Berkeley County, VA:

David McFann to Mary Fleece

Book ?, page 22
BERKELEY, SS.

Know all Men by these Presents,
That we David McFann and Robert Grimes are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency J. Wood Esq. Governor of Virginia, in the just and full sum of fifty pounds, current money, to be paid to the said Governor or his successor, to the which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated this 26th day of Augt, 1799

THE condition of the above Obligation is such, that whereas a Marriage is suddenly intended to be solemnized between the above bound David and Mary Fleece both of this county. NOW, if there should be no lawful cause to obstruct the said Marriage, then the above obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue.

Sealed and delivered in the presence of }
[signed:] David McFann (L. S.)
[signed:] Robert Grimes (L.S.)


[written at the bottom of the record and underlined:] Peyton Rausone

[Transcribed by Richard Hughes. Richard found the record on "Marriage Bonds, 1797-1816, Berkeley Co., WVA", LDS microfilm 0831315.]

Scioto County, OH:

Allen Day to Emily McFan

Volume B, page 82
Scioto County, ss.
On the 21st day of December A. D. 1845 I solemized the marriage of Allen Day with Emily McFan.
A. J. McFan J. P.

Kimber McFan to Sarah A. Chaffin

Volume B, page 82
Scioto County, ss.
On the 7" day of December A. D. 1845 I solemized the marriage of Kimber McFan with Sarah Ann Chaffin.
A. J. McFan J. P.

Thomas Hartley to Sabina McFann

CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE
The State of Ohio, Scioto County, Probate Court:
I, F. C. SEARL, Sole judge and ex-officio Clerk of said Court, do hereby certify that the Marriage of Thomas Hartley to Sabina McFann is entered on the Records of said Court, in the words and figures following, to wit:
I hereby certify that on the 21st day of May A.D. 1868 Thomas Hartley and Sabina McFann were legally joined in marriage by me
Richard Fauldner J. P.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of said Probate Court of Scioto County, Ohio, at Portsmouth, this 21st day of August A. D., 1868
[signed:] F. C. Searl Probate Judge

[A photocopy of the record was sent to me by Norma Pourchot]

Lawrence County:

Vol 12, pg 124
Parties.
Marion Sullivan and Margaret McFann
Licence.
Issued the 1st day of June A.D. 1876, to the above named parties.

The State of Ohio, Lawrence County.
Before me, Geo W. Thompson Judge of the Court of Probate for said County came personally Marion Sullivan who being first duly sworn, saith that he is more than [18?] years of age, that he has no wife living, that he is not nearer of kin to Margaret McFann than second Cousins, that she is more than 18 years of age, that she has no husband living, that she resides at the present time in this county, and that there is no legal impediment to their being joined in marriage, and further saith that the written consent of his father is on file in this office
Sworn and subscribed before me the 1st day of June A.D. 1876
Geo W. Thompson Judge of Probate
Marion Sullivan [his mark]

[the marriage record is blank.]

Vol 13, pg 535
Parties.
Josiah McFann and Annie Canter
Licence.
Issued the 25th day of October A.D. 1883, to the above named parties.

The State of Ohio, Lawrence County.
Before me, Geo. W. Thompson Judge of the Court of Probate for said County came personally Josiah McFann who being first duly sworn, saith that he is more than 21 years of age, that he has no wife living, that he is not nearer of kin to Annie Canter than second Cousins, that she is more than 16 years of age, that she has no husband living, that she resides at the present time in this county, and that there is no legal impediment to their being joined in marriage, and further saith that the written consent of the father of said Annie Canter is on file in this office Joseph Buffington being witness to the same
Sworn and subscribed before me the 25th day of October A.D. 1883
Geo. W. Thompson Judge of Probate
J. McFann [his mark]

Returned and Filed,
19 day of Jan, 1884
[blank]
Judge of Probate.

No. [blank] The State of Ohio, Lawrence County, ss:
I do hereby certify, that on the 28th day of Oct A.D. 1883, by virtue of a license from the Court of Probate for said County I joined in Marriage Josiah McFann and Annie Canter
Given under my hand the 28th day of Oct A.D. 1883
Geo Spencer J. P.

Vol 14, pg 366
Parties.
James Patton and Sarah E. McFann
License.
Issued the 17th day of Dec. A.D. 1886, to the above named parties.

