUIRE (of Independence, Mo.)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Parents of Each

3. Full name of GROOM James Samuel WEEKS

4. Place of residence Independence, Missouri

5. Occupation Mechanic


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Newark, Illinois (Note: Newark is in Kendall County, Illinois.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Walter WEEKS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Helen Margaret CRICK

13. Full name of BRIDE Ruth Cecile BULLARD


15. Bride’s place of residence Independence, Mo.


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Prescott, Iowa (Note: Prescott is in Adams County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Charles Walter BULLARD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ruth Drusilla JOHNSON

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa April 14, 1917

24. Witnesses Elsie O. BARNETT & E.L. KELLEY

25. By whom married, name and office Paul N. CRAIG (Note: His title was “Minister.”)




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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p027 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6536 DATE ISSUED: April 16, 1917 (Monday)

GROOM: NOBLITT, Harry F. AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: April 17, 1917 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: WILLIS, Mabel Venetta AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: April 18, 1917 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Scott ANDERSON (Note: Residence was not given.)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Mrs. Carrie P. WILLIS

3. Full name of GROOM Harry F. NOBLITT

4. Place of residence Nuckolls County, Nebraska


6. Groom’s age NEXT birthday 23 yrs

7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Nuckolls County, Nebraska

11. Groom’s father’s name John F. NOBLITT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary L. RINGER

13. Full name of BRIDE Mabel Venatta WILLIS


15. Bride’s place of residence Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name George T. WILLIS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Carrie P. SCOTT

23. Where and when married April 17, 1917 Lamoni, Iowa

24. Witnesses Wooden HURST and Nellie MARTIN

25. By whom married, name and office R.S. SALYARDS, Minister of the Gospel

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Lamoni.”


GROOM: HOPKINS, Francis AGE: 27 DATE MARRIED: April 16, 1917 (Monday)

BRIDE: BOOTH, Anna AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: April 17, 1917 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Laura BAIN (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Francis HOPKINS

4. Place of residence Van Wert, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Martin HOPKINS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Susan NIMISH

13. Full name of BRIDE Anna BOOTH


15. Bride’s place of residence Hopeville, Iowa (Note: Hopeville is in Clarke County, Iowa.)


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Hopeville, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Lemuel BOOTH

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nellie Belle BEAMAN


24. Witnesses Laura BAIN and J. *. STOOKEY





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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p029 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6538 DATE ISSUED: April 21, 1917 (Saturday)

GROOM: SCHAFFER, Pearl George AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: April 21, 1917 (Saturday)

BRIDE: SUTTON, Mercedes B. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: May 05, 1917 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made L.F. SCHAFFER (of Osceola, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Pearl George SCHAFFER

4. Place of residence Osceola, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Clarke Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name George F. SCHAFFER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Alice LEWIS

13. Full name of BRIDE Mercedes B. SUTTON


15. Bride’s place of residence Osceola, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Osceola, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name John G. SUTTON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lillian FLEMING


24. Witnesses L.F. SCHAFFER and Wife

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. Henry ESCH, Minister


VOL. & PAGE # : v12p030 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6539 DATE ISSUED: April 26, 1917 (Thursday)

GROOM: EATON, Olin F. AGE: 33 DATE MARRIED: April 27, 1917 (Friday)

BRIDE: SKIDMORE, Inez E. AGE: 23 DATE REGISTERED: May 03, 1917 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made (Blank) (Note: Personal knowledge of the Clerk)


3. Full name of GROOM Olin F. EATON


5. Occupation Electrician


7. Color White

8. Race Anglo Saxon


10. Groom’s place of birth Burlington, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name EATON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lesie R. EATON

13. Full name of BRIDE Inez E. SKIDMORE




17. Color White

18. Race Anglo Saxon


20. Bride’s place of birth Van Wert, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Isaac N. SKIDMORE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Millie GARDNER

23. Where and when married Van Wert, Iowa April 27, 1917

24. Witnesses Mrs. W.A. WEYRAUCH

25. By whom married, name and office W.A. WEYRAUCH, Pastor M.E. Church

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Van Wert, Iowa.”



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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p031 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6540 DATE ISSUED: May 01, 1917 (Tuesday)

GROOM: CROUCH, Ben Gerald AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: May 02, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: TRAXLER, Nina Marie AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: May 03, 1917 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made “None made”


3. Full name of GROOM Ben Gerald CROUCH

4. Place of residence Bethany, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)

5. Occupation Abstract Land Title


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Blythedale, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)

11. Groom’s father’s name William H. CROUCH

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Grace E. THOMPSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Nina Marie TRAXLER




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Louisville, Ontario

21. Bride’s father’s full name Moroni TRAXLER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nellie GRENAWALT

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa May 2, 1917

24. Witnesses Amy VREDENBURGH, Myrel R. TRAXLER

25. By whom married, name and office J.W. WIGHT, Minister


VOL. & PAGE # : v12p032 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6541 DATE ISSUED: May 02, 1917 (Wednesday)

GROOM: HERRICK, Paul W. AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: May 02, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: EVANS, Mattie B. AGE: 26 DATE REGISTERED: May 03, 1917 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made “None made” (Note: Personal Knowledge of the Clerk.)


3. Full name of GROOM Paul W. HERRICK

4. Place of residence Grimes, Iowa (Note: Grimes is in Polk County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Dickenson County, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Henry Wiley HERRICK

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Anna E. GUSSINGER (Note: Surname could be “GURSSINGER” or “GUNSSINGER.”

13. Full name of BRIDE Miss Mattie B. EVANS




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Delaware County, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name James H. EVANS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Jane TICKNELL May 2, 1917 (sic)


24. Witnesses Lloyd G. STEWART D.A. BUELL


- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “the home of J.H. EVANS.”



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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p033 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6542 DATE ISSUED: May 03, 1917 (Thursday)

GROOM: THOMAS, Harrison H. AGE: 52 DATE MARRIED: May 06, 1917 (Sunday)

BRIDE: PERCELL, Ella Rosetta AGE: 41 DATE REGISTERED: May 14, 1917 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Personal Knowledge of the Clerk.


3. Full name of GROOM Harrison H. THOMAS




7. Color White

8. Race American

9. No. of Groom’s marriage Second

10. Groom’s place of birth Alegan (Sic), Michigan (Note: Spelled Allegan, it is in Allegan County, Michigan.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Orlin B. THOMAS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Caroline A. CHURCH

13. Full name of BRIDE Ella R. PERCELL

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Ella Rosetta WILSON



17. Color White

18. Race American

19. No. of Bride’s marriage Second

20. Bride’s place of birth Harrison

21. Bride’s father’s full name Henry WILSON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Malinda POWELL

23. Where and when married at Lamoni, May 6, 1917

24. Witnesses Charley F. CHURCH and wife

25. By whom married, name and office Robert TURNER, J.P.


VOL. & PAGE # : v12p034 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6543 DATE ISSUED: May 05, 1917 (Saturday)

GROOM: McKNIGHT, John AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: May 05, 1917 (Saturday)

BRIDE: DEPPERMAN, Eithel AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: May 07, 1917 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Delbert McKNIGHT


3. Full name of GROOM John McKNIGHT

4. Place of residence New Virginia, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Clarke County, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name William McKNIGHT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Betsy WILLIAMSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Eithel DEPPERMAN


15. Bride’s place of residence New Virginia, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name William DEPPERMAN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Esther MORRIS

23. Where and when married in Leon, Iowa May 5TH, 1917

24. Witnesses Delbert McKNIGHT Bertha McKNIGHT





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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p035 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6544 DATE ISSUED: May 11, 1917 (Friday)

GROOM: WILSON, William H. AGE: 74 DATE MARRIED: May 11, 1917 (Friday)

BRIDE: BEAVERS, Emma AGE: 63 DATE REGISTERED: May 12, 1917 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made “Personal Knowledge of Clerk.”


3. Full name of GROOM William H. WILSON

4. Place of residence Woodland, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Franklin Co., Ohio

11. Groom’s father’s name James H. WILSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Pheba SIMS

13. Full name of BRIDE Emma BEAVERS

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Emma TRUGO

15. Bride’s place of residence Columbus, Ohio


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Pickaway Co., Ohio

21. Bride’s father’s full name Jas L. TRUGO

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nancy HILLARD

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa May 11, 1917

24. Witnesses Kate F. ARNOLD T.S. ARNOLD




GROOM: HOPKINS, Horner H. AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: May 17, 1917 (Thursday)

BRIDE: NICHOLSON, Gracia AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: May 21, 1917 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.A. POUSH (Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Horner H. HOPKINS


5. Occupation Banker


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Lamoni, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Wm A. HOPKINS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Libby J. CLUM

13. Full name of BRIDE Gracia NICHOLSON




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Lamoni, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name De Las F. NICHOLSON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Minnie C. BLAIR

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa May 17

24. Witnesses W.A. HOPKINS Letha HOPKINS

25. By whom married, name and office G.W. BLAIR, Minister




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GROOM: McDONALD, Maurice Kyle AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: May 20, 1917 (Sunday)

BRIDE: DILLON, Zaide Ency AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: May 23, 1917 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Wm Paul KAESTNER (of Des Moines, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Mrs. B.W. DILLON and Mr. C.W. DILLON

3. Full name of GROOM Maurice Kyle McDONALD

4. Place of residence Des Moines, Iowa

5. Occupation Printer


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Hoxie, Kansas (Note: Hoxie is in Sheridan County, Kansas.)

11. Groom’s father’s name John R. McDONALD

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lillie Hellen GOODNUFF

13. Full name of BRIDE Zaide Ency DILLON




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Charley Warrington DILLON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ency C. EIVINGS


24. Witnesses Mrs. Ency C. DILLON and Mrs. Martha KAESTNER

25. By whom married, name and office Charley W. DILLON, Minister



GROOM: BIXLER, Jacob AGE: 55 DATE MARRIED: May 18, 1917 (Friday)

BRIDE: RIDOUT, Emily Jane AGE: 46 DATE REGISTERED: May 21, 1917 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.W. JACOBS (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Jacob BIXLER



6. Groom’s age NEXT birthday 65 (Note: This is ten years different than age given in the Affidavit Section.)

7. Color White

8. Race English

9. No. of Groom’s marriage One

10. Groom’s place of birth Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name John P. BIXLER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Jane WITTEY

13. Full name of BRIDE Emily Jane RIDOUT

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow “ “ THOMPSON

15. Bride’s place of residence Chariton, Iowa (Note: This is in Lucas County, Iowa.)


17. Color White

18. Race English

19. No. of Bride’s marriage Two

20. Bride’s place of birth Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name John Perry THOMPSON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Effie Emily KING

23. Where and when married Garden Grove, Iowa

24. Witnesses A.B. BIXLER Hattie BRABY

25. By whom married, name and office John T. BIXLER, Minister of the Gospel

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Garden Grove, Iowa.”



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GROOM: LAMOREE, Ralph Hudson AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: May 20, 1917 (Sunday)

BRIDE: BLAIR, Helen Louise AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: May 22, 1917 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made E.N. HAMPTON (of Van Wert, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Ralph Hudson LAMOREE




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Woodburn, Iowa (Note: Woodburn is in Clarke County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Peter S. LAMOREE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Margaret HUDSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Helen Louise BLAIR


15. Bride’s place of residence Van Wert, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name William F. BLAIR

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Martha Catherine JORDAN

23. Where and when married Van Wert, Iowa Home of the Brides Parents

24. Witnesses Fannie BLAIR LAMOREE E.C. LAMOREE

25. By whom married, name and office J.A. BRANSON, Minister



GROOM: SMITH, Guy William AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: May 19, 1917 (Saturday)

BRIDE: UMPHRESS, Angie O. AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: May 21, 1917 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.K. SMITH (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Guy William SMITH

4. Place of residence Garden Grove, Iowa

5. Occupation Clerk in Restaurant


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Hagerstown, Maryland (Note: Hagerstown is in Washington County, Maryland.)

11. Groom’s father’s name William Kenneth SMITH

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Frances Elizabeth ARTZ

13. Full name of BRIDE Angie Otis UMPHRESS


15. Bride’s place of residence Iowa Garden Grove


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Redding, Iowa (Note: Redding is in Ringgold County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name James Elliot UMPHRESS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Emma Stella JENNINGS

23. Where and when married Garden Grove, Iowa May 19, 1917

24. Witnesses Mr. G.W. ROBERTS Mrs. Nina ROBERTS

25. By whom married, name and office Forest A. HEIZER, Minister Presbyterian




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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p041 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6550 DATE ISSUED: May 21, 1917 (Monday)

GROOM: KESHLEAR, W.B. AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: May 21, 1917 (Monday)

BRIDE: GALLOWAY, Alma AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: May 23, 1917 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made L.J. CUMMINGS (of Davis City, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM W.B. KESHLEAR




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name James C. KESHLEAR

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Alphea BOLON

13. Full name of BRIDE Alma GALLOWAY


15. Bride’s place of residence Mount Ayr, Iowa (Note: This is Ringgold County, Iowa.)


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Elsworth (Sic), Kansas (Note: Spelled “ELLSWORTH,” it is in Ellsworth County, Kansas.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Alonzo GALLOWAY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mariah HOLT

23. Where and when married Davis City, Iowa May 21, 1917

24. Witnesses B.O. CUMMINGS and Emma ADKINS

25. By whom married, name and office H. Paul BARTON, Minister of the Gospel

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Davis City, Ia.”


GROOM: CRAGO, Harry L. AGE: 35 DATE MARRIED: May 28, 1917 (Monday)

BRIDE: PICKERING, Loami AGE: 35 DATE REGISTERED: June 02, 1917 (Saturday)



3. Full name of GROOM Harry L. CRAGO


5. Occupation Barber


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name James CRAGO

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Olive C. BAY

13. Full name of BRIDE Loami PICKERING

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Loami PICKERING



17. Color White

18. Race American

19. No. of Bride’s marriage Third

20. Bride’s place of birth Beloit, Kansas (Note: Beloit is in Mitchell County, Kansas.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Jeroriger (SIC) PICKERING (Note: Jeremiah “Jerry” M. PICKERING.)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name A. BURNISON (Note: A = Abigail)

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa 5/28/ 1917

24. Witnesses Miss Etta GOSH Thelma PICKERING

25. By whom married, name and office F.G. COLEMAN, Minister


(Note: Harry CRAGO & Loami PICKERING were married Dec. 30, 1905. See Vol. 9, p84, Marriage License # 4855. See Decatur Co., Iowa,

Divorce Volume 1, March 20, 1917.)



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GROOM: HILL, Lee Allen AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: May 31, 1917 (Thursday)

BRIDE: METZ, Inez AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: June 01, 1917 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made James HILL (of Garden Grove, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Lee Allen HILL

4. Place of residence Gardne Grove, Ia.



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Illinois

11. Groom’s father’s name James P. HILL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ella M. MULLEN

13. Full name of BRIDE Inez METZ


15. Bride’s place of residence Garden Grove, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name William METZ

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Eva S. SMITH


24. Witnesses James HILL Ella HILL

25. By whom married, name and office C.S. MARSOLF



GROOM: RAINES, Iowa Emmerson AGE: 49 DATE MARRIED: May 31, 1917 (Thursday)

BRIDE: ANDERSON, Effa Ethel AGE: 34 DATE REGISTERED: June 01, 1917 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made “Knowledge of Clerk.”

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Iowa

3. Full name of GROOM Iowa Emmerson RAINES

4. Place of residence Russell, Iowa (Note: Russell is in Lucas County, Iowa.)

5. Occupation Painter


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Ill.

11. Groom’s father’s name Joshua RAINES

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Rebecca SPILLMAN (Note: I am unsure of this name. It was difficult to read.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Effa Ethel ANDERSON


15. Bride’s place of residence Woodburn, Iowa (Note: Woodburn is in Clarke County, Iowa.)


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Woodburn


22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Benjamin ANDERSON (Sic) (Note: This should be line 21.)


24. Witnesses Mrs. Gertrude MARKLEY, Mrs. E.M. MARSOLF

25. By whom married, name and office C.S. MARSOLF, Minister




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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p045 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6554 DATE ISSUED: June 02, 1917 (Saturday)

GROOM: ACKERLEY, James William AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: June 03, 1917 (Sunday)

BRIDE: BROWN, Ethel Goldie AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: June 05, 1917 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Elba SHEWMAKER (Note: Surname is accurate to Elba’s signature & of Leon, Iowa.)


3. Full name of GROOM James William ACKERLEY




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Crawford Co., Wisconsin

11. Groom’s father’s name John Edward ACKERLEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma HEARLD

13. Full name of BRIDE Ethel Goldie BROWN




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name George Washington BROWN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Dora Alice GIBSON

23. Where and when married Grand River, Iowa

24. Witnesses Richard HOLLAND Winona BROWN

25. By whom married, name and office R.C. RUSSELL, Min. M.E. Church



GROOM: WALTON, Paul Dean AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: June 02, 1917 (Saturday)

BRIDE: POWERS, Goldie May AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: June 20, 1917 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made O.W. CURTIS (Note: Oliver W. CURTIS of Blythedale, Harrison County, Missouri.)


3. Full name of GROOM Paul Dean WALTON

4. Place of residence Blythedale, Mo.



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Blythedale, Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name J.W. WALTON (Note: Jacob & Rosa WALTON are buried in Cedar Hill Cmty, Harrison Co., Mo.)

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Rose BRINNEGAR

13. Full name of BRIDE Goldie May POWERS


15. Bride’s place of residence Blythedale, Mo.


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Red Oak, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name James W. POWERS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nellie PARR

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa June 2, 1917

24. Witnesses Mr. & Mrs. Oliver CURTIS





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GROOM: JENKINS, Wesley Raymond AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: June 02, 1917 (Saturday)

BRIDE: LIONBERGER, Harrietta Forest AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: June 20, 1917 (Wednesday)



3. Full name of GROOM Wesley Raymond JENKINS




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Leslie JENKINS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Fannie McCUTCHAN

13. Full name of BRIDE Harrietta Forest LIONBARGER




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Carney, Nebraska (Note: I am unable to find this place.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name William LIONBARGER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Laura HUDDLESTON


24. Witnesses Mrs. Winifred ESCH Lyda STEPHEN




GROOM: MORTIMER, Morris Edmon AGE: 29 DATE MARRIED: June 10, 1917 (Sunday)

BRIDE: THOMAS, Olive Beth AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: June 12, 1917 (Tuesday)


2. By whom consent to marriage is given Mary E. THOMAS

3. Full name of GROOM Morris Edmon MORTIMORE (Note: The Heading section gives his surname as “MORTIMER.”)

4. Place of residence Tulsa, Okla.

5. Occupation Geologist


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Hamburg, Iowa (Note: This is in Fremont County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Nathan S. MORTIMER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah J. BAKER

13. Full name of BRIDE Olive Beth THOMAS




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Elston (Sic), Iowa (Note: Spelled “ELLSTON,” it is in Ringgold County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Orlin Bissell THOMAS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary E. MOFFIT

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa June 10, 1917

24. Witnesses J.A. GUNSOLLEY Chas F. CHURCH

25. By whom married, name and office F.M. McDOWELL, Elder




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GROOM: WARNSTAFF, Oren F. AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: June 16, 1917 (Saturday)

BRIDE: WADE, Mayne AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: June 18, 1917 (Monday)



3. Full name of GROOM Oren F. WARNSTAFF


5. Occupation Clerk in Hotel


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Weldon, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Jasper WARNSTAFF

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Meda BARNARD

13. Full name of BRIDE Mayne WADE




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Wayne County, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Kabe WADE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Matilda FULLER


24. Witnesses H.W. SANDERS Myrtle OWENS




GROOM: CRAIG, Roy AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: June 16, 1917 (Saturday)

BRIDE: FRISBIE, Hattie AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: June 18, 1917 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Jim FRISBIE (of Saline, Mercer Co., Missouri)


3. Full name of GROOM Roy CRAIG

4. Place of residence Saline, Mo.



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Saline, Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name Robert CRAIG (Note: The 1900 U.S. Census shows “Roderick.”)

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Melvina MORELAND

13. Full name of BRIDE Hattie FRISBIE


15. Bride’s place of residence Saline, Mo.


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Saline, Mo.

21. Bride’s father’s full name George W. FRISBIE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lola May JOHNSON


24. Witnesses Jim FRISBIE Edith FRISBIE





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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p051 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6560 DATE ISSUED: June 18, 1917 (Monday)

GROOM: TELLIER, Orville George AGE: 27 DATE MARRIED: June 19, 1917 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: POST, Mary Esther AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: June 24, 1917 (Sunday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Dean S. GATES (of Davis City, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Orville George TELLIER


5. Occupation Restaurant Proprietor


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Assumption, Ill. (Note: This is in Christian County, Illinois.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Charles TELLIER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Nannie SCOTT

13. Full name of BRIDE Mary Esther POST




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Israel H. POST

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Fannie WILLIAMS


24. Witnesses Dean GATES Helen McCLARAN


- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Orville George TELLIER.”

VOL. & PAGE # : v12p052 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6561 DATE ISSUED: June 20, 1917 (Wednesday)

GROOM: DORSEY, Orange Jacob AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: June 20, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: CURRY, Neva M. AGE: 27 DATE REGISTERED: June 27, 1917 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made C.R. DORSEY (of Garden Grove, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Orange Jacob DORSEY

4. Place of residence High Point, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth High Point, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Grant O. DORSEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary I. JOHNSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Neva May CURRY




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Robert Bancroft CURRY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna Miolmi GARDNER (Note: Middle name could be wrong.)


24. Witnesses Mrs. Mary DORSEY & Mrs. Anna CURRY





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GROOM: GREEN, Ray AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: June 23, 1917 (Saturday)

BRIDE: SMITH, Ella Edith AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: June 26, 1917 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Willie ZORNES (of DeKalb, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Parents of Groom

3. Full name of GROOM Ray GREEN

4. Place of residence Decatur, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name George M. GREEN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Margaret Catherine SMITH

13. Full name of BRIDE Ella Edith SMITH


15. Bride’s place of residence Weldon, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Ara SMITH

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Elizabeth HENDRICKSON

23. Where and when married at Leon, Iowa June 23, 1917

24. Witnesses Willie ZORNES Flo GREEN




GROOM: FARQUHAR, Edwin Winfred AGE: 33 DATE MARRIED: June 24, 1917 (Sunday)

BRIDE: BENEFIEL, Wilma Fay AGE: 26 DATE REGISTERED: June 25, 1917 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made E.H. GARDNER (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Edwin Winfred FARQUHAR


5. Occupation Merchant


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Horace M. FARQUHAR

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Alice C. DILSAVER

13. Full name of BRIDE Wilma Fay BENEFIEL




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Concord, Nebraska (Note: There is a Concord (Historical) in Cass Co. & Concord, Dixon Co., NE.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Samuel Elliot BENEFIEL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary M. HAND


24. Witnesses Earl & Amy GARDNER





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GROOM: MILLER, James AGE: 59 DATE MARRIED: June 28, 1917 (Thursday)

BRIDE: BRADSHAW, Anna Morris AGE: 57 DATE REGISTERED: June 29, 1917 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made “None” (Note: Affidavit reads “Knowledge of the Clerk.”)


3. Full name of GROOM James MILLER

4. Place of residence Near Davis City, Iowa

5. Occupation Farmer & Trading


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth in Coles Co., Illinois

11. Groom’s father’s name John MILLER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary Jane DOUGHTERY

13. Full name of BRIDE Anna Morris BRADSHAW

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Anna PALMER

15. Bride’s place of residence 109 E. Augusta St., St. Joe, Missouri


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian

19. No. of Bride’s marriage “this is the third.”

20. Bride’s place of birth “in Ohio, Co. not known”

21. Bride’s father’s full name “No known”

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Amanda FREEMAN

23. Where and when married at Davis City, Iowa June 28TH, 1917

24. Witnesses Mrs. Mae CAMPBELL Nellie BURRELL

25. By whom married, name and office Geo P. CAMPBELL, Ordained Minister



GROOM: HARRIMAN, Loren E. AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: June 28, 1917 (Thursday)

BRIDE: BELLAMY, Berda B. AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: July 03, 1917 (Saturday)



3. Full name of GROOM Loren E. HARRIMAN

4. Place of residence Kellerton, Iowa (Note: This is Ringgold County, Iowa.)

5. Occupation Carpenter


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Kellerton, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name B.F. HARRIMAN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Josephine PEPPERS

13. Full name of BRIDE Berda B. BELLAMY


15. Bride’s place of residence Kellerton, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Redding, Iowa (Note: This is in Ringgold County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name R.W. BELLAMY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Jennie E. MARTIN


24. Witnesses Ray C. HOWARD Maude E. HOWARD

25. By whom married, name and office E.F. PARTRIDGE, M.E. Church




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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p057 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6566 DATE ISSUED: June 28, 1917 (Thursday)

GROOM: MARSHALL, William E. AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: June 30, 1917 (Saturday)

BRIDE: THOMPSON, Ida B. AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: July 13, 1917 (Friday)



3. Full name of GROOM William E. MARSHALL

4. Place of residence Eagleville, Mo. (Note: Eagleville is in Harrison County, Missouri.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Edward E. MARSHALL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary Ann JOHNSTON

13. Full name of BRIDE Ida B. THOMPSON


15. Bride’s place of residence Hatfield, Mo. (Note: Hatfield is in Harrison County, Missouri.)


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Rea, Mo. (Note: Rea is in Andrew County, Missouri.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Lewis J. THOMPSON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Betsy Ann YODER

23. Where and when married June 30, 1917 Lamoni, Iowa

24. Witnesses Myron E. GARVER Verva GARVER




GROOM: KEOWN, S. Sidney AGE: 27 DATE MARRIED: July 01, 1917 (Sunday)

BRIDE: RHODES, Martha AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: July 07, 1917 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made S.S. KEOWN (of Lamoni, Ia.)


3. Full name of GROOM S. Sidney KEOWN


5. Occupation R.R. Brakeman


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Lamoni, Decatur Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name S.S. KEOWN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah A. STAFFORD

13. Full name of BRIDE Martha RHODES




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Watehier, Iowa (Note: I can’t figure out this town. It is probably wrong.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name George W. RHODES

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary PERRY

23. Where and when married at Lamoni, Iowa July 1ST, 1917

24. Witnesses Elmer HATCHER Mamie CARMICHAEL

25. By whom married, name and office Elder Eli HAYER of Lamoni, Iowa




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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p059 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6568 DATE ISSUED: July 02, 1917 (Monday)

GROOM: McNEAL, John AGE: 27 DATE MARRIED: July 02, 1917 (Monday)

BRIDE: WATKINS, Gertrude AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: July 03, 1917 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.B. ROOK (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM John McNEAL

4. Place of residence Murray, Iowa (Note: This is in Clarke County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Union County, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name George McNEAL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Anna DELCHER

13. Full name of BRIDE Gertrude WATKINS


15. Bride’s place of residence Creston, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Clarke Co., Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name John WATKINS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Emma THOMPSON

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa July 2, 1917

24. Witnesses W.B. ROOK Mrs. Bert ROOK



VOL. & PAGE # : v12p060 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6569 DATE ISSUED: July 03, 1917 (Tuesday)

GROOM: MARKEY, Guy Herbert AGE: 40 DATE MARRIED: July 03, 1917 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: CARSON, Alta May AGE: 38 DATE REGISTERED: July 16, 1917 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made L.S. STEDWELL (of Woodburn, Clarke County, Iowa.)


3. Full name of GROOM Guy Herbert MARKEY

4. Place of residence Woodburn, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name W.E. MACKEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Almira LATHROP

13. Full name of BRIDE Alta May CARSON


15. Bride’s place of residence Woodburn, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Woodburn, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Chambers CARSON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah ABRAMS


24. Witnesses L.S. STEDWELL Polly STEDWELL

25. By whom married, name and office Henry ESCH, Minister




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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p061 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6570 DATE ISSUED: July 12, 1917 (Thursday)

GROOM: CAMPBELL, Clarence AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: July 12, 1917 (Thursday)

BRIDE: FROST, Marie AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: July 14, 1917 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Lawrence M. FROST (of Decatur, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Father’s of both parties

3. Full name of GROOM Clarence CAMPBELL




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Henry CAMPBELL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma ORFIELD

13. Full name of BRIDE Miss Marie FROST


15. Bride’s place of residence Decatur City, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Lawrence FROST

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nora CASTER

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa July 12TH, 1917

24. Witnesses Lawrence M. FROST Edith V. FROST


- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Clarence CAMPBELL.”


GROOM: BAKER, Howard AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: July 16, 1917 (Monday)

BRIDE: COOK, Belva Elizabeth AGE: 16 DATE REGISTERED: July 17, 1917 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Forest FOWLER (of Davis City, Ia.)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given “Consent of both Parents of ”

3. Full name of GROOM Howard BAKER

4. Place of residence Ridgeway, Missouri

5. Occupation Laborer


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Eagleville, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Thomas J. BAKER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Alice DRAKE

13. Full name of BRIDE Belva Elizabeth COOK


15. Bride’s place of residence Eagleville, Missouri


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth State of Oklahoma

21. Bride’s father’s full name James B. COOK

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nancy LACY

23. Where and when married at Davis City, Iowa July 16, 1917

24. Witnesses Forest FOWLER Mrs. Lena FETTA

25. By whom married, name and office Geo. P. CAMPBELL, Ordained Minister




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GROOM: JAMISON, George M. AGE: 64 DATE MARRIED: July 19, 1917 (Thursday)

BRIDE: STANTON, Ella AGE: 58 DATE REGISTERED: July 19, 1917 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made D.C. WHITE (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Geo. M. JAMISON




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Covington, Ky. (Note: This is in Kenton County, Kentucky.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Marshall JAMISON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary M. CARPENTER

13. Full name of BRIDE Ella STANTON

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Ella BAKER


16. Bride’s age NEXT birthday (Note: Can’t read)

17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name John Wesley BAKER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary GRAVATTE

23. Where and when married at Leon, Iowa July 19, 1917

24. Witnesses Thomas B. MURPHY and Wife Ida MURPHY

25. By whom married, name and office Elder D.C. WHITE

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “****** Iowa.”


GROOM: RANSFORD, Frank Earl AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: July 20, 1917 (Friday)

BRIDE: PIERCE, Velma Pauline AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: July 25, 1917 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mrs. Martha PIERCE (of Van Wert, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Mrs. Martha PIERCE Mother of the Bride

3. Full name of GROOM Frank Earl RANSFORD


5. Occupation Baggageman


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Memphis, Mo. (Note: Memphis is in Scotland County, Missouri.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Michael F. RANSFORD

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary BROWN

13. Full name of BRIDE Velma Pauline PIERCE




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name John W. PIERCE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Martha A. CRAFT

23. Where and when married Van Wert, Iowa July 20, 1917

24. Witnesses Ethel WEBB Vernie IRVING

25. By whom married, name and office Clarence R. DAYTON




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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p065 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6574 DATE ISSUED: July 21, 1917 (Saturday)

GROOM: DILLON, Glen F. AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: July 21, 1917 (Saturday)

BRIDE: ELSTON, Laura AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: July 21, 1917 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made F.G. ELSTON (of Davis City, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Glen F. DILLON




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Decatur Co., Lamoni, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name G.R. DILLON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Susanna Frances ADKINS

13. Full name of BRIDE Laura ELSTON




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Davis City, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Sidney Algerna ELSTON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ida Drexal SEVERANCE

23. Where and when married at Leon, Iowa July 21, 1917

24. Witnesses Fred ELSTON Oma ELSTON



VOL. & PAGE # : v12p066 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6575 DATE ISSUED: August 04, 1917 (Saturday)

GROOM: McHARNESS, George AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: August 06, 1917 (Monday)

BRIDE: STEPHENS, Lois Pearl AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: August 17, 1917 (Friday)



3. Full name of GROOM George McHARNESS




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Memphis, Tenn.

11. Groom’s father’s name George Oren McHARNESS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary Belle YOUNG

13. Full name of BRIDE Lois Pearl STEPHENS




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name James W. STEPHENS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Melvina GRAVATT

23. Where and when married M.E. Parsonage Decatur, Iowa Aug 6, 1917

24. Witnesses Loren W. STEPHENS Carrie B. STEPHENS

25. By whom married, name and office F.H. PERKINS, M.E. Pastor

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “M.E. Parsonage.”



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GROOM: McCORMICK, Ernest A. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: August 12, 1917 (Sunday)

BRIDE: McCLARNON, Mable Y. AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: August 20, 1917 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Nancy J. McCORMICK (of Pleasanton, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Nancy J. McCORMICK

3. Full name of GROOM Ernest A. McCORMICK




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Decatur County, Ia.

11. Groom’s father’s name W.A. McCORMICK

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Maybelle McWILLIAMS

13. Full name of BRIDE Mable Y. McCLARNON


15. Bride’s place of residence Decatur County, Ia.


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Mercer County, Missouri


22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Minnie McCLARNON

23. Where and when married Elba DALE

24. Witnesses Lear DAVIS Leola DAVIS

25. By whom married, name and office Elba DALE, M.G.

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Rev. Elba DALE’s”

VOL. & PAGE # : v12p068 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6577 DATE ISSUED: August 14, 1917 (Tuesday)

GROOM: GREEN, Lennie AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: August 14, 1917 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: SCHISLER, Ethel AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: August 15, 1917 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Truman GREEN (of Grand River, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Lennie GREEN




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Kellerton, Iowa (Note: This is in Ringgold County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Truman Oscar GREEN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Martha Alice DAVENPORT

13. Full name of BRIDE Ethel SCHISLER




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Kansas

21. Bride’s father’s full name William SCHISLER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Virginia Florence SMITH

23. Where and when married at Leon, Iowa August 14, 1917

24. Witnesses Truman GREEN and Kline CREES





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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p069 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6578 DATE ISSUED: August 15, 1917 (Wednesday)

GROOM: DUNCAN, Cecil AGE: 28 DATE MARRIED: August 15, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: HURSEY, Sophie AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: August 20, 1917 (Monday)



3. Full name of GROOM Cecil DUNCAN

4. Place of residence Pleasanton, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian

9. No. of Groom’s marriage 2nd

10. Groom’s place of birth Banner Co., Nebraska

11. Groom’s father’s name Thomas H. DUNCAN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary Ellen JUDD

13. Full name of BRIDE Sophia HURSEY


15. Bride’s place of residence Lineville, Iowa (Note: Lineville is in Wayne County, Iowa.)


17. Color 26 (Sic)

18. Race White


20. Bride’s place of birth Lineville, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Robert HURSEY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Barbara Ellen COLLIER

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Aug 15, 1917

24. Witnesses W.J. SPRINGER N.F. HAWKINS




GROOM: BURLINGMAIR, Robert Henry AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: August 15, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: MITCHELL, Ena Lucinda AGE: 23 DATE REGISTERED: August 18, 1917 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made C.H. MITCHELL (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Robert Henry BURLINGMAIR

4. Place of residence Davenport, Iowa (Note: This is in Scott County, Iowa.)

5. Occupation Farm Superintendent


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Colfax, Ill. (Note: Colfax is in McLean County, Illinois.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Henry BURLINGMAIR

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma L. AMBROSE

13. Full name of BRIDE Ena Lucinda MITCHELL




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Weldon, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Enos MITCHELL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Emma HOGUE

23. Where and when married Grand River, Iowa

24. Witnesses Dorothy May RUSSELL Mrs. Lucy ARNEY

25. By whom married, name and office R.C. RUSSELL, M.E. Minister

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Grand River, Iowa.”



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GROOM: ALLEN, Wilber Leland AGE: 28 DATE MARRIED: August 19, 1917 (Sunday)

BRIDE: JUDSON, Mildred Fanny AGE: 23 DATE REGISTERED: August 24, 1917 (Friday)



3. Full name of GROOM Wilber Leland ALLEN

4. Place of residence Lamoni, Decatur Co., Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Ridgeway, Missouri (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)

11. Groom’s father’s name William Henry ALLEN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Florence BOATMAN

13. Full name of BRIDE Mildred Fanny JUDSON


15. Bride’s place of residence Lamoni, Decatur Co. Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Isaac JUDSON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ada Lenora CAVE

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa Aug 19, 1917

24. Witnesses Mrs. Ada JUDSON and Wm H. ALLEN

25. By whom married, name and office Elder Columbus SCOTT, Minister

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Lamoni, Decatur Co., Ia.”

VOL. & PAGE # : v12p072 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6581 DATE ISSUED: August 23, 1917 (Thursday)

GROOM: COX, Demmerse Valentino AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: August 23, 1917 (Thursday)

BRIDE: FOLAND, Belva Pearl AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: August 31, 1917 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Alva FOLAND (of Grand River, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Father of Girl

3. Full name of GROOM Demmerse Valentino COX

4. Place of residence DeKalb, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Jackson Co., Kentucky

11. Groom’s father’s name Walters COX

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Eliza SHEPERD

13. Full name of BRIDE Belva Pearl FOLAND




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Alva Albert FOLAND

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ella McCONNELL

23. Where and when married DeKalb, Iowa August 23, 1917

24. Witnesses Arthur DAVIS Mrs. Mertie DAVIS

25. By whom married, name and office James L. PEACE, Minister of the Gospel

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “DeKalb, Iowa.”



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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p073 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6582 DATE ISSUED: August 24, 1917 (Friday)

GROOM: DOWNEY, William Arthur AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: August 24, 1917 (Friday)

BRIDE: RUMLEY, Eva AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: August 25, 1917 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Macy STEPHENS (of Davis City)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Father of Boy

3. Full name of GROOM William Arthur DOWNEY




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Samuel Craig DOWNEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Kate PIERCY

13. Full name of BRIDE Eva RUMLEY




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Southern Mo.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Clarence A. RUMLEY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna COOPER


24. Witnesses Mrs. Wilma STEPHENS and Macy STEPHENS




GROOM: ANDREW, Glen B. AGE: 28 DATE MARRIED: August 29, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: HOWELL, Neal Elizabeth AGE: 23 DATE REGISTERED: September 05, 1917 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made “None” (Note: Affidavit reads “Knowledge of Clerk.”)


3. Full name of GROOM Glen B. ANDREW


5. Occupation Salesman


7. Color White

8. Race White


10. Groom’s place of birth Bad Axe, Michigan (Note: This is in Huron County, Michigan.)

11. Groom’s father’s name George N. ANDREW

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ida E. FERRIS

13. Full name of BRIDE Neal Elizabeth HOWELL




17. Color White

18. Race White



21. Bride’s father’s full name John Marshall HOWELL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah Cornelia BURRIS

23. Where and when married Aug 29, 1917 at Bride’s home near Davis City, Iowa

24. Witnesses J. Edward ANDREW Leah TEALE

25. By whom married, name and office N. Paul BARTON

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Bride’s Home near Davis City, Iowa.”



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GROOM: ASBACH, Dow AGE: 31 DATE MARRIED: August 29, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: SHIRA, Pansy O. AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: August 29, 1917 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Arthur BOSWELL


3. Full name of GROOM Dow ASBACH




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Wm ASBACH

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Maria MITCHELL

13. Full name of BRIDE Pansy O. SHIRA




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Mahlon SHIRA

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Minnie A. STANFORD


24. Witnesses Arthur BOSWELL and Winnie SHIRA

25. By whom married, name and office Wm J. CAMPBELL, Minister of Gospel


VOL. & PAGE # : v12p076 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6585 DATE ISSUED: September 04, 1917 (Tuesday)

GROOM: MILLER, Leo H. AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: September 04, 1917 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: McKLVEEN, Margaret AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: September 05, 1917 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Ed H. SHARP (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Leo H. MILLER

4. Place of residence Shepherdstown, West Va. (Note: This is in Jefferson County, West Virginia.)

5. Occupation Teacher


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Sharpsburg, Md. (Note: This is in Washington County, Maryland.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Henry M. MILLER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma A. MULLENDORE

13. Full name of BRIDE Miss Margaret McKLVEEN




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Bremer Co., Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Henry B. McKLVEEN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lillian A. DeKALB

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Sept 4, 1917

24. Witnesses Ed H. SHARP L.P. VAN WERDEN





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GROOM: BOLES, Arby Ray AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: September 04, 1917 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: ADAMS, Goldie AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: September 11, 1917 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Willard BOLES (of Grand River, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given By both parents parents of Groom

3. Full name of GROOM Arby Ray BOLES

4. Place of residence Grand River, Decatur Co., Ia.



7. Color White

8. Race Dutch Irish



11. Groom’s father’s name Walter David BOLES

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Susie DEAN (Note: See Decatur Co., Ia., Marr Recs, Vol 5, p592, Lic #2930, dated 1/01/1895.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Goldie ADAMS


15. Bride’s place of residence Decatur Co., Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Dutch


20. Bride’s place of birth Kearney, Nebraska (Note: This is in Buffalo County, Nebraska.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Geo. ADAMS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Rosery ADAMS

23. Where and when married Decatur Co. Sept 4, 1917

24. Witnesses Mrs. Jessie VANDERPOOL Willard BOLES

25. By whom married, name and office E.C. VANDERPOOL, Minister



GROOM: GRAY, Oscar H. AGE: 17 DATE MARRIED: September 05, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: SMOTHERMAN, Ethel H. AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: September 05, 1917 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Geo. H. GRAY (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Parents of Both

3. Full name of GROOM Oscar H. GRAY




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Mercer County, Missouri

11. Groom’s father’s name George H. GRAY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Cora LaFOLLETT

13. Full name of BRIDE Ethel H. SMOTHERMAN




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name John H. SMOTHERMAN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna MILKS

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa September 5TH, 1917

24. Witnesses George H. GRAY Anna SMOTHERMAN





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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p079 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6588 DATE ISSUED: September 05, 1917 (Wednesday)

GROOM: RAYMOND, Harry Whiting AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: September 05, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: FARQUHAR, Ruth AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: September 18, 1917 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made “Personally known.”


3. Full name of GROOM Harry Whiting RAYMOND

4. Place of residence Independence, Ia. (Note: This is in Buchanan County, Iowa.)

5. Occupation Attorney


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Marion, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Bert RAYMOND

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Alice WHITING

13. Full name of BRIDE Ruth FARQUHAR




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Horace FARQUHAR

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Alice K. DILSAVER


24. Witnesses Mrs. Horace FARQUHAR and Mrs. Alice RAYMOND



VOL. & PAGE # : v12p080 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6589 DATE ISSUED: September 06, 1917 (Thursday)

GROOM: DAVIS, Harley V. AGE: 17 DATE MARRIED: September 06, 1917 (Thursday)

BRIDE: GABEL, Velma May AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: September 06, 1917 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made By father of the Groom (Note: G.R. DAVIS of Grand River, Ia.)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given “ “ “ “ “

3. Full name of GROOM Harley V. DAVIS




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Geo. DAVIS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Cora FUQUA

13. Full name of BRIDE Miss Velma May GABEL

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Velma POLAND “Maiden name restored by decree.”



17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Charles GABEL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Etta PETERS


24. Witnesses Mrs. Madge GABEL Clarence William GABEL





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GROOM: DEVORE, Clair AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: September 12, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: CAMPBELL, Jessie AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: September 12, 1917 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Clarence CAMPBELL (of Van Wert, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Father of Groom

3. Full name of GROOM Clair DEVORE

4. Place of residence Weldon, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name William S. DEVORE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name P. Mae PALMER

13. Full name of BRIDE Jessie CAMPBELL




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Henry CAMPBELL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Emma ORFIELD


24. Witnesses Clarence CAMPBELL Marie C. CAMPBELL




GROOM: HICKS, Harry Dudley AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: September 13, 1917 (Thursday)

BRIDE: KILLMAR, Inez Beatrice AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: September 15, 1917 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.G. TULLIS (of Decatur)


3. Full name of GROOM Harry Dudley HICKS

4. Place of residence Osceola, Iowa (Note: This is Clarke County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Hebron (Note: There is a Hebron in Adair County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Walter HICKS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lida Elizabeth DUDLEY

13. Full name of BRIDE Inez Beatrice KILLMAR


15. Bride’s place of residence Des Moines, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Des Moines, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name John Henry KILLMAR

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Laura GARDNER

23. Where and when married Decatur, Iowa Sept 13, 1917

24. Witnesses Pearl TULLIS and J.G. TULLIS

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. F.H. PERKINS, M.E. Pastor

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “John TULLIS’ home.”



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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p083 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6592 DATE ISSUED: September 14, 1917 (Friday)

GROOM: McKEE, Vernon B. AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: September 15, 1917 (Saturday)

BRIDE: NORMAN, Verna M. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: September 17, 1917 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Orra GILLILAND (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Vernon B. McKEE




7. Color White

8. Race Celt



11. Groom’s father’s name John McKEE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary HARROW

13. Full name of BRIDE Verna M. NORMAN




17. Color White




21. Bride’s father’s full name Lincoln NORMAN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah ORFIELD

23. Where and when married Van Wert, Iowa September 15, 1917





GROOM: GILLILAND, Orra W. AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: September 15, 1917 (Saturday)

BRIDE: NORMAN, Velva AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: September 17, 1917 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Vernon McKEE (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Orra W. GILLILAND




7. Color White

8. Race Anglo



11. Groom’s father’s name Wm GILLILAND

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ardellia PAYNE

13. Full name of BRIDE Velva NORMAN




17. Color White




21. Bride’s father’s full name Lincoln NORMAN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah ORFIELD

23. Where and when married Van Wert, Iowa September 15, 1917






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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p085 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6594 DATE ISSUED: September 17, 1917 (Monday)

GROOM: HAMILTON, George W. AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: September 17, 1917 (Monday)

BRIDE: McBEE, Charlie Frances AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: September 21, 1917 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.T. CRAIG (of Pleasanton, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given W.W. McBEE

3. Full name of GROOM Geo. W. HAMILTON

4. Place of residence Saline, Mo. (Note: This is in Mercer County, Missouri.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian

9. No. of Groom’s marriage 1


11. Groom’s father’s name G.W. HAMILTON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Littie J. HENDERSON (Note: Lillie, maybe?? The “Ls” are definitely crossed like “T.”)

13. Full name of BRIDE Charlie Frances McBEE


15. Bride’s place of residence Harrison Co., Mo.


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Harrison Co., Mo.

21. Bride’s father’s full name W.W. McBEE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Effie A. WILLIS

23. Where and when married Sept 17, 1917 Pleasanton, Iowa

24. Witnesses Beulah TYE Lotta CRAIG

25. By whom married, name and office J.B. TYE, Minister

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Pleasanton, Iowa.”


GROOM: RICHARDSON, C.C. AGE: 33 DATE MARRIED: September 21, 1917 (Friday)

BRIDE: LINGLE, Grayce A. AGE: 23 DATE REGISTERED: September 21, 1917 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mrs. W.E. REISH (of Osceola, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM C.C. RICHARDSON




7. Color White

8. Race (Blank)


10. Groom’s place of birth Indiana

11. Groom’s father’s name Marion RICHARDSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Isabel DUREA

13. Full name of BRIDE Grayce A. LINGLE




17. Color White

18. Race (Blank)



21. Bride’s father’s full name Elmer LINGLE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Carrie MILLER


24. Witnesses W.E. REISH Mrs. W.E. REISH

25. By whom married, name and office John WOODMANSEE, J.P.




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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p087 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6596 DATE ISSUED: September 22, 1917 (Saturday)

GROOM: DAVIS, Douglas AGE: 53 DATE MARRIED: September 26, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: WERNITCH, Clara AGE: 55 DATE REGISTERED: October 02, 1917 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Walter OSBORN (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Douglass (Sic) DAVIS




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name John DAVIS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mariah JEWETT

13. Full name of BRIDE Clara WERNITCH

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Clara GASSAWAY



17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Jefferson County, Indiana

21. Bride’s father’s full name Marion GASSAWAY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Margaret Jane LAWRENCE

23. Where and when married M.E. Parsonage Davis City, Iowa 9/26/1917

24. Witnesses Georgia GRAHAM Mrs. N. Paul BARTON

25. By whom married, name and office Pastor M.E. Church N. Paul BARTON

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Davis City, Iowa.”


GROOM: JOHNSON, Samuel Clyde AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: September 23, 1917 (Sunday)

BRIDE: LANTZ, Vera AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: September 25, 1917 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made P.F. LANTZ (of Van Wert, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Samuel Clyde JOHNSON

4. Place of residence Van Wert, Ia.



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Renwick, Iowa (Note: Renwick is on the border of Humboldt & Wright Counties.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Geo. W. JOHNSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Laura B. LEWIS

13. Full name of BRIDE Vera LANTZ


15. Bride’s place of residence Van Wert


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Van Wert

21. Bride’s father’s full name Philip F. LANTZ

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Aline O. THOMPSON

23. Where and when married Van Wert, Ia. Sept 23, 1917

24. Witnesses Callie JOHNSON Fern LANTZ

25. By whom married, name and office Clarence R. DAYTON, Minister

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Van Wert.”



