Johnson County Marriage Bonds
transcribed and donated by
Linda Tackett Blanken loub@bright.net
Johnson County Kentucky Court Records; Marriage Bonds; Pg. 31
Marriage Bond of Aaron Brock & Nancy Slusher
Febr 26, 1849 Aaron Brock
and
Nancy Slusher
The certificate of Allen Slusher the father of Nancy Slusher was this day produced and proven by the oath of Edwin Brock Witness thereto and bond executed given under my hand this 26th day of Febr, 1849.
Att: John Howes Clk
Johnson County Kentucky Court Records; Marriage Bonds; Pg. 31
Marriage Bond of Robert Mead and Mary Holt
Febr 3rd 1849 Robert Mead
and
Mary Holt
The parties being of lawful age and being executed authorizes the isuing these licens given under my hand this 3rd day of Febr 1849.
Att: J. Howes CJCC
Johnson County Kentucky Court Records; Marriage Bonds; Pg. 31
Marriage Bond of Amos Caudill & Jane Thompson
March 8, 1849 Amos Caudill
and
Jane Thompson
The certificate of the father of Jane Thompson and the certificate of the father of Amos Caudill was this day produced to me and proven by the oath of John H. Wheeler and bond being executed authorizes the isuing of these licens given under my hand this 8th day of March 1849.
Att: J. Howes CJCC
Johnson County Kentucky Court Records; Marriage Bonds; Pg. 31
Marriage Bond of Granderson Short & Mary Mead
Febr 26, 1849 Granderson Short
and
Mary Mead
Robert Mead the Guardian of Mary Mead this day gave his oral consent and bond being executed given under my hand this 26th day of Febr 1849.
Att: J. Howes Clk
Johnson County Kentucky Court Records; Marriage Bonds; Pg. 18
Marriage License & Certificate of Alex W. Nickell & Katharine Salyer
January 28th 1847 Alex W. Nickell
and
Katharine Salyer
The certificate of John Salyer the father of Katherine Salyer and the certificate of Civillar Jayne the mother of A.W. Nickell, his father being dead was this day produced to me and proven by John B. Wheeler executed the isuing of these licens given under my hand this 28th day of January 1847.
Att: J. Howes CJCC
Johnson County Sct--I Henry Jayne do hereby certify that I did on the fourth day of February 1847 Solemize the rites of matrimony between Alexander W. Nickel and Katharine Salyer according to law--Given under my hand as and of the Justice of the peace for Said County licenced to celebrate the rites.
Henry Jayne JP
Johnson County Kentucky Court Records; Marriage Bonds; Pg. 11
Marriage License of Hiram Tackett & Lucinda Shaver
William Tackett the guardian of Lucinda Shaver this day gave his oral consent and bond was executed given under my hand this 2nd day of March 1846.
Att: J. Howes CJCC
I do certify that Hiram Tackett and Lucinda Shaver was lawfully joined in matrimony by me on the 2nd day of March 1846 given under my hand May 4, 1846.
John P'Simer, JPJC
Johnson County, Kentucky Marriage Records; Pg. 4
Johnson County Courthouse, Paintsville, Ky
Marriage Bond & Certificate of Caleb May & Sarah Pelphrey
Oct. 30th 1843 The certificate of Sarah Pelphrey was produced and proven by
The oath of James Pelphrey also the certificate of Margaret May the Mother of Caleb May and proven by Daniel Gullett
Certificate Returned & Recorded Aprile 3rd 1844 (Minister’s Return)
November 2nd 1843 this is to certify that I did solemnize the rites of Matrimony between
This couple the day and date above written given under my hand
E Bays
Johnson County, Kentucky Marriage Records; Pg. 4 Johnson County Courthouse, Paintsville, KY
Marriage Bond & Certificate of Levi Tackett & Susannah Tackett
January 8th 1844 William Tackett the father of the said Susannah Tackett gave his oral consent
Marriage Certificate Returned & Recorded May 15th 1844 (Minister’s Return)
I do Certify that I did on the 10th day of January 1844 Solemnize the rites of Matrimony between Levi Tackett and Susannah Tackett
E Hawes C
Johnson County, Kentucky Marriage Records; Pg. 4
Johnson County Courthouse, Paintsville, Ky
Marriage Bond & Certificate of Henderson Salyer and Elizabeth Williams
Decer 8th 1843 The Certificate of the said Elizabeth Williams was produced and proven by the oath of John M. Williams and she was proven to be of lawful age by same
Marriage Certificate Returned & Recorded Jan 10th 1844
