Marriage Notices - M
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MacLeod-Wanamaker
Married at Jenkintown.
In Grace Presbyterian chapel, Jenkintown, Miss Elizabeth Wanamaker and Norman MacLeod were married at 5 o'clock Wednesday, June 6, by the Rev. Charles Dickey, assisted by the Rev. Theodore L. Cuyler, of New York. The bride was gowned in heavy white satin, trimmed with duchess lace and carried lilies of the valley and gardenias. She was attended by Miss Edith Roberts, who appeared in white lace and chiffon and carried white roses. She also wore a white picture hat.
Dr. George MacLeod,a brother of the groom, was best man, and the ushers were Edgar Church, F. Mauran Rhoades, Howard Bullock, Sidney Wynne Ffoulkes, Howard Pancoast, B.H. Warburton, F. Gardner Brown and Malcolm MacLeon.
A reception followed at the country house of the bride's parents, "Lidenhurst," Chelten Hills.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 14, 1900, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
March-Kulp
At the residence of the bride's mother, Pottstown, Jan. 29th, by Rev. L K Evans, assisted by Rev. J P Miller, Mr. T Jefferson March, of Limerick Station, to Miss Emma C Kulp, only daughter of the late Jacob M Kulp, of Pottstown.
(NOTE: Rev. Miller was brother-in-law, married to Emma C March, sister of Thomas Jefferson March)
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, February 3, 1880. Submitted by Diana.]
Markley-Cambel
Mr. Arthur D. Markley and Miss Laura S. Cambel were married last week in St. Paul's Reformed church, Fort Washington, by the pastor, Rev. D.N. Dittmar. The bride was attended by Miss Bessie Ruder, of Philadelphia, maid of honor, and Misses Lillian Brooke and Emma Fallows, flower girls. The users were Messrs. Frederick Newberry, Percy Earnest, C.W. Cratz and Edward Pennel. The church was well filled and about 150 attended the reception given afterwards.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 29, 1899, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Marsden-Karr
Miss Eliza Morris Karr, of Plymouth, and John Paul Marsden, of Philadelphia, were married Wednesday evening at the bride's home by Rev. B.F. String, of Conshohocken. The bride is the daughter of John K. Karr. Mr. Marsden is in the jewelry department of a large Philadelphia department store and the newly wedded pair will reside in Philadelphia, where a furnished home awaits them. The bride was a member of the choir of the Conshohocken Methodist church, and the choristers were present and enlivened the reception which followed the ceremony.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 19, 1901, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Martin-Amey
The home of Rev. and Mrs. John B. Martin, Tennis avenue, last Thursday evening was the scene of a quiet wedding. Mr. Howard E. Martin and Miss Harriet K. Amey, both of Ambler, were united in matrimony by Rev. W.R. Ridington, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of Ambler. Owing to death in the family but a short time previous the occasion was very quietly observed. The bride and groom will remove next week to West Ambler and take up their residence in one of George Amberg's houses.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 22, 1897, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Massinger-Houk
Miss Irene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Seneca Houk, of Doylestown township, was married this Wednesday evening at the home of her parents, to Wesley Massinger, V.S., of Chalfont.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 17, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Mathias-Rickert
At high noon on Monday, a pretty wedding took place at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Rickert, at Chalfont, where her daughter, Miss Mary Elizabeth Rickert, was married to Robert Mathias, of Boston, by the Rev. Robert M. Labaree, of the Doylestown Presbyterian church.
While Miss Marion Johnson played Mendelssohn's wedding march the bridal party entered the parlor. The ushers were Mahlon Clymer, of Philadelphia, and Harvey Rickert, of Ambler. Miss Luella Hagerty, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid. Mr. Hall, of Fleming, an intimate college friend of the groom, was best man.
The bride wore a white Persian lawn with lace and satin trimming and carried bride roses. The bridesmaid wore a dress of white Paris mousseline with cream lace and light blue pan velvet trimming and carried pink carnations.
After the ceremony Miss Johnson played Tannhauser's wedding chorus, following which an elegant dinner was served in courses. Immediately after the dinner the bride and groom left amid showers of rice for Boston, where they will reside. The bride wore a light tan tailor made traveling costume.
