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Gentry County (Mo.) Name Index
Marriages—B
Groom name Bride Name Date of Marriage Source of Information Additional Notes
Bacon, Chester Cleveland, Wilma Ruth ??
May 28, 1925 Thursday, Albany Ledger -
From Marriage License List Both from King City, MO
Bagby, Frank C. Woodard, Hazel February 26, 1922 March 2, 1922 Issue Albany Ledger
Married at St. Joseph, MO. The Bride is a
registered pharmacist and is now employed in the
Hardin Drug Store. The Groom is a telegraph
operator and is employed by the Postal Union at
Kansas City.
Bagnell, Floyd McCord, Haley December 18, 1917 December 27, 1917 Issue of the Ledger Married at Tulsa, Okla.
Bailey, Geo. W. Gillett, Luressa ?? July 11, 1902 Issue of the Ledger Both from Stanberry, MO
Bailey, Gerald Lieut. Royse, Dorothy March 5, 1943
April 1, 1943 Issue of the Ledger &
December 30, 1943 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year
Bailey, John Harrell, Wynona January 11, 1922
January 19, 1922 Issue Albany Ledger -
McFall News
Married at St. Louis, MO. Accompanied by Miss
Rosalee Marshall. Mr. Bailey came here from
Owatonna, Minnesota soon after McFall secured
electricity. He is a skilled electrician and is in
partnership with Rex Patterson. The couple will
live in McFall, MO.
Bailey, Wm. H. Judd, Adah ?? March 13, 1913 Issue of the Ledger.
Paper says married in Bethany last week. The
Bride is the daughter of Judge & Mrs. J. A. Judd.
Baird, Eugene C. Baker, Emma E. ?? November 4, 1910 Issue of the Ledger Both from King City, MO
Baird, Wm. A. Harrison, Rosetta November 28, 1902 December 2, 1902 Darlington Record
Bride is a sister to C. M. Harrison of Gallatin, MO.
The Groom is from Hobart, Okla.
Baker, Barney Otis Weller, Kathleen March 6, 1922 March 9, 1922 Issue Albany Ledger
Married at the home of and by Rev. Wm.
Rutherford of Albany, MO. They expect to live on a
farm near Lone Star. The Bride is a daughter of
Mr. & Mrs. George Weller, the Groom a son of Mr.
& Mrs. T. A. Baker.
Baker, Charley A. Barnes, Alice ?? October 18, 1901 Issue of the Ledger Both from Worth, MO
Baker, Curtis E. Chrisman, Effie A. February 19, 1884 February 19, 1909 Issue of the Ledger
Baker, E. W. Crockett, Mattie ?? April 30, 1909 Issue of the Ledger
The Groom from Ford City, MO, the Bride from
Stanberry, MO.
Baker, Floyd Spencer, Grace Maude June 7, 1924 June 12, 1924 Thursday, Albany Ledger
The Groom from Martinsville, MO. The Bride from
Denver, MO. Married by Judge Otis T. Whaley at
his office in the court house. They were
accompanied by Elmer T. Baker & Mrs. R. F.
Graham.
Baker, Frank Phillips, Ruth September 5, 1920 September 9, 1920 Issue Albany Ledger
Both from Stanberry, MO. Married by Rev. E. F.
Estes at his home.
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Groom name Bride Name Date of Marriage Source of Information Additional Notes
Baker, Guy H. Richards, Beulah June 29, 1919 July 3, 1919 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Gentry MO., son of Mr. & Mrs. A. E.
Baker. Bride from Stanberry. Married by Rev. J.
W. Kilborn
Baker, Hursel(?) F. Martin, Velma Gertrude ??
December 3, 1925 Thursday, Albany
Ledger - From Marriage License List Both from Stanberry, MO
Baker, Isaac D. Umphrey, Ora Alice ?? February 12, 1909 Issue of the Ledger Both from Stanberry, MO
Baker, J. A. Frederick, Aurelia R. ?? May 3, 1895 Issue of the Ledger
Baker, James D. Harold, Josie January 22, 1890 January 31, 1890 Issue of the Ledger Married by Rev. H. P. Tandy
Baker, James O. Duckworth, Ida B. September 9, 1897 September 17, 1897 Issue of the Ledger Married by Rev. S. Carothers
Baker, Larry G. Moad, Janice Earline June 18, 1971 June 24, 1971 Thursday, Albany Ledger
Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Orven Moad, Albany, MO &
Mr. & Mrs. Loren Baker, Grant City, MO
Baker, Mitchell D. VanHoutan, Luwana D. June 21, 1969 July 10, 1969 Thursday, Albany Ledger
Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Ivan VanHoutan & Mr. & Mrs.
Theodore Baker
Baker, Orvil Liggett, Elsie May February 26, 1920 ??
Both from Gentry, MO. Married by J. W. Kilborn.
They were accompanied by Mr. & Mrs. Guy Baker
& Miss Velda Zimmerman. They will live on a farm
5 miles north of Stanberry, MO.
Baker, Samuel M. Walker, Fannie A. ?? September 30, 1898 Issue of the Ledger Both from Voyage
Baker, Sylvanus M. Malson, Etta July 12, 1913
July 3 & July 26, 1913 Issues of the
Ledger
Both from Stanberry, MO. Married by Elder G. W.
Maxwell
Baker, Theodore Thompson, Mae (Mary) March 4, 1894
March 9, 1894 Issue of the Ledger &
March 8, 1894 Darlington Record Issue
Married by Rev. C. T. Phillips - Brother of the
Groom Joe Baker
Baker, Verge C. George, Sallie April 14, 1915 April 15, 1915 Issue of the Ledger
Married by Rev. C. J. Chappell. Groom son of
Effie A. Baker & Bride daughter of Mr. & Mrs.
Chas. W. George
Baker, W. M. Oyler, Hattie F. ?? October 9, 1908 Issue of the Ledger Both from King City, MO
Baker, Wm. C. Miller, Carrie E. ?? September 2, 1898 Issue of the Ledger
Baldock, Charles A. Williams, Clara September 4, 1894
September 6, 1894 Darlington Record
Issue Married by Rev. Jasper Shoemaker
Baldock, Chas. G. Reed, Mattie J. ?? January 11, 1889 Issue of the Ledger
Baldock, Clyd Butcher, May ?? May 26, 1911 Issue of the Ledger Both from Albany, MO
Baldock, Jos. R. Shelby, Allie V. ?? March 3, 1893 Issue of the Ledger
Baldock, Joseph S. Stevenson, Frances March 3, 1901
March 8, 1901 Issue of the Ledger &
July 2, 1925 Thursday, Albany Ledger -
From Obituary of Mrs. J. S. Baldock
The Groom from Gentryville, MO. The Bride from
Evona, MO and a daughter of Hugh & Annie
Stevenson
Baldock, Oliver Moore, Nellie November 26, 1903 November 27, 1903 Issue of the Ledger
Baldock, Robt. S. Smith, Rosa ?? January 18, 1895 Issue of the Ledger
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Groom name Bride Name Date of Marriage Source of Information Additional Notes
Baldock, Thos. Brandt, Lula ?? December 13, 1907 Issue of the Ledger Groom from Albany, MO. Bride from Worth, MO.
Baldock, Virgil Albin, Dona April 15, 1906 April 20, 1906 Issue of the Ledger
Baldock, William Starks, Josie October 24, 1914 October 29, 1914 Issue of the Ledger Married at St. Joseph, MO
Baldock, William M. Miller, Lillie F. December 22, 1901 December 26, 1902 Darlington Record Married by Judge Jasper Cox
Baldock, Wm. M. Miller, Lillie ?? December 27, 1901 Issue of the Ledger Both from Albany, MO
Baldwin, Curtis Hatten, Edna ??
April 14, 1921 Issue Albany Ledger -
From Marriage License List
Groom from New Hampton, MO. Bride from
Martinsville, MO
Baldwin, Ezekial C. Napier, Sarah A. January 17, 1836 November 4, 1911 Issue of the Ledger
Baldwin, Fred Edwin Good, Frances August 11, 1921 August 25, 1921 Issue Albany Ledger
Married at Pasadena, California. The Bride is a
daughter of the late J. A. Good, a former well
known citizen of Albany, MO
Baldwin, Mr. Wilson, Miss April 20, 1896 May 7, 1896 Darlington Record Issue
Baldwin, W. A. Poe, Victoria ?? May 30, 1918 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Denver, MO. Bride from Allendale,
MO
Baldwin, W. T. Darby, Mrs. Jane May 22, 1913
May 29, 1913 Issue of the Ledger -
Denver Married by J. P. Will Cambell (Campbell?)
Baldwin, Wince Wilson, Samantha April 30, 1896
May 8, 1896 Issue of the Ledger - Lone
Star Items
Bales, B. F. Dice, Ethel ??
November 27, 1919 Issue of the Ledger -
License List
Groom from St. Joseph, MO. Bride from Mammoth
Springs, Ark.
Bales, Clarence E. Dale, Emma August 14, 1904 August 19, 1904 Issue of the Ledger Married by Rev. H. H. Johnson
Bales, John Hartley, Lizzie March 19, 1871 March 23, 1871 Issue of the Ledger Married by Rev. Hanley
Bales, Joseph Stonger, Madge February 19, 1924(?)
February 28, 1924 Thursday, Albany
Ledger - Denver Items Both from Denver, MO Married Thursday Evening
Ball, Dr. Wm. Dilley, Frances 1849 November 12, 1914 Issue of the Ledger
Ball, Eddy R. Fadely, Martha Pearl November 12, 1905 November 17, 1905 Issue of the Ledger Groom from King City, MO. Bride from Santa Rosa
Ball, Elmer Deen, Lettie ?? April 24, 1903 Issue of the Ledger Groom from Gentry, MO. Bride from Albany, MO.
Ball, H. C. Smith, Jennie ?? September 20, 1895 Issue of the Ledger
Ball, Hobart Doyl Newell, Edith June 8, 1919
June 5, 1919 Issue of the Ledger
License List
Married by Squire W. D. Kier. Groom from Gentry,
MO. Bride from Port Arthur, Texas
Ball, J. W. Campbell, Grace Mae ??
August 28, 1913 Issue of the Ledger-
License List Both from King City, MO
Ball, Jas. T. Woodworth, Flora E. ?? December 16, 1910 Issue of the Ledger Both from King City, MO
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Groom name Bride Name Date of Marriage Source of Information Additional Notes
Ball, L. A. Daley, Eliza October 8, 1901 October 11, 1901 Issue of the Ledger
Married in Gayville, S.D. Bride daughter of W. W.
Daley
Ball, Marvey Otis Berry, Ruby Inez ??
August 16, 1917 Issue of the Ledger -
License List Groom from King City, MO. Bride from McFall, MO
Ball, Thomas J. Summa, Sadie ?? February 25, 1898 Issue of the Ledger
Ball, W. G. Rev. Reynolds, Nancy A. September 27, 1866 February 6, 1919 Issue of the Ledger
Ball, William Lisle, Frances January 29, 1849 July 30, 1909 Issue of the Ledger
Ball, Wm. A. "Billy" Moore, Julia ??
November 9, 1922 Issue Albany Ledger -
From Death Notice of Lieutenant Wm.
A. "Billy" Ball Bride from San Antonio, Texas
Ballard Leo E. Caster, Cora Marie August 30, 1911 September 1, 1911 Issue of the Ledger
Married by Rev. James Caster (Grandfather) Bride
daughter of Grant Caster
Ballard, Andrew L. Hall, Alice February 9, 1879 October 23, 1908 Issue of the Ledger
Ballard, Emmet L. Kenyon, Gertrude December 11, 1900 December 14, 1900 Issue of the Ledger
Groom son of State Sen. Ballard. Bride daughter
of Mr. & Mrs. W. A. Kenyon
Ballard, George D. Coffey, Nettie E. ?? January 28, 1898 Issue of the Ledger
Ballard, James Wesley Houston, Mabel ??
April 6, 1922 Issue Albany Ledger -
From Marriage License List
Groom from Albany, MO. Bride from Stanberry,
MO
Ballard, Jesse F. Poe, Alma ??
May 1, 1924 Thursday, Albany Ledger -
From Marriage License List & Alanthus
Grove Items
Groom from Stanberry, MO. Bride from Stanberry
& Alanthus Grove, MO. They will make their home
this summer near Chillicothe, MO
Ballard, Wm. J. Dunkin, Isabelle ?? May 3, 1895 Issue of the Ledger
Ballard, Wm. P. Riles, Anna ?? March 1, 1895 Issue of the Ledger
Ballenger, C. Oliver Robertson, Stella December 25, 1897
December 30, 1897 Darlington Record
Issue & December 31, 1897 Issue of the
Ledger Married by Rev. Jasper Shoemaker
Ballenger, William S. Messner, Louisa C. ??
August 19, 1892 Issue of the Ledger -
Maryville Democrat
Balleu, Alan Youtsey, Joyce May 31, 1971 June 17, 1971 Thursday, Albany Ledger
Bride daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Youtsey,
Winston, MO. Groom son of Mr. Charles Burton,
McFall, MO. The Rev. Porter Hopkins performed
the wedding at the Hopkins home. The couple will
live in Winston.
Ballinger, Jesse E. Runyan, Ettie ?? March 1, 1907 Issue of the Ledger Both from Lone Star, MO
Ballinger, Wesley Davis, Carrie ?? October 12, 1906 Issue of the Ledger Both from Darlington, MO
Balsiger, Sam Bridges, Elsie October 1, 1925
October 15, 1925 Thursday, Albany
Ledger
Bride from Adrian, MO. The Groom is the son of
Mr. & Mrs. William Balsiger of near Lone Star, MO
Balsover, Dean Murrell, Alma ??
August 25, 1955 Issue of the Ledger &
December 29, 1955 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year
Both of Springerton, ILL. Married Sunday at the
Dorsey Christian Church.
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Groom name Bride Name Date of Marriage Source of Information Additional Notes
Bandy, Horace H. Bandy, Rosalyn M. ?? February 12, 1914 Issue of the Ledger Both from King City, MO
Banie, Chas G. Peery, Carrie M. April 2, 1890
April 8, 1915 Issue of the Ledger -
Pleasant Valley
Bride daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. E. Peery. Married
by Rev. Joseph Whiteley
Banie, D. W. Henshaw, Emma January 17, 1893 January 20, 1893 Issue of the Ledger Bride daughter of S. Henshaw
Banie, George W. Davis, Jaelia December 25, 1901 December 27, 1901 Issue of the Ledger Married by Elder Bone
Banie, J. M. Newton, Esther March 4, 1906 March 9, 1906 Issue of the Ledger
Banie, J. W. Armstrong, Elizabeth (Seals) February 27, 1902 February 7, 1918 Issue of the Ledger
Banie, James W. Beardsley, Dorinda July 28, 1864 March 9, 1900 Issue of the Ledger
Banks, James A. Evans, Flora D. ?? June 9, 1905 Issue of the Ledger Groom from Guthrie, Okla. Bride from Albany, MO
Banks, Wm. A. Evans, Esther A. January 22, 1905 January 27, 1905 Issue of the Ledger Both from Albany, MO
Barber, Andrew Brumfield, Mahala July 27, 1862 September 20, 1917 Issue of the Ledger Groom son of Elam & Phebe Barber
Barber, Charles Hulet, Anna ??
July 5, 1917 Issue of the Ledger -
License List Groom from Denver, MO. Bride from Albany, MO
Barber, Charles J. Osborne, Helen ??
July 4, 1968 Thursday, Albany Ledger -
Purely Local
Mr. & Mrs. George A. Barber & son David
attended the wedding of their son Charles J.
Barber & Helen Osborne Saturday afternoon in
Kansas City.
Barber, Elam M. Osborn, Emily K. ?? September 12, 1902 Issue of the Ledger Both from Denver, MO
Barber, Elamon H. Stanton, Thelma Blondena January 31, 1931
January 7, 1932 Issue of the Albany
Capital Married by Rev. A. L. Groom near Albany, MO
Barber, Jas. Hunter, Bessie ?? December 27, 1907 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Denver, MO. Bride from Lone Star,
MO
Barber, Jay C. Robertson, Chloe June 12, 1907 June 14, 1907 Issue of the Ledger Bride daughter of Dr. Chas. Robertson
Barber, John Cottrill, Addie ?? March 4, 1904 Issue of the Ledger Groom from Denver, MO. Bride from Gara
Bare, Allen T. Higdon, Clara Alma July 25, 1906
October 23, 1919, July 27, 1906 Issues
of the Ledger
Married by Rev. M. B. Irvine. Bride daughter of Mr.