The State of Ohio, Lawrence County.
Before me, Geo W. Thompson Judge of the Court of Probate for said County came personally A. J. McFann who being first duly sworn, saith that James Patton is more than 21 years of age, that he has no wife living, that he is not nearer of kin to Sarah E. McFann than second Cousins, that she is more than 16 years of age, that she has no husband living, that she resides at the present time in this county, and that there is no legal impediment to their being joined in marriage, and further saith that he is the father of said Sarah E. McFann and gives his consent
Sworn and subscribed before me the 17 day of December A.D. 1886
Geo W. Thompson Judge of Probate
[signed:] A. J. McFann

Returned and Filed,
31st day of December, 1886
[blank]
Judge of Probate.

No. [blank] The State of Ohio, Lawrence County, ss:
I do hereby certify, that on the 19 day of Dec. A.D. 1886, by virtue of a license from the Court of Probate for said County I joined in Marriage James H. Patton and Sarah E. McFann
Given under my hand the 31st day of Dec. A.D. 1886
Rev B. B. Warneke

For more information on Sarah E. McFann, see Andrew J. McFanns' Family Page.

Vol 15, pg 247
Parties.
Demetrius McFann and Stella Buffington
Licence.
Issued the 4th day of December A.D. 1889, to the above named parties.

The State of Ohio, Lawrence County.
Before me, Lot Davis Judge of the Court of Probate for said County came personally William McFann who being first duly sworn, saith that Demetrius McFann is more than 21 years of age, that he has no wife living, that he is not nearer of kin to Stella Buffington than second Cousins, that she is more than 16 years of age, that she has no husband living, that she resides at the present time in this county, and that there is no legal impediment to their being joined in marriage, and further saith not also appeared Joseph Buffington father of Stella Buffington who consents to this marriage
Sworn and subscribed before me the 4th day of December A.D. 1889
Lot Davis Judge of Probate
F. A. Ross, Dep
William McFann [his mark]
[signed:] Joseph Buffington

Returned and Filed,
6th day of December, 1889
Lot Davis
Judge of Probate.
F. A. Ross

No. [blank] The State of Ohio, Lawrence County, ss:
I do hereby certify, that on the 5th day of December A.D. 1889, by virtue of a license from the Court of Probate for said County I joined in Marriage Mr Demeter McFann and Miss Stella Buffington
Given under my hand the 5th day of December A.D. 1889
Rev B. B. Warneke

Vol 16, pg 135
Parties.
James Fleming and Ada McFann
Licence.
Issued the 1 day of December A.D. 1892, to the above named parties.

The State of Ohio, Lawrence County.
Before me, Lot Davis Judge of the Court of Probate, for said County, came personally James Fleming, who being first duly sworn, saith that he is more than 18 years of age, that he has no wife living, that he is not nearer of kin to Ada McFann than second Cousins, that she is more than 16 years of age, that she has no husband living, that she resides at the present time in this County, and that there is no legal impediment to their being joined in marriage, and further saith their parents have consented in writing to their marriage.
Sworn and subscribed before me the 1 day of December A.D. 1892
Lot Davis Judge of Probate
[signed:] James Fleming

Returned and Filed,
28th day of December, 1892
Lot Davis
Judge of Probate.

No. [blank] The State of Ohio, Lawrence County, ss:
I do hereby certify, that on the 1 day of December A.D. 1892, by virtue of a license from the Court of Probate for said County, I joined in Marriage Mr James Fleming and Miss Ada McFann
Given under my hand the 1st day of December A.D. 1892
Thos. Riley a Justice of the Peace

Vol 16, pg 58
Parties.
Edward Wilson and Emma F. McFann
Licence.
Issued the 27 day of June A.D. 1892, to the above named parties.

The State of Ohio, Lawrence County.
Before me, Lot Davis, Judge of the Court of Probate, for said County, came personally Edward Wilson, who being first duly sworn, saith that he is more than 21 years of age, that he has no wife living, that he is not nearer of kin to Emma F. McFann than second Cousins, that she is more than 18 years of age, that she has no husband living, that she resides at the present time in this County, and that there is no legal impediment to their being joined in marriage, and further saith not [blank]
Sworn and subscribed before me the 27 day of June A.D. 1892
Lot Davis Judge of Probate
Edward Wilson [his mark]

Returned and Filed,
2 day of July, 1892
Lot Davis
Judge of Probate.
Bryant

No. [blank] The State of Ohio, Lawrence County, ss:
I do hereby certify, that on the 29 day of June A.D. 1892, by virtue of a license from the Court of Probate for said County I joined in Marriage Edward Wilson and Emma F. McFann
Given under my hand the 29 day of June, A.D. 1892
Thomas Riley J.P.

[Emma McFann is probably the daughter of A. J. McFann (b. 1832).]

