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1820
From George Halladay
The Kingston Chronicle, Kingston, U.C.
Friday, March 24, 1820
WEDDING
Driscoll - Franklin
On Sunday, the 19th, Mr. Patrick Driscoll to Miss. Elizabeth Franklin, of Pittsburg.
1842
From George Halladay
The Examiner, Toronto, U.C.
Jan. 19, 1842
WEDDING
Goldsmith – Driscoll
On the 6th inst., in the Township of Toronto, Thomas Goldsmith to Sophia, widow of the late William Driscoll of Kingston, - both of Toronto.
1895
From George Halladay
The British Whig 1895
Kingston Ontario,CDA
WEDDING (Howe Island)
GARRAH - LEAVIS
At Howe Island, Oct. 7, 1875, Israel Garrah to Miss Maggie Leavis. She has sister Fannie.
From George Halladay
The British Whig 1895
Kingston Ontario,CDA
WEDDING (Howe Island)
DONOGHUE - NORRIS
At Howe Island, Feb. 11, 1895, Joseph Donoghue of South Lake to Miss Mary, dau. of Thomas Norris.
1903
Submitted by Eileen Truesdell
Date: Jan 22, 1903
Foley-Pickett
A pretty wedding took place at the Catholic Church on Wednesday, when Miss Ellen Pickett was united in marriage to Mr. Robert Foley, son of Ex Reeve John Foley and Elizabeth Simpson. The bride is the daughter of Michael Pickett and Mary Morin. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Agnes and the groom’s brother, Dick, did the honors for his brother. Rev. Father John O’Gorman performed the ceremony. The reception was held at the family home. The happy couple left for a short honeymoon. On their return, they will reside at their new home on Howe Island.
1908
From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
January 20, 1908
MacDonald-Cosgrove pretty ceremony at St James Chapel Monday Morning
A pretty ceremony took place at nine o’clock, Monday morning, at St James Chapel, when Rev Father Carey united in marriage Miss Laura Cosgrove, youngest daughter of the late James Cosgrove, of Loughboro, and John Mcdonald of Howe Island. The bride was attended by Miss Maud Walsh, of Kingston, while the groom was supported by Daniel Mcdonald, of Cleveland, brother of the groom. After the ceremony, the bridal party drove to the home of P W Donoghue; 38 Raglan Road, brother-in-law of the bride, where a wedding breakfast was served, the guests including immediate relatives and friends.
The bride was dressed in a pretty suit of cream ninon? and the bridesmaid was attired in brown silk. The groom’s gift to the bride was a pearl pendant, to the bridesmaid, a pearl pin, and to the groomsman, a pearl tie pin. The bride was the recipient of a fine collection of gifts.
Mr and Mrs McDonald left on a honeymoon trip to Cleveland, carrying with them the best wishes of their many friends. Upon their return, they will take up their residence on Howe Island.
1913
Submitted by Eileen Truesdell
From: Weekly British Whig
Date: 1913
Howe Island Young Lady.
Wedded at Watertown. N.Y., To F. Alfred Helin.
Watertown, N.Y., June 3—A quiet June wedding took place Monday evening, at six o’clock, when Miss Minnie A. Foley and Alfred Helin, B.Sc were united in marriage. The ceremony was solemnized by Rev. Father Burns, at the home of John Simpson, 730 State Street. The bride was charmingly gowned in white crepe meteor, with pearl trimming and real lace, wore a tulle veil and carried a white prayer book with a shower of lilies of the valley. Miss Myrtle Brown, of this city, was maid of honor and wore a dress of dainty chiffon, while Ira S. Foley, brother of the bride, attended the groom. The bride is the daughter of John Foley, of Howe Island, is a graduate of the Kingston Collegiate Institute and the Ottawa Normal School. Mr. Helin, who for the past three years has been employed as a draftsman in the office of the Bagley & Sewall Company, was graduated as a mechanical engineer from Viborg Technical Colleage in the class of 1902. Immediately after the ceremony a wedding dinner was served and at 8:45 o’clock the happy couple left for New York City, from where they will sail June 5th on the steamer France for Europe, and will tour the continent for two months, during which time they will visit Paris, Zurich, Berlin, Dresden, Vienna, Copenhagen, Helsingfors and St. Petersburg. Their destination will be Kotha, Findland, where they will visit relatives of the groom. On the return trip they will pass through England and Ireland and will make their home in Watertown, N.Y.
