Marriage Consents
The following are exact transcriptions of letters and notes
found attached to stubs from which marriage licenses were torn.
No attempt has been made by transcriber to correct grammar or spelling; handwritten
information is noted in "citation" font. The book is not available to
the public in the Rains County courthouse records; copies were made
from the old ledger that was in storage on the 3rd floor of the courthouse.
If you want a copy of any information listed here, contact the Rains County
Genealogical Society.
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County,
State of Texas, this day personally came and appeared P.C. Cutts, to me well
known, and who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that Dora
Willeford has attained the age of 22 years of age, and that there are no legally
objection to our marriage, and he also state that he has ask Mr. Willeford
for the girl and he said that he had no objection to the marriage.
P.C. Cutts
Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal
of office, in Emory, Texas, this the 23rd day
of September, A.D. 1914
L.O. Burnside
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
By Elmer Robertson, Deputy
9-23-1914
To the County Clerk of Rains co.
This is to certify that I am twenty two years of age and there is no objection
of me and Mr. Cutts marring.
Dora Willeford
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County,
State of Texas, this day personally came and appeared Willie Wood, to me well
known, and who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he Willie
Wood is 18 years of age, and that his parents are dead and that he has no
legal Guardian over his person. And also state that John Harvey is the father
of Jewell Harvey and that he has no objection to the marriage of his daughter
Jewell Harvey, that her father told her to write the herein closed note that
he could not write.
Willie Wood
Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal
of office, in Emory, Texas, this the
31st day of August, A.D. 1914
L.O. Burnside
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
By Elmer Robertson, Deputy
Mr. County Clerk
Please let Mr. Willie Wood and Jewell Harvey have the papers. I have decided
to give up for them to marry.
Yours Truly,
J.P. Harvey
To the County Clerk I authorize you to issue licenses for my
daughter Miss Vernon Binkley.
C.A. Binkley
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
this day personally came and appeared J.H. Davis, to me well known, and who,
after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that the foregoing attached
order is true and genuine and that I was present and saw the same wrote and
that there are not any parental objection to the issuance of license for the
contracting parties hereto. That I am personal aqanted with all parties and
further swear that I was present and heard said parents consent to said marriage.
Jeff Davis
Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal
of office, in Emory, Texas, this the 24th day of August, A.D. 1914
L.O. Burnside
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
By Elmer Robertson
To the County Clerk of Rains Co., Tex
You are hereby authorized to issue license for the marriage of J.A. Linebaugh
to Miss Opal Dungan. I am her legally authorized guardian. Her age is 16 years.
This the 30th day of May A.D. 1914
O.C. BRONHOM
State of Texas
County of Hopkins
Before me W.J. Davis a notary Public in and for Hopkins County, Texas personally
appeared J.A. Linebaugh known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed
and after being duly sworn say under oath that he saw O.C. Brahan sign the
above order.
J.A. Linebaugh
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 30th day of May A.D.
1914
W.J. Davis
Notary Public Hopkins Co. Tex
to the County Clerk
please issue papers for Mr. Lenary and Miss Carrie Alkire and oblige
E.M. Barker
Affidavit of W.E. Mitchell
Filed October 3rd, 1914
L.O. Burnside, Clerk
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County,
State of Texas, this day personally came and appeared W.E. Mitchell, to me
well known, and who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that
he saw the enclosed note wrote and that he was standing there at the time
of the writing and that there is no legal objection to the marriage.
W.E. ("x" his mark) Mitchell
Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal
of office, in Emory, Texas, this the 3rd day of October, A.D. 1914
L.O. Burnside
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
By Elmer Robertson, Deputy
Oct 3, 1914
County Clerk Rains county Tex
Sir you will please issue licens for Mirtie McIlroy and W.E. Mitchell
J.H. Mills, stepfather
D.L. Mills, mother
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To the Co. Clerk
Of Rains County
Sir, this is to sortyfy that J.W. Wall and wife is willing for --- to mary
Mary Wall
J.W. Wall
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
this day personally came and appeared J.B. Usry, to me well known, and who,
after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that there is no legally
objection to the marriage of J.W. Usry and May Wall. And that the said J.W.
Usry is 21 years of age.
J.B. Usry
Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal
of office, in Emory, Texas, this the 16th day of December, A.D. 1914
L.O. Burnside
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
By Elmer Robertson
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Oct the 16
Mr. county clerk please ishue Lisens for Mr. Albert McAbee and Percey Jones
Lettie Pope
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
this day personally came and appeared Wes Taylor and Albert McAbee to me well
know and who, after being by me duly sworn, did despose and say that they
were present when the enclosed notice to the clerk of the Co. Court was wrote
and they say that there is no objection to the marriage of A.F. McAbee to
Pervey Jones. and that Mrs. Lettie Pope the mother of the said Pervey
Jones said that she had nnno objection to the marriage and that they were
there at the time for the writing of this note to the Clerk of the County
Court.
Wes Taylor
Albert McAbee
Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal
of office, in Emory, Texas, this the
16th day of October, A.D. 1914
L.O. Burnside
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
By Elmer Robertson
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To The County Clerk of Rains Co. isssue Liscense By order to
Mr. S.A. Wallace an my Daughter Laura Singleton
her mother Ida Sexton
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
this day personally came and appeared Andrew Wallace, to me well known,
and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That he was present
at the time of the writing of the enclosed order of Mrs. Ida Sexton mother
of the said Laura Singleton, and saw the mother of the said girl write the
said order, and that their are no objection to the marriage between Andrew
- Wallace and Laura Singleton, and that I (Andrew Wallace) is 22 years of
age, and that Laura Singleton is 16 years of age, as aforesaid there is no
objection to our marriage.
