Nuptial Knots





"Nuptial Knots"



Please note: the following announcements are alphabetized by the groom’s surname.
On 5th George W. Babcock of Lexington weds Sabina Ann Lewis of Jessamine.
Observer and Reporter, April 8, 1846
Mr. Albert Blakeman and Mrs. Maggie Baker, both of Jessamine county, were united in
marriage by Judge Ben D. Bell at his office in the Court House Saturday afternoon.
The Leader, May 5, 1906
Mr. Mack Blakeman and Miss Emma Riddell, both of Nicholasville, Ky., were united in marriage
at the home of W. R. English, 146 Alabama Street, this city Wednesday morning.
The Leader, November 3, 1909
Otis Boggs and Miss Jennie Adams, of Jessamine county, were married
here Monday night at the home of Rev. I. J. Spencer.
The Leader, December 5, 1905
“Social and personal”
The marriage of Miss Maude Adams and Mr. William Boggs, both of Nicholasville, was solemnized
Saturday morning at the residence of Rev. I. J. Spencer, who performed the ceremony.
The Leader, May 27, 1906
John W. Bronaugh weds Mildred D. Mitchell of Jessamine Co.
Lexington Press, November 20, 1875
“Lovers romance”
Mr. Briney Broomfield and Miss Emily Cobb secured a marriage license here Thursday afternoon and were married in the parlors of the Reed Hotel by the Rev. Charles Holder, of Transylvania University.
Lexington Leader, September 24, 1908
J. W. Carroll weds Julia F. Prather at Phoenix Hotel. Both of Jessamine Co.
Lexington Daily Press, November 21, 1884
Cornelius Carter and Miss Jeanie Young, of Nicholasville, were married at the home of Mrs. Georgia Harris, on North Broadway Thursday evening, Elder Geo. C. Campbell officiating.
The Leader, November 13, 1904
“Social and personal”
These notes came by special from Nicholasville: The marriage of Miss Jessamine Rutherford
and Mr. Bruce Chaney of Cleveland, Ohio, was solemnized this afternoon
at the home of the bride’s parents in the country.
The Leader, June 14, 1905
“Social and personal”
A special message from Nicholasville says: The marriage of Miss Emily Barnes and
Mr. Camillus Chatham, took place this afternoon at the home of the bride’s parents,
Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Barnes, in Nicholasville.
The Leader, September 12, 1906
On 2nd Lewis Chrisman of Jessamine weds Hester Lyle of Fayette.
Observer and Reporter, December 24, 1834
The Jessamine Journal gives the following account of a wedding which occurred there last
week. It is of much interest here where the bride is popular and has often visited. Her host of
friends here regret she is going so great a distance to make her home, but wish her very great happiness:
“The culmination of a happy love affair of several years came in the marriage of Miss Katherine Miles to S.S. Coleman, of New Orleans, La., on Tuesday afternoon at the beautiful country home of her father, Col. N.D. Miles promptly at 2 o’clock in the presence of only the immediate family, Dr. E.W. McCorkle united this popular couple in the holy bonds of wedlock, using the beautiful and impressive ceremony. Miss Ann Mason, cousin of the bride, played Mendlesohn’s wedding march as the bride entered the parlor, attended by Miss Kate Fitch, maid of honor, and Arthur Miles, brother of the bride, acting as best man.

The bride wore an exquisite imported gown of pineapple cloth with point lace garniture over
white satin princess. Her veil was caught with orange blossoms and she carried white bride
roses. Miss Fitch looked handsome in a princess gown of white crepe de chine,
carrying a bouquet of bride roses.

Miss Miles is the only daughter of Col. N.D. Miles and one of Jessamine’s sweetest and loveliest women, possessing a personality that has endeared her to the entire community. She is an accomplished musician and has traveled extensively.

Dr. Coleman was at one time engaged in the drug business here and has many
friends who, with the Journal, extend to him and his lovely bride congratulations and
best wishes for their success and happiness.

Immediately after the ceremony, they left in an auto for the East, where they will visit
Washington, Philadelphia, and New York; and will sail from the latter place on July 22
on the Mauritania for Bombay, India where Dr. Coleman will represent the wholesale
drug firm of Par, Davis & Co., Detroit, Mich.
Dr. and Mrs. Coleman will be located at the Chashamahahl Hotel,
which is the finest in that great city of the Far East.”
Lexington Herald, July 19, 1908
Contributed by Linda Denton
“Jessamine couple married”
Miss Mamie Reister, daughter of Augustus Reister, a wealthy farmer and Louis Cooke,
son of John Cooke, all of Jessamine county surprised their friends by driving to Lexington
Wednesday afternoon, where they were married.
