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1859 - Agitator

1859 Agitator Marriages

Jones-Kirkpatrick
On the 25th of December, by the Rev. G. C. Baldwin, of ?, Mr. Lewis D. Jones, of Andeas, Delaware Co., NY and Miss Jane E. Kirkpatrick, of Wellsboro, Pa.  (Thursday, January 13, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Stevens-Lewis
In Osceola, Jan. 13th, by L. P. Hoyt, Esq., Mr. Samuel Stevens and Miss Sarah Lewis, all of Osceola.  (Thursday, January 20, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Riebsam-Grinnell
On the 9th inst., at the Presbyterian Parsonage, Wellsboro, Mr. Joseph Riebsam of Northumberland, and Miss Jennett P. Grinnell, of Shippen.  (Thursday, January 20, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Ruggles-Kelly
In Charleston, on the 8th inst., by Rev. J. Ingerick, Mr. Daniel W. Ruggles of Elk and Miss Rosetta E. Kelly of Charleston.  (Thursday, February 17, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Watrous-Hill
In Clymer, on Sunday, the 6th inst., by Rev. F. Strang, at the residence of the bride, Mr. James S. Watrous of Gaines and Miss Kate E. Hill.  (Thursday, February 17, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Tipple-Barlow
At the house of the bride’s father, Feb. 17th, by Rev. J. Joraleman, Mr. Robert Tipple of Charleston and Miss Lovisa Barlow of Wellsboro, Pa.  (Thursday, February 24, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Avery-Spencer
In Chatham, Feb. 17th, by Rev. D. A. Pope, Mr. Cyrus W. Avery and Miss Jane C. Spencer all of Chatham.  (Thursday, February 24, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Smith-Robertson
In Wellsboro, at the Crystal Fountain Hotel, April 23d, by Rev. J. Joraleman, Mr. William Smith of the Town of Shippen, and Miss Agnes Robertson of Delmar, Tioga Co, Pa.  (Thursday, April 28, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Russell-Jenkins
In the city of Lawrence, Kansas, on the 19th May, by the Rev. Mr. Nute, Mr. S. C. Russell, late of Coudersport, Pa., and Miss Rose Jenkins.  (Thursday, June 9, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Steers-Mersereau
In Tioga, June 1st, at the house of Mr. Mersereau, Mr. Edward P. Steers and Miss Anna  Mersereau, daughter of James G. Mersereau, Esq.  (Thursday, June 9, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Gardner-Bowman
At the house of L. S. Culver, in Osceola, June 7th, 1859, by A. K. Busard, Esq., Mr. Charles G. Gardner and Miss Mariette L. Bowman, both of Brookfield, Tioga Co., Pa.  (Thursday, June 16, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Walker-Bostwick
At Christ Church, Corning, on Thursday afternoon, by Rev. E. Z. Lewis, Mr. William Walker and Miss Helen C. Bostwick, all of Corning.  (Thursday, July 14, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Crittenton-Slosson
In Lawrence, June 28th, by Rev. A. A. Marple of Wellsboro, Mr. Charles N. Crittenton of New York, to Miss Josephine Slosson, daughter of Mr. Clark Slosson.  (Thursday, July 14, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Edgecomb-Price
At the house of the bride’s father, Westfield, Tioga Co., by Rev. J. J. Turton, Mr. Ira M. Edgecomb and Miss Sarah M. Price, all of Westfield.  (Thursday, July 21, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Stebbins-Roberts
In Clymer, July 24th, by Wm. A. Douglas, Esq., Mr. Orrin Stebbins, Jr. and Miss Adaline K. Roberts, both of Clymer.  (Thursday, September 8, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Soper-Gustin
On the 8th inst., at the house of the bride’s father, Ward, Tioga Co, Pa., by J. D. Hill, Esq., James Soper, of Union, to Elizabeth Gustin, of the former place.  (Thursday, September 15, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Billings-Sweet
In Knoxville, Sept. 13th, by Rev. T. K. Beecher of Elmira, NY, Geo. C. F. Billings of Elmira and Miss Helena Sweet, daughter of Rev. E. Sweet of Knoxville, Pa.  (Thursday, September 15, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Spencer-Wright
At Osceola, Sept. 10, by Rev. N. L. Reynolds, Mr. Asa Spencer, of Jasper, NY, and Miss Betsey Wright of the former place.  (Thursday, September 15, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Parks-Atherton
In Charleston, on the 8th inst., by James Kelley, Esq., Mr. Nicholas Parks and Miss Mary Ann Atherton, all of Charleston.  (Thursday, September 15, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Cooley-Carpenter
At Owego, on the morning of the 23d ult., by the Rev. Mr. Murdoch, Major Levi J. Cooley, of Elmira, and Mrs. E. H. Carpenter, daughter of Jonathan Blake, Esq., formerly of Springfield, Mass.  (Thursday, September 15, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Lowman-Gray
In Ridgebury, Pa., on the 18th inst., by Rev. J. M. Coley, Mr. Lyman Lowman, of Elmira, NY, to Miss Charity B. Gray, of Ridgebury, Bradford Co, Pa.  (Thursday, September 15, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Haynes-Hollenbeck
In Allegany, Potter Co., Pa., on Thursday, Sept. 1st, 1859, by A. G. Preshey, Mr. Hubbard Haynes, of Colesburg, and Mrs. Jane Hollenbeck, of Sweden.  (Thursday, September 15, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Comforth-Medbury
In Smethport, Pa., September 26, 1859, by Rev. S. D. Morris, Rev. E. Comforth, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Smethport, and Miss Clara E. Medbury.  (Thursday, October 6, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Young-Butterworth
In Coudersport, Pa., Sept. 22d, 1859, by Rev. J. Hendrick, A. M., Mr. Hugh Young, editor of the Tioga Co Agitator, and Miss L. A. Butterworth, of Coudersport, Pa.  (Thursday, October 6, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Chase-Butterworth
In Coudersport, Pa., Sept. 28th, 1859, by Rev. M. H. Rice, Mr. Thomas S. Chase, editor the Potter Journal, and Miss Ida Butterworth, all of Coudersport, Pa.  (Thursday, October 6, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