& Mrs. G. W. Higdon
Bare, Allen T. Putnam, Pearl (Mrs.) April 21, 1920 April 29, 1920 Issue Albany Ledger
Married at Rogers, Arkansas, by Rev.
Cunningham, pastor of the Baptist church there.
Mrs. Bare was formerly Miss Pearl Umphrey
daughter of Fred Umphrey, who lived down near
McFall, & was born & reared in the vicinity, but of
recent years has been living at Dallas, Texas &
Rogers, Arkansas
Bare, Charlie Shepherd, Phoebe ??
September 18, 1903 Issue of the Ledger
- Darlington Record
They obtained a license in Omaha on September
15, 1903
Bare, Henry E. Reid, Marie ??
July 6, 1939 & January 4, 1940 Issues
of the Albany Ledger
Married on Saturday. Groom from St. Joseph, MO.
Bride from Nevada
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Groom name Bride Name Date of Marriage Source of Information Additional Notes
Bare, Henry W. Rouner, Julia October 25, 1866
October 25, 1916 Issue of the Ledger -
Married 50 years.
Married in Trimble Co., KY. Groom born in
Jefferson Co., Indiana. Children: Thurman, Mrs.
Margaret Smith, McFall; Mrs. Belle Murphy,
Warrensburg; Mrs. Vena Bray, Logan, IA; Miss
Ida, Chas. E., Louis & Mrs. T. L. Collins, Albany,
Mrs. J. E. Ruhl of St. Joseph, John W. & Allen T.
of Woodbine, IA
Bare, John W. Sheets, Alma May June 29, 1910
July 8, 1910 Issue of the Ledger &
January 10, 1924 Thursday, Albany
Ledger - From Obituary of Mrs. John
Bare
Bride born in Woodbine, Iowa. Married by Rev.
Thos Coffman
Bare, Lewis/Louis W. Allen, Elma May 29, 1920 June 3, 1920 Issue Albany Ledger
The Bride is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. S. W. Allen
who moved to Albany last year from Bethany, MO.
The Groom is the youngest son of Mr. & Mrs. H.
W. Bare. He served in the World War in France.
Groom is brother of Mrs. J. E. Ruhl, of St. Joseph,
MO
Bare, Lovett L. White, Cleone M. ??
May 19, 1938 & December 29, 1938
Issues of the Albany Ledger
Groom from Albany, MO. Bride from St. Joseph,
MO. Married this week. They will make their home
in St. Joseph, MO
Bare, Thurman Peery, Helen December 20, 1932
January 5, 1933 Issue of the Albany
Capital Bride from Macon, MO
Barger, Aaron Griffey, Emma ?? December 25, 1903 Issue of the Ledger Both from Gentry, MO
Barger, Alexander Morey, Nancy J. 1864 January 20, 1919 Issue of the Ledger
Barger, Alexander Brooks, Laura September 16, 1900 January 30, 1919 Issue of the Ledger
Barger, J. A. Easterly, Donna April 1, 1903
April 7, 1903 Tuesday, Darlington
Record & April 3, 1903 Issue of the
Ledger
Rev. J. A. Leonard officiating. Brides Mother is
Mrs. Alpha Easterly & the Groom is a brother of
Dr. J. N. Barger
Barger, J. N. (Dr.) Cravens, Ruby Pearl April 20, 1904 April 22, 1904 Issue of the Ledger Married in St. Joseph, MO
Barger, James Carter, Hattie July 20, 1892 July 19, 1892 Issue of the Ledger Married by Rev. Williams
Barger, Lloyd Corp. Jones, Collette August 22, 1943
September 2, 1943 Issue of the Ledger
& January 6, 1944 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year
Barger, Reuben Renfro, Jessie ??
September 10, 1914 Issue of the Ledger
License List
Groom from Gentry, MO. Bride from Mt. Moriah,
MO
Barger, Richard Sexton, Bessie November 17, 1897
November 25, 1897 Darlington Record
Issue
Married by Rev. Carothers. Groom from Grant
City, MO
Barger, Russell McLeod, Edith Louise ??
June 5, 1941 Issue of the Ledger &
January 1, 1942 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year
Barger, William Floyd, Maggie S. February 6, 1889 February 15, 1889 Issue of the Ledger
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Groom name Bride Name Date of Marriage Source of Information Additional Notes
Barker, Bryan Miller, Minnie ??
December 7, 1916 Issue of the Ledger -
License List Both from Grant City, MO
Barker, E. Roy Freeman, Fannie March 1, 1905 March 3, 1905 Issue of the Ledger Married by Elder J. D. McClure
Barker, Jay W. Gladstone, Bess February 12, 1913 February 13, 1913 Issue of the Ledger
Married by Rev. A. M. Reynolds. Groom from
Grant City, MO. Bride daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Alex
Gladstone of Worth, MO
Barkley, A. M. Nelson, Laura M. February 23, 1898 February 25, 1898 Issue of the Ledger Bride daughter of S. B. Nelson
Barkley, John W. Brown, Margaret (Maggie) May 24, 1871
May 9, 1918 Issue of the Ledger &
November 11 & 18, 1920 Issues Albany
Ledger - From Death Notice of Mrs.
John W. Barkley
Married at Albany, MO. Bride daughter of Judge
Thos. J. & Rebecca G. Brown. The Bride was born
near Springfield, ILL.
Barnard, Ernest Taylor, Gertie August 13, 1902 August 15, 1902 Issue of the Ledger Both of Stanberry, MO. Married by J. P. Williams
Barnes, Alva Smith, Donna E. January 7, 1914 January 8, 1914 Issue of the Ledger Married by Rev. C. N. White
Barnes, Bud Cheatem, Imogene ??
December 20, 1923 Thursday, Issue
Albany Ledger - From Marriage License
List Both from Albany, MO
Barnes, Charles D. Welch, Alice September 14, 1947
September 18, 1947 Issue of the Ledger
& January 22, 1948 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year United in marriage in the Albany Baptist Church
Barnes, Edward H. Briggs, Janice August 13, 1955
August 25, 1955 Issue of the Ledger &
December 29, 1955 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year
Married at Protection, Kansas. Bride from
Protection
Barnes, Edwin Lee, Hazel July 31, 1932
January 5, 1933 Issue of the Albany
Capital
Groom from Stanberry, MO. Bride from McFall,
MO
Barnes, Emory A. Lewis, Esta M. ?? December 27, 1907 Issue of the Ledger Groom from Denver, MO. Bride from Gentry, MO
Barnes, Harvey Freeman, Katie F. ?? July 1, 1904 Issue of the Ledger
Barnes, J. H. Barnett, Lillie J. ?? July 3, 1896 Issue of the Ledger
Barnes, J. Howard Coffey, Lerena May 6, 1922 May 11, 1922 Issue Albany Ledger
Both from Albany, MO. Married by Rev. E. F.
Estes. The Bride is a daughter of Mr. R. K. Coffey.
The Groom is a son of Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Barnes,
Sr., who moved here a few years ago from their
farm near Denver. The Groom is employed as
express & mail messenger here.
Barnes, Jacob E. Johnson, Carrie ?? January 5, 1900 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Worth, MO. Bride from New
Hampton, MO
Barnes, James E. Christian, Arenia L. August 30, 1902
August 22, 1902 Issue of the Ledger &
September 11, 1902 Darlington Record
Rev. Jasper Shoemaker officiated. Groom from
Gentryville, MO. Bride from McCurry, MO
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Groom name Bride Name Date of Marriage Source of Information Additional Notes
Barnes, Jesse Parman, Noma May 17, 1924 May 22, 1924 Thursday, Albany Ledger
Married by Rev. Lucas at his home west of
Denver, MO. The Bride is the second daughter of
Mr. & Mrs. Sam Parman. The Groom is a son of
Willis Barnes near Grant City, MO. They will make
their home on a farm west of Denver, MO.
Barnes, Joseph C. Blaylock, Jane ?? April 7, 1899 Issue of the Ledger. Groom from Union Grove, Bride from Albany, MO.
Barnes, L. E. Slagel, Flossa ?? November 20, 1908 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Worth, MO. Bride from Grant City,
MO
Barnes, Lewis E. Wallace, Bessie B. June 15, 1919 June 19, 1919 Issue of the Ledger
Married by Rev. C. N. Leonard. Groom from
Worth, MO. Bride from Gentry, MO
Barnes, Ralph Parker, Dorthia ??
November 30, 1944 Issue of the Ledger
& January 11, 1945 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year
Barnes, Raymond Summa, June ??
August 2, 1945 Issue of the Ledger &
January 3, 1946 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year Married at Troy, Kansas Friday
Barnes, Russell K. Pvt. Crawford, Marcellen ??
February 14, 1946 Issue of the Ledger &
January 2, 1947 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year Married Sunday
Barnett, Elbert Geer, Cora ?? October 28, 1898 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Lone Star, MO. Bride from Albany,
MO
Barnett, Hugh Thomas Coffey, Clara October 10, 1895 January 23, 1919 Issue of the Ledger Groom son of Daniel & Sarah Barnett
Barnett, Samuel H. Harrison, Mamie Grace February 15, 1899 February 17, 1899 Issue of the Ledger Bride daughter of Blair B. Harrison
Barnett, Thompson M. Nelson, Ann ??
January 28, 1887 Issue of the Ledger &
January 26, 1912 Issue of the Ledger -
25 years ago items.
Barnett, William M. Thompson, Sarah
September 4, 1850 or
February 14, 1850
January 26, 1900 Issue of the Ledger &
July 16, 1914 Issue of the Ledger
His obituary said they were married Feb. 14, 1850
& her's said they were married Sept. 4, 1850.
Barnett, Wm. M. Robbins, Ivy M. ?? March 17, 1893 Issue of the Ledger
Barr, Charles Nicholas Burgin, Jewel June 18, 1913 June 19, 1913 Issue of the Ledger Bride daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Burgin
Barr, Enoch Gray, Dorothy October 29, 1932
January 5, 1933 Issue of the Albany
Capital
Barrett, Dick Hardin, Elender ??
September 3, 1936 & December 31,
1936 Issues of the Albany Ledger Married at the Brides home
Barrman, Frances Lawrence LeMar, Clary Weber ??
June 4, 1925 Thursday, Albany Ledger -
From marriage License List Groom from Maryville, MO. Bride from Elmo, MO
Barry, Elaine Armstrong, Blance June 23, 1909 April 14, 1911 Issue of the Ledger Groom son of W. C. & Nancy Barry
Bartholomew, C. H. Rogers, Lydia E. January 24, 1895 February 1, 1895 Issue of the Ledger Married at the Evans House by Rev. J. Howard
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Groom name Bride Name Date of Marriage Source of Information Additional Notes
Bartlett, Ace. D. Jennings, Katie November 4, 1903 November 6, 1903 Issue of the Ledger
Bartlett, Jas. Whiteley, Melvina J. February 28, 1887
March 1, 1912 Issue of the Ledger -
Twenty Five years ago items from
March 4, 1887 Issue License List
Married by J. W. Bare, J. P. Bride daughter of
Harry Whiteley
Bartlett, William Hubbard, Mary R. (Mamie) October 2, 1925
October 8, 1925 Thursday, Albany
Ledger - From Marriage License List
Groom from Bethany, MO. He is a well know
merchant of Bethany. Bride from Bethany, formerly
of Albany, MO. Married at the home of the Bride's
sister Mrs. J. W. Coulter, on North Hundley St.,
Albany.
Bartley, Douglas Clark Colvin, Linda Jean ??
October 17, 1968 Thursday, Albany
Ledger
Groom from Lincoln, Nebraska. Bride from
Smithville, MO. Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Ernest G.
Colvin of Smithville, MO & Dr. & Mrs. Richard L.
Bartley of Audubon, Iowa.
Barton, Benj. H. Adcock, Maud ?? January 15, 1904 Issue of the Ledger Both from McFall, MO
Barton, Rev. H. C. Boatright, Mrs. M. F. July 24, 1905 July 28, 1905 Issue of the Ledger
Barton, Solomon Weese, Mary April 26, 1866
June 8, 1922 Issue Albany Ledger -
From Death Notice of Mrs. Mary Barton Bride from Gentryville, MO
Bartroff, Edmond Morgan, Ann November 24, 1861 January 6, 1916 Issue of the Ledger
Basham, Peyton Basham, Kittie ?? February 9, 1900 Issue of the Ledger Both from McFall, MO
Baskett, Dr. Edgar Dane Davison, Janet Elizabeth December 25, 1925
December 31, 1925 Thursday, Albany
Ledger - McFall Items
Married at Washington. Groom from Columbia,
MO. Bride from Washington, D.C. Groom is the
son of Mr. & Mrs. Walter Baskett & lived with his
parents on a farm east of McFall, until his high
school education was completed when the family
moved to Columbia, where he attended the MO.
University 4 years, then attended John Hopkins
University. They will make their home at Columbia,
MO.
Baskett, Elisha Martin Williams, Zertilda 1854
August 18, 1921 Issue Albany Ledger -
From Death Notice of Elisha Martin
Baskett
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Bastian, Lloyd Kerlin, Madge ??
October 5, 1922 Issue Albany Ledger -
Article from Murdo, South Dakota paper.
Groom from Redfield, South Dakota. Bride from
Murdo, South Dakota. Married recently at Iowa
city, where the couple are attending the state
university. The Groom studying dentistry and the
Bride special course in music. The Bride is the
daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Marvin P. Kerlin, formerly
of Albany, MO. Mr. Kerlin is the pioneer of his
home town, Murdo, as he was the first man to
settle there and open a store, locating there about
1890. His first customers were the native Indians,
but later the town & community grew until they are
prosperous with up-to-date buildings and people.
Bate, Joseph D. Deal, Francie L. August 15, 1894 August 17, 1894 Issue of the Ledger Married by Judge Cox
Bateman, George H. Bratcher, Lucy M. October 24, 1897
October 21, 1897 Darlington Record
Issue & October 29, 1897 Issue of the
Ledger
Groom from St. Joseph, MO. Bride from Whitton,
Gentry, Co., MO. Married by Rev. S. Carothers at
the home of the Bride's Grandfather, John Smith.
Bateman, Walter Buroughs, Maud (Ona) December 24, 1905 December 29, 1905 Issue of the Ledger
Bates, Grover C. Dean, Goldie ?? December 23, 1904 Issue of the Ledger Both from Gentry, MO
Batsell, J. H. White, Ruth E. December 25, 1912
December 26, 1912 Issue of the Ledger -
License List & June 17, 1915 Issue of
the Ledger
Groom from Eureka Springs, Ark. Bride from
Albany, MO
Batson, Brant Rupprecht, Nicole June 7, 2008 May 21, 2008 Issue Albany Ledger
Batson, Claude Davis, Oma February 13, 1917
February 8, 1917 Issue of the Ledger -
License List Both from Albany, MO
Batson, Harry Davis, Lucy March 2, 1916
March 2, 1916 Issue of the Ledger -
License List Both from Albany, MO
Batson, Wm. Glenn, Emma October 3, 1891 October 9, 1891 Issue of the Ledger
Batt, Alva Rickabaugh, Nancy September 12, 1900
September 14, 1900 Issue of the Ledger
- Parnell Sentinel
Bauer, Geo. E. Beachler, Janet February 18, 1914 February 19, 1914 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Laharpe, Kansas. Bride from
Stanberry, MO. Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Henry
Beachler. Niece of Mrs. J. H. Degginger. Married
by Rev. C. N. White
Baxter, C. E. Byrd, Vern ?? November 24, 1911 Issue of the Ledger
Baxter, Lloyd A. Wayman, Wanda M. September 3, 1914 September 10, 1914 Issue of the Ledger
Both from Albany, MO. Bride daughter of Mrs.
Cora Cole. Married by Rev. J. A. Foard
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Baxter, Roy Williams, Elizabeth ?? June 7, 1912 Issue of the Ledger
Bride daughter of Mr. & Mrs. T. H. B. Williams.
Married in Little Rock, Ark. By Rev. J. N. Jessup.
Baxter, Samuel Pulsifer, Lovisa January 5, 1890 January 10, 1890 Issue of the Ledger Married by Eld. E. W. Dunagan
Baxter, Samuel Baxter, Flora April 1, 1891 April 3, 1891 Issue of the Ledger Married by Judge Kingsborough
Baxter, William D. Hadley, Roberta C. September 23, 1906 September 28, 1906 Issue of the Ledger Bride daughter of William D. Baxter
Beadle, Orville D. Brown, Gladys April 11, 1923
April 12, 1923 Thursday, Issue Albany
Ledger
Groom from Atlantic, Iowa. Bride from Molay,
Iowa. Married at Albany, MO. In the Methodist
parsonage by Rev. Wm. Rutherford.
