MARRIAGE NOTICES FROM NEWSPAPERSPART 4Herkimer and Montgomery Counties, N.Y.Published marriage notices - so important for finding elusive maiden names and forgotten spouses, and for DAR application documentation! Do you have one tucked into a scrapbook? Do you have a pre-1930 newspaper that you could type up the maritals from, even if they're not your own relatives? If so, please email them in to the site coordinators.
Source: Albany New York Evening Journal, April 17, 1907. Friends in two cities - Saratoga and Troy - were married today and acquaintances in other places interested, by the announcement that Mrs. Menzo Edgar Wendell of Troy and Saratoga, and the Rev. Dr. Joseph Carey of Saratoga, had been married in New York. The ceremony was performed at noon today, Mrs. Wendell having gone to New York and taken a suite of rooms at the Hotel Belmont, and Dr. Carey having gone to New York yesterday to attend the National Arbitration and Peace Congress, which assembled at Carnegie Hall on Monday evening. Dr. Carey has been granted a leave of absence for two months and will leave at once on the Cedric for a trip abroad. The new Mrs. Cary was the widow of Menzo Edgar Wendell, a collar manufacturer, who died four or five years ago. Their summer home was in Saratoga on Union Avenue. This she continued to occupy after the death of her husband. She is said to be fine looking with large brown eyes and a mass of beautiful brown hair. In age she is a little over 35 (?). She has no children. Dr. Cary is nearly double his new wife's age. He has been a widower for about three years. He has five children, Miss Carey, Mrs. Howard Smith, Mrs. Victor Sanderson, and Joseph Carey, all of Saratoga, and Mrs. Brunette of Troy. Besides being Rector of Bethesda church in Saratoga, Dr. Carey is the archdeacon of the Archdeaconry of Troy. It is understood that upon their return from abroad that Dr. and Mrs. Carey will reside at her Union Avenue cottage, which has been recently renovated and refurbished. Nore: Mrs. Wendell/Carey was born Elizabeth "Lizzie" Fuller was born in November 1850. She married Menzo Edgar Wendell, son of Jacob Wendell and Margaret Failing. She died in 1919 and is buried in Greenridge Cemetery, Saratoga Springs, New York. Charlott Wells Jones
St. Johnsville, July 1- Miss Ethel Nellis of St. Johnsville and James Hagar of Albany were married at the home of the bride here Saturday evening, the Rev. H. Curtis Sicken(?) of the Reformed Church officiating. Miss Marriet Jencks of St. Johnsville was bridesmaid, whle the matron of honor was Mrs. Frank Moserve of Albany. The users were Mahlon Mellis(sic), brother of the bride, and Fred Hagar, a brother of the groom. Music was furnished by Smith's Orchestra and a dainty wedding supper was served. Mr. and Mrs. Hagar left for an automobile trip soon after the ceremony. They will have the best wishes of their many friends for a happy married life.
Albert L. Conover and Miss Lillian M. Siver, both of Herkimer, were married Saturday evening at the rectory of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Utica, the Rev. C. M. Dodge officiating at the ceremony. The couple were unattended. They will reside in Herkimer.
A marriage license has been issued to Donnato Rufo and Miss Santo Gusto.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orin C. Harris on Loomis street at 4 p. m. Saturday took place the marriage of their daughter, Miss Helen, to Charles Edward Bauder of Dolgeville. Only a few intimate friends were in attendance. The wedding march was played by Miss Inez Freeman. The attending couple were Miss Sarah Wilson of this city and Charles Pickert of Dolgeville. The Rev. Mr. Cooper of the Baptist Church officiated. Following the ceremony light refreshments were served, after which Mr. and Mrs. Bauder left on a Western honeymoon. Upon their return they will take up their residence in Dolgeville, where Mr. Bauder holds the position of superintendent of the sounding board department of the Breckwoldt works. The bride is one of the city's most highly esteemed young ladies.
