Listed Alphabetically by Grooms
(followed by an alphabetical index of Brides)
[Source - copied and indexed from the Ida County Newspaper Index 1872 - 1974]
Milton Anspach & Miss Ella Dickson
Married December 9, 1877, at the residence of the bride’s parents, by Rev. Edwin Hobbs, Mr. Milton Anspach and Miss Ella Dickson, both of Silver Creek twp. Once more we take pleasure in recording an event which has made another worthy couple happy. This is a well mated pair. Both are steady and industrious. Their lives have been such while residents in this county ass to win and retain the esteem of all whom became acquainted with them. Mr. and Mrs. Anspach start next Monday for New Liberty, Scott County, where they will spend the winder with the grooms parents. They will return in the spring, however, to proceed to business upon one of the best farms in Silver Creek twp. Source - December 13, 1877 Ida CountyPioneer
Enos F. Babcock & Miss Eliza M. Webster
Married at the M.E. parsonage in Ida Grove on Wednesday July 14, 1880, Mr. Enos F. Babcock and Miss Eliza M. Webster, both of Ida County, Rev. C.B. Winter officiating. The groom is one of Ida County’s most prosperous farmers. We have not a personal acquaintance with the bride, but she must needs possessed of many amiable and womanly qualities to have been selected by E.F. Babcock as a life companion. Source – July 16, 1880, Ida Grove Era
L. T. Babcock & Miss Elizabeth Price
L.T. Babcock and Miss Elizabeth Price were married on Wednesday October 22, at the residence of the bride’s mother in Blaine. It has been said that every man has his price, which may or may not be true, but L.T. certainly has his and it is a good one. Source – Oct 24, 1879, Ida Grove Era
Levi Bailey & Harriet A. Gatliff
Married by James Henderson, at the house of J. Hitchcock, in Cherokee, December 20, 1878, Mr. Levi Bailey and Mrs. Harriet A. Gatliff, both of Ida County. Source - December 25, 1878 Maple Valley Era
E. B. Baird & Miss Mattie Preston
Married on the 16th, at Willow Dale, by Rev. H. Bailey, Hon. E.B. Baird and Miss Mattie Preston, all of this county. We join with many others in wishing them a happy and prosperous sail on the sea of matrimonial bliss. Source - March 23, 1876 Ida County Pioneer
Albert T. Baker & Miss Mina R. Brant
Dr. Albert T. Baker of this city, was married on Wednesday the 8th, by Rev. Dr. Miller of the M.E. Church in Iowa City to Miss Mina R. Brant of that place. The doctor is widely known throughout this county as one of our leading physicians, enjoying a splendid practice and being held in high esteem by all who know him. The bride was a schoolmate of the doctor’s in the Iowa University at Iowa City, and since than she graduated at that institution and been teaching in the schools of Iowa City. The happy couple are expected to arrive at this place tomorrow and will commence housekeeping in the neat and tasty residence just completed by the doctor. Source – Sep 10, 1880, Ida Grove Era
John F. Baker & Mrs. Orissa M. Arnold
Married at Ball’s Hotel, in Ida Grove, October 4, 1880, by S.V. Carr, esq., John F. Baker of Mapleton, and Mrs. Orissa M. Arnold of Oto, Woodbury County. Source – Oct 8, 1880, Ida Grove Era
Eli P. Bauscher & Miss Ellen Bender
Married July 27, 1878, by Rev. A. E.Smith, Mr. Eli P. Bauscher and Miss Ellen Bender, both of this place. Source - August 1, 1878 Ida County Pioneer
G. R. Baxter & Miss Esther Scanlon
Married on the 14th of March, at the residence of the bride, Mr. G.R. Baxter of Ida County and Miss Esther Scanlon, of Manchester, Iowa. Source - April 5, 1877 Ida County Pioneer
Frank Beckwith & Miss Lizzie Milburn
Married on March 21, 1875, in Maple twp. at the residence of John Milburn, Mr. Frank Beckwith and Miss Lizzie Milburn. May joy and peace over abide with them. Mr. Beckwith has purchased the house of Rev. John D. Whipple, and will soon occupy the same. Source - March 25, 1875 Ida County Pioneer
Edward Bender & Miss Myra Selkirk
Married at Sioux Rapids, Iowa by Rev. J.E. Sanders of that place, Mr. Edward Bender of Ida Grove and Miss Myra Selkirk of Storm Lake on June 27, 1874. We had the pleasure of partaking of the luxuries of their wedding supper and can testify to its palatableness. Mr. Bender will bring his life partner to Ida in a couple of months, where they will commence housekeeping. May joy, peace, and prosperity ever be their companion. Source - July 2, 1874 Ida County Pioneer
E. Benedict & Miss Rose Everett
Married at Ida, by A.O. West, esq. on January 6, 1873, Mr. E.Benedict and Miss Rose Everett. This wedding took place according to the Quaker Faith, the Spirit moving the parties at a late hour at night. About 11 o’clock p.m. the bridegroom appeared at the residence of the Clerk of the Courts, procured the license from that official and were married by Justice West, about 2 o’clock the next morning. Source - January 9, 1873 Ida County Pioneer
M. Benedict & Miss Jane Case
Married on Saturday June 3, 1876, by A.O. West J.P. Mr. M. Benedict and Miss Jane Case, all of this county. Source - June 5, 1876 Ida County Pioneer
David K. Bingham & Miss Eva Branch
Married on Sunday May 9, 1880 at the residence of the bride’s parents in Maple twp., Rev. Harrison Bailey officiating, Mr. David K. Bingham and Miss Eva Branch all of this county. Source – May 13, 1880, Ida Grove Era
Christopher Blakely & Maggie Robinson
The marriage of Mr. Christopher Blakely of Ida County and Maggie, eldest daughter of James Robinson of Delaware County were on the 23rd of January and was the occasion for a gala day for the whole community. The groom is well known here as one of the enterprising young farmers of Silver Creek, and the bride is a sister of Dr. T.P. Robinson, formerly of this place. Source – Feb 6, 1880, Ida Grove Era
Willie C. Bliss & Miss Mary Masters
Married at the residence of the bride’s parents, November 25th, at Carpentersville, Ill., Willie C. Bliss and Miss Mary Masters. Rev. Clark officiating. We remember Willie as one of the best boys that ever lived in Ida County, and the ERA hopes that he has got a life partner worthy of him, and that he will bring his new wife here and grow up with the county. Source – Dec 3, 1880, Ida Grove Era
Fletcher Bogue & Mrs. [Iva C.] Smith
Married on the 5th, at Smithland, Mr. Fletcher Bogue of Ida County and Mrs. Smith of Woodbury County. Source - March 9, 1876 Ida County Pioneer
Oliver Brensinger & Miss Lena Lewis
Married at Ida on September 23, 1877 by Rev. E. Hobbs, Mr. Oliver Brensinger and Miss Lena Lewis, all of Ida County. About forty guests were invited to the reception. A very pleasant season was enjoyed, and the young couple launched out upon their matrimonial voyage on the sea of life with many warm congratulations and best wishes. Source - September 27, 1877 Ida County Pioneer
Simeon W. Brewer & Miss Levina C. Kyle
Married at Silver Creek on September 28, 1879 at the residence of James H. Burrows, Rev. A.E. Smith officiating, Mr. Simeon W. Brewer of Chicago and Miss Levina C. Kyle of Silver Creek. Miss Kyle has been one of our most popular and efficient teachers and The Era trusts that the school she has now engaged will return her sure and liberal wages, consisting of conjugal felicity, and all the joys and satisfaction of a happy home. Source – Oct 3, 1879, Ida Grove Era
Jacob Broad & Emma Clark
Married at Carroll, Iowa, October 11, by Mr. Scott, Mr. Jacob Broad of Ida and Miss Emma Clark of Boone, Iowa. The happy couple took up their abode at once in Ida Grove, where Mr. Broad had the cage already prepared. May they climb the hill of life together, assisting each other over the rugged places, and when they commence the descent upon the other side, may the consolations of children and grandchildren cheer them to the end. Source - October 17, 1877 Maple Valley Era
