Listed in Alphabetical Order by Grooms’ Surname

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Surnames

Information

Date/Source

Babcock –

   Brooks

 

BABCOCK-BROOKS – On Sept 9, 1955, at Queen Street United Church, Lois Jane, daughter of Mrs. Lula Brooks of Sillsville, to Elton Bernard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Babcock, of Sydenham. Rev. H.M. Servage officiated.

    

Sept 27 1955

Kingston Whig Standard

Babcock -

   Lloyd

 

At Napanee, on Feb 14th, Wesley Babcock, son of the late Eli Babcock, Ernesttown, to Rhoda Lloyd, North Fredericksburgh.

 

Feb 22 1892

Daily British Whig

Babcock –

    Martin

 

BABCOCK – MARTIN – On the 10th day of November, by Rev. Geo. Porteous, at his residence, Kingston, Mr. John H. Babcock, of Odessa, to Miss Annie C. Martin, of Wilton.

   

Nov 13 1891

Napanee

Express

Bailey –

   Foote

 

MARRIAGES – BAILEY – FOOTE – On Wednesday, June 29th, by the Rev. Joseph J. Rae, pastor of the Western Methodist church, Mr. Charles B. Bailey to Miss Josephine Foote, all of Napanee.

   

July 1 1892

Napanee

Express

Bailey –

   Pollard

 

MARRIED – At Picton, Oct. 23rd, William T. Bailey, of Barrie to Amanda Pollard of Adolphustown.

    

Nov 13 1884

Weekly British Whig

Baines –

    Cook

 

BAINES – COOK – At St. Stephens Church, Toronto, on Wednesday Sept 9th, by the Revd. Heabert Broughall, Egerton Hanley Baines, Dominion Bank, Napanee, to Jenny Louise, Second daughter of H. I Cook, M. S. O Toronto.

   

Sept 11 1891

Napanee

Express

Baird –

   Fitchett

 

BAIRD-FITCHETT – A pretty wedding was solemnized at the Bay Parsonage, Napanee, Saturday afternoon, March 22 when Normaletta Pearl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Fitchett of North Fredericksburgh became the bride of William Walter, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Baird of North Fredericksburgh. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A.C. McCallum. The bride, wearing a dusky rose crepe gown with blue accessories and hat to match, was attended by her sister, Miss Etta Fitchett, who was gowned in a delph blue crepe dress with contrasting hat. Keith Marshall of Bloomfield supported the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Baird will take up residence in the Anderson district, where they are held in high esteem.

   

Mar 25 1941

Kingston Whig Standard

Baird -

   Huyck

 

BAIRD-HUYCK - At Gosport, Saturday, May 17th, 1930, at the home of the bride's parents, Marjorie Elaine, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Huyck to Mr. Clarence Baird, of Anderson, by Rev. J.E. Beckel.

   

May 21 1930

Napanee Beaver

Baird –

   Mills

 

Married at Morven – A marriage was solemnized on April 14th, at the Morven Methodist Parsonage, when one of the popular young ladies, in the person of Miss Madeline Mills, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Mills, became the bride of Lawrence Baird, Fredericksburgh.

   

Apr 21 1925

Daily British Whig

Baker -

   Johnson

 

BAKER - JOHNSON - On the 5th inst., by the Rev. W. G. Henderson at the residence of the bride’s father, John Johnson, Esq.,  Mr. John Baker, to Miss Jennie Johnson, all of Augusta.

   

Aug 26 1885

The Christian

Guardian

Baker -

   Macaulay

 

At Bath, on Monday, the 10th instant, by the Rev. Jno. Stoughton, Doctor George Baker to Mrs. Jane Macaulay.

   

May 15 1830

Kingston

Chronicle

Baker -

   Palmer

 

At Hamburg, on June 20th, Jas. A. Baker, of Napanee to Miss Maggie Palmer, of the same place.

    

June 30 1877

Daily British Whig

Ball -

   Peters

 

MARRIED - On the 28th inst. at Bath by the Rev. John Stoughton, Mr. Solomon Ball to Miss Sarah Peters, both of the township of Ernest Town

  

Dec 31 1819

Kingston

Chronicle

Barnhardt -

   Salisbury

 

BARNHARDT-SALISBURY - At the Methodist parsonage, South Napanee, Jan. 6th, by Rev. E. Farnsworth, Marshall A. Barnhardt, of North Fredericksburgh to Evelyn Clarissa Salisbury, of Camden.

    

Jan 2 1904

Napanee Beaver

Barnhart -

   Sills

 

MARRIED - On the 28th Sept., Mr. Samuel Barnhart to Miss Mary Ann Sills, both of Fredericksburgh.

  

Oct 15 1819

Kingston

Chronicle

Barrett -

   Dickson

 

BARRETT-DICKSON - At Napanee, on Wednesday, February 15th, 1928, by the Rev. W.P. Woodger, Myrtle Edith Dickson, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Dickson, of Sillsville to William Frederick Barrett, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Barrett, Napanee.

 

Barrett-Dickson

A very quiet, but interesting event took place in Napanee on Wednesday evening, Feb. 15th, 1928, when the Rev. W.P. Woodger, pastor of Grace United Church, united in marriage Miss Myrtle E. Dickson, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Dickson, of Sillsville, to Mr. Will F. Barrett, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Barrett, of Napanee. After a short honeymoon spent in Western Ontario, the happy couple will return to reside in Napanee. Both bride and groom are well known in and around Napanee, where the bride for some years was engaged in the millinery business with Doxsee & Co., Napanee, while the groom has for several years been with the Belleville Creameries, Ltd., in their Napanee and Bancroft plants, and is at the present time Local Manager of the Napanee plant. He is a son of Mr. F.W. Barrett, Chief of Police, Napanee. This very popular couple will carry with them the good wishes of their many friends for their future happiness.

