William Marquis and Mary J. McAdams Marriage License

William Marquis and Mary J. McAdams


William and Mary's Marriage License is Number 10170. It is recorded in Volume 7, page 355 of the Allegheny County Marriage License Docket. It reads:

William N. Marquis born in Wheeling W VA on the 31st day of Aug A.D. 1862, residing at 25th Ward Pittsburgh Penna occupation Boiler
Not related by blood or marriage to the person whom he desires to marry has been married before and the marriage was dissolved by death of his former wife
Mary J. McAdams born in England on the 16th day of March A.D. 1862 residing at 25th Ward Pittsburgh Penna occupation ________ has been married before and the marriage was dissolved by death of her former husband
Marriage License issued March 28th 1888
Consent of ___________________ , residing at ________________
Consent Filed ___________________ ; Married March 28th 1888
By P. B. Reilly ald. Duplicate certificate returned March 31 1888

NOTES: Mary was a 26-year-old widow when she married William, a 26-year-old widower. Unfortunately, this document provided neither the name of Mary's first husband nor her maiden name which might have given clues as to her identity.


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