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1855 - Tioga Eagle
Morgan-Lewis
In Charleston Dec. 25th, by Rev. L. Stone, Mr. Daniel Morgan, to Miss Catharine Lewis, all of the above place.  (Thursday, January 4, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

McClure-Wolf
In Mainesburg, on the 31st ult., by Isaac S. Rumsey, Esq., Alfred McClure, of Rutland, Tioga co., to Miss Electa Wolf, of Columbia, Bradford co, Pa.  (Thursday, January 11, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Kelsey-Davis
In Charleston, on the 4th inst., by Daniel Holliday, Esq., Morris Kelsey, of Middlebury, to Miss Julia Davis, of Charleston.  (Thursday, January 11, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Kimball-Seely
In Middlebury, on the 23d ult., by Daniel Holliday, Esq., Mr. Edwin Kimball, to Miss Selina Seely, all of Wellsborough.  (Thursday, March 3, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Dartt-Potter
In Middlebury, at the residence of the bride, on the 23d ult., by Rev. Isaiah M. Mahon, Mr. Hiram Dartt, of Wellsboro’, to Miss Adaline Potter, of Middlebury.  (Thursday, March 3, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Gordon-Wetherbee
On Monday evening, the 9th inst., by the Rev. B. N. Spahr, Mr. James Y. Gordon, of this place and Miss Cornelia Wetherbee, formerly of Wellsboro, Pa.  (Thursday, May 3, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Webb-Witter
In Dakota, Waushara county, Wisconsin, on the 28th of March, 1855, by Rev. J. M. Todd, Wm. C. Webb, Esq., Attorney at Law, of Wautomo, to Miss Mary M., daughter of Josiah Witter, Esq., of Dakota.  (Thursday, May 3, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Goddard-Wilcox
At the Methodist Parsonage, in this Borough, on the 11th inst., Mr. Rait Goddard, of Keeneyville and Miss Becky Wilcox, of the same place.  (Thursday, May 3, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Keennzy-Goddard
In this Boro’, at the M. E. Parsonage, March 31st, 1855, by Rev. Isaiah M’Mahon, Mr. Jessy M. Keennzy, and Miss Clara A. Goddard, both of Keeneyville.  (Thursday, May 24, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Goodrich-Barber
In Corning, on Tuesday, May 8th, 1855 by the Rev. Mr. N. Nutton, Mr. John Goodrich, and Miss Harriett M. Barber.  (Thursday, May 24, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Kilborn-Dike
In Bloss township, on Tuesday, May 20th, 1855, by S. S. Packard, Esq., Dr. Henry Kilborn, of Covington, and Miss Lucy M. Dike, of the former place.  (Thursday, May 24, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Larison-Merrick
In Delmar, on the 22d inst., at the residence of Widow Merrick, by Rev. Isaiah McMahon, Mr. Washington Larison of Clymer, and Miss Anna E. Merrick, of the former place.  (Thursday, September 27, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Field-Merrick
In Charleston, on the 17th inst., by Rev. Isaiah McMahon, Mr. Prescott Field, and Mrs. Julia Merrick, both of Charleston.  (Thursday, November 22, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Holliday-Carpenter
In Middlebury, on the 14th inst., by D. Bolliday, Esq., Mr. Van Buren Holliday, and Miss Elmira C. Carpenter, all of the Charleston.  (Thursday, November 22, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Roots-Canfield
In Nauvoo, on the 13th inst., by C. L. Farnsworth, Esq., Mr. Nelson Roots, to Miss Minerva Canfield, daughter of Rev. D. W. Canfield, all of Liberty, Tioga Co.  (Thursday, November 22, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Sheffer-Fick
In Liberty, on the 15th inst., by Rev. J. S. Shade, Mr. Martin Sheffer, to Miss Henrietta Fick, all of Liberty, Tioga Co.  (Thursday, November 22, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Root-Fisk
At the Methodist parsonage in this Boro’, on the 26th inst., by Rev. Isaiah McMahon, Mr. Chas. R. Root, and Miss Nancy E. Fisk, both of Charleston.  (Thursday, November 29, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Hanmore-Stone
In Wellsboro, on the 26th inst., by A. J. Sofield, Esq., Mr. Lewis B. Hanmore, and Miss Harriet Stone, both of Tioga.  (Thursday, November 29, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Watts-Goodrich
On the 5th ult., by the Rev. S. J. McCullough, Mr. Daniel Watts and Miss Harriet P. Goodrich, all of Tioga.  (Thursday, December 6, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Bacon-Bilinger
In Wellsboro, on the 17th inst., by Rev. Isaiah McMahon, Mr. Horace Bacon and Miss Violette Bilinger, all of Charleston.  (Thursday, December 20, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)


1856 - Tioga Eagle

Burrell-Short
On the 1st inst., in Tioga village, by T. W. Stark, Esq., Mr. James W. Burrell, of Chatham, and Miss Olive Short, of Clymer.  (Thursday, January 3, 1856, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Doane-Rowley
On the 1st inst., in Tioga village, by T. W. Stark, Esq., Mr. Andrew Doane of Chatham, and Miss Malinda Rowley of Farmington.  (Thursday, January 3, 1856, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Palmer-Smith
On the 1st inst., in Tioga village, by T. W. Stark, Esq., Mr. George Palmer and Miss Mary Smith, all of Middlebury.  (Thursday, January 3, 1856, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Vanzye-Stanley
In Sunbury, December 24, V. V. Vanzye, M.D., graduate of King’s College, London, and Anna Elizabeth Stanley, recently of Bristol, England.  (Thursday, January 3, 1856, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Knowlton-Kelley
On the 15th inst., by the Rev. S. J. McCullough, Mr. Andrew Jackson Knowlton, of Sullivan, and Mary Augusta Kelley, of Richmond.  (Thursday, January 24, 1856, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Canfield-Egiton
In Sullivan on the 10th ult., by Rev. A. Mansfield, Daniel C. Canfield, of Columbia, Bradford county, and Miss Lydia Egiton, of Sullivan, Tioga county.  (Thursday, March 6, 1856, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Watkins-Welch
In Sullivan on the 20th ult., Mr. Rumsey Watkins and Miss Sofiah Welch, all of Sullivan, Tioga county.  (Thursday, March 6, 1856, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Hall-Perry
In Roseville, Pa., on the 12th inst., by Erastus Rose, Esq., Mr. John M. Hall of the above place, and Miss Sarah Perry, of Caroline Centre, New York.  (Thursday, March 27, 1856, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Mann-Pickering
In Tioga, on the 26th ult., by Rev. S. J. McCullough, Mr. Gurdin C. Mann, and Miss Eliza L. Pickering.  (Thursday, April 10, 1856, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)


