LEWIS, R.J. and SLEDGE, Eliza C. (m. 1879)

Also married on Jan 8th, 1879, at the residence of the bride’s father by the same (by Rev. C.M. COOK), at Weldon, Mr. R.J. LEWIS of Halifax, and Miss Eliza C. SLEDGE.

Source: Roanoke News, 11 January 1879

ZOLLICOFFER, J.B. and CHEEK, Sallie J. (m. 1879)

Married – at the residence of the bride’s father, near Weldon, N.C., at 10 o’clock A.M., Wednesday Jan 8th, 1879 by Rev. C.M. COOK, Col. J.B. ZOLLICOFFER and Miss Sallie J. CHEEK.

Source: Roanoke News, 11 January 1879. Available online at digitalnc.org.

HARDY, Benj. and JORDAN, Claudia (m. 1878)

Married – in the Episcopal church at Jackson, NC, on Thursday the 28th, by Rector Rev. Mr. HIGGS, Miss Claudia JORDAN of Smithfield, Va., to Mr. Benj. HARDY of Rocky Mount, NC.  The happy pair passed through this place on Thursday evening on their way to the bridegroom’s home at Rocky Mount.

Source: Roanoke News, 30 November 1878. Available online at digitalnc.org.

GREEN, John B. and SLAUGHTER, Rossabell (m. 1878)

Married – Mr. John B. GREEN and Miss Rossabel SLAUGHTER, both of King William County, Va., were married at the Weldon hotel, in this place, on the evening of the 11th, inst., by Justice W.A. DANIEL.  The happy pair returned on the next train to their friends and home, reminding us of Sheridan KNOWLES’ beautiful ides,

Two souls with but a single thought,

Two hearts that beat as one.”

Source: Roanoke News, 16 November 1878. Available online at digitalnc.org.

HAWKINS, James and GREEN, Bettie (m. 1878)

Married – At the residence of the bride’s father, Oct. 31st, 1878, by Rev. J.A.B. KILPATRICK, Mr. James HAWKINS and Miss Bettie GREEN all of this county.
Source: Roanoke News, 2 November 1878. Available online at digitalnc.org.

LOEB, Harry and BATCHELOR, Bessie A. (m. 1878)

Married – At Christ Church Raleigh on Tuesday the 22nd last, Miss Bessie A. BATCHELOR only daughter of Hon. Jos. B. BATCHELOR to Mr. Harry LOEB of Wilmington.
Source: Roanoke News, 26 October 1878. Available online at digitalnc.org.

ARRINGTON, W.H. and MABRY, Mary A. (m. 1878)

Married – Last Wednesday at half past 8 o’clock at the residence of the bride’s parents in Weldon, Miss Mary A. MABRY and Mr. W.H. ARRINGTON of Halifax, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by the Rev. Cary HEPTINSTALL of Enfield, in the presence of many friends and relatives.  Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple were escorted to the residence of the bridegroom in Halifax where they partook of the sumptuous toast previously prepared for the joyful occasion. May their pathway through life be strewn with flowers of the brightest hue – and may no cloud of disappointment ever rise to darken the sunshine of their happiness is the wish of their many friends.
Source: Roanoke News, 12 October 1878. Available online at digitalnc.org.

THOMAS, J.J. and FELT, Lula (m. 1880)

Married – Capt. J.J. THOMAS, of this city, was on Tuesday united in marriage to Miss Lula FELT, of Warrenton.  The marriage was celebrated in the Baptist church in Warrenton, by the pastor Rev. J.A. MUNDAY, and Mr. and Mrs. THOMAS at once left on a northern tour, on which Mr. and Mrs. W.H. DODD, of this city, accompany them.  The bride has lately been on a visit to Raleigh, and by her charming and cultured manners won many friends and admirers.  The groom is one of the leading merchants of our city and State, highly esteemed by all who know him, and his numerous friends will be pleased to hear of his good fortune in the possession of so charming a bride.

Source: Raleigh News and Observer, 16 September 1880. Page 3.

McEARCHERN, D.P. and McNEILL, Mary (m. 1880)

Married – In Cumberland county, on August 26, at the residence of the bride’s father, Hector McNEILL, Sheriff, by the Rev. Joseph EVANS, D.P. McEACHERN, Esq. of Robeson, to Miss Mary McNEILL.

Source: Raleigh News and Observer. 14 Sep 1880. pg. 3.

TOMLIN, C.S. and RAMSEY, J.V. (m. 1880)

Statesville American: Tuesday night Statesville was enlivened by the marriage of Mr. C.S. TOMLIN and Miss J.V. RAMSEY. The ceremony took place at the Episcopal church, the knot being tied by the Rev. John HUSKE. 


Source: Raleigh News and Observer. 14 Sep 1880. pg. 3.