Deaths and Marriages in 1892 Vernon Courier
Following are the deaths and marriages found in the 1892 issues of The Vernon Courier. You can see the full transcriptions of the newspapers (and many other items) on my website at http://www.genealogytrails.com/ala/lamar/http://www.genealogytrails.com/ala/lamar/. There is an index on the website for your convenience to locate your ancestors in the newspapers.
DEATHS FROM 1892 VERNON COURIER
1. PARSONS, FRANK
Vernon Courier, Jan. 14, 1892
FRANK, the four-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. ANDREW J. PARSONS, died on the 8th inst of pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. PARSONS have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.
2. MORTON, EUDOCIA
Vernon Courier, Jan. 28, 1892
In Memory - On the evening of the 19th inst. and in her 23rd year, the final summon came to MRS. EUDOCIA MORTON, consort of JAS. P. MORTON, to join the “silent majority.” The summon came suddenly in an apoplectic stroke and she lingered and suffered but a few hours. In May last she was a happy bride with the most flattering prospects for a long life. Her presence spoke of nothing but beauty, strength, and life. But alas how frail is our mortality. None are exempt and at no stage in life. She was the daughter of Mr. M. A. CHANDLER whose declining years were made doubly sad by the fact that on the day before her death he had stood by the altar and saw one daughter a happy bride and the next day he followed another that he loved no less to the grave. Strange and mysterious providences surround us at all times; but rare are the times when a father has to meet so quickly the emotions of life. The beautiful Christian life of the deceased is a comfortable reminder to her friends that all is well
The heart broken husband and friends have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in these sad hours.
3. STRICKLAND, OBADIAH P.
Vernon Courier, Feb. 11, 1892
AN OLD CITIZEN DEAD - (*this is very scratched and hard to read*)
On Friday the 5th –( can’t read)----one of the oldest citizens of this county, Mr. OBADIAH P. STRICKLAND died in the 87th year of his age. He was born in North Carolina in 1805 and removed to this country in 1832 and since that time has resided within a few miles of the place of his death. He was father of Postmaster W. B. STRICKLAND of this place. It was only about two months since that we chronicled the death of Mrs. STRICKLAND, consort of OBADIAH P. STRICKLAND. Their union had been long upon earth, and now they are reunited in the better land for all eternity.
4. MOLLOY, THOMAS
Vernon Courier, Feb. 18, 1892
Information has been received of the death of Rev. THOMAS MOLLOY, which occurred at his home in Arkansas, on the 31st of January. He lived for many years in this country, and many friends in every part of the county who will learn of his death with sadness.
5. DRAPER, REV. JOHN
Vernon Courier, March 3, 1892
An Aged Citizen Dead - Rev. JOHN DRAPER, an old and respected citizen of Wilson beat, died very suddenly at his home Monday night. He was in usual health Monday, but complained slightly when going to bed, and died about midnight. Mr. DRAPER had been a citizen of this county for many years and was highly esteemed by a large e circle of friends.
6. BURROW, MRS. J. T.
Vernon Courier, March 10, 1892
Mrs. BURROW, wife of Mr. J. T. BURROW died on the 2nd inst of chronic bronchitis and anasarrcha, after a lingering illness. Mrs. BURROW was an estimable Christian lady and her death is a sad blow to the bereaved husband and to her many friends.
7. BURNS, HATTIE
Vernon Courier, March 17, 1892
Mrs. HATTIE BURNS, consort of S. W. BURNS, departed this life on the 15th inst, after a lingering illness. Mrs. BURNS was a very estimable Christian lady and her death is a sad affliction to the bereaved husband and children.
8. RASBERRY, ISAAC
Vernon Courier, March 17, 1892
Uncle ISAAC RASBERRY a survivor of the Seminole war died at his home in this county last Thursday at a very advanced age. He was one of the oldest settlers in the county. The old pioneers have almost passed away, but few remain to kink the past with the present.
9. KENNEDY, ELIZABETH
Vernon Courier, March 24, 1892
Mrs. ELIZABETH KENNEDY an aged lady died very suddenly Monday night, at the home of her son, Mr. JOHNSON KENNEDY, two miles north of town. She was suffering from an attack of “the grip” and had experienced heart trouble for sometime, and her constitution was not strong enough to resist the combined attack. Mrs. KENNEDY was an estimable Christian lady and will be sadly missed by a large circle of friends.
10. MCGEE, JOHN
Vernon Courier, March 31, 1892
Mr. JOHN MCGEE, an aged and much beloved resident of Trulls’ beat, died suddenly on the 21st. He was reading the Bible when the summons came.
11. YOUNG, RAYMOND REDDEN
Vernon Courier, March 31, 1892
On the night of the 22nd inst, the final summons came to RAYMOND REDDEN YOUNG, aged 20 years and a few days. He was the eldest son of the late SAMUEL G. YOUNG, deceased. He died of consumption, being the fifth one of the family that has died of this disease in the past few years.
