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M A R R I A G E B O N D S
O F
B E D F O R D C O U N T Y
V I R G I N I A
1795 - 1800
Bedford bounty was formed from Lunenburg County in 1753
Campbell bounty was formed ffrom Bedford County i n 1781
Franklin County was formed from Bedfored and Henry Counties in 178U
By Earle S. Dennis and Jane Smith
Copyright, 1932
M A R R I A G E B O N D S
O f
B E D F O R D C O U N T Y
V I R G I N I A
1755 - 1800
William Austin and Esthers Alexander, Jan, 23, l ? 8 l . Robert Alexander, surety.
Richard Adams and Elisabeth Prui t t , Sep. 12, 1781. Robert Prui t t , Surety.
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Richard distin and Fanny Neal, Aor. 13, 1??3. John Pate, surety. Consent of Zachariah Neal.
Robert Armstrong and Jane McElwaine, Aug. 23, 178k. Saml. Mc %waine, surety.
James Adams, batchelor, and Mary Irvine, spinster, both of this County, Mar. k, 1776. J^ames McMurray, surety. Consent of David Irvine, father of Mary.
Thomas Austin and ^ancy North, Dec. 15, 1788. John N Qrth, surety. Consent of Abram North, fatherof Nancy.
William Anderson and Sally Early, Dec. 23, 1783. David Jones, surety. Consent of James Callaway, guardian of Sally.
Josiah Ahsurst and Rebeckah Kennedy, J u l . 25, 1793. Samuel Hatcher, surety.
Samuel Ayres and Betsey Richardson, Oct. 27, 179U- John Cundiff, surety.
Leroy Apshear, barchelor, and Elizabeth Bradley, spinster, Oct. 2li, 1769. William Bradlyy, surety.
John Anderson, batchelor, and Ann Butler, widow, Jun. 22, 1772. John Hook, surety.
Mark Anthony, and Emelia Leftwich, Dec. 12, 1799. John 4ithony, surety. C o nsent of
ihos. Leftwich, father of Emelia.
Barnabas Arther, batchelor, and Martha Talbot, spinster, May 26, 1755. William Arther, surety.
Robert Armistead of Gloucester County, and S u g an na Morris, Feb. 12, 1778. William Armistead, surety. Consent of Sam. Morris, father of Susanna.
Elisha Adams and Franky Hudnall, Feb. k, 1783. % l l i a m Adams, surety. Consent of W. Hudnall, father of Franky.
William Anglea and Sarah Mitchell, Apr. 5, 1797. John Hancock, surety. Consent of Beelender Ross.
Thomas Adams and Betsy Adams, Jan. 28, 1799. George Thomas , surety. Consent of William Adams, father of tetsey.
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page 2. Jesse Anderson and lizabetiu JtfTes, Jun, 21, 1791. Thomas Johnson, surety. Gonsentbf John Jones, fatherof Elizabeth.
Robert Anderson, of Benrico County, and Mary Read of Befored County, March 29, 1781*. William Read, surety,
page 3. William B0yd and Nancy Read, Sep. 21, 1797. Francis Read, surety, page l i . John Bates and Mary Jones, Nov. 10, 177lu Alexander Gibbs, surety.
Consents '»Mary Jones, dau. of Wm and Elizabeth Jones, born 17li9, 25 Sep., l e f t to the care of ichard and ^ary Nance, grandfather and mother desires with the assent ofsaid Mary Jones that you w i l l grant John Bates license as they desire to be joind together in the holy state of Matrimony as we are willing to declare en oath the above i s true age of said Mary Jones. "
Gëáffe Baber and Peggey Jones, Jan. 31, 1798. William Halley, surety. Consent of Julus Jones, father of Peggey.
George Thmmas Brown and lizabeth Best, Nov. —1792. Levi Best, surety. Consent of Druzilla Best, mother of Elizabeth.
Jonathan Basham and Elizabeth Jones, Mar 1786. Jonathan Basham, surety. Consent of William and Elizabeth Basham$ and of V i s o n and Elizabeth Jhons, parents of Elizabeth,
page 6 John Bilbro and Fanny Jones, Nov. 21, 1800. Ahomas Newell, surety.
