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HISTORIC MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS

beginning in the 1850'S

MISS VIRGINIA BEST OF
 YOSEMITE CLAIMED
  AS BRIDE

A beautiful romance terminated in Yosemite Valley Sunday when the
Reverend Luther Freeman, of Pomona, united Miss Virginia R. Best in
marriage to Ansel E. Adams. Miss Best, the daughter of the well-known
artist, H. C. Best of San Diego and Yosemite, is an accomplished
soloist, while the bridegroom is a talented musician, having given
numerous concert recitals in San Francisco where he is recognized as one
of the leading pianists of the younger set.

The newly married couple first became acquainted as members of the
Sierra Club on its trip to Sequoia Park last summer. When plans for the
marriage ceremony were being arranged the Reverend Luther Freeman, now a
member of the Pomona College faculty, and the officiating minister at
the wedding of Miss Best's parents 26 years previous, offered his
services in performing the marriage ceremony of the young couple. In his
remarks during the nuptials Reverend Freeman reheated  the same text as
had united Miss Best's parents but expressed regret that the ceremony
could not be performed under the veil-like waters of Bridal Veil Falls
now frozen beyond spring-time recognition.

After an expensive honeymoon at Carmel the young couple will take up
their residence in San Francisco, where they will continue their musical
studies.
submitted by Tom Hilk

A quiet by pretty wedding was solemnized at Napa on June 13th, the contractible parties being Miss Blanche ARNOLD of Hornitos and Fran
WARREN, son of MR and Mrs Fletcher WARREN of Greeley district.  The young people will make their home here, Mr WARREN being employed at the TYRO mine.  His many friends in this section wish him and his charming bride a long and happy married life.
Mariposa Gazette, June 25, 1910

Since the above was in type, and ere the honey moon had passed, Baltie
prosented [sic] Sallie with a severe flogging, and says she does not
compare with his former wives. The promise of another divorce case for
the next Court is promising. submitted by Tom Hilk

Mariposa Gazette January 18, 1857

At the residence of Mr. Charles Snelling,  on the
13th inst., by the Rev. J. C. Johnson,  Mr. Charles F. BLOODWORTH , Sheriff of Merced county to Miss
Frances B. WHITE, of Snellingville. 

Sacramento Daily Bee
Friday Evening, March 20, 1868

abstract of Marriage Licence and Certificate of
Mary Ann Harrison to George W. Branch

2/22/1852  Book  B   page  2

in Mariposa Co.  Township No. 1

I hereby certify that on the 22nd day of February, AD 1852, at the
house of Capt. Shackelford, in said Township  George W Branch
of the said township and Mrs. Mary Ann Harrison also of said
township were with their mutual consent lawfully joined together
in the holy bonds of matrimony, which was solemnized by me in
the presence of William Thompson and Capt. Wm Shackelford.
both of the township No. 1, Mariposa County aforesaid.

I do further certify that the said George W. Branch and Mary Ann
Harrison are known to me to be the persons described in this
certificate, that I ascertained previous to the solemnizing of the
said marriage that the said parties were of sufficient age to contract
the same and after due by me made there appeared no lawful
impediment to said marriage.

Giving under my hand the 23rd day of March A D 1852
                        Joseph Scott  J. P.
                Justice of the Peace

filed Thursday March 25 A D 1852 at 10 clock p.m. at the request
of J. B. Cocannor

Edw Bell  RMC
by Chs Gray  Dep. RMC

These presents are to authorize and licence any justice of the Supreme
Court, Judge of the Superior Court, Justice of the Peace, Preist or
minister of the Gospel of any denomination to solemnize within said County
the marriage of Hiram Branson, native of Missouri, aged 39 years, resident
of Mariposa County, State of California  and  Josie Allen, native of
California, aged 21 years, resident of Mariposa County, State of
California.  Said parties being of sufficient age to be capable of
contracting marriage.

In witness where of I hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the
Superior Court of said County this 29 day of July 1895.
(s) A. G. Black County Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of Superior Court for
said Mariposa County.
by (s) J. H. Corcoran, Deputy Clerk

Marriage Certificate

I hereby certify that I believe the facts stated in the above licence to be
true and that upon due inquiry there appears to be no legal impediment to
the marriage of said  Hiram W. Branson and Josie Allen,  that said parties
were joined in marriage by me on the 30 day of July 1895 in Snow Creek said
County and State,  that Thomas Tyler, a resident of Snow Creek County of
Mariposa, State of California and I. Branson, a resident of Snow Creek,
County of Mariposa, State of California were present as witnesses of said
ceremony.
                (parents names were written in this space as follows)
                Parents names  Issac and Emmerline Branson,  natives of Missouri
                John Allen   Germany and May Allen Claifornia
In witness where of I have hereunto ste my hand this 30 day of July 1895
R. Flinn  (spell)  Justice of Peace

Filed for record July 30, 1895 at request of R. Flinn (sp)
A. G. Black  Recorder
by J. H. Corcoran  Deputy Recorder

NOTE:Snow Creek begins off Sweetwater Ridge and runs 8 miles until it is joined
by Owl Creek to become Jones Creek  just north of Bootjack.  Snow Creek as
a community would be west of Jerseydale.

