Amherst Island
Marriages: Announcements
Organized by YEAR
Taken from newspapers etc.
I have listed the year and then the
source(when possible) the marriage was found in.
Unknown dates at bottom
1816
The Kingston Gazette
Saturday, February 24, 1816
WEDDING
On Monday, 19th inst., Francis Beauchamp & Josette Denny of Amherst Island.
1820
From George Halladay
The Kingston Chronicle, Kingston, U.C.
Friday, March 24, 1820
WEDDING
Anderson - Howard
On Sunday, the 19th, at Amherst Island, by Rev. Robert McDowell, Mr. John Anderson of Fredericksburg to Miss. Mary Ann Howard, daughter of John Howard, of former place.
1825
From AM Benson
Kingston Chronicle
Friday June 10, 1825
- marriage - At Bath, on the 22nd inst., Mr James Swetman, of Amherst Island, to Miss Sarah Mullen, of Adolphustown."
From George Halladay
Upper Canada Herald (Kingston)
August 30, 1825
WEDDING
Walker – Stapley
On the 31st July, Robert E. Walker of Kingston, and Elizabeth Stapley, of Amherst Island.
From George Halladay
Upper Canada Herald (Kingston)
August 30, 1825
WEDDING
Hopper- McGinness
On the 7th Inst., Thomas Hopper and Mary McGinness, both of Amherst Island.
1842
Marriage Notices of Ontario, Toronto Herald, 1842-1848, in the Ontario Register 1780s-1870s, p. 258.
Pub date:16 May 1842, In Fredericksburgh on Thursday the 28th ult., Avery Brown of Amherst Island to Mary, second daughter of George Coulson, of Fredericksburgh. (Rev. W.S. Harper).
1850
From George Halladay
The Church, Toronto, U.C.
November 14, 1850
WEDDING
Preston – Howard
At Amherst Island, on Thursday 24 ult., David Preston and Eliza Jane, second daughter of William Howard, all of Amherst Island. Rev. J. Rothwell)
1856
From Wilson's Marriage Notices, The Ontario Register, March 26, 1856, page 322.
At the residence of the bride's father, March 12, Wm. Avery Brown of Amherst Isle, & Emily Ann Wycott of Picton. (Rev. J.C. Slater).
1858
Marriage Notices from the Peterborough Examiner, 1858-1862
taken from The Ontario Register, vol. 4, no. 4
16 Feb 1858: On 10th Feb., Edward LEIGH of North Douro, to Charlotte Elizabeth, youngest d/o Rev. John ROTHWELL, incumbent of Amherst Island
Cochrane, George (Capt.) married on Amherst Island Feb. 4, 1858 at the home of the bride's father by Rev. James McIntosh, Capt. George Cochrane of Ogdensburg to Miss Ann Maria McQuoid of Amherst Island
1876
From George Halladay
The Daily British Whig, Kingston, U.C.
WEDDING
Reid - Finnigan
At Amherst Island, March 14, 1876, David Reid to Mary Finnigan, both of Amherst Island.
From George Halladay
The Daily British Whig, Kingston, U.C.
WEDDING
McMath – Speers
At Amherst Island, March 15, 1876, James McMath to Mary Speers, both of Amherst Island.
From George Halladay
The Daily British Whig, Kingston, U.C.
WEDDING
Smith – Godwin
At Amherst Island, at the home of Alex Gibson, brother - in – law of the bride, September 20, 1876, Nathaniel Smith of the Twsp of Kingston to Miss. Jane, 2nd daughter of the Thomas Godwin of Kingston.
1878
From George Halladay
The Daily British Whig, Kingston, U.C.
WEDDING
Tugwell – Polley
At Stella, February 12, 1878, Steven Tugwell to Margaret Ann, eldest daughter of T. Polley, both of Amherst Island.
1888
Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
Jan 21, 1888 page 1
- married - Thompson-Glen
- In Kingston, Jan 17th, by Rev J Mackie, Robert Thompson to Rose Ann, only daughter of Robert Glen, all of Amherst Island.
1894
From George Halladay
The Daily British Whig, Kingston, U.C.
WEDDING
Montgomery – Henderson
At Amherst Island, December 27, 1894, William Montgomery to Miss. Jane Henderson.
1895
From George Halladay
The Daily British Whig, Kingston, U.C.
WEDDING
Tugwell – Millar
At Amherst Island, January 2, 1895, Hannah, 2nd daughter of Caleb Tugwell to Samual Millar.
From George Halladay
The British Whig 1895
Kingston Ontario,CDA
WEDDING (Amherst Island)
GLENN - GLENN
At Amherst Island, Feb. 27, 1895, Nessie, 3rd dau. of William Glenn to Capt. Hugh Glenn.
From George Halladay
The British Whig 1895
Kingston Ontario,CDA
WEDDING (Amherst Island)
ROTHWELL - CHRISTIE
At Toronto, April 25, 1895, Mrs Annie Rothwell of Kingston, dau. of the late Daniel Fowler of Amherst Island to Rev. I. J. Christie of North Gower. Bride has nieces Pauline and Hilda Reesor.
1896
From George Halladay
The British Daily Whig, Kingston, Canada 1896
WEDDING (Amherst Isl.)
McCORMICK - McKEE
Feb. 12, 1896, Sarah McCormick to James Mckee, both of Amherst Island.
