Pettis County, Missouri
Black Marriage Registry 1865-1874Compiled by Cathy Warbritton, Nov/Dec 2004In Missouri African-Americans were not allowed to legally marry until after the Emancipation Proclamation. After the Civil War, a state law was passed on February 20, 1865, requiring African-Americans to register their marriages. This is a transcription of the ledger which was kept to register "*colored" marriages from 1865-1874. Many of these entries include the name, and sometimes the ages, of the children already born to these unions. About half of the entries do not list the last name of the woman. As the handwriting was very fancy and spidery, but legible in most places, I double checked each entry against the 1870 Pettis County census, to record the names as accurately as possible. The spelling and grammar is as recorded. Any name that was difficult to decipher, because of faded writing or a torn page is followed by (?). Any comments by me are also in parentheses at the end of the entry. There are thirty two (32) pages in the registry. Copies of any pages in the ledger can be ordered by writing the Pettis County Recorder of Deeds, Pettis County Courthouse, 415 S. Ohio, Sedalia MO 65301. Please enclose $1.00 per requested page and a SASE. [* Since "colored" is redundant, it has been removed from the name of each principle below. CW]
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GROOM'S INDEX
![]() Page 1 Goode, John to Morgan, A. This is to certify that John Goode and A. Morgan were with their own consent lawfully joined in holy matrimony which were solemnized by me. The children of the same are Francis, James, Margaret Ann, Sarah, Alice, Thomas, Lowry and Georgia. Given under my hand this 27th day of August 1865, W. T. Allen, Justice of the Peace Filed Dec. 1st 1865. Buckner, Enoch to Bevins, Angelina This is to certify that Enoch Buckner and Angelina Bevins were with their mutual consent Lawfully joined together in holy matrimony which were solemnized by me. The children of the same are as follows: Mary, Milton, Lu and Smith. Given under my hand this 27th day of August 1865, W.T. Allen, Justice of the Peace Filed Dec. 1st 1865. Ross, David to Blair, Julia Ann This is to certify that David Ross and Julia Ann Blair with their mutual consent lawfully joined together in holy matrimony which were solemnized by me. The children of the same were William Blackstone, Thomas Blackstone and Amanda Ruth. Given under my hand this 27th day of August 1865. W.T. Allen, Justice of the Peace. Filed Dec 1st 1865. Cravit, Samuel to Taylor, Sophia This is to certify that Samuel Cravit and Sophia Taylor were with their mutual Consent lawfully joined together in holy matrimony which was solemnized by me. The children of the same are Mary E and W.W. Given under my hand this 27th day of August 1865. W.T. Allen, Justice of the Peace. Filed Dec. 1st 1865. (Even though this clearly says Cravit, it probably should be Gravit.) Bird, Calvin to Birken(?), Lovina This is to certify that Calvin Bird and Lovina Birkin (?) were with their mutual consent lawfully joined together in holy matrimony which was solemnized by me. The children of the same are as follows: Benjamin, Mary, Maria. Given under my hand this 27th day of August 1865. W. T. Allen, Justice of the Peace. Filed Dec. 1st 1865. (Page torn, Benjamin's name not seen in original, but the beginning is shown in an earlier microfilm copy and verified by 1870 census.)
![]() Page 2 Fatton, Hockless to ____, Mary State of Missouri, County of Pettis. October 17th, 1865. Filed Oct. 24th 1865. Martin, Lewis to ____, Charlotte State of Missouri, County of Pettis, October 17th, 1865. Filed for Record Oct. 24th 1865. (1870 census shows Shields listed as Shelby.) Moulton, Beal to ____, Amanda State of Missouri, County of Pettis, October 17th, 1865. Filed Oct. 24th, 1865. Williams, Walter to ____, Laura State of Missouri, County of Pettis, October 17th, 1865. Filed Oct. 24th, 1865. Whitley, Rolf to ____, Frances State of Missouri, County of Pettis, Oct. 17th, 1865. Filed Oct. 24th, 1865.
![]() Page 3 Wilson, Charles to ______, Silva State of Missouri, County of Pettis, Oct 17, 1865. Filed Oct 24, 1865. Reed, Martin V. to _______, Margaretta Ann State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Oct 17, 1865. Filed Oct 24, 1865. Gardner, Benjamin to _______, Francis State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Oct 17, 1865. Filed Oct 24, 1865. Smith, Ganandison to ________, Matilda State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Oct 17, 1865. Filed Oct 24, 1865. (1870 census shows Grandison Smith.) Franklin, Orie to _______, Martha Ellen State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Oct 17, 1865. Filed Oct 24, 1865.
