Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #373 from Wicomico County Marriage Records, 1867-1887

Reference Sheet P 6A / 6B
Row 7
Marriage Date 1882 Jan 12
Marriage Place Salisbury
Official's Name Nathan Young
Official's Title Minister
Official's Location Wicomico
Groom's Last Name Pinkett
Groom's First Name John R.
Groom's Age 24
Groom's Race Col'd
Groom's Residence Wicomico
Groom's Marital Status Single
Groom's Occupation Farmer
Bride's Last Name Burroughes
Bride's First Name Sarah J.
Bride's Age 17
Bride's Race Col'd
Bride's Residence Wicomico
Bride's Marital Status Single
Bride's Occupation Lady
Registration Date 12 Apr 1882
Notes It appears frpm known Family Bible records that these two were reversed; John R. Pinkett actually marroed Laura Huston.

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