Covington County Marriages
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Covington County Marriages 1895-1905
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BRIDE
BOOK, PAGE, DATE
Joel Leon Adams - Eva Aplin R-146
04-22-1944
John M. Andrews - Fannie Lou Aplin 11-06-1910
Claud Aplin - Ellie Lee Taylor J-W- 257 12-11-1928
Edward Aplin - Annie Mae Elmore I-W 234 10-01-1924
Ernest Aplin - Ester Crosby
J-W 372 08-11-1929
Frank E. Aplin - Cupid Wyatt
F-484 01-05-1919
J. B. Aplin - Abbie Lee Castleberry V-34 12-18-1946
J. W. Aplin - Fannie Linton
D-50 03-06-1909
James Floyd Aplin to Mollie Heath H-W 86 01-15-1920
John Aplin - Sallie Thompson
A-280 11-25-1901
Joseph Aplin - Schelly Clark
F-502 02-27-1919
Leonard Aplin - Carroll Wade
T-523 11-05-1942
Lonnie Aplin - J. M. Dean
K-W 482 06-04 1934
Mack M. Aplin - Mary King
S-278 12-22-1945
Mack M. Aplin - Racine Ward
0-60 05-21-1940
Thomas Aplin - Harriette Linton
E-76 12-21-1909
Vester Aplin - Voncile Brodie
I-W 562 ?
W.B. Aplin - Zula Jackson
I-W 536 08-11-1926
Walter Lee Aplin - Johnnie Louise Morrill
V-268 ?
William Thomas Aplin - Harriette Amanda Holley A-1 10-15-1874
Willie Aplin - Mrs. Ella Brooks Highsmith K-W 514 09 28-1934
Edmond Barnes - Emily Aplin 1850
(Info from 1850 Covington County Census) MARRIAGES
Mr. Edwin Armstrong - Miss Bedie Barnes
-21 day of November 1909
Anguish Graves- Martha Barnes 10th Day Oct. 1878 - Crenshaw County
Edmond Barnes- Emily Aplin- 1850
Mr. H.R. Barnes - Miss
Carrie Brodgen 11 Day of January 1908 (Henry
Robert)
J. A. Barnes - Miss
Fannie Hall 1896 the 12 Day of
June 1896. (John A.) Covington Co.
J. E. Barnes - Donie Brogden 23 Day of
May, 1908
(Joseph)
Joseph Barnes- Caroline Jackson 24th day 1874 -Crensahaw Co.
Mr. J. H. Barnes -
Miss Lulie Brogden 1901 11 Day of December, 1901
William Barnes -
Antionette Ballard - 16th day
of
April, 1908
Mr. William Barnes and Miss Lena Jackson -6
Day of January 1915
Mr. Willis Barnes -
Miss Ola Payne 1910- 17 Day of April 1910
F. A. Bozeman - Lizzie Aplin
B-331 03-25-1907
Michael J. Coon - Ida E. Aplin A-1
09-25-1895
John Riley Cravey - Madora Etta Aplin A-257 05-16-1901
A. T. Dean - Dovia Aplin
A-263 01-13-1902
Ralph W. Edwards - Dovie Aplin M-436 11-29-1937
James Hilton Johns - Odessa Aplin P-205 10-13-1942
Jimmie Lee Kervin - Vivian Aplin N-318
04-09-1939
D. E. Melton - Edna Aplin
M-286 06-12-1937
S. H. Simmons - Bessie Aplin
B-380 ?
D. Thomas - Emma Aplin
D-499 11-28-1913
John T. Windham - Katie E. Aplin ?
10-25-1914
Thomas C. Wishum - Francis J. Aplin
?
