Marriages (August 4)

Bellinger - Brown
Smyrna Press, February 22, 1917

Dever N. Bellinger and Mrs. Sarah Brown, both of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] were united in marriage by Justice J.W. Boynton at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Miles at Sherburne Four Corners, Sunday, January 28, 1917.

Pickering - Monroe

Afton Enterprise, January 2, 1930

On December 28, 1929, occurred the marriage of Miss Marion L. Monroe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Monroe of Slingerlands, N.Y. [Albany Co.], to Mr. LeRoy H. Pickering, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Pickering of Troy, N.Y. [Rensselear Co.].  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Harry E. Brooks of Afton, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton L. Wrench at Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY].

Smith - Hoyt

Afton Enterprise, January 23, 1930

The marriage of Ida Elizabeth Hoyt of 1405 Monro St., Endicott [Broome Co., NY] to William H. Smith, a prominent business man of Spencer, N.Y. [Tioga Co., NY], occurred Saturday, January 18, by the bride's pastor, Rev. John G. Frey of the First M.E. Church of Endicott.  The bride wore a gown of brown transparent velvet, and the groom was attended by her daughters, the Misses Grace and Sarilee Hoyt, niece Mary Crounse of Mechanicsville, Mrs. Helen Fowler of Binghamton, the pastor's wife Mrs. John G. Frey, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Streeter of Binghamton.  Mr. and Mrs. Smith are both held in high esteem, going to their home in Spencer where they were welcomed by a host of friends.  Among the guests were Mr. Smith's daughter, Luria and husband, and two children, Helen and Estren, and a brother Judson Smith of Willseyville, N.Y.  The guests departed to their homes at a late hour wishing Mr. and Mrs. Smith a long, happy and prosperous life.

Symonds - Alling

Smyrna Press, February 22, 1917

On the 7th of February, 1917, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Alling, Mr. Martin Symonds and Miss Ruth Alling were united in marriage by Rev. Harry E. Brooks, of Smyrna.  About thirty-five relatives and friends were present.  Mrs. Leslie Leach sang "Oh Promise Me."  At the first strains of Lohengrin's wedding march, which was played by Miss Clara Harris, of Hamilton, the bridal couple, attended by Mr. and Mrs. Gorton Harris, of Hamilton, entered the parlor, preceded by Little James Johnson, cousin of the bride, who acted as ringbearer.  The ceremony was performed beneath an arch of evergreen, after which a bountiful dinner was served by four young lady friends of the bride.  Miss Nellie Reynolds rendered some very fine selections on the piano and Mr. and Mrs. Gorton Harris gave some cornet and piano duets. The bride received many pretty and useful gifts.  Amid a shower of confetti they left on the 6:03 train for Binghamton and Woodhull where they will visit the friends and relatives of the groom.  They will be at home after March 1st at the M.E. Close farm.  Much joy and happiness is wished them by their many friends.

Marriages in Afton, Chenango Co., NY, 1929

Afton Enterprise, January 23, 1930

Feb. 14:  Kenneth Conklin to Emma LeSuer

July 13:  Jesse L. Hurbart to Nora May Lockwood

Aug. 1:  Ralph Andrew Cotton to Elizabeth Stillwell.

Aug. 3:  Clifford Joseph Sharlow to Thelma l. Griggs

Aug. 28:  Myron Millan to Beulah Brace

Sept. 25:  Seba W. Paddleford to Lottie Ann Miller

Oct. 5:  Wm. A. Buchanan to Hester Gene Shofkom

Nov. 29:  Francis Joseph Hohreiter to Mary Raab

Nov. 26:  Ernest Harris to Hilda Mae Thomson

Dec. 21:  Benjamin Treleese to Margaret G. Convaluce

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, July 29, 1875

RECTOR - ROOME:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY, July 22, by Rev. H.V. Talbot, Mr. George Rector to Miss Angie Roome, both of Oxford.

McNITT - NEILSEN:  In Smith Valley [Schuyler Co., NY], July 25, by Rev. Edgar P. Ross, Mr. George W. McNitt of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Nellie Neilsen of Smith Valley.

McCARNEY - LEONARD:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. Bresingham, Mr. Patsey McCarney to Miss Julia Leonard, both of Bainbridge.

MINER - SOPER:  In Perryville [Madison Co., NY], July 7 by Rev. A.A. Smith, Mr. J.A. Miner of North Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Rosa Soper of Chittenango [Madison Co., NY].

McKEE - MINER:  In Perryville [Madison Co., NY], July 7, by Rev. A.A. Smith, Mr. J. H. McKee of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Frank C. Miner of North Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY].