Marriages

 

 

Listed in Alphabetical Order by Grooms’ Surname

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Name

Information

Date/Source

Paterson-

 Wright

 

PATERSON-WRIGHT WEDDING. – Celebrated at Bride’s Home Last Wednesday Evening – One of the prettiest of June weddings was that solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clark W. Wright, Colborne street, on Wednesday evening, when their second daughter, Mary Richardson, was united in marriage to Thomas Egbert Paterson, of Calgary.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. F. Fitzgerald, M.A., vicar of St. Paul’s church, in the drawing room under a bower of feathery ferns and marguerites. As the bride entered, with her father, who gave her away, R. F. Harvey played the “Lohengrin” wedding march, and after the ceremony Miss Gussie Wright sang “O Perfect Love.”    The bride wore a lovely gown of ivory charmaeuse satin, softly draped and opening in front over a petticoat of lace.  From the shoulders of the pointe lace bodice hung the court train, which was finished at the hem with butterflies of pearl and brilliants.   The veil was caught with orange blossoms and the bridal bouquet was a shower of lilies of the valley and white sweet peas.  The gift from the groom  was a platinum and diamond pendant, and was the bride’s only ornament.  Miss Frances Wright was bridesmaid, and wore a becoming gown of yellow charmeuse with bodice of yellow nino.  She carried sunset roses and marguerites and wore the groom’s gift, a platinum bar pin of pearls. The groomsman, Was W.F. McCulloch, of Pittsburg, Pa., who received a diamond and platinum tie pin.

 

Ca 1915

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Pattyson -

  Wilson

 

PATTYSON - WILSON -  On the 8th inst., by the Rev. W. M. Pattyson assisted by the Rev. T. W. Totten, the Supt. Pastor of the charge at Markham, Ont., in the Methodist Church, the Rev. W.A.V.E. Pattyson, of Collingwood, to Miss Wilson, daughter of H. Wilson, Esq., Merchant, of Markham.  May a glory life here and hereafter be theirs. 

Sept 16 1885

The Christian Guardian

Perry-

   Davey

 

MARRIED at Bath on the 8th inst. by the Rev. J. Stoughton, Mr. W. E. Perry to Eliza, second daughter of P. Davey, Esq. all of Bath.

May 16 1834

British Whig

Perry -

   Ham

 

PERRY - HAM -  In Trinity Church Parsonage, Napanee, on Tuesday, May 28th, 1929, by Rev. Harry Pawson, Dorland Franklin Perry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Perry, of North Fredericksburgh, to Thelma Martha Ham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph S. Ham, of Napanee.

1929

Scrapbook

Clipping

Perry -

   Parks

 

PERRY - PARKS - By the Rev. e. E. Howard, at the bay parsonage, South Napanee, April 15th, Mr. A. b. Perry and Miss Edith May, eldest daughter of John Parks, Esq., all of North Fredericksburgh.

Apr 17 1890

Napanee Beaver

Peters -

   Lee

 

HARROWSMITH WEDDING - Miss Thelma Lee Becomes the Bride of Roy C. Peters.

Harrowsmith, March 27 - A pleasant event took place at the Methodist parsonage on Wednesday evening, March 24th, when Miss Thelma Reta Lee, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Lee, of Deseronto, formerly of Colebrooke, became the bride of Roy C. Peters, son of A. H. Peters of Wilton.  Rev. A. W. Stewart performed the ceremony.  The youthful bride wore her travelling suit of Copenhagen jersey cloth, with hat to match, and white fox furs.  A dainty luncheon was served at the home of Mrs. C. S. Lee, sister-in-law of the bride, after which the happy couple took the C.N.R. train en route to Hamilton,  On their return they will reside at Wilton where the groom is a  prosperous farmer.

Weekly British Whig, Kingston

March 29, 1920

Peterson -

   Merrill

MARRIED - On the 31st ult. by the Rev. Mr. Official Stuart, Mr. PAUL PETERSON, of the townfhip of Adolphustown to Mifs SARAH MERRILL of this place.

Kingston

Gazette

Apr 6 1816

Phippen -

  Wright

 

PHIPPEN - WRIGHT -  The marriage of Mr. W. H. Phippen and Miss M. A. Wright, daughter of George Wright, Esq., was celebrated in St. Paul’s Church, Sandhurst, by Rev. Canon Roberts, the rector, on Wednesday, January 30th, at 1 p.m.  Miss Wright has been organist in the church for quite a number of years.  The hymn, “The voice that breathed o’er Eden”  was sung and the wedding march at the conclusion of the service was played by Miss J. Roberts.  Many friends wish the newly married couple long life and  happiness.

Newspaper Clipping

Pinkerton -

   Ruttan

 

William Alexander Pinkerton, age 24, Res: Picton, b. Belfast Ireland, Bachelor, Machinist, Presbyterian, son of David & Annie Pinkerton.

Nellie Ruttan, age 20, Res:  Adolphustown, b. Adolphustown, Spinster, Methodist, dau. of Austen & Alice Ruttan.

Married at Conway November 4th, 1897 by A. L. Adams, Methodist Minister.

Witnesses:  Mary Higgins, Conway & Edith Whiskin, Conway

Methodist Marriage Records

Conway - Adolph.

1896-1950

Portt-

 Gallagher

 

PORTT – GALLAGHER – On Monday, March 15th, 1920, at Shannonville, Ont., Robert Arnold Portt to Anita Elizabeth Gallagher, of Dorland, County of Lennox and Addington, by the Rev. J. Cantrell, Rector of Shannonville.

