MARRIAGES

 

MARRIAGE LICENSES

ANDERSON COUNTY
SOUTH CAROLINA

 

Marriage Record Books 1 - 24

 

Transcribed from the original records by Nancy Pressley
 

 

 

MARRIAGE RECORD BOOK 1

 

There were no marriages found in Marriage Record Book 1.

 

MARRIAGE RECORD BOOK 2

 

Book 2, Page 18

Issued to: Floyd PRESSLEY of Martin Twp. and Mary BROWN of Martin Twp.

He is 20; she is 22, both African race, both Americans.

Applied 23 November 1912;  application to W. P. Nicholson, Judge of Probate.

Marriage solemnized 24 November 1912 by J. P. Penwell, Magistrate, at his residence.

Signed:  X for Floyd PRESSLEY, X for Mary BROWN.

 

Book 2, Page 25

Issued to: John HALL of Rock Mills Twp. and Jeanette PRESSLEY of Rock Mills Twp.

He is 22; she is 22; both African race, both American.

Applied 27 November 1912 to W. P. Nicholson, Judge of Probate.

Marriage performed 28 November 1912 by Lindsey Thompson, “The Preacher” at residence of Mr. James PRESTLY.

Signed:  X for John Hall, Jeanette PRESTLY.

Witnesses:  David Harmon, Rev. D. H. Hampton and Mr. L. A. Webb
Lindsey Thompson, Minister.

 

Book 2, Page 135

Issued to: John Lewis PRESSLEY of Fork Twp. and Emma PARKS of Fork Twp.

He is 23; she is 20; both African, both American.

Applied 29 January 1913.

Marriage performed 2 February 1913 by Rev. W. F. Smith at Mt. Pleasant M. E. Church.

Signed:  John PRESSLEY, Emma ROBERSON, Rev. W. F. Smith.

 

Book 2, Page 147

Issued to King HARDY of Savannah Twp and Lois PRESSLEY of Savannah Twp.

He is 18; she is 18; both African, both American.

Applied 15 February 1913 to W. P. Nicholson.

Marriage performed 16 February 1913 by J. H. Rainey.

Signed:  King HARDY, Lois PRESSLEY, J. H. Rainey, Magistrate.

 

Book 2, Page 197

Issued to Adger LOLLIS of Orr Mill and Dolly PRESSLEY of Orr Mill.

He is 34; she is 27; both White, both American.

Applied 17 April 1913 to W. P. Nicholson.

Marriage performed 20 April 1913 by Jno. W. Neeley, Minister at Anderson.

Signed:  A. E. LOLLIS, Dollie PRESSLEY, Jno. W. Neeley, Minister

 

Book 2, Page 269

Issued to Lourence STOWERS of Rock Mills Twp. and Maude PRESSLEY of Rock Mills, Twp.

He is 23; she is 17; both Colored, both American

Applied 23 August 1913 to W. P. Nicholson

Marriage performed 23 August 1913 at Starr by J. H. Rainey, Magistrate

Signed:  Lonie STOWERS, Maudie PRESSLEY, J. H. Rainey, Magistrate

 

Book 2, Page 642

Issued to Blair HOWARD of Belton Twp and Ella PRESSLEY of Belton Twp.

He is 24; she is 20; both Colored, both American

Applied 22 August 1914 to W. P. Nicholson, Judge of Probate

Marriage performed 23 August 1914 by W. P. Dendy, Pastor, Bethlehem M. E. Church at Belton, SC

Signed: X for Blair HOWARD, X for Ella PRESSLEY

 

Book 2, Page 584

Issued to John SNIPES of Varennes Twp and Lola PRESSLEY of Varennes Twp.

