Marriage Notices - W
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Wade-Allen
On the 11th inst., at Conshohocken, by dispensation, before Rev. Father M'Ginnes, Patrick Wade to Hannah A. Allen, all of Spring Mills, Montgomery county, Pa.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, July 28, 1858, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Wagner-Moser
Miss Flora M. Moser and Dr. Andrew Wagner, of Philadelphia, were married Saturday at noon at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. Elwood Anders, Worcester, this county. The wedding was attended by the relatives of the bride and groom. Rev. C.C. Snyder, pastor of St. John's Lutheran church, Centre Square, performed the ceremony. After a trip to Washington Dr. and Mrs. Wagner will locate in Glen Moore, Chester county.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 26, 1899, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Walker-Weigner
At Flourtown, Pa., June 16, 1897, by Rev. J. Eugene Dietterich, Mr. James M. Walker, of Jenkintown, Pa., and Miss Olive C. Weigner, of Flourtown, Pa.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 24, 1897, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Walton-Garbe
On the evening of June 1, 632 Venango street was the scene of a quiet by very pretty home wedding, when Mr. Harper B. Walton, formerly of Horsham, and Miss Ida L. Garbe, of Philadelphia, were married by Rev. Bowman, of that place. The bride, who was charmingly attired in a white silk, with chiffon and pearl trimming, was attended by Miss Carrie E. Walton, sister of the groom, and Mr. John Merchantailor, of Philadelphia, acted as bets man.
After the ceremony, at which only the immediate relatives were present, the guests were invited to the dining room, where many tempting viands were served. About 10.30, amid showers of rice and old shoes, the happy couple departed for their new home, near Fairmount park.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 16, 1898, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Ward-Oakley
Miss Hester Oakley, who has been spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Watkins, of Fort Washington, and Mr. Ward, of New York city, were united in marriage by the Rev. Samuel Snelling, at St. Thomas' Episcopal church, Whitemarsh, at high noon Wednesday. Dec. 14. Miss Violet Oakley, a sister of the bride, was maid of honor. After the service, which was witnessed by a few friends, a wedding breakfast was served at Mr. Watkins'. The newly married couple will reside at Orange, N.J.
The bride is a novelist of some distinction and her sister has gained standing as an artist.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 22, 1898, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Watts-Barney
At noon Saturday in St. Paul's Episcopal church, on the Old York road, near Ogontz, Miss Laura Esther Barney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Barney, and granddaughter of Mr. Jay Cooke, became the bride of Mr. Henry Miller Watts, son of Mr. Ethelbert Watts, at present consul to Kingston, Jamaica, and grandson to the late Mr. Henry M. Watts, minister to Austria. The church was handsomely decorated. The entire front of the church was banked with palms and potted plants, while on either side of the chancel stood stately palms, which formed a canopy over the bride and bridegroom, while the word that pronounced them man and wife were being spoken. All these plants were from the conservatory of Mr. Jay Cooke, "Ogontz." The ceremony was performed by Rev. Henry E. Cooke, an uncle of the bride, assisted by Rev. J. Thomas Cole, rector of the church. Ensign C. Watts, U.S.N., was best man. The maid of honor was Miss Emily B. Barney, sister of the bride. The bride was dressed in a gown of white satin trimmed with Duchess lace. She wore a long tulle veil, caught in her hair by a sprig of orange blossoms. In the front of her dress was a diamond ornament, the gift of the bridegroom. She carried a bouquet of cosmos. After a reception at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Watts left for an extended wedding tour to Buffalo, Canada and the west.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 10, 1901, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Watts-McNelis
Miss Mary A. McNelis, daughter of Mrs. Kate McNelis, of Edge Hill, and Mr. William John Watts, of Wyncote, were united in marriage on Tuesday afternoon, April 16th, at 4.30 o'clock, in the rectory of the Immaculate Conception church at Jenkintown, by the Rev. Father Welsh. The bride was attired in a becoming gown of white cashmere, trimmed with white silk, white satin ribbon and point lace. She wore a white chiffon hat, trimmed with white poppies, and carried a bouquet of bride roses. The bridesmaid was Miss Rosalie G. McNelis, a sister of the bride. She wore a white chiffon hat, trimmed with pink roses, and was prettily gowned in a dress of pink crepe-de-chene, trimmed with white lace and white satin. She carried a bouquet of pink. The best man was Mr. Walter Diamond. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's mother at Edge Hill. The house was charmingly decorated with ferns and an orchestra furnished music for the guests. Many handsome gifts were received by the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Watts will reside on McKinley avenue, Glenside.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 25, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Webster-Dager
The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dager, Lindenwold avenue, Ambler, was the scene of a delightful home wedding Tuesday afternoon, at 5 o'clock, when Miss Amanda E. Dager as married to Mr. E. Homer Webster, both of Ambler. The house was beautifully decorated with flowering plants and twining smilax tastefully arranged. Rev. J.D. Detrick pastor of the North Wales Reformed church, but formerly of the Whitemarsh Reformed church, of which the bride is a member, officiated at the ceremony which united the happy couple. Those present at the ceremony were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dager, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Webster, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Webster, an aged aunt of the groom, Misses Maggie and Annie Dager, Misses Ida, Mary and Anna Dager.