Thomas Bryant and Mabel Burnett, Dec. 11, 1793- SeubBHmiiagtaBBxmMiitHiii. Anderson Milton, surety. Consent to marry "my daughter", signed
by Absalom and Ann Milton, page 7 Adam Boyer and Patsey Brown, Oct. 8, 1796. homas Brown surety.
John Brown and ifon Burnley, Jan. 20, 1775. J 0 e l Burnley, surety. Consent of -"-srael Burnley, father of Ann.
William Brown and Sarah Payne, Dec. 7, 1789. " i l l i a m Payne, surety. Consent of John and Mary Payne.
Daniel Brown and Polley Ca Uaway, Aug. h, 1781. James Steptoe, surety,
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Reuben Brown and Betsey McGehee, Mar. 25, 1800. David Saunders, surety.
Elisha Burnett and E i i B a b e t h Milton, Feb 25, 1799. Absalom Milton, surety,
page 7. William Buford, Jr., and Jartha H i l l Logwood, Oct 11, 1783. Henry H i l l ,
surety. Consent of ihomas Logwood, father of Martha, page 8 Henry Brown and Fanny Thompson, Jan. 7, 1792. John Patrick, surety.
Consent of John Thompson, father of Fanny.
Richard Brown and Sarah Womax, Dec. 2. 1791;. John Folden surety. Consent of San
Sarah Bancock "This i s to certify that I, Sarah Hancock has no objection
aginst the maredg that i s dependin betwixt Richard Brown and my daughter. "
John Black and Jenny Read, Dec. 29, 179li. Moses Deoley, surety. Certificate of Francis Reid, father of Jenny, that she i s of age.
Alexander Brown and Vilet Barton, Fen 20, 1791. Brer Barton, surety,
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John Brown and Constant Clark, Sep. 23, 1799. Isham Clark, surety,
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James Brown and Elizabeth Woody, May 13, 179U. James Brown, Jr., surety. Consent of William W00dy, father of Elizabeth.
James Brown and Rhoda Reese, Oct. 2, 1792.
George Brown and Sarah Brown, Nov, 2U, 1783. Julius Jones, surety. Consent of Sarah Brown, motherof the above Sarah.
Shadrack Brown and Hannah Mitchell, Oct. 15, 1787. Isaac Mitchell, surety. Consent of Uohn Mitchell, father of Hannah.
Shadrack Brown and Tabitha Hall, Oct. Ik, 1799. Elisha h a l l , surety. Consent of agdalean Hall, mother of Tabitha.
William Walton Bnsh, and E i i z a D e t h Sharp, Aug. 22, 1796. George Sharp surety.
Stark Brown and Tabitha Rigby May 8, 1779. farnes Gatewood, surety.
Henry Brown and gusanna Hix, Nov. 5, 1793. Patrick Hix, surety. Certificate of usanna that she i s of age. "Witnesses, Patrick Hiz and &xjf
Caty Hix.
Q.ayburn Bnown and S arah Harmon, Mar. 8, 178l. Peter Harmon, surety.
Robert Church and Matty Sharp, Aug. 27, 17871 Adam Sharp, surety.
Page 11. John Campbell and Nancy Jones, Sep. 19, 1785. Stephen Pratt, surety.
Consent of artin Jones, father of ïltancy.
Page 12 Jimmy cundiff and iucy Brown, Mar. 29, l800. Jesse Brown, surety.
Consent of Daniel Brown.
John Campbell and Mary Brown, Apr. 26, 1790. Isham Galloway, surety. Consent of Manly and Janey Brown, parents of Mary.
Page 17 Ezekiel Downing and Rachel Brown, Jan. 30, 1778. Thomas Brown, surety.
Consent of Thomas Brown. Page 19
Moses Dooley and Huldah Sharp, Apr. 2, 1796. John Sharp, surety.
Page 21 Jacob Eckhols and Jenny Jones, Jul. 12, 1796. CHarles Caffery, surety.
Consent of Julius Jones, fatherof Jenny. William Ferguson and Elizabeth Brown, Mar. 7, 1787. Jeremiah Ferguson,
surety. Consent of Wm. Brown, fatherof Elizabeth.
