St. Clair Marriages
1855 - 1899

Sackett, Alfred to Emsy Webb - 10 April 1856. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - 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 April 1856 Solemnize the rites of matrimony between Alfred Sackett and Emsy Webb in Said County. - Given under my hand this 15th day of April. Hugh Arbuckle, J.P. - Filed for Record 16 April 1856. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Sanders, Jeremiah to Ann Redman - 25 July 1867. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I hereby certify that Jeremiah Sanders and Ann Redman were by me joined in the bonds of matrimony on the 25th day of July AD 1867 at the residence of Daniel Perrin, St. Clair Co. Mo. - A.B. Prock, Justice of the Peace. - Filed Sept. 21, 1867. Wm. D. Graham, Recorder.

Savage, Joseph F. to Matilda Bradshaw - 20 July 1860. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - August 10th 1860. This is to certify that I did Solemnize the rights of matrimony between Joseph F. Savage & Matilda Bradshaw, both of the county of St. Clair and state of Missouri. Done in St. Clair County on the 20th day of July 1860. - J.A. Hall, J.P. - Filed for Record September 15th 1860. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Scott, Aquilla P. to Harriet T. Eades - 16 November 1859. - This is to certify that I performed the ceremonial rights of matrimony between Aquilla P. Scott and Harriet T. Eades and joined them together as husband and wife November 16, 1859. - A. Kirkpatrick, A.M. - Filed for Record December 17, 1859. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Scott, Franklin R. to Analisa Roberson - 24 February 1874. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - This certifies that Franklin R. Scott of St. Clair in the State of Mo. and Analisa Roberson of St. Clair in the State of Mo. were at J.P. Roberson in Said county by me joined together in Holy matrimony on the 24th day of February in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred and 74. In presence of J.M. Willingham, Thomas Branson. - L.W. Holloway. - Filed March 2nd AD 1874.

Scott, Green B. to Lucenda Bybee - 21 June 1874. - This is to certify that I Joined in Marriage Mr. Green B. Scott to Miss Lucenda Bybee on the 21st day of June 1874. - J.W. Robinson, Justice. - Filed July 16th 1874.

Scott, John S. to Mrs. Sharlet R. Love - 25 December 1873. - Married By the undersigned Justice of the peace at the Residence of Judge John L. Love in Jackson Township, St. Clair County Missouri on the 25th day of December AD 1873. Mr. John S. Scott to Mrs. Sharlet R. Love, Daughter of Said Judge, this day and date above. - G.W. Smith, Justice of the Peace. - Filed January 2nd 1874.

Scott, S.T. to Elizabeth A. Collins - 11 November 1857. - State of Missouri, St. Clair County. - To the clerk of the Hon. circuit court of St. Clair County. I do hereby Certify that the Rights of matrimony was solemnized by the undersigned, an acting and duly Commissioned Justice of, for and within the County and State aforesaid on the 11th day of Nov. 1857, between Mr. S.T. Scott and Miss Elizabeth A. Collins. Both of St. Clair County Missouri. - Feb'y 16th 1858, Eli Odom, J.P. - Filed for Record February 16th 1858. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Scott, Samuel to Elizabeth Narcissy Clifton - 28 March 1858. - This is to certify that I performed the ceremonial rights of matrimony between Samuel Scott and Elizabeth Narcissy Clifton and Joined them together as husband and wife on the 28th March 1858. - A. Kirkpatrick, a M.G. - Filed for Record April 24th 1856. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Scott, Windfield to Suson L. Hopkins - 6 April 1873. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I, Harvey Smith a minister of the gospel do certify that I did on the 6th day of Aprile in the county and State aforesaid, solemnize the rite of Matrimony between Mr. Windfield Scott and Miss Suson L. Hopkins. - Given under my hand this 24th day of May AD 1873. Harvey Smith, M.G. - FIled May 26, 1873. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk.

Scrabtree, Peter to Carolina Sumers - 2 April 1868. - Scrabtree to Summers. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - This is to certify that I solemnized the rites of matrimony between Peter Scrabtree and Miss Carolina Sumers, this the 2 day of April 1868. - Norman Gaylord, Ordained minister of the United Baptist. - Filed June 20th 1868. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk of Recorder.

Setser, Jacob R. to Mary Gist - 14 December 1859. - Married before the undersigned December 14th 1859, Jacob R. Setser to Mary Gist, all of St. Clair County Mo. - E.P. Beebe, minister of the Gospel. - Filed for Record February 27th 1860. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Shackelforde, William F. to Nannie S. Willhoit - 4 July 1873. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I Hereby certify that on the Fourth day of July AD 1873. I did join in the Holy State of Matrimony Mr. Wm. F. Shackelforde of St. Clair County State of Missouri and Miss Nannie S. Willhoit of St. Clair County State of Missouri, according to the law of Missouri. - Given under my hand this Eleventh day of August AD 1873. Harvey Smith, Minister of the Gospel. - Filed August 11th 1873. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk.

Shafer, Pleasant to Elizabeth Kincade - 16 January 1873. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I hereby certify that on the sixteenth day of January AD 1873. I Joined in the holy state of matrimony Mr. Pleasant Shafer of St. Clair County Missouri and Miss Elizabeth Kincade of St. Clair County Missouri. According to the Law of Missouri. - Given under my hand the 7th day of April AD 1873. Emerson Barber, Gospel Minister. - Filed April 7, 1873. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk.