Andrew Wallace
Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal
of office, in Emory, Texas, this the
19th day of June, A.D. 1915
L.O. Burnside
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
By Elmer Robertson
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J.L. Pippin
Justice of the Peace
Precinct No. 7, Hopkins County
Miller Grove, Texas, Route1, May 24 1915
To the County Clerk of Rains County Texas
You are hereby authorized to ishue marriage licens for the marriage of my
daughter Miss Hue. J. Burns
Yours Respectfully
Mrs. M.J. Burns.
Sworn and and acknowledged before me this the May 24, 1915
J.D. Pippin J.P. and Exoffcio Notary Public in and for Precinct No. 7, Hopkins
Co. Tex
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J.L. Pippin
Justice of the Peace
Precinct No. 7, Hopkins County
Miller Grove, Texas, Route1, May 12,
1915
To the County Clerk of Rains Co. Tex
You are hereby authorised to ishue marriage lisens
for the marriage of W.S. Russel.
Yours Truly
J.L.M. Russell
Sworn and and acknowledged before me J.D. Pippin a Justice
of the Peace in and for Precinct No. 7, Hopkins Co. Texas This May the 12th
A.D. 1915
J.D. Pippin, J.P.
Burl Burns - 19. Hopkins
Vessie Lamb -
The State of Texas
County of Rains
I, Vessie Lamb of the County of Hopkins, State of Texas, do solemnly swear
that I am personally cognizant of the ages of the hereinafter-mentioned contrating
parties now applying to the Clerk of the County Court of Rains County, Texas,
for a Marriage license, and that Mr. W.S. Russell has filed order with this
clerk and that Miss Burl Burns has attained the age of 13 years.
Witness My Hand This 12 day of May A.D. 1915
Vessie Lamb
Sworn and and acknowledged before me this 12 day of May 1915
L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
this day personally came and appeared Mrs. Ida Dunevant to me well known,
and who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That Miss Myrtle
Dunevant is her daughter and that she has no legal objection to the marriage
of her daughter to A.B. McElroy.
Mrs. Adaa Dunevant "X" her mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal
of office, in Emory, Texas, this the
28th day of April A.D. 1915
L.O. Burnside
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
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The Rexall Store
Drugs and Jewelry
Lone Oak, Texas
Stores at Lone Oak, Celeste and Trenton
This is to certify that my son Claudy A. Wallace having arranged
to marry Miss Jewel Adair has my agreement and consent to consumate that arrangement,
And I hereby give this, my order to any County Clerk in the State of Texas
to issue to him the proper license. He is now between 18 and 19 years
old
April 14th 1915
?. B. Wallace
The Rexall Store
Drugs and Jewelry
Lone Oak, Texas
Stores at Lone Oak, Celeste and Trenton
My daughter, Jewel Adair having agreed to marry Mr. Claudy A.
Wallace. She is furnished with this my order to any County Clerk in
the State of Texas to issue the proper authority for them to perfect the said
agreement by being married to each other. She is under age, hence I
give this order
April 14, 1915
Slmda Adair
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
this day personally came and appeared Thurman Briggs to me well known, and
who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that the two orders
for the marriage license of Claud Wallace and Jewel Adair are all O.K.
and that he saw the two parents sign the same, and that there is no objection
to the marriage of the said Claud Wallace and Jewel Adair.
Thurman Briggs
Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal
of office, in Emory, Texas, this the 16th day of April, A.D. 1915
L.O. Burnside
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
By Elmer Robertson
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Emory, Tex
4/2/1915
to the county clerk of Rains Co.
you air hair authorised to issue licens for C.A. Heeth an gracie may Daavis
the girl being my daughter and I Have give up for them to marry at Home but
no to run a way
Yours as ever,
J.B. Davis and Josie Davis
Emory Texas
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
this day personally came and appeared C.A. Heeth to me well known, and who,
after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he was present at the
time of the writing of the hereto attached note and that he saw them signs
their name to the note and that there is no objection to our marriage
C.A. Heeth
Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal
of office, in Emory, Texas, this the
2nd day of April, A.D. 1915
L.O. Burnside
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
By Elmer Robertson, Deputy
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2-21-1915
County Cleark
grant marriage licens to Allie Swindle and Wes Chaney By my consent
N.M. Swindle, father
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
this day personally came and appeared A.L Swindle to me well known, and who,
after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That he was present when
the enclosed note was wrote, and that there is no objection the marriage of
Wes Chaney and Allie Swindle, and that N.M. Swindle is the father of the girl,
and that he was there at the time of the writing of the note.
Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal
of office, in Emory, Texas, this the
23rd day of February, A.D. 1915
L.O. Burnside
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
By Elmer Robertson, Deputy
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1/13/1915
To the County Clerk of range
Please let Williea Rodgers have the License to marry Ethel Jenkins
Signed by Parent
W.M. Rodgers
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
this day personally came and appeared W.J. Smith to me well known, and who,
after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That he saw the mother of
Willie Rodgers write the enclosed order for license to marry Ethel Jenkins,
and also state that the parent of Ethel Jenkins says that she Ethel Jenkins
is 18 years of age, and that there is no legal objection the the marriage
of Willie Rodgers and Ethel Jenkins.
W.J. Smith
Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal
of office, in Emory, Texas, this the
13th day of February, A.D. 1915
L.O. Burnside County Clerk
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
By Elmer Robertson, Deputy County Clerk, Rains County Texas
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2/11/1915
this is to certfy that we I, F--- E. White are willing for Eula H. White &
N.M. Swindle to marry & oblige
F & -eth E. White
And I also saw him write the above order and that there is no objection
N M Swindle
Sworn to Feb 12, 1915
By Elmer Robertson, Deputy Clerk
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This is to certify that my daughter is eighteen (18) and I have
no objection to her marying Jesse Petty.
Mr. L.H. Wright
Telegram
St. Louis Southwestern Railway Systerm
Josephine Texas
April - 1 - 15
County Cleark,
Mr. L.O. Burnside - Emory Texas
Dear Sir.
In Regard to Liscense you ishued To Jessie Petty
& for Lola Wright
Who written Them ans at once.
