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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBRAZOS COUNTY MARRIAGES AND DIVORCES BRAZOS COUNTY MARRIAGES AND DIVORCES Compiled by Bill Page About 1/3 of these have been reprinted in the Brazos Genealogical Association quarterly magazine. *** Married, on Sunday, the 17th of February instant, by the Rev. L.S. Friend, Hon. Elliott M. Millican, of Brazos County, to Mrs. M.E. Triplett, of this county. Texas State Gazette (Austin), 16 Feb. 1850, p.197 Married. On the 21st inst. at the residence of Mr. Willis Randall, in Washington County, by the Rev. R.C. Burleson, Mr. William Randall, of Brazos County, to Mrs. Ann C. Terrell, of Grimes County. Texas State Gazette (Austin), 30 Oct. 1852, p.86 The State of Texas, Brazos County, In District Court to Fall Term, A.D. 1856 Sarah V. McCleester vs. Hiram B. McCleester, Suit for Divorce \[No.119\]. To the Sheriff of Brazos Co. – Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon by publication, Hiram B. McCleester to be and appear before our Hon. District Court to be holden in and for said Brazos County, at the Courthouse thereof, in the town of Boonville, on the first Monday in September, A.D. 1856, to answer the petition of Sarah V. McCleester, this day filed in my office, wherein said Sarah states that some time in the year A.D. 1850, she was married to said Hiram B. McCleester, that they lived together in said County till about December, A.D. 1851, when he left her without cause with the intention to abandon her, that since that time he has wholly abandoned her, and that she cannot find out where he resides, so that said petitioner avers that said Hiram has separated himself from her for more than three years with the intention to abandon her, and that she is now unable to state the place of his residence, and that he is a transient person. Wherefore she prays that said Hiram B. McCleester be cited by publication, and upon the final hearing of said petition for Judgment and Decree of Court, dissolving and annulling fully, finally and forever the bonds of Matrimony heretofore existing between her and said Hiram B. McCleester, and said Sarah has made oath the residence of said Hiram is unknown. Herein fail not and of this writ make return according to law. Attest, Arthur Edwards, Clerk of the District Court of said Brazos County and the seal of said court office in Boonville, this 22d day February A.D. 1856. Arthur Edwards, Clerk D.C.B.C. Issued February 22d, 1856. Came to hand March 28th, 1856, and ordered the within writ to be published in the Washington American, a newspaper published in the town of Washington, State of Texas, for four successive weeks previous to the return day thereof. J.S. Riley, Sheriff B.C. Washington American, 2 April 1856, p.3 Citation Notice. Suit for divorce, pending in the District Court of Brazos County. John Milhanks, vs. Sarah Ann Milhanks. The State of Texas. To the Sheriff of Brazos County, You are hereby commanded to summon, by publication, Sarah Ann Milhanks, to be and appear before the honorable District Court of Brazos County, to be holden at this courthouse thereof, in this town of Boonville, on the first Monday in September A.D. 1857, to answer the petition of John Milhanks, this day filed in the Clerk’s office of said court, wherein said John alleges: that he was married in said Sarah Ann, and lived with her in the discharge of his duties until about the 23rd of Apr. 1855; that said Sarah Ann, in disregard of the kind and genial conduct on the part of the petitioner, eloped from his bed and board along with a mix blooded or colored man, together with two of petitioners little daughters, and on divers occasions has been guilty of adultery with said colored man; that said Sarah Ann has abandoned petitioner forever; that such conduct on the part of said Sarah Ann is insupportable; that thenceforth it is impossible for them to live together as man and wife ... Came to hand July 14, 1857, and ordered to be published for four successive weeks in the Texas Baptist .... Texas