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Early Marriages in the town of Prospect, 1789-1832

A Record of Publishments and Marriages in the Town of Prospect, 1789 to 1832. Originally contributed by Joseph Williamson, Esq., of Belfast. Published in The Maine Historical Magazine, volume IX, January, 1894 - January, 1895. (From pages 1-39). These records were contained in a small quarto volume 71/2 inches long by 6 inches wide and having 39 and 141 pages. The existence of the book was unknown or forgotten until a recent search discovered it at the bottom of an old chest.

Prospect was formerly a part of the plantation of Frankfort. It was incorporated as a town February 24, 1794, and then comprised its present territory and the territory of Stockton Springs and what is now Searsport as far west as Half-way Creek, which then formed the dividing line between Frankfort and Belfast.

1789-1793

May ye 1789. Benjamin Rooks of No. 2 Plantation and Hannah Hilton. By Benjamin Shute, Esqr.

July ye 8, 1789. Joseph Viles and Sarah Hancock, of Plantation No. 2. By Benjamin Shute, Esqr.

July ye 16. John Clifford and Elizabeth Clewly of Frankfort. By Benjamin Shute, Esqr.

Nov'r ye 4th. John Dwelly and Debora Ellis, of Frankfort. By Benjamin Shute, Esqr.

Decmr. Ye 10th. Nathan Griffin and Elizabeth Treat of Frankfort. By Benjamin Shute, Esqr.

July 23rd. Henry Black of Frankfort and Ann Brown of Belfast. By Benjamin Shute, Esqr.

Feb'r 4th, 1790. Eliphalet Perkins and Susanna Walker of Orphan Island. By Benjamin Shute, Esqr.

No. 2 Plantation, April the 19th, 1790. This may certify that Mr. John Grose and Mrs. Katherine Grose,
both of No. 2 Plantation have been Lawfully Published for marriage and no objection has been offered.
Samuel Keys, Town Clark.

May ye 27th, 1790. This day the above amed John Grose and Katherine Grose were married by
Benjamin Shute, Justice of peace.

Penobscot river No. 1 township. 8th June, 1790. This may Certify that Mr. Silvanus Carr and Mrs. Rachel Snow
both of this town have Been Lawfully Published. Jon'a Buck Ju'r. T. Clark.

June 14th 1790 this day the above named Silvanus Carr and Rachel Snow were married by
Benjamin Shute Justice of peace.

Frankfort Mar. 26th 1790 this is to Certify that Mr. Isaac Clark and Mrs. Susanna Downs both of this Town
are Lawfully Published and Now Stand Bound for marriage. Ephraim Grant, Clerk.

June 16th 1790 this day the above named Isaac Clark and Susanna Down ware married by me. Benjamin Shute, Justice of peace.

No. 2 June the 29th 1790 this may Certify that the purposes of marriage Between Mr. Jesse Davis and
Mrs. Sally Lawrence both of No 2 Township have been Lawfully Published and No Objection has Ever Been Offered.
Samuel Keys, town Clark.

July 1st 1790 this da the above named Jesse Davis and Sally Lawrence ware married by Benjamin Shute Justice of peace.

Frankfort April 24th 1790 this is to Certify that Mr. Grant Winworth and Mrs. Lucca Woodman Both of this town are Lawfully Published and Now Stand Bound for marriage. Ephraim Grant Clark.

July 11th 1790 this day the above named Grant Winworth and Lucca Woodman were married by
Benjamin Shute Justice of Peace.

Islesborough July 24th 1790 this may Certify that Mr. Robert Combes and Lucy Thomas Both of this Town are Lawfully Entered and Published. Fields Combes, Town Clark.

July 27th 1790 this day the above named Robert Combes and Lucy Thomas were married by Benjamin Shute, Justice of peace.

Frankfort Sept. the 24th 1790 this may Certify that the intention of marriage between Mr. Obediah Tibbitts of Frankfort and Mrs. Jerusha Boyenton of No. 2 have been Entered with me and Published as the Law directs and No Objection has been ofered. Benjamin Shute Town Clark.

October 15th 1790 This day the above named Obediah Tibbetts and Jerusha Boyenton were married by
Benjamin Shute Justice of the peace.

Penobscot river No. 1 Township 27th April 1790 this may Certify that Mr. James Colson and Mrs. Sally Lowel
Both of this place have been Lawfully Published Jon'a Buck Town Clark

Sept. the 10th 1790 this day the above named James Colson and Sally Lowell ware married by Benjamin Shute Justice of peace.

Belfast the 15th Nov'r 1790 this may Certify that Mr. Caleb Stephenson and Mrs. Jenney Brown have been
Published according to Costom Pr Samuel Houston Town Clark

Nov'r the 18th 1790 this day the above named Caleb Stephenson and Jenney Brown ware married by
Benjamin Shute Justice of peace

No 2, dec'r. 1st 1790 these may Certify that the Purpose of marriage Between Mr Joshua Grose and Mrs Mary Rookex of No. 2 plantation have been Lawfully Published and no objection has ever been offered Samuel Keys. T. Clark

Dec the 2d 1790 this day the above named Joshua Grose and Mary Rookex ware married by Benjamin Shute Justice of peace.