RAYMOND was a boy of bright promise, and in business he had all the elements of success and judgment of a man of middle age. He had a great interest in life and to be afflicted with such an incurable malady was a great sorrow to him. So full of life and hope. It was a sad sight to see him while he so much desired to live, and to known that he was slowly dying.
The property left him by his father had not been diminished, so well did he look after his own affairs. He made a will, with several legacies to friends who had nursed him and his mother in their last sickness. He was buried at the family burial ground on the 224th isn’t, after a funeral discourse by Rev. H. B. RALLS. A large congregation of friends and relatives gathered around to look upon his face the last time.
So calm and placid were his features that he seemed only asleep. Just in the morning, before the heat of the ----- of life came, he was -------
12. GUIN, JOE
Vernon Courier, April 14, 1892
Mr. JOE GUIN, a young man aged 20 years, died of pneumonia at his father’s in Wilson beat on the 3rd inst.
13. COLLINS, Mrs. ALEX
Vernon Courier, April 14, 1892
Mrs. COLLINS, wife of Mr. ALEX COLLINS, died of consumption on the 3rd inst. The family have our sympathy in this hour of distress.
14. THOMAS, Mrs. KEY
Vernon Courier, April 14, 1892
Mrs. THOMAS, wife of Mr. KEY THOMAS, was stricken with paralysis on Saturday and died on the 10th. She was in apparent good health on the day taken sick.
15. AYERS, HOLLY M
Vernon Courier, April 14, 1892
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
Vernon Lodge No 389, A. F. and A. M.
At a Regular Communication, Saturday night, April 2nd, AD 1892, AD 5892
To the Worshipful Master, Warden and Brethern: your committee appointed to draft and report resolutions of respect to the memory of our esteemed Brother HOLLY M. AYERS, who died at his home in this county, in the presence of his family, and many friends, quietly, and with a full Christian resignation, on the 8th day of November 1891, and who had been for many years a consistent and orderly member of the Free Will Baptist Church, will say: That it is well known to all the members of this Lodge that he was long a true and faithful brother among us, and honorable and upright man.
Therefore be it Resolved, that we tender our sincere sympathies to his bereaved family, relatives and neighbors.
Second. That we will hold the usual funeral services to his memory, over his grave, on the 29th day of May 1892, and that the members of other Lodges are invited to attend.
Third, that we will endeavor to do our duty fully to his bereaved widow and family.
Fourth. That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Lodge, and a copy of tem sent to his widow.
THOS. B. NESMITH
JAS. D. CRAWFORD
MOSES D. MCGEE, Committee
Vernon Courier, June 2, 1892
The funeral services conducted by the Masonic fraternity, over the grave of HOLLY M. AYRES, at Walnut Grove last Sunday were impressive, and it is estimated a crowd of more than one thousand people were present.
16. MORTON, ERNEST
Vernon Courier, April 28, 1892
DIED – At Kennedy on the ---- little ERNEST, son of Mr. ------ MORTON. Like a --- spring----(torn)-------
17. MOLLOY, MINNIE
Vernon Courier, May 5, 1892
Death of a Young Lady - Miss MINNIE MOLLOY, fourteen year old daughter of Supt. W. J. MOLLOY died last week. She was stricken with paralysis while riding horseback and never spoke afterward. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in this hour of bereavement.
18. WALKER, GEORGE
Vernon Courier, May 5, 1892
Accidentally Killed - GEORGE WALKER, a colored lad aged 15 years shot himself accidentally last Tuesday. GEORGE was a son of MONTGOMERY WALKER, a well doing colored citizen of Trulls beat, and the accident happened on the Georgia Pacific railroad track near Hudson. He was out hunting, and was standing with the gun resting upon the rail with his hand over the mouth of the barrels, when the gun slipped and the hammer struck the rail discharging the gun, the load of shot tearing one hand and arm almost off, and a few shot striking in the head. He lived about one day and died from the injuries.
19. PRUDE, ALLEN
Vernon Courier, May 12, 1892
ASSASSINATED – A colored Man Shot From His Horse by Ambushed Parties
Just after midnight last Friday night, ALLEN PRUDE, colored, was shot by parties in ambush, and died instantly.
The murder was committed in the road about three miles south west of town.
ALLEN PRUDE had been to see JOHN HOLLIS, another colored man, and was returning home, on horseback, between the hours of 12 and 1 o’clock Friday night, and was accompanied by EPHRAIM RANSOM, who was afoot. The only statement as to how the killing was done was obtained from EPHRAIM, who states that while passing the field of Mr. JAMES LIVINGSTON several guns were fired from the opposite side of the road from him and that ALLEN dropped over as trying to dodge the shots. At first he did not think ALLEN was hurt but after going about thirty yards he fell from his horse, and he (EPHRAIM) went to Mr. LIVINGSTON’S house and told him what had happened. EPHRAIM did not see anyone, although the moon was shining very brightly. The shooting was done with shot guns, and ALLEN was shot in the face and breast with buck shot and in the back with squirrel shot, all evidently done at close range.