Sharp, Silas J. to Burnette J. Hutton - 9 October 1870. - This is to certify that the undersigned a Regularly ordained Minister of the Gospel did join in the Bonds of Matrimony in the County of St. Clair & State of Missouri. Mr. Silas J. Sharp of the County of Hickory & state aforesaid & Miss Burnette J. Hutton of the County of St. Clair & state Aforesaid, on the 9th day of October 1870. - Calvin Maxwell, October 18th 1870.

Sharples, John M. to Agnes R. Bradley - 24 May 1874. - Johnson City Mo., June 5th 1874. - This is to Certify that on the 24th of May 1874. I joined in marriage Mr. John M. Sharples with Miss Agnes R. Bradley according to law. - A.J. Wendle, An M. of the Gospel. - Filed June 8th 1874.

Shaw, John H. to Dianna Tannahill - 10 February 1860. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I, Thomas Tucker, a Justice of the peace within and for the county and state aforesaid. Do certify that I did on the 10th day of February 1860 Solemnize the rites of matrimony between Mr. John H. Shaw and Miss Diana Tannahill. - Given under my hand this the 13th day of Feb'y. 1860. Thomas Tucker, J.P. - Filed for Record March 6th 1860. James W. Beck, Recorder.
 

Shaw, M.H. to Sarah F. More -11 August 1859. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I, John C. Brashears, a minister of the Gospel do certify that I did on the 11 day of August in the county and state aforesaid. Solemnize the rights of matrimony between Mr. M.H. Shaw and Miss Sarah F. More. - Given under my hand this 5th day of Oct. AD 1859. J.C. Brashear, M.G. - Filed for Record October 7, 1859. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Sheeks, John J. to Ella Coffin - 13 February 1871. - State of Missouri, St. Clair County. - I hereby certify that on the thirteenth day of February 1871. I Joined in the bonds of Matrimony John J. Sheeks and Ella Coffin. - Given under my hand this 3rd day of April 1871. John Green, Justice of the Peace. - Filed April 5th 1871. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk.

Sheeks, John J. to Julian Smith - 2 February 1860. - This is to certify that I did Join in Matrimony on the 2nd day of February 1860 at my house. John J. Sheeks and Julian Smith. - As Given under my Hand. George N. Ham, Minister of the Gospel. - Filed for Record February 12th 1860. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Sheeks, Robert D. to Nancy Deshazo - 7 July 1857. - I, Shadrack Mastain, M.G. do hereby certify that I did on the 7th day of July AD 1857 at the home of Mr. Dallas in St. Clair County Missouri. Solemnize the rites of matrimony between Robert D. Sheeks and Nancy Deshazo of said County by the consent of all the parties. - Given under my hand this 20th day of August AD 1857. Shadrack Mastain, M.G. - Filed for Record September 7th 1857. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Sheet, Samuel to Mary A. Turner - 31 January 1864. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - Samuel Sheet to Mary A. Turner. I do hereby certify that on the 31st day of January 1864 at the house of Mary A. Turner of the County and State aforesaid, to me personally known to be the persons described in their 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 presence of Orlander Cochran and Isaac Cochran, Subscribing witnesses hereto. - Witness my hand and seal this 31st day of January 1864. John Cochran, J.P. in Speedwell Twp., St. Clair Co. Mo. - Marriage celebrated in presence of Orlando Cochran, Isaac Cochran, witnesses. - Filed for Record this 13th day of March 1864. John Jay Scott, Recorder.

Sheets, Albert to Mary E. Adams [*] - 9 March 1873. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - This certifies that Mr. Albert Sheets of St. Clair and the State of Missouri were at the house of D.M. Adams in said County, by me joined together in Holy Matrimony on the Ninth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy three, in presence of Mr. Adams and L. Adams & W. Stalcups. - H. Hubbard, Minister of the Gospel. - Filed for Record 29th day of March 1873. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk. -- note: [*] no bride listed.

Sheldon, John C. to Mary A. Herndon - 21 January 1869. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I Hereby Certify, That on the 21st day of January AD 1869, I joined in the Holy State of Matrimony, Mr. John C. Sheldon of St. Clair County, State of Missouri, and Miss Mary A. Herndon of St. Clair County, State of Missouri, according to the laws of Missouri. - Given under my hand and seal this 27 day of January1869. John F. McGuire, Min. of Gospel. - This Certificate filed this 27th day of January 1869. Wm. D. Graham, Recorder.

Sheldon, William P. to Willie A. Scoby - 17 October 1867. - This is to certify that I, John M. Brown a Minister of the Gospel of Green County and State of Missouri, on this Seventeenth day of October in the year 1867, united in marriage Mr. William P. Sheldon and Miss Willie A. Scoby, both of St. Clair County and State of Missouri. - John M. Brown. - Filed Oct. 19th 1867. Wm. D. Graham, Recorder.

Shelton, W.E. to Elizabeth Hagins - 19 April 1866. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - This is to certify that on the 19th of April 1866. I Solemnized the rites of matrimony between W.E. Shelton and Elizabeth Hagins, both of Monegaw Township, St. Clair County Missouri. - James Elliott, J.P. - Filed for Record June 12th 1866. C.B. Starkey, Recorder.

Shepherd, Charles T. to Magie J. Thomas - 28 December 1871. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I, Harvey Smith, a Minister of the Gospel do certify that I did on the 28th day of December in the County and State aforesaid, solemnize the rite of matrimony between Mr. Charles T. Shepherd and Magie J. Thomas. - Given under my hand This 10th day of January AD 1872. Harvey Smith, M.G. - Filed January 10th 1872. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk & Rec.

