Marriage Consents

The following are exact transcriptions of letters and notes found attached to stubs from which marriage  licenses were torn.  No attempt has been made by transcriber to correct grammar or spelling; handwritten  information is noted in "citation" font.  The book is not available to the public in the Rains County courthouse  records; copies were made from the old ledger that was in storage on the 3rd floor of the courthouse. 
 
 

The State of Texas
County of Rains 

Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, this day personally came and appeared P.C. Cutts, to me well known, and who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that Dora Willeford has attained the age of 22 years of age, and that there are no legally objection to our marriage, and he also state that he has ask Mr. Willeford for the girl and he said that he had no objection to the marriage.
P.C. Cutts 

Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal of office, in Emory, Texas, this the 23rd day 
of September, A.D. 1914
L.O. Burnside
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
By Elmer Robertson, Deputy
 

9-23-1914
To the County Clerk of Rains co.
This is to certify that I am twenty two years of age and there is no objection of me and Mr. Cutts marring.
Dora Willeford

The State of Texas
County of Rains 

Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, this day personally came and appeared Willie Wood, to me well known, and who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he Willie Wood is 18 years of age, and that his parents are dead and that he has no legal Guardian over his person. And also state that John Harvey is the father of Jewell Harvey and that he has no objection to the marriage of his daughter Jewell Harvey, that her father told her to write the herein closed note that he could not write.
Willie Wood 

Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal of office, in Emory, Texas, this the 
31st day of August, A.D. 1914
L.O. Burnside
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
By Elmer Robertson, Deputy 

Mr. County Clerk
Please let Mr. Willie Wood and Jewell Harvey have the papers. I have decided to give up for them to marry.
Yours Truly,
J.P. Harvey

To the County Clerk I authorize you to issue licenses for my daughter Miss Vernon Binkley.
C.A. Binkley 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, this day personally came and appeared J.H. Davis, to me well known, and who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that the foregoing attached order is true and genuine and that I was present and saw the same wrote and that there are not any parental objection to the issuance of license for the contracting parties hereto. That I am personal aqanted with all parties and further swear that I was present and heard said parents consent to said marriage.
Jeff Davis 

Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal of office, in Emory, Texas, this the 24th day of August, A.D. 1914
L.O. Burnside
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
By Elmer Robertson

To the County Clerk of Rains Co., Tex
You are hereby authorized to issue license for the marriage of J.A. Linebaugh to Miss Opal Dungan. I am her legally authorized guardian. Her age is 16 years. This the 30th day of May A.D. 1914
O.C. BRONHOM 

State of Texas
County of Hopkins
Before me W.J. Davis a notary Public in and for Hopkins County, Texas personally appeared J.A. Linebaugh known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed and after being duly sworn say under oath that he saw O.C. Brahan sign the above order.
J.A. Linebaugh 

Sworn and subscribed to before me this 30th day of May A.D. 1914
W.J. Davis
Notary Public Hopkins Co. Tex

to the County Clerk
please issue papers for Mr. Lenary and Miss Carrie Alkire and oblige
E.M. Barker

Affidavit of W.E. Mitchell
Filed October 3rd, 1914
L.O. Burnside, Clerk
The State of Texas
County of Rains 

Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, this day personally came and appeared W.E. Mitchell, to me well known, and who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he saw the enclosed note wrote and that he was standing there at the time of the writing and that there is no legal objection to the marriage.
W.E. ("x" his mark) Mitchell 

Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal of office, in Emory, Texas, this the 3rd day of October, A.D. 1914
L.O. Burnside
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
By Elmer Robertson, Deputy
Oct 3, 1914 

County Clerk Rains county Tex
Sir you will please issue licens for Mirtie McIlroy and W.E. Mitchell
J.H. Mills, stepfather
D.L. Mills, mother
**************************************** 

To the Co. Clerk
Of Rains County 
Sir, this is to sortyfy that J.W. Wall and wife is willing for --- to mary Mary Wall
J.W. Wall 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, this day personally came and appeared J.B. Usry, to me well known, and who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that there is no legally objection to the marriage of J.W. Usry and May Wall. And that the said J.W. Usry is 21 years of age.
J.B. Usry 

Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal of office, in Emory, Texas, this the 16th day of December, A.D. 1914
L.O. Burnside
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
By Elmer Robertson
************************************ 

Oct the 16
Mr. county clerk please ishue Lisens for Mr. Albert McAbee and Percey Jones
Lettie Pope 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, this day personally came and appeared Wes Taylor and Albert McAbee to me well know and who, after being by me duly sworn, did despose and say that they were present when the enclosed notice to the clerk of the Co. Court was wrote and they say that there is no objection to the marriage of A.F. McAbee to Pervey Jones.  and that Mrs. Lettie Pope the mother of the said Pervey Jones said that she had nnno objection to the marriage and that they were there at the time for the writing of this note to the Clerk of the County Court.
Wes Taylor
Albert McAbee 

Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal of office, in Emory, Texas, this the 
16th day of October, A.D. 1914
L.O. Burnside
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
By Elmer Robertson
******************************** 

To The County Clerk of Rains Co. isssue Liscense By order to Mr. S.A. Wallace an my Daughter Laura Singleton
her mother Ida Sexton 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, this day personally came and appeared  Andrew Wallace, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That he was present at the time of the writing of the enclosed order of Mrs. Ida Sexton mother of the said Laura Singleton, and saw the mother of the said girl write the said order, and that their are no objection to the marriage between Andrew - Wallace and Laura Singleton, and that I (Andrew Wallace) is 22 years of age, and that Laura Singleton is 16 years of age, as aforesaid there is no objection to our marriage.
Andrew Wallace 

Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal of office, in Emory, Texas, this the 
19th day of June, A.D. 1915
L.O. Burnside
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
By Elmer Robertson
******************************** 

J.L. Pippin
Justice of the Peace
Precinct No. 7, Hopkins County
       Miller Grove, Texas, Route1, May 24 1915
To the County Clerk of Rains County Texas
You are hereby authorized to ishue marriage licens for the marriage of my daughter Miss Hue. J. Burns
Yours Respectfully
Mrs. M.J. Burns.