Beal, Benton Gerber, Ida ?? September 2, 1904 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Ford City, MO. Bride from King City,
MO
Beal, Wm. D. Nicholson, Zelma January 9, 1922 February 16, 1922 Issue Albany Ledger
Married at Columbia, MO. The Bride a daughter of
the late Ephriam & Della (Parman) Nicholson. She
has made her home with her Uncle & Aunt, R. H.
Nicholson since the death of her parents. The
Groom is a member of a good Boone County
family.
Beaman, Robert H. Bragg, Clarice Ann April 13, 1971 April 15, 1971 Thursday, Albany Ledger
Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Bragg, La Plata, MO., &
Mrs. Maude Beaman, Boliver, MO.
Bean, J. O. Jameson, Annie September 16, 1896 September 18, 1896 Issue of the Ledger
Beard, C. E. Lisle, Dora ?? November 4, 1904 Issue of the Ledger Both from Albany, MO
Beard, Henry Collett, Jennie ?? July 31, 1885 Issue of the Ledger
The marriage license was secured on the 22nd,
July 1885
Beard, Isaac Wordley, Carrie August 17, 1898 August 19, 1898 Issue of the Ledger Married by Rev. R. J. Beard
Beard, Isaac N. Ragland, Anna October 30, 1906 November 2, 1906 Issue of the Ledger Both from Gentry, MO
Beard, J. H. Justice, Orvilla July 25, 1891 July 30, 1891 Darlington Record Issue
Married by Justice Shoemaker at the home of a
cousin W. J. McMillen. Bride's Father Ben Justice.
Beard, James H. Justice, Arvila ?? August 7, 1891 Issue of the Ledger
Beard, Samuel H. Hise, Nora M. October 25, 1905 October 27, 1905 Issue of the Ledger Married by Elder Mattox
Beard, Walter E. Barnes, Anna Leah ??
December 28, 1939 Issue of the Albany
Ledger & January 12, 1939 Issue of the
Ledger Married at St. Joseph, MO Saturday
Bears, Frank A. Asbell, Clyto January 2, 1910 January 7, 1910 Issue of the Ledger Both from Burlington Jct., MO
Beasey, Otto L. Frederick, May Corrine ?? August 9, 1907 Issue of the Ledger Both from Stanberry, MO
Beaslin, Tom Sutton, Mattie ?? October 31, 1912 Issue of the Ledger
Paper states he had secured a license in St.
Joseph one day last week.
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Beauchamp, Floyd Bostick, Joyce O. ??
February 8, 1923 Thursday, Issue
Albany Ledger - From Marriage License
List Both from Grant City, MO
Beauchamp, Floyd Brown, Ruth G. ??
April 2, 1925 Thursday, Albany Ledger -
From Marriage License List
Groom from Allendale, MO. Bride from Hatfield,
MO
Beauchamp, Homer O. Brow, Hattie July 22, 1894 July 27, 1894 Issue of the Ledger
Beauchamp, Josiah Flora, Margaret A. March 11, 1850
March 5, 1925 Thursday, Albany Ledger
- Worth Co. Tribune. From Obituary
Married in Bartholomew Co., Indiana. The Bride is
the daughter of John Flora, and was born in
Harrison Co., Indiana. The Groom is the son of
David & Dorotha A. Beauchamp.
Beauchamp, Lemuel Pheneger, Sarah Catherine October 9, 1896
June 2, 1921 Issue Albany Ledger -
From Death Notice of Mrs. Sarah
Catherine (Rev. Lemuel) Beauchamp
Beauchamp, W. O. Walker, Grace December 31, 1908 January 8, 1909 Issue of the Ledger
Both from Gentry, MO. Married by Rev. G. A.
Mitchell
Beaumont, T. D. Winslow, Bess June 28, 1913 July 3, 1913 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from St. Joseph, MO. Grandson of Mr. &
Mrs. R. T. Davis of St. Joseph. Bride daughter of
Mr. & Mrs. G. A. Winslow. Married in Kansas City,
Kansas
Beaver, Geo. T. Bassham, Jessie M. ?? September 25, 1908 Issue of the Ledger Both from Darlington, MO
Beavins, James H. Claugh, Elizabeth H. June 7, 1925 June 11, 1925 Thursday, Albany Ledger
Groom from Albany, MO. Bride from Hamilton,
MO. They were married in Hamilton, MO. Mr.
Beavins is the project engineer on the paving
stretch through Huggins township, and before
coming here had been stationed at Hamilton.
Bechtel, Wm. Steinmetze, Emma January 30, 1921 February 3, 1921 Issue Albany Ledger
Both from McFall, MO. Married by Rev. Wm. Lock
at the Western House in McFall.
Bechtett, Martin Wear, Hazel Marie December 9, 1920
December 23, 1920 Issue Albany
Ledger - McFall
Groom formerly of McFall, MO. Son of Wm.
Bechtett. Bride from Strong City, Kansas. They will
make their home at Emporia, Kansas
Beck, Dr. George S. Tedlock, Ethel June 9, 1917 June 14, 1917 Issue of the Ledger Bride is daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Tedlock
Beck, Wm. L. Radin, Gertrude ?? September 14, 1900 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Chariton, Iowa. Bride from King City,
MO
Becker, Fred Stevenson, Ethel July 18, 1908 July 24, 1908 Issue of the Ledger
Married in Great Bend, Kansas. Bride daughter of
J. V. Stevenson
Beckstrom, Harold C. Bean, Carrie L. June 2, 1931
January 7, 1932 Issue of the Albany
Capital Married by Rev. G. H. Scoville near Ford City, MO
Bectel/Becketel, Wm. S. Stimetz/Stematgs, Emma E. January 30, 1890 February 7, 1890 Issue of the Ledger Married by Elder Wm. Seek
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Beekman, Dr. Jerome F. Smith, Sue Ann November ???
January 15, 1970 Thursday, Albany
Ledger
Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth F. Smith of Staunton,
VA. & Mr. & Mrs. Frank Beekman of Belleville, ILL.
Mrs. Beekman is the former Kathryn Siddens of
Albany, MO
Beeks, Frank Jackson, Jessie August 28, 1916 August 31, 1916 Issue of the Ledger
Both from Bethany, MO. Married by Rev. G. C.
Beery
Beeler, Elmer Hale, Maude ?? December 23, 1910 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Albany, MO, Bride from New Castle,
MO
Beeridge, William Fugett, Etta Mae December 17, 1922
December 21, 1922 Issue Albany
Ledger
Married at St. Joseph, MO. The Bride is the only
daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Fugett of Darlington.
The Groom is from Maryville, Kansas. He had
charge of the Ted Fore store at Gentryville last
summer & while there met the young lady who
became his wife. He is at present employed at the
stock yards, at Maryville, Kansas, where they will
make their home.
Beggs, Sam Woodside, Lillie ?? June 19, 1913 Issue of the Ledger Paper said they were married last week.
Belcher, Chas. Green, Mary E. November 18, 1899 November 24, 1899 Issue of the Ledger Groom from Berlin, MO. Bride from McFall, MO.
Belcher, Chas. Carter, Minnie L. May 20, 1907 Mary 24, 1907 Issue of the Ledger Groom from Whitton, MO. Bride from McFall, MO.
Bell, Claude H. Powell, Esther Ellen ??
April 1, 1915 Issue of the Ledger -
License List Groom from McFall, MO. Bride from Albany, MO.
Bell, Cleo Evans, George ??
September 12, 1918 Issue of the Ledger
- License List Groom from Albany, MO. Bride from Denver, MO
Bell, Curt Buxton, Cecil ?? June 28, 1907 Issue of the Ledger Both from Stanberry, MO.
Bell, Evert Jones, Katie ?? January 21, 1898 Issue of the Ledger
Bell, Fred Richards, Dolores February 1, 1922 February 9, 1922 Issue Albany Ledger
The Bride is the daughter of Deck Richards. The
Groom is the son of Mr. & Mrs. George Bell.
Bell, G. E. Jones, Kate January 20, 1897 December 28, 1916 Issue of the Ledger
Bell, Henry Salmon, Lee ??
February 23, 1920 Issue of the Albany
Ledger (should be February 26, 1920)
The Groom is a son of Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Bell of
McFall. The Bride is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs.
Thos. Salmon of McFall. They will make their
home on a farm near McFall. Others in the
wedding party were: Mr. Harley Hardin, Miss
Martha Bell, Mr. Glenn Davis & Miss Elizabeth
Gibbany.
Bell, James Patchin, Mrs. Lanie October 10, 1895
October 17, 1895 Darlington Record
Issue & October 18, 1895 Issue of the
Ledger - Darlington Record
Married by Rev. Jasper Shoemaker. Groom is
about 76 years old.
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Bell, Lycurgus Robinson, Sallie A. November 16, 1866
December 2, 1920 Issue Albany Ledger -
From Death Notice of Lycurgus Bell. Married in Kentucky
Bell, O. W. Hoover, Lyda May ?? October 22, 1909 Issue of the Ledger Paper said the license was issued this week.
Bell, Oren T. O'Neal Neva Alice ?? January 28, 1910 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Missoula, Mont. Bride from King City,
MO
Bell, Wm. Livingston. Sylvia J. ?? February 17, 1905 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Hatfield, MO. Bride from Stanberry,
MO
Bellamy, James H. Reed, Irene ?? September 16, 1892 Issue of the Ledger
Bellows, Fred D. Cotton, Helen July 9, 1919 July 10, 1919 Issue of the Ledger
Groom son of Mr. & Mrs. C. D. Bellows of
Maryville. Bride daughter of Mrs. Charlotte Cotton.
Bena, Waller Liggett, Mollie ?? February 27, 1903 Issue of the Ledger
Bender, Harry J. (Corp.) Jolly, Georgia April 11, 1944
April 20, 1944 Issue Albany Ledger &
December 28, 1944 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year.
Groom from Buffalo, N. Y. Bride daughter of Mr. &
Mrs. George Jolly. Married in Washington, D. C.
Miss Lorene Jolly sister of the Bride acted as
bridesmaid & Pvt. Edward Carter was best man.
Bride a graduate of Grandview High School.
Attended Johnson Business College at St. Joseph,
MO. Groom was educated in N. Y., before
entering the service, was employed as printer on
one of the N. Y. newspapers. They will make thie
home at Washington, D.C.
Bender, Jno. W. Grace, Dora A. ?? March 11, 1904 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from New Hampton, MO. Bride from Lone
Star, MO.
Bender, Walter Carter, Maude March 29, 1911 April 7, 1911 Issue of the Ledger
Bride daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Carter. Married
by Rev. Bieber
Bennett, Floyd Sturtz, Ilma ?? May 24, 1907 Issue of the Ledger Both from Clay County
Bennett, George H. Whittington, Cena (Mrs.) ??
October 28, 1920 Issue Albany Ledger -
From Marriage License List
Bennett, Gordon Givauden, Annie August 10, 1902 August 14, 1902 Darlington Record
Bride is a daughter of Mr. Mrs. Wm. Givauden &
the Groom is a son of A. W. Bennett
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Bennett, Harry F. (Corporal) Hill, Norma Jean ??
October 19, 1944 Issue Albany Ledger
& January 11, 1945 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year
Married last Thursday evening at the home of the
former's Uncle & Aunt Mr. & Mrs. Ray E.
Gallamore, Kansas City, MO. Rev. Russell
McIntyre, associate pastor of the Bethany Baptist
Church in that City officiated. Groom formerly of
Los Angeles, Calif. now stationed at an Army Air
Base, Rapid City, South Dakota. Claudia Brown
was bridesmaid & Ray E. Gallamore acted as best
man.
Bennett, Humphrey E. Arkle, Isabel ??
January 5, 1922 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - From Death Notice of
Humphrey E. Bennett. Isabel Arkle died in 1892
Bennett, Humphrey E. Stanton, Anna ca 1905
January 5, 1922 - From Death Notice of
Humphrey E. Bennett
2nd Marriage. Moved to Lacede County about 17
years ago.
Bennett, Millard Martin, Edna May ??
October 23, 1924 Thursday, Albany
Ledger
The Groom from Des Moines, Iowa. Bride from
King City, MO. The marriage was solemnized at
the home of the Bride's Aunt, Mrs. A. C. Parsons,
in the presence of a large number of relatives &
friends.
Bennett, Robt. E. Shisler, Maude ?? June 11, 1909 Issue of the Ledger Both from Stanberry, MO.
Benshoof, Stanford Malson, Viola January 25, 1943
February 4, 1943 Issue of the Ledger &
December 23, 1943 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year. Bride from Gentry, MO.
Bentley, Chas. Hammond, Oralee December 23, 1920
December 30, 1920 Issue Albany
Ledger
Married at the home of the officiating minister Rev.
E. F. Estes, Albany. Groom from Gentry, MO.
Bride from Parnell.
Bentley, Chas. D. Wheeler, Gladys December 23, 1913 December 25, 1913 Issue of the Ledger Groom from Lamoni, IA. Bride from Albany, MO.
Bentley, Frank L. Prof. Rogers, Nellie June 30, 1917 July 5, 1917 Issue of the Ledger
Married at Columbia, MO. Groom son of Mr. &
Mrs. W. N. Bentley.
Bentley, Fred Smith, Opha May 20, 1915 May 20, 1915 Issue of the Ledger Married by Rev. Clarke Baker
Bentley, Homer Jameson, Sadie April 4, 1900
April 5, 1900 Thursday, Darlington
Record & April 13, 1900 Issue of the
Ledger & October 22, 1925 Thursday,
Albany Ledger - Pious Ridge Items -
From Obituary of Sara Elizabeth
Jameson
Married at the home of the Bride's parents in
Gentryville, MO last night. Rev. H. W. B. Myrick
officiated. The Bride is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs.
William Jameson and the Groom is a son of Mr. &
Mrs. Isaac J. Bentley. They were both raised at
Gentryville, where they have a host of friends who
wish them happiness for the future.
Bentley, Jefferson E. Green, Dora E. November 17, 1909 November 19, 1909 Issue of the Ledger
Groom son of Mrs. W. N. Bentley. Bride daughter
of Mrs. John Green
Bentley, Joseph V. Magee, Stella September 25, 1901 September 27, 1901 Issue of the Ledger
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Bentley, Kenny Daniel, Linda October 30, 1971
November 10, 1971 Wednesday, Albany
Ledger - Pious Ridge They will make their home in St. Joseph, MO
Bentley, Ray Barnes, Deva September 2, 1920
September 2 & 9, 1920 Issues Albany
Ledger - From Marriage License List Married by Rev. E. F. Estes at his home.
Bentley, Russell Webber, Ann August 8, 1948
August 12, 1948 Issue of the Ledger &
January 6, 1949 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year
Groom son of Mr. & Mrs. Dick Bentley. Married at
Johnstown, Colo.
Bentley, Stephen Burkem Ross, Margaret 1854 December 14, 1916 Issue of the Ledger
Bentley, Stephen P. West, Vida E. ?? November 17, 1905 Issue of the Ledger Both from Gentryville, MO
Bentley, Steven B. O'Dell, Laura November 23, 1904 November 25, 1904 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Albany, MO. Bride from Lone Star,
MO
Bentley, Wade Peery, Bessie April 15, 1908 April 17, 1908 Issue of the Ledger
Groom son of Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Bentley. Bride
daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. E. Peery
Bentley, William c. Farthing, Emma February 5, 1885 February 13, 1885 Issue of the Ledger
Bentley, Woodson Caster, Vergie February 26, 1913 February 27, 1913 Issue of the Ledger
Groom son or Mr. & Mrs. Newt Bentley. Bride
daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Caster
Berg, J. F. Esterlinger, Rosa ?? April 5, 1907 Issue of the Ledger Both from Ravenwood, MO
Berg, J. F. Huseman, Katie ?? September 29, 1911 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Ravenwood, MO. Bride from Crown
Point, Ind.
Bergren, Hugo Anderson Yarrington, Hazell/Hazel November 8, 1922 November 9, 1922 Issue Albany Ledger
Groom from Nebraska. Bride from Albany, MO.
Married at Omaha, Nebr. They will make their
home on one of the Kent farms near Denver, MO.
The bride is the younger daughter of C. J.
Yarrington. The Groom is a cousin of Mrs. G. F.
Kling, Albany, MO.
Berry, Carl Copeland, Opal Esther ??
April 17, 1924 Thursday, Albany Ledger -
From Marriage License List. Both from King City, MO.