Yours Truly,
Mr's M.C. Wright
P.O. Bx 2
Josephine Tex
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
this day personally came and appeared Jesse Petty to me well known, and who,
after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say saw his oath that I am 21
yrs of age, that Miss Lola Wright is 18 yrs of age and that there are no legal
objections to our marriage and that the order hereto attached and made a part
hereof, is the genuine order of Ms. L.W. Wright the mother of Miss Lola Wright,
and that this statement is made in connection with the above mentioned order
for the purpose of securing License to wed, the party above named.
Jesse Petty
Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal
of office, in Emory, Texas, this the
27 day of March, A.D. 1915
L.O. Burnside County Clerk
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
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Mr. couty clurk of rains co. Tex
We thereBy otherrise you too Esher Lisons for ou Dather Luilla Hukill to E.D.
Hukill
From her father & mother
j.W. Hukill & fannie hukill
E.D. Hukill - 23
Luella Hukill 15
J.O. Wright
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Mr. County Cleark please isue licens for my dauter Miss Nettie
Williams
C (E) S. Williams
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County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
this day personally came and appeared Willie Stevens to me well known, and
who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he is 23 years
of age and that Dover Black is 28 years of age, and that there is no objection
to our marriage, and that Dover Black parents are dead, and that she is staying
at Jim Cullors and that as aforesaid that there is no objection to our marriage.
Willie Stevens
Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal
of office, in Emory, Texas, this the
21st day of June, A.D. 1915
L.O. Burnside County Clerk
by Elmer Robertson
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this is to sertifie I am the mother of bulah White and I am
willing for here to marrie herinery davies
Mrs. Lissie White
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County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
this day personally appeared Jesse Tipps, deposes and says that there is no
objection to the marriage of myself and Artie Lee Huddle, and that I am 21
years of age and that she is 18 years of age, and that I have ask her father
and mother and they said that they had no objectiion to our marriage, and
that when I ask her parents about the marriage was on the 5th day of September
1915.
Jesse Tipps
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 7th day of September,
A.D. 1915
L.O. Burnside County Clerk, Rains County, Tex
by Elmer Robertson Deputy
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Sep 11. 1915
Mr. Elmer Robertson
pleas sir - say if Elmer Long comes after his Papers this evening you let
him have them for I am wililng it will be all right with us so you let him
have them.
Your truly
Mrs. W.P. Long
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
this day personally appeared Elmer Long, deposes and says thatthe notice hereto
attached is his mother writting and that they have no objection to his marriage
to Ruth Herriage, and that he saw her write the letter to the Clerk of the
County Court, to him permission to sell him his license.
Elmer Long
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 11th day of September,
A.D. 1915
L.O. Burnside County Clerk, Rains County, Tex
by Elmer Robertson Deputy
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Emory as to be the 8 1915
County clurk plese let autan Fisher have the lisan for have our Jessie
Brimer
this is writen an sind by jessie Abahun
Nora Brimer
The state of Texas
County of Rains
Before me the undersigned authority on this day personally appeared Anton
Fisher, who after being by me duly sworn upon his oath deposes and say: That
htis order for license is the true and Genuine order & sinature of Mrs.
Nora Brimer, mother of Miss Jesse Brimer, for whom I am now applying for lisense
to marry. That Miss Jessie Brimer is more than 14 years of age.
And there are no objections to our said marraige. This note was
obtained and p--- to the County clerk of the same
signed Anton Fischer
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 8th day of ------, A.D.
1915
L.O. Burnside Co Clerk, Rains Co Tex
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County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of
Texas, this day personally came and appeared Earl Ben Pace to me well known,
and who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he is the brother
of John Pace, and know that his parents has no objection to his marriage to
Vena Seaton, and the affiant states further that Vena Seaton is 18 years of
age, that that there is no objection to their marriage.
Ben Pace
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 16th day of November,
A.D. 1917
Elmer Robertson County Clerk, Rains County, Texas
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County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of
Texas, this day personally came and appeared J.E. Yowell to me well known,
and who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That his is acquainted
with Bernard English and that said English is 21 years of age; and also acquainted
with Vernola Wright and that she is 18 years of age and that there is no objection
to their marriage.
J.E. Yowell
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 17 day of November, A.D.
1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
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Sep 7. 1915
Rains County Clerk
Let J.E. Wafer have mariage licens for Miss Jullia Bush, age 17
L.P. Bush
Nancy Bush
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Alba Tex 10/15 -- 1915
This will certify that I am 18 years of age and will be 19 years old Nov 9th
1915
Signed Beckie Simpkins
The above Statement is True
Mrs. Mamie Lowrie
M.F. Davis,
Justice of the Peace
Precinct No. 7
Alba,
Wood County, Texas
10/15 -- 1915
To honerable Co Clerk of Rains Co Tex.
This will certify I, G.T. Jones and Mattie Jones the Father and Mother of
J.D. Jones. Are willing for Said J.G. Jones to obtain marriage Licens for
himself.
Signed G.T. Jones, Mattie J. Jones
Witness M.F. Davis, J.P.
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To The Conty Clerk of Rains Conty give in writing marriage License
for E.L. Busby - Effie Peek.
Her Father & Mother
Bud & Dillie Peek
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me the undersigned authority in this day personal appeared L.E. Busby
who after being by me duly sworn deposes and says:
That The attached order for Marraige License was signed in my presence by
Dillie Peek mother of the party for whom I have this day applied to
the County Clerk for License to wed, and that the saem is the true and genuine
order of said mother and that Effie Peek is ninteen year of age and that there
are no legal objection our said marraige and that I am more than 21 years
of age.
L.E. Busby "X" his mark
Witness to mark: W.E. Bevers
Sworn and subscribed to before me the 30th day of October, A.D.