Miss Mary Dager was bridesmaid and was attired in pink, while the bride looked beautiful in white. Mr. Howard Dager, brother of the bride, was best man. Miss Ida Dager played the wedding march.
After the ceremony a reception was held and about 55 of the members of the two families and close friends of the bride were present. Caterer Wimmerly, of Philadelphia, served the wedding breakfast and at 9.16 the bride and groom left on a short honeymoon. They are expected to return the last of the week and will reside in Ambler.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 19, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Webster-Hobensack
Miss Mary Rowena Hobensack, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Hobensack, of Norristown, formerly of Ambler, and Mr. J. Herbert Webster, of Media, were married Thursday evening at the home of the bride's parents at 1000 DeKalb street, Norristown. The ceremony was performed at 5.30 o'clock by the Rev. Dr. Beeber. The bride was gowned in white silk peau de cygnet and carried bride roses. The bridesmaids were Miss Clara Virginia Hobensack, a sister of the bride, and Miss Madge J. Ross, of Bryn Mawr. The ushers were Mr. Alexander Tomlinson, of Laurel Springs, and Mr. Robert Yannall, of West Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Webster will reside in Philadelphia.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 10, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Weidner-Trout
On the 8th inst., by Rev. Geo F Miller, Mr. Mahlon S Weidner to Miss Lydia Trout, both of Boyertown, Berks county.
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, July 10, 1866. Submitted by Diana.]
Wenger-Kennedy
Rev. W.R. Ridington, pastor of the Ambler Methodist church, last Wednesday married Theodore Vandegrift Wenger, of Germantown, and Miss Gypsy Viola Kennedy, of Cornwell, at the residence of the bride's mother. Miss Rena Thorn was bridesmaid and John Wenger best man. There were about 40 invited guests. After their wedding tour they will take up their residence in Trenton N.J. Mr. Wenger is an electrician on the Pennsylvania Railroad.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 5, 1899, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
White-Brendlinger
On Wednesday, 22d instant, by the Rev. Henry Wendt, at the residence of the bride's father, New Hanover, Montgomery county, Pa., Mr. Joseph White, of Placerville, California, to Miss Emma H., eldest daughter of Frederick Brendlinger, Esq., late treasurer of Montgomery county, Pa. [Calfironia, Oregon, and Carson Valley papers will please copy.]
[Source: Philadelphia Press, February 28, 1860, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
White-Shoemaker
A pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Paul's church, Ogontz, Saturday, when Rev. Dr. Edward Appleton, assisted by Rev. J.T. Cole united Miss Virginia Shoemaker and Mr. Howard Erskine White, of New York. The maid of honor was Miss Laura Barney and the bridesmaids were Miss Margaret E. Graham, Miss Priscilla Taylor, Miss Gwendolyn Thomas, Miss Emily Barney, Miss Helen White and Miss Ida M. Rowland. The best man was Edward R. Otherman, of New York. The ushers were L.F. Pease, Robert L. North, Richard H. Shoemaker, Leicester H. Nelson, William W. Phillips and Hardon L. Crawford.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 19, 1899, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Whittem-Day
Mr. William Whittem, of Chestnut Hill, and Miss Edith Edna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Jefferson Day, of Flourtown, were quietly married at 1.30 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Leslie Rodgers, of Chestnut Hill, was best man, and Miss Matilda Day, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Only the near relatives and intimate friends of the contracting parties were present. After a reception the bride and groom left on a wedding trip. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Whittem will reside in Chestnut Hill, where Mr. Whittem conducts a drug store.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 17, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Whittock-Bernhard
A very pretty home wedding was solemnized this Wednesday, March 1, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Bernhard, Franklinville, when their eldest daughter, Anna L., was married to Mr. Eugene H. Whittock, of Penllyn. The ceremony took place at the noon hour, and was witnessed by the relatives and friends of the couple. Rev. E.E. Valentine, pastor of Mt. Pleasant Baptist church, Ambler, of which the bride is a member, officiated. The bride was beautifully attired in white, and was attended by her sister, Miss Mary Bernhard, while the best man was J. Melville Whittock, of Ursinus college, a brother of the groom.