BRANSON/DRUMM
Nevada State Journal, Reno, Nevada-Tu, Feb.20, 1913
Another Triumph of Hope Over Experience

A marriage license was issued yesterday to John J Branson, of Hornitos, Calif., and Mrs. Pearl Drumm, giving residence as Reno.  Mrs. Drumm secured a divorce in Judge Moran's court on the previous day- transcribed by c feroben

LOUIS G. SHAFER  of Reno to Marry Again
February 24, 1913-Woodland Daily Democrat
Two who recently figured in divorce suits are named as principals in marriage licenses issued February 19th at the county clerk's office. They are Pearl Drumm , who secured a divorce on cruelty grounds in Judge Moran's court Tuesday from Burnett Knotts, and Louis G Schafer, who was divorced some years ago from Allene Shafer of Oakland on the same grounds.
Miss Drumm's age is given as 24 years, her residence as Reno.  She is to marry John J Branson, 32, of Hornitos, Cal.
Shafer's age is given as 33 and his residence as Reno. He is to marry Mrs. Frances Hennesey, 30 years old, of Reno-Reno Gazette

Mariposa Gazette May 14, 1910
Licensed to Wed

Jay C BRUCE of Mt Bullion and Miss Katherine FOURNIER of Mariposa were
licensed to marry in Fresno Thursday last.  Mr. BRUCE is a son of Mr and
Mr A. O. BRUCE of Wawona.  For several years past he has been a trusted
employee of the M C & M C.  He is a steady, industrious man, and well
liked among his associates.  The bride is a most exemplary young lady, a
native of Mariposa county and the youngest daughter of A. FOURNIER, for
many years a resident of Mt Bullion but now of Mariposa.  They young
couple have a host of friends who will wish them many long years of
happiness together.

Stockton Daily Independent
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA

Tuesday, 12 Sept 1871

MARRIED -- at Hite's Cove, Sept. 2d, Thomas Vivian CALF and Miss Josephine 
Geneva SMITH.

Wednesday, 3 May 1871 Stockton Daily Independent
MARRIED -- at Elkhorn Ranch, near Hornitos, April 23d, S.W. CARR to Miss 
Emma O. BROOKS.

Dec. 29, 1881

MARRIED At Washington Mine, near Hornitos, Mariposa County,
December 22, 1881, by Samuel Carr, Justice of the Peace, Mr. William
Carre, to Miss Lizzie Marshall.
submitted by Tom Hilk

CLARK – TERRY
Merced Express, February 18, 1927

MARIPOSA ITEMS FROM
THE NEWS

Mrs. Alma Wall Terry of San Francisco and Fred P. Clark of Mariposa were married in San Francisco Wednesday, February 2, 1927. Alma Wall Terry is the older daughter of Mrs. Carrie Wall, formerly of this place, and spent the greater part of her life here. She is a graduate nurse of the 
Peninsula hospital and engaged in her profession both in Sacramento and San Francisco. She is a very capable and accomplished young lady with a 
host of friends. Mr. Clark is a Mariposa man and former owner of the Clark Sawmill and ranch near here. The young couple will make their home 
near Mariposa. submiteed by Tom Hilk

MARRIED – at Bigles's Ranch, Merced county, April 26th, Mr. H. CLOUGH of Coulterville, to Miss Mary L. BIGHLE.
transcribed by Dee S

Mariposa Gazette, November 22, 1890

MARRIED. 

CLOUGH - McDONALD - In Merced, November 16th, 1890, by the Rev. James 
WHITE, S. B. CLOUGH and Miss Mary McDONALD.  Tom Hilk

MARRIED.

At Hornitos, on Friday, April 26th, 1878, Mr. Edward Collins Jr. to Miss
Edwina Pitzer.

San Francisco papers please copy.

The fair young bride was arrayed in white Swiss, trimmed with white satin, blond-lace, and looped up with dainty white flowers. The soft fleecy bridal veil crowned with orange blossoms lent a beauty to the sweet blushing face. We with the young couple joy and many years of happiness; and may the sentiments of the following lines be fully realized by the happy groom:

Oh, pleasant is the welcome kiss
When day's dull round is o'er,
And sweet the music of the step
That meets us at the door.

COLLINS -- CLOUGH
Merced Express, June 20, 1924

MARIPOSA ITEMS FROM
THE NEWS

The San Francisco Examiner of June 10th contained the announcement of the marriage of Rose B. Clough, an Oakland society woman, and John W. Collins of Hornitos. This news is both interesting and surprising to Mariposans. Mr. Collins is well known throughout the county, having served it faithfully as Supervisor of District No. 1 for about twenty-five years. He is also a prosperous rancher of near Hornitos, where the couple will make their home. Tom Hilk

John COLLIINS, son of Edward and Mary Ann COLLINS, married first Rose Ann 
REEB and after her death married n
Rose B. CLOUGH widow of Sam Clough. note from Harriet Sturk

Sorry for the unreadable condition of some of this article but I have to deal with some very faded copy's of the papers lately.
W. Disbro

Stockton Daily Independent
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA
Tuesday, 8 Aug 1871

MARRIED -- at Mariposa, July 28th, F.T. COVER and Miss Mary GRACE.
transcribed by Dee S.

John B. Dulcich, 21 years old, and Eloise Wickham, aged 19, both of Hornitos, were married in this city Monday by Justice of the Peace J. J. Qriffin ~ Merced Sun.

      Last Wednesday evening a pleasant wedding occurred at Schlageter's
Hotel. The contracting parties were Mr. Emory ESKEW, of Merced, and Miss
Kate NORTHRUP, of Hornitos. Judge G. W. TEMPLE officiating. Mr. ESKEW is
a handsome, quiet young gentleman, and bears an excellent reputation for
industry for industry and exemplary habits. The bride is a Mariposa
girl, and it goes without saying that she is pretty. She looked
especially sweet and modest in a becoming dress of dark green, trimmed
with fur. Judge TEMPLE performed the ceremony in the parlor of the
hotel, which was brilliantly lighted, and filled with guest. Mr. and
Mrs. SCHLAGETER fully understand managing affairs of this sort, and
everything moved on harmoniously. After the completion of the ceremony,
the company were served with cake and champagne, and all joined in
wishing health and prosperity to the newly wedded couple. Messrs. McCANN
and CASTRO, rendered some fine music, after which the guests sought
their homes, all hoping that they might soon be invited to another
wedding at Charley's.
         Those present were; Mr. and Mrs. ESKEW, Mr. and Mrs. Thos.
McELLIGOTT, Mr. and Mrs. Charlse SCHLAGETER, Mrs. Lucy S. MILLER, Mrs.
F. A. REYNOLDS, Judge TEMPLE, Fred SCHLAGETER, Percy GALLISON, Dr. H. C.
REID, Jos. J. TRABUCCO. Tom LIND, Charley MILBURN, J. L. SMITH, E. P.
WASON, James FINNEGAN, Mr. DENNISON, Dan GALLISON, and Albert REYNOLDS.