Berry, Carl Avon McConkey, Blanche March 4, 1925
March 12, 1925 Thursday, Albany
Ledger
Married at Bethany, MO by Rev. H. C. Bloomfield.
Accompanied by the Groom's brother & sister-in-
law, Moses Berry & wife. The Bride is the younger
daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John McConkey & was
reared in Albany & vicinity. The Groom is a son of
Mr. & Mrs. J. E. Berry & grew to young manhood
here. Like his brothers he took up railroading & is
now fireman on the Burlington. They will make
their home in St. Joseph, where the Groom has
his headquarters.
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Berry, Dan Burgess, Hattie E. ?? September 14, 1900 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Stanberry, MO. Bride form Darlington,
MO
Berry, Earnest Philips, Ella December 20, 1908 December 20, 1908 Issue of the Ledger Groom from Gentry, MO
Berry, Eldon Hill, Rosalee ??
September 2, 1943 & January 6, 1944
Issue of the Albany Ledger - Index for
the year Married here Saturday
Berry, G. R. Bittick, Susan J. ?? February 17, 1888 Issue of the Ledger
Berry, Geo. Walker, Ollie November 7, 1909 November 12, 1909 Issue of the Ledger
Berry, George Gault, Mary March 2, 1892
March 11, 1892 Issue of the Ledger -
Berlin Married by Rev. Ferguson
Berry, James E. Manifeld/Manfield, Irena B. December 21 or 31, 1899
July 30, 1925 Thursday, Albany Ledger -
From Obituary
Berry, John Hyatt, Annie ?? January 11, 1889 Issue of the Ledger
Berry, John Clark, Lulu ?? August 9, 1907 Issue of the Ledger Groom from Bethany, MO. Bride from McFall, MO.
Berry, Mark Campbell, Ollie January 28, 1900 February 2, 1900 Issue of the Ledger
Both from Berlin, MO. The Groom son of Mr. &
Mrs. Joseph Berry. Bride daughter of J. H. & Ollie
Campbell
Berry, Maurice McCarty, Margaret ??
May 23, 1946 Issue of the Ledger &
January 9, 1947 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year Married at Stanberry, MO on Friday.
Berry, Moses W. Littlewood, Doris August 29, 1922
August 31, 1922 Issue of the Albany
Ledger
Married at the residence of Wm. Flynn, in
Osceola, Iowa, Rev. James E. Lombard,
officiating. They will make their home in Osceola.
The Bride is the elder daughter of Mr. & Mrs.
Chas. E. Littlewood. The Groom is a son of Mr. &
Mrs. J. E. Berry.
Berry, Thos. H. Finders, Amanda J. ??
March 15, 1912 Issue of the Ledger -
Twenty-five years ago items from March
11, 1887 Issue License List
Berry, Truman Davidson, Lennie December 15, 1920
December 23, 1920 Issue Albany
Ledger - From Marriage License List
Married at the residence of & by Elder Wm.
Turnage, at Fairport, MO. The Bride is a daughter
of Austin Davison. The Groom is a son of Mark
Berry. They will live in the Berlin, MO. community.
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Berry, Victor Rouse, Bertha December 15, 1920
December 23, 1920 Issue Albany
Ledger
Groom from Albany, MO. Bride from Chariton,
Iowa. Married at Chariton, Iowa, by Rev. Curtis.
Groom is the eldest son of Mr. & Mrs. J. E. Berry
of Albany, MO. He has been in the employ of the
Burlington ever since he was a lad, and of late
years has been a brakeman.
Berry, William Lee Collier, Thalla July 6, 1947
July 19, 1947 Issue of the Ledger &
January 22, 1948 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year. Married in the Baptist Church at Berlin, MO
Berry, Wm. Rainey, Allie March 10, 1901
March 14, 1901 Thursday, Darlington
Record Bride is the daughter of Joseph Rainey.
Berryman, W. H. McMillen, Florence ??
July 10, 1919 Issue of the Ledger
License List
Groom from Garden, Nebraska. Bride from King
City, MO.
Besinger, Harold McGinley, Stella Victoria April 30, 1932
January 5, 1933 Issue of the Albany
Capital Both from Stanberry, MO.
Best, Howard S. Harmon, Mary A. ?? March 31, 1905 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Fairport, MO. Bride from McFall, MO.
The license was issued the 24th of March, 1905.
Best, James F. Gabriel, Stella April 23, 1932
January 5, 1933 Issue of the Albany
Capital Both from Gentry, MO.
Best, James F. Neal, Leota E. ??
October 25, 1923 Thursday, Issue
Albany Ledger - From Marriage License
List Both from Stanberry, MO.
Best, James M. Sawyer, Julia May 25, 1846 February 21, 1918 Issue of the Ledger
Best, James M. Randle, Priscillia A. November 14, 1860
February 21 & September 5, 1918
Issues of the Ledger
Best, James W. Crane, Chattie C. ?? June 21, 1901 Issue of the Ledger Groom from Gentry, MO.
Best, Milt Maxwell, Carrie ??
March 6, 1891 Issue of the Ledger -
February Marriages
Best, Theodore S. Bishop, Pearl P. ?? October 7, 1904 Issue of the Ledger Both from Stanberry, MO.
Bethel Mitchell, Gladys August 3, 1920 August 5, 1920 Issue Albany Ledger
Groom from St. Joseph, MO. Bride from Bethany,
MO. Married by Rev. Pierce, Pastor of the
Christian Church. The Bride is the daughter of Mr.
& Mrs. Chas. Mitchell of Bethany. The Groom is a
son of Mr. & Mrs. George Bethel & grew to
manhood here. For several years has been
employed by Swift & Co., at St. Joseph, MO.
Bethel, Eugene L. Hardy, Goldie B. ?? November 8, 1907 Issue of the Ledger Groom from Kingston. Bride from King City, MO.
Bethel, George W. Robinett, Martha E. August 21, 1890 November 11, 1915 Issue of the Ledger Married in Ohio
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Bethel, J. E. Albin, Laura (Mrs.) ?? May 8, 1908 Issue of the Ledger
Bevins, Claud M. Bennett, Ada (Mrs.) ??
November 22, 1923 Thursday, Issue
Albany Ledger - From Marriage License
List Both from King City, MO
Bickel, Verne T. Schnabel, Lucy May 31, 1924 June 5, 1924 Thursday, Albany Ledger
Groom from Albany, MO. Bride from Ionia, MO.
Married at Windsor, MO. Mrs. J. T. Bickel & son
Carl went to Ionia, MO. and were present at the
marriage of their son & brother.
Bierce, Amos J. Coffey, Ada ?? April 26, 1901 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Paw Paw, Michigan. Bride from
Stanberry, MO.
Biers, Andrew Gustin, Ina February 20, 1898
February 24, 25, 1898 Darlington
Record Issues
Groom from Wheeler, Iowa. Bride from Darlington,
MO, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Abe Gustin. Married
by Rev. Jasper Shoemaker.
Bird, Cleo P. Doty, Catherine November 29, 1913 December 4, 1913 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Albany, MO., son of Mr. & Mrs. J. M.
Bird. Bride from Jamesport, MO. Married by Rev.
J. A. Snarr.
Bird, Elmer Trower, Ettie ?? March 9, 1888 Issue of the Ledger
Bird, James M. Raney, Pettie ?? March 9, 1894 Issue of the Ledger
Bird, Roy Jolly, Ada ??
March 11, 1910 Issue of the Ledger -
Berlin Married at Maysville, MO
Birdsell, Glenn Dalbey, Elsie A. ??
October 2, 1913 Issue of the Ledger
License List
Groom from Stanberry, MO. Bride from Gentry,
MO.
Birdsell, Marion Allen, Ida B. ?? October 12, 1888 Issue of the Ledger
Birt, James King, Sarah E. ??
March 9, 1888, March 13 & 20, 1913
Issues of the Ledger
Birtpm, John Delbert Maret, Viola May January 25, 1925
February 5, 1925 Thursday, Albany
Ledger
Groom from McFall, MO. Bride from Maysville,
MO. Married at Fairport, MO. By Rev. M. H.
Jordan
Bishop, Dr. T. S. Ledbetter, Jodie November 27, 1894
November 22, 1894 Darlington Record
Issue
Bishop, Emmett F. Goodson ?? October 28, 1920 Issue Albany Ledger
Both from Ravenwood, MO. The Groom is a son
of J. Z. Bishop of Albany, MO and for a number of
years attended school here.
Bishop, Eugene Carlock, Earleen March 16, 1946
April 25, 1946 Issue of the Ledger &
January 9, 1947 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year.
Bishop, Floyd Denny, Carrie December 27, 1918 January 10, 1918 Issue of the Ledger
Both from New Hampton, MO. Married by Rev.
Wilmer M. Doughty. Attendants were Herbert
Bishop & Cora Lee Denny.
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Bishop, Herbert Gross, Ruby February 25, 1923
March 1, 1923 Thursday, Issue of the
Albany Ledger
Groom from Ottowa, Kansas formerly of this
county. Bride from Albany, MO. Married by Rev. A.
P. Mathew. They were accompanied by Miss Viola
Gross, sister of the Bride & Ray Christie who
witnessed the ceremony. The Bride is the
daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Gross of near Albany,
The Groom is a son of Mr. & Mrs. E. S. Bishop of
Ottowa, Kansas. Their home will be in Kansas.
Bishop, Jas. Z. Reece, Elizabeth (Liverty) November 12, 1919 November 13, 1919 Issue of the Ledger Married by Rev. J. W. Mays
Bishop, John W. Flanagan, Rosena ?? September 2, 1898 Issue of the Ledger
Bishop, Jonathan J. Dunn, Emma ?? March 1, 1895 Issue of the Ledger
Bishop, Jos. P. Parsons, Martha September 16, 1841 August 31, 1900 Issue of the Ledger
Bishop, Thomas S. Dr. Herndon, Jodie December 6, 1894 December 7, 1894 Issue of the Ledger
Bride daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Ledbetter.
Married by Rev. J. H. Ledbetter
Bishop, Wm. Howell, Gertie September 10, 1899 September 15, 1899 Issue of the Ledger Groom from Alanthus, MO. Bride from Evona, MO.
Black, Charles Graydon Lambert, Delsy (Mrs.) ??
October 16, 1924 Thursday, Albany
Ledger - From Marriage License List Both from Stanberry, MO.
Black, Chester Utz, Lelah ?? July 30, 1909 Issue of the Ledger Both from McFall, MO.
Black, Claude L. Barnes, Lorraine June 26, 1938
July 24, 1938 & January 5, 1939 Issues
of the Albany Ledger
Married at Liberty, MO. Both young people are
employed at Kansas City.
Black, Clyde M. Kessler, Mabel Clair ??
October 27, 1921 Issue Albany Ledger -
From Marriage License List Both from King City, MO.
Black, Homer White, Bernice ??
December 28, 1916 Issue of the Ledger -
License List
Groom from Pattonsburg, MO. Bride from
Darlington, MO
Black, J. T. Shepherd, Mary J. ?? April 16, 1909 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Grant City, MO. Bride from
Darlington, MO.
Black, John F. Strickenfinger, Gladys ??
November 22, 1923 Thursday, Issue
Albany Ledger - From Marriage License
List
Groom from McFall, MO. Bride from St. Joseph,
MO.
Black, Lafayette Johnson, Anna M. (Minerva) March 21, 1852
April 29, 1920 Issue Albany Ledger -
From Death Notice of Anna M. Johnson
(Mrs. Black). Married at Mt. Pleasant, IA
Black, Loyd O. Cogdill, Ida L. ?? March 15, 1901 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from St. Joseph, MO. Bride from
Stanberry, MO.
Black, Thomas Bell, Manda ?? August 1, 1902 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from McFall, MO. Bride from Pattonsburg,
MO.
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Blackburn, O. K. Marshall, Rosalie ??
February 8, 1923 Thursday, Albany
Ledger - From Worth County Times.
Groom from Kansas City, MO. Bride from Grant
City, MO. The Bride is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs.
Fred Marshall of Grant City. Arthur S. Olsen,
pastor of the Methodist Church officiating. The
couple will make their home in Kansas City, MO.
Blacketer, Henry June, Mary F. October 14, 1908 October 16, 1908 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Whitton, MO. Bride from Maryville,
MO. Married by Judge J. A. Judd.
Blacketer, Jackie Ulmer, Leona ?? August 10, 1906 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Whitton, MO, Bride from Maryville,
MO.
Blacketer, John H. Staggs, Sarah ??
September 29, 1911 Issue of the Ledger
- 25 Years Ago Items (1886) October 1.
Blackford, Wesley I. Foster, Mary E. (Mrs.) ?? September 26, 1902 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Allendale, MO. Bride from St. Joseph,
MO.
Blacklock, Thos. M. Crawford, Mannie J. ?? March 25, 1892 Issue of the Ledger
Blackstone, E. E. Ethel, Lutitia ?? April 7, 1899 Issue of the Ledger Both from King City, MO
Blair, Charley Malcom, Jossie ?? November 29, 1901 Issue of the Ledger Both from Albany, MO
Blair, Michael Tracy Quinn, Anita Beth August 24, 1969
November 20, 1969 Thursday, Albany
Ledger
Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Merlin Quinn of Tucson, Ariz.
& Mr. & Mrs. Donald C. Blair of Orrick, MO. Mrs.
Blair is a granddaughter of Mrs. James Quinn of
Albany, MO.
Blair, Mike Hudson, Connie ??
May 2, 1969 Thursday, Albany Ledger -
Darlington News
Groom from St. Joseph, MO. Bride daughter of Mr.
& Mrs. J. C. Hudson of St. Joseph, MO. Mr. & Mrs.
Lee Hartman, Mr. & Mrs. Cleo Dodge, Mr. & Mrs.
Burrell Grace, Mrs. Edith Robison & Marvin Miller
attended the wedding on Friday evening.
Blair, Neil David Cassady, Jennifer Christy February 29, 2008 April 30, 2008 Issue Albany Ledger
Blair, Phillip Marshall, Donna June 12, 1971 July 15, 1971 Thursday, Albany Ledger
Groom is the son of Mrs. Doris Blair, Atchison,
Kansas. Bride daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Donald
Marshall, Darlington, MO. The wedding was
attended by Miss Ruth Wood, St. Joseph, MO.
friend of the Bride & Bill Scott, Atchison, Kansas
friend of the Groom. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. Harold Craig of the Patee Park Baptist
Church in St. Joseph. The couple is living in St.
Joseph were both are employed.
Blakesley, Roy Dale, Merle ??
October 7, 1915 Issue of the Ledger -
License List Both from Leon, Iowa
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Blakley, Larry Fountain, Sharon September 11, 1970
November 26, 1970 Thursday, Albany
Ledger & January 7, 1971 Issue of the
Albany Ledger - Index for the Year
Bride's parents are Mr. & Mrs. Virgil Fountain of
Albany, MO. The Grooms parents are Mr. & Mrs.
Kenneth Craig of Effingham, Kansas. Married at
the First Baptist Church in St. Joseph, MO.
Bland, Gurney Henneburg, Kate June 8, 1908 June 12, 1908 Issue of the Ledger
Groom son of J. W. Bland. Bride from Brunswick.
Married at Brunswick.
Bland, Loyd E. Martin, Myrtle November 17, 1911 November 24, 1911 Issue of the Ledger Married by Elder C. W. Maxwell
Bland, William F. Timmons, Lena L. ?? December 29, 1899 Issue of the Ledger Both from King City, MO
Blankenship "Buck" Barnes, Fredia February 8, 1941
February 13, 1941 Issue of the Ledger &
December 25, 1941 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year
Four Albany young people were subjects of a
double wedding ceremony performed in the new
recreation hall of the 128th field artillery at Ft.
Jackson, South Carolina. Miss Fredia Barnes &
"Buck" Blankenship, Miss Wilma Sweat & Forrest
Lee Stevens were the contracting couples.
Blankenship, Benj. Dilley, Lela Bell March 2, 1904 March 4, 1904 Issue of the Ledger
Blankenship, Stewart Klein, Berniece ??
July 1, 1948 Issue of the Ledger &
January 6, 1949 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year. Married Monday
Blann, Donald Craven, Beverly ??
November 8, 1945 & January 10, 1946
Issue of the Albany Ledger - Index for
the year Married Saturday
Blanton, A. L. Miller, Rachel ?? December 20, 1907 Issue of the Ledger Both from Denver, MO.
Blanton, D. H. "Curly" Hill, Dorothy Ellen February 17, 1948
February 19, 1948 Issue of the Albany
Ledger & December 23, 1948 Issue of
the Albany Ledger - Index for the year.