He is 22; she is 17; both Colored, both American

Applied 20 June 1914 to W. P. Nicholson

“. . . the father of Lola PRESSLEY . . . consent to the marriage to John SNIPES . . .” signed

William PRESSLEY, June 1914, Lola PRESSLEY

Marriage performed 21st June 1914 in Varenes Twp, by S. H. Walkins, Minister

Signed: J. H. SNIPES, Lola PRESSLEY, S. H. Walkins

 

Book 2, Page 628

Issued to William Lee SIMPSON of Autun, SC and Leila PRESSLEY of Pendleton, SC

He is 26; she is 27 (or 21?); both White, both American

Applied 14 August 1914 to W. P. Nicholson

Marriage performed 16 August 1914 at Septus by S. J. Anderson, Notary Public, SC

Signed: X for William Lee SIMPSON; X for Lela PRESSLEY

 

 

MARRIAGE RECORD BOOK 3

 

Book 3, Page 182

Issued to James Clark PRESSLEY of Anderson, SC and Mary Eva TUBBLE of Anderson, SC

He is 23; she is 22; both White, both American

Applied June 7 1915 to W. P. Nicholson

Marriage performed 10 June 1915 at Anderson by Edwin M. Poteet

Signed: J. C. PRESSLEY, M. Eva TUBBLE

 

 

MARRIAGE RECORD BOOK 4

 

There were no marriages found in Marriage Record Book 4

 

MARRIAGE RECORD BOOK 5

 

Book 5, Page 15

Issued to Reid PRESSLEY of Varennes Twp and Jessie GLOVER of Varennes Twp.

He is 21; she is 19, both Colored, both American

Applied 21 June 1918 to W. P. Nicholson, Judge of Probate

Marriage performed 21 June 1918 at Anderson by T. B. Williams

Signed: X for Reid PRESSLEY, Jessie GLOVER

 

Book 5, Page 324

Issued to Ernest PRESSLEY of Varennes Twp. and Daisy Rebecca WILSON of Varennes Twp.

He is 22; she is 19, both Colored, both American

Applied 12 July 1919 to W. P. Nicholson

Marriage performed 16 July 1919 at Anderson, SC by Rev. T. B. Williams

Signed:  X for Ernest PRESSLEY, X for Dasy R. Wilson

 

 

MARRIAGE RECORD BOOK 6

 

Book 6, Page 289

Issued to John Whit PRESSLEY of Iva, SC and Cora Lee ROBINSON of Iva, SC

He is 21; she is 20, both Colored, both American

Applied 22 December 1920 to W. P. Nicholson

Marriage performed 22 December 1920 at Iva by Rev. J. H. Russell

Signed: John W. PRESSLEY, Cora PRESSLEY, Milton Davis, Lewis Curenton

 

Book 6, Page 722

Issued to Clyde PRESSLEY of Savannah Twp. and Helen DAVIS of Varennes Twp.

He is 29; she is 18, both Colored, both American

Applied 4 January 1922 to W. P. Nicholson

Marriage performed 14 January 1922 at Starr by S. H. Rainey, Magistrate

Signed:  X for Clyde PRESSLEY, Helen DAVIS, J. H. Rainey

 

 

MARRIAGE RECORD BOOK 7

 

Book 7, Page 543

Issued to James PRESSLEY of Orr Mill, SC and Vearmilla TATON of Calhoun Falls, SC

He is 23; she is 18, both Colored, both American

Applied 11 August 1923 to H. E. Bailey, Judge of Probate

Marriage performed 11 August 1923 at Anderson, SC by H. E. Bailey

Signed: James PRESSLEY, Veanilla TATON

 

 

MARRIAGE RECORD BOOK 8

 

Book 8, Page 87

Issued to Lindsay Steven PRESSLEY of Greenville, SC and Annie BARTON of Greenville, SC

He is 33; she is 27, both White, both American

Applied 5 May 1924 to H. E. Bailey, Judge of Probate

Marriage performed 5 May 1924 in Greenville, SC by Geo. W. Quick, Minister, 1st Baptist Church

Signed: L. S. PRESSLEY, Annie BARTON, Geo. W. Quick

 

Book 8, Page 196

Issued to John PRESSLEY of Martin Twp. and Emma HILL of Martin Twp.

