I am grateful that Gram saved it because, other than the 1910 federal census on which my grandparents are enumerated as a married couple and an entry in a marriage index for Nacogdoches County, Texas, there is no other record of their marriage.
But why did she save it? My grandfather abandoned her shortly after the birth of their fourth child (my dad) in 1912, and never returned. I have not found a record of a divorce nor a second marriage, but my grandfather was enumerated in 1930 and 1940 with another woman as his wife. He died in 1940.
My oldest sister Jane told me that Gram believed he would return to her one day. Gram never remarried and saved this newspaper clipping for 60+ years. A sad ending to what started as "one of the prettiest weddings of the season."
© 2013 Denise Spurlock
They don't write wedding announcements like that anymore. Pity!
ReplyDeleteWendy, Gram's brother's wedding announcement was much less descriptive. Just a few lines. I only wish I had a picture!
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That is so wonderful. Sad that she waited for him for so long. There is also loads of information continued there.
ReplyDeleteBetty
Hi, Betty, Thanks for visiting my blog. It is sad that my grandmother waited so long; she never remarried even after his death. I have tried to follow all the leads in the announcement to garner as much information as possible - I love newspaper research!
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