 

PORTT – GALLAGHER – A quiet wedding was solemnized near Shannonville, at William Henry Portt’s residence, on Monday last, the 15th inst., when Robert Arnold Portt was united in holy matrimony to Anita Elizabeth Gallagher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gallagher of Dorland, County of Lennox and Addington.  The bride, who was prettily attired in a dress of taupe crepe-de-chene, and holding a bunch of lovely pink carnations, was given away by her father.  The Rev. J. Cantrell, Rector of Shannonville, officiated.  The friends present were the immediate relatives of the bride and groom, viz., Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Portt, Mr. And Mrs. Robert Gallagher, and Stratton Gallagher, Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Milligan and Mrs. Dutlor.  The bridegroom is just recovering from a severe illness.  We wish them bon voyage through life.

 

1920

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Purdy -

   Clark

 

John Ferris Purdy, age 65, Res: Havelock, b. Canada, Widower, Farmer, Methodist, son of Samuel Purdy & Permelia Ferris.

Maggie Eleanor Clark, age 45, Res: South Fredericksburgh, b. Canada, Spinster, Methodist, dau of James Clark & Marra[?] Thompson

Married at South Fredericksburgh Jan 16th, 1901 by R. Allin, Methodist Minister

Witnesses:  Jennie [?] Clark, S. Fredericksburgh & Mrs. Clark, S. Fredericksburgh

Methodist Marriage Records

Conway - Adolph.

1896-1950

Purnell -

   Shoultz

 

PURNELL - SHOULTZ - On Wednesday, 30th ult., by the Rev. Jno. Stewart, assisted by the Rev. Robert Hosking, at the residence of the bride’s father, Beverly, Mr. Alfred Purnell, to Miss Sophia Shoultz, both of the Beech-grove appointment, Mountsberg Circuit.

Oct 7 1885

The Christian Guardian

Purvis-

 Aylsworth

 

A large concourse of friends were assembled at the fine residence  of Wm. Aylsworth, Esq., of Bath, on Thursday evening, the 16th inst., to witness the marriage of his youngest daughter, Miss Lina Aylsworth, to Mr. P. C. Purvis, of Lyn, Ont.  The ceremony was performed by her worthy pastor, the Revd. Wm. Briden, of Bath.  The bride, the centre of attraction, who was elegantly attire in prune colored silk elaborately trimmed with a rich lace, and presented a charming appearance.  She carried an elegant bouquet of natural flowers in her hand arranged in true artistic style.  Miss Jennie Alysworth, only sister of the bride, and Miss Minnie Watson, of Adolphustown, acted as bridesmaids, and Mr. C. Brown, B.A., at Brockville, and Revd. R. Clancy, of Bath circuit, as groomsmen.  After receiving the hearty congratulations the wedding march was played and the company were ushered into the large dining room where a magnificent supper was spread.  This room opens off a beautiful conservatory of rare plants and flowers, which was brilliantly illuminated and the perfume of which filled the room.  The table was loaded with every delicacy of the season, together with fruits and flowers in abundance and the tout ensemble of the whole scene was most beautiful to behold and long to be remembered. There were about seventy five guests present, most of whom were from a distance.  Watertown, Lyn, Brockville, Napanee, Belleville, Adolphustown and Picton.  The bride’s presents were numerous, well selected, costly and much admired by all present.   The happy couple together with a few friends were driven to Ernesttown station, G.T.R.R., where they embarked on the midnight train for the east, taking with them the best wishes of their many friends.  The next two hours were spent very agreeably by the company in listening to some fine recitations by Miss Lane, of Ernesttown, and others,  the lovers of music were regaled by the admirable playing of Miss Lane, of Napanee, Miss May Rogers, of Bath, and other fine musicians, and I am sure all present enjoyed the charming songs of Miss Briden and Miss Watson.  That this was one of the most rechereche weddings of the season is beyond doubt.  … One who was there…..

 

…From another correspondent…. MATRIMONIAL – A highly interesting and enjoyable marriage ceremony transpired at the residence of Wm. Aylsworth, Esq., Bath, on the evening of the 16th inst., at 8 o’clock, when his youngest daughter, Lina, was united in holy wedlock to Mr. P. C. Purvis, of Lyn;  the ceremony being performed by the Rev. William Briden, of Bath.  The bridesmaids were Miss Aylsworth, sister of the bride, and Miss Watson, of Adolphustown.  The bride was beautifully dressed in garnet silk, trimmed with ecru lace and orange blossoms.  The bridesmaids were also  dressed handsomely, the former in bronze silk trimmed with cream lace and tea roses, the latter in navy blue silk trimmed with cream lace and daisies, both wearing ornaments of gold and rubies.  The groomsmen, were Mr. Brown, of Brockville, and Rev. W. R. Clancy, of Bath.  Invitations having been widely extended a large number of friends were present from Kingston, Mallorytown, Watertown, Lyn, Napanee, Bath and the immediate neighborhood.  The marriage, ended the merits of a bountiful repast, gracefully adorned with a  variety of flowers fresh from the  conservatory, were freely discussed by all present, and the happy couple took their departure by the midnight  train for the east  amid the congratulations and farewells of a large circle of warm friends.

 

Ca 1882

From the Watson Scrapbooks

 

 

 

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