Ilion. Yesterday at the parochial residence Rev. J. B. Gilloon united in marriage Miss Elsie M. Butterworth of 23 Newton street, to James Perreaut (sic). The attending couple was the bride's sister, Miss Edith Butterworth, and Peter L. Hagen. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Butterworth, a trained nurse by profession, and has been a member of the nurses' staff at the Ilion Hospital. Mr. Perreault has been a resident of Ilion several years. After the honeymoon spent on Fourth Lake, Mrs. and Mrs. Perreault will reside in this village.
Fort Plain, March 24.- Thursday evening at the home of Rev. George Parsons occurred the marriage of Mrs. Emma Albertson of Nelliston to Peter Barton of this village.
Herkimer, March 1. Albert Putnam of this village and Miss Myrtle E. Wyckoff of Frankfort were married by Rev. M. Y. Bovard of Utica at the First M. E. church parsonage in that city on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 30. Both bride and groom are well known and popular young people, and they are congratulated by their many friends.
Marriage of Miss Alice Osgood and Jesse M. Burgess Ilion, Dec. 6.- The marriage of Miss Alice Osgood and Jesse M. Burgess took place at the home of the bride at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon in the presence of only the immediate friends and relatives of the contracting parties. The Rev. E. F. Hard of the Baptist Church officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Osgood, residing on Fourth avenue. After the ceremony and wedding supper they took an evening train and will enjoy their wedding tour in the western part of the State. After their return they will make Ilion their home.
WEDDINGS IN LITTLE FALLS. At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Wright, on Lewis street, took place the marriage of Edna A. Wright to John J. Applegate. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Cooper of the Baptist Church, with the full Episcopal ring service. Miss Harriet Crossett was brides-maid and William Applegate of Ilion was best man. The bride was given away by her father. Miss Wright's two little cousins of Syracuse acted as flower girl and ring bearer. Before the ceremony Joseph Ward of Herkimer rendered the solo "Oh, Promise Me," accompanied by Miss Leta Flagg. The wedding march was played by Miss Florence Kimball. The house was prettily decorated with flowers, yellow and white being the effect, the artistic work of James Garlock. Caterer Peterson served the repast. The newly married couple left on the 6:21(?) train for New York and other Eastern points, where they will spend their honey-moon. St. Mary's Church this morning Rev. Father Farrell united in marriage Miss Elizabeth Kiley of this city and James M. Howard of Ilion. James Waldron, jr., attended the groom and Miss Kathryn Caswell was the bride's maid. Miss Kiley is one of the city's popular young ladies. The groom is a valued employee of the Remington Typewriter works of Ilon. Hearty congratulations are extended to the newly married couple. After a Western honeymoon they will take up their residence in Ilion. Miss Mary M. Fitzgibbons, one of Little Falls' popular young ladies, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony at St. Mary's Church by Rev. Father Farrell at 10 a. m. to-day to John G. Gleason of Ilion. The attending couple were Miss Isabel Fitzgibbons, a sister of the bride, and Edward J. Gleason, a brother of the groom. The ushers were Frank McGrath and Charles Fullem. Hearty congratulations are extended to the newly married couple.
Jordanville. Cards are out announcing the marriage of John W. Fort to Miss Mary Mumford, at the home of the bride, Thursday, Nov. 10, at 5 P. M.
Marriage at Mindenville. To-day at Mindenville, at 12 o'clock noon, was solemnized the marriage of Miss Maude Carter and Arthur Ballou of Palatine Bridge. Mr. Ballou is at present employed by James Roseborough.
Fort Plain. Dr. and Mrs. John K. Burnett of this village announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Charlotte Crosby Burnett, to Lucius D. Mahon of Galesburg, Ill. John Kaido, formerly of Fort Plain, now located in Sharon Springs, and Miss Mae Smith of South Valley were recently married in Albany.
The marriage of Miss Frances Belle Wheaton, daughter of Mrs. Ruhamah Wheaton of Amstermdam, and John Cragin Ayres is announced to take place on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at 25 Grove street, the home of the bride. Miss Wheaton is well known in St. Johnsville, where she frequently visits her sister, Mrs. W. J. Hannon.