On Saturday an inquest was held by Justice E. L. BOYD and suspicious rested upon GEORGE BELMON and NOAH POWELL and JOHN THOMPSON, colored, who were at outs with ALLEN, and had been for some time. They were held for preliminary investigation before the County court.
The examination of BELMON, GEORGE and NOAH POWELL, and JOHN THOMPSON, was conducted by Judge YOUNG Monday. A large number of witnesses were examined but no proof could be secured that would hold the parties and they were accordingly discharged.
Considerable feeling exists among the colored people over the matter and that the trouble will not end at this stage was pretty generally conceded by every one.
Many rumors have been afloat, but nothing definite is known so far as we can learn as tot who did the killing, but it is evident from the tracks where the killing took place that there were several parties in the crowd that did the shooting.
ALLEN PRUDE was generally considered a very inoffensive colored man, and his white friends will spare no effort to bring his slayers to justice.
20. HAYS, LEANDER
Vernon Courier, June 30, 1892
BY HIS OWN HAND – A Tragedy at Norman Norman, Ala. June 25 – Our entire community was shocked by the news that Mr. LEANDER HAYS, a well known young man, and a son of our esteemed townsman A. J. HAYS, had while suffering under an attack of mental aberration shot himself with suicidal intent. The shooting was done with a 44 caliber pistol and the ball passed through the stomach and almost through to his back. The ball was removed by the attending physician, Dr. J. I. BARKSDALE. He is at this hour fast passing away and cannot possibly live until midnight. The shooting was don e some distance form his father’s house, perhaps a miles. At the time of the shooting and when he realized what he had done he threw the pistol away and walked home and told his father how it happened. The young man had of late been subject to these attacks and would remain in an outhouse on his father’s place for three days at a time, and no one would now where he was. He at once came to his proper mind and when he realized what he had done and the certain death that awaited him he began to prepare for death. Kind Christian friends have been talking with him and leading him, and the friends of himself and family will be glad to know that he, while now in proper mind, is exercising a living faith the Christ died for him and that he too will be saved. Is it possible for a man who takes his own life to be saved was the one theme on which he talked. It is sad for one to be stricken down before the noonday of life; but he was no doubt as powerless to prevent this one act as he would have been a hidden malady waited on the breeze. We are glad that the wound was not instantly fatal and that sanity returned, and that in him was exemplified the ever ready and sufficient power of the atonement.
21. BROCK, MRS. NANCY A. M.
Vernon Courier, June 30, 1892
MRS. NANCY A. M. BROCK, the subject of this notice, was born Dec. 10, 1852, and after a protracted illness of several months, departed this life June 20, 1892. She was married to Mr. H. A. BROCK March 5, 1874, to which union was born eight children, seven of which still to mourn the loss of dear mother, while one of them like Elijah of old has been taken in advance of its mother, and its little bark has no doubt been landed on the golden shore.
Sister BROCK made a profession of the religion of Christ and joined The Primitive Baptist Church at Emmaus, Lamar County, Ala. sometime during the year 1869, form which time her pious walk and Godly conversation has gone to manifest that her profession was not merely nominal and only outward in the flesh but was inward and that of the heart, in the spirit whose praise is not of men but of God. As a church member she was prompt and punctual to fill her seat when practical; as a neighbor she was kind and benefit; as a mother she was devoted and affectionate; as a wife she was true and faithful; as a bosom companion of her husband, she was possessed of that true love which alone comes from God.
From the evidence she manifested we believe death was a happy change with her, and though assailed by many trying tempest tossed waves, the little bark by faith has passed safely over. I would say to the loved ones to weep not, but strive to leave as good a name behind when death comes as she did.
After a short talk upon the subject of death and its consequences, singing and prayer by the writer, her lovely remains was deposited in the Union Chapel Cemetery to sleep and rest ill the resurrection morn.
A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
L. M. WIMBERLY
22. SCOTT, YOUNG
Vernon Courier, August 4, 1892
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT - Hall of JOHN PAYNE Lodge NO. 245, of A. F. and A. M.
Fern Bank, Ala., July 16 – The committee appointed to prepare resolutions in regard to the loss of our beloved brother, YOUNG SCOTT, beg leave to submit he following:
Resolved 1 That among the various relations which we bear to our fellow men, and the duties involved therein, few if any have so painful an interest as those we owe the dead, and by appointment such a duty now devolves upon us.
Brother SCOTT was born in Spartanburg County, S. C., Dec. 22, 1833, and became a citizen of Alabama in 1867, and died June 30th at the residence of his brother, BENJAMIN SCOTT, and was buried with Masonic honors, in Ebenezer cemetery on the 1st day of July, 1892. The funeral services were appropriately conducted by Bro. JOHN WOOTEN.