The Leader, October 3, 1907
The marriage of Miss Lillie A. Smith of this city and Mr. James A. Corman of Jessamine County took place Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D.A Corman, 97 South Spring Street.
The Leader, August 30, 1900
J. H. Crane of Jessamine County weds Ella Sellers of Lexington.
Lexington Transcript, December 21, 1882
William Creighton secretary of state in Ohio weds Miss Eliza Meade
daughter of David Meade of Jessamine county.
Kentucky Gazette, September 10, 1805
Jacob Crouse weds Bettie Wallace of Nicholasville.
Daily Press, April 16, 1877
On 14th William P. Curd of Jessamine weds Mary A. Megowan
daughter of David Megowan of Lexington.
Kentucky Reporter, January 20, 1830
Harrison Daniel of Nicholasville weds Lucy Ann Curd.
Kentucky Reporter, June 10, 1822
George E. Darnaby weds Mary E. Allen of Jessamine County.
Kentucky Statesman, October 3, 1856
Charles Dean and Miss Grace Davis, a youthful couple from Jessamine County,
were married here Monday night by Rev. Mark Collis. The groom is a son of
Henry Dean, of Hanley, while the bride is a daughter of Newton Davis, of Ambrose.
The Leader, August 9, 1904
The marriage of Mr. J. B. Dunn and Miss Stella Robinson of Wilmore was quietly solemnized
at the residence of Rev. Cokely in Nicholasville Wednesday morning. J. B. Dunn is a
well-known barber of 118 South Upper street.
The Leader, June 12 1914
The marriage of Miss Lena R. Bourne, a charming girl of Jessamine County,
and Mr. Joe Edwards of Versailles was celebrated quietly Thanksgiving day in
the home of the bride’s aunt, Mrs. C. M. Mathews, on Woodard Avenue.
The Leader, December 1, 1905
Col. R. S. Ferguson weds Mrs. Elizabeth S. Lewis, all of Jessamine County.
Observer and Reporter, January 23, 1850
The marriage of Mr. Frank Folger, of Nicholasville, and Miss Mabel Robb was quietly
celebrated Tuesday afternoon at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Robb,
on the Lexington Pike in Jessamine County.
The Leader, November 18, 1908
On last Wednesday at one o’clock, Mr. J.W. Forbes and Miss Lena Dinis were united in the happy fonds of wedlock at the brides’ home. The ceremony was said by Rev. G.W. Thompson.
Miss Mattie Onstott was bridesmaid and Mr. George Hardrick was best man. They drove to
McCreary Thursday and returned Friday to the groom’s sister, Mrs. John Jackson, where an
elegant dinner was given them. The bride is a beautiful young girl who is loved by all
who know her. The groom is a handsome young man of Jessamine County. They left Saturday for Keene, Ky, where they will reside in the future. We extend our many congratulations.
The Central Record, October 26, 1899
On 20th, Alex Frazier of Lexington to Nancy Oliver of Jessamine Co.
Kentucky Gazette, December 25, 1804
On 2nd William Greenleaf of Lexington weds Lucinda Stephens of Jessamine Co.
Observer and Reporter, June 8, 1836
On 2nd James Gregg of Fayette weds Susan McCampbell of Jessamine.
Kentucky Reporter, April 15, 1818
Charles Griffen weds Minnie Trowbridge at Nicholasville.
Lexington Transcript, November 22, 1882
On 25th John A. Grimes of Fayette weds Miss Lucy S. Broadus of Jessamine.
Kentucky Gazette, March 29, 1806
James H. Hager and Miss Bertha Haynes, both of Jessamine county,
were married by Justice Ben D. Bell Wednesday afternoon.
The Leader, August 26, 1909
Elmer Hargett and Miss Susie Wills, a young couple from Jessamine county, were
quietly married at the Central Christian Church parsonage Wednesday afternoon.
The Leader, November 28, 1906
Mr. Eugene Harrod and Miss Lena Bradley, a young couple from Jessamine County, were
married late Friday afternoon by Judge John B. Payne at his office in the courthouse.
The Leader, October 1, 1905
The marriage of Rev. E. W. Hawthorne to Daisy D. Arnold, of Nicholasville, Ky., took place at Nicholasville Thursday evening in the First Baptist church in the presence of a large audience.
The Leader, July 7, 1906
On 21st Marshall Headley of Fayette weds Margaret, daughter of Aaron Farra of Jessamine.
Observer and Reporter, February 27, 1839
On 6th in Jessamine, Minos Hearice of Lexington weds Mrs. Yancy of Jessamine.
