Non-White Marriage Licenses of Tyrrell County, North Carolina
1911 & 1912
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State of North Carolina |
Office of Register of Deeds |
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Tyrrell COUNTY |
10/29 19
11 |
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| To any Ordained Minister of any Religious Denomination or any Justice of the Peace of said County:
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W. R. Bodwell having applied to me for a LICENSE for the marriage of
H. J. Ransom of
Tyrrell County, aged
28 years, color
Col the son of
H. W. Ransom and
Jernatta Ransom the father now
Living, the mother
Living, resident of
Tyrrell Co And
Mattie Hill of
Tyrrell County aged
34 years, color
Col, daughter of
Chas McClees and
(?) McClees the father
Living, the mother
Living, resident of
Tyrrell County N.C..
And the written consent of
(blank) the
(blank) of the said
(blank) to the proposed marriage having been filed with me.
And there being no legal impediment to such marriage known to me, you are hereby
authorized, at any time within one year from the date hereof, to celebrate the
proposed marriage at any place within the said county.
You are required, within two months after you shall have celebrated such marriage,
to return this License to me, at my office, with your signature subscribed to the
certificate under this License, and with the blanks therein filled according to
the facts, under penalty of forfeiting two hundred dollars to the use of any
person who shall sue for the same. |
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T. W. Jones |
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W. R. Bodwell, being duly sworn, says: That the parties applying for
the License are of lawful age, and that so far as he is informed and believes,
there is no lawful cause or impediment forbidding said marriage. |
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W. R. Bodwell |
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| Witness:
T. W. Jones
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| State of North Carolina,
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Tyrrell County. |
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W. R. Bodwell , a
Justice of the Peace united in Matrimony
H. J. Ransom and
Mattie Hill the parties licensed above, on the
29 day of
October, 19
11, at
Hattie Hills in
Columbia Township, in said County, according to law. |
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W. R. Bodwell J. P. |
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| Witnesses present at Marriage: |
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(?) of
Tyrrell |
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J. H. Ransom of
Tyrrell |
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(blank) of
Tyrrell
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NOTE: Census records indicate the groom is H. J. Rowsom and his parents are Henry Rowsom and Jennetta Rowsom.
Census records also indicate the bride is Margaret McClees and her mother is Victoria McClees
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State of North Carolina |
Office of Register of Deeds |
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Tyrrell COUNTY |
Nov 25 19
11 |
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| To any Ordained Minister of any Religious Denomination or any Justice of the Peace of said County:
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H. L. Basnight having applied to me for a LICENSE for the marriage of
Julius Basnight of
Tyrrell County, aged
21 years, color
Col the son of
Frank Basnight and
Alice Basnight the father now
living, the mother
living, resident of
Tyrrell Co And
Henrietta Midgett of
Tyrrell County aged
18 years, color
Col, daughter of
(blank) and
Hester Midgett the father
(blank), the mother
living, resident of
Tyrrell County N.C..
And the written consent of
(blank) the
(blank) of the said
(blank) to the proposed marriage having been filed with me.
And there being no legal impediment to such marriage known to me, you are hereby
authorized, at any time within one year from the date hereof, to celebrate the
proposed marriage at any place within the said county.
You are required, within two months after you shall have celebrated such marriage,
to return this License to me, at my office, with your signature subscribed to the
certificate under this License, and with the blanks therein filled according to
the facts, under penalty of forfeiting two hundred dollars to the use of any
person who shall sue for the same. |
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T. W. Jones |
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H. L. Basnight, being duly sworn, says: That the parties applying for
the License are of lawful age, and that so far as he is informed and believes,
there is no lawful cause or impediment forbidding said marriage. |
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Henry L. Basnight |
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| Witness:
T. W. Jones
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| State of North Carolina,
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Tyrrell County. |
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Rev G. W. Boldin, a
Missionary Baptist Minister united in Matrimony
Julius Basnight and
Henrietta Midgett the parties licensed above, on the
26 day of
Nov , 19
10 ?, at
Mt Plesant Baptist Church in
Gum Neck Township, in said County, according to law. |
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Rev G W Boldin |
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| Witnesses present at Marriage: |
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W. J. McClees of
(blank) |
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W. C. Bowser of
(blank) |
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B. G. Basnight of
(blank)
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NOTE: Census records indicate the bride's father was Samuel Midyett.