He is 21; she is 19, No race listed

Applied 30 August 1924 to H. E. Bailey

Marriage performed 7 September 1924 in Anderson by J. P. Pennell at his residence

Signed:  John PRESSLEY, Emma HILL

 

Book 8, Page 444

Issued to Willie Lee PASSLEY of Varennes Twp and Pearl JOHNSON of Varennes Twp.

He is 28; she is 30, both Colored, both American

Applied 28 March 1925 to H. E. Bailey

Marriage performed 29 March 1925 in Rock Mills Twp by C. M. Barrett, Magistrate, A.C.S.C. at his residence

Signed: W. L. PASSLEY, Pearl JOHNSON

 

 

MARRIAGE RECORD BOOK 9

 

Book 9, Page 171

Issued to Rufus PRESSLEY of Anderson, SC and Cathleen MAULDIN of Anderson, SC

He is 21; she is 19, both Colored, both American

Applied 3 April 1926 to H. E. Bailey

Marriage performed 4th Day 1926 in Anderson by Rev. B. S. Jackson

Signed: R. PRESSLEY, Cathleen MAULDIN, B. S. Jackson, Anderson

 

Book 9, Page 555

Issued to Frank PRESSLEY of Anderson and Bessie DANDY of Anderson

He is 19; she is 18, both Colored, both American

Applied 2 April 1927 to H. E. Bailey

Marriage performed 2 April 1927 in Anderson by H. E. Bailey, Probate Judge

Signed:  X for Frank PRESSLEY, Bessie DANDY

 

 

MARRIAGE RECORD BOOK 10

 

Book 10, Page 20

Issued to John G. PRESSLEY of Anderson, SC and Gladys SKELTON of Anderson, SC

He is 18; she is 18, both White, both American

Applied 27 September 1927 to H. E. Bailey

Marriage performed 27th September 1927 in Anderson by E. C. White

Signed: John G. PRESSLEY, Gladys SKELTON

 

Book 10, Page 139

Issued to Floyd PRESSLEY of Martin Twp and Lillie THOMPSON of Martin Twp.

He is 34; she is 23, both Colored, both American

Applied 10 December 1927 to H. E. Bailey

Marriage performed 11 December 1927 by J. R. Pennell at his residence

Signed:  X for Floyd PRESSLEY, Lottie Hill THOMPSON, J. R. Pennell, Mag., A.C.

 

Book 10, Page 516

Issued to Lee PRESSLEY of Anderson and Cora POOLE of Anderson

He is 21; she is 21, both White, both American

Applied 29 September 1928 to H. E. Bailey

Marriage performed 29 September 1928 in Anderson by J. J. Henderson

Signed:  Lee PRESSLEY, Cora POOLE, J. J. Henderson, Pastor, Anderson Mill Baptist Church

 

Book 10, Page 539

Issued to Golden PRESSLEY of Clarkesville, GA and Ida Mae LYNER of Gainesville, GA

He is 24; she is 24, both White, both American

Applied 18 August 1930 to H. E. Bailey

Marriage performed 18 August 1930 in Anderson, SC by Edna E. Dodd, Notary Public for SC

Signed:  Golden PRESLY, Ida Mae LYNER

 

 

MARRIAGE RECORD BOOK 11

 

There were no marriages found in Marriage Record Book 11

 

MARRIAGE RECORD BOOK 12

 

Book 12, Page 580

Issued to Malcolm PRESSLEY of Anderson, SC and Lila Mae HARDY Anderson, SC

He is 19; she is 19, both White, both American

Applied 7 December 1931 to H. E. Bailey

Marriage performed 7 December 1931 in Anderson by E. C. White

Signed: Malcolm PRESSLEY, Lila Mae HARDY, E. C. White, Baptist Minister

 

 

MARRIAGE RECORD BOOK 13

 

Book 13, Page 290

Issued to Herlee PRESSLEY of Starr, SC and Marie GAMBRELL of Starr, SC

He is 24; she is 21, both White, both American

Applied 31 December 1932 to H. E. Bailey

Marriage performed 31 December 1932 by B. W. Brown, N.P.S.C.

