Marriage Notices - Ontario County NY

From Ontario County Journal 17 March 1882

LEWIS - WINNE

Naples, N. Y. - The marriage of one of our young business men, Mr. J. E. Lewis, to Miss Mary Winne of Gorham, has been announced. The young couple returned from their bridal trip on Thursday last, and on Friday evening an informal but very pleasant reception was given in their honor at the residence of the groom's father, Mr. J. V. Lewis. A large number of neighbors and friends were presented to the bride, and gave her a hearty welcome. The band happened up, and of course what music could do to lend interest to the scene was done. Long may Jack and his winsome companion enjoy the blessings of wedded life.

VAN RIPER - PORTER

Naples, N. Y. - This Wednesday evening one of our village blondes gives herself away on the hymeneal altar. Miss Ella Porter, daughter of R. T. Porter, will be married at 8 o'clock this evening to Mr. Frank Van Riper of North Cohocton. Preparations are making for one of the toniest weddings of the season. Rev. B. F. Millard will tie the knot. Misses Mattie Sutton and Addie Porter, a sister of bride, will act as bridesmaids, and Messrs. Will Lewis and Albert Hatch as groomsmen. The refreshments will be rich and abundant.

COYKENDALL - HOPPOUGH

Canadice, N. Y. - In spite of bad roads and stormy weather, some of the daring ones have ventured out in matrimonial cars. Mr. Frank Coykendall, of Canadice, and Miss Fannie Hoppough of Hemlock Lake, were married on Feb. 22d. About one hundred guests witnessed the ceremony, which occurred at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hoppough. Success to them.

BEAM - MARSH

Canadice, N. Y. - Mr. D. W. Beam of Canadice was married on the 9th inst. to a Miss Marsh of Liberty.

From Ontario County Journal 24 March 1882

BARNES - FENNEY

Naples, N. Y. - On Monday evening Orris O. Barnes was married to Kittie Fenney, at the residence of Albert Anderson, Rev. N. B. Fuller officiating.

From Geneva Daily Times 26 July 1895

DALY - BOSWELL

Canandaigua, N. Y. - A very pretty wedding occurred in the Presbyterian church in this place on Wednesday evening. The bride being Miss Georgia E. Boswell and the groom John H. Daly, two of Canandaigua's most popular young people. Professor George W. Rankine presided at the organ and the Rev. J. J. Lawrence performed the ceremony. The best man was Nathaniel Boswell, Jr., an uncle of the bride, while the latter was escorted by her brother, Frank Boswell. Miss Ruth Claflin acted as maid of honor and Misses Jessie Price, of Rochester, and Minnie Fisher, of Geneva, as bridesmaids. Charles W. Beardsley, Will Aberle and Zach Boswell were the ushers. There were many guests present from Buffalo, Geneva, Rochester, Johnstown and other places. The bridal couple were followed to the station by a throng of friends, who showered them with rice as they took the evening train for an extended trip. The presents were numerous and valuable.

From Geneva Daily Times 13 August 1895

WILBUR - FLYNN

Naples, N. Y. - Mr. Floyd Wilbur and Miss Ella Flynn were married Wednesday evening at the residence of B. N. Hinckley by Rev. Eugene Anthony.

From Geneva Daily Times 15 August 1895

McKENZIE - LEONARD

The marriage of Miss Helen R. Leonard, daughter of C. F. Leonard, to the Rev. Alexander W. McKenzie, of Bradford, Canada, was solemnized at Trinity church on Wednesday at eleven o'clock, Rev. Dr. E. W. McKenzie assisted by Rev. J. Bedford Jones, officiating. The church was handsomely decorated with palms and cut flowers, and was filled with the friends of the contracting parties. Mrs. Chas. J. Rose presided at the organ. The head ushers were Franklin E. Smith, of Rochester, and M. H. Sandford, of Geneva, the maid of honor being Miss Winifred Leonard, sister of the bride. At the appointed hour of service, the bride leaning on the arm of her father came down the aisle. She was attired in a beautiful gown of white silk and wore white roses. At the altar they were met by the bridegroom, his best man, Mr. George McKenzie, and the officiating clergymen, where the ceremony was performed in accordance with the beautiful ritual of the Episcopal Church. After the ceremony an elegant wedding breakfast to a few guests was served at the home of the bride's parents. The presents to the bride were many and valuable. Among the out-of-town guests were the following: Mr. and Mrs. Woods and Miss Jones of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond of Guelph; Miss Pike, of Guelph; Miss Stuart of Des Moines; Miss Hawkins of Buffalo; and Miss McKenzie of Bradford.