Frankfort Nov the 25th 1790 this may Certify that the intention of Marriage between Mr Andrew Grant and
Mrs. Zebeah Walker both of this town have been entered with me and Published as the Law directs and no objections have been offered Benjamin Shute town clark

Dec 25th 1790 this day the above named Andrew Grant and Zibeah Walker were married by Benjamin Shute Justice of the peace

Frankfort July 1st 1791 this may Certify that the intention of marriage between Mr. John Black and
Miss Rebeckah Stimpson both of this town have been entered with me and published as the Law Directs
and no objection has been offered Benjamin Shute Town clark

July 12th 1791 this day the above named John Black and Rebeckah Stimpson were married by
Benjamin Shute justice of the peace

Frankfort July 12th 1791 this may Certify that the intention of marriage between Mr. Jacob Eustice and
Miss Phebe Pierce both of this town have been entered with me and Published as the Law directs and
no objection has been offered Benjamin Shute town Clark

July 21st 1791 this day the above named Jacob Eustice and Phebe Pierce were married by
Benjamin Shute Justice of the peace

Frankfort July 16th 1791 this may Certify that the intention of marriage between Mr. Isaac Hopkins and
Mrs. Rhoda Rawlings both of this town have been Entered with me and Published as the Law directs
and no objection has been ofered Benjamin Shute justice of peace

July 24th 1791 this day Mr. Isaac Hopkins and Mrs. Rhoda Rawlings were married by Benjamin Shute Justice of peace

Frankfort May 31st 1791 this may Certify that the intention of marriage between Mr. Samuel Young and
Miss Mary Clewly both of this town have been entered with me and Published as the Law directs and
no objection has been ofered. Benjamin Shute town clark.

July 28th 1791 this day the above named Samuel Young and Mary Clewly were married by Benjamin Shute justice of peace

Frankfort Decem’r 6 1791 this may Certify that the intention of marriage Between Mr. Miles Staples Jun’r and
Miss Jenny Nickerson Both of this town have been entered with me and published as the Law directs and no
objection has been ofered Benjamin Shute town Clark

Decem’r 19th 1791 this day the above named Miles Staples Jun’r and Jenney Nickerson were married
by Benjamin Shute Justice of peace

No one township 8th dec 1791 this may Certify Mr William Russell and Miss Susanna Herriman of No. 1
Township have been lawfully published Jon’a Buck town Clark

Decem’r 21st 1791 this day the within named William Russell and Susanna Herriman ware married by
Benjamin Shute Justice of peace

Frankfort August 18th 1791 this may Certify that the intention of marriage between Mr Richard Mitchel and
Mrs Phebe Cole both of this town have been entered with me and published as the Law directs Benj’a Shute town Clark

August 22nd 1791 this day the above named Richard Mitchell and Phebe Cole were married by me
Benjamin Shute justice of peace.

Frankfort August the 15th 1791 this may Certify that the intention of marriage between Mr Jonathan Gillpatrick
and Miss Prudence Hancock both of No. two have been Entered with me and published and no objection
has been ofered Benja Shute town Clark

August the 15th 1791 this day the above named Jonathan Gillpatrick and Prudence Hancock ware married
by me Benjamin Shute Justice of peace

Frankfort Dec 19th 1791 this may Certify that the intention of marriage Between Mr Joshua Winworth and
Miss Bettsy Woodman both of this town have been entered with me and published as the Law directs and
no objection has been ofered Benjamin Shute town clark

Dec 25th 1791 this day the above named Joshua Winworth and Bettsy Woodman ware married by me
Benjamin Shute justice of peace

Frankfort October the 18th 1791 this may certify that the intention of marriage between Mr Paul Tibbets and
Mrs Lois Boynton Both of this town have been Entered with me and published as the Law directs and no
objection has been ofered Benjamin Shute town clark

Frankfort April the 12th 1791 this may certify that the intention of marriage between Mr William James Treat
and Miss Huldah Stimson both of this town have been entered with me and published as the Law directs and
no objections has been ofered Benjamin Shute town clark

April 24th 1792 this day the above named William James Treat and Hulday Stimson were married by me
Benjamin Shute justice of the peace

Plantation No 2 Aug’t 14 1792 this may certify that Mr John Simson Jur hath been published in said plantation
according to Law attest Jacob Sharbourne Clark

August 19 1792 this day the above named John Simpson Jun’n and Ruth Snow ware married by me
Benj’a Shute justice of the peace

Belfast August ye 20th 1792 this may certify that Mr William Huston and Miss Peggy Brown
was Lawfully Published for the purpose of marriage by Elx’r Clark town clark

Sept 6th 1792 this day the above named William Huston and Peggy Brown Ware married by me
Benja Shute justice of peace

