MALE: Martin L. Badçeron; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 59; 3rd marriage; Occupation Farmer; Born New York; Father born France; Mother born Scotland.
FEMALE: Cynthia Jane Eaves; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 23; 1st marriage; Born Muhlenberg; Father born Indiana; Mother born Illinois.
To be married at Wm. Eaves' on 31 December 1879.
Bond dated 31 December 1879; Wm. Eaves surety.
Note: The typed transcription of the Muhlenberg Marriage Index has the Groom's name listed as “Badgrow.”
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 12 Page 133.
MALE: James Bailey; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 21; 1st marriage; Occupation Miner; Born Tennessee; Father born Virginia; Mother born Georgia.
FEMALE: Atta L.N. Cessna; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 20; 1st marriage; Born Muhlenberg; Father and Mother born Muhlenberg.
Married at Bride's Father's 5 February 1880.
Bond dated 5 February 1880; E.L. Marler surety.
Note: 1880 Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky Federal Census gives wife's name as “Addie.”
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 12 Page 151
MALE: George H. Baker; Residence Logan Co., Kentucky; Age 26; 1st marriage; Occupation Minister of the Gospel; Born Logan Co., Kentucky; Father born England; Mother born Virginia.
FEMALE: Adelia Craig; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 19; 1st marriage; Born Muhlenberg; Father born Muhlenberg; Mother born Breckenridge Co., Kentucky.
To be married at James D. Craig's on 27 December 1871.
Bond date 26 December 1871; James D. Craig surety.
Signed Geo. H. Baker, Jas. D. Craig.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Bond 8 Page 249
MALE: William M. Baker; Residence Butler Co., Kentucky; Age 26; 1st marriage; Occupation Farmer; Born Tennessee; Father and Mother born Tennessee.
FEMALE: Izora Martin; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 19; 1st marriage; Born Butler Co., Kentucky; Father and Mother born Butler Co., Kentucky.
Married at Bride's Father's on 7 March 1878.
Bond dated 4 March 1878; I.W. Hancock surety.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 11 Page 376
MALE: Edward Bandy; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 18; 1st marriage; Occupation Farmer; Born Daviess Co., Kentucky; Father born Tennessee; Mother born Daviess Co., Kentucky.
FEMALE: Nannie Jenkins; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 18; 1st marriage; Born Muhlenberg; Father and Mother born Muhlenberg.
Married at Jno. F. Jenkins' on 6 December 1888.
Bond dated 6 December 1888; T.B. Pannell surety.
Married by John T. Casebier Baptist Minister at the Bride's Father's.
Witnesses: John Johnson, Jane Jackson
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 17 Page 221
MALE: Samuel J. Bandy; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 24; First marriage; Occupation Farming; Born Daviess Co., Kentucky; Father born Tennessee; Mother born Daviess Co., Kentucky.
FEMALE: Louella Jackson; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 23; First marriage; Born Muhlenberg; Father and Mother born Tennessee.
Married at I.G. Jackson the Bride's father's on 10 December 1890.
Bond dated 9 December 1890; N.R. Mathis surety.
Married by John T. Casebier, Baptist Minister.
Witnesses: Rev. W.P. Henry, N.R. Mathis, Miss Anne(?) Kennedy.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 18 Page 173
MALE: Taylor (x) Banfield; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 28; 1st marriage; Occupation Farmer; Born Hopkins Co., Kentucky; Father born Unknown; Mother born Hopkins Co., Kentucky.
FEMALE: Eliza J. Ford; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 16; 1st marriage; Born Muhlenberg; Father born North Carolina; Mother born Muhlenberg.
Married at Wm. Hendrick's. on 3 April 1878.
Bond dated 1 April 1878; James Ford surety.
Note: The groom's name appears 5 times on the bond; twice as Banfield and three times as Branfield. However, according to the 1880 McLean Co., Kentucky Federal Census, the surname is Banfield.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 11 Page 396
MALE: Henry B. Barkis; Residence Louisville, Kentucky; Age 23; 1st marriage; Occupation Mill Wright; Born Illinois; Father born Indiana; Mother born Ohio.
FEMALE: Fannie Pearl Love; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 22; 1st marriage; Born Muhlenberg; Father born Garrard Co., Kentucky; Mother born Muhlenberg.
Married at C.P. Church on 2 March 1882.
Bond dated 2 March 1882; John Allison surety.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 13 Page 196.