From Geneva Daily Times 16 August 1895

KING - ALBRIGHT

The marriage ceremony of Mr. Frederick D. King, of Oriskany Falls and Miss Ida Albright, of this city, was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Albright, Wednesday, August 14. The Rev. Dr. Remick officiated. There were about 50 guests present, and the bride was the recipient of a large number of presents.

From Geneva Daily Times 2 August 1904

KENT - FROST

At Canandaigua, July 31, Rev. Mr. Webb, D. D., married Miss Grace Elizabeth Frost and Roy Kent, both of Geneva. Preparations were made some weeks ago for the wedding to take place at the home of the bride on North Main street, when her mother, who has been suffering with heart disease over a year, was taken suddenly worse and a physician called. It was therefore decided that the marriage would take place quietly at Canandaigua among friends, and only the most intimate friends were present at the ceremony. The bridal pair will take a wedding tour through the eastern part of the state a little later in the season, and then make their home in Chicago, Ill.

From Geneva Daily Times 5 August 1904

HYATT - BOND

Frederick D. Hyatt, of No. 29 Wadsworth street, and Miss Maud Bond of Ovid, were married Wednesday evening by Franklin F. Davis, at his home, No. 166 Washington street. Miss Bond has been housekeeper for Mr. Hyatt for some months. They will reside on Wadsworth street.

From Geneva Daily Times 11 August 1904

DALE - HAVILAND

Rushville, N. Y. - The marriage of Miss Mary Allena Haviland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Haviland of this village to John W. Dale of New York, was solemnized yesterday in Seneca, at the home of Mrs. Charles Rhodes, sister of the bride, by Rev. J. N. Sacket, pastor of the M. E. church of Bellona. Only the immediate friends of the family were present. The couple will
spend their honeymoon in the Adirondacks, after which they will make their home in New York.

HALSTEAD - BLODGETT

Rushville, N. Y. - A mile north of this village at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Blodget, at nine o'clock yesterday morning, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Miss Ruth F. Blodgett, to Addison T. Halstead, a young physician of this village. The ceremony was performed by Rev. E. A. Hazeltine. The bride, who wore a traveling gown of blue, was unattended. The guests who were of the immediate families were served with a wedding breakfast immediately after the ceremony. The couple will be at home after September 1, after a tour in the Adirondacks and at Saratoga.

BRADLEY - REED

Phelps, N. Y. - The marriage of Miss Minnie Reed of this village and George Bradley of Corning, is announced to have taken place at Corning last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley will reside at Corning where the groom is a glass blower.

CLAUDIUS - WASEN

Canandaigua, N. Y. - Yesterday it was announced that on Monday, at the Presbyterian parsonage in Victor, occurred the marriage of Miss Lillian Carlan Wasen of St. Louis, Mo., to Harry D. Claudius of this village. Mr. Claudius is an expert banjo soloist whose time is mostly occupied with vaudeville engagements, but he is at present visiting his home here, and Miss Wasen had also been the guest of his mother. The bride is a banjoist of high ability, and Mr. and Mrs. Claudius will star together in vaudeville the coming season.

From Geneva Daily Times 12 August 1904

LAFLER - HARRISON

Rushville, N. Y. - Miss Rhoda Belle Harrison of Vine Valley, and Earle Lafler of this place, were married at the M. E. parsonage in Middlesex by Rev. C. E. Fry, Wednesday.

From Geneva Daily Times 27 September 1895

PHILLEY - BECKER

Married in Gypsum, on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1895, at the home of the bride, by the Rev. R. D. Fish, Milton C. Philley to Miss Gertie Becker.

From Geneva Daily Times 11 October 1895

McCLELLAND - CORNER

James McClelland, a prosperous young farmer of this town, and Mrs. Lida Corner of Auburn, were united in marriage yesterday morning at the home in Auburn of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Winsor. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. O. Dantzer of Rochester. The ceremony was particularly interesting from the fact that both bride and groom are deaf mutes. Mr. and Mrs. McClelland are now at home on their farm, a short distance west of this village.