Baptist (Anderson), 22 July 1857, p.3 Married. On Wed., the 28th of Oct., at the residence of Benjamin Lyman, Esq., by the Rev. Edward Fountain of Austin, Mr. J.L. Fuller, of Boonville, and Miss Nellie Bryce, of Bastrop County. Texas Baptist (Anderson), 4 Nov. 1858, p.3 Citation. The State of Texas. To the Sheriff of Brazos County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon by publication William Lemon to be and appear before the Hon. District Court of Brazos County, be holden at the Court House thereof in the town of Boonville on the fifth Monday after the fourth Monday in September next, to answer the petition of Sarah Ann Lemon, filed in said Court, wherein aid Sarah Ann alleges that she was lawfully married to said William Lemon on the 17th day of July 1855, and lived with him for two or three months in the discharge of her duties as wife, when she separated from him on account of his bad and unaffectionate conduct; that she again joined her fortunes to him, hoping some change had taken place, and that she would be treated with the love and respect due a wife, but to no purpose. She still received the same ill treatment in a worse degree from her said husband, and was again forced to quit his bed and board; that her said ill treatment continued to grow worse until their final separation, in September, 1857. Petitioner alleges that said Lemon was guilty of habitual drunkenness and brutality – that he left his home and family unprovided for months, while he was surfeited in vice and crime, whilst petitioner was alone with her little daughter, with nothing to eat or wear, except what she begged or earned by hard labor. That when said Lemon did return it was not with the smile of a true husband, but with the frown of a demon, so that petitioner was in habitual fear for the safety of herself and child. In sooth her feelings were trampled on; her voice disregarded, and her endeavor to reform said Lemon hooted at; that he with plottings and devices sought to insnare and take her life on divers occasions before the separation; that he laid a scheme to take her life, in February, 1857; which conduct petitioner alleges is insupportable, and she therefore prays that said William Lemon may be cited to answer said complaint, and upon final hearing of the same for a decree dissolving the bonds of matrimony between petitioner and said Wm. Lemon, and for general relief. And M.F. Guest, attorney for petitioner, has made oath that the residence of said Wm. Lemon is unknown. Herein fail not, of this write make due return and your action thereon. Witness, Arthur Edwards, clerk of the District Court of Brazos County, and the seal thereof, at office in Boonville, this 24th day of August, 1859. Arthur Edward, C.D.C.B.C. (Indorsed) Issued August 24th, 1859. Came to hand August 24th, 1859, and ordered to be published for four successive weeks in the Texas Baptist, a newspaper published in the town of Anderson, Grimes County. L. Hudson, Shff. B. Co. Texas Baptist (Anderson), 15 Sept. 1859, p.3 Married – At the residence of the bride’s father Millican, Texas, June 6th, by the Rt. Rev. Bishop Gregg, Dr. Stephen D. Conger, of Bryan, to Miss Mollie Haswell. Houston Tri Weekly Telegraph, 11 June 1866, p.5, col.2 Married – June 19th, at Col. Myers, by Rev. H.M. Glass, Mr. D.K. Smith, of Shreveport, La. and Miss Hattie P. Williamson, of Millican, Texas. Houston Tri-Weekly Telegraph, 25 June 1866, p.2 1866: Nov. 1 – “Married in Weatherford, Parker Co., Texas, on the first day of November, 1866, by R.A. Eddleman, Robert Carson of Millican to Mrs. Harriet C. Prince, of the former place.” \[originally from Texas Christian Advocate, 13 Dec. 1866, as quoted in Helen Lu, Texas Methodist Newspaper Abstracts, p.220\] Miss Agnes Stanfield, better known in the literary world as Ada Clare, was married at Houston, Texas, on Sept. 9 to J.F. Noyes, manager of the theatre at Bryan City, Texas. New York Times, 27 September 1868, page 5 Mr. Alfred Carson and Miss Doughten were married in Bryan a day or two since. All well. Houston Daily Times, 