Marriages

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Surnames	Information	Date/Source
Babcock – Martin	BABCOCK – MARTIN – On the 10^th day of November, by Rev. Geo. Porteous, at his residence, Kingston, Mr. John H. Babcock, of Odessa, to Miss Annie C. Martin, of Wilton.	Nov 13 1891 Napanee Express
Bailey – Foote	MARRIAGES – BAILEY – FOOTE – On Wednesday, June 29^th, by the Rev. Joseph J. Rae, pastor of the Western Methodist church, Mr. Charles B. Bailey to Miss Josephine Foote, all of Napanee.	July 1 1892 Napanee Express
Baines – Cook	BAINES – COOK – At St. Stephens Church, Toronto, on Wednesday Sept 9^th, by the Revd. Heabert Broughall, Egerton Hanley Baines, Dominion Bank, Napanee, to Jenny Louise, Second daughter of H. I Cook, M. S. O Toronto.	Sept 11 1891 Napanee Express
Baker - Johnson	BAKER - JOHNSON - On the 5^th inst., by the Rev. W. G. Henderson at the residence of the bride’s father, John Johnson, Esq., Mr. John Baker, to Miss Jennie Johnson, all of Augusta.	Aug 26 1885 The Christian Guardian
Baker - Macaulay	At Bath, on Monday, the 10^th instant, by the Rev. Jno. Stoughton, Doctor George Baker to Mrs. Jane Macaulay.	May 15 1830 Kingston Chronicle
Ball - Peters	MARRIED - On the 28^th inst. at Bath by the Rev. John Stoughton, Mr. Solomon Ball to Miss Sarah Peters, both of the township of Ernest Town	Dec 31 1819 Kingston Chronicle
Barnhart - Sills	MARRIED - On the 28^th Sept., Mr. Samuel Barnhart to Miss Mary Ann Sills, both of Fredericksburgh.	Oct 15 1819 Kingston Chronicle
Bates - Ming	Milton T. Bates, age 27, Res: 211 North Hamlin Ave., Chicago, b. Joliett, Ill, U.S.A., Bachelor, Railroad Conductor, Congregational, son of Thomas Bates & Mary E. Vronick. Florence Ming, age 22, Res: Napanee, b. Belleville, Spinster, Methodist, dau. of Edward Ming & Catharine Duckworth. Married at Napanee, June 5^th, 1907 by W. S. Boyce, Minister, Methodist	Methodist Marriage Records Conway - Adolph. 1896-1950
Beauchamp - Denny	On Monday the 19^th inftant, FRANCIS BEAUCHAMP to Mifs JOSETTE DENNY of Amherst Island.	Feb 24 1816 Kingston Gazette
Belfour - Hurlbut	BELFOUR - HURLBURT - On Tuesday, the 14^th, a quiet but pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. Thomas Hurlbut, Johnson avenue, when his youngest daughter Hattie was united in marriage to Mr. Harry Belfour of Bath. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. S. Smart of Glenora. The bride looked very pretty in a tailormade dress of brown chiffon broadcloth and was unattended. After the ceremony a dainty wedding breakfast was partaken of. Only near relatives were present. The bride, until recently, resided at Cressy where she was very popular and will be greatly missed. The groom is a skilled civil engineer and has a bright future before him. Mr. and Mrs. Belfour, left on the afternoon train for an extended trip to Buffalo, Toronto and other points followed by the best wishes of their many friends. Although there was no large wedding the bride received a large number of beautiful presents testifying to the high esteem in which they are held.	From the Watson Scrapbooks
Bell - Crouse	BELL - CROUSE - At the Manse, Napanee, on Wednesday, 2d September, 1896 by Rev. W. W. Peck, M.A., Mr. Peter Bell to Miss Mary Johanna Crouse, both of Tyendinaga.	1896 Newspaper Clipping
Benn - Benn	Ira Elgin Benn, age 27, Res: S. Fredericksburgh, b. S. Fredericksburgh, Bachelor, Farmer, Methodist, son of Jacob Benn & Cynthia Lloyd. Olive Pearl Benn, age 18, Res: S. Fredericksburgh, b. Odessa, Spinster, Methodist, dau of J. Elgin Benn & James Anna Moore. Married at Conway, S. Fredericksburgh, January 31, 1906 by W.S. Boyce, Minister, Methodist. Witnesses: Perry C. Benn, S. Fredericksburgh & Etta Weese, Bath.	Methodist Marriage Records Conway - Adolph. 1896-1950
