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Name	Information	Date/Source
Illsey - Ackerill	ILLSEY - ACKERILL - Belleville, Ontario, Sept 14 - St. Thomas Church was crowded this morning, the attraction being the marriage of Miss Anna Mabel Ackerill, second daughter of Dr. D. H. Ackerill, V. S., to Mr. Eugene Victor Illsey, formerly of Picton, now manager of the Standard Bank at McTaggart, Sask., and formerly at the staff of the same bank in this city. The sacred edifice was appropriately decorated with golden rod and golden glow for the occasion by the girl friends of the bride. Sharply at ten o’clock the bridal party entered the church to the strains of the wedding march from Lohengrin, played by Miss L. LaVoie, organist. The bride proceeded up the aisle on the arm of her father. She looked very charming in a dress of ivory duchesse satin wearing the customary veil and a wreathe of orange blossoms, and carrying white roses. The maid of honor was Mrs. (Rev.) G.R. Beamish, the sister of the bride, who wore pink crepe de chene and carried pink chrysanthemums. The bridesmaids were Miss Flossie Graham, of Belleville, and Miss Jessie Newberry, of St. Louis, both of whom were dressed in yellow crepe de chene with large picture hats of black and bore red roses. Mrs. (Dr.) Ackerill, mother of the bride wore brown silk with hat to match. The groom was attended by Mr. E. O’Flynn. the ushers were Messrs Chas. Addison, uncle of the bride, Rochester; Joseph Wallbridge, Harold Clarke, Hugh Williamson, of Picton. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Rural Dean Beamish, rector of St. Thomas and brother-in-law of the bride. After the magic words had been said that made the happy couple man and wife and during the signing of the register, Mrs. Charles Wilmot sang, “Beloved it is Morn.” Immediately thereafter the bridal procession left the church to the pealing notes of Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March.” The party then repaired to the home of the bride’s parents on John street where a wedding breakfast and reception was held. There were many guests both from Belleville and from outside places. Mr. and Mrs. Illsey left on the 1.50 train this afternoon for their home in McTaggart. A very large number of handsome presents were received by the bride. Particularly noticeable among them was a handsome clock the gift of the men of John Street Presbyterian church, of whose choir the groom was formerly a member. The many friends of the popular young couple will wish then perfect happiness in their matrimonial life.	From the Watson Scrapbooks
Innes - Bourchier	INNES - BOURCHIER - At Valparaison, Sep. 23^rd, by the Rev. W. Lloyd, Thomas Innes, Esq., of Chanaral, to Virginia Blanche, youngest daughter of the late, Col. Bourchier, of Kingston.	1880 From the Watson Scrapbooks
Irwin- Dickens	DICKENS – IRWIN – At the residence of the bride’s parents on Wednesday, May 5^th 1920, by Rev. W. P. Rogers, B.A., Jennie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Dickens, to Mr. Edgar Irwin, of Toronto	1920 From the Watson Scrapbooks
Irwin - Marshall	IRWIN - MARSHALL - On Tuesday, 22^nd, ult., by Rev. W. J. Holmes, of Guelph, uncle of the bridegroom, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. John Irwin, to Martha, daughter of Mr. Samuel Marshall, all of Toronto.	Oct 7 1885 The Christian Guardian
Jackson- Bowen	BOWEN – JACKSON – A quiet wedding was solemnized in Kingston on Wednesday, June 3^rd at 2 p.m. when Miss Clara Olive Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bowen, Napanee, was united in matrimony to Charles Nelson Jackson, son of Robert Jackson, of Gananoque. Rev. Mr. Watts, of Kingston, performed the ceremony. The couple were attended by Miss Rubie Bowen, sister of the bride, and Kenneth Jackson, brother of the groom. After a buffet luncheon at the Randolph Hotel, the happy couple left on the afternoon train for points west. After a short honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson will reside in Gananoque.	From the Watson Scrapbooks
Jackson - Fitchett	FITCHETT-JACKSON - On Monday, Feb 24, 1913 at the Bay Circuit parsonage, by Rev. Geo. Nickle, Miss Maggie, youngest daughter of Mr. Isaac Fitchett, of Anderson, to Mr. Arthur Jackson, of Morven.	1913 Tibbutt Scrapbooks