This is to certify to the Clerk of Johnson County Court that I Henry Jayne a Justic of the peace for said County on this 14th day of December 1843 Solomnize the rites of Matrimony between Henderson Salyer and Elizabeth Williams given under my hand January 10 1844
H Jayne JPJCC
Johnson County , Kentucky Marriage Records; Pg. 4;
Johnson County Courthouse, Paintsville, Ky
Marriage Bond & Certificate of David P Simer & Polly Barnett
Oct 10th 1843 William Tackett guardian of Polly Barnett gave his consent and bond being executed
Marriage Certificate Returned & Recorded Aprile 3rd 1844 (Minister’s Return)
October 10th day 1843 this is to certify that I did solemnize rites of Matrimony between this Couple this day and date above written given under my hand
E Bays
Floyd County, Kentucky Marriage Bonds; Floyd County Courthouse; Prestonsburg, KY
Marriage Bond of James Blanton & Mary Davis
State of Kentucky Floyd County Sct
This State License and permits you to Join in Marriage according to the rites and ceremonies of the church to which you belong, James Blanton & Mary Davis and for so doing this shall be your sufficient warrant
Given under my hand this 23rd day of September 1840
Att Jacob Mayo CFCC
I Jacob Mayo Clerk of the Court for the County for the County of record do hereby certify that the said James Blanton hath produced the necessary certificate from his Father George Blanton and Elias Davis the father of the said Elias Davis both authorizing me to issue the License and that bond with security is given in my office according to Law
To any person legally }
Authorized to Solemnize} J Mayo CC
Matrimony }
Attached to Marriage Bond:
James Blanten Marriage License
September 1840
I do Certify that Jas Blantin & Mary Davis was legally Joined together in Matrimony by me this 24th day of September 1840
John Remy JPFC
Words transcribed directly from a copy of the original. (phrase “for the county” was repeated and the writer of document was in error naming Elias Davis father of said Elias Davis , should read father of said Mary.
Floyd Co., KY Marriage Bonds; Floyd County Courthouse, Prestonsburg, KY
Marriage Bond of William Pennington & Martha Blanton
State of Kentucky Floyd County Sct
These shall license and permit you to Join in marriage according
to the rites and ceremonies of the church to which you belong William Pennington
and Martha Blanton and for so doing this shall be your sufficient warrant
Given under my hand this 7th day of December 1836
Att Jacob Mayo CFCC
I Jacob Mayo Clerk of the Court for the County of record do hereby certify that the said William Pennington both produced the necessary certificate from his father and also the same from George Blanton the father of the said Martha both authorizing me to issue this license and that bond with security is given in my office according to Law
To any person legally }
authorized to solemnize }
Matrimony }
J Mayo C
Floyd County, Kentucky Marriage Bonds; Floyd County Courthouse, Prestonsburg, KY:
Marriage Bond of Henry Cantrell & Rachel Blanton
Floyd County State of Kentucky
This is to certify that I have granted to the request of Henry Cantrell to wed with my daughter Rachel Blanton and approbate for the grant of licens. 23 Sep 1825 (s) George Blanton
Attest: David Ross
Floyd County State of Kentucky
This is to certify that I have granted to the request of my son Henry Cantrell for the approbate of lisons.
Attest: William Blanton (s) Elijah Cantrell
Enoch Fairchild
Floyd County Court
These shall license & permit you to join in Matrimony according to the rites & ceremonies of the church to which you belong Henry Cantrell and Rachel Blanton and for so doing this shall be your sufficient warrant Given under my hand this 26th day of Sept 1825
J Mayo CFCC
I Jacob Mayo Clerk of Floyd County Court do hereby certify that Henry Cantrell produced to me the necessary certificate from Eligh Cantrell & George Blanton father of the said Henry & Rachel authorizing me to issue this license and that bond with security is given in my office according to law
To any person legally }
authorized to solemnize } Jacob Mayo CFCC
matrimony }
Floyd County, Kentucky Marriage Bonds; Floyd County Courthouse, Prestonsburg, KY:
Marriage Bond of William Blanton & Esther Cantrell
State of Kentucky Floyd County Sct.
