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to us and might act as a great barrier to the frontier if under proper
regulation, but having no law or government among them they are in
great confusion and without the authority of Congress is extended
to them they must in all probability fall a sacrifice to the savages who
may take advantage of the disorder and want of proper authority in
the country."

From 1760 to 1790 the white population of Illinois (as stated
before, largely French) had steadily decreased. Undoubtedly, the
restraints imposed by the English," and succeeding American Govern-
ments, liberal and ineffective as they were, had caused many French
traders, and some settlers to leave the Illinois Country. In this they
were encouraged by the Jesuit Priests who felt their power and in-
fluence diminishing with the coming of Protestant immigration and
non-sectarian administration.

After 1790 a still greater exodus took place. There were two
principal causes. In the first place, the French settlers, basing their
claims either upon original occupation or royal grant, claimed vast
areas of land, often extending many miles from the sites of their
actual settlements. The boundaries of these claims were vague, and
in most cases incapable of definition by the claimants themselves.
These claims were constantly being urged against new settlers coming
into the territory. Friction, and, in some instances actual conflict,
between the old and new settlers, naturally resulted. The several
attempts of Congress to define and limit these claims caused intense
dissatisfaction to the French resident within the territory.

The second factor contributing to the migration of the French
from the territory was the passage of the Ordinance of 1787. The
Ordinance forever prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territory.
The French traders and settlers were very generally slave owners.
The Ordinance also provided for the descent and distribution of
intestate property according to the rules of the common law. While,
it is true, the Ordinance contained a specific reservation guaranteeing
the "French and Canadian inhabitants of the Kaskaskias, St. Vincents
and other neighboring villages a continuance of their laws and cust-
oms relati/e to the conveyance and descent of property", and Cong-
ress, by the Act of June 20th, 1788, and before administration under
the Ordinance began, confirmed the possession of land by the French
inhabitants of Illinois, and gave four hundred acres of bounty land
to each French family which had lived in the district prior to 1783,



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the French settlers in Illinois were nevertheless almost unanimously
opposed to the Ordinance and violent in their criticism of the Govern-
ment's attitude toward the land claims of the French settlers. Bar-
tholomew Tardiveau (later a representative of the territory in Cong-
ress), as Agent of the French settlers in Illinois, had vainly petitioned
Congress to omit the anti-slavery clause from the Ordinance, and
for an adjustment of the French land Claims. Even after the pass-
age of the Ordinance there appears to have been much misrepre-
sentation in the territory as to whether the ordinance did or did not
contain the anti-slavery clause. When it became certain the Ordi-
nance did contain the anti-slavery clause, and particularly when the
new Governor and Judges appointed under the Ordinance assumed
administration of the territory in 1790, most of the slave-owning
French settlers left the territory and established themselves in Mis-
souri and in what is now the State of Louisiana. The proclamations
of the Spanish Governor of Louisiana in 1789, which were widely
circulated in Illinois, offering to all persons who would swear alle-
giance to the Spanish Crown free land, freedom from taxation, pro-
tection to slave ownership and support and maintenance of the Cath-
olic religion undoubtedly influenced this migration. In 1792 the
French population in Illinois was not more than nine hundred, less
than half of what it had been twenty years earlier.

From 1790 to 1810 immigration into Illinois was comparatively
small. Curiously enough, the still unsettled land claims of the early
French settlers was the principal cause. The neighboring territories
of Kentucky and Ohio, stimulated by the almost unrestricted sale of
public lands, enjoyed large increases in population. The United States
Census tables illustrate this comparison vividly. From 1790 to 1810
the population of Kentucky increased nearly 300,000, that of Ohio over
175,000, while the increase of population in Illinois during the same
period was less than 10,000. It was not until after 1817, when these
troublesome French land claims were settled and the general sale of
public lands within the territory began, that Illinois benefited simi-
larly with her neighboring states from the most unprecedented immi-
gration in history. The immigration into Illinois prior to 1817 was
not French, the new settlers coming mostly from Virginia, Maryland
and the Carolinas. Nor has there been in any subsequent period in
the history of Illinois any distinct immigration of French into the
State. It is true, French immigrants from Canada. Louisiana
and France have came into Illinois, particularly into Jo Daviess,
Kankakee, Monroe and Union Counties, but in inconsiderable num-
bers as compared with the influx from other European Countries.
The last available United States Census Report (1910), which shows
a larger number of French in Illinois than any preceding report, places
the number of native born French in Illinois at that time as less than
8,000 ; of French Canadians, less than 7500 ; of American born persons
having French parents, 6,000, and of American born persons having
one French parent, less than 7,000.