French-Furman
In Delmar, Oct. 2, 1859, by L. Palmer, Esq., Mr. Reuben French, and Miss Sarah Furman, both of Delmar.  (Thursday, October 6, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Davis-Quick
In Farmington, Pa., at the residence of the bride’s father, on the 25th of Sept. 1859, by Rev. H. B. Turk, Mr. Wm. Davis of Roseville, Pa., and Miss E. Quick.  (Thursday, October 6, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Stebbins-Roberts
In Clymer, Pa., Sept. 27th, 1859, by W. A. Douglas, Esq., Mr. E. H. Stebbins, and Miss Lydia A. Roberts, both of Clymer.  (Thursday, October 6, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Miler-Campbell
In Delmar, Sept. 29th, 1859, by Rev. L. Stone, Mr. Deloss V. Miler, and Miss Frances Campbell, all of Delmar.  (Thursday, October 6, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Andrews-Dartt
In Charleston, Oct. 6th, by the Rev. L. Stone, Mr. Martin V. B. Andrews, of Asbury, Columbia Co, Pa. to Miss Angia M. Dartt, of Charleston.  (Thursday, October 13, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Smith-Havens
On the 2d inst., by Ira Patchen, Esq., of Covington Boro, Mr. Harvey Wm. Smith of Charleston, Pa. and Miss Sarah Ann Havens, of Covington.  (Thursday, October 20, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Clemons-Lates
On the 9th inst., by Ira Patchen, Esq., Thomas Clemons and Mrs. Alice Jane Lates, both of Covington.  (Thursday, October 20, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Westbrook-Dutton
On the 12th inst., by Rev. S. J. M’Cullough, Mr. Jacob H. Westbrook of Middlebury, and Miss Mary A. Dutton, of Tioga.  (Thursday, October 20, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Brown-Prutsman
At Tioga, Pa., by Rev. N. L. Reynolds, Mr. Robert Brown, of Canisteo, NY, to Miss Martha J. Prutsman, of Tioga.  (Thursday, October 20, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Howard-Knapp
At Wellsboro, on the 22d Sept. by J. Emery, Esq., Mr. Joseph Howard to Miss Caroline Knapp, both of Chatham.  (Thursday, October 27, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Lloyd-Sigler
At the residence of the bride’s parents in Huntsville, Pa., Oct. 19, by Elder W. B. France, Mr. S. B. Lloyd, of Nelson and Miss L. S. Sigler of Huntsville, Pa.  (Thursday, October 27, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Culver-Gee
On the 13th inst., by John Parkhurst, Esq., Frederick Culver of Elkland Boro and Miss Marietta L. Gee of Westfield.  (Thursday, October 27, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Rexford-Vermilyea
In Gaines, Oct. 20, by B. V. Ogden, Esq., Mr. Charles Rexford to Miss Alwilda Vermilyea.  (Thursday, October 27, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Sofield-Smalley
In Galesburg, IL, Oct. 18th, by Rev. Mr. West, Mr. J. B. Sofield to Miss Helen Smalley, both of Osawatomie, Kansas.  (Thursday, November 3, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Haverly-Ashley
In Grays Valley, on Tuesday, Oct. 11th, by Rev. M. Rockwell, Mr. John Harverly of Covington to Miss Phebe Ashley of Sullivan.  (Thursday, November 3, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Harkness-Rockwell
In Rutland, on Thursday, Oct. 27th, by Rev. M. Rockwell, Mr. Erwin Harkness of Cherry Flats, to Miss Clarirrinda F. Rockwell of Rutland.  (Thursday, November 3, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Graves-Abernethy
At Taylor’s Hotel, Wellsboro, Nov. 1st, by Rev. J. F. Calkins, Mr. Ira Graves, of Covington, to Miss Isabella Abernethy of Wellsboro.  (Thursday, November 3, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Swan-Smith
In Covington Boro, on Thursday, Oct. 27, by Rev. J. R. Morris, Mr. M. C. Swan, of Orange Co, NY and Miss Julia S., daughter of L. B. Smith, Esq.  (Thursday, November 3, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Steele-Goodin
In Port Allegany, Nov. 12th, by W. J. Davis, Esq., Mr. S. S. Steele, formerly of Delmar, Pa., and Miss Mary Goodin.  (Thursday, November 24, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Oliphant-Winchel
In Delmar, on the 20th inst., by Leonard Palmer, Esq., Mr. Daniel H. Oliphant and Miss Jerusha Winchell of Delmar.  (Thursday, November 24, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Rand-Robb
In Farmington, on Tuesday 15th inst., at the Presbyterian Church, by Rev. S. J. M’Cullough, Rev. Francis Rand and Miss Rachel Robb.  (Thursday, November 24, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Clark-Chace
On Saturday, Dec. 3d, by L. P. Hoyt, Esq., Mr. Sanford Clark of Osceola to Mary H. Chace of Elkland Boro.  (Thursday, December 8, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Clark-Bailey
In Wellsboro, Dec. 3d, at Thompson’s Hotel, by Rev. J. Joralemon, Mr. Albert Clark to Miss E. J. Bailey, both of Mansfield, Pa.  (Thursday, December 8, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Sutton-Smith
In Wellsboro, Dec. 4th, at Thompson’s Hotel, by Rev. J. Joralemon, Mr. Marvin O. Sutton of Chatham, to Miss Susan M. Smith of Charleston, Pa.  (Thursday, December 8, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Farr-Laterell
In Mansfield, Dec. 1st, by Rev. R. L. Stillwell, Mr. Stephen Farr of Windham, Vt., and Miss D. Ellen Laterell of Tioga, Pa.  (Thursday, December 8, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Spencer-Guild
In Chatham, Nov. 27th, by Rev. D. A. Pope, Mr. Alvin A. Spencer of Chatham, and Miss Mary Jane Guild of Cattaraugus County, NY.  (Thursday, December 8, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Curran-Wright
In Farmington, Oct. 23d, by Rev. N. L. Reynolds, Mr. Elias Curran to Miss Caroline Wright.  (Thursday, December 8, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Packer-Chapman
In Corning, on the 28th ult., by Rev. Mr. Niles, Mr. J. M. Packer, foreman of the Corning Journal, to Miss Helen, daughter of Ichabod Chapman, Esq., of Humphrey, Cattaraugus County, NY.  (Thursday, December 8, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Bower-Cuddington
On the 15th ult., at the residence of the bride’s father, at Chemung, NY, by Rev. John Hutchins, Daniel Bower, Esq., Editor of the Williamsport Press, to Miss Mary E., daughter of John Cuddington, Esq.  (Thursday, December 8, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Dickens-Baxter
On the 20th ult., by Rev. E. Crompton, at the house of the bride’s father, Mr. Benjamin Dickens, of Hector, Potter County, Pa., to Miss Christiana Baxter, of Granville, Bradford County, Pa.  (Thursday, December 8, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Tilton-Robart
On the 23d ult., by Rev. E. Crompton, at the residence of Mr. P. M’Keel, Mr. Richard Tilton, of Union, Tioga County, Pa., to Mrs. Polly Robart, of Granville.  (Thursday, December 8, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Landers-Miller
In Wellsboro, Dec. 11, at Thompson’s Hotel, by Rev. J. Joralemon, Mr. Chas. B. Landers, and Miss Angelica Miller, both of Richmond, Tioga County, Pa.  (Thursday, December 15, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Palmer-Cole
In Chatham, on the 11th inst., by the Rev. S. Butler, Mr. Vine H. Palmer and Miss Charlotte Cole, both of Middlebury.  (Thursday, December 22, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Burley-Hendershott
In Hornellsville, on the 3d inst., by Rev. D. Nutten, Mr. Wm. W. Burley and Miss Margaret Hendershott.  (Thursday, December 22, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Thomas-Stephens
In Nelson, Nov. 29, by M. H. Brooks, Esq., Mr. George Thomas and Lucinda Stephens, both of Nelson.  (Thursday, December 22, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Ames-Holliday
By N. H. Brooks, Esq., Dec. 4th, Mr. Aaron Ames of Nelson and Hannah Holliday of Middlebury.  (Thursday, December 22, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)