![]() Page 4 Bird, Henry to ______, Catharine State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Oct 17, 1865. Filed Oct 24, 1865. Gray, Isaac to _______, Nancy State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Oct 17, 1865. Filed Oct 24, 1865. Roche, Jacob to _______, Eliza State of Missouri, County of Pettis, Oct 17, 1865. Filed Oct 24, 1865. Prinman, Joseph to _______, Jemima State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Oct 17, 1865. Filed Oct 24, 1865. (1870 census lists name as Perman.) McGruder, Charles to _______, Maria State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Oct 17, 1865. Filed Oct 24, 1865. (1870 census shows Horace's last name as Wooldridge, Belle is listed as Isabel and Alexandra is listed as Alexina.)
![]() Page 5 Chastine, Virgil to ______, Francis State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Oct 17th, 1865. Filed Oct 24, 1865. (1870 census shows Easter is listed as Esther and Algennut listed as Aljournal.) Robison, James to _______, Littie State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Oct 17th, 1865. Filed Oct 24, 1865. Martin, Albert to ________, Mary State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Oct 17th, 1865. Filed Oct 24, 1865. Rector, Robert to _______, Carolline State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Oct 17th, 1865. Filed Oct 24, 1865. Taylor, Abram to _______, Hanna State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Oct 17th, 1865. Filed Oct 24, 1865. Durlin, Wm. to ________, Mary Ann State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Oct 17th, 1865. Filed Oct 24, 1865.
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Anderson, Richard to _______, Harriet State of Missouri, County of Pettis, Oct 17th, 1865 Filed Oct 24th, 1865. Hamlinton, Isom to Baity, Mandy State of Missouri, County of Pettis Names of their children: Smith, Bird to Smith, Harriet State of Missouri, County of Pettis Names of their children: Isom Smith, born 15th July 1861 --- Martha Smith, born 8th June 1860 & dead Jones, James to Jones, Mary Married by Rev. J.R. Philips on Sunday, Nov. 5, 1865 in Smithton, Pettis Co., Mo, Mr. James Jones to Mrs. Mary Jones at Smithton. J.R. Phillips, M.G. Filed Nov 8th, 1865. Hampton, Philan to Joplin, Evelin This is to certify that Philan Hampton and Evelin Joplin were with their mutual consent lawfully joined in holy matrimony, which was solemnized by me. Children - James, Thomas, Susan, Hampton & Burges. Given under my hand this 10th day of Sept 1865. W.T. Allen, Justice of the Peace. Filed Dec 8, 1865. (1870 census shows Philan listed as Fielding Hampton.)
![]() Page 7 Edwards, Smith to Hollen, Clarissa This is to certify that Smith Edwards & Clarissa Hollen were with their mutual consent lawfully joined together in holy matrimony which was solemnized by me. The children of the same are Henry, Ann, Catherine, Mary, Sandy & William. Given under my hand this 24th day of Sept, 1865. W.T. Allen, Justice of the Peace. Filed Dec. 8th, 1865. Jackson, Lewis to Jackson, Eveline This is to certify that Lewis Jackson & Eveline Jackson were with their mutual consent lawfully joined together in holy matrimony which was solemnized by me. The children of the same are as follows: Sally Ann, William, Henry, & Alice. Given under my hand this 10th day of September, 1865. W.T. Allen, Justice of the Peace. Filed Dec 8th, 1865. Crutchfield, David to Watters, Eveline This is to certify that David Crutchfield & Eveline Watters were with their mutual consent lawfully joined together in holy matrimony which was solemnized by me. The children of the same are as follows: Henry, Mary, Catherine, Abraham Lincoln, Silas, Caroline & Elizabeth. Given under my hand this 10th day of September, 1865. W.T. Allen, Justice of the Peace. Filed Dec 8th, 1865. Taylor, Spencer to Taylor, Mary This is to certify that Spencer Taylor of Sedalia in the State of Missouri and Mary Taylor of the same place in the State of Missouri Were by me joined together in holy matrimony on the 31st day of Oct. A.D. 1865. Children - Lucy, Francis and Sarah Williams. In presence of John Dunn, Susan Taylor. John B. Cox, Minister. Wright, Ely to Wright, Ann To all whom it may concern this certifies that Ely Wright and Ann Wright were marriage by me in Smith City, Pettis Co, Mo, on the 28th day of Dec., 1865. According to the laws of the State of Missouri. They have five children. J.R. Phillips, M.G. Filed Jan 1st, 1866.