Resolved 2nd That the deceased brother had for many years past, lived a consistent life, and in good standing as a master mason, and was a strong advocate of equity justice and truth, and in the death of Bro. SCOTT, we have lost from the walks of society one of our most patriotic brothers, his character was not marked by any one overshadowing excellence but by a blending of many, there was in him that grace of propriety which made his life orderly, and harmonious, this perhaps, more than anything else, accounts for his ardent attachment to freemasonry. He also realized that true fraternity was one of the fundamental elements of our institution, and that practical exemplification of the virtues of brotherly love was required of its members.
Yes, our brother has gone from the walks of men. We miss his genial face, and feel the loss of this council in our assemblies, but we are cherished and supported by a well grounded hope that his spirit is happy amid the innumerable company who compose the Grand Lodge above, where the Supreme Architect forever reigns.
Resolved 3rd – That we tender our sincere sympathies to his beloved family and relatives, in this their sore trial, and assure them that we will ever cherish the memory of their loved one.
Resolved 4th – That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the lodge, and a copy, with the seal of the lodge attached, be furnished the family of the deceased.
Resolved 5th – That we wear the usual badges of morning for thirty days and further that these resolutions be published in our county paper.
GEO. G. WEIR
ALLEN S. FIELD
A. J. ATTKINS, Committee
23. GLASGOW, JAMES
Vernon Courier, August 18, 1892
KICKED BY A HORSE - On last Tuesday Mr. JAMES GLASGOW was kicked by a horse, being struck in the region of the stomach, and died from the effects of the kick in about twenty-four hours.
24. LANGLEY, MRS. W. R.
Vernon Courier, September 8, 1892
Mrs. LANGLEY, wife of W. R. LANGLEY who lives two miles north of town, died on the 1st inst after a lingering illness.
25. BURNS, OSCAR T.
Vernon Courier, Sept. 22, 1892
OSCAR T. BURNS, son of Mr. SAM W. BURNS of this place, died in Arkansas on the 13th inst. He had resided in that state for some time before his death.
The Courier received with the request to publish, the following article, which is signed by Rev. JAMES ANDERS and a number of others:
Layton, Jackson Co., Ark. Sept 14 – We the undersigned acquaintance of the late OSCAR BURNS, who departed this life September 13, 1892 would respectfully say that we have known the late departed for some time previous to his death and that he was a good law abiding young man.
26. COOK, RUBE
Vernon Courier, October 6, 1892
KILLED WHILE IN BED – Unknown Parties Raise Rube Cook’s Bedroom Window and Shoot Him While in Bed
RUBE COOK, colored, was shot to death while lying in his bed one night last week in Trulls beat. He was shot by an unknown party, and the shooting was done through h a window.
COOK was staying with another colored man, named MATTHEWS, and MATTHEWS’ statement does not throw much light upon the case. MATTHEWS says that during the night some party or parties came to the window of the room where COOK was sleeping and knocked and called COOK, asking him to come out, but COOK refused to get up, whereupon this visitor raised the window, struck a light and shot COOK as he lay in bed.
MATTHEWS further states, so the report goes, that he snapped his gun at the murderer twice but it failed to fire.
An inquest was held by Justice J. F. HAYS, but we failed to learn whether any facts bearing on the case came to light. No reason can be given for the killing of COOK, as he was an inoffensive, harmless negro, and had no known enemies.
Some rumors are afloat as to the identity of the guilty party, but so far as we have learned no arrests have been made and were refrain from giving the rumors publicity.
27. FORD, MRS. W. W.
Vernon Courier, October 13, 1892
DIED QUITE SUDDENLY - Mrs. FORD, wife of Mr. W. W. FORD, who lives five miles north of Vernon, died quite suddenly last Saturday afternoon. She was in the garden gathering vegetables and stooping over for a moment, a blood vessel in the region of the lungs was ruptured and a violent hemorrhage ensued, which resulted in death in about two hours. No physician was near, and though sent for with all haste, Mrs. FORD was dead when the physician arrived.
28. BEASLEY, WILLIAM
Vernon Courier, October 27, 1892
Dead In the Road - WILLIAM BEASLEY was found dead in the road near the home of Mr. EARLY RUSSELL in Lawrence beat, on Tuesday morning. He had started in the evening previous to go to the home of his son a mile or two away.
WILLIAM BEASLEY was a familiar character to everyone in Lamar County. He had been in a very bad condition physically for several years, being affected with St. Vitus Dance.
It is not known how he came to his death, whether suddenly or whether he became helpless and the cool night air did the rest.
29. JACKSON, ROBERT S.
Vernon Courier, November 24, 1892
The man whose name heads this article jointed the silent majority on the 19th inst. He had suffered a great deal, begin afflicted with rheumatism, but died the death of the Christian. He had been confined to his room for quite a long while, and was thought to be improving up to within a short time before his death, which was quite a shock to many friends. His mortality was laid to rest in the family burying ground near Moscow, on Sunday afternoon, and was followed to the last resting place by a large concourse of friends and relatives.
Mr. ROBERT S. JACKSON had long been a citizen of Moscow beat, and no man was more highly esteemed or held a warmer place in the affections of his neighbors than he. Truly a good man has gone from our midst.