J. T. Wright - Viola Aplin
B-345 03-03-1907
Mr. Edwin Armstrong - Miss Bedie Barnes
1909
Marriage license book E, Page 88
To any Minister of the Gospel, judge of the Supreme or Circuit Court, or
chancellor of said State, Judge of Probate, or any Justice of the Peace of said
County- greeting: You are hereby authorized to celebrate the Rites Of Matrimony
between Mr. Edwin Armstrong and Miss Bedie Barnes... and this shall be
sufficient authority for so doing. Given Under My Hand and Seal this 20 day of
November 1909 J. M. Robinson Jr. (L. S.) The State Of Alabama, Covington,
County. The above named parties were married
by me at RIVER FALLS, AL. on the 21 day of November 1909. C.A. Thomas J.P.
Recorded 24 day of November 1909. J. M. Robinson, Judge Of Probate.
Age of Man- 27 Woman - 20, Color of Man & Woman- White, Height of Man- 5
ft 6" Woman 5 ft 6", Weight of Man 125, Weight of Woman 110, Nativity of Man-
Kentucky, Woman- Alabama, Occupation of Man- Carpenter, Number of marriages for
man- no, Number of marriages for Woman-no, No blood relationship between
parties, Religion of Man- Baptist, Woman-Methodist, Residence of both- River
Falls, Ala.
Edmond Barnes- Emily Aplin- 1850
These records have been destroyed by fire.
However, I find this marriage on the 1850 Covington County Census. They both
have a mark in the box that states "married within the year" They are both
living with Joseph & Bedia Aplin, the Bride's parents and both show are 19.
Mr. H.R. Barnes - Miss
Carrie Brodgen 1908
Book D - PAGE 9
The State of Alabama, Covington County
To any Minister of The Gospel, Judge of the Supreme of Circuit Court, or
Chancellor of said State, Judge of Probate, or any Justice of the Peace of said
County- Greeting:
You are hereby authorized to celebrate the RITES OF MATRIMONY
between Mr. H.R. (Henry) Barnes and Miss Carrie Brodgen and this shall be
your sufficient authority for so doing. Given under my hand and seal, this
11 Day of January 1908 J. M. Robinson- Judge of probate
(L. S.)
The State of Alabama, Covington County
The above named parties were married by me at Probate Office on the 11 Day of
November 1908. J. M. Robinson Judge of
Probate
Recorded this 11day of November, 1908
Age of Man - 22 Woman-18
Color of man- White Woman- White
Height of man 5-6" Woman 5-3"
Weight of man- 146 Woman 116
Nativity of Man- AL Woman- AL
Occupation of man- Farming Woman-Farming
# of marriages man- no Woman- no Blood
Relationship- none
Religious Belief of man- Baptist Woman- Baptist
Residence of man- Covington Co., AL. Woman- Covington Co.
J. A. Barnes - Miss
Fannie Hall 1896
Book A Page 29 (John
Alton Barnes)
The State of Alabama, Covington County
To any Minister of The Gospel, Judge of the Supreme of Circuit Court, or
Chancellor of said State, Judge of Probate, or any Justice of the Peace of said
County- Greeting:
You are hereby authorized to celebrate the RITES OF MATRIMONY
between J.A. Barnes and Miss Fannie Hall and this shall be your sufficient
authority for so doing. Given under my hand and seal, this 12 Day of June
1896 J. M. Robinson- Judge of Probate (L. S.)
The above named parties were married by me at ROSE HILL, Ala on the 12 Day of
June 1896. S.T. Dillard J.P. J. M.
Robinson Judge of Probate
Recorded this 14 day of June, 1896
J. E. Barnes - Donie Brogden 1908
Book B Page 524 (Joseph Edward Barnes)
The State of Alabama, Covington County
To any Minister of The Gospel, Judge of the Supreme of Circuit Court, or
Chancellor of said State, Judge of Probate, or any Justice of the Peace of said
County- Greeting:
You are hereby authorized to celebrate the RITES OF MATRIMONY
between
J. E. Barnes and Miss Donie Brogden and this shall be your sufficient
authority for so doing. Given under my hand and seal, this 23 Day of
May 1908
J.M. Robinson- Judge of probate (L.S.)
