Allamakee Co. Compiled Marriages C |
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| CALLENDER - GARDNER | Married. J. W. CALLENDER to Miss Sarah E. GARDNA (sic - Gardner) at the residence of the brides mother in Auburn, Fayette Co. Iowa by Rev. M. H. SMITH of West Union, on Thursday Dec. 18th 1873. ~Postville Review, December 24, 1873 - contributed by Mary Durr |
| CALVEY - ? | During the wedding festivities which were being held for Mr. and Mrs. E. Calvey at Harper's Ferry last week, it was discovered that the groom was afflicted with smallpox and the bridal couple were immediately placed under quarantine. ~LaCrosse Tribune, Waukon, Iowa column, March 8, 1909 - contributed by Sharyl Ferrall - Note: Do you know the name of the bride? Contact the Allamakee co. coordinator so it can be added here. |
| CANDEE - CLAWSON | NUPTIALS ARE HELD FOR MISS
CLAWSON - Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES. The marriage of Miss Margaret Clawson, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Frank T. Clawson of this city, to Clifton Clark Candee of Bound Brook, N. J., son of Mr. and Mrs. Asa M. Candee of Postville, Iowa, took place this evening in the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church. ~New York Times, October 24, 1937 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| CANDEE - HINMAN | Mr. Asa CANDEE and Miss Eva HINMAN, of Hardin, were married at Prairie du Chien last Wednesday evening. They went to Minneapolis on Thursday to spend a few days of the honeymoon. ~Postville Review, September 10, 1887 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| CARPENTER - KLINKLE | MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's father Jefferson township, by M. F. Sabber [or Sanner], J. P., Mr. William W. Carpenter of Waukon and Miss Ella Klinkle of Jefferson. ~Waukon Standard, September 20, 1888 - contributed by Evelyn Rudolf |
| CASTEN - FOELS | Heinrich W. Casten and Mathilda Maria Frieda Foels, married February 8, 1888 by Pastor John Gass. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis |
| CASTEN - SCHLEE | Married. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schlee in Grand Meadow township on Wednesday, February 18th, at 3:30 p.m. occurred the marriage of their daughter, Adelia, to Mr. Walter H. Casten. Witnesses -- Melinda Casten and Edward Schlie. ~Postville Review, February 20, 1914 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| CASTEN - KNODT | Johann C. Casten and Mary Magdalena Knodt, married March 18, 1885 by Pastor John Gass. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis |
| CHAMBERS - BURGESS | MARRIED. Mr. G.C. CHAMBERS
and Miss Neva BURGESS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
BURGESS, of Luana, on Wednesday afternoon Jan. 16th. The
newly married pair too the 6 o'clock train for Chicago,
on their wedding tour. Mr. CHAMBERS is a produce and
stock dealer for Gilchrist & Co. with headquarters at
Luana. ~Postville Review, January 19, 1884 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| CHAMBERS - MOORE | Peter B CHAMBERS and Margaret MOORE marriage certificate. ~Waukon Standard, April 8, 1869 - contributed by Bob Hoy |
| CHASE - MARUGG | Married. Chase-Marugg. In
Delaware, Ia on Thursday, March 2nd, 1899, Mr. A.L. Chase
and Miss M. Marugg. The above comes as a surprise to the many friends of the groom here. But they all cordially join in wishing him and his estimable life partner all the joy and happiness allotted to humanity in this sacred relation. -- Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Chase went to Delaware on Wednesday to be present at the marriage of their son on Thursday. Miss Ada and Gilbert were also there. ~Postville Review, March 3, 1899 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| CHASE - UECKER | From the Elkader Register -At ten o'clock Wednesday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. August UECKER, in Elkader, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Jessie M. and Fred Leslie CHASE. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. FRANKE, of the German church in the presence of a large number of relatives of the contracting parties. Miss Vina DECKER, a sister of the bride served as bridesmaid while John GREGG of Postville, acted as groomsman. After the ceremony came a season of congradulations and then a sumptous wedding dinnner, the reception being continued during the afternoon. The bride is one of our most worthy young ladies, born and raised in Elkader, and has a large circle of friends who wish her a happy wedded life. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W.I. CHASE, of Postville, an active, industrious young man, who has acquired a fine farm at Colton, S.D. where he and his bride will settle down to the realities of life. We extend our hearty congratulations and best wishes. Among the friends present from abroad were Mr. and Mrs. W.I. CHASE, Mr. and Mrs. Henry SCHUETTE, Jr.,Mr. and Mrs. W.C. DRESSER, Mrs. Henry WEBB, John GREGG and Misses Nina, Ama and Ina DRESSER, all of Postvile. Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCREADY of Cherokee Iowa. After a week's visit to the groom's parents and many friends in Postville, Fred and his bride left on the early Wednesday morning train for their home near Colton, followed by the best wishes of all. ~Postville Review, Oct. 29, 1909 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| CHASE - WOOD | On Thursday, Nov. 6, 1902, at Flint Mich., occurred the marriage of Mr. Gilbert C. Chase, of Postville, to Miss Wena R. Wood, an estimable young lady of that city, whose acquaintance Gilbert made while stopping with his brother, Prof. A.L. Chase, at Monticello, Iowa, which place was at that time her home. While the bride is unknown to Postville people, none doubt Gilbert's wisdom in selecting a spouse who will be a helpmeet and who knows exactly how to make his home a happy one. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Chase of this city, a thorough going, upright and industrious young man, whose myriad [of] friends hereabouts will wish him and his a pleasant journey on the sea of life. The happy couple are expected to arrive in Postville tomorrow morning to receive the congratulations of our people, and in the evening a reception in their honor will be given by Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Chase to a number of invited guests. ~Postville Review, Nov. 7, 1902 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| CHRISS - LULL | At the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Geo. LULL, on Tuesday evening, Nov. 25th, by Reb. H.H. ROBBINS, Mr. Walter CHRISS and Miss Lucy LULL, all of Postville. Thus passes from the realm of single wretchedness to that of connubial blessedness another of Postville's best and most respected couples. We join with their many friends in wishing them long, prosperous and happy lives, with as little of cloud and as much of sunshine as is allotted to any of us in this vale of tears. We extend thanks for a nice supply of rich and excellent cake. ~Postville Review, Nov. 27, 1879 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| CHRISTENSON - BOLLMAN | News from Spokane Falls, Wash. Ty. announcing the marriage of Mr. A. CHRISTENSON and Miss Emma BOLLMAN. The bride is well known in this community. ~Postville Review, December 1, 1888 - contributed by S. Ferrall; note: the bride was from Frankville, Winneshiek co. Iowa |
| CHRISTOPHERSON - KOENIG | On Friday evening last, Feb., 26th, as the Lutheran church occured the wedding of Mr. Reuben Christopherson and Miss Lena Koenig. Rev. E. Bockelman officiating. Mr. Will Koenig and Miss Anna Christopherson acting respectively as groomsman and bridesmaid. Though residents of Winneshiek county, both of the contracting parties are well and favorably known by a large circle of friends in Postville, who will join in wishing them bon voyage on life's journey. ~Postville Review, March 4, 1904 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| CHRISTOPHERSON - OLSON | Married. At the residence of the bride's parents in Franklin twp., on March 14th, by E. SWENSON, J.P., Mr. Walter CHRISTOFFERSON and Miss Mary OLSON, both of Franklin. ~Postville Review, March 23, 1889 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| CHURCH - OATHOUT | MARRIED. Mr. Austin D. CHURCH to Miss Alpha OATHOUT, by Rev. W.S. POTWIN, at the residence of the bride's father at Luana, Iowa. A large and happy gathering of the friends and relatives were present. May the bride for many long years enjoy the smiles and approval of the 'Church' to which she has united herself. ~Postville Review, February 7, 1880 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| CHURCH - PEARSON | Married. At the residence of the bride's father, Nov. 8, 1876, by Rev. J. Dolph, Mr. William D. Church and Miss Libbie V. Pearson, all of Hardin. ~Postville Review, Nov. 8, 1876 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| CHURCHILL - PHILLIPS | Married - October 3, 1869, by Rev. A.M. May, Mr. Edwin Churchill and Mary Ann Elizabeth Phillips, all of Waukon. ~Waukon Standard, October 7, 1869 - contributed by Jan Miller |