Belfast Septem’r 24th 1792 This may certify that Mr Robert Patterson Jun’r and Miss Jean Tufts
was Lawfully Published for the purpose of marriage by Alexr. Clark town Clark

Novem’r 15th 1792 this day the above named Robert Paterson Jun’r and Jean Tufts ware married by
me Benjamin Shute justice of peace

Belfast October the 6th 1792 This may Certify that Mr William Cutting and Miss Abagail Crooks both
of this town was Lawfully Published for the Purpose of marriage by Alex. R. Clark town clark

Dec. the 4th 1792 this day the above named William Cutting and Abagail Crooks ware married by
Benjamin Shute justice of peace

Frankfort Dec 1st 1792 this may Certify that Mr Nathaniel Clifford and Miss Elizabeth Black both
of this town was Lawfully Published for the Purpose of marriage by Benja Shute town Clark

Decem’r 13th 1792 this day the above named Nathaniel Clifford and Elizabeth Black both of this town
was Lawfully Publishd for the Purpose of marriage by Benja Shute town Clark

Frankfort Nov the 5th 1792 This may Certify that the intention of marriage between Mr Richard Stimson Jr
and Miss Anne Ellis of this town have been Entered with me and Published as the Law directs and no
objection has been ofered Benja Shute town clark

Novem’r 6th 1792 this day the above named Richard Stimson and Anne Ellis ware married by
Benjamin Shute Justice of peace

Frankfort March 8th 1793 this may Certify that Mr Samuel Grant and Miss Abigail Blasdell
Both of this town have Been Entered with me and published as the Law directs and no objection
has been offered Benjamin Shute town clark

March 17th 1793 this day the above named Samuel Clark and Abagail Blasdell ware married by
me Benjamin Shute justice of peace

August the 3d 1793 This may Certify that the intention of marriage between Mr Thomas Smith and
Miss Catherine Staples both of this town have published as the Law directs Benj Shute town clark

August the 4th 1793 this day the above named Thomas Smith and Catherine Staples ware married by
me Benja Shute justice of peace

December 6th 1793 Frankfort This may Certify that the intention of marriage Between Mr Joshua Treat
and Mrs Polly Lankster have been Entered with me and Published as the Law Directs Benja Shute town Clark

December 25th 1793 this day the above named Joshua Trreat and Polly Lankster were married by me
Benja Shute justice of peace

Belfast December ye 30th 1793 This may certify that Mr James Black of Frankfort and Miss Rebecca Brown
of this town has been Lawfully published for the purpose of marriage by Alex. Clarc town clerk

December ye 31st 1793 then the above named James Black and Rebecca Brown ware married by me
Benjamin Shute justice of peace

Belfast Decem’r 20th, 1793 this may certify that Mr Jonathan White and Miss Jenney Patterson
of this town has been Lawfully Published for the purpose Mariage by Alex’r Clark town Clerk

Decem’r 31st 1793 then the above named Jonathan White and Jenney Patterson ware married by me
Benja Shute justice of peace

Frankfort August ye 1st 1793 this may certify that the intention of mariage between Mr Aaron Walker
and Miss Bettsy Noles Both of this town have been Entered with me and Published as the Law Directs.
Benja Shute town Clark

1794-1800

(Feb. 24, 1794, Prospect Incorporated.)

Prospect April the 5 1794 this may Certify that the intention of marriage between Mr. Jeremiah Sweetser and Miss Catherine Pierce
Both of this town have been Entered with me and published as the Law directs
Benjamin Shute town clerk

December 25th 1794 then the above Named Jeremiah Sweetser and Catherine Pierce ware married By me
Benj Shute justice of peace

Prospect May 11, 1794 this may Certify that Mr Joseph P Martin and Miss Lucy Clewley has been Legally published Both of this Town
by Joseph Crary town clerk

May the 22 1794 this Day the above Named Joseph P Martin and Lucy Clewley ware married by me
Benja Shute justice of the peace

Belfast October the 6 1794 this may Certify that Mr Daniel Nickels Marriner and Miss Nancy Harley, Both of this Town have been lawfully published for the purpose of marriage
Alex'r Clark Town clerk

Belfast Nov 11th 1794 this day the above named Daniel Nickels and Nancy Harley ware married by me
Benja Shute. Justice of the peace

Belfast October the 6th 1794 this may Certify that C'pt Ephraim McFarland Marriner of Boothbay and Miss Elizabath Mitchell of this town has been Lawfully published for the purpose of marriage by
Alex'r Clark town Clerk

November Belfast the 20th 1794 this Day the above Named Ephraim McFarland and Elizabeth Mitchel ware married By me
Benjamin Shute Justice of the peace

Islesborough Nov the 10 1794 this may Certify that Cpt Joseph Pendleton and Miss Welthy Thomas Both of this Town is Lawfully published for the purpose of marriage by
Fields Coombes Town Clerk.

Nov the 16 1794 this Day the above Named Joseph Pendleton and Welthy Thomas ware Married By me
Benja Shute Justice of the peace.