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GROOM: GAMMELL, Fred AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: September 25, 1917 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: NOBLE, Merle AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: September 26, 1917 (Wednesday)



3. Full name of GROOM Fred GAMMELL




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Frank G. GAMMELL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Marilla GRANTHAM

13. Full name of BRIDE Miss Merle NOBLE




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Hazelton, Kansas (Note: Hazelton is in Barber County, Kansas.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Arthur D. NOBLE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Emma BROWN


24. Witnesses Mrs. E.E. BELL Mrs. R.R. MOSER

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. Raoul R. MOSER, Pastor M.E. Church



GROOM: PERRY, Earl AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: September 30, 1917 (Sunday)

BRIDE: DOWNEY, Beulah A. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: October 02, 1917 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Wm PERRY (of Blythedale, Harrison County, Missouri)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Parents of the Bride & Groom

3. Full name of GROOM Earl PERRY




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name William PERRY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Bertha RHODES

13. Full name of BRIDE Beulah A. DOWNEY




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name James Edward DOWNEY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Rebecca LOT (Note: I believe this surname should be “COX.”)

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa September 30, 1917

24. Witnesses Edward DOWNEY, Lottie DOWNEY

25. By whom married, name and office Elder E.E. LONG




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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p091 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6600 DATE ISSUED: October 01, 1917 (Monday)

GROOM: ADAIR, Arthur Milo AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: October 01, 1917 (Monday)

BRIDE: WOOD, Enza Ellen AGE: 16 DATE REGISTERED: October 01, 1917 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made John W. WOOD (of Woodland, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given “ “ “

3. Full name of GROOM Arthur M. ADAIR




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Leon

11. Groom’s father’s name George W. ADAIR

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Cleara (Sic) CHENNEY (Note: First name should read “Clara.”)

13. Full name of BRIDE Ency Ellen ADAIR


15. Bride’s place of residence Woodland


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Woodland

21. Bride’s father’s full name John W. WOOD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah E. ADAIR

23. Where and when married Oct 1ST, 1917 Leon, Iowa

24. Witnesses Jessie ADAIR M.U. WARFORD

25. By whom married, name and office A.R. WARFORD, Justice of the Peace



GROOM: MUNYON, Claude AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: October 03, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: GRIM, Opal AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: October 05, 1917 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mrs. Lulu GRIM

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Mrs. Lulu GRIM

3. Full name of GROOM Claude MUNYON

4. Place of residence Kellerton, Iowa (Note: This is Ringgold County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race Scotch Irish



11. Groom’s father’s name C.L. MUNYON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ida McCONNELL

13. Full name of BRIDE Opal GRIM


15. Bride’s place of residence Grand River


17. Color White




21. Bride’s father’s full name George GRIM

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lulu FOLAND

23. Where and when married Grand River, October 3, 1917

24. Witnesses James MUNYON Ella MUNYON

25. By whom married, name and office W.E. HAMILTON, Clergyman

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Grand River.”



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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p093 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6602 DATE ISSUED: October 04, 1917 (Thursday)

GROOM: BAKER, George R. AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: October 04, 1917 (Thursday)

BRIDE: SPICER, Lillie AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: October 04, 1917 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Jasper BAKER


3. Full name of GROOM George R. BAKER


5. Occupation farmer


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Jasper BAKER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Alice HONN

13. Full name of BRIDE Lillie SPICER




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name George SPICER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Martha CURES

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Oct 4, 1917

24. Witnesses Lulu BAKER Alta BAKER

25. By whom married, name and office John WOODMANSEE


VOL. & PAGE # : v12p094 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6603 DATE ISSUED: October 06, 1917 (Saturday)

GROOM: PHILLIPPIE, Virgil AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: October 06, 1917 (Saturday)

BRIDE: DOLAN, Elsie AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: October 06, 1917 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.L. SKINNER (of Kellerton, Ringgold County, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Both parents of Groom

3. Full name of GROOM Virgil PHILLIPPIE

4. Place of residence Kellerton, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name William E. PHILLIPPIE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Rosie B. GARLAND

13. Full name of BRIDE Elsie DOLAN


15. Bride’s place of residence Kellerton


17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Javan DOLAN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna WALTERS


24. Witnesses Jesse SKINNER, Lester L. HAWKINS





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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p095 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6604 DATE ISSUED: October 09, 1917 (Tuesday)

GROOM: GLAZEBROOK, Vern AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: October 10, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: METTS, Vera AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: October 16, 1917 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J. Alva TROWBRIDGE (of Grand River, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Parents of the Groom

3. Full name of GROOM Vern GLAZEBROOK




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Ringgold Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name J.W. GLAZEBROOK

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma LAWRENCE

13. Full name of BRIDE Vera METTS




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name L.M. METTS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name E.J. BAKER

23. Where and when married at H.L. BRAMMER Oct 10, 1917

24. Witnesses S.A. BRAMMER Zora GLAZEBROOK

25. By whom married, name and office H.L. BRAMMER, Justice of the Peace

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “my office in Richland Twp.” (Note: Written by H.L. BRAMMER.)

VOL. & PAGE # : v12p096 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6605 DATE ISSUED: October 10, 1917 (Wednesday)

GROOM: CARTWRIGHT, Harry L. AGE: 44 DATE MARRIED: October 10, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: MERRITT, Gladys AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: October 12, 1917 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.D. MERRITT (of Davis City, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Harry L. CARTWRIGHT


5. Occupation Carpenting (Sic)


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Chris CARTWRIGHT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Rebecca CARR

13. Full name of BRIDE Gladys MERRITT




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian

19. No. of Bride’s marriage One


21. Bride’s father’s full name Theodore C. MERRITT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Alice FLORA


24. Witnesses Addie A. HOGUE W.D. MERRITT

25. By whom married, name and office W.M. BROOKS, M.E. Minister




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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p097 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6606 DATE ISSUED: October 19, 1917 (Friday)

GROOM: AKES, John Lester AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: October 19, 1917 (Friday)

BRIDE: REYNOLDS, Irene Catherine AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: October 31, 1917 (Wednesday)


2. By whom consent to marriage is given Parents of both

3. Full name of GROOM John Lester AKES


5. Occupation Army Service


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Decatur County

11. Groom’s father’s name Henry AKES

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Hester Ann SMITH

13. Full name of BRIDE Irene Catherine REYNOLDS




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Oliver Hazerd REYNOLD (Sic)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Irene Catherine ALLEN

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Oct 1917

24. Witnesses Chas L. SHELTON Henry H. REYNOLDS

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. Elba DALE Pleasanton, Iowa

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Ryram AKES.” (Sic)


GROOM: HOOPER, Benjamin Wilford AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: October 23, 1917 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: MOORE, Bernice Iola AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: October 24, 1917 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made T.J. LOVING (of Pleasanton, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Benjamin Wilford HOOPER




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Eli HOOPER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Louisa C. BANDLER

13. Full name of BRIDE Bernice Iola MOORE


15. Bride’s place of residence Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Harrison Stuart MOORE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Margaret A. BERCA (Note: I’ve seen a family tree that gives the surname as “BESCO.”)


24. Witnesses T.J. LOVING M.E. KEOWN



(Note: Also see page 193. This License was duplicated. This page reads that the License was issued the day after the marriage. The License on p193 reads

that the License was issued on the 23RD of October.)



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GROOM: LOVELL, Enos C. AGE: 29 DATE MARRIED: October 24, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: BANKS, Lucinda Brantwait AGE: 28 DATE REGISTERED: October 26, 1917 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Ed H. SHARP (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given “sufficient age to”

3. Full name of GROOM Enos C. LOVELL




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Davis City, Decatur Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Nephi LOVELL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Suner Mariah OLSEN (Note: The First name could be wrong.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Lucinda Brantwait BANKS

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Lucinda BRANTWAIT

15. Bride’s place of residence Lamoni, Iowa Decatur Co.


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Lamoni, Decatur Co., Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Edward BRANTWAIT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Frances Sampson RADFORD

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa Decatur Co.

24. Witnesses S. Dill GREER Minnie A. WICKS Lulu MOORE

25. By whom married, name and office Columbus SCOTT, Elder



GROOM: CARR, George A. AGE: 35 DATE MARRIED: October 28, 1917 (Sunday)

BRIDE: LOVELL, Lula A. AGE: 31 DATE REGISTERED: October 28, 1917 (Sunday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Alfred LOVELL


3. Full name of GROOM George A. CARR

4. Place of residence Bussey, Marion Co., Ia.

5. Occupation Plumber


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Hamilton, Marion Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Harve S. CARR

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Bessie MUNSELL

13. Full name of BRIDE Lula A. LOVELL

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Lula A. LOVELL



17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Alfred LOVELL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah Ann MERRICK

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa Oct 28, 1917

24. Witnesses Kate E. SMITH, Mary MATHER

25. By whom married, name and office Elder John SMITH (Note: Elder in Reorg. Church of J.C. of L.D.S.)




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GROOM: MIDGORDEN, Oscar M. AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: October 28, 1917 (Sunday)

BRIDE: ROBERTS, Vera Beryle AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: November 05, 1917 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made O.H. MIDGORDEN (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Oscar M. MIDGORDEN




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Hills, Minn. (Note: This is in Rock County, Minnesota.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Ole H. MIDGORDEN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary NELSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Vera Beryle ROBERTS




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Thurman, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Edward ROBERTS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name May ROBERTS

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa October 28, 1917

24. Witnesses Paul ROBERTS Clara MIDGORDEN

25. By whom married, name and office Elder Eli HAYER of Lamoni, Iowa



GROOM: LEONARD, Carl J. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: November 07, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: TATMAN, Alma May AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: November 09, 1917 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Art WORDEN

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Carl J. LEONARD

3. Full name of GROOM Carl J. LEONARD




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name W*llburt LEONARD (Note: The first name should not start with a “W.” See note below.)

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lucy REYNOLDS

13. Full name of BRIDE Alma May TATMAN




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Willard TATMAN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Caroline CRAIG

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa November 7, 1917

24. Witnesses W.W. CRAIG Art WORDEN



(Note: Line 11, His first name appears as “Dell,” “Delbert,” & “Adelbert” on U.S. Federal Census records.)



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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p103 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6612 DATE ISSUED: November 07, 1917 (Wednesday)

GROOM: JOHNSTON, Laurel L. AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: November 07, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: VAUGHN, Cleo Gertrude AGE: 16 DATE REGISTERED: November 08, 1917 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Oral HANER (of Lineville, Wayne County, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Parents of Both Bride and Groom

3. Full name of GROOM Laurel L. JOHNSTON




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Lineville, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name George W. JOHNSON (Sic) (Note: Surname appears as “JOHNSTON” in the rest of the record.)

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Annie CRIDER

13. Full name of BRIDE Cleo Gertrude VAUGHN


15. Bride’s place of residence Lineville, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name James B. VAUGHN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Margaret PETTY


24. Witnesses Dora JOHNSTON Oral HANER

25. By whom married, name and office C.S. MARSOLF, Presbyterian Minister


VOL. & PAGE # : v12p104 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6613 DATE ISSUED: November 08, 1917 (Thursday)

GROOM: WILEY, Pearl Elroy AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: November 08, 1917 (Thursday)

BRIDE: TEALE, Mary Lewellyn AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: November 13, 1917 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made C.D. OSBORN (of Davis City, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Pearl Elroy WILEY




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name W.W. WILEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Eva Florence RHODES

13. Full name of BRIDE Mary Llewellyn TEALE




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Arthur Llewellyn TEALE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Birdie Alice SUTHERLIN

23. Where and when married Davis City, Iowa Nov. 8, 1917

24. Witnesses Maud H. TEALE, James E. DOWNEY

25. By whom married, name and office W.R. MANCHESTER, Minister of the Gospel




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GROOM: NORMAN, Charles W. AGE: 36 DATE MARRIED: November 08, 1917 (Thursday)

BRIDE: STEELE, Rosalie May AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: November 09, 1917 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Fred ALLEY (of Decatur, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Charles W. NORMAN

4. Place of residence Decatur



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Decatur, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name C.J. NORMAN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Henrietta McGUAHUEY (Sic)

13. Full name of BRIDE Rosalie May STEELE

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Rosalie M. LEMONS

15. Bride’s place of residence Worth Co., Missouri


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Missouri

21. Bride’s father’s full name G.W. LEMMONS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Emma EAGUNS (Note: Surname was difficult to read and may be wrong.)


24. Witnesses Mr. Fred ALLEY and Mrs. W.M. BROOKS




GROOM: RANK, Samuel B. AGE: 69 DATE MARRIED: November 14, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: MORRIS, Dora M. AGE: 36 DATE REGISTERED: November 14, 1917 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made G.W. MORRIS (of Garden Grove, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Samuel B. RANK

4. Place of residence Tonkawa, Oklahoma (Note: This is in Kay County, Oklahoma.)



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Ohio

11. Groom’s father’s name William RANK

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary Jane BLIZZARD

13. Full name of BRIDE Dora M. MORRIS

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Miss Dora M. MORRIS



17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Garden Grove, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Geo. W. MORRIS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Margarette CHERRINGTON

23. Where and when married Nov. 14, 1917 Leon, Iowa

24. Witnesses Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. MORRIS





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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p107 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6616 DATE ISSUED: November 17, 1917 (Saturday)

GROOM: ALLPRESS, Oliver L. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: November 17, 1917 (Saturday)

BRIDE: JOHNSON, Manda E. AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: November 18, 1917 (Sunday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Grover JENNINGS (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Oliver L. ALLPRESS

4. Place of residence Leon



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Oklahoma

11. Groom’s father’s name Oliver ALLPRESS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Phoebe CLAYPOOL

13. Full name of BRIDE Amand E. JOHNSON




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Lewis JOHNSON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nellie HINES

23. Where and when married Garden Grove, Ia. Nov 17, 1917

24. Witnesses George JENNINGS Nora JENNINGS

25. By whom married, name and office Guy J. WINSLOW, Minister M.E. Church


VOL. & PAGE # : v12p108 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6617 DATE ISSUED: December 01, 1917 (Saturday)

GROOM: TURNEY, Vere Seddon AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: December 02, 1917 (Sunday)

BRIDE: CARMICHAEL, Mary Ann AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: December 05, 1917 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made by G.W. TURNEY (of Lamoni, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given G.W. TURNEY

3. Full name of GROOM Vere Seddon TURNEY


5. Occupation Bookkeeper


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Liberty, Iowa (Note: Liberty is in Clarke County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name George Washington TURNEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Nancy Margarite SEDDON

13. Full name of BRIDE Mary Ann CARMICHAEL




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Long Valley, California (Note: I can not find a populated place with this name. See note below.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Asa James DAVIS (Note: Is this her mother’s surname, maybe?)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary Ann CARMICHAEL

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa Dec. 2, 1917

24. Witnesses G.W. TURNEY, Mattie CARMICHAEL

25. By whom married, name and office Albert CARMICHAEL, Bishop (Note: Reorg. Church of J.C. of L.D.S.)


(Note: There are many places with the name “Long Valley.” Most are valleys, but no towns/cities.)



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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p109 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6618 DATE ISSUED: December 03, 1917 (Monday)

GROOM: WILLIAMS, Daniel Thomas AGE: 69 DATE MARRIED: December 03, 1917 (Monday)

BRIDE: FUQUA, Rosa AGE: 56 DATE REGISTERED: December 05, 1917 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J. T. WILLIAMS (of Lamoni, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given The parties concerned

3. Full name of GROOM Daniel Thomas WILLIAMS

4. Place of residence Ottumwa, Iowa (Note: This is Wapello County, Iowa.)

5. Occupation Railroading


7. Color White

8. Race Welsh

9. No. of Groom’s marriage Third

10. Groom’s place of birth Wales

11. Groom’s father’s name Thomas G. WILLIAMS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Elizabeth JAMES

13. Full name of BRIDE Rosa FUQUA

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Rosa YARRINGTON



17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Howard Co., Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Alva YARRINGTON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Pruda POST

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa Dec 3, 1917

24. Witnesses Joseph *. WILLIAMS Elizabeth WILLIAMS (Note: First witness’ middle initial is either “T” or “L.”)

25. By whom married, name and office Elder and Evangelist J.R. LAMBERT



GROOM: PRATHER, Asel Glen AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: December 08, 1917 (Saturday)

BRIDE: GATES, Merle L. AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: December 10, 1917 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.E. PRATHER (of Van Wert, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Asel Glen PRATHER

4. Place of residence Indianola, Iowa (Note: This is in Warren County, Iowa.)

5. Occupation Sailor


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Russell, Iowa (Note: Russell is in Lucas County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name S.D. PRATHER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Eva S. VAN NICE

13. Full name of BRIDE Merle L. GATES


15. Bride’s place of residence Norwalk, Iowa (Note: Norwalk is in Warren County, Iowa.)


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Norwalk

21. Bride’s father’s full name Hoyt GATES

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Orvilla PERKINS

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Dec 8, 1917

24. Witnesses Mrs. W.M. BROOKS J.E. PRATHER





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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p111 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6620 DATE ISSUED: December 12, 1917 (Wednesday)

GROOM: INGRAM, Dennis AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: December 12, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: DEAN, Pearl AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: December 13, 1917 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made C.L. INGRAM (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Mr. Dennis INGRAM

4. Place of residence Mt. Ayr, Iowa (Note: This is Ringgold County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Mt. Ayr, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Joseph INGRAM

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Julia BREZEE

13. Full name of BRIDE Pearl DEAN


15. Bride’s place of residence Eagleville, Missouri (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Kentucky

21. Bride’s father’s full name Ferdinand DEAN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Dorcas NATION


24. Witnesses Mr. Bert INGRAM Mrs. Bert INGRAM




GROOM: REESE, William W. AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: December 15, 1917 (Saturday)

BRIDE: TRAXLER, Myrel R. AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: December 22, 1917 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.F. GARNER (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM William W. REESE

4. Place of residence Chicago, Ill. (Note: Chicago is in Cook County, Illinois.)

5. Occupation Clerk


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name William W. REESE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Jessie ANDERSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Myrel R. TRAXLER




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Colfax Twp, Harrison Co., Missouri

21. Bride’s father’s full name Maroni TRAXLER


23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa December 15, 1917

24. Witnesses Nina CROUCH and Maud SNIVELY

25. By whom married, name and office J.F. GARVER, Clergyman




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GROOM: RUMLEY, Earl V. AGE: 28 DATE MARRIED: December 15, 1917 (Saturday)

BRIDE: RUMLEY, Mary Elizabeth AGE: 26 DATE REGISTERED: December 18, 1917 (Tuesday)



3. Full name of GROOM Earl V. RUMLEY




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Des Moines, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name John F. RUMLEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Avis STRONG

13. Full name of BRIDE Mary E. RUMLEY

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Mary E. ALLARD



17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Lineville, Iowa (Note: This is Wayne County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Hiram A. ALLARD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Harriett M. PHELPS

23. Where and when married Van Wert, Iowa

24. Witnesses Lula A. RUMLEY Helen B. RUMLEY




GROOM: WOODARD, Arthur H. AGE: 17 DATE MARRIED: December 15, 1917 (Saturday)

BRIDE: FORD, Della L. AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: December 18, 1917 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Arsuly WOODARD (of Lamoni, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by Parent

3. Full name of GROOM Arthur WOODARD




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name A.P. WOODARD

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Arsuly PRAY

13. Full name of BRIDE Della L. FORD




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Charles FORD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Maud Lula WILEY


24. Witnesses Arsuly WOODARD, Mary WOODMANSEE





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GROOM: OMER, Joseph AGE: 37 DATE MARRIED: December 19, 1917 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: FOGEL, Hattie AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: December 19, 1917 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Omel WHEELER (of Davis City, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Joseph OMER




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name John OMER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Anna GOY

13. Full name of BRIDE Hattie FOGEL


15. Bride’s place of residence Riceville, Iowa (Note: There is a Riceville, Howard Co., Iowa & a historical Riceville, Mitchell Co.)


17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Frank FOGLE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Barbra (Sic) STASHLA


24. Witnesses Orel WHEELER Bertie WHEELER



VOL. & PAGE # : v12p116 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6625 DATE ISSUED: December 20, 1917 (Thursday)

GROOM: FRY, Albert Francis AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: December 21, 1917 (Friday)

BRIDE: COLLINS, Iva May AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: December 26, 1917 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made John WEST (of Van Wert, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given David FRY

3. Full name of GROOM Albert Francis FRY

4. Place of residence Decatur Co.



7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name David Myers FRY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Rachel D. AREBAUGH

13. Full name of BRIDE Iva May COLLINS


15. Bride’s place of residence Decatur Co.


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Nebraska

21. Bride’s father’s full name Luke COLLINS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Clara Jane HALL

23. Where and when married Van Wert, Iowa Dec 21, 1917

24. Witnesses Mrs. Flora NIGH Mrs. May FRY

25. By whom married, name and office Evangelist Gus NIGH




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GROOM: MOFFET, Joseph J. Jr. AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: December 24, 1917 (Monday)

BRIDE: RICHARDS, Florence H. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: December 26, 1917 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Harvey N. REED (of Lamoni, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by Father of Groom

3. Full name of GROOM Joseph J. MOFFET




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Pleasanton, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Joseph J. MOFFET

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Nellie M. HUBBARD

13. Full name of BRIDE Florence H. RICHARDS




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Hocking, Iowa (Note: This is in Monroe County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Ted RICHARDS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Fannie WEIR

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Ia. Dec 24, 1917

24. Witnesses Harvey N. REED Clara E.M. REED

25. By whom married, name and office Elder E.E. LONG



GROOM: GRIFFIN, Morris Houston AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: December 24, 1917 (Monday)

BRIDE: SMITH, Beatrice Adell AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: December 27, 1917 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Walter OSBORN (Note: Residence was not given.)


3. Full name of GROOM Morris Houston GRIFFIN

4. Place of residence Dow City, Iowa (Note: This is in Crawford County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Dow City, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name John Richard GRIFFIN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma Lillian RUDD

13. Full name of BRIDE Beatrice Adell SMITH




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Dan Alvin SMITH

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Susan J. PEARSALL

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa December 24, 1917

24. Witnesses Arthur M. SMITH Dorris R. GRIFFIN

25. By whom married, name and office Herman C. SMITH, Minister




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GROOM: MAY, Noel E. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: December 24, 1917 (Monday)

BRIDE: REW, Minnie M. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: December 24, 1917 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Elza REW (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Noel E. MAY




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Mike MAY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Adda SPITZNOGLE

13. Full name of BRIDE Minnie M. REW




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Oscar REW

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Jennie JOHNSON


24. Witnesses Elza REW and Calista L. MAY




GROOM: NORMAN, Harry L.G. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: December 25, 1917 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: CONNER, Bessie Crystal AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: December 27, 1917 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made C.D. OSBORN (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Parents of Bride

3. Full name of GROOM Harry L.G. NORMAN




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Charles Wesley NORMAN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Henrietta McGAUHA (Sic)

13. Full name of BRIDE Bessie Chrystal CONNER




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Mt. Ayr, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Edward C. CONNER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Minnie SCHACH (Note: The last letter could be a “K.”)


24. Witnesses Ona PARD** Jim BLAKE (Note: The surname of the first witness is smeared and I am unable to read it.)





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GROOM: McDOWELL, Lincoln AGE: 30 DATE MARRIED: December 27, 1917 (Thursday)

BRIDE: HILL, Cecil Iva AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: December 29, 1917 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Ruby PARKER (of Davis City, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Lincoln McDOWELL

4. Place of residence Burrell Tp, Iowa Decatur Co.



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Burrell Tp, Decatur Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Elisha McDOWELL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Dorcas UPTON

13. Full name of BRIDE Cecil Ivah HILL


15. Bride’s place of residence Boynton, Mo. (Note: This is in Sullivan County, Missouri.)


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Boynton, Mo.

21. Bride’s father’s full name John HILL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lilly WAGES

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa December 27TH, 1917

24. Witnesses Rubie PARKER Ollie PARKER




GROOM: CONSTABLE, Porter AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: January 03, 1918 (Thursday)

BRIDE: OVERTON, Forest AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: January 03, 1918 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Hiram PRICE (of Mt. Moriah, Harrison County, Missouri)


3. Full name of GROOM Porter CONSTABLE

4. Place of residence Princeton, Mo. (Note: This is in Mercer County, Missouri.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Mercer Co., Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name W.A. CONSTABLE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Minnie SQUIRES

13. Full name of BRIDE Forest OVERTON


15. Bride’s place of residence Cainsville, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison Co., Missouri.)


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Cainsville, Mo.

21. Bride’s father’s full name E.F. OVERTON (Note: The middle initial could be a “T.”)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Dianthe ELSWORTH

23. Where and when married Pleasanton, Iowa Jan. 3, 1918

24. Witnesses Lulu B. HEDGES

25. By whom married, name and office O.D. HEDGES, Minister of the Gospel




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GROOM: PARKER, Virgil O. AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: December 30, 1917 (Sunday)

BRIDE: BETHARDS, Iva M. AGE: 26 DATE REGISTERED: December 31, 1917 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.K. SMITH (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Virgil O. PARKER




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Davis City

11. Groom’s father’s name James F. PARKER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Bertha R. PATTERSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Iva M. BETHARDS

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Miss Iva M. BROOKE



17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Bealle W. BROOKE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Minnie A. FRONABARGER

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Dec. 30, 1917

24. Witnesses Miss Florence WILLIAMS Ernest Lee McDANIEL

25. By whom married, name and office W.M. BROOKS, Leon, Iowa, M.E. Minister



GROOM: GATES, Deane Stewart AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: January 01, 1917 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: TEALE, Leah Em AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: January 02, 1917 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Erald SCOTT (of Davis City, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Deane Stewart GATES

4. Place of residence Greybull, Wyoming (Note: Greybull is in Big Horn County, Wyoming.)

5. Occupation Garage Business


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Leon, Decatur Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name John Morris GATES

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Grace Ella BOLON

13. Full name of BRIDE Leah Em TEALE




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Edward Wallace TEALE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Christine Cecil GROSKRENTZ

23. Where and when married Davis City, Iowa January 1St, 1918

24. Witnesses Una SCOTT Erald SCOTT

25. By whom married, name and office William E. SHUGG, Minister M.E. Church




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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p125 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6634 DATE ISSUED: January 08, 1918 (Tuesday)

GROOM: BARNETT, Lacey Lafayette AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: January 09, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: CANADAY, Marguerite Carlie AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: January 10, 1918 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mrs. Beulah NORTON (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Lacey Lafayette BARNETT




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Ammity, Missouri (Note: There is an Amity in Dekalb County, Missouri.)

11. Groom’s father’s name John T. BARNETT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Etta L. MILLER

13. Full name of BRIDE Marguerite Carlie CANADAY


15. Bride’s place of residence Blythedale, Missouri (Note: Blythedale is in Harrison County, Missouri.)


17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Harve P. CANADAY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nellie R. CARLTON

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa January 9TH, 1918

24. Witnesses Ephraim BROWN Ira BROWN

25. By whom married, name and office R.M. YOUNG, Elder or Minister


VOL. & PAGE # : v12p126 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6635 DATE ISSUED: January 10, 1918 (Thursday)

GROOM: JOHNSON, Floyd M. AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: January 10, 1918 (Thursday)

BRIDE: ADER, Mamie AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: January 16, 1918 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Melvin M. HULLINGER (of Davis City, Iowa.)


3. Full name of GROOM Floyd M. JOHNSON

4. Place of residence Benchland, Mont. (Note: This is in Judith Basin County, Montana.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Holt Co., Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name Elmer E. JOHNSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Blanch DESKER

13. Full name of BRIDE Mamie ADER


15. Bride’s place of residence Cainsville, Mo.


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Mercer Co., Mo.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Henry A. ADER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Martha E. BARNETT

23. Where and when married M.M. HULLINGER, Decatur Co., Iowa Jan 10, 1918

24. Witnesses M.M. HULLINGER Pearl HULLINGER

25. By whom married, name and office Elba DALE, M.G.

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “M.M. HULLINGER of Davis City.”



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GROOM: BENNETT, Ira AGE: 18 DATE MARRIED: January 08, 1918 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: MARTIN, Dorothy Ruth AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: January 10, 1918 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Ralph FROST (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Mother of Groom

3. Full name of GROOM Ira BENNETT




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name H. BENNETT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Clara A. HOLLAND

13. Full name of BRIDE Dorothy Ruth MARTIN




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Everett L. MARTIN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary Ann STRANGE

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Jan 8, 1918

24. Witnesses Okal BENNETT Albert SMITH



VOL. & PAGE # : v12p128 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6637 DATE ISSUED: January 12, 1918 (Saturday)

GROOM: BOATMAN, Martin Everett AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: January 18, 1918 (Friday)

BRIDE: DRAPER, Elsie Geneva AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: January 23, 1918 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made O.L. BOATMAN (of Van Wert, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Martin Everett BOATMAN


5. Occupation Book Keeper


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Van Wert, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Oscar BOATMAN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Nettie HOLT

13. Full name of BRIDE Elsie Geneva DRAPER


15. Bride’s place of residence Sharpsburg, Iowa (Note: This is in Taylor County, Iowa.)


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Beaconsfield, Iowa (Note: This is in Ringgold County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name James S. DRAPER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Myrtle E. HONSHER

23. Where and when married Van Wert, Iowa Jan 18, 1918

24. Witnesses R. H. LAMOREE Mrs. R.H. LAMOREE

25. By whom married, name and office Clarence R. DAYTON Minister




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GROOM: McCAULEY, Horace J. AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: January 12, 1918 (Saturday)

BRIDE: TRUMAN, Ida D. AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: January 12, 1918 (Saturday)



3. Full name of GROOM Horace J. McCAULEY

4. Place of residence Lucas, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Lucas, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Boyd D. McCAULEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Margaritte Jane WALKER (Note: Her first name was difficult to read.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Ida D. TRUMAN


15. Bride’s place of residence Lucas, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Lucas, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name John TRUMAN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah J. WILLIAMS

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Jany 12, 1918

24. Witnesses Mrs. W.M. BROOKS



VOL. & PAGE # : v12p130 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6639 DATE ISSUED: January 14, 1918 (Monday)

GROOM: GIBSON, Clarence E. AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: January 14, 1918 (Monday)

BRIDE: HAAS, Myrtle M. AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: January 14, 1918 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Aileen SCOTT (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Clarence E. GIBSON


5. Occupation Student


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Coon Rapids, Iowa (Note: This is in Carroll County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name W.J. GIBSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma D. HUSTON

13. Full name of BRIDE Mytle M. HAAS




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name J.P. HAAS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary Ann HATCHER

23. Where and when married at Leon, Iowa Jany 14, 1918

24. Witnesses R.B. SCOTT, Nina Lee HASKINS

25. By whom married, name and office Edwin HIGNETT, Minister




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GROOM: POTTER, Dewey M. AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: January 16, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: BLAKESLEY, Merle O. AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: January 23, 1918 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Ed SPENCER (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by parents of Groom

3. Full name of GROOM Dewey M. POTTER




7. Color White

8. Race (Blank)



11. Groom’s father’s name Milo H. POTTER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sella SMITH

13. Full name of BRIDE Merle O. BLAKESLEY




17. Color White

18. Race (Blank)



21. Bride’s father’s full name George N. BLAKESLEY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Orpha O. POOLE

23. Where and when married Elba DALE Pleasanton, Iowa

24. Witnesses Garland CRAIG Pearl DALE

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. Elba DALE

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Elba DALE.”


GROOM: JUETT, C.R. AGE: 38 DATE MARRIED: January 17, 1918 (Thursday)

BRIDE: JUETT, Gertrude AGE: 37 DATE REGISTERED: January 19, 1918 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made T.J. KELLEY (of Lineville, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM C.R. JUETT

4. Place of residence Aurora, Nebr. (Note: This is in Hamilton County, Nebraska.)



7. Color White

8. Race (Blank)


10. Groom’s place of birth Purrot, Neb. (Note: I am unable to find this place in Nebraska.)

11. Groom’s father’s name J.M. JUETT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Martha A. KINDRED

13. Full name of BRIDE Gertrude JUETT

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Gertrude KELLEY



17. Color White

18. Race (Blank)



21. Bride’s father’s full name Patrick KELLEY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah J. JUETT


24. Witnesses Horace ZIMMERMAN T.J. KELLEY





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GROOM: KELLY, Thomas Joseph AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: January 19, 1918 (Saturday)

BRIDE: DAVIS, Venie Sylvestie AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: January 21, 1918 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Horace ZIMMERMAN (of Lineville, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Thomas Joseph KELLY

4. Place of residence Lineville, Ia.



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Princeton, Mo. (Note: This is in Mercer County, Missouri.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Patrick KELLY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah Jane JUETT

13. Full name of BRIDE Venie Sylvestie DAVIS




17. Color White

18. Race (Blank)



21. Bride’s father’s full name John William DAVIS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Myrtie May JOHNSTON

23. Where and when married Groom’s home Jan 19, 1918

24. Witnesses John W. DAVIS C.R. JUETT

25. By whom married, name and office Isaac M. GLANVILLE, Minister

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Home of Groom.”


GROOM: STALEY, Samuel J. AGE: 29 DATE MARRIED: January 22, 1918 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: DANKER, Fannie E. AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: January 23, 1918 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made James R. ALEXANDER (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Samuel J. STALEY

4. Place of residence Harvey, Iowa (Note: This is in Marion County, Iowa.)

5. Occupation Mining


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Durham, Iowa (Note: Durham is in Marion County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name J.S. STALEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Elizabeth ZOOK

13. Full name of BRIDE Fannie E. DONKER


15. Bride’s place of residence Knoxville, Iowa (Note: This is in Marion County, Iowa.)


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Tracey, Iowa (Note: Spelled “Tracy,” it is in Marion County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Jacob DONKER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Kate SHILLING

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa January 22, 1918

24. Witnesses C.W. HOFFMAN J.R. ALEXANDER





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GROOM: HOWELL, Carl AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: January 27, 1918 (Sunday)

BRIDE: JOHNSON, Pearl AGE: 23 DATE REGISTERED: January 28, 1918 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made “Personal Knowledge of the Deputy Clerk.”


3. Full name of GROOM Carl HOWELL




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name J.F. HOWELL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Eva COX

13. Full name of BRIDE Pearl JOHNSON




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Lewis JOHNSON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nellie HINES


24. Witnesses Mrs. Eva HOWELL and Clair HOWELL



VOL. & PAGE # : v12p136 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6645 DATE ISSUED: January 30, 1918 (Wednesday)

GROOM: HENDRICKSON, Charles Gilbert AGE: 33 DATE MARRIED: January 30, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: JONES, Anna May AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: January 31, 1918 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.W. MAIN (of Decatur, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Charles Gilbert HENDRICKSON




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Elias A. HENDRICKSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary E. ROSS

13. Full name of BRIDE Anna M. JONES

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Anna M. DAVIS



17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name J.A. DAVIS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Selesta Caroline ALLISON

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Jany 30, 1918

24. Witnesses J.W. MAIN Lydia MAIN





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GROOM: RICHARDS, Pearl AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: February 02, 1918 (Saturday)

BRIDE: LEONARD, Clara AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: February 04, 1918 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.A. SANGER (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Pearl RICHARDS


5. Occupation Farm Laborer


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Levi Anson RICHARDS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Anna M. DAILY

13. Full name of BRIDE Clara LEONARD




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Delbert LEONARD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lucy L. REYNOLDS

23. Where and when married Garden Grove, Iowa Feb 2, 1918

24. Witnesses Miss Ruby PHIPPS Mrs. Luella HEIZER

25. By whom married, name and office Forest A. HEIZER, Presbyterian Minister



GROOM: SILVERS, Howard Maxwell AGE: 28 DATE MARRIED: February 06, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: DeSART, Fern Eleanor AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: February 06, 1918 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Lee PAIST (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Howard Maxwell SILVERS


5. Occupation Machinist


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Joseph Temple SILVER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Flora Anna MAYHEW

13. Full name of BRIDE Fern Eleanor DeSART




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Estherville, Iowa (Note: This is in Emmet County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Clarence Milton DeSART

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nettie Elmina DeSART

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa

24. Witnesses Hazel Alice PAIST & Elden Lee PAIST

25. By whom married, name and office Elder John SMITH Reorganized Ch. of J.C. of L.D.S.




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GROOM: SCOTT, Andrew F. AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: February 07, 1918 (Thursday)

BRIDE: SEARS, Alta M. AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: February 08, 1918 (Friday)



3. Full name of GROOM Andrew F. SCOTT




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Kansas

11. Groom’s father’s name Albert J. SCOTT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Anna E. STANSBERRY

13. Full name of BRIDE Alta M. SEARS




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name George W. SEARS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary E. FUNK


24. Witnesses Mrs. George SEARS Mrs. Orisen PEASE

25. By whom married, name and office W.M. BROOKS, Leon, Iowa M.E. Minister



GROOM: MOON, Walter Allen AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: February 12, 1918 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: GOODE, Ruby Aleta AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: February 14, 1918 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made C.W. MOON (of Lamoni, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given C.W. MOON

3. Full name of GROOM Walter Allen MOON




7. Color White

8. Race White



11. Groom’s father’s name Chas Walter MOON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah Emma ALLEN

13. Full name of BRIDE Ruba Aleta GOODE




17. Color White

18. Race White


20. Bride’s place of birth Tabor, Iowa (Note: This is in Fremont County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Joseph GOODE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Caroline HERSHEY

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa Feby 12, 1918

24. Witnesses Mr. Clarence ALLEN Mrs. Clarence ALLEN

25. By whom married, name and office R.V. HOPKINS Minister




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GROOM: FOSTER, Ira Monroe AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: February 16, 1918 (Saturday)

BRIDE: WOODS, Minnie Bell AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: February 18, 1918 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made David ACTON (of Grand River, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Ira Monroe FOSTER




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name J.D. FOSTER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mabel SHALL

13. Full name of BRIDE Minnie Belle WOODS




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name John WOODS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Liza Jane PARKER


24. Witnesses David ACTON Mabel FOSTER




GROOM: SELBY, Frank Edmond AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: February 17, 1918 (Sunday)

BRIDE: DURELL, Cecilia Grace AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: February 19, 1918 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Wm OWENS (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Frank Edmond SELBY

4. Place of residence Knoxville, Iowa (Note: This is in Marion County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name William SELBY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lettie KINNER

13. Full name of BRIDE Cecilia Grace DURELL




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Leon Arthur DURELL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Bertha Belle EATIN


24. Witnesses Louis ELWELL Ruth JONES





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GROOM: BLUNT, William M. AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: February 17, 1918 (Sunday)

BRIDE: OWENS, Myrtle E. AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: February 17, 1918 (Sunday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made I.R. BLUNT (of Decatur, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Wm. M. BLUNT




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Decatur Co.,Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Isaac BLUNT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mina Bell

13. Full name of BRIDE Myrtle E. OWENS




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Clio, Wayne Co., Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Wm Thomas OWENS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Amanda E. (Note: Surname was not given.)

23. Where and when married Grand River, Iowa Feby 17, 1918

24. Witnesses A.J. OWENS Alta B. OWENS

25. By whom married, name and office L.E. BROWN



GROOM: DAVIS, P. Edward AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: February 20, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: FOLLMER, Anna Martha Adaline AGE: 34 DATE REGISTERED: February 20, 1918 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Perry JOHNSTON (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Father and Mother

3. Full name of GROOM P. Edward DAVIS




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Abner Morgan DAVIS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary Hannah COLLIER

13. Full name of BRIDE Anna Martha Adaline FOLLMER




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Indiana

21. Bride’s father’s full name G.H.C. FOLLMER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Marguerite KIRCHHOFF (Note: The “C” in the surname could be a “S.”)


24. Witnesses Mrs. Grace JOHNSTON Perry JOHNSTON

25. By whom married, name and office Mr. John WOODMANSEE J.P.




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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p145 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6654 DATE ISSUED: February 15, 1918 (Sic) (Friday)

GROOM: McJIMSEY, Clifford R. AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: February 16, 1918 (Saturday)

BRIDE: DAVIS, Leona J. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: February 23, 1918 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.H. McJIMSEY


3. Full name of GROOM Clifford R. McJIMSEY




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name William H. McJIMSEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Arzie PALMER

13. Full name of BRIDE Leona J. DAVIS




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Humeston, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name David R. DAVIS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Addie DAILY

23. Where and when married Van Wert, Iowa Feby 16, 1918

24. Witnesses Mrs. Ervin DAVIS, Mr. Ervin DAVIS

25. By whom married, name and office W.A. WEYRAUCH, M.E. Pastor

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Clifford R. McJIMSEY.”

(Note: The location of marriage given in Cert of Marriage was written in and then crossed out.)


GROOM: BIGLEY, Tracey R. AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: February 28, 1918 (Thursday)

BRIDE: COMBS, Eulah V. AGE: 16 DATE REGISTERED: March 01, 1918 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mary BRUNY (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by Parents of both Bride and Groom

3. Full name of GROOM Tracey R. BIGLEY




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Nathan BIGLEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary E. EVANS

13. Full name of BRIDE Eulah V. COMBS




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name J.C.F. COMBS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Rosa Ann UMPHRESS

23. Where and when married Feby 28, 1918 at Leon, Iowa

24. Witnesses Martha BRUNNY Mary BIGLEY





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GROOM: NEGLEY, Reuben F. AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: March 10, 1918 (Sunday)

BRIDE: MILLER, Clara Barton AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: March 12, 1918 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Oliver B. NEGLEY


3. Full name of GROOM Reuben F. NEGLEY




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name John Calvin NEGLEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary Ann FISHER

13. Full name of BRIDE Clara Barton FISHER


15. Bride’s place of residence Humeston, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Seawright Dixon MILLER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Viola Miranda LADD

23. Where and when married Garden Grove, Iowa March 10, 1918

24. Witnesses A.P. WOODARD Mary MILLER




GROOM: McFALL, Ray AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: March 13, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: MICKELSON, Ora Todd AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: March 16, 1918 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made L.W. MICKELSON (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Ray McFALL

4. Place of residence Malvern, Iowa (Note: This is in Mills County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Malvern, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Barney B. McFALL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Josephine LANGFORD

13. Full name of BRIDE Ora Todd MICKELSON




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Fayette Tp., Decatur Co., Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Christian Peter MICKELSON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Emma Elizabeth DIXON

23. Where and when married Fayette Tp., Decatur Co., Iowa March 13, 1918

24. Witnesses J.H. MICKELSON L.M. MICKELSON

25. By whom married, name and office W.E. SHUGG, Pastor M.E. Church




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GROOM: WEST, Lowell V. AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: March 15, 1918 (Friday)

BRIDE: SCHOONOVER, Susanna AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: March 15, 1918 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mrs. V.S. WEST (of Van Wert, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Lowell V. WEST




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Virgil WEST

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ollie GOIN

13. Full name of BRIDE Susannah SCHOONOVER




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Hanely, Iowa (Note: This is in Madison County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name D.H. SCHOONOVER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nettie LEE


24. Witnesses Mrs. V.S. WEST S.A. GATES



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GROOM: PAINTER, Ivyll P. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: March 16, 1918 (Saturday)

BRIDE: REUSS, Gladys Fern AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: (Blank)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made John C. REUSS (of Decatur, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Ivyll P. PAINTER

4. Place of residence Kellerton, Iowa (Note: This is in Ringgold County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Frank PAINTER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ida FAIRFIELD

13. Full name of BRIDE Gladys Fern REUSS


15. Bride’s place of residence Decatur, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name John REUSS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Bertha BROWN

23. Where and when married Methodist Parsonage March 16, Decatur, Iowa

24. Witnesses Beatrice E. AKERS Floyd PAINTER

25. By whom married, name and office P.C. KENTON, Minister of the Gospel

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Decatur, Iowa.”



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GROOM: METIER, Samuel B. AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: March 24, 1918 (Sunday)

BRIDE: NISH, Jessie May AGE: 23 DATE REGISTERED: March 26, 1918 (Tuesday)



3. Full name of GROOM Sam B. METIER




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Weldon, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name A.H. METIER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Fannie BARNETT

13. Full name of BRIDE Jessie May NISH




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name John NISH

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary HAMILTON

23. Where and when married Weldon, Iowa Home of Bride March 24, 1918

24. Witnesses Mrs. Mary NISH A.H. METIER

25. By whom married, name and office Harold G. BARR, Minister

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Weldon, Iowa.”


GROOM: GREEN, Clarence AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: March 21, 1918 (Thursday)

BRIDE: BRYANT, Dessie AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: March 28, 1918 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made C.E. BRYANT (Note: Charles E. BRYANT of Grand River, Ia.)


3. Full name of GROOM Clarence GREEN




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Truman GREEN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Martha DAVENPORT

13. Full name of BRIDE Dessie BRYANT




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Grand River, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Charles BRYANT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lara REED

23. Where and when married Grand River, Iowa Mch 12, 1918

24. Witnesses Colman YOUNG Henry BRYANT

25. By whom married, name and office E.C. VANDERPOOL




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GROOM: WILLIS, Ira AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: March 30, 1918 (Saturday)

BRIDE: PARKHURST, Bertha AGE: 16 DATE REGISTERED: March 30, 1918 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made O.V. PARKHURST (of Davis City)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given O.V. PARKHURST Father of Bride

3. Full name of GROOM Ira WILLIS




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Andy WILLIS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Arvilla SCHOONOVER

13. Full name of BRIDE Bertha PARKHURST




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name O.V. PARKHURST

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lottie May HULLINGER


24. Witnesses W.S. HULLINGER O.V. PARKHURST

25. By whom married, name and office A.R. WARFORD, J.P.



GROOM: ALLEN, Charles AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: March 30, 1918 (Saturday)

BRIDE: McDOWELL, Anna AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: April 03, 1918 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.H. ALLEN (of Grand River, Ia.)


3. Full name of GROOM Chas ALLEN




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name W.H. ALLEN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Eva BRINER

13. Full name of BRIDE Anna McDOWELL




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name P.L. McDOWELL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Betsey E. GIBSON

23. Where and when married H.L. BRAMMER’s March 30, 1918

24. Witnesses Florence ALLEN Davis ACTON

25. By whom married, name and office H.L. BRAMMER, Justice of the Peace

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “my office in Richland Twp.” (Note: Written by H.L. BRAMMER.)



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GROOM: RIDGEWAY, James Pearl AGE: 16 DATE MARRIED: April 01, 1918 (Monday)

BRIDE: SEARS, Lou AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: April 01, 1918 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made C.C. RIDGEWAY (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Jas Pearl RIDGEWAY




7. Color White

8. Race White



11. Groom’s father’s name C.C. RIDGEWAY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lucy L. TABLER

13. Full name of BRIDE Lou SEARS




17. Color White

18. Race White



21. Bride’s father’s full name S.W. SEARS (Samuel William) (Note: “(Samuel William)” was written by the Clerk.)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Stella Ada SEARS (LANEY) (Note: “(LANEY)” was written by the Clerk.)


24. Witnesses Mrs. S.W. SEARS Mrs. C.C. RIDGEWAY




GROOM: WARREN, Leroy AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: April 03, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: McNELLY, Florence G. AGE: 23 DATE REGISTERED: April 05, 1918 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made S.G. MITCHELL (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Leroy WARREN




7. Color White

8. Race White


10. Groom’s place of birth Fairport, Mo. (Note: This is in DeKalb County, Missouri.)

11. Groom’s father’s name J.B. WARREN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary E. COLEMAN

13. Full name of BRIDE Florence G. McNELLY




17. Color White

18. Race White


20. Bride’s place of birth Leon, Iowa Eden Twp

21. Bride’s father’s full name John W. McNALLY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah A. HATFIELD

23. Where and when married at home of Bride’s parents Eden Tp. April 3, 1918 at 8 p.m.

24. Witnesses Homer TOWNSLEY Gertrude GRAHAM


- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “home of Bride’s parents.”