The above named parties were married by me at Probate Office on the 23 Day of
May, 1908
J.M. Robinson, Jr. (L.S.) Judge of Probate
Recorded this 23 day of May, 1908 J.M. Robinson, Jr. Judge Of Probate
Mr. J. H. Barnes -
Miss Lulie Brogden 1901
Courthouse Volume A
The State of Alabama, Covington, Co.
To any Minister of The Gospel, Judge of the Supreme of
Circuit Court, or
Chancellor of said State,
Judge of Probate, or any Justice of the Peace of said County- Greeting:
You are hereby authorized to celebrate the RITES OF MATRIMONY between Mr. J.H. Barnes and Miss Lulie (Lula) and this shall be your sufficient
authority for so doing.
Given under my hand and seal, this 11 Day of December, 1901
J. M. Robinson Jr. Judge of Probate (L. S.)
The above named parties were married at the residence of the Bride on the 12 Day
of December 1901.
L. T. Well, Recorded this 16 day of December 1901 J. M. Robinson Jr., Probate Judge
William Barnes -
Antionette Ballard 1908
Courthouse page 517
Marriage License- The State of Alabama, Covington Co.
To any Minister of the Gospel, Judge of the Supreme or Circuit Courts, or
Chancellor of said State, Judge of Probate, or any Justice of the Peace of said
County- Greeting:
YOU ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO CELEBRATE THE RITE OF MATRIMONY BETWEEN
Mr. Wm Barnes and Miss Antionette Ballard and this shall be your
sufficient
authority for so doing. Given under my hand
and seal this 11th day of April, 1908. J. M. Robinson Jr. (L. S.)
The above named parties were married by me at B. B. Ballard on the 16th day
of
April, 1908 E.W. Smith Min. of Gospel.
J. M. Robinson, Jr. Judge of Probate
William Barnes - Lena
Jackson 1915
Book F - PAGE 68
The State of Alabama, Covington County
To any Minister of The Gospel, Judge of the Supreme of Circuit Court, or
Chancellor of said State, Judge of Probate, or any Justice of the Peace of said
County- Greeting:
You are hereby authorized to celebrate the RITES OF MATRIMONY
between Mr. William Barnes and Miss Lena Jackson and this shall be your
sufficient authority for so doing. Given under my hand and seal, this 5
Day of January 1915 J. M. Robinson- Judge of
probate (L. S.)
The State of Alabama, Covington County
The above named parties were married by me at probate office on the 6 Day of
January 1915. J. M. Robinson Judge of
Probate
Recorded this 6 day of January, 1915
Age of man - 25 Woman-18
Color of man- White Woman- White
Height of man 5-9" Woman 5-4"
weight of man- 140 Woman 135
Nativity of Man- AL Woman- AL
Occupation of man- Farming Woman-Farming
# of marriages man- first Woman- first
No blood relationship
Religious Belief of man- Baptist Woman- Baptist
Residence of man- Oakey Streak, AL. Woman- Oakey Streak,AL.
Mr. Willis Barnes -
Miss Ola Payne 1910
Boo D Page 141
The State of Alabama, Covington County
To any Minister of The Gospel, Judge of the Supreme of Circuit Court, or
Chancellor of said State, Judge of Probate, or any Justice of the Peace of said
County- Greeting:
You are hereby authorized to celebrate the RITES OF MATRIMONY
between Mr. William Barnes and Miss Lena Jackson and this shall be your
sufficient authority for so doing. Given under my hand and seal, this 10
Day of April 1910 J.M. Robinson Jr. Judge of Probate
The State of Alabama, Covington County
The above named parties were married by me at RIVER FALLS on the 17 Day of April
1910. C.A. Thomas J.P.
Recorded this 19 day of April, 1910 J. M. Robinson Judge of Probate
Age of man - 19 Woman-18
Color of man- White Woman- White
Height of man 5-9" Woman 5-4"
Weight of man- 136 Woman 145
Nativity of Man- AL Woman- AL
Occupation of man- Farming Woman-Farming
# of marriages man- first Woman- first
No blood relationship
Religious Belief of man- Baptist Woman- Baptist
Residence of man- Oakey Streak, AL. Woman- Oakey Streak,AL.