Prospect January the 8 1795 this may Certify that Mr Thomas Pendleton and Miss Lucinda Carver both of this Town ware Leagley published for the purpose of marriage
Joseph Crary town Clerk

January the 8th 1795 this Day the above named Thomas Pendleton and Lucinda Carver ware married By me
Benja Shute Justice of the peace

Prospect Jan the 28th 1795 this may Certify that Mr Ebenezer Griffing and Miss Lydia Pendleton ware Leagley Published for purpes of marriage Both of this town
Joseph Crary town clerk

January the 28th 1795 this Day the above named Eb enezer Griffing and Lydia Pendleton ware married by me
Benja Shute justice of the peace

Prospect Novem'r the 9 1795 this may Certify that Mr Joseph Clewley and Miss Jenney Dickey, Both of this town has Been Lawfully published for the purpos of marriage
Zetham French town Clerk

Novem'r the 29 1795 this Day the above named Joseph Clewley and Jenney Dickey ware married By me
Joshua Hall Elder in the Methodist Ep'l Church Massachusetts

Prospect May 12 1796 this may Certify that the Invention of marriage Between Mr Reuben Nickerson Juner and Miss Sloma Eldred
Both of this town have Been Entered with me and published as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

June 27 1796 this day the above Named Reuben Nickerson Juner and Sloma Eldred ware marride By me
Benjamin Shute Justice of the Peace

Prospect July 11th 1796 this may Certify that Mr Edward Brown and Miss Nabay Tower Both of this town have been Lawfully published for the purpos of marrage
Zetham French town clerk

July 14 1796 this Day then the within named Edward Brown and Nabay Tower ware married By me
Benjamin Shute Justice of the peace

Prospect September 15 1796 this may Certify that Mr Jonathan Dowe and Miss Polly Black Both of this town have Been lawfully published for the purpose of marriage
Zetham French town clerk

September 15 1796 this Day the above named Jonathan Dowe and Polly Black ware marriage By me
Benjamin Shute Justice of the peas

Prospect September 19 1796 this may Certify that Mr Alexander Nickels and Miss Prudence Pendleton
Both of this town have been Lawfully published for the purpose of marriage
Zetham French town Clerk

October 2th 1796 this day the above named Alexander Nickels and Prudence Pendleton ware marriade By me
Benjamin Shute justice of the peas

Prospect January 9 1797 this may Certify that Cpt Benjamin Young of Warren and Miss Dinah Nickels of Prospect have been Lawfully published for the purpose of marriage
Zetham French town Clerk.

January 9 1797 this Day the above named Benjamin Young and Dinah Nickels ware marriade by me
Benjamin Shute Justice of the peas

Prospect 25 January 1797 this may Certify that Mr James Feilds and Miss Jane Black Both of this town have Been Lawfully published for the purpose of marriage
Zetham French town clerk

January 26 1797 this Day the above Named James Feilds and Jane Black ware marriade Be me
Benjamin Shute Justice of the peas

Prospect Novem'r 26 1795 this may Certify that the Intention of marriage Between Mr Alexander Commings and Miss Bettsy Cousins
Both of this town have Ben Entered with me and published as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

November 26 1795 [sic] this Day the above named Alexander Commings and Betsy Cousens ware marriade By me
Benjamin Shute Justice of the peas

Prospect April 10 1797 this may Certify that Mr Isaac Carver and Miss Hanah Nickels Both of this town have Been Lawfully published for the purpose of marriage
Zetham French town Clerk

April 10 1797 this Day the above named Isaac Carver and Hannah Nickels ware marriade By me
Ebenezer Price minster of the Gospel*

Prospect May 2 1797 this may Certify that Mr Green Pendleton and Miss Nancy Parks Both of this town have Been Lawfully published for the purpose of marriage
Zetham French town Clerk

May 2 1797 This day the above named Green Pendleton and Nancy Parks ware marriade By me
Ebenezer Price Minister of the Gospel

1798 (no date) then Intention of marrage between Mr John Clarke and Miss Mercy Beal both of Prospect were this day Entered with me and published as the Law Directs
Joseph Crary t clerk

November ye 6 1798. This may Certify that Mr William Cordwell of Boston & Miss Hannah Hitchborn of Prospect
ave been lawfuly Published for the purpose of Marriage
Joseph Crary T Clerk

Nov'r ye 6th 1798 This day the above Named William Cordwell & Miss Hannah Hichborn were joined together in Marriage by me
Ebenezer Price Minister of the Gospel

Prospect december 26th 1797 this May Certify that Mr Andrew Dickey and Miss Betsy Lancester Both of this town have Ben Entered with me and published as the Law Directs
Zetham French T. Clerk

December the 26th 1797 this Day the above named Andrew Dickey and Betsy Lancaster ware married By me
Ebenezer Price Minister of Gospel

July 1st 1797 this may Certify that Mr John Pierce Jr and Miss Peggy Boyd Both of this town have Been Entered with me and Published as the Law directs
Zetham French town Clerk

Prospect july 4th 1797 this Day the above named John Pierce Jr and Peggy Boyd ware married by me
Benjamin Shute Justice of peace