Marriage Lic and Cert

Evans, Frank   to Elmire Priest   1/24/1914  bk 5  pg  74 

Frank Evans, native of California, age 37 yrs res of Mono,

And Elmire M Priest, native of Mariposa age  33yrs,  resident of  , Co ofMariposa.  Man is white, woman is white.

20th of Jan 1914,  W. E. Gallison clerk

 Witnesses Chas. Lebrun res of, Co of Mariposa, Ca

And Mrs. N. A. Lebrun res of, Co of Mariposa, Ca

24th of Jan 1914

W. A. Scott  JofP Recorded at the request of W. A. Scott 28th Jan, 1914

 
Mariposa Gazette  1/24/1914  ( from Gleanings 1910-1915 p 162)

A marriage license was issued on Tuesday By County clerk Gallison to Frank Evans and Elmira Priest, Both of the Colorado Dist.
 

WW I Draft Reg.  Mariposa Co, CA
Frank Evans Mariposa, Mariposa, CA
Age 41 yrs  BD March 1  1877
Race:  white  occup:  farmer  empl’d for self
Next of kin  Mrs. Elmira Evans  (wife)
Mariposa, Mariposa,  CA
Med ht   med build   Blue eyes  Brown  hair 

In the 1920 US Census
Living at Colorado,  Frank and Elmira had 3 daughters-Pearl age 6,  Violet age  3,  Velma  1 

Elmira was the 3rd child of Josiah  Priest and SallieA Mono Indian descended from the Mono’s of Yosemite Valley.  This explains how Frank Evans came to be buried at the Sarah Priest Cemetery.

15th day of October 1883
Jarvis Streeter

Cert.
Antoine Fournier and Sarah  E. Shearon  16th Oct. 1883  Mariposa
witnesses  Angevine Reynolds  res Mariposa CA,         Francis A. Reynolds  res Mariposa CA

notes
"A Fournier parents were native of France
Sarah E. Shearon parents were native of the US"
16th of Oct 1883
John M.  Corcoran  Judge of  Superior Ct Mariposa Co, CA

filed Oct 16 1883 request of John M. Corcoran
Jarvis Streeter, Recorder

State of California
County of Mariposa

I do hereby certify that on the 2nd day of April A.D. 1857 at the Coulter
House in the town of Coulterville J. F. Gesenmir age 26 years of Mariposa
County and City and Caroline Phillips aged 18 years of the same place were
of their mutual consent lawfully joined together in Holy Matrimony which
was solemnized by me in the presence of John P. Clark, L. W. Porter and
John Thompson and others attesting witness and I further certify
that  xxxxxxx previous to the  solemnization of the said marriage that the
said parties were of sufficient age to contract the same and that after due
enquiry by me made there appeared no lawful impediment to such marriage.
                Given under my hand, this 2nd day of April A.D. 1857
                                        Geo Counts
                                        Justice of the Peace

Filed Friday April 8, 1857 at 11 oclock AM and recorded at the request of
T. Clark, Esq.

                                                                R. S. Miller
                                                                R. M. Cg

 NOTE:  At the time of the above transcription was  provided me  Mr. Miller was
unsure of the spelling of the groom's name as the original copy of the
marriage record was poor or the penmanship wanting.  The name "Gesenmir"
seemed as close as we were going to get.
I have recently learned that the correct name for the husband of Caroline
Phillips is J.F. Grussenmeyer, a butcher from Pennsylvania, born about 1830.
He lived with Caroline and two young daughters at Hornitos, Twp. No. 1 in
the 1860 Mariposa Census (Page 633).  Grussenmeyer is an old world name
originating in the Alsace region of France.  I do not know when he arrived
in Mariposa County, but he was there long enough to win the affection of
Miss Phillips in 1857.  There are currently a concentration of Grussenmeyers
in modern Colusa County and perhaps they are the modern descendants.
Warren Carah-------

HERBINGTON.

State of California
Mariposa County
Township No 2

I hereby certify that Mr. Willis G. Goss and Miss Elizabeth Petty were by
me united in matrimony according to the laws of California on the 13th day
of October  AD 1853 in the above named State, County and Township.

H. S. Brockway
Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify the above to be a copy, verbatim of my docket of said
marriage.
Hornitos  June 16th 1854

H. S. Brockway
Justice of the Peace

Filed Tuesday June 20th 1854 at 11 o'clock AM and recorded at written
request of G. H. Brockway.
Edw'd C. Bell  RMC
Rxxx  Willey  Dep RMC

    Miss Lida SPAGNOLI and Sam GUEST left here for Sonora to be married by Rev. GUERREN
   accompanied by J. E. GUEST and J. B. DULCICH. We all wish them happiness and a long life.

    GUEST-SPAGNOLI
   August 22, 1903 Mariposa Gazette
  Mariposa Couple Wedded.

  John S. GUEST and Miss Adelade SPAGNOLI journeyed all the way from Hornitos, Mariposa
 County, to Sonora last Monday to be made man and wife. They were accompanied by J. B.
 DULCICH and Joe GUEST of the Mariposa town. It was a long and tiresome trip, but there was
 no delay in consummating the purpose for which it was made. A marriage license
 was obtained and late at night Rev. Father BURKE performed the ceremony which untied them
 together. The bridal party took the train the next morning to San Francisco.- Union
  Democrat, August 15th.