Page 2h John Armour Finley and Elizabeth Cook, May l l i , 1785. Samuel Finley,
surety.
Page 25 SDacid Oreen and Ann Jones, Dec. 27, 178^. Charles Harman, surety.
David Gibbs and Jemima Jones, Aug. 13, 1778. Robert Stevens, surety. Consent of William Jones.
Elijah Gates and Elizabeth Chiles, Feb. 23, 1782. James Steptoe, surety. Consent of John hiles, father of Elizabeth.
John Grant and Edy Brown, J u l . 19, 179ii. No surety.
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Jacob Grubbs and Nancy Turner, Sep. 26, l800. James Turner, surety.
Page 28 John Henderson and Elizabeth Mann, Nov. 2, 1780. David Caldwell, surety.
Page 28. FajbBiing Hix and Rhoda Turner, Mar. 20/" surety. Consent of Isaiah Turner, father of Rhoda.
John Hunter and "usanna Preston, V - 16, 1785. Joel Preston, surety. Consent of Thomas Preston.
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lienry Haynes and Tabitha Tanner, May 1 7, 1781i. Elijah Turner, surety.
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^ ^ C n ^ f ? l n r n e T ' D e C * 26> 1 7 8 ^ E l i J a h 'furner, surety. SConsent of Elijah Turner, father of Sally. y
< William Henderson and Locky Trigg, Nov. 22, 1779. Robert Alexander surety. Consent of Mary Trigg, motherof Locky.
Peter Hunter and Lucy Qoff, Aug. Ii*, 1797. Joh &off, surety. Consent of Joseph G0ff. ' *'
Francis Hunter and Jane Wright, Nov. 30, 1787.. John Wright, surety. page 31. g
Robert Harper and Margory Payne, Dec. 21, 17#7 • "i l l i a m Payne, surety. Consent of John Payne, father of Margory. surety.
Page 31* Alex. Hunter and Martha Hairston, Jun. 3, 1769. Hugh Hairston, surety.
Consent of Robt. and Ruth Hairston. ««reT>y.
John Howell and Latfiney Oaks, Dec, 22, 1795. Thomas Arthur, surety. Consent of Fanney Dixon, mother of Laviney.
John Hopkins and Polly Turner, Sep. 1, 1800. Frazier 0*ey, surety.
Page 35. Joseph Hones and Betsey Coats, Apr. 15, 1797. John A n thony, surety.
Cert if icate of Betsey that she i s 28 years old.
Julius Bones and Rachel Eads, May, 3, 1790. Isum Galloway, surety. Consent of Rachel herself. " . v *
Thomas Jones and ^usanna Ramsey, Dec. 23, 1786. A d ^ Y o u n s u r e t
Certif icate of ^usanna that she i s 23 years o ld /
John Jennings and Ann Chiles, Nov. 18, 1772. John C h i i e s , surety.
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A p r * 9> 1 7 9 k ' J o h n N < * t h «nd Wm. North sureties. Consent of A b r a h a r a N o r t h i t h e f a t h e r o f P a t s e y #
David Hones and Elizabeth Bradfute, Sep. 18, 180Q. Robt. Bradfute, surety.
f a ïhe r ' o f l a i l l y A n d e r s o n > s u r e ^ - Consent of Jacob AndeSon
Stephen Jones and Mary Gibbs, Dec. 28, 1 782. Alex Gibbs, surety.
I S r a e L í t ^ l r d f í ï ? * 8 ? 1 B r 0 m ' J a n * 2 7> 1 7 9 h ' H e n t y surety. Certif icate of Elizabeth that she i s of age.
Jesse Jones and Betsey 0w e n , Oct. 9, 1797. James Owen, surety.
H e n r y C o n s e n t ^ ? A E ? * ? J f Ï ! ° n ' J a n ' 3 ' 1 7 8 6 * I s a a c C ™ d i ^ surety, consent of Abel Jackson, father of Hannah. .
L e W Í SConse ent ao? ^ ï ' ^ ' ? í 1 ? 9 2 ' P h i l i p ^ e r b l a k e , surety, onsent or Elijah Bocock, father of Eli zabeth.