The first Territorial Legislature of Illinois had a few French
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Bartholomew Tardiveau, and the first Lieutenant Governor of the
State, Pierre Menard, was a French Canadian. These instances, how-
ever, are not sig-nificant. Writing of this period, Boggess in his
"Settlement of Illinois" says: "As a matter of fact the French ele-
ment was not a political factor of importance."

Conclusion.

The record of the French in Illinois is a unique chapter in Ameri-
can history. The explorations of other parts of the United States
were, almost without exception, followed by persistent attempts and
ultimately successful colonization by the country under whose flag the
explorations were made. Speaking generally, the French explorers
and their immediate successors were not Colonists. They were not
"settlers". They were rather voyagers exploring a vast new country,
in constant search of the newer land which would offer a greater re-
turn to the pioneer : content v/ithout government, and intolerant of
restraining authority. Yielding before the "westward march of Em-
pire" they abandoned the lands discovered and held by their forbears
and sanctified by their blood and sacrifice. And while in a practical
sense it may be true, as remarked by an eminent American historian,
that no memorials of any value either to progress or education remain
as a result of this exploration and occupation, the story, truthfully
told, records the struggles, the hopes, the successes and failures of a
people fighting and conquering a wilderness, is rich in romantic inci-
dent and splendid adventure, and forms no inconspicuous chapter in
the gift of the great Mississippi Valley to American civilization.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.

Parkman's "History of the Discovery of the Great West".
Spark's "Life of LaSalle".

Centennial History of Illinois — IlHnois Centennial Commission —
C. W. Alvord, General Editor.

Boggess' "The Settlement of Illinois".

Appleton's Universal Encyclopedia & Atlas (1903).

United States Census Reports.

Pittman's "European Settlements on the Mississippi".

Bateman & Selby's Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois.

Illinois Historical and Statistical (Moses).

Mason's "Chapters from Illinois" History.

"Kaskaskia and its Parish Records" (Mason).

"Col. John Todd's Record Book" (Mason).

Brown's History of Illinois.

Peck's Gazetteer of Illinois.

Illinois Historical Collections — Illinois State Historical Library.

"Great Britain and the Illinois Country" (Carter).

Carpenter & Arthur's History of Illinois.



PART III

Contributions to State History



lOf)



EARLY MARRIAGES IN PUTNAM COUNTY.

Compiled by

Mrs. George Spangler, Historian of Peoria Chapter Daughters
OF the American Revolution, October, 1922.

