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Married. Miss Alexandra W. Stirling, sometime (1916, 1919, 1920) National Women's Golf Champion, to Dr. Wilbert G. Fraser of Canada; in Atlanta. [Time Magazine, Apr. 6, 1925. Submitted by K. Torp]

Justice Tanner Ties the Knot for a Youthful Pair

There was a runaway marriage in Atlanta yesterday afternoon. The contracting parties were quite young, but nevertheless were desperately in love with each other. Miss Carrie Alexander and Frank Donahue were the two parties, and they applied to Judge Tanner, who tied the knot for them in short order. The parties were united in opposition to the instructions of the bride's mother, but the former was the personification of happiness and contentment during the ceremony, while the groom looked to be the happiest man on earth. Miss Alexander, the bride, is just sweet sixteen, and is the youngest of the five daughters of Mrs. Alexander, on Jenkins street. The mother and the bride had a little misunderstanding a few weeks ago over receiving the groom's company, and the young lady left home, going to an aunt's house, where she has resided until the marriage. The mother tried to persuade her daughter to return home several times, but she persistently refused, saying she would not return unless she would consent to her marrying Frank. The young people will reside at the residence of the groom's parents, on Wheat street, for the present. [The Macon Telegraph January 22, 1888]
NEEL-FOWLER
June 28 1914

A marriage in which much social interest centered was that of Miss Clara Nee! and Wade Jones Fowler, both of Thomasville, which took place Tuesday evening at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Keel, in that place. Decorations of unusual beauty were used throughout the lower story of the house with charming effect. Quantities of pink lilies, pink Killarney roses, ferns and bamboo adorned the hall and rooms, with the exception of the front parlor where the ceremony was performed, that room being in green and white. The bridal couple stood for the ceremony before a beautiful improvised altar of ferns and, palms, studded with pure white lilies, with bowls of the same lovely blossoms on tall pedestals on either side. To the music of Lohengrin's wedding march, played .by the Misses Carmen and Rose Evans, on the piano and Violin, the bride descended the stairway, preceded by the two little flower girls, Misses Virginia. Bracey and Edna Neel, bearing lovely white lingerie frocks with pink sashes and slippers and carrying baskets heaped with pink rose petals. At the foot of the stair, the bride was met by the groom and they entered the parlor together, where the ceremony was performed by the Rev. O F. Cook. During the ceremony "I Hear You Calling" was softly played. The beautiful gown worn by the bride was of white charmeuse made en train with long tunic of lace. The veil was worn In cap effect with a coronet of orange blossoms and the bouquet was of rose and valley lilies. Shortly after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Fowler left for Greenville, S.C. to be present at the marriage of a sister of the groom, which took place at his old home there on Thursday, The bride wore a handsome traveling suit of blue taffeta. Numbers of lovely presents were received by the couple, among them being a handsome chest of silver and a silver tea service from the family of the bride. Among those assisting in receiving and entertaining the guests at the wedding were Mrs. R. R. Evans, Mrs. M. Bracey, Mrs. Ralph Neel, Mrs. Lee Neel, Mrs. Cadar Parker, Mrs, CIyde Neel, Mrs. Herbert Neel, Mrs. Tom Rosa.
Date: 1914-06-28; Paper: Macon Weekly Telegraph

Married
In Georgia on the 5th by Elder Alvah Sabin and Mr. Adam V. Wightman to Miss Sarah M. Deane both of Georgia.
St. Albans Messenger 5/8/1850
Transcribed by Erica Beatty

In Atlanta Georgia on the 6th by the Rev Ulzley G. Parks Mr. J.G. UL. Mills, son of Gen. E.R. Mills, of Marietta to Miss Sarah E. Payne, daughter of Edwin Payne of Atlanta.
4/2/1850 Daily National Intelligencer
Transcribed by Erica Beatty

In Georgia on the 28th by Rev. Mr. Sabin, Mr. Anson Evarts to Miss Sophia Cleveland, all of Georgia
5/2/1850 St. Albans Messenger
Transcribed by Erica Beatty