Frankfort. WERE WEDDED Daniel O'Mara and Miss Mayme Frankfort, Nov. 12.- At SS. Peter and Paul's Church this morning at 7 o'clock, Miss Mayme Haggerty became the bride of Daniel O'Mara, the Rev. P. F. Wallace performing theh ceremony. Only the immediate families and a few intimate friends and relatives were present. The bride was attended by Miss Rose Farrell, and her brother-in-law, Albert Ostrander, was best man. The bride wore her traveling suit of brown chiffon broadcloth with brown velvet trimmings and a picture hat to match. Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. O'Mara left for Utica where they enjoyed a wedding breakfast and then left for New York city. The bride is a native of this village, a graduate of the High School and a young lady of excellent qualities and has a host of friends who wish her a happy wedded life. The groom has been employed in the Pratt Chuck Works a number of years and is highly respected for his many excellent qualities, and many friends also with him a long life of happiness. At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Martin of Second avenue, Saturday evening at 8 o'clock, the Rev. W. H. Hunt, pastor of the Baptist Church, united in marriage Miss Beatrice Martin and Eston Lloyd Blake of Herkimer, in the presence of only the immediate families. The bride wore a very pretty gown of Oxford grey with hat to match. They were attended by Miss Alvina M. Stemper and Arthur Standfast. The groom holds a position of office manager at Hen's manufacturing plant in Herkimer and has the esteem of a large circle of friends who wish him joy in his new relations. Mr. and Mrs. Blake went at once to their home on Prospect street, Herkimer, which was awaiting them. Miss Martin was the honor guest at several pre-nuptial events in Utica and the beautiful gifts showed the esteem in which she was held. The father presented her with a purse, the amount being such as to reassure her of his affection. WEDDINGS IN MOHAWK. Hessler-Record and Miller-Perry Mohawk, Nov. 12.- At the home of the bride in Columbia street Saturday afternoon took place the marriage of Miss Neoma Record, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Record, to Philip Hessler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hessler of Little Falls. The house was very prettily decorated with yellow and white chrysanthemums and presented a very attractive and seasonable appearance. The full Episcopal ring service was used, the Rev. Arthur Moody, pastor of the First M. E. Church of Mohawk, performing the ceremony. The bride was attired in her traveling suit and presented a very attractive appearance. The bride is a newcomer to Mohawk, but was very well known in the city of Little Falls, where she was very popular and well liked. Mr. Hessler is a construction engineer, at present employed in Utica. They will make their future home in Mohawk, on Columbia street. The gifts were many and beautiful. Among them were many fine pieces of cut glass, china, linen and silver. The bridal couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. William Koembeitz of Little Falls. Note: from the 1920 census, location Burlington Ward 4, Chittenden, Vermont. Phillip Hessler, age 34, b. NY, parents b. Bavaria, and Neoma Hessler, age 24, b. NY, parents b. same. He was a stationary engineer for a construction shop. From the SSDI - Philip Hessler, b. 25 Sep 1885, d. Jul 1973, last residence Fonda, Montgomery County, New York. Miss Florence Perry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Perry, of 222 Margaret street, Herkimer, and Clayton Miller of Company A., Three Hundred and Third Infantry, N. Y. National Army, were married Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Methodist parsonage in Washington street. The Rev. Arthur Moody performed the ceremony, using the ring service. Miss Perry has been one of the most popular operators of the New York Telephone company at the Herkimer Exchange, where she has made herself widely known and like. Private Miller expects to leave very shortly for service in the South. He was formerly of Herkimer, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Miller of Gloversville. He has lived in Herkimer for the past two years, where he has made a large circle of friends who are wishing him and his bride every happiness. CANAJOHARIE COUPLE Mrs. Emma Buddle and John Heinz Mrs. Emma Buddle of 19 South street, Canajoharie, and John Heinz of 13 Schultz street, the same village, were married in the manse of Bethany Presbyterian Church, this city, at 7:30 o'clock, Saturday evening. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Charles M. Dodge. They were attended by Mrs. Ella Harvey of Utica and Adelbert Van Alstyne of Canajoharie. The bride was attired in a taupe colored traveling suit with hat to match and carried chrysanthemums. Her attendant wore a brown suit with hat to match and wore chrysanthemums. At the conclusion of the pretty ceremony, a wedding dinner was served the bridal party in Hotel Martin, and directly afterwards, Mr. and Mrs. Heinz left on a wedding trip and will be at home to their many friends at 13 Schultz street, Canajoharie, after December 1. The groom is a member of I. O. O. F. Lodge, Modern Woodmen and also the Fire Department of his home town. The bride is an estimable young woman of many fine traits. Many friends of the couple will extend their heartiest and best wishes for their future happiness.