1932
Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
April 4, 1932 page 6.
PRIOR-JOYCE
Catherine Joyce and John Joseph Prior, son of Mrs. Jane Prior and the late Timothy Prior, Howe Island, were married in Cleveland at St. Thomas Church by Rev. Father Lacey. Only the immediate friends of the bride and Mr. and Mrs. Dan McDonald of Cleveland and Miss Ana McDonald of Howe Island, cousins of the groom, were present.
Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
June 28, 1932 page 12
Howe Island Couple
Wed at Gananoque
Gananoque, June 28,--Miss Ethel Cook, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cook, Howe Island, was united in marriage at 4 p.m. on Saturday to Charles Grice, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Grice, Gananoque. The wedding took place at the Anglican Church with Rev. Canon Creeggan officiating.
Miss Ina Cook, a sister of the bride was bridesmaid and Reginald Grice, a brother of the groom was best man. The bride wore a frock of blue georgette and carried a bouquet of roses and lily of the valley, while the bridesmaid carried peonies.
Mr. and Mrs. Grice will reside on Brock Street.
1934
Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
July 6 1934
SCHNEIBERGER-PICKETT
A very lovely midsummer wedding was solemnized in St. Philomen’s Church, Howe Island on Thursday morning when the Rev. Father John Callaghan united in marriage Alice, daughter of Mr. John Pickett of Howe Island, and Edward Schneiberger of Flint, Mich. Quantities of snapdragon, blue larkspur and delphinium were used for decorations in the church. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a lovely gown of ivory lace over satin, made on long princess lines, and carried an arm bouquet of Sweetheart roses and a white bridal prayer book. Miss Rita Pickett, sister of the bride, who acted as bridesmaid, chose a becoming frock of blue organza with blue accessories. Mr. Legore Myer of Fort Atkinson, Iowa, was best man.
Following the ceremony, a dainty wedding breakfast was served at the bride’s home. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Schneiberger left on an extended honeymoon to Niagara Falls, Chicago, Iowa and South Dakota, and after August 1st will reside in Flint, Mich.
Out-of-town guests present at the wedding included Mr. Thomas Schneiberger, father of the groom; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Foley, Mr. John Foley and Mrs. S.A. Helene, all of Watertown N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tiedtka, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. D. McCarty, Miss Laura Prior and Miss Kathleen Prior, all of Flint, Mich; Mr. Leonard Prior of Detroit, Mich., and Miss Hildegarde Myer of Fort Atkinson, Ia.
Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
June 16 1934
WEDDINGS
GALLERY-WALSH
A very pretty wedding was solemnized at 8:30 on Monday morning, June 4th, in St. Philomena’s Church, Howe Island, when the Rev. Father Kallahan united in the holy bonds of matrimony Mary Estella, daughter of Mrs. Sarah Welsh and the late Mr. David Welsh of Howe Island, and Charles Patrick, son of Mrs. Katharine Gallery and the late Mr. John Gallery of Kingston.
The church was beautifully decorated with flowers suitable for the occasion. The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Joseph Welsh, entered the church to the strains of the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin, played by Miss Margaret La Chance, and was becomingly attired in her graceful wedding gown of white silk net over white satin, with veil of tulle and white lace mittens and carrying a bouquet of Ophelia roses and lily-of-the-valley. Her attendant, Miss Josephine Gallery, wore a gown of pink chiffon with touches of blue and accessories to match and carried a bouquet of pink carnations and blue delphiniums. Mr. Leonard Welsh, brother of the bride, was best man. Following the ceremony a reception and dinner was held at the home of the bride’s mother, after which the bridal couple left by motor for Toronto and Windsor, the bride traveling in a powder blue ensemble with accessories to match. Upon their return Mr. and Mrs. Gallery will reside on Howe Island.
