The items below are extracted from historical newspapers; submissions are welcome. Many come from the Roanoke Beacon Newspaper; digital issues of the paper, from 1889-1918, are available at https://www.digitalnc.org/newspapers/roanoke-beacon-plymouth-nc. In some cases, I have done research to identify individuals listed so some will have a hyperlink to either their profile at FamilySearch Family Tree or Find-A-Grave. Please also note, as these items are extracted from historical newspapers and are transcribed as they appeared. — Taneya
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ANGE, John H. – Long Ridge Letter column: On Sunday afternoon last we were one of a large crowd who assembled at Christian Hope to witness the marriage of Mr. John H. ANGE to Miss Jennie DAVENPORT, both of this place, the ceremony was performed by Mr. H.S. GURGANUS in his usual solemn manner. [Read the full announcement – Roanoke Beacon, 25 April 1890, page 2 | View FamilySearch Family Tree profile]
AUSBON, W. Fletcher – The M.E. Church of this town was crowded to its utmost capacity on Sunday night last, the occasion being the marriage of Mr. W. Fletcher AUSBON, Editor of the Roanoke Beacon, and Miss Mattie JOHNSTON, of “Roseneath,” near Plymouth. [Read the full marriage announcement at: Source: Roanoke Beacon, 11 April 1890, page 3 | View FamilySearch Family Tree profile]
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BLOUNT, H.A. – Married. At the residence of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Annie WALKER, on Third street, Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock, Mr. H.A. BLOUNT, one of Plymouth’s most popular young men, to Miss Sallie LAYTON, formerly of Bridgville, Del., but who, for the past year, has added much to the social circle of Plymouth by her charming presence. The marriage was very quiet; only a few of the relatives and friends of the contracting parties being present. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C.W. ROBINSON, of the M.E. Church, in a most solemn manner. We extend to the two happy lives that are made one, our congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy and prosperous journey through life. [Source: Roanoke Beacon, 20 September 1889, page 3| View FamilySearch Family Tree profile]
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HASSELL, Webb – Creswell Letter (dated 25 February 1890): Mr. Webb HASSELL, son of Mr. B.F. HASSEL Sr. of Tyrell Co., and Miss Dora DOWNING, daughter of Mrs. Ellen OWENS, were united in matrimony on Sunday last by the Rev. Mr. HOLDEN, at the residence of Mr. J.K.P. OWENS, five miles below here. [Source: Roanoke Beacon, 28 February 1890, page 3 | View FamilySearch Family Tree profile]
HOWARD, Chas. P. – Again on Wednesday night at 7:15 o’clock a large number of our people gathered within the historic old walls of Grace Church to witness another marriage ceremony. This time the contracting parties were Mr. Chas P. HOWARD, of Portsmouth, Va., and Miss Sallie PEARCE, of this city. As the musical chime of the old bell rung out upon the bustling town at 7:30 the bridal party marched up to the chancel and in a solemn manner they were pronounced man and wife, by the Rector, Rev. Luther EBORN. Messrs. Clarence LATAHM and Louis HORNTHAL acted as ushers. The bride was given away by Mr. Clarence LATHAM. The happy couple repaired to the residence of Mr. E.R. LATHAM, the former home of the bride. The groom has accepted a position in the painting department of the “Old Reliable” Carriage Factory, and will make this his future home. We extend to him a hearty welcome among us and congratulations to him and his fair bride, wishing them much happiness and prosperity. [Source: Roanoke Beacon, 18 October 1889, page 3]
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JOHNSTON, A.S. (Mr.) – At the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. G.W. LEWIS, at Roper, on the evening of Dec. 31, 1889, Mr. A.S. JOHNSTON, one of the popular salesmen at T.W. BLOUNT’s and Miss Inez LEWIS, one of the most charming daughters of that place. Rev. C.W. ROBINSON officiating. The Beacon extends best wishes for a bright future. [Source: Roanoke Beacon, 03 January 1890, page 3 | View FamilySearch Family Tree profile]
JOHNSTON, S.L. (Captain) – MARRIED. At the residence of Mr. J.P. HILLIARD on Thursday night of last week, Capt. S.L. JOHNSTON and Miss Margie GARRETT, both of this town, Mr. T.S. ARMISTEAD, J.P. officiating. The happy couple left Saturday for Bath, where they will make their home for the present, the Captain having accepted a position as principal of a school in that town. Miss GARRET was one of our most accomplished young ladies, a daughter of the late Maj. GARRETT, and Capt. JOHNSTON is one of our most gallant Ex-Confederate soldiers, a man of rare intellectual force. The Beacon extends best wishes for a long, happy and prosperous journey through life. [Source: Roanoke Beacon, 04 April 1890, page 3| View FamilySearch Family Tree profile]