1. John Shepherd and Tennessee McCormas, July 5th, 1831, by
George Ish, Judge.

2. Abram Stratton and Sarah Baggs, Oct. 1st, 1831, by John M.
Gay, Judge.

3. Hiram Neff and Drusilla Belong, Nov. 17th, 1831, by George
Ish, Judge.

4. Abner Boyle and Matilda Wilson, Nov. 24th, 1831, by John
McDonald, M. G.

5. Townsend Fife and Zelah Boyle, Dec. 22nd, 1831, by S. D.
Laughlin, J. P.

6. John Bird and Nancy Bland, Jan. 27th, 1832, by Robert
Barnes, J. P.

7. George Holenback and Rachel M. Reynolds, Feb. 16th, 1832,
by Thomas Gallaher, Judge C. C. C.

8. Daniel Warren and Lucy Skeel, Feb. 16th, 1832, by S. D.
Laughlin, J. P.

9. Elisha Swan and Zilpha Dent, Feb. 25th, 1832, by Jessie Haile.

10. Stephen McCormas and Phoebe Hale, June 3rd 1832, by
Daniel Dimmick, J. P.

11. David McCormas and Lavina Archer, June 20th, 1832, by
Hugh Warnock, J. P.

12. John Cole and Jane Tompkin, Sept. 30th, 1832, by Hugh
Warnock, J. P.

13. Albert Moon and Elizabeth Boyle, Nov. 29th, 1832, by H.
Warren, J. P.

14. Greenberry W. Hall and Catherine Sturdivin, Nov. 29th,
1832, by S. D. Laughlin, J. P.

15. James Harper and Nancy Ash, Nov. 29th, 1832, by S. IK
Laughlin, J. P.

16. Abram Obrist and Rebecca Baggs, Apr. 8th, 1832, by John
M. Gay, J. P.

17. Richard Hunt and Ruth Horram, Jan. 1st, 1833, by S. D.
Laughlin, J. P.

18. Livingston Roberts and Margaret Dent, Jan. 24th, 1833, by
Hooper Warren, J- P-

19. Lemuel Russell and Sarah Ann Edwards, Feb. 23rd, 1833, by
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20. ]\Iichael Leonard and Martha Hooten, Jan. 30th, 1833, by
Elijah Epperson, M. G.

21. Christopher Winters and Margaret Roberts, Jan. 31st, 1833,
by Hooper Warren, J. P.

22. WilHam Munson and Rachel Hall. Mar. Tth, 1833, by John
M. Gay, J. P.

23. Thomas Gunn and Mildred Baker, Mar. 14th, 1833, by
Hooper Warren, J. P.

24. William S. Horn and Silvev Hall, May oth, 1833, by Red-
dick Horn, M. G.

25. Robert Dugan and Amanthy Hannum, May 11th, 1833, by
Hooper Warren, J. P.

26. William McCormas and Anny Plaster, Julv 1st, 1833, by
John Short, T- P.

27. William McNeil and Rachel Harris, July 2nd, 1833, by S .D.
LaughHn, J. P.

28. Christopher Corss and Polly Brigham, Aug. 1st, 1833, by
Hooper Warren, J. P.

29. Solomon Perkins and Patsey Ring, Aug. 16th, 1833, by
Hooper Warren, J. P.

30. Joseph Ogee and Lorinda Peters, Aug. 26th, 1833, b}-
Hooper Warren, J. P.

31. Josiah W. Martin and Courtney Forbes, Sept. 5th, 1833, by
Hooper \Varren, J. P.

32. Minott Silliman and Rhoda Smith, Sept. 19th, 1833, bv
William Heath, M. G.

33. James Darnel and Charlotte Owen, Dec. 1st, 1833, by Robert
Barnes, J. P.

34. George Nook and Polly Hart, Jan. 9th, 1834, by Hooper
Warren, J. P.

35. George Martin and Lucy Gaylord, Feb. 9th, 1834, by Hooper
Warren, J. P.

36. "Henry Mann and Jane Breeman, Feb. 20th, 1834, by Wm.
Kirby.

37. Samuel C. McClure and Maria Trux, Feb. 4th, 1834, by Joel
Arrington, M. G.

38. John Slater and Polly Warnock, Mar. 13th, 1834, by E. H.
Hazard.

39. William M. Clark and Martha Ann Knight, Alar. 19th, 1834,
by Hooper Warren, T- P-

40. George Hiltibrand and Elizabeth N. Haley, Apr. 3rd, 1834,
by Hooper Warren, J. P.

41. Sylvester Needham and Sabrae Brumsey, Apr. 6th, 1834, by
Hooper Warren, J. P.

42. George C. Hinsdale and Elizabeth Baggs, May 18th, 1834. by
John M. Gay, T- P-

43. Nathaniel Little and Mildred Glass, May 11th, 1834, by Rob-
ert Barnes, }. P.

44. Balis Garrison and Matilda Myers, Apr. 17th, 1834, by Enoch
Dent, J. P.



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45. Richard Blanchard and Druzilla Neff, May 16th, 1834, by
Hooper Warren, J. P.

46. WilHam Harrington and Rosamond Dough ton, June 30th,
1834, by Ehas. Thompson, J. C. C. C.

47. Isaac ]\IcCormas and Sally Plasters, July 17th, 1834, by Joel
Doolittle, J. P.

48. Thomas Coates and Elizabeth Knox, July 24th, 1834, by
Enoch Dent, J. P.

49. Abram R. Baker and Minerva M. Dent, July 31st, 1834, by
Hooper Warren, J. P.

50. Peter Webb and Elizabeth N. Dooley, Aug. 10th, 1834, by
Hooper Warren, J. P.

51. James G. Forristall and Sarah Studyvin, Aug. 21st, 1834, by
Hooper Warren, J. P.

52. Robert Antrim and Martha Harris, Aug. 26th, 1834, by Rob-
ert Barnes, J. P.

53. John P. Hayes and Betsey Carpenter, Oct. 1st, 1834, by
Hooper ^^'arren. J. P.

54. \\'illiam" Beck and Mary Martin, Oct. 9th, 1834, by Hooper
Warren, J. P.