Death certificate for Hester Midyett in Hyde County indicates her maiden name was Simpson.
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State of North Carolina |
Office of Register of Deeds |
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Tyrrell COUNTY |
Dec 3 19
11 |
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| To any Ordained Minister of any Religious Denomination or any Justice of the Peace of said County:
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Enoch Basnight having applied to me for a LICENSE for the marriage of
Enoch Basnight of
Tyrrell County, aged
20 years, color
Col the son of
Sherman Basnight and
Roda Basnight the father now
Living, the mother
Living, resident of
Tyrrell Co And
Ida Midgett of
Tyrrell County aged
20 years, color
Col, daughter of
Sam Midgett and
Hester Midgett the father
Dead, the mother
Living, resident of
Tyrrell County N.C..
And the written consent of
Sherman & Rosa Basnight the
Parents of the said
Enoch Basnight to the proposed marriage having been filed with me.
And there being no legal impediment to such marriage known to me, you are hereby
authorized, at any time within one year from the date hereof, to celebrate the
proposed marriage at any place within the said county.
You are required, within two months after you shall have celebrated such marriage,
to return this License to me, at my office, with your signature subscribed to the
certificate under this License, and with the blanks therein filled according to
the facts, under penalty of forfeiting two hundred dollars to the use of any
person who shall sue for the same. |
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H. S. Swain |
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| Register of Deeds |
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Enoch Basnight, being duly sworn, says: That the parties applying for
the License are of lawful age, and that so far as he is informed and believes,
there is no lawful cause or impediment forbidding said marriage. |
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Enoch Basnight |
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| Witness:
H. S. Swain
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| State of North Carolina,
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Tyrrell County. |
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J. W. Tarkinton, a
Justice of the Peace united in Matrimony
Enoch Basnight and
Ida Midgett the parties licensed above, on the
5 day of
December, 19
11, at
My Residence in
Gumneck Township, in said County, according to law. |
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J. W. Tarkinton JP |
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| Witnesses present at Marriage: |
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B.J. Tarkinton of
Gumneck |
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A. Tarkington of
Gumneck |
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(blank) of
(blank)
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State of North Carolina |
Office of Register of Deeds |
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Tyrrell COUNTY |
12/28 19
11 |
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| To any Ordained Minister of any Religious Denomination or any Justice of the Peace of said County:
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J. L. Barrow having applied to me for a LICENSE for the marriage of
J. L. Barrow of
Tyrrell County, aged
27 years, color
Col the son of
Turner Barrow and
(blank) the father now
living, the mother
(blank), resident of
Tyrrell Co And
Eva Leona Bowser of
Tyrrell County aged
21 years, color
Col, daughter of
(blank) and
Polly Bowser the father
(blank), the mother
living, resident of
Tyrrell County N.C..
And the written consent of
(blank) the
(blank) of the said
(blank) to the proposed marriage having been filed with me.
And there being no legal impediment to such marriage known to me, you are hereby
authorized, at any time within one year from the date hereof, to celebrate the
proposed marriage at any place within the said county.
You are required, within two months after you shall have celebrated such marriage,
to return this License to me, at my office, with your signature subscribed to the
certificate under this License, and with the blanks therein filled according to
the facts, under penalty of forfeiting two hundred dollars to the use of any
person who shall sue for the same. |
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T. W. Jones |
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| Register of Deeds |
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J. L. Barrow, being duly sworn, says: That the parties applying for
the License are of lawful age, and that so far as he is informed and believes,
there is no lawful cause or impediment forbidding said marriage. |
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J. L. Barrow (His Mark) |
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| Witness:
T. W. Jones
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| State of North Carolina,
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Tyrrell County. |
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J. W. Tarkinton, a
J P united in Matrimony
J. L. Barrow and
Eva Leona Bowser the parties licensed above, on the
31 day of
Dec, 19
11, at
My Residence in
Gum Neck Township, in said County, according to law. |
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J. W. Tarkington JP |
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| Witnesses present at Marriage: |
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C. V. Armstrong of
Gum Neck |
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A. Tarkinton of
Gum Neck |
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(blank) of
(blank)
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NOTE: Death and marriage records indicate the groom's mother was Louise Barrow and the groom was known as Tom Barrow.