    

Feb 17 1928

Napanee Beaver

 

Feb 21 1928

Napanee Express

Bartlett -

   Sills

 

On Jan 8th, Fred Bartlett, Napanee, to Maud Sills, South Fredericksburgh.

     

Fred Bartlett, architect, Napanee, was married to Miss Maud, youngest daughter of E.R. Sills, Sillsville, on Thursday. the happy couple left for Montreal and other eastern cities.

    

Jan 10 1891

Daily British Whig

 

Jan 12 1891

Daily British Whig

Bates -

   Ming

 

Milton T. Bates, age 27, Res: 211 North Hamlin Ave., Chicago, b. Joliett, Ill, U.S.A., Bachelor, Railroad Conductor, Congregational, son of Thomas Bates & Mary E. Vronick.

Florence Ming, age 22, Res: Napanee, b. Belleville, Spinster, Methodist, dau. of Edward Ming & Catharine Duckworth.

Married at Napanee, June 5th, 1907 by W. S. Boyce, Minister, Methodist

   

Methodist Marriage Records

Conway - Adolph.

1896-1950

Beasley -

   Coldwell

 

On Dec. 15th, Edward Beasley, a rising young agriculturist of Adolphustown led to hymen's altar Miss Matilda Coldwell, also of Adolphustown.

    

Dec 20 1894

Weekly British Whig

Beauchamp -

   Denny

 

On Monday the 19th inftant, FRANCIS BEAUCHAMP to Mifs JOSETTE DENNY of Amherst Island.

   

Feb 24 1816

Kingston

Gazette

Belfour -

 Hurlbut

 

BELFOUR - HURLBURT -  On Tuesday, the 14th, a quiet but pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. Thomas Hurlbut,  Johnson avenue, when his youngest daughter Hattie was united in marriage to Mr. Harry Belfour of Bath.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. S. Smart of Glenora.  The bride looked very pretty in a tailor-made dress of brown chiffon broadcloth and was unattended.  After the ceremony a dainty wedding breakfast was partaken of.  Only near relatives were present.  The bride, until recently, resided at Cressy where she was very popular and will be greatly missed.  The groom is a skilled civil engineer and has a bright future before him.  Mr. and Mrs. Belfour, left on the afternoon train for an extended trip to Buffalo, Toronto and other points followed by the best wishes of their many friends.  Although there was no large wedding the bride received a large number of beautiful presents testifying to the high esteem in which they are held.

 

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Bell –

   Clapp

 

BELL – CLAPP – On March 12th, Overton Bell, Bath to Dora Melvina Clapp, South Fredericksburgh.

    

Mar 27 1890

Weekly British Whig

Bell -

  Crouse

 

BELL - CROUSE - At the Manse, Napanee, on Wednesday, 2d September, 1896 by Rev. W. W. Peck, M.A., Mr. Peter Bell to Miss Mary Johanna Crouse, both of Tyendinaga.

   

1896

Newspaper Clipping

Bell -

   Hambly

 

BELL -HAMBLY - At Selby, on Dec. 3rd, Thomas H. Bell to Lydia M. Hambly, all of North Fredericksburgh.

    

Dec 8 1890

Daily British Whig

Bell -

   Huffman

 

Married - On the 27th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Chalmers, of Bath, at the residence of the bride's father, Samuel Bell, eldest son of John Bell, Esq., of South Fredericksburgh, to Miss Augusta Huffman, eldest daughter of C.W. Huffman, Deputy Reeve of Ernestown.

     

June 1 1874

Daily News,

Kingston

Bell -

   Lloyde

 

On the 29th September, by the Rev. A.C. Chambers, Mr. John Albert Bell, Ernesttown, to Miss Hattie, second daughter of Mr. Chas. Lloyd, of North Fredericksburgh.

    

Oct 2 1879

Daily British Whig

Bell -

   Lloyd

 

Married - By the Rev. J. Young, on the 11th inst., at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. S. P. Bell, of Ernestown to Emma, daughter of Charles Lloyd, Esq., of North Fredericksburgh.

      

Mar 26 1874

Weekly British Whig

Benjamin –

   Claringbold

 

An interesting event took place at S. Paul’s church, South Fredericksburgh, on Wednesday last, in which Silas T. Benjamin was united in matrimony to Miss Henrietta M. Claringbold, eldest daughter of H.P. Claringbold. The union was witnessed by a number of friends. The presents given were numerous, useful and ornamental. Among them was a most suitable token from the ladies of the congregation of St. Paul’s church, where Miss Claringbold has very kindly and faithfully officiated as organist for several years.

    

Aug 5 1886

Weekly British Whig

Benn -

   Benn

 

Ira Elgin Benn, age 27, Res: S. Fredericksburgh,  b. S. Fredericksburgh, Bachelor, Farmer,  Methodist, son of Jacob Benn & Cynthia Lloyd.

Olive Pearl Benn, age 18, Res:  S. Fredericksburgh, b. Odessa, Spinster, Methodist, dau of J. Elgin Benn & James Anna Moore.

Married at Conway, S. Fredericksburgh, January 31, 1906 by W.S. Boyce, Minister, Methodist.

Witnesses:  Perry C. Benn, S. Fredericksburgh & Etta Weese, Bath.

   

Methodist Marriage Records

Conway - Adolph.

1896-1950

Benn –

   Bowerman

 

BENN – BOWERMAN – At Napanee, on May 20th, Orval Benn, South Fredericksburgh, to Helen Bowerman, of Newburgh.

   

May 29 1925

Daily British Whig

Benn -

   Weese

 

Perry C. J. Benn, age 24, Res: S. Fredericksburgh, b. S. Fredericksburgh, Bachelor, Farmer, son of Jacob Benn & Cynthia Lloyd

Etta May Weese, age 19, Res: Ernesttown, b. Ernesttown, Spinster, Methodist, dau. of Samuel D. Weese & Nancy A. Miller

Married at Ernesttown on March 20th, 1907, by W. S. Boyce, Minister, Methodist

Witnesses:  Bert L. Benn, S. Fredericksburgh & Carrie Weese, Ernesttown.