1855 - Wellsboro Agitator

Ellis-Ansley
On the 1st ult., at the house of Davis Ellis, Esq. on Pine Creek by Rev. J. F. Calkins, Mr. Wm. Ansley of West Pine, Potter Co., and Miss Cretia Ann Ellis, of Shippen.  (Thursday, February 15, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Threadwell-Pratt
On the 7th inst., in Wellsboro, by Davis Ellis, Esq., Mr. H. D. Threadwell, merchant of Elmira, NY, and Miss Rhoda Pratt, late of Indianapolis, Indiana.  (Thursday, February 15, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Nichols-Miller
On the 8th inst., at the house of Morris Miller, Delmar, by Davis Ellis, Esq., Mr. Wilber F. Nichols, of NY, and Miss Eliza Jane Miller of Delmar.  (Thursday, February 15, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Purvis-Herrington
On the 11th inst., at the Church at Pine Creek, by Davis Ellis, Esq., Mr. John Purvis of Middlebury, and Miss Harriet Herrington of Shippen.  (Thursday, February 15, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Rumsey-Culver
In Cherry Flats, on the 6th inst., by John Gibson, Esq., Mr. Isaac Rumsey and Miss Evelin Culver, both of Cherry Flats.  (Thursday, February 15, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Dilcen-Cameron
On the 20th inst., by Rev. J. F. Calkins, at the house of Smith & Wisner on Pine Creek, Mr. Charles Dilcen of Elmira, NY, and Cornelia Cameron, of Westfield, Pa.  (Thursday, March 1, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Dartt-Potter
In Middlebury at the residence of the bride on the 22d inst., by Rev. Isaiah McMahon, Mr. Hiram W. Dartt of Wellsboro, and Miss Adaline Potter of Middlebury.  (Thursday, March 1, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Kimball-Seeley
In Middlebury on the 22d inst., by Esquire Holiday, Mr. E. E. Kimball, and Miss Selina Seeley, all of Wellsboro.  (Thursday, March 1, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Treviss-Smith
On the 2d inst., by Rev. Isaiah McMahon, Mr. A. B. Treviss, and Mrs. Temperance Smith, all of Delmar.  (Thursday, May 10, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Crittenden-Snover
On the 2d inst., by Rev. L. L. Rogers, at the residence of the bride, Mr. John Crittenden of Charleston, and Miss Sarah E. Snover, of Richmond, Pa.  (Thursday, May 10, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Goodall-McCalind
On the 17th of May, by Elder Theobald Miller, Mr. Samuel Goodall, of Richmond Township, to Miss Ellen McCalind, of Blossburg.  (Thursday, May 24, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Kleckler-Surdam
In Hector, Potter Co., Pa., on the 13th inst., by Elder Francis Strang, Mr. Elias Kleckler, of Wayne, Steuben Co., NY, and Miss Lucy B. Surdam, of the former place.  (Thursday, May 24, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Foley-Pratt
In this borough, on the 17th inst., by Rev. J. F. Calkins, Mr. Andie Foley and Miss Mary C. Pratt, all of this borough.  (Thursday, May 24, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Campbell-Sanderson
At Tioga, on the 17th inst., by Rev. W. Bullard, Mr. Geo. W. Campbell and Miss Loretta E. Sanderson, all of Tioga.  (Thursday, June 21, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Mount-Kerr
On Wednesday, 18th inst., by Rev. William Bowers, Mr. Joseph Mount, of Philadelphia, and Miss Elizabeth H., daughter of the late Maj. Thomas Kerr, of Lewistown, Mifflin co., Pa.  (Thursday, July 26, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Ebernethy-Sampson
In Blossburg, July 10th, by Rev. L. H. Berridge, Robert Ebernethy, of Blossburg, and Ellen Sampson, of Charleston.  (Thursday, August 9, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Falkner-Benn
In this Borough at the Methodist Parsonage 5th inst., by Rev. Isaiah McMahon, Elihu H. Falkner and Ann A. Benn, both of Gaines.  (Thursday, August 9, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Coolidge-Nickerson
At Covington, on the 8th inst., by Elder Miller, Mr. John W. Coolidge, and Miss Catharine Nickerson, all of Charleston.  (Thursday, August 16, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Briggs-Goodwin
On the 20th inst., at Dickinson House, Corning, by --- Gray, Esq., Mr. Walter Briggs, and Miss Rhoenna, daughter of Mr. Charles Goodwin, all of Middlebury, Pa.  (Thursday, August 30, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Greeno-Bodine
At the residence of the bride in Delmar, August 28, by Rev. J. F. Calkins, Mr. H. S. Greeno and Miss Sarah E. Bodine.  (Thursday, September 6, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Marden-Ritter
In Charleston, the 29th inst., by Rev. W. Bullard, Mr. S. M. Marden, of Corning, NY, to Miss Alty Ritter, of Delmar.  (Thursday, September 6, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Richards-Wilcox
On the 29th of Aug. in Dryden, NY, by Rev. George L. Foote, Rector of Zion’s Church, McLean, Mr. I. D. Richards of Wellsboro’, Pa. and Mrs. Wealthy F. Wilcox of the former place.  (Thursday, September 20, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Larrison-Merrick
In Delmar, on the 22d inst., at the residence of Widow Merrick, by Rev. Isaiah McMahon, Mr. Washington Larrison of Clymer and Miss Anna E. Merrick of the former place.  (Thursday, September 27, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Bassett-Price
Married at Covington on the 8th of Nov. by Elder T. Miller, Mr. George W. Bassett, and Miss Agnes Price.  (Thursday, November 15, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