1935
Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
Oct 16, 1935 page 6
WEDDINGS
GARRAGH-CADUE
On Monday, Oct. 14 In St. Mary’s Cathedral the marriage was solemnized of Doris Cadue and Elroy Garragh both of Howe Island. The Rev. Father Plankett officiated. The bride was lovely in a gown of navy blue triple sheer and carrying a bouquet of rose buds. She was attended by her sister Miss Virginia Cadue who wore a pretty frock of brown tough? Crepe and carried a bouquet of carnations and lily-of-the-valley. Mr. Bernard Prior was groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of Mrs. W.M. Martin, Brewers Mills. Later Mr. and Mrs. Garragh left on a short motor trip the bride traveling in a navy tree bark coat with grey squirrel collar and navy accessories. Upon their return they will live in Kingston.
Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
Aug 28, 1935 page 6
MURPHY-FOLEY
A very pretty mid-summer wedding was solemnized in St. Philomena’s Church, Howe Island, on August 17th, when Rev. Father Callahan united in marriage Mary Beatrice, daughter of Mrs. Robert Foley and the late Robert Foley, and John Bernard, eldest son of Mrs. William Murphy and the late William Murphy of Brewer’s Mills.
The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mr. Cecil Foley, to the strains of the wedding march played by Miss Margaret La Chance, looked charming in a gown of white suede lace over satin made on long princess lines falling gracefully in a train. Her white lace trimming veil was caught with orange blossoms and she carried a bouquet of Briar Cliffe roses and Maiden Hair fern. She was attended by her sister, Miss Edith Foley, who wore a Ceil blue gown of Mousseline de Sole, also made on long lines with ruffled trimming. She wore a pale blue starched lace picture hate and white crepe sandals with silver trimming and white gloves and carried a nosegay of mixed flowers tied with silver ribbon.
Little MissDoreen Prior, frocked in pale green, and Miss Norine Driscoll in pale pink with wreaths of flowers were dainty flower girls, carrying tiny baskets of roses strewing them in the bride’s path as she proceeded to the altar.
Mr. Lawrence Murphy, brother of the groom acted as best man. The ushers were Mr. Lester Leavis and Mr. Bernard Kane.
Panis Angelicus was sweetly rendered by the Misses Elizabeth and Edna Foley, sisters of the bride, during the offertory.
Following the ceremony the guests, numbering about eighty-five assembled at the bride’s home where a sumptuous repast was enjoyed.
Later Mr. and Mrs. Murphy left on an extended motor trip to Toronto, Niagara Falls and Watertown N.Y. The bride traveled in a rust ensemble with brown accessories. The number of costly gifts received by the couple testified to their popularity in the community. On their return they will reside in Brewer’s Mills.
Guests included relatives from Fling, Michigan, Watertown N.Y., Toronto and Kingston.
Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
Aug 29, 1935 page 6
WALKER—CLAY
A very pretty midsummer wedding was quietly solemnized in the presence of intimate friends on Monday Aug 22 at St. Philomena’s Church, Howe Island, when Rev. Father Callaghan united in marriage Mary Kathleen, youngest daughter of Mrs. Clay and the late Albert Clay, and Frederick Elmer, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Walker.
The bride was attired in a becoming frock of Alice Blue crepe, back satin with hat to match and she carried an arm bouquet of gladioluses. Miss Murphy, who was the bridesmaid, wore a lovely frock of pink chiffon over satin with picture hat to match and carried roses. Mr. Ira Garragh, a cousin of the groom acted as best man.
After the ceremony the happy couple motored to the homo f the groom’s parents where a wedding breakfast awaited them. On their return from their honeymoon they will reside on Howe Island where the groom is a prosperous farmer.