Blanton, John Lucinda, Roberts 1858
August 4, 1921 Issue Albany Ledger -
From Death Notice of John Blanton
Blanton, W. H. Williams, Ona February 1, 1906 February 2, 1906 Issue Albany Ledger Groom from Denver, MO. Bride from Albany, MO.
Blausner, Orla McConkle, Martha May 1925
May 14, 1925 Thursday, Albany Ledger -
Pious Ridge Items Bride from Trimble, MO.
Blaylock, Chas. Murphy, Josie ??
December 11, 1941 Issue of the Ledger
& January 8, 1942 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year.
Blaylock, Chas. Osborn, Mary ?? January 6, 1905 Issue of the Ledger Both from Gentry, MO.
Blaylock, F. M. Murphy, Stella M. ?? January 18, 1907 Issue of the Ledger Both from Gentry, MO.
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Blaylock, F. M. Agee, Esther ?? December 2, 1910 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from St. Joseph, MO. The wedding to be
held later at her home in Whitesville.
Blaylock, Henry Bailey, Mary January 1, 1865 December 23, 1915 Issue of the Ledger
Blaylock, John Serber, Sarah A. May 2, 1841 March 20, 1896 Issue of the Ledger Married in Shelby County, Ind.
Bledsoe, Clarence Mann, Blanche ??
February 8, 1917 Issue of the Ledger -
License List
Groom from Guilford, MO. Bride from Stanberry,
MO.
Bleish, A. S. Marshall, Louise November 18, 1919 December 5, 1919 Issue of the Ledger
Bride from Mound City, MO. Married at Kansas
City, MO.
Bleish, August F. Trimm, Nannie C. November 18, 1894 November 16, 1894 Issue of the Ledger Bride daughter of L. Trimm.
Blessing, John T. Clutter, Pearl December 18, 1912 December 19, 1912 Issue of the Ledger
Blessing, Johnithan Todd, Minnie B. ?? October 8, 1897 Issue of the Ledger
Blessing, Merlin Thrailkill, Wanda ??
April 15, 1937 Issue of the Ledger &
December 30, 1937 Issue of the Albany
Ledger
Groom from King City, MO. Bride from Albany,
MO.
Blessing, Oliver Smith, Alice May 17, 1908
May 22, 1908 Issue of the Ledger - New
Hampton. Married by Elder J. T. Alsup
Blessing, Wm. Ward, Elizabeth July 4, 1906 July 6, 1906 Issue of the Ledger
Bliss, Paul M. Toombs, Ola March 2, 1924
March 13, 1924 Thursday, Albany
Ledger - Pious Ridge Items
Both from Osborne, Kansas. Bride formerly of
Albany, MO. Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William
Toombs, lived in Albany until 4 years ago, when
the family moved to Osborne. Married at Osborne,
Kansas.
Block, Elson T. Demoss, Lessie ?? September 12, 1902 Issue of the Ledger Groom from Bolckow, Bride from Stanberry, MO.
Blodgett, Jimmy Floyd, Betty Joe June 11, 1948
June 24, 1948 Issue of the Ledger &
December 30, 1948 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year. Married at Amarillo, Texas
Blodgett, John D. Nelson, Sara Margaret September 18, 1938
November 3, 1938 & January 5, 1939
Issues of the Albany Ledger
Groom from Albany, MO. Bride from Bethany, MO.
Married at Troy, Kansas.
Blodgett, Leland L. Slade, Shirley August 20, 1912 August 22, 1912 Issue of the Ledger
Groom son of Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Blodgett. Bride
daughter of Mrs. Lina Slade
Bloomfield, Ray Wallace, Ethel August 9, 1924
August 14, 1924 Thursday, Albany
Ledger
Groom from Bethany, MO. Bride from Maryville,
MO. Married at Bethany, MO. Rev. Bloomfield,
father of the Groom, read the ceremony. The
ceremony was witnessed by Mr. Elliott Hatten,
cousin of the Groom & little Eileen McDaniel. The
Groom is a nephew of Mrs. F. D. Armstrong of
McFall, MO.
Blue, David Craig, Jessie L. December 2, 1896 December 4, 1896 Issue of the Ledger
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Blue, Famous E. Groom, Carrie Ellen April 19 or May 1901
May 24, 1901 Issue of the Ledger &
March 20, 1924 Thursday, Albany
Ledger - From Obituary
The Bride daughter of N. J. & Mary Ellen Groom.
Married by Rev. J. T. Hanna. The Albany Ledger
states May 19, 1901 the obituary states April 1901.
Boatman, Geo. C. Fetters, Francis ?? April 12, 1901 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from McCook, Nebr. Bride from King City,
MO.
Boatright, J. B. Wright, Mary E. (Mrs.) October 16, 1892
October 20, 1892 Darlington Record
Issue Married by Squire Shoemaker
Boatright, W. L. Stump, Minnie February 7, 1898
February 17, 1898 Darlington Record
Issue
Both of Colorado Springs, Colo. Groom son of J.
B. Boatright. Married by Rev. Fuller of Colo.
Boatright, Wm. E. Jennings, Maud January 4, 1905 January 6, 1905 Issue of the Ledger Married by Judge DeBord
Boatwright, Roy E. Chenoweth, Goldie Mae August 15, 1931
January 7, 1932 Issue of the Albany
Capital Married by Rev. W. J. Heriford at Berlin, MO.
Boaz, E. C. McKnight, Henrietta February 12, 1888 February 15, 1888 Issue of the Ledger Married by Rev. Dunegan
Boaz, Forrest Knowels April 5, 1923
April 12, 1923 Thursday, Issue Albany
Ledger
Bride from Stillwater, Okla. Daughter of Mr. & Mrs.
G. F. Knowels and was born & reared in Stillwater,
at present is County Clerk. The Groom is a son of
Mr. & Mrs. E. C. Boaz former residents of Gentry,
County, MO. They have lived in Oklahoma for
about 25 years. The Groom is employed with
Gruiner Bros.
Boaz, R. A. Wilson, Dollie February 20, 1901
March 7, 1901 Thursday, Darlington
Record - Pious Ridge Items
Married at the residence of the Bride's parents, Mr.
& Mrs. Wm. Wilson, near Chadron, Nebr. Are now
living on a farm three miles west of Gentryville,
MO.
Bobbitt, Clarence Beckit, Mabel January 27, 1908 February 7, 1908 Issue of the Ledger
Bodane, Wm. F. Lile, Murtie ?? April 22, 1892 Issue of the Ledger
Boderke, Edward E. Smith, Mrs. Myrtle V. November 19, 1923
October 2, 1924 Thursday, Albany
Ledger - From Obituary
Bodkin, O. C. Hagaman, Madelyn January 18, 1921
January 27, 1921 Issue Albany Ledger -
Darlington Items & Marriage License
List
Both from St. Joseph, MO. Married at Albany, MO.
They will make their home in St. Joseph.
Bogue, Jas. A. Phillips, Julia ?? April 7, 1911 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Ravenwood, MO. Bride from
Stanberry, MO.
Bogue, John Larson, Della ??
December 11, 1913 Issue of the Ledger -
License List
Groom from Lenox, Iowa. Bride from Bedford,
Iowa.
Bogue, T. W. Hulett, Dallie ?? January 17, 1896 Issue of the Ledger
Bogue, William Bateman, Belle ?? December 14, 1906 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Gentry, MO. Bride from Stanberry,
MO.
Bohanan, Massa Marsh, Sophia ??
February 18, 1897 Darlington Record
Issue
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Bohanan, Richard C. Ferguson, Mary E. September 21, 1988 September 28, 1988 Issue of the Ledger
Bohannon, Elliott Green, Lucy June 7, 1911
June 9, 1911 Issue of the Ledger -
McFall Bride granddaughter of Mrs. Emily Redmon
Bohannon, Grover Lewis June 28, 1913 July 3, 1913 Issue of the Ledger Bride from Maysville, MO
Bohannon, John Henry Massie, Annie E. September 7, 1865 September 5, 1912 Issue of the Ledger Groom son of Wm. & Eliza Bohannon
Bohannon, Valora Neidig, Ona January 25, 1893
January 29, 1892 & January 21, 1910
Issues of the Ledger
Bohanom, Vetora Williams, Della December 24, 1884 January 9, 1885 Issue of the Ledger Married by Rev. Samuel Wier
Bohanon, L. Nedie, Florence January 25, 1892
January 28, 1892 Darlington Record
Issue
Boland, Harry Warrens, Lola September 29, 1902
October 9, 1902 Darlington Record &
October 3, 1902 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Larmar, MO. Bride from Darlington,
MO. Rev. H. H. Johnson officiated at the home of
C. C. Cranor. Mrs. Cranor is a sister of the Bride.
Boley, Benjamin ?? ?? Thursday 31, 1901 Darlington Record
Boley, Enoch Rainey, Cornelia J. June 22, 1865 January 16, 1903 Issue of the Ledger
Boley, Joseph Jones, Anna February 21, 1895
February 28, 1895 Darlington Record
Issue
Married by Justice Graves. Bride's father,
Standish E. Jones
Bolt, Jessie Nellons, Ettie ?? October 28, 1897 Issue of the Ledger
Bomberger, Wm. Reed, Hannah 1884 December 2, 1915 Issue of the Ledger
Bondurant, Velva Ross Bondurant, Neima (Mrs.) September 15, 1925
September 24, 1925 Thursday, Albany
Ledger
Both from Bethany, MO. Married at Circuit Clerk
Emert Ake's office, at Albany, MO. By Judge O. T.
Whaley. It was learned that the Bride had been
married to a brother of the prospective Bridegroom
and she was divorced from him. She liked her
former brother-n-law sufficiently well to marry him.
Boner, Clarence Smith, Mae November 27, 1932
January 5, 1933 Issue of the Albany
Capital Both from Albany, MO.
Boner, Ed. Wallace, Anna ?? September 20, 1907 Issue of the Ledger Both from Stanberry, MO
Boner, Ernest R. Bagnell, Cholora F. ?? November 30, 1900 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Pattonsburg, MO. Bride from McFall,
MO.
Boner, G. B. Clelland, Laura ??
October 13, 1911 Issue of the Ledger -
25 Years Ago Items (October 15, 1886)
Boner, Homer W. Herman, Nora ?? March 1, 1901 Issue of the Ledger Both from Stanberry, MO.
Boner, Walter Redmond, Opal ??
December 20, 1917 Issue of the Ledger -
License List
Groom from Stanberry, MO. Bride from Albany
MO.
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Bonham, Isaac Finders, Hester M. ?? December 14, 1888 Issue of the Ledger
Bonham, Leroy C. Anderson, Grace G. December 8, 1924
December 11, 1924 Thursday, Albany
Ledger
Both from Cedar Falls, Iowa. Married at Cedar
Falls, Iowa by Judge O. T. Whaley at his office in
the court house. Groom is a brother of Mrs. C. A.
Stockwell.
Bonner, Jno. Baldock, Ollie December 4, 1898 December 9, 1898 Issue of the Ledger Married by Judge Cox
Boone, Chas. R. (Dr.) Coffee, Oakie August 12, 1896 August 14, 1896 Issue of the Ledger
Boone, Edward C. White, Eunice C. ?? January 3, 1902 Issue of the Ledger Groom from Berlin, MO. Bride from Ford City, MO.
Boone, Glenn Stephenson, Elizabeth August 8, 1932
January 5, 1933 Issue of the Albany
Capital
Groom from King City, MO. Bride from Stanberry,
MO.
Booram, William Herbert Duncan, Lenora July 6, 1918 July 11, 1918 Issue of the Ledger
Married at Kansas City by Dr. L. J. Marshall. Bride
daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ben. M. Duncan
Borrow, Calvin R. Fisher, Minnie L. ??
March 25, 1915 Issue of the Ledger -
License List
Groom from St. Louis, MO. Bride from Stanberry,
MO.
Bosch, W. C. Knisley, Faye March 27, 1925 April 9, 1925 Thursday, Albany Ledger
Groom from Conception Junction, MO. Bride from
Albany, MO. Married at Savannah by Rev. O. H.
Loomis of the Christian Church of that city. The
Bride is the daughter of Mrs. E. J. Knisley, of
Albany. She has been teaching in the Savannah
School the past 2 years. The Groom is an
employee of the Great Western railway and is
stationed at Conception Junction, where they will
make their home.
Boston, Ward Collins, Margaret ?? October 20, 1905 Issue of the Ledger Both from Stanberry, MO.
Bottorff, Leroy Lowary, Colleen May 27, 1948
June 3, 1948 Issue of Ledger &
December 30, 1948 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year.
Bottoroff, Walter O. Quigley, Pearl E. September 24, 1922
September 28, 1922 Issue Albany
Ledger
Groom from King City, MO. Bride from Albany,
MO. Married at the home of & by Rev. L. T.
Proctor of Albany. The Bride is a daughter of Mr. &
Mrs. S. E. Quigley, southeast of town.
Boulting, Bryant Summa, Okie ??
February 26, 1925 Thursday, Albany
Ledger - From Marriage License List
Groom from New Hampton, MO. Bride from
Albany, MO.
Boulting, Sidney Green, Mary Ellen September 8, 1860
August 11, 1921 Issue Albany Ledger -
From Death Notice of Mary Ellen Green Married at Dubuque County, ILL.
Boulware, J. V. Hardin, Bessie October 13, 1909 October 15, 1909 Issue of the Ledger
Both from Stanberry, MO. Married by Rev. J. W.
Budd
Bounds, Daniel Gary Wilson, Rebecca Michele April 19, 2008
March 19, 2008 Issue of the Albany
Ledger
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Bounds, Jeffrey Baldwin, Cassandra August 5, 2006 August 2, 2006 Albany Ledger
Bounds, Richard Adams, Martha February 28, 1891
November 19, 1925 Thursday, Albany
Ledger - From Obituary
Bowen, Charles Eugene Harman, Nancy Lee July 28, 1967
August 31, 1967 Thursday, Albany
Ledger
Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Gene Harman of Denver,
MO. & Mr. & Mrs. C. G. Bowen, Ravenwood, MO.
Bowen, Chas. M. Smith, Vella M. November 25, 1914 November 26, 1914 Issue of the Ledger Married by Rev. C. N. White
Bowen, I. B. Corp. Elliott, Jeanne ??
November 25, 29, 1945 Issues of the
Ledger & January 10, 1946 Issue of the
Albany Ledger - Index for the year. Bride daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Cleo Elliott.
Bowen, John R. Stein, Verna Mae ?? October 23, 1908 Issue of the Ledger Both from Stanberry, MO.
Bowen, Leslie G. Rigney, Georgia July 10, 1924 July 17, 1924 Thursday, Albany Ledger
Married at St. Joseph, MO. The Bride is a
daughter of the late Judge Thos. N. & Carolyn
Rigney. The Groom is connected with the Bowen
Battery Service as the couple will make their home
in Kansas City.
Bower, Forest A. Findley, Zora E. November 19, 1938
November 24, 1938 & January 5, 1939
Issue of the Albany Ledger
Bowers, Harry G. Quigley, Thelma November 16, 1932
January 5, 1933 Issue of the Albany
Capital Both from Albany, MO
Bowie, Wm. McKnight, Nina June 11, 1892 July 21, 1892 Darlington Record Issue
Groom from Stanberry, MO. Bride from Darlington,
MO. Area
Bowler, Edward H. Edmundson, Gertrude July 1, 1901 July 5, 1901 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Sheboygan, Wisc. Bride daughter of
Mr. & Mrs. J. J. Edmundson
Bowles, Joshua Alan Ryan, Kasey July 23, 2011 July 6, 2011 Issue of the Albany Ledger
Groom son of Brad and Tammy Bowles of
Bethany; Bride daughter of Jim & Char Ryan of
San Juan Capistrano, Calif.
Bowlin, Albert W. Canaday, Iva May February 18, 1912 February 23, 1912 Issue of the Ledger
Groom son of Mr. & Mrs. W. M. Bowlin. Bride
daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Elmer E. Canaday. Married
by Rev. Grimes
Bowman, Abraham G. Weese, Georgia M. ?? January 14, 1915 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Darlington, MO. Bride from Old
Conception, MO.
Bowman, Albert W. Potter, Mattie ?? December 28, 1888 Issue of the Ledger
Bowman, Chas. H. Pelley, Bertha June 24, 1910 July 15, 1910 Issue of the Ledger
Bride daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. T. Pelley. Married
at Asotin, Wash.
Bowman, Curtis W. Thompson, Lucy Irene February 4, 1922 February 9, 1922 Issue Albany Ledger
Married by Rev. G. C. Schurman. The Bride is the
only child of Mr. & Mrs. Chas. L. Thompson. The
Groom is a son of Mrs. Robbie Eads.
