Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands
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Freedmen's Marriage Certificates 1865 - 1869  Roll 2

TENNESSEE  Bailey - Bowen

Nathaniel Bailey of Memphis, TN m. Emily Toler of Memphis, TN
Date: August 28, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 39; color: black; father: black; mother: black; lived with another woman 8 years, separated from her by death. Woman's age: 25; color: brown; father: brown; mother: brown. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 3; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Stephen Baine of Wilson County, TN m. Eliza Baine of Wilson County, TN
Date: April 24, 1866 Place: Wilson County, TN

Nat Baird of Wilson County, TN m. Sarah Baird (used to belong to Dr. Allison) of Wilson Co.
Date: April 24, 1866 Place: Wilson County, TN
They had been living together as man and wife for the past 15 years. Nat Baird had no children by this wife. First wife Mariva (died) by whom he had Austin who is now in the U.S. Service about 24 years old, second wife Elizabeth, living, by whom he had a daughter named Jane about 21 years old.

Miner Baljon of Fort Pickering, TN m. Hesther Haines of Memphis, TN
Date: November 13, 1864 Place: Fort Pickering, TN
Man's age: 26; color: brown; father: yellow; mother: black. Woman's age: 21; color: brown; father: black; mother: yellow; lived with another man 2 years, separated from him by their own choice. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 1.

David Ball of Gibson County, TN m. Amy Bobitt of Gibson County, TN
Date: January 27, 1865 Place: Gibson County, TN
Man's age: 34; color: copper; father:--; mother:--. Woman's age: 25; color: dark; father: dark; mother: dark.

Adam Baker of Memphis, TN m. Liza E. Gillert of Memphis, TN
Date: February 4, 1866 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 29; color: mulatto; father: brown; mother: mulatto. Woman's age: 26; color: mulatto; father: white; mother: black; lived with another man 5 years, separated from him by slavery. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

James Baker of Gibson County, TN m. Alvina Garwood of Gibson County, TN
Date: June 25, 1865 Place: Gibson County, TN
Man's age: 36. Woman's age: 30.

John Baker of ---- m. Catherine Hunt of Amelia C. H., Virginia
Date: September 10, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 50; color: indian; father: indian; mother: indian; lived with another woman 8 years, separated from her by sale. Woman's age: 27; color: black; father: black; mother: black; lived with another man 7 years, separated from him by death. They, unitedly had 2 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 2.

Clabnon(?) Banks of Memphis, TN m. Caroline Banks of Memphis, TN
Date: August 20, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 50; color: black; father: black; mother: black. Woman's age: 30; color: black; father: black; mother: black; lived with another man 12 years, separated from him by death. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Joseph Banks of Memphis, TN m. Julia Banks of Memphis, TN
Date: September 10, 1865 Place: Memphis
Man's age: 27; color: yellow; father: mulatto; mother: yellow. Woman's age: 16; color: yellow; father: black; mother: yellow. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Littleton Barker of Memphis (59th U.S.C.T.) m. Jane Barker of Memphis, TN
Date: January 21, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 26; color: brown; father: brown; mother: brown. Woman's age: 23; color: black; father: black; mother: black. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Moses Barker of Memphis, TN m. Sarah Barker of Memphis, TN
Date: September 4, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 39; color: black; father: black; mother: black. Woman's age: 25; color: black; father: black; mother: black. Living together 4 years. They, unitedly had 4 children; the man by previous connection had 2; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Reason Barker of Memphis, TN m. Harriet Farr of Memphis, TN
Date: October 8, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 21; color: black; father: black; mother: black. Woman's age: 19; color: black; father: black; mother: black. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection.

Jesse Barlow and his wife, Sarah of Dyer County, TN
Issued Certificate: June 2, 1866 Place: Dyer County, TN
Man's age: 53; color: brown; father: brown; mother: black; lived with another woman 2 years (18 months), separated from her by moving. Woman's age: 60; color: yellow; father: light; mother: ----; lived with another man 20 years, separated from him by death. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 2; the woman by previous connection had 10.