55. Peter Harman and Rebecca Perkins, Sept. 28th, 1834, by
John M. Gay, J. P.

56. Nathan Brumsey and Nancy Chapting, Nov. 25th, 1834, by
Hooper Warren, J. P.

57. Ebenezer Phye and Charity Larsh, Nov. 29th, 1834, by
Hooper Warren, J. P.

58. Jason Putnam and Eve Harris, Aug. 16th, 1834, by Robert
Garton, M. G.

59. Williamson Durley and Elizabeth Winters, Dec. 2nd, 1834.
by Hooper Warren, J. P.

60. Emanuel Hitchcock and Rebecca Merrill, Nov. 16th, 1834,
by Benjamin Smith, J. P.

61. William Knox and Susan Bradley, Nov. 27th, 1834, bv Enoch
Dent. J. P.

62. George B. Willis and Mary Gallaher, Dec. 11th, 1834, bv
Nahum Gould, M. G.

63. James Russell and Elmina Thompson, Jan. 1st, 1835, by
Elias Thompson, J. P.

64. Edward H. Hall and Eliza Miller, Jan. 8th. 1835, by John
M. Gay, J. P.

65. Matison Studyvin and Frances Ellis, Jan. 29th, 1835, by Rev.
Robt. Garton.

6G. Isaac Putnam and Clarinda Hale, Mar. 1st, 1835, by Joel
Hargrave, C. Com.

67. Solomon H. Burr and Eunice Childs, ]\Iar. 25th, 1835, by
Lucian Farnham. M. G.

68. Henry F. Miller and Jane Waldron, Apr. 7th. 1835, by Joel
Arrington, M. G.

69. Hugh Cole and Elizabeth Sally, Apr. 15th, 1835, by Robert
Garton, M. G.



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70. Isaac Cissel and Olive Prickett, Apr. 16th, 1835. by Nahum
Gould, M. G.