Prospect July the 3 This may Certify that Mr John Davis and Miss Hannah Abbet of Orphan Island have been Entered with me & published as the Law Directs
Zetham French T. Clerk

July 3 1797 this Day the above named John Davis and Hannah Abbet ware marriade By me
Benjamin Shute Justice of the peace

Prospect July 6 1797 this may certify that Mr James Nickels Jr & Miss Nancy Fowler Both of this town have Been Entered with me & published as the Law Directs
Zetham French T. Clerk

July 6 1797 this day the above named James Nickels Jr and Nancy Fowler ware marriade By me
Benjamin Shute Justice the peace

Prospect June 27th 1799 this may Certify that Mr Joseph Mathews and Miss Betsy Clifford Both of this town
have been Entered with me & published as the Law Directs
Zetham French T. Clerk

June 27th 1799 this Day the above named Joseph Mathews & Betsy Clifford ware marriade By me
Benjamin Shute Justice of peace

Return of Marriages solominized Before Simeon Fowler Esqr' from April 1798 to April 1799 "to wit" Mr John Clark and Miss Mary Beals Both of Prospect ware marriade July the 5th 1798 by me
Simeon Fowler Justice of the peace

Prospect October 19:1799 this may Certify that Mr John Mason of Prospect and Miss Jemina Nickerson of a plantation near Prospect have been Entered with me and published as the Law Directs
Zetham French T. clerk

October 19: 1799 this Day the above Named John Mason & Jememah Nickerson ware marriade By me
Ebenezer Price Minister of the Gospel

Prospect Nov'r 16: 1799 this may Certify that Mr John Grant of Prospect & Miss Phebe Curtis of Frankfort have Been Entered with me & published as the Law directs
Zetham French T. Clerk

Novem'r 17 1788 this Day the above named John Grant & Phebe Curtis ware marriad by me
Benjamin Shute Justice of the peace

Prospect December 1: 1796 this may Certify that Mr Charles Kempton of Frankfort and Miss Lucy Turner of this town have been Entered with me and published as the Law directs.
Joseph Crary Town Clerk

December the 1: 1798 this Day the above named Kempton and Lucy Turner ware marriad By me
Benjamin Shute Justice of peace

Prospect February 27 1800 this may Certify that Mr Isaac Grifin and Miss Olive Benson Both of this town
have Been Entered with me & published as the Law Directs
Zetham French T. Clerk

February 27 1800 this Day the above named Mr Isaac Grifin & Miss Olive Benson ware marriad By me
Benjamin Shute Justice of peace

1801-1811

Prospect January 13: 1801 this may Certify that Mr. John Park Junior & Miss Polly Nickels Both of this town have Been Entered with me & published as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

January the 14 1801 this Day the above Named John Park & Polly Nickels ware married By me
Benjamin Shute Justice of peace

Prospect November 12th 1801 this may Certify that Mr Winthrop Sargeant and Miss Sarah Clewley Both of this town have Been Entered with me & published as the Law Directs
Zetham French town clerck

Prospect December 16 1801 this Day the above Named Winthrop Sargeant and Sarah Clewley ware marriade by me Ebenezer Price Minister of the Gospel

Prospect August 23 1801 this may Certify that Mr William Clewley and Miss Jenne Porter both of this town have Been Entered with me and published as the Law Directs
Zetham French town clerk

Prospect December the 4 1801 this Day the above Named William Clewley and Jenne Porter ware marriade By me Ebenezer Price Minister of the Gospel

Prospect May 18th 1801 this may Certify that the intention of marriag between Mr Peleg Gardner of Castin and Miss Polly Staples of Prospect have Been Entered with me and published as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

Prospect July 6 1801 this day the above named Peleg Gardner and Polly Staples war marriad by Me
Benjimen Shute Justice of the peace

Prospect August 17th 1801 this may Certify that Mr John Fletcher and Miss Nancy Philips Both of this town have been Entered with me and published as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

October 15th 1801 this day the above named John Fletcher and Nancy Philips ware marriad by Me
Benjamin Shute Justice of the peas

Prospect November 12: 1801 this may certify that Mr Robert Treat and Miss Mary Ridley both of this town have Been Entered with me and published as the Law Directs
Zetham French town clerk

November 12 1801 this Day the above named Robert Treat and Mary Ridley ware marriaed By me
Benjamin Shute Justice of the peace

Prospect January the 6: 1802 this may Certify that Mr John Treat and Miss Sally Sweetser Both of this town have Been Entered with me and published as the Law Directs
Zetham French Town Clerk

January the 7: 1802 this Day the above Named John Treat and Sally Sweetser ware marriade By me
Benjamin Shute Justice of peace.