1859 - Agitator

1859Agitator Applications For Divorce

Application for Divorce.  To Louisa Tiffany.  You are hereby notified that John M. Tiffany, 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 5th day of September next, at two o’clock p. m. of said day for the hearing the said John M. Tiffany in the premises, at which place you can appear if you think proper.  S. I. Power, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s Office, Wellsboro, July 23, 1859.  (Thursday, August 4, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application for Divorce.  To Amy Daniels:  You are hereby notified that Barna Daniels, 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 5th day of September next at two o’clock p. m. of said day for hearing the said Barna Daniels in the premises at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  S. I. Power, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s Office, Wellsboro, July 23, 1859.  (Thursday, August 4, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application for Divorce.  To Harriet Lewis.  You are hereby notified that Lewis C. Lewis, 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 5th day of September next, at 2 o’clock p. m. of said day for hearing the said Lewis C. Lewis in the premises at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  S. I. Power, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s Office, Wellsboro, Aug. 1, 1859.  (Thursday, August 11, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application for Divorce.  To Julia Green.  You are hereby notified that James Green, 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 5th day of December next at 2 o’clock pm of said day for hearing the said James Green in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  S. I. Power, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s Office, Wellsboro, Oct. 27, 1859.  (Thursday, November 17, 10, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application for Divorce.  To Ellza Quackenbush, You are hereby notified that Tobias T. Quackenbush, 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 5th day of December next, at 2 o’clock pm of said day for hearing the said Tobias T. Quackenbush in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  S. I. Power, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s Office, Wellsboro, Oct. 27, 1859.  (Thursday, November 17, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Notice.  Whereas, my wife Sally Ann has left by bed and board without just cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  John S. Nims.  Tioga, April 21, 1859.  (Thursday, April 28, 1859, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)


1860 - Agitator

1860 Agitator Marriages

Taylor-Caldwell
In Covington, on the 27th ult., by Rev. Mr. Hammond, Mr. John R. Taylor of Tennessee and Miss Maggie Caldwell of the former place.  (Thursday, January 5, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Stowell-Sears
In Wellsboro, Jan. 1, by Rev. A. A. Marple, Mr. Hezekiah Stowell, Jr., of Delmar and Miss Ellen Sears of this place.  (Thursday, January 5, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Webster-Rockwell
In Rutland, Nov. 15, by Rev. M. Rockwell, Mr. Philander Webster and Miss Mary Rockwell.  (Thursday, January 5, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Kniffin-Taylor
In Sullivan, Nov. 16th, by Rev. M. Rockwell, Mr. T. D. Kniffin of Sullivan, and Miss R. E. Taylor of Richmond.  (Thursday, January 5, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Bowman-Tinkham
In Sullivan, Dec. 27th, by Rev. M. Rockwell, Mr. B. F. Bowman of Towanda, Pa., and Miss Sarah Tinkham of Sullivan.  (Thursday, January 5, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Faulkner-Mitchell
At the residence of the bride’s father, by the Rev. T. S. Sheardown, Mr. John E. Faulkner, of Mansfield and Miss M. A. Mitchell, daughter of Wm. H. Mitchell, Esq., of Mitchell’s Creek, Tioga Co, Pa.  (Thursday, January 12, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Lamb-Eastman
In Westfield, Jan. 1st, by Charlton Phillips, Esq., W. F. Lamb of Mansfield, Pa., and Miss Frances A. Eastman of Westfield, Pa.  (Thursday, January 12, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Geer-Sweatland
In Tioga, Jan. 4th, 1860, by Rev. R. L. Stilwell, Mr. S. M. Geer and Miss Josephine Sweatland, both of Tioga, Pa.  (Thursday, January 12, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Wheeler-Helms
In Osceola, Jan. 14, at the house of J. W. Wilkins, by A. H. Bosard, Esq., J. Frank Wheeler of Lowell, Mass., and Miss Sarah E. Helms.  (Thursday, January 19, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Brott-Knapp
At the residence of the bride’s father, by the Rev. D. A. Pope, Mr. Alva Brott and Miss Mariette Knapp, all of Chatham.  (Thursday, January 19, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Johnston-Goodrich
In Tioga, by Rev. S. J. McCullough, on the 31st Jan., Walden C. Johnston and Ellen A. Goodrich.  (Thursday, February 9, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Cook-Whitmore
At the Methodist parsonage in Wellsboro, by Rev. J. Joralemon, Feb. 4th, Mr. James L. Cook and Miss M. A. Whitmore, both of Charleston.  (Thursday, February 23, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Beers-Andrews
At the Methodist parsonage in Wellsboro, by Rev. J. Joralemon, Feb. 16, Mr. L. M. Beers and Miss E. A. Andrews, both of Charleston.  (Thursday, February 23, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Bailey-Alesworth
In Covington Boro, Feb. 12th, 1860, by Ira Patchen, Esq., Mr. Griffin Bailey of Rutland, Pa., to Miss Elvira Alesworth, of Maryland, Otsego Co, NY.  (Thursday, February 23, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Mitchel-Reynolds
In Sullivan, Feb. 15th, by the Rev. L. Stone, Mr. Edsel D. Mitchel, of Tioga and Miss Lorena A. Reynolds, of Sullivan.  (Thursday, February 23, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Shaft-Preston
In Elkland, March 4th, by E. S. Culver, Esq., Mr. Wellington Shaft of Middlebury, and Miss Elizabeth Preston of Elkland.  (Thursday, March 8, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Cassoday-Spalding
At the house of the bride’s father, in the town of Harmony, Wis., on the 21st inst., by Rev. M. P. Kinney, J. B. Cassoday, Esq., of the firm of Bennett, Cassoday & Gibbs, (formerly of Tioga County, Pa.), and Miss Mary P. Spalding, daughter of Joseph Spalding, Esq.  (Thursday, March 29, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Burdick-Leach
In Clymer on the 18th of March, by Daniel Holmes, Esq., Mr. George R. Burdick of Clymer, to Miss Nancy Leach of Chatham.  (Thursday, March 29, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Rowley-Monroe
In Chatham, March 29th, at the house of the bride, by Rev. S. Butler, Mr. Robert Rowley, and Miss Betsey Monroe, all of Chatham, Pa.  (Thursday, April 5, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

