Marriage Records for Franklin County Arkansas.(revision #8)Website: http://www.argenweb.net/franklin/Admin Don Kelly, ocollaugh@comcast.netTranscriber: Linda HollmanEmail Contact: <phefoil-frposts@yahoo.com>
Starting Date: Friday, June 5, 2009Introduction:Here are transcriptions of marriage records I copied at the Ozark Franklin County Courthouse in May of 2009. While I only transcribed the marriage records of interest to me, all of the marriage records mentioning a bride and/or groom are included on my list of selected abstractions.
I have stuck strictly to what I saw at least on names, dates and places. Sometimes minor words (such as legalese) were assumed from the surrounding text or corrected for legibility where they could be discerned, although badly spelled or worse. At times I have included [sic] after a word to show I have written as misspelled or added question marks or other things to show a word or phrase was difficult to make out. However, to have included [sic] after every word that had a misspelling or was poorly written would have been time-consuming and difficult to read.
Although I have tried to be accurate and thorough, I have done this alone and not had someone to double check all of my work. Corrections are welcome.
Brackets are used to denote my comments or to show words or letters that were so difficult to read I could not be reasonably sure what they were.
Bolded text denotes handwriting. Unbolded text is printed characters, such as used in forms.
These records were transcribed from photocopies of originals stored at the Franklin County Courthouse in Ozark. The copies were made in May of 2009 and transcribed later. Where text is unclear due to dimness of text, the original might provide more detail. Corrections welcome.
Linda Hollman
Franklin County, Arkansas, Marriage Records
Franklin County, Arkansas, Marriage Book 1850-1861 Page 89
Marriage record for John Tindall and Elisabeth Caroline Ivey:
This is to certify that marriage was solemnized between John Tindall age twenty two years and Elisabeth Caroline Ivey age 23 years at the County of Franklin Arkansas on the 15 day of January AD 1854 and did then and there declare them to be husband and wife given under my hand this the 16 January 1854
A Bussell JP
Filed for Record Januar[sic] 16th 1854
Franklin County, Arkansas, Marriage Book 1850-1861 Page 100
Marriage record for Whitsen? Morris and Ellen Wilmouth:
This is to certify that I Alan Bussel a Justice of the Peace did on the day of June A.D. 1854 solemnize the rights of matrimony between Whitker Morris aged 20 years and Ellen Wilmouth aged 16 years by the consent of her parents at the county of Franklin Arkansas and did then and there declare them to be husband and wife.
Given under my hand this 17th June AD 1854
A. Bussel. J.P.Filed 17th June AD 1854
I.J. [Geyeiness?] Clerk
Franklin County, Arkansas, Marriage Book 1850-1861 Page 190
Marriage record for S.H. Chism and Corinna Quin:
This is to certify that I G.C. McWilliams a minister of the Gospel of the
Methodist Protestant Church did on the 29th day of April 1858 in the County of Franklin and State of Arkansas solemnize the rite of matrimony between S.H. Chism of Scott County and State aforesaid, aged forty-two years and Corinna Quin aged thirty-four years, by then and there declaring them to be husband and wife according to the form of the church of which I am a member/my credentials being recorded in the clerks office in Crawford County Arkansas.
G.C. McWilliams
Filed and Recorded June the 9th AD 1858
A.L. Berry Clerk
Franklin County, Arkansas, Marriage Book 1850-1861 Page 204
Marriage record for George Lucus and Sarah A. Wilmott:
This is to certify that I G C McWilliams an ordained Minister of the Gospel of the Methodist Protestant Church, did on the 27th day of February AD 1859 in the County of Franklin and State of Arkansas, Solemnize the rite of matrimony between George Lucus aged twenty years and Sarah A. Wilmott aged sixteen years by then and there declaring them to be husband and wife according to the form of the church of which I am a Minister My credentials being recorded in the clerks Office in Crawford County ArkansasG.C. McWilliams
Filed and Recorded Feb 28th 1859
A.L. Berry Clerk
Franklin County, Arkansas, Marriage Book A Page 116
Marriage record for John C. Barnes and Emaline Daughtery:
I, Lewis B. Phillips, an acting and duly commissioned Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Franklin in the State of Arkansas do hereby certify that on this first day of October 1868 at the County of Franklin in the State of Arkansas, I did duly join in marriage John C. Barnes of Franklin County State of Arkansas aged 27 years and Emaline Daugherty of the County of Franklin State of Arkansas aged 18 years and then and there declared them to be husband and wife. Given under my hand this 17th day October 1868.