Jackson Barnes m. Jane Barnes
Date: January 29, 1865 Place: Fort Pickering, TN
"This certifies that I this day married Jackson Barnes, Co. "B", 3rd U.P. Col'd and Jane Barnes.
C. P. Taylor, Chaplain"

John Mosley Barnes of Memphis, TN m. Creasy Long of Memphis, TN
Date: February 5, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 21; color: mixed; father: black; mother: mixed. Woman's age: 25; color: black; father: black; mother: black; lived with another man 2 years, separated from him by death. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection 0.

Noble Barnes of U. S. C. T. m. Margaret Barnes of Goodrich's Landing, Mississippi
Date: September 30, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 30; color: black; father: black; mother: brown. Woman's age: 22; color: black; father: black; mother: black. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Edmund Barnett and his wife, Percilla of Dyer County, TN
Issued certificate: June 2, 1866 in Dyer County, TN
Man's age: 34; color: brown; father: brown; mother: brown; lived with another woman 5½ years, separated from her by leaving her. Woman's age: 25; color: yellow; father: yellow; mother: brown. They, unitedly had 4 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Henry Barney of 5th U.S. Col. Cal. m. Barbara Barrett of Yazoo County, Miss.
Date: October 1, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 46; color: brown; father: black; mother: black. Woman's age: 50; color: black; father: black; mother: black; lived with another man 9 years, separated from him by being sold. They, unitedly had 1 child; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Pleasant Barrett of Memphis, TN m. Paulina Chapman of Memphis, TN
Date: January 28, 1866 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 33; color: black; father: black; mother: black. Woman's age: 24; color: mulatto; father: black; mother: black. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Nelson Bass of Wilson County, TN m. Hannah Bass of Wilson County, TN
Date: March 23, 1866 Place: Wilson County, TN
They had been living together as man and wife for the past 20 years and had the following children:
Willy Bass, 30
Jolly Bass, 28
Mary Ann Bass, 26
Alfred Bass, 24
Daniel Bass, 22

George Baston of Memphis, TN m. Laura Hunt of Memphis, TN
Date: February 5, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 21; color: mulatto; father: mulatto; mother: mulatto. Woman's age: 19; color: black; father: black; mother: black; lived with another man 2 years, separated from him by death. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Nathaniel Battle of Memphis, TN m. Elizabeth Battle of Memphis, TN
Date: August 26, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 21; color: black; father: black; mother: black. Woman's age: 20; color: black; father: black; mother: black. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Prince Bawlin of Memphis, TN m. Caroline Bawlin of Memphis, TN
Date: August 27, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 42; color: yellow; father: black; mother: yellow; lived with another woman 4 years, separated from her by desertion. Woman's age: 30; color: yellow; father: yellow; mother: yellow; lived with another man 5 years, separated from him by death. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 2; the woman by previous connection had 0.

George Beard and his wife, Tilda Elizabeth, of Dyer County, TN
Issued Certificate: May 1, 1866 Place: Dyer County, TN
Man's age: 26; color: brown; father: dark; mother: yellow. Woman's age: 21; color: dark; father: brown; mother: brown. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Jeremiah Beasly m. Adaline Potam, both of Dyer County, TN
Date: March 10, 1866 Place: Dyer County, TN
Man's age: 28; color: black; father: black; mother: black. Woman's age: 22; color: black; father: black; mother: black. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Michael Beckton of Memphis, TN m. Louisa Beckton of Memphis, TN
Date: November 11, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 26; color: black; father: black; mother: black; lived with another woman 3 years, separated from her by agreement. Woman's age: 23; color: black; father: black; mother: black. They, unitedly had 1 child; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Samuel Beckton of Memphis, TN m. Molly Nelson of Memphis, TN
Date: November 11, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 21; color: black; father: black; mother: black. Woman's age: 22; color: black; father: black; mother: black; lived with another man 1 year, separated from him by the Rebs. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 1.

