1792 Marriage Bond – Elijah King and Elizabeth Smith
Washington County, Kentucky
Know all men by these presents, that we, Elijah King and John Caldwell, are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency, the Governor of Kentucky, in the sum of fifty pounds current money. To the payment of which well and truly to be made to the said Governor and his successors. We bind ourselves and heirs, jointly and severally, firmly, by these presents, sealed with our seals and dated this 22nd day of October 1792.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage shortly intended between the above bound Elijah King and Elizabeth Smith. Now, if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage then this obligation to be void or else to remain in full force.
Witness, John Reed Elijah King
John Caldwell
Washington County, October 23, 1792
This doth certify that Elijah King hath full privilege to marry Elizabeth Smith from her parents. As witness my hand, Presley Smith.
Categories: Family Stories, Genealogy Ramblings, Marriage Records
My funds are extremely limited and I already have so much information that I hardly know what to ask for. I am trying to figure out the parents (maybe one set of parents but maybe not) of 5 Ford men who lived in the Madison and nearby counties. Allied families are Campbell Carpenter Hackett Golden McElroy Tevis Burgin and probably Rodes. Our John Ford preached in Missouri along with Obadiah Smith and a Carrico. Since I have so much already I can’t just ask to consult a book; I know I should visit Madison and Fayette counties but it seems unlikely any time soon. I would be delighted to share what I do have if it would advance anyone’s story. Can you help in ant way? I’m happy to pay – just don’t know what to ask for!