Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands
Record Group 105.2 Records of the Commissioners Office, 1861-72
Textual Records: Freedmen's marriage certificates, 1861-69.
Camp Hamilton, VA October 10, 1861
Reverend L. C. Lockwood, list of Negroes which have been married by him:
Charles and Rachel Parker
Peter and Eliza Wynder
Wilson and Fanny Hope
James and Celia Dennis
William and Alew Francis
Immanuel and Susan Savage
Harry and Nelly Jarvis
Edward and Emma Whitehouse
William and Melinda Shields
Abraham and Kitty Smith
Names of Colored Persons married by Rev. L. C. Lockwood
Near (?) Seminary, September 27, 1861
Charles and Patsy Ann Smith
Washington and Fanny Kirby
William and Rosetta Randall
Thomas and Mary Banks
William and Lucy Giles
Anthony and Jane Hawkins
George Ashly, 30, single, m. Susan Lemon, 30, single
Groom's parents: unknown
Bride's parents: Que and Francis Lemon
Groom born on the Eastern Shore, Maryland, bride born in Gloucester Co.
Groom acknowledges all his children (4)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Vigel Bachelor, 27, single m. Mary I. Cary, 30, widow
Groom's parents: William and Hannah Bachelor
Bride's parents: Ed and Mary F. Montegue
Groom born in North Carolina, Bride born in Gloucester
One child
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Robert Baylor, 50, single, m. Frances Roz, 50, widowed
Groom's parents: David and Fanny Baylor
Bride's parents: George and Frances Reed
Both born in Gloucester County, both live in Gloucester County
Groom acknowledges all his children (1)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Edward Berry, 52, widowed, m. Mary Foleman, 23, single
Groom's parents: John and Ann Eliza Berry Bride's parents: William and Nancy Foleman
Both born in county (Gloucester?), both live in county
Groom has no children by Mary Foleman
Groom's occupation: Waterman
David Bird, 45, widower, m. Hannah Rondale, 25, single
Groom's parents: Samuel and Betty Bird
Bride's parents: David and Mary Rondale
Both born in Gloucester County, both live in Gloucester County
Groom acknowledges all his children (4)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
George Booth, 42, married widow, m. Lucinda Richardson, 23, single
Groom's parents: Milam and Milly Booth
Bride's parents: Joseph and Mary Richardson
Both born in this county (Gloucester?)
Has 2 children which he recognizes as his
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Jack Booth, 59, widowed, m. Betsy Morris, 39, single
Groom's parents: Jack and Anne Booth
Bride's parents: Grimes and Polly Morris
Both born in and live in Gloucester County
Groom recognizes 2 children
Groom's occupation: Farm Hand
Daniel Bright, 55, widowed, m. Fanny Olmstead, 35, single
Groom's parents: Samuel and Sarah Bright
Bride's parents: (blank)
Groom born in Gloucester, Bride born in King William County
No children
Groom's occupation: Oystering and farming
Thomas Bright, 50, single m. Mary Weathers, 45, single
Groom's parents: Barney and Molly Bright
Bride's parents: William and Amy Weathers
Both born in Gloucester, both live in Gloucester
Groom acknowledges all his children (12)
Groom's occupation: Cook
Taylor Brown, 25, single, m. Nancy Saws, 19, single
Groom's parents: Edmund and Becky Brown
Bride's parents: Leroy and Connie Saws
Groom born in county (Gloucester?)
Bride born in Lancaster Co.
Both live in Gloucester Co.
No kids
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Beverly Brunel, 27, single, m. Maria Poole, 27, single
Groom's parents: Samuel and Sophia Brunel
Bride's parents: William and Milly Poole
Both born in county (Gloucester?), both live in county
Groom acknowledges all his children (2)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Reuben Bunel, 55, single m. Esther Lewis, 50, single
Groom's parents: Billy and Venus Bunel
Bride's parents: Fred Lewis and Rebecca Stubbs
Both born in county (Gloucester?), both live in county
Groom acknowledges all his children (11)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Alfred Burnett, 21, single, m. Eliza Jones, 21, single
Groom's parents: James and Mary Burnett
Bride's parents: William and Mary Jones
Groom born in Gloucester County, bride born in Warren County
No children
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Warner Burr, 53, single, m. Susan Roy, 53, widow
Groom's parents: Harry and Milley Burr
Bride's parents: Frank and Easter Talieferro
Both born in and live in Gloucester, Co.