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GROOM: PERRY, Leroy Ray AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: April 03, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: JOHNSON, Bessie Fay AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: April 03, 1918 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Jesse DeLONG (of Andover, Harrison Co., Missouri)


3. Full name of GROOM Leroy Ray PERRY

4. Place of residence Andover, Missouri



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Andover, Missouri

11. Groom’s father’s name John T. PERRY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Nellie DeLONG

13. Full name of BRIDE Bessie Fay JOHNSON




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Lamoni, Iowa (Note: This was difficult to read. Several entries are written over each other.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name John W. JOHNSON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ellen BRANTWAIGHT

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa 3 day of April 1918

24. Witnesses Jesse DELONG Mrs. W.M. BROOKS




GROOM: SMITH, Henry C. AGE: 32 DATE MARRIED: April 19, 1918 (Friday)

BRIDE: KNIPSCHILD, Mabel Louise AGE: 29 DATE REGISTERED: April 27, 1918 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Herman C. SMITH (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Henry C. SMITH

4. Place of residence Boston, Massachusetts

5. Occupation Architect


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Kansas City, Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name Benjamin C. SMITH

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma Elizabeth WILLIAMSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Mabel Louise KNIPSCHILD


15. Bride’s place of residence Norborne, Mo. (Note: This is in Carroll County, Missouri.)


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Norborne, Missouri

21. Bride’s father’s full name Fred A. KNIPSCHILD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Minnie STEMPLE


24. Witnesses Fred A. KNIPSCHILD Floyd R. BROWN





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GROOM: BLUNT, James AGE: 41 DATE MARRIED: April 26, 1918 (Friday)

BRIDE: COX, Rosa AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: April 29, 1918 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.M. BLUNT (of Decatur )


3. Full name of GROOM James BLUNT

4. Place of residence Elston, Iowa Ringgold Co.



7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Wm M. BLUNT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Elizabeth ROSS

13. Full name of BRIDE Rosa COX

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Rosa BIGLEY



17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Jacob BIGLEY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anny PERKINS

23. Where and when married Decatur City, April 26, 1918

24. Witnesses W.M. BLUNT Isaac BLUNT

25. By whom married, name and office S.W. CHAMBERLIN, J.P.

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “J.M. BLUNT’s”


GROOM: DOWNEY, James E. Jr. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: May 01, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: TEALE, Maude H. AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: May 08, 1918 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Ed DOWNEY (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM James E. DOWNEY




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name James E. DOWNEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Rebecca James COX

13. Full name of BRIDE Maud H. TEALE




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Arthur L. TEALE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Birdie Alice SUTHERLIN

23. Where and when married Davis City, Iowa May 1ST, 1918

24. Witnesses Mary WILEY Pearl WILEY

25. By whom married, name and office W.R. MANCHESTER, Minister of the Gospel




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GROOM: FOX, James E. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: May 02, 1918 (Thursday)

BRIDE: STILL, Jessie M. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: May 04, 1918 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made E.M. STILL (of Davis City, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Jas. E. FOX




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name William FOX

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah FETTY

13. Full name of BRIDE Jessie M. STILL




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Martin STILL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna FINCH

23. Where and when married Davis City, Iowa May 2, 1918

24. Witnesses William and Mary FOX

25. By whom married, name and office James McDIFFIT, Elder

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “my house.” (Note: This was written by James McDIFFIT.)


GROOM: ROBERTS, Earl AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: May 04, 1918 (Saturday)

BRIDE: QUAYLE, Lizzie Marie AGE: 23 DATE REGISTERED: May 08, 1918 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made David L. JONES (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Earl ROBERTS




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Jack ROBERTS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lizzie BRANDEL

13. Full name of BRIDE Lizzie Marie QUAYLE




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Tom QUAYLE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary McVAY

23. Where and when married Garden Grove, Iowa May 4, 1918

24. Witnesses Olive SANDY and Edith ROBERTS

25. By whom married, name and office F.M. ROBERTS, Minister




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GROOM: JONES, C.A. AGE: 41 DATE MARRIED: May 11, 1918 (Saturday)

BRIDE: GRIMM, Lula AGE: 37 DATE REGISTERED: May 12, 1918 (Sunday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Claude MUNYON (of Grand River, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM C.A. JONES




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Clarke County, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Thomas JONES

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Eliza J. LADD

13. Full name of BRIDE Lula GRIMM

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Lula FOLAND



17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name J.D. FOLAND

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Minerva HOPKINS

23. Where and when married May 11, 1918 Leon, Iowa

24. Witnesses Claud MUNYON Opal MUNYON




GROOM: FLETCHER, Clair William AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: May 14, 1918 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: CARRITHERS, Mabel Lee AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: June 01, 1918 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made C.A. CARRITHERS (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given father of the bride Chas. A. CARRITHERS

3. Full name of GROOM Clair William FLETCHER


5. Occupation Tire Vulcanizer


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name William Frost FLETCHER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Eliza Ann VAN OSTRAND

13. Full name of BRIDE Mabel Lee CARRITHERS




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Charles Arthur CARRITHERS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Alice Sirena BRUMBACK


24. Witnesses William VAN OSTRAND, Mrs. W.D. BENNETT

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. Thomas F. CAMPBELL, Pastor Presbyterian Church




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GROOM: BARRY, Stephen W. AGE: 32 DATE MARRIED: May 23, 1918 (Thursday)

BRIDE: BARRETT, Helen K. AGE: 23 DATE REGISTERED: June 03, 1918 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made “Personal Knowledge of Deputy Clerk.”


3. Full name of GROOM Stephen W. BARRY




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name John BARRY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Louisa KETTERER

13. Full name of BRIDE Helen K. BARRETT




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Richard BARRETT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ellen MAHONEY

23. Where and when married May 22, 1918 Leon, Iowa

24. Witnesses James BARRY Grace BARRETT

25. By whom married, name and office James C. MAHER, Priest


VOL. & PAGE # : v12p166 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6675 DATE ISSUED: No date (Affidavit dated May 21, 1918)

GROOM: THOMAS, Oval Orren AGE: 17 DATE MARRIED: May 22, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: DeLONG, Anna May AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: May 24, 1918 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.W. THOMAS (of “near Lamoni, Iowa”)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given father of Groom

3. Full name of GROOM Oval Orren THOMAS




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Runnells, Iowa (Note: This is in Polk County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name William Walter THOMAS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lillie May STUTARD

13. Full name of BRIDE Anna May DeLONG




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Eagleville, Mo.

21. Bride’s father’s full name John R. DeLONG

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Gertrude HARTMAN


24. Witnesses Malcolm Edgar HASKINS Gladys Pearl BESBY

25. By whom married, name and office Joseph T. WILLIAMS, Minister of the Gospel




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GROOM: QUAYLE, Thomas Lloyd AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: May 25, 1918 (Saturday)

BRIDE: ROSENGRANT, Carrie L. AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: May 28, 1918 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made T.J. QUAYLE (of Garden Grove, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Thomas Lloyd QUAYLE




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Thomas James QUAYLE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Nellie May McVEY

13. Full name of BRIDE Carrie L. ROSENGRANT




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Francis M. ROSENGRANT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Etta M. PARIS

23. Where and when married Garden Grove, Iowa May 25TH, 1918

24. Witnesses Mr. Earle ROBERTS Mrs. Earle ROBERTS

25. By whom married, name and office F.M. ROBERTS



GROOM: LOVELL, Nephi AGE: 60 DATE MARRIED: May 25, 1918 (Saturday)

BRIDE: WASSON, Malissa P. AGE: 61 DATE REGISTERED: May 29, 1918 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Walter OSBORN (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Nephi LOVELL




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Des Moines County, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Ekin LOVELL (Note: The first name could be wrong. It starts “EK...”)

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Elizabeth RANDS

13. Full name of BRIDE Melissa P. WASSON (Note: First name is spelled both “Malissa” and “Melissa” in this record.)

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow PARRISH



17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Lee County, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Ira PARRISH

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lucinda STEVENS


24. Witnesses Emma BLAKESLEY Mariett PRUYN

25. By whom married, name and office E.D. MOORE, Elder




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GROOM: CHURCH, Arthur B. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: June 02, 1918 (Sunday)

BRIDE: CASE, Cicely Ida AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: June 04, 1918 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Chas. F. CHURCH (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Arthur B. CHURCH


5. Occupation Wireless Instructor


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Chas F. CHURCH

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Laura SMITH

13. Full name of BRIDE Cicely Ida CASE




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Avarua Parotonga Oceanis

21. Bride’s father’s full name Hubert CASE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Alice MONTAGUE


24. Witnesses Wilbur PRALL Florence THOMPSON

25. By whom married, name and office Elbert A. SMITH, Clergyman



GROOM: DURBORAW, Raymond H. AGE: 35 DATE MARRIED: June 11, 1918 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: BANTA, Ethel M. AGE: 35 DATE REGISTERED: June 12, 1918 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made A.L. ACKERLEY (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Raymond H. DURBORAW

4. Place of residence Moorehead, Minn. (Note: Spelled “MOORHEAD,” it is in Clay County, Minnesota.)

5. Occupation School Teacher


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Hagerstown, Maryland (Note: This is in Washington County, Maryland.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Isaac DURBORAW

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name MOORE

13. Full name of BRIDE Ethel M. BANTA




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Elijah BANTA

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Harriet E. CROSBY


24. Witnesses Lucy L. RESSEGUIE and Lora A. TROSTLE (Note: The last surname was difficult for me to read.)





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GROOM: WEAVER, Omer Lowell AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: June 08, 1918 (Saturday)

BRIDE: LANDON, Ella Violet AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: June 10, 1918 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Opal BEATY (of Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given both parents of Groom

3. Full name of GROOM Omer Lowell WEAVER

4. Place of residence Council Bluffs, Iowa

5. Occupation Rural Carrier


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Council Bluffs, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Otto L. WEAVER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary THORDSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Ella Violet LANDON




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Brookville, Kansas (Note: This is in Saline County, Kansas.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name George Alfred LANDON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Clara Elizabeth KIRKPATRICK

23. Where and when married June 8, 1918 Lamoni, Iowa

24. Witnesses Warren HULLINGER Eva LANDON

25. By whom married, name and office Hubert CASE, Elder R.C. of J.C. of L.D.S.



GROOM: ALLARD, Irvan AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: June 12, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: FARVER, Mae AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: June 15, 1918 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made John J. FARVER (of Woodland, Decatur Co., Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given parents of both Bride and Groom

3. Full name of GROOM Irvan ALLARD




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name WM ALLARD (Note: The “WM” is lined through.)

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Anna SHOWERS

13. Full name of BRIDE Mae FARVER


15. Bride’s place of residence Woodland, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Ravanna, Missouri (Note: This is in Mercer County, Missouri.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name John FARVER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Jela RAINS (Note: The first letter of her first name is definitely a “J.” See note below.)

23. Where and when married June 12, 1918 Leon, Iowa

24. Witnesses Murel DYER Susie PETTY



(Note: Line 22, I believe this first name is probably “Ida.” The “e” & “l” could be a “d.” The “J” should be an “I.” The 1925 Iowa State Census,

Woodland Twp, Book 1, pps 8, Line 89, Column 8E reads, “RAINS, Ida.”)



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GROOM: DYER, Murel AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: June 12, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: PETTY, Susa M. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: June 15, 1918 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.M. DYER (of Lineville, Wayne Co., Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Murel DYER




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Wayne County, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name W.M. DYER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Alice SHOWERS

13. Full name of BRIDE Susa M. PETTY


15. Bride’s place of residence Woodland


17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Mont PETTY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Maggie WILSON


24. Witnesses Iva ALLARD Mae FARVER




GROOM: COCHRAN, Earl Leroy AGE: 30 DATE MARRIED: June 19, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: BRIGHT, Minnie AGE: 28 DATE REGISTERED: June 25, 1918 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made S.S. OILER (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Earl LeRoy COCHRAN

4. Place of residence Windom, Kansas (Note: This is in McPherson County, Kansas.)



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Windom, Kansas

11. Groom’s father’s name Ambrose COCHRAN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Rhoda Ann HALEY

13. Full name of BRIDE Minnie BRIGHT




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name George C. BRIGHT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Martha Ellen SPENCER

23. Where and when married home of the bride’s parents in Decatur Co. June 19, 1918

24. Witnesses George C. BRIGHT Martha E. BRIGHT

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. Will McFARLAND

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “bride’s parents.”



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GROOM: ANTELL, J.C. AGE: 30 DATE MARRIED: June 16, 1918 (Sunday)

BRIDE: FLYNN, Esther AGE: 15 DATE REGISTERED: June 18, 1918 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made William S. CONNER (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by Guardians of Bride

3. Full name of GROOM J.C. ANTELL


5. Occupation Clerk


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Renovo, Pa. (Note: This is in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.)

11. Groom’s father’s name George ANTELL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Matilda SLAIR

13. Full name of BRIDE Esther FLYNN




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Lamar, Colo. (Note: This is in Prowers County, Colorado.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Mark FLYNN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lydia May SCHENCK


24. Witnesses Mrs. Chas PENISTEN C. Ancie BARRY



VOL. & PAGE # : v12p176 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6685 DATE ISSUED: June 17, 1918 (Monday)

GROOM: MACY, Fay Albert AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: June 18, 1918 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: CONWELL, Alice Margaret AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: June 29, 1918 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made R.A. ALEXANDER (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Fay Albert MACY




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Joseph Ed MACY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary BARRETT

13. Full name of BRIDE Alice Margaret CONWELL




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name George CONWELL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary MORAN


24. Witnesses William BARRETT Elizabeth Edna MULLINS





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GROOM: ALMOND, Frank Best AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: July 06, 1918 (Saturday)

BRIDE: HAYES, Mary AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: July 09, 1918 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made G.W. BLAIR (Note: Residence was not given.)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given No Parents

3. Full name of GROOM Frank Best ALMOND


5. Occupation Lynotype Operator


7. Color White

8. Race White


10. Groom’s place of birth Lancashire, England

11. Groom’s father’s name Does not know

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name “ “ “

13. Full name of BRIDE Mary HAYES




17. Color White

18. Race White


20. Bride’s place of birth London, England

21. Bride’s father’s full name Don’t know

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name “ “

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa July 6, 1918

24. Witnesses Histars U. T*YE Mrs. Ann J. GUSS

25. By whom married, name and office R.V. HOPKINS, Elder L.D.S.



GROOM: DORSEY, Fayette C. AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: June 19, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: BETHARDS, Ruth M. AGE: 16 DATE REGISTERED: June 20, 1918 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mrs. Mary I. DORSEY (of Garden Grove, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Mothers of both Bride and Groom

3. Full name of GROOM Fayette C. DORSEY




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Grant T. DORSEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary I. JOHNSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Ruth M. BETHARDS




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Webster M. BETHARDS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Cora E. FLEMING


24. Witnesses Cora E. BETHARDS Mary I. DORSEY





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GROOM: COX, Millard Raymond AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: June 23, 1918 (Sunday)

BRIDE: JONES, Wilda W. AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: June 25, 1918 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.W. COX (of Weldon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by father of Groom

3. Full name of GROOM M. Raymond COX




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name J.W. COX

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Linnie KNOTT

13. Full name of BRIDE Wilda W. JONES




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Grand River, Iowa Decatur County

21. Bride’s father’s full name George W. JONES

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Aleeta SMITH

23. Where and when married Weldon, Decatur Co., Iowa June 23rd, 1918

24. Witnesses Noah McCULLOUGH Ray COX

25. By whom married, name and office Harold G. BARR, Minister



GROOM: HAGAN, George AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: June 27, 1918 (Thursday)

BRIDE: BUTLER, Velma AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: June 28, 1918 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Leo HAGAN (of Saline, Mercer County, Missouri)


3. Full name of GROOM George HAGAN




7. Color White

8. Race White



11. Groom’s father’s name J.R. HAGAN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Anna SCHIEFELBUSCH

13. Full name of BRIDE Velma BUTLER




17. Color White

18. Race White



21. Bride’s father’s full name Forrest BUTLER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Viola HARELY


24. Witnesses Ira B. OFFICER Leo HAGAN





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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p181 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6690 DATE ISSUED: July 03, 1918 (Wednesday)

GROOM: JACOBS, B. Frank AGE: 43 DATE MARRIED: July 05, 1918 (Friday)

BRIDE: HORNER, Florence Mabel AGE: 44 DATE REGISTERED: July 05, 1918 (Friday)



3. Full name of GROOM B. Frank JACOBS

4. Place of residence Millersburg, Ohio (Note: This is in Holmes County, Ohio.)



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth M******, Kentucky (Note: This is very difficult to read, but I believe it is Marion, Crittenden County.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Jonathan A. JACOBS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary L. CRIDER

13. Full name of BRIDE Florence Mabel HORNER




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Moravia, Iowa (Note: This is in Appanoose County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name James B. HORNER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Margaret L. ARNOLD


24. Witnesses Margaret HURST Mrs. Marion STOOKEY




GROOM: PETERSON, Howard AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: July 14, 1918 (Sunday)

BRIDE: ROSS, Pauline AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: July 17, 1918 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made F.J. PETERSON (of Polk County, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Howard PETERSON

3. Full name of GROOM Sheldahl, Iowa Howard PETERSON

4. Place of residence Sheldahl, Iowa (Note: This is in Polk County, Iowa.)

5. Occupation Engineer Merchant Marine


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Sheldahl, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Randolph PETERSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ida ANESTOD

13. Full name of BRIDE Pauline ROSS


15. Bride’s place of residence Lewis, Iowa (Note: This is in Cass County, Iowa.)


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Oelwein, Iowa (Note: This is in Fayette County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Jacob Alonzo ROSS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Gertrude GOODFORD


24. Witnesses Mrs. W.M. BROOKS





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GROOM: SNYDER, Naurice AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: July 18, 1918 (Thursday)

BRIDE: PHIPPS, Merle AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: July 22, 1918 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.L. PHIPPS (of Garden Grove, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given father of bride

3. Full name of GROOM Naurice SNYDER




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name John SNYDER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ida HAWKINS

13. Full name of BRIDE Merle PHIPPS

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Garden



17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name James L. PHIPPS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Elizabeth PHIPPS

23. Where and when married Garden Grove, Iowa July 18, 1918

24. Witnesses Roy SNYDER and Ruby PHIPPS




GROOM: PACK, George C. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: July 25, 1918 (Thursday)

BRIDE: McCONNELL, Neva AGE: 16 DATE REGISTERED: July 25, 1918 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mrs. Ella McCONNELL (of Grand River, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Mother of Bride

3. Full name of GROOM George C. PACK




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Mitchellville, Iowa (Note: This is in Polk County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name T.H. PACK

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah DUNKEAN

13. Full name of BRIDE Neva McCONNELL




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Leander McCONNELL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ella HENDRICKSON


24. Witnesses Ella McCONNELL Mrs. BROOKS





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GROOM: DUNN, Pearl H. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: July 27, 1918 (Saturday)

BRIDE: COLLINS, Della AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: July 27, 1918 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mrs. Iva DUNN (of Weldon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Pearl H. DUNN


5. Occupation Day Laborer


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name James DUNN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary B. GALIGHER

13. Full name of BRIDE Della COLLINS




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name William COLLINS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Elizabeth WILLIAMS


24. Witnesses Mrs. Iva DUNN Sarah HANGMEIER




GROOM: McDANIEL, Oscar Henry AGE: 38 DATE MARRIED: August 08, 1918 (Thursday)

BRIDE: GRIMES, Florence Victoria AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: August 13, 1918 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Ralph FROST (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Oscar Henry McDANIEL




7. Color White

8. Race Irish

9. No. of Groom’s marriage 3RD

10. Groom’s place of birth Lothrop, Iowa (Note: This is in Warren County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Henry McDANIEL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Harriet TREMBLY

13. Full name of BRIDE Florence Victoria GRIMES



16. Bride’s age NEXT birthday 19TH

17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Adel, Iowa (Note: This is in Dallas County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Enoch Summers GRIMES

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna Elizabeth THOMPSON

23. Where and when married Davis City, Iowa Aug. 8, 1918

24. Witnesses Amelia ORDWAY Nora TURPEN

25. By whom married, name and office James McDIFFIT, Elder




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GROOM: MOON, Willard Charles AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: August 16, 1918 (Friday)

BRIDE: FELDHAHN, Minna Elise AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: August 20, 1918 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.O. MOON (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Willard Charles MOON




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Charles W. MOON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah Emma ALLEN

13. Full name of BRIDE Minna Elise FELDHAHN




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Hay Springs, Nebraska (Note: This is in Sheridan County, Nebraska.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Frank John FELDHAHN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anka Christina Elsabea WOLLESEN (Note: See note below.)

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa August 16, 1918

24. Witnesses Orrin MOON Hazel WOLLESEN

25. By whom married, name and office Floyd M. McDOWELL, Clergyman


(Note: The name “Elsabea” could be wrong.)

VOL. & PAGE # : v12p188 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6697 DATE ISSUED: August 19, 1918 (Monday)

GROOM: HILL, Merle George AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: August 21, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: STODDARD, Pearl Adena AGE: 23 DATE REGISTERED: August 24, 1918 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made George N. BRIGGS (of Decatur County, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Merle George HILL




7. Color White

8. Race Aryan


10. Groom’s place of birth Butler County, Iowa (Bristow) (Note: “(Bristow)” was written by the clerk.)

11. Groom’s father’s name George Prescott HILL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Phoebe May YOUNG

13. Full name of BRIDE Pearl Adena STODDARD




17. Color White

18. Race Aryan


20. Bride’s place of birth North Platte, Nebraska (Note: This is in Lincoln County, Nebraska.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Will Albert STODDARD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ida Mary GODFREY

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa Aug. 21, 1918

24. Witnesses Frank B. ALMOND and May NEEDHAM

25. By whom married, name and office E.D. MOORE, Elder Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints




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GROOM: AKERS, Elmer AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: August 29, 1918 (Thursday)

BRIDE: BRYANT, Myrtle Mae AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: September 10, 1918 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Henry AKERS (of Grand River, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Elmer AKERS




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Grand River, Ia.

11. Groom’s father’s name W.H. AKERS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary HICKMAN

13. Full name of BRIDE Myrtle Mae BRYANT




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Frank BRYANT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Blanche McDOWELL

23. Where and when married Decatur City, August 29, 1918

24. Witnesses Mrs. Henry AKERS Henry AKERS

25. By whom married, name and office P.C. KENTON, M.G.

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Decatur.”


GROOM: RICHARDS, Cyrus AGE: 18 DATE MARRIED: September 04, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: SMITH, Merle AGE: 16 DATE REGISTERED: September 05, 1918 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made N.F. SMITH (of Garden Grove, Ia.)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by parents W.E. RICHARDS

3. Full name of GROOM Cyrus RICHARDS




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name W.E. RICHARDS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Cyntha Ann TRISLER

13. Full name of BRIDE Merle SMITH




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name N.F. SMITH

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Clara RAINS

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Sept. 4, 1918

24. Witnesses H.E. RICHARDS Anna SMITH





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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p191 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6700 DATE ISSUED: (Blank)

GROOM: (Blank) AGE: (Blank) DATE MARRIED: (Blank)

BRIDE: (Blank) AGE: (Blank) DATE REGISTERED: (Blank)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made (Note: The entire record is blank except for the words “See Page after 198.”)


3. Full name of GROOM (Blank)

4. Place of residence (Blank)

5. Occupation (Blank)


7. Color (Blank)

8. Race (Blank)









17. Color (Blank)

18. Race (Blank)










GROOM: HAMILTON, George W. AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: (Blank)

BRIDE: McBEE, Charley Frances AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: (Blank)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made (Note: The Affidavit section was filled out to include the words “See page 95.” The

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Return of Marriage and the Certificate of Marriage are blank.)





7. Color (Blank)

8. Race (Blank)









17. Color (Blank)

18. Race (Blank)











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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p193 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6702 DATE ISSUED: October 23, 1917 (Sic)

GROOM: HOOPER, Benjamin Wilford AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: (Blank)

BRIDE: MOORE, Bernice I. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: (Blank)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made (Note: The Affidavit section was filled out to include the words “See page 98 - Error.” The

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Return of Marriage and the Certificate of Marriage are blank.)





7. Color (Blank)

8. Race (Blank)









17. Color (Blank)

18. Race (Blank)









VOL. & PAGE # : v12p194 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6703 DATE ISSUED: February 15, 1918

GROOM: McJIMSEY, Clifford R. AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: (Blank)

BRIDE: DAVIS, Leona AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: (Blank)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.H. McJIMSEY

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Note: The Affidavit section was filled out to include the words “See page 145 - Error.”

3. Full name of GROOM The Return of Marriage and the Certificate of Marriage are blank.)




7. Color (Blank)

8. Race (Blank)









17. Color (Blank)

18. Race (Blank)











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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p195 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6704 DATE ISSUED: (Blank)

GROOM: BARRY, Stephen W. AGE: 32 DATE MARRIED: (Blank)

BRIDE: BARRETT, Helen K. AGE: 23 DATE REGISTERED: (Blank)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made “Personal Knowledge of Deputy Clerk.”

2. By whom consent to marriage is given (Note: The Affidavit section was filled out to include the words “See page 165 - Error.”

3. Full name of GROOM The Return of Marriage and the Certificate of Marriage are blank except for

4. Place of residence Line 1.)



7. Color (Blank)

8. Race (Blank)









17. Color (Blank)

18. Race (Blank)









VOL. & PAGE # : v12p196 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6705 DATE ISSUED: June 08, 1918

GROOM: WEAVER, Omer Lowell AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: (Blank)

BRIDE: LANDON, Ella V. AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: (Blank)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made (Note: The Affidavit section was filled out to include the words “See page 165 - Error.”

2. By whom consent to marriage is given The Return of Marriage and the Certificate of Marriage are blank.)





7. Color (Blank)

8. Race (Blank)









17. Color (Blank)

18. Race (Blank)











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GROOM: JONES, David Snethen AGE: 18 DATE MARRIED: August 28, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: CURRIE, Xenia Hazel AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: August 30, 1918 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Grant JONES (of Lamoni, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Parents of Both

3. Full name of GROOM David Snethen JONES

4. Place of residence Lamoni, Iowa Decatur Co.



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Harrison Co., Missouri

11. Groom’s father’s name Grant JONES

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah P. SNETHEN

13. Full name of BRIDE Xenia Hazel CURRIE


15. Bride’s place of residence Swedeborg, Mo. (Note: This is in Pulaski County, Missouri.)


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Eagleville, Harrison Co., Missouri

21. Bride’s father’s full name Thomas Henry CURRIE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Leona Belle FOWLER

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa August 28, 1918

24. Witnesses Daniel NEEDHAM Miss Eliza JONES

25. By whom married, name and office Lonzo JONES, Minister



GROOM: WORDEN, Arthur W. AGE: 37 DATE MARRIED: September 07, 1918 (Saturday)

BRIDE: COPLEY, Della AGE: 37 DATE REGISTERED: September 07, 1918 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Arthur WORDEN (of Garden Grove, Ia.)


3. Full name of GROOM Arthur W. WORDEN




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Kansas

11. Groom’s father’s name Charles WORDEN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Eliza PIBURN

13. Full name of BRIDE Della COPLEY

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Della HULIN (Note: Her father’s surname is given as “HURLIN.”)



17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Brayton, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name William HURLIN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Alice Emma CHASE


24. Witnesses Mrs. W.M. BROOKS Mrs. L.H. BROOKS

25. By whom married, name and office W.M. BROOKS, M.E. BROOKS (Sic) (Note: I believe they meant “M.E. Minister.”)




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GROOM: MARTIN, Dewey AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: September 12, 1918 (Thursday)

BRIDE: OWENS, Lavada Ollie AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: September 26, 1918 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Wm OWENS (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given parents < William OWENS

3. Full name of GROOM Dewey MARTIN




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name George MARTIN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Polly HILL

13. Full name of BRIDE Lavada Ollie OWENS




17. Color White

18. Race English



21. Bride’s father’s full name William Thomas OWENS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Amanda SPENCER

23. Where and when married Decatur, Iowa September 12, 1918

24. Witnesses Myrtle and William BLUNT

25. By whom married, name and office P.C. KENTON, Minister



GROOM: PAXTON, Walter M. AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: September 21, 1918 (Saturday)

BRIDE: DUNN, Velma Arneta AGE: 16 DATE REGISTERED: September 23, 1918 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made C.B. DUNN (of Weldon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given C.B. DUNN

3. Full name of GROOM Walter M. PAXTON




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name J.M. PAXTON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ellen N. ARNOLD

13. Full name of BRIDE Velma Arneta DUNN




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name C.B. DUNN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Iva M. DUNN (Note: I have seen a family tree with her surname as “HOWARD.”)


24. Witnesses C.B. DUNN Iva M. DUNN





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GROOM: SNYDER, F. Ray AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: September 25, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: PHIPPS, Ruby AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: September 25, 1918 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.B. SNYDER (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM F. Ray SNYDER




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name J.B. SNYDER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Elizabeth HAWKINS

13. Full name of BRIDE Ruby PHIPPS




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name J.L. PHIPPS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Elizabeth J. SMITH


24. Witnesses E.J. PHIPPS J.E. SNYDER




GROOM: RAMSEY, William M. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: September 28, 1918 (Saturday)

BRIDE: PALMER, Flossie AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: October 01, 1918 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made G.C. RAMSEY (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Wm M. RAMSEY




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Joseph RAMSEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Maggie ARBAUGH

13. Full name of BRIDE Flossie PALMER




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Robert PALMER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah STOUT


24. Witnesses Y.C. RAMSEY G.C. RAMSEY





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GROOM: JENKINS, Delbert Lee AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: October 03, 1918 (Thursday)

BRIDE: ALLEN, Mary Lucille AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: October 30, 1918 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Delbert JENKINS (of Stanberry, Gentry County, Missouri)


3. Full name of GROOM Delbert Lee JENKINS

4. Place of residence Stansberry (Sic), Mo.



7. Color White

8. Race (Blank)


10. Groom’s place of birth North Platte, Nebraska (Note: This is in Lincoln County, Nebraska.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Horace Hadd JENKINS (Note: The middle name is hard to read and could be wrong. Starts w/ “H.”)

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lorinda Jane WILSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Mary Lucille ALLEN


15. Bride’s place of residence Stansberry, Mo.


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Bethany, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Thomas B. ALLEN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Cora BROWN


24. Witnesses W.J. SPRINGER Florence E. GATES

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. T.F. CAMPBELL, Pastor Presbyterian Ch.



GROOM: MILLER, James AGE: 62 DATE MARRIED: October 05, 1918 (Saturday)

BRIDE: BEEMER, Martha AGE: 61 DATE REGISTERED: October 18, 1918 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made James MILLER (of Davis City, Ia.)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given None

3. Full name of GROOM James MILLER




7. Color White

8. Race American

9. No. of Groom’s marriage Third

10. Groom’s place of birth Coles Co., Illinois

11. Groom’s father’s name John MILLER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary DORITY

13. Full name of BRIDE Martha BEEMER

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Martha COGER



17. Color White

18. Race American

19. No. of Bride’s marriage Fourth

20. Bride’s place of birth Harrison Co., Missouri


22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Eliza COGER

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa Oct 5, 1918

24. Witnesses A.P. WOODARD and Gussie COMER (Note: The last surname could be “CONNER.”)

25. By whom married, name and office Robert TURNER, J.P.




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GROOM: SMITH, Albert S. AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: October 05, 1918 (Saturday)

BRIDE: BENNETT, Opal M. AGE: 16 DATE REGISTERED: October 09, 1918 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Eliza A. SMITH (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Clara STANFORD Eliza SMITH

3. Full name of GROOM Albert S. SMITH


5. Occupation Railroad Employee


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Charles SMITH

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Eliza STRAIN (Sic) (Note: I believe this surname should be “STRANGE.”)

13. Full name of BRIDE Opal M. BENNETT




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name High BENNETT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Clara HOLLAND

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa October 5, 1918

24. Witnesses Vena SMITH Dartle MARTIN

25. By whom married, name and office C.H. HILLER, Minister M.E. Church



GROOM: COX, Charles Sherman AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: October 06, 1918 (Sunday)

BRIDE: FRY, Golda Marion AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: October 08, 1918 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Alva FOLAND (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Charles Sherman COX

4. Place of residence DeKalb, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Frankfort, Ky (Note: This is Frankfort County, Kentucky.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Walter COX

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Eliza SHEPHERD

13. Full name of BRIDE Golda Marion FRY




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth DeKalb, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Isaiah FRY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary Alice GROVE

23. Where and when married Van Wert, Iowa Oct 6, 1918

24. Witnesses Lorel FIERCE Callie JOHNSON

25. By whom married, name and office Clarence R. DAYTON, Minister




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GROOM: DUNCAN, Orville P. AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: October 10, 1918 (Thursday)

BRIDE: VAUGHN, Alta M. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: October 10, 1918 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Luda V. McCLARAN (of Lineville, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Thomas DUNCAN

3. Full name of GROOM Orville P. DUNCAN




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Thomas DUNCAN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ellen JUDD

13. Full name of BRIDE Alta M. VAUGHN




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Albert VAUGHN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Aramanda WINDLAND (Note: The surname could start with a “M” instead of “W.”)

23. Where and when married Oct 10, 1918 Leon, Iowa

24. Witnesses Luda V. McCLARAN and Letha McCLARAN




GROOM: DECK, Alfred AGE: 65 DATE MARRIED: October 15, 1918 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: ELLIS, Ella AGE: 53 DATE REGISTERED: October 19, 1918 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made (Blank) (Note: Affidavit reads “Personal acquaintance of Clerk.”)


3. Full name of GROOM Alfred DECK

4. Place of residence Nash, Oklahoma (Note: This is in Grant County, Oklahoma.)



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Noble Co., Ind.

11. Groom’s father’s name Jacob DECK

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Nancy SHEPHERD

13. Full name of BRIDE Ella ELLIS

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Ella WARNER



17. Color White

18. Race American

19. No. of Bride’s marriage 2d

20. Bride’s place of birth Eden Twp, Decatur Co., Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Jacob WARNER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Caroline ZIMMERMAN

23. Where and when married at Leon, Iowa Oct 15, 1918

24. Witnesses C.W. HOFFMAN Nora DOBSON

25. By whom married, name and office C.H. HILLER, Minister of Gospel




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GROOM: EVANS, Walter Leroy AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: October 18, 1918 (Friday)

BRIDE: SHIRA, Winnie Estella AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: October 19, 1918 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.W. OSBORN (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Walter Leroy EVANS

4. Place of residence Eden Twp, Decatur Co., Ia.



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Eden Twp

11. Groom’s father’s name Francis Marion EVANS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Laura Ellen SMALLWOOD

13. Full name of BRIDE Winnie Estella SHIRA


15. Bride’s place of residence Eden Twp


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Eden Twp

21. Bride’s father’s full name Elmer Leon SHIRA

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Elizabeth May SMITH

23. Where and when married at Decatur Co. Home Oct 18, 1918

24. Witnesses Margaret MEEK Mort RICHARDSON


- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “the Decatur Co. Home.”


GROOM: LESTER, Clarence Daniel AGE: 39 DATE MARRIED: October 24, 1918 (Thursday)

BRIDE: HARPER, Bertha Dell AGE: 36 DATE REGISTERED: October 26, 1918 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made R.C. ROBINSON (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Clarence David LESTER


5. Occupation Mail Carrier


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Farragut, Iowa (Note: This is in Fremont County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Cyrus J. LESTER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Rotilla Orselia BENNETT (Note: The first & middle names were difficult to read.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Bertha Dell HARPER

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Bertha Dell HARPER



17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian

19. No. of Bride’s marriage (Note: I am unable to read the entry on this line.)

20. Bride’s place of birth Herbert, Alabama (Note: This is in Conecuh County, Alabama.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name James Robert HARPER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mettia A. McPHERSON


24. Witnesses Florence THOMPSON Dorothy CASE

25. By whom married, name and office Hubert CASE, Minister

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Lamoni, Ia.”



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GROOM: FILICAL, William H. AGE: 44 DATE MARRIED: October 31, 1918 (Thursday)

BRIDE: GOOD, Clara Edna AGE: 40 DATE REGISTERED: November 05, 1918 (Tuesday)



3. Full name of GROOM Wm H. FILICAL


5. Occupation Mechanical


7. Color White

8. Race Anglo Saxon


10. Groom’s place of birth *********, Ill. (Note: Looks like it starts with a “P” or “R.”)

11. Groom’s father’s name C. FILICAL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Nancy REDDEN

13. Full name of BRIDE Clara Edna GOOD




17. Color White



20. Bride’s place of birth Cratzerville, Penn. (Note: This is spelled Kratzerville, Union County, Pennsylvania.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Daniel GOOD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name H.S. CREVELLING

23. Where and when married Van Wert, Iowa Oct 31, 1918

24. Witnesses Mrs. Alice LERVIS J.F. LERVIS




GROOM: WILLIAMS, Enoch Glen AGE: 18 DATE MARRIED: October 31, 1918 (Thursday)

BRIDE: OVERTON, Zelma Fay AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: November 12, 1918 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made L.R. BUIS (Note: This was Leroy BUIS of Route 5, Princeton, Mercer Co., Missouri.)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given W.N. WILLIAMS and wife (Note: His middle initial is “M” in line 11.)

3. Full name of GROOM Enoch Glen WILLIAMS

4. Place of residence Princeton, Mo.



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Princeton, Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name W.M. WILLIAMS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Livona REEVES

13. Full name of BRIDE Zelma May OVERTON




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name D.B. OVERTON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Letitia ELLSWORTH


24. Witnesses L.R. BUIS Mrs. L.R. BUIS

25. By whom married, name and office C.H. HILLER, Minister Methodist Church




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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p213 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6722 DATE ISSUED: November 05, 1918 (Tuesday)

GROOM: HULLINGER, Lester AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: November 05, 1918 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: GRAHAM, Clara AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: November 16, 1918 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Earl V. HULLINGER (of Pleasanton, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Lester HULLINGER




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Union Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Martin HULLINGER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Laura DALE

13. Full name of BRIDE Clara GRAHAM




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name E.E. GRAHAM

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lula May WERNICH

23. Where and when married Hamilton Twp, Nov. 5, 1918

24. Witnesses E.V. HULLINGER E.E. GRAHAM

25. By whom married, name and office Chas. W. REEDER, Baptist Minister



GROOM: NORRIS, Earrett R. AGE: 35 DATE MARRIED: November 13, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: CARRICO, Nellie E. AGE: 29 DATE REGISTERED: November 14, 1918 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Walter CARRICO (of Pleasanton, Ia.)


3. Full name of GROOM Earrett R. NORRIS




7. Color White

8. Race (Blank)



11. Groom’s father’s name Aaron NORRIS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name R. SCOTT

13. Full name of BRIDE Nellie CARRICO




17. Color White

18. Race (Blank)



21. Bride’s father’s full name John CARRICO

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Emily JEFFRIES

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Nov. 13TH, 1918

24. Witnesses Walter CARRICO Fannetta CARRICO





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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p215 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6724 DATE ISSUED: November 18, 1918 (Monday)

GROOM: WILLIS, Joseph AGE: 65 DATE MARRIED: November 18, 1918 (Monday)

BRIDE: STANTON, N. Ella AGE: 62 DATE REGISTERED: November 19, 1918 (Tuesday)



3. Full name of GROOM Joseph WILLIS




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth England

11. Groom’s father’s name Don’t Know

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Eliza WILLIS

13. Full name of BRIDE N.E. STANTON

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow N.E. BAKER



17. Color White

18. Race (Blank)

19. No. of Bride’s marriage 4TH

20. Bride’s place of birth Indiana

21. Bride’s father’s full name J.W. BAKER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary GRAVATT


24. Witnesses John COX Roy COX




GROOM: PALMER, Carrol Vern AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: November 27, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: COLLINS, Sarrah Olive AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: November 30, 1918 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made R.A. PALMER (Note: This is Robert PALMER of Van Wert, Iowa.)


3. Full name of GROOM Carrol Vern PALMER




7. Color White

8. Race Anglo Saxon



11. Groom’s father’s name Robert A. PALMER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah C. STOUGHT

13. Full name of BRIDE Sarrah O. COLLINS




17. Color White



20. Bride’s place of birth Phillips, Nebraska (Note: This is in Hamilton County, Nebraska.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Luke COLLINS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Clarinda J. HALL

23. Where and when married Van Wert, Iowa

24. Witnesses R.A. PALMER Mrs. W.A. WEYRAUCH





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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p217 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6726 DATE ISSUED: November 29, 1918 (Friday)

GROOM: AKES, Emmett Warren AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: November 30, 1918 (Saturday)

BRIDE: BUCKINGHAM, Laura AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: December 02, 1918 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made William BUCKINGHAM (of Decatur)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given By parents of Groom

3. Full name of GROOM Emmett Warren AKES

4. Place of residence Decatur, Decatur Co., Ia.

5. Occupation U.S. Mail Carrier


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Harvey AKES

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma BAY

13. Full name of BRIDE Laura BUCKINGHAM




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Geo. M. BUCKINGHAM

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Cora NEGLEY


24. Witnesses William BUCKINGHAM and Hazel E. MULLINS




GROOM: RUMLEY, Paul D. AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: December 07, 1918 (Saturday)

BRIDE: DAVENPORT, Etta A. AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: December 09, 1918 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made C.A. RUMLEY (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Paul D. RUMLEY




7. Color White

8. Race (Blank)


10. Groom’s place of birth Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name Clarence RUMLEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Anna COOPER

13. Full name of BRIDE Etta A. DAVENPORT




17. Color White

18. Race (Blank)



21. Bride’s father’s full name Frank DAVENPORT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Emma EVANS


24. Witnesses Lloyd Dewey KARNS Pearl L. RUMLEY





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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p219 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6728 DATE ISSUED: December 17, 1918 (Tuesday)

GROOM: KARNS, Lloyd D. AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: December 18, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: RUMLEY, Pearl L. AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: December 21, 1918 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made S.R. KARNS (of Lineville, Wayne County, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given S.R. KARNS

3. Full name of GROOM Lloyd D. KARNS




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name S.R. KARNS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lucy SCHOOLEY (Note: The 1925 Iowa State Census gives her name as “Tacy.”)

13. Full name of BRIDE Pearl L. RUMLEY




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Decatur, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name C.A. RUMLEY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna COOPER


24. Witnesses Lyman MARTIN Opal HOHN

25. By whom married, name and office (Blank) (Note: Marriage was performed by John WOODMANSEE, J.P.)



GROOM: PETTY, Dewey AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: December 21, 1918 (Saturday)

BRIDE: BRANT, Dorothy AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: January 09, 1919 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.O. EVANS (of Woodland, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Dewey PETTY




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Alfred PETTY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Rose WARD

13. Full name of BRIDE Dorothy BRANT




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Peoria, Ill. (Note: This is in Peoria County, Illinois.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Charles BRANT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Clara WOODMANSEE


24. Witnesses Bessie STANLEY W.O. EVANS

25. By whom married, name and office C.H. HILLER Minister Methodist Church




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GROOM: RAMSHAW, Lloyd AGE: 27 DATE MARRIED: December 25, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: KEOWN, Mollie AGE: 28 DATE REGISTERED: December 28, 1918 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made (Blank) (Note: “Personal Acquaintance of Clerk.” is written in Affidavit Section.)


3. Full name of GROOM Lloyd RAMSHAW


5. Occupation Plummer


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Ellenboro, Wis. (Note: This is in Grant County, Wisconsin.)

11. Groom’s father’s name William J. RAMSHAW

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ora May LEIGHTY

13. Full name of BRIDE Mollie KEOWN


15. Bride’s place of residence Pleasanton, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Pleasanton, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name George KEOWN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary Etta ROBERTSON

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa Dec. 25th, 1918

24. Witnesses Clarence BUCK & Lucy KEOWN

25. By whom married, name and office Elder Eli HAYER, of Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints



GROOM: BOYCE, Ulrick Latour AGE: 34 DATE MARRIED: December 25, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: TEANEY, Iva Belle AGE: 29 DATE REGISTERED: December 27, 1918 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made E.V. TEANEY (of Garden Grove, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Ulrick Latone BOYCE

4. Place of residence R.F.D. No. 4 Leon, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name T.W. BOYCE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary E. GIBSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Iva Belle TEANEY




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Washington Co., Colorado

21. Bride’s father’s full name Erasmus Velandingham TEANEY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Carrie C. COLE

23. Where and when married at Bride’s father’s home

24. Witnesses T.W. BOYCE E.V. TEANEY





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GROOM: SPONSLER, Winfield L. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: December 25, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: WEAVER, Pearl M. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: January 02, 1919 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Wm WEAVER (of LeRoy, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Mr. & Mrs. Wm WEAVER

3. Full name of GROOM Winfield L. SPONSLER

4. Place of residence Humeston (Note: This is in Wayne County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race German


10. Groom’s place of birth Humeston

11. Groom’s father’s name Harley SPONSLER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Laura CONWELL

13. Full name of BRIDE Pearl M. WEAVER


15. Bride’s place of residence LeRoy, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race German


20. Bride’s place of birth Anita, Cass Co., Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name William WEAVER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Emma Jane McFARLAND

23. Where and when married LeRoy, Iowa Dec. 25, 1918

24. Witnesses Berdie L. HORNER Walter A. HORNER

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. J.W. HUBER, Pastor Presbyterian Church

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “LeRoy, Ia.”


GROOM: DOWNS, Ruby AGE: 33 DATE MARRIED: December 24, 1918 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: BAKER, Zoe AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: January 02, 1919 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Alpha RIDDLE (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Ruby DOWNS

4. Place of residence Kinmundy, Ill. (Note: KINMUNDY is in Marion County, Illinois.)

5. Occupation Baker


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Kinmundy, Ill.

11. Groom’s father’s name Melvin DOWNS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mattie TAYLOR

13. Full name of BRIDE Zoe BAKER


15. Bride’s place of residence Cainsville, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Henry BAKER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah ADAMS

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Dec. 24 - 1918

24. Witnesses Mrs. F.G. COLEMAN

25. By whom married, name and office F.G. COLEMAN, Evangelist




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GROOM: McCOMB, James Benjamin AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: December 24, 1918 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: McMURRY, Hallie Arilla AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: January 10, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made S.L. McMURRY (of Weldon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM James Benjamin McCOMB

4. Place of residence Saltillo, Miss. (Note: This is in Lee County, Mississippi.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Saltillo, Miss.

11. Groom’s father’s name John W. McCOMBS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mamie MEANS

13. Full name of BRIDE Hallie Arilla McMURRY




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Corydon, Iowa (Note: This is in Wayne County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Samuel Lewis McMURRY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lillie May HILLYER


24. Witnesses Samuel Lewis McMURRY J.C. JOHNSON

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. T.F. CAMPBELL, Minister Presbyterian



GROOM: NEWTON, Dixon Allen AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: December 25, 1918 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: McCLARRINON, Agnes Marie AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: December 30, 1918 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made A.A. ARNEY (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Dixon Allen NEWTON


5. Occupation C.M.M. Aviation


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Arlington, Iowa (Note: This is in Fayette County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name John NEWTON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Iva Elmira BASSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Agnes Marie McCLARRINON


15. Bride’s place of residence Arlington, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Arlington, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Benjamin McCLARRINON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Agnes Maria ROBASCO

23. Where and when married Davis City, Iowa Dec. 25TH, 1918

24. Witnesses John NEWTON Agnes McCLARRINON

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. W.E. SHUGG, Pastor M.E. Church




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GROOM: HUDSON, Grover C. AGE: 30 DATE MARRIED: January 01, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: WEIR, Amelia B. AGE: 23 DATE REGISTERED: January 14, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made G.W. BLAIR (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Grover C. HUDSON




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Ashland, Ill. (Note: This is in Cass County, Illinois.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Chas. W. HUDSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Margaret ALLEN

13. Full name of BRIDE Amelia B. WEIR




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Center Junction, Iowa (Note: This is in Jones County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name John P. WEIR

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Cora E. THOMAS

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa Jan 1ST, 1919

24. Witnesses Mrs. Peter MUCEUS Oscar I. THOMAS

25. By whom married, name and office Elder P. MUCEUS



GROOM: DANIELS, William M. AGE: 18 DATE MARRIED: January 05, 1919 (Sunday)

BRIDE: FALLIS, Vera AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: January 07, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made E.E. THOMPSON (of Albany, Gentry County, Missouri)


3. Full name of GROOM William M. DANIELS


5. Occupation Express Messenger

6. Groom’s age NEXT birthday 19 yrs

7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name George W. DANIELS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ella THOMPSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Miss Vera FALLIS


15. Bride’s place of residence New Hampton, Harrison Co., Missouri


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth New Hampton, Mo.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Marion FALLIS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Maude McGEE

23. Where and when married at Davis City, Iowa, Jan 5TH, 1919

24. Witnesses Mrs. Ella DANIELS Mrs. E.E. THOMPSON

25. By whom married, name and office Geo. P. CAMPBELL, Ordained Minister




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GROOM: CORDES, Charles H. AGE: 27 DATE MARRIED: January 15, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: CASH, Wynna K. AGE: 26 DATE REGISTERED:January 24, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Winfield CASH (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Charles H. CORDES

4. Place of residence Jersey City, New Jersey (Note: This is in Hudson County, New Jersey.)

5. Occupation Explosion Expert


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Jersey City, N.J.

11. Groom’s father’s name Herman CORDES

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Anna Marie DREWES

13. Full name of BRIDE Wynne K. CASH




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Francis Winfield CASH

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Rozet TURNER


24. Witnesses William J. SPRINGER Rose BENNETT

25. By whom married, name and office C.H. HILLER, M.E. Minister


VOL. & PAGE # : v12p230 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6739 DATE ISSUED: January 17, 1919 (Friday)

GROOM: ACTON, David AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: January 18, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: FOLAND, Mabel Edna AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: February 25, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.H. ACTON (of Grand River, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Mr. David ACTON




7. Color White

8. Race Dutch Irish


10. Groom’s place of birth Grand River, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Silas ACTON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary ALLEN

13. Full name of BRIDE Mabel Edna FOLAND




17. Color White

18. Race Dutch



21. Bride’s father’s full name Sanford Mayan FOLAND (Note: Name was clear and easy to read.)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Martha GRIMM

23. Where and when married Grand River, Iowa January 18TH, 1919

24. Witnesses Mr. Harrison ACTON Mrs. Minerva ACTON

25. By whom married, name and office Rev E.C. VANDERPOOL, Baptist Pastor Grand River, Iowa




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GROOM: MULLEN, Raymond E. AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: January 22, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: CHASTAIN, Julia Elizabeth AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: February 08, 1919 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.W. MULLEN (of Leon, Iowa) (Note: He signed his name as “J.W. MULLUN.”)