30. WILSON, Infant of Mrs. MARY
Vernon Courier, Nov. 24, 1892
Mrs. MARY WILSON poisoned her two little infants through a mistake by giving them morphine. One died, the other will probably recover.
31. HAYS, MRS. PIERCE
Vernon Courier, Dec 1, 1892
Mrs. HAYS, wife of Mr. PIERCE HAYS, of Molloy, Ala, died on the 28th ult, at the home of her brother, Mr. WILLIAM FOSTER in West Point, Miss. Her remains were brought back and laid to rest in the cemetery at Mt. Nebo Church on Tuesday evening. Mrs. HAYS had been an invalid for some time and had gone to West Point for treatment. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a host of friends in this hour of affliction.
32. NORTHCUT, DANIEL
Vernon Courier, Dec. 8, 1892
Columbus, Miss, Dec 3 – DANIEL NORTHCUT, a farmer living in Alabama about fifteen miles from this place, had his right arm crushed last night by a freight train on the Georgia Pacific Railroad, from the effects of which he died this afternoon. NORTHCUT left here last night for home very drunk, and he evidently went to sleep with his arm on the rail. His arm was amputated and he had the best medical attention. His remains were sent to his family, which consists of a wife and seven daughters.
33. PROPST, WILLIE
Vernon Courier, Dec. 8, 1892
OBITUARY - Little WILLIE, daughter of H. G. and M. A. PROPST, died after a serious illness, Nov. 25, 1892
It is hard to get our consent to say “Thy will be done” when God is taking a bright, intelligent kind hearted piece of our own flesh and bone out of our homes, and to be reconciled to the loss of the joy and comfort they afford. Their departure leaves an “aching void the world can never fill” hence our only comfort and consolation lies in the faith that the Lord of all the earth will do right.
We cannot know why God takes form us those we seem to need most, for “God moves in a mysterious way, his wonders to perform.” He doubtless took little WILLIE to save her from some disasters which awaited her, had she lived, or perhaps to save her found parent form a living trouble.
May God cause this affliction to bring and to bind the dear ones of earth closer to Him. Then let them take hold of the faith as David did, and like him, prepare to go to her and clasp again with WILLIE on the shining shores of a blessed immortality.
As a star melts into day,
As a pearl tossed by a wave,
From the world’s great sea of doubt
So Little WILLEI passed away
From out sight to live above
A Friend.
34. WOODS, LUCINDA
Vernon Courier, Dec. 8, 1892
Mrs. LUCINDA WOODS, daughter of BUREWELL and SARAH MARCHBANKS, was born in Morgan County, Alabama. She professed religion and joined the Baptist Church when young, and she and her husband, JAMES M. WOODS, were constituent members of the Shiloh Church. They lived happily together until he died, in 1852, leaving her with three small children.
She lived a consistent Christian to the time of death, which occurred of Nov 27, 1892. She was 72 years 9 months and 11 days old at her death. She left three sons, three sisters, and a large number of grand-children, besides many other relatives and friends who mourn her loss, but her loved ones sorrow not for her, as those who have no hope.
She lived beyond her three sore and ten years and cold she have been spared longer, her remaining days would have been full of pain, sorrow and disappointments. Her body has returned to the earth whence it came and the sprit to God who gave it.
We confidently expect to meet our mother beyond the Jordan of death, not in a mortal body subject to sorrow, pain, and death, but in a perfect, glorious body, made life unto His. Let us be resigned to the dispensation of divine providence, knowing that He doeth all things well. She said she was not afraid to die, and was thankful that she had raised such good children.
35. MCGEE, WILLIAM
Vernon Courier, Dec. 15, 1892
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND LOVE
Whereas it has pleased God in His infinite wisdom to remove from our midst Bro. WM. MCGEE. His Christian life was worthy of imitation. He joined the church at the age of 13 and lived a consistent and devoted Christian until he received the death summon at the age of 72.
Bro. MCGEE joined the Masonic fraternity about the year 1858 and adorned his profession as long as he lived.
Resolved, that we cherish with tender love the remembrance of our beloved brother; that we sympathize with his bereaved family and relative, praying that our Heavenly Father will comfort them in their losses.
Resolved, that the usual Masonic badge of morning be worn by the brethren of John Payn Masonic Lodge for 30 days, the lodge that Bro. McGee had the honor to be a member of; and that a copy of these resolutions be presented to his grief stricken family.
J. T. SEAY, W. H. GRAHAM, JNO. M. AYERS, Committee
36. HARRIS, WILSON
Vernon Courier, Dec. 22, 1892
TREE FELL ON HIM - News comes from Sulligent of a peculiar and fatal accident.
WILSON HARRIS, a little son of THOMAS HARRIS, who resides four miles southwest of Sulligent, was killed last Saturday night by a tree falling upon him. He was out hunting with an older brother and several other boys. The dogs treed something and they cut down the tree, which fell against a dead tree, the top of which broke off and fell upon the boy, killing him instantly.