Observer and Reporter, November 12, 1834
Mrs. Margaret Folger invites you to be
present at the marriage of her daughter,
Mary Allen,
to
Andrew Hemphill
Thursday afternoon, November fourteenth,
nineteen hundred and one,
at three o’clock.
At Home,
Nicholasville, Kentucky.
The Central Record, November 7, 1901
In Jessamine County on 27th Richard Higgins of Lexington weds Mrs. Nancy Young,
relative of Richard Young and daughter of Walter Carr of Fayette County.
Observer and Reporter, May 1, 1834
On January 24th Charles Howard wed Ann Prewitt of Jessamine Co.
Kentucky Gazette, February 1, 1838
On 5th William H. Huggins of Lexington weds Sarah A. Ware of Nicholasville.
Observer & Reporter, September 12, 1846
On 27th John W. Hunt of Jessamine weds Minerva Warner of Lexington.
Observer and Reporter, February 28, 1849
Mr. James H. Hunter, son of David Hunter, of Sulphur Well, Jessamine county,
and Miss Lulie Jennings, the pretty daughter of Benjamin Jennings, of the same
locality, were quietly married Wednesday afternoon.
Lexington Leader, September 24, 1908
“Married”
On the 24th inst., at the residence of Mr. C.S. Wade, Mr. James Hutson,
of Jessamine County married Miss Susan Rucker, of this city.
Observer and Reporter, December 28, 1861
J.T. Jones of Jessamine County weds Mary E. Prather.
Lexington Press, February 21, 1873
At Megowans hotels on 23rd Joseph Ketram weds Abby Combs both of Jessamine Co.
Observer and Reporter, February 25, 1846
The marriage of Miss Lydia Clark Todhunter to Mr. F. D. Knight of Jessamine county was
celebrated this afternoon in Nicholasville at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Wagner.
The Leader, January 25, 1906
“Married”
On Thursday, the l6th inst., Mr. L.W. Laudeman, of Lexington, Ky.,
married Miss M.L. Lowry, of Jessamine County.
Observer and Reporter, January 18, 1862
At the First Baptist Church at Keene, in Jessamine County yesterday evening at
8 o’clock, Miss Millie Daniel was married to Mr. Cary Lewis, of Lexington.
The Leader, April 28, 1899
At Episcopal church on 1st Joseph Logan weds Minerva Campbell of Jessamine Co.
Kentucky Reporter, November 6, 1826
William A. Logan of Jessamine County weds Sallie Grimes of Fayette County
Daily Press, September 8, 1880
After securing marriage license at Nicholasville, Mr. Louis Lowery, Jr., of Wilmore, Ky.,
and Miss Inez Young, of Keene, Ky., came to Lexington Tuesday morning and were
wedded at the home of Rev. B. J. Davis.
The Leader, February 21, 1911
“Jessamine couple wed in Lexington”
The marriage of Miss Fannie Dean Corman and Pleas Mathews was solemnized
Friday afternoon at the Broadway Christian church, Lexington.
The Leader, November 15, 1930
“Social and Personal”
The marriage of Miss Mary Louise Smith, of Jessamine county, and Paul J. McCaw
was celebrated Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the home of the
bride’s kinsman Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Davenport, of Walnut street.
The Leader, January 30, 1901
The marriage of Miss May Taylor to Mr. Allen Garland McDowell of Jessamine county was celebrated this afternoon at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Taylor, on West Fourth street.
The Leader, November 28, 1906
Another interesting wedding of Wednesday afternoon was that of Miss Nora L. English to Mr. C. W. McGinnis, celebrated at the home of the minister, Rev. I. J. Spencer, who performed the ceremony.
The Leader, December 28, 1911
On 13th John T. Miller of Lexington weds Mary Sheely of Jessamine.
Observer and Reporter, October 17, 1846
T. Frank Mitchell weds Bettie M. Hunter of Jessamine County.
Lexington Press, November 20, 1875
“Social and Personal”
The marriage of Miss Eartha Corman of Wilmore, Ky. and Mr. Oron Mitchell,
a young farmer of Jessamine county, took place Monday morning.
The Leader, August 6, 1912
James Moore weds Maxey Brown at home of her aunt, Mrs. N.J. Duncan at Nicholasville.
Lexington Transcript, August 22, 1883
On the 3rd, Abraham B. Morton of Lexington weds Martha Fletcher of Jessamine.
Kentucky Reporter, February 16, 1820
On 18th Samuel Muir of Fayette County weds Ann Muir of Jessamine County.
Kentucky Statesman, November 23, 1852
Nimrod Nave weds Verna Norman of Nicholasville.