3. Full name of GROOM Raymond E. MULLINS (Note: See note below.)




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Joseph W. MULLINS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Margaret BARRETT

13. Full name of BRIDE Julia Elizabeth CHASTAIN




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Charles Edgar CHASTAIN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Emma McCAULEY

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa December 22, 1919

24. Witnesses Hazel MULLINS Julia MULLINS



(Note: Surname appears thoughout this record as “MULLEN,” “MULLUN,” “MULLIN,” & “MULLINS.”)


GROOM: CARGILL, Clarence E. AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: February 01, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: WILEY, Muriel E. AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: February 10, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Alfred BROWN (of Decatur, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Clarence E. CARGILL




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Washington State

11. Groom’s father’s name Vern CARGILL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lilley F. BELL

13. Full name of BRIDE Muriel E. WILEY




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Delbert E. WILEY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Stella HUNT


24. Witnesses Alfred BROWN Winnie BROWN





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GROOM: EVANS, W.O. AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: February 01, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: STANLEY, Bessie AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: February 04, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Dewey PETTY (of Lineville, Wayne Co., Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM W.O. EVANS




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name K.T. EVANS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name M.J. PETTY

13. Full name of BRIDE Bessie STANLEY




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Homer Ruben STANLEY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Grace BRANTWAIT

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Feby 1ST, 1919

24. Witnesses Mrs. Dewey PETTY Dewey PETTY

25. By whom married, name and office (Blank) (Note: The marriage was performed by C.H. HILLER, Methodist Minister.)



GROOM: DURHAM, William Edward AGE: 36 DATE MARRIED: February 11, 1919 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: DURHAM, Fern Marie AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: February 12, 1919 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made C.R. PICKERING (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM William Edward DURHAM

4. Place of residence Humeston

5. Occupation Elevator Man


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name John DURHAM

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Kate MARYING (Note: I believe that this surname could be wrong.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Fern Marie DURHAM

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Fern Marie TAYLOR



17. Color White

18. Race American

19. No. of Bride’s marriage two

20. Bride’s place of birth Near Weldon, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Benjamin Franklin TAYLOR

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Millie Ellen SMITH

23. Where and when married Davis City, Ia. Feby 11TH , 1919

24. Witnesses Mrs. W.E. SHUGG

25. By whom married, name and office William E. SHUGG, Davis City, Iowa Minister




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GROOM: LUCE, Miles L. AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: February 12, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: OVERHOLSTZER, Carrie M. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: February 17, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Lillis L. LUCE (of Van Wert)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Lillis L. LUCE

3. Full name of GROOM Miles L. LUCE




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Leon G. LUCE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lillis L. OAKS

13. Full name of BRIDE Carrie OVERHOLSTZER (Note: Surname is spelled throughout the record in this manner.)




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name John C. OVERHOLSTZER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Eunice VARNER

23. Where and when married Weldon, Iowa February 12TH, 1919

24. Witnesses George M. OVERHOLSTZER Edith MACHLAN

25. By whom married, name and office Harold G. BLAIR, Minister



GROOM: BEERS, Phillip Ervin AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: February 12, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: GREENHALGH, Aldith Ina AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: February 13, 1919 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Arthur Vane GREENHALGH (of Decatur, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Phillip Ervin BEERS




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name E. BEERS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary MILLER

13. Full name of BRIDE Aldith Ina GREENHALGH

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow “Not before married”



17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth What Cheer, Iowa (Note: This is in Keokuk County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Robert D. GREENHALGH

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Flora M. SUARE (Note: This surname is probably wrong. See page 397 of this volume.)

23. Where and when married In the City of Leon, Iowa Feb. 12, 1919

24. Witnesses Arthur GREENHALGH Ethel BEERS

25. By whom married, name and office J.M. GARDNER, Mayor of Leon




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GROOM: MOSER, Ernest C. AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: February 12, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: GUNZENHAUSER, Carrie AGE: 26 DATE REGISTERED: February 15, 1919 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Carl GUNZENHAUSER (of Humeston, Iowa )


3. Full name of GROOM Ernest C. MOSER

4. Place of residence Humeston, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Humeston, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name George MOSER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Bertha RUP

13. Full name of BRIDE Carrie GUNZENHAUSER


15. Bride’s place of residence Humeston, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Williamsburg, Iowa (Note: This is in Iowa County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name John GUNZENHAUSER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Elizabeth GINGER

23. Where and when married Center Twp, Decatur County, Iowa

24. Witnesses Carl GUNZENHAUSER Ella REEDER

25. By whom married, name and office Chas W. REEDER, Baptist Minister

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Leon, Iowa.” (Note: Line 23 states Center Twp & the Cert of Marriage states “Leon, Iowa.”


GROOM: NEWTON, Clarence E. AGE: 35 DATE MARRIED: February 19, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: TANNER, Jessie AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: February 19, 1919 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made I.A. SISSEL (of Kellerton, Ringgold Co., Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Clarence E. NEWTON




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Stark Co., Ill.

11. Groom’s father’s name Ervin NEWTON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Catherine FRY

13. Full name of BRIDE Jessie TANNER

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow J.C. SISSEL



17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Willis SISSEL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Emma THOMPSON


24. Witnesses I.A. SISSEL M.A. WARFORD





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GROOM: SAMS, Edward AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: February 19, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: BRANNEN, Maude AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: March 25, 1919 (Tuesday)



3. Full name of GROOM Edward SAMS




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Decatur

11. Groom’s father’s name S.W. SAMS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Martha JOSEPH

13. Full name of BRIDE Maude BRANNEN




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Henry BRANNEN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Annie DINGMAN

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa February 19TH, 1919

24. Witnesses V.A. DINGMAN Anna DINGMAN

25. By whom married, name and office C.H. HILLER, Methodist Minister



GROOM: BAKER, Luther T. AGE: 18 DATE MARRIED: February 19, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: BEASLEY, Georgia M. AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: February 22, 1919 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made C.S. BEASLEY and Thos BAKER (of Davis City & Leon)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given C.S. BEASLEY & Thos BAKER Fathers of each

3. Full name of GROOM Luther T. BAKER

4. Place of residence Decatur County, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Thomas BAKER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Julia A. GRAVATT

13. Full name of BRIDE Georgia M. BEASLEY




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Charles S. BEASLEY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Estella C. MARTIN

23. Where and when married Eden Tp, Decatur County, Iowa Feby 19, 1919

24. Witnesses Price REX Cecil BAKER

25. By whom married, name and office Frank COX, Justice of the Peace

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “my residence.” (Note: Written by Frank COX.)



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GROOM: PALMER, Ralph V. AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: February 23, 1919 (Sunday)

BRIDE: FOLAND, Esther AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: February 25, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Harry PALMER (of Grand River, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Ralph V. PALMER




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name S.A. PALMER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Bertha JONES

13. Full name of BRIDE Esther FOLAND




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Geo. FOLAND (Note: See Decatur Co., Ia., Marr. Rec, Vol 5, page 281, Lic # 2619, Dated 1/23/1893.)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Celeste LITTLE

23. Where and when married Grand River, Iowa February 23RD, 1919

24. Witnesses Mr. Homer FOLAND Miss Pearl BRAYMAN

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. E.C. VANDERPOOL, Baptist Minister, Grand River, Iowa



GROOM: McBROOM, Robert K. AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: February 26, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: BAKER, Essie M. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: March 25, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Halard A. McBROOM (of Garden Grove, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Robt K. McBROOM




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Garden Grove

11. Groom’s father’s name James G. McBROOM

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lou E. HARP

13. Full name of BRIDE Essie M. BAKER




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Joseph Woodard BAKER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Milissa E. HONN

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa February 26TH, 1919

24. Witnesses Lloyd BAKER Glada WARNSTAFF


- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “

(Note: The date that the License was issued & the date of marriage are accurate to the record. According to the record the couple was married the

day before the license was issued. Maybe a mistake on the record??)



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GROOM: YOUNG, Frank E. AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: February 26, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: CREAL, Bessie B. AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: March 11, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Arthur YOUNG (of Decatur, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Frank E. YOUNG




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name James W. YOUNG

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Cora B. RIDDLE

13. Full name of BRIDE Bessie B. CREAL




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Oscar B. CREAL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Flora B. VAN HORN

23. Where and when married Decatur February 26TH 1919

24. Witnesses Arthur YOUNG Ida CREAL

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. P.C. KENTON



GROOM: REISS, Clyde AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: February 27, 1919 (Thursday)

BRIDE: ALPRESS, Evelyn Marie AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: March 26, 1919 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Thomas REISS (of Garden Grove, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Thomas REISS

3. Full name of GROOM Clyde REISS




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Jackson Co., Missouri

11. Groom’s father’s name Thomas REISS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Nannie May HUGHES

13. Full name of BRIDE Evelyn Marie ALPRESS




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Vinta, Okla. (Note: See note below.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Oliver ALPRESS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Phoebe CLAYPOOL

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Feb. 27, 1919

24. Witnesses Mrs. Phoebe ALPRESS Melvin CRASKER

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. T.F. CAMPBELL, Pastor Presbyterian Church


(Note: I am unable to find this place. HOWEVER, there is a “Vinita” with two “i”s in Craig County, Oklahoma.)



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GROOM: RUMLEY, Chas. W. AGE: 27 DATE MARRIED: March 05, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: HUBBARD, Beulah Mildred AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: March 05, 1919 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.C. HUBBARD (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Chas W. RUMLEY




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name John P. RUMLEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name May Della POTTORFF

13. Full name of BRIDE Bulah Mildred HUBBARD




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name David Henry HUBBARD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Susie Jane STILL

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa March 5TH, 1919

24. Witnesses Vera POTTORFF J.C. HUBBARD




GROOM: ALLENBRAND, Isaac AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: March 08, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: HOUSTON, Lelia AGE: 23 DATE REGISTERED: March 11, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made (Blank)


3. Full name of GROOM Isaac ALLENBRAND

4. Place of residence Pattonsburg, Mo. (Note: This is in Daviess County, Missouri.)



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Gentry Co., Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name Joseph ALLENBRAND

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Nellie SMITH

13. Full name of BRIDE Lelia HOUSTON


15. Bride’s place of residence Boulder, Colorado


17. Color White

18. Race Scotch - French



21. Bride’s father’s full name Benjamin HOUSTON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Marthaetta BRYANT


24. Witnesses Mrs. C.H. HILLER James CRITCHTON

25. By whom married, name and office C.H. HILLER




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GROOM: ALLEY, Cliff AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: March 15, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: BRIGHT, Grace AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: March 17, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Dan ALLEY (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Cliff ALLEY

4. Place of residence Shenandoah, Iowa (Note: This is in Page County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name M.C. ALLEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name ------ OWENHAUSER

13. Full name of BRIDE Grace BRIGHT


15. Bride’s place of residence Shenandoah, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Manley BRIGHT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Dora SPARKS


24. Witnesses Dan ALLEY Ira B. OFFICER




GROOM: NORMAN, Virgil B. AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: March 22, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: ELLARS, Pearl M. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: March 22, 1919 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made O.G. ELLARS (of Decatur, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Virgil B. NORMAN

4. Place of residence Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Isaac NORMAN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Jessie ROBB

13. Full name of BRIDE Pearl M. ELLARS




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Peter ELLARS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Etta SHAFFNER


24. Witnesses Ress ELLARS Dolly ELLARS





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GROOM: BRENIZER, Osa AGE: 38 DATE MARRIED: March 23, 1919 (Sunday)

BRIDE: POST, Ruth AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: March 25, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made John BARTLETT (of Davis City, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Israel & Fannie POST (Parents) (Note: “(Parents)” was written by the clerk.)

3. Full name of GROOM Osa BRENIZER




7. Color White

8. Race White



11. Groom’s father’s name Oliver Cromwell BRENIZER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mahulda BRENIZER POWELL (Note: See note below.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Ruth POST




17. Color White

18. Race White



21. Bride’s father’s full name Israel H. POST

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Fannie Susannah POST WILLIAMS

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa March 23, 1919

24. Witnesses I.H. POST Fannie S. POST

25. By whom married, name and office R.V. HOPKINS (Elder L.D.S. Church) (Note: ( ) written by Clerk)


(Note: Lines 12 & 22, the names of “POWELL” & “WILLIAMS” seem to have been written in later. Maybe, maiden names??)


GROOM: WADLEY, William Thurman AGE: 47 DATE MARRIED: March 30, 1919 (Sunday)

BRIDE: CISSNA, May AGE: 44 DATE REGISTERED: April 01, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.T. WADDELL (of Lamoni, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given William Thurman WADLEY

3. Full name of GROOM William Thurman WADLEY




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name William WADLEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mariam P. BOZARTH

13. Full name of BRIDE May CISSNA

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow May McDONALD



17. Color White

18. Race English


20. Bride’s place of birth Brier Bluffs, Illinois (Note: I am unable to find this place.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Andrew Wilson McDONALD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Arista McCOY (Note: This surnam could be “McCAY.”)

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa March 30, 1919

24. Witnesses Marion CISSNA Fern CISSNA

25. By whom married, name and office W.T. WADDELL, Evangelist




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GROOM: FOLAND, Orville Ferrin AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: March 29, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: WELDON, Fern Ethel AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: April 01, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made George R. LAMB (Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Orval FOLAND (Note: See note below.)


5. Occupation Gospel Worker


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Alva FOLAND

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ella McCONNELL

13. Full name of BRIDE Fern Ethel WELDON




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Harry Delmar WELDON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Cedothia Ann CREES

23. Where and when married March 29, 1919 Davis City, Iowa

24. Witnesses Gerald E. HAMILTON Maude WELDON

25. By whom married, name and office W.H. HAMILTON, Gospel Minister

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “

(Note: His first name is spelled “Orville” in the Heading & Affidavit Section. It is spelled “Orval” in the Return & Certificate of Marriage.)


GROOM: TRAUPEL, Harold George AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: March 31, 1919 (Monday)

BRIDE: SNYDER, Fern AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: March 31, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made A.A. ARNEY (of Leon, Ia.)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given H.D. TRAUPEL

3. Full name of GROOM Harold TRAUPEL

4. Place of residence Van Wert



7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name H.D. TRAUPEL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Oliver Josephine WILLANTT

13. Full name of BRIDE Fern SNYDER




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name William H. SNYDER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Georgia BAKER

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa March 31ST, 1919

24. Witnesses Pauline WOODMANSEE & Mrs. M.A. WOODMANSEE





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GROOM: BOSWELL, Arthur G. AGE: 32 DATE MARRIED: April 05, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: DAWSON, Ethel AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: April 07, 1919 (Monday)



3. Full name of GROOM A.G. BOSWELL




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Joseph BOSWELL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Elvira Viola BENEDICT

13. Full name of BRIDE Ethel DAWSON

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Ethel UMPHRESS



17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Thomas UMPHRESS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Amanda AKES

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa April 5TH , 1919

24. Witnesses W.P. UMPHRESS Lela UMPHRESS




GROOM: MAIN, Lewis C. AGE: 33 DATE MARRIED: April 09, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: SMITH, Lavina AGE: 30 DATE REGISTERED: April 10, 1919 (Thursday)



3. Full name of GROOM Lewis C. MAIN




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name John H. MAIN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma E. PACK

13. Full name of BRIDE Lavina SMITH




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Charles SMITH

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Eliza E. STRANGE

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa April 9TH, 1919

24. Witnesses Mrs. Opal SMITH Albert SMITH





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GROOM: DORSETT, James Edward AGE: 33 DATE MARRIED: April 12, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: GRITTON, Bertha AGE: 34 DATE REGISTERED: April 15, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made David R. STEVENSON (of Decatur County, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM James Edward DORSETT

4. Place of residence South Omaha, Nebr. (Note: This is Douglas County, Nebraska.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Caltum, Ontario Can. (Note: See note below.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Alfred DORSETT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Alice THORPE

13. Full name of BRIDE Bertha GRITTON


15. Bride’s place of residence New Boston, Ill. (Note: This is in Mercer County, Illinois.)


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Petersville, Ill. (Note: This is in Mercer County, Illinois.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Edward Preston GRITTON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah Caroline MINTIER


24. Witnesses David R. STEVENSON Mrs. David R. STEVENSON

25. By whom married, name and office Hubert CASE, Minister of the Gospel


(Note: I am unable to find this place, but there is a “Callum.” The “t” was definitely crossed, but maybe it was down in error.)


GROOM: STEWART, Clarence Lester AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: April 12, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: RICHARDS, Mary E. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: April 14, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made L.E. STEWART (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Clarence Lester STEWART




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name L.E. STEWART (Note: See Decatur Co., Ia, Marr. Recs., Vol 6, p141, Lic # 3085, dated Dec 4, 1895.)

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Millie M. SIMPSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Mary E. RICHARDS




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Marion Co., Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name James E. RICHARDS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ida Ann BINGHAM


24. Witnesses Geneva STEWART Josephine TOMS





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GROOM: SMITH, William Adrain AGE: 58 DATE MARRIED: April 14, 1919 (Monday)

BRIDE: ALLEN, Agnes Mary AGE: 41 DATE REGISTERED: April 18, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Bishop E.L. KELLEY (of Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri.)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Bride

3. Full name of GROOM William Adrain SMITH

4. Place of residence Independence, Missouri

5. Occupation Missionary


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth near Persia, Harrison Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Jed W. SMITH

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary SELLERS

13. Full name of BRIDE Agnes Mary ALLEN

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow No

15. Bride’s place of residence Cessford, Alberta, Canada


17. Color White

18. Race American Canadian


20. Bride’s place of birth Ontario

21. Bride’s father’s full name John Scott ALLEN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Elizabeth FRAZIER

23. Where and when married at Lamoni, Iowa April 14, 1919

24. Witnesses Mary E. BALLENTYNE D.W. BALLENTYNE

25. By whom married, name and office R.A. BALLENTYNE, Elder Reorganized Ch. of Jesus Christ of L.D.S.



GROOM: O’NEAL, Earl AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: April 26, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: BURK, Rosa AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: April 26, 1919 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Ray BIDDISON (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Earl O’NEAL

4. Place of residence Cainsville, Missouri (Note: This is in Harrison Co., Missouri.)



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Cainsville, Missouri

11. Groom’s father’s name Joe O’NEAL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Amanda STAMBROUGH

13. Full name of BRIDE Rosa BURK


15. Bride’s place of residence Cainsville, Missouri


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Cainsville, Missouri

21. Bride’s father’s full name Mat BURK

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ida ZIMMERMAN


24. Witnesses Mabel Iowa ROBBINS Ira B. OFFICER

25. By whom married, name and office John WOODMANSEE, Justice of Peace




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GROOM: WILEY, Jake Frank AGE: 28 DATE MARRIED: April 28, 1919 (Monday)

BRIDE: WISE, Edith Grace AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: April 28, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.H. WISE (of Decatur, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Jake Frank WILEY




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Wilbert Walton WILEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Eva Alva WILEY (RHODES) (Note: ( ) written by Clerk.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Edith Grace WISE


15. Bride’s place of residence Decatur Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name William Henry WISE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah Elizabeth DEVORE (Note: Surname could be wrong.)


24. Witnesses Martha HOFFMAN John VAIL

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. T.F. CAMPBELL, Leon, Iowa Pastor Pres Church



GROOM: BURCHETT, William L. AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: April 30, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: McBEE, Bessie M. AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: May 22, 1919 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Ralph BURCHETT (of Grand River, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Wm L. BURCHETT




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Sayre, Oklahoma (Note: This is in Beckham County, Oklahoma.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Wm C. BURCHETT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah Elizabeth DEITRICK

13. Full name of BRIDE Bessie M. McBEE




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Van Wert

21. Bride’s father’s full name Irven McBEE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nettie CRAFT


24. Witnesses Atha BRINER Ralph BURCHETT





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GROOM: BRYANT, Roy B. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: May 14, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: BOLES, Winona A. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: May 16, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.E. BOLES (of Grand River, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Roy B. BRYANT




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Sioux City

11. Groom’s father’s name Henry Bryant adopted parents

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Marthy J. BOYD “ “

13. Full name of BRIDE Winona A. BOLES




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Wesley BOLES

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Bert McKEE

23. Where and when married Grand River, Iowa May 14TH, 1919

24. Witnesses Wesley BOLES Mrs. J.H. BRYANT

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. E.C. VANDERPOOL



GROOM: VAN WINKLE, Chester Lee AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: May 14, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: GRAHAM, Georgia E. AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: May 15, 1919 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mrs. Nettie VAN WINKLE (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Chester Lee VAN WINKLE




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Akron, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)

11. Groom’s father’s name John W. VAN WINKLE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Nettie R. CRAIG

13. Full name of BRIDE Georgia Euria GRAHAM




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian

19. No. of Bride’s marriage One (1ST)


21. Bride’s father’s full name Edward Ellsworth GRAHAM

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lulu May WARNICK (Note: Surname could be “WARNICH.”)

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa May 14 - 1919

24. Witnesses Mrs. Nettie VAN WINKLE L.T. CRAIG

25. By whom married, name and office James A. ARMSTRONG, Minister




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GROOM: GARNER, Glen AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: May 15, 1919 (Thursday)

BRIDE: McDANIEL, Minnie AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: May 16, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.B. McDANIEL (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Glen GARNER

4. Place of residence Adel, Iowa (Note: This is in Dallas County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name John Oscar GARNER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Harriet DAILEY

13. Full name of BRIDE Minnie McDANIEL


15. Bride’s place of residence Leon, Decatur County, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name John B. McDANIEL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Malinda EVANS


24. Witnesses J.B. McDANIEL Lee McDANIEL

25. By whom married, name and office J.S. PARRISH, Justice of the Peace



GROOM: HAMMER, William H. AGE: 38 DATE MARRIED: May 17, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: HAWKINS, Hazel D. AGE: 30 DATE REGISTERED: May 31, 1919 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made John A. HAWKINS (of Van Wert, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM William H. HAMMER




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Jasper Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name William H. HAMMER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Virginia COMPTON

13. Full name of BRIDE Hazel D. HAWKINS




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name John A. HAWKINS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary Dell BAKER

23. Where and when married at Van Wert, Iowa May 17, 1919

24. Witnesses Roy HAWKINS Mrs. C.E. DAYTON

25. By whom married, name and office A.B. CORNELL (Note: His title was “Minister.”)




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GROOM: WADE, T.C. AGE: 36 DATE MARRIED: May 22, 1919 (Thursday)

BRIDE: YOUNG, Alta L. AGE: 26 DATE REGISTERED: May 22, 1919 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Geo. WARREN (of Weldon)


3. Full name of GROOM T.C. WADE


5. Occupation Auctioneer


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Clarke County

11. Groom’s father’s name W.S. WADE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Harriett GARDNER

13. Full name of BRIDE Alta YOUNG




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Garden Grove

21. Bride’s father’s full name G.P. YOUNG

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lucy LANE


24. Witnesses James I. WADE Florence GARTEN




GROOM: DUFFIELD, John F. AGE: 34 DATE MARRIED: May 28, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: TALLMAN, Anna Bell AGE: 31 DATE REGISTERED: May 28, 1919 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Sam DUFFIELD (of Kellerton, Ringgold Co., Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM John F. DUFFIELD


5. Occupation Bridge Builder


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Givens DUFFIELD

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Amelia DELP

13. Full name of BRIDE Anna B. TALLMAN

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Anna B. TALLMAN



17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Jasper Co., Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Silas TALLMAN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Elizabeth CONNOR


24. Witnesses Sam DUFFIELD Caroline DUFFIELD

25. By whom married, name and office J.S. PARRISH, J.P.




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GROOM: SULLIVAN, Michael S. AGE: 45 DATE MARRIED: May 31, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: SEARS, Frances M. AGE: 32 DATE REGISTERED: June 04, 1919 (Wednesday)



3. Full name of GROOM Michael S. SULLIVAN


5. Occupation Clerical Position


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Daniel S. SULLIVAN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Julia MAHONEY

13. Full name of BRIDE Frances M. SEARS




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Wellington, Kansas (Note: This is in Sumner County, Kansas.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Andrew SEARS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary CREES

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa May 31ST, 1919

24. Witnesses Ella GROGAN Winford GRIFFEN




GROOM: ALEXANDER, R.A. AGE: 41 DATE MARRIED: June 25, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: BRUCE, Jeannette AGE: 39 DATE REGISTERED: June 26, 1919 (Thursday)



3. Full name of GROOM R.A. ALEXANDER


5. Occupation Garage


7. Color White

8. Race American

9. No. of Groom’s marriage 2nd

10. Groom’s place of birth Hastings, Nebraska (Note: This is in Adams County, Nebraska.)

11. Groom’s father’s name E.O. ALEXANDER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Esther MACY

13. Full name of BRIDE Jeanette BRUCE

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Jeanette ATEN



17. Color White

18. Race American

19. No. of Bride’s marriage 2ND (Note: See note below.)


21. Bride’s father’s full name J.W. ATEN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Elizabeth WOOLLEY

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa June 5 1919

24. Witnesses J.E. MACY Mrs. J.E. MACY



(Note: See Decatur Co., Iowa, Marr. Recs., Vol 7, p205, Lic. #3757, dated 11/08/1899 to Evron J. BRUCE.)



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GROOM: PHIPPS, Elmer AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: June 07, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: ANDREW, Alice G. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: June 26, 1919 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Walter PHIPPS (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Elmer PHIPPS


5. Occupation Drive Car


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name A.J. PHIPPS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma ROGERS

13. Full name of BRIDE Alice G. ANDREW




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Kellerton, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Allen S. ANDREW

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Louella WION


24. Witnesses Emma HURLEY Mary TAYLOR




GROOM: WEBSTER, William AGE: 31 DATE MARRIED: June 21, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: BATES, Verda Maude AGE: 32 DATE REGISTERED: June 30, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made I.N. RUARK (of Garden Grove, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Wm WEBSTER




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Burnes City, Indiana (Note: Spelled “Burns” City, it is in Martin County, Indiana.)

11. Groom’s father’s name John WEBSTER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Margaret WEBSTER

13. Full name of BRIDE Verda Maude BATES




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Charles M. BATES

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Hannah L. BROWN

23. Where and when married Garden Grove, Iowa June 21, 1919

24. Witnesses Clara RUARK Bertha RUARK





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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p271 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6780 DATE ISSUED: June 24, 1919 (Tuesday)

GROOM: WOOD, Zenas L. AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: June 24, 1919 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: SCOTT, Eileen M. AGE: 23 DATE REGISTERED: June 26, 1919 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made R.B. SCOTT (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Zenas L. WOOD

4. Place of residence Donna, Texas (Note: This is in Hidalgo County, Texas.)



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Carson, Iowa (Note: This is in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Leroy G. WOOD

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Julia Florence DAVIS

13. Full name of BRIDE Eileen M. SCOTT




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name H.G. SCOTT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Grace BALDWIN


24. Witnesses C.E. GIBSON Mrs. C.E. GIBSON

25. By whom married, name and office C.H. HILLER, (Note: His title was “Minister.”)



GROOM: GIBSON, George V. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: June 24, 1919 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: McWHINNEY, Beulah Nadene AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: June 26, 1919 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made R.B. SCOTT (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Geo. V. GIBSON


5. Occupation Drug Clerk


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name W.J. GIBSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma Belle HUSTON

13. Full name of BRIDE Beulah Nadene McWHINNEY




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Churdan, Iowa (Note: This is in Greene County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name C.F. McWHINNEY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ida BRYANT

23. Where and when married (Note: I am unable to read the entry.)

24. Witnesses Blanch GARMON *ale SCOTT (Note: The first name could be “Dale,” “Gale.”)





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GROOM: GIERHART, Grant E. AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: June 25, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: WAFFLE, Jessie M. AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: July 07, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Kate L. HULL (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Grant E. GIERHART

4. Place of residence Wagon Wheel Gospel Coll (Note: I do not know the location of this place.)

5. Occupation Rancher


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Oscela, Nebr. (Note: There is an Osceola, Polk County, Nebraska.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Waker (Sic) GIERHART (Note: I believe this should read “Walker.”)

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Catherine MORRIS

13. Full name of BRIDE Jessie M. WAFFLE




17. Color White

18. Race Cau

19. No. of Bride’s marriage 1

20. Bride’s place of birth Knoxville, Ill. (Note: This is in Knox County, Illinois.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Charley WAFFLE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Marnie ROBERTSON

23. Where and when married at Charley WAFFLE June 25 - 1919

24. Witnesses Georgia WAFFLE Lulu JOHNSTON

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. Elba DALE



GROOM: EVANS, Ivan AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: June 25, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: LIGHTWINE, Lottie AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: June 25, 1919 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Hugh LIGHTWINE (of Lineville, Wayne Co., Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Ivan EVANS

4. Place of residence Mo.



7. Color White

8. Race (Blank)



11. Groom’s father’s name Charley EVANS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Alice MEDE (Note: I have seen this surname as MEAD.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Lottie LIGHTWINE




17. Color White

18. Race (Blank)



21. Bride’s father’s full name Wm LIGHTWINE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Rosie HOUCKER

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa June 25TH, 1919

24. Witnesses Hugh LIGHTWINE Alta DAILEY

25. By whom married, name and office John WOODMANSEE, Justice of the Peace




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GROOM: BURCHETT, Homer AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: June 25, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: GLAZEBROOK, Edna AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: June 25, 1919 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Hoyle McCONNELL (of Grand River, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Homer BURCHETT




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Richland Tp, Decatur Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Wm BURCHETT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Nellie COLE

13. Full name of BRIDE Edna GLAZEBROOK




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Richland Tp., Decatur Co., Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Wesley GLAZEBROOK

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Emma LAWRENCE

23. Where and when married Minister’s Home, Leon, Iowa June 25, 1919

24. Witnesses Miss Esther Fay CREES Hoyle McCONNELL



VOL. & PAGE # : v12p276 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6785 DATE ISSUED: June 27, 1919 (Friday)

GROOM: HILL, L.J. AGE: 60 DATE MARRIED: June 28, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: HARVEY, Deborah Eugenia AGE: 60 DATE REGISTERED: June 30, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Chas HARRIS (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM L.J. HILL


5. Occupation Oil Business


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Missouri

11. Groom’s father’s name John HILL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Polly BURRELL

13. Full name of BRIDE Deborah E. HARVEY

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Deborah E. POST



17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Ill.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Warren POST

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Deborah BROWN


24. Witnesses I.H. POST L.M. HILL





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GROOM: KNIGHT, Raymond David AGE: 31 DATE MARRIED: June 28, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: SHANNON, Aurel Martha AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: June 30, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made G.W. BAKER (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Raymond David KNIGHT

4. Place of residence Mt. Ayr, Iowa (Note: This is in Ringgold County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race White


10. Groom’s place of birth Redding, Iowa (Note: This is in Ringgold County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Lewis Cass KNIGHT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Nancy Jane SMITH

13. Full name of BRIDE Aurel Martha SHANNON


15. Bride’s place of residence Mt. Ayr


17. Color White

18. Race White


20. Bride’s place of birth Blythedale, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name John Henry SHANNON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Martha Ellen BROWN

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa June 28 - 1919

24. Witnesses Ruth McCONNELL Katherine HOPKINS

25. By whom married, name and office R.V. HOPKINS, Minister



GROOM: HILL, Henry C. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: July 02, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: MYERS, Iva May AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: July 08, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Harry A. MYERS (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Henry C. HILL

4. Place of residence Garden Grove, Ia.



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Shelby Co., Ill.

11. Groom’s father’s name James F. HILL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ella McMULLEN

13. Full name of BRIDE Iva May MYERS


15. Bride’s place of residence Leon, Ia.


17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Nathan MYERS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Dicia WOODS

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa July 2ND , 1919

24. Witnesses Harry MYERS Freda HILL





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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p279 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6788 DATE ISSUED: July 04, 1919 (Friday)

GROOM: WHARFF, Cecile Hersey AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: July 04, 1919 (Friday)

BRIDE: DUNCAN, Edna Fay AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: July 11, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.T. ROBERTSON (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Cecile Hersey WHARFF

4. Place of residence Rockwell City, Iowa (Note: This is in Calhoun County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Liberty, Iowa (Note: This is in Clarke County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name John Franklin WHARFF

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ella Pearl BAKER

13. Full name of BRIDE Edna Fay DUNCAN


15. Bride’s place of residence Rockwell City, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Truro, Ia. (Note: This is in Madison County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Theodore DUNCAN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lillie Belle F*REMAN (Note: This surname may be “FIREMAN” or “FOREMAN.”)


24. Witnesses Martha A. ARNFELT J.G. COOPER

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. T. F. CAMPBELL, Pastor Presbyterian Church



GROOM: JUDSON, Howard D. AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: July 05, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: MIDDLETON, Zola AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: July 07, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Clarence BUCK (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Howard D. JUDSON


5. Occupation Clerk


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Isaac JUDSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ada CAVE

13. Full name of BRIDE Zola MIDDLETON




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Andrew MIDDLETON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Elsie MOREY


24. Witnesses Mary M. THOMAS Clarence BUCK





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GROOM: GORSLINE, George AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: July 12, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: SUTTON, Ruby AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: July 28, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Gerald SIMMONS (of Osceola, Clarke Co., Iowa.)


3. Full name of GROOM Geo. GORSLINE




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Genoa Bluffs, Iowa (Note: I do not know where this place is located.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Charles GORSLINE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Florence SELLERS

13. Full name of BRIDE Ruby SUTTON




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name John SUTTON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lillian FLEMING


24. Witnesses Gerald SIMMONS Margaret TWOMBLEY




GROOM: YOUNG, Paul L. AGE: 30 DATE MARRIED: July 19, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: KETCHAM, Hazel AGE: 26 DATE REGISTERED: July 29, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made F.G. COLEMAN (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Paul L. YOUNG


5. Occupation Freight Agent


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Burden, Kansas (Note: This is in Cowley County, Kansas.)

11. Groom’s father’s name George B. YOUNG

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Kathren WILSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Hazel Gatton KETCHAM

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Hazel GATTON Divorced



17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Isaac GATTON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary PARSON


24. Witnesses Grace PARSONS Mrs. Mary GATTON





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GROOM: KIER, Walter Earl AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: July 19, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: DAVIS, Gladys L.B. AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: August 04, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Fred SHELTON (of Decatur, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Walter Earl KIER




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name H.A. KIER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Martha ANDERSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Gladys L.B. DAVIS




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name D.R. DAVIS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Addie I. DAVIS

23. Where and when married Van Wert, Iowa July 19, 1919

24. Witnesses Mrs. Ervin DAVIS Wm E. DAVIS




GROOM: CURRY, Claude B. AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: July 19, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: BUCHANAN, Lena Leola AGE: 53 DATE REGISTERED: July 22, 1919 (Tuesday)



3. Full name of GROOM Claude CURRY




7. Color White

8. Race (Blank)



11. Groom’s father’s name Eugene CURRY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Maria ANDERSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Lena Leola BUCHANAN


15. Bride’s place of residence LeRoy, Ia.


17. Color White

18. Race (Blank)


20. Bride’s place of birth Decatur County, Ia.

21. Bride’s father’s full name James A. BUCHANAN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Violet LASH

23. Where and when married Weldon, Iowa July 19 - 1919

24. Witnesses Mrs. W.H. LARRICK W.H. LARRICK

25. By whom married, name and office W.H. LARRICK, Minister




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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p285 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6794 DATE ISSUED: July 22, 1919 (Tuesday)

GROOM: METIER, Alvin H. AGE: 58 DATE MARRIED: July 23, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: McALISTER, Sarah A. AGE: 53 DATE REGISTERED: July 24, 1919 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.A. McINTOSH (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Alvin H. METIER




7. Color White

8. Race (Blank)



11. Groom’s father’s name Samuel METIER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Julia DOUGLASS

13. Full name of BRIDE Sarah A. McALISTER

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Sarah A. GODBY

15. Bride’s place of residence Weldon


17. Color White

18. Race (Blank)


20. Bride’s place of birth Mason City, Ill.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Nash GODBY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ellen Jane TRENT

23. Where and when married Weldon, Iowa July 23, 1919

24. Witnesses J.W. SNIDER Mrs. W.H. LARRICK


- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Weldon.”


GROOM: ELLIOTT, Frederick Victor AGE: 27 DATE MARRIED: July 25, 1919 (Friday)

BRIDE: NEEDHAM, May AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: July 30, 1919 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Oscar ANDERSON


3. Full name of GROOM Frederick Victor ELLIOTT




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Ilderton, Ont. (Note: This is in London Twp, Middlesex County, Ontario.)

11. Groom’s father’s name John ELLIOTT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Elizabeth BYLEA

13. Full name of BRIDE May NEEDHAM




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Wales, Iowa (Note: This is in Montgomery County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name George Wingfield NEEDHAM (Note: Middle name could be wrong.)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna McINTIRE


24. Witnesses George E. ANWAY Marjorie GUNSOLLEY

25. By whom married, name and office Elder J.A. GUNSOLLEY




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GROOM: BENJAMIN, William W. AGE: 28 DATE MARRIED: August 02, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: BURRELL, Nelle AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: August 04, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made C.B. SIMPSON (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM William W. BENJAMIN

4. Place of residence Albia, Iowa (Note: This is in Monroe County, Iowa.)

5. Occupation Traveling Salesman


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Lee Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name J.F. BENJAMIN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ella SWASEY (Note: This surnam may be wrong.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Nelle BURRELL

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Nelle BURRELL



17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name James A. BURRELL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Louisa HAMILTON

23. Where and when married Davis City, Iowa August 2ND 1919

24. Witnesses Geo. Curtis BURRELL and Helen WAILES

25. By whom married, name and office Geo. P. CAMPBELL, Ordained Preacher

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Davis City.”


GROOM: CUMMINGS, John R. AGE: 62 DATE MARRIED: August 04, 1919 (Monday)

BRIDE: CUMMINGS, Annabelle AGE: 62 DATE REGISTERED: August 06, 1919 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J. A. McINTOSH (Note: This is John A. McINTOSH of Leon, Iowa.)


3. Full name of GROOM John R. CUMMINGS




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian

9. No. of Groom’s marriage Twice


11. Groom’s father’s name Alfred CUMMINGS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Basbaba STONE

13. Full name of BRIDE Annabelle CUMMINGS

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Annabelle MERRITT



17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian

19. No. of Bride’s marriage Twice

20. Bride’s place of birth Fredonia, Ind. (Note: This is in Crawford County, Indiana.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name John MERRITT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Elenor BLACKBURN

23. Where and when married Davis City, Iowa Aug 4, 1919

24. Witnesses Mrs. Bent McCLARAN Mrs. C.C. MERRITT

25. By whom married, name and office C.C. MERRITT, Evangelist




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GROOM: DAVIS, Christopher Balentine AGE: 54 DATE MARRIED: August 06, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: CORDEL, Sarah Margurite AGE: 60 DATE REGISTERED: August 06, 1919 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.C. DUFF (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Christopher Balentine DAVIS

4. Place of residence Princeton, Mo. (Note: This is in Mercer County, Missouri.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Goshen, Mo. (Note: This is in Mercer County, Missouri.)

11. Groom’s father’s name David DAVIS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Eliza DAVIS

13. Full name of BRIDE Sarah Margurite CORDLE (Note: See note below.)




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Princeton, Mo.

21. Bride’s father’s full name William CORDLE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Eliza BRUMETT

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa August 6, 1919

24. Witnesses Mrs. J.C. DUFF Miss LAFOLLETT



(Note: The surname appears as both “CORDLE” and “CORDEL.”)


GROOM: COPLEY, Fred AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: August 12, 1919 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: IRVING, Lena May AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: August 22, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Melvin IRVING (of Weldon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Mrs. Della COPLEY Mother of Groom

3. Full name of GROOM Fred COPLEY

4. Place of residence Weldon



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Brayton, Iowa (Note: This is in Audobon County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Frank Higgin COPLEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Della L. HULIN

13. Full name of BRIDE Lena May IRVING




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Fred Alfred IRVING

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Florence STEEN

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa August 12TH, 1919

24. Witnesses Florence IRVING Della L. COPLEY

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. T.F. CAMPBELL, Pastor Presbyterian Church Leon, Iowa




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GROOM: BENNETT, Luther J. AGE: 18 DATE MARRIED: August 14, 1919 (Thursday)

BRIDE: PHIPPS, Goldie L. AGE:15 DATE REGISTERED: August 16, 1919 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.J. BENNETT (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given fathers of both Bride and Groom

3. Full name of GROOM Luther J. BENNETT

4. Place of residence High Point Tp, Decatur Co., Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Jesse J. BENNETT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Rebecca Ann DOWNING

13. Full name of BRIDE Goldie L. PHIPPS


15. Bride’s place of residence High Point, Decatur Co., Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Elston, Iowa (Note: I am unable to find this location.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Oliver E. PHIPPS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Winnie Alice COOK

23. Where and when married August 14, 1919 High Point Decatur Co., Iowa

24. Witnesses J.J. BENNETT H. DOWNEY


- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “High Point.”


GROOM: GREIMANN, Nicholas Lyle AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: August 14, 1919 (Thursday)

BRIDE: MESSENGER, Zada Florence AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: August 22, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Walter LESAN (of Kellerton, Ringgold Co., Iowa.)


3. Full name of GROOM Nicholas Lyle GREIMANN




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Henry GREIMANN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Clara SALTZMAN

13. Full name of BRIDE Zada Florence MESSENGER (Note: See note below.)


15. Bride’s place of residence Kellerton


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Mt. Ayr

21. Bride’s father’s full name Oley Vinton MESSINGER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mabel Edna LESAN

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa August 14 - 1919

24. Witnesses Walter LESAN Ara LYLE

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. T.F. CAMPBELL, Pastor Presbyterian Church Leon, Iowa.


(Note: The surname appears as both “MESSENGER” and “MESSINGER.”)



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GROOM: DOWNEY, Clarence Vern AGE: 17 DATE MARRIED: August 20, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: BOWEN, Carrie Ruth AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: August 22, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.E. DOWNEY (Note: This is James E. DOWNEY of Lamoni, Iowa.)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Parents of both

3. Full name of GROOM Clarence Vern DOWNEY


5. Occupation Lamoni


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name James Edward DOWNEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Rebecca COX

13. Full name of BRIDE Carrie Ruth BOWEN


15. Bride’s place of residence Hatfield, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Hatfield, Mo.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Henry Edgar BOWEN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Rosella SANDERS


24. Witnesses J.E. DOWNEY Katherine BOWEN

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. T.F. CAMPBELL, Pastor Presbyterian Church Leon, Ia.



GROOM: McCARTY, Jerry AGE: 27 DATE MARRIED: August 20, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: KIMBALL, Sadie Price AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: August 22, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.C. KIMBALL (of Benton, Ringgold Co., Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Jerry McCARTY

4. Place of residence Mt. Ayr (Note: This is Ringgold Co., Iowa.)

5. Occupation Automobile Mechanic


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Winnebago Co., Ill.

11. Groom’s father’s name Mike McCARTY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary ANDERSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Sadie Price KIMBALL


15. Bride’s place of residence Mt. Ayr, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Ringgold Co., Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Wilbur Clint KIMBALL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nettie PRICE


24. Witnesses W.C. KIMBALL Bessie C***DELL (Note: This last surname could be “CRANDELL.”)

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. T.F. CAMPBELL Pastor Presbyterian Church




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GROOM: FRISBIE, William T. Sherman AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: August 21, 1919 (Thursday)

BRIDE: VAUGHN, Carol Blanche AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: August 21, 1919 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Albert VAUGHN (of Lineville, Wayne County, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Albert VAUGHN Father

3. Full name of GROOM William T. Sherman FRISBIE

4. Place of residence Saline, Mo. (Note: This is in Mercer Co., Missouri.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name William FRISBIE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ida HARRIS

13. Full name of BRIDE Carol Blanche VAUGHN


15. Bride’s place of residence Lineville, Ia.


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Albert VAUGHN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Amanda WILAND

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa August 21ST 1919

24. Witnesses Albert VAUGHN & W.L. VAUGHN

25. By whom married, name and office J.S. PARRISH Justice of the Peace

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Leon, Ia.”

VOL. & PAGE # : v12p296 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6805 DATE ISSUED: (Note: See note below.)

GROOM: DAVIS, Arthur Floyd AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: August 24, 1919 (Sunday)

BRIDE: BEARD, Willa Vesta AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: August 26, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Benjamin BARKER (of Grand River, Iowa.)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Mattie B.GREELEY Mother of Bride

3. Full name of GROOM Arthur Floyd DAVIS

4. Place of residence Kellerton, Iowa (Note: Kellerton is in Ringgold County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Chas. E. DAVIS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Nannie M. MERRILL

13. Full name of BRIDE Willa Vesta BEARD




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Alvord, Missouri (Note: This is in Mercer Co., Missouri. It’s listed as a “historical” & not current town.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name J.E. BEARD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mattie E. BURCHETT (Note: She signed the consent note with the middle initial – “B.”)

23. Where and when married Grand River, Iowa Aug 24, 1919

24. Witnesses Mr. H.E. GREELEY Mrs. Mattie E. GREELEY

25. By whom married, name and office S.E. WILCOX, Clergyman


(Note: I could not read the date as it was covered by a statement giving consent to this marriage. The consent was signed by Willa’s mother Mattie

GREELEY. The note was dated August 22, 1919.)



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GROOM: CURTIS, Hiram Humphrey AGE: 74 DATE MARRIED: August 26, 1919 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: SHELDON, Alice Elizabeth AGE: 48 DATE REGISTERED: August 27, 1919 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mrs. Mary NISH (of Weldon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Hiram Humphrey CURTIS

4. Place of residence Castlewood, S.D. (Note: This is in Hamlin County, South Dakota.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Lake Geneva, Wis. (Note: This is in Walworth County, Wisconsin.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Louis CURTIS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary E. HUMPHREY

13. Full name of BRIDE Alice Elizabeth SHELDON

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Alice Elizabeth McDOWELL

15. Bride’s place of residence Lake Geneva, Wis.


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Chicago, Ill.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Alexander McDOWELL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary HAMILTON

23. Where and when married Franklin Tp, Decatur Co., Iowa Aug 26, 1919

24. Witnesses Sam B. METIER Jessie METIER

25. By whom married, name and office Wm JONES Pres Minister

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Franklin Tp.”


GROOM: SANDERS, William Henry AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: August 28, 1919 (Thursday)

BRIDE: WARNSTAFF, Gladys Fern AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: September 09, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Clyde COMBS (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM William Henry SANDERS


5. Occupation Driver


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Charles S. SANDERS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Bessie May DeLONG

13. Full name of BRIDE Gladys Fern WARNSTAFF




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name John L. WARNSTAFF

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary N. LAMB


24. Witnesses Esther TURNER Clyde COMBS





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GROOM: PHILLIPS, Roy AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: September 01, 1919 (Monday)

BRIDE: FANN, Belle AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: September 02, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Clyde REISS (of Garden Grove, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Roy PHILLIPS




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Charles PHILLIPS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Alice ZORNES

13. Full name of BRIDE Belle FANN

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Belle HUGHES



17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Jackson Co., Mo.

21. Bride’s father’s full name George HUGHS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna SANDERS


24. Witnesses Mrs. Clyde REISS Clyde REISS

25. By whom married, name and office Chas W. REEDER, Baptist Minister



GROOM: BARTLETT, George AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: September 03, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: DENNIS, Sula AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: September 09, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made H.S. BARTLETT (of Davis City, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM George BARTLETT




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name H.S. BARTLETT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Rachel BOSWELL

13. Full name of BRIDE Sula DENNIS


15. Bride’s place of residence Cainsville, Mo (Note: This is Harrison County, Missouri.)


17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name George DENNIS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Louisa BURRELL


24. Witnesses Glenn DENNIS Glada DALE





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GROOM: McCONNELL, Hoyle AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: September 03, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: CREES, Esther Fay AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: September 10, 1919 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Donald E. CREES (of Grand River, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Nute McCONNELL

3. Full name of GROOM Hoyle McCONNELL




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Nute McCONNELL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Maggie EDWARDS

13. Full name of BRIDE Esther Fay CREES




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Cyrus C. CREES (Note: See note below.)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Delia S. KIER

23. Where and when married Decatur, Iowa Sept 3, 1919

24. Witnesses Donald E. CREES Mattie ALEXANDER



(Note: See Decatur Co., Iowa, Marr. Recs., Vol. 5, p266, Lic. #2604, dated Dec 21, 1892.)