37. WATSON, C. C.
Vernon Courier, Dec. 22, 1892
C. C. WATSON DEAD - M. C. C. WATSON, one of the leading citizens of Moscow beat, died at his home on the 18th inst. His death was caused by typhoid fever. He was confined to this bed for four weeks, but his robust constitution finally gave way to the dread disease. Mr. WATSON was one of the leading men in the community and his death will be greatly felt by his neighbors and is a sad blow to his family. He leaves a wife and four children.
MARRIAGES FROM 1892 VERNON COURIER
Vernon Courier 1892
1. WEST – BARRENTINE
Vernon Courier, Jan 7, 1892
An Elegant Wedding – - An elegant marriage took place on the 30th ult at 3:30 p.m. at the elegant country home of Capt. HENRY BARRENTINE, near Caledonia, Miss when his daughter Miss RENA, and Mr. CHARLES W. WEST were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Rev. JOHN EGGER performing the ceremony in a very pleasing and elegant manner. The marriage was a very quiet affair, only a few relatives and friends being present. The groom was handsome in regulation dress and the bride was a vision of loveliness in an elegant toilet. In the evening a reception was tendered the happy pair at the home of the groom’s mother. An elegant super was spread and all went “merry as a marriage bell.” To the happy couple the Courier wafts congratulations, and wishes them a long life and this may ever be as bright as their wedding day.
2. HOLLIS – MCDANIEL
Vernon Courier, Jan. 14, 1892
The home of Dr. G. C. BURNS in town was the scene of a marriage on last Thursday evening. The contracting parties were Mr. D. W. HOLLIS and Miss SUSIE MCDANIEL, Rev. T. W. SPRINGFIELD performing the ceremony in his most impressive manner. Mr. HOLLIS is a well known citizen residing about four miles north west of Vernon and Miss MCDANIEL was reared in this county, but has resided in Mississippi for a few years past. The Courier extends congratulations.
3. LEDBETTER - MILES
Vernon Courier, Feb. 4, 1892
A marriage license was issued at the probate office Sunday to Mr. LEDBETTER and Miss MILES of Tupelo, Miss. The young people met with some parental objections and settled matters by coming to Alabama and getting married.
4. CLINE - LAWRENCE
Vernon Courier, Feb. 11, 1892
Married – At the court house on the 4th inst, Mr. L. A. CLINE and Miss BIDDIE LAWRENCE, Judge W. A. YOUNG performing the ceremony. The Courier extends congratulations.
5. DELK - BREWER
Vernon Courier, Feb. 18, 1892
Married: At the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. J. H. BREWER, in Trulls beat on the 7th inst., Miss CANSADA BREWER to Mr. LEON DELK, Rev. Mr. CHAPPEL performing the ceremony. The Courier joins their many friends in extending congratulations.
6. HAMILTON - MORTON
Vernon Courier, Feb. 18, 1892
AT HYMEN’S BAR – HAMILTON – MORTON
At the residence of Mr. JAS. M. MORTON in town, his daughter, Miss MANERVIA, was united in marriage to Mr. T. H. HAMILTON, of Verona, Miss at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, the 10th inst., Judge W. A. YOUNG performing the ceremony. The marriage was very quite affair only a few friends being present to witness their union. The -----with them the best wishes of their many friends
7. BRANYAN - ROWLAND
Vernon Courier, March 17, 1892
Dr. J. A. BRANYAN who lately graduated at the Louisville Medical College was married to Miss LULA ROWLAND, daughter of Rev. W. M. ROWLAND, last Thursday. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. C. WOODS. The young people start out with the best wishes of a host of friends.
8. CHANDLER - BOMAN
Vernon Courier, April 7, 1892
Mr. MARTIN CHANDLER and Miss T. G. BOMAN were married last Thursday, Elder L. M. WIMBERLY performing the ceremony. We tender congratulations.
9. PILGRIM - TAYLOR
Vernon Courier, April 28, 1892
Mr. J. W. PILGRIM and Miss BARBARA TAYLOR were married at the court house on the 21st, Judge YOUNG performing the ceremony. The Courier tenders congratulations.
10. MCDONALD - ROBISON
Vernon Courier, May 12, 1892
Mr. JOHN A. MCDONALD and Miss MOLLIE ROBISON were united in the holy bonds of matrimony on the 5th inst at the Probate officer, Judge YOUNG performing the ceremony.
11. MILNER - COBB
Vernon Courier, June 30, 1892
The marriage of two prominent society people of Vernon has been announced to take place at the Methodist Church in town on the evening of the 29th at 8 o’clock. The contracting parties are Miss ADINE, the lovely and accomplished daughter of Mr. R. W. COBB, and Mr. J. C. MILNER, a handsome and talented young lawyer of this place. To the happy couple the Courier wafts congratulations.