Sherman, John R. to Levie R. Reece - 24 May 1857. - State of Mo., County of St. Clair - Married by me on the 24th of May 1857, John R. Sherman to Levie R. Reece, all of this county. - G.W. Penn, J.P. - Filed for Record May 30th 1857. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Shield, G. Whitelaw to Susie P. Bartlett - 1 October 1867. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I do hereby certify that I did solemnize the rites of matrimony between Mr. G. Whitelaw Shield and Miss Susie P. Bartlett, both parties of St. Clair County Missouri, on the 1st day of October AD 1867 after first ascertaining that the parties were of lawful age. - Emerson Barber, Minister of the Gospel. - Filed Oct. 16th 1867. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk Rec.

Shippy, Daniel P. to Amanda M. Hurt - 9 September 1866. - This is to certify that I, R.W. Worthington, did Solemnize the rights of Matrimony between Daniel P. Shippy and Amanda M. Hurt in St. Clair County Missouri on the 9th day of September 1866. - Given under my hand this 10th day of November 1866. R.W. Worthington, L.P. - Filed for Record 23rd day of November 1866. C.B. Starkey, Recorder.

Shirley, Thomas J. to Jane R. Thomas - 20 September 1860. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I, John C. Brashear, a minister of the Gospel. Do certify that on the 20th day of September in the County and State aforesaid. Solemnize the rites of matrimony between Mr. Thomas J. Shirley and Miss Jane R. Thomas. - Given under my hand this November 16th AD 1860. J.C. Brashear, M.G. - Filed for Record Nov'r. 22nd 1860. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Shoemaker, Alford to Martha Boots - 16 November 1873. - November the 16th 1873. State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. This is to certify that I the undersigned, a Minister of the gospel did unite in marage Mr. Alford Shoemaker To Miss Martha Boots. All of St. Clair Mo. - Given under my hand this the 28 day of Jan'y. 1874. J.B. Murphey, M.G. - Filed January 29, 1874.

Shoemaker, Charles L. to Mary J. Walton - 19 January 1860. - I hereby Certify that on the 19th day of Jan. 1860 I united in marriage Mr. Charles L. Shoemaker & Miss Mary J. Walton, all of St. Clair Co. Mo. - Feb'y. 25th 1860, H.J. Speed, preacher. - Filed for Record February 25th 1860. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Shoemaker, Jesse Thomas to Elizabeth Francis Rickman - 20 December 1866. - This certifies that on the twentieth day of December 1866. I united in the Bonds of Matrimony Mr. Jesse Thomas Shoemaker and Miss Elizabeth Francis Rickman, both of St. Clair Co. Mo. - John P. Lanston, Minister of the Gospel. - Filed for Record Dec. 25, 1866. W.D. Graham, Recorder.

Shoemaker, John A. to David Ketchum - 18 February 1869. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - This certifies that I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between David Ketchum and John A. Shoemaker on the 18th Inst. conformable to the Laws of the State of Missouri and the Usuages of the M.E. Church South. - Feb'y. the 25th 1869. S.W. Cooper. - Filed April 23rd 1869. [note: Perhaps the bride's father was recorded instead of the bride?]

Shoemaker, Philip L. to Elizabeth Fich - 30 September 1869. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - This is to certify that I, Calvin C. Ware a legally authorized minister of the Gospel did this day solemnize the rite of matrimony between Philip L. Shoemaker and Elizabeth Fich, this the thirtieth day of September Eighteen hundred and sixty nine AD 1869. - Calvin B. Ware. - Filed December 28th 1869.

Shoemaker, Robert H. to Lucinda Harrison - 29 August 1865. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - This is to certify that I, Rawley T. Lewellen, Justice of the County Court of St. Clair County Mo., did on the 29th day of August AD 1865. Solemnize the rites of matrimony between Robert H. Shoemaker and Lucinda Harrison, all of St. Clair County Missouri. - Raley T. Lewellen, Justice of the County Court. - Filed for Record Sept. 13th 1865. C.B. Starkey, Recorder.

Shoemaker, W. to Cyntha A. Kitchum - 16 June 1870. - This is to certify that rites of the solemnization of Matrimony has this day Been Administered between W. Shoemaker and Cyntha A. Kitchum by me, a legal Authorized Minister of the Gospel. - This June 16, 1870. Calvin B. Ware. - Filed July 25, 1870.

Shoemaker, William to Mrs. Jane Walton - 16 October 1867. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - This is to certify that on the 16th day of Oct., 1867. I united in the bonds of matrimony Mr. William Shoemaker and Mrs. Jane Walton, both of St. Clair County Mo. - John V. Lawton, Minister of the Gospel. - Wm. D. Graham, Recorder.

Shook, Lemuel G. to Sarah P. Van Horn - 7 November 1872. - This is to certify that the undersigned, a minister of the Baptist Church did in St. Clair Co. Mo. on the 7th of Nov. Ad 1872. Sollemnize the bonds of Matrimony between Lemuel G. Shook and Sarah P. Van Horn. - R.D. Lawler. - Filed December 9th 1872. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk.

Short, Elias T. to Mrs. Mary E. Mumfords - 16 Otober 1867. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I hereby certify that as a Minister of the Gospel. Mr. Elias T. Short and Mrs. Mary E. Mumfords were by me joined in marriage on the 16th day of October 1867 in County and State aforesaid. - Jno. T. Metcalf. - Filed Nov. 18, 1867. Wm. D. Graham, Recorder.

Short, James H. to Amanda Rease - 7 August 1856. - State of Missouri, St. Clair County. - To the Clerk of the Hon. County Court of St. Clair County. I do certify that the rites of matrimony were Solemnized by the undersigned and acting and duly commenced Justice of the Peace for and within the County and State aforesaid on the 7th day of Aug. AD 1856, between Mr. James H. Short and Miss Amanda Rease both of St. Clair County Mo. - Given under my hand this the 9th day of Aug. 1856. Eli Adam, Justice of the Peace. - Filed for Record August 9th 1856. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Shoup, Theodore B. to Mary C. Ridgeway - 9 November 1873. - January 17th 1874. St. Clair Co. Mo. -  This is to certify that on the 9th day of November 1873. I joined in Marriage Mr. Theodore B. Shoup and Miss Mary C. Ridgeway agreeably to law. - A.J. Wendle, Minister of the Gospel. - Filed January 19th 1874.

Simmons, Eli to Malissa Baumgarden - 12 October 1869. - October 12th 1869, St. Clair County Missouri. - This is to certify that I Jacob Baumgarden, A Minister of the Gospel has this day Joined together in Matrimony Eli Simmons and Malissa Baumgarden. - Jacob Baumgarden, P.G. - Filed October 23rd 1869.

Simmons, Kelly H. to Steva E. Call - 28 July 1874. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - Certificate of Marriage. I Hereby Certify that on the 25th day of July '74 at the Said County of St. Clair. I Solemnized the marriage of Kelly H. Simmons with Miss Steva E. Call. - Given under my hand this day of the month July 25th '74. Rev. Eli Myers. - Filed August 8th 1874.

Simmons, Tony to Amanda J. Walton - 24 July 1867. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I hereby certify that Tony Simmons (col'd.) and Amanda J. Walton (col'd.) were by me joined in the Bonds of Matrimony on the 24 day of July 1867 at the house of  T.S. Harmon. - A.B. Prock, Justice of the Peace. - Filed Sept. 21, 1867. Wm. D. Graham, Recorder.

Simms, James M. to Martha A. Racer - 18 December 1867. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I hereby certify that James M. Simms and Martha A. Racer were by me Joined in the bonds of matrimony on the 18th day of December 1867 at the house of Jonas Racer. - A.B. Prock, Justice of the Peace. - Filed May 26th 1868. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk. By H.L. Luttrell, D.C.

Simrell, Alexander to Martha Ann Francis Burford - 20 December 1866. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I hereby certify that on the 20th day of December AD 1866. I solemnized the rites of matrimony between Alexander Simrell and Martha Ann Francis Burford, both of St. Clair County and State of Missouri. - Joseph Stark, Minister of the Gospel. - Filed for Record Jan. 8th 1867. W.D. Graham, Recorder.

Sims, Benjamin R. to Nancy G. Culbeson - 6 March 1873. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I hereby certify that on the 6 day of March AD 1873. I Joined in the holy state of matrimony Mr. Benjamin R. Sims of St. Clair County and State of Missouri and Miss Nancy G. Culbeson of St. Clair County and State of Missouri, according to the laws of Missouri. - Given under my hand the 6 day of March AD 1873. Pleasant Stark, Minister  of the Gospel. - Filed March 15, 1873. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk.

Sims, John D. Jr. to Mary Jane Pennington - 19 March 1864. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - This is to certify that I did on the 19th day of March AD 1864. Solemnize the rites of matrimony between John D. Sims Jr. and Mary Jane Pennington by their mutual request and consent. - Filed for Record April 4th 1864. John J. Scott, Recorder.

Sipes, James H. to Marthy B. Renfro - 5 June 1870. - This is to certify that the solemnization of Matrimony betewen James H. Sipes and Marthy B. Renfro has this day been Administered by Me a legally authorized Minister of Gospel, this June 5th 1870. - Calvin B. Ware. - Filed July 25th 1870.

Sites, John H. to Martha Elizabeth Eads - 28 August 1865. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I, James Cole an ordained Minister of the Gospel, do hereby Certify that I did on the 28th day of August AD 1865. Solemnize the rites of Matrimony between John H. Sites and Martha Elizabeth Eads, both of the County and State aforesaid. - Given under my hand this 28th day of August AD 1865. James Cole, M.G. - Filed for Record 1st day of September AD 1865. C.B. Starkey, Recorder. By John J. Scott, Dep. Recorder.

Sites, William to Parnicia Starkey - 6 May 1857. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I, Aurelius B. Harris an acting Justice of the peace within and for the county and State aforesaid. Do certify that I did on the 6th day of May AD 1857 Solemnize the rights of matrimony between William Sites and Parnicia Starkey in the county and State aforesaid. - Given under my hand this 9th day of May AD 1857. A.B. Harris, J.P. - Filed for Record May 9th 1857. James W. Beck, Recorder.
 

Siton, B.F. to Nancy Green - 22 January 1874. - Married On the 22nd day of January 1874. B.F. Siton To Nancy Green. All of Jackson Township, St. Clair Co. Mo. - By me, A. Cline, J.P. - Filed March 3rd AD 1874.

