Brazos Genealogical Association, P.O. Box 5493, Bryan TX 77805. All rights reserved. Copyright 2001 The following article appeared in "The Brazos Genealogist" Volume XVIII Number 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MISCELLANEOUS BRAZOS COUNTY MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE NOTICES, 1852-1889 compiled by Bill PAGE The following articles were abstracted from microfilmed newspapers in the Texas A&M University Library. Married. On the 21st inst. at the residence of Mr. Willis RANDALL, in Washington Co., by the Rev. R.C. BURLESON, Mr. William RANDALL, of Brazos Co., to Mrs. Ann C. TERRELL, of Grimes Co. Texas State Gazette, 30 Oct. 1852, p. 86. Citation Notice. Suit for divorce, pending in the District Court of Brazos Co. John MILHANKS, vs. Sarah Ann MILHANKS...said John alleges...that he was married in said Sarah Ann, & lived with her in the discharge of his duties until about the 23rd of Apr. 1855.. Texas Baptist, 22 July 1857, p.3 Married. On Wed., the 28th of Oct., at the residence of Benjamin LYMAN, Esq., by the Rev. Edward FOUNTAIN of Austin, Mr. J.L. FULLER, of Boonville, and Miss Nellie BRYCE, of Bastrop Co. Texas Baptist, 4 Nov. 1858, p.3 Citation [for divorce] ... the petition of Sarah Ann LEMON ... Said Sarah Ann alleges that she was lawfully married to said William LEMON on the 17th day of July 1855, & lived with him for 2 or 3 months in the discharge of her duties ... Texas Baptist, 15 Sept. 1859, p. 3. Married--At the residence of the bride's father Millican, Texas, June 6th, by the Rt. Rev. Bishop GREGG, Dr. Stephen D. CONGER, of Bryan, to Miss Mollie HASWELL. Houston Tri?Weekly Telegraph, 11 June 1866, p.5, col.2 Mr. Alfred CARSON and Miss DOUGHTEN were married in Bryan a day or 2 since. All well. Houston Daily Times, 20 Dec. 1868, p. 4. Mr. THOMPSON wishing to essay an experiment in the social equality line of business, the other day took to himself a rib from amongst the daughters of the accursed Ham. He proceeded to the city of Bryan and there had the woolly knot tied. Upon his return with the dusky object of his affections to his olden stamping ground, some of his former fellow citizens, not much admiring his selection of a spouse, wished to make the merry bridegroom's craig acquainted with the hangman's noose, and THOMPSON fled, whither, no man knoweth, leaving his disconsolate saddle?colored bride to her lonely honeymoon. Galveston Daily News, 13 Mar. 1869, p. 2. A white man married a Negro woman at Millican 3 or 4 weeks ago, & the ceremony was performed by the Rev. J.W. TAYS, who has been elected chaplain of the radical Senate at Austin. For this offence against decency many of his flock at Bryan refused to hear him preach. Times (Houston), 12 May 1870, p. 1. A few weeks ago a white man married a Negro woman at Millican, the Houston Times says that J.W. TAYS, chaplain of the Senate, performed the ceremony.. Tri? Weekly State Gazette, 16 May 1870, p.1 Bryan ... I take this occasion to say that in Feb. last the Rev. J.W. TAYS did, at the town of Millican, unite in the bonds of holy matrimony, one J.H. McDONALD, a white man, to one Ann PERRY, a freedwoman, & that the marriage licence is now on file at the clerk's office in this county, & that the clerk has refused to furnish me a copy of the same. W.H. FARNER. Times (Houston), 12 June 1870, p.2 Mr. W.K. HOMAN, of the Milam Telegram, published at Cameron, was married on the 20th ult., to Miss Virginia E. BROADDUS, of Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 8 Sept. 1871, p. 4. Married ?? At the residence of the bride's father, near Pleasant Hill, Houston Co., Texas, on the evening of the 26th Nov., by the Rev. David R. WILSON, Mr. James F. MARTIN of Brazos Co., to Miss Anna M. WILLIAMS, of Houston Co. Galveston Tri?Weekly News, 8 Dec. 1871, p. 3. Marriages ?? Mr. R.H. JONES, of Falls Co., was married on the 17th inst., to Miss Elizabeth CARREVON, of Bryan. Married ?? on the 18th inst., by the Rev. F.M. LAW, at the residence of Dr. LYNCH, Arthur WORLEY and Miss Marietta PRESTRIDGE, both of Bryan. In Millican, on the 16th inst., by the Rev. J.W. PHILLIPS, Mr. James M. McMICHAEL and Miss Gustine Adela RUE, both of Millican. Galveston Daily News, 1 May 1872, p. 4. Bryan ...The single blessedness of 2 old sweethearts, Miss Josie FORD, daughter of Judge FORD, & Dr. J.C. KENDRICK, happily terminated in double felicity last night. The good wishes of a large circle of friends attend them. Galveston Daily News, 10 May 1878. Bryan ... A sudden, & to some unexpected, marriage took place here last night, the parties being Miss Fannie CAVITT & Mr. C.L. TRIGG, of this place. The happy couple took the 11 o'clock train for St. Louis, carrying with them the good wishes of their many friends. Galveston Daily News, 21 June 1878. Rev. H.V. PHILLPOTT, of Bryan, is always going about doing good. He is one of the earnest & devout men we now & then encounter in this sad world. He pronounced Dave DAVENPORT & Julia E. CURRIE man & wife last week at Bryan, as he did Minnie ELLIOTT & R.B. COVEY. There will be 2 nice little coveys in those parts at an early date. Austin American Statesman, 29 March 1879, p.2 Clem S., son of Gen. H.P. BEE, has married Miss Mittie MORRISON of Bryan. She hived him. Austin American Statesman, 31 May 1879, p. 3. Mr. E.C. HUCKABEE, of the Pilot, was married last night to Miss Kate SOLES, an estimable young lady of Bryan. Galveston Daily News, 10 July 1879, p. 1. 