Jackson - Titmus	JACKSON - TITMUS - On the 9^th ult., by the Rev. John Webster, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. George Jackson, of South Norwich, to Miss Matilda Jane Titmus, of Carrick.	March 9 1887 The Christian Guardian
Jamieson- Needham	JAMIESON – NEEDHAM – On Wednesday, December 11^th, 1918, at St. Mark’s Church, Deseronto, by the Rev. Elwin Radcliffe, C.C.L., Henry Jamieson, R.A.F., of Deseronto, to Miss Elsie Needham also of Deseronto.	1918 From the Watson Scrapbooks
Janes - McFarlane	JANES - McFARLANE - On Thursday, Jan. 24^th, 1918, at the Grace Methodist Parsonage, Napanee, by the Rev. Mr. Rogers, Miss Minnie Olive McFarlane, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McFarlane, Forest Mills, and Mr. Harry Bruce Janes, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Janes, North Fredericksburgh, were united in marriage. The couple were attended by Miss Florence M. Abbott and Mr. Sidney J. Busby, friends of the bride and groom. The bride was daintily attired in a gown of white silk with pretty rosebud trimming, and wore a bridal veil decorated with lilies of the valley. The groom also presented a handsome appearance. The groom’s gift to the bride was a gold neck chain, to the bridesmaid a gold pearl-set wishbone brooch, and to the groomsman a pair of cuff links. After the ceremony the couple were conducted to the G. T. R. Station, where they took the train for Toronto. On their return, they will reside in North Fredericksburgh, where the groom is a prosperous farmer. We wish them many years of success and happiness.	1918 Scrapbook Clipping
Jayne - Brown	Jayne-Brown - At Napanee, June 24th, James A. Jayne, Adolphustown, to Bertha Brown, Hay Bay.	June 29 1896 Daily British Whig
Jayne - Hawley	Jayne-Hawley - At the Methodist parsonage, South Napanee, on the 19th inst., by Rev. E. Farnsworth, John Jayne to Charlotte Emily Hawley, all of Adolphustown.	Mar 21 1902 Napanee Beaver
Johnson - Parks	JOHNSON - PARKS - At Enterprise, on the 31^st Oct., by Rev. J. S. McMullen, Mr. Wm. Johnson to Mrs. Lucretia Parks.	1898 From the Watson Scrapbooks
Johnson - Robertson	The wedding of Miss Helen Jean Robertson, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Robertson of hay Bay district, to Mr. William Gordon, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Johnson of Napanee, took place at the Bay parsonage, Napanee, on Friday evening at 8:15 o'clock, in the presence of a few friends, and was performed by the Rev. A.C. McCallum. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. VanLuven witnessed the ceremony. The bride was attired in a Belmont blue dress with coat and hat to match, and wore a corsage of Sweet Peas and Roses. Upon their return from the honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will take up residence in Napanee.	May 8 1940 Napanee Beaver
Johnson - Strawbridge	George Lewis Millard Johnson [NOTE: also says “John Lewis Millard Johnson] age 22, Res: Adolphustown, b. Marmora, Bachelor, Mail Carrier, Methodist, son of John Johnston & Sarah Vesterfelt. Viola Strawbridge, age 16, Res: Adolphustown, b. Morden, Manitoba, Spinster, Methodist, dau. of John Percival Strawbridge & Mary Jane Bruce. Married at Adolphustown, November 17, 1920 by Howard P.L. Seymour, Methodist Minister. Witnesses: Archie Bruce, Adolphustown & Jennie Bruce, Adolphustown. JOHNSON-STRAWBRIDGE - At the home of the bride's parents, in Adolphustown, on Wednesday, Nov. 17th, 1920, by Rev. H.P.L. Seymour, Mr. George Millard Johnson and Miss Viola Strawbridge, both of Adolphustown.	Methodist Marriage Records Conway - Adolph. 1896-1950 Nov 26 1920 Napanee Beaver
Johnson - Vandervoort	Married - At Napanee, John Johnson, of Adolphustown, to Emma L. Vandervoort, formerly of Belleville.	May 5 1880 Daily British Whig
Johnston - Brisco	On June 19th, Harry M. Johnston, Bath, to Miss Edna, only daughter of Benjamin Brisco, South Fredericksburgh.	June 23 1900 Daily British Whig