 

BENN-WEESE – At Ernestown on March 20th, Miss Etta May Weese to Perry J. Benn, of South Fredericksburgh.

    

Methodist Marriage Records

Conway - Adolph.

1896-1950

 

Mar 30 1907

Daily British Whig

Benson -

   Lowe

 

Married - At Adolphustown, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. Job Deacon, Mr. Thomas Benson, Merchant of Kingston to Miss Alicia Maria Lowe, daughter of Richard Lowe, Esq., of Hay Bay, Adolphustown.

    

Dec 11 1827

Upper Canada Herald

Benson -

  Robison/Denike

 

MARRIED - At Fredericksburgh, on Monday, the 6th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Fuller, Mr. John Benson, Merchant, Napanee, to Miss Ann Robison, youngest daughter of Mr. Andrew Denike of Fredericksburgh.

     

Jan 11 1834

Kingston

Chronicle & Gazette

Bicknell -

   Lockwood

 

MARRIED - At Camden, on Sunday evening the 7th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Jeffers, DR. NATHAN J. BICKNELL to MISS HANNAH ABAGAIL STEWART, second daughter of J. D. Lockwood, Esq.

    

Sept 9 1845

British Whig

Billings -

   Davy

 

MARRIED - Alfo - On the fame evening [Saturday evening the 20th inst at Ernest-Town] MR IRA BILLINGS to Mifs SOPHIA DAVY, both of the faid village.

 

Jan 27 1816

Kingston

Gazette

Bird -

   Magee

 

MAGEE-BIRD - At the Bay Parsonage, on Wednesday, December 10th, 1919, by Rev. T.H.P. Anderson, Miss Ethel L. Magee to Jaws. J. Bird, both of Adolphustown.

    

Dec 12 1919

Napanee Beaver

Black -

   Bolt

 

Married - At the residence of the bride's parents, Jan. 1st by the Rev. E.S. Shorey, Mr. Wm. John Black, School Teacher at Tamworth, to Miss Emily Bolt, second daughter of Geo. Bolt, S. Fredericksburgh.

    

Jan 4 1877

Daily British Whig

Blackadder –

    Ohlman

 

BLACKADDER- OHLMAN – At Napanee July 5th, William Blackadder to Miss Mabel Ohlman, both of South Fredericksburgh.

    

July 10 1905

Daily British Whig

Blakely -

   Galt

 

BLAKELY-GALT - By the Rev. G.S. White, Piety Hill, Napanee, on Saturday, November 4th, 1911, Mr. Wm. A. Blakely to Miss Eliza Ellen Galt, all of Napanee.

    

Nov 10 1911

Napanee Express

Blakeley -

   Young

 

Blakeley-Young - At Grace Parsonage, on Friday, Nov. 23rd, 1923, by Rev. A.J. Terrill, B.A., B.D., Laura Pearl Young, of Sillsville, to Harry Wilmot Blakeley, of Oshawa

  

Nov 1923

Napanee Express

Blanchard -

   Bell

 

At Ernest Town, on Wednesday, 28th January by the Rev John Stoughton, Mr. Anson Blanchard to Miss Caroline Bell, both of that place.

   

Feb 21 1829

Kingston

Chronicle

Bloomfield -

  Cadman

 

BLOOMFIELD - CADMAN -  At the family residence of W. H. Cadman, Gosport, on Wednesday, Jan 7th, 1903, by Rev. R. Farnsworth, Captain W. Bloomfield, of Kingston City to Edith Laura Mabel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cadman.

 

A HOME WEDDING -  One of the interesting events of the season was the marriage of Edith Laura Mabel, eldest daughter of W. H. Cadman, Gosport, to Captain Wm. Bloomfield of Kingston, for many years so favorably known on the Bay of Quinte route.  As the clock struck 12 the bridesmaid, Miss Bertie Roblin, Adolphustown, entered the drawing room followed by the bride and her father, where the groom and his best man, D. N. McIntyre, Napanee, were waiting.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. Farnsworth, in the presence of about 30 relatives and intimate friends.  The bride looked charming under a pacture hat, gowned in blue snow flake berette cloth, with cream medallion lace appliqued in pink.  The bridesmaid was dressed in brown snow flake berette cloth, with trimmings to match and pacture hat.  After a sumptuous dinner the bridal party left for Napanee, on route for Hamilton and points of interest west, carrying with them, the best wishes of a host of friends.  Upon table in the hall was arranged a scene seldom witnessed.  Such a collection of beautiful and costly presents bear unmistakeable evidence of the high esteem in which the bride was held.

 

Jan 9 1903

Napanee Beaver

 

1903

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Bogart –

   Buchanan

 

BOGART-BUCHANAN – At Picton, June 10th, L.F. Bogart, Adolphustown to Marion L. Buchanan.

 

BOGART-BUCHANAN – On June 10th, Lewis F. Bogart, Adolphustown to Miss Marian Buchanan, Picton.

   

June 27 1889

Weekly British Whig

 

July 4 1889

Weekly British Whig

Bogart -

   Hawley

 

MARRIED - At the house of the father of the bride, on 28th Sept., Mr. Abraham L. Bogart, of Adolphustown, to Miss Ellen E. Hawley, of Fredericksburgh, by Wm. English, Wesleyan Minister.

   

Oct 7 1858

Napanee

Standard

Bogart –

   Huffman

 

On Wednesday, 12th June, 1878, by the Rev. Dr. Hartley, Mr. Marshall Bogart, of Adolphustown to Miss Emma, only daughter of Mr. Isaiah Huffman, of Napanee.

    

June 15 1878

Kingston Daily News

Bogart –

   Wiggins

 

BOGART-WIGGINS – On Sept. 10th, Frank C. Bogart, Adolphustown, to Eugenia Wiggins, Richmond.