Slocum, Seth R. to Mrs. Nancy K. Canon - 3 November 1867. - Slocum to Cannon. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I hereby certify that on this 3rd day of November AD 1867. I solemnized the rites of Matrimony between Mr. Seth R. Slocum and Mrs. Nancy K. Canon, all of the County of St. Clair & State aforesaid. - Given under my hand this 21st day of March 1868. A.S. Gibson, J.P. - Filed March 21st 1868. Wm. D. Graham, Recorder.

Sloss, John to Hannah C. Rickey - 8 April 1866. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - This is to certify that on the 8th day of April 1866. I Solemnized the rites of matrimony between John Sloss and Hannah C. Rickey, both of Monegaw Township, St. Clair County, Missouri. - James Elliott, J.P. - Filed for Record June 12th 1866. C.B. Starkey, Recorder.
[note: surname for Hannah - unable to decipher whether Rickey or Richey.]

Smith, Allen Jr. to Hephzebah Reed - 6 May 1858. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - This is to Certify that I did on the 6th day of May AD 1858. Solemnize the rights of matrimony between Mr. Allen Smith Jr. and Miss Hephzebah Reed in the county and State aforesaid. - Given under my hand this 6th day of May AD 1858. W.S. Drummond, Justice of the Peace. - Filed for Record May 20th 1858. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Smith, Benjamin to Rachel Hoover - 5 January 1866. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - This is to certify that on the 5th day of January 1866. I did solemnize the rites of matrimony between Benjamin Smith and Rachel Hoover, both of Osceola Township, State and County aforesaid. - Given under my hand the day and date above written. T.J. Francis, J.P. - Filed for Record.

Smith, Elisha L. to Irenella Foster - 15 September 1867. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - This is to certify that on the 15th day of September AD 1867. I Joined in marriage Mr. Elisha L. Smith and Miss Irenella Foster, parties in St. Clair County, Mo., both being of lawful age. - W.H. Scobey, Minister of the Gospel. - Filed Nov. 25, 1867. Wm. D. Graham, Recorder.

Smith, Frederick to Naomi Tucker - 19 March 1868. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I Hereby Certify, That on the nineteenth day of March AD 1868, I joined in the Holy State of Matrimony, Mr. Frederick Smith of St. Clair County, State of Missouri, and Miss Naomi Tucker of St. Clair County, State of Missouri, according to the laws of Missouri. - Given under my hand and seal this Ninth day of July 1868. A.S. Gibson, Justice of the Peace. - This Certificate filed this 9th day of July 1868. Wm. D. Graham, Recorder.

Smith, Fredrick William to Martha Ann Mathews - 1 January 1873. - State of Mo., County of St. Clair. - This is to Certify that the undersigned, a minister of the gospel did on the 1st day of January 1873 unite in marriage Mr. Fredrick Wm. Smith to Miss Martha Ann Mathews, all of St. Clair Co. Mo. - Given under my hand this the 20 day of January 1873. J.P.S. Murphey, M.G. - Filed Jan'y. 25, 1873. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk.
 

Smith, H.C. to Mrs. Lucinda Farnham - 1 October 1873. - October 18, 1873. This is to certify that the 1st day of Oct. 1873, I joined in holy bonds of matrimony Mr. H.C. Smith & Mrs. Lucinda Farnham according to the laws of Missouri. - A.J. Windle, Minister of the Gospel. - Filed October 20, 1873.

Smith, Harva to Mary Bedell - 21 January 1869. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I, John C. Brashears a minister of the Gospel do certify that I did on the 21st day of January in the County and State aforesaid, solemnize the rite of matrimony between Mr. Harva Smith and Miss Mary Bedell. - Given under my hand this February the 1 AD 1869. J.C. Brashear, M.G. - Filed February 12, 1869. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk.

Smith, Henry C. to Mary V. Burgess - 1 March 1871. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I, Harvey Smith, a minister of the Gospel do certify that I did on the first day of March AD 1871 in the County & State aforesaid, solemnized the rite of Matrimony between Mr. Henry C. Smith and Miss Mary V. Burgess. - Given under my hand this 25 day of April AD 1871. Harvey Smith, M.G. - Filed April 25, 1871.

Smith, James to Margaret M. Dark - 10 May 1868. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I, C.J. Barr an ordained minister of the Gospel, do certify that I did on the 10th day of May 1868. Solemnize the rites of matrimony between Mr. James Smith and Miss Margaret M. Dark in the County and State aforesaid. - Given under my hand this 12th day of May AD 1868. C.J. Barr, M.G. - Filed May 30th 1868. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk. By H.L. Luttrell, D.C.

Smith, James S. to Nancy Ann Gaston - 12 March 1865. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - This is to certify that I did on the 12th day of March 1865. Solemnize the rittes of matrimony between James S. Smith and Nancy Ann Gaston, both of Henry County Mo. - A.J. Dodd, J.P., Jackson Township. - Filed for Record May 2nd 1865. C.B. Starkey, Recorder.

Smith, Samuel G. to Rachel H. Doyal - 14 September 1873. - Marriage Certificate. I hereby certify that on the 14th day of September AD 1873. I Joined in the holy state of matrimony Mr. Samuel G. Smith of Hickory County State of Missouri and Miss Rachel H. Doyal of St. Clair County State of Missouri, according to the laws of Missouri. - Given under my hand this 14th day of September AD 1873. Varday Burger, Minister of the Gospel. - Filed Oct. 16, 1873.