| CLAIR - ERICKSON | A very pretty June wedding was that of Miss Agnes Rosabel Erickson and Clarence Alfred Clair of Moline, Ill., which took place at the Swedish Baptist church in Center township, June 2, at 8 o’clock p.m., the Rev. Martin Erickson of Moline officiating and being assisted by the Rev. J. R. Lindblom, pastor of the church. The attendants were Minnie Erickson, sister of the bride, and Lloyd Clair, brother of the groom. The bride wore a white satin floor length gown and veil, and carried a bouquet of pink and white roses and ferns. The bridesmaid was attired in an ankle length dress of figured crepe, carried pink and white roses and snapdragons. The wedding colors, shell pink, blue and silver were carried out in decoration of church, bouquets, etc. The ring service was used, Master Leslie Larson of Moline being the ring bearer, and little Miss Aleta Bishop of Nora Springs, Iowa, flower girl. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Erickson of Center township and the groom, who is production estimator for Rock Island Arsenal, a son of Gus Clair of Moline. A reception was held in the church basement, where a two-course luncheon was served to about eighty guests. Out of town attendants at the wedding were: Mrs. Ernest Furchner, Plankinton, S. D.; Mrs. Jay Bishop and family, Nora Springs, Ia. Mr. and Mrs. Irving Lawton and family, Victor, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Colbornson, Marengo, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. B. Henckla and family, Moline, Ill.; Gus Clair and family, Moline; Ralph Sexina and Lloyd Clair, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Roland Nyquist, Moline; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stranlund, Moline; the Rev. and Mrs. M. Erickson, Moline; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Larson and family, Moline; Ben Pullman, Moline, Ill. After a brief honeymoon trip to points in Iowa, the happy couple will settle down to housekeeping in Moline, Ill., where the best wishes of a host of friends will follow. ~no date or source was included with this marriage article -contributed by Janet Koozer & transcribed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
| CLARK - HOWE | Married. At Postville, on the 15th of Sep., by T. STILES, Esq. N.G. CLARK and Sarah E. HOWE, both of Post township, Allamakee Co. Iowa. ~Postville Review, Sept. 22, 1875 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| CLARK - MARRIN | Marriage of Michael Clark and Bridget Marrin. "Conjunxie in Matrimonum Michaelus Clark et Bridgetae Marrin Festes Cornelius Snell et Cathernae Flanigan. Rev. PA McManus." ~Church Records of St. Ann's, Harpers Ferry, Wexford, and Cherry Mound church records 6/18/1871 - contributed by Jody Howard |
| CLARK - WILLIAMS | Married. At the M.E. Church, in this village, on Thursday evening, the 9th inst., by Rev. P.E. MILLER; Mr. H.G. CLARK to Miss Ellen J. WILLIAMS. The nuptials were witnessed by a house full of friends and neighbors of the "bride" and "groom" who gathered for the purpose of congratulating them upon their union. From the church, a large number of invited guests adjourned to their residence, a new and fine one, which Mr. CLARK had already prepared and furnished in good style, ready for occupation; and where a magnificiently spread table awaited their arrival. Here a general social time was enjoyed; heartily expressed "good-wills", music and feasting being the order until nearly twelve o'clock, when the visitors quietly dispersed, leaving the family, so pleasantly installed in their new home, to its quiet enjoyment. (Peoples Paper). ~Postville Review, April 15, 1874 - contributed by S. Ferrall; note: I think the Peoples Paper may have been from Clermont, Fayette co. |