71. Zachariah Bushong and Louisa Hall, May 3rd, 1835. by
Stephen R. Beggs.

72. Howson K. Zenor and Flora Patterson, May 7th, 1835, by
Nahum Gould, M. G.

73. Obadiah C. Motley and Elizabeth Robertson. Jun. 8th. 1835,
by Nahum Gould, M. G.

74. William R. Robertson and Amanda Shepherd. Jun. 2nd.
1835, by Robt. B. Dobbin, U. D. M.

75. William F. Lancaster and Nancy Lancaster, Jun. 14th, 1835,
by Robt. Barnes, J. P.

76. Dudley Humphreys and Lavina Sherman, July 2nd. 1835.
by Nahum Gould, M. G. ^

77. Robert Bird, Jr., and Sarah Ann Burt, July 9th. 1835. by
Robert Barnes, J. P.

78. David Thompson and Cathrine Lyons, July 9th, 1835, bv
Enoch Dent, J. P.

79. Jordan Sawyer and Francis Forbes, July 24th. 1835. by
Robert Barnes, J. P.

80. George Eagle and Polly Current, July 16th, 1835, by Nahum
Gould, M. G.

81. James Durley and Emeline Skeel, Aug. 20th, 1835, by
Nahum Gould, M. G.

82. Tames Gallaher and Jane M. Reynolds, Aug. 6th, 1835, by
Nahum Gould, M. G.

83. John Willhite and Lavina Williams, Aug. 9th, 1835, by Na-
thaniel Applegate, M. G,

84. John Swanson and Hannah Sherman, Aug. 27th, 1835, by
Nahum Gould, M. G.

85. Samuel King and M Harris, Aug. 13th, 1835, by Joseph

M. Fairfield, J. P.

86. Isaac Parson and Harriet Park, Sept. 17, 1835, by Nahum
Gould, M. G.

87. Robertus H. Stephenson and Charlotte Shippen, Sept. 24th,
1835, by Nahum Gould, M. G.

88. Moses G. Short and Margaret Mitchell, Oct. 1st, 1835. bv
Nahum Gould, M. G.

89. Nathan Reynolds and Charlotte John, Oct. 1st, 1835, by
Wm. M. Stewart, J. P.

90. Timothy Perkins and Cynthia Perkins, Oct. 17th, 1835, by
John H. Bryant, J. P.

91. Lazarus Reeve and Louisa W. Scott, Oct. 20th, 1835, by
Lucian Farnham, M. G.

92. Asahel W. Mounts and Charlotte Pepperr. Nov. 1st. 1835,
by Russell H. Mallary, J. P.

93. Walter Plato and Mary Jane Benny, Nov. 3rd, 1835, by
Russell H. Mallary, J. P.

94. . Patrick George and EHzabeth Ridgeway, Nov. 10th, 1835,
by George Snyder, J. P.



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95. Nicholas Smith and Matilda Thompson, Nov. 26th, 1835, by
John H. Bryant, J. P.

96. Alexander Davis and June Leonard, Nov. 26th, 1835, by
Joel Hargrave, C. Com.

97. John Dyer and Laureen T. Mason, Nov. 28th, 1835, by
Robert Garton, M. G.

98. William White and Margaret M. Stewart, Dec. 3rd, 1835,
by Rev. Wm. Gould.

99. Cyrus Watson and Lydia Holbrook, Dec. 3rd, 1835, by Joel
Hargrave, C. Com.

100. Jacob Smalley and Mary Barr, Dec. 17th, 1835, by George
Cryder, J. P.

101. Elisha Wood and Mary Jane Drake, Dec. 31st, 1835, by
Rev. L. Farnham.

102. Herman Downing and Rachel D. Holbrook, Jan. 7th, 1836,
by Rev. L. Farnham.

103. Wm. T. Gould and Ruth Ann Blizzard, Jan. 13th, 1836, by
Benj. R. Sheldon, J. P.

104. Lewis Thompson and Sarah Kidney, Jan. 13th, 1836, by
Benj. R. Sheldon, J. P.

105. Amariah Watson and Rachel Drake, Jan. 1st, 1836, by Joel
Hargrave, C. Com.

106. William C. Stephens and Maria Burr, Feb. 5th, 1836, by
Rev. L. Farnham.

107. Asher Doolittle and Eunice Waldo, Feb. 19th, 1836, by Rev.
L. Farnham.

108. Ralph W. Smith and Hannah S. Moffitt, Feb. 24th, 1836,
by Nahum Gould.

109. Dexter Wall and Sarah Starks, Mar. 17th, 1836, by Benj.
Smith, J. P.

110. WilHam Fowler and Naomi Scarl, Mar. 24th, 1836, by John
H. Bryant, J. P.

111. Nathaniel M. Reeder and Melvinah Gunn, Apr. 1st, 1836,
by Joseph M. Fairfield, J. P.

112. Jefferson Studyvin and Elvira Johnson, Apr. 1st, 1836, by
Benj. R. Sheldon, J. P.

113. James Buchanan and Ellen Kidney, Apr. 14th, 1836, by
J. M. Fairfield, J. P.

114. William Cafferty and Elzira Scarl, Apr. 17th, 1836, by
Benj. R. Sheldon, J. P.

115. Nero W. Mounts and Nancy Martindale, Apr. 28th, 1836,
by Benjamin Smith, J. P.

116. George F. Thomas and Elizabeth Romble, May 19th, 1836,
by Wm. M. Stewart, J. P.

117. James B. Hunter and Jane Martin, May 19th, 1836, by
Robert Barnes, J. P.

118. Giles C. Dany and Ruth M. Thomas, Apr. 19th, 1836, by
Jeremiah Porter.

119. Wm. Root and Catherine Cook, June 27th, 1836. by John
H. Bryant, J. P.



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120. ScTiiuel Thompson and Sallv Drake, Jiilv 4th, 1836, by J.
M. Fairfield, J. P.