Vol 17, pg 527
Parties.
Claud E. Handley and Lulu McFann
Licence.
Issued the 26 day of Sept A.D. 1898, to the above named parties.

The State of Ohio, Lawrence County.
Before me, James C. Russell Judge of the Court of Probate, for said County, came personally C. E. Handley who being first duly sworn, saith that he is more than 21 years of age, that he has no wife living, that he is not nearer of kin to Lulu McFann than second Cousins, that she is more than 18 years of age, that she has no husband living, that she resides at the present time in this county, and that there is no legal impediment to their being joined in marriage, and further saith not [blank]
Sworn and subscribed before me the 26 day of September A.D. 1898
J. C. Russell Judge of Probate
[signed:] C. E. Handley

Returned and Filed,
1 day of October, 1898
James C. Russell
Judge of Probate.

No. [blank] The State of Ohio, Lawrence County, ss:
I do hereby certify, that on the 26th day of September A.D. 1898, by virtue of a license from the Court of Probate for said County I joined in Marriage Claud E. Handley and Lulu McFann
Given under my hand the 27th day of September A.D. 1898
W. D. Henry J.P.

Vol 18, pg 235
No. 469
John F. McGowan
Lulu F. McFann
License issued November 30 1899
To the Honorable Judge of the Probate Court of said Lawrence County:
The undersigned respectfully makes application for a Marriage License for said parties, and upon oath states:
that said John F. McGowan is 25 years of age, on the 24 day of April 1899, his residence is Ironton, O, his place of birth is same, his occupation is blacksmith, his father's name is James McGowan, his mother's maiden name was Bridget Riley; that he was not previously married, and that he has no wife living.
That said Lulu F. McFann is 20 years of age on the 1 day of January 1899, her residence is Ironton Lawrence County, Ohio, her place of birth is Ironton O, her occupation is [blank], her father's name is B. McFann, her mother's maiden name was Mary Evans; that she was previously married, and is a divorced woman, her married name being Lulu F. Handley; that she has no husband living. Said parties are not nearer of kin than second cousins, and there is no legal impediment to their marriage.
It is expected that W. D. Henry J.P. is to solemize the marriage of said parties.
[signed:] John F. McGowan
Sworn to before me and signed in my presence, this 30 day of November 1899
James Russell Probate Judge

No.469  Marriage Certificate    The state of Ohio, Lawrence County, ss.
I do hereby certify, that on the 30th day of November A.D. 1899, I solemized the Marriage of John F. McGowan and Lulu F. McFann
W. D. Henry J.P.
Filed Dec 1st 1899
James C. Russell Probate Judge.

[Lulu McFann is probably the daughter of Demetrius, son of David McFann (b. 1806).]

Vol 20, pg 482
Probate Court, Lawrence County, Ohio
In the Matter of
Oscar F. Day and Minnie McFann
No. 3439   Marriage License Applicataion
To the Honorable Judge of the Probate Court of said Lawrence County:
The undersigned respectfully makes application for a Marriage License for said parties, and upon oath states:
that said Oscar F. Day
is 23 years of age, on the 8 day of Jan 1905,
his residence is Moulton, Ohio,
his place of birth is Lawrence Co, O,
his occupation is R. R. Section Man,
his father's name is Thomas L. Day,
his mother's maiden name was Ida L. Boggs;
that he was not previously married, and that he has no wife living.

That said Minnie McFann is 23 years of age on the 20 day of June 1904,
her residence is Moulton Lawrence County, Ohio,
her place of birth is Lawrence Co, Ohio,
her occupation is [blank],
her father's name is Jacob McFann,
her mother's maiden name was Anna Wallis;
that she was not previously married, that she has no husband living.

That neither of said parties is an habitual drunkard, epileptic, imbecile or insane, and is not under the influence of any intoxicating liquor or narcotic drug. Said parties are not nearer of kin than second cousins, and there is no legal impediment to their marriage.

It is expected that [blank] is to solemize the marriage of said parties.
[signed:] Oscar F. Day
Sworn to before me and signed in my presence, this 25 day of April 1905
Richard W. Dovil, Probate Judge
By Pearl Willis, Deputy Clerk

Marriage Certificate    No. 3439    The state of Ohio, Lawrence County, ss.
I do hereby certify, that on the 25 day of April A.D. 1905, I solemized the Marriage of Mr Oscar F. Day with Miss Minnie McFann
Thos Riley J.P.
Filed and Recorded April 26 1905.
Richard W. Dovil Probate Judge.

[Minnie is the daughter of Jacob, son of A. J. McFann (b. 1832).]