Death and census records indicate the bride was Evelina or Evelyn Bowser and her father was Randal Bowser.
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State of North Carolina |
Office of Register of Deeds |
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Tyrrell COUNTY |
Jany 13 19
12 |
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| To any Ordained Minister of any Religious Denomination or any Justice of the Peace of said County:
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T. J. Blount having applied to me for a LICENSE for the marriage of
T. J. Blount of
Tyrrell County, aged
51 years, color
Col the son of
Peter Blount and
Dollie Blount the father now
Dead, the mother
Dead, resident of
(blank) And
Ella G. Owens of
Tyrrell County aged
39 years, color
Col, daughter of
H. R. Hassell and
Lydia Hassell the father
living, the mother
living, resident of
Tyrrell County N.C..
And the written consent of
(blank) the
(blank) of the said
(blank) to the proposed marriage having been filed with me.
And there being no legal impediment to such marriage known to me, you are hereby
authorized, at any time within one year from the date hereof, to celebrate the
proposed marriage at any place within the said county.
You are required, within two months after you shall have celebrated such marriage,
to return this License to me, at my office, with your signature subscribed to the
certificate under this License, and with the blanks therein filled according to
the facts, under penalty of forfeiting two hundred dollars to the use of any
person who shall sue for the same. |
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T. W. Jones |
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T. J. Blount , being duly sworn, says: That the parties applying for
the License are of lawful age, and that so far as he is informed and believes,
there is no lawful cause or impediment forbidding said marriage. |
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T. J. Blount |
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| Witness:
T. W> Jones
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| State of North Carolina,
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Tyrrell County. |
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G. W. Bennett, a
Babtis Minister united in Matrimony
J. P. Blount and
Ella G. Owens the parties licensed above, on the
14 day of
January, 19
12, at
Chapel hill church in
Scuppernong Township, in said County, according to law. |
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G. W. Bennett |
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| Witnesses present at Marriage: |
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Ellis V.C. Alexander of
Tyrrell Co. |
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E.S.C. Alexander of
Tyrrell Co. |
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A. H. Alexander of
Tyrrell Co.
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NOTE: Census records indicate the groom is Thomas J. Blount.
Census records indicate the bride's father was Handy R. Hasell.
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State of North Carolina |
Office of Register of Deeds |
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Tyrrell COUNTY |
Mar 28 19
12 |
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| To any Ordained Minister of any Religious Denomination or any Justice of the Peace of said County:
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W. H. Basnight having applied to me for a LICENSE for the marriage of
Beny Spencer of
Tyrrell County, aged
21 years, color
Col the son of
B. G. Spencer and
Nancy Spencer the father now
Living, the mother
Dead, resident of
Tyrrell Co And
Martha McClees of
Tyrrell County aged
21 years, color
Col, daughter of
Jas McClees and
Prusie McClees the father
Dead, the mother
Living, resident of
Tyrrell County N.C..
And the written consent of
(blank) the
(blank) of the said
(blank) to the proposed marriage having been filed with me.
And there being no legal impediment to such marriage known to me, you are hereby
authorized, at any time within one year from the date hereof, to celebrate the
proposed marriage at any place within the said county.
You are required, within two months after you shall have celebrated such marriage,
to return this License to me, at my office, with your signature subscribed to the
certificate under this License, and with the blanks therein filled according to
the facts, under penalty of forfeiting two hundred dollars to the use of any
person who shall sue for the same. |
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T. W. Jones |
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W. H. Basnight, being duly sworn, says: That the parties applying for
the License are of lawful age, and that so far as he is informed and believes,
there is no lawful cause or impediment forbidding said marriage. |
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W. H. Basnight |
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| Witness:
T. W. Jones
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| State of North Carolina,
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Tyrrell County. |
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Beny Spencer aged , a
21 son of B. G. Spencer united in Matrimony
and Nancy Spencer and(blank)
Mother dead the parties licensed above, on the
(blank) day of
Mar 28 , 19
12, at
home Martha McClees in
daughter Prusie McClees Jos McClees aged 21 Mother Living Township, in said County, according to law. |
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Sidney Basnight |
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Father dead of
W. J. McCLees |
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(blank) of
W.A. Basnight |
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(blank) of
Katia McCloeese
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State of North Carolina |
Office of Register of Deeds |
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Tyrrell COUNTY |
May 12 19
12 |
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| To any Ordained Minister of any Religious Denomination or any Justice of the Peace of said County:
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Joe Sykes having applied to me for a LICENSE for the marriage of
Alfred Bush of
Columbia, aged
26 years, color
Black the son of
(blank) and
Anjelico Midgett the father now
dead, the mother
living, resident of
Columbia And
Katy Hill of
Tyrrell County aged
20 years, color
Black, daughter of
Ella Hill and
(blank) Hill the father
living, the mother
living, resident of
Columbia.