From Geneva Daily Times 16 October 1895

WERTMAN - GREEN

The marriage of William D. Wertman, one of Geneva's popular letter carriers, and Miss Frances Green, took place last evening at 8:30 at the future home of the contracting parties, No. 580 South Exchange street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Babcock who is temporarily occupying the pulpit at Trinity church. Ralph Wertman, a brother of the groom, was best man, and Miss Sarah Clark was bridesmaid. After the ceremony, the immediate friends and relatives of the happy couple sat down to a sumptuous wedding supper. Mr. and Mrs. Wertman will spend their honeymoon at home.

GLYNN - WELCH

This morning at 10 o'clock Patrick Glynn and Miss Mary Welch were united in matrimony at St. Francis de Sales church. Very Rev. Father McDonald performed the ceremony. Edward O'Riley acted as best man and Miss Annie Carney was bridesmaid. The bride was dressed in blue crepon; the bridesmaid wore brown. After the ceremony an elegant repast was served at the home of the bride's mother on Hamilton street.

From Geneva Daily Times 18 October 1895

PARTRIDGE - NARES

W. H. Partridge and Miss Nellie Nares were married at 6:30 last evening at the home of the bride, No. 96 Pulteney street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Brittain, assistant rector of St. Peter's church. Only the immediate friends of the contracting parties were present. A wedding supper followed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Partridge left on the 8:18 train for New York where they will spend a brief honeymoon.

DAVIE - CLITSON

A pleasant home wedding was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Clitson, on Union street, at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening, the event being the marriage of their daughter, Miss Florence M., to Frederick Davie of Geneva. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. H. Giles in the presence of 25 relatives and friends. The bride was attired in white and wore white roses tied with white satin. The bridesmaids were Miss Clara Clitson of Geneva and Miss Jessie Haight of Rochester. The gifts were numerous and costly. After the service a sumptuous repast was served. The couple will reside in Geneva.

From Geneva Daily Times 24 August 1904

HAWKINS - O'MALLEY

At St. Francis de Sales church at 10:30 this morning occurred the marriage of Miss Catherine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael O'Malley, of No. 181 North street to M. C. Hawkins of Torrey Park. The ceremony was performed in the presence of many relatives and friends by Very Rev. Dean McDonald, pastor of the church. After the ceremony a nuptial mass in which the wedding party participated, was celebrated by Dean McDonald. The bridal party entered the church at 10:30 and were escorted to the altar by Thomas Coursey, M. J. Kelleher, S. F. Fennell and W. A. Riley, who acted as ushers. The bride was becomingly attired in white silk and wore a white hat. She was attended by her sister, Miss Anna O'Malley, who wore blue silk and a white hat, trimmed with blue. John B. O'Brien was best man. Miss Florence A. Dousek presided at the organ and at the offertory. Mrs. N. J. LeVeque sang the Ave Verum. After the ceremony an elaborate repast was served at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins will reside in this city after a short wedding trip.

From Geneva Daily Times 25 August 1904

SKINNER - PETERS

Phelps, N. Y. - A very pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Francis Catholic church at 4:30 yesterday afternoon, when Miss Mary Peters and Thompson Skinner, two well-known and popular young people of this village, were united in marriage. They were attended by Miss Lillian Grimsley, a cousin of the bride, and Thomas Doyle of Waterloo. The ceremony was performed by the pastor, Rev. C. F. O'Laughlin, and the church was well-filled with friends and relatives of the bride and groom. The bride was attired in a gown of white silk palese, trimmed with veil lace and wore a veil. After the ceremony a reception to the immediate members of both parties was given at the bride's home, east of the village, from 5 o'clock until 9, following which Mr. and Mrs. Skinner left on a brief wedding tour. On their return, they make their home in Geneva. Mr. and Mrs. Skinner were well-remembered by their friends with many useful and pretty presents.