GROOM: PRICE, Donald J. AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: September 05, 1919 (Friday)

BRIDE: LOCKWOOD, Helen M. AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: September 08, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made G.B. PRICE (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Donald J. PRICE




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Garfield County, Oklahoma

11. Groom’s father’s name Ira F. PRICE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name May ROBERTS

13. Full name of BRIDE Helen M. LOCKWOOD




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name E.A. LOCKWOOD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Dora JACKMAN

23. Where and when married Weldon, Iowa September 5TH, 1919

24. Witnesses Robert HILLE Gladys PRICE

25. By whom married, name and office Harold BARR, Minister




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GROOM: STEPHENS, Ira L. AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: (Blank)

BRIDE: STANDEFER, Gracie May AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: (Blank)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.J. SPRINGER (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given (Note: The words “NOT USED. PARTIES WENT TO CENTERVILLE AND

3. Full name of GROOM OBTAINED LICENSE” are written across the Return of Marriage. Centerville

4. Place of residence is in Appanoose County, Iowa.)



7. Color (Blank)

8. Race (Blank)









17. Color (Blank)

18. Race (Blank)










GROOM: IMHOFF, George P. AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: September 14,1919 (Sunday)

BRIDE: MACHLAN, Edith M. AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: October 04, 1919 (Saturday)



3. Full name of GROOM George P. IMHOFF




7. Color White

8. Race Anglo Saxon



11. Groom’s father’s name Chas A. IMHOFF

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mattie E. SMITH

13. Full name of BRIDE Edith M. MACHLAN




17. Color White




21. Bride’s father’s full name Joshua N. MACHLAN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary E. ARNEY

23. Where and when married Weldon, Iowa Sept 14 - 1919

24. Witnesses Helen M. IMHOFF Ester J. MACHLAN





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GROOM: BOYCE, Orville C. AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: September 11, 1919 (Thursday)

BRIDE: GUNTER, Maude M. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: September 23, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made “Personal Knowledge.”


3. Full name of GROOM Orville C. BOYCE




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Thomas BOYCE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary L. PERDEW

13. Full name of BRIDE Maude M. GUNTER




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Chas. GUNTER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ida JOHNSTON


24. Witnesses S.M. ASH Mrs. M.L. BOYCE




GROOM: SIMPSON, Arole AGE: 33 DATE MARRIED: September 11, 1919 (Thursday)

BRIDE: BRAUGHTON, Elva AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: September 19, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made C.A. SIMPSON (of Kellerton, Ringgold Co., Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Arole SIMPSON




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Newark, Indiana (Note: This is in Greene County, Indiana.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Jesse SIMPSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary TURPEN

13. Full name of BRIDE Elva BRAUGHTON (Note: I believe this surname could be “BROUGHTON.”)




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Akron, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Emanuel BRAUGHTON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lousa GILES (Note: I believe the first name may be “Louisa.”)

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Sept 11TH, 1919

24. Witnesses Alva SIMPSON Lizzie SIMPSON





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GROOM: POTTLE, Arthur F. AGE: 28 DATE MARRIED: September 17, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: FREEL, Lenola B. AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: September 18, 1919 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Harry M. McGUIRE (of Grand River, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Arthur F. POTTLE


5. Occupation Supt. of School


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Benton, Iowa (Note: This is in Ringgold County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name William Arthur POTTLE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Dora KENNICOTT

13. Full name of BRIDE Lenola B. FREEL




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Pleasantville, Iowa (Note: This is in Marion County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Edwin Walter FREEL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Josephine G. RAMSEY

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Sept 17 - 1919

24. Witnesses Harry M. McGUIRE Mrs. F.G. COLEMAN




GROOM: WALLACE, Joseph A. AGE: 72 DATE MARRIED: September 18, 1919 (Friday)

BRIDE: ESKERT, Jennie L. AGE: 62 DATE REGISTERED: September 19, 1919 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made F.A. WAGONER (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Joseph A. WALLACE

4. Place of residence Vancouver, Wash. (Note: This is in Clark County, Washington.)

5. Occupation Carmenter (Note: I don’t know what this is....maybe, Carpenter? There was no “p” in this word, however.)


7. Color White

8. Race American

9. No. of Groom’s marriage 2”

10. Groom’s place of birth Logan County, Ohio

11. Groom’s father’s name Thomas A. WALLACE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Tacy HARRIS

13. Full name of BRIDE Jennie L. ECKERT

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Jennie L. EMERSON

15. Bride’s place of residence Afton, Iowa) Park Rapids Min**ta) (Note: See note below.)


17. Color White

18. Race American

19. No. of Bride’s marriage 2”

20. Bride’s place of birth Afton, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Rev. S.L. EMERSON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary Leone PECK


24. Witnesses F.A. WAGONER Mrs. Vera E. WAGONER

25. By whom married, name and office George T. RONK, Brethern Minister


(Note: Afton is in Union County, Iowa. Park Rapids in Hubard Co., Minnesota.)



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GROOM: EURITT, Emil Edward AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: September 18, 1919 (Thursday)

BRIDE: WILLIAMS, Lola Marie AGE: 16 DATE REGISTERED: September 19, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made D.A. WILLIAMS (of Decatur, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given D.A. WILLIAMS Father of Bride

3. Full name of GROOM Emil Edward EURITT




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name W.H. EURITT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Cora B. MARSHALL

13. Full name of BRIDE Lola Marie WILLIAMS




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Daniel Arthur WILLIAMS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Elizabeth Catherine HENDERSON

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa September 18 - 1919

24. Witnesses Mrs. Katie WILLIAMS Mrs. G.T. RONK




GROOM: MYERS, Robert Dewey AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: September 20, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: GILBERT, Wilma Agnes AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: October 01, 1919 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Roy MYERS (of Decatur, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Robert Dewey MYERS




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Hannibal, Mo. (Note: This is in Marion County, Missouri.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Samuel Wheeler MYERS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Fannie Etta NORRIS

13. Full name of BRIDE Wilma Agnes GILBERT




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name William GILBERT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Jessie PRIEST

23. Where and when married Decatur, Iowa Sept 20 - 1919

24. Witnesses Tom WILLIAMS & Mrs. Thomas WILLIAMS





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GROOM: WOODRUFF, Willie AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: September 20, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: KING, Zona AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: September 26, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made G.B. PRICE (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Willie WOODRUFF

4. Place of residence Humeston, Iowa (Note: This is in Wayne County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Plano, Iowa (Note: This is in Appanoose County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name John WOODRUFF

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Martha CLARK

13. Full name of BRIDE Zona KING




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Harvey KING

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Eva SPARKS


24. Witnesses Mrs. L.E. HUNT Mrs. F.L. CODER (Note: Both surnames may be wrong.)


- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Leon, Iowa.)


GROOM: LENTZ, Jacob Arthur AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: September 22, 1919 (Monday)

BRIDE: NICKELL, Velta Elma AGE: 16 DATE REGISTERED: September 25, 1919 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Bryan SHOCKEY (of Lineville, Wayne County, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by parents of Bride

3. Full name of GROOM Jacob Arthur LENTZ




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Daniel E. LENTZ

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Serene I. D*ALY

13. Full name of BRIDE Velta E. NICKELL


15. Bride’s place of residence Missouri


17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name J.H. NICKELL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary J. HAYES


24. Witnesses Bryan SHOCKEY Bessie SHOCKEY





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GROOM: IRVING, Melvin Ellsworth AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: September 24, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: HARLESS, Mildred Lorraine AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: September 26, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Fred COPLEY (of Weldon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Fred COPLEY

3. Full name of GROOM Melvin Ellsworth IRVING


5. Occupation Agriculture


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Fred A. IRVING

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Florence STEEN

13. Full name of BRIDE Mildred Lorraine HARLESS




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Homer Hubert HARLESS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Stella PAGE

23. Where and when married Weldon, Iowa Sept 24TH , 1919

24. Witnesses Mrs. Homer HARLESS Florence IRVING

25. By whom married, name and office Roy C. LEEDS, Christian Minister Weldon, Iowa



GROOM: AUSTIN, Eugene Edward AGE: 47 DATE MARRIED: September 24, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: PORTER, Sarah Katherine AGE: 28 DATE REGISTERED: October 01, 1919 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made M.J. PORTER (of Decatur, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Eugene Edward AUSTIN

4. Place of residence Freemont, Iowa (Note: There is no “Freemont.” There is a Fremont Co. & Fremont, Mahaska Co., Ia.)



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Jasper Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Henry A. AUSTIN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary J. REYNOLDS

13. Full name of BRIDE Sarah Katherine PORTER




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Decatur Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Mathew J. PORTER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Martha J. DANIELS

23. Where and when married Decatur, Iowa Sept. 24 - 1919

24. Witnesses Mrs. Henry ESCH & W.D. SHELTON





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GROOM: FITCH, Doss AGE: 18 DATE MARRIED: September 25, 1919 (Thursday)

BRIDE: McCARTNEY, Margaret AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: September 26, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made John A. FULTON (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by father of Groom & Grandmother of Bride

3. Full name of GROOM Doss FITCH




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name John FITCH

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Elizabeth GOBLE

13. Full name of BRIDE Margaret McCARTNEY




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Leon, Decatur County, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Andrew McCARTNEY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Della ELLIOTT

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Sept. 25 - 1919

24. Witnesses John A. FULTON Elizabeth LYTLE




GROOM: TRAVIS, Ralph William AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: October 01, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: VANDENBURGH, Amy Margaret AGE: 23 DATE REGISTERED: October 03, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Ralph A. McGINNIS (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Ralph William TRAVIS

3. Full name of GROOM Ralph William TRAVIS

4. Place of residence Woodbine, Iowa (Note: This is in Harrison County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Champion, Case (Sic) Co., Nebr. (Note: This is in Chase County, Nebraska.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Charles Edward TRAVIS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary Eunice SPEER

13. Full name of BRIDE Amy Margaret VANDENBURGH




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Moorhead, Monona Co., Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Amos Henry VANDENBURGH

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Frances Grave MONTAGUE

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa Oct 1ST, 1919

24. Witnesses D.B. *ARDEN & Dorothy CASE (Note: The first surname could be “SARDEN,” “LARDEN,” or “GARDEN.”)

25. By whom married, name and office Hubert CASE, Elder R.C. J.C. of L.D.S.




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GROOM: CASEY, Otto J. AGE: 33 DATE MARRIED: October 01, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: YOUNG, Bertha AGE: 27 DATE REGISTERED: October 03, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.J. YOUNG (of Garden Grove, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Otto J. CASEY

4. Place of residence Allerton, Iowa (Note: Allerton is in Wayne County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Allerton, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name John C. CASEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ella DUNCAN

13. Full name of BRIDE Bertha YOUNG




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Garden Grove, Ia.

21. Bride’s father’s full name William YOUNG

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Alice GOODWIN

23. Where and when married Garden Grove, Iowa Oct 1ST 1919

24. Witnesses William YOUNG Josephine R. WILSON

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. John WILSON, Minister of the Gospel



GROOM: SMITH, Robert H. AGE: 38 DATE MARRIED: October 02, 1919 (Thursday)

BRIDE: HICKS, Ethel A. AGE: 48 DATE REGISTERED: October 06, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.S. TRAXLER (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Robert H. SMITH

4. Place of residence Lamoni

5. Occupation Wire Chief


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Indianola, Iowa (Note: This is in Warren County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Wilard SMITH

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lidia WEST

13. Full name of BRIDE Ethel A. HICKS

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Ethel A. CASE



17. Color White

18. Race American

19. No. of Bride’s marriage Twice

20. Bride’s place of birth Worthington, Ohio (Note: This is in Franklin County, Ohio.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name John M. CASE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Hannah M. STEWART

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa October 2ND, 1919

24. Witnesses Dr. A. Dill GREER Maud SNIVELY

25. By whom married, name and office W. T. SHAKESPEARE, Elder L.D.S. Church




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GROOM: ALLEN, J.M. AGE: 63 DATE MARRIED: October 06, 1919 (Monday)

BRIDE: HAMMITT, Elsie A. AGE: 47 DATE REGISTERED: October 08, 1919 (Wednesday)



3. Full name of GROOM J.M. ALLEN




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Madison Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name William ALLEN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Margaret ALCOCK

13. Full name of BRIDE Elsie A. HAMMITT

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow WISEHART



17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Harrison WISEHART

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name P. APPLEGATE


24. Witnesses Mrs. A.E. JERVIS

25. By whom married, name and office A.E. JERVIS, Clergyman



GROOM: BUMGARNER, Van AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: October 08, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: CHASE, Fannie B. AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: October 13, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Ira SMITH (Note: Residence was not given.)


3. Full name of GROOM Van BUMGARNER


5. Occupation Agriculture


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Newton BUMGARNER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Laura DODD

13. Full name of BRIDE Fannie B. CHASE




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Norman Lewis CHASE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lucy SPAETH (Note: This surname could be wrong.)

23. Where and when married at Bride’s home Oct 8, 1919

24. Witnesses N. BUMGARNER R.W. CHASE

25. By whom married, name and office Guy J. WINSLOW Minister M.E. Church

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “High Point Garden Grove Iowa.” (Note: I’m not sure what they meant here.)



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GROOM: LEEPER, Ralph AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: October 09, 1919 (Thursday)

BRIDE: ARGO, Edith AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: October 10, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made R.N. LEEPER (of Pleasanton, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given father of the Groom as above

3. Full name of GROOM Ralph LEEPER




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name R.N. LEEPER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Hazel HALL

13. Full name of BRIDE Edith ARGO




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name L.H. ARGO

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lena RICHARDSON


24. Witnesses Lena ARGO R.N. LEEPER




GROOM: BARKER, Benjamin B. AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: October 13, 1919 (Monday)

BRIDE: BEARD, Cletia L. AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: October 16, 1919 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Lloyd RAMSEY (of Van Wert, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Benj. B. BARKER




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Ft. Dodge, Iowa (Note: This is in Webster County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name James BARKER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Edna BROWN

13. Full name of BRIDE Cleta L. BEARD




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Rev. J.E. BEARD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mattie BURCHETT

23. Where and when married Grand River, Iowa Oct 13, 1919

24. Witnesses Josephine HAMILTON

25. By whom married, name and office W.E. HAMILTON, Methodist Clergyman




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GROOM: CLARK, Raymond O. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: October 11, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: BASS, Maude AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: October 11, 1919 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Harry CLARK (of Garden Grove, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Raymond O. CLARK




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Harry CLARK

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Anna CLARK

13. Full name of BRIDE Maude BASS


15. Bride’s place of residence Humeston, Iowa (Note: This is in Wayne County, Iowa.)


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Albert BASS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Minola McLAUGHLIN (Note: I am unsure of the first name.)


24. Witnesses Harry CLARK E.A. CASTOR




GROOM: WEBSTER, Floyd E. AGE: 30 DATE MARRIED: October 22, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: EVANS, Minnie E. AGE: 26 DATE REGISTERED: October 23, 1919 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made John MINOR (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Floyd E. WEBSTER




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Thomas A. WEBSTER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name (Amanda) Amonia CLARK (Note: The Clerk wrote “(Amanda)”)

13. Full name of BRIDE Minnie E. EVANS




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth (Note: I am unable to clearly read the entry due to an ink smudge. It appears to be Leon, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name E. *. EVANS (Note: I am unable to read the middle initial due to an ink smudge.)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Bertha LITTLE

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Oct 22ND , 1919

24. Witnesses Mrs. A.E. JERVIS & Mrs. W. McDANIEL





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GROOM: CHAMBERLIN, Horace AGE: 70 DATE MARRIED: October 23, 1919 (Thursday)

BRIDE: LANE, Ellen Lucretia AGE: 60 DATE REGISTERED: October 27, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made James J. JOHNSON (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Horace CHAMBERLIN




7. Color White

8. Race White


10. Groom’s place of birth Stark Co., Ill.

11. Groom’s father’s name Nathan CHAMBERLIN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Amandy LANE

13. Full name of BRIDE Ellen Lucretia LANE

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Ellen Lucretia PRYOR



17. Color White

18. Race White


20. Bride’s place of birth Clinton Co., Vermont

21. Bride’s father’s full name Harry Ward PRYOR

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lucretia DAY

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa October 23RD, 1919

24. Witnesses Harriett MYERS & James J. JOHNSON

25. By whom married, name and office Francis M. HANCOCK, Priest L.D.S.



GROOM: BOLES, Sherman H. AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: October 24, 1919 (Friday)

BRIDE: HATFIELD, Edith AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: October 25, 1919 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Frank BOLES (of Grand River)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given W.A. BOLES Father of the Groom

3. Full name of GROOM Sherman H. BOLES




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name W.A. BOLES

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma EMLEY

13. Full name of BRIDE Edith HATFIELD




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Grant HATFIELD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lizzie COLLINS


24. Witnesses L.C. CONWELL Frank BOLES





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GROOM: WILLIS, Fred M. AGE: 38 DATE MARRIED: October 27, 1919 (Monday)

BRIDE: McBEE, Stella L. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: October 30, 1919 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Bert HERIFORD (of Cainsville, Harrison Co., Missouri)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Wheeler & Della McBEE

3. Full name of GROOM Fred M. WILLIS

4. Place of residence Cainsville, Mo. Harrison Co.



7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Cleve WILLIS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mattie WILLIS

13. Full name of BRIDE Stella L. McBEE




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Wheeler McBEE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Della McBEE

23. Where and when married Pleasanton, Decatur Co., Iowa Oct 27TH, 1919

24. Witnesses John WILLIS Bert HERIFORD

25. By whom married, name and office J.B. TYE, Pleasanton, Iowa

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Pleasanton, Decatur Co., Iowa.”


GROOM: JOHNSON, A.H. AGE: 48 DATE MARRIED: October 25, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: SCHAMP, Elnora AGE: 43 DATE REGISTERED: October 27, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Lewis JOHNSON (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM A.H. JOHNSON




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Henry JOHNSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah MERRITT

13. Full name of BRIDE ********** SCHAMP (Note: I am unable to read the first name due to an ink smudge.)

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Lora FRY



17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Mercer Co., Missouri

21. Bride’s father’s full name Thomas FRY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah NORRIS

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa October 25TH, 1919

24. Witnesses Mrs. Emma CRAIG Bud JOHNSON (Note: The first surname could be wrong.)





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GROOM: HART, Howard C. AGE: 28 DATE MARRIED: October 25, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: PRYOR, Christena AGE: 28 DATE REGISTERED: October 27, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Calvin CROUSE (of Saline, Mercer Co., Missouri)


3. Full name of GROOM Howard C. HART

4. Place of residence Cainsville, Mo. (Note: This is Harrison County, Missouri.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Cainsville, Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name Richard HART

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Meda MILTON

13. Full name of BRIDE Christena PRYOR




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Henry CROUSE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary HALLMAN


24. Witnesses Lulu CRAIGO Calvin CROUSE




GROOM: FOLLMER, Fred C. AGE: 31 DATE MARRIED: October 26, 1919 (Sunday)

BRIDE: HURSEY, Mary J. AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: October 27, 1919 (Monday)



3. Full name of GROOM Fred C. FOLLMER




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name George FOLLMER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Margaret GIRKOFF

13. Full name of BRIDE Mary HURSEY




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Robert HURSEY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Barbara Ellen COLLYER


24. Witnesses Jesse FOLLMER Edith FOLLMER (Note: First name of the first witness is difficult to read. See note below.)



(Note: Line 24, This name may be Jane or Jesse. The Clerk looks like he tried to write one name and then make it into a second name.)



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GROOM: STECKEL, Howard D. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: October 29, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: HART, Beatrice Marie AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: October 31, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Malcolm HART (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Howard D. STECKEL




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth S*******, Iowa (Note: I am unable to read the town.)

11. Groom’s father’s name David P. STECKEL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma BRADLEY

13. Full name of BRIDE Beatrice Marie HART




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name William E. HART

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary Frances SHALKLEMAN

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa Oct. 29, 1919

24. Witnesses Malcolm HART & Ellen HART

25. By whom married, name and office Elder J.S. ROTH, a Minister of the Gospel



GROOM: CONKLIN, Roland S. AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: October 30, 1919 (Thursday)

BRIDE: SMITH, Maude Waye AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: November 01, 1919 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Donald D. CONKLIN (of Des Moines, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Roland S. CONKLIN




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Eureka, Illinois (Note: This is in Woodford County, Illinois.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Roland E. CONKLIN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Maude M. McDOWELL

13. Full name of BRIDE Maude Waye SMITH




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Clarence F. SMITH

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Esther LEE


24. Witnesses Donald E. CONKLIN Carol E. CONKLIN

25. By whom married, name and office G.W. BLAIR, Minister




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GROOM: ROBERTS, Ralph R. AGE: 28 DATE MARRIED: October 31, 1919 (Friday)

BRIDE: LAKE, Grace B. AGE: 28 DATE REGISTERED: November 03, 1919 (Monday)



3. Full name of GROOM Ralph R. ROBERTS

4. Place of residence Decatur City, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Iowa, Decatur Co.

11. Groom’s father’s name Thomas ROBERTS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Laura LANDIS

13. Full name of BRIDE Grace B. LAKE


15. Bride’s place of residence Decatur City, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name John LAKE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Jane HORNER


24. Witnesses Mrs. JERVIS

25. By whom married, name and office Arthur E. JERVIS, Minister



GROOM: DARNOLD, Harley Elmo AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: November 05, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: CRAIG, Magnolia Keota AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: November 07, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made O.L. CRAIG (of Davis City, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by Father of Bride

3. Full name of GROOM Harley Elmo DARNOLD

4. Place of residence Villisca, Iowa (Note: This is in Montgomery County, Iowa.)

5. Occupation Steam Shovel Engineer


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Villisca, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Mr. *. J. DARNOLD

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah Abbie GREENFIELD

13. Full name of BRIDE Magnolia Keota CRAIG




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Orren Leroy CRAIG

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Cordellia WHEELER

23. Where and when married Davis City, Iowa Nov 5, 1919

24. Witnesses Mrs. Edd DOWNEY Mrs. P.E. CRAIG

25. By whom married, name and office Samuel BOWMAN Justice of the Peace




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GROOM: QUAYLE, Claude Sherman AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: November 05, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: WAGNER, Gladys Ellen AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: November 06, 1919 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Lloyd WHITE (of Garden Grove, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given mother of the Groom

3. Full name of GROOM Claude Sherman QUAYLE




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Thomas QUAYLE


13. Full name of BRIDE Gladys Ellen WAGNER




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Marengo, Iowa (Note: This is in Iowa County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name James W. WAGNER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Clara DAILY

23. Where and when married Garden Grove, Iowa Nov. 5, 1919

24. Witnesses Bertha E. JONES Ruth WAGNER




GROOM: SHARP, Oscar G. AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: November 04, 1919 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: STAFFORD, Julia A. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: November 08, 1919 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mark HASKINS (of Eagleville, Harrison Co., Missouri.)


3. Full name of GROOM Oscar G. SHARP

4. Place of residence Harrison Co., Mo.



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Benjamin B. SHARP

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ida JONES

13. Full name of BRIDE Julia A. STAFFORD




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Alvin T. STAFFORD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary L. JOHNSON

23. Where and when married Nov. 4, 1919 Lamoni, Decatur Co., Iowa

24. Witnesses Mark HASKINS Freda HASKINS

25. By whom married, name and office J.F. GARVER, Clergyman




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GROOM: McBEE, Ralph AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: November 06, 1919 (Thursday)

BRIDE: CAMPBELL, Margery AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: November 08, 1919 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Ray McBEE (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Ralph McBEE




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Irving McBEE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Nannie McBEE

13. Full name of BRIDE Marjorie CAMPBELL (Note: Her first name is spelled “Margery” in the heading section.)




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Malvern, Iowa (Note: This is in Mills County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Henry CAMPBELL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Emma CA*FIELD (Note: I’m not sure of the missing letter. It could be a “R.”)

23. Where and when married Leon, M.E. Parsonage Nov 6, 1919


25. By whom married, name and office Arthur E. JERVIS, Clergyman



GROOM: BAKER, Ralph L. AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: November 06, 1919 (Thursday)

BRIDE: HILL, Maude AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: November 07, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made L.J. HILL (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given By Parents

3. Full name of GROOM R.L. BAKER




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Jasper M. BAKER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Alice HONN

13. Full name of BRIDE Maude HILL




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Dock HILL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah HORNGER

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Nov. 6, 1919

24. Witnesses Lulu BAKER Mary WOODMANSEE





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GROOM: TRIPP, Cleo Betram AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: November 07, 1919 (Friday)

BRIDE: JOHNSON, Hattie AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: November 15, 1919 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Lillie DAVENPORT (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Cleo Betram TRIPP




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name George TRIPP

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lillie SMITH

13. Full name of BRIDE Hattie JOHNSON




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Bud JOHNSON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nellie HINE


24. Witnesses M.F. GRIMES Lillie DAVENPORT

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. T.F. CAMPBELL, Pastor Presbyterian Church



GROOM: SCOTT, Pearl J. AGE: 34 DATE MARRIED: November 12, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: SPELLERBERG, Precia AGE: 27 DATE REGISTERED: November 13, 1919 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Ben G. CROUCH (of Bethany, Harrison Co., Mo.)


3. Full name of GROOM Pearl J. SCOTT




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name J.E. SCOTT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary ENGLAND

13. Full name of BRIDE Precia SPELLERBERG




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Winterset, Iowa (Note: This is in Madison County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name August SPELLERBERG

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Viola WRIGHT


24. Witnesses Earl NICHOLS Orba SPENCE

25. By whom married, name and office John WILSON, Minister of the Gospel

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Garden Grove, Ia.”



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GROOM: NOFTSGER, George AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: November 12, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: LAMPHIEAR, Carrie AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: (Unable to read)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Oscar ORFIELD (of Decatur, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM George NOFTSGER




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Bert NOFTSGER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary CRAFT

13. Full name of BRIDE Carrie LAMPHEAR


15. Bride’s place of residence Strawberey (sic) Point, Iowa (Note: This is in Clayton County, Iowa.)


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Strawberry Point, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Ambrose LAMPHEAR

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Edith GRAY


24. Witnesses E.A. SILVERS O.W. ORFIELD




GROOM: THOMAS, Dwight G. AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: November 22, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: DeLONG, Pearl AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: November 25, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mrs. Lillie THOMAS (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Dwight G. THOMAS




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Runnells, Iowa (Note: This is in Polk County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Wm G. THOMAS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lillie STUART

13. Full name of BRIDE Pearl DeLONG




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name John DeLONG

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Gertie HARTMAN


24. Witnesses O.A. THOMAS Anna THOMAS





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GROOM: DICKERSON, Claude Clare AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: November 22, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: HARRIS, Edith Elma AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: November 25, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made S.B. DICKERSON (of Andover, Harrison Co., Missouri)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given S.B. DICKERSON

3. Full name of GROOM Claude Clare DICKERSON

4. Place of residence Andover, Mo.



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Harris, Sullivan Co., Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name Spencer B. DICKERSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Willie J. BROWNING

13. Full name of BRIDE Edith Elma HAIRIS (Sic)




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Bavaria, Saline Co., Kansas

21. Bride’s father’s full name John M. HARRIS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna HEWLETT

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa Nov. 22 - 1919

24. Witnesses F.W. ARMSTRONG Orra ARMSTRONG

25. By whom married, name and office L.B. MOORE, Minister of the Gospel



GROOM: HASTINGS, Leonard Gilmore AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: November 26, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: DAVENPORT, Eleanor Margerite AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: December 10, 1919 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Carl H. UPFIELD (of Van Wert, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Leonard Gilmore HASTINGS




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Williamsburg, Iowa (Note: This is in Iowa County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Lewis Perry HASTINGS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary Ellen BARBOUR

13. Full name of BRIDE Eleanor Margerite DAVENPORT




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Colorado

21. Bride’s father’s full name Charles Edgar DAVENPORT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary Ellen CALVERT

23. Where and when married home of Bride’s parent near Van Wert, Ia. Nov. 26, 1919

24. Witnesses Hazel I. DAVENPORT J.F. DAVENPORT

25. By whom married, name and office J.A. BRANSON Minister M.E. Church

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “home of bride’s parents Van Wert, Iowa.”



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GROOM: TAYLOR, James L. AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: November 27, 1919 (Thursday)

BRIDE: RUARK, Clara AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: December 01, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Frank HONN (of Garden Grove)


3. Full name of GROOM James L. TAYLOR




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Benjamin F. TAYLOR

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Millie SMITH

13. Full name of BRIDE Clara RUARK




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Corydon, Iowa (Note: This is in Wayne County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Isaac N. RUARK

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary E. WEBSTER

23. Where and when married Garden Grove, Iowa November 27, 1919

24. Witnesses Jesse J. PHIPPS Betha RUARK




GROOM: KOGER, Charles Wesley AGE: 27 DATE MARRIED: November 28, 1919 (Friday)

BRIDE: JONES, Martha Carrie AGE: 26 DATE REGISTERED: December 15, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Fred CREES, Jr. (of Decatur, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Charles Wesley KOGER




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Aldredge, Mo. (Note: There is no “Aldredge,” but there is an Aldrich, Polk Co., Missouri.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Benjamin F. KOGER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Catherine A. CREES

13. Full name of BRIDE Martha Carrie JONES




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Brooklyn, Iowa (Note: This is in Poweshiek County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name William F. JONES

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Manda A. McDONALD

23. Where and when married Decatur, Iowa Nov. 28, 1919

24. Witnesses Elmer MAIN Mrs. Elmer MAIN





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GROOM: MILLER, Artie C. AGE: 29 DATE MARRIED: November 26, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: HOPKINS, Addie AGE: 26 DATE REGISTERED: November 28, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Clyde HOPKINS (of Grand River, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Artie C. MILLER




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name S.D. MILLER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Viola LADD

13. Full name of BRIDE Addie HOPKINS




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name John W. HOPKINS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Susie WILLIAMS

23. Where and when married Grand River, Iowa Nov 26, 1919

24. Witnesses Clyde HOPKINS Edith MUNYON

25. By whom married, name and office W.E. HAMILTON, Methodist Minister



GROOM: LOVING, Thomas J. AGE: 46 DATE MARRIED: November 27, 1919 (Thursday)

BRIDE: COZAD, Lucile AGE: 27 DATE REGISTERED: November 28, 1919 (Friday)



3. Full name of GROOM Thos. J. LOVING




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Glasgow, Iowa (Note: This is in Jefferson County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name C.F. LOVING

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Statira SMITH

13. Full name of BRIDE Lucile COZAD

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Lucile SMALLWOOD



17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Lineville, Iowa (Note: This is in Wayne Co., Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name G.A. SMALLWOOD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lizzie REESE

23. Where and when married Davis City, Iowa Nov 27, 1919

24. Witnesses Mrs. Iva NEWTON Mrs. D.A. NEWTON





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GROOM: MICHELS, Paul Henry AGE: 27 DATE MARRIED: November 27, 1919 (Thursday)

BRIDE: PEARSON, Nancy Rufina AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: November 28, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mrs. Lulu FROST (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Paul Henry MICHELS




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Ft. Wayne, Ind. (Note: This is in Allen County, Indiana.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Frank MICHELS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ruth Elizabeth POST (Note: Surname could be “PAST.”)

13. Full name of BRIDE Nancy Rufina PEARSON




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Prairie City, Iowa (Note: This is in Story County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Joseph PEARSON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah ROBERTS

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Nov 27, 1919

24. Witnesses Mrs. G.T. RONK Albert T. RONK




GROOM: LaFOLLETTE, John L. AGE: 55 DATE MARRIED: December 06, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: HARPER, Eva AGE: 42 DATE REGISTERED: December 06, 1919 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Alva ZIMMERMAN (of Cainsville, Harrison Co., Missouri)


3. Full name of GROOM John L. LAFOLLETTE

4. Place of residence Cainsville, Mo.



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Miami, Ind (Note: This is in Miami County, Indiana.)

11. Groom’s father’s name John LAFOLLETTE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah MOORE

13. Full name of BRIDE Eva HARPER

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Eva ADAMS



17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Parishville, Ny. (Note: This is in St. Lawrence Co., New York.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Alson ADAMS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Charlotte ROBINSON


24. Witnesses Alva ZIMMERMAN Mrs. Alva ZIMMERMAN





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GROOM: SMITH, James L. AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: December 10, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: MYERS, Gladys L. AGE: 15 DATE REGISTERED: December 12, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mrs. Dicia MYERS (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by mother of bride

3. Full name of GROOM James L. SMITH




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name George H. SMITH

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Floy E. SHOBE

13. Full name of BRIDE Gladys L. MYERS




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Woodland, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Nathan Alonzo MYERS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Dicia Jane WOOD


24. Witnesses Mrs. Iva HILL Henry C. HILL

25. By whom married, name and office George T. RONK, Minister



GROOM: YOUNG, Frank AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: December 10, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: RUMLEY, Helen B. AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: December 12, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Ralph L. RUMLEY (of Leon)


3. Full name of GROOM Frank YOUNG




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name John D. YOUNG

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Terissa PATTERSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Helen B. RUMLEY




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name John F. RUMLEY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Avis STRONG


24. Witnesses Lula A. RUMLEY Ralph L. RUMLEY

25. By whom married, name and office G.T. RONK, Minister




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GROOM: EMLEY, Ralph AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: December 10, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: JONES, Florence AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: December 19, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Ray C. WALTERS (of Beaconfield, Ia.)


3. Full name of GROOM Ralph EMLEY




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Ed EMLEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Elizabeth FOLAND

13. Full name of BRIDE Florence JONES




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Sam JONES

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Myra HUKILL


24. Witnesses Mildred BRAMMER Ray C. WALTERS




GROOM: FEIGHT, William AGE: 53 DATE MARRIED: December 16, 1919 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: SAXTON, Etta Caroline AGE: 50 DATE REGISTERED: December 22, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made L. HUTCHINSON (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM William FEIGHT




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Marion County, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Adam FEIGHT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Malvina SCHRODER

13. Full name of BRIDE Etta Caroline SAXTON

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Etta LOHSE



17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Marion County, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name John Frederick LOHSE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nancy Ellen GRIFFITH

23. Where and when married Garden Grove, Iowa Dec 16, 1919

24. Witnesses W.A. ELLIS L.F. McVEY

25. By whom married, name and office Guy J. WINSLOW Minister M.E. Church




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GROOM: SCHMITT, Fred W. AGE: 34 DATE MARRIED: December 17, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: WEST, F. Virginia AGE: 28 DATE REGISTERED: December 17, 1919 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Clifton A. WEST (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Fred W. SCHMITT

4. Place of residence Reed Point, Mont. (Note: This is in Stillwater County, Montana.)

5. Occupation Real Estate


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name John Henry SCHMITT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lena STEVENS

13. Full name of BRIDE F. Virginia WEST, R.N.




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Isaac W. WEST

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Florence C. McKEE

23. Where and when married home of Bride Leon Dec 17, 1919

24. Witnesses Helen Rose SCHMITT Clifton A. WEST

25. By whom married, name and office Arthur E. JERVIS, M.E. Minister



GROOM: RICHARDS, Harold E. AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: December 17, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: SMITH, Fredica A. AGE: 23 DATE REGISTERED: December 17, 1919 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made N.F. SMITH (of Garden Grove, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Harold E. RICHARDS




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name William E. RICHARDS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Anna TRISLER

13. Full name of BRIDE Fredica A. SMITH




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Norman F. SMITH


23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Dece 17, 1919

24. Witnesses Norman F. SMITH Bertha SMITH

25. By whom married, name and office Arthur E. JERVIS Minister




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GROOM: DURELL, Alvia D. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: December 20, 1919 (Saturday)

BRIDE: BRONSON, Louie E. AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: December 23, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Melton MANCHESTER (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Alva D. DURRELL (Note: His first name is Alvia in the Heading & Affidavit Sections.)




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Leon A. DURRELL (Note: Surname is spelled “DURELL” in the Heading & Affidavit Sections.)

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Bertha Bell ESTON

13. Full name of BRIDE Louis E. BRONSON




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name William H. BRONSON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Esther P. ORFIELD

23. Where and when married Decatur Iowa Dec 20, 1919

24. Witnesses W.H. BRONSON Ruth Durrell JONES




GROOM: MANCHESTER, Charlie Leroy AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: December 21, 1919 (Sunday)

BRIDE: PERKS, Susa Aletha AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: December 23, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Pearl PERKS (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Charlie Leroy MANCHESTER




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Hiram MANCHESTER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah Eliza MANCHESTER

13. Full name of BRIDE Susa Aletha PERKS




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Akron, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison Co., Missouri.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Uriah PERKS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lillie Adell PERKS

23. Where and when married at Uriah PERKS Leon, Iowa Dec 21, 1919

24. Witnesses Pearl PERKS Lillie PERKS

25. By whom married, name and office George R. LAMB, Minister




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GROOM: HAVENS, Walter L. AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: December 22, 1919 (Monday)

BRIDE: COFFIN, Ethel M. AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: December 27, 1919 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Payton HULL (of Leon)


3. Full name of GROOM Walter L. HAVENS




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth South English, Iowa (Note: This is in Keokuk County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name George W. HAVENS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ruth F. LARKIN

13. Full name of BRIDE Ethel M. COFFIN




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Chas W. COFFIN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah E. ACTON


24. Witnesses Forrest MILLSAP Gertrude PEARSON




GROOM: GILLPATRICK, Forrest Thurston AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: December 24, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: GARMON, Blanch Edyth AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: December 27, 1919 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Leslie GARMAN (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Forrest Thurston GILLPATRICK

4. Place of residence 1440 Forest Ave. Waterloo, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Gettysburg, S. Dakota (Note: This is in Potter County, South Dakota.)

11. Groom’s father’s name G.R. GILLPATRICK

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Elizabeth BAKER

13. Full name of BRIDE Blanch Edyth GARMON




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Patterson, Iowa (Note: There are two Pattersons, one in Des Moines County & one in Madison County.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name W.B. GARMON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Laura J. BELL


24. Witnesses G.C. CLEMENTS Bessie Mae CLEMENTS

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. C.D. COTTINGHAM




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GROOM: BRAY, Jack William AGE: 29 DATE MARRIED: December 24, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: BROWN, Opal Margurite AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: December 27, 1919 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made L.A. BROWN (of Davis City, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Jack Wm BRAY

4. Place of residence Patterson, New Jersey (Note: Spelled with one “T” (Paterson), it is in Passaic County, New Jersey.)

5. Occupation Mech. Engr.


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Patterson (Sic), New Jersey

11. Groom’s father’s name Wm Henry BRAY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Harriett Alice SH**ALT (Note: The missing letters could be “UR.”)

13. Full name of BRIDE Opal Margurite BROWN




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Leroy A. BROWN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ida Bell BULLINGTON

23. Where and when married Davis City, Iowa Dec 24, 1919

24. Witnesses Roe REED L.V. CUMMINGS




GROOM: BROWN, Thomas J. AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: December 23, 1919 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: SEYMORE, Esther AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: December 27, 1919 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made A.C. BROWN (of Pleasanton, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Thomas J. BROWN




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Andrew C. BROWN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary JONES

13. Full name of BRIDE Esther SEYMORE


15. Bride’s place of residence Saline, Mo. (Note: This is in Mercer Co., Missouri.)


17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Albert SEYMORE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Hattie ROBE


24. Witnesses Leslie BROWN





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GROOM: McNELLY, Robert Loyd AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: December 24, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: NORDYKE, Ethel May AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: December 29, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.R. PIPER (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given J.R. PIPER

3. Full name of GROOM Robert Loyd McNELLY




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Walter McNELLY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Zora May PIPER

13. Full name of BRIDE Ethel May NORDYKE




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Washington Co., Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Earnest NORDYKE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Emma Elizabeth VAN WINKLE

23. Where and when married at home of Bride’s parents near Leon, Iowa Dec 24, 1919

24. Witnesses Howard D. SAGE E.E. WRIGHT (Note: First witness (mid initial & surname) could be wrong.)

25. By whom married, name and office J.A. BRANSON, Minister M.E. Church

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “home of bride’s parents.”


GROOM: PETTY, Clifford R. AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: December 23, 1919 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: HAMILTON, Esther AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: December 23, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.M. HOLDER (of Lineville, Wayne Co., Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Clifford R. PETTY




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Alfred PETTY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Rose BRAWNY

13. Full name of BRIDE Esther HAMILTON




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Clio, Iowa (Note: This is in Wayne County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name H.E. HAMILTON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Melissa HOLDER


24. Witnesses Lula HOLDER J.M. HOLDER





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GROOM: WARNER, Burl AGE: 29 DATE MARRIED: December 24, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: BEERS, Ella AGE: 26 DATE REGISTERED: December 27, 1919 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made D.L. NEGLEY (of Decatur, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Burl WARNER




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Thomas WARNER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Elizabeth NEGLEY

13. Full name of BRIDE Ella BEERS




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Edwin BEERS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary Virginia MILLER


24. Witnesses Irwin BEERS Ina BEERS




GROOM: HAYES, Fred AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: December 24, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: SMITH, Coy Tersey AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: December 30, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Fred C. GARVIN (of Garden Grove)


3. Full name of GROOM Fred HAYES




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Newtown, Mo. (Note: This is in Sullivan County, Missouri.)

11. Groom’s father’s name John HAYES

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ellen MATHEWS

13. Full name of BRIDE Coy Tersey SMITH




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Hugh SMITH

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ellen RAINES


24. Witnesses F.O. HINEBAUGH Jewel LOVING (Note: First name of last witness was hard to read.)

25. By whom married, name and office P.H. GREEN, Christian Minister




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GROOM: FOLAND, Ivan E. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: December 24, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: FOSTER, Letha M. AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: December 27, 1919 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Homer A. HUKILL (of Grand River, Ia.)


3. Full name of GROOM Ivan Ellis FOLAND




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Henry CREES (father by adoption)

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ida FOLAND

13. Full name of BRIDE Letha M. FOSTER


15. Bride’s place of residence Corning, Iowa (Note: This is in Adams County, Iowa.)


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Corning, Iowa Adams Co.

21. Bride’s father’s full name G.D. FOSTER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mabel SHULL


24. Witnesses Homer HUKILL Fay EDWARDS




GROOM: HUKILL, Homer A. AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: December 24, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: EDWARDS, Faye AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: December 27, 1919 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Ivan E. FOLAND (of Grand River)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given S.H. HUKILL Father of Groom

3. Full name of GROOM Homer A. HUKILL




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Steve HUKILL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Eva WOODS

13. Full name of BRIDE Fay EDWARDS




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Charlie EDWARDS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Clara EBLING (Note: Surname could be “ETLING.”)

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Dec 24TH, 1919

24. Witnesses Ivan FOLAND Letha FOSTER





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GROOM: GRAY, Bessie AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: December 24, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: GREEN, Goldie AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: December 26, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Noah GREEN (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Briccie GRAY




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Newton GRAY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Susan CRAMLET

13. Full name of BRIDE Goldie GREEN




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Perry GREEN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Jane MARTIN


24. Witnesses Viola WILLIAMS Noah GREEN

25. By whom married, name and office A.J. YARRINGTON, Justice of the Peace



GROOM: GARTON, Cash E. AGE: 27 DATE MARRIED: December 25, 1919 (Thursday)

BRIDE: MITCHELL, Ora L. AGE: 26 DATE REGISTERED: December 29, 1919 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Matson GARTON (of Weldon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Cash E. GARTON




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Cassius G. GARTON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Rosalie J. DUNCAN

13. Full name of BRIDE Ora L. MITCHELL




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Chas R. MITCHELL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Rosa L. SMITH

23. Where and when married Weldon, Iowa Dec 25, 1919

24. Witnesses Raymond GARTON Clifford MITCHELL





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GROOM: HOPKINS, Clyde AGE: 29 DATE MARRIED: December 24, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: MUNYON, Edith E. AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: December 26, 1919 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made John MUNYON (of Grand River, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Clyde HOPKINS




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name John W. HOPKINS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Susie WILLIAMS

13. Full name of BRIDE Edith E. MUNYON




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name George W. MUNYON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Julia DAVIDSON

23. Where and when married December 24, 1919 at Grand River, Iowa

24. Witnesses John MUNYON Juanita RUSSELL




GROOM: BROWNING, Victor AGE: 18 DATE MARRIED: December 31, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: CURRY, Thelma AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: January 03, 1920 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Melvin DYER (of Lineville, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Cale BROWNING

3. Full name of GROOM Victor BROWNING

4. Place of residence Mercer, Mo.



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Woodland, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Cale BROWNING (Note: Caleb P. BROWNING)

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Della BEAVERS

13. Full name of BRIDE Thelma CURRY




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name A.D. CURRY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Almira POLAND

23. Where and when married December 31, 1919 at Ottie VAUGHN’s

24. Witnesses Coral VAUGHN and Maggie BROWNING

25. By whom married, name and office Gilbert SWEAZA, Preacher of the Gospel


(Note: Ottie VAUGHN was the son of Arthur F. VAUGHN & Ellen CAMPBELL, Grandson of John CAMPBELL & Aurelia NEWLIN. Coral

VAUGHN was the older sister of Thelma CURRY.)



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GROOM: SHIPMAN, Frank L. AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: December 25, 1919 (Thursday)

BRIDE: ALLEN, Ruth E. AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: December 27, 1919 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Ray ROBERTSON (of Lamoni, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given the Mother of the Bride Phoebe ALLEN

3. Full name of GROOM Frank SHIPMAN

4. Place of residence Iowa City, Iowa



7. Color Haw***

8. Race Hawaian (sic)


10. Groom’s place of birth Hilo, Hawaii (Note: This is Hawaii County, Hawaii.)

11. Groom’s father’s name O.T. SHIPMAN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Hannah MAK**MS (Note: An ink stain has blotted out the surname. See note below.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Ruth E. ALLEN




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Chicago, Illinois

21. Bride’s father’s full name Edwin S. ALLEN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Phoeba Ann Weld ALLEN

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Decatur Co., Iowa Dec. 25, 1919

24. Witnesses Mrs. Phoeba ALLEN Mabel A. CARLILE

25. By whom married, name and office Frederick A. SMITH, Minister


(Note: A family tree on ancestry.com gives Line 11’s name as Oliver Taylor and his wife’s name as Hannah NAEOLE. Frank’s middle name is

Lohiau and Ruth’s middle name is Edwina.)


GROOM: KESHLEAR, George B. AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: December 28, 1919 (Sunday)

BRIDE: WAILES, Helen Lucile AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: December 30, 1919 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J. Wesley CHEW (of Leaon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM George B. KESHLEAR

4. Place of residence Slater, Colorado (Note: This is in Moffat County, Colorado.)

5. Occupation Stock and Ranchman


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name George B. KESHLEAR

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lucy Alberta BARR

13. Full name of BRIDE Helen Lucile WAILES




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Dr. John W. WAILES

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Jenettie CARTWRIGHT

23. Where and when married Davis City, Iowa Dec 28, 1919

24. Witnesses Mrs. Mae CAMPBELL

25. By whom married, name and office George P. CAMPBELL, Ordained Minister




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GROOM: NICHOL, Thomas Walter AGE: 41 DATE MARRIED: January 07, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: McKINNEY, Margaret Mary AGE: 35 DATE REGISTERED: January 08, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Leon A. MORRISON (of Creston, Union Co., Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Thomas Walter NICHOL

4. Place of residence Cromwell, Iowa (Note: This is in Union County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Scotland

11. Groom’s father’s name Thomas NICHOL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Elizabeth SKIMMING

13. Full name of BRIDE Margaret Mary McKINNEY




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Thomas Edward McKINNEY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Elizabeth BROWN

23. Where and when married Garden Grove, Iowa Jany 7, 1920

24. Witnesses Elizabeth KINKADE Harry B. McKINNEY

25. By whom married, name and office Wm JONES Presbyterian Minister



GROOM: GRAVES, Fred AGE: 29 DATE MARRIED: December 31, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: OSBORNE, Allie AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: January 2, 1920 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Roy BIDDISON (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Fred GRAVES

4. Place of residence Cainsville, Mo.



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Cainsville, Mercer Co., Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name Warren GRAVES

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Nancy GOENS

13. Full name of BRIDE Allie OSBORNE

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Allie CRAIG

15. Bride’s place of residence Saline, Mo. (Note: Saline is in Mercer County, Missouri.)


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Cainsville, Mercer Co., Mo. (Sic) (Note: Cainsville is in Harrison County, Missouri.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Sherman CRAIG

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Cinda OSBORNE

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Dec. 31ST 1919

24. Witnesses E.E. BECK and G.W. BAKER





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GROOM: LaFOLLETT, Welby E. AGE: 31 DATE MARRIED: December 31, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: SLOVER, Elma AGE: 31 DATE REGISTERED: December 31, 1919 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made B.H. HELTON (of Saline, Mercer Co., Missouri)


3. Full name of GROOM Welby E. La FOLLETT




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name John La FOLLETT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Harriett E. PETTY

13. Full name of BRIDE Elma SLOVER

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Elma CRAMER



17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Mitchell Co., Kansas

21. Bride’s father’s full name Milton CRAMER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ava BAYMAN


24. Witnesses B.H. HELTON Nellie HELTON




GROOM: SPRINGER, William James AGE: 42 DATE MARRIED: December 31, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: BENNETT, Beulah Rose AGE: 29 DATE REGISTERED: January 12, 1920 (Monday)



3. Full name of GROOM Wm James SPRINGER


5. Occupation Lawyer


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name James Greer SPRINGER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Margaret THOMAS

13. Full name of BRIDE Beulah Rose BENNETT




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Dresden, Kansas (Note: This is in Decatur County, Kansas.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Jason BENNETT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Laura Ellen MENDENHALL


24. Witnesses Mrs. L.E. BENNETT Mrs. Minnie B. CAMPBELL

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. T.F. CAMPBELL Pastor Presbyterian Church, Leon, Iowa




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GROOM: CRAIG, Garland Grant AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: December 31, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: DALE, Pearl Ona AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: January 14, 1920 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Glenn DENNIS (of Cainsville, Harrison County, Missouri)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given J.B. DALE

3. Full name of GROOM Garland Grant CRAIG




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Wm F. CRAIG

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mettie R. CROSS

13. Full name of BRIDE Pearl Ona DALE




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Joseph B. DALE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Annie DALE

23. Where and when married Decatur Co., Iowa December 31, 1919

24. Witnesses Glada DALE Glenn DENNIS

25. By whom married, name and office Elba DALE, Ordained Minister

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Elba DALE.”