Sworn and and acknowledged before me this the May 24, 1915
J.D. Pippin J.P. and Exoffcio Notary Public in and for Precinct No. 7, Hopkins Co. Tex
******************************** 

J.L. Pippin
Justice of the Peace
Precinct No. 7, Hopkins County
       Miller Grove, Texas, Route1, May 12, 1915
To the County Clerk of Rains Co. Tex
     You are hereby authorised to ishue marriage lisens for the marriage of W.S. Russel.
Yours Truly
J.L.M. Russell

Sworn and and acknowledged before me J.D. Pippin  a Justice of the Peace in and for Precinct No. 7, Hopkins Co. Texas This May the 12th A.D. 1915
J.D. Pippin, J.P. 

Burl Burns - 19. Hopkins
Vessie Lamb -

The State of Texas
County of Rains
I, Vessie Lamb of the County of Hopkins, State of Texas, do solemnly swear that I am personally cognizant of the ages of the hereinafter-mentioned contrating parties now applying to the Clerk of the County Court of Rains County, Texas, for a Marriage license, and that Mr. W.S. Russell has filed order with this clerk and that Miss Burl Burns has attained the age of 13 years.
Witness My Hand This 12 day of May A.D. 1915
Vessie Lamb 

Sworn and and acknowledged before me this 12 day of May 1915
L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, Rains County, Texas
******************************** 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, this day personally came and appeared Mrs. Ida Dunevant to me well known, and who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That Miss Myrtle Dunevant is her daughter and that she has no legal objection to the marriage of her daughter to A.B. McElroy.
Mrs. Adaa Dunevant "X" her mark 

Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal of office, in Emory, Texas, this the 
28th day of April A.D. 1915
L.O. Burnside
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
******************************** 

The Rexall Store
Drugs and Jewelry
Lone Oak, Texas
Stores at Lone Oak, Celeste and Trenton

This is to certify that my son Claudy A. Wallace having arranged to marry Miss Jewel Adair has my agreement and consent to consumate that arrangement, And I hereby give this, my order to any County Clerk in the State of Texas to issue to him the proper license.  He is now between 18 and 19 years old
April 14th 1915
?. B. Wallace 

The Rexall Store
Drugs and Jewelry
Lone Oak, Texas
Stores at Lone Oak, Celeste and Trenton 

My daughter, Jewel Adair having agreed to marry Mr. Claudy A. Wallace.  She is furnished with this my order to any County Clerk in the State of Texas to issue the proper authority for them to perfect the said agreement by being married to each other.  She is under age, hence I give this order
April 14, 1915
Slmda Adair 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, this day personally came and appeared Thurman Briggs to me well known, and who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that the two orders for  the marriage license of Claud Wallace and Jewel Adair are all O.K. and that he saw the two parents sign the same, and that there is no objection to the marriage of the said Claud Wallace and Jewel Adair.
Thurman Briggs 

Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal of office, in Emory, Texas, this the 16th day of April, A.D. 1915
L.O. Burnside
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
By Elmer Robertson
************************************* 

Emory, Tex
4/2/1915
to the county clerk of Rains Co.
you air hair authorised to issue licens for C.A. Heeth an gracie may Daavis the girl being my daughter and I Have give up for them to marry at Home but no to run a way 
Yours as ever,
J.B. Davis and Josie Davis
Emory Texas 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, this day personally came and appeared C.A. Heeth to me well known, and who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he was present at the time of the writing of the hereto attached note and that he saw them signs their name to the note and that there is no objection to  our marriage
C.A. Heeth 

Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal of office, in Emory, Texas, this the 
2nd day of April, A.D. 1915
L.O. Burnside
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
By Elmer Robertson, Deputy
************************************* 

2-21-1915
County Cleark
grant marriage licens to Allie Swindle and Wes Chaney By my consent
N.M. Swindle, father 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, this day personally came and appeared A.L Swindle to me well known, and who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That he was present when the enclosed note was wrote, and that there is no objection the marriage of Wes Chaney and Allie Swindle, and that N.M. Swindle is the father of the girl, and that he was there at the time of the writing of the note.

Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal of office, in Emory, Texas, this the 
23rd day of February, A.D. 1915
L.O. Burnside
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
By Elmer Robertson, Deputy
************************************* 

1/13/1915
To the County Clerk of range
Please let Williea Rodgers have the License to marry Ethel Jenkins
Signed by Parent
W.M. Rodgers 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, this day personally came and appeared W.J. Smith to me well known, and who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That he saw the mother of Willie Rodgers write the enclosed order for license to marry Ethel Jenkins, and also state that the parent of Ethel Jenkins says that she Ethel Jenkins is 18 years of age, and that there is no legal objection the the marriage of Willie Rodgers and Ethel Jenkins.
W.J. Smith 

Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal of office, in Emory, Texas, this the 
13th day of February, A.D. 1915
L.O. Burnside County Clerk
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
By Elmer Robertson, Deputy County Clerk, Rains County Texas
************************************* 

2/11/1915
this is to certfy that we I, F--- E. White are willing for Eula H. White & N.M. Swindle to marry & oblige
F & -eth E. White
And I also saw him write the above order and that there is no objection
N M Swindle

Sworn to Feb 12, 1915
By Elmer Robertson, Deputy Clerk
************************************* 

This is to certify that my daughter is eighteen (18) and I have no objection to her marying Jesse Petty.
Mr. L.H. Wright 