MALE: W.J. Barnett; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 28; 2nd marriage; Occupation Farmer; Born Christian Co., Ky.; Father born Christian Co., Ky.; Mother born Muhlenberg.
FEMALE: Susan E. Muse; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 29; 2nd marriage; Born Muhlenberg; Father and Mother born North Carolina.
To be married at Jackson Lovelace's on 1 March 1871.
Bond date 27 February 1871; Jackson Lovelace surety.
Signed W.J. Barnett, Jackson (x) Lovelace.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 8 Page 95
MALE: Addison E. Baucom; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 26; 1st marriage; Occupation Farmer; Born Tennessee; Father born Tennessee; Mother born North Carolina.
FEMALE: George/Georgia A. Short; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 25; 1st marriage; Born Muhlenberg; Father and Mother born Muhlenberg.
Married at Bride's Father's on 1 December 1880.
Bond dated 27 November 1880; J.D. Belt surety.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 13 Page 23
MALE: J.B. Baxter; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 27; 1st marriage; Occupation Farmer & Miner; Born Georgia; Father born “not known”; Mother born Florida.
FEMALE: Emma Barnard; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 16; 1st marriage; Born Ohio Co., Ky.; Father born Ohio Co., Ky.; Mother born Muhlenberg.
Remarks: “Runaway Match. Bride chase Guardian”
Married at Reno's H…[tax stamp cutout] on 11 [February] 1867.
Bond dated [11 February] 1867; James Wallace surety.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 6 Page 200
Note: Groom's surname looks like “Basden”; however this marriage is also recorded in Marriage Book 2 and gives the name as Baxter.
MALE: Jackson Beesley; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 25; 1st marriage; Occupation Farmer; Born Tennessee; Father born “U.S. of A.”; Mother born Tennessee.
FEMALE: Lucind G. Raby; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 16; 1st marriage; Born Tennessee; Mother and Father born Tennessee.
Remarks: “Sworn to by R.H. Buchannan”
Married at Thos. Sumner's on 31 October 1867.
Bond dated 31 October 1867; R.H. Buchannon surety.
Signed Jackson (x) Beesley, R.H. (x) Buchannon.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 6 Page 348
MALE: Russell E. (x) Belby; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 28; 2nd marriage; Occupation Farmer; Born KY; Father and Mother born KY.
FEMALE: E.C. Estes; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 24; 1st marriage; Born Muhlenberg; Father and Mother born Tennessee.
Marriage at “O Innchire”(?) on 21 September 1881.
Bond dated 21 September 1881; C.H. Ransom surety.
Note: Groom's name could be “Bilby.”
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 13 Page 112
MALE: Arthur Bennett; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 23; First marriage; Teacher; Born Muhlenberg; son of Amos Bennett born Spencer Co., Ky. and Lydia C. Hendricks born Muhlenberg.
FEMALE: Blanche Fentress; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 25; First marriage; Born Muhlenberg; daughter of I.F. Fentress born Muhlenberg and Sarah Lam born Muhlenberg.
To be married at Gishtown, Ky. on the 24 December 1909.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 31 Page 261
MALE: Robert Bibbury; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 30; 1st marriage; Occupation Miner; Born England; Father and Mother born England.
FEMALE: Agnes Dovey; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 18; 1st marriage; Born England; Father and Mother born England.
Married at Bride's Father's on 23 October 1879.
Bond dated 23 October 1879; Solomon Dovey surety.
Note: Clerk wrote Groom's name as “Belsbury” and “Belsberry.” The Groom signed his name “Bibbury” or possibly “Bibbing.”
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 12 Page 103
MALE: Richard Bickerdike; Residence White Co., Illinois; Age 30; 1st marriage; Occupation Farmer; Born England; Father and Mother born England.
FEMALE: Louisa Grable; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 21; 1st marriage; Born Illinois; Father and Mother born Muhlenberg.
To be married at R.G. Thomas's on 10 December 1867.
Bond date 6 December 1867; Philip Grable surety.
Signed Richard Bickerdike, Philip Grable.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 7 Page 12
MALE: Thomas Bidnell; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 34; 4th marriage; Occupation Miner; Born England; Father and Mother England.
FEMALE: Elizabeth Hoskinson; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 18; 1st marriage; Born Kentucky; Father and Mother born Kentucky.
Remarks: Sworn to by Charles Selby.