![]() Page 8 Wilcoxen, Alexander to Wilcoxen, Eliza Ann This is to certify to all whom it may concern that Alexander Willcoxen & Eliza Ann Wilcoxen were married by me in Smith City, Pettis County, on Monday, Dec. 24 A.D. 1865. They have four (4) children. J.R. Philips, M.G. Filed Jan 1st, 1866. Williamson, Henry to Williamson, Eveline To all whom it may concern this certifies that Henry Williamson and Eveline Williamson were married by me near Smith City, Pettis County, Mo. on Wednesday, Dec 27th, 1865. According to the requirements of the Statutes of Mo. They have four (4) children. J.R. Philips, M.G. Filed Jan 1, 1866. Brown, Morgan to Taylor, Selena I hereby certify that I united in marriage Morgan Brown & Selena Taylor on the 28th day of Oct, 1865. John McVey, J.P. Filed Feb 23, 1866. Gillam, Benjamin to Glasgow, Mary This is to certify that Benjamin Gillam and Mary Glasgow were by me joined together in holy matrimony on the 2d day of Feb. A.D. 1866. Witness - Wm. Allen, Margret Allen. C.E. Carpenter, Preacher of Gospel. Husband's Children: Wife's child - Nancy Sackey about 28 years. Filed Feb 5th, 1866. Wheeler, Elias to Othun, Louisa This is to certify that Elias Wheeler & Louisa Othun were with their mutual consent lawfully joined together in holy matrimony which was solemnized by me. Given under my hand this 26 of Nov 1865. W.T. Allen, Justice of the Peace.
Duncan, Joseph to White, Sally Joseph Duncan & Sally White were married by me near Smithton, Pettis Co., Missouri on Sunday, March 25, 1866. J.R. Philips, M.G. Filed March 28, 1866.
![]() Page 9 Daniels, Robert to Daniels, Millie This is to certify that I have this day in conformity to the Law of this State united in marriage, Robert Daniels and Millie Daniels, both of Georgetown, Mo. Dated Georgetown, Pettis Co, Mo., March 18th, 1866. Rev. L. Newcomb. Filed March 29th, 1866. Bridges, Albert to Williams, Mary This certifies that in conformity to an laws of the State of Mo, I have this day married Albert Bridges & Mary Williams. Both of Georgetown, Mo. Dated March 11th, 1866, Georgetown, Pettis Co, Mo. Rev. L. Newcomb. Filed March 29th, 1866. Cowen, Lewis to Cowen, Lucinda This certifies that I have this day in conformity to the laws of this State united in marriage Lewis Cowen & Lucinda Cown. Children: Dated Georgetown, Mo, March 11th, 1866. Rev L. Newcomb. Filed March 29th, 1866. Miller, Samuel to Miller, Emily This certifies that I have this day in conformity to the laws of this State united in marriage, Samuel Miller & Emily Miller of Georgetown, Mo. Children: Harriet Ann aged 3 years, Nancy - infant. Dated March 18th, 1866. Rev L. Newcomb. Filed March 29th, 1866 Bently, George to Bently, Francis This certifies that I have this day in conformity to the law of this State united in marriage George Bently & Francis Bently. Children: Dated March 11th, 1866. Rev L. Newcomb. Filed March 29, 1866. Grayer, Richard to Grayer, Mary This is to certify that I have this day united in marriage, in conformity to the law of this State, Richard Grayer & Mary Grayer. Dated March 11th, 1866. Rev. L. Newcomb. Filed March 29, 1866. (1870 census lists their last name as Greer.)