Mr. Bernie Carpenter - Miss Vela Threatt
1923
I-W-Page 110
The State of Alabama, Covington County
To any Minister of The Gospel, Judge of the Supreme of Circuit Court, or
Chancellor of said State, Judge of Probate, or any Justice of the Peace of said
County- Greeting: You are hereby authorized to celebrate the RITES OF
MATRIMONY between Mr. Bernie Carpenter and Miss Vela Threatt and this shall be
your sufficient authority for so doing. Given under my hand and seal, this
23 Day of November 1923 J. M. Robinson Jr. Judge of Probate
The State of Alabama, Covington County
The above named parties were married by me at Probate Judge on the 23 Day of Nov
1923 H.J. Brogden, Justice Peace.
Recorded this 17 day of December, 1923 J. M. Robinson Judge of Probate
Age of Man- 19 Woman- 15
No signature present
Both native residents of Alabama
Both current residence of Andalusia, Rt. 6.
Additional Comments: Mr. Bernie Carpenter was the son of Gus Eldridge Carpenter.
C.C. Carpenter - C. E. Carter 1895
Book A Page 10 Andalusia Courthouse. (Cary C. Carpenter)
The State of Alabama, Covington County
To any Minister of The Gospel, Judge of the Supreme of Circuit Court, or
Chancellor of said State, Judge of Probate, or any Justice of the Peace of said
County- Greeting: You are hereby authorized to celebrate the RITES OF
MATRIMONY between Mr. C.C. Carpenter and Miss C. E. Carter and this shall
be your sufficient authority for so doing. Given under my hand and seal,
this 18 Day of December 1895 Malachi Riley Judge of Probate (L.S.)
The State of Alabama, Covington County
The above named parties were married by me at SHADY CARTER'S on the 19 Day
of December 1895 B.R. Harrelson MG. Recorded this 23 day of
December, 1895
G. E. Carpenter - Miss Mary J. Roberts 1902
Book A Page 335 (Gus Eldridge Carpenter)
Married June 1st 1902 by J.M. Robinson Jr. Judge of Probate
Recorded Aug 5, 1902
G. E. Carpenter - Emma Parker 1915
Book F-173 The State of AL.,
Covington Co. Greeting:
You are hereby authorized to celebrate the Rites of Matrimony between Mr. G. E.
(Gus Eldridge) Carpenter and Miss Emma Parker. Given under my hand and seal this
31 day of Dec., 1915. J. M. Robinson (L. S.) Judge of Probate
The State of Al., Covington Co. The above parties were married by me at my
residence on the 31 Day of Dec. 1915. J.D. Jones Minister of the Gospel
Recorded this 3 day of Jan., 1915. J. M. Robinson, Judge of Probate
Record as to ages of Parties, consent of parent or Guardian, etc.
Age of Man- 31 Woman- 21, Color- White
height of man- 5-4" Woman 5-4"
Weight of Man-135 Woman 120
Nativity of Man- ALA. Woman- ALA.
Occupation of Man- Railroad Woman- blank
# of marriages for Man -Third Woman- Second
Blood relationship None
Residence of Man- River Falls, ALA. Residence of Woman- Falco
W.O. Carpenter - Miss
Sallie Edwards 1903
Book A Page 416 (Willie Ozzie Carpenter)
Married July 5, 1903 at the residence of Mr. Petty
by R.B. Bracewell MG. Recorded July 7, 1903
Submitted by Donna Lanoue
Mr. Jim Clark - Mrs. Lula Barnes 1920
Courthouse page 203
The above parties were married by me at GANTT ALA on the 15th day of Sept. 1920
C.H. Cowart J.P. J.M. Robinson, Judge of Probate
Age of Man- 21 Age of Woman- 36
Color- both White
Jim Clark
Mrs. Lula Barnes
Weight of man-150, Weight of Woman 130
# of marriages of man- 1 # of marriages of woman- 2nd
Blood relationship- None
Religion- Protestant for man & woman
Residence of man & woman- Oakey Streak, ALA.