McCarter-Huyler
On Sunday the 7th ult., by A. Bucklin, Esq., Mr. Warren McCarter, and Nancy M. Huyler, all of Rochester, Olmstead Co., Minnesota Territory.  (Thursday, November 15, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Field-Merrick
Married in Charleston, the 7th inst., by Rev. Isaiah McMahon, Mr. Prescott Field, and Mrs. Julia Merrick, both of Charleston.  (Thursday, November 22, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Root-Canfield
In Nauvoo, on the 13th inst., by C. L. Farnsworth, Esq., Mr. Nelson Root, to Miss Minerva Canfield, daughter of the Rev. D. W. Canfield, all of Liberty.  (Thursday, November 22, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Root-Fisk
At the Methodist Parsonage, in this Boro’, on the 26th inst., by Rev. Isaiah McMahon, Mr. C. R. Root and Miss Nancy E. Fisk, all of Charleston.  (Thursday, November 29, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Hanmer-Stone
In Wellsboro’, on the 26th inst., by A. J. Sofield, Esq., Mr. Lewis B. Hanmer and Miss Harriet Stone, both of Tioga.  (Thursday, November 29, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Watts-Goodrich
By Rev. S. J. M’Cullough, on the 5th ult., Mr. Daniel Watts, and Miss Harriet P. Goodrich, all of Tioga.  (Thursday, December 6, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Curtis-Spalding
In Wellsboro, on Nov. 25th, in Hart’s Hotel by Rev. J. P. Callins, Mr. D. H. Curtis of Middlebury and Miss Laura Spalding, of Chatham.  (Thursday, December 20, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Bacon-Bilinger
In this Boro, the 17th inst., by Rev. Isaiah McMahon, Mr. Horace Bacon and Miss Violette Bilinger, both of Charleston.  (Thursday, December 20, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)


1855 - Tioga Eagle

Notice.  Whereas, my wife L. M. Heath, has left my bed and board, without any just cause, this is therefore to caution all persons, not to trust or harbor her, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting.  Levi Heath.  Chatham, May 17th, 1853.  (Thursday, May 17, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Notice.  Whereas, my wife, O. L. Davis, has left my bed and board, without any just cause, this is therefore to caution all persons not to trust or harbor her, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting.  Ezra Davis.  Mansfield, May 31, 1855.  (Thursday, June 7, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application for Divorce.  To Mary E. Clement:--  You are hereby notified that Uriah Clement, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of Matrimony and that the Judge of the said Court have appointed Monday, the 5th day of February next, at 10 o’clock, am, at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Uriah Clement in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  Sheriff’s Office, Wellsboro, Jan. 8, 1855, H. A. Guernsey.  (Thursday, January 18, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application for Divorce.  To Elizabeth Sawyer:--You are hereby notified that Jonathan Sawyer, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga county for a divorce from the bonds of Matrimony and that the Judge of the said Court have appointed Monday, the 5th day of February next at 10 o’clock, am, at the Court House in Wellsboro, for the hearing of the said Jonathan Sawyer in the premises at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  Sheriff’s Office, Wellsboro, Jan. 8, 1855. H. A. Guernsey, Sheriff.  (Thursday, January 18, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)


1855 - Wellsboro Agitator

Notice is hereby given that my wife Altana has left my bed and board without just cause of provocation; this is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Lyman Carpenter.  Brookfield, June 25, 1855.  (Thursday, July 19, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application for Divorce.  To Anna Smith--You are hereby notified that David Smith, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga county, for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the Judges of the said court have appointed Monday, the 3d day of December next, at 10 o’clock am, at the Court House in Wellsboro for the hearing of the said David Smith in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, Nov. 1, 1855.  (Thursday, November 1, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application for Divorce.  To Ruth Bowen--You are hereby notified that David Bowen, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga county for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the Judges of the said Court have appointed Monday, the 3d day of December next, at 10 o’clock am, for hearing the said David Bowen in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, Nov. 1, 1855.  (Thursday, November 1, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application for Divorce.  To Lois Heath--You are hereby notified that Lois M. Heath, your wife, by her next friend, George Ferris, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga county, for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the Judges of the said Court have appointed Monday, the 3d day of December next, at 10 o’clock am, at the Court House in Wellsboro’ for the hearing of the said Lois M. Heath in form as aforementioned, in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, Nov. 1, 1855.  (Thursday, November 1, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application for Divorce.  To Betty Cook--You are hereby notified that Chauncey Cook, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the Judges of the said Court have appointed Monday, the 3d day of December next, at the Court House in Wellsboro for the hearing of the said Chauncey Cook in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, Nov. 1, 1855.  (Thursday, November 1, 1855, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)