STATE OF ARKANSAS, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN.
I, James Daugherty Clerk of the Circuit Court
And EX-OFFICIO RECORDER, in and for the County and State aforesaid,
Do hereby certify, that the foregoing Marriage Certificate was this day filed in my office for record, and the same is now duly recorded in Record Book...... Page 116.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at my office in Ozark on this 11th day of November A.D., 1868.
James Daugherty CLERK, and Ex-Officio Recorder.
by M.C. Williams Dpty. Clerk
Franklin County, Arkansas, Marriage Book A Page 151
Marriage record for Samuel McDavid nelson and Frances Juliane Wilmoth:
I Hezekiah Muse an acting and duly commissioned Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Franklin in the State of Arkansas do hereby certify that on the 21st day of March 1869 in the County of Franklin in the State of Arkansas I did duly join in marriage Samuel McDavid Nelson of Franklin County State of Arkansas aged 32 years and Frances Juliane Wilmoth then there declared them to be husband and wife given under my hand this 21st day of March 1869.
Hezekiah Muse, J.P.
STATE OF ARKANSAS, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN.
I, James Daugherty Clerk of the Circuit Court
And EX-OFFICIO RECORDER, in and for the County and State aforesaid,
Do hereby certify, that the foregoing Marriage Certificate was this day filed in my office for record, and the same is now duly recorded in Record Book...... Page [blank].
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at my offie in Ozark on this twenty second day of March A.D., 1869.
James Daugherty CLERK, and Ex-Officio Recorder.
by Theo Potts Dpty
Franklin County, Arkansas, Marriage Book A Page 181
Marriage record for John W. Farmer and Emeline Daugherty:
I, the undersigned, an acting and duly commissioned justice of the Peace in and for the county of Franklin in the State of Arkansas do hereby certify that on the 19th of Sept. 1869 at the County of Franklin, I did duly join in marriage John W. Farmer aged 22 & Emeline Daugherty, aged 19, both of County and aforesaid, and then and there pronounced them husband and wife. Given under my hand this 28th day of Sept. 1869.
L.B. Phillips, J.P.
STATE OF ARKANSAS, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN.
I, James Daugherty Clerk of the Circuit Court
And EX-OFFICIO RECORDER, in and for the County and State aforesaid,
Do hereby certify, that the foregoing Marriage Certificate was this day filed in my office for record, and the same is now duly recorded in Record Book H Page 181.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at my offie at Ozark on this 28th day of September A.D., 1869.
James Daugherty CLERK, and Ex-Officio Recorder.
Franklin County, Arkansas, Marriage Book A page 194
Marriage record for James Willhelm and Matilda Burnets:
State of Arkansas }
County of Franklin }
This is to certify that I H R Withers a duly commissioned minister of the gospel of this ME Church South did unite in holy wedlock in said county on the 20th day of October 1869 James Willhelm and Matilda Burnets aged about 21 years and that my credentials are recorded in the office of the recorder for the county of Jefferson in the State aforesaid
H R Withers
STATE OF ARKANSAS, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN.
I, Jas Daugherty Clerk of the Circuit Court
And EX-OFFICIO RECORDER, in and for the County and State aforesaid,
Do hereby certify, that the foregoing Marriage Certificate was this day filed in my office for record, and the same is now duly recorded in Record Book H Page 194.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at my office in Ozark on this 7th day of December A.D., 1869.
Jas Daugherty CLERK, and Ex-Officio Recorder.
Franklin County, Arkansas, Marriage Book A page 216
Marriage record for John Sisemore and Elisabeth Wilmoth:
Ozark Arkansas }
Jan the 6th 1870 }
I hereby Certify that I Solemnized the rite of marriage on the above day between John Sisemore and Elisabeth Wilmoth both of lawful age
my Credentials are Recorded in Bentonville Benton County Arkansas
OSiae Reid
Minister of the Gospel
STATE OF ARKANSAS, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN.