Mr. Whittock is the eldest son of William R. Whittock, of Penllyn, and is well and favorably known throughout this community. Mr. and Mrs. Whittock will make their home on the farm of H. McKean Ingersoll, near Springhouse. The "Gazette" extends congratulations and wishes the happy couple a long and prosperous career.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 2, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Wiley-Felty
On Thursday at 4 o'clock was celebrated one of the most beautiful autumn weddings that has occurred in this vicinity for some time. Miss Ida Felty, of Mechanicsville, became the wife of Mr. Walter Wiley, of Chalfont. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Krewson at his residence in Forest Grove.
The bride was attired in a brown silk and the groom in the usual black costume. Mr. and Mrs. Wiley returned home and were greeted with an elegant repast which Mr. and Mrs. Felty had arranged for them. Mr. and Mrs. Wiley expect to make their home at Chalfont in the near future.
At 8.30 in the evening the silence was broken by a melodious band of the calithumpians, who had secured bells, horns and various other articles that could be found. After they had played several selections the groom made his appearance with the bride on his arm. Then there were several hearty cheers and the serenaders were invited into the house and were served with an abundance of cake and lemonade. Music was rendered on the organ by Mrs. Wiley, assisted by her brother Victor on the violin. After spending a very pleasant hour with Mr. and Mrs. Wiley the serenaders departed wishing the bride and groom much happiness in the years to come and giving them three cheers for the elegant repast that they served.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 13, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Williams-McKinstrye
Edgehill. This community was suddenly, but agreeably surprised last Thursday morning by the announcement that Joseph F. Williams and Miss Emma McKinstrye, both of this place, had been quietly and privately married by Rev. A.F. VonToble the night before. It was a complete surprise to all. The happy couple have the congratulations and good wishes of their many friends.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 7, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Wilson-Hagy
On the 27th inst., by Rev. H. Westcott, Harry C. Wilson, late of West Philadelphia, now of Washington D.C., to Mary D., daughter of Reuben Hagy, Esq., Marble Hall, Montgomery county, Pa.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, December 29, 1859, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Wilson-Keegan
Glenside Methodist Episcopal church was the scene of a pretty wedding at 7.30 o'clock Tuesday evening, when Miss Ethel Miriam Keegan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Keegan, of Glenside, became the bride of Mr. Henry S. Wilson, of Philadelphia. The bride was given away by her father, and the ceremony was performed by Rev. Joseph L. Gensemer, pastor of Glenside Methodist church. The bridesmaids were Miss Frances Keegan, a sister of the bride, and Miss Estelle Hantcle, of Roxborough. They were attired in gowns of white crepe de chene, trimmed with lace and carried bouquets of pink roses, tied with pink satin ribbon. Mr. Robert Wilson and Mr. Charles Wilson, brothers of the groom attended Mr. Wilson. The bride wore a gown of white silk trimmed with Duchess lace and carried a bouquet of white roses tied with white satin ribbon. The church was beautifully decorated with palms, Boston ferns and various bright hued flowers of the season. After the wedding the bridal party, accompanied the bride and groom to Philadelphia on the 7.45 train from Glenside. A reception followed at the home of the groom, No. 2231 South Fifteenth street, where Mr. and Mrs. Wilson will reside.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 24, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Wilson-Romig
The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Harvey Romig, daughter of former Magistrate James E. Romig, of Philadelphia, and Dr. Walter Howard Wilson, of Hatboro, took place Tuesday evening at 6.30 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Stephen H. Evans. The wedding was a quiet one, owing to the bride's family being in mourning. Dr. and Mrs. Wilson will take a short trip through western Pennsylvania and return by way of Buffalo and Niagara Falls. On their return they will reside at the summer residence of the bride's father, at Maplefarm, near Hillside.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 13, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Winn-Smith
Miss Anna May Smith, daughter of Robert M. Smith, of Ogontz, and Hilary Fitzhugh Winn, of Alexandria, Va., were married Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's father, Overbrook, Ogontz. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John Winn, of Boydton, Va., brother of the groom.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 11, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Wittock-Rodrigo
Glenside. George Wittock and Miss Anna Rodrigo, of this neighborhood, were married by Rev. A.H. Leo, of Wissanoming M.E. church, Philadelphia, Wednesday evening, June 30. They will go to Poughkeepsie, N.Y., on their wedding trip and will return next Christmas.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 8, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Wood-Pidcock
A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Heston near Newtown, on Wednesday at high noon when their granddaughter, Miss Margaret Pidcock, was married to Vansant M. Wood, of Hatboro. The ceremony was performed by Rev. T.J. Elms, of Newtown.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 3, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Wood-Wigner
Blue Bell Chimes. Mr. Horace Wood, of Centre Square, and Miss Wigner, of Norristown, were married by Rev. D.U. Wolff at the parsonage on Wednesday evening.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 8, 1897, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Woodmansee-Reed
Beautiful Nuptials. Ambler the Scene of a Pretty At-home Wedding. Miss Emma Reed Becomes the Bride of Mr. Charles E. Woodmansee, of Wycombe, Bucks County--Amid Friends and Flowers the Nuptial Knot is Tied.