Smith, William to Eliza Ellison - 13 December 1870. - This is to certify that the rites of the solemnization of Matrimony between William Smith and Eliza Ellison has this day been Administered By me a legal authorized Minister of the Gospel, this December 13, 1870. - Calvin B. Ware. - Filed July 25, 1870.

Smith, William Elijah to Sarah Jane Collins - 8 May 1867. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I hereby certify that after having first ascertained that both parties were of full & lawful age that I did solemnize the rites of matrimony between Wm. Elijah Smith and Miss Sarah Jane Collins, parties of St. Clair & Hickory Counties, Mo. on the 8th day of May 1867. - T.F. Robinson, Jus. of the Peace. - Filed June 5th 1867. Wm. D. Graham, Recorder.

Smith, William J. to Mary E. Croome - 1 June 1871. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I, W.J. Scott, a Minister of the Gospel do certify that I this day Solemnized the rites of matrimony between Wm. J. Smith and Mary E. Croome in the County and State above mentioned. This the first day of June AD 1871. - W.J. Scott, M.G. - Filed September 2, 1871.

Smith, William Merritt to Martha E. Hendricks - 16 February 1868. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I Hereby Certify, That on the sixteenth day of February AD 1868, I joined in the Holy State of Matrimony, Mr. William Merritt Smith of St. Clair County, State of Missouri, and Miss Martha E. Hendricks of St. Clair County, State of Missouri, according to the laws of Missouri. - Given under my hand and seal this Ninth day of July 1868. I.D. Rook, Justice of the Peace. - This Certificate filed this 9th day of July 1868. Wm. D. Graham, Recorder.

Snider, Charles to Luticia Ann Rector - 23 December 1858. - This is to certify that the undersigned did Solemnize the rights of marriage between Charles Snider and Luticia Ann Rector of St. Clair at noon on the 23rd day of December 1858. - Jas. T. Wheeler, M.G. - Filed for Record March 7th 1859. James W. Beck, Recorder. By Rich'd B. Davis, Clerk.

Snider, Thomson to Susey Carter - 14 January 1872. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - This is to certify that the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace of Butler Township in aforesaid County, on the 14 day of January 1872. Solemnize the Marriage of Thomson Snider and Susey Carter. - John Denney, M.G. - Filed February 10th 1872.

Snuffer, Josiah T.G. to Malinda J. Green - 27 January 1861. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I, C.J. Barr, a minister of the Gospel. Do certify that I did on the 27th day of January AD 1861 solemnized the rites of matrimony between Mr. Josiah T.G. Snuffer and Miss Malinda J. Green. - Given under my hand this 29th day of January 1861. C.J. Barr, M.G. - Filed for Record January 27th 1861. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Snyder, David to Mildred M. Woolery - 6 August 1865. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - This is to certify that on the 6th day of August 1865 that I did Solemnize the rites of marriage between David Snyder and Mildred M. Woolery, both of Osceola Township, St. Clair County Missouri. - Given under my hand this the 1st day of September 1865. Jacob W. Smith, J.P. - Filed for Record Sept. 1st 1865. C.B. Starkey, Recorder.

Snyder, Henry H. to Hannah J. McKinley - 6 September 1866. - I, Emerson Barton, do hereby certify that Henry H. Snyder and Hannah J. McKinley both of St. Clair County Missouri, was married by me on the 6th day of September 1866. - Emerson Barton, Gospel Minister. - Filed Nov. [*]. Note: "Error" written in left hand column. [*] blank space, no date given.

Snyder, Henry H. to Hannah S. McKinley - 6 September 1866. - I, Emerson Barber do hereby certify that Henry H. Snyder and Hannah S. McKinley, both of St. Clair County Missouri were married by me on the 6th day of September 1866. - Emerson Barber, Gospel Minister. - Filed for Record November 10th 1866. C.B. Starkey, Recorder.

Snyder, James P. to Francias D. Bunch - 9 May 1867. - I, Jonas Rothgeb, do hereby certify that James P. Snyder and Francias D. Bunch, both of St. Clair County Mo. was married & on the 9th day of May 1867. - Jonas Rothgeb, Justice of the Peace. - Filed May 11th 1867. Wm. D. Graham, Recorder. By Lucius Dillie, D.C.

Spedden, Charles E. to Mary E. Bruce - 23 February 1869. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - This certifies that I solemnized the rite of matrimony between Charles E. Spedden and Mary E. Bruce on the 23rd Inst. conformable to the Laws of the State of Missouri and the usages of the M.E. Church South. - Feb'y. the 25th 1869. S.W. Cooper. - Filed April 21st 1869.

Sproull, Joseph to Rosina A. Cox - 11 April 1873. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I do hereby certify that I Solemnized the rites of Matrimony between Joseph M. Sproull and Rosina A. Cox. Both parties of St. Clair County and State of Missouri, on the 11th day of April AD 1873 after first ascertaining that the parties were of Lawful age. - James W. Herndon, L.E. - Filed April 28, 1873. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk.

Sproull, Robert H. Jr. to Hannah A. Stroud - 2 January 1859. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I certify that I did solemnize the marriage contract between Robert H. Sproull (Jr.) and Hannah A. Stroud on the 2nd day of January AD 1859. - Francis Sproull, Justice of the Peace. - Filed for Record April 5th 1859. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Stafferd, Cyrus W. to Amanda Miller - 29 October 1859. - Married at the Residence of Abraham Miller in St. Clair Co. Mo. on the 29th day of October 1859, Cyrus W. Stafferd to Miss Amanda Miller. - Robert Hester, J.P. - Filed for Record October 31, 1859. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Starkey, Samuel to Emily Hodge - 22 December 1868. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I Hereby Certify, That on the Twenty second day of December AD 1868, I joined in the Holy State of Matrimony, Mr. Samuel Starkey (Colored) of Hickory County, State of Missouri, and Miss Emily Hodge (Colored) of St. Clair County, State of Mo., according to the laws of Missouri. - Given under my hand and seal this 22nd day of December 1868. Franklin G. Loice, Justice of the Peace. - This Certificate filed this 15th day of January 1869. Wm. D. Graham, Recorder.

