When a couple was planning to marry, the prospective groom took out a bond from the clerk of the court in the bride’s county of residence. This was done as surety that there was no legal obstacle to the proposed marriage, such as another li...
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On early marriage records, the bondsman or surety may be related to either the groom or bride. Their names provide significant clues when looking at other records, such as probate and land documents.
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Subject: Re: [VASHENAN] Marriage Bondsman; >A marriage bondsman went on one's bond to assure the state that one had no ; >legal reason not to marry, i.e. another wife somewhere else... Barbados, >for instance. The bondsman usually was a relative or long-time friend who ;
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If indeed the groom had been sued for violating the marriage contract, the bondsman would have had to pay any legal damages if the groom defaulted.
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A bond was given with security that there was no lawful cause to prevent the marriage. Often the bondsman was someone other than the parent. The rich uncle was always a good candidate for bondsman. Once the bonds were completed, the license would be issued.
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Marriage Date ... Ayres, John Artemecia Bennett January 16, 1866 no bondsman January 23, 1862 ... Mileham, James Angeline Vestall not recorded no bondsman January 14, 1862...
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early marriage records the bondsman or surety may be related to either the groom or bride. ... bondsman or surety - person legally liable for the debt or default of another; they are shown as such on early marriage bonds...
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Thousands of marriage records transcribed from old Wise County, Texas marriage books. Bride, groom, marriage date and bondsman name are included. ... Wise Co, Texas Marriage Records A-B...
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Thousands of marriage records transcribed from old Wise County, Texas marriage books. Bride, groom, marriage date and bondsman name are included. ... Wise Co, Texas Marriage Records P-R...
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