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Marriage Announcements
NOTE: Marriage Announcements are in alpha order by Groom
Bailes – Hoskins
Mr. Jesse D. Bailes of Huntsville and Miss Mary Hoskins, of Corinth, Miss. were married on yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Methodist Church of Corinth in the presence of a large gathering of friends. The marriage was one of the most interesting events of the season in Corinth society, the bride being one of the most attractive and popular young ladies of that city. A brilliant company gathered in the church and they were entertained by Miss Carrie Newcomb, the organist, with appropriate selections and by Mrs. Jessie Lide who sang "I Choose Thee" before the arrival of the wedding party.
The choir of the church preceded the wedding party down the aisles singing the wedding march from "Lohengrin." The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. M. McIntosh of Iuka assisted by Rev. James Fitts, pastor of the church. The bride wore a handsome traveling suit of blue broadcloth. Miss Mildred Humphrey of Greenwood, Miss., was maid of honor. She wore a dress of green voile. The bride's maids were Misses Ina Bailes of Huntsville, sister of the groom, Miss Willie and Miss Kate Miller Jones of Corinth. Miss Bailes wore ashes of roses crepe de chine, Miss Timmons wore tan crepe de chine and Miss Jones wore gray crepe de chine. The attendants of the groom were his brother, Will H. Bailes of Huntsville, best man, Hardie Seay and B.F. Worsham of Corinth and A.D. Boulware of Huntsville. Little Misses Mary K. Jones and Mary Byrne were ring bearers. Mr. Bailes and bride came to the city last night and are at home to their friends at the residence of Mr. Ed T. Bailes. The bride is a graceful and accomplished young woman. Mr. Bailes is held in high esteem in business and social circles. He is employed at the local branch of Armour & Co.
[The Morning Mercury (Huntsville, Ala) 25 Jan 1906, p6].
Boyd - Moore
The following announcement will be read with much interest by the many friends of the bride and groom-elect in this city.
Mrs. Martha Eleanor Moore, of Holly Springs, announces the engagement of her daughter, Ethel, to William Ellis boyd, of Corinth, the wedding to take place at the bride's home on Wednesday, December 29.
The bride-elect is a very charming young lady of Holly Springs, and is well known in corinth, having visited here on many occasions when she won many admiring friends.
The groom-elect is a son of Mr. and Mrs. R.P. Boyd, of this city. He is now located in Okolona, where he has charge of the local management of the Stantonville Telephone office. He has been reared in this city, where he is very popular and highly esteemed.
The wedding will be a brilliant affair. Miss Alice Boyd, sister of the groom will be maid of honor and Hon. C.C. Moore, of Jackson will be Mr. Boyd's best man.
[The Weekly Corinthian (Corinth, Miss.), 09 Dec. 1915] Submitted: 28 Aug 2021, transcribed by Pat Lancaster.
Buskirk - Kirk
One of the most appropriate marriages that we have lately seen mentioned is that of Miss Kirk of Corinth, Mississippi, to Mr. J. Buskirk.
[The Athens Post (Athens, Tenn.), 09 Oct. 1868] Submitted: 09 Jul 2016. Transcribed by Pat Lancaster.
Clanch – Smallwood
Corinth, Dec. 31 -(Special) - A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Baptist parsonage, When Rev. R.S. Gavin said the impressive ceremony uniting in marriage Edgar P. Clanch, of Humbolt, Tenn. and Miss Della Smallwood of this city. The wedding was a very quiet affair and a surprise to their friends in Corinth.
After remaining in this city for a few days, the bridal couple will be at home in Humbolt, Tenn.
["Jackson Daily News (Jackson, Mississippi), 31 Dec. 1917.] Submitted: 27 Oct 2016. Transcribed by Pat Lancaster.
Clausell – Bradley
Mr Thomas Clausell and Miss Mary Bradley of this city were married at the bride's home last Thursday afternoon, by Dr. Sullivan, of the M.E. church.