Telegram
St. Louis Southwestern Railway Systerm

Josephine Texas
April - 1 - 15
County Cleark,
Mr. L.O. Burnside - Emory Texas
Dear Sir.
     In Regard to Liscense you ishued To Jessie Petty & for Lola Wright
   Who written Them ans at once.
Yours Truly,
Mr's M.C. Wright
P.O. Bx 2
Josephine Tex 

County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, this day personally came and appeared Jesse Petty to me well known, and who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say saw his oath that I am 21 yrs of age, that Miss Lola Wright is 18 yrs of age and that there are no legal objections to our marriage and that the order hereto attached and made a part hereof, is the genuine order of Ms. L.W. Wright the mother of Miss Lola Wright, and that this statement is made in connection with the above mentioned order for the purpose of securing License to wed, the party above named.
Jesse Petty 

Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal of office, in Emory, Texas, this the 
27 day of March, A.D. 1915
L.O. Burnside County Clerk
Clerk County Court, Rains Co., Texas
************************************* 

Mr. couty clurk of rains co. Tex
We thereBy otherrise you too Esher Lisons for ou Dather Luilla Hukill to E.D. Hukill
From her father & mother
j.W. Hukill & fannie hukill 

E.D. Hukill - 23
Luella Hukill 15
J.O. Wright
************************************* 

Mr. County Cleark please isue licens for my dauter Miss Nettie Williams
C (E) S. Williams
************************************* 

County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, this day personally came and appeared Willie Stevens to me well known, and who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he is 23 years of age and that Dover Black is 28 years of age, and that there is no objection to our marriage, and that Dover Black parents are dead, and that she is staying at Jim Cullors and that as aforesaid that there is no objection to our marriage.
Willie Stevens 

Sworn to and subscribed before me. Witness my hand and seal of office, in Emory, Texas, this the 
21st day of June, A.D. 1915
L.O. Burnside County Clerk
by Elmer Robertson
************************************* 

this is to sertifie I am the mother of bulah White and I am willing for here to marrie herinery davies
Mrs. Lissie White
************************************* 

County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, this day personally appeared Jesse Tipps, deposes and says that there is no objection to the marriage of myself and Artie Lee Huddle, and that I am 21  years of age and that she is 18 years of age, and that I have ask her father and mother and they said that they had no objectiion to our marriage, and that when I ask her parents about the marriage was on the 5th day of September 1915.
Jesse Tipps 

Sworn and subscribed to before me this 7th day of September, A.D. 1915
L.O. Burnside County Clerk, Rains County, Tex
by Elmer Robertson Deputy
************************************* 

Sep 11. 1915
Mr. Elmer Robertson
pleas sir - say if Elmer Long comes after his Papers this evening you let him have them for I am wililng it will be all right with us so you let him have them.
Your truly
Mrs. W.P. Long 

County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, this day personally appeared Elmer Long, deposes and says thatthe notice hereto attached is his mother writting and that they have no objection to his marriage to Ruth Herriage, and that he saw her write the letter to the Clerk of the County Court, to him permission to sell him his license.
Elmer Long 

Sworn and subscribed to before me this 11th day of September, A.D. 1915
L.O. Burnside County Clerk, Rains County, Tex
by Elmer Robertson Deputy
************************************* 

Emory as to be the 8 1915
County clurk plese let  autan Fisher have the lisan for have our Jessie Brimer
this is writen an sind by jessie Abahun
Nora Brimer 

The state of Texas
County of Rains
Before me the undersigned authority on this day personally appeared Anton Fisher, who after being by me duly sworn upon his oath deposes and say: That htis order for license is the true and Genuine order & sinature of Mrs. Nora Brimer, mother of Miss Jesse Brimer, for whom I am now applying for lisense to marry.  That Miss Jessie Brimer is more than 14 years of age.  And there are no objections to our said marraige.   This note was obtained and p--- to the County clerk of the same
signed Anton Fischer 

Sworn and subscribed to before me this 8th day of ------, A.D. 1915
L.O. Burnside Co Clerk, Rains Co Tex
*************************************

County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, this day personally came and appeared Earl Ben Pace to me well known, and who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he is the brother of John Pace, and know that his parents has no objection to his marriage to Vena Seaton, and the affiant states further that Vena Seaton is 18 years of age, that that there is no objection to their marriage.
Ben Pace

Sworn and subscribed to before me this 16th day of November, A.D. 1917
Elmer Robertson County Clerk, Rains County, Texas
************************************* 

County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, this day personally came and appeared J.E. Yowell to me well known, and who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That his is acquainted with Bernard English and that said English is 21 years of age; and also acquainted with Vernola Wright and that she is 18 years of age and that there is no objection to their marriage.
J.E. Yowell 

Sworn and subscribed to before me this 17 day of November, A.D. 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
************************************* 

Sep 7. 1915
Rains County Clerk
Let J.E. Wafer have mariage licens for Miss Jullia Bush, age 17
L.P. Bush
Nancy Bush
************************************* 

Alba Tex 10/15 -- 1915
This will certify that I am 18 years of age and will be 19 years old Nov 9th 1915
Signed Beckie Simpkins

The above Statement is True
Mrs. Mamie Lowrie 

M.F. Davis,
Justice of the Peace
Precinct No. 7
Alba,
Wood County, Texas 

10/15 -- 1915
To honerable Co Clerk of Rains Co Tex.
This will certify I, G.T. Jones and Mattie Jones the Father and Mother of J.D. Jones. Are willing for Said J.G. Jones to obtain marriage Licens for himself.
Signed G.T. Jones, Mattie J. Jones
Witness M.F. Davis, J.P.
************************************* 