Benn - Weese	Perry C. J. Benn, age 24, Res: S. Fredericksburgh, b. S. Fredericksburgh, Bachelor, Farmer, son of Jacob Benn & Cynthia Lloyd Etta May Weese, age 19, Res: Ernesttown, b. Ernesttown, Spinster, Methodist, dau. of Samuel D. Weese & Nancy A. Miller Married at Ernesttown on March 20^th, 1907, by W. S. Boyce, Minister, Methodist Witnesses: Bert L. Benn, S. Fredericksburgh & Carrie Weese, Ernesttown.	Methodist Marriage Records Conway - Adolph. 1896-1950
Benson - Robison/Denike	MARRIED - At Fredericksburgh, on Monday, the 6th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Fuller, Mr. John Benson, Merchant, Napanee, to Miss Ann Robison, youngest daughter of Mr. Andrew Denike of Fredericksburgh.	Jan 11 1834 Kingston Chronicle & Gazette
Bicknell - Lockwood	MARRIED - At Camden, on Sunday evening the 7^th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Jeffers, DR. NATHAN J. BICKNELL to MISS HANNAH ABAGAIL STEWART, second daughter of J. D. Lockwood, Esq.	Sept 9 1845 British Whig
Billings - Davy	MARRIED - Alfo - On the fame evening [Saturday evening the 20^th inst at Ernest-Town] MR IRA BILLINGS to Mifs SOPHIA DAVY, both of the faid village.	Jan 27 1816 Kingston Gazette
Blanchard - Bell	At Ernest Town, on Wednesday, 28^th January by the Rev John Stoughton, Mr. Anson Blanchard to Miss Caroline Bell, both of that place.	Feb 21 1829 Kingston Chronicle
Bloomfield - Cadman	BLOOMFIELD - CADMAN - At the family residence of W. H. Cadman, Gosport, on Wednesday, Jan 7^th, 1902, by Rev. R. Farnsworth, Captain W. Bloomfield, of Kingston City to Edith Laura Mabel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cadman. A HOME WEDDING - One of the interesting events of the season was the marriage of Edith Laura Mabel, eldest daughter of W. H. Cadman, Gosport, to Captain Wm. Bloomfield of Kingston, for many years so favorably known on the Bay of Quinte route. As the clock struck 12 the bridesmaid, Miss Bertie Roblin, Adolphustown, entered the drawing room followed by the bride and her father, where the groom and his best man, D. N. McIntyre, Napanee, were waiting. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. Farnsworth, in the presence of about 30 relatives and intimate friends. The bride looked charming under a pacture hat, gowned in blue snow flake berette cloth, with cream medallion lace appliqued in pink. The bridesmaid was dressed in brown snow flake berette cloth, with trimmings to match and pacture hat. After a sumptuous dinner the bridal party left for Napanee, on route for Hamilton and points of interest west, carrying with them, the best wishes of a host of friends. Upon table in the hall was arranged a scene seldom witnessed. Such a collection of beautiful and costly presents bear unmistakeable evidence of the high esteem in which the bride was held.	1903 From the Watson Scrapbooks
Bogart - Hawley	MARRIED - At the house of the father of the bride, on 28^th Sept., Mr. Abraham L. Bogart, of Adolphustown, to Miss Ellen E. Hawley, of Fredericksburgh, by Wm. English, Wesleyan Minister.	Oct 7 1858 Napanee Standard
Boomhower - Huffman	BOOMHOWER - HUFFMAN - At Trinity parsonage, by Rev. Dr. Shorey on Wednesday, Dec. 10^th, 1919, Charles W. Boomhower and A.M. Huffman, both of Napanee	1919 Newspaper Clipping
Botterell - Allen	BOTTERELL - ALLEN - At the residence of the bride’s father, on Wednesday, 14^th October, by the Rev. Wm. Walsh, Edward Botterell, Chief of the Parliamentary Distribution Office, Ottawa, to Mary Louisa, eldest daughter of Parker Allen, Esq., of Adolphustown, Ont.	Oct 16 1885 Napanee Standard