These shall license and permit you to join in marriage according to the rites and ceremonies of the church to which you belong William Blanton and Esther Cantrill and for so doing this shall be your sufficient warrant Given under my hand this 3rd day of January 1831
Jacob Mayo DCFCC
I Jacob Mayo Clerk of the Court for the County of record do hereby certify that William Blanton hath produced the necessary certificate from Eliga Cantrill the Father of the said Esther Cantrill authorizing me to issue this license and that bond with security is given in my office according to law
To any person legally }
authorized to solemnize } J Mayo DCFCC
matrimony }
Floyd County, KY Marriage Bonds; Floyd County Courthouse, Prestonsburg, KY
Marriage Bond of James Lemaster & Elizabeth Blanton
Know all men by those presents that we James Lemasters and George Blanton are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the final sum of fifty pounds for the true payment whereof we bind ourselves our heirs & firmly by these presents marked with our seals and dated the 22nd day of May 1822
The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage shortly intended to be had and solemnized between the above bound James Lemaster and Elizabeth Blanton of this County. Therefore there shall be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage then the above obligation to be void else to remain in full force and virtue
James (x) Lemaster {Seal}
George (x) Blanton {Seal}
Executed in presence of
Jacob Mayo DCFCC
Attached certificate: to Mr. James Mayo May 16, 1822
Sir you will please grant licens for my son James Lemaster and for my daughter Betsy Blanton and you will please send them to us by our friend Abraham P Simer Given promis under our hands
Eleazer (x) Lemaster
George (x) Blanton
Johnson Co., KY Marriage Records
Name of Groom: Dora Blanton
Residence: Manila, Johnson County
Age of Groom: 20 years
No. of Mg.: first
Occupation: Farming
Birthplace: Johnson Co., Ky
Father: Harmon Blanton born Johnson Co., Ky
Mother: Mintie Blanton born Johnson Co., Ky
Name of Bride: Mary McCurry
Residence: Flenry
Age of Bride: 16 years
No. of Mg.: first
Birthplace: Johnson County
Father: Lewis McCurry
Mother: Jane McCurry
To be married at Lewis McCurry on the 25 day of Apr 1907
I Certify that the above is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Witness my hand, this 23 day of Apr 1907
Walter Blanton
ATTEST: W.P. Davis Clerk Johnson County Court.
By C.F. Wallen D.C.
Marriage Certificate
This is to Certify That on the 25 day of Apr 1907
the Rites of Marriage were legally solemnized by me between
Dora Blanton
and
Mary McCurry
at Lewis McCurrys in the County of Johnson in the presence of
W.H. Dorton & Albert McKenzie
Signed, H.F. Hamilton
Attest: W.P. Davis CJCC
By C.F. Wallen
Johnson Co., KY Marriage Records
Name of Groom: Harry Tackett
Residence: Staffordsville, Johnson Co., KY
Age of Groom: 21 years
No. of Mg.: 1st
Occupation: Farming
Birthplace: Johnson County
Father: Moses Tackett born Johnson County
Mother: Susan Chaffers born Carter County
Name of Bride: Mint Bayes
Residence: Barnetts Creek Johnson County, Ky
Age of Bride: 18 years
No. of Mg.: 1st
Birthplace: Johnson County, Ky
Father: J.B. Bayes born Johnson County
Mother: Amanda Rice born Johnson County
Remarks: Mantford Bayes sworn as affidavit attached hereto.
To be married at Residence of Bride on the 2nd day of April 1910
I CERTIFY that the above is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Witness my hand, this 31st day of March 1910
Harry Tackett
"Sworn"
Attest: Paul C. Hager Clerk
Marriage Certificate
This is to Certify, That on the 2 day of Aprile 1910,
The RITES OF MATRIMONY were legally solemnized between
Harry Tackett
and
Mint Bayes
at J.B. Bayes in the County of Johnson in the County of Johnson
in the presence of
I.J. Picklesimer }
Manford Bayes }
Signed, J.H. Picklesimer
Attest: Paul C. Hager Clerk
Marriage Bond of Samuel Tacket & Susan Napper
Johnson Co., KY Marriage Records
Name of Groom: Samuel Tacket
Residence: Soto, KY
Age: 21 years
No. of Mg. 2nd marriage
Occupation: Farmer
Birthplace: Johnson Co., KY
Father: A.J. Tacket
Mother: M.J. Tacket
Name of Bride: Susan Napper
Residence: Flanery, KY
Age: 18 years
No. of Mg. First marriage
Father: Adron Napper
Mother: Mary Napper
To be married at Adron Napper on the 3rd of Sept. 1905.
I Certify that the above is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Witness my hand, this 1 day of Sept., 1905
Samuel (x) Tacket
Charley Blanton
Attest:
J.M. Price Clerk Johnson County Court
By Jas. L. Franklin D.C.
Marriage Certificate
This is to Certify That on the 3 day of Sept 1905 the Rites of Marriage were legally solemnized by me between Samuel Tacket and Susan Napper at Adron Napier's in the County of Johnson in the presence of Flemon Lemaster Louis McCurry & Shade Estep
Signed, T.C. Howard
Attest: J.M. Price C.J.C.C.
By Jas. L. Franklin D.C.