20 Dec. 1868, p. 4. Mr. Thompson wishing to essay an experiment in the social equality line of business, the other day took to himself a rib from amongst the daughters of the accursed Ham. He proceeded to the city of Bryan and there had the woolly knot tied. Upon his return with the dusky object of his affections to his olden stamping ground, some of his former fellow citizens, not much admiring his selection of a spouse, wished to make the merry bridegroom's craig acquainted with the hangman's noose, and Thompson fled, whither, no man knoweth, leaving his disconsolate saddle colored bride to her lonely honeymoon. Galveston Daily News, 13 March 1869, p. 2. A white man married a Negro woman at Millican three or four weeks ago, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. J.W. Tays, who has been elected chaplain of the radical Senate at Austin. For this offence against decency many of his flock at Bryan refused to hear him preach. Times (Houston), 12 May 1870, p. 1. A few weeks ago a white man married a Negro woman at Millican, the Houston Times says that J.W. Tays, chaplain of the Senate, performed the ceremony. Tri Weekly State Gazette, 16 May 1870, p.1 Bryan ... I take this occasion to say that in Feb. last the Rev. J.W. Tays did, at the town of Millican, unite in the bonds of holy matrimony, one J.H. McDonald, a white man, to one Ann Perry, a freedwoman, and that the marriage license is now on file at the clerk's office in this county, and that the clerk has refused to furnish me a copy of the same. W.H. Farner. Times (Houston), 12 June 1870, p.2 Rev. J.W. Tays, chaplain to the State Senate, writes to the editor of the Bryan Eagle, to say that the charge of his marrying a white man to a mulatto woman, “in Millican, or anywhere else, is a sheer fabrication, or at least, if he ever married a white man to a woman that had Negro blood in her veins, in Millican or anywhere else, he was entirely ignorant of the fact at the time and ever since, and he does not believe he ever did anything so repugnant to his ideas of right and wrong.” It is also untrue that Mr. Tays has been dismissed from the Episcopal Church, of which he was pastor, at Bryan. His resignation was officially received with expressions of regret and with a declaration of “warm appreciation of his fidelity as pastor, and his zeal and earnestness as a churchman.” Galveston Tri-Weekly News, 15 June 1870, page 2 That Marriage – The Bryan Appeal says the Rev. Mr. Tays, Chaplain of the State Senate, certainly did celebrate a marriage between a white man and mulatto woman, not long since, in Brazos County. The parties live in that county, and the marriage is of record there. Galveston Tri-Weekly News, 20 June 1870, page 2 Mr. W.K. Homan, of the Milam Telegram, published at Cameron, was married on the 20th ult., to Miss Virginia E. Broaddus, of Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 8 Sept. 1871, p. 4. Married – At the residence of the bride's father, near Pleasant Hill, Houston County, Texas, on the evening of the 26th Nov., by the Rev. David R. Wilson, Mr. James F. Martin of Brazos County, to Miss Anna M. Williams, of Houston County. Galveston Tri Weekly News, 8 Dec. 1871, p. 3. Marriages – Mr. R.H. Jones, of Falls County, was married on the 17th inst., to Miss Elizabeth Carrevon, of Bryan. Married – on the 18th inst., by the Rev. F.M. Law, at the residence of Dr. Lynch, Arthur Worley and Miss Marietta Prestridge, both of Bryan. In Millican, on the 16th inst., by the Rev. J.W. Phillips, Mr. James M. McMichael and Miss Gustine Adela Rue, both of Millican. Galveston Daily News, 1 May 1872, p. 4. *George W. Norrell was married 19 July 1876, at the residence of the bride's father in Bryan...by Rev. W.H. Vernon...Mr. George V. Norrill \[sic\] and Miss Lizzie, youngest daughter of Dr. J.P. Mitchell, all of Bryan, Texas Presbyterian, 4 Aug. 1876, p.5, col.6, referenced in Helen Lu, Texas Presbyterian Newspaper Abstracts, vol.1 Married at Houston, Tex., Nov. 23, 1876, by Rev. D. MacGregor, Dr. J.W. Wells, of Millican, and Miss Lillie