St. Clair Marriages
1855 - 1899

Lain, Isaiah to Mary A. Stephens - 12 August 1856. - This is to certify that I united in marriage Mr. Isaia Lain and Miss Mary A. Stephens on the 12th day of August AD 1856 both of St. Clair County Mo. by full consent. - I.C. Broothow, M.G. - Filed for Record November the 13th 1856. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Lamb, Andrew J. to Elizabeth Robinson - 5 April 1868. - I, Jonas Rothgeb hereby certify that Andrew J. Lamb & Elizabeth Robinson was married on the 5th day of April AD 1868. - Jonas Rothgeb, J.P. - Filed May 26th 1868. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk. By H.L. Luttrell, D.C.

Landes, Joseph P. to Emma L. Daniels - 28 March 1867. - Osceola, June 11th 1867. I, Emerson Barker do hereby certify that Mr. Joseph P. Landes and Miss Emma L. Daniels, residents of St. Clair County Mo. were married by me on the 28th day of March 1867. - Emerson Barker, Gospel Minister. - Filed June 11th 1867. Wm. D. Graham, Recorder.

Landon, France to Alice F. Cockell - 30 December 1873. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I do hereby Certify that I Solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between Mr. France Landon and Miss Alice F. Cockell. Boath parties of the County of St. Clair and State of Missouri on the 30th day of December AD 1873, after first ascertaining that Both the Parties were of lawful age. - B.W. Herndon, L.E. - Filed March 28th 1874.

Landon, Lyman to Martha Ann Ammon - 5 May 1867. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I do hereby certify that I did solemnize the rites of matrimony between Mr. Lyman Landon and Miss Martha Ann Ammon, both parties of St. Clair County Missouri, on the 5th day of May AD 1867 after first ascertaining that both parties were of lawful age. - James W. Herndon, Minister of the Gospel. - Filed July 17, 1867. Wm. D. Graham, Recorder.

Larkin, Merritt to Esther V. Yonce - 12 June 1867. - Married June the 12th, '67 by the Rev. James W. Herndon at the Bride's father. Mr. Merritt Larkin & Miss Esther V. Yonce, all of St. Clair County Mo. - Filed June 30th 1867. Wm. D. Graham, Recorder.

 

Larkin, Merritt to Mrs. Sarah Ann Bolden - 7 June 1874. - June 7th 1874. I Certify that on this Seventh day of June 1874. I Joined in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony Mr. Merritt Larkin & Mrs. Sarah Ann Bolden of St. Clair County Missouri. - Rev. J.W. Miller. - Filed July 3rd 1874.

Lawton, John P. to Mrs. Sarah E. Reynolds - 13 April 1873. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - Marriage Certificate. I hereby certify that on the thirteenth day of April AD 1873. I joined in the holy state of matrimony Mr. John P. Lawton of St. Clair county and state of Missouri, and Mrs. Sarah E. Reynolds of St. Clair County and State of Missouri according to the laws of Missouri. - Given under my hand this eighth day of July AD 1873. Emerson Barber, Minister of the Gospel. - Filed July 9, 1873. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk.

Leach, Susan to William H. Hays - 16 July 1872. - St. Clair County, Mo. July 16, 1872. - This is to certify that the rites of Matrimony was this day solemnized between Wm. H. Hays and Susan Leach. - H.W. Herndon. - Filed July 18, 1872. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk.

Ledbetter, James McHenry to Mrs. Ann E. Evans - 26 March 1867. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I, C.J. Barr, an ordained minister of the gospel do certify that I did on the 26th day of March AD 1867, solemnize the rights of matrimony between James McHenry Ledbetter and Mrs. Ann E. Evans in the county and State aforesaid. - Given under my hand this 27 March AD 1867. C.J. Barr. - Filed for Record April 12th 1867. Wm. D. Graham, Recorder. By Lucius Dillie, D.C.

Ledbetter, Rufus Page to Mary Susan Browning - 27 September 1866. - This is to certify that on the twenty seventh day of September 1866. I united in the Bonds of Matrimony Mr. Rufus Page Ledbetter and Miss Mary Susan Browning, both of St. Clair Co. Mo. - John P. Lawton, Minister of the Gospel. - Filed for Record Dec. 25th 1866. W.D. Graham, Recorder.