1856 - Wellsboro Agitator

Kelly-Burley
In Tioga, on the 7th inst., by Rev. L. Stone, Mr. C. B. Kelly of Gaines, and Miss Isabella J. Burley, of Charleston.  (Thursday, January 10, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Burley-Churchill
In Tioga, on the 7th inst., by Rev. L. Stone, E. R. Burley of Charleston, and Miss Martha J. Churchill, of Chatham.  (Thursday, January 10, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Parton-Fern
Marriage of Fanny Fern.--The New York Ledger of last week makes the following announcement:  We have the pleasure of announcing that our gifted contributor, Mrs. Sara Payson Eldredge, (renowned and admired as Fanny Fern), was married on Saturday, the 5th inst., to Mr. James Parton, well known in literary circles as the author of the Life of Horace Greeley.  (Thursday, January 24, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Knowlton-Kelly
By Rev. S. J. McCullough, on the 15th inst., Andrew Jackson Knowlton of Sullivan, and Mary Augusta Kelly of Richmond.  (Thursday, January 24, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Parkhurst-Main
In Sullivan, on the 3d inst., by Rev. Wm. Clark, Mr. Baldwin Parkhurst and Miss Celia, daughter of H. S. Main, Esq.  (Thursday, January 24, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Catlin-Bailey
On the 6th inst., by Rev. L. Stone, Mr. Lewis Catlin, of Delmar, and Miss Eveline Bailey of Charleston.  (Thursday, March 20, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Wilbor-Leonard
On the 9th inst., by Ambrose Barker, Esq., Mr. Nelson Wilbor and Miss Pruda Jane, daughter of John Leonard, all of Union.  (Thursday, March 27, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Williams-Nichols
On the 1st inst., by Rev. J. F. Calkins, H. W. Williams, Esq., and Miss Sarah Nichols, daughter of Hon. L. I. Nichols, all of Wellsboro.  The printer was bountifully remembered.  In return, health, peace, prosperity and a long and useful life, to the pair.  (Thursday, May 8, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Miller-Caldwell
In Covington, 8th inst., by Elder T. Miller, Mr. John L. Miller and Miss Sarah E. Caldwell, all of Covington.  (Thursday, May 15, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Rumsey-Calkins
In Mainesburg, 9th inst., by Elder A. Peters, Mr. Isaac Rumsey and Miss Thankful Calkins, all of Mainesburg.  (Thursday, May 15, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Adams-Sherry
In Tioga, on the 3d instant, by Rev. S. J. McCullough, Foster L. Adams and Catharine Sherry.  (Thursday, June 5, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Potter-Potter
On the 28th ultimo, by A. J. Sofield, Esq., at Middlebury Centre, Mr. Hiram E. Potter, of Deerfield, and Miss Angela, daughter of H. H. Potter, Esq., late Sheriff of Tioga County.  (Thursday, June 5, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Graves-Howland
On the 3d instant, by Rev. J. F. Calkins, Mr. Vincent Graves of Binghamton, NY and Miss Sarah Howland, of Cedar Run.  (Thursday, June 5, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Grinnell-Grosjean
At the Presbyterian parsonage, 22d ult., by Rev. J. F. Calkins, Mr. Charles F. Grinnell and Miss Charlotte Grosjean.  (Thursday, June 19, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Mathers-Merrick
By Rev. J. F. Calkins, on the 9th inst., at the residence of the bride in Delmar, Mr. Wm. T. Mathers and Miss Mary C. Merrick.  (Thursday, June 19, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Murphy-Kilmer
At the “Crystal Fountain” in this borough, 17th inst., by Rev. I. McMahon, Mr. John Murphy and Miss Lucinda A. Kilmer, all of Middlebury.  (Thursday, June 19, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Nickerson-Dawson
In Charleston, 15th inst., by T. Miller, V. D. M. Mr. Abel Nickerson and Miss Wealthy Dawson, all for the pro bono publico.  (Thursday, June 19, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Champney-Wetmore
In Elk township, June 18, by Elder Miller, Mr. Vanrensclair Champney and Miss Isabel Wetmore.  (Thursday, June 26, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Short-Hart
In this boro’ at the Crystal Fountain Hotel, by Rev. Isaiah McMahon, Mr. Benon Short of Chatham, and Miss Julia A. Hart, daughter of Mr. David Hart of Wellsboro’.  (Thursday, July 3, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Fenton-Seymch
In St. Louis, Mo., 23d ult., at the residence of the bride’s sister, the Rev. Theodore A. Hopkins, rector of St. George’s Church, Mr. Benjamin Fenton, of Cincinnati, Ohio, to Miss Julia A., daughter of Dr. Louis Seymsch, of Blossburg, Tioga Co, Pa.  (Thursday, July 3, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Tuttle-McCollum
In Blossburg, 3d inst., by J. James, Esq., Mr. Marcus A. Tuttle, of Cummings, Lycoming county, and Miss Mary Ann McCollum, of Liberty.  (Thursday, July 3, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Childs-Comstock
In Nauvoo, 18th ultimo, by C. L. Farnsworth, Esq., Mr. Joseph Childs of Morris, and Miss Mary Jane Comstock, of Liberty.  (Thursday, July 3, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

