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I have a question about this marriage record (see below). This is my gr-great grandmother.
According to family bible records, she was born in Indiana in 1832. Listed as MaryAnn
McIntire.
This marriage record calls her "Mrs." when she is being married to my gr-great
grandfather. Does the "Mrs" indicate a previous marriage, or is it a courtesy
form of address?
"Be it known, That on the 18th day of October in the year eighteen
and 53, a marriage license was issued to Benjamin Bodine ----
Mrs. Mary Ann McIntire.
Which said license is in the words and figures following, to-wit: State of Indiana, Ohio
county,
empowered by law to solemnize marriages in the county of Ohio greeting: You are hereby
join together as husband and wife, Mr. Benjamin Bodine and Mrs. Mary Ann McIntire
according to the laws of the State of Indiana.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I John R Ross Clerk of the Circuit
county, hereinto subscribe my name, and affix the seal of said Court, at Rising Sun this
18th day of October A.D. 1853 (Signature of John Ross)
The marriage of whom is thus certified: State of Indiana, Ohio county. I, the
undersigned a Local Elder in the M.E. Church do hereby certify that Benjamin Bodine
------- and Mary Ann McIntire -----
joined together as husband and wife, on the 19th day of Oct. 1853 by me.
(signed) A, J. Cotton"
I currently have no birth information for MaryAnn - my gr grandfather George Emerson
Bodine was born in Dearborn to this couple in 1863.
Would the names of her parents have been recorded when the license was issued?
Thanks,
Denise