White-Lyon
In Tioga, March 1st, by Rev. S. J. McCullough, Mr. Chester P. White, and Miss Harriet A. Lyon of Lindsleytown, NY.  (Thursday, April 5, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

McCoy-Husted
In Covington, March 8th, 1860, by Ira Patchen, Esq., Mr. John McCoy, and Miss Sally Husted, all of Covington, Pa.  (Thursday, April 5, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Butler-Smith
In Shippen, April 14th, 1860, by Joseph A. Darling, Esq., Mr. Austin Butler, to Miss Flavia Smith, all of Delmar, Pa.  (Thursday, April 19, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Hotchkiss-Colgrove
In Wellsboro, on the 18th inst., by Rev. L. Stone, Mr. Orange Hotchkiss of Farmington, and Miss Alvira Colgrove of Middlebury.  (Thursday, April 26, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Perry-Roberts
In Farmington, on the 25th of March, by Reuben T. Hall, Esq., William Perry of Tioga, to Miss Loisa Roberts of Farmington.  (Thursday, April 26, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

McConnel-Nichols
In Wellsboro, April 21, at L. D. Taylor’s Hotel, by J. Emery, Esq., Mr. Charles McConnel of Charleston, Pa., to Miss Olive Ann Nichols of Brown Township, Lycoming County, Pa.  (Thursday, April 26, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Bailey-Hotchkiss
At Mainsburg, on the 12th inst., by Rev. J. H. Boss, Mr. Wm. A. Bailey to Miss Lydia Hotchkiss, both of Charleston, Tioga county.  (Thursday, May 24, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Wells-Ames
On the 17th of April, by Ira Patchen, Esq., at the residence of the bride’s father in Covington, Mr. Calvin Wells to Sarah Ames, both of Covington.  (Thursday, June 14, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Patchin-Niles
In Middlebury, July 3d, Mr. Arvine Patchin to Miss Dora Niles, daughter of Erastus Niles.  (Thursday, July 12, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Brooks-Johnson
In Covington Boro, June 26th, by Ira Patchen, Esq., Mr. Hollis B. Brooks of Charleston, to Miss Zilpha Johnson of Delmar.  (Thursday, July 12, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Clemons-Churchill
In Wellsboro, at the U. S. Hotel, on the 4th inst., by J. Emery, Esq., Wm. Clemons and Roxanna Churchill, both of Charleston, Pa.  (Thursday, July 12, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Burnside-Champlain
In Elkland, July 2d, at the house of A. O. Preston, by E. S. Culver, Esq., Mr. Harrison H. Burnside to Miss Sarah Champlain, both of Addison, NY.  (Thursday, July 12, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Burnside-Burnside
In Elkland, July 2d, at the house of A. O. Prescott, by E. S. Culver, Esq., Mr. Chester Burnside to Miss Louisa Burnside, both of Addison, NY.  (Thursday, July 12, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Daris-Knickerbocker
In Chatham, June 24th, by Rev. D. A. Pope, Mr. Eliphas S. Daris and Miss Emily Knickerbocker, all of Chatham.  (Thursday, July 12, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Woodard-Watts
In Union, on the 2d inst., at the house of the bride’s father, by James D. Hill, Esq., Mr. Israel Woodard of Columbia, Bradford Co., to Miss Jane Elizabeth Watts of Union, daughter of William Watts of the same place.  (Thursday, July 12, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Freeborn-Nelson
At Spring Mills, NY, June 30th, by Elder Robinson, Prof. DeLancy Freeborn, Principal of the Spring Mills Academy, to Mrs. Emma Cobb Nelson, daughter of Hon. William Cobb.  (Thursday, July 12, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Carter-Lent
In Middlebury, Sept. 23, 1860, by Esquire M’Clure, Mr. Reuben H. Carter and Miss Hannah M. Lent.  (Wednesday, September 26, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Berry-Huntley
At Troy, Bradford Co., on the 18th inst., by Rev. S. J. M’Cullough, Mr. John D. Berry of Tioga and Miss Lydia K. Huntley, of Troy.  (Wednesday, September 26, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Morris-Morehouse
In Liberty, in the Evangelical Church, on the 16th inst., by Rev. S. Aurand, Rev. J. Morris of Liberty and Mrs. Annie Morehouse of Union.  (Wednesday, September 26, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Shaft-Smith
In Farmington, Sept. 23, 1860, by Reuben T. Hall, Esq., Mr. James W. Shaft to Miss Elizabeth Smith, all of the above place.  (Wednesday, September 26, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Kilbourn-Hubbell
At Covington, Tioga Co., Pa., at the house of Joseph Hubbell, by the Rev. R. C. Drake, Dr. Henry Kilbourn, Jr., to Miss Kate Hubbell.  (Wednesday, October 17, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Davis-Jones
In Blossburg, Sept. 20th, by Rev. Mr. Hammond, Mr. John J. Davis of Scranton and Miss Mary Jones of Blossburg.  (Wednesday, October 17, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)