From Geneva Daily Times 29 August 1904

GRAY - McCARTHY

A pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Francis de Sales church at 6:30 this morning when Miss Helen, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McCarthy of No. 135 Exchange street, was married to Lyman Gray, a commercial traveler of No. 323 Castle street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Dwyer in the presence of a number of friends of both parties. The bride was daintily attired and was attended by Miss Mayme Hennessey, whose costume was also very becoming. Redmond Toole was best man. After a wedding breakfast at the home of the bride's parents, the young couple left for a sojourn to Atlantic City and other eastern resorts. They will be at home in this city after September 10. The bride was well-remembered by her many friends and was the recipient of many useful gifts.

From Geneva Daily Times 31 August 1904

HAAG - NAGEL

A pretty home wedding took place last evening at 6 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Nagel, of No. 308 Washington street, when their daughter, Wilhelmina, became the bride of Rev. Heinrich C. Haag, of Wilmot, North Dakota. The ceremony was performed in the presence of twenty-five relatives and friends by Rev. William J. Schmalle, pastor of the German Evangelical church. The bride, was was unattended, was attired in blue silk and carried bride's roses. A bank of goldenrod and asparagus formed a seasonable background for the ceremony. After the wedding supper the bride and groom left for a short wedding trip east. They will leave for their western home Tuesday. They were the recipients of many beautiful presents.

From Geneva Daily Times 15 September 1904

BARDEN - SCOTT

At 4 o'clock this afternoon, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Scott, at Bellona, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Miss Catherine Scott to George O. Barden, an employe of the New York Central company, residing at 117 Cherry street, this city. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a number of immediate friends and relatives of the parties by Rev. Mr. Crane of Bellona. After an extended wedding trip to Toledo, Detroit and other western cities, the newly-married couple will be at home on Washington street, this city. Miss Scott has for a number of years been teaching in the public schools at Bellona and is well and favorably known throughout that section. Mr. Barden is well-known in this city. Among the Genevans in attendance at the wedding are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Rippey and family, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Rippey and Mrs. Rose Nichols.

From Geneva Daily Times 20 September 1904

FITZGERALD - MENNEL

At St. Francis de Sales church at 8:30 this morning took place the marriage of Miss Mary Mennel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mennel of 17 State street to Edward Fitzgerald of Andes avenue. The bridal party entered to the strains of the Lohengrin march, rendered by Prof. W. J. Dousek, and marched to the altar rail, where they were met by Very Rev. Dean McDonald, pastor of the church, who performed the ceremony. The bride was attended by Miss Tilda Sparrow, and John Fitzgerald, a brother of the groom, was best man. Both the bride and bridesmaid were becomingly attired in white costumes. After a short reception at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald left for a short western trip. They will reside in the city.

From Geneva Daily Times 23 September 1904

TREADWELL - FISHER

Phelps, N. Y. - The marriage f Miss Eva Louise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fisher, to George M. Treadwell, of Chicago, took place Wednesday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. E. L. Waldorf officiating. The bride was attired in cream nun's veiling, en train, and the bridesmaid, Miss Carrie Fisher, wore white. The best man was Carl Treadwell, a brother of the groom. After the ceremony which was witnessed only by the immediate relatives, a wedding supper was served. Mr. and Mrs. Treadwell left for Chicago, where the groom is engaged in business.

From Geneva Daily Times 27 September 1904

WALSH - CASEY

The first wedding to be solemnized at St. Stephen's Catholic church occurred at 10 o'clock this morning, when Miss Mary Casey, daughter of Mrs. Ann Casey of Hamilton street, became the bride of Edward Walsh. The couple entered the church to the strains of the wedding march by Mendelssohn, played by Professor Dousek. At the altar rail it was met by Rev. S. V. McPadden, who performed the ceremony, following which Father McPadden also said a nuptial mass at which the newly-married couple assisted. During the offertory the Ave Maria was rendered by Professor Dousek. The bride was handsomely dressed in white organdie, with a hat to match. She was attended by Miss Helen Murphy, who wore pink. Martin O'Malley, of Cleveland, Ohio, acted as best man. The inside of the chancel was decorated with palms and ferns and the altar was also prettily adorned with cut flowers. Following the church ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's mother in Hamilton street. Mr. and Mrs. Walsh left this afternoon for an extended wedding trip. Upon their return they will reside in this city.