And the written consent of
(blank) the
(blank) of the said
(blank) to the proposed marriage having been filed with me.
And there being no legal impediment to such marriage known to me, you are hereby
authorized, at any time within one year from the date hereof, to celebrate the
proposed marriage at any place within the said county.
You are required, within two months after you shall have celebrated such marriage,
to return this License to me, at my office, with your signature subscribed to the
certificate under this License, and with the blanks therein filled according to
the facts, under penalty of forfeiting two hundred dollars to the use of any
person who shall sue for the same. |
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T. W. Jones |
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| Register of Deeds |
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Joe Sykes , being duly sworn, says: That the parties applying for
the License are of lawful age, and that so far as he is informed and believes,
there is no lawful cause or impediment forbidding said marriage. |
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Joe Sykes (His Mark) |
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| Witness:
T. W. Jones
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| State of North Carolina,
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Tyrrell County. |
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W. N. Norman, a
J. P. united in Matrimony
Alfred Bush and
Katy Hill the parties licensed above, on the
12 day of
May , 19
12, at
My Office in
Columbia Township, in said County, according to law. |
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W. N. Norman J. P. |
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| Witnesses present at Marriage: |
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W. N. Owens of
(blank) |
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Colon Midgett of
(blank) |
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G. C. Cooper of
(blank)
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State of North Carolina |
Office of Register of Deeds |
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Tyrrell COUNTY |
June 2 19
12 |
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| To any Ordained Minister of any Religious Denomination or any Justice of the Peace of said County:
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Joe Sykes having applied to me for a LICENSE for the marriage of
Geo Mebane of
Tyrrell County, aged
30 years, color
Col the son of
Ganton Mebane and
(blank) Mebane the father now
Dead, the mother
Dead, resident of
(blank) And
Lula Thomas of
Tyrrell County aged
20 years, color
Col, daughter of
Wm. Thomas and
Georgia Thomas the father
(blank), the mother
Dead, resident of
(blank).
And the written consent of
(blank) the
(blank) of the said
(blank) to the proposed marriage having been filed with me.
And there being no legal impediment to such marriage known to me, you are hereby
authorized, at any time within one year from the date hereof, to celebrate the
proposed marriage at any place within the said county.
You are required, within two months after you shall have celebrated such marriage,
to return this License to me, at my office, with your signature subscribed to the
certificate under this License, and with the blanks therein filled according to
the facts, under penalty of forfeiting two hundred dollars to the use of any
person who shall sue for the same. |
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T. W. Jones |
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Joe Sykes, being duly sworn, says: That the parties applying for
the License are of lawful age, and that so far as he is informed and believes,
there is no lawful cause or impediment forbidding said marriage. |
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Joe Sykes (His Mark) |
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| Witness:
T. W. Jones
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| State of North Carolina,
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Tyrrell County. |
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J. S. Ronsom, a
Minister of Discipel of Christ united in Matrimony
Geo. Mebane and
Lula Thomas the parties licensed above, on the
2 day of
June , 19
12, at
Columbia Tyrrell Co in
Columbia Township, in said County, according to law. |
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Rev J. S. Ronsom |
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| Witnesses present at Marriage: |
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H. L. Jones of
Columbia N.C. |
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(?) of
Columbia N. C. |
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Clyde of
Anthony V. C.
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NOTE: Census records indicate the groom's mother was Lucy A. Mebane and his father was called Gampy.
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