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                           Marriage Bond


                     The Commonwealth Of Kentucky



Be it Known , that we William Potter as principal, and Shanklin
Shalyers as surety, are jointly and severally bound to the 
Commonwealth of Kentucky, in the sum of one Hundred Dollars.


     The Condition of this Bond is  follows:

That, whereas, Marriage is intended to be solemnized between the 
above bound William Potter and Elizabeth Green 
Now, if there is no lawful course to obstruct said, Marriage, 
this Bond shall be void,  otherwise it shall remain in full force 
and effect.


                             Dated at Piketon, Pike County, this
1 day of February, 1873.

Attest:               William Potter (his mark)
                      Shanklin Shalyer (his mark)

H. Williamson, Clerk
                 Pike County Court.



                              MALE

1. Date of Marriage               6 day February 1873
2. Name of Groom                  William Potter
3. Residence of Groom             Pike County, Ky
4. Age of Groom                   21
5. Number of Marriage of Groom
6.Occupation                      Farmer
7. Birthplace of Groom            Russell County Va
8. Birthplace of Groom's Father   Pike County Va
9. Birthplace of Groom's Mother   Pike County Va

                               FEMALE

10. Name of Bride                 Elizabeth Green
11. Residence of Bride            Pike County Ky
12. Age of Bride                  18
13. Number of Marriage of Bride
14. Birthplace of Bride           Pike County Ky
15. Birthplace of Bride's Father  Scott County Va
16. Birthplace of Bride's Mother  Scott County Va
17. Remarks
    N.B. At Nos. 5 and 13 state whether first, ssecond, etc.

           To be married at James Green's on the 6 day of February 1873.

            I certify that the above is correct, to the best of
my knowledge and belief.

                   Witness my hand this 1 day of February 1873

                                         William Potter

Attest: H. Williamson clk