To be married at John Hoskinson's on 28 December 1868.
Bond date 24 December 1868; Charles Selby surety.
Signed Thos. (x) Bidnell, Charles Selby.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 7 Page 123
MALE: John A. Blackford; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 21; 1st marriage; Occupation Farming; Born Muhlenberg; Father and Mother born Ohio Co., KY.
FEMALE: Adella Harkins; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 26; 1st marriage; Born Butler Co., KY; Father and Mother born Tennessee.
To be married at Greenville, KY on 4 August 1892.
Bond dated 4 August 1892; C.M. King surety.
Married by Elias Smith.
Witnesses Charles King, Miss Lucy Jernigan, Miss Lulu Wallace
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 19 Page 22
MALE: Charles E. Blackwell; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 23; First marriage; Occupation Farmer; Born Muhlenberg; Father and mother born Muhlenberg.
FEMALE: Lula Anna Noffsinger; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 21; First marriage; Born Muhlenberg; Father born Muhlenberg; Mother born McLean Co., KY.
Married at Rev. G.B. McDonald's 17 October 1896.
Bond dated 17 October 1896; N.C. Putnam surety.
Married by G.B. McDonald in presence of M.A. Walton and Harry Puttman.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 21 Page 98
MALE: Joseph B. Board; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 24; 2nd marriage;
Occupation Farming; Born “Colwell” [Caldwell] Co., KY; Son of Wm. Board [birthplace blank] and Mary E. Tudor born Muhlenberg.
FEMALE: Fidelia Mitchell; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 19; 1st marriage; Born Tennessee; Daughter of Wm. Mitchell born Tennessee and Roena Kirtley born Muhlenberg.
To be married at Bride's Home on 31 May 1903.
Bond dated 30 May 1903.
Married by W.W. Woodson at Bill Mitchell's in presence of D.F. Grundy and Floyd Grundy.
MALE: C.W. Boen; Residence Hardin Co., KY; Age 21; 1st marriage; Occupation Carpenter; Born Boone Co., KY; Father born Virginia; Mother born Ohio.
FEMALE: Mary J. Martin; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 20; 1st marriage; Born Muhlenberg; Father and Mother born Muhlenberg.
To be married at County Clerks Office on 16 February 1872.
Bond date 16 February 1872; E.L. Yonts surety.
Signed Charles W. Boen, E.L. Yonts.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 8 Page 277
MALE: J.M. Bolling; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 35; 2nd marriage; Occupation Farmer; Born Muhlenberg; Father born North Carolina; Mother born Muhlenberg.
FEMALE: Mildred Ball; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 26; 1st marriage; Born Muhlenberg; Father and Mother born Tennessee.
To be married at Gran Ball's on 11 March 1874.
Bond date 9 March 1874; John Long surety.
Signed J.M. (x) Bolling, John (x) Lind [sic].
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 9 Page 275
Principal: Wm. Levy Boze
Surety: Jesse Carter
Couple: William Levi Boze & Mary Ann Carter
Bond date 10 August 1859
Signed: William L. Boze, Jeße R. Carter
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 3 Page 285
Marriage Bond Images:
Page 1
Page 2
MALE: Otha Brigance; Residence Cleaton, KY; Age 19; First marriage; Occupation Miner; Born Muhlenberg; Son of Isaac Brigance and Georgia McPherson.
FEMALE: Willie Morris; Residence Cleaton, KY; Age 19; First marriage; Born Muhlenberg; Daughter of Virgil Morris and Mary Morris.
Married 29 December 1921 by S.R. Tate at Cleaton, KY, in presence of Isaac Brigance and Mary Millit.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 51 Page 71
Contributed by Roxanne Hicks
MALE: William W. Briney; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 36; 2nd marriage; Occupation Farmer; Born Nelson Co., KY; Son of John & Eliza Briney both born Nelson Co., KY.
FEMALE: Maggie H. Batsel; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 21; 1st marriage; Born Muhlenberg; Daughter of E. & Elizabeth E. Batsel both born KY.
Married at Elizabeth C. Batsel's on 21 December 1865.
Bond dated 18 December 1865; W.P. Nicholls surety.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 5 Page 296
MALE: Lonzo Brister; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 27; 1st marriage; Occupation Farming; Born Warren Co., KY; Son of Wm. Brister born Ohio and Sarah Mahan born Warren Co., KY.