 

Frank Bogart – Miss Eugenia Wiggins

On Tuesday last, a very auspicious wedding was celebrated at the residence of Elliott Wiggins, Richmond, when his daughter, Miss Eugenia, was married to Frank Bogart, Adolphustown. Only the near relatives and a few of the most intimate friends were present. The ceremony was performed by the Ven. T. Bedford-Jones, by whom the proceedings were made exceedingly impressive. The bride was attired in white satin with bridal veil and was assisted by Miss Burdette and Miss Bogart. The groom was supported by Fred McMullen and T.H. Wiggins. The guests, after indulging in congratulations, partook 9of a magnificent spread. The couple left for New York.

     

Sep 17 1889

Daily British Whig

 

Sep 19 1889

Weekly British Whig

Bond -

   Fretts

 

By the Rev. Jas. Kines on Dec. 24th, Mr. F. Bond, of the Township of Ernesttown to Miss Maggie Fretts, of the Township of Fredericksburgh.

    

Jan 14 1878

Daily News

Bongard -

   Hudson

 

BONGARD-HUDSON - On Wednesday, Dec. 16th, at the residence of the bride's parents, S. Fredericksburgh, by Rev. Rural Dean Dibb, Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Hudson to John Overton Bongard of Adolphustown.

    

Dec 18 1903

Napanee Beaver

Boomhower -

  Huffman

 

BOOMHOWER - HUFFMAN -  At Trinity parsonage, by Rev. Dr. Shorey on Wednesday, Dec. 10th, 1919, Charles W. Boomhower and A.M. Huffman, both of Napanee

   

1919

Newspaper Clipping

Botterell -

   Allen

 

BOTTERELL - ALLEN - At the residence of the bride’s father, on Wednesday, 14th October, by the Rev. Wm. Walsh, Edward Botterell, Chief of the Parliamentary Distribution Office, Ottawa, to Mary Louisa, eldest daughter of Parker Allen, Esq., of Adolphustown, Ont.

 

Matrimonial Incidents - Miss Allan, daughter of Parker Allen, descendant of Capt. Joseph Allen, one of the first settlers of Adolphustown, wedded Mr. E. Botterell, of Ottawa, an officer of the House of Commons.

 

Married - On 14th Oct., Edward Botterill, Chief of The Parliament Distribution Office, to Mary Louisa, eldest daughter of Parker Allan, Adolphustown.

   

Oct 16 1885

Napanee

Standard

 

Oct 15 1885

Weekly British Whig

 

Oct 22 1885

Weekly British Whig

Bowers –

   Hearns

 

George Bowers, Batchelor, of Sophiasburgh and Mary Hearns, spinster of Fredericksburgh were married after publication of banns on the eighth day of June 1831 by me, Saltern Givins.  Witnefses: Caleb Roblin & Lydia Osborn.

 

1831

Parish Register Tyendinaga

Bowman -

  Moore

 

BOWMAN - MOORE - Welland, June 20 - (Special) - A pretty wedding took place on Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R W. Moore,  Beaverdams, Thorold Township, when their daughter, Ethel Gertrude, became the bride of Mr. James Simeon Bowman of Fenwick.  Rev. E. Sheppard conducted the ceremony.  The bride was gowned in white satin with a bridal veil, and carried a lovely bouquet of roses.  She was attended by Miss Mabel Moore, and the groom was supported by Mr. E. C. Ecker.  At the wedding dinner guests to the number of 70 were present.

     

The Globe,

Toronto

June 23, 1925

Bowen -

   Schryver

 

BOWEN-SCHRYVER - On Oct 29th, Asa Bowen to Almeda Schryver, both of Fredericksburgh.

     

Nov 3 1890

Daily British Whig

Box -

   Clapp

 

At Blyth, on Feb. 1st, P.A. Box, of South Fredericksburgh to Miss Edith, youngest daughter of Elias Clapp, of Adolphustown.

    

Feb 15 1882

Daily British Whig

Box -

   Loyst

 

BOX-LOYST - At St. George's Cathedral, Kingston, on Friday, December 5th, 1941, by Ven. Archdeacon Coleman, Mary Elizabeth 'Betty' Loyst, of Sillsville, to William Roberts Box, of Napanee.

 

BOX-LOYST

St. George’s Cathedral, Kingston, was the scene of a very quiet wedding on Friday afte5rnoon, December 5th, when Ven. Archdeacon J.H.H. Coleman united in marriage Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Loyst, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Loyst, of Sillsville and William Robert Box, son of Mrs. F. Hugh Box, and the late Mr. Box.

The bride was becomingly attired in a brown dress, trimmed with gold with brown hat and accessories to match and a corsage of bridal roses and lily-of-the-valley. The bride and groom were attended by Captain and Mrs. C.H. Leavens, of Kingston, the latter a sister of the groom.

   

Dec 10 1941

Napanee Beaver

 

Dec 1941

Magee

Scrapbook

Box -

  Roberts

 

WEDDING BELLS - Miss Jane O. J., third daughter of Rev. Canon Roberts, was on Tuesday, 18th Feb., at 9:30 a.m. married to Mr. F. H. Box in the beautiful St. Alban’s U.E.L. church, Adolphustown.  The officiating clergyman was her father, the part of paterfamilias being taken by Mr. W. H. Moutray, of Stella, who has known the bride from very early childhood.  The groomsman was Mr. Raymond J. Allison, and the bridesmaid was Miss Mary R. Wright, of Kingston.  Mrs. Mark Trumpour kindly took the position at the organ, which the bride has occupied for more than eight years, and the hymns sung were 350, 351 and 578.  Ancient and Modern.  The Beaver joins with their many friends in wishing them bon voyage.