Groom acknowledges 2 children
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
David Burrel, 50, widowed, m. Peggy Brunel, 38, single
Groom's parents: Phil and Sallie Burrel
Bride's parents: David and Frances Brunel
Both born in this county (Gloucester?), both live in this county
Groom acknowledges all his children (1)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
John Burrell, 28, single, m. Eliza Bird, 22, single
Groom's parents: Philip and Sarah Burrell
Bride's parents: David and Elsy Bird
Both born in Gloucester Co., both live in Gloucester Co.
Groom acknowledges all his children (3)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Phillip Burrell, 40, single, m.Sarah Turner, 23, single
Groom's parents: Phillip and Sarah Burrell
Bride's parents: Ben and Dolly Turner
Both born in Gloucester Co., both live in Gloucester Co.
Groom acknowledges all his children (4)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
John T. Caffrey, 24, single, m. Rebecca Kelly, 24, widowed
Groom's parents: John and Mary Caffrey
Bride's parents: Montague Jaresky (white) and Betsy Norris
Groom born in King and Queen County
Bride born in Corinth County
Both living in Gloucester Co.
Groom acknowledges all his children
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Peter Carter, 45, single, m. Caroline Nelson, 31, single
Groom's parents: Peter and Mary Carter
Bride's parents: Peter and Jennie Lancaster
Both born in county (Gloucester?), both live in county
Groom acknowledges all his children (6)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Robert Carter, 26, single m. Charlott Dixon, 30, single
Groom's parents: Henry and Polly Carter
Bride's parents: Thomas and Sarah Dixon
Both born in Gloucester, both live in Gloucester
Groom acknowledges all his children (5)
Groom's occupation: Oysterman
Robert Carter, 60, single, m. Maria Rowe, 52, single
Groom's parents: Charles and Mary Carter
Bride's parents: James M. and Rosa Rowe
Both born in Gloucester County, both live in Gloucester County
Groom acknowledges all his children, (6?)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Godfrey Chapman, 30, single, m. Nancy Driver, 30, single
Groom's parents: Godfrey Iberson and Katy Chapman
Bride's parents: William and Easter Driver
Both born in Gloucester, both live in Gloucester
Groom acknowledges 7 children
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Henry Chapman, 27, single m. Betsy Driver, 22, single
Groom's parents: Robert and Betsy Chapman
Bride's parents: Lorenzo and Sarah Driver
Both of Gloucester
Groom has no children
Groom's occupation: Oysterman
Edward Churchill, 65, married before, m. Betsy Smith, married before
Groom's parents: Kit and Francis Churchill
Bride's parents: father unknown, Martha Smith Both born in Gloucester, both live in Gloucester
Groom acknowledges all his children (5)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Daniel Clayborn, 45, single m. Polly Wombley, 35, single
Groom's parents: Manirvin and Patty Baylor
Bride's parents: Robert and Dolly Wombley
Both born in Gloucester Co., both live in Gloucester Co.
Groom acknowledges all his children (9)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Anthony Cook, 32, single, m. Lucy Ann Rowe, 19, single
Groom's parents: Anthony and Miley Cook
Bride's parents: Moses and Nancy Rowe
Both born in Gloucester Co., both live in Gloucester Co.
Groom acknowledges all his children (1)
Groom's occupation: Oysterman
Henry Cook, 66, widowed, m. Peggy Johnson, 55, widowed
Groom's parents: unknown
Bride's parents: Frank and Matilda Degrow
Both born in county (Gloucester?), both live in county
Groom acknowledges all his children (4)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
James Custis, 25, single m. Susan Lomax, 24, widowed
Groom's parents: Dick and Mary Custis
Bride's parents: Mana and Jesse Cary
Both born in Gloucester, both live in Gloucester
Bride's occupation: Farm hand
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Sam Danner, 56, single m. Lucy Brith, 40, single
Groom's parents: Isaac Bright and Que Willebrun
Bride's parents: Robbin and Nicey Williams
Groom born in Queen Anne County, Bride born in Gloucester County
Both live in Gloucester County.
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Thomas Davis, 42, single, m. Betsey Mingo, 42, widowed
Groom's parents: John and Nancy Davis
Bride's parents: Robin and Nancy Mingo
Both born in Gloucester Co., both live in Gloucester Co.
Groom acknowledges all his children (5)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Littleton Dennis, 66, widowed, m. Sallie Johnson, 60, widowed
Groom's parents: Littleton and Nuckly (?) Dennis
Bride's parents: don't know.
Both born in county, both live in county.