Prospect March 17 1802 this may certify that Mr Peter Abbet and Miss Ammey Pumroye Both of Orphan Island have Ben Entered with me and published as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

March 18: 1802 this Day the above Named Peter Abet and Ammey Pomry ware married By me
Benjamin Shute Justice of the peace

Prospect September 18: 1802 this may Certify that Mr Elisha Grant and Miss Polly Mudget Both of this town have Been Entered with me and published as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

September the 19: 1802 this Day the above Named Elisha Grant and Polly Mudgett ware marriade By me
Benjamin Shute Justice of the peace

Prospect October the 7: 1802 this may Certify that Mr Jotham Staples 3rd and Miss Hannah Staples Both of this town have been Entered with me and published as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

October the 7th: 1802 this day the above Named Jotham Staples 3rd and Hannah Staples ware marriade By me Benjamin Shute Justice of the peace

Prospect January 3: 1803 this may Certify that Mr John Cordwell and Miss Deborah Hichborn Both of this town have Been Enterd with me and published as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

January 3: 1803 this Day the above Named John Cordwell and Deborah Hichborn ware marriade By me
Ebenezer Price Minster of the Gospel at Belfast

August 25 1802 this may Certify that Mr Augustus Lanphear and Miss Eunice Colcord Both of this town have Been Entered with me and published as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

August 26 1802 this day the above named Augustes Lanphear and Eunice Colcord ware marriade By me
Nathiel Kidder Justice of the peace

February 3rd 1803 this may Certify that Mr Charles Fulker and Miss Charity Rogers Both of this town have been entered with me and published as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

February 3rd 1803 this Day the above named Charles Fulker and Charity Rogers ware marriade By me
Nathaniel Kidder Justice of the peace

November the 5: 1803 this may Certify that Mr Ephraim Grant and Miss Polly Stewart Both of Prospect have been Entered with me and published as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk.

November the 6 1803 this Day the above named Ephraim Grant and Polly Stewart Married By me
Benjamin Shute Justice of the peace

Prospect May 22 1804 this may Certify that Mr John Shute and Miss Lydia Lancaster Both of this town have Been Entered with me and published as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

May 22 1804 this Day the above named John Shute and Lydia Lancaster ware marriade By me
Benjamin Shute Justice of the peace

Prospect Nov. 26: 1804 this may Certify that the Intention of marriage Between Cpt Samuel Richards and Miss Peggy Pickare transient people but now are Residents in this town have been Entered with me and published as the Law Directs. Zetham French town Clerk

November the 26: 1804 this day the above named Samuel Richard and Peggy Pickare ware marriade By me
Benjamin Shute Justice of the peace

Prospect August the 29: 1803 this may Certify that Mr Henry C. Fletcher and Miss Nabey Robens Both of this town have Been Entered with me and published as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

August the 29: 1803 this Day the above named Henry C. Fletcher and Nabey Robens ware marriade By me
Nathaniel Kidder Justice of the peace

Prospect December the 30: 1804 this may certify that Mr Ebenezer Berry and Miss Lydia Hayse Both of this town have Been Entered with me and published as the Law Directs
Zetham French Town Clerk

December the 30; 1804 this Day the above named Ebenezer Berry and Lydia Hayes were marriade By me
John Whitney Minister of the Gospel ordained at large.

Prospect March 29 1805 this may certify that Mr Benjamin Cole of Prospect and Miss Maria Burnum of Buckstown have been Entered with me and published as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

March 29 1805 this Day the above named Benjamin Cole and Maria Burnum ware marriade By me
Mighill Blood Minister of the Gospel at Buckstown

Prospect February 18 1806 this may certify that Mr Joseph Sandborn of Frankfort and Miss Catey Odam of Prospect have Been Entered with me and published as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

January 19 1806 [sic] this Day the above named Joseph Sandborn and Catey Odam ware marriade By me
Joshua Hall Minister of the Gospel ordained at large

Prospect September 27: 1807 this may Certify that Mr Charles Cole and Miss Mary Brown ware Joined in Marriage on the 27th of September 1807 By Mighill Blood Pastor of the Catholic Church and Congregation in Buckstown their being no settled ordained Minister in said town of Prospect.
Zetham French town Clerk

July the 6th 1808 this may certify that Mr James Hagan and Miss Lucy Staple Both of this town have Been Entered with me and published as the Law Directs.
Zetham French town Clerk

July the 6 1808 this Day the above Named James Hagan and Lucy Staple ware married By me
Joshua Hall Minister of the Gospel ordained at Large.

December 15 1808 this may certify that Mr Abraham Mudget and Miss Judah Grant Both of this town have Been Entered with me and published as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

December the 15: 1808 this day the above Named Abraham Mudget and Judah Grant ware mariaed By me
Joshua Hall minister of the Gospel ordained at Large

January 25: 1810 this Day I the subscriber joined together in Holy Wedlock Mr Robert Thompson and Miss Theodoisa Staples of this town of Prospect
Joshua Hall minister of the Gospel ordained at Large

August 10: 1811 this may certify that Mr James Staples and Miss Anne Riddle both of this town have Been Entered with me and published in the town of Prospect as the law directs
Zetham French town Clerk

August 10: 1811 this Day the above Named James Staples and Anna Riddle ware married By me
Joshua Hall minister of the Gospel ordained at Larg.