English-Dibble
At the Crystal Fountain Hotel in Wellsboro, on the 28th inst., by A. J. Sofield, Esq., Mr. James English and Miss Margaret Dibble, both of Delmar.  (Thursday, September 4, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Campbell-English
At the bride’ Fathers in Delmar, the 28th inst., by Rev. Isaiah McMahon, Mr. Stephen Campbell, of Cummings, Lycoming Co., and Miss Sarah Ann English, of Delmar.  (Thursday, September 4, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Ostrum-Leonard
In Blossburg, on the 31st inst., by John James, Esq., Mr. Daniel Ostrum and Miss Rebecca Leonard, both of Liberty.  (Thursday, September 4, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Howland-Mack
In this village, on the 10th inst., at the residence of the bride, by Rev. J. F. Calkins, Mr. Alonzo Howland and Miss Emma Mack, of this county.  The parties have our best wishes for health, and prosperity.  (Thursday, September 11, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Cassoday-Maxon
In Hopkinton, RI, Aug. 23d by Elder C. M. Lewis, Mr. John B. Cassoday, of Middlebury, Pa., student at law, and Miss Julia A. Maxon, of Hopkinton.  Here’s to the health, prosperity and happiness of you twain, and may you live a thousand years.  (Thursday, September 25, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Root-Compton
In Liberty, 1st inst., by Elder D. W. Canfield, James M. Root, and Mrs. Nancy C. Compton, all of Liberty.  (Thursday, October 9, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Andice-Eardley
On the 18th of September, by the Rev. I. S. Shade, Mr. Henry Andice and Miss Elizabeth Eardley, both of Liberty Valley, Tioga Co., Pa.  (Thursday, October 9, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Sheffer-Eardley
On the 2nd of October, by the Rev. I. S. Shade, Mr. George R. Sheffer, and Miss Christiana Eardley, both of Liberty Valley, Tioga Co., Pa.  (Thursday, October 9, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Kehler-Cady
On the 8th inst., by A. J. Sofield, Esq., at the Crystal Fountain Hotel, Mr. Edward Kehler and Celestia M. Cady, both of Middlebury.  (Thursday, October 9, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Ingrime-Fisher
In Delmar, on the 7th inst., by James Kelly, Esq., Mr. John Grime and Miss Barbara Fisher, all of Delmar.  (Thursday, October 9, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Westbrook-Prutsman
In Tioga, on the 30th ult., by Rev. S. J. McCullough, Horace F. Westbrook and Rachel Prutsman.  (Thursday, October 23, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Brubaker-Guernsey
In Tioga, on the 20th inst., by Rev. S. J. McCullough, Henry M. Brubaker and Kate A. Guernsey.  (Thursday, October 23, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Lewis-Gerher
In Liberty, 21st inst., by Rev. J. S. Shade, Mr. Evan Lewis and Miss Martha E. Gerher, all of Montgomery Co, Pa.  (Thursday, October 23, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Sheffer-Kingsman
By Rev. J. S. Shade, on the 23d inst., Mr. George Sheffer and Miss Dorliska Kingsman, all of Liberty.  (Thursday, October 30, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Leonard-Sleeper
On Tuesday, October 28th, by G. W. Bacon, Esq., Mr. T. B. Leonard, of Westfield, and Miss Georgiana Sleeper of Brookfield, Tioga Co., Pa.  (Thursday, November 20, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Betts-Evans
In Blossburg, on November 1st, 1856, by John James, Esq., Mr. Phillip Betts and Mary Evans, both of Bloss.  (Thursday, November 20, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Coolidge-VanHorn
On the 20th ult., by Rev. W. A. Bronson, Mr. D. K. Coolidge and Miss Deborah VanHorn, all of Charleston.  (Thursday, November 27, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Seymour-Seymour
At Cleaver House, in Wellsboro, 27th ult., by Rev. J. F. Calkins, Mr. Geo. W. Seymour of Sullivan, and Miss Ellen Seymour of Mansfield.  (Thursday, November 27, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Bryden-Strait
In Wellsboro, 8th inst., Mr. Thomas B. Bryden and Miss Beulah E. Strait, by Rev. A. A. Marple.  (Thursday, December 11, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Raker-Hartsock
On the 15th inst., by Rev. J. J. Shade, Mr. Jno. Raker, of Jackson, Lycoming Co., Pa., and Miss Mary M. Hartsock, of Liberty, Tioga Co.  (Thursday, December 25, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Caution.  Whereas, my wife, Mary Clark, has left my bed and board without any just cause or provocation, therefore all persons are hereby cautioned not to trust her on my account, as I will not pay any debt of her contracting.  James T. Clark.  Farmington, March 6, 1856.  (Thursday, March 13, 1856, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Caution.  Whereas my wife, Huldah C. Greenleaf, has left my bed and board without cause, this is to caution all persons against trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  George W. Greenleaf.  Wellsboro, March 15, 1856.  (Thursday, March 20, 1856, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Whereas, my wife Lucretia Moyer, has left my bed and board, without any just cause or provocation, this is to caution all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Monteville Moyer.  Delmar, Oct. 16th, 1856.  (Thursday, October 16, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application for Divorce.  To Amanda Burlisson--You are hereby notified that Seth Burlisson, your husband has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga county for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court have appointed Monday the 4th day of February next, at 10 o’clock forenoon, for hearing the said Seth Burlisson in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  Wellsboro, Jan. 3.  John Mahlers.  (Thursday, January 3, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Applications for Divorce. To Melinda Dodge--You are hereby notified that Aaron W. Dodge, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court have appointed Monday, the 2d day of June next, at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, for hearing the said Aaron W. Dodge, in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, May 15, 1856.  (Thursday, May 22, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application for Divorce.  To Edward Chaffee--You are hereby notified that Martha Jane Chaffee, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court have appointed Monday, the 2d day of June next at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, for the hearing of the said Martha Jane Chaffee in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, May 15, 1856.  (Thursday, May 22, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application for Divorce.  To Sena Clemens--You are hereby notified that Joseph Clemens, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court have appointed Monday the 1st day of September next, at 10 o’clock, forenoon, for hearing the said Joseph Clemens in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, Aug. 14, 1856.  (Thursday, August 28, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application for Divorce.  To Fanny Dickens--You are hereby notified that Joel Dickens, your husband has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court have appointed Monday, the 1st day of December next at 10 o’clock forenoon for hearing the said Joel Dickens in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, Oct. 30, 1856.  (Thursday, October 30, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application for Divorce.  To Halsey Woodworth--You are hereby notified that Harriet A. Woodworth, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court have appointed Monday the 1st day of December next at 10 o’clock forenoon, for hearing the said Harriet A. Woodworth in the premises at which time and place you can attend if you think