Aldredge, of Houston, Texas. Texas Presbyterian, 15 Dec. 1876, p.8, as quoted in Texas Presbyterian Newspaper Abstracts, vol.1 Brazos County ... Harry Thompson, a barber, has eloped from this city with Miss Octavia Bonneville, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mr. M. Bonneville. The couple were formally made man and wife at a boarding house kept by a man named Walden, yesterday afternoon, just before the arrival of the north-bound train, and left on the train for Dallas. The parents of the misguided young lady knew nothing of the affair until some time after their departure. They are sorely grieved and no less mortified on account of their daughter’s unwise conduct, resulting in a marriage with a man so worthless. She had received a finished education and enjoyed all the luxuries that the purse of an affectionate father could bestow, and she will doutbless soon feel keenly the difference between being a petted daughter and the wife of a trifling barber. Galveston Daily News, 17 April 1877, page 2 Bryan...Guy M. Bryan, Jr., nephew of Hon. Guy M. Bryan, after whom this city is named, was married this day at 2 o'clock at the Episcopal Church to Miss Lucie O. Falconer, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Col. Falconer, of Florida. A large congregation assembled at the church to witness the ceremony. At the depot a number of friends wished the happy couple a pleasant life and much happiness. The bridal tour will extend over months in the North. Galveston Daily News, 29 June 1877, p.1 Joe W. Gordon, editor of the Columbia (Tenn.) Journal, is in the city on his wedding trip, having married Miss Beatrice Parker, of Bryan; Texas, niece of Milton Parker, the banker, on Wednesday the 27th instant. The bridal couple will remain a few days in Galveston to enjoy the sea breezes and oleanders, and then leave for their future home in Tennessee. Galveston Daily News, 29 June 1877, page 2 Calvert, May 1 – Married here to-day, Miss Mary Field to W.E. Taliafferro, a lawyer of Bryan, and Miss Tubby Yelverton. to F.F. Downs, of Waco. Galveston Daily News, 2 May 1878, page 1 Bryan ...The single blessedness of two old sweethearts, Miss Josie Ford, daughter of Judge Ford, and Dr. J.C. Kendrick, happily terminated in double felicity last night. The good wishes of a large circle of friends attend them. Galveston Daily News, 10 May 1878. Bryan ... A sudden, and to some unexpected, marriage took place here last night, the parties being Miss Fannie Cavitt and Mr. C.L. Trigg, of this place. The happy couple took the 11 o'clock train for St. Louis, carrying with them the good wishes of their many friends. Galveston Daily News, 21 June 1878. Bryan, August 19 ... Prof. Binkley is to be married to Miss Gathright, at the college to-morrow. Galveston Daily News, 20 August 1878, page 1 Rev. H.V. Phillpott, of Bryan, is always going about doing good. He is one of the earnest and devout men we now and then encounter in this sad world. He pronounced Dave Davenport and Julia E. Currie man and wife last week at Bryan, as he did Minnie Elliott and R.B. Covey. There will be two nice little coveys in those parts at an early date. Austin American Statesman, 29 March 1879, p.2 Clem S., son of Gen. H.P. Bee, has married Miss Mittie Morrison of Bryan. She hived him. Austin American Statesman, 31 May 1879, p. 3. Mr. E.C. Huckabee, of the Pilot, was married last night to Miss Kate Soles, an estimable young lady of Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 10 July 1879, p. 1. Bryan ... Six of the bills returned by the grand jury are for miscegenation. Galveston Daily News, 16 Sept. 1879, p.1 Bryan ... Bryan, Sept. 23 - The following cases were to-day disposed of in the district court … Forche, unlawful marriage, two years. Galveston Daily News, 24 Sept. 1879, p. 1. Bryan, Sept. 27 - The cases following have been disposed of in the district court … state vs. Annie Forche, unlawful marriage, acquitted … states vs. James Scott, unlawful marriage, not guilty, with consent of the state attorney …. Galveston Daily News, 28 Sept. 