Stateman, John William to Margaret A. Boots - 19 June 1865. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I hereby certify that I did on the 19th day of June 1865. Solemnized the rites of matrimony between John William Stateman and Margaret A. Boots, all of Monegan Township, St. Clair County Missouri. - Given under my hand this the 19th day of June 1865. James Elliott, J.P. - Filed for Record July 3rd 1865. C.B. Starkey, Recorder.

Stephenson, Robert M. to Sarah J. Williams - 21 September 1858. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - The undersigned Justice of the peace on the 21 day of September 1858, did solemnize the writs of matrimony between Robert M. Stephenson and Miss Sarah J. Williams. - Given under my hand. Jesse Looney, J.P. - Filed for Record Nov. 8 1858. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Stewart, John F. to Centha Beason - 4 December 1856. - Married by G.W. Penn, J.P. - John F. Stewart to Miss Centha Beason, both of St. Clair Co. Mo., December 4th 1856. - G.W. Penn. - Filed for Record December 8th 1856. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Stewart, Thomas to Julia McCord - 8 April 1874. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - I, W.J. Scott, a Minister of the Gospel hereby certify that I did on or about the 8th day of April 1874, in the County of St. Clair and State of Missouri. Solemnize the rights of Matrimony between Mr. Thomas Stewart and Miss Julia McCord. - This the 1st day of August AD 1874. W.J. Scott, M.G. - Filed August 28th 1874.

Stiles, James R. to Mary M. Jackson - 7 August 1870. - This is to certify that James R. Stiles & Miss Mary M. Jackson was Joined in the bonds of Matrimony By the undersigned, a Regularly ordained Minister of the Gospel on the 7th Day of August 1870. - Calvin Maxwell.

St. John, John C. to Mary C. McCoy - 7 June 1868. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I Hereby Certify, That on the seventh day of June AD 1868, I joined in the Holy State of Matrimony, Mr. John C. St. John of St. Clair County, State of Missouri, and Miss Mary C. McCoy of St. Clair County, State of Missouri, according to the laws of Missouri. - Given under my hand and seal this Fourteenth day of July 1868. Jesse G. Bacheret, Minister of the Gospel. - This Certificate filed this 11th day of July 1868. Wm. D. Graham, Recorder.

Stockman, Joseph W. to Sarah E. McConnell - 28 March 1869. - County of St. Clair, State of Missouri. - I certify that Joseph H. Stockman and Miss Sarah E. McConnell were married by me at the residence of the bride's father March 28th 1869. All of St. Clair County. - Jno. Whitaker, Eld. of Christian Church. - Filed May 29th 1869.

Stokes, Russell T. to Annie Hart - 25 November 1867. - Osceola, Mo., Nov. 25th 1867. To all whom it may concern. Know that I the undersigned have this day united in holy bonds of matrimony Mr. Russell T. Stokes of the City of Ritchfield, County of Montgomery and State of Illinois and Miss Annie Hart of the County of St. Clair and State of Missouri. - James Starkey, M.G. - Wm. D. Graham, Recorder.

Stone, J.W. to Elizabeth J. Sanders - 13 May 1866. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - This is to certify that I did Solemnize the rites of matrimony between J.W. Stone and Elizabeth J. Sanders of St. Clair County, Polk Township, May 13th 1866. - J.J.C. Wolf, J.P. - Filed for Record June 9th 1866. C.B. Starkey, Recorder.

Stone, William to Lucy An Hurt - 1 March 1868. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I do hereby certify that on the first day of March in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred and sixty eight, at the house of Henry Hurt in said County. William Stone and Lucy An Hurt, both of St. Clair County, Mo., 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 presence of Isaac Cochran and William Hurt, subscribing witnesses hereto. - Witness my hand and seal this the first day of March 1868. John Cochran, J.P. - Marriage celebrated in presence of us. Isaac Cochran, William Hurt. - Filed April 11th 1868. Wm. D. Graham, Recorder.

Stone, William Columbus to Nancy Caroline Sanders - 21 April 1867. - This is to certify that I did on the 21st day of April 1867 in Polk township in St. Clair County. Solemnize the rights of matrimony between William Columbus Stone and Nancy Caroline Sanders, both of St. Clair County Mo. Underage and parents present. - A.S. Gibson, J.P. - Filed July 17, 1867. Wm. D. Graham, Recorder.

Story, Elijah L. to Salah Looney - 21 October 1869. - I do hereby certify that on this 21st day of Oct. 1869. Elijah L. Story and Salah Looney of St. Clair Co. Mo. were by the Undersigned a Justice of the Peace for and within said county. Joined in the bonds of matrimony. - Given under my hand this said day of October 1869. Alonzo Ray, J.P. - Filed Oct. 30, 1869.

