Marriage Notices - S
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Saunders-Grant
At the residence of John Wise, on the 25th instant, according to the order of the Religioius Society of Friends, Thomas H. Saunders to Sallie A., daughter of John M. Grant, of Abington township, Montgomery county, Pa.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, February 27, 1863, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Savin-Jacoby
Miss Flora Mabel Jacoby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jacoby, of Flourtown, was married on Wednesday evening, March 31, to Reed A. Savin, of Germantown, at the residence of the bride's parents. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A.W. Long. The bride, who was gowned in white silk, was attended by Miss Eva Linda Heydrick as maid of honor, and Miss Florence C. Heydrick as bridesmaid, who were also attired in white silk and carried LaFrance roses. The best man was Albert M. Thornton, of Germantown, and Gideon M. Patton acted as usher. A reception followed the ceremony. On returning from their wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Savin will reside in Flourtown.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 8, 1897, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Scarborough-Gaddis
Jenkintown. Mr. Wilmer Scarborough, of this place, and Miss May Gaddis, of Pittsville, were married last Thursday at the Milestown M.E. parsonage, and have taken up their residence at 410 Maple street.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 9, 1898, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Scatchard-Whitehead
On the 17th inst., by Rev. Jos. L. Sagebeer, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. George Scatchard, of Chester county, to Miss Ann Whitehead, of Lower Merion, Montgomery county, Pa.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, December 21, 1857, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Scott-Schurch
A notable Lenten wedding took place at noon Wednesday at the Protestant Episcopal church of the Advocate, Eighteenth and Diamond streets, Philadelphia, when Miss Anabel Edwards Schurch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Schurch, of No. 1841 North Eighteenth street, was married to Dr. James Clifford Scott, a prominent physician of North Broad street, and a son of James D. Scott, of Philadelphia, formerly of Doylestown and New Britain.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 28, 1901, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Scott-Sturgis
Penllyn. Miss Mazie Sturgis, sister of Mrs. C.E. Ingersoll, was married on Monday to Mr. Edgar Thomson Scott, at 1815 Walnut street, Philadelphia.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 3, 1898, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Semmel-Landis
North Wales Affairs. The wedding bells rang out last week at the residence of Professor Landis, Shearer avenue and Swartley street, when his daughter, Cora I., was married to Thomas E. Semmel, of South Bethlehem. An uncle, Rev. H.E. Semmel, of the Lutheran church, Allentown, officiated. The newly married couple will reside at South Bethlehem, where the young man is in business.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 29, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shaeff-Shearer
Blue Bell Chimes. Mr. Walter Shaeff and Miss Jennie Shearer were married Thursday, Jan. 14, at the home of the bride's parents, Blue Bell. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D.U. Wolff, pastor of Boehm's church. The ride is the accomplished daughter of Mr. S.D. Shearer, and the groom is one of our enterprising builders. The best wishes of the writer are tendered the couple.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 21, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shaffer-Dickinson
On 20th inst. By Rev. J.D. Detrich at the home of the bride, Mr. Irwin Shaffer to Miss Mary Amanda Dickinson, both of Lansdale, Pa.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 28, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shaffer-Kane
Oreland. Mr. Linford Shaffer and Mrs. Mary Kane were married on Thursday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 26, 1901, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sharples-Foulke
An event of general interest to many and of special interest to all who were present occurred on Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Miss Abigail W. Foulke, known as Linden Lodge, two miles east of Penllyn. It was the occasion of the marriage of her niece, Esther Belle Foulke, of West Chester, to Henry R. Sharples, of Baltimore, Md.
Abigail W. Foulke's house, where the wedding took place, has been the home of the father, grandfather and great-grandfather of the bride, and the property has been in the Foulke family for almost 200 years. The large front porch of the house was enclosed at the time of the wedding, and there, by the light of numerous Chinese lanterns, the wedding feast was served by a Philadelphia caterer.
The ceremony was that of the Society of Friends and was conducted in all its simplicity, solemnity and impressiveness. William Sharples, a brother of the groom, was the usher, and Helen E. Foulke, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. The bridal party entered the parlor promptly at the hour of 4 and soon after the bride and groom repeated the marriage ceremony, after which the certificate was read by Joseph T. Foulke, of Ambler, an uncle of the bride, who engrossed the same. The silence which followed was broken by John J. Cornell, a minister from Baltimore, who spoke a few well chosen words to the bridal couple. He was followed by Margaretta Walton, an aunt of the bride, who also addressed them in words of loving tenderness, and she in turn was followed by Mary Travilla, of West Chester, following which, after a brief silence, the meeting concluded. The bride and groom were extended many congratulations by their respective families and guest numbering about 100.