JONES, John – Rev. Luther EBORNE was called upon on Thursday evening last to marry Mr. John JONES, of Norfolk, and Miss Bouquet NOONEY, daughter of Jesse NOONEY, (who lives on Mr. C.L. PETTIGREW‘s Lake Farm, near here). [Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890, page 3]
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LEARY, H.M.D. – From the Creswell Letter column (dated February 11, 1890): On Wednesday night last Justice HOWELL was unexpectedly called upon to marry Mr. H.M.D. LEARY, of Holly Neck, and Miss Sadie CLIFTON, daughter of J.A. CLIFTON, of this neighborhood. The ceremony was performed in his office, and immediately afterwards the happy couple left for Holly Neck. [Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890, page 3 | View FamilySearch Family Tree profile]
LEWIS, John – Mr. John LEWIS of Aurora, and Miss Loula BATEMAN of this place, were united in holy wedlock on the 14th inst., Joseph CHESSON officiating. [Source: Roanoke Beacon, 23 May 1890, pg 3]
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MATHEWS, H.W. – Married at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Andrew DAVENPORT, on Wednesday evening at 8:45 o’clock, Mr. H.W. MATHEWS and Miss Sadie F. DAVENPORT, Rev. C.W. ROBINSON officiating. Our congratulations young friends and best wishes for long and happy life. [Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 March 1890, pg 3 | View FamilySearch Family Tree profile]
McALISTER, Johnnie – MARRIED. At the home of the bride, on Wednesday night, Oct. 16th, Mr. Johnnie McALISTER a prosperous young farmer, to the accomplished Miss Maggie SPRUILL, both of Roper. The BEACON extends hearty congratulations and best wishes to the happy young couple. [Source: Roanoke Beacon, 25 October 1889, page 3]
MORGAN, W.H. – MARRIED. At the residence of the bride’s father, in Pasquotank county, on Thursday, the 2nd inst., Mr. W.G. MORGAN and Miss Raina HARRIS were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, R.M. MORGAN, J.P. officiating. The attendants were Mr. Dennis HARRIS and Miss Chlode MORGAN, Mr. W.H. JENNINGS and Miss Lula WHITEHURST. The Beacon extends a hearty congratulations to the happy couple. [Source: Roanoke Beacon, 10 January 1890, page 3]
MOORE, Wm. – On Sunday, May 25th quite a number were at Christian Hope to witness the marriage of Miss Mary CAHOON and Wm. MOORE, of Martin county. The ceremony was performed by Mr. H.S. GURGANOUS with all due solemnity, after which Mr. and Mrs. MOORE received the congratulations of their friends and accompanied by a gay procession of young attendants, repaired to their home. We wish for them a long life and every happiness. [Source: Roanoke Beacon, 6 June 1890, pg 2]
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OVERTON, M.N. (Mr.) – MARRIED. At the residence of the bride’s parents, in Baltimore, on Tuesday, the 7th inst., Mr. M.N. OVERTON, formerly of this town, but who now holds a position with the Beaufort County Lumber Col., to Miss May CHILCOAT, who added so much to the social circle of Plymouth during the summer of ’88. The happy couple arrived here on Monday evening and remained at the Latham House until Tuesday morning, when they left for their future home at the mills of the B.C.L. Co. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple. [Source: Roanoke Beacon, 15 November 1889, page 3 | View FamilySearch Family Tree profile]
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ROBERSON, Lonnie – MARRIED. At the residence of the brides mother, Mrs. Lizzie JOHNSON, on Wednesday afternoon at 4 oclock, Mr. Lonnie ROBERSON to Miss Gertie JOHNSTON. Our congratulations. [Source: Roanoke Beacon, 22 November 1889, page 2 | View FamilySearch Family Tree profile]
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SMITH, J.E. – At the residence of the bride’s mother, on Thursday morning June the 5th at 8 o’clock, Miss Annie B. NORMAN, of Skinnersville, and Mr. J.E. SMITH, of Chowan county. The bride was one of our most accomplished young ladies, admired by all who knew her for her grace and beauty, and loved by her many friends for her gentle manners and winning ways. We extend to the happy couple <…> of congratulation with best wishes for long, happy and useful lives. [ Source: Roanoke Beacon, 13 June 1890, pg 3]