1812-1818

February the 18th 1813 this may certify that Mr William P. Mudgett and Comfort Marston ware Married By me
Joshua Hall Minister of the Gospel ordained at Large

July the 20th 1812 this may certify that Mr James Porter of Prospect and Miss Mary Turner of Orland have been Entered with me and published in the town of Prospect as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

July the 20th 1812 this Day the above named James Porter and Mary Turner ware marriade By me.
Joseph P. Martin Esqr. Justice of the peace

Prospect Novem the 19: 1812 this may certify that Mr Nathan Lancaster of Prospect and Miss Betsy Medler of Vinal haven have been Entered with me and Published In the town of Prospect as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

Prospect Nover the 19: 1812 this Day the above Named Nathan Lancaster and Betsy Medler ware marriad By me
Joseph P. Martin, Esqr justice of the peace

Prospect May 7 1812 this may certify that Mr Elisha Smith of Buckstown and Miss Polly Colson of Prospect have Been Entered with me and published in the town of Prospect as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

Prospect May 7 1812 this Day the above named Elisha Smith and Polly Colson ware Marriad by me
Henry Black esq Justice of the Peace

Prospect May 14 1812 this may certify that Mr Miles Staples and Miss Pepinah Elles Both of this town have Been Entered with me and published for the town of Prospect as the Law Directs.
Zetham French town clerk

May the 15 1812 this Day the above named Miles Saples and Pepinah Elles ware marriad By me
Henry Black Justice of the peace

Prospect July 23 1812 this may certify that Mr Jese Webber of Castin and Miss Edey Staples of Prospect have been Entered with me and published in the town of Prospect as the Law Directs.
Zetham French town Clerk

July the 23 1812 this Day the above Named Jese Webber and Edey Staples ware marriade By me
Henry Black Justice of the Peace

August 20: 1812 this may certify that Mr John Penney and Miss Anna Ellis both of this town have been Entered with me and published in the town of Prospect as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

Prospect August 20: 1812 this Day the above Named John Phenne and Anna Ellis ware married By me
Henry Black Justice of the peace

February 11 1813 this may certify that Mr Nemiah Smart and Miss Sarah Lewis both of Goos pond settlement ware published in the town of Belfast and marriad by me
Henry Black Justice of the peace

Prospect February 28: 1813 this may certify that Mr George Brown and Miss Elizabeth Amsbey both of Buckstown ware published In the town of Buckstown and marriade By me
Henry Black Justice of the peace

Prospect May 13 1813 this may certify that Mr Simeon Lackey and Miss Dolley Staples both of this town have been entered with me and published in the town of Prospect as to Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

May 13 1813 this day the above named Simeon Lackey and Dolly Staples ware marriade by me
Henry Black Justice of the peace

Prospect August 19: 1813 This may certify that Mr Elisha Paterson of Belfast and Miss Betsey Shute of Prospect have been entered with me and published in the town of Prospect as the law directs
Zetham French town Clerk

August 19 1813 this Day the above named Elisha Paterson and Betsey Shute ware marriad By me
Henry Black Justice of the peace.

Prospect September 19: 1813 this may certify that Mr Joel French and Miss Jane Black Both of this town have been Entered with me and published In the town of Prospect as the Law directs

September 19 1813 this day the above named Joel French and Jane Black ware marriade By me.
Henry Black Justice of the Peace.

Prospect May the 15 1813 this may certify that Mr Winthrop Ellis and Miss Eunice Munsey Both of this town have been Entered with me and published In the town of Prospect as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

This day the above Named Winthrop Ellis and Eunice Munsey ware marriade By me
Joseph P. Martin Justice of the peace

Prospect Sept'm the 9 1813 this may certify that Mr Simeon Fletcher and Miss Isabel Staples Both of this town have been Entered with me and published In the town of Prospect as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

this Day the above Named Simeon Fletcher and Isabel Staples ware marriade By me
Joseph P. Martin Justice of the peace

Prospect November the 25: 1813 this may certify that Mr James Rendel 2d. and Miss Lydia Staples Both of this town have Been Entered with me and published in the town of Prospect as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

this day the above named James Rendel 2d and Lydia Staples ware Marriade By me
Joseph P. Martin Justice of the peace

Prospect December the 2 1813 this may certify that Mr Thomas Runnels and Miss Elizabeth Young both of this town have Been Entered with me and published In the town of Prospect as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

This day the above Named Thomas Runnels and Elizabeth Young ware marriade By me
Joseph P. Martin Justice of the peace

Prospect October the 14 1813 this May certify that Mr James Staples 2d and Miss Jane Clefford Both of this town have been Entered with me and published In the town of Prospect as the Law Directs
Zetham French town clerk

this day the above named James Staples 2d and Jane Clefford ware Marriade By me
Henry Black Justice of the peace