1936
Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
Sept 15, 1936 page 6
Weddings
Draper-Goodfriend
A very pretty wedding took place at 9:30 o’clock Monday morning in St. Philomena’s Church, Howe Island, when Rev. Father Callahan united in marriage Helen Jane, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Goodfriend, and Joseph, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Draper of Glenburnie. The bride was attended by her sister, Honora Goodfriend, while the groom’s brother, George Draper, acted as groomsman.
The church was beautifully decorated with a variety of autumn flowers. The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother, Frank Goodfriend, of Kingston, entered the church to the strains of Lohengrin’s wedding march, ably rendered by Miss Margaret LaChance at the organ. During the ceremony “Ave Maria” and several other appropriate hymns were sung by the choir.
The bride was a picture of loveliness in a long gown of blue net with appliquéd flowers of mousselin de sole over taffeta, large blue hat and silver slippers, and carried an arm bouquet of briarcliffe roses, cornflowers and baby’s breath. The bridesmaid wore aquamarine lace over tea-rose taffeta, large brown felt hat and gold slippers, and carried butterfly roses.
The wedding breakfast was served at the Goodfriend summer home with the immediate families and friends of the bride and groom present.
Amid a shower of confetti, the happy couple left on an extended motor trip to New York City, the bride traveling in navy blue triple sheer crepe dress with touches of white; blue coat and navy accessories. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Draper will reside at Mount Chesney.
The bride, who, for the past several seasons has had a position in Fort Erie, was formerly a very successful teacher in one of the Island schools. The esteem in which she was held by her many friends was shown by the large number of gifts she received.
Submitted by Eileen Truesdell
From: Kingston Whig page 6 col 3
Date: Sept 15 1936
Draper-Goodfriend
A very pretty wedding took place at 9:30 o’clock Monday morning in St Philomena’s Church, Howe Island when Rev. Father Callahan united in marriage Helen Jane, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Goodfriend, and Joseph, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Draper of Glenburnie. The bride was attended by her sister, Honora Goodfriend, while the groom’s brother, George Draper, acted at groomsman.
The church was beautifully decorated with a variety of autumn flowers. The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother, Frank Goodfriend, of Kingston, entered the church to the strains of Lohengrin’s wedding march, ably rendered by Miss Margaret LaChance at the organ. During the ceremony “Ave Maria” and several other appropriate hymns were sung by the choir. The bride was a picture of loveliness in a long gown of blue net with ….qued flowers of mousselin de soie over taffeta, large blue hat and silver slippers, and carried an arm bouquet of briarcliffe roses, cornflowers and baby’s breath. The bridesmaid wore aquamarine lace over tea-rose taffeta, large brown felt hat and gold slippers, and carried butterfly roses.
The wedding breakfast was served at the Goodfriend summer home with the immediate families and friends of the bride and groom present.
Amid a shower of confetti, the happy couple left on an extended motor trip to New York City, the bride traveling in navy blue triple sheer crepe dress with touches of white; blue coat and navy accessories. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Draper will reside at Mount Chesney.
The bride, who, for the past several seasons has had a position in Fort Erie, was formerly a very successful teach in one of the Island schools. The esteem in which she was held by her many friends was shown by the large number of gifts she received.
1938
Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Dean Snider
Kingston Whig Standard
Dec 21, 1938 page 6
BOTTING-GOODFRIEND
A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Andrew’s manse Gananoque, at eleven o’clock on Monday, December 12, when Rev C.E. Kidd united in marriage, Helena Kathryn, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Goodfriend of Howe Island and James Marshall Botting, son of Mr. Rufus Botting of Godfrey, and the late Mrs. Botting.
The bride was attractively attired in a dress of royal blue velvet with matching accessories.
The bride and groom were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Goodfriend of Howe Island. Only immediate relatives witnessed the ceremony. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the New York café. Later the bride and groom left by motor for a short trip after which they will reside in Godfrey.
1951
From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
Dec 4 1951 page 9
LOYST-BYRNE
On Saturday, the first of December, Miss Theresa Anna Byrne, daughter of Mr. James Byrne, Howe Island, and the late Mrs. Byrne, became the bride of Mr. Calvin James Loyst, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Kenneth Loyst, Portsmouth.