To The Conty Clerk of Rains Conty give in writing marriage License for E.L. Busby - Effie Peek.
Her Father & Mother
Bud & Dillie Peek 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me the undersigned authority in this day personal appeared L.E. Busby who after being by me duly sworn deposes and says:
That The attached order for Marraige License was signed in my presence by Dillie  Peek mother of the party for whom I have this day applied to the County Clerk for License to wed, and that the saem is the true and genuine order of said mother and that Effie Peek is ninteen year of age and that there are no legal objection our said marraige and that I am more than 21 years of age.
L.E. Busby "X" his mark
Witness to mark: W.E. Bevers

Sworn and subscribed to before me the 30th day of October, A.D. 1915
L.O. Burnside Clerk County Court Rains County, Texas
By Elmer Robertson, Deputy
************************************* 

Please issue licens for Miss Bessie Stevens to Mr. Robert Pinegar  she is 18 years old 7 month and 13 days old
no objestion frome Mr. and Mrs. Fread Stevens
************************************* 

this is to Surtfy I agree for Molinda Nutt my girl and M.Z. thorn to Marry
C.T. Toliver
************************************* 

Nov 26th 1915
County Clerk of Emory, Tex
Dear sir Please let Mr. J.E. Monds have a marriage Licence for himself to Miss Gena. E. Dailey.  She is my stepdaughter and is 16 years of age and I can't come myself this morning.  So Please let Mr. Monds have the licens and oblige
Mr. Will Sweeden and Mrs. Amy Sweeden (Gena's Mother) 

Dear sir
Mr. J.E. Monds has been working for me off an on for the last 3 years and he is alirght and me and my wife are both willing for Gena to marry Ed. Monds.  
I am Respectfuly
Will Sweeden
************************************* 

December the 17 1915
To the County Clerk
     Please let Oscar Wright have license to marry my girl
Lena Murdock
M.C. Strebeck as I am her stepfather I will say I have no objection 
H.S. Strebeck 

Dec 17 - 1915
Alba Texas
to the County Court Cleark Please let our son Oscar Wright have licens to Marry Lena Murdock that we have no abjection for him marring
Yours
Mr. J.W. Wright
Mattie Wright 

I, Fonzle Poston, do solemnly swear that this is the genuine order of the parents and that I was instructed to vouch for the valulity of same that Dec 17th 1915
Fonzle Poston
subscribed and sworn to this Dec 17th 1915
L.O. Burnside Co Clerk
************************************* 

1-10-16
To whom it may concern or any county clerk in the State of Texas I hereby authorize you to issue marriage license for Miss Minnie Bell hamby and Elmer Vanhuss
Respectfully, Mr. Vanhuss 

I, W.P. Goodson, of the County Hunt County State of Texas, do state on oath that he saw G.W. Vanhuss guardian of the girl, and that he saw Mr. Vanhuss sign the order above set out, and that there is no objection to their marriage of E.W. Vanhuss and Minnie Hamby.
Date this 10th day of January 1916
W.P. Goodson

Sworn and subscribed to before me this 10th day of January A.D. 1916.
L.O. Burnside, County Clerk
Rains County, Texas
************************************* 

Emory Tex 

Jan 16. 1916
Mr. Lenord Burnsieds
I give my concent for my daughter gorgia E. Spencer to marry D.E. Hazlewood
Jacob Spencer
Witness Jonnie Spencer 

I, David Hazelwood, do swear that he was present at the time the above note was wrote and he further swear that he saw them signed their names to the note, and that there is no objection to their marraige,
dated Jan. 16, 1916
D.E. Hazlewood
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 16, Jan. 1916.
L.O. Burnside, County Clerk
Rains County, Texas
By Elmer Robertson Deputy, County Clerk
*************************************
Emory Texas
March 13th 1916

The State of Texas
County of Rains
On this day personal y appeared Robert Pinegar, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing, and who after being by me duly sworn deposes and says upon oath.
     That I am 21 years of age, and live in Hunt County Texas, and know Miss Ester Dorsett, of said Hunt County Texas and further, that I know her to be 18 years of age, that I have heard her father state, that Miss Esther Dorsett was 18 years of age.
Robert Pinegar 

Sworn and subscribed to before me this 13th day of March A.D. 1916.
L.O. Burnside, Clerk County Coyrt Rains County, Texas
Attested by Oscar VanHuss
************************************

Issue license for Mr. Fred L. Mayhall to Miss Clara B. Slemmons as there is no objections she will be 19 years old the 8th of August.
Yours Truly
Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Slemmons
************************************ 

please gave me a set of lissen to me Mr. ? morgan and Ella Christopher
D.A. Christopher
Sworn to before me this 6 day of June 1916
LO. Burnside
Marye Henry
************************************ 

July 29. 1916
To the County Clerk of Rains Co. Texas:
This is to certify that I am the grandfather of Margaret Jackson, minor, and that I am her guardian and have no objections to her marriage to J.S. Swindle.
J.H. Glisen
Sworn to and subscribed befor me this 29th day of July A.D. 1916.
L.O. Burnside Co. Clerk
By Marye Henry - Deputy
************************************ 

This is to certify that Charlie Abbott is guardian of Susie Abbott and hereby give my consent for her marriage to Mr. J.T. Preston
Charlie Abbott
Sworn to and subscribed befor me this 15 day of June - 1916.
L.O. Burnside 
By Marye Henry 
************************************

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me the undersigned authority in this day personal appeared  Miss Bertha McGahee, who after being by me duly sworn deposes and state upon her oath that she is eighteen years of age, that there are no legal objections to her marraige, that she has no lawful guardian to act for her.
Birtha McGahee 

Subscribed and sworn to this the 30th day of June A.D. 1816.
L.O. Burnside 
County Clerk Rains County, Texas 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me the undersigned authority in this day personal appeared  Bill Willaims, who after being by me duly sworn deposes and state upon his oath that that he is 21 years of age that there are no legal objectio to his marriage, to Bertha McGahee, and affiant further states upon his oath that he knows Miss Bertha McGahee to be 18 years of age, and that there are no legal objections to her said marriage.
Bill Williams
Subscribed and sworn to this the 30th day of June A.D. 1816.
L.O. Burnside 
County Clerk Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