C h a T l e c L t 7 + \ r n i T h ° r p ' M a y 1 8 ' 1 7 8 ° - J o h n f i l l e r , surety. Consent of Fances herself and of B. Price.
'William Bones and Fanny Vaughn, Oct. 22, 1792. Martin Jones, surety.
William King and Betty Brown, Feb. 26, 1788. James King, surety. Consent of Betty and Zachariah Brown.
Page 39 Luke Kent and John Cook Jan. 8, 1782. John Cook, surety.
Henry Lane, J r . , and S u S a n n a h Douglass, Jan. 8, I800. Geo. Douglass, surety. Consent of Henry Lane, Sr., the fatherof Henry, Jr.
. Page liO Farriss Layne and Rebecca Fariss, Aug. 17, 1790. James Rather, surety.
Certificate of Rebecc ah, herself.
John Lane and Eliza Williams, Dec. 2$, 1780. Robert Williams, surety.
Page IX. Thomas Lane and Nancy Dabney, Aug. 5, 1783. Jaraes Hurt, surety.
Consent of Cornelius Dabney, father of "ancy.
Burley Lacey and Judith Brown, Feb. 9, 1786. William Woody, surety. Consent of Thomas Brown.
Thomas Lewis and Agness Jones, Dec. 28, 1781. Archelaus Moon, surety. wonsent of" Agness herself.
Page k2. James Leftwich and Milley Turner, A u g. 2, 1797. Joel Leftwich, surety.
Cpnsent of Admire Turner, and also consent of Augustine Leftwich.
Joel Leftwich and Nancy Turner, Dec. 2li, 1781. John Leftwich, surety. Consent of D. Wright for the marriage of the above parties.
James Murphy and Margarett H i l l , Nov. 28, 1796. Isaac Thomas, surety. C Consent of John and Elizabeth H i l l the parent aS Margarett. She i s 16 years old.
Robert McFarland and Mary Jones, Apr. 3, 1778. Robert Stenenson, surety. Consent of Mary herself.
Anderson Melton a nd Nancy Richardson, / v . 26, 1787. Joseph Richardson, surety.
Page li3 Ned Moss and Rachel H i l l , J u l . 20, 1793. *obert H i l l , surety.
Consent of Rachel herself,
John Mears and AAnn Burnett, Nov. 26, 1798. ^lisha Burnett, surety. C onsent of Elisha Burnett.
Moses Mahew and Nancy Turner, Dec. 27, 1796. John Qordon, surety. Certificate of Nancy that she has agreed to the marriage.
James McDavitt and J u n < 3 0 > 1 7 9 l | # J o h n P a t r i c k > surety.
Joseph Martin and Wancy Hunter, Sep. 1, 17&O. Ahomas Martin, surety.
Benjamin Mead and Elisabeth Browh, Dec. 26, 1796. John Leftwich, surety. Cpnsent of Daniel Brown, fatherof Elizabeth.
Arthur Markham and Martha Hill, widow, May 2, 1792. Lewis ,<?peece, surety.
Page hi John May and Elizabeth Hunter, far. 19, 1779. John Hunter, Jr. Surety.
Cpnsent of John Hunter, fatherof Elizabeth.
Page I48 Reuben Mason and Caty Richardson, Feb 22, 1790. John Board, surety.
Consent of Margaret Richardson, mother of Caty.
John Murphy, Jr. and Theodosha W e r , Dec. 30, 1799. Elijah Turner, surety. Consent of Elijah Turner, fatherof T h e odosha.
Simon Miller, Junr., and Elizabeth Read, -Sep. 29, 1779. Zach. Callaway, surety.
Consent of W. Read, father of Elizabeth.
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Page U9 Rfehard Merritt and Nancy Hunter, Feb. i l l , 1788. Peter Hunter, surety.
Consent of Thomas Merritt, father of Richard.
Page 50 James Newman and Sarah Richrdson, May 9, 1798. John Richardson, surety.
Consent of Joseph Richardson, father of Sarah.
Page 51*. Richard Price and Frances Henderson, Dec. 23, 1788. Wm. Henderson, surety.