![]() Page 10 Baldwin, George to Baldwin, Meriah This certifies that I have this day, in conformity to the laws of this State, united in marriage George Baldwin & Meriah Baldwin of Georgetown, Mo. Dated March 11th, 1866. Rev. L. Newcomb. Filed March 29th, 1866. Lindsey, George to Lindsey, Amos This certifies that I have this day, in conformity to the laws of this State, united in marriage George Lindsey & Amos Lindsey of Georgetown, Mo. Children: Dated March 18th, 1866. Rev. L. Newcomb. Filed March 29th, 1866. Brown, Paul to Brown, Betsy This certifies that I have this day, in conformity to the laws of this State, united in marriage, Paul Brown & Betsy Brown. Children: Lettie, aged 6 years, Charlotte, aged 4 years, & Lewis, aged 10 years. Dated March 11th, 1866, Georgetown, Mo. Rev. L. Newcomb. Filed March 29th, 1866. Inglish, Peter A. to Dudley, Jemmima Married by the undersigned Justice of the Peace, Peter A. Inglish to Jemmima Dudley, has one son named Henry, aged 4 years and (5) five months, both of the county of Pettis, State of Missouri, this March 20th, 1866. Mathais Reed, J.P. Filed April 20, 1866. Draper, John to Patrick, Hanna This is to certify that I solemnized the rite of matrimony between John Draper & Hanna Patrick, this the 8th day of March, 1866. Given under my hand this 8th day of March, 1866. Children, Matilda, Claria. B.B. Mason, J.P. Filed June 6, 1866. Webb, Jonny to McDonnald, Julia This certifies that I solemnized the rite of matrimony between Jonny Webb and Julia McDonnald this March the 20th, 1866. Children names: Wilcher, Charlotte, & Harriet. Given under my hand 20th of March 1866. B.B. Mason, J.P. Filed June 6th, 1866.
![]() Page 11 Cooper, Nathan to McDonnald, Melvina This is to certify that I solemnized the rite of marriage between Nathan Cooper and Melvina McDonnald, this 2d of April, 1866. Children: Austin and Nancy. Given under my hand this the 2nd of April, 1866. B.B. Mason, J.P. Filed June 6th, 1866. Calbert, W.H. to Pemberton, Eliza This it to certify that I solemnized the rite of matrimony between W.H. Calbert and Eliza Pemberton this the 13th day of April, 1866. Given under my hand this 13th of April 1866. B.B. Mason, J.P. Filed June 6th 1866. Wall, Austin to Wall, Isabell This certifies that I solemnized the rite of matrimony between Austin Wall and Isabell Wall this 13th of April, 1866. Given under my hand this 13th of April 1866. B.B. Mason, J. P. Filed June 6, 1866. Cooper, Isaac to Means, Cinthia This is to certify that I solemnized the Rite of matrimony between Isaac Cooper to Cinthia Means on the 3d of April 1866. Children: Miles & Ellen. Given under my hand this 3 of April 1866. B.B. Mason, J.P. Filed June 6, 1866. Roland, Alexander to Roach, Ada I hereby certify that I united in marriage Alexander Roland to Ada Roach this 30th day of December 1866. John W. McVey, J.P. Filed July 7th 1866. Inglish, Henry to Ferguson, Vinah State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Names of their children - Hannah J. Inglish, Geo. W. Inglish, Laura Ann Inglish. This the 18th day of July 1866. Thomas Beaman, J.P. Filed Aug. 6th 1866. Taylor, Shields to Simpson, Martha Married Aug. 26th 1866 in Sedalia, Pettis Co, Mo, Shields Taylor to Martha Simpson by me. E.W. Washburn, Justice. Filed Aug 26th, 1866. Wilmoth, Moses to Rector, Eliza I married Moses Wilmoth & Eliza Rector, Sept 15th, 1866 E.W. Washburn, Sedalia, Filed Sept 15th, 1866.
![]() Page 12 Berry, Frank to Crisse, Amanda Frank Berry to Amanda Crisse were lawfully married Sept. 28th day of September 1866 by me. E.W. Washburn, J.P. Filed for Record, Sept. 20th, 1866. Robinson, Elijah to Criglar, Rebecca This certifies that Elijah Robinson and Rebecca Criglar both of Saline Co., Mo, were lawfully joined in marriage by me on the 3rd day of Jan. 1867. John H. Jones, J.P. Pettis Co, Mo. Filed for record Mar. 20th, 1867, F Crandall, Recorder Gray, Albert to Miller, Margarette Married by the undersigned Justice of the Peace of Pettis County on the 25th day of December 1866, Margarette Miller to Albert Gray, both of Pettis County. Alonzo I. Edwards, J.P. Filed for Record Mar 25th, 1867, F. Crandall, Recorder Sims, John to Price, Isabella This is to certify that I united in matrimony, John Sims and Miss Isabella Price, had two children previous to their marriage - Susan four years old and Eliza one year old, of Pettis Co, Mo. This 30th day of March 1867. J.B. Stout. Filed for Record June 24th, 1867, F. Crandall, Recorder. Brook, Austin to Cowen, Mariah This is to certify that I united in matrimony, Austin Brook and Mariah Cowen aged 35 years, all of Pettis Co, Mo. This 22nd of April 1867. Matthias Reed, J.P. Filed for Record July 12th, 1867, F. Crandall, Recorder. Stratton, Anthony to Switzler, Francis This is to certify that I united in matrimony, Anthony Stratton and Frances Switzler both of Warsaw, Benton Co, Missouri married at Flat Creek, Pettis County, Mo on July 22nd, 1867. Sedalia, Mo, August 9th, 1867. Elder A.B. White. Filed for Record, Aug 9th, 1867, F. Crandall, Recorder.
