A Guide to J. Enoch Powell's Marriage Bond, 1759 Feb 27
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the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Manuscript Number MS 1985.1
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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
- Bland, Theodorick, 1742-1790.
- Irby, Francis.
- Power, Mattie A.
- Poythress, Mary.
- Van Giesen, William.
- Marriage customs and rites --History -- 18th century.
- Prince Edward County (Va.)
- Prince George County (Va.)
- Marriage licenses - -Virginia --Prince George County.
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Prince Edward County (Va.)
- Prince George County (Va.)