From Geneva Daily Times 29 September 1904

OTTLEY - ARCHER

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - Today at high noon, at the home of Mrs. Charles Weston Archer, in Hopewell, occurred the marriage of her daughter, Ethel Mae Archer, to Robert Ottley, of Orleans. Miss Reta Lisk, of Clifton Springs, acted as bridesmaid and Mr. Ottley of Canandaigua, cousin of the groom, was best man. Rev. Mr. Sanford of the M. E. church, in Seneca Castle, officiated. The bride was attired in an elaborate gown of white silk and carried roses. After the ceremony a wedding lunch was served by Caterer Ridley, of Newark. The bride was a daughter of C. W. Archer, who was killed on the Lehigh last week. About seventy-five of the 150 wedding invitations were recalled. Ethel Archer, a daughter, nearly crazed with grief, has been confined to her bed, requiring the daily attention of a physician since the funeral, Friday, and is now able to be up only a short while at a time. Mr. and Mrs. Ottley were to have gone to St. Louis on their wedding trip, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Y. Smith, of Keeneyville, Pa., who were married yesterday at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hall, of Stony Brook Glen, Dansville, N. Y. The four were very intimate school friends during 1901 and 1902 at Genesee Wesleyan seminary at Lima, N.Y. Mr. and Mrs. Ottley were to have gone on to California for the winter, returning in the spring, by way of Minnesota. They will make their home with Mrs. Archer for the present, at least.

From Geneva Daily Times 12 October 1904

LYTL - ESHENOUR

A pretty home wedding was that which took place this noon at the home of Mrs. Helen S. Eshenour, of No. 431 Main street, when her daughter, Miss Mary Louise Eshenour, and Dr. C. C. Lytl were united in marriage by Rev. Dr. Sills, rector of Trinity Episcopal church. The parlor and other rooms were tastefully decorated with palms and roses, and promptly at noon the bridal party entered the parlor to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march. The bride was becomingly attired in white liberty silk and carried white roses. The following bridesmaids, prettily dressed in white and carrying pink roses attended the bride: Miss Lula Lytle, sister of the groom of Wolcott, N. Y.; Miss Mary Maxwell, of this city; Miss Adele Barger, of Youngstown, O.; and Miss Alice Moses of this city. Mrs. John Searight of New Castle, Penn., acted as matron of honor. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served to the guests, and the newly wedded couple left this afternoon for a short wedding trip. They will be at home to their friends on Wednesdays, after December first. The bride and groom are popular young people of this city, the bride having been a teacher in the High school for some time, and the groom a successful young physician. The gifts from their friends were many and beautiful. About fifty persons were present, including the following from out of town: Mrs. Ella Barger and daughter, Miss Adele from Youngstown, O.; Mrs. John Searight, New Castle, Penn.; Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Lytle, parents of the groom, and daughter, Miss Lulu; Mrs. E. J. Lytle, Miss Mable Lytle and Charles Lytle, all of Wolcott.

From Geneva Daily Times 20 November 1895

DEBOTT - McDONALD

This afternoon at three o'clock the Rev. Father McDonald united in marriage Jacob Debott and Miss Lillian McDonald in the parlors of the parochial residence of St. Francis De Sales church. It was a quiet affair. The bride was handsomely attired in white satin, trimmed with pearls. The wedding party presented a very pretty sight. Both young people are highly popular and have many friends to wish them joy. A reception will be held at the home of the bride this evening from seven until nine, after which Mr. and Mrs. Debott will leave for Rochester, where they will spend their honeymoon.

From Geneva Daily Times 2 December 1895

RIDLEY - DOUGAN

Seneca Castle, N. Y. - One of the prettiest home weddings that have occurred in this village in a number of years was celebrated at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Dougan on the occasion of the marriage of their oldest daughter, Margaret, and Gerelle Ridley of this place, the marriage taking place on the festival of Thanksgiving at 4 o'clock p.m. The social standing of the contracting parties was sufficient to cause more than usual interest to be taken in the affair, and the residence of the bride's parents was crowded long before the appointed time for ceremony. Helen Spangle and Edwin North, of Canandaigua, young relatives of the bride, each carrying a basket of flowers, formed a passageway through the crowd with white ribbon, advancing until they stood near a beautiful festooned arch of evergreens and flowers. Those composing the bridal party soon followed, the groom's man being L. Whitney Bray, and bride's lady, Miss Claudene Gelder with Miss Emma Dougan acting as maid of honor to the bride. The Rev. Howard Cornell of the Presbyterian church performed the ceremony.