SPRUILL, W.E. – We learn that Justice HOWELL has been engaged to unite in matrimony Mr. W.E. SPRUILL of Tyrrell county and Mrs. Annie PATRICK of this county, on the night of the 22nd inst., near this place. [Source: Roanoke Beacon, 24 January 1890, page 2]
SPRUILL, W.T. – Marriage Bells – Just as the soft shades of twilight were falling around the historic old town on Wednesday evening, the stillness was suddenly broken by the merry chimes was suddenly broken by the merry chimes of the bell as it rang out from the lofty steeple of old Grace church, upon the still moonlit night, giving the call to the multitude of friends of Mr. W.T. SPRUILL and Miss Alice HILLIARD, to gather and witness them, as happy a couple as ever bowed at Hymens altar, joined in the holy bonds of matrimony. The groom is one of the most successful young farmers of the county and the bride one of the most attractive young ladies of the town and a daughter of our worthy Register of Deeds, Mr. J.P. HILLIARD. The ceremony was performed at 6:30 o’clock by the Rector Rev. Luther EBORNE. The bride entered from the western door leaning upon the arm of her father. The groom entered from the eastern door attended by Mr. L.L. NEWBERRY and as the solemn wedding march drifted out upon the still moonlight night they marched up to the chancel where they were, in the most solemn manner, pronounced man and wife. The bride was attired in a beautiful costume of blue silk. Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple, accompanied by a number of friends, left for the home of the groom at Lee’s Mills where a reception was given. The Beacon extends to the happy couple congratulations and best wishes for a long and prosperous life. [Source: Roanoke Beacon, 04 October 1889, page 3 | View FamilySearch Familly Tree profile]
SPRUILL, Zeph D. – Mr. Zeph D. SPRUILL, of our place, took unto himself a “better half” in the person of Miss Jane PHELPS, daughter of Mr. Henderson PHELPS, (who lives near here), on Wednesday evening last, Justice MERCER, officiating. It was his (said J.P.) first case of the kind; we hear that he made them an and wife in good order, as though he was an expert at the business instead of a novice as he was. [Source: Roanoke Beacon, 17 January 1890, page 3]
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TARKENTON, Frank – Justice HOWELL was called upon last Wednesday to make another couple “happy,” viz: Mr. Frank TARKENTON and Miss Martha BARNES, daughter of W N H BARNES (who lives near here). The bridal party left immediately after the knot was tied for a visit to friends and relatives below Columbia. [Source: Roanoke Beacon, 07 February 1890, page 2]
TETTERTON, Goodman – Dear Sir: Christmas has gone for the year 1889. We had a fine time and the time passed quietly. The wedding spoken of in my last letter came off on the 17, of December, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Geo. BOWEN, the contracting parties were Mr. Goodman TETTERTON and Miss Lena BOWEN. Rev. N.H. HARRISON officiating. The happy couple are now living at this place. We wish them a long and happy life. [Source: Roanoke Beacon, 03 January 1890, page 3 | View FamilySearch Family Tree profile]
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WATSON, A.A. (Rev.) – The Rt. Rev. A.A. WATSTON, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of East Carolina was married in St. James Church, Wilmington, on Saturday morning June 28 at 8:30 o’clock to Miss Mary C. LORD, daughter of the late F.J. LORD, Esq. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Robert STRANGE. The happy couple are now on a tour through Europe. [Source: Roanoke Beacon, 11 July 1890, pg 3]
WHITE, Warren W. – MARRIED – At the residence of Mr. J.W. BLOUNT near Mackey’s Ferry, yesterday afternoon at 3:15 o’clock, Mr. Warren W. WHITE of this place to Miss Lizzie LONG, of Mackey’s Ferry. Rev. C.W. ROBINSON performed the ceremony in his usual solemn but grand style. Immediately after the marriage the happy couple left for this town where they arrived at the groom’s residence on Jefferson street at 5 o’clock and were welcomed by a few invited guests. The Beacon extends hearty congratulations to the happy couple. [Source: Roanoke Beacon, 21 February 1890]
WOODARD, Claud – MARRIED — At the residence of the bride’s father, at Darden’s station, Martin county, on the 1st inst., at 2:30 o’cock pm, by Rev. C. W. ROBINSON, Mr. Claud WOODARD, of Wilson, NC and Miss Annie DARDEN. Miss DARDEN comes of one of our oldest families, her father being at one time sheriff of this county for several years. The Beacon extends its <…> of congratulation to the newly wedded, and wishes for them a bright and prosperous future. [ Source: Roanoke Beacon, 6 June 1890, pg 2]