Philip Pankey and Ann Brown, Feb. h, 1788. William üibsob, surety. Consent Gross Scruggs. (Does not show why he gave i t . )
Page 55
George Parker and Frances 0 aks, May 1, 1798. Joaas Erwin, surety.
Page 56. IK-deon Rucker and Joycy Read, Dec. 25, 1793. Thomas Rucker, surety.
Consent of William Read, fatherof Joycy. Thomas Rucker and Sally Read, Jan. 3, 1793. James Rucker, surety.
Consent of William Read, father of Sally/
John Richardson a ncm Mary Williamson, May 9, 1798. Stephen McPherson, suretj) Consent of John Williamson, Sr.,
John Richardson and Nancy M a r t i n , Feb. l£, 1793. Charles Cooper, surety. Consent of Tnomas and Rachel ^artin.
William Richardson and Rachel Mann, Jan. 26, 1795« Bhas. Caffery Martin surety. Consent of Rachel herself.
John Reese and Am Brown, Dec. 5> 1792. James Brown, surety. Certificate of Ann that she i s o f age.
Page 57 Francis Read and Florence Blackbur, Dec. 16, 177U. Alexander Blackburn, sure Ges Consent of Andrew Blackburn.
George Reid and Rachel Carr, Sep. 10, 1792. William McCalam, surety.
Jacob Reed and Nancey Thomas, Apr. 17, l800. Frederick ^ooldey, surety. Consent of William Thomas, the mother of Nancey.
Francis Read and Margaret Boyd, Apr. 6, 1762. Alexander Boyle, surety,
yage 58 Joshua Richardson and Mary Snow, Jan. 12, 1788. Anderson Milton,
surety. Consent of Thos. Arthur, Sen'r., for Mary Snow, his step-daughter.
James Reid and Fanny Willson, Sep. 2h, 1798. Jenry Eidson, surety. Consent of James A l i s o n , father of Fanny.
Page 59 William Richardson and Polly Finney, Sep. 15, 1796. John ^inney,
surety. Consent of Peter Finney , the father of Polly.
Thomas Ratliffe and Mary Bown, Oct. 22, 1779. Alexander Dobbins, surety. Certificate of Mary herself,
James hicker and Nancy Read, Jan. 31, 1788. Edmund T ate, surety. Consent of William Read, father of Nancy.
George Richardson and Volley Ahruman, ug. 25, 179U. John Thurman, surety.
Page 60 Barnett Richardson and Elizabeth Martin, Apr. 13, 1789. Finsh Criddle,
surety. Consent of Thomas Martin, father of Elizabeth.
James Richardson and Margaret Caldwell, August 29, 1780. John Richardson, surety. SoHent of Geo. Caldwell -cprat'd/
Page 60 " This i s to inform you the march i s broak off between my daugher Mar gar Margaret and Daneil White, please to grant James Richardson a license. I I am, Sir, your Hurabl. Servt. Geo. Caldwell".
Thomas Snow and Rachel Bennett, Oct. 10, 1781. John Adams, surety.
ITage 6 l John ^harpe, batchelor, and Anne Dooley, spinster, Jan. 25, 1762.
James Boyd and Gross Scruggs, sureties.
James Shannon and Mary Teid, Aug. ?, 1797. Samuel Reid, surety.
Abraham Sharp and ^ne Reid, Dec. 12, 1789. Paulser Smelser, surety.
Page 62
John Stratton and Mary áán. turner, Jan. 29, 1788. Admire Turner, surety.
James R. Sanders and Margott Reid, Oct. 10, 1798. Francis Reid, surety.
Page 63 Samson Sharp and Nancy Dooley, Mar. U, 1790. Noah Sharp, surety.
Consent of George Dooley, Senr., father of Nancy. Page 6I4. Pleasant Standley and Delphia Hunter, Nov. 3, 1789. John Goff,
surety. Consent of Peter Hunter.
Stephen Smelser and Tabby Bøown, Jan. 17, 179U. Archibald Lamb, surety. Consent of James Brown, father of Tabby
Edward Spradling and Lucy Brown, Jun. l l i , 1791 . Joseph Wright, surety. Soncent of John and Mary Nroím, parent of Lucie.