FEMALE: Mary Frances Mefford; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 17; 1st marriage; Born Muhlenberg; Daughter of Frank Mefford and Mollie Cottrell both born Muhlenberg.
To be married at Bride's Home on 13 December 1904.
Bond dated 12 December 1904; Signed Lon Brister.
Married by F.A. Birbee(?) at Francis Mefford's in presence of Alford Gardner & T.J. Williams(?)
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 26 Page 169
Principal: Daniel Bromley
Surety: Jo Dexter
Couple: Daniel Bromley & Pecilla Dexter
Bond date: 1 or 2 October 1858
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 3 Page 161
MALE: Eclas Brown: Residence Muhlenberg; Age 20; First marriage; Occupation Farmer; Born Muhlenberg; Father and mother born Muhlenberg.
FEMALE: Mary E. Nofsinger; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 18; First marriage; Born Muhlenberg; Father born Muhlenberg; Mother born North Carolina.
Married at residence of W.A. Nofsinger 22 December 1897.
Bond dated 20 December 1897; W.A. Nofsinger surety.
Married by W.H. Woodson in presence of I.B. Rhoads and A.B. Humphrey.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 21 Page 474
Dec. 30 1911
County Clerk
Greenville Ky
Sir:-
Issue marriage License for Harry Brown and Minnie Turner
Ellsworth Turner
Witness:-
Melvin Turner
MALE: Harry Brown; Residence Luzerne, Muhlenberg; Age 26; First marriage; Coal miner; Born Muhlenberg; son of Nat Brown born Muhlenberg and America Stirsman born Muhlenberg.
FEMALE: Minnie Turner; Residence Luzerne, Muhlenberg; Age 18; First marriage; Born Muhlenberg; daughter of Ellsworth Turner born Muhlenberg and Zora Morris born Muhlenberg.
To be married at Bethel Church, Muhlenberg on the 31 December 1911.
Married by W.P. Henry; in the presence of W.E. Noffsinger, Jack Vincent and S.B. Nofsinger.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 33 Page 201
May 22, 1933
County Court Clerk
Greenville, Kentucky
Dear sir,
I have no objections to Nellie Vincent and J.W. Brown having license to marry.
J.R. Vincent
MALE: J.W. Brown; Age 34; Widower; Born Ohio State; Residence Cleaton, KY; Son of George Brown and Elizabeth Calico Brown; Occupation Miner.
FEMALE: Nellie Vincent; Age 19; Single; Born Muhlenberg; Residence Cleaton, KY; Daughter of J.R. Vincent and Maude Andrews Vincent.
License dated 22 May 1933; M.J. Vincent surety.
Married 22 May 1933 at J.W. Winners(?) by J.W. Johnson.
Witnesses: Ray Ortkiese, Lula Ortkiese.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 77 Page 74
MALE: James H. Brown; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 21; 1st marriage; Occupation Farmer; Born Muhlenberg; Son of Wm. T. Brown born VA & Elizabeth Brown born Muhlenberg.
FEMALE: Miß America J. McDonald; Residence Muhlenberg; Age about 18; 1st marriage; Born Muhlenberg; Daughter of J.M. McDonald born Clark Co., KY & Sarah J. McDonald born Muhlenberg.
Marriage 26 October 1865 at J.M. McDonald's.
Bond date 21 October 1865; J.M. McDonald surety.
Signed: J.H. Brown, J.M. (x) McDonald
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 5 Page 257
To the Clerk of Muhlenberg Co Court
this is to certify that I give my concent for you to give marrige Licens
to my son John. M. Brown
America Brown
Witness
Eugene his X mark McDonald
Attest H L Kirkpatrick
John Brown
Dec 11th 1912
To the Clerk of Muhlenberg Co Court
This is to certify that I have no objection to the marriage of my Daughter Lizzie McDonald to John M. Brown
S V McDonald
Witness
John Brown
Eugene his X mark McDonald
Attest H L Kirkpatrick
MALE: John M. Brown; Residence Hillside, Muhlenberg, KY; Age 19; First marriage; Occupation: Mining; Born Muhlenberg; son of Nat Brown born Muhlenberg and America Stirsman born Muhlenberg.
FEMALE: Lizzie McDonald; Residence Hillside; Age 17; First marriage; Born
Muhlenberg; daughter of S.V. McDonald born Muhlenberg and Susan Ashby (Ashley?) born Hopkins Co., KY.