Marvin G. Brown & Miss Mary Jones
Married on Thursday, November 20, 1879 at the residence of the bride’s parents in Blaine twp. , Rev. C.B. Winter officiating, Mr. Marvin G. Brown and Miss Mary Jones, both of this county. This is a consumption long expected and is according to the eternal fitness of things. Neither of the parties to this important contract need any introduction through the ERA, as they have both resided here for several years and are generally known, and respected for the many sterling qualities. Source – Nov 21, 1879, Ida Grove Era
William Buchanan & Miss Etta Donley
Married on Sunday, February 8, 1880, at the M.E. parsonage, Mr. William Buchanan of Benton County, Ind. and Miss Etta Donley of Fulton County, Ind. Rev. C.B. Winter officiating. The young couple had been in the county but a few days, but seeing the grand opportunities here, concluded to unite their fortunes and grow up with the county. Source - Feb 13, 1880, Ida Grove Era
J. A. Buck & Miss Francis Hollister
Married at Ida, December 31, 1877, before Justice Miller, Mr. J.A. Buck and Miss Francis Hollister and Mr. David Murry and Miss Lydia Metcalf, all of Mapleton. Source - January 3, 1878 Ida County Pioneer
Alley Bunn & Mary Kissinger
We are informed that Mr. Alley Bunn and Miss Mary Kissinger of Douglas twp. were married on the 4th. Some people delight in keeping things secret, but “murder will be out.” Source - May 20, 1875 Ida County Pioneer
Willard Burney & Julia Jones
Married March 11,1880 at the residence of Rev. A.E. Smith, Willard Burney of Danbury and Julia Jones of Platteville, WI. Source – Mar 12, 1880, Ida Grove Era
John Burns & Miss Susan Williams
Married by Rev. C.B. Winter at the M.E. Church, on Sunday December 14, 1879, Mr. John Burns and Miss Susan Williams, all of Ida Grove. We had noticed for some time that John was attending closely to business and this explains the matters. Well, John, The Era offers its congratulations and wishes you and yours long, happy and prosperous lives. Source – Dec 19, 1879, Ida Grove Era
Daniel Butcher & Miss Marie Bailey
Married, In Cherokee on Monday September 25th, by Justice McKay officiating, Mr. Daniel Butcher and Miss Maria Bailey, both of Ida. Source - October 8, 1876 Ida County Pioneer
Edward Butcher & Miss Angeline Wright
Married at Ida on June 18, 1877 by H.A. Miller, Mr. Edward Butcher and Miss Angeline Wright. Source - June 21, 1877 Ida County Pioneer
R. K. Cameron & Miss Katie Young
Married in Denison, April 14, by Rev. E.W. Sage, at the residence of Mr. J.S. Nicholson, Mr. R.K. Cameron to Miss Katie Young. Mr. Cameron informs us that he and his wife are going to locate permanetly to Battle Creek. We are glad to see this worthy and intelligent pair locating among you. Source - April 25, 1878 Ida County Pioneer
S. V. Carr & Miss H. M. Craig
Married at Carroll City, Iowa on October 29th, by Rev. T.S. Bailey, Mr. S.V. Carr of Ida Grove and Miss H.M. Craig, only daughter of the late Peter Craig of Fort Atkinson, WI. Source - November 6, 1878 Maple Valley Era
John Carver & Amanda Koker
Married in Soldier twp., Crawford County, Iowa, November 19, 1876, at the residence of the groom, Mr. John Carver of that county and Miss Amanda Koker of Listonville, H.T. Jones, officiating. Source - November 23, 1876 Ida County Pioneer
George Case & Miss Emma Hawkins
Married in Dundee, Mich., on the 27th day of November 1878, at the residence of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Benj. Curtis, Rev. Meisner officiating, Mr. Geo. Case of Ida Grove, Iowa and Miss Emma Hawkins of Dundee, Mich. We always knew George had too much good sense to make earth’s weary pilgrimage alone, when he could have the aid, sympathy and encouragement of man’s richest blessing, a true wife. George came in from Denison yesterday, where Mrs. Case is staying for a few days while the home is being put in readiness for her housekeeping. Source - December 4, 1878 Maple Valley Era
Melvin L. Chapman & Miss Mary L. Thomas
Married at the residence of the bride’s parents at Listonville, Iowa, on the 12th at 1 p.m. Miss Mary L. Thomas and Mr. Melvin L. Chapman, both of Listonville, Wm. Smith officiating. Source - December 16, 1875 Ida County Pioneer
W. E. Churchill & Miss Allis Spotts
Married in Cumberlain Valley, PA, near Carlisle, on the 28th day of October 1879, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Rev. Charles Albert officiating, Mr. W.E. Churchill of Battle Creek, Iowa and Miss Allis Spotts of Cumberland Valley, PA. The bridegroom is one of Battle Creeks most enterprising and successful merchants, widely known and universally respected in this county. The bride is a sister of Mr. John Spotts of this county, the past year, and thus formed the acquanitance that promises so much of joy in the future. Source – Nov 7, 1879, Ida Grove Era
Louis C. Coder & Miss Margaret Walrath
Married by J.P. Lester, esq., at his residence in Galva on June 28, 1879, Mr. Louis C. Coder and Miss Margaret Walrath, both of Aurelia, Iowa. Source – July 3, 1879, Ida County Pioneer
Lewis Coker & Miss Sarah A. Hartley
Married in Ida, Iowa on January 1,1874, by Elder Todd of Sioux City, Mr. Lewis Coker and Miss Sarah A.Hartley, both of Monona County. Source – January 15, 1874, Ida County Pioneer
George W. Cole & Miss Mattie McVicker
Married at the Maple Valley House, February 7,1878 by H.A. Miller, Mr. Geo. W. Cole and Miss Mattie McVicker. Friend Miller is becoming as famous for tying the knot connubial, as was the Parish Priest, at Gretna Green. Source - February 13, 1878 Maple Valley Era
James Condon & Miss Christina Anderson
Married in Silver Creek at the residence of the officiating J.P., H.K. Ferguson, n the 29th of November, Mr. James Condon and Miss Christina Anderson, both of Boone County, Iowa. Source - December 4, 1878 Maple Valley Era
William Conklin & Miss Elizabeth Coon
Married in Ida Grove on the 8th day of July, 1880, at the residence of A.E. Smith, the clergyman, Mr. Wm. Conklin and Miss Elizabeth Coon, both of Correctionville, Iowa. Source – July 9, 1880, Ida Grove Era
Martin Conroy & Miss Mary McAndrew
Mr. Martin Conroy, with whom most of our readers are well acquainted with, was married on the 6th, in Crawford County to Miss Mary McAndrews. Source - April 22, 1875 Ida County Pioneer
John Cooper & Miss Etta E. Baker
Married on Sunday January 18,1880, at the residence of the bride’s father in Blaine twp. Mr. John Cooper and Miss Etta E. Baker, Rev. C.B. Winter officiating. And so they go. We have been satisfied for some time that “Bac” contemplated something desperate and from seeing him in private conversation with the county clerk we strongly suspected that he had a sever attack of matrimony. Source – Jan 23, 1880, Ida Grove Era
Joseph Cooper & Miss Polly Osborn
Married January 20, 1878, Mr. Joseph Cooper and Miss Polly Osborn, both of Douglas twp. Source - January 31, 1878 Ida County Pioneer
Doran S. Corbin & Miss Ida McKee
Married at the residence of the bride’s mother, August 2, 1874, Mr. H.A. Hobbs officiating, Mr. Doran S. Corbin and Miss Ida McKee of Delhi. And thus another happy couple is rendered and supremely happy. We wish joy to them and to their children. Source - August 7, 1874 Ida County Pioneer
Asa I. Davis & Miss Phoebe Roberts
Married on the 23rd, at Iowa Falls, Iowa, Mr. Asa I. Davis of Ida and Miss Phoebe Roberts. Source - August 31, 1876 Ida County Pioneer
Charley Davis & Miss Annie Havens
Married on Sunday February 27, at the residence of the bride’s father, E.B. Baird, Mr. Charley Davis and Miss Annie Havens of Maple twp. Source - March 9, 1876 Ida County Pioneer