Marriage  Vol B  page 198

Rueben Hail to Mrs. Eliza Phillips
July 21, 1867

Rueben Hail,  resident of Merced Co

Mrs. Eliz Phillips,  resident of Mariposa Co

By S. W. Carr,  Justice of Peace

Angevine Reynolds  Co Clerk
by John C Hamilton  Deputy Co Clerk
Recorded July 30, 1867
transcribed by Steve Miller

Licence
John F. Harris  place of nativ.  Ohio  age 26 years
reside  Town of Mariposa, County of Mariposa

R. E. Whitney  place of nativ. California  age 20years
reside Town of Mariposa, County of Mariposa

3rd of August 1881
Jarvis Streeter  (recorder)

Certificate
John F. Harris and R. E. Whitney
witnesses: H. W. Thomas reside Mariposa, J. H. Mailer reside Mariposa

3rd of August 1881
Jarvis Streeter  (recorder)

At 11:00 o'clock a.m.. on Wednesday of this week, at the home of the
bride's parents on Jessie street in Mariposa, Lawrence L. HART and Miss
Myrtle A. LOWRIE were united in marriage by Hon. J. J. TRABUCCO, Judge
of our Superior Court.

The bride is the second daughter of our well known townspeople, Mr and
Mrs W. H. LOWRIE, and is a charming young lady who enjoys the friendship
of a large number of acquaintances.

Mr HART, the groom, is a prosperous farmer and stockraiser of Sebastopol
and is likewise well known and popular.  He, like his bride, is a native
of Mariposa County, and has lived here during his entire life.

None by immediate members of the families of the contracting parties
were present at the nuptial ceremony and the happy young couple left
shortly afterward for a honeymoon trip that will include San Francisco.
They take with them the well wishes of the Gazette for a happy and
prosperous union.
=====================
 

Howard,  Hobart Estabrooks to Elizabeth Akers  8/3/1853  book  B page 9
Transcribed by Steve Miller

August 3, 1853  Township No 3
Mariposa County, State of California

I, John C. Donaldson a justice of the peace for Township No 4, Mariposa County and the State of California do hereby certify that I have this day lawfully joined in marriage Hobart Estabrooks Howard and Elizabeth Akers.

J. C. Donaldson
Justice of the Peace

Filed Tuesday August 16 1853 at 7 o'clock AM
Recorded at request of John C. Donaldson.
Edw'd C. Bell  RMC
by Chas Gray  Dep RMC

Howeth,  Herbert L to Eva M. Cassacia  8/12/1903  book 5  page 34
Marriage Index submitted by Steve Miller

In pursuance of the provision of an Act of the Legislature of the Sate of California, approved April 17th, 1862, entitled "An Act regulating
Marriage", passed April 22, 1850, and the provision of the Act so amended, I , Angevine Reynolds, County Clerk of Mariposa County, State
of California, do hereby certify that application has been made by Joseph JACINTO, resident of Mariposa County, and at the age of 25 years
and F. DeSOUZA, resident of Mariposa County and of the age of 16 years, for a
             LICENSE TO MARRY

I have examined said part, and from such examination (the preceeding words have  a line through them) and being fully satisfied that there is
no legal objection having the written consent of the father of said F. DeSOUZA are filed.

Wherefore, I, the said County Clerk, by virtue of the power and authority on me conferred by the acts of Legislature aforesaid, do
hereby authorize an Judge, Justice of the Peace, Clergyman or Preacher of the Gospel, to Celebrate and  Certify a marriage between the parties
aforesaid.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seat, at the Town , and in the County of Mariposa, State of California,
on this 3rd day of March A.D. 1866.
            Angevine Reynolds, County Clerk
           __unsigned______, Deputy Clerk

I hereby Certify, that I have this eleventh day of March A. D. 1866, united in Marriage Joseph JACINTO to F. De SOUZA, in accordance with the
within License hereto annexed L. T. (?). JONES
County Judge
Mariposa County
license at the Mariposa History Center- a box of old vitals are kept there.

MONDAY, 10 SEPT 1866
Stockton Daily Independent
MARRIED -- at Coulterville, Mariposa county, Aug. 30, by Justice George COUNTS; 
Peter JOHNSON to Mrs. Jane GOODWIN.
______________________________________

YOUNG SEBASTOPOL COUPLE UNITED IN MARRIAGE
JOHNSON-GORDON April 8, 1922 Mariposa Gazette

A marriage ceremony was performed in the courtroom of the Mariposa county courthouse at 3 o'clock p.m. Wednesday, when
Judge J. J. TRABUCCO pronounced the words making Wilbert C. JOHNSON and Maggie M. GORDON man and wife.

Both of the young people are natives of Mariposa county, they having been born and reared in the Sebastopol district. They
have a large number of friends here who join us in wishing them much joy and prosperity upon the sea of matrimony.

NEWS OF COULTERVILLE PEOPLE FROM THE BAY

In the first Congregational church in Oakland, on Sunday, November 17th, Miss Isabel Rihn was united in marriage to Wm. G. Johnson, by Rev. F. J. Van HORN, in the presences of a few immediate relatives of the bride.  Both of the young people have numerous friends to extend best wishes for a long and happy married life.  The bride is the daughter of Mrs. N. Rihn and the late Antone Rihn, old time and esteemed residents of Coulterville.  The family disposed of their farm and moved to Oakland about ten years ago.  During this interval Mrs. JOHNSON visited Mariposa county frequently and several years ago, in Yosemite the romance which has led to the altar was begun.  It was renewed last summer while she was visiting her sister, Mrs. John STOLDER , at El Portal.  Mr. JOHNSON has been a resident of El Portal since shortly after the village was located.  He holds a good position in Oakland and there the young people will reside.
"Compiled by Tom Hilk"

     Miss Lizzie HALLIHAN, one of our fair young Coulterville girls, and
John KELLETT, of Hornitos, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by
Father RAGO, at the residence of the bride's father, on Sunday, December
30th. The happy couple departed for their home near Hornitos on Monday.