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Bowman, Dan Carlock, Juanita ??
December 29, 1939 Issue of the Ledger
& January 4, 1940 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year.
Groom from Berlin, MO. Bride from Albany, MO.
Married at King City, MO. Saturday evening.
Bowman, Elisha Thatcher, Iona P. ??
September 9, 1915 Issue of the Ledger -
License List Both from Albany, MO.
Bowman, James Haggard, Robbie T. March 30, 1898 April 1, 1910 Issue of the Ledger
Bowman, Jasper French, Maggie ?? December 20, 1901 Issue of the Ledger Both from McFall, MO.
Bowman, Joe Howard, Emma L. (Mrs.) April 4, 1915
April 8, 1915 Issue of the Ledger -
Gentryville
Both from Gentryville, MO. Married by Rev.
Dotson
Bowman, John Allen, ?? March 13, 1895
March 14, 1895 Darlington Record
Issue
Bowman, John Cooper, Gertrude Alvira ??
October 1, 1897 Issue of the Ledger -
License List
Bowman, John F. Hash, Cora October 16, 1904 October 21, 1904 Issue of the Ledger
Bride daughter of Jasper Hash. Married by Judge
Jas. DeBord.
Bowman, Joseph Bashaw, Wela April 12, 1899 April 13, 1899 Darlington Record Issue
Bowman, Kenneth Rutherford, Phyllis ??
April 11, 1968 Thursday, Albany Ledger -
Pious Ridge
Groom is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Bowman.
Married in Kansas City, Saturday
Bowman, Preston Nelson, Margaret ?? March 17, 1893 Issue of the Ledger
Bowman, Rev. Welbern Ebersole, Lois Catherine June 24, 1940
June 27, 1940 Issue of the Ledger &
December 26, 1940 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year
Groom pastor of the Albany Baptist Church.
Married at Kansas City, Kansas
Bowman, Ronald G. Ruckman, Sharilyn Sue November 29, 1969
December 11, 1969 Thursday, Albany
Ledger
Parents: Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Ruckman of
Higginsville, and Charles H. Bowman, Oak Ridge,
Tenn. Bride is the granddaughter of Mrs. E. P.
Collier of Albany, MO.
Bowman, Walter Young, Alice October 5, 1919 October 9, 1919 Issue of the Ledger
Married by Rev. E. P. Estes. Accompanied by
Groom's Aunt and Uncle, Mr. & Mrs. Bud
Thompson.
Bowman, Wm. L. Taylor, Maggie (Mrs.) November 3, 1896 November 20, 1896 Issue of the Ledger
Bowman, Wm. L. Kensall, Lydia (Mrs.) ??
November 27, 1919 Issue of the Ledger -
License List Both from King City, MO.
Bowser, George C. Clark, Sarah C. January 23, 1887
December 4, 1924 Thursday, Albany
Ledger - From Obituary of Mrs. G. C.
Bowse
Boyd, Chas. Wollen, Pearl ?? August 6, 1909 Issue of the Ledger Both from Stanberry, MO.
Boyd, LeRoy Coffey, Hattie ??
April 16, 1914 Issue of the Ledger -
License List Both from Stanberry, MO.
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Boylon, Wm Pulsifer, Pearl ??
November 20, 1913 Issue of the Ledger -
License List
Groom from Conception Jct., MO. Bride from
Stanberry, MO.
Boynton, Geo. A. Lewis, Stella ?? September 28, 1888 Issue of the Ledger
Bra, Francis Bare, Verna September 10, 1891
September 17, 1891 Darlington Record
Issue Married by Rev. D. C. Campbell
Bradley, Alex Dallas, Fannie P. March 3, 1887
March 18, 1912 Issue of the Ledger -
Twenty-five years ago items from March
11, 1887 Issue
Bradshaw, G. E. Newman, Della October 11, 1907 October 18, 1907 Issue of the Ledger Married at Dalton
Bradway, Donald J. Redman, Linda Irene March 20, 1971 June 10, 1971 Thursday, Albany Ledger
Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Lovell G. Redman, Temple
City, Calif. & the Groom is the son of Mrs. Willard
R. Scott & the late Capt. Judson J. Bradway,
Palos Verdes, Calif. Bride is a niece of Judge E. L.
Redman of Albany, MO.
Brady, Derek Schell, Karri July 26, 2008 July 23, 2008 Albany Ledger
Groom from Stanberry, MO.; Bride from
Pattonsburg, MO.; Married St. Peter's Catholic
Church Stanberry, MO.
Brady, Francis J. Evans, Ella December 7, 1909 December 10, 1909 Issue of the Ledger Married at Conception Jct., MO.
Brady, Joseph F. Chambliss, Julia July 18, 1910 July 22, 1910 Issue of the Ledger
Both from Kansas City. Bride daughter of J. E.
Chambliss
Brage, G. T. Caster, Barbara ??
February 24, 1916 Issue of the Ledger -
License List.
Groom from St. Joseph, MO. Bride from New
Hampton, MO.
Braham, George W. Canaday, Laura A. June 5, 1870
January 29, 1925 Thursday, Albany
Ledger - From Obituary
Bram, G. F. Abplanalp, Elizabeth June 20, 1867 September 18, 1913 Issue of the Ledger
Bram, Lester Scott, Leontine June 28, 1941
January 1, 1942 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year.
Groom from Hamilton, MO. Bride from Albany,
MO.
Brammer, Arthur C. Johnson, Annie November 7, 1900 November 2, 1900 Issue of the Ledger Married by Rev. Wozencraft
Brandenburg, Elias Bell, Emma November 9, 1871
December 2, 1920 Issue Albany Ledger -
From Death Notice of Elias
Brandenburg
Brandenburg, Morris W. Canaday, Ola ?? March 4, 1904 Issue of the Ledger Both from Albany, MO.
Brandes, Thomas R. Perry, Marcia March 29, 1969 May 8, 1969 Thursday, Albany Ledger
Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Perry III, & Mr. &
Mrs. Frank C. Brandes of Atlanta. Bride is the
Granddaughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ben Perry of McFall,
MO.
Brandon, Winfield Scott Valentine, Nettie December 13, 1899 December 15, 1899 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Muncie, Ind. Bride from New Castle,
Ind. Married by Pres. Z. Moore.
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Branham, Chas. H. Townsend, A. Bell ?? December 28, 1900 Issue of the Ledger Both from Albany, MO.
Branham, Frank Matson, Kate ?? October 28, 1883 Issue of the Ledger
Branham, James J. Hines, Marie February 2, 1907 February 8, 1907 Issue of the Ledger
Groom son of Geo. W. Branham. Bride daughter
of Mrs. Wm. Hines. Married at Leon, Iowa.
Branham, Jesse Sampson, Phoebe November 20, 1894 November 23, 1894 Issue of the Ledger
Branham, John Lykin, Della December 24, 1895
December 27, 1895 Issue of the Ledger -
Maryville Tribune Married in Maryville, MO.
Branham, Morris Asher, Doris ??
July 19, 1945 Issue of the Ledger &
January 3, 1946 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year. Married Saturday at Troy, Kansas
Branham, Thos. Stam, Daisy January 29, 1905 February 3, 1905 Issue of the Ledger
Groom son of Geo. W. Branham. Married by Rev.
John Young.
Branham, William J. Culp, Sarah Jane (Mrs.) January 8, 1867
March 16 & 20, 1922 Issues Albany
Ledger - From Death Notice of Mrs.
Jordan Koger.
Marriage date wrong. Sarah Jane Culp's first
marriage to George K. Culp.
Branman, W. S. Friend, Mary E. (Mrs.) July 2, 1903 July 3, 1903 Issue of the Ledger
Branson, Joseph M. Sego, Granville (Mrs.) 1903 October 30, 1913 Issue of the Ledger
Branson, Joseph M. Black, Martha Ann 1865 October 30, 1913 Issue of the Ledger
Branson, Wilby Smith, May ??
June 28, 1917 Issue of the Ledger -
License List Both from McFall, MO.
Brashears, Robert E. Anderer, Wands Sue October 16, 1969
January 22, 1970 Thursday, Albany
Ledger
Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Claude Brashears, of
Stanberry, MO. & Mr. & Mrs. Edward Hazelwood
of Gentry.
Bratcher, Daniel Louis Bowman, Sarah A. November 27, 1881 March 15, 1917 Issue of the Ledger Groom son of Louis & Martha Bratcher
Bratcher, Hurley Evans, Minerva February 13, 1920
February 18, 1910 Issue of the Ledger &
December 11, 1924 Thursday, Albany
Ledger - From Obituary Both from Albany, MO.
Bratcher, Jno. R. Egbert, Susie ?? August 21, 1903 Issue of the Ledger Both from Evona, MO.
Bratcher, Ralph Chenoweth, Auda October 5, 1940
October 17, 1940 Issue of the Ledger &
January 3, 1941 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year.
Groom from Maryville, MO. Bride from Darlington,
MO.
Bratcher, Robert Neff, Dora November 17, 1892 November 25, 1892 Issue of the Ledger
Bride daughter of Adam Neff. Married by Rev.
Wm. Leek
Bratcher, Willie Green Johnson, Edna December 12, 1873
June 3, 1920 Issue Albany Ledger -
From Death Notice of Mr. Bratcher.
Bratcher, Willis G. Johnson, Mary Edna December 12, 1884 September 5, 1890 Issue of the Ledger
Bratcher, Wm. Serrell, Matilda E. August 29, 1869 April 8, 1915 Issue of the Ledger
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Bratrop, Edward E. Christian, Cora B. (Mrs.) November 15, 1903
November 24, 1903 Tuesday,
Darlington Record
Married at the home of the Bride's Aunt & Uncle
Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Middleton, in New Windsor,
Colo.
Brauer, Ronald Steinman, Lois February 23, 1968
March 28, 1968 Thursday, Albany
Ledger
Parents: Mrs. Richard Broyles, Kansas City &
Robert Steinman, Stanberry, MO. Mr. & Mrs.
Howard Brauer, Linden, N. J.
Bray, Chester S. Meyer, Goldie M. August 26, 1922
January 4, 1923 Thursday, Issue Albany
Ledger
Married at Lawrence, Kansas. Bride is the
daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Meyer, of McFall,
MO. The Groom is connected with a King City
garage, and they will make their home there.
Bray, Elmer McCammell, Lizzie ?? January 18, 1895 Issue of the Ledger
Bray, Francis M. Bare, Vena September 10, 1891 September 18, 1891 Issue of the Ledger Married by Rev. D. Campbell
Bray, Scott Estes, Eva ??
January 31, 1901 Thursday, Darlington
Record
Married at the home of the Bride's father, A. T.
Estes, near Fairport, at 3 o'clock last Sunday
afternoon. Rev. Turnage officiating. Groom is a
brother of E. A. Bray & Mrs. B. G. Ross of this
place.
Bray, Thos. R. Ross, Ollie March 24, 1907 March 29, 1907 Issue of the Ledger Groom from Denver, Colo.
Brees, Joseph Daniel Cornett, Hassie (Mrs.) August 16, 1921 August 18, 1921 Issue Albany Ledger
Both from Knoxville, Iowa. Married in Albany, MO.
By Rev. C. N. DeWitt. The Bride is a daughter of
Mrs. Hallie Jones & granddaughter of Mrs. J. H.
Gillespie, Sr.
Breithaupt, J. J. Neiger, Ida ?? December 28, 1900 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Clearfield, Kansas. Bride from
Denver.
Bremer, Clement Jennings, Effie January 24, 1921
January 27, 1920 Issue Albany Ledger -
Darlington
Both from Alanthus, MO. Married at Maryville, MO.
The Bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Sallie
Jennings, & the Groom is the youngest son of Mr.
& Mrs. Geo. Bremer. They will make their home on
the Kerwin farm north of Darlington.
Brenizer, O. C. Houk, Emily July 25, 1905 August 4, 1905, Issue of the Ledger
Both from Lamoni, Iowa. Married by Probate
Judge DeBord.
Brestin, Wm. Branson, Emma December 13, 1906 December 14, 1906 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from St. Joseph, MO., Bride from Albany,
MO. Married at Merchants Hotel by Rev. Kinney.
Brett, Homan Benjamin Donnelly, Lisa Marie July 25, 2009 July 8, 2009 Issue of the Albany Ledger Groom of Albany, MO.; Bride of Leawood, Kansas
Brewer, Clempson Weathered, Sarah Ann November 26, 1850
March 23, 1922 Issue Albany Ledger -
From Death Notice of Clempson Brewer
Something wrong in dates; Mr. Clempson was
born in 1840.
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Brewer, Emmet Osborne, Amanda April 28, 1924 May 8, 1924 Thursday, Albany Ledger
Both from McFall, MO. Married by Rev. W. A.
Hyde. The Groom is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Enoch
Brewer & the Bride is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs.
A. A. Osborne. They will be at home to their
friends on a farm east of Albany.
Brewer, Joseph P. Bender, Sarah Ann ??
October 9, 1924 Thursday, Albany
Ledger - From Obituary
Bride from Harrison Co., MO. The Groom came to
Harrison County when a young man.
Brewer, Thomas McCulley, Nancy Ann (Mrs.) May 10, 1920
May 13, 1920 Issue Albany Ledger -
McFall Items
Both from McFall, MO. Married at Pattonsburg,
MO., by Rev. Creekmore. They will make their
home on the Bride's farm east of town.
Brewere, G. Frank Swan, Grace October 21, 1905 October 27, 1905 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from St. Joseph, MO. Bride daughter of Mr.
& Mrs. W. H. Swan. Married by Rev. E. B. Rogers
Brewere, Ransom Dureson, Mrs. February 12, 1913 February 13, 1913 Issue of the Ledger Married at Bethany, MO.
Brewere, Ransom Spencer, Mrs. March 5, 1910 March 11, 1910 Issue of the Ledger
Brewington, Jacob L. Smith, Lois L. ?? November 19, 1897 Issue of the Ledger
Briant, W. Horace Miller, Daisy/Rozella February 8, 1899
February 9 & 16 Darlington Record
Issues & February 17, 1899 Issue of the
Ledger
Bride daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William Miller born in
1841. Married by Rev. H. W. B. Myrick
Briant, Walter L. Sullinger, Lydia (Mrs.) January 24, 1916 February 3, 1916 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Mt. Vernon, MO. Bride (nee Duncan).
Married at Niangua, MO.
Bridgeman, F. B. Fadely, Wada ?? January 5, 1912 Issue of the Ledger Both from Weatherby, MO.
Bridger, Andrew Snider, Nellie July 18, 1876 January 9, 1919 Issue of the Ledger
Bridges, Frank Smith, Rosa June 13, 1897 June 17, 1897 Darlington Record Issue
Bridges, G. D. Finley, Sarah Ann ?? January 18, 1895 Issue of the Ledger
Bridges, Iry Johnson, Ella Faye ??
July 2, 1914 Issue of the Ledger License
List Both from Martinsville, MO.
Bridges, Jessie Clark, Opal ??
April 8, 1915 Issue of the Ledger -
License List Both from Albany, MO.
Bridges, R. P. Corp. Jolly, Eva Lou ??
June 22, 1945 Issue of the Ledger &
January 4, 1945 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year.
Brim, John Lindsey, Mary (Mrs.) ??
May 26, 1921 Issue Albany Ledger -
From Marriage License List.
Groom from King City, MO. Bride from Ford City,
MO. Marriage license was issued by Circuit Clerk
E. E. Birge. They will make their home in King
City, MO.
Brining, Wm. Call, Estella L. April 11, 1883
December 23, 1915 & January 13, 1918
Issues of the Ledger Married at King City, MO.
Brink, Harry Anderson, Dora ??
June 20, 1918 Issue of the Ledger -
License List Both from Lucerne, MO.
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Brinkley, Harry C. Ballard, Carrie L. ?? January 27, 1888 Issue of the Ledger
Brit, Charles Levin Dills, Beatrice B. October 19, 1911 October 20, 1911 Issue of the Ledger Married at Topeka, Kansas
Brockway, Wm. George, Mildred June 6, 1932
January 5, 1933 Issue of the Albany
Capital Bride from Albany, MO
Brooks, Albert M. J. Brandenburg, Belva ?? March 13, 1903 Issue of the Ledger
Brooks, Chas. P. Gilbert, Laura ??
September 29, 1911 Issue of the Ledger
- 25 Years Ago Items (1886) Oct. 1.
Brooks, Claude Buell, Marietta October 13, 1913 October 16, 1913 Issue of the Ledger
Both from Des Moines, Iowa. Married by L. M.