![]() Page 13 Lollis, James E. to Brown, Amanda J. I hereby certify that on October 27th, 1867 in Pettis Co, Mo, I joined in holy matrimony, James E. Lollis, age 32 years old to Amanda J. Brown, age 28 years old. Children living, Lewis Franklin, Mary Ellen, Lavina and Martha Jane. In the presence of James Enos & John H. Crane, November 28th 1867. J. S. Porter. Filed for Record Dec. 10th 1867, F. Crandall, Recorder. Winston, William to Tucker, Cynthia A. I hereby certify that on August the 18th 1867 in Pettis Co Mo, I joined together in holy matrimony, William Winston, age 40 years old to Cynthia A. Tucker, age 35 years old in the presence of Ruth Porter and E.M. Porter. The above couple having one son living, William Washington. November 29th 1867. J.S. Porter. Filed for Record Dec 10th 1867, F. Crandall, Recorder. Kindrick, Joseph to Nichols, Paulina I do hereby certify that I united in the holy estate of matrimony, Joseph Kindrick with Paulina Nichols, American Citizens of Affrican descent on the 31st day of December 1867. Given under my hand this 17 Jan 1868. Josiah McCary, Minister of the Gospel. Filed for Record, Jan 18, 1868, F. Crandall, Recorder. Strange, Henry to Watkins, Melinda Marriage Certificate. Mr. Henry Strange and M. Malinda Watkins were this 18 day of January 1868, legally joined by me in matrimony. In presence of William F. Bristol. To which I hereby certify, E.W. Washburn, Justice Pettis County. Filed for Record, Jan. 22nd 1868, F. Crandall, Recorder.
![]() Page 14 Walker, Stephen to Briant, Eliza Jane Married by the undersigned, one of the Justices of the Peace of Pettis County, Missouri, Stephen Walker to Eliza Jane Briant, both of Pettis County Mo on the 25th day of April 1868. Witness my signature this 28th day of April 1868. Alonzo I. Edwards, J.P. Filed for Record, May 4th 1868, F. Crandall, Recorder Bradford, Almsted to Williams, Mary Marriage Certificate. State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for Record, May 21st 1868, F. Crandall, Recorder. Lewis, David to Stanford, Caroline Marriage Certificate. State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for Record, May 21st, 1868, F. Crandall, Recorder.
![]() Page 15 Parker, Lum to Martin, Susan Marriage Certificate. State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for Record, May 21st 1868, F. Crandall, Recorder. Twiman (?), Dudley to Agee, Lydia This certifies that Dudley Twiman (?) and Lydia Agee were lawfully joined in matrimony on the 26th day of June 1868 in the City of Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri, by me, E.W. Washburn, Justice Pettis County Court. Filed for Record, June 26th 1868, F. Crandall, Recorder. Vest, Joseph to Shoots, Betty Joseph Vest and Betty Shoots were by me joined in holy matrimony June 29th 1866. Spencer Taylor, M.G. Filed for Record, July 1st 1868, F. Crandall, Recorder Owsley, George to Robinson, Lou Marriage Certificate. State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for Record, July 13th 1868, F. Crandall, Recorder.