| CLOUGH - MCWILLIAMS | Married. At the Congregatonal Parsonage, April 18th, by Rev. J.W. FERNER, Mr. Edgar CLOUGH to Miss Mary McWILLIAMS, both of Postville. ~Postville Review, April 25, 1885 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| COLE - BARCLAY | At the residence of the bride's parents, near West Union, on Dec. 27th, Dr. J.F. COLE, of Oelwein and Miss Nellie BARCLAY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.C. BARCLAY, formerly from near Postville. ~Postville Review, January 19, 1888 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| COLEMAN - CONDON | Relatives and friends here have received announcements of the marriage of Dr. W. A. Coleman, a son of Mrs. J. C. Coleman of this place, and Miss Marie Condon of Chicago, which took place at the Presentation church in that city Saturday, August 3rd. Mrs. Coleman, who attended the wedding returned home Monday. ~Allamakee Journal & Lansing Mirror, New Albin News column, August 7, 1929 ~contributed by Ann Krumme. |
| COLEMAN - NICHOLSON | Thomas T. Coleman and Ellen Nicholson, married November 23, 1887 at Cherry Mound by Rev. J. McCormick. ~Certificate of Marriage - contributed by Douglas Hall |
| COLLINS - OSBORN | Married. At Hardin April 2nd, at the residence of G.W. PEARSON, Mr. Oscar COLLINS to Miss Maggie OSBORN, all of Franklin tp, by Geo. W. PEARSON, Esq.~Postville Review, April 8, 1874 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| COLLINS - WALCH | Will Collins and Miss Clara Walch of Monona were married at Dubuque last week Tuesday. ~Postville Review, June 21, 1912 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| CONWAY - CLARITY | Mr. CONWAY and Mrs. CLARITY were married at the Catholic Church here on Tuesday. We believe Mr. CONWAY has a farm in Nebraska. ~Postville Review, March 6, 1886 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| CONRY - MARTIN | On Nov. 24th at the Catholic
church in New Albin, Father O’Dougherty officiated
at the wedding of Miss Ella Martin, eldest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. H. Martin, to Mr. J. J. Conry of
Minneapolis. ~from the 'LOOKING BACKWARD' column in the Dec. 6, 1939 issue of the Allamakee Journal, original date: December 4, 1904 - contributed by Ann Krumme |
| COOKE - DUNNING | Marion
Dunning, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dunning, Cresco,
and La Verne Cooke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pearlie Cooke,
Postville, were married at Cresco Methodist church
Tuesday afternoon. Rev. George W. Turner read the double
ring wedding service. Crystal Koenig, Castalia, attended
the bride as maid of honor and the groom's brother, Pearl
Cooke, Postville, was the best man. The groom is a crane
operator working in the vicinity of Farmersburg. The
bride has been employed as an office clerk in Cedar
Rapids. The couple will live at Postville. ~Waterloo Daily Courier May 4, 1947 - contributed by Cindy Bray Lovell |
| COOLEY - DOLESCHAL | Justice of the Peace F.K.
White was called upon last Thursday to tie a nuptial knot
and he performed the trick very cleverly. The happy
couple who called upon Squire White's services were Mr.
Blake Cooley, who resides near West Union, and Miss
Theresa Doleschal, of Postville. The couple were
attended by M. Herman Willman and Miss Floss Stintzl,
both of Postville. After the ceremony the party went to
Postville. We join their many friends in congratulation and good wishes. - Clermont Enterprise ~Postville Review, January 12, 1906- contributed by S. Ferrall |
| COON - HAGADONE | At the residence of the bride's mother in Fontanelle, Iowa May 22nt, 1889, Mr. A.P. COON and Miss Nellie HAGADONE. ~Postville Review, June 8, 1889 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| COON - PEARSON | At eleven o'clock Tuesday forenoon, September 24, 1812 [sic 1912], at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.V. Pearson in Hardin, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Miss Nettie, to Mr. Frank Coon of Waukon, Rev. Vannice of Waukon perorming the ceremony, only near relatives of the contracting parties being present. Following the congratulations an elegant wedding dinner was served, immediately after which the bridal couple departed for Luana where they took the train for a honeymoon trip to Chicago and Milwaukee. The bride is one of the most estimable young ladies of her home locality, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Coon of Waukon, a steady and industrous young man, who is employed as engineer on the Milwaukee railway between Waukon and North McGregor. Mr. and Mrs. Coon will be "at home" in Waukon, Iowa, after Oct. 1st and the Review joins