1879, p. 1. Bryan...Mr. C.E. Tiller and Mrs. Prudence Hubby, a runaway couple from Milam County, were married here, sold their team, etc., at a low price, and, we are informed, took the train at Hearne on Saturday for Georgia. It is reported that her lawful husband is now in Milam County jail, that she has not been divorced from him, and that this causes her flight. She stated, however, that she had procured a divorce, and assigned other reasons for running away. She is said to be of a respectable family. Galveston Daily News, 30 Sept. 1879, p. 1. Bryan, Oct. 20 – The following unfortunates were sentenced by Judge Ford this evening: Ramon Force, two years …. Galveston Daily News, 11 Oct. 1879, p. 1. Millican ... Our quiet little town was enlivened on the 12th inst. by the marriage of Mr. James Felker, of Hempstead, to Miss Addie Connelly. After a bountiful repast the bridal party left on the evening train. A grand ball followed at the residence of the brides’ mother. Galveston Daily News, 15 May 1880, p.1 Bryan...Judge Ford granted a divorce to Major B.H. Davis ... Houston Post, 23 Sept. 1880, p.1 Bryan...J.S. McClintock, of Palestine, and Miss Beckie Whiteal, of Bryan, were married at the Christian Church yesterday, Rev. Mr. Peyton officiating. Numbers of friends were present to witness the ceremony. The groom and his fair young bride leave on to morrow's train for Palestine, carrying with them the best wishes of a host of friends. Galveston Daily News, 1 Jan. 1881, p. 1. Mr. W.B. Ragland, of Waco, and Miss Delia Wilkinson were married at Bryan last Wednesday morning. Dallas Herald, 3 Feb. 1881, p. 6. Millican...On Tues., Mr. Thos. Munn, of Bryan, was married to Miss Bettie Cunningham, of this city, Rev. Mr. Mickle officiating. Last night, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. W. Reinstein, of Chappel Hill, was married to Miss Julia Rubenstein, of Millican, Rabbi Voorsanger, of Houston, officiating. Galveston Daily News, 8 April 1881, p. 1. Millican ... H.D. Prince, of Galveston, was married this evening to Miss Lena Rubenstein of this place. After the wedding a supper was served. The presents were numerous and costly. The happy couple leave at 11 tonight for New York. Galveston Daily News, 13 Dec. 1881, p.1 Giddings, May 30 ... Miss Lela Law, of this place, was married to Mr. H.O. Boatwright, of Bryan, this afternoon, Dr. F.M. Law officiating, assisted by Rev. Mr. Buchanan. They left for Bryan, their future home. Galveston Daily News, 31 May 1882, page 1 Bryan, June 23 – Mr. W.W. Hanway was married last night to Miss Russie Ellis, of Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 24 June 1882, page 1 Tuesday evening the 20th, at 8:30 o’clock, Dr. Waddel officiating, Mr. Sheridan Cavitt, of Bryan, Texas, the past three years a student of the S.W.P.U., led to the alter Miss Beulah, daughter of Mrs. Anna Howerton, of this city. The interesting event was quietly solemnized at the residence of the bride’s mother, on Second Street, no one being present except the family and a half dozen intimate friends. Wednesday morning the happy pair took the train for their western home, Bryan, Texas. During his residence with us Mr. Cavitt has made a host of friends, who warmly congratulate him on winning for his life partner a woman of so much worth and so many charms of mind and person. The large number of valuable presents received on the occasion attest the great popularity of the bride and are fitting souvenirs of her happy girlhood days. We wish them a long life and much happiness. Clarksville (Tenn.) Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf, 27 June 1882, page 1 Lucian W. Clark, editor of the Brazos Pilot, just married Lucy Sims. Mr. Clark is a lawyer, the present county attorney of Brazos County and proprietor and editor of the Brazos Pilot. Galveston Daily News, 29 Oct. 1882, p. 2. Marriages ... At Brook M.E. Church, by Rev. J.L. Smith, of Millican, Texas, Mr. Reuben Collins to Miss Elvira Johnson. Southwestern Christian Advocate, 12 April 1883, p.3, col.4 The first wedding in Brazos County was celebrated on the 18th of Dec. 1828. John C. Read and Susan Fisher were the couple married. John Hensley played the fiddle for the dance that followed. Brenham Daily Banner, 12 July 1883, p. 2. Marriages ... At Millican, Texas, by Rev. J.L. Smith, Mr. Henry Turks to Miss Lee Edwards. Sister Edwards was a Sabbath-school teacher of Peach Creek Mission. By the same, Mr. Sam’l Lylee to Miss Mary L. Burgess, another Sunday-school teacher of Millican. Also Mr. George Washington to Miss Emeline Concergiere, both faithful members of the church. J.L. Smith. Southwestern Christian Advocate, 2 August 1883, p.8, col.1 Bryan, August 5 – Mr. Allen, of the Agricultural and Mechanical college, was married to-day to Miss Bayless, an estimable young lady of Brazos County. The happy couple left for McKinney, to attend the reunion of Parson’s Cavalry. Galveston Daily News, 6 August 1883, page 1 Bryan ... The Bohemians are celebrating the day here with plumed horses, ribbons and music, over a marriage in upper crust Bohemian circles. Galveston Daily News, 21 Aug. 1883, p. 1. Bryan ... Mr. George L. Smelley was married to night to Miss Fannie Anderson, daughter of Mr. J.G. Anderson. Mr. Smelley is editor of the Enterprise. The bride received a large number of handsome presents, and those present were handsomely entertained with choice music and a table laden with the richest delicacies. Galveston Daily News, 7 Dec. 1883, p. 1. Bryan, October ...Mr. Simon Horetzky and Miss Laura Mike were married to-day at the residence of Mrs. Paris. The young couple, for reasons best known to themselves, did not inform the old folks, on whom, as the saying is, they stole a march, and the matrimonial knot was legally tied and the happy couple on their way to Galveston to enjoy the bracing sea breezes of that enterprising city before there was a chance for parental interference. A host of friends wish Simon and his charming bride much happiness in their journey through life. Galveston Daily News, 27 October 1884, page 1 Navasota, November 28 ... At Anderson, on the 28th of November, Miss Aubra A. Cawthon was married to Mr. Albert C. Rhodes, of Bryan, by Rev. J.M. Wesson, and departed the same day for Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 29 November 1884, page 1 Bryan ... District Clerk A.J. Buchanan arrived to day from Belton with his bride, formerly Miss Stella Allen. The Bryan Rifles and many friends sent telegrams of congratulations. Mr. V.B. Hudson, County Attorney; Mr. Frank Mauldin, of the Pilot, and Mr. J.H. Buchanan accompanied Mr. A.J. Buchanan to witness his marriage. The new couple have the well wishes of the community for future happiness and prosperity. Dallas Morning News, 13 Dec. 1885, p. 4. Prof. B.L. James, of the Liberty public school, was married at Bryan Sunday to Miss Nettie Morris, of Brazos County. Dallas Morning News, 16 March 1886, page 3 Bryan, March 18 – A brilliant and popular wedding took place at the Baptist Church at 8 o’clock last night, the contracting parties being Dr. J.L. Fountain and Miss Mary Calhoun. Dr. F.M. Law officiated. The wedding was one of the most popular that ever occurred in Bryan, and the doctor and his bride have the well-wishes of their many friends. Galveston Daily News, 19 March 1886, page 2 Bryan, Aug. 18 ... Mr. James A. Carnes, of Independence and Miss Minnie V. Adams, of Bryan, were married today by Rev. Dr. Law, and left on the 1 o’clock train for Independence, their future home. Dallas Morning News, 19 August 1886, p.5 Bryan, Oct. 21 – Mr. Hal Peck and Miss Mamie Downard were married at the Methodist Church to-night. The officiating clergymen were Rev. Dr. Mitchell and Rev. Mr. Archer. Dallas Morning News, 22 October 1886, page 3 Millican … A sad sequel to a marriage has come to light. Mrs. Minnie Price, a beautiful and charming girl bride, but 15 years of age, has been declared insane three days after her marriage. The fair young bride’s physicians have hopes of her ultimate recovery. Houston Daily Post, 2 Nov. 1886, p.5. Bryan. Tex., March 3 – R.S. Gould, Jr. and