Legore, William T. to Sarah C. Cooley - 4 July 1868. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I Hereby Certify, That on the fourth day of July AD 1868, I joined in the Holy State of Matrimony, Mr. William T. Legore of St. Clair County, State of Missouri, and Miss Sarah C. Cooley of St. Clair County, State of Mo., according to the laws of Missouri. - Given under my hand and seal this Sixth day of July 1868. Jas. H. Vaughn, Minister of the Gospel. - This Certificate filed this 11th day of July 1868. Wm. D. Graham, Recorder.

Leonard, George to Martha Harris - 15 December 1862. - This is to certify that the undersigned, an ordained minister of the Baptist Church did on the 15 day of December 1862. Solemnize the right of matrimony between George Leonard and Martha Harris, both of St. Clair County Missouri. - Given under my hand the day and date above written. James Cole, ordained minister.
 

Leonard, Joseph L. to Sarah C. Good - 21 February 1856. - Married on Thursday, February the 21st 1856. Joseph L. Leonard to Miss Sarah C. Good. - John Ford, Minister of the Gospel. - Filed for Record May 12th 1856. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Leonard, Robert Martin to Olive E. Culbertson - 26 January 1863. - This is to certify that the undersigned, a minister of the Baptist Church did on the 26th day of January 1863. Solemnize the rights of matrimony between Robert Martin Leonard and Olive E. Culbertson, all of the County and State of St. Clair. - Given under my hand this day and date above written. Jacob Holsapple, ordained Minister.

Leonard, Zachary T. to Esther E. Leonard - 22 April 1869. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I Hereby Certify, That on the Twenty Second day of April AD 1869, I joined in the Holy State of Matrimony, Mr. Zachary T. Leonard of St. Clair County, State of Missouri, and Miss Esther E. Leonard of St. Clair County, State of Missouri, according to the laws of Missouri. - Given under my hand and seal this 22nd day of April 1869. - This Certificate filed this 25th day of April 1869. Wm. D. Graham.

Lessly, Francis L. to Rebecca S. Armentrout - 27 August 1857. - Lessley to Armentrout. This is to certify I did on the 27th of August 1857 marry Miss Rebecca S. Armentrout to Mr. Francis L. Lessly all of St. Clair County Missouri. - R.A. Blakey, A minister of the Gospel. - Filed for Record September 7th 1857. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Lewallan, Rawly to Mrs. Mary E. Row - 31 December 1873. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - Certificate of Marriage. I hereby certify that on the 31st day of December 1873 at the Said County of St. Clair. I Solemnized the marage of Mr. Rawly Lewallan with Mrs. Mary E. Row. - Given under my hand this 31st day of December 1873. Elder Eli Myer. - Filed January 9th 1874.

Lewellen, Felix to Nancy M. Weddle - 3 September 1864. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I hereby certify that I did on the 3rd day of September 1864 solemnize the rites of matrimony between Felix Lewellen and Nancy M. Weddle, all of the aforesaid St. Clair County and State of Missouri. - Given under my hand the day and date above written. James Elliott, J.P. - Filed for Record Sept. 3, 1864. C.B. Starkey, Recorder.

Lewellen, Felix to Nancy M. Weddle - 30 September 1864. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I hereby certify that I did on the 30th day of September 1864. Solemnize the rites of Matrimony between Felix Lewellen and Nancy M. Weddle, all of Monegaw Township, St. Clair County Mo. - Given under my hand the day and date above written. James Elliott, J.P. - Filed for Record Oct. 2nd, 1866. C.B. Starkey, Recorder.

Lewellen, John R. to Margaret J. Short - 23 November 1871. - St. Clair County Mo. - This is to certify that on the twenty third (23) day of November AD 1871. I Joined in the holy state of Matrimony Mr. John R. Lewellen and Miss Margaret J. Short according to the Law. - R.J. Wendel, Minister of the Gospel. - Filed December 2, 1871. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk & Rec.

Lewellen, Rollie to Mrs. Julia Ann McOll - 16 July 1872. - Married the 16th day of July 1872. Rollie Lewellen joined to Mrs. Julia Ann McOll of St. Clair Co. Missouri, Chalk Level Township. R.L. Ross, M.G. - J.P. Holland.