 

From the Watson Scrapbooks

 

Feb 24 1908

Daily British Whig

Boyes -

   Perry

 

PERRY - BOYES - At Trinity church, Napanee, on Tuesday evening, 8th Sept., by Rev. G. W. McCall, Miss Pearl Florence Perry, daughter of Mrs. J. Rud Perry, and Mr. Frank Shirley Boyes, only son of Mr. J. L. Boyes.

 

MATRIMONIAL - PERRY-BOYES - Trinity church was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Tuesday evening, Sept. 8th, when Miss Pearl Florence Perry, youngest daughter of Mrs. C. Rud Perry, Bridge st., was united in marriage to Mr. Frank Shirley Boyes, only son of our esteemed townsman, Mr. J. L. Boyes.  At 9 o’clock, the bride entered the church  on the arm of her cousin, Mr. Wm. A. Templeton.  Mrs. F. Cairns-Smith playing Mendelssohn’s wedding march as they entered the church, the ceremony being performed by Rev. G. W. McCall.  The bride looked very charming in her wedding gown of cream silk lace embroidered in silk applique, over white duchess satin and chiffon with seed pearls. She wore the customary bridal veil, caught with orange blossoms and hemmed with seed pearls and carried a bouquet of white bridal roses and lily-of-the-valley.  Miss Alice Pruyn assisted the bride.  She wore a very becoming gown of pink silk eolienne over pink taffeta, trimmed with cream lace and a pink hat trimmed with plumes to match and carried pink roses.  Mr. John B. Allison performed the duties of best man.  Miss Violet Perry, niece of the bride, and Miss Diana Miller, flower girls, were prettily gowned in pale blue silk and wreaths of blue forget-me-nots in their hair, carrying baskets of pink sweet peas.  The ushers were Messrs, William Wright and W. Ralph Scott.  After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s mother and a dainty lunch was served.  the happy couple left on the midnight train for a two weeks wedding trip to Toronto, New York, Philadelphia and Atlantic City, after which they will return to Napanee and take up their residence in the house on John street lately occupied by Mr. J. P.. Hanley.  Their new home is a wedding present from the groom’s father.  The bride’s going away gown was of navy blue broadcloth, tailor-made, trimmed with silk braid, and a dainty hat to match.  The groom’s favor to the bride was a handsome diamond and sapphire ring, to the bridesmaid a pearl brooch, and to the flower girls, pearl pins, to the ushers, gold shield pins, and the groomsman, a gold locket, to the organist, a gold bar pin set with pearls.  The church was very tastefully decorated, by her girl friends, with white and pink asters and added greatly to the beauty of the occasion.  The bride, who was one of Napanee’s fairest young ladies, was the recipient of many handsome and valuable presents, consisting of cut glass, sterling silver, bric-a-brac, etc.  Their many friends will welcome them on their return home, as both bride and groom are very popular in social circles.  The Beaver extends congratulations.

 

1908

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Boyle -

  Lochhead

 

BOYLE - LOCHHEAD - Last Monday, Mr. Edward I. Boyle, youngest son of the late Henry Boyle, and Miss Lizzie, daughter of Mr. John Lochhead, of Richmond, were married by Rev. G. H. Copeland at Deseronto.  The groom is connected with the firm of Boyle & Son hardware merchants, and one of Napanee’s best looking and most popular young men, while the bride is universally acknowledged to be the belle of Richmond.  The happy couple left on the same day for an extended trip to Toronto, Niagara Falls, and  Barrie.  They are expected home tomorrow, when they will take up their residence with the groom’s mother, Mrs. Uretta Boyle, Bridge street.

 

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Bradley -

 Robertson

 

A charming house wedding occurred at 2.30 on Saturday afternoon at “The Cottage,” the home of Mrs. George Stewart, George street, Belleville, the bride being her niece, Miss Ethel Robertson, daughter of the late Alex. Robertson, M.P. for many years for West Hastings, and who died in 1888.  The groom was Dr. Overton Bradley of Montreal.  Rev. G. R.  Beamish of St. Thomas church was the officiating minister.  The bride, who was given away by her cousin, Mr. David Stewart, of Madoc, looked very pretty dressed in white point d’esprit, the customary bridal veil being fastened with a diamond star.  She carried a bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley.  Miss Bee Stewart was first bridesmaid, the others being Miss Irene Hulme, Miss Dora Bradley and Miss Georgie Stewart.  Little Miss Paddy Grace of Toronto, niece of Mrs. Stewart, was the flower girl.  The groomsman was Rev. Mr. Whitely of Montreal.

 

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Bradshaw -

   Herns

 

MARRIED - On Sunday the 11th inft., by the Reverend Mr. Official Stuart, Mr. WILLIAM BRADSHAN, to Mifs DEBORAH HERNS, both of Fredericksburgh.

 

Feb 24 1816

Kingston

Gazette

Breault  -

  Cook

 

BREAULT - COOK -  At the Methodist Parsonage, Newburgh, on Wednesday, April 3rd, 1918 by Rev. E. Farnsworth, Miss Kathleen Cook, daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cook of Wesley, to Wilmot B. Breault of Camden.

   

1918

Newspaper Clipping

Brenan -

   Peterson

 

MARRIED - On Tuesday the 12th instant, in Adolphustown by the Rev. Official Stuart, Mr. Barnabas Brenan, of Kingston to Miss Elizabeth Peterson of the former place.

   

Jan 29 1819

Kingston

Chronicle

Briden -

   Box

 

A Minister's Marriage - We are pleased to announce the marriage of Rev. William Briden, of Newburgh, formerly of Bath, to Mrs. Elizabeth Box, relict of the late F.I. Box, of Parma. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride and was witnessed by a large number of relatives and friends, among the number D.W. Allison, of Adolphustown. the happy couple left for a tour through the eastern part of the province. Rev. Mr. Briden is the Canada Methodist minister at Newburgh.

      

July 15 1882

Daily British Whig

Brinklow -

   Peters

 

At Napanee, on the 24th Dec., Henry Brinklow to Harriet E. Peters, all of South Fredericksburgh.