Britton Beeks of Fort Pickering, TN m. Mary Hicks of Tennessee
Date: January 27, 1865 Place: Fort Pickering, TN
Man's age: 21; color: black; father: black; mother: black. Woman's age: 22; color: black; father: black; mother: black; lived with another man ½ year, separated from him by death. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Morris Belcher m. Susannah Smith, both of Wilson County, TN
Date: September 9, 1865 Place: Wilson County, TN

Jackson Bell and his wife, Joana, of Dyer County, TN
Issued certificate: January 31, 1866 Place: Dyer County, TN
Man's age: 26; color: brown; father: dark; mother: yellow. Woman's age: 21; color: dark; father: brown; mother: brown. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

John Bell of Memphis, TN m. Ann Bonner of Memphis, TN
Date: January 11, 1866 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 24; color: black; father: black; mother: black. Woman's age: 25; color: mulatto; father: mulatto; mother: mulatto. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Joseph Bell of Wilson County, TN m. Sabra Bell (Provinnes) of Wilson County, TN
Date: May 13, 1866 Place: Wilson County, TN
They had been living together as man and wife for the past 14 years and had the following children:
James Bell, 16
Samuel Bell, 11
Mary Bell, 9
George Bell, 4
Emma Jane Bell, 2

Sandy Bell of Presidents Island, TN m. Leah Jones of Tennessee
Date: August 13, 1864 Place: Presidents Island, TN
Man's age: 20; color: black; father: black; mother: black. Woman's age: 24; color: black; father: black; mother: black; lived with another man 7 years, separated from him by death. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Willis Bell and his wife, Lydia, of Dyer County, TN
Issued Certificate: May 21, 1866 Place: Dyer County, TN
Man's age: 20; color: black; father: black; mother: black. Woman's age: 30; color: black; father: black; mother: black. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Benjamin Bells of Memphis, TN m. Cynthia P. Bells of Memphis, TN
Date: September 6, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 49; color: black; father: black; mother: black; lived with another woman 4 years, separated from her by being removed. Woman's age: 50; color: black; father: black; mother: black; lived with another man 10 years, separated from him by being removed. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 2; the woman by previous connection had 5.

Isham Benet of Columbus, KY m. Jenny Lyons (?) of Columbus, KY
Date: January 23, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 23; color: brown; father: brown; mother: black. Woman's age: 16; color: brown; father: brown; mother: brown. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0. the woman by previous connection had 0.

Anthony Bently of Wilson County, TN m. Sarah Bently (Lockett) of Wilson County, TN
Date: May 10, 1866 Place: Wilson County, TN
They had been living together as man and wife for the past 7 years and had the following children:
John Henry Bently, 5
Martha Jane Bently, 3
Nancy Moss Bently, 6 weeks

James Bibby of Memphis, TN m. Jane Bibby of Memphis, TN
Date: August 30, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 23; color: black; father: black; mother: black. Woman's age: 21; color: black; father: black; mother: black. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

William Bigfoot of Memphis, TN m. Jane Apelson (Pelson?) of Memphis, TN
Date: January 14, 1866 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 29; color: mulatto; father: mulatto; mother: mulatto. Woman's age: 20; color: black; father: black; mother; black. They, unitedly had 1 child; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Nathan Biggs of Gibson County, TN m. Manda Turner of Gibson County, TN
Date: June 6, 1866 Place: Gibson County, TN
Man's age: 35 Woman's age: 32

Edward Biggers of Memphis, TN m. Emiline Valentine of Memphis, TN
Date: September 20, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 19; color: black; father: black; mother: black. Woman's age: 21; color: black; father: black; mother: black; lived with another man 2 years, separated from him by death. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 1.

Randolph Biggers of Memphis (7th U.S.C.T.) m. Mariah Bowers of Memphis, TN
Date: January 21, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Note: No certificate, handwritten note. Witnesses were L.H. McGruder, Nelson Gooden and Lucy Gooden. Certified by G. W. Richardson, Chaplain 7th U.S.C.T.

