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Some Alexander Marriage Notices

August 27, 2013 Tonia Kendrick

Last week, I wrote about a book I found at the Family History Library called Marriage and Death Notices from Extant Asheville, N. C. Newspapers 1840-1870 An Index. I took photos of 24 pages with surnames of interest to me.  I’m going through page by page and analyzing the information found.  Page 1 includes Alexanders.1  […]

Filed Under: Analysis, Evidence Tagged With: Alexander, Buncombe County NC, Cunningham, Marriage Records, Newspapers, North Carolina

Marriage and Death Notices from Asheville, N. C. Newspapers 1840-1870

August 20, 2013 Tonia Kendrick

When I was at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City in March, I found a book called Marriage and Death Notices from Extant Asheville, N. C. Newspapers 1840-1870 An Index.  It is “an alphabetical index, by surnames, to 432 marriages and 1,181 death notices appearing in extant copies of” seven different newspapers, published […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Alexander, Buncombe County NC, Death Records, Family History Library, Marriage Records, Newspapers, North Carolina

Pattersons Married in Gilmer County, Georgia

March 10, 2013 Tonia Kendrick

I was trying, without luck, to locate a marriage record for some of my Patterson ancestors.  This family line is confusing to me, so I decided to make a table of all the marriages that took place in Gilmer County, GA that included a Patterson.  I’ve linked to the people who are already in my […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Marriage Records, Organization, Patterson

The Marriage of Andrew Baxter and Mary Lowery

April 26, 2012 Tonia Kendrick

Andrew Baxter-Mary Lowery Marriage License

Andrew B. Baxter and Mary Lowery applied for a marriage license in Murray County, Georgia on the first day of January, 1849.  Their marriage was solemnized before a justice of the peace on January 4th. Andrew and Mary are my 3rd great-grandparents and the parents of Barbara (Baxter) Kendrick.

Filed Under: Evidence Tagged With: Baxter, Kendrick, Lowery, Marriage Records, Murray County GA, Treasure Chest Thursday

James Baxter Married Elisabeth Lowery – Treasure Chest Thursday

April 19, 2012 Tonia Kendrick

James Baxter-Elisabeth Lowery

James Baxter and Elisabeth Lowery were joined in the bonds of holy matrimony on 14 December 1851.  They were married in Murray County, Georgia. James was the brother of my 3rd great-grandfather, Andrew B. “Dave” Baxter and Elisabeth was the sister of Dave’s wife, Polly Lowery.

Filed Under: Evidence Tagged With: Baxter, Lowery, Marriage Records, Murray County GA, Treasure Chest Thursday

Uncle Walt and Aunt Julia Get Married

June 18, 2011 Tonia Kendrick

Hemphill genealogy

On this date in 1933, Walter T. Hemphill and Julia Bowers were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony.  They were married in Murray County, Georgia. Walt was my grandfather’s older brother. Analysis From this record, I learned Walt and Julia’s marriage date and place.  It also gave me a primary source for Walt’s middle […]

Filed Under: Analysis, Research Tagged With: Bowers, Fun Facts, Hemphill, Marriage Records, Murray County GA

Rhoda Hemphill Weds James Gregory

May 22, 2011 Tonia Kendrick

Hemphill genealogy

On this date in 1910, Miss Rhoda Hemphill and James W. Gregory were joined in the honorable state of matrimony in Murray County, Georgia. Rhoda was my maternal grandfather’s first cousin, making her my first cousin twice removed. What I learned from this document: I did not know that Rhoda had married; for some reason […]

Filed Under: Analysis, Research Tagged With: Fun Facts, Hemphill, Marriage Records, Murray County GA

Stanford-Hemphill Marriage

April 19, 2011 Tonia Kendrick

Hemphill genealogy

On this date in 1919, Martin Eakes Stanford and Blanche G. Hemphill were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony.  They were married in Murray County, Georgia. Blanche was my grandfather’s eldest sister. Analysis From this record, I learned Martin’s middle name and the fact that he must have gone by Eakes, else why would […]

Filed Under: Analysis, Research Tagged With: Hemphill, Marriage Records, Murray County GA

The Marriage Bond of Joseph Halford and Rosamond Burgin

March 22, 2011 Tonia Kendrick

On this date in 1845, Joseph Halford obtained a marriage bond in McDowell County, North Carolina, professing his intention to wed Rosamond Burgin.  The marriage bond was issued in the names J. F. Halford and R. M. Burgin.  I found the record while searching the FHL microfilm of McDowell County Marriage Bonds.  I wasn’t sure […]

Filed Under: Evidence Tagged With: Burgin, Marriage Records, McDowell County NC, Quinney

Identifying James Polk Forrester’s First Wife

March 21, 2011 Tonia Kendrick

Forrester genealogy

James Polk Forrester, the second son of Coleman Forrester and Anna Carnes, was born 16 Aug 1844 in Georgia.1 I first encountered him in the census in 1900, where he appeared as James P. Foster, 55-years old and head of household. He lived in Fannin County, Georgia.2  His mother, Anie Foster, appeared three households away3and his […]

Filed Under: Analysis, Evidence Tagged With: Carnes, Census, Fannin County GA, Forrester, Marriage Records, Ward

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About Tonia

Hi, I am Tonia Kendrick. Genealogy is my hobby, my passion (those who say obsession would not be accused of crazy-talk). While I had helped my mom with genealogy as a teenager, I first caught the bug myself when computers came into the picture.

Now we are well into the 21st-century and every day brings a new genealogy adventure, whether it is a new record group to explore online or a visit to a cemetery, courthouse, or other repository. It all comes together here. Read more about Tonia's Roots or contact Tonia. Read More…

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