Additional Comments:
Mrs. Lula Brogden Barnes was first married to Leonard Barnes who died in 1915.
Mr. Frank Jackson- Miss Velia Barnes 1908
Book B page 452
To any Minister of The Gospel, Judge of the Supreme of Circuit Court,
or
Chancellor of said State, Judge of Probate, or any Justice of the Peace of said
County- Greeting: You are hereby authorized to celebrate the RITES OF MATRIMONY
Between Mr. Frank Jackson and Miss Velia Barnes and this shall be your
sufficient authority for so doing. Given under my hand and seal, this 21
Day of January, 1908. J. M. Robinson Jr. (L. S.) Probate Judge The above
named parties were married by me at Boykin, Ala. on the 20 Day of January 1908.
M. Coxwell, JP J. M. Robinson Judge of Probate
Recorded this 27 day of January, 1908
Mr. Hilary Jackson -
Miss Placedia Barnes 1914
Covington County, Alabama
To any Minister of The Gospel, Judge of the Supreme of Circuit Court, or
Chancellor of said State, Judge of Probate, or any Justice of the Peace of said
County- Greeting:
You are hereby authorized to celebrate the RITES OF MATRIMONY
between Mr. Hilary Jackson and Miss Placedia Barnes and this shall be your
sufficient authority for so doing.
Given under my hand and seal, this 13 Day of Feb 1914
J.M. Robinson- Judge of Probate
J.C. Russell Justice Of Peace in and for Butler Co.
The State of Alabama, Covington County
The above named parties were married by me at OAKEY STREAK on the 15 Day of
Feb. 1914. J.M. Robinson J.P.
Recorded this 18 day of February 1914
Age of man - 23 Woman-18
Color of man- White Woman- White
Height of man 6-0" Woman 5-6"
weight of man- 160 Woman 125
Nativity of Man- KY Woman- KY
Occupation of man- Farmer Woman- None
# of marriages man- First Woman- First
No blood relationship
Religious Belief of man- None Woman- none
Residence of man- Pigeon Creek, Ala Woman- Oakey Streak, Ala
The Covington News- Dec. 30, 1943 edition
William E. Johnson- Marjorie Daughty - 1943
December 22- The marriage of Miss Marjorie Daughtey of Mobile &
Andalusia
to Wm. E. Johnsonm Rm2c U.S. Navy, was solemnized at a late afternoon ceremony
Wednesday, Dec. 22, at the Stanley Street Assembly of God Church.
The Covington News- Dec. 30, 1943 edition
Mr. Jack Lee - Miss Annie Clyde Johnson- 1943
Miss Annie Clyde Johnson, dau. of Mr. Hugh Johnson
and Curtis Lee, son of Jack Lee of Rt. 6 were married at the home
of Mr. & Mrs. Ben Norworthy on Smith St. on Saturday afternoon,
December 18th, at 2:00.
Oscar Sims - Miss Ruth Carpenter 1927
Covington County, Alabama
To any Minister of The Gospel, Judge of the Supreme of Circuit Court, or
Chancellor of said State, Judge of Probate, or any Justice of the Peace of said
County- Greeting:
You are hereby authorized to celebrate the RITES OF MATRIMONY
between Oscar Sims and Miss Ruth Carpenter and this shall be your sufficient
authority for so doing.