1857 - Wellsboro Agitator

Dobbs-Carpenter
On the 25th ult., at Middlebury Center, by A. J. Sofield, Esq., Mr. Jordan Dobbs, of Tioga, to Miss Elsie E. Carpenter, of Middlebury.  (Thursday, January 1, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Lewis-Porter
At A. Whitney’s, in East Charleston, on the 1st inst., by H. Morgan, Esq., Mr. Almond Lewis of Ulysses, Potter county, and Miss E. C. Porter, of the former place.  (Thursday, January, 8, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Duryea-Claus
In Charleston, Dec. 30, 1856, by the Rev. Amos Chapman, Mr. Sylvanus Duryea of Delmar, and Miss Cellestia E. Claus, of Charleston.  (Thursday, January 8, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Howes-Derow
In Covington, on the 8th inst., by Rev. A. A. Marple, Thos. C. Howes, M. D., and Lucy, youngest daughter of E. W. Derow, Esq., of that place.  (Thursday, January 22, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Churchill-Close
In Chatham, 8th inst., by Rev. S. Butler, Mr. Randolph Churchill, of Middlebury, and Miss Fanny Close of Chatham.  (Thursday, February 5, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Goodall-Chaffee
In Richmond, on the 12th inst., by H. Morgan, Esq., Mr. Thomas Goodall, and Miss Martha Ann Chaffee, both of the former place.  (Thursday, March 19, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Pierce-Elixandria
On the 15th inst., by the Rev. J. S. Shade, Mr. Ephraim B. Pierce, and Sarah Ann Elixandria, both of Liberty.  (Thursday, March 26, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Kennedy-Butler
In Delmar, April 7th, 1857, by Rev. H. B. Turk, Mr. Alpha A. Kennedy, and Miss Margaret B. Butler, all of Delmar.  (Thursday, April 12, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Doolittle-Redington
In Middlebury, on the 22d inst., by Rev. S. J. McCullough, Mr. A. Doolittle and Miss Frances Ann Redington.  (Thursday, April 12, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Boyden-Johnson
At the M. E. Parsonage, in Wellsboro by Rev. W. A. Bronson, Mr. Franklin Boyden of Charleston, Tioga county, Pa., and Miss Helen Johnson, of Corning, NY.  (Thursday, April 16, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Wellington-Wickham
At Tioga, on the 13th inst., by Rev. S. J. McCullough, Mr. Quincy W. Wellington of Corning, NY, and Miss Matilda R. Wickham of Tioga.  (Thursday, May 21, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Colton-Gibson
On Friday 22d inst., by the Rev. A. A. Marple at the residence of the bride’s parents, Rev. Willis S. Colton of Wethersfield, Conn., and Miss Lucy P. Gibson, daughter of Dr. O. L. Gibson, Wellsboro, Pa.  (Thursday, May 28, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Kirkpatrick-Gilbert
In West Troy, NY, on the 25th ult., by Mr. A. Canoll, Mr. Samuel E. Kirkpatrick, of Wellsboro, Pa., and Miss Charlotte A. Gilbert, of Green Island, NY.  (Thursday, May 28, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Andrews-Cady
At the United States Hotel, in Wellsboro, on the 21st inst., by Rev. W. A. Bronson, Mr. Dennis Andrews and Miss Charlotte Cady, both of Middlebury, Tioga Co, Pa.  (Thursday, June 25, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Kelley-Cole
On the 4th inst., in Chatham, Tioga Co., Pa., by the Rev. S. Butler, Mr. Samuel Kelley, of Bradford, Steuben Co., NY to Miss Sarah Cole of the former place.  (Thursday, July 9, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Danole-Blinn
By James Kelley, Esq., at his residence in Charleston on the 4th inst., Mr. John Danole and Miss Mary Blinn, all of Delmar.  (Thursday, July 9, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Carrill-Kilbourn
July 4th, at the Crystal Fountain Hotel, Wellsboro, by Rev. W. A. Bronson, Mr. John Carrill Jr. and Miss Sarah Kilbourn, both of Pike Valley, Potter Co., Pa.  (Thursday, July 9, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Simonds-Bailey
At Tioga, June 22d by Rev. S. J. McCullough, Mr. Oscar Simonds, of Vt., and Miss Victoria C. Bailey, of Middlebury.  (Thursday, July 30, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Schoonover-Everitt
On the 25th day of July, by Charlton Philips, Esq., Thomas J. Schoonover, of Chatham and Dorlesca M. Everitt, of Clymer.  (Thursday, August 6, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Mr. Alonzo Borden
In Wellsboro on the 22d inst., by A. J. Sofield, Esq., Mr. Alonzo Borden to Lydia Ann Elliott both of Delmar.  (Thursday, August 27, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Bullard-Bristol
In Marshfield, on Sunday morning, Sept. 8th, by the Rev. H. E. Whitney, Rev. Walter Bullard of Woodhull and Miss Nancy Bristol of the former place.  (Thursday, September 10, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Kingsbury-Catlin
In Charleston, Sept. 24, by Rev. L. Stone, Mr. J. L. Kingsbury and Miss Rosella M. Catlin, both of Charleston.  (Thursday, October 8, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Bliss-Ritter
On the 29th ult., by Rev. L. Stone, Mr. William Bliss of Charleston and Miss Ruth Ritter, of Wellsboro.  (Thursday, October 8, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Johnson-Bryant
In Wellsboro, at the Crystal Fountain Hotel, by J. Kelley, Esq., Mr. Joseph B. Johnson and Mary A. Bryant, all of Farmington.  (Thursday, October 8, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Bristol-Bristol
At Mansfield on the 24th ult., by Rev. W. Bullard, Mr. James F. Bristol of Brownhelm, Ohio, and Mrs. Melissa Bristol of Mansfield.  (Thursday, October 8, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Blanchard-Rundell
In Leroy, Oct. 4th, by Rev. L. B. Lake, Mr. Oliver Blanchard and Miss Maria Rundell, both of Union.  (Thursday, October 15, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Clark-Blanchard
In Osceola, Oct. 6th, by A. K. Bosard, Geo. A. Clark of Osceola and Miss Rachel Blanchard, late of Lawrenceville, Pa.  (Thursday, October 15, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Merrick-Sears
At the parsonage of the Presbyterian Church, by Rev. J. F. Calkins, on the 8th inst., Mr. Charles Merrick and Miss Hannah A. Sears.  (Thursday, October 15, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Power-Seelye
On the 18th inst., at the house of the bride’s father, in Lindley, NY, by the Rev. E. D. Wells, Mr. Dyer Power and Miss Marion L. Seelye.  (Thursday, November 26, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Walbridge-Smith
On the 18th inst., in St. James Church, Muncy, Lycoming Co., Pa., by the Rev. Geo. C. Drake, Mr. Joshua Walbridge, of Wellsboro, Pa., and Miss Drucilla Smith, of the former place.  (Thursday, November 26, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Abrams-Seaman
In Dubuque, Iowa, on the 21st by the Rev. Mr. Brown, Mr. P. G. Abrams, (formerly of Charleston, Pa.) to Miss Sarah A. Seaman of Newport, Herkimer Co., NY.  (Thursday, November 26, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Swope-Smith
In Charleston, 27th inst., by Elder Thomas Montague, Mr. Ezra Swope and Miss Harriet Smith, all of Charleston.  (Thursday, December 31, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

