Ferdinand Quincy and Elizabeth McAdams

In 1885, Allegheny County legislation standardized the marriage license process. Prior to 1885, each city had its own requirements. Ferdinand and Elizabeth's Marriage License was recorded in Volume 3 page 207 of the 1873 City of Pittsburgh Marriage License Docket. It reads:

1.	Full name of husband: Ferdinand Quincy
2.	Occupation: Roller
3.	Residence - No. 2nd Avenue, 2nd Ward
4.	Birthplace: New York City, NY
5.	Age when married: Thirty Four Years
6.	Full name of wife previous to marriage: Elizabeth McAdams
7.	Residence: Fifth Avenue, 14th Ward
8.	Age when married: Seventeen Years
9.	Date of Marriage:March 8, 1873
10.	Where Married:At the residence of the officiating minister
11.	Color of parties: White
12.	Ceremony employed: Episcopal
13.	Name of person performing the ceremony: Rev John Scarborough
14.	Residence, No.: 138 Penn St
15.	Date of Certificate: March 8, 1873
16.	Date of registration: June 11, 1873

NOTES: Elizabeth was the daughter of Robert McAdams, Sr., Civil War Veteran.

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