A beautiful ceremony Thursday at noon at the home of the bride in Ambler consummated the marriage of Miss Emma, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.W.B. Reed, to Mr. Charles E. Woodmansee, editor of the Wycombe (Bucks county) Herald. The house was decorated with potted plants and cut flowers and twining greens, and the arch under which the ceremony was performed was artistically festooned with flowers and beautiful greens.
Promptly at the appointed hour of high noon the wedding party entered the room to the strains of the wedding march performed by Miss Mary Woodmansee, of Lansdale, niece of the groom. The impressive ring ceremony was used, while the fateful words were spoken by Rev. J.D. Detrich, of North Wales Reformed church, assisted by Rev. F.A. Rupley, of St. Paul's Reformed church, Fort Washington, who offered prayers.
Miss Dora Funk, of Doylestown, cousin of the bride was maid of honor, while Mr. J. Clayton Reed, brother of the bride, was goomsman. The ushers were Mr. Harry Reed, of Ambler, and Mr. Clayton Funk, of Philadelphia. The bride was beautifully attired in a gown of Paris muslin over ivory taffeta trimmed with white duchess lace. She carried a bouquet of white roses. The going-away gown was of brown Venetian cloth, light blue taffeta waist with hat to correspond. The maid of honor wore Paris muslin and carried a bouquet of pink bride roses.
After the ceremony a reception was held by the bride and groom, who were the recipients of congratulations and best wishes from all sides. A wedding breakfast was served by Caterer Vogt, of Ambler, after which Mr. and Mrs. Woodmansee left amid showers of rice for a wedding trip. On their return they will be at home after Dec. 10, at Wycombe, where a furnished house has been prepared by the groom.
The presents received comprised beautiful, ornamental and useful articles of silver, cut glass, china, bric-a bric, etc.
Mr. Woodmansee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Woodmansee, is editor of the Wycombe Herald, and a brother of H.M. Woodmansee, editor of the Lansdale Reporter. The groom was on the staff of the "Ambler Gazette" from 1892 to 1896, when he purchased the Millville (N.J.) Transcript, which he conducted for nearly three years. On disposing of that paper he located at Wycombe and in 1899 commenced the publication of the Herald, which he has conducted and managed with signal success.
Among those present wer: Mr. and Mrs. H.W.B. Reed, Messrs. J. Clayton and Hary Reed, Mr. and Mrs. John S. Buchanan, Mr. and Mrs. George S. Harton, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Dager, Mrs. Jarrett Dager and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Jones and family, Mr. and Mrs. M.E. Allen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Levi S. Moore, Mrs. John Davis, Miss Eliza J. Davis, Dr. Andrew Godfrey, Miss Elizabeth B. Godfrey, Miss Gertrude Walker, Miss Bertha Walker, Mrs. Vinnie W. Davis, Miss Hattie H. Rue, Miss Laura E. Rue, Mrs. C. William Haywood, Mrs. H.S. Cope, Miss Flora Cope, Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Weber, Ambler; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. John Walton, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Vandegrift, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Starkey, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Slack, of Wycombe; Mr. Fred. Newberry, Whitemarsh; Mr. and Mrs. James Fallows, Wyndmoor; Mr. H.M. Woodmansee and family, Mrs. Mary Swartley, Lansdale; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Woodmansee, Norristown; Mrs. E. Murphy and daughters, Burlington, N.J.; Mrs. Mathias Keltner and sons, Newark, N.J. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Leister and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Culp, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leister, Mr. and Mrs. David Hendricks and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Abrams and Miss Abrams, of North Wales; Mrs. A.B. Funk, Milwaukee, Wis.; Mr. Harry Garges, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Funk, Miss Dora Funk, Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Kile and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Funk, Doylestown; Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Myers, Perkasie; Mr. Jacob Funk, Trenton, N.J.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 10, 1901, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]