["The Weekly Corinthian (Corinth, Mississippi), 04 Dec. 1897.] Submitted: 21 Jun 2021. Transcribed by Pat Lancaster.
Cogdell – Burnett
Rev. Dan Cogdell Takes Unto Himself a Bride
A beautiful and very impressive ceremony was solemnized on Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Turner, by Rev. J.H. Mitchell, presiding elder of Corinth district, when he performed the marriage service uniting the lives of Rev. D.L. Cogdell and Mrs. Paralee Burnett.
The nuptials were very quiet, on account of the serious illness of the bride's mother, whose bedside she has been attending in Memphis for several days. There were no invitations issued, and only a few friends witnessed the informal ceremony.
The Turner home was very at-so special decorations had been ness for such service.
The bride is a native resident of this county, having lived on the Burnett homesead near Kossuth for many years. She is well known throughout the county, being held in the highest esteem by all her acquaintance.
Rev. Cogdell is pastor of South Side Methodist church. He also is one of the best known characters in this section, and though he has been here as pastor of this church for the past year, he is admired by many friends, and not only among his congregation is he held as a man whose life would be an example before others, but universally is he regarded as a man of high honor and integrity, confidential, and very popular among the ministry.
Rev. and Mrs. Cogdell will reside in Corinth, and will be domiciled at the Methodist parsonage, where they are receiving the best wishes and heartiest congratulations of their hosts of admiring friends.
["The Weekly Corinthian (Corinth, Mississippi), 21 Oct 1915]. Transcribed by Pat Lancaster on 15 May 2022.
Curlee – Schraubtradter
Former Corinth Boy Weds in W. Virginia - A wedding of more than general interest to the numerous acquaintances and friends of the groom in this section was that solemnized Wednesday at Charleston, W. Va., when Frank Curlee of St. Louis, Mo., son of Mrs. Mary B. Curlee, of this city and Miss Lucille Schraubstradter, were united in marriage.
Telegrams announced the wedding, and stated that Mr. and Mrs. Curlee had departed on a tour of the East, and would return to St. Louis in two or three weeks to reside.
The wedding was kept as a profound secret, and the announcement of the event is received here as a great surprise.
Mr. Curlee graduated from the University of Mississippi, and after finishing his law course there, he assumed the practice of his profession in Corinth, remaining here until he went to St. Louis, where he has been located since.
His father, Judge W.P. Curlee was a very eloquent lawyer of this state, where his family has lived for generations.
Mr. Curlee was the Democratic candidate for Congress in the 19th district of Missouri one year ago, and won so many friends that at the spring election he was named as a candidate for president of the Board of Aldermen on the Democratic ticket.
The marriage of this popular young couple was a profound secret, and the announce of the event here, is received as a surprise.
However, congratulations are being showered upon them, and many good wishes tendered them upon their future married life.
[Weekly Corinthian Thursday, Dec 02, 1915 (Corinth, MS) Vol: 20 Page: 9]. Transcribed by Pat Lancaster.
Dickerson – Lassiter
Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Lassiter of Corinth, are announcing the engagement and forth-coming marriage of their daughter, Greta Ann, to James Donald Dickerson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Dickerson of Corinth.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Maude Hurley and the late Mr. G.M. Butler of Corinth, and Mr. Bill Lassiter and the late Mrs. Lassiter of Pocahontas, Tennessee. She is a graduate of Kossuth High School.
Mr. Dickerson is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leo Atkins and the late Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Dickerson of Acton, Tennessee. He is a graduate of Corinth High and attended college at Mississpipi State University.
Both are now employed at The Wurlitzer Company, Corinth.
The wedding will be solemnized April 30, 3 p.m. at the Tate Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Glenn M. Smith officiating. Friends and relatives of the bride and groom are invited to the wedding.
[Newspaper article donated to the Alcorn County Genealogical Society] used with permission, transcribed by Pat Lancaster
Duncan - Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Duncan are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Mary Beth to Michael Lamar Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Michael Jones.