MATRIMONIAL A quiet but very pretty wedding took place last evening when William Bly and Alma Brayton, both of Gray, were married by Rev. W. D. Marsh, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Carroll, cousins of the bride. Immediately after the wedding, supper was served at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. J. H. Crawford, at 13 Cooper St. The congratulations and best wishes of many friends were tendered.
Married PIERCE-SMITH - At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melchert Smith in Snell's Bush, Herkimer, Jan. 1, 1896, by Rev. J. G. Gebberd, Fanny A. Smith, to E. Burdette Pierce, of Jordanville.
Seymour Garline of Fort Herkimer and Mrs. Addie Tetlock of Salisbury were married Wednesday afternoon at the parochial residence of St. Francis de Sales's Church. The Rev. P. F. Harrigan officiated and the attending couples were Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ketchum of Fort Herkimer.
Will live in Columbia. At the Presbyterian manse yesterday afternoon Merton L. Haselton and Miss Mary McCredy were married by the Rev. Dr. Richardson. Both are residents of Columbia. The groom is a well known farmer. They will reside on his farm in Columbia.
MONK-GLEASON, July 28.- Emerson H. Monk of Lassellville (sic) and Miss Adeline A. Gleason of Scotch Bush were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Cromer of West Street, this village, Saturday evening by Rev. H. E. Christians, pastor of St. John's Reformed Church. The attending couple was Mr. and Mrs. Cromer. The bride wore a handsome blue gown. Following the ceremony a wedding supper was served at the bride's home at Scotch Bush. The groom is employed in the maintenance department of the highway department, and they will make their home in Lassellsville.
Little Falls, Jan. 18.- The bans of matrimony between John Dinneen and Miss Nora Hartnett were announced at St. Marys church yesterday.
Fort Plain, Jan. 21.- Miss Jennie Christman of Ames and Arthur L. Diefendorf, of this village were married to-day at the home of the bride at Ames.
Canajoharie, Jan. 21.- On Tuesday afternoon at the Reformed church parsonage occurred the marriage of Miss Mabel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Flint to Henry Hooke of Springfield. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. D. Peters. Miss Mary Flint, a sister of the bride, was maid of honor and Clay Hynes was best man. After spending a few days at Springfield, Mr. and Mrs. Hooke will reside in Fort Plain.
Canajoharie, Dec. 6.- John Metzner and Miss Elizabeth Waufle, both of this village, were married at Fort Plain on November 18th by the Rev. F./E.(?) T. Brown.
Herald Parish Weddings. West Winfield- Miss Alice Burns and Arthur J. Keehle of Clayville, yesterday.
Smith-Bullard. Mohawk, Jan. 1.- Last evening at the rectory of Grace Episcopal church Miss Mary Louise Smith, daughter of Mrs. Nancy Smith, was married to George Lovett Bullard of Newport. The bride was gowned in blue voile over taffeta and wore a picture hat. Her sister, Miss Margaret Smith, who was bridesmaid, wore a suit of gray and a picture hat. Edwin Vorley was best man. The couple left on the evening train for Albany and New York and will be at home after January 15th in Michigan street.