1915
L.O. Burnside Clerk County Court Rains County, Texas
By Elmer Robertson, Deputy
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Please issue licens for Miss Bessie Stevens to Mr. Robert Pinegar
she is 18 years old 7 month and 13 days old
no objestion frome Mr. and Mrs. Fread Stevens
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this is to Surtfy I agree for Molinda Nutt my girl and M.Z.
thorn to Marry
C.T. Toliver
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Nov 26th 1915
County Clerk of Emory, Tex
Dear sir Please let Mr. J.E. Monds have a marriage Licence for himself to
Miss Gena. E. Dailey. She is my stepdaughter and is 16 years of age
and I can't come myself this morning. So Please let Mr. Monds have the
licens and oblige
Mr. Will Sweeden and Mrs. Amy Sweeden (Gena's Mother)
Dear sir
Mr. J.E. Monds has been working for me off an on for the last 3 years and
he is alirght and me and my wife are both willing for Gena to marry Ed. Monds.
I am Respectfuly
Will Sweeden
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December the 17 1915
To the County Clerk
Please let Oscar Wright have license to marry my
girl
Lena Murdock
M.C. Strebeck as I am her stepfather I will say I have no objection
H.S. Strebeck
Dec 17 - 1915
Alba Texas
to the County Court Cleark Please let our son Oscar Wright have licens to
Marry Lena Murdock that we have no abjection for him marring
Yours
Mr. J.W. Wright
Mattie Wright
I, Fonzle Poston, do solemnly swear that this is the genuine
order of the parents and that I was instructed to vouch for the valulity of
same that Dec 17th 1915
Fonzle Poston
subscribed and sworn to this Dec 17th 1915
L.O. Burnside Co Clerk
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1-10-16
To whom it may concern or any county clerk in the State of Texas I hereby
authorize you to issue marriage license for Miss Minnie Bell hamby and Elmer
Vanhuss
Respectfully, Mr. Vanhuss
I, W.P. Goodson, of the County Hunt County State of Texas, do
state on oath that he saw G.W. Vanhuss guardian of the girl, and that he saw
Mr. Vanhuss sign the order above set out, and that there is no objection to
their marriage of E.W. Vanhuss and Minnie Hamby.
Date this 10th day of January 1916
W.P. Goodson
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 10th day of January A.D.
1916.
L.O. Burnside, County Clerk
Rains County, Texas
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Emory Tex
Jan 16. 1916
Mr. Lenord Burnsieds
I give my concent for my daughter gorgia E. Spencer to marry D.E. Hazlewood
Jacob Spencer
Witness Jonnie Spencer
I, David Hazelwood, do swear that he was present at the time
the above note was wrote and he further swear that he saw them signed their
names to the note, and that there is no objection to their marraige,
dated Jan. 16, 1916
D.E. Hazlewood
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 16, Jan. 1916.
L.O. Burnside, County Clerk
Rains County, Texas
By Elmer Robertson Deputy, County Clerk
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Emory Texas
March 13th 1916
The State of Texas
County of Rains
On this day personal y appeared Robert Pinegar, known to me to be the person
whose name is subscribed to the foregoing, and who after being by me duly
sworn deposes and says upon oath.
That I am 21 years of age, and live in Hunt County
Texas, and know Miss Ester Dorsett, of said Hunt County Texas and further,
that I know her to be 18 years of age, that I have heard her father state,
that Miss Esther Dorsett was 18 years of age.
Robert Pinegar
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 13th day of March A.D.
1916.
L.O. Burnside, Clerk County Coyrt Rains County, Texas
Attested by Oscar VanHuss
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Issue license for Mr. Fred L. Mayhall to Miss Clara B. Slemmons
as there is no objections she will be 19 years old the 8th of August.
Yours Truly
Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Slemmons
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please gave me a set of lissen to me Mr. ? morgan and Ella Christopher
D.A. Christopher
Sworn to before me this 6 day of June 1916
LO. Burnside
Marye Henry
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July 29. 1916
To the County Clerk of Rains Co. Texas:
This is to certify that I am the grandfather of Margaret Jackson, minor, and
that I am her guardian and have no objections to her marriage to J.S. Swindle.
J.H. Glisen
Sworn to and subscribed befor me this 29th day of July A.D. 1916.
L.O. Burnside Co. Clerk
By Marye Henry - Deputy
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This is to certify that Charlie Abbott is guardian of Susie
Abbott and hereby give my consent for her marriage to Mr. J.T. Preston
Charlie Abbott
Sworn to and subscribed befor me this 15 day of June - 1916.
L.O. Burnside
By Marye Henry
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me the undersigned authority in this day personal appeared Miss
Bertha McGahee, who after being by me duly sworn deposes and state upon her
oath that she is eighteen years of age, that there are no legal objections
to her marraige, that she has no lawful guardian to act for her.
Birtha McGahee
Subscribed and sworn to this the 30th day of June A.D. 1816.
L.O. Burnside
County Clerk Rains County, Texas
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me the undersigned authority in this day personal appeared Bill
Willaims, who after being by me duly sworn deposes and state upon his oath
that that he is 21 years of age that there are no legal objectio to his marriage,
to Bertha McGahee, and affiant further states upon his oath that he knows
Miss Bertha McGahee to be 18 years of age, and that there are no legal objections
to her said marriage.
Bill Williams
Subscribed and sworn to this the 30th day of June A.D. 1816.
L.O. Burnside
County Clerk Rains County, Texas
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8/4/16
Mr. Burnside
Let Jesse Wade have his marriges License
M.D. Wade
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To The County Clerk
Please issue marriage liscence to Manuel Kirkpatrick for my daughter Joe Howard
Yours truly
Tom Howard
To The County Clerk
Please issue marriage liscence to Manuel Kirkpatrick
J.W. Kirkpatrick
Legal Gd.
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There by the athority to issue licence for my daughter to marry
RIchard Davis
J.R. Talley and wife.
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To the County Clerk
Rains County Texas
Dear Sir: You will please issue Marriage License to H.?. Mulkey for my Daughter,
Mabelle Wilson who is 16 years of age. I her father waiving my rights,
and giving consent for her marraige.
