Somerset County, New Jersey Marriage Announcements

Somerset County, New Jersey
Marriage Announcements

MANNING
Golden Wedding
The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Manning gave them a surprise visit, at their residence, near Harlingen, on the evening of the 5th inst., in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. That evening fifty years ago, Mr. Lewis Manning and Miss Ann Longstreet were united in matrimony by the Rev. D. Blauvelt, of Lamington, who is still living and pastor of the same church over which he then presided, and had his health permitted, would have been present to have heard a renewal of the vows then plighted. Two sisters of the bride, who were present on the first occasion, were among the guests to celebrate the semi-centennial- Mrs. Van Derbeek, of Lamington, and Mrs. Duyckinck, of Cecil County, Md., who with her husband had come on from the South with special reference to the event. A goodly number of relatives graced the occasion with their presence, and a host of the neighbors and acquaintances gladded the whilom bride and groom by "storming their castle" and taking possession for the evening. A most pleasAnt and unusual feature was the presence of all the children, who, with the wives and husbands, form as yet an unbroken circle. The family consists of Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Stout? and Mr. and Mrs. James L. Manning, of this place, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Garrettson, of Harling--?, with two children, and Mr. and Mrs. Newton Allahouse? of Easton?, PA. After a very agreeable season was spent in talking over the "Auld Lang Syne," renewing old time friendships and in forming new, the assemblage was called to order and the Rev. H. B. Garner, of this place, welcome the guests and extended to the bride and groom of half a century the kindly wishes of the hour, and congratulated them on reaching this happy occasion and so many tokens of favoring Providence. The Rev. John Gardner, of Harlingen, followed, in a most appropriate prayer, recognising the abounding goodness of the Lord to them and their children during the past, and imploring Heaven's richest blessings for the years to come, to which all gladly responding a hearty Amen! Among the mementos of the occasion the groom received a gold headed cane, and the bride a handsome mantel clock from their children. Refreshments were bountifully served, and the "bridal cake" richly enjoyed by all the guests, of which there were more than eighty present, and not until a late hour was the gladsome occasion brought to a close. [A piece of the "bridal cake" found its way into our office. It was so good that it disappeared in a short time, and then we longed for more. If life be spared until the 22d of March, perhaps we will have an opportunity to enjoy a piece of bridal cake again; as, on that date, our own parents will have attained the fiftieth year of their married life.-ED] [January 11, 1882- submitted by Shauna Williams]

HARTWICK
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Hartwick celebrated their golden wedding near Blawenburg on the 4th inst. About 100 guests were present-among whom were the bridesmaid and groomsman of 50 years ago (Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gibson, of Ten Mile Run.) [April 26, 1882 submitted by Shauna Williams]

MEEKER-VANDERVEER
At Bedminster, Somerset county, on Sunday evening, by the Rev. Mr. Hardenberg, Mr. David Meeker, merchant, of this town, to Mrs. Frances Vanderveer, of the former place. [New Jersey Journal August 9, 1814 - submitted by Dena Whitesell]

STEVENS-MCALLISTER
MARRIED
Stevens-McAllister- At Harlingen, April 2d, by Rev. John S. Gardner, W.H. Stevens, of Man--quen and Lizzie McAlister, of Milestone. [April 26, 1882, submitted by Shauna Williams]