John Davis & Miss Laura Beckwith
Married on New Year’s Day at the residence of the bride’s mother, Mr. John Davis and Miss Laura Beckwith, W.E. Roberts esq. officiated. Source – Jan 9, 1880, Ida Grove Era
L. E. Dickey & Miss Mary M. Horton
Married at the Maple Valley House June 26, 1877, by H.A. Miller, Mr. L.E. Dickey and Miss Mary M. Horton, both of Oto, Woodbury County, Iowa. Source - June 28, 1877 Ida County Pioneer
N. F. Donaldson & Miss Lizzie Little
Married May 2, 1876, at the bride’s fathers house, by Rev. G.D. Stewart, Mr. N.F. Donaldson of Ida and Miss Lizzie Little, of Omaha, NE. Mr. and Mrs. Donaldson arrived last evening from Omaha, and will make this place their future home. We are very much pleased to welcome this newly married couple, and consider them quite an acquisition to our society. May their sail on the sea of matrimonial bliss be a happy one, with no storms to mar the equilibrium, and may all their troubles be little ones. Source - May 1, 1876 Ida County Pioneer
Daniel Dubes & Miss Fannie Corkhill
Married on Saturday, December 20, 1879, at Ball’s Hotel, Ida Grove, Rev. A.E. Smith officiating, Mr. Daniel Dubes of Cherokee County and Miss Fannie Corkhill, of Ida. Source - Dec 26, 1879, Ida Grove Era
Avery Dunham & Miss Minnie Brown
Married at the residence of the bride’s father in Blaine twp. on Tuesday April 13, 1880, by Rev. C.B. Winter, assisted by Rev. H.P. Dudley, Mr. Avery Dunham and Miss Minnie Brown, all of Ida County. Source – Apr 16, 1880, Ida Grove Era
N. Edward & Mrs. Nancy Wyhoff
Married on Friday, May 18,1877, by E.B. Baird, Mr. N. Edwards of Maple twp. and Mrs. Nancy Wyhoff of Denison. Source - May 24, 1877 Ida County Pioneer
N. Edwards & Mrs. Annie Kier
Married-N. Edwards was once more married, a week ago last Wednesday at Sioux City to Mrs. Annie Kier. Source - August 9, 1877 Ida County Pioneer
H. R. Ellis & Sylvia A. Jefferson
Married in Willow Dale, August 16, 1877, by Rev. Edwin Hobbs, Mr. H. R. Ellis and Sylvia A. Jefferson, all of Ida County. Here is our right hand of fellowship, Hank; and right glad are we to welcome into the fold one more who is willing to trust his happiness to the keeping of a wife, and labor for the support of two instead of one. Source - August 23, 1877 Ida County Pioneer
W. P. Evans & Miss Bettie Harrison
Married on the 18th by Rev. Hobbs, at the residence of Mr. J. L. Nance, Mr. W.P. Evans and Miss Bettie Harrison, both of Ida. Mr. and Mrs. Evans commenced housekeeping this morning, and the PIONEER extends to them its usual hand of congratulations. Source - July 19,1877 Ida County Pioneer
Samuel B. Everett & Miss Sarah F. Lamson
Married at Metamora, Illinois at the residence of Mr. Wm. Lamson, September 3, 1874, Mr. Samuel B. Everett of Ida to Miss Sarah F. Lamson of that place, by Rev. C. Conoway. And thus another couple have passed from a life of celibacy to a scene of connubial happiness. May peace be with them. Source - September 24, 1874 Ida County Pioneer
George Ferguson & Miss Mary Kephart
Married on March 30, 1876 by E. B. Baird, Mr. George Ferguson and Miss Mary Kephart, all of this county. We wish for this worthy young couple a long life of undisturbed happiness and prosperity. Source - April 6, 1876 Ida County Pioneer
Joseph Ferguson & Miss Catherine M. Rathbone
Married on the public highway, near Battle Creek, December 30, 1875, by E.B. Baird, Mr. Joseph Ferguson and Miss Catherine M. Rathbone, all of this county. Cupid once again did his work and one of our oldest and wealthiest residence has taken to his heart and home a gentle maiden of sweet eighteen, and in consideration of the above fact, Mr. Ferguson gave a grand dance and supper at his residence on Friday last. About one hundred and forty persons both old and young, enjoyed the dance. Source - January 6, 1876 Ida County Pioneer
W. J. Ferguson & Miss Carrie E. Page
Married in Ida Grove on Sunday evening, February 22, 1880, at the residence of Rev. Harrison Bailey, the officiating clergyman, Miss Carrie E. Page and Mr. W.J. Ferguson. Source – Feb 27, 1880, Ida Grove Era
Henry Finck & Miss Annie Lohrensen
Married at the mayor’s office in Ida Grove on December 22, 1880 by S.V. Carr, Mr. Henry Finck and Miss Annie Lohrensen, both of Ida Grove. Source – Dec 24, 1880, Ida Grove Era
William Finley & Miss Florence Bogue
Married at the residence of the bride’s father, December 21, Mr. William Finley and Miss Florence Bogue, both of Maple twp, Squire Baird officiating. Source - December 23, 1875 Ida County Pioneer
Lester Fobes & Miss Katie Wilkinson
Married on Sunday March 28, 1875, at the M.E. parsonage by Rev. L.H. Woodworth, Miss Kate Wilkinson, daughter of R. Wilkinson, and Mr. Lester Fobes, all of this county. We gladly join with others wishing this young couple all the happiness which married life affords, and hope that the trials and vissitudes of this world may visit them lightly, and they may early learn to bind their love with a golden chain, and leave the seal with heaven. Source - April 1, 1875 Ida County Pioneer
George H. Freeman & Miss Anna Snachwine
Married at Snachwine, Iowa on January 15 at the residence of the bride’s father, Rev. Wayman of Tiskwilia, George H. Freeman of Silver Creek, Ida County and Miss Anna, daughter of Mr. Samuel H. Condit of Snachwine. The wedding was attended by a large company of guests. Mr. Wayman, the clergyman, was particularly happy in the discharge of his official functions, while the congratulations, the wedding breakfast and the conviviality contributed to an enjoyable occasion. Source – Feb 5, 1879, Ida Grove Era
James Garner & Miss Mary Rose
Married by Rev. H. Bailey at his residence, January 21, 1874, Mr. James Garner and Miss Mary Rose, both of Maple twp. Source - January 22,1874 Ida County Pioneer
Irwin Geddis & Miss Ada Harvison
Married at the residence of the bride’s parents in Douglas twp., Wednesday, September 8, 1880 by Rev. A.E. Smith, Mr. Irwin Geddis and Miss Ada Harvison. As Mr. Geddis is one of Ida County’s most prosperous young farmers, and has chosen for a life a partner a lady in every way worthy the union, the happy couple enter the most flattering prospects. Source – Sep 10, 1880, Ida Grove Era
D. N. Goodell & Miss Emma Powers
Married at the residence of the bride’s father, on Thursday May 13, 1880, Rev. M.A. Goodell officiating in Grundy County, Iowa, Mr. D.N. Goodell of Ida Grove and Miss Emma Powers of Reinbeck. The groom is the junior member of the firm of Walker and Goodell of the City Drug Store. Delos, as he is familiarly called, is among our most promising young men, and his circle of friends in this county is limited only by his circle of acquaintances. The bride is one of Grundy Counties fairest and most accomplished daughters, one who is well calculated to preside over the comfortable and cozy home already provided for her, with grace and dignity. Source – May 14, 1880, Ida Grove Era
Mr. B. F. Green & Sarah Ann Elwell
Mr. B.F. Green, lumber merchant at Storm Lake, was married at the Lake House in that city on the 29th, to Sarah Ann Elwell of Waterloo, Grant County, Wisconsin. Source - October 8, 1874 Ida County Pioneer
Fred Groszkruger & Miss Eva Geneta Moorehead
Married at the mayor’s office in Ida Grove by S.V. Carr, Mr. Fred Groszkruger to Miss Eva Geneta Moorehead. Source, July 23, 1880, Ida Grove Era. Last week we noted the marriage of Fred Groszkruger and Eva Geneta Moorehead, this week we are called upon to chronicle an application by the bridegroom for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony. This is quick work. Source, July 30, 1880, Ida Grove Era
John T. Hallam & Misses Lizzie Fuller