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Application in Divorce.  To Furmon Lucas.  You are hereby notified that Marinda D. Lucas, your wife, by her next friends, Cornelius C. Daggett, 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 4th day of June next, at 2 o’clock, pm, for hearing the said Marinda L. Lucas in the premises, at which time and place you can appear if you think proper.  S. I. Power, Sheriff.  April 23, 1860, Wellsboro.  Sheriff’s Office. (Thursday, May 3, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application in Divorce.  To Paul N. Herrington.  You are hereby notified that Susan C. Herrington, by her next friend, John Little, 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 June next, at 2 o’clock pm, for hearing the said Susan Herrington in the premises, at which time and place you can appear if you think proper.  S. I. Power, Sheriff.  April 23, 1860, Wellsboro, Sheriff’s Office.  (Thursday, May 3, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application in Divorce.  To Lydia Ann Thayer.  You are hereby notified that Asa Thayer, 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 has appointed Monday, the 4th day of June next, at 2 o’clock pm, for hearing the said Asy Thayer in the premises, at which time and place you can appear if you think proper.  S. I. Power, Sheriff.  April 30, 1860.  (Thursday, May 3, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application in Divorce.  To Philistia Church.  You are hereby notified that Theophilus Church, 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 June, at 2 o’clock pm, for hearing the said Theophilus Church in the premises, at which time and place you can appear if you think proper.  S. I. Power, Sheriff.  April 30, 1860.  (Thursday, May 3, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application in Divorce.  To Almira Hall.--You are hereby notified that Henry Hall, 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 3d day of December, at 2 o’clock pm, for hearing the said Henry Hall, in the premises, at which time and place you can appear if you think proper.  S. I. Power, Sheriff.  October 24, 1860.  (Wednesday, October 24, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application in Divorce.  To E. S. Marsh.  You are hereby notified that Polly Marsh, by her next friend, James Marsh, 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 3d day of December, at 2 o’clock pm, for hearing the said Polly Marsh in the premises, at which time and place you can appear if you think proper.  S. I. Power, Sheriff.  Oct. 24, 1860.  (Wednesday, October 24, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application in Divorce.  To Katherine Kiff.  You are hereby notified that Erastus Kiff, 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 3d day of December, at 2 o’clock pm, for hearing the said Erastus Kiff, at which time and place you can appear if you think proper.  S. I. Power, Sheriff.  Oct. 24, 1860.  (Wednesday, October 24, 1860, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)


1861 - Agitator

1861 Agitator Marriages

Scalin-Johnson
At the Pennsylvania House, in Wellsboro, by J. D. Houghton, Esq., Feb. 1, 1861, Mr. Patrick Scanlin to Miss Ellen A. Johnson.  (Wednesday, February 6, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Scanlin-Johnson
At the Pennsylvania House, in Wellsboro, by J. D. Houghton, Esq., Feb. 1, 1861, Mr. Patrick Scanlin to Miss Ellen A. Johnson.  (Wednesday, February 6, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Fenton-Smith
In Charleston, by Rev. Amos Chapman, Feb. 6th, Mr. Orin Fenton and Miss Betsy Smith, all of Charleston.  (Wednesday, February 13, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Brownell-Eddy
At the house of A. O. Preston, in Elkland, Feb. 1, by E. S. Culver, Esq., Mr. Asa Brownell, of Woodbull, NY, to Miss Amelia Jane Eddy, of Troupsburgh.  (Wednesday, February 13, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Nickerson-Cruttenden
Feb. 13, 1861, by Rev. R. L. Stillwell, Mr. K. H. Nickerson to Miss Ellen Cruttenden, all of Charleston.  (Wednesday, February 13, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Skelton-Jones
By Rev. J. F. Calkins, at the parsonage, on the 18th inst., Mr. John Skelton, of Delmar, to Miss Diana Jones, of Charleston.  (Wednesday, February 20, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Watrous-Hurd
In Caton, NY, by Rev. S. M. Brookman, Thursday, Feb. 21, 1861, Mr. Chas. B. Watrous, of Gaines, to Miss Hattie M. Hurd, of Caton.  (Wednesday, February 27, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Jacobs-Park
May 9th, 1861, by Rev. R. L. Stilwell, Mr. W. S. Jacobs to Miss E. E. Park, both of Charleston, Tioga Co., Pa.  (Wednesday, May 15, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Osgood-?
In Wellsboro, at the Presbyterian Church, the 23d inst., by Rev. J. F. Calkins, Mr. Charles Osgood, and Miss Mary Josephine ? Both of Wellsboro, Pa.  (Wednesday, May 29, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Wilcox-Comstock
In Oxford, NY, on the 15th inst., by Rev. Cobb, Mr. Clark L. Wilcox, of Wellsboro, to Mrs. Hannah L. Comstock, of Oxford.  (Wednesday, May 29, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Vangorder-Lloyd
In Nelson, on the 30th ult., at the house of Enoch W. Lloyd, by A. W. Lugg, Esq., Mr. William Vangorder, to Miss Antoinette Lloyd, both of Nelson, Pa.  (Wednesday, June 5, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