From Geneva Daily Times 11 December 1895

KENNY - HARDY

The marriage of Charles W. Kenny and Miss Gertrude F. Hardy, both of Geneva, was performed by the Rev. Alfred Brittain on Thursday, the 5th inst.

FLINT - VANCE

George S. Flint, the well-known and popular barber of Linden street, and Miss Mary Vance, will be united in marriage at the M. E. church on Thursday next. The groom has purchased a very pretty home on Oak street, where they will go to housekeeping.

From Geneva Daily Times 26 December 1895

THOMPSON - GRIEVE

Canandaigua, N. Y. - A pleasant Christmas event, at high noon yesterday, was the wedding at the home of the bride's parents on Chapin street, of Miss Jessie, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Grieve and Mr. George T. Thompson. The groom is a well-known lumber dealer; the bride is one of Canandaigua's most gifted vocalists. The ceremony was performed in the presence of near relatives only, by Rev. J. Jones Lawrence, of the Presbyterian church. The happy pair left at 3:10 p.m. for the east.

WARNER - GARLOCK

Phelps, N. Y. - The marriage of Frank Warner and Miss Kate Garlock was celebrated here yesterday at high noon, Rev. Dr. W. H. Webb, pastor of the contracting parties, officiating, at the home of the bride's brother, Charles Garlock, 6 East Main street. The house was darkened and handsomely trimmed and illuminated for the occasion. Only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties were present. The wedding dinner was served by Caterer Ridley. Following a short wedding tour, Mr. and Mrs. Warner will take up their residence in Clifton Springs where the groom has established a grocery business.

From Geneva Daily Times 28 December 1895

FEE - COOLEY

The Clifton Springs Press reports the marriage of a Genevan in that village as follows: On Monday evening, at the residence of the bride's parents in Pearl street, Miss Annie Cooley was married to Jas. A. Fee of Geneva. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. B. Blancket, rector of St. John's Episcopal church. Bert McMaster of Geneva was best man, and Miss Annie McFee, a sister of the groom, was the maid of honor. The newly-wedded pair took the 7:30 p.m. train east for a trip to New York city and Washington, D. C. On their return they will make their home in Geneva.

From Geneva Daily Times 30 December 1895

CHILSON - HORN

The marriage of William Chilson and Miss Grace Horn, both of Geneva, was performed on Saturday evening by the Rev. Dr. Remick of the North Presbyterian church.

From Ontario County Journal 11 August 1882

SMITH - CURTIS

Naples, N. Y. - David M. Smith, an old resident of South Bristol, was married on Sunday last to Mrs. Jane Curtis, widow of the late David Curtis, of this place.

KOBY - MURRAY

Naples, N. Y. - Chris Koby of this village, who buried his wife some six weeks ago, was married on Saturday to Mrs. Murray, of Cohocton, who has been three weeks a widow. The present Mrs. Koby is a sister of the late Mrs. Koby.

From Ontario County Journal 18 August 1882

HENDRICKS - QUICK

In Phelps, recently, Wm. C. Hendricks, of Vienna, Va., aged 53, married Miss Maggie Quick, of Phelps, aged 18, at the latter place. The parties had not known each other more than three weeks.

From Ontario County Journal 29 September 1882

SANDERS - WHITE

Naples, N. Y. - Miss Fanny White, of this village, was married this morning (Wednesday) to Jacob J. Sanders of South Bristol. This deprives Naples of another of her substantial girls.

From Ontario County Journal 20 October 1882

DUNTON - TYLER

Naples, N. Y. - On Tuesday, at the residence of the fair bride, occurred a very felicitous wedding. On that day, at 1 p.m., Mr. A. W. Dunton, merchant in this village, and Miss Carrie Tyler, daughter of Henry F. Tyler, pledged their troth and started life's journey together. The large house was filled, there being relatives enough in this vicinity for a large-sized congregation, and many friends were also invited. Rev. Mr. Stratton gracefully tied the nuptial knot, and indeed, everything passed off satisfactorily. The cuisine was of the choicest, the presents were handsome and abundant, the bride looked charming, and the groom was too happy for anything, as the girls would say. Many good wishes followed the wedded pair as they left about 4 p.m. for Bloods, intending to journey eastward for a few days before settling down to the staid realities of housekeeping and every day life. May joy be with them.