McCammon, J. P.
Brooks, Cleat Bridges, Esther Eloise October 2, 1918 October 10, 1918 Issue of the Ledger
Groom son of J. W. Brooks. Bride daughter of Mr.
& Mrs. U. G. Bridges.
Brooks, H. Doty Wilson, Lulu July 3, 1904 July 18, 1904 Issue of the Ledger Married by Rev. M. B. Irvine
Brookshier, Harry L. Brooks, Kathryn February 23, 1919 February 27, 1919 Issue of the Ledger Bride from Lock Spring. Married at Gallatin, MO
Brower, Hershel Zimmerman, Dollie September 3, 1921 September 8, 1921 Issue Albany Ledger
Groom from Wheatland, Wyoming. Bride from
Near Denver, MO. Married at the home of & by
Rev. E. F. Estes. They will make their home at
Wheatland, Wyo.
Brown, Al Farmer, Becky Ann June 25, 1970 July 2, 1970 Thursday, Albany Ledger
Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Wilford Farmer of Albany, MO.
& Mr. & Mrs. Walter Brown, of Idaho Springs,
Colo.
Brown, Aleck Asholock/Ashlock, ?? August 6, 1893
August 24, 1893 Darlington Record
Issue Married by Justice Higdon
Brown, Austin Preston, Grace December 25, 1906 December 28, 1906 Issue of the Ledger Bride daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Preston
Brown, Chas. F. Marrs, Martha ?? September 8, 1899 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Denver, MO. Bride from Darlington,
MO.
Brown, Claude Rhodus, Delia March 3, 1910 March 4, 1910 Issue of the Ledger Married at Bethany, MO
Brown, Edgar Jennings, Jessie ??
May 15, 1913 Issue of the Ledger -
License List. Both from Stanberry, MO.
Brown, Edward P. Wallace, Mary ?? September 1, 1899 Issue of the Ledger Both from Stanberry, MO.
Brown, Edwin A. Pulsifer, Nora D. August 24, 1902
August 22, 1902 Issue of the Ledger &
August 28, 1902 Darlington Record
Both from Gentryville, MO. Rev. Jones officiated.
Bride is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. N. Pulsifer &
Groom is a son of Mr. & Mrs. Andy Brown.
Brown, Elmer McClellan, Leona G. ??
March 7, 1918 Issue of the Ledger -
License List. Both from King City, MO.
Brown, Elree M. Greenland, Mary L. November 11, 1924
November 13, 1924 Thursday, Albany
Ledger
Both from Grand River, Iowa. Married by Rev.
Oscar Creech, pastor of the Baptist Church. They
were accompanied by Mr. & Mrs. Clayton
Vanderpool.
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Brown, Ernest D. Bosworth, Jessie P. ?? October 28, 1904 Issue of the Ledger Both from King City, MO.
Brown, Gene Atchley, Joyce November 5, 1955
November 10, 1955 Issue of the Ledger
& December 29, 1955 Issue of the
Albany Ledger - Index for the year Bride from Kansas City. Married at Kansas City.
Brown, George H. Banks, Roberta July 27, 1896 November 4, 1915 Issue of the Ledger
Brown, Green Proctor, Effie ??
August 2, 1895 Friday, Issue of the
Ledger
Brown, Herbert A. Lykins, Verdie J. April 18, 1912 April 19, 1912 Issue of the Ledger
Bride daughter of Wm. Lykins. Married by Probate
Judge J. A. Judd.
Brown, J. D. Dawson, Alice July 18, 1880 February 14, 1908 Issue of the Ledger
Brown, James Moore, Bell ?? April 13, 1894 Issue of the Ledger
Brown, James Dr. Crouch, Cleo February 6, 1916 February 10, 1916 Issue of the Ledger
Groom son of Mr. & Mrs. Vol. Brown. Bride from
Kansas City, MO. Married at Kansas City
Brown, James H. Baskett, Nora V. ?? February 6, 1903 Issue of the Ledger
Brown, James N. Baskett, Nora February 6, 1903 ?
February 6, 1903 Friday, McFall Weekly
Mirror
Brown, James W. Andrews, Carrie May 31, 1887
June 7, 1912 Issue of the Ledger -
Twenty-five Years Ago Items from June
10, 1887 Issue Married by Judge Kingsborough
Brown, Jas. T. Anderson, Susan (Mrs.) September 27, 1911 October 6, 1911 Issue of the Ledger
Brown, Jeffry Hensley, Nancy July 31, 1971
September 9, 1971 Thursday, Albany
Ledger
Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hensley, & Mr. &
Mrs. Jason Brown all of Albany, MO
Brown, John F. Linville, Lucile June 28, 1904 July 1, 1904 Issue of the Ledger Married by Elder Linville
Brown, Leonard Wilson, Via ?? December 12, 1912 Issue of the Ledger Both from Stanberry, MO.
Brown, Marcus Morton Billmore, Elizabeth Alice January 5, 1867 June 21, 1912 Issue of the Ledger
Brown, Max Wilson, Marietta November 9, 1948
November 11, 1948 Issue of the Ledger
& January 13, 1949 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year
Brown, O. O. Vanderflute, Harriett May 23, 1915 May 27, 1915 Issue of the Ledger Married at Lamonia, Iowa
Brown, Oral R. Jackson, Bertha Gladys October 11, 1907 October 18, 1907 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Atlanta, Nebr. Bride from Holdrege,
Nebr. Married in Albany, MO.
Brown, Orville Miller, Nellie October 17, 1900
October 19, 1900 Issue of the Ledger &
October 25, 1900 Thursday, Darlington
Record
Groom from Berlin, MO. Bride from Darlington,
MO. Bride is a daughter of Z. T. Miller of Pious
Ridge. Rev. Froman officiated.
Brown, Orville C. Caldwell, Orra M. February 5, 1902
February 7, 1902 Issue of the Ledger &
February 13, 1902 Darlington Record
Married at the home of the Bride's Mother. Mrs.
Mary Caldwell. Performed by Rev. Jas. Forman.
Groom's parents: Mr. & Mrs. Tom Brown. Groom
is a nephew of Volney Brown.
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Brown, P. L. Lawter, Grace ?? November 26, 1909 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from St. Joseph, MO. Bride from Gentry,
MO.
Brown, Paul Ficklin, Mae February 2, 1922 February 2, 1922 Issue Albany Ledger
Both from Stanberry, MO. Married at Methodist
Parsonage in Albany, MO by Rev. Wm.
Rutherford. They were accompanied by the
Groom's Brother, Sheriff Dale Brown & Miss
Sharp.
Brown, Rev. J. Marlin Robertson, Jean Ann June 20, 1970
August 13, 1970 Thursday, Albany
Ledger
Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Olin Robertson, Albany, MO &
Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Maryville, MO.
Brown, Roy Wharton, Lucile August 14, 1907 August 23, 1907 Issue of the Ledger Married by Rev. W. S. Courtney
Brown, Thomas Butler, Susan ??
July 2, 1925 Thursday, Albany Ledger -
From Obituary
Brown, W. J. Powers, Alice November 11, 1912 November 14, 1912 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Moberly. Bride from Stanberry, MO.
Married by Eld. D. C. Campbell
Brown, Walter Patton, Gladys ??
September 28, 1944 Issue of the Ledger
& January 11, 1945 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year
Brown, Walter D. Thompson, Birdie March 25, 1908 March 27, 1908 Issue of the Ledger
Bride daughter of Alex Thompson. Married by
Elder J. D. McClure
Brown, William J. Crockett, Rosa L. March 5, 1903
February 27, 1903 Issue of the Ledger &
March 10, 1903 Tuesday, Darlington
Record Rev. J. A. Leonard officiating.
Brown, William P. Christie, Fannie M. November 10, 1896 November 20, 1896 Issue of the Ledger
Brown, Wm. T. Morris, Martha April 28, 1910 May 6, 1910 Issue of the Ledger License issued in St. Joseph, MO.
Browning, Chester Guess, Annie/Annis November 1923
November 22, 1923 Thursday, Issue
Albany Ledger - Pleasant Valley/Dorsey
Items
Groom from New Hampton, MO. Bride from
Albany, MO
Browning, Lloyd Mount, Carrie December 25, 1915
December 30, 1915 Issue of the Ledger -
Lone Star Married by Rev. J. S. Wayman
Browning, Robert Pettigrew, Margaret ??
February 21, 1946 Issue of the Ledger &
January 2, 1947 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year Married in New York
Broyles, Thomas Wickland, Jennie ??
September 7, 1922 Issue Albany Ledger
- From Marriage License List
Groom from Stanberry, MO. Bride from Omaha,
Nebr.
Bruch, Bruce Hill, Sandra Kay January 3, 1970
January 8, 1970 Thursday, Albany
Ledger
Parents: Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Hill of Independence,
MO. Mrs. June Bruch of West Allis, Wisc.
Brumage, Alpha Setzer, Lida September 26, 1909 September 10, 1909 Issue of the Ledger Married at Liberty, MO.
Brumfield, Robert Herschel VanHoozer, Mollie March 23, 1892
April 1, 1892 Issue of the Ledger -
Siloam Items Married by Rev. Riggs
Brumfield, Wm. N. Dix, Lulu ?? March 29, 1889 Issue of the Ledger
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Brummer, Harold King, Maudine September 15, 1924
September 18, 1924 Thursday, Albany
Ledger
Married at St. Joseph, MO. Bride was reared in
the home of Dr. B. T. Quigley, for many years a
resident of this County, but now of St. Joseph,
MO.
Brummett, Orval W. Brown, Dolla A. ??
July 2, 1914 Issue of the Ledger -
License List Groom from Mill Grove, Bride from Spickard
Bryant, Artie Lee McCampbell, Ethel Lottie August 3, 1919 August 7, 1919 Issue of the Ledger
Groom son of Mr. & Mrs. W. S. Bryant, Bride
daughter of Mrs. Rucker. Married at Gentry, MO.
by Rev. C. N. Leonard
Bryant, John H. Lundell, Emily ?? June 21, 1894 Darlington Record Issue
Bryant, Louis F. Pennington Loduska Caroline February 14, 1867 April 4, 1918 Issue of the Ledger
Bryant, Virgil W. Wolford, Florence ??
February 9, 1912 Issue of the Ledger -
License List Both from King City, MO.
Bryant, W. S. Newman, Maria (Mrs.) March 29, 1908 April 3, 1908 Issue of the Ledger
Bryant, W. S. Spires, Martha July 9, 1905
July 15, 1905 & July 20, 1906 Issues of
the Ledger Groom from Berlin, MO. Bride from Whitton
Bryce, Michael Duff, Dorothy May 22, 1971 May 27, 1971 Thursday, Albany Ledger
The First Christian Church, Maryville, MO was the
scene of the wedding. The Bride is the daughter of
Mr. & Mrs. Dean Duff, Maryville, MO. The Groom
is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Bryce, Albany, MO.
The couple will live in West Columbia, S.C. where
the Groom will attend the University of South
Carolina.
Bryson, Carson Finch, Hazel June 23, 1932
January 5, 1933 Issue of the Albany
Capital Both from King City, MO.
Bryson, E. Dr. Frazee, Lyne March 23, 1898 April 1, 1898 Issue of the Ledger
Bryson, E. H. Dr. Frazee, Lima ??
March 25, 1920 Issue Albany Ledger -
From Death Notice of Mrs. E. H. (Lima)
Bryson. Bride daughter of Mr. & Mrs. A. H. Frazee.
Bryson, Jas. Barnett, Josephine ??
September 20, 1923 Thursday, Issue
Albany Ledger - From Death Notice of
Mrs. C. Josephine Willett
1st Marriage. 2nd Marriage Mr. Willett to
Josephine Bryson
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Buchanan, Verna Marsh, Alma December 24, 1923
December 27, 1923 Thursday, Issue
Albany Ledger - Pious Ridge Items
Married at the Bride's home in St. Joseph, MO.
The Bride is the Granddaughter of Mr. & Mrs. R.
E. Marsh & Mr. & Mrs. N. L. Clark of Gentry
County. She went to Iowa last fall with her Uncle
Ira Marsh and family. Mr. Buchanan was the
operator of the big dredge when it was taken to
Iowa in September. He is a stranger here. They
will live at Hornick, Iowa, where he is still
employed by the Reede Construction Company.
Bucholtz, John Whitmore, Mary Elizabeth ?? April 12, 1895 Issue of the Ledger
Buck, George Henry Wheeler, Harriett D. 1866 January 1, 1920 Issue Albany Ledger Groom son of George & Eleanor Burk
Buckels, Sherman Jenkins, Ella ?? January 6, 1888 Issue of the Ledger
Buckles, W. S. Montgomery, Harriett C. ??
February 20, 1913 Issue of the Ledger -
License List Both from Stanberry, MO.
Buckley, Dennis Cummings, Susie October 4 or 11, 1893
October 12, 1893 Darlington Record
Issue
Buckley, Pat Kerfoot, Minnie April 24, 1895 April 26, 1895 Issue of the Ledger
Buckley, Patrick Rourke, Kate ?? April 20, 1888 Issue of the Ledger
Buckridge, David Huggins, Sarah 1842 April 15, 1915 Issue of the Ledger Bride daughter of John & Elizabeth Huggins
Buckridge, Joseph Christian, Lizzie ?? September 26, 1902 Issue of the Ledger Both from McCurry, MO.
Buckridge, Leander S. Berry, Gertie T. ??
July 17, 1913 Issue of the Ledger -
License List Both from Stanberry, MO.
Buckridge, Lewis Carlock, Edith ??
August 24, 1916 Issue of the Ledger -
License List
Groom from Fairbury, Nebr. Bride from Gentry,
MO.
Buckridge, Otis McIntosh, Rosilla ?? August 18, 1905 Issue of the Ledger Both from Stanberry, MO.
Buehler, Wm. Frank Craven, Sharon Kay September 2, 1967
October 12, 1967 Thursday, Albany
Ledger
Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Duane Craven of Albany, MO
& Mr. & Mrs. Frank Buehler of East Orange, N. J.
Buergelin, John F. Howell, Nancy ??
September 29, 1911 Issue of the Ledger
- Twenty-Five Year Ago Items (1886)
Oct. 1.
Buffington, Chauncey Hammonds, Basha ?? February 5, 1909 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Ravenwood, MO. Bride from
Stanberry, MO.
Buholt, Geo. W. Clemmons, Annie L. September 18, 1912 October 3, 1912 Issue of the Ledger Married by Rev. Albert W. Luce
Buholtz, Chas. Baker, Engeline August 12, 1850 January 6, 1916 Issue of the Ledger Married in Burlington Iowa
Bulger, Strother J. Fry, Rebecca A. November 19, 1850 March 18, 1904 Issue of the Ledger
Bulger, Wm. Chittem, Maggie February 17, 1892 February 19, 1892 Issue of the Ledger Married at St. Joseph, MO.
Bull, Rev. Morcom, Alice October 10, 1901
October 11, 1901 Issue of the Ledger -
Grant City Times Married in Tower, Minn.
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Groom name Bride Name Date of Marriage Source of Information Additional Notes
Bulla, Andrew Jackson Witten, Elizabeth January 5, 1843
September 6, 1923 Thursday, Issue
Albany Ledger - From Death Notice of
Mrs. Elizabeth Bulla.
The Bride a daughter of Hiram & Jane Lard/Laird
Witten
Bulla, Charles D. Scarbrough, Florence October 31, 1888 November 2, 1888 Issue of the Ledger
Bulla, Charles Dehaven (Rev) Brown, Fannie Taxis February 12, 1901 February 22, 1901 Issue of the Ledger Married at Baltimore, MD.
Bulla, Claude T. Maxwell, Nona May 4, 1917 May 10, 1917 Issue of the Ledger Married by Eld. J. D. McClure
Bumgarner, Henry Cutlip, Mary November 15, 1858 May 8, 1919 Issue of the Ledger
Bunch, Joe Cain, Judy December 16, 1971
January 5, 1972 Wednesday, Albany
Ledger
Parents: Mr. & Mrs. A. J. Cain & Chess Bunch and
the late Mrs. Bunch.
Bunnell, Charles H. Day, Ica L. December 5, 1915
December 9, 1915 & November 14,
1918 Issues of the Ledger Married at Kansas City
Bunnell, Elbert H. Cook, Lulu V. ??
February 13, 1913 Issue of the Ledger -
License List
Groom from McFall, MO. Bride from Pattonsburg,
MO.
Bunnell, Elbert H. Anamus, Gladys Gladys January 7, 1917 January 18, 1917 Issue of the Ledger
Married by Rev. Wm. Turnage. Groom from
Maysville, MO. son of Mr. & Mrs. John Bunnell.