To be married at Greenville, KY on the 11 December 1912.
Married by G.B. McDonald; in the presence of Morton Roark and Frank Watkins.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 34 Page 317
MALE: Nathaniel Brown; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 19; First marriage; Farmer; Born Muhlenberg; Father born Virginia; Mother born North Carolina.
FEMALE: Molly M. Stirsman; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 19; First marriage; Born Muhlenberg; Father born Muhlenberg; Mother born Muhlenberg.
To be married at Bride's Mothers on the 23 February 1882.
Bond dated 22 February 1882; Surety Samuel Brown.
Source Muhlenberg Marriage Book 13 Page 190
Contributed by J.P. Johnson
Marriage Bond Images:
Page 1
Page 2
MALE: Samuel Brown; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 27; First marriage; Occupation Farmer; Born Muhlenberg; Father born Virginia; Mother born Muhlenberg.
FEMALE: Anzonetta Capps; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 16; First marriage; Born Hardin Co., KY; Father born Hardin Co., KY; Mother born Virginia.
Married at Achilles M. Capps' 28 June 1870.
Bond dated 28 June 1870; Surety Achilles M. Capps.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 11 Page 285
Contributed by Roxanne Hicks
MALE: W.L. Brown; Residence Ohio Co., KY; Age 35; 1st marriage; Occupation Farmer; Born Ohio Co., KY; Father born Virginia; Mother born Kentucky.
FEMALE: Gabie A. Nourse; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 21; 1st marriage; Born Logan Co., KY; Father born Virginia; Mother born Washington D.C.
To be married at Michael Nourse's on 25 May 1870.
Bond date 21 May 1870; J.L. McCown surety.
Signed W.L. Brown, J.L. McCown.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 7 Page 269
Consent:
Grant W.T. Brown & Berchian A. Calvert License to Marry
Nov. 12, 1884
Joseph Calvert
Witneß S. Brown
Bond:
MALE: W.T. Brown; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 24; 1st marriage; Occupation Liveryman; Born Muhlenberg; Father born Virginia; Mother born S.C.
FEMALE: Berchia A. Calvert; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 18; 1st marriage; Born Muhlenberg; Father born Ohio Co., Ky.; Mother born Muhlenberg
Married 12 November 1884 at Commercial Hotel, Central City.
Bond date 12 November 1884; Sam Brown surety.
Signed: W.T. Brown, Sam Brown
Married by J.T. Richey
Witnesses: Samuel Brown, George Gordan
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 15 Page 202
Principal: Anderson Browning
Surety: John J. Whitmer
Couple: Anderson Browning & Catharine Whitmer
Bond date: 22 February 1858
Signed Anderson Browning, John J. Whitmer
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 3 Page 91
MALE: Vincent Browning; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 34; 3rd marriage; Occupation Farmer; Born Kentucky; Father and Mother born Tennessee.
FEMALE: Leutitia Wright; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 39; 2nd marriage; Born Muhlenberg; Father and Mother born Virginia.
To be married at Mrs. Leutitia Wright-s on 8 August 1871.
Bond date 7 August 1871; W.H. Edwards surety.
Signed Vincent (x) Browning, W.H. (x) Edwards.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 8 Page 153
MALE: Wing R. (x) Bruce; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 25; 1st marriage; Occupation Farmer; Born Muhlenberg; Father and Mother born Muhlenberg.
FEMALE: Delila Attick; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 25; 2nd marriage; Born Muhlenberg; Father and Mother born Muhlenberg.
Married at James Bruce's on 17 October 1867.
Bond dated 15 October 1867; John Shank surety.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 6 Page 330
MALE: James R. Buchanan; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 30; 1st marriage; Occupation Farmer; Born Muhlenberg; Father and Mother born Tennessee.
FEMALE: Lenore Ingram; Residence Muhlenberg; Age 16 “last May”; 1st marriage; Born Christian Co., KY; Father and Mother born Muhlenberg.
To be Married at Bride's Residence 20 October 1895.
Bond dated 19 October 1895; Jno. E. Reno surety.
Married by W.H. Woodson at T.M. Ingram.
Witnesses L.C. Chatham, D.C. Bundy.
Source: Muhlenberg Marriage Book 20:392
Marriage Licenses
Ray Burden, 23, farmer, and Miss Muree Jones, 20, both of South Carrollton.
Source: Greenville Leader January 4, 1935