From Ontario County Journal 8 December 1882

BLODGETT - HOLBROOK

Rushville, N. Y. - Married, in this place, Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 6, by Rev. M. P. Blakslee, Miss Eugenie Holbrook of Potter and Mr. J. Henry Blodgett of Gorham.

From Ontario County Journal 29 December 1882

BROWN - BELL

An occasion of more than usual interest was the marriage of Mr. John Brown and Miss Ella Bell, which took place at the residence of the bride's parents, near Allen's Hill, on Wednesday of this week. Guests were present from Canandaigua, Victor and Rochester, among whom was Prof. Moore, former director of the musical department of the G. W. S. at Lima; who, besides playing the wedding march upon the entrance of the bridal party, made the scene joyous with his various piano selections. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Firman, after which the guests partook of bountiful refreshments, and then speeded the newly wedded pair on their trip to Pennsylvania.

From Ontario County Journal 29 December 1882

STODDARD - PADDEN

One of our worthy young men has taken a partner for life on the sea of matrimony, Mr. Frank Stoddard to Miss Mary Padden, of Phelps, N. Y., on Wednesday evening, December 20th, at the residence of the bride's parents in the presence of a large company of invited guests. Many nice presents were given the happy pair, and at 11:38 p.m. took a train to Michigan on a tour for a few weeks. They are both highly respected in the community in which they live, and they have the best wishes of all, and that their lives may be happy.

From Geneva Daily Times 19 October 1904

FRANCE - DUNN

Shortsville, N. Y. - This afternoon St. Dominic's church will be the scene of a wedding of general interest in this vicinity, as the bride, Miss Margaret Dunn, has always made her home in this village, and is one of Shortsville's most interesting young ladies. The groom, Aaron M. France, is a former resident of Canaseraga. At 4:30 the "Bridal Chorus" from Lohengrin will be played by Miss Elizabeth Cummings, and the bridal party will enter the church attended by Miss Julia O'Neil of this village, and the groom by James E. Dunn, a senior at the Brockport Normal school, and pass down the center aisle to the altar, where the ceremony will be performed by the Rev. Father Fitzsimmons of the Cathedral. The bride will be attired in a dark blue traveling gown with velvet hat to match, and will carry a white prayer book. After the ceremony a wedding supper will be served at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Kate Dunn of Sheldon street, to the immediate relatives of the contracting parties. Mr. and Mrs. France will leave at once for New York and will be at home to their friends in Shortsville after November 1.

From Geneva Daily Times 20 October 1904

DAY - TRAUTMAN

A pretty but quiet home wedding took place last evening at 6 o'clock at the home of George Trautman, No. 133 North Exchange street, when his daughter, Miss Mary Catheryn Trautman, became the bride of Charles Morley Day. The ceremony was performed by Rev. N. B. Remick, D. D., under an arch of purple beech and evergreens. The beech and evergreens were also used to decorate the other rooms of the house. The bridesmaid was Miss Phoebe E. Pontius, while the groom was attended by Seth H. Lewis. William H. Day, jr., of Lima, brother of the groom, and Leonard B. Trautman, brother of the bride, acted as ushers. The bride came in on the arm of her father, who gave her away. Her gown was white crepe de chine taffeta, while the bridesmaid's gown was of cream crepe. Lohengrin's wedding march was played by Mrs. Floyd J. Tefft, and during the ceremony she played "Hearts and Flowers." At the conclusion of the ceremony the bride and groom received the congratulations of their friends, during which time small tables were placed in the rooms by Isenman for the serving of supper to fifty guests present. Mr. and Mrs. Day left on the 10:08 Central Hudson train for a ten days' eastern trip. They will be "at home" at the residence of the groom's uncle, S. D. Willard, No. 24 Elmwood place, after November 14. Among the guests present was the grandfather of the groom, John Morley of Lima, who is ninety-two years of age. Other guests present from out-of-town were: Mr. and Mrs. William H. Day, Lima; Mr. and Mrs. William Mather, Adams, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. William Yost, Dresden; Mrs. Charity Miller and daughter, Interlaken; Miss Abbot, Fayette.

