From the Carlinville Free Democrat, August 29, 1859

In Woodburn on the 1st inst., by Charles Dorman, Esq., Mr. Cyrus T. Howard and Mrs. Mary A. Johnson, all of this county. In Chesterfield, Thursday eve., September 22, by Rev. H. D. Platt, Mr. William B. Burton and Mary Upham.

From the Carlinville Free Democrat, October 13, 1859

At the residence of the bride's mother, on October 12th, by Rev. J. H. Barger, Mr. A. M. Barker and Miss Harriet C. Otwell, all of this place. Our sympathy goes with our brother type, as he leaves this “mountain of single blessedness” --may his “case” never be “out of sorts” and may his “form” always be “locked” with abundance of “coin”.

From the Carlinville Free Democrat, March 22, 1860

On the 18th inst., at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. J. H. Barger, Rev. W. P. Paxson, a member of the Ill. M. E. Conference and minister in charge of the Chesterfield circuit, and Miss Lydia Ledbrook, daughter of Dr. Ledbrook of Chesterfield. Thanks for the cake sent us. May the happy donors through life be of mutual comfort and happiness to each other, and do great good in their labors for the spiritual welfare of their fellow mortals.

On the 16th inst., at the residence of the bride's father, by Charles Dorman, Esq., Mr. Alfred Reader and Miss Rhoda Wheeler, all of this county.

On the 11th inst., at the residence of the bride's father, near Bunker Hill, by Rev. G Silvers, Mr. Wm. Patrick and Miss Altha Wood.

From the Carlinville Free Democrat, March 29, 1860

At Fairton, N. J., on the 5 inst., Prof. J. P. Clark of Irving College, Tenn., and Miss Harriet A. Whitaker, formerly of Carlinville, Ill

From the Carlinville Free Democrat, April 28, 1863

April 24th, by Rev. D. W. Dresser, Mr. John E. Brock to Miss Sarah A. Pocklington, all of this place.

On the 1st inst., by Rev. T. W. Davis, Mr. James Gaston, of Co. 20th Ill., to Miss Elizabeth Whitney, all of this county. By the same, April 78th at the house of Mr. Joseph Messick, Mr. Wm. E. Taylor to Miss Eliza Blue, all of this county. Donated by Anne

From the Carlinville Free Democrat, April 21, 1863

At Huntsville, Ala., on the morning of the 10th inst., at the residence of Mrs. Judge Lane, Lieut. Col. Charlie A. Morton, chief C. S. 15th A. C., and Mattie Bradford Lane.

On the 20th inst., at the bride's father's, by Rev. Jesse Peebles, Charles J. Beeby and Miss Mary A. Roach, all of this county. Donated by Anne

From the Macoupin County Enquirer, September 11, 1912

MARRIED BY HIS FATHER

Married at the M. E. parsonage, Girard, Illinois, Thursday, Sept. 5, 1912 at noon by the Rev. H. C. Turner, father of the groom George C. Turner and Miss Elizabeth Cherry.

The groom is a well known and highly respectable young man and a musician of ability being the organist and director of music of the First M. E. Church of Virden, Ill. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Harris Cherry. They will be at home to their friends in Virden, Ill., after October 1. Donated by Anne

From the Macoupin County Enquirer, September 18, 1912

Pierson-Smith Nuptials

A beautiful home wedding at the home of Mr. And Mrs. John Schmidt residing about eight miles southeast of this city when their daughter Miss Elsa became the bride of Mr. George Pierson a prosperous young farmer residing west of town. Only immediate relatives and most intimate friends were present.

Promptly at seven p.m. to strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march played by Miss Clara Oller the bridal party consisting of the two little flower girls, the two attendants and the bride and groom entered the beautifully decorated parlor and marched to the alter artistically decorated with oak leaves where Rev. Wm. Reimeier, pastor of the Evangelical church waited to speak the words that made the happy couple man and wife.

The color scheme of pink and white was carried out in all the decorations and the bride carried a beautiful bouquet of pink and white roses.

A bounteous supper was served and many beautiful and useful gifts were received by the couple.

The bride is a charming young lady with a host of friends and the groom also has surrounded himself with true friends who join in hearty congratulations and extend best wishes for the highest possible success of the two industrious young people.

They will reside on a farm west of town. Donated by Anne

Macoupin County Enquirer, September 25, 1912

WED IN THIS CITY

Leslie Wilton and Miss Stella L. Bister of Medora were married at the court house by Rev. Mr. Jones at high noon Wednesday. The newly married couple after taking dinner at the home of Mr. William Robinson and daughter at 418 Charles street left for a wedding trip after which they will be at home to their friends in Medora.Donated by Anne

Macoupin County Enquirer, September 26, 1912

MISS ROSE MILLER WEDS

James Wesley of Gillespie and Miss Rose Miller of this city were married Wednesday morning at the parsonage of St. Joseph's Catholic church, the rector Rev. Father Michael officiating. The marriage was a quiet affair and only the immediate friends and relatives of the contracting parties were present. Mr. Wesley is a grocery clerk. Miss Miller has many friends in this city. They will reside in Gillespie. Donated by Anne

MARRY AT THE CAPITAL

John L. Taylor of Paris, Ill. and Miss Annie Barclay Groves of Bunker Hill were married Tuesday at the parsonage of the First Congregational church, the pastor Rev, W. J. Johnson officiating. They were attended by Miss Edith Frame of Springfield. The couple will reside on the farm of the groom, near Paris. Donated by Anne