their many friends in extending heartiest well wishes. ~Postville Review, Sept. 27, 1912 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| COOPER - MCMARTIN | Married. At the residence of Rev. J. THORNTON, of Castalia, on Feb. 18, Mr. Oliver COOPER and Miss Myrtie McMARTIN, daughter of Mr. John McMARTIN. ~Postville Review, February 21, 1885 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| COPENHAVER - STEIBER | Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Robertson of Oelwein, Mrs. Robert Hansen and two sons of Evansdale were in Lansing on Sunday to attend the wedding and reception for Harold Copenhaver, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Copenhaver of Rowley and Hazel Steiber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Steiber of Lansing. They were married in the Evangelical United Brethren church of Lansing at 2:30 Sunday afternoon. Sept 14. Harold Copenhaver is a nephew of Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Robertson, and a cousin of Mrs. Hansen. ~Bulletin Journal, Independence, Iowa; September 19, 1958 - contributed by Cindy Bray Lovell |
| CORNELL - ALSPAUGH | Married. On Wednesday evening, June 27, the home of Mr. and Mrs. D.A. Alspaugh was the scene of a happy gathering, it being the occasion of the marriage of their daughter, Florence to Anson P. Cornell. Promptly at 8 o'clock in response to a well rendered wedding march by Mrs. A.W. Kramer, the contracting parties appeared on the floor, attended by Welton Cornell and Miss Alice Bloxam. They took their position under an arch of cedar tastily bedecked with flowers, where, in the presence of more than forty invited guests, they were solemnly united in the holy bonds of matrimony, the bride's pastor officating. After the ceremony a dainty lap supper was served, following which a general good time was enjoyed by all. The bride is one of Castalia's highly esteemed young ladies and the groom a young man of excellent character, making the bride a fitting life companion. For the present they take up their residence on the Cornell homestead, where they are followed by the well wishes of a host of friends. ~Postville Review, July 6, 1900 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| CORNELL - ORR | Married this week. At the residence of the bride's parents, near Postville; on Wednesday noon, Sept 18th, 1889, by Rev. J.O. THRUSH, Mr. A. Edward CORNELL and Miss Carrie B. ORR. Miss Ollie ORR was bride's maid and Mr. PACKARD acted as groom's man. The bride was born and reared here and is one of our most accomplished young ladies. Mr. CORNELL, as proprietor of the Commerical Hotel for nearly 5 years is as well known as any of our businessmen. The couple left on Thursday for a bridal tour of ten days. When they return they will be 'at home' as landlord and landlady of the Commercial. ~Postville Review, Sept. 21, 1889 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| COURSON - NEFZGER | Married. At the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Chauncy BROOKS, at Brush Creek, Iowa, by R.W. KEELER, D.D., Mr. Wilson W. COURSON and Miss Clara M. NEFZGER, both ofPostville. ~Postville Review, February 4, 1882 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| COWAN - CRAVEN | The marriage of Wm. R.
Cowan, oldest son of Mr. Dm. Cowan of this city [Waukon],
and Miss Iva B. Craven took place at Clinton, Ill., Sept
8th. They will reside at Atlanta, Ga., where the groom is
employed with the International Harvester company. ~LaCrosse Tribune, Waukon Briefs column, September 21, 1909 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| CRAWFORD - LEER | Alma Leer and Irving Crawford of Frankville were married at Waukon last week Wednesday. ~Iowa Volksblatt, Friday, May 18, 1917 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| CROSBY - GEMMILL | John CROSBY was married to a Miss GEMMILL, at Waterloo, on Wednesday. For the present they will have rooms at the Commerical hotel. ~Postville Review, February 25, 1893 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| CROWLEY - ROSS | William Crowley & Alice Ross. Married October 14, 1885 in Lansing. ~source: 'The First 100 Years of New Albin' - contributed by Errin Wilker |
| CUTLER - COOPER | Married - In Waukon, on the 20th inst., by the Rev B Hall, Prof. T A Cutler to Miss Mary Cooper all of this county. ~Waukon Standard, January 28, 1869 - contributed by Bob Hoy |