Married at Ida Grove at the residence of A.W. Lynn on Wednesday evening October 20, 1880, Mr. John T. Hallam and Misses Lizzie Fuller, Rev. A.E. Smith officiating. This marriage was one of the social events of the season. Both parties are well known and universally esteemed for their intrinsic worth, in this community. The groom is the senior member of the firm of Hallam and Reed, lumber and Grain dealer at this place and at Westside he is in charge of the business at the latter place. His is recognized as one of our best and most reliable young business men, and to be acquainted with Mr. Hallam is to become his friend. The bride, it is enough to say that she is entirely worthy of so manly a man. The happy couple took the train yesterday for Westside where for the present they will make their home. Source – Oct 22, 1880, Ida Grove Era
Frank Harvey & Miss Jessie Preston
At the residence of Andrew Preston in Maple twp. on Saturday June 3, 1876, by Rev. W.B. Hastings, Mr. Frank Harvey and Miss Jessie Preston, all of this county. Source - June 5, 1876 Ida County Pioneer
T. R. Harvison & Miss Kittie Kissinger
Married on the 17th at the resident or the groom’s parents, by Rev. Kilburn, Mr. T. R. Harvison and Miss Kittie Kissinger, both of Douglas twp. It is with pleasure we chronicle this happy event, as we are so intimately acquainted with the parties. Both have resided I this county a number of years and are noted to be very steady and industrious young people. Morally speaking, there is not a young man in Ida County who can carry his head above Tommy Harvison, and if this, together with his kind disposition is any criteria, he will make an excellent husband for his equally good wife. They have commenced housekeeping on the farm of S.S. Geddis. “Tom” we hope your wife will frequently make you just such cake as that which she sent over to us. Source - February 21, 1878 Ida County Pioneer
John A. Heath & Miss Phoebe Ostrander
Married Tuesday evening, 24th just, John A. Heath to Miss Phoebe Ostrander, all of Ida County. May many joys and boys bless this union. Source - March 26, 1874 Ida County Pioneer
Howard C. Henderson & Miss Nettie E. Walker
Married on Wednesday evening May 17, 1876, Mr. Howard C. Henderson and Miss Nettie E. Walker, both of Cherokee. We are grateful to the bride above for the notice. Source - May 25, 1876 Ida County Pioneer
Oran E. Hesse & Miss Eldora McClow
Married at the residence of the bride’s parents in Blaine twp, by Rev. C.B. Winter, on Thursday, January 22, 1880, Mr. Oran E. Hesse and Miss Eldora McClow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi McClow, all of this county. Source – Jan 30, 1880, Ida Grove Era
Edwin Hobbs & Miss Emma M. Boyd
Married at the residence of the bride’s father, May 30, 1877, by Rev. W.W. Mallory, Rev. Edwin Hobbs of Ida and Miss Emma M. Boyd of Acheyedan, Iowa. Source - June 7,1877 Ida County Pioneer
John Horst & Miss Barbara Decard
Married in Middletown, PA, on March 27, 1879, at the residence of the bride’s parents. Rev. Finkbinder officiated the marriage of John Horst of Ida County and Miss Barbara Decard of Middletown, PA. Harry came with the PA excursion party last week, but his wife will remain in the home nest. Source – May 2, 1879, Ida Grove Era
J. M. Huey & Miss Maggie Weinert
Married in Ida Grove on December 26, 1880, at the residence of A.E. Smith, the officiating clergyman, Mr. J. M. Huey and Miss Maggie Weinert, both of this county. Everybody knows Jake, and know him to be one of the most go ahead reliable young men of Ida Grove. He is fully entitled to a good helpmate and this is just what the fair Maggie will make him. Source – Dec 31, 1880, Ida Grove Era
Andrew Johnson & Miss Augusta Lumberg
Married at the mayor’s office, Ida Grove on October 21, 1880, by S.V. Carr, esq., Mr. Andrew Johnson and Miss Augusta Lumberg of Sac County. Source – Oct 22, 1880, Ida Grove Era
George E. Johnson & Miss Josephine Bailey
At the residence of the bride’s father in Silver Creek twp. on Sunday, January 24, 1874, by Rev. L.H. Woodworth, Mr. George E. Johnson and Miss Josephine Bailey, daughter of Calvin Bailey, all of this county. We wish the happy couple much success. May their future be bright and prosperous, without a single cloud of sorrow to obscure the joys of a long and blissful lifetime. Source - January 28, 1875 Ida Grove Pioneer
R. W. Jones & Miss Louisa Smith
Married at the Maple Valley House Friday December 20, 1878, by H.A. Miller, Mr. R.W. Jones and Miss Louisa Smith, both of Danbury. Source - December 25, 1878 Ida County Pioneer
Wilson Jones & Miss Barbara Durst
Married at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Henry Durst, at 9;30 last evening. W.E. Roberts, J.P. officiating, Mr. Wilson Jones and Miss Barbara Durst, both of Battle Creek. Source – Apr 17, 1879, Ida County Pioneer
Frank Kelley & Miss Ella H. Kenyon
Married at the residence of the bride’s parents in Westburg twp, Buchanan County, Iowa, July 16,1878, Mr. Frank Kelley and Miss Ella H. Kenyon. Source - July 25, 1878 Ida County Pioneer
Mr. A. N. King & Miss Mary McBride
Mr. A .N. King and Miss Mary McBride were married on Tuesday last at Mr. Hope, by A.B. Holmes esq. The happy couple have gone to Clayton County visiting relatives and will be gone nearly a month. Mr. King has a good farm in this twp. that he has been fitting up for the occasion and will on their return set up housekeeping. Source – Ida Grove Era
Erwin A. King & Miss Allie H. Dick
Married on Wednesday evening, September 4,1878, by Rev. W.G. Hillman, assisted by Rev. J. H. Delano at the residence of the bride’s parents, the St. Elmo Hotel, Mr. Erwin King of Ida Grove, Iowa and Miss Allie H. Dick of Jefferson, Iowa. Source - September 11, 1878 Maple Valley Era
John Kirkendoll & Miss Sarah Colby
Married at the residence of the bride’s parents in Maple twp, Ida County, on the evening of the 10th, Miss Sarah Colby of this county and Mr. John Kirkendoll of Crawford County. Source - December 16, 1875 Ida County Pioneer
Thomas W. Kissinger & Hannah E. Pearson
Kissinger-Pearson-At the parsonage in Cherokee, December 30, 1878, by Rev. R.C. Glass, Thomas W. Kissinger and Hannah E. Pearson, she is from Cherokee and he is from Ida County. Source – Jan 8, 1879, Ida Grove Era
John Kitchen & Mrs. Kate Danison
Married at Storm Lake on October 26, 1878, by Rev. G.M.F. Chessington, Mr. John Kitchen and Mrs. Kate Danison. Source - November 6, 1878 Maple Valley Era
Albert Klopp & Miss Georgianna Winslow
Married on the 25th of March, 1877, at residence of the bride’s mother in Silver Creek twp, Mr. Albert Klopp and Miss Georgianna Winslow, by H.K. Ferguson, all of Ida County. This couple will accept our congratulations. Mr. Klopp is one of Silver Creek’s most model and enterprising young men. The bride rather young in years, is a lady in every respect. They will soon commence to housekeeping and to assume the duties of a farmer and wife in general. Mr. Klopp has a large farm and has a dwelling thereon which is second to none in the county. Source - March 25, 1877 Ida County Pioneer
Henry Krebs & Miss Dettie D. Douglas
Married on June 4th at the residence of A.E. Smith, officiating clergyman, Mr. Henry Krebs and Miss Dettie D. Douglas, all of Ida Grove, Iowa. Source – June 6, 1879, Ida Grove Era
Alfred T. Lainson & Miss C. C. Batin
Married at Ida Grove on December 20, 1880 by Rev. J.W. Daniels, Mr. A.T. Lainson and Miss C.C. Batin, all of Ida Grove. The young people who have thus contracted to share their lives with each others are well acquainted in this community and all their acquaintances join them in wishing them a prosperous voyage through life. The happy couple took the afternoon train for Carroll, where they will spend a few days among friends. Source – Dec 24, 1880, Ida Grove Era