The bride elect is the granddaughter of the late Mrs. Onilla Killough and Mr. Robert Killough of Corinth and Mrs. Fay Duncan and the late Mr. Lee Duncan of Ripley.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Hester Kennedy and the late Mr. Troy Kennedy of Corinth, and the late Mrs. Overa Jones and Mr. Johnnie Jones of Corinth.
Mary is a 1999 graduate of Kossuth High School. She graduated from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2006 with a Master of Occupational Therapy. She is currently employed at Methodist LeBonheur Hospital in Germantown, Tenn. as an inpatient adult and pediatric therapist.
Michael is a 1999 graduate of Kossuth High School. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Wildlife Biology. He is currently employed with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Arkabutla as a natural resource specialist.
The couple will exchange vows at 3:00 PM, April 19, 2008, at First Presbyterian Church in Corinth.
A reception will be held in the church courtyard immediately following the ceremony. All friends and family of the couple are invited to attend. After a honeymoon in Waikoloa, Hawaii, the couple will reside in Olive Branch.
[Newspaper article donated to the ACGS by Susie & Harold Johnson] used with permission, transcribed by Pat Lancaster 03/17/2023.
Flanigan – Dixon
Flanigan-Dixon Vows Said at Iuka, Miss - Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Flanigan are announcing the marriage of their daughter, Edith, to James W. Dixon, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.R. Dixon.
The wedding was solemnized in Iuka, Miss., by the Reverend G.N. Gober. The attendants were the bride's sister, Mrs. Elmer Gravette, and Mr. Gravette.
The bride was wearing a navy blue costume with white accessories. Her corsage was white carnations.
Immediately following the ceremony the couple left for a wedding trip to Natural Bridge and other points of interest in eastern Tennessee.
[Daily Corinthian (Corinth, Mississippi), June 1948.] Transcribed by Pat Lancaster.
Floyd – Moore
Huntsville, Ala., June 28 - Miss Florence Moore, of this city, and Mr. E.B. Floyd, of Corinth, Miss., were married in this city yesterday at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. P.H. Moore. Russell Walker, of Columbia, was the best man. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd left immediately for their home in Corinth.
[The Tennessean (Nashville, Tenn) 29 Jun 1912, p16;].
Hardin – Strickland
A quiet wedding took place on Sunday near Kendrick, when B.S. Hardin and Miss Josie Strickland were united in marriage. The groom is a son of the late John Hardin, and is well known throughout this county, being at present teaching school at the Kendrick Consolidated School. The bride is also a very popular young lady of this county. Both have many friends who join in wishing them happiness and prosperity.
[Weekly Corinthian Thursday, Dec 02, 1915 (Corinth, MS) Vol: 20 Page: 9]. Transcribed by Pat Lancaster.
Harris – Wallace
Corinth, Miss., Nov. 7. – One of the most beautiful weddings of the early fall was that of Miss Lenella Wallace and Mr. Walter Baker Harris, which was solemnized at the Filmore Street Presbyterian church at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Rev. E.L. Jones, pastor, officiating. Miss Precilla Nelson presided at the organ and Mr. Sterling Harris sang “For You Alone.” Miss Katherine Bynum, of Chattanooga, Tenn., was maid of honor. The ushers were Mr. W. W. King, Corinth; Mr. A. H. Nichols, Meridian; Mr. Harris Wallace, Starkville, and Mr. J. E. Wallace, of Corinth. The groom was attended by his brother, Mr. Sterling Harris, of Tuscaloosa, Ala. Miss Wallace is the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Wallace, and Corinth should be proud that she is to reclaim her as one of her fair matrons. Mr. Harris, formerly of Alabama, has been connected with the Mobile & Ohio Railroad Company for a number of years, now holding the position of division supervisor, stationed at Corinth. After a honeymoon trip to southern points they will be at home to their friends at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Johnston Cox.
[The Columbus Commercial (Columbus, MS), 08 Nov 1917] Submitted: 18 Feb 2016. Transcribed by Pat L.