Marriages
R. C. Van Dyke to Mrs. Addie Dye, on May 24, by Rev. J. J. P. Perry.
C. A. Duffell to Miss Eliza Smith, on May 25, by Rev. Frank Siler.
George Maoley to Miss Estelle Barton, on May 27, by E. H. Orr, justice of the peace.
William Jenkins to Ella Joyner, negroes, on May 27, by E. H. Orr, justice of the peace.
Walter Pambro to Mattie Stewart, negroes, on May 20, by Rev. A. W. Mathews.
The Atlanta Georgian and News – Atlanta, Georgia – Monday, May 29, 1911
[Transcribed as written by D. Donlon]

Mr. Henry To Wed Miss Mary duBignon
Mr. and Mrs. Fleming duBignon announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Lamar, to Mr. W. C. A. Henry, of Columbus, Ohio, the wedding to take place early in the fall. The Atlanta Georgian and News – Atlanta, Georgia – June 2, 1906 – Evening Edition
[Transcribed as written by D. Donlon]

Gorman – Gorman
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Smith announce the engagement of their sister, Mrs. Birdie Thompson Gorman to Mr. Ossian Daniel Gorman, the marriage to take place Saturday evening, June 2, at 8:30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, No. 145 West Peachtree street. The Atlanta Georgian and News – Atlanta, Georgia – June 2, 1906 – Evening Edition
[Transcribed as written by D. Donlon]

Yancey – Harris
Invitations have been received at Atlanta to the marriage of Miss Katherine Maude Harris, the young daughter of Mrs. Ethel Hillyer Harris, to Benjamin Cudworth Yancey.
The ceremony will take place on the evening of June 12, at the First Baptist church in Rome, and will be followed by a brilliant reception at the home of the bride’s mother.
The contracting parties are widely known in the best social life of the state. The Atlanta Georgian and News – Atlanta, Georgia – June 2, 1906 – Evening Edition
[Transcribed as written by D. Donlon]

Golden Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. David R. Hook celebrated their golden wedding Thursday at their home, at Alpharetta, Ga.
The four living children were present at this celebration of the half century anniversary of their parents’ marriage. They were Addison C. Hook, of Central, S. C.; George O. Hook, Mrs. T. A. McCleakey and Mrs. J. L. Morris, of Alpharetta. The Atlanta Georgian and News – Atlanta, Georgia – June 2, 1906 – Evening Edition [Transcribed as written by D. Donlon]

Merritt – Davidson
Mrs. Ella Davidson, of Greensboro, has announced the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter, Estelle, to Mr. George A. Merritt, the wedding to take place at the Baptist Church, Greensboro, on June 5.
The young couple will leave immediately after the marriage ceremony for Tallulah Falls to spend several weeks. The Atlanta Georgian and News – Atlanta, Georgia – June 2, 1906 – Evening Edition [Transcribed as written by D. Donlon]

The Lochrane-Connors Wedding

Mrs. Osborne Augustus Lochrane has issued Invitations to the marriage of her daughter, Lillian, to Mr. George Washington Connors, the afternoon of Wednesday, the 2d of October, at 5 o'clock, at the First Baptist church, Atlanta, Ga. A card accompanies with the request that it be presented at the church door, this precaution being necessary to Insure the comfort of invited guests.
After the ceremony there wl!l be an informal reception at the residence at the bride's mother, to which relatives and Intimate friends only will be entertained.'
The Atlanta Constitution 1901-09-24

The Marriage of Eugene Field's Daughter

It will be of general interest to note the announcement of the recent marriage of Miss Mary French Field, daughter of the late Eugene Field, to William Castle Englar, of Maryland. The wedding, a quiet one, took place at the residence of the bride's mother in Chicago, and immediately afterwards the young couple went west on an extended bridal trip.
The bride was the eldest daughter and favorite child of the poet, who made her known to the readers of his poetry as "Little Sister." After her father's death she assisted in the support of her mother and younger brothers and sisters by interpreting her father's poems and managing their publication.
The Atlanta Constitution 1901-09-24