The groom is the son of Alfred D. Sharples, of West Chester, a prominent merchant of that place, and who is also one of the trustees of Philadelphia yearly meeting. His father, Philip Sharples, (the grandfather of the groom), was present at the wedding, and is 92 years of age.
The groom is associated with the Provident Life and Trust company, of Baltimore. The bride is the daughter of the late Edwin M. Foulke and Elva J., his wife, and the granddaughter of the late Daniel Foulke, of Gwynedd, and also of the late ark Jones, of Plymouth.
The bride and groom have apartments fitted up and awaiting them in Baltimore, which will be their future home.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 24, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shay-Wendell
Lansdale. A recent marriage here was that of Clarence Shay and Miss Florence Wendell, of Philadelphia. It was performed at the home of William Shay, grandson of Jesse Shay, of Fort Washington.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 19, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Scharff-Urban
Miss Elizabeth Urban, of Ambler, and Mr. Joseph Scharff, of Philadelphia, were married at the parsonage of the Mount Carmel M.E. church, Germantown, by Rev. F.C. Thomas, on Thursday, Feb. 23.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 2, 1899, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sheeleigh-Wickert
Fort Washington. Mr. Luther Sheeleigh with his bride, of Jersey City, came home to enjoy the 4th with his parents here. Mr. and Mrs. Sheeleigh were married about three months ago in New York city. Mrs. Sheeleigh was Miss Minerva K. Wickert, formerly of Perkasie, who was teacher of stenography and short hand in Jersey city.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 8, 1897, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sheppard-Wentz
Mr. Harry Sheppard and Miss Carrie B. Wentz, of Ambler, were married in New York city last December and the wedding was only publicly announced to their Ambler friends last week. Mr. Sheppard is clerk at Hotel Ambler and his wife was formerly employed in the Ambler postoffice. They are living in Ambler.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 20, 1901, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shermer-Ehrisman
Rev. W.R. Ridington married on Monday Clarence W. Shermer, of Philadelphia, and Eloise J. Ehrisman, of Wissahickon, at Wissahickon.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 17, 1898, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shoemaker-Davis
Mr. Thomas F. Shoemaker, of near Ambler, and Miss Hannah M. Davis, of Oaks, were married at the home of the bride last Thursday evening by Rev. T.J. Myers, of Oaks, and immediately after the ceremony and congratulations the bride and groom left for a short honeymoon south. They returned to the home of the groom, near Ambler, early this week. Mr. Shoemaker is the youngest son of the late Daniel Shoemaker, and resides on the old homestead, the property of his father and grandfather before him, on Butler drive, Upper Dublin township, where he is a progressive farmer and an active citizen.
The bride has for several years taught the public school at Rose Hill, Upper Dublin township. At the regular meeting of the school board on May 7 she presented her resignation, which was accepted. Her sister will substitute during the remainder of the term.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 17, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shoemaker-Shelbin
Mr. George Shoemaker and Miss Laura Shelbin, sister of Mrs. Hillery Vandergrift, of Ambler, were married at Norristown on Monday afternoon of this week. The affair was quite a surprise to everyone, as it had been kept extremely quiet. Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker have gone to housekeeping in the house formerly occupied by Howard Martin, in West Ambler.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 28, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shoemaker-Wetzel
Mr. John L. Shoemaker, of Ambler, who holds a position in the auditor general's department at Harrisburg, and Miss Emma Wetzel, of Philadelphia, were quietly married in Philadelphia last Thursday evening at 8.45. The ceremony was witnessed only by Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Yothers, of Three Tuns, near relatives of the bride. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker were driven to the Lafayette, from whence they proceeded on a trip south.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 9, 1899, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shultz-Geissinger
Separated 30 Years
A dispatch from Reading says: 30 years ago Henry H. Shultz and Miss Maria Geissinger, of Pleasantville, Bucks county, were married. After living with the bride's parents on year they separated because Mrs. Shultz was averse to leaving home. 25 years ago Shultz located in Clayton, Berks county, where he engaged in business and became wealthy.