Hawk – Powell
John Hawk of Pulaski and Miss Amanda Powell of Corinth, Miss., were married Friday in Mississippi, Rev. Mr. Williams officiating. The bride is a member of one of the best families in Leesburg, while Mr. Hawk is one of the best mechanics in Pulaski.
[Nashville Banner (Nashville, Tenn) 21 Aug 1909, p22;].
Hughes - Slaughter
Slaughter-Hughes Nuptials Solemnized - A wedding of much interest was solemnized on Monday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock at the home of the bride, near Kossuth, when Mrs. Winnie Slaughter and J.B. Hughes of this county, were quietly married in the presence of only a few witnesses, Rev. Jas. H. Felts performing the ceremony.
Both parties are residents of this county, are well known and very highly esteemed. The bride has been living in the Kossuth vicinity for several years, and is regarded as one of the most popular women in that community. Mr. Hughes is a member of one of the oldest and most popular families in Alcorn county, and nothing but the very best wishes and hearty congratulations follow them upon their future married life. Mr. and Mrs. Hughes will reside at the Slaughter homestead near Kossuth.
[Weekly Corinthian Thursday, Dec 02, 1915 (Corinth, MS) Vol: 20 Page: 9]. Transcribed by Pat Lancaster.
Johns – Allen
Popular Young Couple of County Are Married - A very pretty wedding took place this week, Tuesday, December 14, when Thomas Johns and Miss Lurley Allen were quietly married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Allen, near Jacinto.
The wedding, though it was a very quiet affair, was very beautiful and impressive, and was attended only by immediate relatives of the contracting parties.
Both of these young people are members of two of the best known families in Alcorn county. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Allen, and is a very popular young lady.
The groom is a son of Henderson Johns, residing on route 9, and is a very deserving young man, and popular among a large number of friends, who extend their sincere congratulations for a long life of happiness and prosperity.
[The Weekly Corinthian (Corinth, Miss.), 16 March 1916. Transcribed by Pat Lancaster.
Ketcham – Cates
The marriage of Miss Hettie Cates and Dr. Irvin Ketcham at Kossuth was a popular event in Alcorn society. Both are well known and deservedly popular with a large circle of friends who will all join us in wishing them unalloyed happiness and prosperity.
[The Weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.), 01 Jan. 1898.] Transcribed by Pat Lancaster.
King – Hardin
Popular Young Couple of County Married Today - A wedding ceremony was performed this morning in front of the undertaking establishment of Justice of the Peace J.C. Tyson, when he said the service which united in marriage, Miss Bertha Hardin and Will D. King, both of this county.
The groom resides east of Corinth in the Box Chapel neighborhood, and his bride, who is a sister of Crimon Hardin, one of the county school teachers, has been a resident here for several years. Both are well known and popular among a large number of friends.
The couple were seated in a buggy during the ceremony, and immediately after the ceremony, they left to take up their residence on his farm east of Corinth.
[The Weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.), 17 Feb. 1916.] Transcribed by Pat Lancaster.
Lane - Brown
Miss Sue Freeleigh Brown and Walter Culton Lane, of Corinth, Miss. were married at the home of the bride this afternoon by Rev. Joseph Rennie, of the Presbyterian Church, and left for a bridal trip North. Mr. Lane was formerly of Lexington, Va., but is now engaged in business in Corinth, where they will reside.
[The Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD) 12 Sep 1905, p10;].
Leatherwood – Morrison
Miss Sallie Morrison of Alcorn County and Rev. W. M. Leatherwood of Memphis, Tenn., were married the 15th of October at the residence of the bride's father by Rev. J. W. Honnall.
The Weekly Clarion, Jackson, Mississippi, November 28, 1872 Submitted: 29 Jan 2008
McVay - King
Heeding Cupid's Alluring call, Corinth Girl Weds in Memphis
Seeking the shops first of Dame Fashion, then by the assistance of aides, packing her clothing in a suit-case, and securing someone to help her get them to the train, Miss Essie Belle King, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N.B. King, of this city, squietly steals away to the Bluff City and becomes the bride of Sherrod McVay, a former Corinth boy who has been located in Memphis for several years.