M.W. Wilson
Witness Mrs. L.O. Burnside, Nov 4th 1916.
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F.E. Harkey
Only Best Quality Goods
Lone Oak, Texas
Nov - 9 - 1916
Dear sir Enclose find $1.75 for which please send marriage for Cleveland Edwards
to Maggie Gipson. These parties are colored. They are each of
age and there are no objections to their marriage. Please send the licence
by in the morning mail without fail and oblige
Yours Truly
S.F. Frazier
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Please issue licins to Mr. Harvie Sotts
Miss Eula Wingo
Miss Nannie Wingo
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
this day personally appeared Harvey Stotts, disposes and says that he saw
Miss Nannie Wingo Guardian of the Girl Miss Eula Wingo, and he states farther
that he saw Miss Nannie Wingo write the note hereto attached to the County
Clerk for License and also state that she is 18 years of age, and that there
is no objection to the marraige,
Dated this 14th day of November A.D. 1916.
harvie Stotts
Witness: C.H. Crow
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 14th day of November
A D 1916
L.O. Burnside, Clerk County Court, Rains County, Tex
By Elmer Robertson Deputy
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
this day personally came and appeared John Denton Clyde Patterson to
me well known, and who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That
there is no objection to the marriage of Homer Lee Hunt and Cora Duff and
that Cora Duff is 18 years of age and that Homer Lee Hunt mother has
no objection to her son (Homer Lee) Marrige.
John Denton
Clyde Patterson
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 5 day of September
1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk Rains County, Texas
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Mr. Robeson the clirk of rang co
please issue Jessie Poston license for nellie FLowers
SIgned by Mr. T. Flowers
To the county Clerk Rains Co
please issue license to my sons Jessie Poston
J.G. Poston
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said county and state,
on this day personally appeared F.G. Poston known to me to be the person whose
name is signed to this instrument and deposes and says on oath that there
is no objectiion to the marriage of Jesse Poston and Nellie Flowers, and further
states that he saw Mr. Poston write the order for Jesse Poston to me, and
he further states that Mr. Flowers has no objection to his girl marriage
Dated at Emory Texas this 12/4/16
F.G. Poston
Sworn to and subscribed to before me this Dec 4, 1916
Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk Rains Co Texas
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Chas. V. Ray
Hardware, Queensware, Furniture, Leather Goods and Undertakers'
Supplies
Automobile Supplies
Farming Implements
Point, Texas 12-15 1916
Mr. Elmer Robeson
Emory Texas
Let Sibby Porter have marge licens for him Self and Ethel Oler and that I
am guardian of EThel Oler and have no objections to the marriage and oblige
Carl Oler
Subscribed and sworn to and before me this 15 day of Dec 1916
J.T. Rushing J.P.
Prect no. 4 Rains county Texas
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Marriage License
J.L. Thompson and Mamie Duncan
Issue the 16th day of Dec 1916
Elmer Robertson Clerk
County Court, Rains County
(the above license was still in the book, never having been certified by M.G.,
J.P., etc.)
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Emory Tex
Dec 23 1916
to the Co. Clerk of Rains co. Tex
Let J.V. Ingram the son of E.L. Ingram have licens as I the father
E.L. Ingram
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for Rains county Texas, on
this day personally appeared J.V. Ingram deposes and says that he was present
and saw Mr. Ingram write the above notice to the Co Clerk for license and
also states that there is no objection to the marriage.
James Ingram
Sworn to before me this 23 day of Dec 1916
Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Clerk of the County Court in and for Rains county
Texas, on this day personally appeared P.W. Smidt and Lilian Lennon both deposes
and says on their oath that they are of age and that there is no objection
to their marriage she the said Lillian Lennon further states on her
oath that she is 19 years of age on the 25th day of December A D 1916. and
that P.W. Smidt will be 22 years of age the 31st day of January A D 1916.
Witness our hand this 27th day of December A D 1916
P.W. Schmidt
Lillian Lennon
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th day of Decenber
A D 1916
Elmer Robertson, County Clerk Rains County, Texas
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I herewith write an order giving my consent to Hester Compton
and my daughter Lola Mae Shugart to get there license. her mother
Mrs. Violet Shugart
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared Hester Compton, to me well known,
and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and says that he was present
at the time Mrs. Violet Shugart, wrote the order hereto attached, to the Clerk,
for the Marriage license of her daughter whose is only 17 yrs of age, and
the said Mrs. Shugart gave me the order to give to the Clerk, of the County
Court for License, and that there is no objection to the marriage of myself
and said Lola Mae, Shugart, and that I am 21 years of age,
Hester Compton
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 15th day of February
1917
Elmer Robertson, County Clerk Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared Jack Lawrence, to me well known,
and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That he is 21 yrs
of age and that there is no objection to the marriage of Myself and Ella Giles
and also that Ella Giles is 18 yrs of age.
Jack Lawrence
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 19 day of Mch 1917
Elmer Robertson, Rains County, Texas
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Mr. Elmer Robertson
County Clerk
Dear sir you are here by authorized By Mr. Rufus Jones to issue
marriage License for John Jinkins and Elsie Jones as she is my Daughter and
we are willing for them to marrie and you can issue the proper papers so thankiing
you in advance I Remain
R.R. Jones
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Clerk County Court in and for said County,
State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Jim Davis to me well
known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he saw
R.R. Jones sign the order to the co clerk for issuance of marriage License
for Elsie Jones his daughter and that there is no objection to the marriage
of John Jenkins and Elsie Jones
Jim Davis
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24 day of Mch 1917
Elmer Robertson, Clerk Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk in and for said County, State of
Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Jim Prestridge to me well
known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that Wylie
Ogburn is 21 years of age and that Addie May Hashert is 19 years of age and
that there is no objection to their marriage.