6 of the bills returned by the grand jury are for miscegenation. Galveston Daily News, 16 Sept. 1879, p.1 Bryan ... The following cases were to?day disposed of in the district court ... FORCHE, unlawful marriage, 2 years. Galveston Daily News, 24 Sept. 1879, p. 1. Bryan...The following cases have been disposed of in the district court...State vs. Annie FORCHE, unlawful marriage, acquitted...State vs. JONES, SCOTT, unlawful marriage, not guilty. Galveston Daily News, 28 Sept. 1879, p. 1. Bryan...Mr. C.E. TILLER & Mrs. Prudence HUBBY, a runaway couple from Milam Co., were married here, sold their team, etc., at a low price, &, we are informed, took the train at Hearne on Saturday for Georgia. It is reported that her lawful husband is now in Milam Co. jail, that she has not been divorced from him, & that this causes her flight. She stated, however, that she had procured a divorce, & assigned other reasons for running away. She is said to be of a respectable family. Galveston Daily News, 30 Sept. 1879, p. 1. Bryan...The following unfortunates were sentenced by Judge FORD this evening: Ramon FORCHE, 2 years. Galveston Daily News, 11 Oct. 1879, p. 1. Bryan...Judge FORD granted a divorce to Major B.H. DAVIS ... Houston Post, 23 Sept. 1880, p.1 Bryan...J.S. McCLINTOCK, of Palestine, & Miss Beckie WHITEAL, of Bryan, were married at the Christian Church yesterday, Rev. Mr. PEYTON officiating. Numbers of friends were present to witness the ceremony. The groom & his fair young bride leave on to?morrow's train for Palestine, carrying with them the best wishes of a host of friends. Galveston Daily News, 1 Jan. 1881, p. 1. Mr. W.B. RAGLAND, of Waco, & Miss Delia WILKINSON were married at Bryan last Wednesday morning. Dallas Herald, 3 Feb. 1881, p. 6. Millican...On Tues., Mr. Thos. MUNN, of Bryan, was married to Miss Bettie CUNNINGHAM, of this city, Rev. Mr. MICKLE officiating. Last night, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. W. REINSTEIN, of Chappel Hill, was married to Miss Julia RUBENSTEIN, of Millican, Rabbi VOORSANGER, of Houston, officiating. Galveston Daily News, 8 Apr. 1881, p. 1. Lucian W. CLARK, editor of the Brazos Pilot, just married Lucy SIMS. Mr. CLARK is a lawyer, the present co. attorney of Brazos Co. & proprietor & editor of the Brazos Pilot. Galveston Daily News, 29 Oct. 1882, p. 2. The first wedding in Brazos Co. was celebrated on the 18th of Dec. 1828. John C. READ and Susan FISHER were the couple married. John HENSLEY played the fiddle for the dance that followed. Brenham Daily Banner, 12 July 1883, p. 2. Bryan ... The Bohemians are celebrating the day here with plumed horses, ribbons & music, over a marriage in upper?crust Bohemian circles. Galveston Daily News, 21 Aug. 1883, p. 1. Bryan ... Mr. George L. SMELLEY was married to?night to Miss Fannie ANDERSON, daughter of Mr. J.G. ANDERSON. Mr. SMELLEY is editor of the Enterprise. The bride received a large number of handsome presents, & those present were handsomely entertained with choice music & a table laden with the richest delicacies. Galveston Daily News, 7 Dec. 1883, p. 1. Bryan ... District Clerk A.J. BUCHANAN arrived to?day from Belton with his bride, formerly Miss Stella ALLEN. The Bryan Rifles & many friends sent telegrams of congratulation. Mr. V.B. HUDSON, Co. Attorney; Mr. Frank MAULDIN, of the Pilot, & Mr. J.H. BUCHANAN accompanied Mr. A.J. BUCHANAN to witness his marriage. The new couple have the well wishes of the community for future happiness. Dallas Morning News, 13 Dec. 1885, p. 4. Bryan ... Mr. Claude MITCHELL and Miss Mary REED were married this morning at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. & Mrs. T.B. COLLINS. Both were born in this county, & have many friends to congratulate them. Mr. MITCHELL & bride left on the north bound train for a visit to Tennessee & elsewhere. Galveston Daily News, 7 June 1888, p. 1. Bryan ... Married Thurs. morning at the residence of the bride's father, Col. J.P. WILSON, Miss Laura WILSON & Mr. J.W. BARTON of Dallas. Mr. & Mrs. BARTON left immediately for the Paris exposition. Galveston Daily News, 6 July 1889, p. 5. Bryan ... Miss Pearl TABOR of this city & Mr. W.W. ROBERTSON of Lockhart were married yesterday at the residence of the bride's grandparents, Rev. F.M. LAW officiating. They left for the home of the groom on yesterday's train. Galveston Daily News, 16 July 1889, p. 2.