The marriage was to have taken place Sunday, but the bridal paty decided to hasten the event, and perfrecting all arrangements, the bride-elect joined her future husband in Memphis, and according to the papers issued from that city, marriage license were issued, and the wedding has already taken place.
Mr. McVay is a son of R.B. McVay, grocer of this city. "The Weekly Corinthian" (Corinth, Miss), 04 May 1916]. Submitted: 28 Aug 2021, transcribed by Pat Lancaster.
Pittman - Ward
Dan Cupid took an interesting part in the county official staff of Alcorn Sunday, when J. Henderson Pittman, treasurer, and Miss Nettie Ward were quietly married, Esq. Eugene Babb, of the Farmington neighborhood, officiating.
The wedding was the eulmination of an interesting romance.
Both young people are well known throughout the county. They reside in the Farmington community, where the have a host of friends.
The bride is a daughter of C.F. Ward. Mr. and Mrs. Pittman will reside on the Pittman farm, east of Corinth.
"The Weekly Corinthian" (Corinth, Miss), 18 May 1916]. Transcribed by Pat Lancaster on 15 May 2022.
Price – Babb
Price-Babb Nuptials Celebrated Sunday - A beautifully, impressive wedding ceremony was performed on Sunday evening at 6 o’clock, when Miss Ora Babb was united in marriage to O.E. Price, both well known throughout Alcorn county.
The wedding was a very quiet affair, and was attended only by immediate relatives. It was indeed a marriage of interest, as both parties are very popular in this community.
Rev. D.L. Cogdell performed the service at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. L.A. Babb, northeast of Corinth, using a very impressive service.
The Babb home was resplendent with the season’s decorations, and presented quite an inviting appearance. The wedding, though it was not a surprise to the friends of the parties, it was not expected to have been solemnized so soon, and the announcement is met with the heartiest wishes by their many friends.
The bride was wearing a handsome tailored suit, with accessories to match.
She is the daughter of Mrs. L.A. Babb, and a member of one of the oldest and most highly esteemed families in the county. For the past several years she has been located in Corinth, having been connected with the office of the Singer Sewing Machine Co.
The groom is a man of high business standing, and is also popular and prominent in both social and commercial circles in Corinth.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Price were tendered a wedding supper at the Price home on Bunch and Madison streets.
[The Weekly Corinthian (Corinth, Miss.), 08 April 1915. Transcribed by Pat Lancaster.
Puckett - Archer
Popular Countians Married This Afternoon. A quiet wedding took place this afternoon at 3 o'clock, in the office of Chancery Clerk O.M. Hinton, when C.C. Puckett and Mrs. James Archer were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, with Justice of the Peace, J.C. Tyson, performing the ceremony, witnessed by a limited number of relatives and friends.
Both parties are well and favorably known in Alcorn county, and the best wishes of their hosts of friends follow them for a happy and prosperous future.
[The Weekly Corinthian (Corinth, Miss.), 20 Jan. 1916]. Transcribed by Pat Lancaster on 27 Aug 2022.
Ray – Dunlap
A wedding of unusual interest was solemnized Monday evening, August 25, at eight o'clock in the Presbyterian church at College Hill when Miss Isabelle Dunlap, charming daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. J.A. Dunlap became the bride of Mr. Thomas Ray, of rienzi, rev. W.D. Heddleston officiating in the presence of relatives and friends.
The altar was artistically decorated in Asparagus fern and cut flowers, a wedding bell hung under which the groom and best man awaited the bride.
Just before the ceremony, Miss Mae Johnson sang most beautifully "Perfect Love" accompanied by Mrs. M.P. Bush on the organ. The opening chords of Mendelssohn's wedding march played by Miss Pattie Frierson announced the approach of the wedding party composed of the groom and the best man, Mr. Jasper Gray, of Rienzi, and the bride entered on the arm of her sister, Miss Fannie Mae Dunlap.