George Bingham and his wife, Linda Caroline, of Dyer County, TN
Issued Certificate: June 4, 1866 Place: Dyer County, TN
Man's age: 51; color: brown; father: brown; mother: brown; lived with another woman 4 years, separated from her by death. Woman's age: 27; color: brown; father: brown; mother: brown. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

John Bingley of Charleston, S.C. m. Lucinda Tendle of Mississippi
Date: September 5, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 28; color: black; father: black; mother: black; lived with another woman 4 years, separated from her by death. Woman's age: 26; color: brown; father: black; mother: brown; lived with another man 2 years, separated from him by mutual consent. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 2; the woman by previous connection had 0.

John Black of Memphis, TN m. Henrietta Black of Memphis, TN
Date: September 2, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 36; color: black; father: black; mother: black; lived with another woman 1 year, separated from her by death. Woman's age: 24; color: black, father: black; mother: black. They, unitedly had 3 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Lewis Blackburn of Memphis, TN m. Martha Blackburn of Memphis, TN
Date: September 2, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 26; color: black; father: black; mother: black. Woman's age: 24; color: black; father: black; mother: black. They, unitedly had 3 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Dennis Blackman of Louisiana m. Francis McGown of Mississippi
Date: September 8, 1864 Place: Presidents Island, TN
Man's age: 29; color: black; father: black; mother: black; lived with another woman 5 years, separated from her by death. Woman's age: 21; color: black; father: black; mother: black; lived with another man 1½ years, separated from him by force. They, unitedly had 4 children together; the man by previous connection had 2; the woman by previous connection had 2.

James Blackman of Gibson County, TN m. Martha A. Nelson of Gibson County, TN
Date: March 5, 1866 Place: Gibson County, TN
Man's age: 45; color: black; father: black; mother: black; lived with another woman 11 years, separated from her by death. Woman's age: 29; color: black; father: black; mother: black; lived with another man 5 years, separated from him by death.

William Blackman of Memphis, TN m. Violet Webb of Memphis, TN
Date: June 21, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 30; color: mulatto; father: mulatto; mother: mulatto. Woman's age: 25; color: black; father: black; mother: black; lived with another man 14 years, separated from him by death. The, unitedly had 1 child; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 1.

Horas Blackwell of Memphis, TN m. Minnie Blackwell of Memphis, TN
Date: August 25, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 40; color: yellow; father: yellow; mother: yellow; lived with another woman 2 yrs, separated from her by Master. Woman's age: 25; color: yellow; father: yellow; mother: white. They unitedly had 2 children; the man by previous connection had 1; the woman by previous connection had 0.

William Blair of Memphis, TN m. Louvinia Blair of Memphis, TN
Date: October 5, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 45; color: black; father: black; mother: black. Woman's age: 39; color: black; father: black; mother: black. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Joseph Blancher of 3rd U.S. Col. Cav. m. Celeste Tousant of Arkansas
Date: September 9, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 37; color: brown; father: white; mother: black; lived with another woman 8 years, separated from her by death. Woman's age: 24; color: brown; father: brown; mother: brown. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 1; the woman by previous child had 0.

Doctor Bland of Memphis, TN m. Emma Johnson of Memphis, TN
Date: June 25, 1865 Place: Memphis
Man's age: 22; color: black; father: black; mother: black. Woman's age: 21; color: black; father: black; mother: black. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

James Blake of Wilmington, Delaware m. Catherine White of Wilmington, Delaware
Date: not listed Place: Dyer County, TN
Man's age: 30; color: dark; father: --; mother: black. Woman's age: 24; color: black; father: brown; mother: black.

Toney Blank of Memphis, TN m. Jane Green of Memphis, TN
Date: March 18, 1866 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 43; color: brown; father: brown; mother: brown; lived with another woman 8 years, separated from her by slavery. Woman's age: 25; color: brownskin; father: brownskin; mother: brownskin; lived with another man 7 years, separated from him by the war. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 1.