GROOM: GRAY, Lawson Alvan AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: December 31, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: WOOD, Blanche AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: January 06, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Geo. GRAY (of Leon)


3. Full name of GROOM Lawson Alvan GRAY




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name George GRAY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Coar LaFOLLETTE

13. Full name of BRIDE Blanche WOOD


15. Bride’s place of residence Garden Grove, Ia.


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Larue County, Kentucky

21. Bride’s father’s full name John WOOD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mollie JAMES

23. Where and when married Garden Grove, Iowa Jan 1ST, 1920

24. Witnesses Franklin H. REX Mrs. W.W. GAMMON





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GROOM: HALE, Harry Dean AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: December 31, 1919 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: PHIPPS, Myrtle May AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: January 06, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made (Blank) (Note: Affidavit reads “Personal Knowledge of Clerk.”)


3. Full name of GROOM Harry Dean HALE


5. Occupation Baker


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Jacob F. HALE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Anna Louise EHM

13. Full name of BRIDE Myrtle May PHIPPS




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Worth County, Mo.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Milton S. PHIPPS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nancy Ellen ROGERS

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa December 31ST, 1919

24. Witnesses Mrs. Anna HALE Mrs. Nancy PHIPPS

25. By whom married, name and office George T. RONK, (Note: His title was “Brethern Minister.”)



GROOM: LEEPER, Ruby AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: January 01, 1920 (Thursday)

BRIDE: MOORE, Lelah AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: January 02, 1920 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made R.N. LEEPER (Note: The residence is scribbled, but looks like Saline, Mo.)


3. Full name of GROOM Ralph LEEPER

4. Place of residence Saline, Mo. (Note: This is Mercer County, Missouri.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name R.N. LEEPER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah HALL

13. Full name of BRIDE Lelah MOORE




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name John MOORE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Jennettie STILL


24. Witnesses R. LEEPER J.N. LEEPER





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GROOM: SANDERS, Leonard J. AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: January 05, 1920 (Monday)

BRIDE: ASHFORD, Sylvia May AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: January 06, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made John WOODARD (of Leon)


3. Full name of GROOM Leonard J. SANDERS

4. Place of residence Decatur City, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race (Blank)



11. Groom’s father’s name Charles SANDERS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Bessie DeLONG

13. Full name of BRIDE Silva May ASHFORD


15. Bride’s place of residence DeKalb, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race (Blank)



21. Bride’s father’s full name James D. ASHFORD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Myrtle GIBSON

23. Where and when married Weldon, Iowa January 5TH, 1920

24. Witnesses H.W. SANDERS Mrs. H.W. SANDERS




GROOM: ADAIR, Marlow M. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: January 07, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: BRABY, Bertha Hazel AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: January 08, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made John McCALLA (of Gillette, Campbell County, Wyoming)


3. Full name of GROOM Marlow M. ADAIR

4. Place of residence Lineville, Iowa (Note: This is Wayne County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name John ADAIR

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lyda PETTY

13. Full name of BRIDE Hazel BRABY




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name George BRABY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Hattie LEONARD

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa January 7TH, 1920

24. Witnesses John McCALLA Mrs. John McCALLA

25. By whom married, name and office A.E. JERVIS Minister




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GROOM: MOORE, William A. AGE: 57 DATE MARRIED: January 13, 1920 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: EVANS, Laura E. AGE: 52 DATE REGISTERED: January 14, 1920 (Wednesday)



3. Full name of GROOM Wm A. MOORE




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Chas Wells MOORE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary Rebecca GRAVES

13. Full name of BRIDE Laura E. EVANS

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Laura E. SMALLWOOD



17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Chas Boston SMALLWOOD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Alundia MEEK (Note: First name may be wrong.)

23. Where and when married at Leon, Iowa Jany 12, 1920

24. Witnesses Walter L. EVANS Winnie EVANS

25. By whom married, name and office N.B. SILL, Minister



GROOM: KUDER, George AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: January 14, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: NEWMAN, Birdie AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: January 20, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made B.W. KUDER (of Kellerton, Ringgold County, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM George KUDER




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name David KUDER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Anna WESTRAKE

13. Full name of BRIDE Birdie NEWMAN




17. Color White

18. Race White



21. Bride’s father’s full name Chas. NEWMAN


23. Where and when married Leon, M.E. Parsonage Jan 14, 1920

24. Witnesses B.W. KUDER

25. By whom married, name and office Arthur E. JERVIS, Minister M.E. Church




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GROOM: HENDERSON, Charles Edward AGE: 44 DATE MARRIED: January 15, 1920 (Thursday)

BRIDE: WATERS, Lottie May AGE: 30 DATE REGISTERED: January 19, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Jeannette ALEXANDER (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Charles Edward HENDERSON




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name J.K. HENDERSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Theresa STARKEY

13. Full name of BRIDE Lottie May WATERS




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Wm L. WATERS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary BROWN

23. Where and when married Garden Grove, Iowa Jany 15, 1920

24. Witnesses Eva M. LOVING Laurel LOVING




GROOM: HOOVER, William AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: January 17, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: COOPER, Blanch Mary AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: January 19, 1920 (Monday)



3. Full name of GROOM Wm R. HOOVER

4. Place of residence Leon Iowa Eden Twp (Sic)



7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Simon P. HOOVER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ellen SMITH

13. Full name of BRIDE Blanch Mary COOPER




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name George M. COOPER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Cora MOODY


24. Witnesses Wm OWENS Winnie COOPER

25. By whom married, name and office Chas W. REEDER Baptist Minister




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GROOM: PROVIN, Earl AGE: 18 DATE MARRIED: January 19, 1920 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: SHAW, Eva AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: January 19, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Homer RITCHARDSON (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Earl PROVIN

4. Place of residence Ridgeway, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Ridgeway, Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name Omar PROVIN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Delessa NELLIS

13. Full name of BRIDE Eva SHAW


15. Bride’s place of residence Mt. Moriah, Missouri (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Mt. Moriah, Missouri

21. Bride’s father’s full name Thomas SHAW

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Tilda WOODERSON

23. Where and when married Leon, Decatur Co., Iowa Jan 19, 1920

24. Witnesses Dean SCOTT Edith DOWNEY




GROOM: COX, Jacob Frederick AGE: 32 DATE MARRIED: January 21, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: MARTIN, Dortle Esther AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: January 26, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made E.L. MARTIN (Note: This is Everett L. MARTIN of Decatur, Iowa.)


3. Full name of GROOM Jacob Frederick COX




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Decatur Co., Ia.

11. Groom’s father’s name Stephen L. COX

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mahala BUTTS

13. Full name of BRIDE Dortle Esther MARTIN




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Everett Lee MARTIN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary A. STRANGE

23. Where and when married Leon, Jany 21, 1920

24. Witnesses Grant MARTIN Rosa BRANNE***(Note: I am unsure if this last surname ends in “N.” Last part is scribbled.)





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GROOM: BRIGHT, Lloyd B. AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: January 25, 1920 (Monday)

BRIDE: WARNOCK, Margaret C. AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: January 27, 1920 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made M.F. GRIMES (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Lloyd B. BRIGHT

4. Place of residence Lineville, Iowa (Note: This is in Wayne County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name George C. BRIGHT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Martha A. SPENCER

13. Full name of BRIDE Margaret C. WARNICK (Note: See note below.)




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Alfred WARNICK

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Emma SIMPSON

23. Where and when married Leon M.E. Parsonage

24. Witnesses Mrs. A.E. JERVIS



(Note: The heading and affidavit section list the surname as “WARNOCK.” The Return & Certificate of Marriage give the surname as

“WARNICK.”)


GROOM: MERRITT, Delbert E. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: January 24, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: STEWART, Harriet E. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: January 27, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made R.J. FREEMAN (of Davis City, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Delbert E. MERRITT




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Afton, Iowa (Note: This is in Union County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Earnest Alvin MERRITT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ida Merle BURWINKLE

13. Full name of BRIDE Harriet E. STEWART




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Lewis Irving STEWART

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Millie SIMPSON

23. Where and when married Leon, Decatur Co., Iowa

24. Witnesses Julia MULLINS Ralph SAGE Jan 24, 1920

25. By whom married, name and office A.E. JERVIS Clergyman




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GROOM: McCULLOUGH, William C. AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: January 28, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: MORGAN, Dora M. AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: January 31, 1920 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made E.W. McCULLOUGH (of Garden Grove, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Wm C. McCULLOUGH




7. Color White

8. Race American

9. No. of Groom’s marriage 1TH (Sic)


11. Groom’s father’s name E.W. McCULLOUGH

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Martha A. SCOTT

13. Full name of BRIDE Dora M. MORGAN




17. Color White

18. Race American

19. No. of Bride’s marriage 1TH (Sic)


21. Bride’s father’s full name Edward MORGAN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mattie WEBSTER (Note: I am unsure of the first name.)

23. Where and when married Garden Grove, Iowa Jan 28, 1920

24. Witnesses Gene MORGAN and Dina MORGAN

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. Guy J. WINSLOW, Minister M.E. Church



GROOM: BOYD, Raymond J. AGE: 34 DATE MARRIED: January 28, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: LONG, Eunice E. AGE: 26 DATE REGISTERED: February 04, 1920 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made R.E. LONG (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Raymond J. BOYD

4. Place of residence Granger, Iowa (Note: This is in Dallas County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Granger, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Joseph BOYD

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary Ann WHITEHOUSE

13. Full name of BRIDE Eunice E. LONG




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Dowain Franklin LONG

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna Dora JACKSON


24. Witnesses Alma L. GARBER L*** A. GARBER R**** E. LEWIS L.M. LONG

25. By whom married, name and office A.B. CORNELL, Minister

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “near Leon.”



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GROOM: NORDYKE, Marion Leroy AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: February 04, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: DAVIS, Lyda J. AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: February 09, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made E. NORDYKE (of Weldon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Marion Leroy NORDYKE




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Brighton, Washington Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Earnest NORDYKE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma VAN WINKLE

13. Full name of BRIDE Lyda J. DAVIS




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Williamsburg, Iowa County, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name David Thomas DAVIS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Jennie E. WILLIAMS

23. Where and when married Home of bride parents Franklin Twp, Decatur Co., Iowa Feb 4, 1920.

24. Witnesses Florence DAVIS Howard O SAGE (Note: I’m not sure if the last surname is “O. SAGE” or “O’SAGE.”

25. By whom married, name and office J.A. BRANSON, Minister of M.E. Church

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Home of Bride’s parents.”


GROOM: JERVIS, Jack AGE: 29 DATE MARRIED: February 07, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: KEATING, Edna AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: February 11, 1920 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made A.E. JERVIS (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Jack JERVIS

4. Place of residence Des Moines

5. Occupation Office Clerk


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Staffordshire, England

11. Groom’s father’s name John JERVIS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Elizabeth BAILY

13. Full name of BRIDE Edna KEATING




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name John F. KEATING

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Isabel BIRHMINGHAM

23. Where and when married M.E. Parsonage Leon Feb.7, 1920

24. Witnesses Fred E. KEATING Wm JERVIS

25. By whom married, name and office A.E. JERVIS Minister

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “(Blank)”



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GROOM: GREENHALGH, Arthur V. AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: February 12, 1920 (Thursday)

BRIDE: BEERS, Ethel J. AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: February 16, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made R.B. GREENHALGH (of Decatur Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Arthur V. GREENHALGH




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Keokuk Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name R.B. GREENHALGH

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Flora May SNARE

13. Full name of BRIDE Ethel J. BEERS




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Edward BEERS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary Virginia MILLER

23. Where and when married M.E. Parsonage Leon, Iowa Feby 12, 1920

24. Witnesses Irvin BEERS Ina BEERS

25. By whom married, name and office A.E. JERVIS, M.E. Minister



GROOM: GATES, S.R. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: February 11, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: TEALE, Gretchen AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: February 13, 1920 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made O.L. DOWNEY (of Davis City, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM S.R. GATES


5. Occupation Asst. Cashier


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name J.N. GATES

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Grace E. BOLIN

13. Full name of BRIDE Gretchen TEALE




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name E.W. TEALE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Christene GROSKRENTRY

23. Where and when married Davis City, Iowa Feb 11, 1920

24. Witnesses Earld COX D.S. GATES





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GROOM: BUCKINGHAM, William AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: February 14, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: MULLINS, Edna E. AGE: 23 DATE REGISTERED: March 01, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made John P. MULLINS (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM William BUCKINGHAM




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name George BUCKINGHAM

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Cora NEGLEY

13. Full name of BRIDE Edna E. MULLINS




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Joseph W. MULLINS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Margaret BARRETT

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa 14TH Feby, 1920

24. Witnesses John P. MULLINS Julia A. MULLINS




GROOM: GILLILAND, Hiram A. AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: February 14, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: LOVELL, Minnie A. AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: February 20, 1920 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Bessie E. LOVELL (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Hiram A. GILLILAND




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Coffeyville, Kansas (Note: This is in Montgomery County, Kansas.)

11. Groom’s father’s name David H. GILLILAND

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Rosetta HUFF

13. Full name of BRIDE Minnie A. LOVELL




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Nephi LOVELL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Maria OLSON


24. Witnesses Pearl BULLARD Bessie LOVELL





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GROOM: ACTON, C.E. AGE: 43 DATE MARRIED: February 18, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: ARNOLD, Elnora AGE: 43 DATE REGISTERED: February 19, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.H. ALLEN (of Grand River, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM C.E. ACTON

4. Place of residence Grand River, Ia.



7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Inas ACTON (Note: The name was clear, but could this be “Silas ACTON??”)

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary ALLEN

13. Full name of BRIDE Elnora ARNOLD

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Elnora TROWBRIDGE

15. Bride’s place of residence Chugwater, Wyoming (Note: This is in Platte County, Wyoming.)


17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Walter TROWBRIDGE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Manette BOHALL


24. Witnesses Margaret BAKER Marie COLE




GROOM: REX, Price William AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: February 18, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: BAKER, Cecil Lyda AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: March 01, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Oscar G. REX (Note: Affidavit also lists Thos. BAKER. Both of Leon, Iowa.)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by fathers of both bride & groom

3. Full name of GROOM Price William REX

4. Place of residence Decatur County, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Decatur Co.

11. Groom’s father’s name Oscar G. REX

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma K. AKES

13. Full name of BRIDE Cecil Lyda BAKER




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Thomas R. BAKER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Julia Ann GRAVAT

23. Where and when married Pleasanton, Iowa Feby 18, 1920

24. Witnesses Mabel WELCHER Henry REX

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. Elba DALE, M.G.




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GROOM: CAVENDER, Henry L. AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: February 21, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: SCHENCK, Florence AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: February 28, 1920 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Eugene TURPEN (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Henry L. CAVENDER




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Blythedale, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Charles S. CAVENDER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Anna SMITH

13. Full name of BRIDE Florence SCHENK




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Carson, Iowa (Note: Carson is in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Theodore SCHENK

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Laura DAVIS


24. Witnesses Cecelia J. HICKS Clifford E. SCHENCK




GROOM: HILL, Wayne E. AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: February 22, 1920 (Sunday)

BRIDE: McDOWELL, Lola AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: March 02, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Melvin DYER (of Lineville, Wayne Co., Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Wayne E. HILL


5. Occupation Agriculturist


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Willis A. HILL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Katie M. ALLENBURY

13. Full name of BRIDE Lola McDOWELL




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Samuel McDOWELL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Margaret MASSEY

23. Where and when married Leon Feby 22, 1920

24. Witnesses Melvin DYER Nellie McDOWELL

25. By whom married, name and office P.H. GREEN




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GROOM: DOBSON, Leo F. AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: February 24, 1920 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: ORFIELD, Olive L. AGE: 16 DATE REGISTERED: February 26, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.F. DOBSON (of Decatur, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by fathers of both bride and groom

3. Full name of GROOM Leo F. DOBSON




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name J.F. DOBSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Eva PULLEN

13. Full name of BRIDE Olive L. ORFIELD




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Charles P. ORFIELD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary E. HILL


24. Witnesses Mollie HARRIS J.F. DOBSON




GROOM: BARR, Malcolm Tressley AGE: 37 DATE MARRIED: February 25, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: COONTZ, Sarah Rebecca AGE: 38 DATE REGISTERED: February 26, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Archie G. COONTZ (of Garden Grove, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given By father A.P. COONTZ

3. Full name of GROOM Malcolm Tressley BARR




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Shelby Co., Ill.

11. Groom’s father’s name Samuel BARR

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Nancy COSSELL

13. Full name of BRIDE Sarah Rebeca (Sic) COONTZ




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Anthony Polk COONTZ

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Cyntha NEWLIN

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Feby 25, 1920 2 P.M.

24. Witnesses Archie G. COONTZ Grace RAYN

25. By whom married, name and office R.B. SHANON, Minister




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GROOM: OLSEN, Christian P. AGE: 32 DATE MARRIED: February 25, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: LEEK, Nina Ellen AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: March 01, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made I.R. FOLAND (of Grand River, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Christian P. OLSEN

4. Place of residence Armstrong, Iowa (Note: This is in Emmet County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race Dain (Sic)


10. Groom’s place of birth Denmark

11. Groom’s father’s name J. OLSEN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Christina CHRISTAIN

13. Full name of BRIDE Mrs. Nina Ellen LECK

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Nina Ellen FOLAND



17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Isaac FOLAND

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Betta BOLES


24. Witnesses Isaac FOLAND Mrs. Betta FOLAND

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. E.C. VANDERPOOL



GROOM: CRONIN, D. Ross AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: February 25, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: SMITH, Lelah AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: February 26, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Ben WOOLLEY (of Garden Grove, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM D. Ross CRONIN




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Garden Grove, Ia

11. Groom’s father’s name John M. CRONIN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary ROBERTS

13. Full name of BRIDE Lilah SMITH




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Norman F. SMITH



24. Witnesses Mrs. RONK

25. By whom married, name and office Albert T. RONK, Minister of the Gospel (Note: The name “Albert” appears in the Return and Certificate

of Marriage.)




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GROOM: ORR, Walter Miller AGE: 32 DATE MARRIED: March 01, 1920 (Monday)

BRIDE: GILL, Nellie Leona AGE: 28 DATE REGISTERED: March 02, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.M. GILL (of Van Wert, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Walter M. ORR

4. Place of residence Waterloo, Iowa (Note: This is in Black Hawk County, Iowa.)

5. Occupation Manager ***** Co.


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Columbus City, Ind.

11. Groom’s father’s name Rezin ORR

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Amania (Sic) MILLER (Note: I have seen her name as Mahala Amanda MILLER.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Nellie L. GILL




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Douglas Co., Ill.

21. Bride’s father’s full name James Milton GILL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Margret HORDER

23. Where and when married Van Wert, Iowa March 1, 1920

24. Witnesses Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GOULD

25. By whom married, name and office P.G. DENNIS, Minister



GROOM: MYERS, James F. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: February 26, 1920 (Thursday)

BRIDE: HAGAN, Ada V. AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: March 02, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Everett HAGAN (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM James E. MYERS

4. Place of residence Lineville, Iowa (Note: This is in Wayne County, Iowa.)

5. Occupation Agriculurist (sic)


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name George F. MYERS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Hattie FAIRALL

13. Full name of BRIDE Ada V. HAGAN




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Mercer Co., Missouri

21. Bride’s father’s full name Jake HAGAN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Harrett P*TER (Note: This name was difficult to read.)


24. Witnesses Everett HAGAN Victia HAGAN

25. By whom married, name and office P.H. GREEN, Minister




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GROOM: McDANIEL, Earnest AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: February 28, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: WILLIAMS, Florence AGE: 23 DATE REGISTERED: March 09, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Clair V. WILLIAMS (of *******, Mont.) (Note: I am unable to read the town.)


3. Full name of GROOM Earnest McDANIEL




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name John B. McDANIEL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Malinda EVANS

13. Full name of BRIDE Florence WILLIAMS




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Phillip WILLIAMS



24. Witnesses Clare WILLIAMS May EVANS




GROOM: SIMER, Walter H. AGE: 36 DATE MARRIED: February 29, 1920 (Sunday)

BRIDE: ALEXANDER, Lucile AGE: 33 DATE REGISTERED: March 09, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.A. ALEXANDER (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Walter H. SIMER

4. Place of residence Chicago, Ill.

5. Occupation Oil Driller


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Baltimore, Md.

11. Groom’s father’s name W.J. SIMER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sara EASILEY (Note: Surname could be wrong.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Lucile ALEXANDER




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name W.A. ALEXANDER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ida M. YOUNG

23. Where and when married Leon Feby 29, 1920

24. Witnesses Mrs. OLSEN W.A. ALEXANDER





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GROOM: DAVIS, Otto E. AGE: 29 DATE MARRIED: March 03, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: EVANS, Eunice A. AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: March 04, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J. Henry DAVIS (of Garden Grove, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Otto E. DAVIS




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Bert DAVIS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lilly May DELK

13. Full name of BRIDE Eunice A. EVANS




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name C. Sim. EVANS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna Bell FROST


24. Witnesses Eulah DAVIS Henry DAVIS

25. By whom married, name and office Albert T. RONK, Minister of Gospel

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Leon Town.”


GROOM: WALTERS, Ray C. AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: March 04, 1920 (Thursday)

BRIDE: BRAMMER, Mildred AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: March 08, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Clark JENNINGS (of Beaconsfield, Ringgold County, Iowa.)


3. Full name of GROOM Ray C. WALTERS

4. Place of residence Beaconsfield, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Beaconsfield, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Chas. WALTERS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Rhoda BANKER

13. Full name of BRIDE Mildred BRAMMER




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name John W. BRAMMER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Dora HASKILL

23. Where and when married Grand River, Iowa March 4, 1920

24. Witnesses Clark JENNINGS Mary LONG

25. By whom married, name and office W.E. HAMILTON, Clergyman




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GROOM: GARTON, Matson Lee AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: March 03, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: STOVER, Mabel AGE: 23 DATE REGISTERED: March 05, 1920 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made C.R. GARTON (of Weldon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Matson Lee GARTON




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Cassius A. GARTON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Rossella J. DUNCAN

13. Full name of BRIDE Mabel STOVER




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name J.H. STOVER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Caroline C. HILL

23. Where and when married Weldon, Iowa March 3, 1920

24. Witnesses Claude WESTFALL Orel SMITH




GROOM: WILEY, Glenn AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: March 04, 1920 (Thursday)

BRIDE: BUTLER, Sylvia AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: March 04, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made George GRAY (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Glenn WILEY

4. Place of residence Blythedale, Missouri (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Meleland, Okla. (Note: I can not find this place.)

11. Groom’s father’s name John E. WILEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Amanda LOVETT

13. Full name of BRIDE Sylvia BUTLER


15. Bride’s place of residence Saline, Missouri (Note: This is in Mercer County, Missouri.)


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Saline, Missouri

21. Bride’s father’s full name W.J. BUTLER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Laura BOOTH

23. Where and when married Clerks Office Leon, Iowa March 4, 1920

24. Witnesses John GRAY Geo. H. GRAY





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GROOM: DAVIS, Von R. AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: March 07, 1920 (Sunday)

BRIDE: SCHOONOVER, Flavia Grace AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: March 19, 1920 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.W. DAVIS (of Davis City, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Von R. DAVIS




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Loring, Iowa (Note: This is in Polk County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name William W. DAVIS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lulu SHYLOCK

13. Full name of BRIDE Flavia Grace SHOONOVER




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Madison County, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name David H. SCHOONOVER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nettie E. LEE

23. Where and when married Near Davis City, Iowa Mch 7TH, 1920

24. Witnesses C.M. SHYLOCK Mrs. Susie WEST

25. By whom married, name and office Wm B. THOMPSON, Minister of the Gospel

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “near Davis City.”


GROOM: MARTIN, Isaac E. AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: March 06, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: BRANNEN, Ethel A. AGE: 16 DATE REGISTERED: March 08, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made H.A. BRANNEN (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by father of Bride

3. Full name of GROOM Isaac E. MARTIN




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Everett MARTIN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary A. STRANGE

13. Full name of BRIDE Ethel A. BRANNEN




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Henry A. BRANNEN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna Isabel DINGMAN


24. Witnesses Grant MARTIN Rosa BRANNEN





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GROOM: WILSON, Roy C. AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: March 08, 1920 (Monday)

BRIDE: BRECHTAL, Lena S. AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: March 08, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.L. McCLAIN (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Roy C. WILSON




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Council Bluffs, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Stephen A.D. WILSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Frances CHILDS

13. Full name of BRIDE Lena S. BRECHTAL




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Joseph BRECHTAL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Isa FAIRALL


24. Witnesses W.B. and Mrs. CR**DSON




GROOM: PUTTROFF, Kenneth AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: March 13, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: BELL, Myrtle May AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: March 18, 1920 (Thursday)



3. Full name of GROOM Kenneth PUTTROFF

4. Place of residence Hatfield, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Hatfield, Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name Merrill PUTTROFF

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Frances Maynard EVERETT

13. Full name of BRIDE Myrtle May BELL


15. Bride’s place of residence Hatfield, Mo.


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Pawnee, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Mark BELL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Josie CONNOR

23. Where and when married M.E. Parsonage Leon, Iowa Mch 13, 1920






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GROOM: VANDERFLUTE, George AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: March 15, 1920 (Monday)

BRIDE: OTT, Anna AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: March 18, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Arthur WELLS (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM George VANDERFLUTE




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Webe VANDERFLUTE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lottie MACKEY

13. Full name of BRIDE Anna OTT


15. Bride’s place of residence Artesian, South Dakota (Note: This is in Sanborn County, South Dakota.)


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Clio, Wisconsin (Note: I am unable to find a “Clio” in Wisconsin.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Frank OTT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Pauline FELT

23. Where and when married Leon, March 15, 1920

24. Witnesses Arthur WELLS, Mabel VANDERFLUTE




GROOM: BEAVERS, Ira AGE: 34 DATE MARRIED: March 17, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: BEAVERS, Essie AGE: 33 DATE REGISTERED: March 18, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Marlow ADAIR (of Lineville, Wayne County, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Ira BEAVERS




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Woodland, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name James Seldon BEAVERS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma RICHARDSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Essie BEAVERS

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Essie DODD



17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth High Point, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Charles DODD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Felicia HINEBAUGH


24. Witnesses Marlow ADAIR Hazel ADAIR

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. Thos. F. CAMPBELL, Pastor Pres Church Leon, Iowa




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GROOM: BEAVERS, Irl AGE: 28 DATE MARRIED: March 20, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: MOORE, Rose AGE: 23 DATE REGISTERED: March 29, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made L.R. BIDDISON (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Irl BEAVERS




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Woodland Tp, Decatur Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name James Seldon BEAVERS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma Frances RICHARDSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Rose MOORE


15. Bride’s place of residence Mercer, Mo.


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Mercer, Mo.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Robert MOORE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Rosa Belle ANDERSON


24. Witnesses Oka BEAVERS Miss Alta BEAVERS




GROOM: GABEL, Roy C. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: March 20, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: COPELAND, Venice AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: March 23, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Earl E. PETERS (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Roy C. GABEL


5. Occupation Factory Employee


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Leon, Decatur Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Chas E. GABEL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Etta PETERS

13. Full name of BRIDE Venice COPELAND


15. Bride’s place of residence Batavia, Iowa (Note: This is in Jefferson County, Iowa.)


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Batavia, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Charles A. COPELAND

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Rhoda ALLEN

23. Where and when married M.E. Parsonage Leon, Iowa Mch 20, 1920

24. Witnesses Mr. and Mrs. Earl PETERS





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GROOM: KINNER, Claud E. AGE: 31 DATE MARRIED: March 22, 1920 (Monday)

BRIDE: SINCLAIR, Nellie M. AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: March 25, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Harry L. SINCLAIR (of Lineville, Wayne County, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Claud E. KINNER

4. Place of residence Witchita, Kansas (Note: Spelled “Wichita,” it is in Sedgwick County, Kansas.)



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Lucerne, Putnam Co., Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name Frank P. KINNER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Phoebe STRUBBLE

13. Full name of BRIDE Nellie M. SINCLAIR


15. Bride’s place of residence Lineville, Iowa (Note: This is in Wayne County, Iowa.)


17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name John H. SINCLAIR

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Eva MOON


24. Witnesses Beacher CRAWFORD Edith SINCLAIR




GROOM: BOLES, Reese N. AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: March 31, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: SHIELDS, Lucille AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: April 03, 1920 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Sherman BAKER (of Grand River, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Reese N. BOLES




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Charles BOLES

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Jennie FOLAND

13. Full name of BRIDE Lucille SHIELDS




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Oscar SHIELDS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Essie BAY

23. Where and when married M.E. Parsonage Leon, Iowa March 31, 1920

24. Witnesses Sherman BAKER Geena BAKER

25. By whom married, name and office A.E. JERVIS, M.E. Clergyman




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GROOM: MOORE, Verne AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: April 03, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: ELSON, Ruth Antonia AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: April 06, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Virgil MOORE (of Lineville, Wayne County, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Virgil MOORE

3. Full name of GROOM Vern MOORE




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Virgil MOORE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Frona Dykes MOORE

13. Full name of BRIDE Ruth Antonia ELSON




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Wayne Co., Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Oscar S. ELSON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna Laughlin ELSON

23. Where and when married Decatur Co., Iowa April 3, 1920

24. Witnesses C.J. PHILLIPS Bessie PHILLIPS

25. By whom married, name and office B.L. HOLCOMB, Minister

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Lineville, Iowa (P.O.)”


GROOM: PICKENS, Robert J. AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: April 08, 1920 (Thursday)

BRIDE: COX, Audrey Irene AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: April 08, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.F. McINTOSH (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Robert J. PICKENS




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth St. Charles, Iowa (Note: This is in Madison County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Robert PICKENS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Catherine BLAIR

13. Full name of BRIDE Audrey Irene COX




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Frank A. COX

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Rosetta STEVENS

23. Where and when married Davis City, Iowa April 8, 1920

24. Witnesses Wm PICKENS Millie PICKENS





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GROOM: BUCY, Oscar J.S. AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: April 11, 1920 (Sunday)

BRIDE: HEMBRY, Verda N. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: April 14, 1920 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.J. HEMBRY (of Grand River, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given John HEMBRY

3. Full name of GROOM Oscar James BUCY

4. Place of residence Tuskeego, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Tuskeego, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name John BUCY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Addie DRISCOLL BUCY

13. Full name of BRIDE Verda N. HEMBRY




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name John J. HEMBRY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nora RANCH (HEMBRY)

23. Where and when married Near Grand River, Iowa April 11, 1920

24. Witnesses John HEMBRY Nora HEMBRY

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. E.C. VANDERPOOL, Minister



GROOM: FREEL, Bernise AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: April 18, 1920 (Sunday)

BRIDE: KOGER, Mary Helen AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: April 22, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Jackson C. CHAMBERLIN (of Decatur, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Bernice FREEL

4. Place of residence Adelphi, Iowa (Note: This is in Polk County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Adelphi, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name W.E. FREEL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Perdetta Ida McDANIEL

13. Full name of BRIDE Mary Helen KOGER




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Thomas L. KOGER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna Bell KOGER

23. Where and when married Decatur Iowa April 18, 1920

24. Witnesses Fannie McGUIRE Eliza MILLSAP

25. By whom married, name and office W.D. SHELTON, J.P.




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GROOM: BAKER, Austin L. AGE: 36 DATE MARRIED: April 19, 1920 (Monday)

BRIDE: SCADDEN, Eva B. AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: April 20, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made S.A. GATES (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Austin L. BAKER

4. Place of residence Grand Junction, Iowa (Note: This is in Greene County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race Anglo Saxon


10. Groom’s place of birth Grand Junction, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name J.T. BAKER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Martha BLAYLOCK

13. Full name of BRIDE Eva B. SCADDEN




17. Color White




21. Bride’s father’s full name William T. SCADDEN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary BENNIFIEL


24. Witnesses Florence E. GATES Mrs. P.H. GREEN




GROOM: TURPEN, Henry AGE: 59 DATE MARRIED: April 25, 1920 (Sunday)

BRIDE: ADAIR, Josie AGE: 47 DATE REGISTERED: May 07, 1920 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made G.W. ADAIR (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Henry TURPEN


5. Occupation Mason


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian

9. No. of Groom’s marriage 2ND (Note: His first wife was Clara GORE – married Oct 15, 1882.)


11. Groom’s father’s name Mose TURPEN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Frannie UTERBOCK

13. Full name of BRIDE Josie ADAIR

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Josie ADAIR



17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian

19. No. of Bride’s marriage 2ND (Note: Her first husband was Walter ADAIR, see Decatur Co., Marr Recs - v5p291.)


21. Bride’s father’s full name William ADAIR (Note: Son of Robert F. “Robin” ADAIR & Margaret SPEERS.)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Christina WILKEY (Sic) (Note: Daughter of Thos. WILKIE & Unity BRAZIL.)


24. Witnesses Sarah MOORE G.W. ADAIR





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GROOM: McVAY, Harvey L. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: April 28, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: BAKER, Lulu AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: May 03, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Jasper BAKER (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Harvey McVAY




7. Color White

8. Race Anglo Saxon


10. Groom’s place of birth Atchinson Co., Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name Elmer McVAY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Florence LaFOLLETTE

13. Full name of BRIDE Lulu BAKER




17. Color White




21. Bride’s father’s full name Jasper M. BAKER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah A. HAHN (Note: The surname could be spelled “HOHN.”)


24. Witnesses Ralph BAKER Maud BAKER

25. By whom married, name and office P.H. GREEN Minister



GROOM: McCULLOUGH, Dewey AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: April 29, 1920 (Thursday)

BRIDE: HILL, Freda AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: May 29, 1920 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Henry HILL (of Garden Grove, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Dewey McCULLOUGH




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Wills McCULLOUGH

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Melvina SCOTT

13. Full name of BRIDE Freda HILL




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Shelby Co., Illinois

21. Bride’s father’s full name James HILL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ella McMULLEN


24. Witnesses Henry HILL Mrs. Henry HILL





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GROOM: COFFIN, Howard H. AGE: 28 DATE MARRIED: May 06, 1920 (Thursday)

BRIDE: HALE, Ethel AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: May 07, 1920 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made E.L. O’NEAL (of Decatur, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given John COFFIN

3. Full name of GROOM Howard H. COFFIN


5. Occupation Fireman


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name John COFFIN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emanda E. KING

13. Full name of BRIDE Ethel HALE




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth South English (Note: This is in Keokuk County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name George HALE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Margaret LARKIN

23. Where and when married Decatur, Iowa

24. Witnesses John COFFIN Faye COFFIN

25. By whom married, name and office W.D. SHELTON, J.P.



GROOM: HOFFMAN, Alma AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: May 16, 1920 (Sunday)

BRIDE: BARTLETT, Florence M. AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: May 18, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made John B. STOLBERG (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Alma J. HOFFMAN




7. Color White

8. Race Anglo Saxon


10. Groom’s place of birth Monona County, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Corda HOFFMAN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah J. SHEER

13. Full name of BRIDE Florence M. BARTLETT




17. Color White




21. Bride’s father’s full name Herbert BARTLETT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Rachel BOSWELL

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa May 16 - 1920

24. Witnesses John B. STOLBERG Ines M. PIERCY

25. By whom married, name and office Henry A. STEBBINS, Minister Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ




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GROOM: LOWE, William M. AGE: 28 DATE MARRIED: May 17, 1920 (Monday)

BRIDE: PARRISH, Fairrie Mae AGE: 26 DATE REGISTERED: May 18, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Verne A. FITZ (of Woodburn, Clarke County, Iowa.)


3. Full name of GROOM William M. LOWE

4. Place of residence Woodburn

5. Occupation Druggist


7. Color White

8. Race Anglo Saxon


10. Groom’s place of birth Clark (sic) Co., Ia

11. Groom’s father’s name Charles LOWE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah FLANNERY

13. Full name of BRIDE Fairie Mae PARRISH


15. Bride’s place of residence Osceola (Note: This is in Clarke County, Iowa.)


17. Color White



20. Bride’s place of birth Clarke Co., Ia.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Reuben PARRISH

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary TOWNSEND

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa May 17TH, 1920

24. Witnesses Mrs. P.H. GREEN and P.H. GREEN




GROOM: BEARDSLEY, Robert AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: May 17, 1920 (Monday)

BRIDE: FOLAND, Eva Irene AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: May 27, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made “Personally Known by Deputy Clerk.”


3. Full name of GROOM Robert BEARDSLEY


5. Occupation Clerk


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Jacob BEARDSLEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah Olive POTTS

13. Full name of BRIDE Eva Irene FOLAND




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Alva FOLAND

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ella McCONNELL


24. Witnesses F.E. SANGER Maude WELDON

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. T.F. CAMPBELL, Pastor Presby. Ch.




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GROOM: KIMLER, Lawrence Mathew AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: May 19, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: BROOKS, Mabel Alice AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: May 27, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mrs. Jennie BROOKS Mother of bride


3. Full name of GROOM Lawrence Mathew KIMLER

4. Place of residence Blockton, Iowa (Note: This is in Taylor County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Marion Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Charles Edward KIMLER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah BRUCE

13. Full name of BRIDE Mabel Alice BROOKS




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Squire Samuel BROOKS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Jennie BROOKS


24. Witnesses Sarah PETERS R.D. PETERS




GROOM: EMLEY, Hollie H. AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: May 22, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: DOOLITTLE, Ella Glee AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: May 22, 1920 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.R. WELCH (of Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa.)


3. Full name of GROOM Hollie H. EMLEY




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Edward EMLEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary E. FOLAND

13. Full name of BRIDE Ella G. DOOLITTLE




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Ernest DOOLITTLE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Luella WOODARD

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa May 22ND, 1920

24. Witnesses J.R. WELSH Lottie DOOLITTLE

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. A.E. JERVIS




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GROOM: CLIFFORD, Cornelius M. AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: June 03, 1920 (Thursday)

BRIDE: BRACKENBURY, Helen Elizabeth AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: June 08, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Frederick A. SMITH (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Cornelius M. CLIFFORD


5. Occupation Clergyman


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Wallaceburg, Ontario, Can.

11. Groom’s father’s name Harry J. CLIFFORD

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Betha May SMITH

13. Full name of BRIDE Helen Elizabeth BRACKENBURY




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Charles BRACKENBURY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Alice Elizabeth HANSEN

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa, June 3RD, 1920

24. Witnesses Wallace BRACKENBURY and Aline BRACKENBURY

25. By whom married, name and office Cyril E. WIGHT, Clergyman



GROOM: FETTY, Joseph AGE: 27 DATE MARRIED: May 25, 1920 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: DeVRIES, Rhea A. AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: June 04, 1920 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Claude HON (of Eagleville, Harrison Co., Missouri)


3. Full name of GROOM Joseph FETTY

4. Place of residence Andover, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)



7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name William Martin FETTY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Josephine BROOKS

13. Full name of BRIDE Rhea A. DeVRIES




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name John B. DeVRIES

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ella VANDERFLUGHT

23. Where and when married near Lamoni, Iowa May 25, 1920

24. Witnesses Claude HON and Ada E. DeVRIES

25. By whom married, name and office Oscar ANDERSON, Elder in L.D.S. Church




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GROOM: WILSON, A. Clifton AGE: 32 DATE MARRIED: May 30, 1920 (Sunday)

BRIDE: BRIGHT, Olive AGE: 26 DATE REGISTERED: June 02, 1920 (Wednesday)



3. Full name of GROOM A. Clifton WILSON

4. Place of residence Pawnee, Nebr. (Note: This is in Pawnee City, Pawnee Co., Nebraska.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth South Dakota

11. Groom’s father’s name William A. WILSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah A. THOMPSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Olive BRIGHT




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Solomon BRIGHT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Alice (HAND) BRIGHT

23. Where and when married M.E. Parsonage Leon, Iowa May 30, 1920





GROOM: MULL, Charley AGE: 35 DATE MARRIED: June 01, 1920 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: MULL, Minnie AGE: 39 DATE REGISTERED: June 01, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Frank MANNING (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Charley MULL




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Allendale, Harrison Co., Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name Wiley MULL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Julia O’NEAL

13. Full name of BRIDE Minnie MULL

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Minnie HARSH



17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian

19. No. of Bride’s marriage 3RD

20. Bride’s place of birth Conesville, Muscatine Co., Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Isaac HARSH

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Harriett HILL


24. Witnesses A.A. ARNEY Ira B. OFFICER





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GROOM: McLAIN, Charles L. AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: June 02, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: HEWSON, Opal M. AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: June 02, 1920 (Wednesday)



3. Full name of GROOM Charles L. McLAIN




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Joseph L. McLAIN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Milly J. DAVIS

13. Full name of BRIDE Opal M. HEWSON




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Shelby Co., Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name J.F. HEWSON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Leone MONROE

23. Where and when married M.E. Parsonage Leon, Iowa June 2, 1920

24. Witnesses Frank ORDWAY Bertie McLAIN




GROOM: COFFEY, Carl AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: June 06, 1920 (Sunday)

BRIDE: HOFFMAN, Mary AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: June 07, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mattie HOFFMAN (of Garden Grove)


3. Full name of GROOM Carl E. COFFEY




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Newt COFFEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Gertie ROBINSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Mary HOFFMAN




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Lewis HOFFMAN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lena GIBSON

23. Where and when married June 6, 1920 Garden Grove, Iowa

24. Witnesses Lewis HOFFMAN Lena HOFFMAN

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. John WILSON, Minister of the Gospel




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GROOM: ESTERLINE, Jake AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: June 05, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: McKENZIE, Dorcas AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: June 07, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made F.J. WILEY (of Perry, Dallas Co., Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Jake ESTERLINE

4. Place of residence Perry, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Neoshoe (Sic), Mo. (Note: Spelled “Neosho,” it is in Newton County, Missouri.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Jimy ESTERLINE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lillie BILYEU

13. Full name of BRIDE Dorcas McKENZIE


15. Bride’s place of residence Perry, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Goodman, Mo. (Note: This is in McDonald Co., Missouri.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name John McKENZIE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Emma LYNN


24. Witnesses F.J. WYLIE Lillie WYLIE




GROOM: WYLIE, F.J. AGE: 49 DATE MARRIED: June 05, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: ESTERLINE, Lillie AGE: 43 DATE REGISTERED: June 07, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Jake ESTERLINE (of Perry, Dallas Co., Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM F.J. WYLIE

4. Place of residence Perry, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Elkhorn, Nebr. (Note: This is Douglas County, Nebraska.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Isaac WYLIE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah GITHENS

13. Full name of BRIDE Lillie ESTERLINE

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Lillie BILYEU

15. Bride’s place of residence Perry, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Springfiled, Mo. (Note: This is in Greene County, Missouri.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Curtis BILYEU

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Elizabeth WILLIAMS


24. Witnesses Jake ESTERLINE Dorcas McKENZIE





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GROOM: ROUSH, Hubert E. AGE: 28 DATE MARRIED: June 09, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: FRISBY, Carla L. AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: June 17, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.B. ROUSH (of Humeston, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Hubert E. ROUSH

4. Place of residence Ellston, Iowa (Note: This is in Ringgold Co., Iowa.)

5. Occupation Druggist


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Alexander, Nebr. (Note: I am unable to find this place.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Otto W. ROUSH

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ellen M. GRIM

13. Full name of BRIDE Carla L. FRISBY


15. Bride’s place of residence Kellerton, Ia. (Note: This is in Ringgold Co., Iowa.)


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Andover, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Walter FRISBY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lara BENIZER


24. Witnesses Mrs. J. ROUSH J.B. ROUSH

25. By whom married, name and office G.T. RONK, Brethern Minister


VOL. & PAGE # : v12p450 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6959 DATE ISSUED: June 11, 1920 (Friday)

GROOM: CALHOUN, Jesse Lawrence AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: June 12, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: BOWMAN, Nina AGE: 23 DATE REGISTERED: June 15, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mrs. Grace BOWMAN HORN (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Jesse Lawrence CALHOUN

4. Place of residence Leroy, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Leroy, Decatur Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name John B. CALHOUN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary Ellen WAILES

13. Full name of BRIDE Nina BOWMAN




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name John Wesley BOWMAN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary Elizabeth EMERLING


24. Witnesses J.W. BOWMAN Lulu SWISHER

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. Thos. F. CAMPBELL, Pastor Presby. Church

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Leon, Decatur Co.”



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GROOM: BECK, Loren Ellsworth AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: June 16, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: KENNEDY, Zoah AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: June 16, 1920 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Blueford ALDRIDGE (of New Virginia, Warren Co., Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Loren Ellsworth BECK

4. Place of residence Indianola, Iowa (Note: This is in Warren Co., Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name William BECK

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Letta RALPH

13. Full name of BRIDE Zoah KENNEDY


15. Bride’s place of residence Indianola, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name John KENNEDY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Emma LUCAS


24. Witnesses Blueford ALDRIDGE Lela KENNEDY




GROOM: MOORE, Lloyd A. AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: June 24, 1920 (Thursday)

BRIDE: LAZENBY, Golda Alice AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: June 25, 1920 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made I.M. LAZENBY (of LeRoy, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Lloyd A. MOORE

4. Place of residence Detroit, Michigan

5. Occupation Fireman


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Westmorland Co., Pa.

11. Groom’s father’s name Leonard J. MOORE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Luella KINKLES (Note: The middle of the surname was difficult to read.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Golda Alice LAZENBY


15. Bride’s place of residence Leroy, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Jefferson Co., Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Isaac N. LAZENBY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lida GILBERTSON


24. Witnesses I.N. LAZENBY Mrs. P.H. GREEN





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GROOM: SIEFKES, Charles AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: June 23, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: HENDRICK, Bessie E. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: June 25, 1920 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made C.G. HENDRICK (of Murray, Clarke Co., Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Charles SIEFKES

4. Place of residence Murray, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Murray, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name William SIEFKES

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Rosella HUFF

13. Full name of BRIDE Bessie E. HENDRICK


15. Bride’s place of residence Murray, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Claude HENDRICK

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Rosa WILKINS


24. Witnesses Mr. and Mrs. Claude HENDRICK




GROOM: BINNING, Lawrence A. AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: June 23, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: McDOWELL, Neva AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: June 25, 1920 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Roy HOPKINS (of Grind River)


3. Full name of GROOM Lawrence A. BINNING




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name J.L. BINNING

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Anna STEVENS

13. Full name of BRIDE Neva McDOWELL




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name George McDOWELL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Jennie BRONSON

23. Where and when married Grand River, Iowa June 23, 1920

24. Witnesses Roy HOPKINS Nola HOPKINS

25. By whom married, name and office W.E. HAMILTON, Minister




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GROOM: CHERRY, John AGE: 80 DATE MARRIED: June 26, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: ADAMS, Nancy Ann AGE: 74 DATE REGISTERED: June 26, 1920 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Martha J. HONN (of Garden Grove, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM John CHERRY




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Jackson Co., Tenn.

11. Groom’s father’s name Cary CHERRY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Dulcinda CLANCY

13. Full name of BRIDE Nancy Ann ADAMS

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Nancy FOX



17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Pickaway Co., Ill.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Enox FOX

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah HARSON


24. Witnesses Alice McCLEARY Martha J. HONN




GROOM: ELLIS, Wilford AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: June 30, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: JOHNSTON, Dora AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: July 02, 1920 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Henry JOHNSTON (of Lineville, Wayne Co., Iowa.)


