Samuel Riley White, son of Samuel Riley White and Martha Lewis, married Nancy Ellen Dean, daughter of Henry and Winnie Dean, January 12, 1865, in Washington County, Kentucky. Their marriage license was acquired January 7th. Samuel was born September 16, 1837, and Nancy, October 26, 1843. They had 6 children: Willie Ann, Abigail Jane, Henry, Martha Ellen, Eliza A. and Larkin Coleman White. Samuel died November 27, 1914, and Nancy, May 7, 1919. Both are buried in Rockbridge Baptist Church Cemetery in Washington County.
A copy of the note Nancy’s father sent to the clerk – To the Clerk of Washington County, Kentucky. This is to certify that I have given my consent for my daughter, Nancy E. Dean, and Samuel White to be united in matrimony, for which I authorize you to issue license this January the 6th 1865. Henry Dean (his mark). Attest – Thomas Royalty.
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