State of California
Mariposa County
I certify that I have solemnized the rights of matrimony between John
Kellett and Minerva Eveline Lewis on the 8th day of August 1853
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Township No 2, Mariposa County.
Given under my hand this the 8th August 1853,
James Gaines  Justice of the Peace

Filed Saturday, August 20  AD 1853 at 9 1/2 o'clock AM
Recorded at request of A. J. Gregory
Edw'd C. Bell  RMC
by Chas Gray  Dep RMC

        We return our thanks to the fair bride and
        happy bridegroom, for the excellent cake,
        which we received last night.  They have our
        best wishes for their continued prosperity and
        happiness.  "May they by sweet experience
        know,  That marriage rightly understood, is
        heaven here below."

MACK/BOCKMERSTER
Mariposa Gazette, October 5, 1858

Big Oak Flat, Albert MACK to Mrs Elizabeth BOCKMERSTER, September 25, 1858
submitted by Warren Carah

Mariposa,  January 19, 1860
This certifies that I Thomas J. Byme, a Justice of the Peace in and for the
County of Mariposa, united in marriage athe residence of Peter Gorden, in
said County of Mariposa on the 19th day of January A.D. 1860 Thomas W.
Marshall and Miss Sarah Jane Phillips.

Residence  Whitlocks, Mariposa County           Residence Whitlocks, Mariposa County
age  twenty nine yrs                                    age twenty years
color  white                                            color white
place of nativity  Cape Briton                          place of nativity  Wisconsin
           British America
single or widower     single                            single or widow   single

In accordance with the laws of the State of California
                                (s) Thomas Jay Byme
                                     Justice of Peace

Filed Tuesday, January 24th 1860, 12 oclock AM at the request of T. J.
Byme, Esq.
                                        R. L. Miller
                                        R. M. Cg

The wedding was attended by only a few friends and immediate relations of
thebride and groom.  Those present from here were:  Charles McElligott, Mrs. P.
McElligott, Mrs. Maynard McElligott, Mrs. H Artru and Miss Honorine Camin.

On Monday evening June 12, 1911 the marriage of Mervin T. McElligott and
Miss Edith E. Ladouceur was solemnized at the Ladouceur home in San Francisco.

Charles McElligott of Mt. Bullion acted as best man and Miss Pearl Ladouceur
was bride's maid.  the ceremony was performed at 7 p.m. and after refreshments
and amid hearty congratulations the young couple left to make their home in
Fresno where Mr. McElligott has a situation.  The bride is the eldest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ladouceur formerly of this place and a charming young lady.
Mr. McElligott, the groom, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. P. McElligott of Mariposa
and a young man of honest and upright principles and one who makes friends
wherever he goes. The happy couple have the best wishes of a host of Mariposa
friends.

The wedding was attended by only a few friends and immediate relations of
the bride and groom.  Those present from here were:  Charles McElligott, Mrs. P.
McElligott, Mrs. Maynard McElligott, Mrs. H Artru and Miss Honorine Camin.

Source" Gleanings From the Mariposa County Newspaper, 1910, Vol. 3, complied
by
Tom Hilk.

McIVOR/MARSHALL
NOTE:  in the index book brides portion listed McIvor Marshall as the groom,  a clerks error,  according
          to researcher Warren Carah it should be Malcom McIvor, groom-

Malcom McIVOR to Laura E MARSHALL  7/3/1886    7/3/1886        3-141  in the Mariposa County Marriage Index
submitted by Steve Miller

   Under the head of "Married" in this paper will be observed the
     marriage of Rev. Ed. G. McLEAN to Miss Sadie F. RUSSELL of Stockton.
     Rev. Ed. G. McLEAN, who resides at Merced for many years, is well known to that community, and extensively acquainted throughout the southern tier of counties along the line of the Southern Pacific Rail- Road. His
     genial ways have made him a great favorite, not only with the
     "sobersides," but with the "boy," and many outside of the church who
     would go to hear him preach first of all others. The " boys," specially about Merced, usually saluted him, " How are you Ed., Howdy Ed.," and if the occasion required it, Ed, was as likely to be seen in the midst of a crowd of the boys and friends doing the talking, while they were doing the other thing, taking a drink; it was all the same to him, he would
     greet his friends wherever he found them; He did not wear "corsets," nor a hypocritical cloak, but is one of those genial gentleman whose
     liberality and prepossessing ways will always for him the love and
     esteem of all who may come to know him. The lady he married is the
     daughter of A.C. RUSSELL, who was our editor of the "Mail" in 1866 and 67, or about that time. His family was here with him, and a prettier or
     equally interesting family of children ( there were several) is seldom seen. Miss Sadie, now Mrs. McLEAN, was one of them. She has probably
     forgotten the little episode of her life in Mariposa about twenty years ago, but her parents have not, and is, no doubt, often refereed to as one of the important events of a floating career in the foothills of old  Mariposa. Mr. and Mrs. RUSSELL were intelligent people, and he was a  spirited writer. The home of the new married couple will be at Walla  Walla W.T.

McNALLY/HART
Stockton Daily Independent,Tuesday, 3 Dec 1872
MARRIED -- near Mariposa, Nov. 25th, 
David McNALLY and Miss Susan HART.

MELLO/AGNES
Mariposa Gazette April 24, 1857
San Francisco, F Williams MELLO of Mariposa to Miss Mary AGNES- April 21, 1857
submitted by Warren Carah