Prospect December the 21: 1813 this May certify that Mr Daniel H. Harriman and Miss Polly Partridge Both of this town Have Been Entered with me and published in the town of Prospect as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

this day the above Named Daniel H. Harriman and Polly Partridge ware marriade By me
Henry Black justice of the peace

Prospect January the 2: 1814 this may certify that Mr John Black and Miss Mary Riddel Both of this town have been Entered with me and published in the town of Prospect as the Law Direct
Zetham French town Clerk

this day the above Named John Black and Mary Riddel ware Marriade by me
Henry Black Justice of the peace

Prospect February the 3; 1814 this may certify that Mr James Witherington and Miss Martha Sweetzer Both of this town have Been Entered with me and published In the town of Prospect as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

this Day the above Named James Witherington and Martha Sweetzer ware Marriad by me
Henry Black Justice of the peace

Prospect May the 29th 1814 this May certify that Mr Smith Hopkins and Miss Susannah Dwelley Both of this town have been Entered with me and published In the town of Prospect as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

this Day the above named Smith Hopkins and Susannah Dwelley ware Marriade By me
Henry Black justice of the peace

Prospect November the 3: 1813 this May certify that Mr Samuel Grant and Miss Betsey Staples both of this town have Been Entered with me and published In the town of Prospect as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

this day the above named Samuel Grant and Betsey Staples ware marriade By me
Henry Black justice of the peace

Prospect April 4 1814 this May certify that Mr Peter Musheree and Miss Abagail Berry both of this town have Been Entered with me and published In the town of prospect as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

this day the above named Peter Musheree and Abagail Berry ware Marriade By me
Ebenezer Williams Justice of the peace

December 22: 1814 Prospect this may certify that Mr Robert Paterson of Belfast and Miss Polly Shute of Prospect have been Entered with me and published In the town of Prospect as the Law Directs
Zetham French town clerk

this day the above named Robert Paterson and Polley Shute ware Marriade By me
Henry Black justice of the peace

this may certify that Mr Samuel Stowers 2d of Prospect and Miss Experence Border of Salem have been entered with me and Published In the town of Prospect as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

Prospect March the 12 1815 this Day the above named Samuel Stowers 2d and Experene Boden ware Married By me
Henry Black justice of the Peace

this may certify that Mr Josiah Grant of Penobscot and Miss Elizabeth Staples of Prospect have been Entered with me and Published In the town of Prospect as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk.

Prospect April 30th 1815 this Day the above named Josiah Grant and Elizabeth Staple ware Marriad By me
Joseph P. Martin Justice of the peace

this may certify that Mr. Stephen George and Miss Rebecca Colson Both of this town have been Entered with me and Published In the town of Prospect as the Law Directs
Zetham French town Clerk

Prospect August the 24 1815 this Day the above Named Stephen George and Rebecca Colson ware marriade By me
Thomas Merrill Preacher of the Gospel and Pastor of the Baptist Church Society In Prospect and Swan Plantation.

this may certify that Mr Asa Carter and Miss Jemima Ellis Both of this town have Been Entered with me and published In the town of Prospect as the Law Directs
Zetham French town clerk

Prospect November the 5 1815 this Day the above Named Asa Carter and Jemima Ellis ware Married By me
Joseph P. Martin Justice of the peace

this may certify that Mr Joseph Ewell and Miss Rutha Fowler both of this town have Been Entered with me and published in the Town of Prospect as the Law Directs
Zetham French town clerk

Prospect June the 6 1816 this Day the above named Joseph Ewell and Ruth Fowler ware Marriade By me
Thomas Merrill Pastor of the First Baptist Society in Prospect and Swan's Plantation.

this may certify that Mr. Simeon Pendleton of Islesborough and Miss Polly Fowler of Prospect have Been Entered with me and published In the town of Prospect as the Law Directs.
Zetham French town Clerk

Prospect December 26 1816 this Day the above Named Simeon Pendleton and Polly Fowler ware marriade By me
Thomas Merrill Pastor the the First Baptist Society in Prospect and Swan's Plantation.

this may certify that Mr Isaac Closson of Deer Isle and Miss Polly Randell of Prospect have Been Entered with me and published In the town of Prospect as the Law Directs.
Zetham French town Clerk

Prospect March 11 1817 this may certify that Mr David Colcord Jr and Miss Rebecca Harriman Both of this town have Been Entered with me and published for the town of Prospect as the Law directs
Zetham French town Clerk

Prospect January 4 1818 this Day the above named David Colcord Jr and Rebecca Harriman ware marriade By me
Ebenezer Williams Justice of the Peace

this may Certify that Mr Luther Pendleton of Islesboro and Miss Nancy Nickels of Prospect have been Entered with me and published in the town of Prospect as the Law directs
Zetham French town Clerk.

Prospect February 8th 1818 this Day the above Named Luther Pendleton and Nancy Nickels ware marriade By me
Ebenezer Williams Justice of the peace

July 22 1807 this day Mr Thomas Crockett and Miss Rebecca Berry both of Prospect, were joined in wedlock by Rev'd Mr Mighill Blood Pastor of the Congregational Society in Buckstown.


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