Groom acknowledges all his children (5)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Bill Devail, 45, widower, m. Jane Stokes, 19, single (colored)
Married about Christmas 1865
Groom's parents: Billy and Katy Devail
Bride's parents: James and Fannie Stokes
Groom born in Gloucester, both living in Gloucester
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Addison Driver, 39, single m. Lizabeth Collier, 34, single
Groom's parents: Squire and Sarah Driver
Bride's parents: (father unknown) Sarah Collier
Groom born in Gloucester County, Bride born in King & Queen County
The children are his.
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Samuel Driver, 35, single m. Sarah Morris, 25, single
Groom's parents: William and Easter Driver
Bride's parents: Wade and Lucy A. Morris
Both born in Gloucester Co., both live in Gloucester Co.
Groom acknowledges all his children (6)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Cain Ellis, 30, single, m. Fannie Washington, 19, single
Groom's parents: Frank and Maria Ellis
Bride's parents: Cose and Fannie Washington
Both born in county (Gloucester?), both live in county
Groom acknowledges all his children (6)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Charles Fields, 36, single, m. Fanny Dixson, 35, widowed
Groom's parents: father unknown, Amy Bean
Bride's parents: John Stubbs and Betsy Dixson
Both born in Gloucester County, both live in Gloucester County
No children
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
James Flemming, 28, single, m. Lizzie Jones, 28, single
Groom's parents: (illegible) and Nancy Flemming
Bride's parents: Olmstead and Mary Jones
Both born in county (Gloucester?), both live in county
Groom acknowledges all his children (2)
Groom's occupation: Oysterman
James Fox, 55, single, m. Sarah Robinson, 40, single
Groom's parents: David and Fannie Brunel
Bride's parents: Peter and Martha Robinson
Both born in this county (Gloucester?), both live in this county
Groom acknowledges all his children (6)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Jerry Gregory, 31, single, m. Maria S. Lumkin, 18, single
Groom's parents: Jerry and Berthia Gregory
Bride's parents: Moses and Isabel Lumkin
Groom born in Gloucester Co., bride born in King and Queen County
Groom acknowledges all his children (4)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Jerry Gregory, 56, single, m. Berthia Booth, 54, single
Groom's parents: Gilbert and Rose Gregory
Bride's parents: Solomon and Lucy Booth
Both born in Gloucester County, both live in Gloucester Co.
Groom acknowledges 4 children
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Dan Robinson Griffin, 56, single, m. Caroline Jones, 50, single
Groom's parents: Dan and Judy Griffin
Brides parents: Joe and Lucy Jones
Both born in county (Gloucester?), both live in county
Groom acknowledges all his children (2)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
John Griffin, 68, widowed m. Seney Poleman, 31, widowed
Groom's parents: Robbin and Rachael Griffin
Bride's parents: William and Nancy Poleman
Both born in county, both live in county
Five children, 3 by groom, 2 by the other husband
Groom's occupation: Waterman
Elijah Harrison, 29, single m. Betty Hall, 22, single
Groom's parents: John and Dinah Harrison
Bride's parents: John and Tulip Ann Hall
Both born in Gloucester Co., both lve in Gloucester Co.
Groom acknowledges all his children (1)
Groom's occupation: Oysterman
George W. Holmes, 39, single m. Judy Rowe, 24, single
Groom's parents: Moses and Easter Holmes
Bride's parents: Jacob and Gentry Rowe
Both born in King and Queen County
Groom acknowledges 9 children
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Richard Hughes, 40, single, m. Sillia Burrell, 35, single
Groom's parents: Billy and Betsey Minkins
Bride's parents: Major and Nancy Burrell
Both born in Gloucester Co., both live in Gloucester Co.
Groom acknowledges all his children (3)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Frank Hurley, 75, widowed, m. Fannie Mims, 40, widowed
Groom's parents: Phil and Rose Hurley
Bride's parents: Frank Mufus and Nancy Mims
Both born in county (Gloucester?), both live in county
Groom acknowledges all his children (3)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
W. Wise Johnson, 33, single, m. Lucy Ann Robinson, 24, single
Groom's parents: Phil and Grace Johnson
Bride's parents: Seth Robinson and Frances Cattler
Both born in county (Gloucester?), both live in county
Groom acknowledges all his children (3)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Bob Jones, 35, single, m. Rosetta Jones, 30, single
Groom's parents: Sam and Sophia Jones
Bride's parents: Don and Milly Jones
Both born in county (Gloucester?), both live in county
Groom acknowledges all his children (4)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Charles Jones, 46, widowed, m. Milly Payton, 34, single
Date: February 27, 1865
Groom's parents: Richard and Venus Jones
Bride's parents: Jack and Pace Payton
Groom born in King William County
Bride born in Exchange (?) County
Both live in Gloucester Co.