Johnston- Chalmers	The marriage of Mr. Roy Johnston and Miss Mabel Chalmers, both members of the congregation of St. Alban's church, Adolphustown, was on the morning of June 11th, celebrated by the Rector, Rev. Canon Roberts, in that church renowned for its beauty and as being the U.E.L. Memorial Church, its internal beauty having, for the occasion, been added to by tasty floral and fern decorations, the work of lady friends of the young couple. The high estimation in which the young people are held was abundantly evidenced by the large congregation that assembled to witness and take part in the solemnization, and surely never was there a more orderly and reverent congregation at any marriage ceremony. The apostolic injunction was obeyed, all things being 'done decently and in order'. The opening hymn was 276, B.C.P. by Canon Welch, some time of Toronto, the first three and the sixth verses. A second hymn, "O Perfect Love", 277 B.C. P., being sung after the first blessing to Dr. Dyke's tune "O Strength and Stay", the music for which Miss Blomfield, afterwards Mrs. Gurney, wrote this hymn in about 15 minutes to be sung for the first time at her sister's marriage. The service concluded, Mendelsohn's Wedding March played by Miss Dorothea Roberts, the organist, and the register signed the happy young couple left for a short trip westward followed by the hearty "God speed" of all.	June 20 1913 Napanee Beaver
Johnston – Roberts	Rev. Canon Roberts, of Adolphustown, announces the engagement of his eldest daughter, Alice Mary, to John Archibald Johnston, of Smiths Falls. The marriage to take place on the 14^th of July in St. Alban’s Church, Adolphustown. The marriage of Miss Alice Mary, eldest daughter of Rev. Canon Roberts, of Adolphustown, to Mr. John Archibald Johnston, of Smith’s Falls took place Wednesday morning in St. Alban’s church, Adolphustown.	1915 From the Watson Scrapbooks
Jones - Ardington	JONES - ARDINGTON - On the 19^th ult., by the Rev. Thomas Argue, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Charles M. Jones, to Miss Emily Ardington, daughter of Henry Ardington, Esq., all of Carman, Manitoba.	May 12 1886 The Christian Guardian
Jones - Glover	JONES - GLOVER - On July 21^st, at the residence of the bride’s father, by the Rev. Richard Clarke, of Bracebridge, the Rev. Philip N. Jones of Sundridge, to Miss Mary Glover, daughter of Mr. John Glover, of Monck.	July 28 1886 The Christian Guardian
Jones - Mills	MARRIED - At the residence of the bride’s father, Adelaide Street, Toronto, on Thursday the 23^rd inst., by the Rev H. J. Grasett, Mr. George Wm Jones of Hamilton to Miss Eliza, only daughter of Mr. James Mills.	Apr 23 1857 Napanee Standard
Jones - Rathbun	RATHBUN - JONES - An unusually pretty wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mrs. E. W. Rathbun, Deseronto, last Saturday morning, 4^th June, when Miss Bunella Rathbun, daughter of the late Edward Wilkes Rathbun, was married to Mr. H.V.F. Jones, Assistant General Manager of the Bank of commerce, London, England. The bride wore white crepe de chene, with trimmings of old lace and a veil of embroidered tulle, which had also been worn by her mother, fastened with a wreath of orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley. The two little bridesmaids were Misses Marjorie Rathbun and Jena Masten, sister and niece of the bride. They were simply dressed in white organdie, and carried baskets of pansies and lilies of the valley. The groomsman was Mr. T. Roy Jones of Toronto, brother of the groom. The ceremony took place in the drawing room, which was banked with palms and ferns, with immense bunches of bridal roses and white lilac. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. Dr. McTavish. Only immediate friends and relatives were invited among them Mr. and Mrs. W. B. McMurrich, Mr. and Mrs. George McMurrich, Toronto; Mr. J. B. McMurrich, Mr. Charles Bond, Mrs. Hindhaugh, and Miss Hindhaugh, Oswego; Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Craig and Miss Gertrude Craig, Kingston and Dr. James McMurrich, Ann Arbor, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Jones will spend two months in the United States before sailing for England.	From the Watson Scrapbooks
Joslin - Croley	JOSLIN - CROLEY - At the residence of Fred. B. Tilson, Esq., brother-in-law of the bride, May 27^th, by the Rev. J. B. Moore, Thomas C. Joslin, Esq., of Seaforth, to Mary F. B. Croley, of Tilsonburg.	1880 From the Watson Scrapbooks
Joyce- Angus	Married - Joyce-Angus - At Napanee, December 27th, Wesley German Joyce, Deseronto, to Miss Rachel Angus, of South Fredericksburgh.	Jan 2 1900 Daily British Whig