    The marriage of Charles R. MILBURN and Dilida M. TRABUCCO, was
celebrated on Thursday at the home of the bride in Bear Valley according
to announcement. Guests had been invited from all parts of the county,
and in every case the invitation was accepted, so that at the hour
appointed nearly three hundred people were assembled. The parlor and
adjoining rooms being to small to admit one third of the guests, it was
decided to have the ceremony performed on the large porch in front of
the house, and the company gathered there as strains of the wedding
march, beautifully played by Miss Edith RIDGWAY, announced the advent of
the bridal party. The bride at all times a beautiful girl, looked
unusually lovely in a handsome white silk gown, slightly trained
elaborately trimmed with lace and orange blossoms. A veil of mist like
fineness fell from from her wreath of orange blossoms to her feet
enhancing the charm of her girlish beauty. The groom looked supremely
happy and manly as he responded with more than one hearty " I Will."
Miss Annie BRUSCHI, of Coulterville, made a lovely bridesmaid in her
pretty white silk dress, while J. J. TRABUCCO, brother of the bride
acted as best man. The ceremony was performed by Hon. J. M. CORCORAN and
after congratulations, dinner was announced, and as many of the guest as
could be seated at one time, were invited into the large dining-room,
where three large tables, each seating sixteen persons. The dining-room
was profusely decorated with evergreens laurel berries and branches
laden with oranges, while the tables where laden with every desirable
luxury. The bride's cake was very artistic in its decorations.
Appropriate toasts were given by Judge CORCORAN and J. H. CORCORAN, and
responded to by Mrs. M. E. CONGDON, J. J. TRABUCCO and Mr. MILBURN
father of the groom.
        The happy pair of young people, received many elegant, and
costly presents, of which, we believe, we received a full list:
        Gold watch and brussels carpet, Mrs. E. TRABUCCO; handsome fur
trimmed cloak, Louis TRABUCCO; Jersey cow and calf, John B. TRABUCCO;
parlor lamp and bronze clock. Joseph J. TRABUCCO; silver castor, 2 beds,
and furnishings, Mr. and Mrs. MILBURN; China dinner set, Dr. and Mrs. H.
C. REID; mantle ornaments, Mr. and Mrs. George REEB; silver cup, Mrs.
and Miss KOCHER; glass fruit dish, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. MORRISON; carving
set, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. LIND; work box, Mrs. Frank GROSJEAN; glove box,
Louis GROSJEAN; embroidered sofa pillow, Annie and Joshua PETERSON; lace
tidy, Mrs. Bert McFADDEN; damask table cloth and napkins, Mrs. James
RIDGWAY; silk gauze scarf, Mr. and Mrs. Newman JONES, Fresno; pair
picture frames, Edith RIDGWAY;  china salad set, Mr. and Mrs. W. T.
TURNER; China candlestick, Mr. and Mrs. A. ZINKAND; plush toilet and
jewel case, Mrs. F. A. REYNOLDS; 1/2 dozen silver knives and forks, Mr.
and Mrs. William WILLIAMS; silver neck chain; Ambrose  ROSA; peerless
steam cooker. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. CONGDON; plush photograph case, May
CORCORAN; 1/2 dozen silver teaspoons, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. BLACK; surah
scarf Eda QUIEROLO; bed spread, Mr. and Mrs. E. MARGRAVE; beaded
pincushion, Mrs. M. QUIEROLO; 1 dozen silver coffee spoons, Mr. and
Mrs.  J. W. SNYDER; felt scarf and  tiddies, Mrs. Frank OLCESE; silver
sugar bowl, dozen teaspoons; Marie de SILVA; painted feather fan. Jennie
GAGLIARDO; glass set 6 pieces, Therese CAMPODONICO; plush box
stationary, Mrs. A. CASSACCIA; glass water set 8 pieces. Mr. and Mrs.
GAGLIARDO; plush box stationary, Mrs. WIELER; pair vases, Mr. ,rs. &
Jas. GUEST; pair napkin rings, Emma CHOISSER; silver and crystal fruit
dish, Mrs. CHOISSER; silver cake basket, Mr. and mrs. NEWMAN; silver pie
knife, Emily NEWMAN; silver nut bowl, Florida BRUSCHI; glass water
pitcher, Mr. and Mrs. F. SHILLING; silver cake stand, Annie BRUSCHI;
silver teapot, sugar bowl and creamer, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. JONES, Mrs. L.
S. MILLER, Julia JONES; pickle fork, Rosine STERNE; silver butter dish
Mrs. POTTHAST and family; 2 decorated cups and saucers, Minnie OLCESE,
Oakland; beautiful plaque paper flowers, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. SCHLAGETER;
silver castor, Chas. PENDOLA and wife; whisk broom in holder Dave
COCHRAN; window curtains and ebony poles, from mother of groom. A few
presents were probably overlooked, but it strikes me that the above list
is long enough to suit any well regulated couple. A ball was given at
night in their honor.

Mariposa Gazette, Aug. 6, 1861- transcribed by Steve Miller

 In Visalia, on Thursday, May 3oth, by the Rev.  Father D. F. Dade,  Mr. Edward Milford to Miss
 Catherine Kickam, of Mariposa.

Marriage of Charles Pe and Chu Sin  Jan 2, 1860

Mariposa, Mariposa County, State of California

I here by certify that on the 2nd day of January AD 1860 at my office in
said  Charles Pe of Mariposa and Chu Sin of said town with their mutual
concent joined together in holy matrimony which was solemnizted by me in
presence of A. G. Worthington and Michael Mingle of said town of Mariposa
attesting witnessese,  and I further certify that the said Charles Pe and
Chu Sin are known to me to be the person described in this certificate;
that I ascertained,  previous to the solemniztion of Mariposa that the said
parties were of sufficient age to contract the same and that after due
inquiry by me made there no appearance of lawful impediment to such
marriage given under my hand this the 2nd day Janurary 1869.

                                Thomas Jay Byme
                                Justice of the Peace
                                township # 3

Filed Tuesday January 3, 1860 at 11 oclock AM and recorded at the urging of
George Hays, Esq.

                                R. S. Miller
                                R. M.  Co

PETTY/SCOTT
MARRIED -- in Bear Valley, March 18th, by J.L. SMITH, Justice of the Peace; Albert PETTY and Julia SCOTT.
Stockton Daily Independent, April 5, 1869  Dee S transcriber

PEREGOY/ COCHRAN
In Mariposa, September 23, 1860,  C E PEREGOY to Miss Mary A. COCHRAN. Mariposa Gazette September 25, 1860.
(submitted by Warren Carah)

State of California
Mariposa County
I certify that I have solemnized the rights of matrimony between William
Hubbard and Mary Petty on the 18th day of July 1853 at the house of Captain
Petty,  on Burn's Creek, Township No 2, Mariposa County.
Given under my hand this the 18th July 1853,
James Gaines  Justice of the Peace

Filed Saturday, July 23  AD 1853 at 10 1/4 o'clock AM
Recorded at request of Wm Hubbard
Edw'd C. Bell  RMC
by Chas Gray  Dep RMC

Petty,  Albert to Julia Scott  3/18/1869
transcribed by Steve Miller

I, Angevine Reynolds  County Clerk of Mariposa County, State of California
do hereby certify that application has been made to me by Albert Petty,
resident of Mariposa County and of the age of 24 years and Julia Scott
resident of Mariposa County and of the age 16 years for licence to marry
and that I am fully satisfied that there is no legal objection.