Lewellen, William to Sarah F. Shoemaker - 9 August 1866. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I certify that on the 9th day of Aug. AD 1866. I solemnized the rites of Matrimony between William Lewellen & Sarah F. Shoemaker. - James Elliott, J.P. for Monegaw Tp. - Filed Dec. 11, 1866. W.D. Graham, Recorder.

Lewis, George Washington to Annie Elizabeth Payne - 12 January 1873. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - This is to certify that on the 12th day of January AD 1873. I Joined in the Holy State of Matrimony Mr. George Washington Lewis and Annie Elizabeth Payne of St. Clair County Missouri, according to the laws of the State of Missouri. - Given under my hand this 18th day of February 1873. John Casey, J.P. - Filed February 19th 1873. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk.

Linn, Hayden W. to Bettie H. Harrison - 18 June 1856. - This may certify that I, G.W. Harlan a minister of the Presbyterian church did on Wednesday morning the 18th of June AD 1856 Solemnize the rites of marriage between Mr. Hayden W. Linn of Copochiqui, Kansas Territory and Miss Bettie H. Harrison of Osceola, Mo. - G.W. Harlan, M.G. - Filed for Record June 25 1856. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Lock, William S. to Amy Frances Dark - 15 November 1860. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I, Wm. M. Cox, an acting Justice of the peace within and for County and State aforesaid. Do certify that I did on the 15 day of November 1860. Solemnize the rights of matrimony between William S. Lock and Amy Frances Dark. - Given under my hand Nov. 15th 1860. Wm. M. Cox, J.P. - Filed for Record November 19th 1860. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Locke, Francis to Rebecca Walton - 1 June 1856. - County of St. Clair, State of Mo. - This is to certify that I James Cole Elder did solemnize the rights of matrimony between Francis Locke and Rebecca Walton on the first day of June AD 1856, both of St. Clair County. - Given under my hand this June the 2nd day AD 1856. James Cole Elder. - Filed for Record June 2nd 1856, James W. Beck, Recorder.

Logan, Jonathan B. to Sarah E. Walker - 25 March 1858. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I, Joseph W. Cox, an acting Justice of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid. Do certify that I did on the 25th day of March AD 1858. Solemnize the rights of matrimony between Mr. Jonathan B. Logan and Miss Sarah E. Walker in the county and State aforesaid. - Given under my hand this 17th day of April 1858. J.W. Cox. - Filed for Record April 17th 1858. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Loid, John to Martha Revis - 4 July 1858. - Loyd to Revis. This is to certify that I, S.T. Morris, an acting Justice of the peace within and for the county of St. Clair and State of Missouri, did solemnize the rights of matrimony between Mr. John Loid and Miss Martha Revis on the 4th day of July AD 1858. - Given under my hand thsi 12th day of July AD 1858. S.T. Morris, J.P. - Filed for Record July 12th 1858. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Long, George to Mary Moore - 1 January 1873. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I Hereby certify that on the First day of January AD 1873 at the said County of St. Clair. I solemnized the marriage of George Long with Miss Mary Moore. - Given under my hand this 7th day of February 1873. Fieldin Byland, J.P. - Filed February 11th 1873. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk.

Long, William E. to Nancy J. Biby - 10 August 1871. - Solemnized the rites of Matrimony between William E. Long and Nancy J. Biby at the residence of the Bride's Father in St. Clair County Mo., August 10th 1871. - John W. House, United Baptist Elder. - Filed Nov. 3rd 1871. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk & Rec.

Longan, John B. to Eliza D. Cook - 24 December 1873. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I Hereby Certify that on the twenty fourth day of December AD 1873. I Joined in the Holy State of Matrimony Mr. John D. Longan of the County of St. Clair And State of Missouri and Miss Eliza D. Cook of the County of St. Clair and state of Mo. according to the Laws of Missouri. - Given under my hand this 23rd day of December 1873. J.T. McGuire, Minister of the Gospel. - Filed December 23rd AD 1873.