Nearly 100 invitations were sent to relatives and friends in New York, Fleming, Philadelphia, Wilkesbarre, State College, Ambler, Doylestown, Newark and Dover.
The parlor was beautifully decorated with palms and potted plants. The bride and groom were the recipients of many useful and handsome presents in linen, silver, cut glass and china.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 25, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Matthews-Cane
On the 11th ultimo, by the Rev. Andrew Manship, Mr. Wm. Matthews, of Montgomery county, Pa., to Miss Rachel Cane, of this city.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, September 26, 1860, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Maugle-Althouse
George F. Maugle and Miss Sallie E. Althouse, of Perkasie, were married Saturday evening, June 16, at 8 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pearson Althouse, Perkasie, by Rev. Jacob Kehm. The couple for hymenal vows were attended by John Engolf and Miss Emma Headman. An elaborate supper was served, followed by a concert by the Iroquois band. Mr. and Mrs. Maugle will go to housekeeping. The following were present: John A. Maugle and family. Pearson Althouse and family, Ida Wambold, Mr. and Mrs. Zorns, William Schlichter, Mrs. Ada Schlichter, Edwin Althouse, Mr. and Mrs. Lutenberg, Emma Headman, John Egolf.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 28, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Mayer-McDonald
Jenkintown. Mr. Fred Mayer and Miss Lizzie McDonald were married in the West Side Presbyterian church, Germantown, last Wednesday evening, and the happy couple will reside in Germantown.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 15, 1899, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Maust-Young
Flourtown. Levi Maust, of this place, and Miss Young, of Fox Chase, were married in Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 15, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
McClellan-Houtenville
A very pretty wedding occurred at the home of Mr. Fred. Widmayer, in Oreland, when Mr. Irvin McClellan and Miss Lydia May Houtenville were united in matrimony by Rev. W.R. Ridington, of Philadelphia, on Wednesday, June 19. The bride was dressed in a handsome French white Swiss and was accompanied by Miss Edith McClellan as bridesmaid and little Annie Widmayer as flower girl. Mr. Charles Quinley was best man. The home was very beautifully decorated with flowers. Both the bride and groom formerly resided in Ambler. Guests were present from Ambler, Philadelphia, Lansdale, Cold Point, Fox Chase and Plymouth Meeting, and they gave beautiful presents as substantial tokens of their good wishes. After a short wedding tour Mr. and Mrs. McClellan will reside at Cold Point.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 27, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Merrill-Dilthey
Mr. James W. Merrill, of Ambler, and Miss Lillie M. Dilthey, of Three Tuns, were married this Wednesday afternoon at the home of the bride's mother by Rev. Matthias Sheeleigh, D.D., pastor of Upper Dublin Lutheran church. The couple will remove to the DeHaven farm at Blue Bell, recently purchased by Mr. Merrill.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 31, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Miller-Carlisle
On the 13th inst., in Philadelphia, by the Rev. John W. Hassler, pastor of the Lutheran Church, Centre Square, Pa., Mr. Edwin Miller, of Philadelphia, to Miss Jeannie B. Carlisle, of Norristown.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, June 14, 1860, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Miller-Klemm
On the 24th ult., by Rev. Dr. J.H.A. Bomberger, Mr. Edw. Miller, of Montgomery county, to Miss Christiana Klemm, of this city.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, February 1, 1859, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Miller-Livezey
The historic Friends' meeting house at Plymouth Meeting was the scene of a marriage ceremony Thursday for the first time in 51 years. The contracting parties were Dr. William George Miller, of Norristown, recently appointed coroner's physician, and Miss Anna Childs Livezey, of Plymouth Meeting. The event, which was notable apart from the social prominence of the bride and groom by reason of the place of its observance, attracted a large number of Friends to the house of worship.
The overseers appointed by Gwynedd quarterly meeting to have charge of the ceremony were Susan Y. Foulke, Anna P. Jones, George Wood and Walter H. Jenkins. Precisely at 2 o'clock the bride and groom arrived and without any formalities, after all were seated, they became man and wife according to the simple ceremony of the Friends. After all had been seated the groom arose and standing erect, with the bride by his side, said:
"In the presence of Almighty God and this assemblage, I, William George Miller, take thee, Anna Childs Livezey to be my lawful wife." A corresponding declaration was made by the bride, after which they signed the marriage certificate and resumed their seats. Addresses exhorting the contracting couple were made by several members of the meeting. Rev. J.H. Sechler, a former pastor of Blue Bell Reformed church, was present and offered prayer.