Marriage Record of William H. McKenzie & Lydia Blanton
Date of Marriage: 23 Aug. 1883
Name of Groom: Wm H McKenzie
Residence: Johnson Co., Kentucky
Age: 21 years
No. of Mg.: First
Occupation: Farmer
Birthplace: Johnson Co., KY
Father's Birthplace: VA
Mother's Birthplace: Johnson Co., KY
Name of Bride: Lydia Blanton
Residence: Johnson Co., KY
Age: 23 years
No. of Mg.: First
Birthplace: Johnson Co., KY
Father's Birthplace: VA
Mother's Birthplace: Johnson Co., KY
To be married at J.H. Blantons on the 23 day of Aug 1883
I Certify that the above is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Witness my hand, this 22 day of Aug 1883
ATTEST: E.F. Howes
Marriage Certificate
This is to Certify, that on the 23 day of Aug 1883 the RITES OF MATRIMONY were legally solemnized by me between Wm H McKenzie and Lydia Blanton at J H Blantons in the County of Johnson in the presence of O B McKenzie and Elias Davidson
Signed: James Pelphrey
Minister
Baptist Church
Marriage Bond of Roscoe Blanton & Dorcas Fairchild
Johnson Co., KY Marriage Records
Date of Mg. Dec. 27, 1902
Name of Groom: Roscoe Blanton
Residence: Johnson Co., KY
Age: 20 yrs
No. of Mg. First
Occupation: Farming
Birthplace: Johnson Co., KY
Father: G.W. Blanton born Johnson Co., KY
Mother: Angeline Blanton born Johnson Co., KY
Name of Bride: Dorcas Fairchild
Residence: Johnson Co., KY
Age: 18 yrs
No. of Mg. First
Birthplace: Johnson Co., KY
Father: Thos. Fairchild born Johnson Co., KY
Mother: Jane Fairchild born Johnson Co., KY
To be Married at Thos. Fairchild on the 27 day of Dec 1902
I Certify that the above is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Witness my hand, this 24 day of Dec 1902
Att: J.P. Ferguson D.C.
J.M. Price Clerk
Marriage Certificate
This is to Certify, That on the 27 day of Dec 1902 the Rites Of Matrimony were legally solemnized by between Roscoe Blanton and Dorcas Fairchild in the County of Johnson in the presence of R.H. Preston, H.S. Williams Thos. Fairchild
Signed, J. Powell Ferguson DC
Johnson County Kentucky Court Records; Marriage Bonds; Pg. 31
Marriage Bond of Henry D. Porter & Francy Stafford
March 1st 1849 Henry D. Porter
and
Francy Stafford
John Stafford the father of Francy Stafford gave his oral consent and the certificate of John Porter the father of H.D. Porter was produced and proven by William Porter Witness thereto and bond being executed authorizes the isuing these licens given under my hand this 1st day of March 1849.
Att: John Howes CJCC
Johnson County Kentucky Court Records: Marriage Bonds; Pg. 240
Marriage Bond of William H. Holbrook & Mary E. Prints (Prince)
Male
Date of Marriage: May 30 day 1900
Name of Groom: William H. Holbrook
Residence of Groom: Red Bush Johnson Co, KY
Age of Groom: Twenty three yrs.
Number of Marriage: First Marriage
Occupation: Farming
Birthplace of Groom: Johnson County KY
Name & Birthplace of Groom's Father: David Holbrook Lawrence Co., KY
Name & Birthplace of Groom's Mother: Selina Holbrook Lawrence Co., KY
Female
Name of Bride: Mary E. Prints
Residence of Bride: Red Bush, Ky.
Age of Bride: Seventeen years
Number of Marriage of Bride: First Marriage
Birthplace of Bride: Lawrence County, Ky.
Name & Birthplace of Bride's Father: Jacob Prints Lawrence County, Ky.
Name & Birthplace of Bride's Mother: Zipha Prints Lawrence County, Ky.
To be Married at J. P. Fergusons on the 30th day May 1900
I CERTIFY that the above is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Witness my hand, this 30th day of May 1900
S. V. Skaggs
Attest:
Johnson Co., KY Marriage Records 1900-1910
Marriage License:
Name of Groom: Simon Tacket
Residence: Soto, KY
Age: 18 years
No. of mg. First
Occupation: Farming
Birthplace: Johnson Co., KY
Father: A.J. Tacket born Johnson Co.
Mother: Jane Tacket born Johnson Co.
Name of Bride: Gillie Blanton
Residence: Johnson Co., KY
Age of Bride: 17 years
No. of mg. First
Birthplace: Johnson Co., KY
Father: G.W. Blanton born Johnson Co.
Mother: Anga Blanton born Johnson Co.
To be married at A.J. Tacket on the 16 day of Dec 1907
I Certify that the above is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Witness my hand, this 13 day of Dec 1907
Robert (x) Tacket
Simon (x) Tacket
Attest: W.P. Davis Clerk Johnson County Court
By C.F. Wallen D.C.
Marriage Certificate
This is to Certify That on the 14 day of December 1907 the Rites of Marriage were legally solemnized by me between Simon Tacket and Gillie Blanton at Andy Tacket in the County of Johnson in the presence of Forest Coloin & Will Tacket
Signed, John H. Picklesimer
Attest: W. P. Davis C.J.C.C.
By C. F. Wallen D.C.