Bride from Fairport, MO., daughter of George
Anamus
Bunnell, James Hubner, Sylvia November 15, 1916 November 23, 1916 Issue of the Ledger
Groom son of Mr. & Mrs. Josh Bunnell. Bride
daughter of Mr. & Mrs. P. C. Hubner.
Bunnell, John W. Sweat, Melissa Jane August 26, 1883
December 20, 1923 Thursday, Issue
Albany Ledger - From Death Notice of
Mrs. John W. Bunnell The Bride daughter of Adam & Polly Ann Sweat.
Bunnell, Nathaniel Reese, Sarah A September 20, 1857 December 4, 1903 Issue of the Ledger
Bunnell, Wm. Gault, Dora December 4, 1907 December 6, 1907 Issue of the Ledger
Bunton, Porter Glendening, Allie (Mrs.) ?? November 23, 1900 Issue of the Ledger
Burch, Wyatt Groom, Fern February 21, 1931
January 7, 1932 Issue of The Albany
Capital Married at Clarinda, Iowa
Burgess, George E. Rhodes, Mary D. (Mrs.) March 2, 1902 March 6, 1902 Darlington Record
Married by Justice W. R. Moore at the home of the
Bride's sister, Mrs. Lucy Rickabaugh.
Burgess, George E. Spessard, Blanche January 27, 1915 January 28, 1915 Issue of the Ledger Married by Elder G. W. Maxwell
Burgess, George E. Rhodes, Mary Dell February 28, 1902 December 22, 1905 Issue of the Ledger
Burgess, Jno. H. McMillen, Clara F. ?? February 19, 1904 Issue of the Ledger Both from King City, MO.
Burgess, Perry A. Beard, Lorena ?? February 10, 1905 Issue of the Ledger Both from Albany, MO.
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Burgin, H. S. McCammon, Etta ??
March 10, 1921 Issue Albany Ledger -
From Death Notice of Mrs. Etta Burign
The Bride came from East Tennessee with her
Mother and Brothers & Sisters, when a child. R.
M.; J. P. & W. N. McCarmmon are bothers.
Burgin, Isam F. Peery, Anna August 23, 1899 August 25, 1899 Issue of the Ledger
Burgin, Oliver H. Partington, Evelyn Mabel September 5, 1923
September 6, 1923 Thursday, Issue
Albany Ledger
Both from Bethany, MO. Married at the home of
the Groom's Grandfather, Col. J. H. Burgin, Rev.
Wm. Rutherford of the Methodist Church
officiating.
Burgin, Paris Woodward, Adalee ??
February 23, 1920 Issue Albany Ledger
(probably should be February 26, 1920)
Bride from Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Groom is the
son of Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Burgin of Albany, MO.
Marriage took place in Bride's home town. Groom
had been spending several months working in that
state.
Burk, Marion Easterly, Maggie March 22, 1891 April 17, 1891 Issue of the Ledger Married in Lewiston, Mont.
Burkart, J. H. Waterman, Lottie ?? December 24, 1897 Issue of the Ledger
Burke, Alba McCulloch, Edith March 11, 1922
March 16, 1922 Issue Albany Ledger -
McFall News
Bride from South of McFall, MO. Married at the
home of & by Jas. McDaniel, Justice of the Peace
in Pattonsburg.
Burke, E. H. Goble, Addie ?? December 21, 1888 Issue of the Ledger
Burke, Ellis H. Ross, Daisy M. August 19, 1911 August 25, 1911 Issue of the Ledger Married by Rev. B. E. Miller
Burke, Joseph F. Mann, Ona ?? March 6, 1913 Issue of the Ledger Both from Stanberry, MO.
Burkett, Frank Magee, Susan ?? October 12, 1900 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from New Hampton, MO. Bride from
Gentry County, MO.
Burkett, Jacob Rhudy, Maria C. April 18, 1848 November 25, 1915 Issue of the Ledger
Burkhart, James S. Campbell, Stella January 2, 1898 January 7, 1898 Issue of the Ledger Married by Judge Jasper Cox
Burkhart, John Banks, Sarah E. March 17, 1868 May 29, 1903 Issue of the Ledger
Burkhart, John Cliffman, Lidia B. September 20, 1903
September 18, 1903 Issue of the Ledger
& September 22, 1903 Tuesday
Darlington Record Rev. J. B. Seat officiated
Burkhart, John Ferguson, Mary E. October 5, 1894 May 29, 1903 Issue of the Ledger
Burks, Chester Motzkus, Opal June 21, 1925 June 25, 1925 Thursday, Albany Ledger
Both from Stanberry, MO. Married at Stanberry by
Rev. Motts. The Bride is the oldest daughter of
Mrs. Ella Motzkus & is a graduate of the
Darlington High School. The Groom is one of
Stanberry's leading young farmers.
Burks, Raymond Reed, Jennifer February 11, 2006 February 1, 2006 Albany Ledger
Burnes, B. F. Brown, Mary ?? July 17, 1903 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Nebraska City. Bride from Stanberry,
MO.
Burnes, Thadeus S. Keef, Mary M. ?? January 27, 1888 Issue of the Ledger
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Burnett, Geo. W. Lewis, Ora Maude October 29, 1905
April 10, 1913 & Nov. 3, 1905 Issue of
the Ledger Both from Gentry, MO.
Burnett, S. D. Boyles, Cora ??
September 14, 1888 Issue of the Ledger
- King City Items.
Burnett, Wm. A. Oyler, Alphy L. ?? September 14, 1900 Issue of the Ledger Both from Enyart
Burns, Dale Harris, Betty Francis ??
April 1, 1948 Issue of the Ledger &
December 30, 1948 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year Bride daughter of Mr. & Mrs. George Harris
Burns, Marvin Eugene Harris, Lucy ??
April 10, 1947 Issue of the Ledger &
January 8, 1948 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year. Married in Olathe, Kansas
Burns, Thos. R. Joyce, Mary Josephine ?? September 13, 1907 Issue of the Ledger
Paper says married recently. Bride from Joyce's
Bay, Mich.
Burris, Allen Combs, Mary C. ?? January 28, 1898 Issue of the Ledger
Burris, Charles B. Bernardo, Grace Rita August 5, 1940 Book 11, page 289
Burris, Roland T. Houston, Belle ?? November 23, 1888 Issue of the Ledger
Burscholtz, Gus Alexander, Bertha November 22, 1905 November 17, 1905 Issue of the Ledger
Burt, James Stark, Margaret September 26, 1877
April 27, 1922 Issue Albany Ledger -
From Death Notice of James Burt.
Burton, Abe Chapman, Bertha August 11, 1925
January 1, 1925 Thursday, Albany
Ledger - McFall Items
Both from McFall, MO. Married at Bethany, MO by
Rev. H. G. Bloomfield. The Bride is teaching in the
Heath District. The Groom is assisting his father,
A. S. Burton, on the farm.
Burton, Abram McFall, Jane March 14, 1833 February 3, 1893 Issue of the Ledger
Burton, Arthur Nicholls, Hallie Ferene June 20, 1921
July 7, 1921 Issue Albany Ledger -
McFall News
Married at Mexico, MO., by Rev. Cowart. The
Groom is a son of Mr. & Mrs. Abe Burton, Sr.
Burton, Dallas Christie, Lena June 2, 1887
June 7, 1912 Issue of the Ledger -
Twenty-Five Years Ago Items from June
10, 1887 Issue - McFall
Burton, Delmar Alton Daniel, Effie February 11, 1917
August 21, 1924 Thursday, Albany
Ledger - From Obituary
Burton, Elwood Denner/Dannar, Ida M. September 24, 1925
October 1, 1925 Thursday, Albany
Ledger - McFall News
Groom from McFall, MO. Bride from Pattonsburg,
MO. Married at Pattonsburg. They will make their
home with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Z. Burton.
Burton, Eugene Colvin, Betty Jean June 11, 1947
July 3, 1947 Issue of the Ledger &
January 22, 1948 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year. Married at Council Grove, Kansas.
Burton, Garrie Dillon, Tyna July 6, 1911 July 7, 1911 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Monte Vista, Colo. Married in St.
Joseph, MO. By Rev. Cooper.
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Burton, Henry Clark, Hazel ?? August 5, 1910 Issue of the Ledger Both from Bridgeport
Burtricks, Jno Egbert, Flitte ?? April 29, 1898 Issue of the Ledger
Busby, Perry A. Allenbrand, Maggie M. ??
March 25, 1892 Issue of the Ledger -
Taken from March 29, 1917 Issue of the
Ledger - Twenty-Five Years Ago Items.
Buse, James A. Weese, Nancy A. ??
October 16, 1913 Issue of the Ledger -
Twenty-Five Years Ago Items from
October 12, 1888 Issue
Bush, Benjamin Wright, Mildred about 1859
January 27, 1921 Issue of the Ledger -
From Death Notice of Mrs. Mildred
Wright Bush. Married at New Castle, MO.
Bush, Fred Hampton, Eliza ca 1857
August 20, 1925 Thursday, Albany
Ledger - From Obituary of Mrs. Eliza
Bush.
Bush, Geo. Smith, Leona August 23, 1905 August 25, 1905 Issue of the Ledger
Groom son of Mrs. Mildred Bush, Bride daughter
of R. W. Smith. Married by Rev. Myricks
Bush, George Stagner, Celia November 26, 1893
December 1, 1893 Issue of the Ledger -
Willow Row correspondence
Bush, George Cranor, Rose ?? April 26, 1902 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Argentine, Kansas. Bride from
Stanberry, MO.
Bush, Jeremiah Wayne Jessen, Amanda Renee August 10, 2002 June 11, 2003 Albany Ledger
Married at Trinity United Methodist Church,
Brookfield, Rev. Michael White officiating
Bush, John Wicks, Ida June 3, 1889 August 12, 1915 Issue of the Ledger Bride daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph W. Wicks.
Bush, Preston W. Jeffries, Virginia April 29, 1921
May 5, 1921 Issue Albany Ledger -
From Marriage License List.
Both from Gentryville, MO. They will make their
home at Gentryville.
Bush, S. I. Holloway, Myrtle September 24, 1890 September 26, 1890 Issue of the Ledger Married by Rev. Williams
Bushley, Perry A. Allenbrand, Maggie N. ?? March 25, 1892 Issue of the Ledger
Buss, Geo. Christian, Mrs. Emma April 29, 1897 May 6, 1897 Darlington Record Issue Married by Elder A. D. Williamson
Buss, Jas. A. Weese, Nancy A. ?? October 12, 1888 Issue of the Ledger
Buster, C. D. Patton, Fannie December 14, 1892 December 16, 1892 Issue of the Ledger Married by Rev. C. T. Phillips
Butcher, Orville Jackson, May November 16, 1907 November 29, 1907 Issue of the Ledger Married by Squire R. M. McCammon
Butler, A. W. Barry, Emma Sue November 24, 1892 December 2, 1892 Issue of the Ledger Married by Rev. C. T. Phillips
Butler, Abel M. Gault, Lunie A. ?? August 25, 1899 Issue of the Ledger Groom from King City, MO. Bride from Berlin, MO.
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Butler, Alva Thasher, Lorena M. ?? December 25, 1903 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from Gentryville, MO. Bride from Ford City,
MO.
Butler, Arden W. Barry, Emma November 24, 1892
December 1 & 15, 1892 Darlington
Record Issue Married by Rev. C. T. Phillips
Butler, Arden W. Hammond, Ida M. April 8, 1897 April 16, 1897 Issue of the Ledger Married by Rev. H. W. B. Myrick
Butler, Asa W. Wilson, Caroline April 6, 1901
April 11, 1901 Thursday, Darlington
Record & April 12, 1901 Issue of the
Ledger
Both from Darlington, MO. Married at the home of
the Bride's Uncle, A. James, on Saturday Night by
Rev. Jasper Shoemaker officiating.
Butler, Axtell Thompson, Sarah A. March 1, 1877 January 10, 1908 Issue of the Ledger Bride daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Thompson
Butler, Bill Blessing, Leontine (Mrs.) ??
April 10, 1947 Issue of the Ledger &
January 8, 1948 Issue of the Albany
Ledger - Index for the year.
Groom from Albany, MO. Bride from Bethany, MO.
Married at Troy, Kansas.
Butler, C. H. Whitton, May ??
October 7, 1915 Issue of the Ledger -
License List
Groom from Sheridan, Wyo. Bride from Stanberry,
MO.
Butler, Chester Slater, May August 29, 1915
September 9, 1915 Issue of the Ledger -
Gentryville Married in Kansas
Butler, Daniel B. Robertson, Ella ?? June 2, 1911 Issue of the Ledger Groom from Lamar, Colo. Bride from Albany, MO.
Butler, David Draper, Aseneth ??
October 30, 1924 Thursday, Albany
Ledger - From Obituary of Mrs. David
Butler.
Paper states they were married prior to 5 August
1852. The Bride was married before her 16th
birthday. They lived in Darlington, MO area 1893-
1896.
Butler, E. D. Kavanaugh, Mary E. November 23, 1912
November 28, 1912 Issue of the Ledger -
Darlington Married at St. Joseph, MO.
Butler, E. D. Smith, Mary (Mrs.) April 1, 1903
April 7, 1903 Tuesday, Darlington
Record Bride is a niece of Mrs. Henry Allen
Butler, Elda Fry, Goldie August 21, 1921 August 25, 1921 Issue Albany Ledger
Groom from New Hampton, MO. Bride from
Howard Township, Albany, MO. Daughter of Mr. &
Mrs. C. L. Fry. Married at the home of M. M.
Newman by Rev. J. W. Mays.
Butler, Fred H. Lowe, Anna O. ?? September 2, 1898 Issue of the Ledger
Butler, Fred H. Pulsifer, Fannie November 24, 1914 November 26, 1914 Issue of the Ledger Married by Rev. Kelley
Butler, Glen W. Davis, Mamie June 26, 1889 July 5, 1889 Issue of the Ledger
Butler, Granville Havens, Inza January 5, 1905
January 13, 1905 & September 5, 1912
Issues of the Ledger Groom son of Mr. & Mrs. Madison Butler
Butler, Harley Stapleton, Marie November 4, 1916
November 9, 1916 Issue of the Ledger -
Lone Star
Groom son of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Butler, Bride
daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Pete Stapleton. Married by
Rev. Riggs at McFall, MO.
Butler, Karl E. Webster, Blanche ?? December 25, 1903 Issue of the Ledger Both from Stanberry, MO.
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Butler, Lewis S. Easterly, Ida M. ?? February 17, 1888 Issue of the Ledger
Butler, Marion E. Cavett, Grace ?? March 11, 1904 Issue of the Ledger
Groom from New Hampton, MO. Bride from
McFall, MO.
Butler, Wallace Williams, Ida October 6, 1909 October 8, 1909 Issue of the Ledger
Butler, William J. Wilson, Beatrice September 18, 1923 ???
Married at the home of John Newman, in Albany,
MO. by Rev. J. Mays Pastor of the Presbyterian
Church. The Bride is a daughter of R. L. Wilson
who lives north of Albany. The Groom is the son of
Mr. & Mrs. Geo. D. Butler of Albany.
Butler, Wm. H. Vasler, Anna ?? January 19, 1894 Issue of the Ledger
Butler, Wm. M. Lockhart, Oma May 6, 1900 May 11, 1900 Issue of the Ledger Married by Rev. O. D. Allen
Butrick, George W. Caster, Elizabeth L. April 23, 1865 July 3, 1919 Issue of the Ledger Married in Davies County, MO.
Butrick, Joseph W. Fry, Lillie April 28, 1901 October 4, 1901 Issue of the Ledger
Butterfield, A. E. Cropper, Nettie A. ??
February 26, 1914 Issue of the Ledger -
License List
Groom from Mitchell, S.D. Bride from Darlington,
MO.
Butternick, J. W. Goff, Dora August 11, 1908 August 21, 1908 Issue of the Ledger Married at Albuquerque, New Mexico
Butters, Thos. M. Millan, Anna L. ??
June 25, 1914 Issue of the Ledger -
License List
Groom from Chicago, ILL. Bride from King City,
MO.
Buttrick, Geo. Caster, Elizabeth Lorinda April 23, 1865 March 6, 1919 Issue of the Ledger
Butts, Lawrence B. Stanley, Velma Fern September 9, 1941 ???
Byrne, Chas. C. Moore, Ann Margery September 29, 1846
June 19, 1896 & September 3, 1914
Issues of the Ledger Bride daughter of Wm. H. & Rebecca C. Moore
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