Signed:  Herlee PRESSLEY, X for Marie GAMBRELL

 

Book 13, Page 570

Issued to Arthur PRESSLEY of Anderson, SC and Rosa Bell WILLIS of Anderson, SC

He is 21; she is 24, both Colored, both American

Applied 9 August 1933 to H. E. Bailey

Marriage performed 9 August 1933 in Anderson, SC by Edna E. Dodd, N.P.S.C.

Signed:  X for Arthur PRESSLEY, Rosie Bell WILLIS

 

Book 13, Page 655

Issued to Robert PRESSLEY of Martin Twp and Annie Mae LEWIS of Martin Twp.

He is 20; she is 17, both Colored, both American

Applied 21 October 1933 to H. E. Bailey

Guardian of Annie Mae LEWIS gives consent, 21 October 1933; signed C. Lee Davis, H. E. Bailey

(In presence of)

Marriage performed 21 October 1933 in Anderson by H. E. Bailey

Signed:  X for Robert PRESSLEY. Robert PRESLEY

 

 

 

MARRIAGE RECORD BOOK 14

 

Book 14, Page 119

Issued to Baxter A. PRESSLEY of Charlotte, NC and Georgia JENNINGS of Sheffield, Indiana

He is 43; she is 32, both White, both American

Applied 10 February 1934 to H. E. Bailey

Marriage performed 10 February 1934 in Anderson by H. E. Bailey

Signed:  Baxter PRESSLEY, Georgia JENNINGS

 

Book 14, Page 129

Issued to James PRESSLEY of Anderson, SC and Johnsey L. RAY of Anderson, SC

He is 38; she is 21, both Colored, both American

Applied 17 February 1934 to H. E. Bailey

Marriage performed 17 February 1934 in Anderson, SC by H. E. Bailey

Signed:  X for Jas. PRESSLEY, Johnny L. RAY, H. E. Bailey

 

Book 14, Page 228

Issued to Clarence PRESSLEY of Honea Path, SC and Mary MURRY of Donalds, SC

He is 28; she is 23, both Colored, both American

Applied 17 April 1934 to H. E. Bailey

Marriage performed 22 April 1934 in Honea Path, SC by Rev. Thos. Davis

Signed:  Clarence PRESSLEY. Mary Murry (PRESSLEY), Rev. Thos. Davis

Witness: Lena Brooks, Carrie Vines

 

Book 14, Page 500

Issued to John F. PRESSLEY of Anderson and Ruby Mae SPEED of Anderson

He is 25; she is 18, both Colored, both American

Applied 5 November 1934 to Edna E. Dodd, Judge of Probate

Marriage performed 6 November 1934 in Anderson by E. W. Francis, Rev.

Signed:  John F. PRESSLEY. Ruby Mae SPEED

 

 

MARRIAGE RECORD BOOK 15

 

Book 15, Page 518, Cert #361

Issued to Robert PRESSLEY of Anderson and Janie FRAZIER of Anderson

He is 20; she is 18, both Colored, both American

Applied 11 May 1936 to Ralph F. King, Judge of Probate

Marriage performed 17 May 1936 in Anderson by Rev. S. C. Campbell

Signed:  X for Robert PRESSLEY, Janie FRAZIER, Rev. S. C. Campbell, Anderson, SC

 

Book 15, Page 714, Cert #842

Issued to Andrew James CHILDS of Anderson and Nellie J. PRESSLEY of Anderson

He is 23; she is 23, both Colored, both American

Applied 17 October 1936 to Ralph F. King

Marriage performed 17 October 1936 in Anderson by Rev. G. H. Russell, Minister & Pastor

Signed:  A. J. CHILDS, Nellie V. PRESSLEY

 

 

MARRIAGE RECORD BOOK 16

 

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