Bowman - Moore	BOWMAN - MOORE - Welland, June 20 - (Special) - A pretty wedding took place on Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R W. Moore, Beaverdams, Thorold Township, when their daughter, Ethel Gertrude, became the bride of Mr. James Simeon Bowman of Fenwick. Rev. E. Sheppard conducted the ceremony. The bride was gowned in white satin with a bridal veil, and carried a lovely bouquet of roses. She was attended by Miss Mabel Moore, and the groom was supported by Mr. E. C. Ecker. At the wedding dinner guests to the number of 70 were present.	The Globe, Toronto June 23, 1925
Box - Roberts	WEDDING BELLS - Miss Jane O. J., third daughter of Rev. Canon Roberts, was on Tuesday, 18^th Feb., at 9:30 a.m. married to Mr. F. H. Box in the beautiful St. Alban’s U.E.L. church, Adolphustown. The officiating clergyman was her father, the part of paterfamilias being taken by Mr. W. H. Moutray, of Stella, who has known the bride from very early childhood. The groomsman was Mr. Raymond J. Allison, and the bridesmaid was Miss Mary R. Wright, of Kingston. Mrs. Mark Trumpour kindly took the position at the organ, which the bride has occupied for more than eight years, and the hymns sung were 350, 351 and 578. Ancient and Modern. The Beaver joins with their many friends in wishing them bon voyage.	From the Watson Scrapbooks
Boyes - Perry	PERRY - BOYES - At Trinity church, Napanee, on Tuesday evening, 8^th Sept., by Rev. G. W. McCall, Miss Pearl Florence Perry, daughter of Mrs. J. Rud Perry, and Mr. Frank Shirley Boyes, only son of Mr. J. L. Boyes. MATRIMONIAL - PERRY-BOYES - Trinity church was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Tuesday evening, Sept. 8^th, when Miss Pearl Florence Perry, youngest daughter of Mrs. C. Rud Perry, Bridge st., was united in marriage to Mr. Frank Shirley Boyes, only son of our esteemed townsman, Mr. J. L. Boyes. At 9 o’clock, the bride entered the church on the arm of her cousin, Mr. Wm. A. Templeton. Mrs. F. Cairns-Smith playing Mendelssohn’s wedding march as they entered the church, the ceremony being performed by Rev. G. W. McCall. The bride looked very charming in her wedding gown of cream silk lace embroidered in silk applique, over white duchess satin and chiffon with seed pearls. She wore the customary bridal veil, caught with orange blossoms and hemmed with seed pearls and carried a bouquet of white bridal roses and lily-of-the-valley. Miss Alice Pruyn assisted the bride. She wore a very becoming gown of pink silk eolienne over pink taffeta, trimmed with cream lace and a pink hat trimmed with plumes to match and carried pink roses. Mr. John B. Allison performed the duties of best man. Miss Violet Perry, niece of the bride, and Miss Diana Miller, flower girls, were prettily gowned in pale blue silk and wreaths of blue forget-me-nots in their hair, carrying baskets of pink sweet peas. The ushers were Messrs, William Wright and W. Ralph Scott. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s mother and a dainty lunch was served. the happy couple left on the midnight train for a two weeks wedding trip to Toronto, New York, Philadelphia and Atlantic City, after which they will return to Napanee and take up their residence in the house on John street lately occupied by Mr. J. P.. Hanley. Their new home is a wedding present from the groom’s father. The bride’s going away gown was of navy blue broadcloth, tailor-made, trimmed with silk braid, and a dainty hat to match. The groom’s favor to the bride was a handsome diamond and sapphire ring, to the bridesmaid a