VanDusen-Button
On the 21st inst., in Wellsboro, by A. J. Sofield, Esq., Mr. Edwin VanDusen of Tioga, to Miss Alura A. Button, of Middlebury, Pa.  (Wednesday, June 5, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Miller-Wilcox
In Delmar, on the 2d inst., at the residence of the bride’s father by J. D. Houghton, Esq., Mr. Ellis L. Miller to Miss Julietie Wilcox, both of Delmar, Pa.  (Wednesday, June 12, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Bottom-Redfield
In Farmington, June 8th at the M. E. Parsonage, by Rev. Joel Austin, Mr. Jerome Bottom to Miss Mary V. Redfield, both of Farmington, Pa.  (Wednesday, June 12, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Churchill-Short
In Wellsboro, on the 8th inst., by A. J. Sofield, Esq., Mr. David Churchill to Miss Harriet Short, both of Chatham.  (Wednesday, June 19, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Avery-Dennison
May 30th, 1861, by Rev. R. L. Stilwell, Mr. Hiram Avery to Miss Martha J. Dennison, all of Charleston.  (Wednesday, June 19, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Smith-Bogart
In Nelson, June 2d, at the residence of the bride’s father, M. H. Brooks, Esq., Mr. Charles C. Smith to Miss Ellen Bogart, both of Nelson.  (Wednesday, June 19, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Cook-Hotchkiss
In Osceola, in the 4th inst., by N. Strait, Esq., Mr. Henry Cook, of Port Aleghany, McKean Co. Pa., to Miss Sarah Hotchkiss, of Young Hickory, Steuben Co., NY.  (Wednesday, July 3, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Bishop-Hotchkiss
In Osceola, on the 4th inst., by N. Strait, Esq., Mr. Henry Bishop, of Sartwell, McKean Co. Pa., to Miss Olive A. Hotchkiss, of Young Hickory, Steuben Co, NY.  (Wednesday, July 3, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Rogers-Sergeant
In Jackson, on the 14th inst., by the Rev. L. Stone, Mr. William W. Rogers, of Mainsburg, to Miss Sarah J. Sergeant, of Jackson.  (Wednesday, July 17, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)


1861 - Agitator

1861 Agitator Applications For Divorce

Application in Divorce.  To Wm. H. Rumsey.--You are hereby notified that ---- Rumsey, by her next friend James B. Dewey, 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 3d day of June, at 2 o’clock pm, for hearing the said --- Rumsey in the premises, at which time and place you can appear if you think proper.  S. E. Power, Sheriff.  May 8, 1861.  (Wednesday, May 8, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.) [Wm. Harrison Rumsey - SRGP 05758 - Fanny Dewey, d. of James Dewey and Hannah Babcock, SRGP 05758 - JMT note]

Application in Divorce.  To John Ford.  You are hereby notified that Catharine Ford, by her next friend Joseph Murray, have 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, and that the said Court have appointed Monday, the 2d day of June, at 2 o’clock pm, for hearing the said Catharine Ford in the premises, at which time and place you can appear if you think proper.  S. I. Power, Sheriff.  May 1, 1861.  (Wednesday, May 15, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application in Divorce.  To Polly Richardson.  You are hereby notified that John W. Richardson, 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 December at the Court House in Wellsboro at 10 o’clock 4 pm for hearing the said John W. Richardson in the premises at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  S. I. Power, Sheriff.  Nov. 6, 1861.  (Wednesday, November 13, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application in Divorce.  To P. A. Johnson.  You are hereby notified that Marilla A. Johnson, by her next friend Abram Kniffin 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 2d day of December at 2 o’clock pm for hearing the said Marilla A. Johnson in the premises, at which time and place you can appear if you think proper.  S. I. Power, Sheriff.  Nov. 6, 1861.  (Wednesday, November 13, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Caution--Whereas, my wife, Lucretia, has left my bed and board, without any cause or provocation.  All persons are hereby notified not to trust or harbor her on my account, as I shall not pay any debt contracted by her, after this date.  L. D. Seeley.  Sullivan, April 9th, 1861.  (Wednesday, May 15, 1861, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.) [Lucretia Ripley SRGP 13578 - Lent Seeley SRGP 07888]


1862 - Agitator

1862 Agitator Marriages

Kohler-Merrell
On Jan. 1st, 1862, at the Parsonage of the M. E. Church, by the Pastor, Mr. John Kohler to Miss Emily Merrell, all of Liberty.  (Wednesday, January 8, 1862, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Irelan-Rusted
In Covington, Nov. 27th, 1861, by Rev. N. L. Reynolds, Mr. D. S. Ireland, Jr., to Miss Cordelia Rusted, both of Covington.  (Wednesday, January 8, 1862, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Palmer-Maybee
In Sullivan, on the 23d ult., by Rev. R. Rockwell, Mr. David Palmer to Mrs. Elizabeth Maybee, aged 71, and 62 years.  (Wednesday, February 5, 1862, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Van Orsdale-Dunn
In Osceola, Jan. 1st, 1862, at the residence of Dr. Holliday, by Rev. C. L. F. Howe, Mr. James C. Van Orsdale to Miss Emma Dunn, both of Addison, NY.  (Wednesday, February 5, 1862, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Fisher-Boatman
In Charleston, at the Whitney School House, on the 23d inst., by the Rev. R. L. Stilwell, Mr. Chas. S. Fisher, of Wellsboro, to Miss Margaret Boatman, of Delmar.  (Wednesday, February 26, 1862, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Rockwell-Harkness
On Friday, Feb. 14, 1862, at Washington, DC, by Rev. Mr. Ryan, Sergeant S. S. Rockwell, of Co. H. 6th Regt., Pa., Reserve, to Miss Alice J. Harkness, both of Tioga County, Pa.  (Wednesday, February 26, 1862, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Stiles-Black
On the 15th inst., at the Rectory in this Borough, by the Rev. A. A. Marple, Mr. Henry Obakiah Stiles to Miss Adrianna Lee Black, all of Wellsboro.  (Wednesday, April 16, 1862, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Rogers-Cowan
In Sullivan, on the 8th inst., by the Rev. M. Rockwell, Mr. P. P. Rogers, of Covington, to Miss Lydia N. Cowan, of Columbia Flatts, Bradford Co, Pa.  (Wednesday, April 30, 1862, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Elliott-Stratton
In Cherry Flats, on the 13th inst., by H. Morgan, Esq., Mr. H. J. Elliott, of Cherry Flats to Miss Amelia D. Stratton, of Richmond.  (Wednesday, April 30, 1862, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Bailey-Hoard
On the 19th inst., by Rev. J. F. Calkins, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. W. Bailey, of Charleston, to Miss Gertrude F. Hoard, of Richmond.  (Wednesday, June 25, 1862, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Shower-Magheis(?)
In Wellsboro, on the 21st inst., by A. J. Sofield, Esq., Mr. Augustus Shower, to Miss Mary Magheis(?).  (Wednesday, June 25, 1862, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Cowen-White
In Ward, Tioga County, Pa., on the 1st inst., by the Rev. Mr. Sweet, Mr. D. C. Cowen, of Cleveland, Ohio, to Miss Mary A. White, of the former place.  (Wednesday, June 25, 1862, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Seeley-Penny
On the 3d inst., at the hotel of E. J. Purple, by Rev. J. F. Calkins, Mr. B. F. Seeley of Deerfield, to Miss M. F. Penny of Knoxville.  (Wednesday, July 23, 1862, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