1898
Napanee Beaver 1898
Marriage
John D.Caswell of Montreal to Maria Isabella Morrow of Amherst Island
February 15, 1898 in Napanee, Ontario
1907
From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
June 17, 1907
Amherst Island Wedding
Miss Alma J Patterson married to James Kilpatrick
A pretty church wedding took place on Monday afternoon, in St Paul's Presbyterian church, Amherst Island, when Miss Alma J Patterson, daughter of the late Maj Patterson, and Mrs Patterson, was married to James Kilpatrick, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Robert Kilpatrick, of Amherst Island. The ceremony was performed by Rev James Cumberland, M.A. The bride, who was given away by her brother, S Patterson, wore a charming gown of white silk, collienne, over taffeta. With this was worn a long tulle veil, arranged with orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet of white roses, tied with long white streamers. Her attendant was Miss Jennie Filson, who was gowned in white organdie with lace trimming, wearing a white hat and pink roses and carrying a bouquet of pink carnations. Arthur Kilpatrick, brother of the groom, was best man. The groom's gift to the bride was a pendant of diamonds and pearls, to the bridesmaid a pearl pendant, and to the best man a tie pin. The church was most artistically decorated with festoons of marguerites and bunches of lilacs, and clusters of palms and cut flowers decorated the alter. The wedding march was played by Mrs James Cumberland. After the ceremony the guests, which included only the relatives of the bride and groom, drove to the home of the birds mother, where a very dainty breakfast was served. Immediately after lunch, Mr and Mrs Kilpatrick took the steamer Alexandria for Montreal and Quebec. The bride's going away dress was of grey cloth, with tuscan hat, trimmed with crimson roses. That the bride and groom are popular with a large circle of friends was shown by the number of beautiful presents they received.
1908
From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
Jan 3, 1908 Amherst Island Wedding
Nuptials of Miss Margaret Filson and Robert Ledingham.
The home of Mr and Mrs Henry Fitson, at Amherst Island, was the scene of a very pretty event on Thursday noon, when her eldest daughter, Miss Margaret Jane, was united in marriage to Robert Ledingham, farmer, of Moosejaw; Saskatchewan. The ceremony was performed by Rev James Cumberland, pastor of St Paul’s Presbyterian church, in the presence of a number of intimate relatives and friends. The bride was given, away by her father. The wedding march was played by Mrs Cumberland. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Freda Filson, and the groom was supported by the bride’s cousin, “Harry” Filson, both of Kingston. Both the bride and bridesmaid were becomingly gowned in white silk. A wedding breakfast followed the ceremony and subsequently the young couple left on, the steamer Aletha; for Kingston, then taking the train on a honeymoon trip to Montreal and other eastern points. Upon their return they will spend a few weeks at Amherst Island, prior to their leaving for their new home in the west. The best wishes of a host of friends will go with them. Miss Filson is very popular on the island, and will be much missed at St Paul’s church, where she was actively engaged in the various branches of church work. The members of the congregation presented her with a purse of gold, the gift being accompanied by an address, which conveyed the wishes of all the members to the bride and groom for a long and happy life. The bride was the recipient of a fine collection of gifts. The groom’s gift to the bride was an amethyst brooch, set with pearls, to the bridesmaid a heart of pearls, and to the groomsman a pearl stickpin.
From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
January 4, 1908, An Island wedding
Wolfe Island Jan 3 – a very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mrs James Kyle, on Tuesday evening, when her only daughter, Miss Maud, was united in marriage to Robert Horne, of the foot of the Island. The bride looked charming wearing a costume of white silk, and was ably assisted by Miss Maggie Keeley, who also wore a very pretty costume. James Kehoe was best man. The ceremony was performed by Rev Mr Lancaster. The young couple received many costly and numerous presents, showing the high esteem in which the bride was held. They left for an extended trip on the American side. On going away the bride wore a pretty traveling suit of blue. L J Spoor, wife and baby, Toronto, are visiting their relatives on the island. Miss Tressa Spoor is home with her parents, from Toronto. J D Cosgrove will teach in the village separate school this year. Miss Sadie McArdle will teach in the front school.
1934
Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
Saturday Dec 15, 1934 page 6
WEDDINGS
WESTWOOD-FLANNIGAN
A quiet and pretty wedding was solemnized in St. Alban’s rectory, Stella, by the Rev. Rural Dean Leech, M.A., on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 5, the contracting parties being Mr. Harry Westwood and Miss Mary Ellen Flannigan, daughter of Mrs. John Flannigan of Emerald, Amherst Island. The bride was gowned in a pretty shade of blue silk crepe, with hat and accessories to match. The groom was ably supported by Mr. Arthur B. Wemp, while Miss Violet Flannigan, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid. The young couple are highly esteemed in the community and their many friends wish them a long life and much happiness. They will reside at Emerald, where the groom is a prosperous farmer.
1942
The Kingston Whig – Standard
Friday, November 27, 1942
Bride – Elect Entertained
Saturday evening, Nov. 21 members of the Stella United Church met at Capt. and Mrs. William Cochrane's to honor Miss May Scott, a bride – elect of this month. A social hour was spent in enjoyment of music and interesting contests, then followed the special event of the evening. On behalf of the various Church organizations with which Miss. Scott had been associated, Mr. Thomas Cochrane read a very kindly address. Mrs. Ernest Filson then presented her with a lovely chenille bedspread. Miss. Scott replied with a few appropriate remarks. The good wishes of the congregation will follow the bride to be when she leaves for her new home, and the lovely gift will always be a reminder of pleasant associations with the members of Trinity United Church, Stella.
Unknown dates
Thank you to Sharon
From: Kingston Whig Standard
Date:
BULCH-MCGINN
AMHERST ISLAND, January 16 Miss Iona McGinn and Mr. Clarence Bulch, both of Emerald, were quietly married in Kingston on Saturday last. The bride is the second eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward McGinn while the goom is the oldest son of Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Bulch. Mr. and Mrs. Bulch will reside in the second concession.
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