Ann Coy and William Grancer Embry

marriage

Courtesy of Kathleen Warren

Garrard County sct.

I hereby certify that bond and security have been taken in my office according to Law, for a licence to issue for a marriage intended between William Embry and Ann Coy. These are therefore to licence and permit you to join together in the Holy estate of Matrimony, the said William and Ann according to the rules and ceremonies of your church. Given under my hand, at my office the 6 day of October 1809. Benj. LETCHER C.G.C.C.

TO any Minister of the Gospel, legally authorized to solemnize the rights of Marriage.

(somewhat Photoshopped to try to make more legible. Text reads: " This is to Sertifie that i am willing to be married to William Embry Sr. given under my hand this 6 Day of October 1809 Ann Coy x hir mark")