![]() Page 16 Read, Henry to Rawlings, Mary Marriage Certificate. State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for Record, July 27th 1868. F. Crandall, Recorder. Grinson, Anderson to Walker, Hannah Marriage Certificate. State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for Record Oct 12th 1868. F. Crandall, Recorder. Shepherd, Henry to Westbrook, Nancy Jane Sarah I hereby certify that on June 10th 1868 in Pettis Co, Mo, I joined in the bonds of holy matrimony, Mr. Henry Shepherd, age 47 years old, to Miss Nancy Jane Sarah Westbrook, age 28 years old, in the presence of James Twiman (Turner?) and Isabella McCoy. J.W. Acree, Minister of the M.E. Church. Filed for Record, Nov. 27th, 1868. F. Crandall, Recorder
![]() Page 17 Bell, Richard to Shobe, Harriet Marriage Certificate. State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for Record, Jan. 2nd, 1869. F. Crandall, Recorder. Grimes, Israel to Morgan, Fannie This is to certify that on the 29th day of December 1868, I solemnized the rite of matrimony between Israel Grimes and Fannie Morgan, all of Pettis Co., Mo. Given under my hand this the 4th day of Jan., 1869. J.B. Wright, Min. Christian Church. Filed for Record, Jan. 5th, 1869. F. Crandall, Recorder Waters, John to Pyles, Cynthia Marriage Certificate, State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for Record, Feby 10th, 1869. F. Crandall, Recorder.
![]() Page 18 Fox, Guy to Powell, Eliza Marriage Certificate. State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for Record Feby 19th, 1869. F. A. Crandall, Recorder. Rector, Wanzer to Robinson, Harriet Marriage Certificate. State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for Record, April 7th 1869. F.A. Crandall, Recorder. Anderson, David to Young, Judy Marriage Certificate. State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for Record April 12th 1869, F. C. Crandall, Recorder
![]() Page 19 Howlett, Jesse G. to Arnold, Martha I hereby certify that on March 3rd 1869 I joined together in the bonds of holy matrimony in Pettis Co., Mo, Jesse G. Howlett, age 22 years old, and Miss Martha Arnold, age 17 years old, in the presence of Jo Price and Mollie Howlett, May 3rd 1869. J.S. Porter, Minister of M.E. Church. Filed for Record, May 3rd, 1869. F. Crandall, Recorder. Smith, Levi to Shaw, Sally Marriage Certificate. State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for Record May 22nd 1869. F. Crandall, Recorder. Field, Benjamin to Johnson, Caroline Married by the undersigned , one of the Justices of the Peace of Pettis Co., on the 14th day of February 1869, Caroline Johnson to Benjamin Field, both of Pettis County. Witness my signature this 14th day of February 1869, A.J. Edwards. Filed for Record, June 7th, 1869. F. Crandall, Recorder. Gray, Albert to Handcock, Mary Married by the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace of Pettis County, on the 22nd day of May 1869, Mary Handcock to Albert Gray, both of Pettis County. Witness my signature this 22nd day of May 1869. Alonzo J. Edwards, J.P. Filed for Record, June 7th, 1869. F. Crandall, Recorder.
![]() Page 20 Carr, Gustave to Henison, Millie Marriage Certificate. State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for Record June 21st 1869, F. Crandall, Recorder. West, Willis to Piles, Frances State of Missouri, County of Pettis I certify that on the 1st of Aug 1869, I joined in the holy bonds of matrimony, Willis West & Frances Piles. Certified by me this Aug 19th 1869, L.M. Vernon, Minister of the Gospel. Filed for Record Aug. 23rd 1869, F. Crandall, Recorder. Brown, Wm. to White, Amanda At Dresden June 17th by P.A. Butterfield, J.P., Mr. Wm. Brown to Miss Amanda White. P.A. Butterfield, J.P. Filed for Record Sept 20th 1869, F Crandall, Recorder. Ewens, Samuel to Sales, Esther Marriage Certificate. State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for Record, Oct 21st 1869, F. Crandall, Recorder.
![]() Page 21 Clark, Jefferson to Finey, Kitty Marriage Certificate. State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for Record, December 7th 1869, F. Crandall, Recorder. Dickson, Soulmon to Hogens, Harriet This is to certify, that Soulmon Dickson of Pettis Co. in the State of Missouri and Harriet Hogens of same place in the state of Missouri were by me joined together in "holy matrimony" on the 16th day of Januaary in the Year of our Lord, One Thousand, Eight Hundred and 1869. Martin Reed. Witness: William Barbar, Spencer Taylor. Filed for Record, Dec.31, 1869, F. Crandall, Recorder. Smith, Henry to Payton, Mary Jane Marriage Certificate. State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for Record, Jan 4, 1870, F. Crandall, Recorder.