Meanwhile his wife's parents died and recently a correspondence was commenced which resulted in the couple meeting again. Another marriage ceremony was performed in New York, although they had not been divorced.
A wedding trip was taken to Florida and Cuba, from which they have just returned.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 14, 1901, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sibeling-Seiple
Dr. George Sibeling, of Allentown, was married to Miss Minnie Seiple, daughter of Dr. S.C. Seiple, at Centre Square Thursday evening, June 3.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 10, 1897, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sill-Hallowell
The residence of Hon. Edwin Hallowell, of near Willow Grove, was the scene of an interesting home wedding on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 14, at 5.30 o'clock, when his sister, Miss Sallie Hallowell, and Davis Sill, a well-known resident of Horsham, were quietly married by Friends' ceremony in the presence of Squire Jonathan Iredell, of Horsham. Only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties were present. After the ceremony a supper was served and later the bride and groom departed on a tri southward.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 22, 1898, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sleath-Hallman
Oreland. Mr. Edward Sleath, of Ambler, and Miss Annie Hallman, of this place, were quietly married at their new residence, on Park avenue, on Wednesday evening. Only a few relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. B.F. Johnson, of Lansdale, assisted by Rev. Moyer, pastor of the Oreland Baptist church.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 26, 1899, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Slingluff-Shuggard
Blue Bell Chimes. Mr. Caspar S. Slingluff, son of Wm. Slingluff, and Miss Alice Shuggard, were married at the home of the bride, in Germantown, on Thursday evening, Dec. 9.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 16, 1897, p. 13. Submitted by Nancy.]
Smith-Cope
Beautiful Nuptials. Ambler Presbyterian Church Scene of Brilliant Wedding. Miss Rose Linda Cope, of Ambler, Becomes the Bride of Mr. Irving B. Smith, of Philadelphia—Decorations of Greens and Flowers—Reception Held.
The First Presbyterian church, of Ambler, last Wednesday evening, June 12, was the scene of a most beautiful wedding, when Miss Rose Linda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Cope, of Ambler, became the bride of Mr. Irving B. Smith, of Tioga. Rev. N. Thomas Brown, Ph.D., pastor of the church, of which the bride is a member, officiated. The chancel was beautifully decorated with greens, rubber plants, ferns and other potted plants, while directly in front was a huge arch of evergreens dotted artistically with snowballs and mock oranges.
Every seat in the church was occupied at 8 o'clock, when prompt to the minute the bridal party marched up the aisle of the church to the Lohengrin bridal chorus rendered by Mrs. John S. Buchanan, of Ambler. Rev. Brown was awaiting them and in a few minutes pronounced the solemn words which made them husband and wife. The ring service was used, and the responses to the questions in the marriage contract were audible to all. The bride was given away by her father, and after the service to the joyous notes of Mendelssohn's wedding march the party filed down the aisle, the bride leaning on the arm of her husband.
The bride looked particularly beautiful gowned in silk mull over white silk with a gorgeous veil. She carried lilies of the valley and had a cluster in her hair. The maid of honor, Miss Helen E. Diamond, of Moore, Pa., a school mate of the bride, was attired in pink silk mull over pink silk and carried white roses. The bridesmaids, Miss Flora Cope, sister of the bride, and Miss Mame Tyson, of Philadelphia, wore white Persian lawn and carried large bouquets of white roses. Miss Helen, daughter of Postmaster Buchanan, of Ambler, was the flower girl and was dressed in green chiffon striped with gold. She bore a large basket of elegant flowers. The best man was Mr. Frederick Smith, of Philadelphia, brother of the groom; the ushers were Mr. J. Bispham Stokes, of Moorestown, N.J.; Mr. Morris Leeds and Mr. Arthur N. Leeds, of Philadelphia, and Mr. Arthur N. Thomas, of Haverford.
After the ceremony at the church a wedding breakfast was served by Caterer Vogt, of Ambler, and a reception held at the home of the bride's parents, 413 Butler avenue, which was attended by about 75 friends of both bride and groom. Mr. and Mrs. Smith received the congratulations of all and with becoming dignity acknowledged the heart felt best wishes. About 9 o'clock they slipped away quietly and boarding a waiting cab were quickly whirled away to Jenkintown, where they took the express to New York. They expect to spend two weeks touring the New England states, spending a portion of the time at Newport and Boston. On their return they will hold a reception on June 28 at their newly furnished home, 3237 North Seventeenth street, Tioga.