Lookingbill, James to Laura Masterson - 29 January 1874. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - Certificate of Marriage. January 29th AD 1874. - This is to certify that on the 29th day of January AD 1874. Mr. James Lookingbill and Miss Laura Masterson were by me United in Marriage according with the Laws of God, and of the State of Missouri, at my residence in St. Clair County Missouri. - J.B. Murphey, M.G. - Filed 25th April 1874.
 

Looney, Mathew L. to Sarah Davis - 24 April 1856. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I do hereby certify that on the twenty fourth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty six at the house of Gideon Davis in said county, Mathew L. Looney and Sarah Davis both of the county and state aforesaid, to me personally known to be the persons described in this certificate, were by me joined together with their mutual consent in the bonds of wedlock and I did first ascertain that the said parties were of sufficient age to consent to the same, which marriage took place in the presents of Joniah Looney and Gideon Davis. Subscribing witnesses here to witness my hand and seal this [*] day of April one thousand eight hundred and fifty six. - W.L. Drummond, Justice of the Peace. - Marriage celebrated in presence of us. Joniah Looney, Gideon Davis. - Filed for Record May 12th 1856. James W. Beck, Recorder.  [*] blank space, no date given.

Lord, David to Sarah Byford - 5 June 1859. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I, Thomas Tucker, a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid, do certify that I did on the 5th day of June 1859. Solemnize the Rights of Matrimony between Mr. David Lord and Miss Sarah Byford. - Given under my hand this the 3 day of July 1859. Thomas Tucker, J.P. - Filed for Record July 3rd AD 1859. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Lord, John T. to Mary C. Slocum - 8 September 1867. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I hereby certify that on the 8th day of September AD 1867. I Solemnized the rites of matrimony between John T. Lord and Mary C. Slocum all of the County and State aforesaid, having first ascertained that they were of lawful age to consent to the same. - Given under my hand this 21st day of March 1868. A.S. Gibson, J.P. - Filed March 20th 1868. Wm. D. Graham, Recorder.

Lord, Lewis to Nancy Smith - 11 November 1858. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I, Thomas Tucker, a Justice of the peace within and for the county and State aforesaid. Do certify that I did on the 11 day of November 1858 solemnize the rights of matrimony between Mr. Lewis Lord and Miss Nancy Smith. - Given under my hand this 27th day of December 1858. Thomas Tucker, J.P. - Filed for Record December 28th 1858. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Lord, William to Catherine Gatlif - 9 August 1860. - Lord to Gatliff. August 9th 1860. I, James Cole, a regular ordained minister of the Gospel do certify that on the day above written I solemnized the rights of matrimony between William Lord and Catherine Gatlif, both of the County of St. Clair, State of Missouri. - James Cole. - Filed for Record October 20th 1860. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Lord, William to Elizabeth Todd - 22 November 1860. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I, Thomas Tucker, a Justice of the peace within and for the county and state aforesaid. Do certify that I did on the 22 day of November 1860. Solemnize the rights of matrimony between Mr. William Lord and Miss Elizabeth Todd. - Given under my hand this 30th day of November 1860. Thomas Tucker, J.P. - Filed for Record December 1st 1860. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Lough, John W. to Julia Stubbs - 23 April 1874. - This is to Certify that Mr. John W. Lough of St. Clair County in the State of Missouri and Miss Julia Stubbs of the Same County and State were by me joined in the bonds of matrimony according to the laws of the state of Missouri, on the 23rd day of April AD 1874. - Wm. Newton, Clergyman. - Filed 9th June 1874.

Louis, Nathan to Margaret Hall - 3 October 1866. - Married October 3rd 1866 by me, Nathan Louis to Margaret Hall (both colored) parties of St. Clair Co. Mo. - T.J. Ferrier, J.P. - Filed for Record Dec. 4th 1866. W.D. Graham, Recorder.

Loveless, Thomas F. to Sarah J. Brown - 4 September 1873. - This certifies that the undersigned did solemnize the bonds marrieg between Thomas F. Loveless & Sarah J. Brown on the 4th of Sept. AD 1873 in St. Clair Co. Mo. - R.D. Lawler. - Filed Nov. 4th 1873. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk.