I, James Daugherty Clerk of the Circuit Court,
And EX-OFFICIO RECORDER, in and for the County and State aforesaid,
Do hereby Certifiy, that the foregoing Marriage Certificate was this day filed in my office for record, and the same in now duly recorded in Record Book n Page 216.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at my office Ozark on this 10th day of May A.D. 1870.
Jas Daughterty CLERK, and Ex-officio Recorder.
Franklin County, Arkansas, Marriage Book B Page 36
Marriage record for Daniel Conatse[sic probably Conatser] and Elizabeth Wilhelms:
State of Arkansas }
County of Franklin }
I Lewis B. Phillips a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that on the 11th day of August A.D. 1871 in said County of Franklin I solomnized the Rights of Matrimony between Daniel Conatse aged forty six (46) years Elizabeth Wilhelms aged thirty three years all of said parties being residents of Franklin County in the State of Arkansas
Witness my hand this 2d day Sept 187[blank]
L. B. Phillips, J.P.
Filed Sept 2nd 1871 & Recorded Sept. 12th 1871 by
Albert Young, Clerk
by W. Bean, Moore, D.C.
Franklin County, Arkansas, Marriage Book B Page 51
Marriage record for B.B. Chism and Miss Adalissa Titsworth:
I hereby certify that on the 28th day of November 1871 I united in holy wedlock in Franklin County Arkansas B.B. Chism to Miss Adalissa Titsworth the former 28 the latter 24 years of age. And my license is recorded in Jefferson County Arkansas.
H. R. Withers,
Recorded February 9th 1872
Albert Young Clerk
By G. D. Buttes, D.C.
Franklin County, Arkansas, Marriage Book B Page 145
Marriage record for William Tidle and Lewiscy Milles:
State of Ark County of Franklin. I Francis Dunn a minister of the regular Baptist Church with credentials duly recorded in the County clerks office at Ozark Ark May the 6 AD 1872 did on the fourth day of October AD 1874 celebrate the rite of matrimony according to the ordinance of our church at my own residence between William Tidle age 26 years and Lewiscy Milles age 22 years old all of the county and State aforesaid.
Francis Dunn A.M.B.C.
Recorded Oct 27th 1874
Albert Young Clerk
By JH Adams D.C.
Franklin County, Arkansas, Marriage Book B Page 174
Marriage record for Joseph Kirbey and Rosey Willmoth:
Marriage License.
State of Arkansas }
County of Franklin }
To any person authorized by law to solemnize marriages: You are hereby commanded to solemnize the rite and publish the bans of Matrimony between Joseph Kirbey aged 24years, and Rosey Willmoth aged 21years, according to law, and do you officially sign and return this license to the parties herein named.
{LS} Witness my hand and official seal this 23d day of July1875.
G.H. Ross -- County Clerk
State of Arkansas }
County of Franklin }
I John G.A. Bates, do hereby Certify that on the 25 day of July A.D. 1875, I did duly and according to law, as Commanded in the foregoing license, Solemnize the rite and publish the bans of Matrimony between the parties therein named.
Witness my and this 25 day of July 1875
John G.A. Bates J.P
Filed & Recorded July 30th 1875
G.H. Ross - Clerk
By Wm B. Moore - D.C.
Franklin County, Arkansas, Marriage Book B Page 185-186
Marriage record for John R. Wilmoth and Maggie Kennedy:
Marriage License.
State of Arkansas }
County of Franklin }
To any person authorized by law to solemnize marriages: You are hereby commanded to solemnize the rite and publish the bans of Matrimony between John R. Wilmoth, aged 19 years, and Maggie Kennedy aged 18 years, according to law, and, do you officially sign and return this license to the parties herein named.
{LS} Witness my hand and official seal this 8th day of October 1875.
G.H. Ross County Clerk
State of Arkansas }
County of Franklin }
I, Harvey Nichols, do hereby certify that on the 8th day of October A.D. 1875, I did duly and according to law, as commanded in the foregoing license solemnize the rite and publish the bans of matrimony.
Witness my hand this 8th day of October A.D 1875.
Harvey Nichols, J.P.
Filed and Recorded this 9th day of October 1875.
G.H. Ross Clerk.
By George Spencer D.C.
Franklin County, Arkansas, Marriage Book B Page 283
Marriage record for Pleasant Willhelms and Nancy A. Gains:
Marriage License.