Many beautiful presents were received and the useful gifts, too, were not forgotten. Some of the presents were forwarded directly to their new home in Tioga. The gifts comprises cut glass of every description, pictures, ornaments, china, silver and gold. A beautiful set of 18 pieces of China was received from Chicago, a spoon came from London and other gifts were forwarded from Denver and other places. Guests were present from Ambler, Philadelphia, Mooestown, N.J.; Moore, Haverford, and Chalfont.
Mr. Smith, the groom, is a member of the firm of Charles Wirt & Company, electrical engineers, who have lately established a large house in Frankford. Mr. Smith, however, has his own office within the city and takes care of that portion of the company's business.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 20, 1901, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Smith-Ffoulke
Miss Gladys Ffoulke, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Ffoulke, formerly of Philadelphia, and who has a number of relatives in Bucks county, was married at the home of her parents, No. 2013 Massachusetts avenue, Washington D.C., Thursday afternoon to Edward Chapman Smith, son of Mr. Winthrop Smith, of Glenside.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 24, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Smith-Loux
Frank B. Smith, of Whitemarsh, was married in Camden, N.J., on Nov. 21, to Miss Mabel Elizabeth Loux, of Perth Amboy, N.J., at the parsonage of the Methodist church, by the Rev. G.H. Humason.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 12, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Smith-Trostle
On Tuesday at 4 o'clock p.m., Miss Lavinia Elsie Trostle, sister of Miss Zula E. Trostle, teacher of the Ambler public school, was married to Mr. Horace Franklin Smith, in the Evangelical Lutheran church, of York Springs, Pa. The bride was slightly known in Ambler, where she had visited several times.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 28, 1899, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Smith-Tyson
Penllyn. Miss Patty Tyson, sister of Mrs. H.A. Denckla, was married on Monday to Mr. W. Brentwood Smith, of Philadelphia.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 1, 1898, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Snowden-Churchman
St. Mark's Protestant Episcopal church was the scene of one of the most elaborate, as well as the most fashionable weddings of the season, at noon Tuesday, when Miss Bertha de Pourtales Churchman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Churchman, and Mr. Charles Randolph Snowden, son of Colonel A. Louden Snowden, were married.
The interior of the church was most elaborately decorated. Southern smilax entwined the carvings of the rood scene and made of it a bower of green, tall palms filled the chancel and formed a background for the altar and clusters of long-stemmed chrysanthemums of a pale yellow hue marked the pews reserved for the bride's and bridegroom's families. Miss Churchman, who wore a gown of white satin, trimmed with rare old Italian lace, carried a bouquet of orchids and lilies of the valley. She was attended by Miss Laura Whelen, Miss Elsie Cassatt, Miss May Reeves, Miss Mary R. Coxe, Miss Juliet Biddle and Miss Edith Roberts as bridesmaids. They were gowned in white satin, over which was a dotted lace. Miss Marjorie Gwynn Gould, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George J. Gould was the flower girl. She wore a gown of white honiton lace, made over a petticoat of white satin and accordion plaited chiffon.
Mr. John R. Valentine was best man and the ushers were Mr. Charles N. Welsh, Mr. Samuel Reeves, Mr. Robert K. Cassatt, Mr. Samuel Chew, Mr. Charles Wheeler, Mr. Paul D. Mills, Mr. George Brooke and Mr. George W. Kendrick.
