In earlier times, a marriage bond was given to the
court by the intended groom prior to his marriage. It affirmed that there was no
moral or legal reason why the couple could not be married and it also affirmed
that the groom would not change his mind. If he did, and did not marry the
intended bride, he would forfeit the bond. The bondsman, or surety, was often a
brother or uncle to the bride, not necessarily a parent. The bondsman could also
be related to the groom, or even be a neighbor or friend, but those situations occurred
less often.
- Alice Crain Marriage Bond 1900
- Annie Crain Marriage Bond 1900
- Bertha Crane Marriage License 1923
- Carrie Crane Marriage License 1926
- Charles Crain Marriage Bond 1881
- Cordelia Crain Marriage Bond 1908
- Dora Crane Beckley Marriage License 1929
- Hugh G Mar/shall Marriage License 1884
- Hugh Gardner Marshall Marriage License 1884
- William Lucas Marriage License 1867