Lexington Transcript, September 18, 1879
The marriage of Miss Ollie Downing of Fayette county to Mr. William H. Nave
of Jessamine, was quietly solemnized today at the home of the bride’s father,
Mr. J. M. Downing on the Nicholasville road.
Lexington Leader, October 24, 1906
“Jessamine couple marry”
William Nichols and Louanna Adams of Keene, Jessamine county, came to Lexington
Wednesday afternoon and secured license and were later united in marriage.
The Leader, December 23, 1908
On 24th William B. Payne of Jessamine County weds Hannah E. Allender of Lexington.
Observer and Reporter, February 26, 1848
On 27th John Perry of Jessamine weds Elizabeth Gess of Fayette.
Observer and Reporter, April 29, 1848
On 24th March Oliver H. Perry of Jessamine weds Francis Scott.
Observer and Reporter, April 1, 1846
W. H. Porter and Miss Dora Wolfe of Nicholasville, married here Wednesday afternoon, at the residence of the officiating minister, Elder H. L. Calhoun. Miss Wolfe is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Wolfe. Mr. Porter is foreman of the American Tobacco Company at Nicholasville.
The Leader, February 7, 1907
George A. Portwood weds Lydia Baxter of Jessamine County.
Lexington Press, September 15, 1877
“Wedded at Nicholasville”
Miss Olive Wilds, one of Nicholasville’s most attractive girls, and William Powell, a prominent young merchant, were quietly married last night at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Lizzie Wilds.
The Leader, August 27, 1908
James H. Prather weds Lucy R. Arnold in Jessamine County.
Lexington Press, December 17, 1874
Clarence Reynolds and Miss Bernice Wylia of Jessamine county drove to Lexington
and were united in marriage at noon Tuesday by Judge Ben D. Bell.
The Leader, April 21, 1908
“Social and personal”
Miss Frances B. Eckler, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Eckler of
Nicholasville, and Mr. Rutherford B. Reynolds Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Reynolds
of Jessamine county, were married Jan. 18
The Leader, January 25, 1940
On 19th John B. Rice of Fayette Co. weds Eleanor Earley of Jessamine.
Kentucky Statesman, January 24, 1854
On 16th Theodore Riley of Jessamine weds Mary Ruckle of Lexington.
Observer and Reporter, February 20, 1847
On 6th Dr. William Robertson of Jessamine County to Miss Amie D. Browning of Lexington.
Kentucky Statesman, January 11, 1853
On 7th James H. Rose of Jessamine Co. weds Mary Jane Morgan
daughter of George W. Morgan of Lexington.
Kentucky Statesman, February 10, 1854
On 27th Thomas Ross of Lexington weds Ann Maria
daughter of John Webber out of Jessamine county.
Observer and Reporter, November 2, 1836
This A.M. Dr. Hudson Rutherford of Jessamine weds Eleanor Caroline of Lexington.
Observer and Reporter, October 8, 1834
Matrimony Notice
A marriage licence was issued at the county clerk office today to Daniel Scott and
Miss Grace Stinnett, daughter of Mrs and Mrs Robert Stinnett of Jessamine County.
Lexington Herald, April 14, 1922
Contributed by Cathy Isentrager.
“Mere children wed in Nicholasville”
Miss Russell Adcock, the 18 year old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. A. K. Adcock, and George Scott,
the 16 year old son of Mr. And Mrs. W. S. Scott, were married last night at the residence
of Ben House, several miles in the country.
The Leader, July 31, 1906
Mr. Carter Sellers and Miss Mary Agnes Dean, of Jessamine County, were married at the home of
Mr. T. E. Oldham, 373 South Broadway, late yesterday afternoon. Prof. A. Fairhurst officiated.
They came to the fair and decided to make the visit the occasion for getting married.
The Leader, August 14, 1903
On 22nd Isaac Shelby, son of late Gen. James Shelby of Fayette Co.,
weds Sarah McClure of Jessamine.
Kentucky Statesman, February 24, 1854
Among the interesting weddings was that of Miss Agnes Scott of Jessamine County,
and Mr. Thomas H. Shelby, Jr., of this city, which was celebrated at Spring Hill, the
home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George C. Scott, near Nicholasville.
The Leader, October 13, 1898
John O. Shields of Jessamine County weds Sudie N. Bryant.
Lexington Press, December 9, 1877
On 10th Edwin Shivel weds Mary Huggins of Jessamine County.
Kentucky Statesman, October 16, 1850
This morning at the home of the bride’s parents in the county Mr. J. W. Simpson and Miss Elizabeth Holloway were united in marriage. The groom is a prominent young man of Jessamine County.