Wherefor I, Angivine Reynolds County Clerk by virtue of  xxxx and
authority  xxxx  rest of segment no legible)

I hereby certify that I have this 18th day of March  AD 1869 united, Albert
Petty to Julia Scott in accordance with the licence hereto annexed.

J.  Smith, Justice Peace
Township No 2

Filed the 22nd day of March  AD 1869
Edwin  Mxxxxxx
Recorder MC

Marriage Certificate  June 30, 1862  Book B  pg 63 (transcribed by Steve Miller)
Joseph S. Phillips to Mary Bacon

Cathey Valley,  June 30th 1862

This certifies that I Wm Robinson, a preacher of the gospel, residing in the County of Mariposa, State of California, united in marriage Joseph S. Phillips, age 24 yrs to Mary (?). Bacon, age 16 yrs residing in Princeton on the 30th day of June  A.D.  1862.

In accordance with the laws of the State of California.
(s)  Wm Robinson  P.G.

Filed Saturday July 5th 1862,  recorded at the request of Joseph S.
Phillips, Esq.
R. S. Miller, recorder
by Wm S. Miller,  dep. recorder

PHILLIIPS/HARRIS
Mariposa Chronicle, Feb 2, 1855

Sacramento, January 2, 1855, William PHILLIPS of Mariposa  to Amelia HARRIS of Sacramento.
submitted by Warren Carah

Marriage Lic  Mariposa Co  CA
Co index # 7/59

Lloyd W. Phillips  a native of California,   age 33 yrs, resident of
Jerseydale to Audrey E Whalley a native of Arizona,   age 33 yrs, resident of Los Angeles
man is white, woman is white

11th May 1927
W. E. Gallison
County Clerk

Witness:  Cassie Failing,  resident of Mariposa  and Mr. C. Failing,
resident of Mariposa

11th of May 1927
W. A. Scott  Justice of Peace
Recorded at request of W. A. Scott, Justice of Peace
20th May 1927  45 min past 2p.m.

J. W. Pratt
County Recorder

A Joyous Occasion.

     Last Thursday according to announcement, the marriage of Mr. James
PRICE, and Miss Fronia WILLS, was celebrated, at the hospitable home
of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. Benj. WILLS. A large number of
relatives and friends had been invited, and nearly all responded by
being present, for anyone who has once been invited to this pleasant
home, is always anxious to go again. Miss Fronia is the sixth bride from
the WILLS family, but none, even in this circle of beautiful women, have
surpassed her in tender loveliness, nor in elegance of appearance. Her
dress, the work of a Stockton modiste, was of soft clinging material
with handsome oriental embroidery, which suited well the delicate
coloring of the bride. The groom is one of the most energetic and
progressive young men of Plainsburg, and is very highly esteemed where
ever he is known. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. A. BOOHER, after
which an elegant lunch was served. There was fully one hundred guests
present, many of them from a distance. From San Francisco were, Mrs. A.
M. CATHEY and Mrs. Mary YOUNG; Stockton Mr. and Mrs. Thos. POOLE and
children; Merced, Dr. and Mrs. CASTLE, Miss Nettie PRICE, and Allie
WILLS; Plainsburg, Mrs. E. KUHL, Messrs. Tom and Jeff PRICE; Mariposa ,
Rev. W. A. BOOHER and wife, Mrs. F. A. REYNOLDS, and Misses Daisy
FARNSWORTH and ELLA ROWLAND. The bride received many beautiful presents
from her friends, of which the following is a partial list: Silver
mustard pot and spoon, Mrs. A. M. CATHEY; Silver cake stand, Mrs. Mary
YOUNG; Silver tea pot, Mrs. Janie GIVENS; Silver cake basket, Mr. and
Mrs. N. L. GIVENS; Silver teapot, Dr. and Mrs. CASTLE; Napkin rings,
knives and forks, Mrs. Thos. PRICE, mother of groom; Berry spoons, Mr.
and
Mrs. Jeff PRICE; Cream ladle and sugar shell, Mr. and Mrs. McSWAIN;
butter knife, Miss Nettie PRICE; Sugar Shell, Miss Alice PRICE; Butter
knife and sugar shell, Miss Daisy FARNSWORTH; 1/2 doz. tea spoons, L. H.
ROWLAND; Cake knife, Emma WILLS; Butter knife, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. PATE;
Carving set, Mr. and Mrs. E. KAHL; Toilet set, Allie WILLS; Hand painted
scent sachet, Miss Ella ROWLAND; Morrocco album, Mrs. E. G. LAIRD and
family; Hand painted satin apron, Mrs. R. C. MAY; Handsome plush album,
Tom PRICE; Celery stand, Millard and Roy TERRELL; Glass cake dish, Mr.
and Mrs. TERRELL; Fine quartz specimen, J. N. CATHEY; Tidy, Mrs. J. B.
WILKINSON; Lace collar, Mrs. S. THOMPSON; Lamp, Mrs. REXFORD;
Handkerchief, Fred THOMPSON; Parlor lamp, Mrs. F. A. REYNOLDS. The young
couple will spend a few days in San Francisco, prior to settling down
into sober married life, at their home near Plainsburg.

  PROBASCO/ORM
Jacob Probasco to Anna Orm
July 24, 1872-Mariposa County  from Overland Monthly database

Tuesday, 30 July 1872
Stockton Daily Independent
at PROBASCO's ranch, Mariposa county, July 24th,  Jacob PROBASCO and Miss Anna ORM
transcribed by Dee S.