pearl brooch, and to the flower girls, pearl pins, to the ushers, gold shield pins, and the groomsman, a gold locket, to the organist, a gold bar pin set with pearls. The church was very tastefully decorated, by her girl friends, with white and pink asters and added greatly to the beauty of the occasion. The bride, who was one of Napanee’s fairest young ladies, was the recipient of many handsome and valuable presents, consisting of cut glass, sterling silver, bric-a-brac, etc. Their many friends will welcome them on their return home, as both bride and groom are very popular in social circles. The Beaver extends congratulations.	1908 From the Watson Scrapbooks
Boyle - Lochhead	BOYLE - LOCHHEAD - Last Monday, Mr. Edward I. Boyle, youngest son of the late Henry Boyle, and Miss Lizzie, daughter of Mr. John Lochhead, of Richmond, were married by Rev. G. H. Copeland at Deseronto. The groom is connected with the firm of Boyle & Son hardware merchants, and one of Napanee’s best looking and most popular young men, while the bride is universally acknowledged to be the belle of Richmond. The happy couple left on the same day for an extended trip to Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Barrie. They are expected home tomorrow, when they will take up their residence with the groom’s mother, Mrs. Uretta Boyle, Bridge street.	From the Watson Scrapbooks
Bradley - Robertson	A charming house wedding occurred at 2.30 on Saturday afternoon at “The Cottage,” the home of Mrs. George Stewart, George street, Belleville, the bride being her niece, Miss Ethel Robertson, daughter of the late Alex. Robertson, M.P. for many years for West Hastings, and who died in 1888. The groom was Dr. Overton Bradley of Montreal. Rev. G. R. Beamish of St. Thomas church was the officiating minister. The bride, who was given away by her cousin, Mr. David Stewart, of Madoc, looked very pretty dressed in white point d’esprit, the customary bridal veil being fastened with a diamond star. She carried a bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. Miss Bee Stewart was first bridesmaid, the others being Miss Irene Hulme, Miss Dora Bradley and Miss Georgie Stewart. Little Miss Paddy Grace of Toronto, niece of Mrs. Stewart, was the flower girl. The groomsman was Rev. Mr. Whitely of Montreal.	From the Watson Scrapbooks
Bradshaw - Herns	MARRIED - On Sunday the 11^th inft., by the Reverend Mr. Official Stuart, Mr. WILLIAM BRADSHAN, to Mifs DEBORAH HERNS, both of Fredericksburgh.	Feb 24 1816 Kingston Gazette
Breault - Cook	BREAULT - COOK - At the Methodist Parsonage, Newburgh, on Wednesday, April 3^rd, 1918 by Rev. E. Farnsworth, Miss Kathleen Cook, daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cook of Wesley, to Wilmot B. Breault of Camden.	1918 Newspaper Clipping
Brenan - Peterson	MARRIED - On Tuesday the 12^th instant, in Adolphustown by the Rev. Official Stuart, Mr. Barnabas Brenan, of Kingston to Miss Elizabeth Peterson of the former place.	Jan 29 1819 Kingston Chronicle
Bristow - Miller	Roy Edward Bristow, age 34, Res: Adolphustown, b. Detroit Mich., Bachelor, Farmer, U.C.C., son of Richard Bristow & Maude Oak. Ethel May Miller, age 25, Res: Adolphustown, b. Bath, Spinster, U.C., dau of Albert Miller & Mary Wood. Married at Conway, March 16^th 1938, by Rev G. A. Puttenham, minister of U. C. Bath, RR 1 Ont. Witnesses: [not given]	Methodist Marriage Records Conway - Adolph. 1896-1950
Brock - Hawley	On Tuesday, the 23^rd inst JOHN BROCK to Mifs RUTH HAWLEY, both of the townfhip of Ernest-Town.	Jan 27 1816 Kingston Gazette