The Leader, January 9, 1896
Nicholasville, Ky. - The marriage of Miss Mary Dudley Hughes and Mr. Paul Glover Simpson
was celebrated at the Presbyterian Church yesterday evening.
Lexington Leader, September 6, 1906
The following wedding notice comes from Nicholasville: The wedding of Miss Norma Taylor, youngest daughter of Colonel and Mrs. George B. Taylor, to Mr. Robert Simpson was solemnized Tuesday evening in the bride’s beautiful home on Main street, in Nicholasville.
The Leader, March 11, 1914
On 14th David C. Slaughter weds Louise Ann Young of Jessamine County.
Kentucky Reporter, May 24, 1820
“Wedding”
Mr. Joseph Smither and Miss Bertha Funk, prominent young society people of Nicholasville, Ky.,
are the principals in a quiet wedding, scheduled to be celebrated in this city late in the afternoon,
the news of which is a decided surprise to the people of their home town.
The Leader, January 18, 1906
Dr. J. R. Sparks of Nicholasville weds Miss Bettie Bell of Lexington.
Lexington Daily Press, August 9, 1875
J. C. Stewart, of this city, and Miss Jonathan Crowe, of Nicholasville, were quietly
married at the Central Christian Church Wednesday afternoon.
The Leader, August 11, 1904
Mrs Beatrice Wygle and Mr Clarence R Stinnett of Jessamine Cty, KY were married on Thursday
at the residence of the officiating, the Rev L J Spencer, 134 Walnut Street. The groom is a
sailor who has been in the Active Army service doing a part of the late war. Mrs Tom Hatten
was one of the witnesses to the wedding, The Happy young couple will reside in Nicholasville.
Lexington Herald, May 9, 1919
Contributed by Cathy Isentrager.
A marriage license was issued to Hobart Stinnett son of Mr and Mrs Milton Stinnett,
and Miss Ada Bowman daughter of Ed Bowman.
Lexington Herald, March 11, 1921.
Contributed by Cathy Isentrager.
Mr. William Hall Strode of this city and Miss Margaret Hutchison of Keene,
Jessamine County, were married in this city in the evening of the 15th of last June.
The Leader, October 2, 1900
On the 11th inst. by the Rev’d Mr. Harris, John Talbot of Jessamine county,
to Miss Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Mr. Edmund Smith of Garrard County.
Observer and Reporter, August 19, 1829
On 13th, Harrison Taylor of Fayette was married to Miss Margaret Lawless of Jessamine.
Kentucky Statesman, January 13, 1857
“Social and personal”
The Jessamine Journal has this notice of the Traynor-McGlone wedding: That genial
and popular citizen, whom the people had given up almost as a confirmed bachelor,
James M. Traynor, was married Wednesday morning at St. Luke’s church to
Miss Mary E. McGlone, one of our most worthy ladies.
The Leader, April 28, 1906
“Jessamine couple weds”
Mr. Corbett Underwood and Miss Daught Peel, both of Jessamine county, came to
Lexington Monday morning, secured license and were united in marriage
by Justice Abner Oldham in his private office at the Court-house.
The Leader, July 10, 1911
On 26th of December William Walden of Lexington weds Mrs. Margaret Haydon of Jessamine.
Observer and Reporter, January 12, 1835
On October 28th John B. Wallace weds Lucy Sims of Jessamine County.
Kentucky Statesman, November 7, 1856
James T. Welch, of Nicholasville, and Miss Mary Moynahan, of Covington, were married at the Cathedral in the latter city on Wednesday, the Right Rev. Bishop Maes officiating. The bride
is the attractive daughter of Eugene Moynahan, a wealthy contractor. Mr. Welch is employed
on the Jessamine Journal at Nicholasville. Both the young people have many friends
who wish them success on their journey through life.
Kentucky Irish American, October 17, 1903
On 12th, Caleb William of Lexington weds Nancy Rucker of Jessamine County.
Observer and Reporter, November 19, 1834
“Jessamine People Wed.”
James H. Wills and Mary E. Hagar, two popular young people from Jessamine county,
came to Lexington Thursday morning, secured license and were united in marriage by
Judge Bell in his office at the Court-house.
The Leader, May 20, 1909
The marriage of Miss Sadie Bowles Sandusky and Mr. Merritt Woods was solemnized on Wednesday afternoon at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Mattie Sandusky, in Jessamine county.
The Leader, December 20, 1907
On 17th John Young of Jessamine County weds Rosannah Ricketts of Fayette.
Observer and Reporter, February 18, 1846
On 19th Walter Carr Young of Jessamine County weds Henrietta Peck of Lexington.
Kentucky Gazette, December 21, 1837