The bride was gowned in an equistie pearl gray taffeta suit with accesories in harmony carrying a shower bouquet of white climatis and ferns. Miss Fannie Mae Dunlap was gowned in a lovely white organdie trimmed in beautiful lace.
The bride is a young woman of fine intellectual attainments, many lovable qualities and a charming personality while the groom is a prominent business man of Rienzi, Miss. Immediately after the wedding he bridal party motored to Oxford where the bride and groom took the train for Jackson and other points in Mississippi where they will spend a few days. From therer they will go Memphis and points in the East. Mr. and Mrws. Ray will be at home to their many friends in Rienzi after Aug. 30.
[Oxford Eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co, Miss.), 28 Aug. 1919]. Transcribed by Pat Lancaster.
Robins – Rodgers
A wedding of much interest was solemnized last night in the home of Rev. and Mrs. J.H. Mitchell on Taylor street, when H.L. Robins, of Tupelo, and Miss Effie Rodgers, of Rienzi, were united in marriage, Rev. Mitchell performing the ceremony in a very beautiful and impressive manner.
The parties arrived in Corinth yesterday and spent a few hours before the wedding took place in the Mitchell home, both having many admiring friends in this city.
The bride is a native of this county and has resided in Rienzi several years, where she has not only been connected in a social way but in a commercial way. She was engaged in the mercantile business there for several years and is both prominent and very popular with a large circle of friends.
The groom is also well known and popular. He is originally from Tupelo, and is a brother of Judge J.Q. Robins of Tupelo, former chancellor of this district. He is known throughout the state and is now engaged in the silo business, having his headquarters at Jackson.
Immediately after the wedding ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Robins left for Jackson, where they will be located in the Edwards House, followed by the congratulations and good wishes of their hosts of friends in this section. - The Corinthian.
The Journal, in company with his host of friends all over Mississippi, join in congratulating our firend, Hal Robins, upon becoming a benedict. His bride is a lady of rare culture and refinement, and his friends know the groom as the prince of good fellows. May every joy and blessing of this life be theirs, is the wish of all.
[Source: "The Tupelo Journal", (Tupelo, Miss.) 14 May 1915] Transcribed by Pat Lancaster.
Roseborough – Bledsoe
Thursday’s Daily – On Wednesday, April 19, a few intimate friends and relatives assembled at 1002 Jackson Street to witness the marriage of Miss Ophelia Bledsoe to Mr. Leon Roseborough, an attachee of the Planters Bank of Clarksdale. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Roseborough, reside in Senetobia. The bride is a sister of Mrs. J. Johnston Cox, at whose home the service was said by Rev. W. C. Lindsay, of the First Presbyterian church, of which both parties are members. The season’s flowers, the lovely dogwood blossoms were much in evidence, and supplemented by fragrant roses and carnations from Mrs. Wilde, of Jackson, Tenn., sister of the bride, made a beautiful setting for the bridal party.
Promptly at 2 o’clock, Mrs. George Cox, Jr., charmed the guests with the beautiful solo, “The Sunshine of Your Smile.” Mrs. Thos. H. Johnston also rendered very beautifully “Somewhere a Voice is Calling.” Mrs. Claude Smith, as accompanist and Mr. VanDyke, violist, added much to the harmony of the music.
As the soft strains were heard the bride and groom descended the steps and were met by Mrs. Cox as matron of honor, and Mr. Morgan Garrott, of Memphis, cousin of the groom, as best man. The ring ceremony followed, and congratulations were showered upon the happy party. The bride was lovely in a handsome traveling suit of mauve and blue, the groom wearing the regulation black suit.
They left immediately for Memphis, ultimately to make Clarksdale their future home. In leaving the bridal bouquet fell into the hands of Miss McKinney, of Knoxville, Tenn., sister of Mrs. W. E. Lacy. Although the wedding was kept a secret, many beautiful gifts found their way to 1002 Jackson Street.
[Source: "The Weekly Corinthian", (Corinth, MS) April 27, 1916]
Ross – Smith
Engagement Plans - Mr. and Mrs. Kim Rowland of Corinth, wish to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Margaret Olene Smith, to Howard E. Ross of Ocean Springs, Miss.