Brooks- Bristow	BROOKS – BRISTOW – At St. Mary Magdalene Church, Picton, Monday Jan 13, 1919, by Rev. F. Louis Barger, Jessie Helen Bristow and William Harold Brooks.	1919 From the Watson Scrapbooks
Brown - Coulson	MARRIED - In Fredericksburgh, on Thursday, 28th ult., by the Rev. W.S. Harper of Bath, Mr. Avery Brown of Amherst island, to Miss Mary, second daughter of Mr. George Coulson, of Fredericksburgh.	May 4 1842 Kingston Chronicle & Gazette
Brown - Horton	BROWN - HORTON - On Tuesday, the 25^th inst., in Trinity Church, Napanee, was solemnized the marriage of Iva Mae, only daughter of Rev. G. Horton and Mrs. Horton, Roblin, to Rupert W. Brown, son of Dr. M.J. Brown and Mrs. Brown, of Kingston. Precisely at 3 p.m., the bridal party proceeded up the aisle during the strains of the wedding march from Lohengrin. Miss Nesbit,of Napanee, recently home from the Toronto conservatory of Music, officiated at the organ. The bride was given away by her eldest brother, Dr. Bert. Horton, Thornton, her other three brothers being ushers, Dr. E. Maitland Horton, Bracebridge, and Messrs, Floyd Horton, Toronto, and Vernon, Napanee. The ceremony was performed by the bride’s father, assisted by Revs. W. G. Clarke, Belleville, President of the Methodist Bay of Quinte conference, and G. W. McCall, B.A., B.D., Chairman of Napanee District. Rev. Dr. Dyer, M.A., B.Sc., (principal of the College from which the bride is a graduate), an old friend of the bride’s father, was also expected, but was regretfully unable to be present. The bride was attired in an exquisite gown of white satin, with embroidered chiffon and pearl and silver garniture, tulle veil, with beautiful fine lace, arranged over the chiffon, with three stranded pearl bandeaus in crown effect, orange blossoms with pendent buds. She wore the groom’s gift, a lovely solid gold pendant, brooch, set with whole pearls, and carried a shower bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. The matron of honor, Mrs. F. M. Brown, of Saskatoon, was gowned in white marquisette over pale gold, touched out with French knots and a dainty pattern in black, large picture hat, and carried a bouquet of pink and white carnations and touches of mauve sweet peas. The flower girl, little Miss Phyllis Coates, of Kingston, wore a white embroidered frock over pale pink, her beautiful curls prettily and quaintly banded by a most daintily arranged bandeau. She carried a beribboned basket of pink and white roses and sweet peas. At the beautiful ring ceremony the ring was presented to the groom on a silver salver, embedded in a basket of flowers. All the attendants wore their gifts, gold monogram cuff links and beautiful pendant drops. Mendelssohn’s wedding march pealed forth as the party left the church. After the reception and dejeuner the happy couple left by train en route to take boat for down the river. After visiting some American and Canadian points of interest they intend enjoying a delightful camping outing before they settle in their home in the fall. The bride’s travelling suit was of blue gray, with fine black and white hair-line stripe, with touches of black, smart becoming willow-plumed hat to match, and long Copenhagen blue coat of Rajah silk. The bride’s mother wore black silk voile over violet, with touches of fine cream lace, and hat of black and violet, with osprey. the groom’s mother was gowned in black duchess satin with cream garniture, large hat with willow plumes.	From the Watson Scrapbooks
Brown - Reid	Miss Lizzie A. Reid, of Amherst Island, Ont., and R. J. Brown, of Chicago Ill, were married on Wednesday evening, Nov. 17^th, at Chicago. The bride was charmingly dressed in navy blue velvety goods, trimmed with cream lace.	ca late 1800’s From the Watson Scrapbooks
Bruce - Galt	Archibald Bruce, age 23, Res: South Fredericksburgh, b. South Fredericksburgh, Bachelor, Farmer, Methodist, son of Joseph Bruce & Sarah Smith. Jennie Almira Galt, age 17, Res: Parma, S. Fredericksburgh, b. South Fredericksburgh, Spinster, Methodist, dau. of Findlay Galt & Edith Wagar Married at Parma, September 14^th 1909 by John W. Bunner, Methodist Minister Witnesses: Eliza M. Fitchett, Parma P.O. & Maria J. Diamond, Parma P.O.	Methodist Marriage Records Conway - Adolph. 1896-1950
Buck - Fitchett	BUCK - FITCHETT - On Sept. 2d at the home of Mr. Ephraim Fitchett, Parma, by the Rev. W. S. Boyce, B.A., B.D., Mr. Herbert Buck to Wilhelmine, only daughter of Mr. Ephraim Fitchett. WEDDING BELLS - The home of Mr. and Mrs. Ephern Fitchett, Parma, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday, Sept. 2d, at 11:38 a.m., when their only daughter, Willimenia, was united in marriage to Mr. Herbert Buck, of Adolphustown. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. S. Boyce, pastor of the U.E.L. Methodist Church, in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives. A sumptuous repast was served at one o’clock. The young couple received many beautiful presents in silverware, cut glass and china. The present from the groom to the bride was a beautiful solid gold chain. They also received from the bride’s father and groom’s parents $125 in gold. The happy couple left on the 4.25 train for Toronto, to be guests of the King Edward hotel, thence to Niagara Falls, Rochester, Syracuse, and Pulaski. On their return they will reside in Adolphustown. Their many friends wish them a long, happy and prosperous life.	1908 From the Watson Scrapbooks
	Herbert Buck, age 27, Res: Adolphustown, b. Ernesttown, Bachelor, Farmer, Methodist, son of W. Elijah Buck & Annie Bruce Wilhelmina Fitchett, age 30, Res: S. Fredericksburgh, b. S. Fredericksburgh, Spinster, Church of England, dau. of Ephraim Fitchett & Mary Jane Holmes Married at S. Fredericksburgh, September 2^nd, 1908, by W. S. Boyce, Minister, Methodist Witnesses: John C. Fitchett, Parma & Eliza M. Galt, Parma	Methodist Marriage Records Conway - Adolph. 1896-1950
Burlingham - Evans	BURLINGHAM - EVANS - Mr. Roscoe Burlingham and Miss Rossie Evans were married at the home of the bride’s parents in the forenoon of Wednesday, June 5. Rev. Mr. DePencier of Wellington, tied the knot in the presence of only the immediate relatives. They left on a wedding trip to New York City and expect to return to Wellington about the first of July to spend a couple of months after which they will make their home in Toronto. Mr. Burlingham represents A.M. Thorne and company of Toronto and is easily the handsomest and one of the most popular travellers on the road. His bride is a daughter of Mrs. W. H. Wright of Wellington and in her wedding dress, a going away suit of brown with hat to match, looked the pick of the village belles. Congratulations to Mr. Burlingham.	From the Watson Scrapbooks
Butter - Brown	BUTTER - BROWN - On the 4^th inst., at the residence of the Hermance Brothers, Adolphustown, by Rev. A. C. Chambers, Mr. Alexander Butter to Sarah J. Brown, all of Adolphustown. “Though they started, adrift from bachelors’ hall, On the choppy and changing sea of marriage, Let none that an evil omen call., Or the promise of future bliss disparage; For Alex just did the thing up Brown., When the solemn bridal vows he uttered; And Sarah, in getting him all for her own, Knows well which side of her bread is Butter.”	ca 1880 From the Watson Scrapbooks

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