![]() Page 22 Johnson, John to Penn, Clarissa Marriage Certificate. State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for Record 5 day of Jan. 1870, F. Crandall, Recorder. White, John to Wilson, Emma Marriage Certificate. State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for Record, 5 Jan 1870, F. Crandall, Recorder. Boles, Stanton to Boles, Ellen Marriage Certificate. State of Missouri, County of Pettis
![]() Page 23 Hammons, Frank to Grimes, Jane Marriage Certificate. State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for Record, Jan 18, 1870, F. Crandall, Recorder. Thomas (Thomson), Edward to Philips, Catharine Marriage Certificate. State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for Record, February 8th 1870, F. Crandall, Recorder. (Thomas is listed in the heading, Thomson in the recording.) Wells, Charles to Taylor, Nane State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for Record, February 28, 1870, F. Crandall, Recorder. (1870 census shows Nane to be Nannie.)
![]() Page 24 Nelson, Samuel to Homans, Maria I hereby certify that on the third day of April 1870, I joined in the holy state of matrimony, Mr. Samuel Nelson, Cooper County, State of Missouri and Mrs. Maria Homans of Cooper County, State of Missouri, according to the laws of Missouri. Names of the children: Ann aged 17 years, Mary E. aged 13 years, George aged 11 years, Robert aged 10 years. Given under my hand this 4 day of April 1870, Martin Reed, Minister M.E. Church. Recorded for Record, April 4, 1870, F. Crandall, Recorder. Ford, Thomas to Roach, Henrietta Marriage Certificate. State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for Record, July 18th 1870, F. Crandall, Recorder. Beaty, David to Beaty, Amanda State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Filed for Record, July 25th 1870, F. Crandall, Recorder. Ward, Wesley to Peyton, Jane This is to certify that Wesley Ward of Saline County, Mo. and Jane Peyton of Pettis County, Mo. were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by me in Sedalia, Aug. 4, 1870, L.M. Vernon, M. of the G.
![]() Page 25 Lindsey, Caleb to Cowan, Louisa Marriage Certificate. State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for record, Aug 15, 1870, F. Crandall, Recorder. Taylor, James M. to Ross, Bettie Marriage Certificate. State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for Record, September 26th, 1870, F. Crandall, Recorder. Fields, James to Goode, Mattie Marriage Certificate. State of Missouri, County of Pettis Filed for Record, Oct. 7, 1870, F. Crandall, Recorder
![]() Page 26 Piles, Abram to Sims, Ema State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Filed for Record, Dec. 1, 1870, F. Crandall, Recorder. Andrews, Charles to Hanley, Mary This is to certify that I have this day joined in the holy bonds of wedlock, Mr. Charles Andrews & Miss Mary Hanley all of Pettis County, Mo. Sedalia, Mo, Feby 8th, 1871, F. H. Small, Minister M.E. Church. Filed for Record, Feby 15th A.D. 1817 at 3 o'clock 15 min. p.m., J.D. Crawford, Recorder. Hutchison, Jerry to Neel, Jane I hereby certify that I joined Jerry Hutchison & Jane Neel, on the 29th day of April into bonds of matrimony, Lamonte, Pettis Co, Mo. April 29, 1871, B.B. Taylor, J.P. Filed for Record, May 1st 1817, J.D. Crawford. Bohan, Richard to Philips, Nancy Jane State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Filed for Record, July 29th 1871, J. D. Crawford, Recorder. Litsworth, Bryant to McCollister, Margaret Marriage Certificate. Mr. Bryant Litsworth & Miss Margaret McCollister were united in marriage by me on the 27th day of May 1871 at Longwood circuit, according to the laws of the State of Missouri, U.S. of America. Robert Rector.
![]() Page 27 Johnson, Henry to Robson, Mary This certifies that on the Twenty first day of September in the year of our Lord 1871, Mr. Henry Johnson and Miss Mary Robson were by me united in marriage at the bride's house, according to the laws of the State of Missouri, Pettis Co. Witness: W. Camel (?), Henry Hanley. Rev. L.H. Small of M.E. Church. Filed for Record Oct 24, 1871, J.D. Crawford, Recorder. Bird, John to Danel, Mandy Sedalia, Pettis Co, Mo. September 20th 1871. This day John Bird married Mandy Danel, widow of Wm. Danel. Parson Frank Brown. Filed for Record, November 11th 1871, J.D. Crawford, Recorder. Clark, William T. to Smith, Kitey State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Filed for Record, Jany 22, 1872, J.D. Crawford, Recorder. Wilcox, Albert to Hickman, Lou State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Filed for Record, Feby 7th 1872, J.D. Crawford, Recorder.
