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Preferred Citation

J. Enoch Powell's Marriage Bond, 1759 Feb 27, Manuscript # 1985.1, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Acquisition Information

Gift, 1985.

Scope and Content Information

Marriage bond of Enoch Powell and Mary Poythress. Sets a sum of N50 to be paid to the Crown. If the marriage is not solemnized the obligation is void. Included on the back is a note which reads "My compliments to Miss Mattie Power, July 23rd, 1864, William Van Giesen."

Index Terms

Persons:

• Bland, Theodorick, 1742-1790.
• Irby, Francis.
• Power, Mattie A.
• Poythress, Mary.
• Van Giesen, William.

Subjects:

• Marriage customs and rites --History -- 18th century.

Geographical Names:

• Prince Edward County (Va.)
• Prince George County (Va.)

Genre and Form Terms:

• Marriage licenses - -Virginia --Prince George County.