William H. Lainson & Miss Anna M. Craft
Married at the residence of the bride’s mother in Ida Grove, on Sunday December 20, 1878, at one o’clock, Rev. A.E. Smith officiating, Mr. Wm. H. Lainson and Miss Anna M. Craft of Ida Grove. Source - December 25, 1878 Maple Valley Era
Frank Lewis & Miss Phoebe Tillison
Married on the 28th, in Ida, Mr. Frank Lewis and Miss Phoebe Tillison, both of Ida County, Esquire West officiating. Source - December 2, 1875 Ida County Pioneer
Richard Lynn & Miss Mary Taylor
Married on Friday, July 18, 1879 by Rev. C.B. Winter at the M.E. Parsonage, Mr. Richard Lynn, of Silver Creek and Miss Mary Taylor, of Port Ewen, New York. Source – July 25, 1879, Ida Grove Era
William Marshall & Miss Lillie J. Comstock
Married on the 7th, at the residence of H.L. Darnell, Logan, Iowa, Mr. William Marshall and Miss Lillie J. Comstock, both of Denison, the Rev. Mr. Martin officiating, he is from Magnolia. Source - June 15, 1876 Ida County Pioneer
T. N. McGee & Miss Maggie Warnock
Married at Willow Dale, November 4, 1877, at the residence of the bride’s father, Rev. Edwin Hobbs, Mr. T.N. McGee and Miss Maggie Warnock. May the fond anticipation of the happy couple be more than realized, their pathway through life be strewn with the roses of contentment, prosperity journeying with them in all their becomings and outgoings in life. Source - November 7, 1877 Maple Valley Era
W. C. McGee & Miss Fannie Musser
Married November 26, 1879 at the residence of A.E. Smith, officiating clergyman, Mr. W.C. McGee and Miss Fannie Musser, both of Ida Grove. Source – Nov 28, 1879, Ida Grove Era
Edward McVicker & Miss Eliza A. Priatt
Married at Denison on May 28, 1878, Mr. Ed. McVicker and Miss Eliza A. Priatt, both of Hayes twp. this county. Source - June 6, 1878 Ida County Pioneer
Jerome Mead & Miss L. V. Shaw
Married at the residence on Saturday May 10, by A.O. West esq., Mr. Jerome Mead of Lyon County, Iowa and Miss L.V. Shaw of this county. Source - May 15, 1873 Ida County Pioneer
John T. Mentnich & Miss Amelia S. Rose
Married on the 23rd, at the residence of the bridegroom, Mr. John T. Mentnich and Miss Amelia S. Rose, of Silver Creek twp. O. Waterman officiating. It’s not every young man that can have his parlor decorated with a fresh rose right in the midst of winter. Source - January 27, 1876 Ida County Pioneer
Jacob D. Miller & Miss Mary Jacob
Married at the Presbyterian Church in Ida Grove on Tuesday, December 28, 1880, Rev. A.E. Smith officiating, Dr. Jacob D. Miller and Miss Mary Jacob, all of this city. A large number of friends of the bride and groom gathered to witness the interesting ceremony, notwithstanding the weather, which was intensely cold an blustering. The groom is known to almost every man in the community, his extensive practice as a doctor having taken him to nearly every neighborhood in the county. He has been here less than three years and though a young man he has succeed in this short time in building up a reputation, both as a man and as a doctor. The bride is the daughter of Hon. A.M. Jacob and has won golden opinions from all whom she has become acquainted with. She has all the essential qualities that will make her a good wife. After the ceremony at the church, a number of friends of the family gathered at the residence of the bride’s parents and partook of a bountiful dinner. On the afternoon train the newly made husband and wife took their departure to spend a few days with the doctor’s parents and other friends in Missouri. Source – Dec 31, 1880, Ida Grove Era
Robert B. Miller & Miss Mattie W. Sanford
Married at the residence of the bride’s father, Col. J.P. Sanford on October 7th, by Rev. W. Windsor, Mr. Robert B. Miller and Miss Mattie W. Sanford. Robert is one of Marshall County’s best and most esteemed farm boys. He is intelligent, many and most highly respected son of our old friend A.M. Miller who owns such a magnificent farm, lives east of our city. Robert will be worth his thousands one of these days and he is every way worthy the hand of his now bride while she will do his home the honors of true womanhood, and bring to it those qualities which only can insure happiness and contentment. They will make their home for Ida County. Source – Oct 29, 1880, Ida Grove Era
John D. Moles & Miss Ella Robinson
Last Wednesday January 8th, a pleasant time was enjoyed at the residence of Thos. Robinson, at Silver Creek, it being the occasion of the marriage of John D. Moles and Miss Ella Robinson. About 100 guests were present, including some distant localities. Rev. S. Knickerbocker of Manchester performed the ceremony. The father of the bride presented her husband with a deed to 160 acres of land in Ida County, this state, where they expect to removed some time in February. Mr. Moles has many warm friends in Linn County and as they go from these parts they will carry the best wishes of the community. Source – Jan 29, 1879, Ida Grove Era
Frank E. Moorehead & Miss Jennie Jacob
Married at the residence of the bride’s parents on Tuesday, October 7, 1879, by Rev. L.H. Woodworth of Shenandoah, Mr. Frank E. Moorehead and Miss Jennie Jacob, both of Ida Grove, Iowa. The bridegroom is the son of Judge Moorehead, on e of the old settlers of the county and has spent nearly his whole life, except when away pursuing the studies necessary to fit him for his profession, the law, and therefore known by all the old residents of the county, and can county them all as among his friends. The bride is a daughter of Hon. A.M. Jacob, and is one of the county’s fairest and most amiable daughters. The ceremony was witnessed by a large number of friends and acquaintances, whose presence added to the mirth and joy of the occasion. Source – Oct 10, 1879, Ida Grove Era
H. A. Moorehead & Miss Jennie H. Chapman
At the residence of the bride’s parents, Thursday evening May 10, 1877 by Rev. Simmons, Mr. H.A. Moorehead and Miss Jennie H. Chapman, of this city. The residence of Mr. J.M. Chapman, between seventh and eighth on Des Moines, was the scene of a large wedding, Thursday evening, the parties being Mr. H.A. Moorehead and Miss Jennie H. Chapman. The groom is to be congratulated on securing one of Keokuk’s fairest daughters for a partner through life, and the young couple were deserving of the many congratulations they received from their numerous friends on the occasion of their marriage. They will take up their residence in Ida, for which city they will take their departure on Monday morning. Source - May 17, 1877 Ida County Pioneer
Harvey Morey & Miss Maggie McKnown
Married at the residence of the bride’s parents in Battle Creek on October 7, 1880, by Rev. H.P. Dudley, Mr. Harvey Morey and Miss Maggie McKown, all of Battle Creek. The groom is one of the enterprising young farmers of Ida County, and is certainly deserving so worthy and amiable a helpmate as is the fair bride. Source – Oct 8, 1880, Ida Grove Era
Claus Mund & Mrs. Triena Wise
Married at Ball’s Hotel, Ida Grove, Iowa, Rev. J.W. Daniels officiating, Mr. Claus Mund and Mrs. Triena Wise, both of Griggs twp. this county. Source – Apr 23, 1880, Ida Grove Era
David Murry & Miss Lydia Metcalf
Married at Ida, December 31, 1877, before Justice Miller, Mr. J.A. Buck and Miss Francis Hollister and Mr. David Murry and Miss Lydia Metcalf, all of Mapleton. Source - January 3, 1878 Ida County Pioneer
Charles H. Myrick & Miss Elva L. Bangs
