My husband’s Ritchey family is from Schuyler County, Illinois – always an interest to us, and some of you could have family there also!

Marriages from The Schuyler Citizen

Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois

Married – Armstrong-Bell – on the 3^rd institute, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. W. D. Lemon, Robert Armstrong and Martha Bell, all of this county. The Schuyler Citizen, October 8, 1862

Married – Warren-Speed – in this place on the 8^th institute, by the Rev. J. L. Jones, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Augustus Warren and Miss Mary Speed. The Schuyler Citizen, October 15, 1862

Married – Seeley-Wells – on the 12^th institute, in this place, by the Rev. W. D. Lemon, at the residence of Mr. Seeley, Mr. John Jay Seeley and Miss Mollie Wells. The Schuyler Citizen, October 15, 1862

Married – Brown-Wheelhouse – in this place on the 9^th institute, by the Rev. William Brown, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. John C. Brown and Miss Isabelle Wheelhouse. The Schuyler Citizen, October 15, 1862

Married – Hill-Reed – on the 13^th institute, by Rev. J. L. Jones, Mr. Allen F. Hill and Miss Charlotte Reed of this place. The newly made pair go to Farmington, Fulton County, where Mr. Hill carried on a barbershop. The parties are colored. The Schuyler Citizen, October 15, 1862

Married – Frisbie-Hollister – on the 11^th institute, at the Campbell House in Rushville, by Hon. J. L. Anderson, County Judge, Agur G. Frisbie, Esq., of Fulton County, to Miss Eliza J. Hollister, of Schuyler County. The Schuyler Citizen, November 19, 1862

Married – Strong-Goodrich – on the 10^th institute, by Rev. J. C. Baker, at the residence of the bride’s father in Pleasantview, Mr. Thomas S. Strong and Miss Sarah C. Goodrich. The Schuyler Citizen, December 17, 1862

Married – Smith-Ellis – in Gold Hill, Nevada Territory, November 6^th, 1862, by the Rev. C. V. Anthony, Mr. Thomas J. Smith, of Virginia City, and Miss Susan B. Ellis, of Gold Hill, both formerly of Rushville, Illinois. Much joy to our young friends. The Schuyler Citizen, December 17, 1862

Married – Harris-Randall – On the 17^th December, at the residence of the bride’s brother (William Randall) in Warsaw, Hancock County, by Rev. J. Larimore, Mr. J. W. Harris and Miss Hattie E. Randall, on her 23^rd birthday. Miss Randall is the daughter of Mr. Jonathan G. Randall, deceased, of this place. With the above notice came the acceptable dollar, wherefore we agree she has found a genuine husband. Our congratulations to the wedded ones, and may great happiness be theirs. The Schuyler Citizen, December 31, 1862

Married – Young-Harrison – On the 1^st institute, in the Presbyterian church in this place by the Rev. J. L. Jones, Mr. Robert J. Young, ex-lieutenant of Company B, 7^th Missouri Cavalry, and Miss Mary A. Harrison. The Schuyler Citizen, January 7, 1863