8/4/16 

Mr. Burnside
Let Jesse Wade have his marriges License
M.D. Wade
************************************ 

To The County Clerk
Please issue marriage liscence to Manuel Kirkpatrick for my daughter Joe Howard
Yours truly
Tom Howard

To The County Clerk
Please issue marriage liscence to Manuel Kirkpatrick
J.W. Kirkpatrick
Legal Gd.
************************************ 

There by the athority to issue licence for my daughter to marry RIchard Davis
J.R. Talley and wife.
************************************

To the County Clerk
Rains County Texas
Dear Sir: You will please issue Marriage License to H.?. Mulkey for my Daughter, Mabelle Wilson who is 16 years of age.  I her father waiving my rights, and giving consent for her marraige.
M.W. Wilson
Witness Mrs. L.O. Burnside, Nov 4th 1916.
************************************ 

F.E. Harkey
Only Best Quality Goods
Lone Oak, Texas
Nov - 9 - 1916
Dear sir Enclose find $1.75 for which please send marriage for Cleveland Edwards to Maggie Gipson.  These parties are colored.  They are each of age and there are no objections to their marriage.  Please send the licence by in the morning mail without fail and oblige
Yours Truly
S.F. Frazier
************************************ 

Please issue licins to Mr. Harvie Sotts
Miss Eula Wingo
Miss Nannie Wingo 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.O. Burnside, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, this day personally appeared Harvey Stotts, disposes and says that he saw Miss Nannie Wingo Guardian of the Girl Miss Eula Wingo, and he states farther that he saw Miss Nannie Wingo write the note hereto attached to the County Clerk for License and also state that she is 18 years of age, and that there is no objection to the marraige,
Dated this 14th day of November A.D. 1916.
harvie Stotts
Witness: C.H. Crow

Sworn and subscribed to before me this 14th day of November A D 1916
L.O. Burnside, Clerk County Court, Rains County, Tex
By Elmer Robertson Deputy
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, this day personally came and appeared John Denton  Clyde Patterson to me well known, and who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That there is no objection to the marriage of Homer Lee Hunt and Cora Duff and that Cora Duff is 18 years of age  and that Homer Lee Hunt mother has no objection to her son (Homer Lee) Marrige.
John Denton
Clyde Patterson 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 5 day of September 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

Mr. Robeson the clirk of rang co
please issue Jessie Poston license for nellie FLowers
SIgned by Mr. T. Flowers

To the county Clerk Rains Co
please issue license to my sons Jessie Poston
J.G. Poston 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said county and state, on this day personally appeared F.G. Poston known to me to be the person whose name is signed to this instrument and deposes and says on oath that there is no objectiion to the marriage of Jesse Poston and Nellie Flowers, and further states that he saw Mr. Poston write the order for Jesse Poston to me, and he further states that Mr. Flowers has no objection to his girl marriage
Dated at Emory Texas this 12/4/16
F.G. Poston

Sworn to and subscribed to before me this Dec 4, 1916
Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk Rains Co Texas
************************************ 

Chas. V. Ray 

Hardware, Queensware, Furniture, Leather Goods and Undertakers' Supplies
Automobile Supplies                                                    Farming Implements
                                                                                  Point, Texas  12-15 1916
Mr. Elmer Robeson
Emory Texas
Let Sibby Porter have marge licens for him Self and Ethel Oler and that I am guardian of EThel Oler and have no objections to the marriage and oblige
Carl Oler 

Subscribed and sworn to and before me this 15 day of Dec 1916
J.T. Rushing J.P.
Prect no. 4 Rains county Texas
************************************ 

Marriage License
J.L. Thompson and Mamie Duncan
Issue the 16th day of Dec 1916
Elmer Robertson Clerk
County Court, Rains County
(the above license was still in the book, never having been certified by M.G., J.P., etc.)
************************************ 

Emory Tex
Dec 23 1916
to the Co. Clerk of Rains  co. Tex
Let J.V. Ingram the son of E.L. Ingram have licens as I the father
E.L. Ingram 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for Rains county Texas, on this day personally appeared J.V. Ingram deposes and says that he was present and saw Mr. Ingram write the above notice to the Co Clerk for license and also states that there is no objection to the marriage.
James Ingram

Sworn to before me this 23 day of Dec 1916
Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk 
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Clerk of the County Court in and for Rains county Texas, on this day personally appeared P.W. Smidt and Lilian Lennon both deposes and says on their oath that they are of age and that there is no objection to their marriage  she the said Lillian Lennon further states on her oath that she is 19 years of age on the 25th day of December A D 1916. and that P.W. Smidt will be 22 years of age the 31st day of January A D 1916.
Witness our hand this 27th day of December A D 1916
P.W. Schmidt
Lillian Lennon 

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th day of Decenber A D 1916
Elmer Robertson, County Clerk Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

I herewith write an order giving my consent to Hester Compton and my daughter Lola Mae Shugart to get there license.  her mother
Mrs. Violet Shugart 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Hester Compton, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and says that he was present at the time Mrs. Violet Shugart, wrote the order hereto attached, to the Clerk, for the Marriage license of her daughter whose is only 17 yrs of age, and the said Mrs. Shugart gave me the order to give to the Clerk, of the County Court for License, and that there is no objection to the marriage of myself and said Lola Mae, Shugart, and that I am 21 years of age,
Hester Compton 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 15th day of February 1917
Elmer Robertson, County Clerk Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Jack Lawrence, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That he is 21 yrs of age and that there is no objection to the marriage of Myself and Ella Giles and also that Ella Giles is 18 yrs of age.
Jack Lawrence 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 19 day of Mch 1917
Elmer Robertson, Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