3. Full name of GROOM Wilford ELLIS




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Powersville, Mo. (Note: This is in Putnam County, Missouri.)

11. Groom’s father’s name C.E. ELLIS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma DOWD (Note: This surname was difficult to read.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Dora JOHNSTON




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name George W. JOHNSTON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Amy CARVER

23. Where and when married M.E. Parsonage Leon, Iowa June 30TH, 1920

24. Witnesses Henry JOHNSTON Hazel ELLIS





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GROOM: WATSON, Oscar Franklin AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: June 30, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: MYERS, Neta Rue AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: July 06, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Frank WATSON (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Oscar Franklin WATSON




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Frank WATSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lydia Belle SMITH

13. Full name of BRIDE Neda Rue MYERS




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Cincinnati, Iowa (Note: This is in Appanoose County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name John W. MYERS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Carrie A. ELWELL


24. Witnesses Mrs. J.W. MYERS Mrs. Lydia WATSON




GROOM: CAGE, Cecil AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: July 03, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: SPENCER, Velma AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: July 03, 1920 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Leonard HASTINGS (of Van Wert, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Cecil CAGE




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian

9. No. of Groom’s marriage second

10. Groom’s place of birth Des Moines, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name George CAGE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma BECKER (Note: This surname was hard to read.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Velma SPENCER


15. Bride’s place of residence Van Wert, Ia.


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Grant SPENCER (Note: See Decatur Co., Ia., Marr. Recs, vol 7, p59, dated 12 / 25 / 1898.)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary SHETTLE

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa July 3RD, 1920

24. Witnesses Mrs. L.G. HASTINGS L.G. HASTINGS





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GROOM: SCULL, Harry L. AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: July 04, 1920 (Sunday)

BRIDE: BROWN, Bessie A. AGE: 26 DATE REGISTERED: July 09, 1920 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Samuel M. SCULL (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Harry L. SCULL

4. Place of residence Oskaloosa, Iowa (Note: This is in Mahaska County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Powersville, Mo. (Note: This is in Putnam County, Missouri.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Wm S. SCULL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Eliza A. CARBAUGH

13. Full name of BRIDE Bessie A. BROWN


15. Bride’s place of residence Oskaloosa, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Oskaloosa, Ia.

21. Bride’s father’s full name W.W. BROWN (Note: The middle initial could be wrong.)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Josephine BASSEY


24. Witnesses Sam SCULL Mrs. Sam SCULL




GROOM: NICHOLS, Earl Glenn AGE: 34 DATE MARRIED: July 04, 1920 (Sunday)

BRIDE: SPENCE, Orba Ruth AGE: 27 DATE REGISTERED: July 12, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made L.N. McNAY (Note: This is Dr. Leo Newton McNAY of Garden Grove, Iowa.)


3. Full name of GROOM Earl Glenn NICHOLS

4. Place of residence Osceola, Iowa (Note: This is in Clarke County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Marion Orestes NICHOLS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma GALLOWAY

13. Full name of BRIDE Orba Ruth SPENCE




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Samuel Patton SPENCE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Emma DOBSON


24. Witnesses Mrs. P.J. SCOTT P.J. SCOTT

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. T.F. CAMPBELL, Pastor Leon Presbyterian Church




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VOL. & PAGE # : v12p461 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 6970 DATE ISSUED: (No Date Given)

GROOM: JERVIS, John AGE: 63 DATE MARRIED: July 07, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: SCHENCK, Laura E. AGE: 55 DATE REGISTERED: July 09, 1920 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Henry A. STEBBINS (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM John JERVIS


5. Occupation Coal Miner & Farmer


7. Color White

8. Race Anglo Saxon


10. Groom’s place of birth Derbyshire, England

11. Groom’s father’s name Charles JERVIS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Anna SIDDALS (Note: Surname was difficult to read.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Laura E. SCHENCK

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Laura E. DAVIS

15. Bride’s place of residence Lamoni, Ia.


17. Color White

18. Race Welsh American


20. Bride’s place of birth Williamson County, Illinois

21. Bride’s father’s full name Thomas DAVIS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary CLIVE

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa July 7TH, 1920

24. Witnesses Ralph W. JOHNSON Casie JOHNSON

25. By whom married, name and office Henry A. STEBBINS, Minister of the Gospel



GROOM: DOWNEY, Orville L. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: July 08, 1920 (Thursday)

BRIDE: HAMILTON, Zula AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: July 09, 1920 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.L. JARRETT (of Davis City)


3. Full name of GROOM Orville L. DOWNEY


5. Occupation Clerk


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name E.A. DOWNEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Elizabeth HULLINGER

13. Full name of BRIDE Zula HAMILTON




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Francis Marion HAMILTON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Estella ELLER


24. Witnesses W.L. JARRETT J.B. HAMILTON





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GROOM: ALLISON, Ray R. AGE: 31 DATE MARRIED: July 07, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: GOODRICH, Gladys AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: July 13, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made F.L. GRIMES (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Ray R. ALLISON

4. Place of residence Fairfield, Iowa (Note: This is in Jefferson County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Ottumwa, Iowa (Note: This is in Wapello County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name William ALLISON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ella CUNNINGHAM

13. Full name of BRIDE Gladys GOODRICH


15. Bride’s place of residence Cainsville, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Mt. Moriah, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name R.J. GOODRICH

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ada JONES


24. Witnesses Mrs. Ollie WALLACE Mrs. P.H. GREEN




GROOM: CROSS, John AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: July 10, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: CAMPBELL, Dorothy Marie AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: July 12, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.L. BARNETT (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM John CROSS




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Bethany, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Frank CROSS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Anna Rose BARNUM (Note: This surname was difficult to read.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Dorothy Marie CAMPBELL




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name James C. CAMPBELL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Cora PARIS

23. Where and when married Eden Township Decatur Co. Iowa July 10, 1920

24. Witnesses J.L. BARNETT Mrs. J.L. BARNETT

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. T.F. CAMPBELL, Pastor Presbyterian Church Leon, Iowa.




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GROOM: BALL, John AGE: 35 DATE MARRIED: July 16, 1920 (Friday)

BRIDE: WHEELER, Veronica C. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: August 01, 1920 (Sunday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Harold CHAMBERS (of Mount Moriah, Harrison Co., Missouri.)


3. Full name of GROOM John BALL

4. Place of residence Mason City, Iowa (Note: This is in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.)

5. Occupation Actor


7. Color White

8. Race American

9. No. of Groom’s marriage second


11. Groom’s father’s name Frank BALL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary SURDSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Veronica C. WHEELER


15. Bride’s place of residence Mason City, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Forrest City, Iowa (Note: Spelled with one “r,” Forest City is in Winnebago Co., Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Lemuel WHEELER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary KEPHART


24. Witnesses Mrs. Jess ADAMS Mr. Jess ADAMS




GROOM: NEEDHAM, Vern AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: July 18, 1920 (Sunday)

BRIDE: GRIMM, Edith Beatrice AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: July 20, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Nile GRIMM (of Grand River, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Vern NEEDHAM




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Geo. NEEDHAM

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Stella CARROLL NEEDHAM

13. Full name of BRIDE Edith Beatrice GRIMM




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name George GRIMM

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna BURCHETT GRIMM

23. Where and when married Grand River July 18, 1920

24. Witnesses Mr. Nile GRIMM Miss Ella SPRAY





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GROOM: MOFFET, Joseph J. Jr. AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: July 17, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: CREVELING, Della M. AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: August 01, 1920 (Sunday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.J. MOFFET, Sr. (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Joseph J. MOFFETT Jr.




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Joseph J. MOFFETT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Nellie HUBBARD

13. Full name of BRIDE Della CREVELING




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name William W. CREVELING

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ettis E. PHIP


24. Witnesses J.J. MOFFETT, Sr. Mrs. Ethel POUSH




GROOM: ANWAY, George Edward AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: July 24, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: GUNSOLLEY, Marjorie May AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: August 05, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.F. GARNER (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM George Edward ANWAY


5. Occupation Printer


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Sioux Falls, S.D.

11. Groom’s father’s name Charles H. ANWAY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Catherine HIGGINS

13. Full name of BRIDE Marjorie May GUNSOLLEY




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Jeremiah Alden GUNSOLLEY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary C. FISHER

23. Where and when married July 24, 1920 Lamoni, Iowa

24. Witnesses Harold W. ANWAY Ola D. GUNSOLLEY

25. By whom married, name and office J.F. GARNER, Minister




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GROOM: LEFFLER, Shephard AGE: 38 DATE MARRIED: August 04, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: McCAULL, Nora Elizabeth AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: August 06, 1920 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.A. HAMILTON (of Garden Grove, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Shephard LEFFLER

4. Place of residence Kansas City, Mo.

5. Occupation College Instructor


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Maryville, Mo. (Note: This is in Nodaway County, Missouri.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Charles D. LEFFLER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Viola Adalide REEVES

13. Full name of BRIDE Nora Elizabeth McCAULL


15. Bride’s place of residence Kansas City, Mo.


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Joliet, Ill (Note: This is in Will County, Illinois.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name William Seward McCAULL (Note: I am unsure of the middle name.)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nora Emma HILL

23. Where and when married Garden Grove, Iowa Aug. 4, 1920

24. Witnesses Mary Edna McCAULL Viola Adalide LEFFLER

25. By whom married, name and office Wm JONES, Presbyterian Minister



GROOM: STOVER, Walter V. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: August 04, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: DAVIS, Delana D. AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: August 09, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Richard A. OSBORN (of Chicago, Ill.)


3. Full name of GROOM Walter V. STOVER




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name James STOVER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Caroline Still HILL

13. Full name of BRIDE Delana D. DAVIS




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name S.C. DAVIS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Minnie JEFFRIES

23. Where and when married M.E. Parsonage Leon, Iowa Aug 4, 1920

24. Witnesses Geraldine DAVIS Richard OSBORN

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. A.E. JERVIS, M.E. Minister




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GROOM: OSBORN, Richard A. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: August 04, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: DAVIS, Geraldine E. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: August 09, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Walter V. STOVER (of Pleasanton, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Richard A. OSBORN

4. Place of residence Chicago, Ill.



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Peoria, Ill. (Note: This is in Peoria County, Illinois.)

11. Groom’s father’s name James M. OSBORN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lydia MILLER

13. Full name of BRIDE Geraldine E. DAVIS




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name S.C. DAVIS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Minnie JEFFREY

23. Where and when married M.E. Parsonage Leon, Iowa August 4, 1920

24. Witnesses Walter V. STOVER Delana D. DAVIS

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. A.E. JERVIS, M.E. Minister



GROOM: LAYTON, Clifford E. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: August 07, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: WARD, Clara A. AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: August 12, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Earl BRIGHT (of Decatur, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Clifford E. LAYTON

4. Place of residence Mount Ayr, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Mount Ayr, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Jim LAYTON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lizzie LANG (Note: This surname could be “LONG.”)

13. Full name of BRIDE Clara A. WARD




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Frank WARD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Alta MULLEN


24. Witnesses Earl BRIGHT Calvin PETTICORD





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GROOM: PEGLOW, Otto AGE: 37 DATE MARRIED: August 16, 1920 (Monday)

BRIDE: DUDEN, Dott AGE: 27 DATE REGISTERED: August 17, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made A.E. JERVIS (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Otto PEGLOW

4. Place of residence Alden, Iowa (Note: This is in Hardin County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Hardin County, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Albert PEGLOW

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Minnie FEAR

13. Full name of BRIDE Dott DUDEN


15. Bride’s place of residence Lineville, Iowa (Note: This is in Wayne County, Iowa.)


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Wayne County

21. Bride’s father’s full name Emory DUDEN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary A. WAKEFIELD

23. Where and when married M.E. Parsonage Leon, Iowa Aug. 6 - 1920

24. Witnesses Mr. and Mrs. DUDEN




GROOM: SMITH, Lovell L. AGE: 28 DATE MARRIED: August 18, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: WHITE, Lena M. AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: August 25, 1920 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made L.E. WHITE (of Blythedale, Harrison Co., Missouri)


3. Full name of GROOM Lovell L. SMITH




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name W.P. SMITH

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Martha GRINSTEAD

13. Full name of BRIDE Lena E. WHITE (Note: Her middle initial is “M” everywhere else in this record.)




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Elwood WHITE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Amelia MOCK


24. Witnesses Bessie WHITE Leroy WHITE





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GROOM: WHITE, J.W. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: August 20, 1920 (Friday)

BRIDE: MURRAY, Alice AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: August 20, 1920 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.O. BOWEN (of Kellerton, Ringgold County, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM J.W. WHITE

4. Place of residence Mt. Ayr, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name J.K. WHITE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ida BELL

13. Full name of BRIDE Alice MURRAY




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Bedford, Iowa (Note: This is in Taylor County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Leslie MURRAY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Grace JOHNSON

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Aug. 20, 1920

24. Witnesses W.O. BOWEN Grace I. WARDUP




GROOM: RICHARDS, Joseph AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: August 28, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: SCOTT, Ardis Lois AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: September 02, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Lillie M. RICHARDS (of North Platte, Lincoln Co., Nebraska)


3. Full name of GROOM Joseph RICHARDS

4. Place of residence North Platte, Nebr



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth North Platte, Nebr

11. Groom’s father’s name Joseph Cadwallader RICHARDS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lillie Malinda SCANTON

13. Full name of BRIDE Ardis Lois SCOTT




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name William Edward Alexis SCOTT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Eva Iona BARRETT

23. Where and when married near Lamoni, Iowa Aug. 28, 1920

24. Witnesses Mrs. Lillie M. RICHARDS Wm E.A. SCOTT

25. By whom married, name and office Gomer Ransom WELLS, Minister




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GROOM: JOHNSON, David P. AGE: 32 DATE MARRIED: August 26, 1920 (Thursday)

BRIDE: DENNIS, Jessie AGE: 31 DATE REGISTERED: August 30, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made O.J. McHARNESS (of Decatur, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM David P. JOHNSON

4. Place of residence Pittsburgh, Pa.

5. Occupation Lumber Merchant


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name W.L. JOHNSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name ------- GLANPHLIN (Note: The clerk gave a dash as her first name. Surname was difficult.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Jessie DENNIS




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name O.J. McHARNESS (Note: The words “Foster Parents” are written across lines 21 & 22.)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary McHARNESS


24. Witnesses Mr. & Mrs. O.J. McHARNESS




GROOM: POLAND, James AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: August 28, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: WRIGHT, Mary AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: October 25, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made S.P. BENNETT (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM James POLAND




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Samuel POLAND

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Minnie ALBEE

13. Full name of BRIDE Mary WRIGHT




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Putnam Co., Mo.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Wiliam WRIGHT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nancy WHITE


24. Witnesses S.P. BENNETT Isa ALBEE (Note: The first name of the last witness may be wrong.)





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GROOM: RINGLEAN, James F. AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: August 30, 1920 (Monday)

BRIDE: CAMPBELL, Lu Retta AGE: 16 DATE REGISTERED: August 31, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mrs. Hallie CAMPBELL (of Decatur, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by mother of Bride

3. Full name of GROOM James F. RINGLEAN

4. Place of residence Spalding, Nebr (Note: This is in Greeley County, Nebraska.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Madison Lodge, Kansas (Note: There is no “Madison Lodge, Kansas.” See note below.)

11. Groom’s father’s name John RINGLEAN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Isabel ZAHM

13. Full name of BRIDE Lu Retta CAMPBELL




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Sedley CAMPBELL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Hallie HORNER

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Aug. 30, 1920

24. Witnesses James DAUGHTON Margurite DAUGHTON



(Note: There is a Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas.)


GROOM: THOMAS, James A. AGE: 33 DATE MARRIED: September 01, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: THOMPSON, Grace C. AGE: 33 DATE REGISTERED: September 15, 1920 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.E. PRALL (Note: Residence was not given.)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Francis Lucius THOMPSON

3. Full name of GROOM James A. THOMAS


5. Occupation Missionary


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name O.B. THOMAS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary E. MOFFETT

13. Full name of BRIDE Grace C. THOMPSON




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Little Sioux, Iowa (Note: This is in Harrison County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Francis Lucius THOMPSON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Arrema Emily MONTAGUE

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa Sept 1, 1920

24. Witnesses Florence THOMPSON & Mrs. Lydia WIGHT

25. By whom married, name and office Elder W.E. PRALL




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GROOM: HOLLAND, Robert L. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: August 31, 1920 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: O’BRYAN, Leah Margaret AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: August 31, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.C. MAHER (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Robert L. HOLLAND

4. Place of residence Kellerton, Iowa (Note: This is in Ringgold County, Iowa)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Richard A. HOLLAND

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Fannie A. JOHNSTON

13. Full name of BRIDE Leah Margaret O’BRYAN




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Linden Tp, Mo. (Note: The only Linden Twp that I can find in Mo. is in Christian County.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Frank E. O’BRYAN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Wilmina SCHAEFELHASCH


24. Witnesses Arthur HOLLAND Gertrude O’BRYAN




GROOM: JEFFRIES, Albert Byels AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: August 31, 1920 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: GRAHAM, Nettie Isabell AGE: 16 DATE REGISTERED: September 06, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Harry McBEE (of Davis City, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by Mother of Bride

3. Full name of GROOM Albert Byels JEFFRIES

4. Place of residence Davis City, Ia.



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Frank JEFFRIES

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah McBEE

13. Full name of BRIDE Nettie Isabell GRAHAM




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Davis City, Ia.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Henry Martin GRAHAM

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Olive Frances SEYMORE

23. Where and when married Pleasanton, Iowa August 31ST, 1920

24. Witnesses Harry McBEE Mrs. C.E. MARCY

25. By whom married, name and office C.E. MARCY, Elder, L.D.S.

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Pleasanton.”



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GROOM: HARNEY, Edwin Oliver AGE: 18 DATE MARRIED: September 01, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: McCLAIN, Edith Pearl AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: September 02, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Julia M. FITCH (Note: Residence was not given.)


3. Full name of GROOM Edwin Oliver HARNEY




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Eden Twp, Decatur Co., Ia.

11. Groom’s father’s name Henry Ellsworth HARNEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Frances Prentice BEVINS

13. Full name of BRIDE Edith Pearl McLAIN




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Ora Delbert McLAIN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Rosa BARTLETT

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Sept 1ST, 1920

24. Witnesses Iva McLAIN Newton PERRY

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. Thos. F. CAMPBELL, Pastor Pres. Church



GROOM: MATHEWS, Elmer Newton AGE: 30 DATE MARRIED: September 15, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: COZAD, Angie H. AGE: 26 DATE REGISTERED: September 20, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made H.E. COZAD (of Lineville, Wayne Co., Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Elmer Newton MATHEWS

4. Place of residence Chanute, Kans. (Note: This is in Neosho County, Kansas.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Neosho Co., Kans.

11. Groom’s father’s name Isaac Newton MATHEWS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mattie Ellen KING

13. Full name of BRIDE Angie H. COZAD




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Cornett, Kansas

21. Bride’s father’s full name William Cortland COZAD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nancy BRIGHT


24. Witnesses W.C. COZAD H.E. COZAD

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. T.F. CAMPBELL, Pastor Pres. Church




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GROOM: INGERSOLL, Robert Greenleaf AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: September 10, 1920 (Friday)

BRIDE: MOREN, Lois Gertrude AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: September 10, 1920 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.A. MAREN (Note: Residence was not given.)


3. Full name of GROOM Robert Greenleaf INGERSOLL

4. Place of residence Cherokee, Ia. (Note: This is in Cherokee County, Iowa.)

5. Occupation R.R. Breakman


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Council Bluffs, Ia. (Note: This is in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Millard INGERSOLL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name May FIELD

13. Full name of BRIDE Lois Gertrude MOREN




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Westerville, Iowa (Note: This is Decatur County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name J.A. MOREN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Minerva HAWLEY

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Sept. 10TH, 1920

24. Witnesses Nellie KIRKPATRICK G.E. KIRKPATRICK




GROOM: WOODS, A.F. AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: September 14, 1920 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: BOLES, Irene AGE: 15 DATE REGISTERED: September 14, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made E.H. WOODS (of Van Wert, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by Mother of Bride & Father of Groom

3. Full name of GROOM A.F. WOODS




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Van Wert, Ia.

11. Groom’s father’s name E.H. WOODS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Viola RAMSEY

13. Full name of BRIDE Irene BOLES


15. Bride’s place of residence Grand River, Ia.


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name W.E. BOLES

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Bertha McKEE


24. Witnesses E.H. WOODS Bertha BOLES





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GROOM: DAVIS, Arthur L. AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: September 19, 1920 (Sunday)

BRIDE: LOVING, Eva Mae AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: September 20, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made S.P. LOVING (of Garden Grove, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Arthur L. DAVIS

4. Place of residence Unionville, Mo.



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Dean, Iowa (Note: This is in Appanoose County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name John H. DAVIS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lucretia Ellen CARPENTER

13. Full name of BRIDE Eva Mae LOVING




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Neosho, Mo. (Note: This is in Newton County, Missouri.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Sterling P. LOVING

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Elvira B. BEVINS

23. Where and when married Garden Grove, Iowa Sept 19, 1920

24. Witnesses Mr. & Mrs. HENDERSON


- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Garden Grove”


GROOM: JOHNSON, Harry AGE: 32 DATE MARRIED: September 18, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: MILLER, Nellie AGE: 26 DATE REGISTERED: October 02, 1920 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Lois GIBBS (of Humeston, Wayne County, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Harry JOHNSON

4. Place of residence Omaha, Nebr.

5. Occupation Cook


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Little Black, Wisconsin (Note: This is in Taylor County, Wisconsin.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Henry JOHNSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary WARNER

13. Full name of BRIDE Nellie MILLER


15. Bride’s place of residence Humeston


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Marion MILLER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Elizabeth MAYFIELD

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Sept 18TH, 1920

24. Witnesses A. BIDDISON Lois GIBBS





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GROOM: MORRIS, Cecil E. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: September 18, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: SHANER, Ruby C. AGE: 23 DATE REGISTERED: October 12, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Luther BASON (Note: Residence was not given.)


3. Full name of GROOM Cecil E. MORRIS




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Mt. Ayr, Ia. (Note: This is in Ringgold County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Frank MORRIS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah ARMSTRONG

13. Full name of BRIDE Ruby C. SHANER

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Ruby KELLER

15. Bride’s place of residence Decatur, Ia.


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Richard KELLER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nora ASHBURN


24. Witnesses N.G. BENEFIEL Oscar A. MILLS




GROOM: CRABTREE, E.D. AGE: 46 DATE MARRIED: September 21, 1920 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: WEDDLE, Mannie AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: September 27, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Gerald MITCHELL (of Saline, Mercer Co., Missouri)


3. Full name of GROOM E.D. CRABTREE

4. Place of residence Plattsburg, Mo. (Note: This is in Clinton County, Missouri.)



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Winfield Co., Kansas (Note: There is no Winfield County. Winfiled (Town of...) is in Cowley Co., KS.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Sheppherd CRABTREE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Rosa JOHNSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Minnie WEDDLE


15. Bride’s place of residence Plattsburg, Mo.


17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name John M. WEDDLE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Minerva WEDDLE

23. Where and when married M.E. Parsonage Leon, Iowa Sept. 21, 1920

24. Witnesses Mrs. MITCHELL Gerald MITCHELL





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GROOM: McINTOSH, J.F. AGE: 44 DATE MARRIED: September 28, 1920 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: HOPKINS, Malvena AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: October 01, 1920 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made N.G. GRAHAM (Note: Residence was not given.)


3. Full name of GROOM J.F. McINTOSH


5. Occupation Clerk


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Mercer Co., Missouri

11. Groom’s father’s name William McINTOSH

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Polly GRIFFY

13. Full name of BRIDE Mulvina HOPKINS

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow (Blank) (Note: See lines 19 & 21.)



17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Villisca, Iowa (Note: This is in Montgomery County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name James ARTHUR

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Jennie STANSBURY

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa September 28, 1920

24. Witnesses J.W. WAILES and C.M. HARRIS




GROOM: EATON, Ira William AGE: 27 DATE MARRIED: September 30, 1920 (Thursday)

BRIDE: CRESWELL, Mabel Bernice AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: October 02, 1920 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mrs. Florence CRESWELL (of Decatur, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Mother of Bride

3. Full name of GROOM Ira William EATON


5. Occupation Blacksmith


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Charles Edward EATON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Martha J. BENEDICT

13. Full name of BRIDE Mabel Bernice CRESWELL


15. Bride’s place of residence Decatur City


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Decatur City

21. Bride’s father’s full name John W. CRESWELL (Note: See note below.)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Florence TOBERT (Sic)

23. Where and when married Decatur City Sept 30 - 1920

24. Witnesses Leon A. DURRELL Louie DURRELL

25. By whom married, name and office Robert CONNYN (Note: See note below.)

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Decatur City.”

(Note: Line 21, See Decatur Co., Marr. Recs., Vol. 7, page 418, Lic # 3970, dated Dec. 25, 1900. This gives Florence’s surname as “TOLBERT.”

Line 25, The surname was difficult to read and probably wrong. His title was “Minister of M.E. Church. Surname – COMYN??)



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GROOM: HAGAN, William Harold AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: October 07, 1920 (Thursday)

BRIDE: SNETHEN, Mary AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: October 14, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.S. SNETHEN (of Davis City, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Father of Bride

3. Full name of GROOM William Harold HAGAN




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian

9. No. of Groom’s marriage Two


11. Groom’s father’s name Joseph F. HAGAN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary PARKHURST

13. Full name of BRIDE Mary SNETHEN




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Joseph Steward SNETHEN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Harriett Tolbert SEYMOUR

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa Oct 7 - 1920

24. Witnesses Ananas SNETHEN & Maud SNETHEN

25. By whom married, name and office Cyril E. WIGHT, Assoc. Pastor L.D.S.



GROOM: COVERDELL, Wade Anson AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: October 11, 1920 (Monday)

BRIDE: DRAPER, Blanch Leota AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: November 01, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made G.H. COVERDALL (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Wade Anson COVERDELL




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Worth Co., Missouri

11. Groom’s father’s name George Hershell COVERDELL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Minerva Dale STEVENS

13. Full name of BRIDE Blanch Leota DRAPER


15. Bride’s place of residence Grundy Co., Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Grundy Co., Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name William A. DRAPER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Margaret Jane NEWELL


24. Witnesses G.H. COVERDELL Mrs. M.J. DRAPER

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. T.F. CAMPBELL Pastor Pres. Church




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GROOM: MOORE, Harry Charles AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: October 11, 1920 (Monday)

BRIDE: PETTICORD, Sylvia Marie AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: October 14, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made N.D. PETTICORD (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Henry Charles MOORE




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Charles W. MOORE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary Ellen DAVIS

13. Full name of BRIDE Sylvia Marie PETTICORD




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Bloomington, Ill. (Note: This is in McClean County, Illinois.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Nathan D. PETTICORD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Jessie May COOPER

23. Where and when married at M.E. Parsonage Van Wert, Iowa Oct 11TH, 1920

24. Witnesses Lillie M. STILES Deane E. STILES




GROOM: BERGMAN, Gus Boyua Sr. AGE: 67 DATE MARRIED: October 17, 1920 (Sunday)

BRIDE: CARPENTER, Sarah Jane AGE: 58 DATE REGISTERED: October 21, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.T. HARRIS (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Gus Boyua BERGMAN, Sr.




7. Color White

8. Race (Blank)


10. Groom’s place of birth Hu**ard, Holland

11. Groom’s father’s name Boyua Waga BERGMAN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Anna John JEUSMA (Note: The middle name & surname are difficult to read.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Sarah Jane CARPENTER

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Sarah Jane BLACKMARE

15. Bride’s place of residence Andover, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)


17. Color White

18. Race (Blank)

19. No. of Bride’s marriage Fourth

20. Bride’s place of birth Tubury, Ontario, Canada

21. Bride’s father’s full name Benjamin BLACKMARE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Emily Ann BADDER

23. Where and when married at Lamoni Iowa October 17 - 1920

24. Witnesses Mr. Wm PEACOCK Alma E. PEACOCK Thomas WILLIAMS

25. By whom married, name and office Elder Columbus SCOTT, Lamoni, Iowa




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GROOM: GRIFFIN, Darris Randall AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: October 20, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: SMITH, LaJune Harriett AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: October 23, 1920 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Arthur W. DURY (Note: Residence was not given.)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Mothers

3. Full name of GROOM Dorris Randall GRIFFIN




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name J.R. GRIFFIN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma RUDD

13. Full name of BRIDE LaJune Harriett SMITH




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth St. Joseph, Mo.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Don A. SMITH

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Jeneatte S. SMITH

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa Oct 20, 1920

24. Witnesses Alene BRACKENBURY and Maude HAMMER

25. By whom married, name and office A.M. SMITH, Priest



GROOM: EVANS, Charles D. AGE: 48 DATE MARRIED: October 21, 1920 (Thursday)

BRIDE: HALE, Anna Louise AGE: 44 DATE REGISTERED: October 25, 1920 (Monday)



3. Full name of GROOM Chas. D. EVANS


5. Occupation Telegraph Operator


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Youngstown (Note: I can not find a Youngstown in Iowa. Maybe, Ohio?)

11. Groom’s father’s name John EVANS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary BIVIN

13. Full name of BRIDE Anna Louise HALE

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Anna Louise EHM



17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Gustave EHM

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary Ann SCOTT

23. Where and when married Garden Grove, Iowa October 21ST, 1920

24. Witnesses Mabel TRUITT Robert F. SCOTT





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GROOM: ROGERS, Charles W. AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: October 24, 1920 (Sunday)

BRIDE: DUNCAN, Thora Fern AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: October 28, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Otis STUTEVILLE (of Pleasanton, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Charles W. ROGERS




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Clinton, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Wm Rose ROGERS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Nellie RICHARDSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Thora Fern DUNCAN




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Mercer County, Mo.

21. Bride’s father’s full name F. Noel DUNCAN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Frances MALONE

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Oct 24 - 1920

24. Witnesses Zella STUDEVILLE Otis STUDEVILLE



(Note: Line 13, The Return of Marriage Section gives her name as “Flora Fern DUNCAN.”)


GROOM: THOMAS, Gerald M. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: November 04, 1920 (Thursday)

BRIDE: RIDDLE, Alpha A. AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: November 16, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Ruth GITTINGER (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Gerald M. THOMAS

4. Place of residence Humeston (Note: This is in Wayne County, Iowa.)

5. Occupation Accountant


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Humeston

11. Groom’s father’s name Henry William THOMAS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Faye MILTHORPE (Note: This surname could be “MELTHORPE.”)

13. Full name of BRIDE Alpha A. RIDDLE




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Novinger, Mo. (Note: This is in Adair County, Missouri.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Louis Henry RIDDLE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lola BAILEY


24. Witnesses Ruth GITTINGER Edith CARMEAN

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. T.F. CAMPBELL, Pastor Presbyterian Ch. Leon, Iowa




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GROOM: WILLIAMS, George W. AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: November 05, 1920 (Friday)

BRIDE: SMITH, Velora Bell AGE: 26 DATE REGISTERED: November 08, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made A.T. STANSELL (of Osceola, Clarke Co., Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM George W. WILLIAMS

4. Place of residence Kellerton, Iowa (Note: This is in Ringgold Co., Iowa.)

5. Occupation Garage Proprietor


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Coledge Springs, Iowa (Note: I can not find this place. There is a College Springs, Page Co., Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name George T. WILLIAMS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma R. JOHNSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Velora Bell SMITH




17. Color White

18. Race English



21. Bride’s father’s full name Don A. SMITH

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Zeneatta PERSALL

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa November 5TH, 1920

24. Witnesses Howard WILLIAMS & Carlos SMITH

25. By whom married, name and office Arthur M. SMITH (Priest) (Note: The Clerk wrote “(Priest).”)



GROOM: BLACK, Percy Theodore AGE: 28 DATE MARRIED: November 17, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: ALLEN, Ruby Louisa AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: November 20, 1920 (Saturday)



3. Full name of GROOM Percey Theodore BLACK

4. Place of residence Decatur, Ia.

5. Occupation Drayman


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Creston (Note: This is in Union County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name George Eder BLACK

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Calista HILL

13. Full name of BRIDE Rubie Louisa ALLEN


15. Bride’s place of residence Decatur


17. Color White

18. Race American

19. No. of Bride’s marriage 1ST One

20. Bride’s place of birth Decatur

21. Bride’s father’s full name Ebenezer Fuller ALLEN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Pharla Louisa MARSHALL

23. Where and when married In Home of Bride Decatur

24. Witnesses E.F. ALLEN Hazel ARCHBOLD

25. By whom married, name and office Rob R. COMYN Pastor M.E. Church




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GROOM: DeLONG, Lloyd AGE: 18 DATE MARRIED: November 20, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: MERRIFIELD, Ina AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: November 22, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mrs. Fern MERRIFIELD (of Davis City, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by written consent of Father of Groom

3. Full name of GROOM Lloyd DeLONG

4. Place of residence Blythedale, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)



7. Color White

8. Race White


10. Groom’s place of birth Andover, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)

11. Groom’s father’s name S. Warren DeLONG

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Charity THOMAS

13. Full name of BRIDE Ina MERRIFIELD


15. Bride’s place of residence Davis City, Ia.


17. Color White

18. Race White


20. Bride’s place of birth near Cainsville, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison Co., Missouri.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Wm Thomas MERRIFIELD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Fern BROWN

23. Where and when married Davis City, Iowa Nov. 20, 1920

24. Witnesses Mrs. Fern MERRIFIELD Elizabeth CAMPBELL

25. By whom married, name and office Wm J. CAMPBELL, Christian Minister



GROOM: HINEBAUGH, Floyd V. AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: November 25, 1920 (Thursday)

BRIDE: GAMMON, Pearl AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: (No date given)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made D.M. MOLASKY (of Garden Grove, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Floyd V. HINEBAUGH




7. Color White

8. Race Anglo Saxon


10. Groom’s place of birth High Point, Ia.

11. Groom’s father’s name Jonathan M. HINEBAUGH

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Jeanett TRAUPEL

13. Full name of BRIDE Miss Pearl GAMMON


15. Bride’s place of residence Weldon, Ia.


17. Color White




21. Bride’s father’s full name Dozier Ganes GAMMON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ada HINES

23. Where and when married Leon nov. 25, 1920

24. Witnesses D.G. GAMMON Mrs. D.G. GAMMON





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GROOM: FRIDLEY, Robert E. AGE: 28 DATE MARRIED: November 25, 1920 (Thursday)

BRIDE: YOUNG, Flora C. AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: November 27, 1920 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made F.L. GRIMES (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Robert E. FRIDLEY


5. Occupation Pharmacist


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Centerville, Iowa (Note: This is in Appanoose County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Frank P. FRIDLEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah C. GASTON

13. Full name of BRIDE Flora C. YOUNG




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Henry H. YOUNG

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Alice VAIL


24. Witnesses Eva YOUNG Freda GEHLHAAR




GROOM: WRIGHT, William Weston AGE: 52 DATE MARRIED: November 24, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: HILLIARD, Effie AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: November 30, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mrs. Mary POLAND (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM William Weston WRIGHT

4. Place of residence Derby, Iowa (Note: This is in Lucas County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Missouri Amonville (Note: The town is difficult to read. See note below.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Chas Weston WRIGHT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary Ann CUMMINS

13. Full name of BRIDE Effie HILLIARD


15. Bride’s place of residence Derby, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth North Carolina

21. Bride’s father’s full name J.B. HILLIARD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lina THOMPSON


24. Witnesses R.G. ALLEN Mrs. James POLAND



(Note: I could not find this town or anything close to it. It is likely wrong.)



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GROOM: HAMILTON, Sam AGE: 28 DATE MARRIED: December 02, 1920 (Thursday)

BRIDE: HAMILTON, Catheryn AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: December 03, 1920 (Friday)



3. Full name of GROOM Sam HAMILTON




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Leon, Ia.

11. Groom’s father’s name Byron HAMILTON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Rosa VARGA

13. Full name of BRIDE Catheryn HAMILTON

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow (Blank) (Note: See lines 19 & 21.)



17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Chestnut, Ill. (Note: This is in Logan County, Illinois.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Frank PHILLIPS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Florence HOOVER

23. Where and when married Leon, Ia.

24. Witnesses Geo. S. WEEKS Geo MYERS




GROOM: WRIGHT, Orie Garrison AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: December 11, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: GWINN, Ida May AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: December 13, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Archie MITCHELL (of Humeston, Wayne County, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Orie Garrison WRIGHT

4. Place of residence Chariton, Iowa (Note: This is in Lucas County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Unionville, Mo. (Note: This is in Putnam County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Scott Brown WRIGHT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Esther Angeline TRIPLETT

13. Full name of BRIDE Ida May GWINN


15. Bride’s place of residence Lucas


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Lucas Co.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Amos Keller GWINN (Note: The last 2 letters of the middle name were difficult to read.)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lula Edna RANDOLPH


24. Witnesses Archie MITCHELL Meriby MITCHELL (Note: The first name of the last witness was difficult to read.)





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GROOM: LEWIS, Thomas H. AGE: 31 DATE MARRIED: December 18, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: SOBBING, Elizabeth M. AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: December 22, 1920 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.C. MAHER (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Thomas H. LEWIS

4. Place of residence Ottumway (Note: Ottumwa?? Wapello County, Iowa)

5. Occupation Brickmason


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Kirkville, Iowa (Note: This is in Wapello County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Evan H. LEWIS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Margareth ORR

13. Full name of BRIDE Elizabeth M. SOBBING


15. Bride’s place of residence Hopkins, Mo. (Note: This is in Nodaway County, Missouri.)


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Hopkins, Mo.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Joseph A.H. SOBBING

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Josephine DOWLING

23. Where and when married Leon, Ia. December 18, 1920

24. Witnesses Willard E. GRAY Beatrice SILTZ Geo. W. LEWIS




GROOM: BRIGHT, Samuel D. AGE: 34 DATE MARRIED: December 15, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: HARGER, Rushia AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: December 20, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Albert HARGER (of Grand River, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Samuel D. BRIGHT




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Daniel B. BRIGHT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Jennie THOMPSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Rushie HARGAR (Note: Surname appears as “HARGER” and “HARGAR” in this record.)


15. Bride’s place of residence Decatur Co., Grand River


17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Roy HARGER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Carrie JOHNSON

23. Where and when married Leon M.E. Parsonage

24. Witnesses Albert HARGER Martha BRAMMER

25. By whom married, name and office A.E. JERVIS, Minister




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GROOM: FULLER, William Robert AGE: 50 DATE MARRIED: December 19, 1920 (Sunday)

BRIDE: PRICE, Arvad Catherine “Katie” AGE: 49 DATE REGISTERED: December 22, 1920 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made S.E. BENEFIEL (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM William Robert FULLER


5. Occupation Restuarant Keeper

6. Groom’s age NEXT birthday 31 (Note: His age in the Heading section is 50. This clearly reads “31.”)

7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Francis Marion FULLER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary A. CHAPMAN

13. Full name of BRIDE Arvad Catherine PRICE

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Arvad Catherine LEFFLER



17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Van Wert, Ia.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Martin Tuller LEFFLER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Alice BLEDSOE

23. Where and when married Van Wert, Ia. Dec 19 - 1920

24. Witnesses O.C. FULLER Mrs. B.C. FULLER


- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “home of Oren FULLER Van Wert, Ia.”


GROOM: HURSEY, Orval AGE: 34 DATE MARRIED: December 18, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: SNETHEN, Maude AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: December 20, 1920 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J. Wesley CHEW (of Leon, Iowa.)


3. Full name of GROOM Orval HURSEY


5. Occupation Farmer & Mechanic


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Lineville, Wayne Co.

11. Groom’s father’s name Robert HURSEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Barbara COLLIER

13. Full name of BRIDE Maude SNITHEN (Sic)


15. Bride’s place of residence Davis City


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Harrison Co., Missouri

21. Bride’s father’s full name Joseph SNITHEN (Sic)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Unknown

23. Where and when married M.E. Parsonage, Leon

24. Witnesses Mrs. JERVIS Jack JERVIS

25. By whom married, name and office A.E. JERVIS, Minister




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GROOM: MIDGORDEN, Joseph Burton AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: December 22, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: LEETUN, Tracy Jeanette AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: December 28, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made O.H. MIDGORDEN (of Lamoni, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by parents

3. Full name of GROOM Joseph B. MIDGORDEN

4. Place of residence Lamoni, Ia.



7. Color White

8. Race White


10. Groom’s place of birth Hills, Minn. (Note: This is in Rock Co., Minnesota.)

11. Groom’s father’s name O.H. MIDGORDEN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary NELSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Tracey LEETUM (Sic)




17. Color White

18. Race White


20. Bride’s place of birth Wright Co., Ia.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Lars LEETUM (Sic)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Isabelle MELING

23. Where and when married in Lamoni, Iowa

24. Witnesses O.H. MIDGORDEN

25. By whom married, name and office Elder Eli HAYER



GROOM: WHITE, Edgar Wayne AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: December 22, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: BROWN, Helen Bell AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: December 24, 1920 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made L.E. BROWN (of Grand River, Ia.)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by father of Bride

3. Full name of GROOM Edgar Wayne WHITE

4. Place of residence Alton, Kansas (Note: This is in Osborne County, Kansas.)

5. Occupation Gospel Minister


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Woodston, Kansas (Note: This is in Rooks County, Kansas.)

11. Groom’s father’s name William N. WHITE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Icis BURCH

13. Full name of BRIDE Helen Bell BROWN




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Llewellis E. BROWN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna MILLER

23. Where and when married Grand River, Iowa Dec 22 - 1920

24. Witnesses Gerald E. HAMILTON, E. Ruth BROWN

25. By whom married, name and office (Blank) (Note: Marriage was performed by W.H. HAMILTON, Gospel Minister.)




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GROOM: MATHEWS, Harrison B. AGE: 74 DATE MARRIED: December 22, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: ADAMS, Alice J. AGE: 66 DATE REGISTERED: December 24, 1920 (Friday)



3. Full name of GROOM Harrison B. MATHEWS


5. Occupation Retired stockman


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Pulaski Co., Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name Hezikial B. MATHEWS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Katherine OSBORN

13. Full name of BRIDE Alice J. ADAMS

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Alice J. BRILEY



17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Sandusky, Ohio (Note: This is in Erie County, Ohio.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Stephen H. BRILEY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah J. HITE

23. Where and when married Garden Grove, Iowa Dec 22 – 1920

24. Witnesses Eunice L. WINSLOW Guy J. WINSLOW

25. By whom married, name and office (Blank) (Note: Marriage was performed by Guy J. WINSLOW, Minister.)



GROOM: TRIMBLE, Earl AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: December 22, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: MITCHELL, Edith AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: January 04, 1921 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made H.G. VEROMAN (Sic) (of Corydon, Wayne Co., Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Earl TRIMBLE

4. Place of residence Allerton, Iowa (Note: This is in Wayne Co., Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Allerton, Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name C.O. TRIMBLE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lillie BRADLEY

13. Full name of BRIDE Edith MITCHELL


15. Bride’s place of residence Corydon, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name C.W. MITCHELL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Hannah BARLEAN


24. Witnesses H.G. VROMAN, Mrs. Ida VROMAN





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GROOM: SHORT, Roy AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: December 22, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: BRAMMER, Ruth Irene AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: December 23, 1920 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made S. SHORT (of Grand River, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by father of groom

3. Full name of GROOM Roy SHORT




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Beaconsfield, Iowa (Note: This is in Ringgold County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Steve SHORT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Cora HALL

13. Full name of BRIDE Ruth Irene BRAMMER




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Grand River, Ia.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Perry BRAMMER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mabel BROWN


24. Witnesses Mary YOUNG Clark JENNINGS

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. T.F. CAMPBELL, Pastor Presbyterian Ch.



GROOM: AKES, James Otis AGE: 18 DATE MARRIED: December 23, 1920 (Thursday)

BRIDE: BARLEAN, Olive Ruth AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: December 29, 1920 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Harvey AKES and Dan BARLEAN (Note: Residence was not given.)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by fathers of both

3. Full name of GROOM James Otis AKES




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Harve AKES

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma BAY

13. Full name of BRIDE Olive Ruth BARLEAN




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Daniel Jacob BARLEAN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nettie ARNOLD

23. Where and when married at home of groom’s brother, Decatur Ia.


25. By whom married, name and office Robert COMYN, Past. of M.E. Church




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GROOM: TAYLOR, John A. AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: December 25, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: JONES, Eliza AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: December 28, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Grant JONES (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM John A. TAYLOR


5. Occupation Student at Graceland College


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Thomasville, Ontario, Canada

11. Groom’s father’s name William H. TAYLOR

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary Ann MARTIN

13. Full name of BRIDE Eliza JONES




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Grant JONES

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah P. SNETHEN

23. Where and when married Dec. 25, 1920 Lamoni, Iowa

24. Witnesses Ruth BRADY Lewis JONES

25. By whom married, name and office Ray WHITING, Elder


VOL. & PAGE # : v12p520 MARRIAGE LICENSE # : 7029 DATE ISSUED: December 24, 1920 (Friday)

GROOM: SCHANTZ, William AGE: 30 DATE MARRIED: December 24, 1920 (Friday)

BRIDE: WOOD, Lulu AGE: 30 DATE REGISTERED: December 28, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Clyde WOOD (of Weldon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM William SCHANTZ

4. Place of residence Noble, Iowa (Note: This is in Washington County, Iowa.)

5. Occupation Blacksmith


7. Color White

8. Race Anglo Saxon


10. Groom’s place of birth Noble, Ia.

11. Groom’s father’s name Joseph SCHANTZ

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary RICH

13. Full name of BRIDE Lulu WOOD


15. Bride’s place of residence Weldon


17. Color White



20. Bride’s place of birth Martinsburg, Iowa (Note: This is in Keokuk County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Joshua WOOD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary RUGGLES

23. Where and when married Leon Dec. 24, 1920

24. Witnesses Clyde WOOD Lavina WOOD Clara CARTWRIGHT





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GROOM: WOOD, Clyde AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: December 24, 1920 (Friday)

BRIDE: CARTWRIGHT, Clara AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: December 28, 1920 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Wm SCHANTZ (of Noble, Washington Co., Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Clyde WOOD

4. Place of residence Weldon



7. Color White

8. Race Anglo Saxon


10. Groom’s place of birth Martinsburg, Ia. (Note: This is in Keokuk County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Joshua WOOD

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary RUGGLES

13. Full name of BRIDE Clara CARTWRIGHT




17. Color White



20. Bride’s place of birth Woodland, Ia.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Edward CARTWRIGHT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Joela McKINNEY (Note: The first name could read “Joda.”)

23. Where and when married Leon, Ia. Dec. 24 - 1920

24. Witnesses Wm SCHANTZ Lula SCHANTZ Lavina WOOD




GROOM: NISH, John H. AGE: 44 DATE MARRIED: December 25, 1920 (Saturday)

BRIDE: HOWELL, Hazel AGE: 28 DATE REGISTERED: December 29, 1920 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made “By Personal Knowledge.”

2. By whom consent to marriage is given parents

3. Full name of GROOM John H. NISH

4. Place of residence Des Moines

5. Occupation Warehouse Employee


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name John NISH

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary HAMILTON

13. Full name of BRIDE Hazel HOWELL




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Decatur

21. Bride’s father’s full name Wilbur F. HOWELL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sara CARNEY

23. Where and when married Leon, Bride’s Home

24. Witnesses Grace NISH Carney HOWELL





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GROOM: SANGER, Frank E. AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: December 27, 1920 (Monday)

BRIDE: HUFF, Ada Belle AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: January 3, 1921 (Monday)



3. Full name of GROOM Frank E. SANGER


5. Occupation Bricklayer


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name George W. SANGER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Clara D. STEWART

13. Full name of BRIDE Ada Belle HUFF


15. Bride’s place of residence Peru, Nebr. (Note: This is in Nemaha County, Nebraska.)


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Elmo, Mo. (Note: This is in Nodaway County, Missouri.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Augustus HUFF

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna May NOLAN


24. Witnesses Mrs. Mary STATZELL Mrs. Minnie B. CAMPBELL

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. Thos. F. CAMPBELL, Pastor Leon, Iowa



GROOM: JOHNSTON, Golden Roy AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: December 29, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: WILSON, Effie Mae AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: January 03, 1921 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Ray SCOTT (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Golden R. JOHNSTON

4. Place of residence Lineville (Note: This is in Wayne County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Austin H. JOHNSTON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Samantha Anna MILLER

13. Full name of BRIDE Effie Mae WILSON




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Decatur Co.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Elmer H. WILSON (Note: Son of John WILSON & Caroline GRIFFITH.)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary Alice COWER (Sic) (Note: Her surname was CORDER.)