After the ceremony at the church a reception was held at the residence of the bride's uncle, Mr. Charles J. Churchman, 1027 Spruce street. Later Mr. and Mrs. Snowden started upon their wedding tour through the south.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 30, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Snyder-McCombs
Blue Bell. Mr. Isaac W. Snyder, of Ambler, and Miss Eva D. McCombs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McCombs, of this place, were quietly married at the parsonage by Rev. D.U. Wolff, pastor of Boehm's Reformed church, on Thursday evening. Miss Mary S. Engle, of Swedeland, a cousin of the bride, was the only attendant. Immediately after the ceremony the party was driven to the home of the parents of Mr. Snyder, where a reception was held and wedding breakfast was served. After a visit to relatives in Swedeland and Radnor, Mr. and Mrs. Snyder will take up their home with the family of Mr. McCombs.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 20, 1901, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sparks-Larsen
Penllyn. Miss Myra Larsen and Mr. Ralph Sparks, of Philadelphia, were married by Rev. Russell H. Conwell at his country home, South Worthington, Mass., on Wednesday, June 16. Mr. and Mrs. Sparks returned from Massachusetts Friday and came at once to Penllyn, where they have rented Tener Langstroth's cottage.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 24, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Speelhoffer-Pifer
Opman M. Speelhoffer, of Ambler, and Miss Ettie E. Pifer, of Cherry street, Norristown, were quietly married last Wednesday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 26, 1899, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Steer-Jackson
At the Baptist parsonage, Colmar, Pa., Nov. 3, 1897, by Rev. Charles H. Pinchbeck, Joseph Benoit Steer and Laura S. Jackson, both of Ambler Pa.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 11, 1897, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Steinbright-Knauer
Blue Bell Chimes. George Steinbright, of Blue Bell, and Miss Mary Knauer, of Phoenixville, were married on Thursday last, at the home of the bride.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 21, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stevens-Lukens
On the evening of the 30th ult., by T. Elwood Comly, Esq., David Stevens, of Moorstown, Montgomery county, to Lizzie, daughter of William and Tacy Lukens.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, January 1, 1858, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stevens-Vollentine
Wedding bells rang in South Ambler on Thanksgiving night, when Miss Laura Vollentine, at her father's residence, was married to Albert G. Stevens, of Philadelphia, by Rev. E.E. Valentine. The bride was attired in white organdie. The wedding was pretty and impressive and was witnessed by a large number of invited guests. After the congratulations a bouteous collation was served and the evening was passed in festivities. The young couple will reside in Ambler.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 5, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stevens-Willett
William John Stevens and Miss Bessie J. Willett, were married Wednesday evening of last week, at the home of the bride, in Jenkintown, by Rev. B.G. Parker, of the Baptist church.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 19, 1899, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stillwagon-Nagle
On Thursday evening, Oct. 28, there were two very pretty weddings at the home of Rev. Wm. F.S. Nelson, on Euclid avenue. According to previous arrangements, he returned early from the Flourtown evangelistic services and shortly after 9 o'clock Mr. Harry Stillwagon, of West Ambler, and Miss Laura Nagle, of Edge Hill, were made man and wife by the simple but impressive ceremony compiled by Rev. Nelson for his own use from the published forms of all denominations. Mr. and Mrs. Stillwagon will take up their residence in West Ambler with the former's mother.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 4, 1897, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stout-Chapman
Fort Washington. Rev. D.N. Dittmar, at the St. Paul's Reformed parsonage, Christmas night married Mr. Mark Stout, Jr., of Ogontz, and Miss Jennie Chapman, of Three Tuns. The couple immediately proceeded to the home of the bride.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 30, 1897, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stout-Keegan
Glenside and Around. Miss Laura V. Keegan and Mr. Seth C. Stout, both of Harmer Hill, were married at the Methodist Episcopal church parsonage Monday evening, Nov. 24. Rev. J.L. Gensemer performed the ceremony. The bride's parents and sister and a sister of the groom were witnesses.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 5, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stowman-Yeakle
Flourtown. Miss Mary T. Yeakle was married to Mr. Walter J. Stowman, of Valley Green road, last Wednesday evening at the residence of her mother, by Rev. A.W. Long, pastor of Springfield Presbyterian church.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 17, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Swartzlander-Evans
Dr. Swartzlander Weds. A very quiet wedding took place at Pottstown at noon Thursday, when Dr. Frank B. Swartzlander, of Doylestown, and Miss Florence Rutherford Evans, of Pottstown, were married at the residence of Miss Mary M. Wells, an aunt of the bride. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Smith, of Pottstown. Only members of the family were present. Dr. and Mrs. Swartzlander have gone upon a wedding tour, and upon their return will reside on Court street, Doylestown, where a beautifully furnished home awaits them. The groom is a son of Dr. Frank Swartzlander, Sr., a prominent physician of Doylestown. He was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and began the practice of his profession a little more than a year ago and is a very popular and successful physician.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 11, 1899, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]