Mr. Ross is the son of Mrs. Mary Ross and the late Willie A. Ross of Corinth.
The wedding will take place Oct. 7 at 2:30 p.m. at Harper Road Christian Church. Bro. Fred Huckleberry will officiate.
Relatives and friends are invited.
[Obituary newspaper article donated to the Alcorn County Genealogical Society] used with permission, transcribed by Pat Lancaster
Scott – Underwood
Corinth Girl Marries In Oklahoma City - Announcement is just received in this office of the marriage of Miss Rosa Underwood, formerly of this city, and W.M. Scott, of Oklahoma City, Okla., which occurred some several days ago at the atter place.
Miss Underwood left Corinth several months ago to reside with relatives, and it has been since moving there that the romance began that has had such a happy culmination. She is well known in corinth, having made this her home for sometime, and her numerous friends extend their sincere congratulations. Mr. Schott is interested in the automobile business and owns a garage in Oklahoma City.
["The Weekly Corinthian" (Corinth, Miss.), 08 April 1915.] Transcribed by Pat Lancaster.
Tennyson – Taylor
Miss Cassie Linn Tennyson and Mr. Joel Bradley Taylor will exchange wedding vows at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Holly Baptist Church in Corinth.
The bride-elet is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy and Sheron Tennyson of Walnut. She is the granddaughter of Lynn Dixon and the late Danny Dixon of Walnut and Mr. and Mrs. Bill and Teresa Tennyson of Corinth.
The prospective bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joel and Julia Taylor of Corinth. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Bill and Violet Taylor of Corinth and the late Mavene George Carmack of Corinth and the late Howard Carmack of White House, Tenn.
Miss Tennyson is a 2002 graduate of Kossuth High School. She received her bachelor of business administration degree from the University of Mississippi in 2006. She is presently employed at SouthBank.
Mr. Taylor is a 1999 graduate of Kossuth High School and a 2001 graduate of Northeast Mississippi Community College where he received his associate degree in applied science. He is presently employed at Taylor Heating and Air Conditioning.
All friends and relatives of the couple are invited to attend the ceremony and the reception which follows.
[Daily Corinthian (Corinth, Mississippi), 24 Feb 2008.] Transcribed by Pat Lancaster.
Whitehurst – King
Quite a romantic wedding took place on Sunday afternoon, when Howard Whitehurst and Miss Minnie King were quietly married, Rev. J.A. Davenport performing the ceremony.
While there was no elaborate preparations, only those provided by nature, in perfecting the scenery for the occasion, and while the merry song of the birds was heard, on the public highway, near the turning point of the Corinth-Shiloh road, one mile northeast of Corinth, and with only a few friends present, Rev. Davenpot spoke the impressive words that sealed the plighted troth of these popular young people.
The bride is a daughter of B.L. King and has resided many years in the Box Chapel neighborhood, three miles east of Corinth.
The groom is a son of J.W. Whitehurst. Both young people are popular and well known, and the best wishes of their hosts of friends follow them for a happy and prosperous life.
Mr. and Mrs. Whitehurst will reside in the home of Mr. King east of Corinth.
["The Weekly Corinthian" (Corinth, Miss.), 16 March 1916.] Transcribed by Pat Lancaster.
Womack – Burt
An engagement of interest to the many friends in Corinth of he bride-elect is the announcement of the marriage of Miss Lutie Burt of Oxford, to Richard B. Womack of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, which will be celebrated on Tuesday, Dec. 28, in Corinth, at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Thos. H. Johnston.
The bride-elect is a daughter of Mrs. M.E. Burt, who is now here in the home of Hon. and Mrs. T.H. Johnston. She was born and reared in Oxford, and is a member of an old and prominent Lafayette county family. She is a very charming and popular young lady.
["The Weekly Corinthian" (Corinth, Miss.), 23 Dec. 1915.] Transcribed by Pat Lancaster.
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