Rev. J.P. Sullivan officiated at the ceremony which was solemnized in St. James Chapel of St. Mary’s Cathedral. Mr. ? Nourry was the organist.
Giving in marriage by her father, the bride was gowned in white bridal satin. The bodice was fashioned with a yoke of lace which matched the lace panels in the skirt. A coronet of lace and pearls held the finger-tip veil of tulle illusion, bordered in lace. The bride carried a nosegay of red roses and white mums.
Miss Mary Byrne, was her sister’s attendant in a floor length gown of pale blue net and lace over taffeta. Her flower bandeau and veil matched her gown. She carried a nosegay of pink mums.
Groomsman was Mr. Gerald Murphy of Kingston.
Following the wedding a reception was held at the home of the groom’s parents. The groom’s mother wore a grey suit with green accessories.
For the wedding trip to Toronto and Niagara Falls, the bride chose a hunter’s green gabardine suit with ruse accessories.
Upon their return the couple will reside in Portsmouth.
Among the out-of-town guest were Mr. C.M. Loyst, Toronto, and Mrs. J.F. Macpherson, Oso Ont., Many of the bride’s family from Howe Island and Gananoque also attended.
1952
From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
Dec 12, 1952 page 8
DRISCOLL—SCOTT
A quiet wedding took place in St. James Chapel, St. Mary’s Cathedral, on Nov, 14, when the Rev. Father Murphy united in marriage Miss Lillian Marie Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Scott, Kingston and Mr. Donald Michael Driscoll, son of Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Driscoll, Howe Island.
The bride, who was given in marriage by Mr. T. Brunke, wore an autumn brown suit, with champagne accessories and carried a nosegay of bronze mums and yellow roses. Miss Irene Rogers, Kingston, was her only attendant, wearing a similar suit in dark grey, with black velvet accessories and a nosegay of white mums and red Sweetheart roses. Mr. Maurice Driscoll, Howe Island, was hi brother’s groomsman.
A reception was held at the home of the bride, where her mother received the guests wearing a dress of royal blue, navy accessories and frost grey hat. Her corsage was of pink roses. The groom’s mother assisted, wearing a costume of dark brown, with yellow roses.
After a trip to Ottawa and Western Quebec, Mr. and Mrs. Driscoll will live in Kingston.
Out of town quests were present from Plevna, Ottawa and Howe Island.
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Pictured is the bridal party of Mr. And Mrs. Thomas L. Lloyd. The bride and groom are accompanied by their wedding attendants, Miss Sandra Walker and Mr. William Lloyd.
Howe Island Wedding
In a setting of gladioli and chrysanthemums in St. Philomen’s Church, Howe Island, Miss Marilyn Elizabeth Walker and Mrs. Thomas L. Lloyd repeated their marriage vows, the Rev. P. Ainslie officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Walker of Howe Island and the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Lloyd, also of Howe Island.
Traditional wedding music was played by Mr. Joseph Lawless; he accompanied the soloists Mrs. Lawless and Mrs. Earl Prior.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride was gowned in white nylon over net; her veil was of fingertip length and she carried a bouquet of baby tea roses.
Miss Sandra Walker, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid; she was wearing a gown of white net and lace over pink nylon, and her flowers were pink and white carnations.
The groom was attended by Mr. William Lloyd of Kingston, and the ushers were Mr. John Quinn and Mr. Gerald White, both of Howe Island.
Following the wedding reception was held in the Royal York Café, Kinston, where the bride’s mother received the guests wearing a blue crepe gown with black accessories. She was assisted by the groom’s mother who wore a dress of grey-blue silk with black accessories.
For a wedding trip to Toronto, Kitchener, London, Niagara Falls and Detroit, Mich., the bride donned a grey suit, with black accessories. Upon their return they will take up residence at 8 Aberdeen street, Kingston.
Out of town guests were from Petawawa, Ottawa, Wolfe Island and Kingston.
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