Marriage Bond

Be it known, that we James E. McQuady, as principal, and Joseph Jones, as surety, are jointly and severally bound to the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the sum of one hundred dollars.  The condition of this bond is as follows:  That, whereas, marriage is intended to be solemnized between the above bound James E. McQuady and Miss Fannie Jones.  Now, if there is no lawful cause to obstruct said marriage, this bond shall be void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect.

Dated at Hardinsburg, Breckinridge County, this 15th day of December 1877.

James McQuady, Joseph Jones

Attest, Horace Allen, Deputy Clerk, Breckinridge County Court

1. Date of Marriage – December 16th 1877
2. Name of Groom – James E. McQuady
3. Residence of Groom – Breckinridge County, Kentucky
4. Age of Groom – 23 years
5. Number of Marriage of Groom – first
6. Occupation – farmer
7. Birthplace – Hancock County, Kentucky
8. Birthplace of Groom’s Father – Hancock County, Kentucky
9. Birthplace of Groom’s Mother – Breckinridge County, Kentucky
10. Name of Bride – Fannie Jones
11. Residence of Bride – Breckinridge County, Kentucky
12. Age of Bride – 22 years
13. Number of Marriage of Bride – first
14. Birthplace of Bride – Breckinridge County, Kentucky
15. Birthplace of Bride’s Father – Meade County, Kentucky
16. Birthplace of Bride’s Mother – Breckinridge County, Kentucky

To be married at bride’s residence on the 16th day of December 1877.

I certify that the above is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Witness my hand, this 15th day of December 1877, James McQuady

Attest:  Horace Allen, D. C.

Marriage Certificate

This is to certify that on the 16th day of December 1877 the rites of matrimony were legally solemnized by me between James E. McQuady and Miss Fannie Jones at William W. Jones in the County of Breckinridge, in the presence of William Ramsey, Kobe Xearl, and a number of others.

Signed Calvin Voyles, M. G.