121. Lucian Livingston and jane Leech, June 30th, 1836, by
Nahum Gould, M. G.

122. Adam T. Gavlor and Matilda Allen. July 10th. 1836, by
John H. Bryant, J. P. '

123. William Rodgers and Rosilla Fassett, July 21st, 1836, by
John H. Bryant, J. P.

124. Peter S. Savage and Charlotte Hosier, Aug. 4th, 1836, by
Rev. Nahum Gould.

125. William Rouse and Sally Murphy, Aug. 25th, 1836, by
Rev. Herman L. Colton.

126. Jacob Wasson and Jane Scott, Aug. 25th, 1836, by Rev.
Nathaniel Applegate.

127. Lyman Chase and Jamima Allen, Aug. 4th, 1836, by Rev.
Robert Garton.

128. Isaac Ridgeway and ^^largaret Sterm, Sept. 12th, 1836, by
Benj. R. Sheldon.

129. James Leech and Electa Hawks, Aug. 2oth, 1836, by Rev.
H. S. Colton.

130. Green Cullum and Ann Miers, Sept. 11th. 1836, by Enoch
Dent, J. P.

131. \\'illiam Miller and Rachel Hall. Sept. 22nd, 1836, by Rev.
Nathl. Applegate.

132. Thomas Hartsell and Semira Gould, Oct. 4th, 1836, by Rev.
Nahum Gould.

133. Martin Batterton and America Taylor, Oct. 10th, 1836, by
Benj. Smith, T- P.

134. William A. Bird and Harriet Bird, Oct. 9th, 1836, by
Robert Barnes, J. P.

135. Lott Bullman and Ann Babb, Oct. 13th, 1836, by Robert
Barnes, J. P.

136. BeHtha Griffith and ^largaret Harris, Sept. 18th, 1836,
by George Snyder, J. P.

137. James S. Chaney and Clarissa Marpool, Oct. 25th, 1836,
by W. C. Cummings, J. P.

]o8. McCayga Tripplett and Emily Wiswall, Oct. 11th. bv
John H. Bryant,' J. P.

139. Burton Ayers and Aurelia Lang^vorthy, Sep. 13th, 1836,
by John H. Bryant. J. P.

140. Calphuma Elam and Thomas Epperson, Oct. 21st, 1836,
by Cyrus Bryant, Judj. CCC.

141. Thomas Gallagher, Jr., and Susan Garton, Dec. 1st, 1836,
by Thomas Powel, M. G.

141. Thomas Morgan and Clarissa E. Cook, Dec. 1st, 1836,
by Thomas Powell, M. G.

142. George W. Ventioner and Jane Savage, Dec. 1st, 1836,
by Rev. Nahum Gould.

143. William P. Griffin and Eliza Triplett, Nov. 17th, 1836,
by John H. Bryant, J. P.



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144. James S. Everett and Harriet Hyde, Dec. 19th, 1836, by
Cyrus Bryant, Judj. C. C. C.

1-15. John Shipley and Thankful Graon, Dec. 15th, 1836, by
Lyman Horram, J. P.