Stout, Spencer W. to Ann Galispie - 30 May 1870. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I, J.L. Ross do hereby certify that I did on the 30 day of May AD 1870. Join in holy Matrimony Mr. Spencer W. Stout to Miss Ann Galispie. - J.L. Ross, Justice of the Peace.

Strain, James M.C. to Rutha A. Mead - 4 September 1870. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I do hereby certify that on the 4th day of September 1870 at the house of Jas. Mead in the town of Roscoe and County aforesaid. James M.C. Strain and Rutha A. Mead of the town and County Aforesaid to Me personally known to be the person described in this certificate, were by me Joined together with their mutual consent in the bonds of Wedlock. - Given under my hand this 4th day of Sept. 1870. Alonzo Ray, J.P. - Filed Sept. 5th 1870.

Strain, William to Eunice M. Estell - 15 May 1870. - Cedar Co., Mo. May the 16th 1870. - This is to certify that I solemnized the rite of Matrimony between William Strain and Eunice M. Estell on the 15th day of May 1870 in St. Clair County Missouri. - E.M. Hunt, M.G.

Street, Henry to Sarah Elizabeth Katherine Price - 23 June 1857. - 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 unite Mr. Henry Street and Miss Sarah Elizabeth Katherine Price in the bonds of matrimony on the 23rd day June AD 1857. - This the 2nd day of July AD 1857. S.T. Morris, J.P. - Filed for Record August 11th 1857. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Streim, Joseph H. to Laura A. McMillan - 27 April 1868. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I Hereby Certify, That on the Twenty seventh day of April AD 1868, I joined in the Holy State of Matrimony, Mr. Joseph H. Streim of St. Clair County, State of Missouri, and Miss Laura A. McMillan of St. Clair County, State of Missouri, according to the laws of Missouri. - Given under my hand and seal this 11th day of July 1868. Wm. N. Mayes. - This Certificate filed this 11th day of July 1868. Wm. D. Graham, Recorder.

Strickland, William H. to Sarah E. Wingfield - 6 April 1871. - I hereby certify that Mr. William H. Strickland & Miss Sarah E. Wingfield was Joined in the bonds of Matrimony in Monegaw Tp. on the 6th day of April 1871. By me a Regularly ordained Minister of the Gospel. - Calvin Maxwell. - Filed June 6th 1871. Recorder.

Stuart, James R. to Frances E. Phillips - 2 August 1859. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I, Aurelius B. Davis, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid. Do certify that I did on the Second day of August AD 1859 Solemnize the rights of matrimony between Mr. James R. Stuart and Miss Frances E. Phillips. - Given under my hand this 10 day of December 1859. A.B. Davis, J.P. - Filed for Record December 15, 1859. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Sutton, James P. to Rebecca A. Baker - 29 September 1870. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I, Harvey Smith a Minister of the Gospel do certify that I did on the 29th day of September in the county and state Aforesaid, solemnize the rite of matrimony between James P. Sutton and Rebecca A. Baker. - Given under my hand this the 5th day of November 1870. Harvey Smith, M.G.

Sutton, Lewis C. to Helen Terrell - 26 November 1868. - Nov. 26th AD 1868. Married by the undersigned, a minister of the Baptist church, living in Henry Co. Mo. Mr. Lewis C. Sutton of Henry Co. to Miss Helen Terrell of St. Clair Co. Mo. - R.D. Lawler. - Filed January 7, 1869. Wm. D. Graham, Clerk.

Swank, J.W. to Missie Ann Dark - 1 February 1860. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair. - I, C.J. Barr, a regular ordained minister of the Gospel. Do certify that I did on the 1st Day of February AD 1860. Solemnized the rights of matrimony between Mr. J.W. Swank and Miss Missie Ann Dark. - Given under my hand this the 2nd day of February 1860. James W. Beck, Recorder.

Swicegood, David to Tolitha C. McTyre - 21 April 1874. - Marriage Contract Between David Swicegood and Telitha C. Mctyre. This article of and agreement By and between David Swicegood of the County of Hickory and State of Missouri, party of the first part and Telitha C. Mctyre of the County of St. Clair and State of Missouri party of the Second part. Witnesseth that the party of the first part is not to take any Controls of the Said Tolitha C. Mctyre's Property Real or personal, and further that the property of the Said Tolitha C. Mctyre's property is not to be taken by any one for the debts or contracts of the Said David Swicegood, and I, David Swicegood further agree that the Said Tolitha C. Mctyre's Property Real nor personal Shall not be liable for the Said Swicegood's Debts or Contracts. - Given under our hands and seals this 20th day of April 1874. - David Swicegood, Tolitha C. Mctyre.
State of Missouri, County of Hickory, ss. - Be it remembered that On this 20th day of April 1874. Personally came David Swicegood and Tolitha C. Mctyre Before the undersigned a Notary Public within And for the County of Hickory and State of Missouri and acknowledged that they Signed the within article of an agreement for the uses and purposes therein contained. - Given under my hand this 20th day of April 1874. Philip M. Lace, Notary Public. - Filed April 24th 1874.

Swicegood, David to Mrs. Tolitha C. McTyre - 21 April 1874. - State of Missouri, County of St. Clair, ss. - This certifies that on the 21 of April 1874. I Joined in the holy state of matrimony Mr. David Swicegood of Hickory Co. Mo. And Mrs. Tolitha C. McTyre of St. Clair Mo., at the residence of Mr. Filmore Allens in St. Clair County Mo. - This the 16th day of June 1874. John D. Simms, Minister of the Gospel. - Filed July 21st 1874.