From Geneva Daily Times 22 October 1904

KNOWLES - KELLER

A quiet home wedding took place at 7 o'clock Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Anna E. Keller, of 187 East North street, when her daughter, Anna Frances Keller, became the bride of Leroy Knowles of Shortsville. The ceremony was performed by Rev. N. B. Remick, D. D., of the North Presbyterian church.

ANDERSON - PURSEL

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - Miss Ida May Pursel, a popular young lady of Wilkesbarre, Penn., and David Anderson of Clifton Springs, were quietly married last evening at 8 o'clock at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. H. W. Barnes, 135 North Franklin street. None but the immediate relatives were in attendance. The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. Dr. John Bradshaw, pastor of the M. E. church of Plymouth. The groom is an employe of the Sanitarium. Immediately after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson left on an extended tour.

KRATZENBURG - COLLIER

Canandaigua, N. Y. - The marriage of Miss Edith E. Collier to J. Henry Kratzenburg of Rochester, formerly of this place, was recently solemnized at the bride's home on Bristol street. Rev. Ward Mosher, pastor of the Methodist church performed the ceremony. The couple will make their home in Rochester.

ROUSE - SHEARER

Canandaigua, N. Y. - Miss Elsie Anna Shearer and Mr. George E. Rouse of this village were united in marriage Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock by Rev. William D. Robinson, pastor of the Congregational church of East Bloomfield. The ceremony was performed at the Shearer home on the Cheshire road.

From Geneva Daily Times 26 October 1904

McKINNEY - GOODELLE

A very pretty, but quiet, wedding was that which took place this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. Goodelle, when their daughter, Emma Mae, became the bride of Tracey Hewitt McKinney, of Canandaigua, formerly of this city. The occasion was also the twenty-ninth wedding anniversary of the bride's parents. The ceremony was performed in the parlor before a miniature altar of evergreen and palms, in the presence of only the immediate relatives and friends of the parties, by Rev. C. E. Jewell, pastor of the First M. E. church. As the bridal couple entered the parlor, Mendelssohn's wedding march was played by Miss Jessie Creque of Canandaigua, and "O, Promise Me," during the ceremony. The bride was prettily attired in white organdie, entrain, and carried white bride's roses. The couple were unattended. The house was tastily decorated throughout with palms, ferns and autumn leaves. Following the ceremony luncheon was served after which Mr. and Mrs. McKinney left on a wedding trip. After November 15, they will be at home at 223 Division avenue, Canandaigua, where the groom has a position with the Prudential Insurance company. The bride was the recipient of many handsome and useful gifts and the newly married couple have the best wishes of their many friends. The following out-of-town guests were present: Mr. and Mrs. C. E. McKinney, parents of the groom, Athens, Penn.; Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Goodelle and children, Worcester, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Goodelle, Fulton; Mrs. Floyd Campbell, Satterfield, Penn.; Mr. and Mrs. Leland McKinney and C. C. McKinney of Auburn; Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Goodelle of Syracuse; Mrs. William Cooper of Richfield, Penn.; and Miss Jennie Creque of Canandaigua.

From Geneva Daily Times 28 March 1907

TERRYBERRY - CUMMINGS

A very pretty wedding took place last evening at the home of Hugh McClyment, No. 186 William street, when Miss Agnes Cummings of this city became the bride of Edward D. Terryberry. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. W. Weller, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Miss Elizabeth McClyment was the bridesmaid and the groom was attended by David Colter. The house was decorated with palms and flowers, the predominant colors being pink and green. Guests were present from Clifton Springs, Canandaigua and Seneca Falls.

From Geneva Daily Times 1 April 1907

GETMAN - POST

Manchester, N. Y. - The people of this village received an Easter surprise yesterday morning when announcement was made of the marriage of one of Manchester's most popular young ladies, Miss Olive Post, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Post of this village, to Mr. Victor Getman of Rochester, the event having taken place at the parsonage of the Methodist Church in Canandaigua, Rev. Ward Mosher performing the ceremony, Thursday, March 28. Miss Post is a graduate of the class of 1906 of the Manchester High School and a great favorite with classmates, teachers and all her acquaintances. The groom is engaged in business in Rochester, where it is expected that Mr. and Mrs. Getman will locate.

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