Jim Prestridge
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 20 day of Apr 1917
Elmer Robertson, Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State
of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Jim Prestridge to me well
known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he is
acquainted with Viola Bruce and that he knows her age and that she is more
than eighteen years of age and that there is no legal objections to her marriage
to Drue Cook.
G.F. Shipley
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 7 day of April 1917
Elmer Robertson, County Clerk Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State
of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared L. Hill to me well known,
and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say Wylie Mann is 21
years of age and Exie Joines is 18 years of age and that there is no objection
to their marriage.
L. Hill
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 21 day of Apr 1917
Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk Rains County, Texas
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May 5-2-1917
Mr. Elmer Robinson
County Clerk Rains Co Tex
Dear sir
You are hereby authorised to issue Marriage licens to my son Frank Shumate
he having obtained my consent for same.
Respectfully
LIlley
May 2, 1917
Mr. Elmer Robinson
County Clerk Rains Co Tex
Dear sir
You are hereby authorised to issue Marriage licens to Mr. Frank Shumate foor
my daughter Miss Pearl Coleman - he and she having obtained my permission
for same
Mrs. P.?. Coleman
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date 5-10-1917
The state of texas
County of Rains
This is to justfy that I W M Lawson gives Jada wright the rite to get licens
for him and oma Lawson
sign W M Lawson, father
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State
of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared A S Bullard to me well
known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That Oma Lawson
is the daughter of W M Lawson, and that there is no objection to the marriage
of said Oma Lawson and J E Wright, and that the note hereto attached is the
genuine writing of W M Lawson, and that he (Lawson) said that he would either
write the note or come with him to the clerk to get the license for the marriage
of his daughter.
A.S. Bullard
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 11th day of May
1917
Elmer Robertson, Rains County, Texas
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to the Co. Clerk of Rains co.
This is to autherise you to Issue papers for A.B. Henderson and Miss Lizzie
Mills to marrie
her mother Mrs. E.E. Mills
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May the 24 1917
to the County Cleark of Rains Co Clifton wants lsens to Marry he likes from
now tell july being 21 you will pleas let him have them
H.S. Strebeck
Boyd Texas May 1917
Mr. Burnside please let Mr. Clifton Strebeck have his papers to git married with for him and y doter want to marry and I havent got in their agremt them a marring so let Him have his papers from ? wright and Mrs. Magie wright
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk of Rains County, Texas, in and
for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared
F.A. Wright, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose
and say that he is a sister of Cleo Wright, and that he knows that the
father and mother has no objection to the marriage, and that the note hereto
attached are in his father writing, and that Clifton Strebeck father and mother
has no objection tot he marriage, and that the w note hereto attached is the
writing of H.S. Strebeck, father of Clifton Strebeck.
F.A. Wright
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 24th day of May
1917
Elmer Robertson, Rains County, Texas
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May 25 1917
to the county clerk of rang county please let frebie wright have his lisent
Thom. wright
I have no objecttion to my dartore maring
J A Allen
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared Clifton Strebeck to me well known,
and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that there is no
objection to the marraiage of F.A. Wright and Mattie Allen. he also
swear that he was present when the notes to the Clerk was wrote and that they
were wrote by their fathers
Clifton Strebeck
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 25 day of May 1917
Elmer Robertson, Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk of Rains County, Texas, in and
for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared
J.H. Lester of Grand Saline Tex to me well known, and who after being by me
duly sworn, did depose and say that he is personally acquainted with J.H.
Hobbs and Miss Sadie Carroll and that he knows that the said Sadie Carroll
is 18 years of age and that is no legal objection to her marriage to the said
J.H. Hobbs and he further deposes and says that he knows that the said J.H.
Hobbs and Sadie Carroll have been legally married but are now divorced
J.H. Lester
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 25 day of May 1917
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared Willie Kendrick to me well known,
and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say Roberdia Blaylock
is 21 years of age and that he is acquainted with Ellen Turner and that he
knows that she is 21 years of age and that is no legal objection to her marriage
to Roberdia Kendrick and that the parents of the said Roberdia Kendrick has
no objection to his marriage
Willie Kindric "S" his mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 3 day of June1917
Elmer Robertson, Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L O Burnside, Co Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas, on
this day personally came and appeared B.B. Berryhill to me well known, and
who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say There is no objection
to the marriage of Irvin Holley and Ollie Maye Nichols and that Ollie Maye
Nichols is 18 years of age and Irvin Holley is 21 years of age, and that there
is no objection to the marriage of the above named parties.
B.B. Berryhill
Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and
seal of office, in Emory, this, the 8 day of May A.D. 1915
L.O. Burnside Clerk Co Court Rains Co. Texas
By Elmer Robertson
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This is to certify that I W.M. Veach the father of Elva Veach
and have no objections of her being married to Mr. Jess Moody
sign W.M. Veach
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared Jess Moody to me well known, and
who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That the order hereto
attached for a marriage license for Jess Moody and Elva Veach is genuine and
that he the said Jess Moody saw W.M. Veach the father of said Elva Veach sign
said order
Jess Moody
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 30 day of June1917
Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk Rains County, Texas
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County Clerk
Issue J.C. Busby some License the girl is over 18
C.E. Dicken
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk, Rains County, Texas in and for said
County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared J. C. Busby
to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say
that he was present at the time C.E. Dicken wrote the attached order to the
County Clerk, and that her father is dead, and that there is no objection
to the marriage, and that he had he had registered on the June 5th 1917, and
that he intended to bring his registration card with him but forgot it, and
that he is 22 years of age, and that his father has no objection to his marriage.
J.C. Busby
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 7th day of July
1917
County Clerk County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared S. J. Scroggins, to me well known,
and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he is acquainted
with Alice Lynch and that he knows her age and she is 20 years old the 3rd
day of July, 1917 and that there is no legal objection to her marriage to
J.B. Latham.