Joyce – Bairstow	JOYCE-BAIRSTOW – At Napanee, on July 28^th, Wm. Henry Joyce, N. Fredericksburgh to Mina Bairstow, Toronto.	Aug 7 1909 Daily British Whig
Joyce - Clark	JOYCE-CLARK - At the home of the bride's parents, Jan. 6th, by Rev. E. Farnsworth, William C. Joyce to Mabel B., eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Clark, all of North Fredericksburgh.	Jan 2 1904 Napanee Beaver
Joyce - Crabb	On Sept. 4th, J.E. Joyce to W. Annie Crabb, all of North Fredericksburgh.	Sept 26 1895 Weekly British Whig
Joyce - Cuthill	Well-Known couple Celebrate 51st Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Jno. M. Joyce celebrated the fifty-first anniversary of their wedding day on October 5th. They were married at Morven in 1882 by the late Rev. M. MacDonald. Mr. Joyce is of Irish descent. His grandparents came to Canada from County Down, in Ireland, in 1820. Mrs. Joyce, whose maiden name was Margaret Cuthill, was born in Scotland and came to Canada when five years of age, with her mother. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Joyce lived, until 18 years ago, on their farm in North Fredericksburgh. At that time they removed to the Cartwright farm in Richmond and for thirteen years have been residents of Napanee. They have three children living - Miss Jessie, Arthur and Sheldon. One daughter, Marjorie died a few years ago. Both Mr. and Mrs. Joyce are enjoying excellent health and their many friends in the county will wish them many more years of married happiness. Napanee Couple Wed 67 Years; Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Honored - Napanee - Mr. and Mrs. John M. Joyce, Robert street, observed their 67th wedding anniversary at their home yesterday and were the recipients of congratulatory messages from near and far. The former, a son of the later Mr. and Mrs. James Joyce, was married to Margaret F. Cuthill, Oct 5 1882. The latter is a native of Scotland and was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Cuthill. They were married in Morven parsonage by the late Rev. Mr. McDonald. For about 56 years they resided at Anderson in North Fredericksburgh where Mr. Joyce was a successful farmer. Leaving Anderson, they resided north of Napanee for about five years. During the past 30 years they have made their home in Napanee where they are well known. Mr. Joyce is in his 91st year while Mrs. Joyce is in her 87th. They have been members of Grace United church during the 30 years they have spent in Napanee. Mr. Joyce is a member of the official board but owing to his advanced years finds it impossible to attend. Mrs. Joyce is a member of the Woman's Missionary Society and the WA of the church and is regular in attendance. The bridesmaid for the wedding was Bertie Huffman who lives in Toronto. The best man was the late Sheldon Joyce, brother of Mr. Joyce. Mr. and Mrs. Joyce have a family of three living - Arthur Joyce of Newburgh, Sheldon Joyce of Rochester, NY, and Mrs. Frank Collins of Hillsboro. One daughter Marjorie Joyce, died in 1925.	Oct 18 1933 Napanee Beaver Oct 5 1949 Kingston Whig Standard
Joyce - Huffman	On Oct. 1st, Mr. S.Y. Joyce, of North Fredericksburgh to Alberta Jane Huffman, Ernesttown.	Oct 7 1884 Daily British Whig
Joyce - Snook	JOYCE-SNOOK - At the Methodist Parsonage, Courtice, on Tuesday, May 18th, 1920, by Rev. W.S. Boyce, Miss Brittanna E. Snook, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Snook, to Ross P. Joyce, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Joyce, all of North Fredericksburgh.	May 28 1920 Napanee Beaver
Keat – Hudgin	At the Methodist Parsonage, Middletown, Con., Dec 19, 1918, by Rev. William D. Beach, Cecile Anne Hudgin to William Rutherford Keat.	1918 From the Watson Scrapbooks
Kettyle - Robinson	KETTYLE - ROBINSON - On the 16^th ult., by the Rev. John Potts, D.D., at the Elm Street Methodist Church Parsonage, Toronto, Mr. Ephraim Kettyle, to Miss Mary Jane Robinson, both of the township of Innisvill.	Oct 7 1885 The Christian Guardian