Groom acknowledges all his children (2)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Thomas Lemon, 25, single, m. Amanda Easton, 22, single
Groom's parents: Que and Fanny Lemon
Bride's parents: William and Sarah Easton
Both born in Gloucester County, both live in Gloucester Co.
2 children, both his
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Longman Keisey, 21, single, m. Salliah White, 21, single
Groom's parents: James and Nancy Keisey
Bride's parents: Cleyborn and Caroline White
Both born in Gloucester Co., both live in Gloucester Co.
Groom acknowledges all his children (1)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Bill Kemp, 46, single, m. Betsey Howard, 20, widowed
Groom's parents: Edward Kemp and Esther Cook
Bride's parents: Billie and Pollie Howard
Both born in county (Gloucester?), both live in county
Groom acknowledges 1 child by his wife
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Hiram Middleton, 26, single, m. Lucy Roy, single
Groom's parents: Elijah and Dinah Middleton
Bride's parents: father unknown, Francis Roy
Both born in Gloucester Co., both live in Gloucester Co.
Groom acknowledges all his children (2)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Lillian Montague, 50, single, m. Catherine Reed, 40, single
Groom's parents: Que and Adi Montague
Bride's parents: David and Emma Reed
Both born in Gloucester Co., both live in Gloucester Co.
Groom acknowledges all his children (6)
Groom's occupation: Carpenter
David Noggins, 37, single, m. Susan Single, 38, single
Groom's parents: David and Lucy Noggins
Bride's parents: George and Dolly Single
Groom born in Gloucesteer Co., bride born in Lancaster Co., both live in Gloucester Co.
Groom acknowledges all his children (5)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
John Olmstead, 40, single, m. Caroline Washington, 40, single
Groom's parents: John and Caty Olmstead
Bride's parents: Joseph and Sarah Washington
Both born in Gloucester Co., both live in Gloucester Co.
Groom acknowledges all his children (2)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Phil Palmer, 60, widowed m. Becky Pemin, 48, single
Groom's parents: George and Trace Palmer
Bride's parents: Agatha Pemin
Both born in county, both live in county
Groom acknowledges all his children (5)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
John Phillips, 65, single, m. Pelina Forests, 54, single
Groom's parents: Dawson Cook (white) and Fanny Phillips
Bride's parents: James and Lorner Forests
Groom born in King and Queen County, bride born in Matthews County
Groom acknowledges all his children (8)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Charles Robinson, 25, single m. Susan Howard, 22, single
Groom's parents: Lewis and Polly Robinson
Bride's parents: Charles and Agnes Howard
Both born in, both live in Gloucester County
Four children, his.
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Peter Ross, 45, widowed, m. Fanny Bird, 35, widowed
Groom's parents: Daniel and Betsy Ross
Bride's parents: James and Keziah Harris
Both born in Gloucester Co., both live in Gloucester Co.
Groom has no children by present wife
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Moses Rowe, 46, single, m. Nancy Cook, 38, single
Groom's parents: Jessie and Mary Rowe
Bride's parents: Olmstead and Milly Cook
Both born in Gloucester County, both live in Gloucester Co.
Groom acknowledes all his children (4)
Groom's occupation: Oysterman
Nelson Scott, 26, single, m. Jane Brunel, 22, single
Groom's parents: Abraham and Fannie Scott
Bride's parents: Jim and Peggy Brunel
Both born in this county (Gloucester?), both live in this county
Groom acknowledges all his children (3)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
George Shackelford, 32, single, m. Courtney Burrell, 33, single
Groom's parents: Neptune and Lucy Shackelford
Bride's parents: Samuel and Sophia Burrell
Both born in Gloucester Co., both live in Gloucester Co.
Groom acknowledges all his children (5)
Groom's occupation: Oysterman
George W. Smith, 54, single m. Rebecca Bentley, 52, single
Groom's parents: Lewis and Rebecca Currier
Bride's parents: Winter and Betsy Bentley Both of Gloucester County
Groom acknowledges all his children (5)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Phil Tabb m. Mary Frances Davis, both single
Groom's parents: Phil and Bettie Tabb
Bride's parents: Ann Carter
Both born in county (Glouchester?), both live in county
Groom acknowledges all his children (1)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Seller Talieferro, 37, single, m. Mary Jane Talieferro, 23, single
Groom's parents: Philip and Caroline Talieferro
Bride's parents: George Talieferro (white) and Judy Pointer
Both born in Gloucester Co., both live in Gloucester Co.