Married-New Year’s Evening, in the parlor of Ball’s Hotel, by Rev. A.E. Smith, Mr. Chas. H. Myrick and Miss Elva L. Bangs, both of Lake County, Illinois. This was a very quiet wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, a few boarders and ourself were among the witnesses to the interesting ceremony. The groom is a very fine young man, and has been a resident of this and Sac Counties for several years. He owns a farm of 120 acres in Blaine twp., near Gaylord’s. The bride is an accomplished young lady, her parents now residing at Odebolt, having recently moved here from Lake County, Illinois. Source – Jan 2, 1879, Ida County Pioneer
J. E. Nason & Miss Liddie Parks
Married on October 12, 1878, at the residence of Rev. A.E. Smith, Mr. J.E. Nason of Ida grove and Miss Liddie Parks of Grant City. Source - October 17, 1878 Ida County Pioneer
Mr. S. C. Nicholl & Miss Anna E. Davis
Married at the residence of the brides brother in Corwin twp. Ida County (A.L. Davis), January 5, 1879, Mr. S.C. Nicholl and Miss Anna E. Davis, all of this county. Immediately after the ceremony the bride and groom, together with the numerous friends and relatives, went to the residence of the brides father Ira W. Davis, where a splendid time was had. The young man who deserted the desolate ranks of batchlorhood and enlisted in the army of the benedicts, upon this occasion, is one of the sterling good worth, and the fair young bride will make him a worthy helpmeet in all the varied, changing scenes of life. Source – Jan 8, 1879, Ida Grove Era
Frank Nicoll & Miss Amanda Koker
Married On Tuesday June 8, 1880 at Ida Grove S.V. Carr officiating, Mr. Frank Nicoll and Miss Amanda Koker all of this county. Source – June 18, 1880, Ida Grove Era
William Nicolls & Mrs. Lucy Madrew
Married at the mayor’s office in Ida Grove by S.V. Carr, esq., Mr. William Nicolls to Mrs. Lucy Madrew. Source – Aug 6, 1880, Ida Grove Era
John Nott & Miss Louisa Champlin
Married December 18th, at the residence of V.H. Vroman, by Rev. H. Bailey, Mr. John Nott and Miss Louisa Champlin. Immediately after the (k)Nott was tied the Notty pair boarded the eastern bound train and were out of sight before the news reached the ears of Madam Rumor. The marriage was conducted in a very quiet and business like manner, no one being invited except members of the family. Mr. and Mrs. Nott will take up their abode in Battle Creek, Mr. Nott’s place of business. Source - December 20, 1877 Ida County Pioneer
Charles W. Orr & Miss Hulda Smith
Married at the Maple Valley House in Ida Grove on May 7, 1879, O. Waterman esq. officiating, Chas. W. Orr and Miss Hulda Smith of Correctionville. Source – May 9, 1879, Ida Grove Era
David Owens & Miss Mary Dryer
Married at Ida on Tuesday, March 13, by Justice Miller, Mr. David Owens and Miss Mary Dryer, all of this county. Source - March 15, 1877 Ida County Pioneer
John V. Patterson & Miss Ella J. Marshall
Married on October 11th, by Rev. J. Fegtly, at the residence of W.H. Marshall, Mr. John V. Patterson, of Denison, and Miss Ella J. Marshall, of Prairie Home, Crawford County, Iowa. Source - October 19, 1876 Ida County Pioneer
Fulwer S. Payne & Miss Mary Etta Matteson
Married July 21, 1880 at the residence of the bride’s father, Abel Matteson, by Rev. A. E. Smith, Mr. Fulwer S. Payne and Miss Mary Etta Matteson, both of Ida County. Source – July 23, 1880, Ida Grove Era
John T. Payne & Miss Georgianna Friott
Married at the residence of the bride’s father in Hayes twp. on Sunday, February 29th, Mr. John T. Payne and Miss Georgianna Friott, all of Ida County. The groom is one of the substantial young farmers of Hayes twp. and the bride is eminently fitted to grace his comfortable home and add joy and brightness to all his future life. Source – Mar 5, 1880, Ida Grove Era
James Pendergast & Miss Ida Winslow
Married at the parsonage, October 3, 1875, Rev. L.H. Woodworth officiating, Miss Ida Winslow and Mr. James Pendergast, both of Silver Creek twp. Source - October 7, 1875 Ida County Pioneer
G. W. Penn & Miss Rena Ball
Married, Miss Rena Ball, daughter of J.P. Ball, will be married at one o’clock this afternoon at the residence of the bride’s parents, with Mr. G.W. Penn of Delhi, by Rev. A.E. Smith. The many relatives and friends will be witnesses to the event. The bride and groom will take the 2;40 train to Delaware County where they will make their home. Source - July 11, 1878 Ida County Pioneer
Mr. A. E. Person & Miss S. Elvira Spees
Married at Red Lake, MN, July 30, 1874, Mr. A.E. Person and Miss S. Elvira Spees. We are acquainted with the bride who has been an active Missionary among several tribes of our “Red Brothers” in the vicinity of Red Lake, MN, for the past two years. Miss Spees began her labors as a Missionary, and has ever been a consistent worker in this good cause, and may success and happiness continually abide within the channel of her matrimonial voyage. Source - September 3, 1874 Ida County Pioneer
W. A. Poor & Miss Mattie Scott
Married in Dubuque, on the 17th of April, Mr. W.A. Poor to Miss Mattie Scott. Miss Scott is a sister to Mrs. Isaac Bunn of this place, at whose hands we have received a chunk of the wedding cake. Source - May 23, 1872 Ida County Pioneer
James Preston & Miss Eliza Todd
Married on the evening of the 13th, at the residence of the bridegroom in Maple twp., Mr. James Preston of this county and Miss Eliza Todd of Brechin, Scotland. Thus another one of Ida County’s noble young men has accepted the advice that tis not good for man to live alone. Mr. Preston immigrated from Scotland five years ago and since that time has lived in Ida County, where by industry and perseverance, he has succeeded in obtaining a home, and has now taken pleasures and sorrows of life. The bride is an estimable lady, and has recently come from Scotland all by herself to join her future husband. Source - November 18, 1875 Ida County Pioneer
J. W. Reed & Miss Mary Ellen Wilkinson
Married this morning at 11 o’clock, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. J. W. Reed and Miss Mary Ellen, daughter of R. Wilkinson, Rev. A.E. Smith officiating. The happy couple will take their departure this afternoon on the train, and like sensible people, will confine their tour to two or three days visit at the grooms parents in Harrison County. Source – May 22, 1879, Ida County Pioneer
Thomas J. Robinson & Miss Sadie Kerr
Married at the residence of the bride’s parents in Delaware County, Rev. Knickerbocker officiating, Mr. Thomas J. Robinson of Ida County and Miss Sadie Kerr of Deleware County. The happy couple came at once to this county and commenced housekeeping in Silver Creek. Tom had experience to learn that “it is not good that man shall be alone” and therefore took himself to his childhood home, where he found the helpmeet, who is to walk through life by his side, sharing in his joys and dividing his sorrows, and where she found “that noblest work of God, an honest man.” Source - February 13, 1878 Maple Valley Era
Benjamin F. Rogers & Mrs. Lois F. Baker
Married at Ball’s Hotel in Ida Grove on October 4, 1880, by S.V. Carr, esq., Benj. F. Rogers and Mrs. Lois F. Baker, both of Woodbury County. Source – Oct 8, 1880, Ida Grove Era
George Rudolph & Miss Mary L. Petts
Married in Grant twp., January 23, 1880, by B.F. Aiken J.P., Mr. George Rudolph and Miss Mary L. Petts, all of this county. Source – Feb 5, 1880, Ida County Pioneer
Eugene F. Rundlett & Miss Sallie Shaffer
Married in Sterling, Illinois on September 10, 1879, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Rev. Fife officiating, Eugene F. Rundlett of Ida County, Iowa and Miss Sallie Shaffer of Sterling, Ill. At last Eugene has forsaken the lonely ways of bachelorhood and become what he is so well fitted for, the head of the family. Source – Sep 19, 1879, Ida Grove Era
Mr. E. W. Sargeant & Miss Ella Barr