New York Daily Times, January 3, 1852
Married at Mariposa, Nov 6, 1851, Mr. Dorsey Ramsden, late of Texas to Miss Uran  Sophronia, eldest daughter of H.B. Cannon, Esq., late of Iowa.

Carsons Creek,   Mariposa County  Book  B   page 43

Carsons Creek, Mariposa County, 21st day of January 1860
I undersigned do hereby certify that on the 21st day of January 1860 I
united in marriage of Gaeten Rasfetta born in Italy age 26 years and Louisa
Trabucco Born in Italy aged 17 years, (both white) residing in Carson Creek.

                                L. A. Auger
                                Catholic Priest
                                residing in Sonora

Filed  Saturday February 19, 1860 at 2 oclock PM.  Recorded at the request
of J. C. Hopper, Esq

                                R. S. Miller
                                R. M. C

MARRIED – in Coulterville, June 13th, by Rev. Father AUGER; Mr. Daniel REEN to Miss Annie N. MORA, all of that place.

MARRIED – at Big Oak Flat, April 19th, Richard H. ROBINSON to Elizabeth TAMBERLIN.
transcribed by Dee S

Ruddle, Modest T.  to Samuel H. P. Ross  5/15/1854   book  B  page  9
transcribed by Steve Miller
State of California
Mariposa County
I certify that I have solemnized the rights of matrimony between Samuel H.
P. Ross and Modest T. Ruddles  on the 15th day of Mary 1854 at the said
Modest T Ruddles' house on the Mercede River, Township No 2, Mariposa County.
Given under my hand this the 15th day of May 1854
James Gaines  Justice of the Peace

Filed Saturday, May 27 1854 at 7 o'clock PM
Recorded at request of James Gaines
Edw'd C. Bell  RMC
by Chas Gray  Dep RMC

residence of Pino Blanco                        residence of Pino Blanco
age 27 years                                    age fifteen years
color white                                     color white
place of nativilty  New Jersey                  place of nativity Texas
single or widower   single                      single or widow  single

In accordance with the laws of the State of California.

                        George Counts
                        Justice of the Peace

Filed Wednesday June 25, 1862 Recorded at the request of Geo Counts, Esq.

                        R. S. Miller,  Recorder
                        by Wm S. Miller, Dep Rec.

Wherefore, I Angevine Reynolds, County Clerk by virtue of the power and
authorized on are conferred by law do hereby authorize any Judge, Justice
of the Peace, clergman or Preacher of the gospel to celebrate a marriage
between the parties aforsaid;
  in witness thereof I have herewith set my hand and affixed my official
seal on this the 9th day of November A.D. 1866

                        (s)  Angevine Reynolds, County Clerk

I hereby certify that I have this 24th day of November A.D. 1866 united in
Marriage Joseph A. Sterne to Elizabeth M. Phillips in accordance with
licence hereto annexed.

                        (s)  F. Galtner
                              Justice of the Peace
File this 26th day of November A.D. 1866
                        Edwin  xxxxxxx  recorder in charge

Monday, 11 Nov 1872
Stockton Daily Independent

MARRIED -- at Coulterville, Oct. 26th, Eli STUMP and Miss Francis STEVENSON.
transcribed by Dee S.

Married August 31, 1923 Mariposa Gazette
    WALLMAN-ASHWORTH- In Merced, Monday, August 27, 1923, Harold G.
    WALLMAN, 21, and Grace E. ASHWORTH, 19, both of Ben Hur.
     (Grace was a daughter of J.B. Ashworth and Alice Hodgson)

This certifies that I James McVicar
a Justice of the Peace, township
No. 3, County of Mariposa, united in
marriage on the 21 day of November 1863,
J. J. Westfall and Mis Mary Tongu

In virtues where of I have hereunto set
my hand this day and year above written.

(s) James McVicar  J.P.

Filed Novemeber 25th, 1863 by Jas McVicar
R.S.Miller  Recorder Mariposa Co.
by Geof Miller Deputy.

certificated transcribed and contributed by Steve Miller

Bear Valley,  February 15th, 1860
I the undersigned do hereby certify that on the fifteenth day of February
1860 I united in marriage of John Wilcox born in Kentucky in 1827 and Ann
Dunn born in Ireland in 1837.  (both white) residing in Bear Valley.

                                L. A. Auger
                                Catholic Priest
                                resident of Sonora
Filed Saturday February 19, 1860 at 2 oclock PM.  Recorded at the request
of J. C. Hopper, Esq.
                                R. S. MIller
                                R. M. Co

Marriage Lic - transcribed by Steve Miller

George C Wills  nat. of Arkansas  aged 31yrs (age ???)  res. Cathey's Valley

Sibbie N. Laird    nat. of CA   aged  19 yrs    res. Laird's Ranch,
Mariposa Co.
Lic issued  Dec 29th, 1879
Cert
First of January AD 1880

witnesses:  Sirui (?) C Laird,  Laird's Ranch,   Eunicia(?)
Wills,  Cathey's Valley

R A Sawrie
Minister of the Gospel ,filed Jan'y 5th  AD 1880 at request of R A Sawrie

   This  cause came on regularly for trial,  plaintiff appeared with her
   Counsel G. G. Goucher Esq.  Defendant appeared not, but made default, which
   was duly entered.

   Mary E. Wilson and Daniel N. Johnson was sworn as witnesses on behalf of
   plaintiff and proofs submitted to the satisfaction of the court and the
   case submitted to the court for its decision, wherefore the court renders
   its judgement and ordered that the bond of matrimony heretofore existing
   between the plaintiff and defendant be and the same is bereby dissolved and
   the said parties and each of them are freed from the obligations thereof
   and that plaintiff have and recover for defendant her costs incurred in
   this action taxed at $ 19.30 and attorneys fees amounting to $100.00
Transcribed by Steve Miller May 17, 2002