S.J. Scorggins "X" his mark
W.J. Latham
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 20 day of July 1917
Elmer Robertson County Clerk, Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk, Rains County, Texas, in and for said
County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared J.M. McCollum,
to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say
That Edgar McCollum is 19 years of age, that there is no objection to his
marriage to May Robbins, and that that the said May Robbins is 18 years of
age that there is no objection her marriage to said Edgar McCollum.
J.M. McCollum
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 2nd day of August
1917
Elmer Robertson County Clerk, Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson in and for said County, State of Texas, on this
day personally came and appeared Joe Partridge, to me well known, and who
after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that Mrs. Fleetcher the mother
of Ches. Fletcher has no objection to Ches Fletcher marriage, or at least
he says that she said on the 3rd day of August 1917, that she did not have
any objection to his (Fletcher) mariage.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 4th day of August
1917
Joe Partridge "X" his mark
County Clerk, County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared R.D. Dillard, to me well known, and
who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that Charlie Martin is
16 years of age and that his parents have no objection to his marriage, and
that Viola Isam is 18 years of age, and that there is no objection to her
marriage, and that the parents of the two above named parties have no objection
to their marriage.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 10 day of August
1917
R.D. Dillard "X" his mark
County Clerk, County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared Willie Byram, to me well known, and
who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say The he knows Egbert Byram
and that he is 21 years old and that he knows Miss Carrie Dorn and that she
is 18 years of age and that there is no legal objection to their marriage
Willie Byram
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 12 day of Aug 1917
County Clerk Rains County, Texas
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Wm. E. Taylor - 19 Woosley
Miss Ruby H. Moore - Hunt - 18
W.L. Taylor
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared Ed Smith, to me well known, and who
after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That Mamie Dalton is 18 years
of age, and that there is no objection to her marriage, and that Ben Fletcher
is 18 years of age and that his parents have no objection to his marriage
to Mamie Dalton
E J Smith
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 14 day of Aug 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk Rains County, Texas
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Emory Tx
8/24/17
To Elmer Robertson you are hereby authorized to issue marriage
license for June Rhodes who is 19 years of age.
Leathy Lowery
Sworn to before me this Aug 24 1917
Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared Quillie Wade, to me well known, and
who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he is personal acquainted
with Florence Johnson and that the said Florence Johnson is 19 years old and
that there is no objection to her marriage.
Quillie Wade
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 24 day of Aug 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared Elmer Mitchell, to me well known,
and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that C.B. Perkins
is 21 years old, and that Hester Mitchell is his (afficient) sister and her
father has no objection to her marriage.
Elmer Mitchell
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 5 day of Sept
1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk Rains County, Texas
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9-1-1917
Mr. County Clerk Sir
Pleas let Otha Harvey have mairige Lisens for my
Mrs. A.J. Thedford
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared Clifton Baker, to me well known,
and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he was presents
when the order was wrote to the County Clerk of Rains County for liscense
for his daughter Besse Thedford and the affiant state further that he was
present when Otha Harvey and his father say he had no objection to his marriage
to Besse Thedford, and his father said that he did not and he further state
that there is no objection to the said marriage by the parents of the Couple.
Clifton Baker
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 1st day of September
1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk Rains County, Texas
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County clark please let Chester Willams have the lisons as we
are both willen
Mr. and Mrs. D.H. Morr
Alba Texas
County Clerk it is our will for you to give our boy his lisons as wever S.W.
Williams and Eula Williams
father and Mother of Chester Williams
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared E. E. Bennett, to me well known,
and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say Chester Williams
father and mother has no objection to his marriage, and that Ollie Moore father
and mother have no objection to her marriage.
E.E. Bennett
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 5th day of Sept
1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared H.M. Alexander personal appeared
and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That there is no
objection to the marriage of Leo Morris and Gertrude Lynch to each other.
H.M. Alexander
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 24 day of Dec 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared Earl Fields, to me well known, and
who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That Harley Nelson parents
has no objection to his marriage, and that Effie May Loveday parents has no
objection to her marriage, affiant further states that that he talked to the
parents of the above named parties, and that they said that they had no objection
to the parties marriage.
Earl Fields
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 17th day of September
1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson in and for said County, State of Texas, on this
day personally came and appeared S.J. Scroggins, to me well known, and who
after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that Alex Northcut is 21
years of age and that Nora Birdsong is 18 years of age and that there is no
objection to their marriage.
S.J. Scroggins "X" his mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 28 day of Sept 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk County, Texas
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Month of 9-29-1917
Mr. County Clerk
Please let Jim Hill have his lisens
from his father Sam Hill
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of
Texas, on this day personally came and appeared C.F. Alston, to me well known,
and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That he was present
at the time when the order was wrote to the County Clerk of Rains County,
for the issuance of marriage license to James Hill and said order was wrote
by James Hill father, and that Stella Kennedy is 18 years of age and that
there is no objection to the marriage of James Hill and Stella Kennedy.
C.F. Alston
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 29th day of September
1917
County Clerk, County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared H.B. Morgan, to me well known, and
who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say Jim Prestrige is 21 years
of age and that Abby Brown is 18 years of age and that is no objection to
their marriage
H.C. Morgan
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 6 day of Oct 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of
Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Chester Williams, to me well
known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say Brub Holland
is 1? years of age, and that Mis Lee-Euna Williams is 16 years of age, and
that their parent has no objection to the marriage of their children.
the affiand states farther that he has heard them say that they had no objection
to their marriage, to each other.
Chester Williams
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 13th day of October
1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared H.M. Mulkey, to me well known, and
who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That Dewey Wilson is
19 years of age and that his parents has no objection to his marriage to Vera
Reynolds, and that said Vera Reynolds is 18 years of age and that her parents
has no objection to her marriage to said Dewey Wilson.