Married on the 30th, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. E.W. Sargeant of Denison and Miss Ella Barr of Sterling, Illinois. Source - August 31, 1876 Ida County Pioneer
R. B. Scott & Miss Minnie Hitchcock
Married at the residence of Mr. Weisensee in Ida Grove, on July 29, 1879, Mr. R. B. Scott of Denison and Miss Minnie Hitchcock of Ida Grove. Source – Aug 1, 1879, Ida Grove Era
W. J. Scott & Miss Lillian Bruner
Married at Glidden, Iowa, Monday, February 23, at the residence of the bride’s parents , Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Bruner, by Rev. J. Sammis, Mr. W. J. Scott of this city and Miss Lillian Bruner of Glidden. The groom is well known in this county as one of our most energetic and successful businessmen. The bride is a daughter of Hon. Elias D. Bruner who was connected for a long time with the naval department of the government and who was subsequently appointed Consul to Chili, in which position he made a fine record. Source – Feb 27, 1880, Ida Grove Era
F. A. Seeber & Miss Sarah J. Byrne
Married at Trinity Church, March 15, by Rev. Geo. Wallace, Mr. F.A. Seeber and Miss Sarah J. Byrne Janesville, WI. The hour appointed for the marriage found a large party of friend and relatives in attendance at the church, assembled to witness the nuptial ceremonies. After the knot was tied, the united couple repaired to the bride’s house, where a delightful entertainment was enjoyed by all present. During the occasion the newly married couple became the recipients of numerous testimonials in the forms of presents, all of which were elegant. after receiving a shower of congratulations the happy couple took an early train for the east. (Waterloo Journal). Source - March 29, 1877 Ida County Pioneer
Dr. F. D. Seeber & Miss Emily S. Landon
Married at the home of the bride’s uncle, Robert Thomas on August 4, 1875, by Rev. Fowl, Dr. F.D. Seeber of Ida Grove, Iowa and Miss Emily S. Landon of Lake Mills, WI. Source - August 12, 1875 Ida County Pioneer
R. Shaw Van & Miss Mattie Wagoner
Miss Mattie Wagoner, daughter of W.J. Wagoner, was married last week to R. Shaw Van, esq., a rising young lawyer of Denison. Source – Dec 24, 1880, Ida Grove Era
Mr. J. T. Shipley & Miss Lucia Snider
Married in Deloit at the residence of Rev. Darling, on the 11th day of January 1879, Mr. J.T. Shipley and Miss Lucia Snider, both of Ida Grove, Iowa. Source – Jan 15, 1879, Ida Grove Era
E. P. Smith & Miss Anna Jones
Married at the home of Peter Lloyd, Mr. E.P. Smith and Miss Anna Jones, both of this county, Rev. H. Bailey officiating. Source - March 16, 1876 Ida County Pioneer
J. E. Smith & Miss Clara Bliss
Married in Ida Grove at the residence of A. E. Smith, on Thursday evening November 25,1880, Mr. J.E. Smith and Miss Clara L. Bliss, both of this county. The bride is the oldest daughter of W.H. Bliss of Logan twp, one of the old settlers of the county. The groom is recently from Harrison County, this state. Source – Dec 3, 1880, Ida Grove Era
W. S. Smith & Miss Ida Jones
W.S. Smith and Miss Ida Jones of Douglas twp. were united in marriage on Sunday, August 31st. Rev. Gardner assisted. Source – Sep 3, 1880, Ida Grove Era
T. S. Snell & Miss Dora B. Morey
Married at Nashua, Iowa, September 19, 1877, at the residence of the bride’s uncle, by Rev. E.W. Jefferies, Mr. T.S. Snell and Miss Dora B. Morey. It is with much pleasure to announce the marriage of our county Superintendent, T.S. Snell, to one of Iowa’s fairest daughters. And the Pioneer joins with many others in hearty congratulations, wishing for this estimable couple a long life of happiness, prosperity and usefulness. Source - September 27, 1877 Ida County Pioneer
F. J. Spees & Miss Adda Barbour
F.J. Spees of Tabor, formerly of Ida County and a school teacher, and Miss Adda Barbour were married April 10th in Connecticut. Source - April 18, 1878 Ida County Pioneer
H. D. Squyer & Miss Susan Garfield
Married at the residence of the bride’s uncle in Cherokee County, Rev. Alex Darley officiating, Mr. H.D. Squyer and Miss Susan Garfield. Mr. Squyers has been one of Ida County’s bachelor farmers, and Miss Garfield one of her well known, best school teachers for a number of years. They returned immediately after the marriage to their farm in this county, where everything was waiting for their new start in life, and they have the congratulations of their numerous friends. Source - December 5, 1872 Ida County Pioneer
Edward Stokes & Miss Sweat
Taken a Sweat-Ed. Stokes, foreman of Darnell’s bridge men, was married to a Miss Sweat of Harlan, last week. Ed says he was never in such a sweat before in his life. Source - April 27, 1876 Ida County Pioneer
J. H. Stough & Miss Mollie Jewell
Married on May 28, 1879 at the residence of J. P. Wilson, Rev. A.E. Smith officiating. Mr. J. H. Stough and Miss Mollie Jewell. Source – May 30, 1879, Ida Grove Era
Peter Suiter & Miss Lizzie Lawrence
Married August 17, 1878, Mr. Peter Suiter and Miss Lizzie Lawrence, H.A. Miller officiating. Source - August 29, 1878 Ida County Pioneer
Al Swaim & Miss Pauline Given
Married-Al. Swaim, of the Jefferson Bee, and Miss Pauline Given of Des Moines, on the 2nd. Source - October 17, 1872 Ida County Pioneer
James H. Taylor & Miss Belle Stiles
Married February 14, 1878, at the residence of the bride’s parents at Battle Creek, by Rev. Edwin Hobbs, Mr. James H. Taylor and Miss Belle Stiles. The above transaction occurred at the residence of Mr. Samuel Stiles last Thursday evening at eight o’clock and was one of the most pleasant weddings we ever had the pleasure of attending, greatly owing to the fact, perhaps, that the young couple in question were so familiarly and favorable known in society. All passed off of course, like a “marriage Belle” and everything intended for the harmony or dress upon the affair, fit as appropriately and snugly as though it had been prepared by a most skillful Taylor. Mr. George W. Coolidge and Miss Edna Stiles (sister of the bride) nobly performed the duty of groomsman andbridesmaid. Source - February 21, 1878 Ida County Pioneer
John Thompson & Sadie Nelson
Married at the residence of the bride’s father, September 27th, by Rev. Mr. Barr, John Thompson and Sadie Nelson of Sac. A generous share of wedding cake made the appearance at this office for which the bride has our thanks. We wish the young couple all happiness and may no cloud of sorrow ever darken their domestic sky. Source - September 28, 1876 Ida County Pioneer
O. C. Thompson & Miss Mary A. Gard
Married on the 19th at Council Bluffs, Mr. O.C. Thompson, of this place, and Miss Mary A. Gard, of Wichita, KS. Yesterday morning’s train arrived with the happy pair, where they will commence housekeeping I a few days in a neat little cottage which the groom had prepared for the occasion. Mr. Thompson came to Ida County in 1875, and in the fall of the same year was elected to the office of County surveyor and in the fall of 1877 was elected to the second term. He has won the utmost respect and esteem from all and today ranks among the highest type of model young men, and we sincerely hope he has taken for life a companion a loving and confiding wife as a reward for his deserts. Source - March 21, 1878 Ida County Pioneer
James E. Thorn & Miss Almira E. Halliday
Married on June 29th at the residence of the bride’s father, Geo. M Halliday, Rev. C.B. Winter officiating, Miss Almira E. Halliday and James E. Thorn all of this county. Source – July 4, 1879, Ida Grove Era
Wm. E. Thorpe & Miss Emma Bailey
Married on Sunday September 5, 1880, at the residence of E. Thorpe, esq., Logan twp. , Wm. E. Thorpe to Miss Emma Bailey, both of Ida County, Rev. C.B. Winter officiating. The groom is one of our reliable industrious young farmers, who is bound to grow up with the county. The bride is a daughter of Levi Bailey’s, one of our well to do farmers, and is well qualified to preside over the home that will be provided for her. Source – Sep 10, 1880, Ida Grove Era