Lowder, Willis D. to Minnie S. Shields - 8 June 1873. - This is to certify that Willis D. Lowder and Minnie S. Shields both of the County of St. Clair and State of Missouri were by me lawfully married June 8th 1873. - E. Hopkins. - Filed June 9th 1873. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk.

Loyd, James to Hellen Reavis - 10 January 1858. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I, Hugh Arbuckle, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the County aforesaid. Do certify that I did on the tenth day of January 1858 Solemnize the rights of matrimony between James Loyd and Hellen Reavis in said county. - Given under my hand this eighteenth day of January 1858. Hugh Arbuckle, J.P. - Filed for Record January 19th 1858. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Lucas, Charles H. to Lillie L. Appler - 30 June 1874. - Appleton City, St. Clair Co. Mo., August 15th 1874. - This is to certify that Charles H. Lucas and Lillie L. Appler were Joined in Wedlock by me according to the ordinance of and the laws of the State of Missouri, at Appleton City, St. Clair County Missouri on the 30th of June 1874. - A. Anderson, Minister of Gospel. - Filed August 20th 1874.

Lugnbul, William to Margret LaHue - 19 December 1873. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - Dec. 19, 1873. I hereby certify, that on the 19th da of December 1873 at the Said County of St. Clair. I solemnized the marriage of Mr. William Lugnbul with Miss Margret LaHue. - Lemuel G. Shook, Justice of the Peace of Chalk Level Township. Lives Henry Co. Mo. - Filed Dec'r. 31st 1873.

Lukenbill, William to Frances Ann Allinson - 19 January 1860. - State of Missouri, St. Clair County. - This is to certify that the rite of matrimony was Solemnized between William Lukenbill and Frances Ann Allinson January the 19th 1860, By me a minister of the Gospel. - Given under my hand this the 21st of January 1860. Clermont S. Walton. - Filed for Record February 6th 1860. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Lutes, E.M. to Barbra Ann Copenhaver - 1 April 1863. - I, David Hall an acting Justice of the peace in Speedwell Township, in the county and state aforesaid do hereby certify that I did on the 1st day of April AD 1863. Solemnize the rites of matrimony between E.M. Lutes and Barbra Ann Copenhaver, both of the County and State aforesaid. - Given under my hand the day and date above written. David Hall, J.P.

Lutes, Eli E. to Mrs. Martha Ann Lawrence - 18 October 1870. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I do hereby certify that on the 18th day of October 1870 at the house of G.W. Chrisman in the town of Roscoe. Eli E. Lutes and Mrs. Martha Ann Lawrence of the town and county aforesaid, to me personally known to be the persons described in this Certificate were by me Joined together with their mutual consent in the bonds of wedlock. - Given under my hand this 29th day of October 1870. Alonzo Ray, J.P. - Filed Nov. 26th 1870.

Lyton, David to Mary A. Davis - 1 July 1866. - [Original entry in Book B, page 130 in error:] - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I certify that I did on the 1st day of July 1866. Solemnize the rites of matrimony between David Walker and Mary A. Davis, both of St. Clair County Missouri. - Given under my hand the day and date above written. James Elliott, J.P. - Filed for Record July 24th 1866. C.B. Starkey, Recorder. Copy of Record -- [Entry - Letter of correction:] State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I certify that I did on the 1st day of July 1866. Solemnize the rite of matrimony between David Lyton and Mary A. Davis, both of Osceola township, St. Clair Missouri. I further certify that the record entry of the original marriage certificate filed for record July 24, 1866 and recorded in Book "B", page 130, marriage Records in the Recorder's office in St. Clair County Mo. The name David Walker is an error and mistake of the officer who recorded the same. Said name should be David Lyton instead of David Walker. I further certify that on the 1st day of July 1866 I was one of the Justice of the Peace within and for the said county and state. - James Elliott. - Subscribed and sworn before me this the 27th day of May 1898. Wallace W. Lawler, Clerk Circuit Court. -- [Marriage certificate on file:] Marriage Certificate. David Lytton to Mary A. Davis. Filed for Record May 27th 1898 at 9 a.m. and duly Recorded in marriage Record "C", Page 53. Witness my hand and seal this may 27th 1898. - James Webb, Recorder. By D.P. Morgan, D.R.