In reference to Cass Co. marriage application books.
Back in the early 80's I found my grandparents, my parents and other
marriage application. If I remember correctly back in the BIG room where
you do voter registration there was an open cabinet on my left with the
names in alphabetical order. I found Morris, Isaac Leroy then my Dad,
Morris, Bert R with the book numbers. Then I got the big books and found
their actual application AND Marriage Certificate.
I remember looking for Grandpa and Grandma's was my FIRST Genealogical
attempt. When I opened the book and saw Grandma's signature I got so
upset I left and went home. Grandma had a special writing technique which
was on her application. I knew it well.
When I found my folks I found Dad had lied about his age. They got
married in July and he wasn't 20 until October. When I told Mother she
got real defensive. I said it was OK and for her not to worry.
You find all kinds of unexpected information when you really get into
Gen. I don't get as upset now as I did when I saw Grandma's signature.
Guess I am more 'human' about the whole thing. Hope this helps some.
Sallie Lou Morris Nelson San Benito TX via Logansport/Deacon IN
Hey! Can some kind person look in this "big book" for my great grandparents?
They were "supposed" to have married in Logansport Sept. 17, 1906. Mr. Camiel A.
SMITH or (C.A.) to Jessie (BROCKLEHURST) HEICHBERGER. His first marriage-her second. Any
help would be very much appreciated!! Thank you in advance! i-be-leve(a)msn.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: Sallie L Nelson
To: INCASS-L(a)rootsweb.com
Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2005 5:29 PM
Subject: Re: [INCASS] Re: marriage application books
In reference to Cass Co. marriage application books.
Back in the early 80's I found my grandparents, my parents and other marriage
application. If I remember correctly back in the BIG room where you do voter registration
there was an open cabinet on my left with the names in alphabetical order. I found with
the book numbers. Then I got the big books and found
their actual application AND Marriage Certificate.
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