![]() Page 28 Cooper, Richard to Johnson, Sarepta State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Filed for Record, 11 Feby. 1872, J.D. Crawford, Recorder. Townsley, Joseph to McKinney, Nancy State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Filed for Record, March 29th 1872, J.D. Crawford, Recorder. Dulin, Green to Foster, Lucinda State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Filed for Record, June 24th 1872, J.D. Crawford, Recorder. Hicks, Charles to Bell, Jane State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Filed for Record, July 16th 1872, J.D. Crawford, Recorder.
![]() Page 29 Dennis, David to Lewis, Susan State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Filed for Record, Dec. 7th 1872, J.D. Crawford, Recorder Carder, Rally to Edwards, Cathleone State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Filed for Record, Dec 7, 1872, J.D. Crawford, Recorder Caurdreet, Henry to Smith, Mary State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Filed for Record, Dec. 7th 1872, J.D. Crawford, Recorder (Even though the recorder listed the pastor as F.H. Smith, it should be F.H. Small.) White, Ned to Riley, Martha State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Filed for Record, Dec. 7th 1872, J.D. Crawford, Recorder.
![]() Page 30 Smith, Rubin to Ford, Clara State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Filed for Record, Dec 24th 1872, J.D. Crawford, Recorder. Wheeler, John to Chastein, Easter State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Filed for Record, Sept 10, 1873, J.D. Crawford, Recorder. Miles, Rufus to Walker, Nancy State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Filed for Record Sept 10, 1873, J.D. Crawford, Recorder Myers, George to Brown, Selina State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Filed for Record, July 23rd 1873, J.D. Crawford, Recorder. Rollins, Alexander to Ellis, America Ann State of Missouri, County of Pettis. June 23, A.D. 1873. Filed for Record, Aug 12, 1873, J.D. Crawford, Recorder.
![]() Page 31 Powell, Anderson to Bankhead, Martha State of Missouri, County of Pettis. September 8 A.D. 1865. Filed for Record, Aug 16, 1873, J.D. Crawford, Recorder. Cole, George to Williams, Matilda State of Missouri, County of Pettis. Filed for Record, Nov. 10, 1873, J.D. Crawford, Recorder. Bradford, James to Ward, Edie I hereby certify that on this twelfth day of July A.D. 1874, I joined in the holy state of matrimony, Mr. James Bradford of Pettis County, State of Missouri, and Miss Edie Ward of Pettis County, State of Missouri, according to the laws of Missouri. Given under my hand 12 day of July A.D. 1874, Rev. John W. Marshall. Filed for Record, July 14th 1874, J.D. Crawford, Recorder. Brown, Frank to Red, Ann I hereby certify that on this 12 day of July A.D. 1874, I joined in the holy state of matrimony, Mr. Frank Brown of Pettis County, State of Mo. and Miss Ann Red of Pettis County, State of Mo., according to the laws of Missouri. Given under my hand 12 day of July 1874, Rev. John W. Marshall. Filed for Record, July 14, 1874, J.D. Crawford, Recorder. Standford, Henry to Chatinan, Eliza I hereby certify that on the 12 day of July A.D. 1874, I joined in the holy state of matrimony, Mr. Henry Stanford of Pettis County, State of Missouri, and Miss Eliza Chatinan of Pettis County, State of Mo., according to the laws of matrimony. Given under my hand 12 day of July A.D. 1874, Rev. John W. Marshall. Filed for Record July 14, 1874, J.D. Crawford, Recorder.
![]() Page 32 Dillard, Abram to Jackson, Lizy I hereby certify that on the thirty first day of May A.D. 1874, I joined in the holy state of matrimony, Mr. Abram Dillard of Pettis County, State of Mo. and Miss Lizy Jackson of Pettis County, State of Mo., according to the laws of Missouri. Given under my hand this 31 day of May A.D. 1874, Rev. J.W. Marshall, Pastor of Bapt. Church. Filed for Record, July 14, 1874, J.D. Crawford, Recorder. ![]() ![]()
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