LITTLE FALLS. Pearl Currie Bride of Dewitt Rham. Little Falls, June 10.- Dewitt Rham and Miss Pearl Currie were united in marriage this morning at the Universalist parsonage in Gansevoort street by the Rev. Mr. Walker. Frank Rham and Mrs. George Barton, brother and sister of the couple, were the witnesses. Immediately after the ceremony they departed on an Eastern tour. They will reside in West Main street on their return.
From The Sunday Herald, December 25, 1899, page 23, a Syracuse
NY newspaper: From The Evening Herald, December 20, 1899, page 3, a Syracuse
NY newspaper: The nuptials of Arthur Myers and Nellie Jones were published in The West Winfield News, Aug. 20, 1886, page 3, under heading for the village of Cedarville. On Wednesday, August 11th, by the Rev. Dr. Benedict, of Cassville, at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Seward Hosford, Mr. Arthur Myers to Miss Nellie Jones. Nearly 100 invitations were sent out and at 7 P. M., the time appointed for the ceremony, a large company had assembled in the spacious parlors of Mr. and Mrs. Hosford, to witness the interesting ceremony. The bride was attired in white india mull, trimmed with lace and embroidery and wore natural flowers and looked all brides are expected to do, lovely. The groom wore the conventional suit of black. Frank Jones, of Cassville, brother of the bride, and Miss Mamie Williams, of Utica, officiated as bridesmaid and best man. Friends were present from Utica, Waterville, Westmoreland, Cassville and Paris. The happy pair left immediately for a trip to the Thousand Islands, to be absent a couple of weeks. Many beautiful and valuable presents were received from their many friends. The fact of the invalid mother of the bride being able to be present, added not a little to the enjoyment of the occasion. Congratulations and good wishes for their future success in life, are tendered them by the many friends of both parties, and may their life bark glide smoothly o'er lifes matrimonial sea, with never a cloud to dim the brightness of their happiness. The following large group of marital notices was donated by Carol Grainger. Carol is not related to anyone herein, but graciously contributes wonderful items to us just to help someone and had temporary access to a copy of these records. These local marriages were found in Ray Cowen Sawyer's well-known 1931 compilation Marriages Published in the Christian Intelligencer of the Reformed Dutch Church From 1830 to 1871. Copies of Mr. Sawyer's ambitious newspaper records abstraction undertaking, which includes DRC marriages through the U.S., are available for your viewing at larger U.S. genealogy libraries, including the local history room at the New York Public Library at 5th & 42nd, the NYGBS in New York City, and the NEHGS in Boston, or ask your local library about interlibrary loan of microfilm.
Lansing - Alexander
Baker - Cook
Lyon - Peck
Pettibane - Van Alstyne
Courter - Bowman
Bellinger - Myers
Schuyler - Zimmerman
Bidleman - Keyser
Stagg - Bike
Dockstader - Snell
Petit - Prame
Fink - Van Alstyne
Barger - Crewell
Garlock - Loucks
Acker - Orendorff
Swezey - Crowell
Branaugh - Shultz
Green - Wilcott
Green - Zimmerman
Ruby - Miller
Timerman - Green
Walrath - Driesback
Feeter - Eigenbroadt
Williams - Hartman
Doxstader - Williams
Wemple - Whetmore
Timerman - Clerk
Myers - Heller
Flander - Snell
Applegate - Doxstader
Schuyler - Cornue
Van Antwerp - Bradly
Lansing - Fox
Fuller - Ten Eyck
Lotridge - Schuyler
Lane - Wheeler
Bellinger - Dievendorf
Belshew - Oxner
Casey - Bellinger
Cook - Schuyler
Crine - Schall
Crim - Schall
Quackenbush - Nebar
DeGraff - Philips All spellings are as in the original and won't be "corrected." The site coordinators have no way of finding out if any of the original ministers' marital records survive, nor ideas as to where to ask about them. We thank you in advance for addressing ALL questions about these records or persons listed to your favorite search engine. |
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