(same announcement includes marriage of Ephraim Peters & Martha A. Bristow)

 

BRINKLOW-PETERS - By the same, on the 24th ult., at the parsonage, Mr. Harvey Brinklow to Miss Harriet E. Peters, all of South Fredericksburgh.

    

Dec 27 1879

Daily British Whig

 

Jan 10 1880

Napanee Beaver

Bristol -

   Campbell

 

BRISTOL-CAMPBELL -On June 16th inst., Roswell C. Bristol, Hamburg, to Lizzie A. Campbell, Sillsville.

    

June 23 1890

Daily British Whig

Bristow -

   Bongard

 

At Napanee, on Dec. 4th, Walter a. Bristow, Ernesttown, to Annie S. Bongard, Adolphustown.

    

Dec 12 1895

Weekly British Whig

Bristow -

   Butland

 

BRISTOW-BUTLAND - On Wednesday evening, November 30th, at the home of the groom, by Rev. J.R. Real, Mr. W.F. Bristow, late of Adolphustown, to Miss Helen Butland of Napanee.

    

Dec 2 1904

Napanee Express

Bristow -

   Frink

 

BRISTOW-FRINK - At Napanee, on Tuesday Feb. 20th, 1906, by Rev. J.R. Real, at the Western Methodist parsonage, Mr. George Henry Bristow of Sandhurst, and Miss Edna Amelia Frink of Napanee.

 

Feb 22 1906

Napanee Express

Bristow –

   Howie

 

BRISTOW-HOWIE – In Napanee, on Sept. 9th, Samuel J. Bristow, South Fredericksburgh, to Miss Jessie Mae Howie, Napanee.

 

Sept 12 1914

Daily British Whig

Bristow -

   Miller

 

Roy Edward Bristow, age 34, Res: Adolphustown, b. Detroit Mich., Bachelor, Farmer, U.C.C., son of Richard Bristow & Maude Oak.

Ethel May Miller, age 25, Res: Adolphustown, b. Bath, Spinster, U.C., dau of Albert Miller & Mary Wood.

Married at  Conway, March 16th 1938, by Rev G. A. Puttenham, minister of U. C. Bath, RR 1 Ont.

Witnesses:  [not given]

  

Methodist Marriage Records

Conway - Adolph.

1896-1950

Brock -

   Hawley

 

On Tuesday, the 23rd inst JOHN BROCK to Mifs RUTH HAWLEY, both of the townfhip of Ernest-Town.

    

Jan 27 1816

Kingston

Gazette

Brooks -

   Bristow

 

At Napanee, Oct 9th, Charles Brooks to Emma Bristow, all of South Fredericksburgh.

 

Nov 5 1884

Daily British Whig

Brooks-

 Bristow

 

BROOKS – BRISTOW – At St. Mary Magdalene Church, Picton, Monday Jan 13, 1919, by Rev. F. Louis Barger, Jessie Helen Bristow and William Harold Brooks.

   

1919

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Brooks -

   Lockwood

 

Married - On the 25th instant, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. David Wilson, Mr. Anson Brooks to Miss Mary Ann Lockwood, both of Fredericksburgh.

 

Mar 28 1851

Napanee Bee

Brooks -

   Mountney

 

At Trinity parsonage, on Wednesday, May 24th, 1922, by Rev. Dr. Shorey, Mr. Aubrey M. Brooks, of Fredericksburgh, to Miss Vera Mountney, of Deseronto.

 

May 30 1922

Napanee Express

Brooks –

   Owens

 

A quiet wedding was solemnized at the rectory, Adolphustown, Tuesday evening, March 25 at 7 p.m., when Constance Mary Owens, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Owens, became the bride of Kenneth Randal Brooks, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brooks. The bride, who was given in marriage by her mother, was attired in a rose coloured dress, blue coat and hat to match. The couple were unattended. Rev. C.C. Brazill performed the ceremony.

 

Mar 31 1941

Kingston Whig Standard

Brooks -

   Sharpe

 

Marriages - Brooks-Sharpe

At the Grace Church Parsonage, on Tuesday, May 1st, 1923, by the Rev. A.J. Terrill, B.A., B.D., Alfred Percival Brooks, of Adolphustown to Lola Marion Sharpe, daughter of Philip Sharpe, Esq., of Deseronto

     

May 4 1923

Napanee Beaver

Brooks –

   Smith

 

BROOKS-SMITH – At the Western Methodist parsonage, Napanee, on Wednesday, November 30th, 1910, by Rev. W.H. Emsley, Mr. Edward Ernest Brooks of South Fredericksburgh to Miss Cora Lennie Smith, of North Fredericksburgh.

     

Dec 5 1910

Kingston Daily Standard

Brown -

   Coulson

 

MARRIED -  In Fredericksburgh, on Thursday, 28th ult., by the Rev. W.S. Harper of Bath, Mr. Avery Brown of Amherst island, to Miss Mary, second daughter of Mr. George Coulson, of Fredericksburgh.

   

May 4 1842

Kingston

Chronicle & Gazette

Brown -

   Dafoe

 

Married - On February 17th, by Rev. Dr. Hartley, Mr. Wm. Brown to Miss Bertha Dafoe, all of North Fredericksburgh.