West-Cummings
In Keeneyville, July 28th, by G. D. Keeney, Esq., Mr. Adelbert West, to Miss Francis Cummings.  (Wednesday, August 6, 1862, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Brown-Miller
In Southport, on the 20th ult., by Charles Evans, Esq., Mr. Edward C. Brown of Middlebury, Tioga County, Pa., to Miss Laura Miller, of Southport, NY.  (Wednesday, August 6, 1862, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Temple-Tinker
In Wellsboro, August 8th, 1862, at the M. E. Parsonage, by Rev. J. Landreth, M. Philip Temple to Miss Annie E. Tinker, both of Middlebury, Tioga County, Pa.  (Wednesday, August 20, 1862, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Borden-Borden
By the Rev. J. Landreth, on the 16th inst., Mr. William V. Borden, to Miss Hannah M. Borden, both of Stony Fork, Pa.  (Wednesday, August 20, 1862, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Dimmick-Farr
In Shippen, the 15th inst., by J. A. Darling, Esq., Mr. Charles D. Dimmick, to Miss Lydia A. Farr.  (Wednesday, November 26, 1862, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Rockwell-Welch
In Farmington, Nov. 26th, 1862, at the resident of the bride’s father, by Rev. Mr. Rockwell, Mr. A. W. Rockwell, to Miss Maryett Welch.  (Wednesday, December 3, 1862, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)


1862 - Agitator

1862 Agitator Applications For Divorce

Application in Divorce.  Hannah M. Helm, by her next friend Oscar Caldwell.  In Tioga Co. Com. Pleas, Dec. Term, 1861, No. 43, Petition and Libel in Divorce.  John H. Helm.  To John H. Helm--you are hereby notified that Hannah M. Helm, your wife, by her next friend Oscar Caldwell, 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 for hearing the said Hannah M. Helm in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  R. Stowell, Jr., Sheriff.  May 1, 1862.  (Wednesday, May 21, 1862, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application in Divorce.  Annis Sutton, by her next friend, John Torrey vs. Julius Sutton.  In Tioga Co., Common Pleas, June Term, 1862, Petitition and Libel in Divorce, Subpoena issued May 4, 1860.  To Julius Sutton:  You are hereby notified that Annis Sutton, your wife, by her next friend, John Torrey, 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 24th day of November next, at the Court House in Wellsboro, for hearing the said Annis Sutton, in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. Stowell, Jr., Sheriff.  Oct. 15, 1862.  (Wednesday, October 22, 1862, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application in Divorce.  Harriet A. Truman vs. Wm. H. Truman.  To Wm. H. Truman:  You are hereby notified that Harriet A. Truman, 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 24th day of November next, for hearing the said Harriet A. Truman at the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. Stowell, Jr., Sheriff.  Wellsboro, Nov. 5, 1862.  (Wednesday, November 5, 1862, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)