My wife Mariah Babb, has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, this is to caution all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Caleb Babb.  Morris, Dec. 15, 1856.  (Thursday, January 1, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Whereas, my wife Lucretia Moyer, has left my bed and board, without any just cause or provocation, this is to caution all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Monteville Moyer.  Delmar, Oct. 16, 1856.  (Thursday, January 1, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Whereas my wife, Sarah Hazen has left my bed and Board without just cause or provocation, this is to caution all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  John J. Hazen.  Jackson, March 19th, 1857.  (Thursday, March 19, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Notice.  Whereas my wife Margaret Ann, has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, this is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Whoever can give any information concerning her is requested to write to the undersigned..  She is a woman about 24 years of age--was dressed in men’s clothes when she left, viz:--black pants with white spots, black satin vest, black stock with a red and green flower, brown mixed coat, red stripes in a checks low-crowned black hat.--Her hair was cut short.  She is a fleshy woman, good looking and agreeable in conversation, if she chooses to be.  Address the subscriber at Crooked Creek, Middlebury township, Tioga Co, Pa.  April 6th, 1857, Ira Briggs.  (Thursday, April 9, 1957, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Whereas my wife Harriet A. Benton has left my bed and board without cause or provocation, all persons are hereby notified not to harbor or give credit to the said Harriet A. Benton on my account, as I shall not pay any debts of her contracting after this date.  Edward R. Benton.  Tioga, April 23, 1857.  (Thursday, May 7, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Whereas my wife, Eunice Smith, has left my house and board, (the bed and other property she took with her).  This is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting.  Charles Smith.  Middlebury, June 18th, 1857.  (Thursday, June 25, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Whereas my wife Violetta, has left my house, taking bed and board and other household furniture with her without any just cause or provocation, this is to forbid all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Horace Bacon.  Charleston, Oct. 1, 1857.  (Thursday, October 8, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application for Divorce.  To Alanson B. Russell--You are hereby notified that Marietta C. Russell, your wife has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court have appointed Monday the 2nd day of February next at 10 o’clock forenoon, for hearing the said Marietta C. Russell in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, Jan. 1, 1857.  (Thursday, January 1, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application for Divorce.  To Maria Smith--You are hereby notified that Wm. H. Smith, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court have appointed Monday the 2d day of February next, at 10 o’clock, forenoon, for hearing the said Wm. H. Smith in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  Wellsboro, Dec. 25, ‘ 56.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  (Thursday, January 1, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application for Divorce.  Phebe Fisk by her next friend A. D. Cole.  To Ezra W. Fisk--You are hereby notified that Phebe Fisk, your wife, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga county for a divorce from the bonds of Matrimony; and that the said Court has appointed Monday the 2d day of February next, at 10 o’clock, forenoon, for hearing the said Phebe Fisk in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  Jno. Mathers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, Jan. 8, 1857.  (Thursday, January 8, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application for Divorce.  To Martha Stetson--You are hereby notified that Reuben Stetson, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court have appointed Monday, the first day of June next, at 10 o’clock, forenoon, for hearing the said Reuben Stetson in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, April 30, 1857.  (Thursday, April 12, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application for Divorce.  To Daniel Prentice,--You are hereby notified that Fanny Prentice, your wife, by her next friend Nelson Johnson, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court have appointed Monday the 1st day of June next, at 10 o’clock, forenoon, for hearing the said Fanny Prentice in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, April 30, 1857.  (Thursday, April 12, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application for Divorce.  To Amanda Burlisson--You are hereby notified that Seth Burlisson, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga county for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court have appointed Monday, the 4th day of February next, at 10 o’clock forenoon, for hearing the said Seth Burlisson in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, Jan. 3, 1856.  (Thursday, January 31, 1856, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Notice in Divorce.  Catharine Price:  You are hereby notified that Robert H. Briggs, your husband has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony; and the said Court have appointed Monday, the 7th day of September next, at the Court House in Wellsboro, for a hearing of the said Robert H. Price in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, Aug. 6, 1857.  (Thursday, August 6, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application for Divorce.  To Pamela Clark--You are hereby notified that Simon N. Clark, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony--and that the said Court have appointed the first Monday of September, at 2 o’clock, pm., for the hearing the said Simon N. Clark in the premises, at which time and place you can appear if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, Aug. 3d, 1857.  (Thursday, 13, 1857, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)


