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Query: Dodds Family circa 1826

Taneya — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 14:16:54 +0000

Researcher Janice Dobbs <majsfc@hughes.net> is looking for information on James W. and Nancy Dodds that lived in Chester County 1826- maybe 1900. James was a blacksmith.

If you have any information that may be of interest, please let her know!

Marriage: HOOKS, Rufus and Ruby SMITH

Taneya — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 18:21:14 +0000

Plain View News Items – A wedding that came as a surprise was that of Miss Ruby SMITH and Mr. Rufus HOOKS. We wish them much success and happiness.

Source: Chester County Independent, 16 Jan 1930, pg. 6.

Birth: WILLIAMS, (infant girl) – (b. 1930)

Taneya — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 18:09:56 +0000

New Friendship News - Mr. and Mrs. Essary WILLIAMS are the proud parents of a fine girl, born Jan. 9.

Source: Chester County Independent, 16 Jan 1930, pg. 6.

EAVES, Gracie Bonice – (d. 1930)

Taneya — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 16:52:51 +0000

In Memory

In loving memory of Gracie Bonice EAVES. She has passed out of a world of strife to receive through our Father’s love the reward of a well spent life.

One by one the links are gathered
To our Father’s home above.
And they’re waiting there to greet us
In the sunshine of his love.

Peaceful be your sleep, darling,
It is sweet to call your name;
In life I loved you dearly,
In death it remains the same.

God took you home it was his will,
Within our hearts, you liveth still.
We cannot, Lord, thy purpose see
But all is well that is done to thee.

Bonice was loved by all who knew her and the bereaved family have our heartfelt sympathy in their sad loss.

Source: Chester County Independent, 16 Jan 1930, pg. 1.

Marriage: RUSSELL, Tommie and Mattie ALLEN (1930)

Taneya — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 16:28:49 +0000

Harmony News Item - Mr. Tommie RUSSELL, a young farmer of this community, and Miss Mattie ALLEN, of Medina, were quietly married at the courthouse Saturday. We wish them much happiness in their married life.

Source: Chester County Independent, 16 Jan 1930, pg. 1.

Marriage: Porter J. BYRD and Jasper GALBRAITH (1929)

Taneya — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:38:45 +0000

Henderson Girl Marries

Miss Jasper GALBRAITH, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. GALBRAITH, of this city, was married to Porter J. BYRD on Tuesday evening, Dec. 31, at 8:30 o’clock. The marriage took place in the home of Dr. Harry Scribner AMES, by whom the ceremony was performed. Mary GALBRAITH, sister of the bride, and John SALMON, of Chicago, witnessed the marriage. The ceremony was followed by a small reception at the new apartment of the bride and groom. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Hubert WILKINSON, formerly of this city.

Source: Chester County Independent, 9 Jan 1930, pg. 5.

Marriage: Lauton COX and Frances MURRAY (1930)

Taneya — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:33:19 +0000

Column: Chester County High News

Miss Frances MURRAY, former expression teacher, was married recently in Jackson to Mr. Lauton COX, of Chicago. The newly married couple will make their home for awhile in Chicago. The school regrets the loss of one so able and efficient, but wishes for her much happiness and success.

Source: Chester County Independent, 9 Jan 1930, pg. 5

WHITE, Vera – Graduation (1930)

Taneya — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:30:15 +0000

The Independent has received a card from the Linden Circle Beauty Shop and Training School announcing the graduation of Miss Vera WHITE, which will occur on Saturday, Jan. 11, at 315 Somerville street, Memphis. Miss WHITE is the daughter of Dr. WHITE of this city and has many friends in Henderson and Chester county, who will wish her well in her new work.

Source: Chester County Independent, 9 Jan 1930, pg. 5.

Marriage: Herman SPEARS & Billie Sue ROBERTSON (1930)

Taneya — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:25:42 +0000

Miss Billie Sue ROBERTSON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. ROBERTSON of this city, was married last Saturday morning in Memphis to Mr. Herman SPEARS of Bay, Ark. The marriage was a quiet affair and only a few friends were present. Mr. and Mrs. SPEARS will make their home for the present at Bay, Ark.

Source: Chester County Independent, 9 Jan 1930, pg. 5

Marriage: Rufus HOOKS & Ruby SMITH (1930)

Taneya — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:02:07 +0000

A wedding that came as a surprise to their friends was that of Mr. Rufus HOOKS, of Chicago, and Miss Ruby SMITH, of this community. They left Saturday for Chicago.

Source: Chester County Independent, 9 Jan 1930, pg. 2

Later in the issue on pg. 5…..

HOOKS-SMITH

Miss Ruby SMITH and Mr. Rufus HOOKS were married last Friday afternoon at Corinth, Miss. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy SMITH, of Plainview, and is a very attractive young lady. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph HOOKS and is a young man of sterling qualities.

The happy couple will make their home in Chicago, where the groom holds a position. They have many friends throughout Chester County who wish them much happiness.