Miss Rose M. Adams, both of this place, were married to-night in the Christian Church by the Rev. James Wilson. The church was tastefully decorated, and a large audience was in attendance. Miss Lena Adams played the wedding march and the bridal party passed down the aisle to the front of the altar, where was arranged a floral canopy beneath which the ceremony was performed. Galveston Daily News, 4 March 1887, page 5 Cards have been received in this city announcing the marriage, on the 9th instant, of Miss Nona B. McQueen of Bryan to Mr. James Moroney of Dallas. The bride is one of Bryan's most popular young ladies, and has quite a number of friends in this city who join in wishing that the future may bring nothing but happiness. She is the daughter of Mr. T.J. McQueen, one of Bryan’s most prominent citizens, and sister of Captain Tom McQueen of the Bryan Rifles. Galveston Daily News, 8 June 1887, page 8 It will be seen by The News’ Bryan dispatch that Captain James Moroney, of this city, and Miss Nona McQueen, of Bryan, were married yesterday in the Catholic Church of that town by Father Martimere, of this city, assisted by Father Laski, of Bryan. The church was crowded, and during the ceremony a beautiful solo was sung by Miss Hettie Page, whose voice is the pride of the musical talent of Bryan. The attendants were Mr. Will Moroney and Miss Minnie Derben, Mr. T.B. McQueen and Miss Sallie Howell, Mr. J.A. McQueen and Miss Mamie Hereford of Dallas, Mr. J.P. Chance and Miss Mamie Weir of San Antonio, Mr. Ed Hall and Miss Grace Euffington of Anderson, Mr. W.S. Howell and Miss Lena Adams. Quite a number of the Dallas friends of the groom were in attendance to wish him God-speed on his rose-strewn path. After the nuptials the groom and bride started on a bridal tour to New Orleans and other points, which will occupy about three weeks. Greetings followed them from Dallas. Dallas Morning News, 10 June 1887, page 8 Bryan. L. Banks, a teacher in the city schools (and son of Superintendent W.A. Banks) and Miss Lena Adams, daughter of Capt. J.J. Adams, and an acknowledged beauty, were married in the Christian Church Thursday evening at 8 o’clock, by Rev. J.L. Smith. The attendants were S.H. Hickman and Miss Hettie Page, J.T. Hanway and Miss Jennie Harris, Ernest Adams and Miss Kate Banks, Will Davis and Miss Maud Harlan of Calvert, Sam Parker and Miss Willie Rogers, W.R. Wyse and Miss Lulu Webb, Robert Armstrong and Miss Maggie Fulkerson and Paschal Buford and Miss Sallie Howell. Dallas Morning News, 26 Dec.1887, page 2. Bryan ... Mr. Claude Mitchell and Miss Mary Reed were married this morning at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Collins. Both were born in this county, and have many friends to congratulate them. Mr. Mitchell and bride left on the north bound train for a visit to Tennessee and elsewhere. Galveston Daily News, 7 June 1888, p. 1. Mr. Joe Mustaches of Bryan was married yesterday to Miss Ida Miller of Dallas at the residence of her stepfather Frank Miller. Dallas Morning News, 24 Oct.1888, page 10. * ... Dr. John Eaves of Wellborn and Miss Mattie Hodges of Bryan were married ... Galveston Daily News, 27 December 1888, page ? *Bryan, Tex., May ... T.R. Batte and Miss Annie Law were married at the Baptist Church at 12:30 o'clock to day and left on the north bound ... Galveston Daily News, 29 May 1889, page ? *Bryan May ... Mr. Claude Jackson and Miss Lucy Hoiith, an eloping couple from Franklin, were married here on the SOth instant by Rev. ... Galveston Daily News, 29 May 1889, page ? Bryan ... Married Thurs. morning at the residence of the bride's father, Col. J.P. Wilson, Miss Laura Wilson and Mr. J.W. Barton of Dallas. Mr. and Mrs. Barton left immediately for the Paris exposition. Galveston Daily News, 6 July 1889, p.5. Bryan ... Miss Pearl Tabor of this city and Mr. W.W. Robertson of Lockhart were married yesterday at the residence of the bride's grandparents, Rev. F.M. Law officiating. They left for the home of the groom on yesterday's train. Galveston Daily News, 16 July 1889, p. 2.