1858 - Wellsboro Agitator
Wass-Lee
Dec. 25, by Rev. N. L. Reynolds, Mr. William Wass and Miss Mary Lee, all of Chatham.  (Thursday, January 7, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Smith-Odell
At Covington on the 1st of January by Elder T. Miller, Mr. Martin V. Smith of Wellsboro and Miss Charlotte Odell of Covington.  (Thursday, January 7, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Tanner-Carrol
In Clymer Jan. 1st, by the Rev. Amos Chapman, Mr. Joshua A. Tanner of Minnesota and Miss Angeline A. Carrol of Pike, Potter Co.  (Thursday, January 7, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Williams-Austin
On the 23d inst., at the house of the bride’s father, by the Rev. J. F. Calkins, Mr. H. N. Williams of Woodhull, NY, and Miss Lucy A. Austin of Wellsboro.  (Thursday, January 28, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Peet-Dickinson
On the 27th inst., at St. Paul’s Church, Wellsboro, Penna., by the Rev. S. B. Dalrymple assisted by the Rev. A. A. Marple, Rev. Robert B. Peet of Montrose, Pa., and Miss Julia A. Dickinson of Wadsworth, Ohio.  (Thursday, January 28, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Henry-Palmer
In Charleston on the 21st inst., by James Kelley, Esq., at his residence, Mr. William Henry, and Mrs. Desdemona Palmer, both of Delmar.  (Thursday, January 28, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Dimmick-Heysham
On the 3d inst., by Charlton Phillips, Esq., Bi. Dimmick of Westfield and Miss Helen Heysham of Beecher’s Island, Pa.  (Thursday, February 25, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Wolf-Traverse
At Wellsboro, on the 26th of February last, by A. J. Sofield, Esq., Jacob Wolf of Phelp’s Mills, Clinton Co., and Mary Jane Traverse of Delmar.  (Thursday, March 11, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Beck-Zink
On the 7th inst., by the Rev. J. S. Shade, Mr. Daniel Beck of Jackson township, Lycoming Co., and Miss Christian A. Zink, of Liberty.  (Thursday, March 18, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Crandall-Fisk
In Belle Ewart, Canada West, 4th inst., by Rev. Mr. Stubbs, E. P. Crandall and Miss Phebe Fisk.  (Thursday, March 25, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Clemons-Walker
In Covington, Tioga Co., Pa., on the 17th inst., by Elder C. D. Kinney, Mr. Holland Clemons and Miss Martha A. Walker, all of Covington.  (Thursday, April 29, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Johnson-Mathers
In Wellsboro, on the 7th inst., by Rev. Thos. B. Barker, Dr. L. W. Johnson, of Liberty, and Miss Mary C. Mathers, of Wellsboro.  (Thursday, June 10, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Biles-Rumsey
In Sullivan, on the 28th ult., by E. A. Fish, Esq., Mr. J. P. Biles of Knoxville and Miss Abbie Rumsey of Sullivan.  (Thursday, June 10, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Churchill-Beatty
In Clymer, on the 22d ult., by Rev. D. A. Pope, Mr. Wilber Churchill of Chatham and Miss Sophia Octavia Beatty of Clymer.  (Thursday, June 10, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Ward-Ritter
In Charleston, on the 20th inst., by James Kelley, Esq., Mr. John Ward, and Miss Cecilia Ritter, all of Charleston.  (Thursday, June 24, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Claus-Walker
In Covington, 17th inst., by Rev. T. Miller, Mr. Nelson Claus and Miss Nancy L. Walker, all of Charleston.  (Thursday, June 24, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Niles-Tolls
In Chatham, on the 18th inst., by T. W. Stark, Esq., Mr. J. B. Niles, of Middlebury, and Miss Phebe A. Tolls, of Chatham.  (Thursday, July 22, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Dartt-Rice
At the Baptist parsonage in Delmar, July 14th, by the Rev. L. Store, Mr. George S. Dartt, and Miss Hannah L. Rice, both of Charleston.  (Thursday, July 22, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Fishler-Sofield
At the Dickinson House, Corning, NY, on the 28th day of July, by Rev. E. B. Smith, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Mr. George W. Fishler, of Wellsburg, NY, and Miss Sarah A. Sofield, daughter of John Sofield, Esq., of Morris, Tioga Co., Pa.  (Thursday, August 5, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Kilburn-Wolcott
At St. Mark’s Church, in Penn Yan, on Wednesday evening, August 4, 1858, by Rev. Wm. B. Otis, Capt. C. L. Kilburn, Commissary of subsistence for the Army and Indian Agent, to Miss Mary, daughter of Gideon Wolcott, Esq., of Jerusalem.  (Thursday, August 12, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Fox-Peck
On the 16th inst., by Rev. S. W. Alden, Mr. John Fox, on Mainesburg, and Miss Laura Peck, of Troy.  (Thursday, September 30, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Hoyt-Colvin
At the residence of the bride’s father, on the 29th ult., by Rev. N. L. Reynolds, Mr. Chas. L. Hoyt, of Knoxville, Tioga Co., Pa., and Miss Mary C., daughter of Hon. G. G. Colvin, of Bingham, Potter Co., Pa.  [We acknowledge the receipt of a nice assortment of cake with the above notice, to which the printers did ample justice.  We have only time to say that we are inexpressibly glad to chronicle the translation of our friend “Longfellow” from the wintry land of Bachelorhood to the Perpetual Spring of the clime of Matrimony.  May he and his estimable lady ever turn to the 29th day of September 1858, as the dawn of a long day of happiness, unbroken except by those little clouds which serve to render us more appreciative of the sunshine.  ED. AG.]  (Thursday, October 7, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Holmes-Broughton
At the Crystal Fountain Hotel, Wellsboro, Oct. 20th, by Rev. J. Joralemon, Mr. Isaac Holmes and Miss Amelia Broughton, all of Shippen, Tioga Co., Penna.  (Thursday, October 28, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

White-Edgerton
On the 8th of August, by the Rev. Nathan Baker, Mr. Elias White of Seneca Falls and Miss Lena Edgerton, of Mainesburg, Pa.  (Thursday, October 28, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Bonnell-Richards
In this village, on the 16th inst., by Rev. A. A. Marple, Mr. Thomas Bonnell, of Waterville, Lycoming county, and Miss Frances S. Richards, of this village.  [May their days be many and pleasant together, growing brighter and brighter to the end.  Ed.]  (Thursday, November 18, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Parsons-Harris
On the 12th inst., by Rev. Eli Gitchell, Mr. George S. Parsons of Covington and Miss Elizabeth Harris of Cherry Flats.  (Thursday, December 16, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Champney-Phenix
On the 19th December, 1858, by S. B. Barnes, Esq., Mr. Isaiah Champney and Miss Catharine Matilda Phenix, all of Gaines.  (Thursday, December 30, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Fisk-Huntly
In Charleston on the 25th inst., by James Kelley, Esq., Mr. William Fisk and Miss Juliaette Huntly, all of Charleston.  (Thursday, December 30, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Whereas, my wife, Araminta, has left my bed and board without any just cause or provocation, this is to forbid all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Covington, April 29.  James Copp.  (Thursday, April 29, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Notice in Divorce.  Philena Frink--Take notice that C. A. Frink, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Monday, the 1st day of February next, at 10 o’clock a.m. for a hearing of the said C. A. Frink in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, Jan. 7, 1858.  (Thursday, January 7, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Notice in Divorce.--Martha Howe--Take notice that Barton Howe, your husband, has applied to the court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said Court have appointed Monday, the 7th day of June next, 10 o’clock am. for a hearing of the said Barton Howe in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, Feb. 18, 1858.  (Thursday, February 18, 1858, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Notice in Divorce.--Eliza Dunbar--Take notice that Jesse Dunbar, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga Co., for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that the said court have appointed Wednesday, the 31st day of March next, at 10 o’clock am., for a hearing of the said Jesse Dunbar in the premises, at which  time and place you can attend if you think proper.  John Mathers, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, Jan. 7, 1858.  The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
 

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