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Vernon Courier, August 18, 1892
The following marriage license have been issued since the 1st of August: J. F. STRAWBRIDGE and MOLLIE F. ROOKS, U. G. STICKLAND, and M. E. PENNINGTON, DECATUR CROWDER and BELLE PENNINGTON, JAMES S. JOHNSON and LULA A. HILL, THOS. D. WILLIAMS and MARGARET C. TATE, JOSEPH F. TODD and MINNIE BIDDLE.
13. JOHNSON - HILL
Vernon Courier, August 18, 1892
A HAPPY MARRIAGE - At the residence of Mr. JAMES HILL in Moscow beat, on Sunday the 14th inst. a very happy marriage occurred, with which his lovely daughter, Miss LULA was united to Mr. JAMES S. JOHNSON, of Caledonia, Miss., Rev. O. F. EGGER of Caledonia, performing the ceremony. The Courier wafts congratulations to the happy couple.
14. HUFFSTUTLER - SPRINGFIELD
Vernon Courier, Sept 1, 1892
Cards are out announcing the marriage of Prof. J. T. HUFFSTUTLER and Miss BEULAH SPRINGFIELD. The happy event will take place at the Methodist Church in Vernon Sept 7, at 8 p.m.
Vernon Courier, Sept. 8, 1892
A BRILLIANT WEDDING - One of the loveliest weddings that ever took place in Vernon came off at the Methodist Church last evening at 8 o’clock. The contracting parties were Prof. J. T. HUFFSTUTLER and Miss BEULAH SPRINGFIELD. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. B. RALLS in his usual pleasing style, the beautiful ceremony of the Methodist Church being used.
The church was beautifully decorated, a lovely arch being constructed of choice flowers of the season.
The bride was lovely in an exquisite toilet, with orange blossoms and veil, and the groom was handsome in regulation dress.
The attendants were Miss LULA SPRINGFIELD and R. J. YOUNG of Vernon; Miss LAURA MOLLOY and J. L. GUTHRIE, of Sulligent, Messrs J.W YOUNG and E. R. BURNS were ushers.
Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party went to the home of Mr. J. EM MORTON where a reception was held. And to those who have enjoyed the unhounded hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. MORTON it is needless to say that “all went merry as a marriage bell.”
The happy couple left this morning for Kennedy, accompanied by a number of friends.
The Courier wishes the happy pair a long, prosperous and happy life.
15. SWAN – JACKSON
Vernon Courier, Sept. 8, 1892
A very pleasant marriage took place a the home of Mr. A. C. JACKSON four miles west of town on the 31st ult., his charming daughter, Miss EMMA, and Mr. R. G. SWAN being the contracting parties. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. B. RALLS in his usual pleasant manner. The Courier extends congratulations and wishes the happy couple many happy anniversaries of their wedding day.
16. COLLINS – JORDAN
Vernon Courier, Sept. 22, 1892
The court house was the scene of another wedding on last Thursday. The contracting parties were Mr. E. F. COLLINS and Miss MINNIE JORDAN, Judge YOUNG performing the ceremony.
Mr. E. F. COLLINS is a successful farmer living east of town a few miles and his fair bride is the daughter of Mr. FRANK JORDAN of Military Springs beat. Quite a large crowd gathered at the court house to see them joined together in the hold bonds of matrimony. The Courier wafts congratulations to the happy couple and wishes them a long and happy journey through life.
17. BROWN - CLAY
Vernon Courier, October 6, 1892
MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE - A marriage took place in Sulligent yesterday in which Mr. W. J. BROWN and Miss NETTIE CLAY, two of Sulligent’s social favorites, were the contracting parties. The Courier will have a more extended account of the marriage.
Vernon Courier, October 13, 1892
A very happy marriage took place a the home of Mr. W. P. LAMPKINS in Sulligent on the 5th inst in which two well known young people of Sulligent were united for “weal or woe.” The contacting parties were Mr. W. J. BROWN and Miss NETTIE CLAY, two social favorites and the courier joins with their many friends in wishing them many happy anniversaries of their wedding day.
18. MONTGOMERY – ERVIN
Vernon Courier, October 13, 1892
A LOVELY MARRIAGE
A very lovely marriage took place at the Methodist Church in Vernon at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon. The contracting parties were Mr. JAMES L. MONTGOMERY and Miss JEFFIE L. ERVIN, Rev. H. B. RALLS performing the ceremony.
The attendants were Miss EMMA GUIN of Vernon, and Mr. J. P. HENDERSON of Molloy; Miss EMMA STEVENS of Aberdeen, and Mr. WILLIE DOWDLE of Molloy.
The bride was lovely, in an elegant traveling suit, and the groom was handsome in regulation dress. The happy couple left immediately for their future home near Molloy.
Mr. MONTGOMERY is one of Betts beat’s highly esteemed young men, and his fair bride one of Vernon’s loveliest and sweetest young ladies.
The Courier wafts congratulations and wishes that their union may be long and happy.
19. WOODS - MADDOX
Vernon Courier, October 20, 1892
At the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. M. E. MADDOX, on the 6th inst., Miss JULIA MADDOX to Mr. J. T. WOODS, Rev. J. M. LAWRENCE performing the ceremony.
