In 1885, Allegheny County legislation standardized the marriage license process. Prior to 1885, each city had its own requirements. James and Catharine's Marriage License is recorded in the 1880 Ministers' Returns of Marriages in Pittsburgh, PA. It reads:
1. | Full Name of Husband: Emmet McAdams |
2. | Occupation: Machinist |
3. | Residence - No.: Liberty Street, 16th Ward |
4. | Birth Place: Pittsburgh |
5. | Age when Married: Thirty two |
6. | Full Name of Wife previous to Marriage: Catharine Sullivan |
7. | Residence - No.: Liberty Street, 16th Ward |
8. | Birth Place: England |
9. | Age when Married: Twenty three |
10. | Date of Marriage: October 24th 1880 |
11. | Where Married, Church of St. John Baptist |
12. | Color of the Parties: White |
13. | Ceremony employed: Roman Catholic |
14. | Name of Person performing the Marriage: Rev. C. V. Neeson |
15. | Residence - No.: 38 Thirtieth Street, 12th Ward |
16. | Date of Certificate: October 24th 1880 |
Copyright � 2000 Nancy McAdams
June 6, 2000
Updated September 21, 2000
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