Kingsley - Rogers	KINGSLEY - ROGERS - At the residence of the bride’s parents at the village of Bath, on Wednesday evening, June 26^th, Miss May Tallman Rogers was united in marriage to Mr. Phillip Sheriden Kingsley, of the city of Rome, N.Y., by the Rev. H.I. Allen, who tied them together nuptially, in the presence of a large and select company of ladies and gentlemen who had assembled at Rogers Hall to witness the ceremony, which was solemnized under a magnificent floral arch of wild roses with a cornucopia of tea roses suspended over their heads. The flowers for the occasion were furnished from the conservatory of Dr. J. S. Kingsley of Rome, N.Y., of which the following are a partial list: orchids, roses, bride, puritan, la France, papagontia; carnations of all shades, blue hyderangia, Japanese pinks, verbenias and a world of pansies from the celebrated conservatory of Zirngiebles, of Boston. The lovely bride was faultlessly attired in a superb dress of cream satin with pearl trimmings and diamond ornaments, the gift of the groom. She wore orchids and carried in her hand a magnificent bouquet of “General Jacqueminot”, and “Coquett-Des-Alps” Roses. The supper was gotten up in true Deimonico style by R-es of Kingston, who is an artist in his line. The wedding cake, was a thing of beauty, and much admired and relished by all. toasts were given and responded to in a happy strain by Messrs J. J. Watson, R. R. Finkle and the father of the bride. The numerous, costly and elegant gifts presented to the bride showed the high and marked esteem in which she is held by her many friends. The happy couple after congratulations took the train for New York and other Eastern cities.	From the Watson Scrapbooks
Kinkley - Bowen	Marriages - Kinkley-Bowen On Sept. 30th, at the residence of the bride's father, Napanee, by Rev. E. Farnsworth, Frank Kinkley, of the Township of North Fredericksburgh, to Lillie P., daughter of Frank M. Bowen.	Oct 9 1901 Napanee Star
Kirby – Allison	A very pretty wedding was solemnized on Wednesday last at 1 p.m. at “Grove Place, “ the home of the bride, by Rev. W. J. Wood, when Carrie Rosalind, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm R. Allison, was married to Mr. Percy Kirby, son of Mrs. E. T. E. Kirby. The ceremony took place in a bow window which was banked with ferns and lilies. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked lovely in a gown of Belgium blue satin trimmed with gold lace. She carried a bouquet of sweetheart roses and lilies and wore the groom’s gift, a gold chain and cross studded with pearls. Miss Anna Allison, who attended her sister, was in black and cream silk and crepe de chine and wore a corsage bouquet of violets. Mr. Arthur Kirby, brother of the groom, acted as best man. Miss Marjorie Carter played the wedding march and during the signing of the register, Mrs. M. R. Allison wore a lovely gown of pale green crepe de chine, and only the near relatives and intimate friends, about twenty-five in all, were guests. The groom’s gift to the bridesmaid was a gold signet ring, a gold tie pin to the best man, and a gold bar pin to the pianist. After the ceremony a buffet luncheon was served in the dining-room when Mrs. C. B. Allison poured tea and Miss Marjorie Carter and Miss Ina Carman assisted with the serving. The bride travelled in a smart Belgium blue satin hat and fur coat. Mr. and Mrs. Kirby have gone to Toronto, and on their return will reside on the Kirby farm at Greenbush.	From the Watson Scrapbooks
Kirkpatrick- Fisher	Married - On Thursday morning, by the Venerable The Archdeacon of Kingston, Stafford F. Kirkpatrick, Esq. Barrister, of Peterborough to Henrietta, third daughter of the late Alexander Fisher, Esquire.	Feb 9 1835 British Whig
Kirkpatrick - Fisher	Married - On Monday last at Adolphustown, by the Rev. Job Deacon, Thomas Kirkpatrick, Esquire, Barrister at Law, of Kingston, to Hellen, second daughter of Alex. Fisher, Esq. of Adolphustown.	Oct 21 1829 Upper Canada Herald
Knight - Galt	Abraham Knight, age 30, Res: Tp. of Vaughn, b. Tp of E. Zorra, Bachelor, Labourer, Ch. of England., son of Ernest Ebenezer Knight & Kathleen Katie. Marguerite Kathleen Galt, age 17, Res: So. Fredericksburgh, b. Tp. Etobicoke, Spinster, Presbyterian, dau. of Wm. Walter Galt & Mary Florence Fallon. Married at Sillsville, April 1^st, 1940 by G. A. Puttenham, minister of Adolphustown. Witnesses: Norman F. Galt, Napanee RR 2 & Daisy M. Galt, Napanee RR 2.	Methodist Marriage Records Conway - Adolph. 1896-1950