Noah Sharp and Jenny Doolery, Dec. 10, 1792. George Dooley, surety. Consent of George Dooley, father of Jenny .
Page 65. John Shannon and Jene Reid, Oct. 22, 1792. Ai ex. Reid, surety.
Consent of Jas. Reid, father of Jene. Page 66 William Simpson and Elizabeth Read, Nov. 23, 1779. William Carson,
surety. Consent of John Carson,saying he was nearest kin on Elizabeth.
John èané, a surety for John Strange and Jane Beaver, Dec. 25, 1780.
lage 67 Abraham Sharp and Rebecca Armstrong, Mar. 22, 1779. John Sharp, surety.
Consent of William Armstrong, father of Rebecca.
Admire Turner, Jr., and Lucy Hatcher, Dec. 18, 1800. Lewis Arthur, surety.
tage 68 Wi l l i s Turner and ^liaabeth D 0 Ss, A p r. 12, 1796. Azariah Doss, surety.
Josiah Turner edJ Henry County and Milley Key, Now. 26, 17©3 George Key, surety.
Page 69 James Turner and Sally Leftwich, A u g. 2U, 1778. ^obert Alexander,
surety. Certificate of Jno. W. Holt, saying that Major Leftwich has given his consent to the marriage of his daughter Sally,
Benjamin Turner and E i i z a b e t h Shrewsbury, Nov. 8, 1791. James Cundiff, surety. Consent of Elizabeth Shrewsbury, mother of said Elizabeth.
Wage 69 Williston Talbot, batchelor, and Elizabeth Cook, spinster, Dec. 9, 1769.
Isham Talbot, surety. Consent of George Cook , father of Elizabeth.
Stockley Turner, and Patsey Holt, Sep. 25, 1799. Joseph Holt, surety. Consent of Lucy,Holt, mother of Patsey.
Richard Turner and Rachel Ayres, Dec. 11, 1792. Drury Holland, surety. Consent of James Ayres.
Page 70 James Turley and Mary Shaw, Jun. 8, 1779. Samuel * a i r , surety.
C onsent of Mary herself.
William Turner and Betsey Hix, Jan. 23, 1788. William Hix, surety. Consent of John Hix, father of Betsey.
Thomas T 0 l l e y and Lucy Jones, wJul. 31, 1798. James Kay, surety. Consent of Nicolis and Susanna Jones, parents of Lucy.
Page 71
Benjamin Vaughan and isanna Burnett, May 13,'1795. KLisha Burnett, surety.
Page 72. John Wrigt and Mary Hunter, Dec. 28, 1789. *rancis Hunter, surety.
göHee«%-e#-Elöertificate of Mary saying she i s of f u l l age. William Wheeler and Sarah Wrig-bJ' Dec. 19, 1785. Rowland Wheeler, surety.
Certificate of sarah that she i s of age.
Page 73 . Anderson »»heeler and arah Nimmo, Jun. 5, 178?. Roland "heeler, surety.
Cpnsent of % b e r t Nimmo, the father of Sarah,
William "hite and Charlotte Canfiiii Cundiff, May l 6 , 1792. Elisha Cundiff, surety. üonsent of John and Lucy Whight.
Paga 7U John Walker and Elizabeth Brown, Dec. 29, 179U. Thomas Andrews, surety.
Consent of Elizabeth stating that she i s of f u l l age.
Thomas White and Jane Lusk, Mar. 18, 1783. Araba Brown, surety.
Page 75 Samuel Woodward and Celia Brown, Oct. 21, 1779. John Consolver, surety.
Edward Bright and Mary Ann Bright, grandparents of Celia.
John Wilson, batchelor, and Elizabeth Hunter, spinster, Oct. 23, 1769. Samuel Hunter, surety.
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John Wilson and Sarah Hunter, Dec. 12, 1799. Francis Hunter,, surety.
William White and Polly F. Price, Apr. 5, 1799. Thomas Reid, surety.
Copied from the Marriage Bonds of Bedford County, Virginia, 1755©—1800 which were compiled and published by Earle S. Dennis and Jane E. Smith of Bedford, v i r g i n i a .
The complete book was sent to me through the American Institute of Genealogy, library lending service. 12 December 1952.
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