H.M. Mulkey
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 18 day of Oct 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared Eral Whittle, to me well known, and
who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that Gommie Greece is
18 years of age and that there is no objection to her marriage
Earl Whittle
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 19 day of October
1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared E. W.Wade, to me well known, and
who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say J.H. Rodes is 21 years
of age and that Miss Della Johnson is 18 years of age
E.W. Wade
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 27 day of Oct 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
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Point Rang Co
October the 27
Mr. County Clerk sir uit is please with me and wife for Lisons to be ished
to Albert fry fore Ines Wert
Yours Lewis Wert
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared A.C. Hobb, to me well known, and
who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that Albert Fry is 20
years of age and that Ines Wert is 18 years of age and that there is no objection
to their marrige and affiant states further that he saw the note wrote that
is hereto attached.
A.C. Hobbs
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 27 day of Oct 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.H. Harkey, a Notary Public, in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared G.W. Teer, to me well known, and
who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he is the father
of Miss May Teer, who is to be married W.?. Adams and that he knows that the
father of said W..?. Adams does not object to marriage of said W.?. Adams
to his daughter, May Teer.
G.W. Teer
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 28 day of Oct 1917
L.H. Harkey, Notary Public, Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of
Texas, on this day personally came and appeared B.L. Latham, to me well known,
and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That Alex Northcutt
is 21 years of age, and that Annie Scroggins is 18 years of age, and that
there is no objection to their marriage.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 21st day of November
1917
B.L. Latham "X" his mark
County Clerk, Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared A.H. Milliron, to me well known,
and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that Bessie McGahee
is 18 years of age and that Jim Brown is 21 years of age.
A.H. Milliorn
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 23 day of Nov 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared W.T. Casey, to me well known, and
who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That there is no objection
to the marriage of Ozie Jenkins and Pearl Rhodes. That there parents
have no objection to their said marriage
W.T. Casey
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 23 day of Nov 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared Edgar Back, to me well known, and
who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That Cecil Newhand is
21 years of age and That Georgie Waters is 18 years and that their parents
have no objection to their marriage.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 24 day of Nov 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared Pardue Peeks, to me well known, and
who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That D.R. Stuart is 21
years of age, and that Lueraina Peeks is 18 years of age and that there is
no objection to their marriage.
Pardue Peeks
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 7 day of Dec 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of
Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Jim Scroggins, to me well
known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he knows
Lizzie Goodman and Theodore M. Mays that he knows that Lizzie Goodman is 18
years of age and that Theodore M. Mays is 21 years of age and that is no legal
objection to their marriage.
Jim Scoggins
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 3rd day of Dec 1917
Elmer Robertson County Clerk, Rains County, Texas
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12-?-1917
Emory Rains Co Tex
To the Honorable District Clerk of Rains Co Tex
This is to sertfies Mrs. Susa hall mother of Mr. Marvin Craig
gives consent for you to issue Mrrige License for Marvin Craig
Mrs. Sisa Hall
Mr. Clerk pleas grant Licence to Mr. Marvin Craig and our Daughter
Miss Nettie Mae Miller,
Yours Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Miller
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared J.L. Allison, to me well known, and
who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That V.L. Renfro is 21
years of age and that Oueita Garrison is 18 years of age and that there is
no objection to their marriage
J.L. Allison
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 30 day of Nov 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk Rains Co Tex, in and for said County,
State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared ____________, to
me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that
the said Bertha Brummett is more than 18 years of age and that there is no
objections to her marrying J.H. Chapman
J.C. Walker
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 22 day of Dec 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
By Bob Ford, Deputy
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared B.C. Edgar, to me well known, and
who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that Alma Edgar is 18
years of age and that there is no objection to her marriage
B.C. Edgar
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 16 day of Dec 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared R. Fergeson, to me well known, and
who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that the said That Forest
Jenkins is 21 years of age and that Plura Well is 18 years of age.
R. Ferguson
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 17 day of Dec 1917
Elmer Robertson Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared Willows Watson, and who after being
by me duly sworn, did depose and say That he is acquainted with Jack Phililps
and Opal Jones and that Jack Phililps is 21 years of age and that Opal Jones
is 18 years of age and that there is no objection to their marriage
Willows Watson
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 27 day of Dec 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared R.L. Spinks, and who after being
by me duly sworn, did depose and say That there is no objection to Oneas Spinks
marriage to Edna Center and that said Edna Center is 18 years oif age and
there is no objection to their marriage.
R.L. Spinks
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 19 day of Dec 1917
Elmer Robertson Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared C.H. Crow, and who after being by
me duly sworn, did depose and say That W.C. Thomason is 21 years of age and
That Glydis Gillan is 18 years of age and that there is no objection to their
marriage.
C.H. Crow
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 5 day of Jan 1918
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk Rains County, Texas
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, in and for said County, State of Texas, on this
day personally came and appeared Jas. Middleton, to me well known, and who
after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That he was the father of
Nannie Belle Middleton and that he did not object ot her marrying Alma Louis
Jas "X" Middleton
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 28 day of Dec 1917
Elmer Robertson Rains County, Texas
By Bob Ford, Deputy
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The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk Rains Co Tex, in and for said County,
State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Minor Snell, to me
well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That
Isom Snell is over 21 yrs of age and Maggie Milton is over 18 yrs of age and
that there is no objection to their marriage
Minor Snell
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 10 day of Jan 1918
Elmer Robertson Rains County, Texas
By Bob Ford, Deputy
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared Beulah Shrum, to me well known, and
who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That Willis Shrum is
21 years of age and that Altha Taylor is 18 years of age and that there is
no objection
Beulah Shrum
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 27day of Jan 1918
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk Rains County, Texas
1/31/1918
County Cleark
Rains Co Tex
Dear sir Please ishue marriage licens to T.B. Cri-- the
underesigned is willing for him marry
Respt yours,
Paul Cri--, Parent
The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas,
on this day personally came and appeared Tom Bell, to me well known, and who
after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That there is no objection
to the marriage of T.B. Cri-- and that Nettie Monk is 18 years of age and
there is no legal objection to their marriage
Tom Bell
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 31 day of Jan 1918
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk Rains County, Texas
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