Mr. Elmer Robertson
County Clerk 

Dear sir you are here by authorized By Mr. Rufus Jones to issue marriage License for John Jinkins and Elsie Jones as she is my Daughter and we are willing for them to marrie and you can issue the proper papers so thankiing you in advance I Remain
R.R. Jones 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Clerk County Court  in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Jim Davis to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he saw R.R. Jones sign the order to the co clerk for issuance of marriage License for Elsie Jones his daughter and that there is no objection to the marriage of John Jenkins and Elsie Jones
Jim Davis 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24 day of Mch 1917
Elmer Robertson, Clerk Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk  in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Jim Prestridge to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that Wylie Ogburn is 21 years of age and that Addie May Hashert is 19 years of age and that there is no objection to their marriage.
Jim Prestridge 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 20 day of Apr 1917
Elmer Robertson, Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk  in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Jim Prestridge to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he is acquainted with Viola Bruce and that he knows her age and that she is more than eighteen years of age and that there is no legal objections to her marriage to Drue Cook.
G.F. Shipley 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 7 day of April 1917
Elmer Robertson,  County Clerk Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk  in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared L. Hill to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say Wylie Mann is 21 years of age and Exie Joines is 18 years of age and that there is no objection to their marriage.
L. Hill 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 21 day of Apr 1917
Elmer Robertson,  Co Clerk Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

May   5-2-1917
Mr. Elmer Robinson
County Clerk Rains Co Tex
Dear sir
You are hereby authorised to issue Marriage licens to my son Frank Shumate he having obtained my consent for same.
Respectfully
LIlley 

May 2, 1917
Mr. Elmer Robinson
County Clerk Rains Co Tex
Dear sir
You are hereby authorised to issue Marriage licens to Mr. Frank Shumate foor my daughter Miss Pearl Coleman - he and she having obtained my permission for same
Mrs. P.?. Coleman
************************************ 

date 5-10-1917
The state of texas
County of Rains
This is to justfy that I W M Lawson gives Jada wright the rite to get licens for him and oma Lawson
sign W M Lawson, father 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk  in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared A S Bullard to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That Oma Lawson is the daughter of W M Lawson, and that there is no objection to the marriage of said Oma Lawson and J E Wright, and that the note hereto attached is the genuine writing of W M Lawson, and that he (Lawson) said that he would either write the note or come with him to the clerk to get the license for the marriage of his daughter.
A.S. Bullard 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 11th day of May 1917
Elmer Robertson,  Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

to the Co. Clerk of Rains co.
This is to autherise you to Issue papers for A.B. Henderson and Miss Lizzie Mills to marrie
her mother Mrs. E.E. Mills
************************************ 

May the 24  1917
to the County Cleark of Rains Co Clifton wants lsens to Marry he likes from now tell july being 21 you will pleas let him have them
H.S. Strebeck 

Boyd Texas May 1917 

Mr. Burnside please let Mr. Clifton Strebeck have his papers to git married with for him and y doter want to marry and I havent got in their agremt them a marring so let Him have his papers from ? wright and Mrs. Magie wright 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk  of Rains County, Texas, in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared F.A. Wright, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say  that he is a sister of Cleo Wright, and that he knows that the father and mother has no objection to the marriage, and that the note hereto attached are in his father writing, and that Clifton Strebeck father and mother has no objection tot he marriage, and that the w note hereto attached is the writing of H.S. Strebeck, father of Clifton Strebeck.
F.A. Wright 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 24th day of May 1917
Elmer Robertson,  Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

May 25  1917
to the county clerk of rang county please let frebie wright have his lisent
Thom. wright 

I have no objecttion to my dartore maring
J A Allen 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Clifton Strebeck to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that there is no objection to the marraiage of F.A. Wright and Mattie Allen.  he also swear that he was present when the notes to the Clerk was wrote and that they were wrote by their fathers
Clifton Strebeck 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 25 day of May 1917
Elmer Robertson,  Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk  of Rains County, Texas, in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared J.H. Lester of Grand Saline Tex to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he is personally acquainted with J.H. Hobbs and Miss Sadie Carroll and that he knows that the said Sadie Carroll is 18 years of age and that is no legal objection to her marriage to the said J.H. Hobbs and he further deposes and says that he knows that the said J.H. Hobbs and Sadie Carroll have been legally married but are now divorced
J.H. Lester 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 25 day of May 1917
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Willie Kendrick to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say Roberdia Blaylock is 21 years of age and that he is acquainted with Ellen Turner and that he knows that she is 21 years of age and that is no legal objection to her marriage to Roberdia Kendrick and that the parents of the said Roberdia Kendrick has no objection to his marriage
Willie Kindric "S" his mark 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 3 day of June1917
Elmer Robertson,  Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L O Burnside, Co Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared B.B. Berryhill to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say There is no objection to the marriage of Irvin Holley and Ollie Maye Nichols and that Ollie Maye Nichols is 18 years of age and Irvin Holley is 21 years of age, and that there is no objection to the marriage of the above named parties.
B.B. Berryhill 

Sworn to and subscribed before me.  Witness my hand and seal of office, in Emory, this, the 8 day of May A.D. 1915
L.O. Burnside Clerk Co Court Rains Co. Texas
By Elmer Robertson
************************************ 

This is to certify that I W.M. Veach the father of Elva Veach and have no objections of her being married to Mr. Jess Moody
sign W.M. Veach 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Jess Moody to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That the order hereto attached for a marriage license for Jess Moody and Elva Veach is genuine and that he the said Jess Moody saw W.M. Veach the father of said Elva Veach sign said order
Jess Moody 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 30 day of June1917
Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