Edgar A. Tibbetts & Miss Luella Kellogg
Married in Correctionville at the residence of the brides father, Morris Kellogg, on January 25, 1879, Rev. Gardner officiating, Mr. Edgar A. Tibbetts of Ida Grove and Miss Luella Kellogg of Correctionville. The groom is known by everybody in the county as one of our substantial businessmen and in this new departure of his, will have the hearty good wishes of all his friends. The bride has been one of Woodbury Counties best teachers and the ERA trusts that the engagements she has now made will be the most satisfactory and the school she has undertaken to teach the most orderly and appreciative, the compensation the most liberal in all that goes to make up the sum of human happiness, of any she has heretofore undertaken. Source – Jan 29, 1879, Ida Grove Era
N. A. Tyler & Miss Jennie Bennett
Married on the 8th, at Willow Dale, Mr. N.A. Tyler and Miss Jennie Bennett, by Rev. Edwin Hobbs. Source - April 19, 1877 Ida County Pioneer
William VanKirk & Mrs. Susan Maxfield
A very quiet wedding took place in the suburbs of our town on the 25th day of February. Mr. William Vankirk and Mrs. Susan Maxfield were married, assisted by Rev. C.B. Winter. They will make their home upon one of Calvin Bailey’s farms. Source – Mar 6, 1879, Ida County Pioneer
H. P. Wait & Mrs. Gertrude Heacox
H.P. Wait and Mrs. Gertrude Heacox, of Maple twp. were united in wedlock a few days ago. Source - May 31, 1877 Ida County Pioneer
Barney Ward & Miss Ada Blair
Married November 8, 1877 at the residence of Wm. M. Dance, Mr. Barney Ward and Miss Ada Blair, the Rev. Edwin Hobbs officiating, all of Ida. Well, Barney, we boys all wish you and Ada a happy voyage through the channel of life and may you meet neither billow nor storm. The happy couple, in partnership with Mr. and Mrs. Dance have rented the building in Ida formerly occupied by F.D. Cleveland, for the purpose of keeping a boarding house. That’s business, Barney, “Settle down”. Source - November 15, 1877 Ida County Pioneer
Frank Ward & Miss Carrie Weissensee
Married January 22, 1878, at the residence of W.M. Dance, Justice Miller officiating. Mr. Frank Ward and Miss Carrie Weissensee, both of this place. That’s right, the good book says it is not good to live alone. Source - January 24, 1878 Ida County Pioneer
Curtis S. Warren & Miss Olive Copeland
Married on the 13th, Mr. Curtis S. Warren and Miss Olive Copeland, both of this county. Source - April 15, 1875 Ida County Pioneer
Carl C. Watson & Miss Ella Palmer
Married at the M.E. Parsonage on Wednesday, March 5, 1879, Rev. C.B. Winter officiating, Miss Ella Palmer of Odebolt and Mr. Carl C. Watson of Wall Lake. Source – Ida Grove Era
George D. Weisensee & Miss Mary A. McDermott
Married at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Henry Durst, at 9;30 last evening. W.E. Roberts, J.P. officiating, Mr. Wilson Jones and Miss Barbara Durst, both of Battle Creek. Source – Apr 17, 1879, Ida County Pioneer
C. B. Wilbur & Mrs. Orrissa Livingston
Married on the 14th, at the Western Hotel in Onawa, Iowa, By Benj. Smith, ESQ., Mr. C.B. Wilbur and Mrs. Orrissa Livingston, both of Liston Twp., Woodbury County. Source - July 29, 1875 Ida County Pioneer
James F. Wilkinson & Miss Lizzie Smith
Married on Sunday evening November 28, 1874, by Rev. H. Carroll, in the home of W.P. Evans, Mr. James F. Wilkinson and Miss Lizzie Smith. The Pioneer sincerely wishes the happy couple all the joys of wedded bliss. May your lives prove one perpetual summer of felicity, and your pathway be strewn with ever blooming roses-without the thorns. May you ascend the hill of life amid bright flowers and your descent be crowned with the knowledge that the ties which now bind you together have grown stronger, and that a long and happy life time has been well and useful spent. Jim take gentle Lizzie and cherish her, for you have won a treasure. Source - December 3, 1874 Ida County Pioneer
Henry P. Wilson & Miss Mary Bailey
Married; August 20, 1874, at the Parsonage by Rev. L. Carroll, Mr. Henry P. Wilson of Green County to Miss Mary Bailey of Ida. That’s news, but not surprising. Miss Bailey has been one of Ida County’s worthy school teachers, but hereafter her school will consist of only one scholar. Source - September 3, 1874 Ida County Pioneer
Stephen A. Wolfe & Eva V. Smith
Married March 10, 1880 at the residence of Rev. A.E. Smith, officiating clergyman, Stephen A. Wolfe and Eva V. Smith, both of Battle Creek, Iowa. Source – Mar 12, 1880, Ida Grove Era
H. R. Woodall & Miss O. A. Talander
Married on the evening of April 23, 1879, at the residence of Rev. A.E. Smith, at Ida Grove, Mr. H.R. Woodall of Battle Creek and Miss O.A. Talander of Sweedsburg, Iowa. Source – Apr 25, 1879, Ida Grove Era
Charles E. Woodworth & Miss Florence Gilling
Married on Sunday, December 7, 1870 by Rev. C.B. Winter, at the residence of the brides sister, Mrs. J.W. Ward in Silver Creek twp, Mr. Charles E. Woodworth and Miss Florence Gilling, all of Ida County. Charley is now fixed as almost any young man would want to be. A splendid farm, well stocked and with first class improvements upon it, a good character and plenty of cash, an amiable and helpmeet, make up a pretty good invoice to start out upon the active duties of life with, and all these can Charley call his own, and we know of no one among our acquaintances who is, on the score of merit, nor justly entitled to them, than this newly made benedict. Source – Dec 12, 1879, Ida Grove Era
Charles Wright & Miss Nettie Rogers
Married by Rev. F. W. Owen, at the bride’s father’s on the 14th, in Oakland Valley, Iowa, Mr. Charles Wright of Ida County and Miss Nettie Rogers of that place. Thus another happy couple have joined hands in matrimonial bliss, and may the happy bride always be led by the right (Wright) hand of fellowship into everlasting connubial enjoyment. We are glad to learn that the young couple will be at this place in a few weeks and will probably remain permanently. Charley is one of Ida County’s good natured boys and his return will be most heartily welcomed. Source - March 4, 1875 Ida County Pioneer
Franklin W. Wright & Miss Etta Comstock
Married on the 6th, at the Parsonage in Ida, Mr. Franklin W. Wright and Miss Etta Comstock, both of Ida. We heartily join with their host of friends and relations in wishing the young couple all the pleasure and happiness of matrimony. Miss Comstock is one of Ida’s fairest, loved and respected by all for her true ladyship. Mr. Wright is a young man of integrity and favorably known throughout the country. Source - May 13, 1875 Ida County Pioneer
Joseph Wright & Miss Nettie Lillard
Married at the residence of Judge Moorehead on the 2nd, A.O. West esq. officiating, Mr. Joseph Wright and Miss Nettie Lillard, both of Woodbury County. Source - December 5, 1872 Ida County Pioneer
C. H. Young & Miss Libbie Toland
Married in Harrisville, Ohio February 20, 1878, at the residence of J.P. Watson, by Rev. H. Appleton, Mr. C.H. Young of this city and Miss Libbie Toland of Harrisville. Mr. Young and his happy bride arrived on last Saturday’s morning train and will make this city their future home. During the former’s sojourn here he has proved himself a gentleman of intelligence, industry, enterprise and a thorough businessman. His host of friends here will gladly join with us in congratulating this most estimable couple upon their new relation, hoping their stay here may prove both profitable and pleasant. Source - February 28, 1878 Ida County Pioneer |