    

Mar 7 1878

Daily News

Brown -

 Horton

 

BROWN - HORTON -   On Tuesday, the 25th inst., in Trinity Church, Napanee, was solemnized the marriage of Iva Mae, only daughter of Rev. G. Horton and Mrs. Horton, Roblin, to Rupert W. Brown, son of Dr. M.J. Brown and Mrs. Brown, of Kingston.  Precisely at 3 p.m., the bridal party  proceeded up the aisle during the strains of the wedding march from Lohengrin.  Miss Nesbit,of Napanee, recently home from the Toronto conservatory of Music, officiated at the organ.  The bride was given away by her eldest brother, Dr. Bert. Horton, Thornton, her other three brothers being ushers, Dr. E. Maitland Horton, Bracebridge, and Messrs, Floyd Horton, Toronto, and Vernon, Napanee.  The ceremony was performed by the bride’s father, assisted by Revs. W. G. Clarke, Belleville, President of the Methodist Bay of Quinte conference, and G. W. McCall, B.A., B.D., Chairman of Napanee District.  Rev. Dr. Dyer, M.A., B.Sc., (principal of the College from which the bride is a graduate), an old friend of the bride’s father, was also expected, but was regretfully unable to be present.  The bride was attired in an exquisite gown of white satin, with embroidered chiffon and pearl and silver garniture, tulle veil, with beautiful fine lace, arranged over the chiffon, with three stranded pearl bandeaus in crown effect, orange blossoms with pendent buds.  She wore the groom’s gift, a lovely solid gold pendant, brooch, set with whole pearls, and carried a shower bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley.  The matron of honor, Mrs. F. M. Brown, of Saskatoon, was gowned in white marquisette over pale gold, touched out with French knots and a dainty pattern in black, large picture hat, and carried a bouquet of pink and white carnations and touches of mauve sweet peas.  The flower girl, little Miss Phyllis Coates, of Kingston, wore a white embroidered frock over pale pink, her beautiful curls prettily and quaintly banded by a most daintily arranged bandeau.  She carried a beribboned basket of pink and white roses and sweet peas.  At the beautiful ring ceremony the ring was presented to the groom on a silver salver, embedded in a basket of flowers.  All the attendants wore their gifts, gold monogram cuff links and beautiful pendant drops.  Mendelssohn’s wedding march pealed forth as the party left the church.  After the reception and dejeuner the happy couple left by train en route to take boat for down the river.  After visiting some American and Canadian points of interest they intend enjoying a delightful camping outing before they settle in their home in the fall.  The bride’s travelling suit was of blue gray, with fine black and white hair-line stripe, with touches of black, smart becoming willow-plumed hat to match, and long Copenhagen blue coat of Rajah silk.  The bride’s mother wore black silk voile over violet, with touches of fine cream lace, and hat of black and violet, with osprey.  the groom’s mother was gowned in black duchess satin with cream garniture, large hat with willow plumes.

 

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Brown –

   Huffman

 

BROWN-HUFFMAN – At the Bay parsonage, October 19th, J.B. Brown to Edith Huffman, daughter of Hiram Huffman, North Fredericksburgh.

    

Oct 27 1898

Daily British Whig

Brown –

   Levear

 

A quiet wedding took place in Napanee on Wednesday, when Lyman H. Brown, Sandhurst, was married to Miss Pearl Levear, Napanee. Bernard Brown acted as groomsman, and Miss Ida King performed the duties of bridesmaid.

    

Mar 4 1912

Daily British Whig

Brown -

  Reid

 

Miss Lizzie A. Reid, of Amherst Island, Ont., and R. J. Brown, of Chicago Ill, were married on Wednesday evening, Nov. 17th, at Chicago.  The bride was charmingly dressed in navy blue velvety goods, trimmed with cream lace.

   

ca late 1800’s

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Brown –

   Rose

 

Rose-Brown Wedding

A quiet but interesting house wedding took place Saturday, Dec. 7th when one of Bath’s most popular young ladies became the bride of a prosperous young farmer. The contracting parties were Miss Sprey N., youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Rose, and Bernard P. Brown, Sandhurst. Rev. McTear officiating. The bride was beautifully attired in pale blue viole, with trimmings of silk and all over lace and was attended by Miss Maggie Rose, sister of the bride. The groom was attended by Stewart Hughes, Bath. The groom’s gift to the bride was a gold locket set with pearls, to the bridesmaid, a crescent brooch and to the best man a pair of gold cufflinks. They left in the afternoon for Kingston. After their honeymoon they will reside in their new home, west of Bath, the farm lately purchased from the late Mr. Perry.

    

Dec 14 1912

Daily British Whig

Brown -

   Steel

 

Married - At Adolphustown, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. Job Deacon, Mr. H. Brown to Miss Sarah Steel.

     

Oct 24 1826

Upper Canada Herald

Brown –

   Vanalstine

 

BROWN-VANALSTINE – On June 21st, Almon Brown, North Fredericksburgh to Martha Vanalstine, Napanee.

    

June 30 1892

Weekly British Whig

Bruce -

   Galt

 

Archibald Bruce, age 23, Res: South Fredericksburgh, b. South Fredericksburgh, Bachelor, Farmer, Methodist, son of Joseph Bruce & Sarah Smith.

Jennie Almira Galt, age 17, Res:  Parma, S. Fredericksburgh, b. South Fredericksburgh, Spinster, Methodist, dau. of Findlay Galt & Edith Wagar

Married at Parma, September 14th 1909 by John W. Bunner, Methodist Minister

Witnesses:  Eliza M. Fitchett, Parma P.O. & Maria J. Diamond, Parma P.O.

    

Methodist Marriage Records

Conway - Adolph.

1896-1950

Buck -

 Fitchett

 

BUCK - FITCHETT - On Sept. 2d at the home of Mr. Ephraim Fitchett, Parma, by the Rev. W. S. Boyce, B.A., B.D., Mr. Herbert Buck to Wilhelmine, only daughter of Mr. Ephraim Fitchett.

 

WEDDING BELLS - The home of Mr. and Mrs. Ephern Fitchett, Parma, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday, Sept. 2d, at 11:38 a.m., when their only daughter, Willimenia, was united in marriage to Mr. Herbert Buck, of Adolphustown.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. S. Boyce, pastor of the U.E.L. Methodist Church, in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives.  A sumptuous repast was served at one o’clock.  The young couple received many beautiful presents in silverware, cut glass and china.  The present from the groom to the bride was a beautiful solid gold chain.  They also received from the bride’s father and groom’s parents $125 in gold.  The happy couple left on the 4.25 train for Toronto, to be guests of the King Edward hotel, thence to Niagara Falls, Rochester, Syracuse, and Pulaski.  On their return they will reside in Adolphustown.  Their many friends wish them a long, happy and prosperous life.