Given under my hand and seal, this 14 Day of October 1927
H.J. Brodgen- Judge of Probate
The State of Alabama, Covington County
The above named parties were married by me at Courthouse on the 20 Day of
October 1927. L. J. Salter Justice of the Peace
Recorded this 1 day of November 1927
Age of man - 26 Woman-18
Color of man- White Woman- White
Height of man 5-9" Woman 5-5"
weight of man- 145 Woman 120
Nativity of Man- KY Woman- KY
Occupation of man- Telephone Mountaineer Woman- None
# of marriages man- none Woman- none
No blood relationship
Religious Belief of Man- Baptist Woman- Methodist
Residence of man- Opp Woman- Opp
Mr. G. W. Read - Miss
Mary Morning Barnes 1909
To any Minister of The Gospel, Judge of the Supreme of Circuit Court,
or
Chancellor of said State, Judge of Probate, or any Justice of the Peace of said
County- Greeting: You are hereby authorized to celebrate the RITES
OF MATRIMONY between Mr. G. W. Read and Miss Mary Morning Barnes and this shall
be your sufficient authority for so doing.
Given under my hand and seal, this 28 Day of May 1909 H.J. Brodgen-
Judge of Probate The State of Alabama,
Covington County
The above named parties were married by me at My Place on the 30 Day of
May 1909. Mr. Coxwell J.P. Recorded this 31
day of May 1909 J. M. Robinson JP
Age of man - 25 Woman-18
Color of man- White Woman- White
Height of man 5-11" Woman 5-4"
Weight of man- 134 Woman 120
Nativity of Man- Tenn Woman- Ala
Occupation of man- Farming Woman- None
# of marriages man- none Woman- none
Blood relationship None
Religious Belief of man- Baptist Woman- Methodist
Residence of man- Red Level, AL Woman- Oaky Streak, Al.
Mr. J.S Rozier, Jr. and Miss Alice
Taylor- 1908
Submitted by Donna Lanoue
Married at Andalusia, Ala on the 8th day of August, 1908 by J.J. Haygood,
Minister of the Gospel. Recorded August 8, 1908
Mr. David Taylor -
Miss Dubota P. Dauphin - 1897
Book A Page 447 Submitted by Donna Lanoue
Married on the 3rd day of January 1897 at the Bride's Father's by W.H. Carroll
JP. Recorded this 14 day of January 1898.
Henry Taylor- Flora Law 1905
Book B page 52 submitted by Donna Lanoue
Married October 11, 1905 at the Courthouse by J.M. Robinson, Jr.
Recorded the 11th day of Oct. 1905
Henry Taylor - Mattie Woodberry 1901
Book A Page 24 submitted by Donna Lanoue
Married the 30th day of March 1901 at the Home of Henry Taylor,
by Rev. W.M. Bryant. Recorded March 31, 1901
Mr. Howard Taylor - Miss Amanda Short 1906
Book B page 129 submitted by Donna Lanoue
Married ont he 10th day of February, 1906 at Tillman Shorts by H.G.
Gatlin MG.
Recorded the 13th day of February 1906
The Covington News- March 15, 1890
Marriage
James Taylor & Lucy Worley married on
Wednesday March 12.
Submitted by Joanie Brown
If anyone has any information on either Surname Please E-mail her
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W. J. Taylor - N.E.
Woodham 1897
Book B Page 52 Submitted by Donna Lanoue
Married on the 31st of December 1897 at the home of the bride's Mother.
By W.H. Carroll, JP. Recorded on the 17th day of January, 1898.
Mr. H. B. Wiggins and Miss B. T. Taylor- 1905
Book B page 94 submitted by Donna Lanoue
Married December 21, 1905 at Gus Taylor's by A.H. Nelson, JP.
Recorded the 29th day of Dec. 1905
Dick Williams - Emma
Taylor 1905
Book A Page 95 Submitted by Donna Lanoue
Married on the 30th day of September, 1905 at McRae... By J.W. Gregg
Recorded October 10, 1905