Groom acknowledges all his children (5)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Eben Thomas, 45, single m. Liza A. Mingo, 35, single
Groom's parents: Eben and Hersey Thomas
Bride's parents: Peter and Jane Mingo
Both born in this county (Gloucester?), both live in this county
Groom acknowledges 7 children now living
Groom's occupaton: Farm hand
Thomas Thompkins, 49, single, m. Lucy Rox, 45, widowed
Groom's parents: Francis and Nancy Thompkins
Bride's parents: Phil and Chloe Bright
Both born in county (Gloucester?), both live in county
Groom acknowledges all his children (3)
Groom's occupation: Farm Hand
Jim Walker, 35, widowed m. Rose Stubbs, 30, single
Groom's parents: Jim and Lucy Walker
Bride's parents: Jack and Mary Stubbs
Both born in county, both live in county
Groom has no children
Groom's occupation: Waterman
James Wallace, 50, widowed m. Tischy Cook, 53, widowed
Groom's parents: Jeff and Polly Wallace
Bride's parents: Henry and Minny Taylor
Groom has no children by Tischy Cook
Groom's occupation: Waterman
Toldin Wallace, 30, single m. Dasy Morris, 46, widowed
Groom's parents: George and Seiney Wallace Bride's parents: Phil and Betsy Morris Both born in county, both live in county.
Groom has no children.
Groom's occupation: Farm Hand
George Walton, 25, single m. Elizabeth West, 25, widowed
Groom's parents: George and Trincy Walton
Bride's parents: John and Sarah West
Both born in county, both live in county
Groom acknowledges all his children (2)
Groom's occupation: Waterman
Billy Ward, 52, single, m. Maria Lewis, 50, single
Groom's parents: Thomas and Susan Ward
Bride's parents: (father unknown), Fanny Lewis
Both born in Gloucester Co., both live in Gloucester Co.
Groom acknowledges all his children (9)
Groom's occupation: Carpenter
Samuel Ward, 51, m. Jane Burnett, 40, widowed
Groom's parents: Bob and Milly Ward
Bride's parents: Gil
Both live in county
Groom born in county, bride born in Chesterfield
Groom acknowledges all his children (2)
Groom's occupation: Tardiver (?)
George Washington, 24, single, m. Lean Sears, 28, widowed
Groom's parents: Jerry Gregory and Winny Burrel
Bride's parents: Julius and Martha Sears
Both born in Gloucester, both live in Gloucester Co.
Groom acknowledges all his children (1)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Warner Washington, 37, single, m. Jane Carter, 36, widowed
Groom's parents: Newman Cooper (white) and Rose Booth
Bride's parents: Samuel and Molly Carter
Groom born in Gloucester Co., bride born in Mathews Co.
Groom acknowledges all his children (4).
Groom's occupation: House servant
John White, 58, single, m. Susan Talieferro, 46, single
Groom's parents: Mary Griffin
Bride's parents: George and Elsie Talieferro
Both born in this county (Gloucester?), both live in this county
Groom acknowledges all his children (4)
Groom's occupation: Carpenter
David Whiting, 41, widowed, m. Hannah Dabney, 22, widowed
Groom's parents: Manuel and Sallie Whiting
Bride's parents: Franky Cawel (mother)
Both born in this county (Gloucester?), both live in this county
Groom acknowledges all his children (1)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Frank Whiting, 27, single, m. Mary Ann Gregory, 22, single
Groom's parents: John and Mary Jane Whiting
Bride's parents: Jerry and Berthea Gregory
Both born in Gloucester Co., both live in Gloucester Co.
Groom acknowledges all his children (2)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Jessie Whiting, 36, single m. Judy Lancaster, 27, single
Groom's parents: Richard and Judy Whiting
Bride's parents: William and Clara Lancaster
Both born in county (Gloucester?), both live in county
Groom acknowledges all his children (6)
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
John Whiting, 35, single m. Maria Deval, 33, single
Groom's parents: David and Fanny Whiting
Bride's parents: William and Jenny Deval
Both born in Gloucester, both live in Gloucester
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
Couple had the following five children:
Mary Liza, daughter of Maria and John her husband, was born April 13, 1850
Elsy Jane, daughter of Maria and John her husband, was born January 15, 1860
Kate, daughter of Maria and John her husband, was born June 25, 1861
John Henry, son of Maria and John her husband, was born March 15, 1863
Isabelle, daughter of Maria and John her husband, was born April 28, 1863
Joseph Wyatt, 22, single m. Sarah A. Randle, 25, widow
Groom's parents: Thomas and Sarah Wyatt
Bride's parents: John and Tulip A. Hale
Both of Gloucester
No children
Groom's occupation: Farm hand
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