1863 - Agitator

1863 Agitator Marriages

Clark-Adams
In Tioga, on the 11th inst., by Rev. S. J. McCullough, Mr. Wm. W. Clark to Miss Fannie F. Adams.  (Wednesday, January 28, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Pearson-Francis
On the 22d inst., at the Parsonage, by Rev. J. F. Calkins, Mr. Samuel Pearson to Miss Emily Francis, both of Delmar.  (Wednesday, January 28, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Swain-Congdon
On the 2d inst., by Rev. R. L. Stilwell, Mr. Chas. M. Swain, of Burlington, to Miss Helen Congdon, of Troy, Bradford County, Pa.  (Wednesday, January 28, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Wells-Eames
In Covington, on the 29th ult., by Ira Patchin, Esq., Mr. Horace Wells to Miss Amanda Eames, both of Covington, Pa.  (Wednesday, January 28, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Flites-Amburger
In Delmar, on the 10th inst., by Andrew Crowl, Esq., Mr. John Flites of Middlebury, to Miss Catharine Amburger of Delmar.  (Wednesday, February 18, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Tipple-Johnson
In East Charleston, by Rev. C. L. F. Howe, Mr. Peter Tipple, aged 62, to Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, aged 26.  (Wednesday, February 18, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Dockstader-Beecher
In Oberlin, Ohio, on the 26th ultimo, by Rev. M. W. Fairfield, Mr. H. P. Dockstader, of Charleston, Pa., to Miss C. L. Beecher, of the former place.  (Wednesday, April 1, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Purdy-Post
In Sheshequin, Bradford county, on the 21st ult., by John Brink, Esq., Mr. Smith W. Purdy to Miss Helen A. Post, both of Towanda.  (Wednesday, March 25, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Hopkins-Blackman
At Knoxville, on the 10th inst., by J. P. Biles, Esq., Mr. Chester O. Hopkins, to Miss Mary E. Blackman, both of Knoxville, Pa.  (Wednesday, April 15, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Grinnell-Thompson
In Shippen, on the 12th instant, by J. A. Darling, Esq., Mr. George L. Grinnell, formerly of El Dorado county, California, to Miss Eliza Jane Thompson of Gaines, Tioga county, Pa.  (Wednesday, April 15, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Belcher-Spencer
In Wellsboro, on the 27th ult., by A. S. Brewster, Esq., Mr. D. H. Belcher, of Co. G, 45th Reg’t P. V., to Miss Addie Spencer, of Delmar, Pa.  (Wednesday, July 1, 1864, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Smith-Simons
On Friday, July 3d, by Rev. Francis Rand, at the house of the bride’s father, in Farmington, Caleb Smith of Lawrence, and Susan Simons of Farmington.  (Wednesday, July 15, 1864, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Griffin-Sabin
In Charleston, at the residence of the bride’s father, July 4th, 1863, by Andrew Crowl, Esq., Mr. Josiah Griffin of Delmar, and Miss Harriet E. Sabin of Charleston.  (Wednesday, July 15, 1864, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Bernauer-Fellows
In Wellsboro, by Andrew Crowl, Esq., July 4th, 1863, Mr. Joseph T. Bernauer and Miss Edna Fellows, both of Delmar, Pa.  (Wednesday, July 15, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Burns-Morley
On Saturday, July 4th, 1863, by Rev. R. L. Stilwell, Mr. P. P. Burns, and Miss Lucy E. Morley, both of Burlington, Bradford Co, Pa.  (Wednesday, July 15, 1864, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Mather-Hovey
On Thursday, June 9th, 1863, by Rev. R. L. Stilwell, Mr. W. L. Mather, and Miss Mary M. Hovey of Ulster, Bradford Co., Pa.  (Wednesday, July 15, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Palmer-Ormsby
In Wellsboro, July 13, 1863, by Rev. Geo. A. Jenks, Mr. Charles Palmer, to Miss Leonora Ormsby.  (Wednesday, July 15, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Shaffner-Shaff
In Middlebury, on the 15th inst., by A. S. Brewster, Esq., Mr. Jacob Shaffner, to Miss Matilda S. Shaff, both of Middlebury, Pa.  (Wednesday, August 19, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Reise-Willard
At the Methodist Parsonage, in Wellsboro, Thursday, August 27th, Mr. John Reise, and Miss Rhoda M. Willard, both of the town of Delmar, Pa.  (Wednesday, September 2, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Mitchell-Townner
At the House of M. Kelsey, in Holidaytown, on the 25th ult., by the Rev. A. Woodward, Mr. T. J. Mitchell, of Lawrence, to Miss Amelia Townner, of Middlebury.  (Wednesday, September 2, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Potter-Chase
In Middlebury, 24th ult., by Rev. N. L. Reynolds, Mr. Geo. W. Potter, and Miss Marian M. Chase, both of Middlebury, Pa.  (Wednesday, September 2, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Willis-Dickinson
In Wellsboro, on the 8th inst., by Rev. Geo. H. Jenks, Mr. Albert Willis, of Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa., and Miss Carrie Dickinson, of Wellsboro.  (Wednesday, October 14, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Squires-Willson
In Rutland, on the 4th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. M. Rockwell, Mr. Lafayette Squires to Miss Mary Willson.  (Wednesday, October 14, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Lampman-Hart
In Wellsboro, at the Parsonage, on the 20th inst., by Rev. J. D. Bell, Mr. D. C. Lampman of Wellsboro, to Miss Harriet Hart, of Charleston, Pa.  (Wednesday, October 28, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Matteson-Penney
In Knoxville, on the 18th inst., by Rev. Wm. D. Rutherford, G. W. Matteson, M. D., to Miss Augusta Penney, both of Knoxville, Pa.  (Wednesday, November 25, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Antrim-Davis
In Wellsboro, on the 19th inst., by Rev. Geo. H. Jenks, Mr. George Antrim, to Miss Amanda H. Davis, both of Morris, Tioga county, Pa.  (Wednesday, November 25, 1864, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Willard-German
In Washington, D. C., on the 1st of Dec. 1863, Mr. Joseph Willard, of Wellsboro, Pa., to Miss Sarah German, of Washington, DC.  (Wednesday, December 23, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Dewey-Ogden
In Shippen, on the 14th inst., by J. A. Darling, Esq., Mr. Charles A. Dewey, of Ohio, to Miss Sara A. Ogden, of Gaines.  (Wednesday, December 23, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Chafee-Smith
In Shippen, on the 26th of Oct. 1863, by J. A. Darling, Esq., Mr. John E. Chafee, of the 149th Pa. Vols., to Julian Smith, of Shippen.  (Wednesday, December 23, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Leonard-Peet
In Delmar, Jan. 15, 1863, at the house of the bride’s father, by Rev. J. G. Crane, Mr. Peter D. Leonard, of Westfield, to Miss Martha Peet, of Delmar.  (Wednesday, December 23, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)


1863 - Agitator

1863 Agitator Applications For Divorce

Application in Divorce.  Louisa Davis:  You are hereby notified that Richard B. Davis, 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 7th day of September next, for hearing the said Richard B. Davis, in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. Stowell, Sheriff.  August 1863.  (Wednesday, August 5, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application in Divorce. To Thankful A. Brooks--You are hereby notified that Jos. P. Brooks, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and the said Court have appointed Monday, the 28th day of August next at 2 o’clock p. m., at the Court House in Wellsboro, for hearing the said Joseph P. Brooks in the premises at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  Leroy Tabor, Sheriff.  Wellsboro, July 19, 1865.  (Wednesday, August 2, 1865, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Application in Divorce.  Dandomy Drake, You are hereby notified that Philo S. Drake, your husband, has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County, and that the said Court have appointed Monday, the 7th day of September next, for hearing the said Philo S. Drake, in the premises, at which time and place you can attend if you think proper.  H. Stowell, Sheriff.  July 29, 1863.  (Wednesday, August 12, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Notice.  Whereas my wife Ann M. Simmons, has left my bed and board without any just cause of provocation, notice is hereby given that I forbid any person harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Wm. Simmons.  Brookfield, August 5, 1863.  (Wednesday, August 5, 1864, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Caution.  Whereas, my wife, Mary Ann, has left my bed and board without any just cause or provocation, this is to caution all persons against harboring or trusting her on my account as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  John W. Reynolds.  Union, May 3, 1865.  (Wednesday, May 24, 1865, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Caution.  Whereas, my wife Frances A., has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation.  I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Wm. H. H. Metcalf.  Brookfield, May 3, 1865.  (Wednesday, May 24, 1865, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Caution.  Whereas, my wife Cornelia, has left my bed and board without any just cause or provocation, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her or her child, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  James L. Plumley.  Delmar, Oct. 26,1863.  (Wednesday, October 28, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

Caution.  Whereas, my wife, Philena Z. Webb, has left my bed and board without any just cause or provocation, I hereby caution all persons against harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.  Valentine Webb.  Delmar, Dec. 16, 1863.  (Wednesday, December 16, 1863, The Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

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