County Clerk
Issue J.C. Busby some License the girl is over 18
C.E. Dicken 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk, Rains County, Texas in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared J. C. Busby to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he was present at the time C.E. Dicken wrote the attached order to the County Clerk, and that her father is dead, and that there is no objection to the marriage, and that he had he had registered on the June 5th 1917, and that he intended to bring his registration card with him but forgot it, and that he is 22 years of age, and that his father has no objection to his marriage.
J.C. Busby 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 7th day of July 1917
County Clerk      County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared S. J. Scroggins, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he is acquainted with Alice Lynch and that he knows her age and she is 20 years old the 3rd day of July, 1917 and that there is no legal objection to her marriage to J.B. Latham.
S.J. Scorggins "X" his mark
W.J. Latham 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 20 day of July 1917
Elmer Robertson County Clerk, Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk, Rains County, Texas, in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared J.M. McCollum, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That Edgar McCollum is 19 years of age, that there is no objection to his marriage to May Robbins, and that that the said May Robbins is 18 years of age that there is no objection her marriage to said Edgar McCollum.
J.M. McCollum 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 2nd day of August 1917
Elmer Robertson County Clerk, Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Joe Partridge, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that Mrs. Fleetcher the mother of Ches. Fletcher has no objection to Ches Fletcher marriage, or at least he says that she said on the 3rd day of August 1917, that she did not have any objection to his (Fletcher) mariage.

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 4th day of August 1917
Joe Partridge "X" his mark
County Clerk,       County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared R.D. Dillard, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that Charlie Martin is 16 years of age and that his parents have no objection to his marriage, and that Viola Isam is 18 years of age, and that there is no objection to her marriage, and that the parents of the two above named parties have no objection to their marriage. 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 10 day of August 1917
R.D. Dillard "X" his mark
County Clerk,       County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Willie Byram, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say The he knows Egbert Byram and that he is 21 years old and that he knows Miss Carrie Dorn and that she is 18 years of age and that there is no legal objection to their marriage
Willie Byram 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 12 day of Aug 1917
County Clerk Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

Wm. E. Taylor - 19 Woosley
Miss Ruby H. Moore - Hunt - 18
W.L. Taylor
************************************

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Ed Smith, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That Mamie Dalton is 18 years of age, and that there is no objection to her marriage, and that Ben Fletcher is 18 years of age and that his parents have no objection to his marriage to Mamie Dalton
E J Smith 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 14 day of Aug 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

Emory Tx
8/24/17 

To Elmer Robertson you are hereby authorized to issue marriage license for June Rhodes who is 19 years of age.
Leathy Lowery
Sworn to before me this Aug 24 1917
Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Quillie Wade, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he is personal acquainted with Florence Johnson and that the said Florence Johnson is 19 years old and that there is no objection to her marriage.
Quillie Wade

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 24 day of Aug 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk     County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Elmer Mitchell, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that C.B. Perkins is 21 years old, and that Hester Mitchell is his (afficient) sister and her father has no objection to her marriage.
Elmer Mitchell 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 5 day of  Sept 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

9-1-1917
Mr. County Clerk Sir
Pleas let Otha Harvey have mairige Lisens for my
Mrs. A.J. Thedford 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Clifton Baker, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he was presents when the order was wrote to the County Clerk of Rains County for liscense for his daughter Besse Thedford and the affiant state further that he was present when Otha Harvey and his father say he had no objection to his marriage to Besse Thedford, and his father said that he did not and he further state that there is no objection to the said marriage by the parents of the Couple.
Clifton Baker  

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 1st day of September 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

County clark please let Chester Willams have the lisons as we are both willen
Mr. and Mrs. D.H. Morr 

Alba Texas
County Clerk it is our will for you to give our boy his lisons as wever S.W. Williams and Eula Williams
father and Mother of Chester Williams 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared E. E. Bennett, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say Chester Williams father and mother has no objection to his marriage, and that Ollie Moore father and mother have no objection to her marriage.
E.E. Bennett 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 5th day of Sept 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared H.M. Alexander personal appeared and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That there is no objection to the marriage of Leo Morris and Gertrude Lynch to each other.
H.M. Alexander 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 24 day of Dec 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Earl Fields, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That Harley Nelson parents has no objection to his marriage, and that Effie May Loveday parents has no objection to her marriage, affiant further states that that he talked to the parents of the above named parties, and that they said that they had no objection to the parties marriage.
Earl Fields 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 17th day of September 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared S.J. Scroggins, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that Alex Northcut is 21 years of age and that Nora Birdsong is 18 years of age and that there is no objection to their marriage.
S.J. Scroggins "X" his mark 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 28 day of Sept 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk     County, Texas
************************************ 

Month of  9-29-1917
Mr. County Clerk
Please let Jim Hill have his lisens 
from his father Sam Hill 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared C.F. Alston, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That he was present at the time when the order was wrote to the County Clerk of Rains County, for the issuance of marriage license to James Hill and said order was wrote by James Hill father, and that Stella Kennedy is 18 years of age and that there is no objection to the marriage of James Hill and Stella Kennedy.
C.F. Alston 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 29th day of September 1917
County Clerk,      County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared H.B. Morgan, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say Jim Prestrige is 21 years of age and that Abby Brown is 18 years of age and that is no objection to their marriage
H.C. Morgan 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 6 day of Oct 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Chester Williams, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say Brub Holland is 1? years of age, and that Mis Lee-Euna Williams is 16 years of age, and that their parent has no objection to the marriage of their children.  the affiand states farther that he has heard them say that they had no objection to their marriage, to each other.
Chester Williams 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 13th day of October 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared H.M. Mulkey, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That Dewey Wilson is 19 years of age and that his parents has no objection to his marriage to Vera Reynolds, and that said Vera Reynolds is 18 years of age and that her parents has no objection to her marriage to said Dewey Wilson.
H.M. Mulkey 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 18 day of Oct 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Eral Whittle, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that Gommie Greece is 18 years of age and that there is no objection to her marriage
Earl Whittle 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 19 day of October 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared E. W.Wade, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say J.H. Rodes is 21 years of age and that Miss Della Johnson is 18 years of age
E.W. Wade 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 27 day of Oct 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