20. CURRY - PRICE
Vernon Courier, October 20, 1892
At the home of the bride’s father, Mr. LEE PRICE, on the 16 inst, Miss FANNIE A. PRICE to Mr. JESSE CURRY, Rev. T. W. SPRINGFIELD performing the ceremony.
21. COLLINS - MADDOX
Vernon Courier, October 20, 1892
At the residence of the bride’s mother, Mrs. MADDOX, on the 13th inst., by the Rev. T. W. SPRINGFIELD, Miss RACHEL E. MADDOX to Mr. J. W. COLLINS
22. SMITH - STRAWBRIDGE
Vernon Courier, Nov. 3, 1892
Mr. L. J. SMITH and Miss JULIA ANN STRAWBRIDGE were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the probate office Monday evening by Judge W. A. YOUNG. The bride is a daughter of Mr. VINCE STRAWBRIDGE of Moscow beat and Mr. SMITH resides in Trulls beat, where he carried his bride immediately after the ceremony.
23 FRANKS - THOMAS
Vernon Courier, Nov. 24, 1892
Married: On the 17th inst at the residence of Mr. G. K. THOMAS, north of Vernon, his charming daughter, Miss MARGARET, was married to Mr. ROBERT K. FRANKS. The Courier wishes the young couple a long and happy life.
Vernon Courier, Dec. 8, 1892
The following marriage license were issued during the week:
J. M. MCCOY and MARTHA A. NABORS;
BEDFORD LOFTIS and MELLY GUIN;
WM CURTIS TURMON and DONNIE NORTON;
W. T. KEMP and MARTHA J. TODD;
J. W. CRAWFORD and L. E. MCGEE;
JOHN F.BASS and VIRGINIA O. BREWER.
Vernon Courier, Dec. 15, 1892
The following marriage license were issued last week:
GEORGE L. BROWN and CORA E. BEASLEY;
M. L. JACKSON and F. A. THOMPSON;
R. A. MCNEES and ANNIE DOWDLE;
ALEXANDER WILLIAMS and HALE TATE;
ROBERT D. TURMON and MARTHA I. NOE;
ALONZO B. DELK and NANCY E. LOFTIS;
N. E. PENNINGTON and LIZZIE YOUNG
24. TURMON – NORTON
Vernon Courier, Dec. 15, 1892
Detroit, Ala – Dec 9 – It gives us pleasure to report the marriage of Mr. CURTIS TURMON to Miss DONIE NORTON, both of Pine Springs, Ala. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. D. CARTER of his place, and occurred in the afternoon of the 8th inst, at the hospitable home of the bride’s father, Mr. CHARLEY NORTON. With many other friends of the newly married couple, we predict and sincerely wish for them a truly happy life.
Vernon Courier, Dec. 22, 1892
The following parties were licensed to wed during the past week: R. N. MORDECAI and MARIETTA WALDEN; JAMES L. HILL and DORA B. THOMPSON;’ JOEL A. SIZEMORE and MARY F. PETERS; G. W. CRAWLEY and BBELLE A. FOSTER; J. W. WALFORD and ELLEN IRVIN; W. H. SANDLIN and MARTHA NOE; O. C. LING and MAGGIE BAKER
25. LING - BAKER
Vernon Courier, Dec 22, 1892
Married – at the probate office in Vernon on the 20th inst, Mr. O. C. LING and Miss MAGGIE BAKER were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Justice W. G. MIDDLETON performing the ceremony. The courier extends congratulations and wishes the young people many happy anniversaries of their wedding day.
26. DOWDLE – JERNIGAN
Vernon Courier, Dec. 29, 1892
A LOVELY WEDDING – One of the loveliest “home weddings” that ever occurred in the county took place a the elegant country home of Mr. CHARLES JERNIGAN, in Military Springs beat at 2 o’clock p.m. on the 25th inst, when his lovely daughter Miss LELA, was united in marriage to Mr. WILLIE DOWDLE
The ceremony that united the happy pair was said by Rev. J. A. EGGER of Caledonia, Miss in his impressive and pleasing manner.
The attendants were Mr. WIRT HERNIGAN and Miss ADDIE DUNCAN; Mr. R. J. YOUNG and Miss MITTIE DUNCAN.
The bride is well known as one of the prettiest and most charming young ladies in the county, and was radiantly beautiful in an exquisite toilet; and the groom was handsome in regulation dress.
A large number of relatives and friends were present to witness the fulfillment of “love’s young dream”. After the ceremony was said the guests repaired to the dining room where an elegant and bountiful dinner was spread, and everyone feasted and “all went merry as a marriage bell.”
The young couple will reside for a time with the bride’s parents. Mr. DOWDLE having resided under the same roof with bride for several years, and as is usual in such cases, the little god, Cupid, got in his work, and contrary to all rules of fiction, met with parental approval, and the happy couple will continue to reside under the parental roof.
The courier extends congratulations and wishes the happy pair many joyous anniversaries of their wedding day.