Green Bloodsaw of Fort Pickering, TN m. Mary Bleats of Memphis, TN
Date: January 23, 1865 Place: Fort Pickering, TN
Man's age: 25; color: brown; father: yellow; mother: black. Woman's age: 20; color: black; father: black; mother: black. They, unitedly had 1 child; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Thomas Blythe of Wilson County, TN m. Sally Blythe (Manson) of Wilson County, TN
Date: May 13, 1866 Place: Wilson County, TN
They had been living together as man and wife for the past 7 years and had no children together. Thomas Blythe was bought from Kentucky to the state leaving a wife and nine children.

Jerry Bobbit of Gibson County, TN m. Mariah Flowers of Gibson County, TN
Date: June 9, 1866 Place: Gibson County, TN
Man's age: 44; color: copper. Woman's age: 34; color: copper.

Samuel Bolton of Memphis, TN m. Georgia Sass of Memphis, TN
Date: February 18, 1866 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 18; color: black; father: black; mother: black. Woman's age: 16; color: yellow; father: black; mother: yellow. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Jo Bomont and his wife, Elvira, of Dyer County, TN
Issued certificate: June 2, 1866 Place: Dyer County, TN
Man's age: 41; color: yellow; father: --; mother: yellow; lived with another woman 2 years, separated from her by parting. Woman's age: 38; color: yellow; father: brown; mother: yellow. They, unitedly had 4 children; the man by previous connection had 1; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Frank Bond of Memphis, TN m. Mary Ray of Memphis, TN
Date: January 10, 1866 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 26; color: dark; father: dark; mother: dark; lived with another woman 3 years, separated from her by death. Woman's age: 23; color: yellow; father: yellow; mother: yellow; lived with another man 5 years, separated from him by casualties of war. They, unitedly had 1 child; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 1.

Bob Bone and his wife, Wyny of Dyer County, TN
Issued certificate: June 2, 1866 Place: Dyer County, TN
Man's age: 50; color: black; father: black; mother: black; lived with another woman 6 years, separated from her by moving. Woman's age: 48; color: black; father: black; mother: black; lived with another man 4 years, separated from him by moving. They, unitedly had 2 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 1.

William Bonner of Memphis, TN m. Sarah Bonner of Memphis, TN
Date: August 25, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 26; color: yellow; father: yellow; mother: yellow. Woman's age: 28; color: yellow; father: yellow; mother: yellow. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

William Booker of Memphis (U.S.C.T.) m. Catherine Ann Booker of Memphis, TN
Date: February 12, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 36; color: black; father: black; mother: black. Woman's age: 30; color: black; father: black; mother: black. They, unitedly had 0 children; the woman by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Washington Boon of Fort Pickering, TN m. Jane Atkins of Tennessee
Date: January 27, 1865 Place: Fort Pickering, TN
Man's age: 27; color: brown; father: brown; mother: yellow; lived with another woman 2 years, separated from her by death. Woman`s age: 25; color: brown; father: brown; mother: brown; lived with another man 2 years, separated from him by their own choice. They, unitedly had 0 children; the woman by previous connection had 1; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Wesly Boon of Memphis, TN m. Elizabeth Terry of Memphis, TN
Date: February 16, 1866 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 45; color: black; father: black; mother: black; lived with another woman 10 years, separated from her by Master. Woman's age: 26; color: black; father: black; mother: black; lived with another man 6 years, separated from him by Master. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 1.

George Bowen of Memphis, TN m. Sidne Bowen of Memphis, TN
Date: August 27, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 35; color: yellow; father: black; mother: yellow. Woman's age: 25; color: yellow; father: black; mother: yellow. They, unitedly had 1 child together; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Nelson Bowen of Fort Pickering, TN m. Lucinda Bowen of Tennessee
Date: January 27, 1865 Place: Fort Pickering
Man's age: 38; color: black; father: black; mother: black. Woman's age: 40; color: black; father: black; mother: black. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.

Tomas Bowen of Memphis, TN m. Sally Johnson of Memphis, TN
Date: August 20, 1865 Place: Memphis, TN
Man's age: 25; color: black; father: black; mother: black. Woman's age: 24; color: black; father: black; mother: black. They, unitedly had 0 children; the man by previous connection had 0; the woman by previous connection had 0.