23. Where and when married M.E. Parsonage Leon, Iowa

24. Witnesses James MARSENGILL Edythe WARD





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GROOM: WILSON, Floyd Earl AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: December 29, 1920 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: MARSENGILL, Ollie E. AGE: 16 DATE REGISTERED: January 03, 1921 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.H. JOHNSTON (of Lineville, Wayne Co., Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Grand Father of Bride

3. Full name of GROOM Floyd E. WILSON

4. Place of residence Lineville



7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Elmer WILSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary Alice CORDER

13. Full name of BRIDE Ollie E. MARSENGILL


15. Bride’s place of residence Lineville


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Wayne Co.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Edward MARSENGILL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Maud JOHNSTON

23. Where and when married M.E. Parsonage Leon, Iowa

24. Witnesses Jim MARSENGILL Edith WARD




GROOM: JONES, Lewis AGE: 28 DATE MARRIED: January 01, 1921 (Saturday

BRIDE: BRABY, Ruth E. AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: January 07, 1921 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Joseph BRABY (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Lewis JONES


5. Occupation Clerk


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Grant JONES

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah SNETHEN

13. Full name of BRIDE Ruth E. BRABY




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Pawnee, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison Co., Missouri.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Joseph BRABY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Huldah (Note: No surname was given.)

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa Jan 1ST, 1921

24. Witnesses John TAYLOR & Mrs. John TAYLOR

25. By whom married, name and office W.E. PRALL, Elder




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GROOM: BEASLEY, Luther James AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: December 31, 1920 (Friday)

BRIDE: BETHARDS, Winnie Marie AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: January 03, 1921 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Vera BEASLEY (of Davis City, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Luther James BEASLEY




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Decatur Co., Burrell Twp

11. Groom’s father’s name Charles Stephen BEASLEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Stella Catherine MARTIN

13. Full name of BRIDE Winnie Marie BETHARDS




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Asa Parmer BETHARDS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nettie May ARNOLD

23. Where and when married Leon, Ia. Dec. 31 - 1920

24. Witnesses Vera BEASLEY Mrs. Minnie B. CAMPBELL

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. Thos F. CAMPBELL, Pastor Leon, Iowa



GROOM: WELCHER, John Edward AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: January 04, 1921 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: BURCHETT, Lela Jane AGE: 28 DATE REGISTERED: January 11, 1921 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.H. ADAIR (of Leon)


3. Full name of GROOM John Edward WELCHER

4. Place of residence High Point, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Creston, Iowa (Note: This is in Union County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Grant WELCHER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ola GRIMES

13. Full name of BRIDE Lela Jane BURCHETT




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Frank BURCHETT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Margaret GRIMM


24. Witnesses Mrs. Mary STATZELL Mrs. Minnie B. CAMPBELL

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. F.F. CAMPBELL, Pastor Leon, Iowa (Note: First initial should be “T.”)




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GROOM: DRYER, Eli G. AGE: 57 DATE MARRIED: January 05, 1921 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: DRYER, Matilda S. AGE: 49 DATE REGISTERED: January 06, 1921 (Thursday)



3. Full name of GROOM Eli G. DRYER

4. Place of residence Osceola (Note: This is in Clarke County, Iowa.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Hickory County, Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name Henry C. DRYER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary THARP

13. Full name of BRIDE Matilda S. DRYER

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Matilda S. DRYER (Sic)



17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Dallas Co., Mo.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Elijah Zachary TAYLOR

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Matilda JUSTICE


24. Witnesses F.H. COZAD Hildred McCLARAN

25. By whom married, name and office A.M. PRYOR, Justice of Peace



GROOM: SMITH, Carl L. AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: January 09, 1921 (Sunday)

BRIDE: FISHER, Etta I. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: January 12, 1921 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.E. SMITH (of Garden Grove, Iowa.)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by Mother of Groom

3. Full name of GROOM Carl L. SMITH




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Elver

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ella J. RANES

13. Full name of BRIDE Etta I. FISHER




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name James Thomas FISHER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna May McGEE

23. Where and when married Garden Grove, Iowa Jan 9TH, 21

24. Witnesses George CLARK and Sarepta *******

25. By whom married, name and office John T. BIXLER (Note: His title was “Minister.”)




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GROOM: McDOWELL, Albert Clifton AGE: 44 DATE MARRIED: January 09, 1921 (Sunday)

BRIDE: SMOTHERMAN, Anna May AGE: 37 DATE REGISTERED: January 11, 1921 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made F.L. LOREY (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Albert Clifton McDOWELL

4. Place of residence Leon, Ia.



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name John Wesley McDOWELL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Orena PITTMAN

13. Full name of BRIDE Anna May SMOTHERMAN




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Leon, Kansas (Note: This is in Butler County, Kansas.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Jerome M** (Note: There is an ink smudge over his surname. See note below.)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna P***LE (Note: There is an ink smudge over her surname.)

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Jan **, 1921 (Note: There is an ink stain covering the date in the Return of Marr.)

24. Witnesses Mrs. Minnie B. CAMPBELL Paul A. CAMPBELL

25. By whom married, name and office (Blank) (Note: Marriage was performed by Rev. Thos. F. CAMPBELL.)


(Note: There is a family tree at Ancestry.com that shows Anna May MILKS married John SMOTHERMAN. Her parents were Jerome MILKS &

Hannah PLYMALE.)


GROOM: MOREN, Earl D. AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: January 19, 1921 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: PALMER, Dollie AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: January 19, 1921 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made G.E. KIRKPATRICK (of Van Wert, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Earl D. MOREN




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Joseph MOREN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Minerva HAWLEY

13. Full name of BRIDE Dollie PALMER




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name John PALMER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Maggie COLLINS

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Jan 19 - 1920

24. Witnesses Hildred McCLARAN G.E. KIRKPATRICK

25. By whom married, name and office A.M. PRYOR Justice of the Peace




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GROOM: VANDERPOOL, Clate H. AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: January 20, 1921 (Thursday)

BRIDE: BROWN, Della M. AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: January 24, 1921 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.J. SPRINGER (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Clate H. VANDERPOOL




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name John VANDERPOOL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Rebecca ADAMS

13. Full name of BRIDE Miss Della M. BROWN




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name John L. BROWN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Rosa FOGLEMAN

23. Where and when married Grand River, Iowa Jan 20TH, 1921

24. Witnesses Miss Grace ANDREW, Mrs. Jessie VANDERPOOL

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. C.C. VANDERPOOL, Minister



GROOM: STEPHENS, Charles Otto AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: January 22, 1921 (Saturday)

BRIDE: PERRY, Elnora Mae AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: January 31, 1921 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made George M. STEPHENS (of Davis City, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Charles Otto STEPHENS




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name George M. STEPHENS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ellen TRUITT

13. Full name of BRIDE Elnora Mae PERRY


15. Bride’s place of residence Andover, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)


17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name John T. PERRY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Nellie DeLONG

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Jan 22 – 1921

24. Witnesses Newton PERRY and Minnie CAMPBELL

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. Thos F. CAMPBELL




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GROOM: STUBBLEFIELD, Ellis D. AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: January 26, 1921 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: POTTORFF, Vera R. AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: February 05, 1921 (Saturday)



3. Full name of GROOM Ellis D. STUBBLEFIELD




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name John W. STUBBLEFIELD

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Adaline ROGERS

13. Full name of BRIDE Vera R. POTTORFF




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name William S. POTTORFF

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ida REDDICK

23. Where and when married at Home of Bride’s sister


25. By whom married, name and office Rev. R. COWYN (Note: COMYN?? Surname was clear as it was in other recs. as well.)



GROOM: RICHARDSON, Floyd Joseph AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: January 29, 1921 (Saturday)

BRIDE: POLLEY, Ruby Irene AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: January 29, 1921 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Edgar POLLEY (Brother) (Note: See note below.)


3. Full name of GROOM Floyd Joseph RICHARDSON

4. Place of residence Ridgeway

5. Occupation Auto Mechanic


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Ridgeway, Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name Albert Harrison RICHARDSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Amelia RICHARDSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Ruby Irene POLLEY


15. Bride’s place of residence Blythedale


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Mt. Moriah (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Joseph W. POLLEY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Christina POLLEY


24. Witnesses Alma L. POLLEY and Edgar L. POLLEY



(Note: Line 1, of Ridgeway, Harrison Co., Mo. Clerk wrote “(Brother).”)



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GROOM: HANSEN, Harold AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: January 31, 1921 (Monday)

BRIDE: JONES, Nellie AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: February 02, 1921 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Andrew HANSEN (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Parent

3. Full name of GROOM Harold HANSEN




7. Color White

8. Race Anglo Saxon


10. Groom’s place of birth Audubon, Iowa (Note: This is Audubon County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Andrew HANSEN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Dora JOHNSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Nellie JONES




17. Color White



20. Bride’s place of birth Decatur City

21. Bride’s father’s full name Earnest JONES

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lyda DONALDSON


24. Witnesses Mrs. Dora HANSEN and Mrs.P.H. GREEN




GROOM: BRUNER, Reatus W. AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: February 02, 1921 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: MANCHESTER, Bessie Merle AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: February 07, 1921 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made S. MANCHESTER (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Reatus W. BRUNER




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name William G. BRUNER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Carrie N. MARTIN

13. Full name of BRIDE Bessie Merle MANCHESTER




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Decatur County, Ia.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Sylvester MANCHESTER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Etta A. BUTTLER

23. Where and when married Leon, Ia. Feb 2 - 1921

24. Witnesses Earl COWLES Martha MANCHESTER





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GROOM: POUSH, Bertrell B. AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: February 03, 1921 (Thursday)

BRIDE: HILL, Alta Lenore AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: February 07, 1921 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made “by Personal Knowledge.”

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by Parents of Both

3. Full name of GROOM Bertrell B. POUSH

4. Place of residence Pleasanton, Ia.



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Andover, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Harvely R. POUSH

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Grace R. McCLARAN

13. Full name of BRIDE Alta L. HILL




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Orin J. HILL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Chloe A. MOORMAN

23. Where and when married Pleasanton, Iowa Feb. 3, 1921

24. Witnesses H.L. POUSH & A.J. HILL

25. By whom married, name and office M.M. TURPIN, M.G.



GROOM: SANDAGE, E.A. AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: February 02, 1921 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: VANDERFLUTE, Mabel AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: February 02, 1921 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made (Blank) (Note: Affidavit reads: “Personal Knowledge.”)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given A. SANDAGE Father of Groom

3. Full name of GROOM E.A. SANDAGE


5. Occupation U.S. Navy


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Wheatland, Mo. (Note: This is in Hickory County, Missouri.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Abe SANDAGE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Della LUKE

13. Full name of BRIDE Mabel VANDERFLUTE




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Webe VANDERFLUTE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lottie MACKEY

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Feb 2 - 1921

24. Witnesses Margaret HURST Gertrude KEOWN

25. By whom married, name and office A.M. PRYOR, J. of P.




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GROOM: MYERS, Roy L. AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: February 05, 1921 (Saturday)

BRIDE: BAKER, Pearl Cecil AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: February 08, 1921 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Sam. MYERS (father) (Note: of Decatur, Ia. Clerk wrote “(father).”)


3. Full name of GROOM Roy L. MYERS


5. Occupation Agricuturist (Sic)


7. Color White

8. Race Anglo Saxon


10. Groom’s place of birth Blue Mound, Ill. (Note: This is in Macon County, Illinois.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Samuel MYERS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Nannie NORRIS

13. Full name of BRIDE Pearl Cecil BAKER




17. Color White



20. Bride’s place of birth Davis City

21. Bride’s father’s full name Jasper BAKER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah A. HONN

23. Where and when married Leon Feb 5 - 1921

24. Witnesses Mrs. Henry McVAY Mr. Henry McVAY




GROOM: SHAKESPEARE, Harry Alfred AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: February 06, 1921 (Sunday)

BRIDE: STEMM, Carrie Leta AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: February 08, 1921 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Joseph H. BOSWELL (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Harry Alfred SHAKESPEARE




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Lamoni, Decatur Co.

11. Groom’s father’s name Samuel SHAKESPEARE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Hannah WILLETTE

13. Full name of BRIDE Carrie Leta STEMM


15. Bride’s place of residence Lamoni, Decatur Co.


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Lacona, Warren Co., Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name William STEMM

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah Frances NYSWONGER

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Ia. Feb. 6, 1921

24. Witnesses Joseph H. BOSWELL Mildred May STEMM

25. By whom married, name and office J.W. WIGHT Minsiter of Gospel




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GROOM: LAFOLLETT, James M. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: February 12, 1921 (Monday)

BRIDE: JOHNSON, Winnie M. AGE: 15 DATE REGISTERED: February 12, 1921 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mary LYTLE (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM James M. LAFOLLETT




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Princeton, Mo. (Note: This is in Mercer Co., Missouri.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Emmett LAFOLLETT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Alta MORRS (Note: The surname was difficult to make out and is probably wrong.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Winnie M. JOHNSON




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Leon, Ia.

21. Bride’s father’s full name John JOHNSON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ethel GEORGE


24. Witnesses Elizabeth LYTLE Mary LYTLE




GROOM: RICHARDSON, Maurice G. AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: February 12, 1921 (Saturday)

BRIDE: MANCHESTER, Florence Belle AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: February 12, 1921 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Pearl PHILLIS (of Davis City, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Maurice G. RICHARDSON

4. Place of residence Eagleville, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Eagleville, Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name A.I. RICHARDSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ora Belle HUTTON

13. Full name of BRIDE Florence Belle MANCHESTER


15. Bride’s place of residence Davis City, Ia.


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Laclede County, Mo.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Wm MANCHESTER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Rosa DeLONG

23. Where and when married Leon, Ia. Feb 12 - 1921

24. Witnesses Pearle PHILLIS & Garvin MANCHESTER

25. By whom married, name and office A.M. PRYOR J. of P.




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GROOM: LOWE, Guy AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: February 16, 1921 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: ROBERTS, Mamie AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: February 16, 1921 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Otis ROBERTS (of Humeston, Wayne County, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Guy LOWE

4. Place of residence Humeston



7. Color White

8. Race Anglo Saxon


10. Groom’s place of birth Decatur, Illinois (Note: This is in Macon County, Illinois.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Everett LOWE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Eva HANSEN

13. Full name of BRIDE Mamie ROBERTS


15. Bride’s place of residence Humeston


17. Color White




21. Bride’s father’s full name Arthur ROBERTS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah NEAL

23. Where and when married Leon Feb 16, 1921

24. Witnesses Mrs. Katie ROBERTS & Otis ROBERTS




GROOM: ANDERSON, Earl E. AGE: 28 DATE MARRIED: February 17, 1921 (Thursday)

BRIDE: ELEFSON, Florence M. AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: February 18, 1921 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made “By Personal Knowledge.”


3. Full name of GROOM Earl E. ANDERSON




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Ellston, Ringgold Co.

11. Groom’s father’s name John A. ANDERSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah E. COOPER

13. Full name of BRIDE Florence M. ELEFSON




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Woolstock, Wright County

21. Bride’s father’s full name Oliver ELEFSON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Amelia J. GUNDERSON

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Ia. Decatur County

24. Witnesses Edwd A. ELEFSON Olive A. ELEFSON

25. By whom married, name and office J.W. WRIGHT, Minister




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GROOM: CLAYCOMB, Everett AGE: 20 DATE MARRIED: February 16, 1921 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: EVANS, Marie F. AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: February 16, 1921 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made P.H. GREEN (of Leon)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Parents, Fred CLAYCOMB

3. Full name of GROOM Evertt CLAYCOMB

4. Place of residence Blythedale (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)



7. Color White

8. Race Anglo Saxon



11. Groom’s father’s name Fred CLAYCOMB

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Nora JONES

13. Full name of BRIDE Miss Marie F. EVANS




17. Color White



20. Bride’s place of birth Blythedale, Mo.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Henry EVANS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mame MORGAN


24. Witnesses Mrs. Dr. FOXWORTHY Mrs. P.H. GREEN




GROOM: LEE, Martin E. AGE: 48 DATE MARRIED: February 23, 1921 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: SCHENCK, Louisa B. AGE: 58 DATE REGISTERED: February 24, 1921 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made John JERVIS (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Martin E. LEE

4. Place of residence Lamoni

5. Occupation Caretaker


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Henry Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name Joseph E. LEE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary LEE

13. Full name of BRIDE Louisa B. SCHENCK

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow “ WALKER



17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Johnson Co., Ill.

21. Bride’s father’s full name William Franklin WALKER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Dorcas Jane CLINE

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Ia. Feb 23 - 1921

24. Witnesses Tillie JACOBSON & Fannie NELSON

25. By whom married, name and office John JERVIS, Elder




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GROOM: CLARK, George Glenn AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: February 27, 1921 (Sunday)

BRIDE: SMITH, Bertha Opal AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: February 28, 1921 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Fay CLARK (of Garden Grove, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given Harry CLARK

3. Full name of GROOM George Glenn CLARK

4. Place of residence Garden Grove, Ia



7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Harry CLARK

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Anna Josephine CLARK

13. Full name of BRIDE Beulah Opal SMITH


15. Bride’s place of residence Decatur County, Ia.


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Decatur Co., Ia.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Norman Francis SMITH

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Cora Mariah RANES

23. Where and when married Garden Grove, Ia. Feb 27 - 1921

24. Witnesses Carl L. SMITH Etta J. SMITH

25. By whom married, name and office John BIXLER, Minister of Gospel

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Garden Grove, Ia.”


GROOM: WEIDENHALF, George Evern AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: March 02, 1921 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: WELLS, Twyla Helen AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: March 05, 1921 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Geo. W. FULLER (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM George Evern WEIDENHALF

4. Place of residence LeRoy



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Endicott, Nebraska (Note: This is in Jefferson Co., Nebraska.)

11. Groom’s father’s name William WEIDENHALF

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Hulda SIEBENEIKER (Note: I am unsure of this surname.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Twyla Helen WELLS


15. Bride’s place of residence LeRoy, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Clarke Co., Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Alfred E. WELLS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Louisa BARGER


24. Witnesses Pearl WELLS Edith WELLS

25. By whom married, name and office Guy J. WINSLOW




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GROOM: FROST, Oral Edgar AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: March 02, 1921 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: RUSSELL, Himenia AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: March 07, 1921 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Fred RUSSELL (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Oral Edgar FROST




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Lawrence M. FROST

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Nora (Ellen) CASTOR (Note: “(Ellen)” was written by the Clerk.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Himenia RUSSELL




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Albert RUSSELL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sitha CHILDERS

23. Where and when married M.E. Parsonage Leon

24. Witnesses Fred RUSSELL Lucille FROST




GROOM: EDWARDS, Homer Glen AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: March 02, 1921 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: GREEN, Gertrude Irene AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: March 03, 1921 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Marie GREEN (of Grand River, Ia.)


3. Full name of GROOM Homer Glen EDWARDS




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Charles EDWARDS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Clarah (sic) Jane EBLING

13. Full name of BRIDE Gertrude Irene GREEN




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name John Riley GREEN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Marie BRAMMER

23. Where and when married Grand River March 2ND 1921

24. Witnesses Marie GREEN Margaret DAVIDSON

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. E.E. VANDERPOOL




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GROOM: SANDUSKY, Chas. AGE: 55 DATE MARRIED: March 04, 1921 (Friday)

BRIDE: RAY, Lucy AGE: 57 DATE REGISTERED: March 21, 1921 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.A. HARRIS (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Charles SANDUSKY

4. Place of residence Sullivan, Ind. (Note: This is in Sullivan County, Indiana.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Sullivan Co., Indiana

11. Groom’s father’s name Samuel SANDUSKY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Sarah A. KNOTTS

13. Full name of BRIDE Lucy Darr RAY

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Lucy DARR



17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Decatur Co., Ia.

21. Bride’s father’s full name William J. DARR

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Catherine COLE

23. Where and when married Mar 3, 1921 (sic) Leon, Ia.

24. Witnesses J.A. HARRIS Wm J. DARR

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. Thos. F. CAMPBELL, Pastor Presbyterian Church



GROOM: FRANCE, Thomas W. AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: March 05, 1921 (Saturday)

BRIDE: TRAXLER, Esther A. AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: March 09, 1921 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Gertrude B. KEOWN (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Thomas W. FRANCE

4. Place of residence Lamoni, Decatur Co., Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Lamoni, Decatur Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name William A. FRANCE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary Alice ATKINSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Esther A. TRAXLER


15. Bride’s place of residence Lamoni, Decatur Co., Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Catham, Ont. Can.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Maroni TRAXLER


23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa Mch 5, 1921

24. Witnesses David FRANCE and Ethel FRAZIER

25. By whom married, name and office John W. WIGHT, Minister of the Gospel




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GROOM: ANDERSON, William AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: March 19, 1921 (Saturday)

BRIDE: WEAVER, Aida AGE: 23 DATE REGISTERED: March 23, 1921 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mrs. Emma (Note: This is Mrs. Emma WEAVER of Leroy, Iowa.)


3. Full name of GROOM William ANDERSON




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Christian ANDERSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Elizabeth ANDERSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Aida WEAVER


15. Bride’s place of residence Leroy, Iowa


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Anita, Iowa (Note: This is in Cass County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name William WEAVER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Emma Jane McFARLAND

23. Where and when married at home of Bride, Leroy, Mar. 19, 1921

24. Witnesses Elizabeth ANDERSON Emma WEAVER

25. By whom married, name and office Mrs. Bessie F. COLLINS, Minister

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Leroy, Iowa.”


GROOM: BURCHETT, Roy A. AGE: 27 DATE MARRIED: March 11, 1921 (Friday)

BRIDE: CREES, Merle E. AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: March 14, 1921 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made C.F. HAWK (of Grand River, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Roy A. BURCHETT

4. Place of residence near Grand River, Ia.



7. Color White

8. Race American born



11. Groom’s father’s name Frank BURCHETT

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Margaret GRIMM

13. Full name of BRIDE Merle E. CREES


15. Bride’s place of residence Decatur City, Ia.


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Grand River, Ia.

21. Bride’s father’s full name Willis W. CREES

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna KIER

23. Where and when married Grand River, Ia. Mar. 11TH, 1921

24. Witnesses Mrs. C.E. VANDERPOOL Frank HAWK





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GROOM: ADAIR, Walter H. AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: March 12, 1921 (Saturday)

BRIDE: HOHN, Opal AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: March 23, 1921 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mrs. Winnie J. HOHN (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given by Mother of Bride

3. Full name of GROOM Walter H. ADAIR




7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Maryville, Mo. (Note: This is in Nodaway County, Missouri.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Douglass ADAIR (Note: Stephen Douglas ADAIR. See note below.)

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Flory SHARD (Sic) (Note: This is Flora SHERARD.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Opal HOHN




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Council Bluffs, Ia. (Note: This is in Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Charles HOHN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Winnie VANDERPOOL

23. Where and when married M.E. Parsonage Mar. 12, 1921

24. Witnesses Lyman MORGAN Laverne HOHN

25. By whom married, name and office A.E. JERVIS Clergyman


(Note: Line 11, Stephen Douglas ADAIR was the son of James Barton ADAIR & Elizabeth Savin NEWLIN, Grandson of Robert F. “Robin”

ADAIR & Margaret SPEERS. Transcriber is the great grandson of Douglas’ brother James Robert Huston ADAIR.)


GROOM: KING, Bert AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: March 12, 1921 (Saturday)

BRIDE: SPARKS, Mamie I. AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: March 15, 1921 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Herbert L. JOINER (of Udell, Appanoose County, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Bert KING

4. Place of residence Molton (Note: Spelled “Moulton,” it is in Appanoose County, Iowa.)

5. Occupation Famer


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Appanoose Co.

11. Groom’s father’s name Thomas KING

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ida LANGLY

13. Full name of BRIDE Mamie I. SPARKS


15. Bride’s place of residence Centerville (Note: This is in Appanoose County, Iowa.)


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Centerville, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name John SPARKS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna CARTER

23. Where and when married Leon, M.E. JERVIS (Sic)

24. Witnesses Herbert L. JOINER and Maime PACKARD

25. By whom married, name and office A.E. JERVIS, Clergyman, March – 12 - 1921




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GROOM: TURPIN, Martin Jr. AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: March 12, 1921 (Saturday)

BRIDE: SMALLWOOD, Bessie AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: March 15, 1921 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made T.J. LOVING (of Pleasanton, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Mart TURPIN, Jr.




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Wm TURPIN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Isabel KEOWN

13. Full name of BRIDE Bessie SMALLWOOD


15. Bride’s place of residence Lineville, Ia.


17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name George SMALLWOOD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Elizabeth REECE

23. Where and when married M.E. Parsonage, Mar 12, 1921

24. Witnesses Grace SMALLWOOD Mrs. JERVIS




GROOM: ADAMS, Bert Carl AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: March 18, 1921 (Friday)

BRIDE: COLE, Ruby Irene AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: March 21, 1921 (Monday)



3. Full name of GROOM Bert Carl ADAMS

4. Place of residence West Plains, Mo.



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth West Plains, Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name T.E. ADAMS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Caroline COWELL

13. Full name of BRIDE Ruby Irene COLE




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Nebraska

21. Bride’s father’s full name Jay COLE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna OLIVER

23. Where and when married M.E. Parsonage Leon, Ia. Mar. 18 - 1921






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GROOM: BINNING, Verne AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: March 27, 1921 (Sunday)

BRIDE: PRICE, Gladys Mae AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: April 02, 1921 (Saturday)


2. By whom consent to marriage is given Ira F. PRICE , Frank BINNING

3. Full name of GROOM Verne BINNING




7. Color White

8. Race Aryan



11. Groom’s father’s name Frank BINNING

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Cora Viola REDMAN

13. Full name of BRIDE Gladys Mae PRICE




17. Color White

18. Race Aryan


20. Bride’s place of birth Waukomis, Garfield Co., Oklahoma

21. Bride’s father’s full name Ira F. PRICE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Isa May ROBERTS

23. Where and when married Mar 27, 1921 Van Wert, Ia.

24. Witnesses Ira F. PRICE , Frank BINNING

25. By whom married, name and office Irving RHODES, Minister

- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Van Wert, Ia.”


GROOM: STEEN, William AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: March 25, 1921 (Friday)

BRIDE: WOODARD, Marjorie AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: March 26, 1921 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Arsula WOODARD (of Grand River, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM William STEEN




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Wesley STEEN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Bertha BRANSKIN

13. Full name of BRIDE Marjorie WOODARD




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name James Carter WOODARD

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Arsuly PRAY

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Mar. 25 - 1921

24. Witnesses Maud McCARL Ruth WOODARD

25. By whom married, name and office Jas. A. ARMSTRONG, Minister




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GROOM: KENDALL, Harry Fleming AGE: 29 DATE MARRIED: March 27, 1921 (Sunday)

BRIDE: KELLER, Eula Merle AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: (I am unable to read this entry.)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made W.D. GOCHENOUER (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Harry Fleming KENDALL




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name William Alfred KENDALL

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary FLEMING

13. Full name of BRIDE Eula Merle KELLER




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name Joe KELLER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Eva STILL

23. Where and when married M.E. Parsonage Mar 27 - 1921

24. Witnesses David GOCHENOUER Mrs. GOCHENOUER




GROOM: JENNINGS, Clark AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: April 02, 1921 (Saturday)

BRIDE: YOUNG, Mary Leota AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: April 07, 1921 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Ray C. WATERS (of Beaconsfield, Ringgold County, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Clark JENNINGS

4. Place of residence Beaconsfield, Iowa



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Grand River, Decatur Co., Ia.

11. Groom’s father’s name David Albert JENNINGS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Hattie Jane SIPHERD

13. Full name of BRIDE Mary Leota YOUNG




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name William Coleman YOUNG

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Margaret Frances REDD

23. Where and when married Grand River - April 2, 1921

24. Witnesses Ray C. WALTERS Mrs. Ray C. WALTERS

25. By whom married, name and office J.E. HABLISTON (Note: His title was “Pastor.”)




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GROOM: PACE, Millard Alvin AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: April 02, 1921 (Saturday)

BRIDE: SHAKESPEARE, Vida Ruth AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: April 05, 1921 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Cad C. MARTIN (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Millard Alvin PACE

4. Place of residence Council Bluffs (Note: This is in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.)

5. Occupation Contractor


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Council Bluffs, Ia.

11. Groom’s father’s name Henry Theodore PACE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Hester Catherine FISHER

13. Full name of BRIDE Vida Ruth SHAKESPEARE


15. Bride’s place of residence Lamoni, Decatur, Ia.


17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Lamoni, Decatur Co., Ia.

21. Bride’s father’s full name William T. SHAKESPEARE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Jane WILLETTS

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Decatur County, Ia.

24. Witnesses Mabel STATES, Cad C. MARTIN

25. By whom married, name and office John W. WIGHT, Minister



GROOM: WADLEY, Roy B. AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: April 04, 1921 (Monday)

BRIDE: GRAHAM, Lulu AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: April 04, 1921 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Alma HOFFMAN (of Lamoni, Ia.)


3. Full name of GROOM Roy B. WADLEY




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Ira WADLEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Jennie WYMER

13. Full name of BRIDE Lula GRAHAM (Note: Her first name appears as “Lulu” in the heading and affidavit sections.)


15. Bride’s place of residence King City, Mo.


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Emerson, Ia. (Note: This is in Mills County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Wesley GRAHAM

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lottie GRAHAM

23. Where and when married Leon, Ia. April 4 - 1921

24. Witnesses Doris WADLEY Ulina HOFFMAN





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GROOM: GLIDDEN, Ralph Spencer AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: April 08, 1921 (Friday)

BRIDE: CLAIBORNE, Vesta Lenora AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: April 13, 1921 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Floyd BAILEY (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Ralph Spencer GLIDDEN

4. Place of residence Mattawan, Mich. (Note: This is in Van Buren County, Michigan.)



7. Color White

8. Race White


10. Groom’s place of birth Mattawan, Michigan

11. Groom’s father’s name Charles Edward GLIDDEN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Ada TRUESDALE

13. Full name of BRIDE Vesta Lenora CLAIBORNE




17. Color White

18. Race White


20. Bride’s place of birth Thurman, Iowa (Note: This is in Fremont County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name James Edward CLARIBORNE (Sic)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Jessie A. MOORE

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Ia. April 18 - 1921


25. By whom married, name and office Elder J.E. CLAIBORNE



GROOM: BAILEY, Floyd AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: April 08, 1921 (Thursday)

BRIDE: DOBSON, Mary Elizabeth AGE: 22 DATE REGISTERED: April 13, 1921 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Ralph GLIDDEN (of Mattawan, Van Buren County, Michigan)


3. Full name of GROOM Floyd BAILEY

4. Place of residence Lamoni, Ia



7. Color White

8. Race White



11. Groom’s father’s name Frederick G. BAILEY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Alia Lavina CLUM (Note: The last letter of the first name may be wrong.)

13. Full name of BRIDE Mary Elizabeth DOBSON




17. Color White

18. Race White


20. Bride’s place of birth Underwood, Ont., Canada

21. Bride’s father’s full name Joshua DOBSON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary Louisa CATTRILL


24. Witnesses Mrs. J.E. CLAIBORNE, Genevieve GUNSOLLEY

25. By whom married, name and office Elder J.E. CLAIBORNE




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GROOM: RUSH, James Frederick AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: April 11, 1921 (Monday)

BRIDE: BIGGS, Edna Lillian AGE: 21 DATE REGISTERED: April 28, 1921 (Thursday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made E.G. MONROE (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM James Frederick RUSH


5. Occupation Bank Clerk


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Kansas City, Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name John Wesley RUSH

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Jennie PENNIWELL

13. Full name of BRIDE Edna Lillian BIGGS




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Edmond Burke BIGGS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Minnie Mae SMITH


24. Witnesses Harold L. RUSH Jennie A. RUSH

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. Thos F. CAMPBELL, Pastor Presbyterian Church



GROOM: ROUSH, Claude AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: April 12, 1921 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: BROWN, Inez AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: April 12, 1921 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made H.E. WINEGAR, Lamoni, Ia.


3. Full name of GROOM Claude ROUSH




7. Color Anglo Saxon

8. Race White


10. Groom’s place of birth Denver, Colo.

11. Groom’s father’s name John B. ROUSH

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Bell BULLARD ROUSH

13. Full name of BRIDE Inez BROWN


15. Bride’s place of residence Glidden, Iowa (Note: This is in Carroll County, Iowa.)


17. Color White



20. Bride’s place of birth Glidden, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Robert BROWN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Carry MARTIN BROWN

23. Where and when married Leon, Ia. Apr 12 - 1921

24. Witnesses J.B. ROUSH Fern RICHESON

25. By whom married, name and office (Blank) (Note: Marriage was performed by Rev. H.E. WINEGAR.)




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GROOM: MILLER, Charles Lewis AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: April 18, 1921 (Monday)

BRIDE: ERWINE, Larene AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: April 19, 1921 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Clair W. FLETCHER (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Charles Lewis MILLER

4. Place of residence Denison (Note: This is in Crawford County, Iowa.)

5. Occupation Book Keeper


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Dow City (Note: This is in Crawford County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name John H. MILLER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Emma GOODMAN

13. Full name of BRIDE Larene ERWINE




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name George ERWINE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Allie CARITHERS

23. Where and when married M.E. Parsonage

24. Witnesses Clair FLETCHER Mrs. FLETCHER

25. By whom married, name and office (Blank) (Note: Marriage was performed by A.E. JERVIS, Minister.)



GROOM: BAIN, Leonard Harold AGE: 19 DATE MARRIED: April 28, 1921 (Thursday)

BRIDE: NORDYKE, Edna Pearl AGE: 17 DATE REGISTERED: May 02, 1921 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Parents (Note: Earnest NORDYKE & Frank BAIN of Leon, Iowa.)


3. Full name of GROOM Leonard Harold BAIN




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name William Frank BAIN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Laura HOPKINS

13. Full name of BRIDE Edna Pearl NORDYKE




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Earnest NORDYKE

21. Bride’s father’s full name Emma Elizabeth VANWINKLE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Van Wert, Ia. April 28, 1921

23. Where and when married Van Wert, Ia. April 28, 1921

24. Witnesses Grace D. NORDYKE Louisa E. SAGE


- Location of marriage given in the Certificate of Marriage: at “Van Wert, Ia.”



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GROOM: INGLE, Fred A. AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: May 10, 1921 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: BELLINO, Hazel A. AGE: 25 DATE REGISTERED: May 10, 1921 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made (Blank)


3. Full name of GROOM Fred A. INGLE

4. Place of residence San Francisco, Cal.

5. Occupation Seaman


7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth Ashville, N. Carolina (Note: Spelled “Asheville,” it is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.)

11. Groom’s father’s name J.H. INGLE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lulu WRIGHT

13. Full name of BRIDE Hazel A. BELLINS

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Hazel A. WILKINSON

15. Bride’s place of residence Hatfield, Mo. (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)


17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Creston, Iowa (Note: This is in Union County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Clifford WILKINSON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Ida ADAMS


24. Witnesses Gail A. WEBER A.P. OLSEN

25. By whom married, name and office A.M. PRYOR Justice of the Peace



GROOM: BROWN, Okal M. AGE: 22 DATE MARRIED: May 17, 1921 (Tuesday)

BRIDE: ALEXANDER, Bernice AGE: 16 DATE REGISTERED: May 17, 1921 (Tuesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made R.A. ALEXANDER (of Leon, Iowa)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given R.A. ALEXANDER

3. Full name of GROOM Okal M. BROWN




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Wm. BROWN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Adda BEAVERS

13. Full name of BRIDE Bernice ALEXANDER




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name R.A. ALEXANDER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Bertha HAMILTON

23. Where and when married Leon, Ia. May 17 - 1921

24. Witnesses Abigail A. WEBER & Don BREWER





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GROOM: BERGMAN, Johannes Cornelius AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: June 08, 1921 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: REES, Frances Louise AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: June 11, 1921 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Gertrude B. KEOWN (of Leon, Ia.)


3. Full name of GROOM Joannes (Sic) Cornelius BERGMAN

4. Place of residence Lamoni, Ia.

5. Occupation Professor


7. Color White

8. Race White


10. Groom’s place of birth Yankton Co., S. Dak.

11. Groom’s father’s name Gus B. BERGMAN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Nancy Johannes REINKS

13. Full name of BRIDE Frances Louise REES




17. Color White

18. Race White


20. Bride’s place of birth Stevensville, Montana (Note: This is in Ravalli County, Montana.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name John Lewis REES

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Mary Ann WOOLDRIDGE

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa

24. Witnesses Ray WHITING Florence BARBER

25. By whom married, name and office Elder F.M. McDOWELL



GROOM: DALE, Rollie Fay AGE: 26 DATE MARRIED: June 22, 1921 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: MURRAY, Bernice Irene AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: June 27, 1921 (Monday)



3. Full name of GROOM Rollie Fay DALE




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name John Allen DALE

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Hattie BRASHERS

13. Full name of BRIDE Bernice Irene MURRAY




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Chariton, Iowa

21. Bride’s father’s full name Herbert B. MURRAY

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Isa Florence PRESTON

23. Where and when married Lamoni, Iowa June 22 - 1921

24. Witnesses Mrs. H.B. MURRAY Mrs. John DALE

25. By whom married, name and office Thos. F. CAMPBELL, Pastor




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GROOM: SHAW, A.E. AGE: 59 DATE MARRIED: License not used

BRIDE: DAN, Cordelia L. AGE: 51 DATE REGISTERED: License not used

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Mrs. C.E. SPRAGUE (of Leon)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given (Note: The phrase “NO RETURN.” is written in the margin of the Affidavit Section.)





7. Color (Blank)

8. Race (Blank)









17. Color (Blank)

18. Race (Blank)










GROOM: HUTCHERSON, William AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: July 06, 1921 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: ELLIS, Fontella AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: July 06, 1921 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made J.A. RAILSBACK (of Daviess County, Missouri.)


3. Full name of GROOM William HUTCHERSON

4. Place of residence Coffey, Mo. (Note: This is in Daviess County, Missouri.)



7. Color White

8. Race Anglo Saxon


10. Groom’s place of birth Coffey, Mo.

11. Groom’s father’s name William HUTCHERSON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Elizabeth HIGGINS

13. Full name of BRIDE Fontella ELLIS


15. Bride’s place of residence Coffey, Mo.


17. Color White



20. Bride’s place of birth Coffey, Mo.

21. Bride’s father’s full name John ELLIS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Myrtle GRIFFIN

23. Where and when married Leon July 6TH, 1921

24. Witnesses Mrs. P.H. GREEN P.H. GREEN Robt GREEN





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GROOM: KESHLEAR, Joseph Aubrey AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: July 06, 1921 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: HURST, Margaret Arnold AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: July 13, 1921 (Wednesday)



3. Full name of GROOM Joseph Aubrey KESHLEAR

4. Place of residence Slater (Note: There is a Slater in Story County, Iowa.)

5. Occupation Rancher


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name George Buchanan KESHLEAR

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Lucy BARR

13. Full name of BRIDE Margaret Arnold HURST




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name George Edward HURST

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Elizabeth Raymond LAYTON


24. Witnesses Mrs. Georgia McGINNIS Mrs. L.B. YOUNG

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. Thos. F. CAMPBELL, Pastor Presbyterian Ch.



GROOM: MILLSTEAD, Everett Franklin AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: July 09, 1921 (Saturday)

BRIDE: JONES, Katie Zelma AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: July 09, 1921 (Saturday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Frank COLE (of Grand River, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Everett Franklin MILLSTEAD




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Joe MILLSTEAD

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Melvina COLE

13. Full name of BRIDE Katie Zelma JONES




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name James Franklin JONES

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Minnie DENHAM


24. Witnesses Frank COLE Bessie COLE

25. By whom married, name and office A.M. PRYOR, J.P.




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GROOM: SNETHEN, Theora AGE: 28 DATE MARRIED: July 14, 1921 (Thursday)

BRIDE: PARKHURST, Cora M. AGE: 16 DATE REGISTERED: July 15, 1921 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made O.V. PARKHURST (of Davis City)

2. By whom consent to marriage is given father of Bride

3. Full name of GROOM Theora SNETHEN




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name J.S. SNETHEN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Harriett SEYMORE

13. Full name of BRIDE Cora PARKHURST




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name O.V. PARKHURST

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Totter HULLINGER


24. Witnesses O.V. PARKHURST Myrtle RAYN




GROOM: BUTLER, Russell E. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: July 16, 1921 (Saturday)

BRIDE: HART, Bronna Blanch AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: July 18, 1921 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Hubert BUTLER (of Cainsville, Harrison County, Missouri)


3. Full name of GROOM Russell E. BUTLER

4. Place of residence Saline, Mo. (Note: This is in Mercer County, Missouri.)



7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian



11. Groom’s father’s name Forest BUTLER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Vida HARDY

13. Full name of BRIDE Bronna Blanch HART




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Willard P. HART

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah E. OVERTON


24. Witnesses Hubert BUTLER Josie HART





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GROOM: PARSONS, John Calvin AGE: 24 DATE MARRIED: July 23, 1921 (Saturday)

BRIDE: HULL, Dorothy Honnold AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: July 29, 1921 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made O.E. HULL (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM John Calvin PARSONS

4. Place of residence San Francisco, Cal

5. Occupation Physician


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Elmira, Illinois (Note: This is in Stark County, Illinois.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Arthur PARSONS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mattie SIGMORE

13. Full name of BRIDE Dorothy Honnold HULL




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian



21. Bride’s father’s full name Oliver Edwin HULL

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Cora HONNOLD


24. Witnesses Arthur PARSONS O.E. HULL

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. Thos F. CAMPBELL Pastor Presby Ch Leon, Ia.



GROOM: MILLSAP, J. Forrest AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: July 23, 1921 (Saturday)

BRIDE: PEARSON, Gertrude Sarah AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: July 29, 1921 (Friday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Lloyd MARSHALL (of Des Moines, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM J. Forrest MILLSAP




7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Decatur

11. Groom’s father’s name Sylvester MILLSAP

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Molly WARTENBAE

13. Full name of BRIDE Gertrude Sarah PEARSON




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Earlham, Iowa (Note: This is in Madison County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Joseph PEARSON

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Sarah ROBERTS

23. Where and when married Leon, Ia. July 23, 1921

24. Witnesses Loy MARSHALL, Minnie B. CAMPBELL

25. By whom married, name and office Rev. Thos. F. CAMPBELL, Pastor




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GROOM: CLARK, Benjamin D. AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: July 25, 1921 (Monday)

BRIDE: PERDUN, Velma R. AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: July 25, 1921 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Oliver NEGLEY (of Decatur, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Benjamin D. CLARK

4. Place of residence Harrison Co., Mo.



7. Color White

8. Race American


10. Groom’s place of birth DeKalb, Decatur Co., Iowa

11. Groom’s father’s name J.E. CLARK

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary HENDERSON

13. Full name of BRIDE Velma R. PERDUN




17. Color White

18. Race American



21. Bride’s father’s full name T.D. PERDUN

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Martha OXFORD


24. Witnesses C.W. HOFFMAN and T.M. QUICK

25. By whom married, name and office A.M. PRYOR J. of P.



GROOM: BROUGHTON, Claud AGE: 21 DATE MARRIED: July 27, 1921 (Wednesday)

BRIDE: DEERINGER, Edna AGE: 18 DATE REGISTERED: July 27, 1921 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made George H. OLIVER (of 1921 E. 26TH ST. Des Moines, Ia.)


3. Full name of GROOM Claude BROUGHTON




7. Color White

8. Race Anglo Saxon



11. Groom’s father’s name Emanuel BROUGHTON

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Louisa J. GILES

13. Full name of BRIDE Edna DEARINGER




17. Color White



20. Bride’s place of birth Palymira, Iowa (Note: I am unable to find this place.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name David DEERINGER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Flora HILTON

23. Where and when married Leon, Ia. July 27, 1921

24. Witnesses George H. OLIVER B.F. MOORE





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GROOM: PARSONS, James H. AGE: 46 DATE MARRIED: July 30, 1921 (Saturday)

BRIDE: LaFOLLETT, Cora AGE: 44 DATE REGISTERED: August 01, 1921 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made H.H. HARRINGTON (of Lamoni, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM James H. PARSONS


5. Occupation Section Foreman


7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Frank J. PARSONS

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Soya S. PARSONS

13. Full name of BRIDE Cora LaFOLLETT

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Cora MOORE



17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Cainsville, Missouri (Note: This is in Harrison County, Missouri.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name J.W. MOORE

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Kity STALLSWORTH


24. Witnesses Wayne GAMMON H.H. HARRINGTON

25. By whom married, name and office A.M. PRYOR



GROOM: DRAPER, Mason A. AGE: 74 DATE MARRIED: August 01, 1921 (Monday)

BRIDE: REED, Anna AGE: 62 DATE REGISTERED: August 01, 1921 (Monday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made H.J. STREET (of Grand River, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Mason A. DRAPER




7. Color White

8. Race (Blank)


10. Groom’s place of birth Johnson Co., Indiana

11. Groom’s father’s name Joe DRAPER

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Mary THOMAS

13. Full name of BRIDE Anna REED

14. Bride’s maiden name, if a widow Anna SAMPSLEY

15. Bride’s place of residence Kansas City, Mo.


17. Color White

18. Race (Blank)


20. Bride’s place of birth Warrensburg, Mo Petis (sic) Co. (Note: Warrensburg is in Johnson County, Missouri not Pettis.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name James SAPSLEY (Note: Her maiden name is spelled with a “M.”)

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Fanny ALISON

23. Where and when married Leon, Iowa Decatur Co.

24. Witnesses H.J. STREET and Olive STREET

25. By whom married, name and office A.M. PRYOR, J. of P.




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GROOM: PIERCY, Willard R. AGE: 23 DATE MARRIED: August 06, 1921 (Saturday)

BRIDE: MILLER, Ruth E. AGE: 20 DATE REGISTERED: August 10, 1921 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Roy BRIGHT (of Decatur, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Willard R. PIERCY




7. Color White

8. Race Anglo Saxon


10. Groom’s place of birth Decatur City

11. Groom’s father’s name Robert PIERCY

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Dessie OILER

13. Full name of BRIDE Ruth E. MILLER


15. Bride’s place of residence Decatur City


17. Color White



20. Bride’s place of birth Shenendoah (Note: This is in Page County, Iowa. )

21. Bride’s father’s full name William MILLER

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Dora CALDWELL

23. Where and when married Leon, Aug 6, 1921

24. Witnesses Esther MILLER Roy BRIGHT




GROOM: SEAMAN, Willard Brown AGE: 29 DATE MARRIED: August 07, 1921 (Sunday)

BRIDE: YOUNGS, Gladys Ellen AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: August 17, 1921 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Bert YOUNG (of Pleasanton, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Willard Brown SEAMAN


5. Occupation Lumberman


7. Color White

8. Race Caucasian


10. Groom’s place of birth Linden, Iowa (Note: This is in Dallas County, Iowa.)

11. Groom’s father’s name Thomas F. SEAMAN

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Martha Niana ELLIS

13. Full name of BRIDE Gladys Ellen YOUNGS




17. Color White

18. Race Caucasian


20. Bride’s place of birth Kankakee, Ill. (Note: This is in Kankakee County, Illinois.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Elbert YOUNGS

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lora May GUILFORD

23. Where and when married Pleasanton, Iowa August 7TH, 1921

24. Witnesses Gladys KERRINS Marie SEAMAN

25. By whom married, name and office William B. THOMPSON, Minister of the Gospel




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GROOM: HUBBARD, James C. AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: August 06, 1921 (Saturday)

BRIDE: JONES, Grace AGE: 24 DATE REGISTERED: August 10, 1921 (Wednesday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Ray SCOTT (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM James C. HUBBARD




7. Color White

8. Race Anglo Saxon



11. Groom’s father’s name David HUBBARD

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Susan STILL

13. Full name of BRIDE Grace JONES




17. Color White




21. Bride’s father’s full name Earnest JONES

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Lydia DONALDSON

23. Where and when married Leon, Ia. Aug 6TH, 1921

24. Witnesses Mrs. P.H. GREEN & Robert GREEN




GROOM: IRVING, Ernie AGE: 25 DATE MARRIED: August 14, 1921 (Sunday)

BRIDE: WRIGHT, Gladys AGE: 19 DATE REGISTERED: August 14, 1921 (Sunday)

1. By whom affidavit, if any, was made Ruth GITTINGER (of Leon, Iowa)


3. Full name of GROOM Ernie IRVING




7. Color White

8. Race American



11. Groom’s father’s name Will IRVING

12. Groom’s mother’s maiden name Alice EDMINSTON

13. Full name of BRIDE Gladys WRIGHT




17. Color White

18. Race American


20. Bride’s place of birth Red Oak, Iowa (Note: This is in Montgomery County, Iowa.)

21. Bride’s father’s full name Frank WRIGHT

22. Bride’s mother’s full maiden name Anna NIHLSEN

23. Where and when married Leon, Ia. Aug 14 - 1921

24. Witnesses Earl E. WRIGHT Florence DAVIS

25. By whom married, name and office George T. RONK, Minister


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