The bride and groom were attended by four bridesmaids and four groomsmen. The bride's gown was of white bengaline silk, en traine, with veil and orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of Bride roses. The bridesmaids, Misses Sarah Miller and Joanna Miller, sisters of the groom, and Sarah Jones and Florence Jones, carrying bunches of roses, were attired in white with pink, which color predominated in the decorations at the Livezey home. The groomsmen were L. Eugene Miller, Ellwood F. Miller, Henry Livezey, of Philadelphia, and F.J.C. Jones, of Conshohocken.
The guests were Mr. and Mrs. E. Hill, Miss Martha Rowlett, Edward Richardson, Miss Mary Richardson, Misses Lucy and Bessie Price, Doylestown; Miss Anna Little, Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood Roberts, Misses Cleaver, Mr. and Mrs. John Cleaver, Miss Sarah Cleaver, Susan Y. Foulke, Mary P. Thomas, Rebecca Cleaver, Mr. and Mrs. George Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Jones, Miss Florence C. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Jones, Miss Sarah W. Jones, Mr. Jesse M. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Thomas, Dr. and Mrs. E.M. Corson, Dr. and Mrs. J.K. Weaver, Dr. and Mrs. P.Y. Eisenberg, Dr. L.W. Read, Dr. A.C. Wood, Miss Lillian Jones, Miss Schneider, Mrs. Latshaw, Sara Shoemaker, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Shoemaker, Miss Louella L. Bickings, Mr. and [sic] Morris Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Richardson, Miss Mary Richardson. Messrs. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Yeakle, Miss H. May Yeakle, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Livezey, Sara M. Livezey, Moragan Livezey, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Livezey, Thomas Livezey, Mary B. Livezey, Henry Livezey, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Lviezey, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Willetts, Mrs. Caroline R. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. John Faber Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Miller, Mr. L. Eugene Miller, Mr. Ellwood Miller, Miss Sadie Miller, Miss Josie Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Livezey, Miss Elvira Livezey, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Livezey, Mr. and Mrs. William P. Livezey, Tacie H. Borden, Mr. and Mrs. J. Roberts Jarrett, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Jarrett and Hannah T. Cleaver.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 22, 1898, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Montanye-Mooney
Oreland. William Montanye, of this place, and Miss Mary Mooney, of Edge Hill, were quietly married on Thursday night.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 28, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Montfertridge-Hawkins
Oreland. Miss Maggie Hawkins, of this place, was quietly married in Philadlephia on Wednesday last to James Montfertridge, of Ambler.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 30, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moore-Woods
Mr. John S. Moore and Miss Annie Woods, of Penllyn, were married at the home of Rev. W.F.S. Nelson, Ambler, on Wednesday evening, Nov. 16. The bride was dressed in pale blue china silk, trimmed with white satin ribbon and white chiffon; she wore white gloves, and carried a bunch of bridal roses, tied with white satin ribbon. The couple will reside at Penllyn.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 24, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Morgan-Darrah
Wilbur Morgan and Miss Mary Darrah, of near Jarrettown, were married last Thursday evening by Rev. D.N. Dittmar, pastor of the Reformed church. The newly wedded couple went at once to their own home.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 25, 1897, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moyer-James
Rev. Moyer, pastor of the Oreland Baptist church, and Miss James of Chalfont, were quietly married at the residence of the bride's parents on Thursday. Only immediate relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony. The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. F.W. Johnson, of Lansdale. After the ceremony the contracting parties left for their new home on Park avenue, Oreland, to reside. On Monday evening Rev. Moyer gave a reception to the members and friends of Oreland Baptist church, about 65 persons being present. The evening was spent in music, games and various other amusements. About 10 o'clock the guests were invited to the diningroom, where a table heavily laden with the delicacies of the season was enjoyed by all present. After the inner man had been supplied the friends presented Rev. Moyer with a beautiful hall rack. The pastor extended his appreciation for the gift, after which they all returned to their homes wishing Mr. and Mrs. Moyer many happy years of prosperity.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 28, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]