Point Rang Co 
October the 27
Mr. County Clerk sir uit is please with me and wife for Lisons to be ished to Albert fry fore Ines Wert
Yours Lewis Wert 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared A.C. Hobb, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that Albert Fry is 20 years of age and that Ines Wert is 18 years of age and that there is no objection to their marrige and affiant states further that he saw the note wrote that is hereto attached.
A.C. Hobbs 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 27 day of Oct 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me L.H. Harkey, a Notary Public, in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared G.W. Teer, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he is the father of Miss May Teer, who is to be married W.?. Adams and that he knows that the father of said W..?. Adams does not object to marriage of said W.?. Adams to his daughter, May Teer.
G.W. Teer 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 28 day of Oct 1917
L.H. Harkey, Notary Public, Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared B.L. Latham, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That Alex Northcutt is 21 years of age, and that Annie Scroggins is 18 years of age, and that there is no objection to their marriage. 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 21st day of November 1917
B.L. Latham "X" his mark
County Clerk, Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared A.H. Milliron, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that Bessie McGahee is 18 years of age and that Jim Brown is 21 years of age.
A.H. Milliorn 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 23 day of Nov 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared W.T. Casey, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That there is no objection to the marriage of Ozie Jenkins and Pearl Rhodes.  That there parents have no objection to their said marriage
W.T. Casey 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 23 day of Nov 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Edgar Back, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That Cecil Newhand is 21 years of age and That Georgie Waters is 18 years and that their parents have no objection to their marriage. 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 24 day of Nov 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Pardue Peeks, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That D.R. Stuart is 21 years of age, and that Lueraina Peeks is 18 years of age and that there is no objection to their marriage.
Pardue Peeks 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 7 day of Dec 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Jim Scroggins, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he knows Lizzie Goodman and Theodore M. Mays that he knows that Lizzie Goodman is 18 years of age and that Theodore M. Mays is 21 years of age and that is no legal objection to their marriage.
Jim Scoggins 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 3rd day of Dec 1917
Elmer Robertson County Clerk, Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

12-?-1917
Emory Rains Co Tex
To the Honorable District Clerk of Rains Co Tex 

This is to sertfies Mrs. Susa hall mother of Mr. Marvin Craig gives consent for you to issue Mrrige License for Marvin Craig
Mrs. Sisa Hall

Mr. Clerk pleas grant Licence to Mr. Marvin Craig and our Daughter Miss Nettie Mae Miller,
Yours Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Miller
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared J.L. Allison, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That V.L. Renfro is 21 years of age and that Oueita Garrison is 18 years of age and that there is no objection to their marriage
J.L. Allison 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 30 day of Nov 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk Rains Co Tex, in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared ____________, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that the said Bertha Brummett is more than 18 years of age and that there is no objections to her marrying J.H. Chapman
J.C. Walker 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 22 day of Dec 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
By Bob Ford, Deputy
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared B.C. Edgar, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that Alma Edgar is 18 years of age and that there is no objection to her marriage
B.C. Edgar 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 16 day of Dec 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk, Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared R. Fergeson, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that the said That Forest Jenkins is 21 years of age and that Plura Well is 18 years of age.
R. Ferguson 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 17 day of Dec 1917
Elmer Robertson Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Willows Watson, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That he is acquainted with Jack Phililps and Opal Jones and that Jack Phililps is 21 years of age and that Opal Jones is 18 years of age and that there is no objection to their marriage
Willows Watson 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 27 day of Dec 1917
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared R.L. Spinks, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That there is no objection to Oneas Spinks marriage to Edna Center and that said Edna Center is 18 years oif age and there is no objection to their marriage.
R.L. Spinks 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 19 day of Dec 1917
Elmer Robertson Rains County, Texas
************************************

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared C.H. Crow, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That W.C. Thomason is 21 years of age and That Glydis Gillan is 18 years of age and that there is no objection to their marriage.
C.H. Crow 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 5 day of Jan 1918
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk Rains County, Texas
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Jas. Middleton, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That he was the father of Nannie Belle Middleton and that he did not object ot her marrying Alma Louis
Jas "X" Middleton 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 28 day of Dec 1917
Elmer Robertson Rains County, Texas
By Bob Ford, Deputy
************************************ 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, County Clerk Rains Co Tex, in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Minor Snell, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That Isom Snell is over 21 yrs of age and Maggie Milton is over 18 yrs of age and that there is no objection to their marriage
Minor Snell 
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 10 day of Jan 1918
Elmer Robertson Rains County, Texas
By Bob Ford, Deputy
 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Beulah Shrum, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That Willis Shrum is 21 years of age and that Altha Taylor is 18 years of age and that there is no objection
Beulah Shrum 
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 27day of  Jan 1918
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk Rains County, Texas

1/31/1918
County Cleark
Rains Co Tex 

Dear sir Please ishue marriage licens to T.B. Cri--  the underesigned is willing for him marry 
Respt yours,
Paul Cri--, Parent 

The State of Texas
County of Rains
Before me Elmer Robertson, Co Clerk, in and for said County, State of Texas, on this day personally came and appeared Tom Bell, to me well known, and who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say That there is no objection to the marriage of T.B. Cri-- and that Nettie Monk is 18 years of age and there is no legal objection to their marriage
Tom Bell 
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 31 day of Jan 1918
Elmer Robertson Co Clerk Rains County, Texas