 

A Wedding at Parma

A very pretty event took place on the morning of September 2nd, at Maple Grove, Parma, when Miss Wilhelmine Fitchett and Herbert Buck, “The Pines,” were united in matrimony by Rev. W.S. Boyce. The bride entered the parlor on the arm of her father, Ephraim Fitchett, who gave her away beneath an arch of evergreens and flowers. She was becomingly attired in a gown of white Persian lawn trimmed with valencienne lace, and was unattended. At the conclusion of the ceremony the guests repaired to the dining-room where they were served with a sumptuous and tasty luncheon. About forty guests were present, including some from Napanee, Belleville, Syracuse and Everett, Washington. The bride was the recipient of many handsome and useful presents, among them being a gold chain from the groom and $125 in gold from other friends. Amid hearty congratulations and best wishes the happy couple started for an extended trip to Toronto, Buffalo and Syracuse, the bride travelling in a navy blue chiffon broadcloth suit, with white silk blouse and white hat, trimmed with ostrich tips. On their return home they will reside at Mr. Buck’s home, Bay View, “The Pines.”

 

Herbert Buck, age 27, Res: Adolphustown, b. Ernesttown, Bachelor, Farmer, Methodist, son of W. Elijah Buck & Annie Bruce

Wilhelmina Fitchett, age 30, Res: S. Fredericksburgh, b. S. Fredericksburgh, Spinster, Church of England, dau. of Ephraim Fitchett & Mary Jane Holmes

Married at S. Fredericksburgh, September 2nd, 1908, by W. S. Boyce, Minister, Methodist

Witnesses: John C. Fitchett, Parma & Eliza M. Galt, Parma

    

1908

From the Watson Scrapbooks

 

Sept 4 1908

Daily British Whig

 

Methodist Marriage Records

Conway - Adolph.

1896-1950

Bull -

   Trumpour

 

At Adolphustown, on June 24th, George Eugene Bull, Stirling, to Gertrude, daughter of Jacob H. Trumpour.

   

June 29 1896

Daily British Whig

Burlingham -

 Evans

 

BURLINGHAM - EVANS - Mr. Roscoe Burlingham and Miss Rossie Evans were married at the home of the bride’s parents in the forenoon of Wednesday, June 5.  Rev. Mr. DePencier of Wellington, tied the knot in the presence of only the immediate relatives.  They left on a wedding trip to New York City and expect to return to Wellington about the first of July to spend a couple of months after which they will make their home in Toronto.  Mr. Burlingham represents A.M. Thorne and company of Toronto and is easily the handsomest and one of the most popular travellers on the road.  His bride is a daughter of Mrs. W. H. Wright of Wellington and in her wedding dress, a going away suit of brown with hat to match, looked the pick of the village belles.  Congratulations to Mr. Burlingham.

 

From the Watson Scrapbooks

Burns –

   McNabb

 

James Burns, son of William Burns, Montreal and Miss Jennie McNabb, daughter of Archibald McNabb, Sandhurst, were married on October 25th. They will reside in Pittsburgh township.

     

Oct 30 1899

Kingston Daily Whig

Bushell -

   Lucas

 

In North Fredericksburgh, Dec. 30th, William Bushell, of Calamo, Mich., to Elizabeth Lucas, North Fredericksburgh.

    

Jan 9 1886

Daily British Whig

Butler -

  Garrison

 

BUTLER-GARRISON - At the Vicarage, Napanee, by Rev. J.H.H. Coleman, M.A., on Wednesday, August 11th, 1920, Robert E.E. Butler, of Lorneville Junction, to Myrtle A. Garrison, of South Fredericksburgh.

    

Aug 20 1920

Napanee Beaver

Butter -

  Brown

 

BUTTER - BROWN -  On the  4th inst., at the residence of the Hermance Brothers, Adolphustown, by Rev. A. C. Chambers, Mr. Alexander Butter to Sarah J. Brown, all of Adolphustown.  “Though they started, adrift from bachelors’ hall, On the choppy and changing sea of marriage,  Let none that an evil omen call., Or the promise of future bliss disparage;  For Alex just did the thing up Brown., When the solemn bridal vows he uttered;  And Sarah, in getting him all for her own, Knows well which side of her bread is Butter.”

 

Married - At Adolphustown, on Feb 4th, Mr. Alex Rutter to Sarah J. Brown, all of Adolphustown.

 

ca 1880

From the Watson Scrapbooks

 

Feb 14 1880

Daily British Whig

Bygott -

   Loyst

 

 

BYGOTT-LOYST – At Hay Bay on January 27th, Frank B. Bygott, Adolphustown, to Ethel Loyst, of North Fredericksburgh.

 

Wedding Bells

A very interesting event occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Al. Loyst, Hay Bay, on Wednesday evening 27th, it being the marriage of their only daughter, Miss Ethel to Mr. Frank Bygott, of Adolphustown. Rev. Mr. Farnsworth performed the ceremony in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives of the contracting parties. The bride looked charming in a beautiful white silk waist and blue broadcloth skirt trimmed with white buttons and was assisted by Miss Nellie Loyst, Hayburn, while the groom was attended by Mr. Overton Roblin, Adolphustown. After a sumptuous wedding supper the guests were pleasantly entertained for a few hours. The bride and groom left on the two  o'clock train for Ottawa. The groom's present to the bride was a beautiful pearl brooch and to the bridesmaid was a heavy gold pin. The presents were numerous and costly, one from her mother being a present of $75 in cash.

     

Feb 2 1904

Daily British Whig

 

Feb 5 1904

Napanee Express

 

 

 

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