146. John Griffin and Ann White, Jan. 5th, 1837, by Rev.
Nahum Gould.

147. Chaney D. Colton and Emily Smith, Jan. 12th, 1837, by
Rev. L. Farnham.

148. Eli T. Prickett and Jane Ventioner, Feb. 20th, 1837, by
Benj. R. Sheldon, J. P.

149. Silas Trimble and Margaret Stickel, Feb. 7th, 1837, by
Rev. L. Farnham.

150. Ephraim A. Hubbard and Jane Stickel, Feb. 16th, 1837,
by Rev. L. Farnham.

151. William King and Rebecca Catterlin, Feb. 22nd, 1837,
by Rev. A. E. Phelps.

152. Alfred Thompkins and Nancy Jane McCaslin, Feb. 9th,
1837, by Rev. N. Applegate.

153. Erastns Sherwin and Elvira Robinson, Mar. 16th, 1837,
by Rev. H. Headley.

154. Richard Pearce and Lydia Chander, Mar. 23rd, by Rev.
H. Headley.

155. Hezekiah Epperson and Nancy Heaton, Mar. 29th, 1837,
by John H. Bryant, J. P.

156. Zenas Macomber and Catherine A. Evans, Mar. 17th,
1837, by Enoch Dent, T- P.

157. William Knox and Mary Mercer, Apr. 12th, 1837, by
Cyrus Bryant, J. C. C. C.

158. Freeman Packingham and Jane L. Ash, Apr. 26th, 1837, by
Rev. Nahum Gould.

159. John Gray and Mary Dever, Mar. 12th, 1837, by Robert
Barnes, J. P.

160. Obed Graves and Joyce Hailey, Apr. 26th, 1837, by Ly-
man Horram, J. P.

161. Aaron Gunn and Nancy M. Winters, May 15th, 1837, by
Rev. A. E. Phelps.

163. Daniel P. Greeley and Ethalinda S. Durham, May 18th,
1837, by Joseph Brigham, J. P.

163. Henry James and IMargaret Wilkinson, Apr. 5th, 1S37,
by Luther Driscoll.

164. Augustus Langworthy and Adelia E. Perkins, May 18th,
1837, by Rev. H. Hadley.

165. Zerah Beckwith and Mary Ann Gaylord, May 28th, 1837,
by Enoch Dent, J. P.

167. Joseph Marlatt and Sarah Byers, June 27th, 1837, by
J. H. Dickey, M. G.

168. S. C. Emerson and Polly Garton, April 27th, 1837, by
W. C. Gumming, M. G.



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169. Demarun B. Ellis and Sally M. Garton, June 8th, 1837,
by W. C. Gumming, M. G.

170. Jeremiah R. Larkin and Sarah' Ann Davis, July 4th,
1837, by J. B. Chenowith, M. G.

173. Nelson Dugan and Mary Ann Stroud, July loth, 1837,
by Wm. M. Stuart, J. P.

173. Wilson Stewart and Hulda Reynolds, August 3rd, 1837,
by Calvin W. Babbitt, M. G.

175. William M. Young and Mary H. Glenn, August 17th,
1837, by J. B. Chenowith, M. G.

177. H. W. Dunbar and Sylvia Yaman, July 20th, 1837, by
Felix Margrave, J. P.

178. Samuel F. Colman and Julia Ann Thompson, August
20th, 1837, by R. H. Mallory, J. P.

179. Samuel A. Robins and Elizabeth Gilbert, August 10th,
1837, by Morris Spaulding, J. P.

180. John P. Judson and Maria Wattles, August 24th, 1837,
by J. B. Chenowith, M. G.

181. John W. Newcomb and Charlotte M. Smith, September
18th, 1837, by A. E. Phelps, M. G.

182. Orlando Child and Ruth S. Cure. September 14th, 1837,
by Chauncy Cook, M. G.

183. Isaac Baker and Eliza Ash, October 12th, 1837, by J. B.
V Chenowith, M. G.

184. Augustin Smith and Sarah B. Wan, October 31st, 1837,
by Chauncy Cook, M. G.

185. Marklin Beatty and Nancy Gaylord. October 5th, 1837,
by Enoch Dent, J. P.

186. Elisha G. Powers and Elizabeth Mannon, October 19th,
1837, by Felix Margrave, J. P.

187. James Bryant and Anny Williams, November 30th, 1837,
by J. M. Fairfield, J. P.

188. Joseph Cox and Catharine Edwards, November 12th,
1837, by John W. Agan, J. P.

189. Reuben P. Bell and Nancv D. Palmer, November 15th,
1837, by David St. Clair, M. G.

190. John Lonnon and Margaret Veitch, November 20th,
1837, by Morris Spalding, J. P.

191. Jessie Root, Jr., and Nancy Atwood, November 16th,
1837, by Jessie Root, M. G.

192. Langley Hall and Sarah Ligo, December 13th, 1837, by
M. G. Brau, J.>.

193. Thomas Taylor and Mary Ann Beck, December 25th,
1837, by J. M. Fairfield, J. P.

194. Jacob Lemmon and Anny Spicer, January 1st, 1838, by
R. H. Mallory, J. P.

195. Isaac Clendening and Loritha Johnson, December 14th,
1837, by Warford Bonham, J. P.

196. George W. Hailey and Sarah Baker, January 7th, 1838,
by Enoch Dent, J. P.



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197. William M. Darmont and Nancy Wahob, January 18th,
1838, by Warford Bonham, J. P.

198. Jacob G. Forney and Mary R. Smullen, January 11th,
1838, by Rev. Wm. Candiff.

199. Isaac Griffith and Eliza Lundy, February 1st, 1838, by