State of Arkansas }
County of Franklin }
To any person authorized by law to solemnize marriage: You are hereby commanded to solemnize the rite and publish the bans of matrimony between Pleasant Willhelms aged 22 years and Nancy A. Gains aged 18 years, according to law, and do you officially sign and return this license to the parties herein named.
{L.S.} Witness my hand and official seal, this 14th day of February 1877
G. H. Ross, County Clerk
By L. Colins, D.C.
State of Arkansas }
County of Johnson }
I James M. Prim do hereby certify that on the 15th day of February A.D. 1877, I did duly, and according to law, as commanded in the foregoing license, solemnize the rite and publish the bans of matrimony between the parties therein named.
Witness my hand this 15th day of February 1877
James M. Prim J.P.
Filed for record and recorded March 29th 1877.
[Note that the license was issued, recorded and filed in Franklin County, but the marriage was certified in Johnson County.--lkh]
Franklin County, Arkansas, Marriage Book B page 409
Marriage record for Wallace L. Pope and Hannah Willmoth:
Marriage License
State of Arkansas }
County of Franklin }
To any person authorized by law to solemnize marriage: You are hereby commanded to solemnize the rite and publish the bans of matrimony between Wallace L. Pope aged 18 years, and Hannah Willmoth aged 18 years, according to law, and do you officially sign and return this license to the parties herein named.
{LS} Witness my hand and official seal, this 17th day of January 1879
J H Ross County Clerk
By George Spencer DC
State of Arkansas }
County of Franklin } I, W. M. Stephens, do hereby certify that on the 17th day of January AD 1879 I did duly and according to law, as commanded in the
foregoing license, solemnize the rite and publish the bans of matrimony between the parties therein named.
Witness my hand this 17th day of January 1879
W M Stephens J.P.
Filed January 21st 1879 and recorded February 4th 1879
G. H. Ross Clerk
Franklin County, Arkansas, Marriage Book D page 401
Marriage record for Thomas C. Nichols and Miss Oma Sizemore:
MARRIAGE LICENSE.
STATE OF ARKANSAS, }
County of Franklin }
TO ANY PERSON AUTHORIZED BY LAW TO SOLEMNIZE MARRIAGE--GREETING:
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to solemize the Rites and publish the BANS OF MATRIMONY between Mr. Thomas C. Nichols of Mulberry in the County of Franklin and State of Arkansas, aged Twenty four years, and Miss Oma Sizemane[sic] of Pauline in the County of Franklin, and State of Arkansas, aged Eighteen years, according to law, and do you officially sign and return this License to the parties herein named.
Witness my hand and official seal, this 22d day of December A. D. 1890.
{LS} T.C. Moore CLERK.
CERTIFICATE OF LICENSE.
STATE OF ARKANSAS, }
County of Franklin } I, Louis. C. Weller do hereby certify that, on the 25 day of December A. D. 1890, I did duly and according to law, as commanded in theforegoing License, solemniz the Rites and publish the Bans of Matrimony between the parties therein named.
Witness my hand, this 25 day of December A. D. 1890.
Louis. C. Weller JP.
CERTIFICATE OF RECORD.
STATE OF ARKANSAS, }
County of Franklin } I, T. C. Moore Clerk of the County Court of said County, certify that the above License for, and Certificate of the Marriage of Thomas C. Nichols and Miss Oma Sizemore were, on the 31st day of December 1890, filed in my office, and the same now duly recorded on page 401 of book D of Marriage Records.
TC Moore Clerk...
Franklin County, Arkansas, Marriage Book F Page 13
Marriage record for Newton J. Smith and Mrs. Emma Barnes:
MARRIAGE LICENSE.
STATE OF ARKANSAS, }
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN } To Any Person Authorized by Law to Solemnize Marriage?Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to solemnize the Rite and publish the Bans of Matrimony between Mr. Newton J. Smith of Hunt in the County of Johnson and State or Arkansas, aged Forty two years, and Mrs. Emma Barnes of Hunt in the County of Johnson, and State of Arkansas, aged Forty Eight years, according to law; and do you officially sign and return this License to the parties herein named.
WITNESS my hand and official seal, this 24th day of March 1897.
{LS} T. C. Moore County Clerk.
CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE.
STATE OF ARKANSAS, }
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN } I, E. M. Roach, do hereby certify, that no[sic] the 24th day of March 1897 I did, duly and according to law, as commanded in the foregoing License, solemnize the Rite and publish the Bans of Matrimony between the parties therein named.
WITNESS my hand this 24th day of March 1897.
My credentials are recorded in Recorder?s office Franklin }
County, Ark., Book A. Page [91] } E. M. Roach. Minister
Returned and filed for Record this 24th day of March 1897, and recorded this 24th day of March 1897.
T. C. Moore County Clerk.
Franklin County, Arkansas, Marriage Book F Page 67
Marriage record for William D. Wilmoth and Miss Vora Pyron:
MARRIAGE LICENSE.
STATE OF ARKANSAS, }
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN } To Any Person Authorized by Law to Solemnize Marriage?Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to solemnize the Rite and publish the Bans of Matrimony between Mr. William D. Wilmoth of Hunt in the County of Johnson and State or Arkansas, aged Eighteen years, and Miss Vora Pyron of Hunt in the County of Johnson, and State of Arkansas, aged Nineteen years, according to law; and do you officially sign and return this License to the parties herein named.
WITNESS my hand and official seal, this 14th day of December 1897.
{LS} T. C. Moore County Clerk.
CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE.
STATE OF ARKANSAS, }
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN } I, F. M. Conway Justice of the Peace, do hereby certify, that on the 16th day of December 1897 I did, duly and according to law, as commanded in the foregoing License, solemnize the Rite and publish the Bans of Matrimony between the parties therein named.
WITNESS my hand this 16th day of December 1897.
My credentials are recorded in Recorder?s office ............................ }
County, Ark., Book ...................Page........................... F.M. Conway J.P.
Returned and filed for Record this 21st day of Dec. 1897, and recorded this 30th day of December 1897.
T. C. Moore County Clerk.
Franklin County, Arkansas, Marriage Book F Page 164
Marriage record for Thomas M. Pyron and Miss Rosa Wilmoth:
MARRIAGE LICENSE.
STATE OF ARKANSAS, }
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN } To Any Person Authorized by Law to Solemnize Marriage?Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to solemnize the Rite and publish the Bans of Matrimony between Mr. Thomas M. Pyron of Ozark in the County of Franklin and State or Arkansas, aged Twenty three years, and Miss Rosa Wilmoth of Hunt in the County of Johnson, and State of Arkansas, aged Eighteen years, according to law; and do you officially sign and return this License to the parties herein named.
WITNESS my hand and official seal, this Eleventh day of January 1899.
{LS} J. D. McIlroy County Clerk.
CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE.
STATE OF ARKANSAS, }
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN } I, T. T. Pyron, do hereby certify, that on the 12th day of January 1899 I did, duly and according to law, as commanded in the foregoing License, solemnize the Rite and publish the Bans of Matrimony between the parties therein named.
WITNESS my hand this 12th day of January 1899.
My credentials are recorded in Recorder?s office ............................ }
County, Ark., Book ...................Page........................... T. T. Pyron J.P.
Returned and filed for Record this 18th day of January 1899, and recorded this 25th day of February 1899.
J. D. McIlroy County Clerk.
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Franklin County, Arkansas, Marriage Book G Page 153
Marriage record for A B Dean and Miss Amanda Chism:
MARRIAGE LICENSE.
STATE OF ARKANSAS, }
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN } To Any Person Authorized by Law to Solemnize Marriage?Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to solemnize the Rite and publish the Bans of Matrimony between Mr. A B Dean of Alston in the County of Franklin and State or Arkansas, aged Twenty one years, and Miss Amanda Chism of Webb City in the County of Franklin, and State of Arkansas, aged Sixteen years, according to law; and do you officially sign and return this License to the parties herein named.
WITNESS my hand and official seal, this 6th day of January 1903.
{LS} J. D. McIlroy County Clerk.
CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE.
STATE OF ARKANSAS, }
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN } I, N. Pitts, do hereby certify, that on the 7th day of January 1903 I did, duly and according to law, as commanded in the foregoing License, solemnize the Rite and publish the Bans of Matrimony between the parties therein named.
WITNESS my hand this 7th day of January 1903.
My credentials are recorded in Recorder?s office ............................ }
County, Ark., Book ...................Page........................... N. Pitts
Returned and filed for Record this 19th day of January 1903, and recorded this 2nd day of February 1903.
J. D. McIlroy County Clerk.
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