Copy of marriage license of Richard Griggs and M. E. Williams, included in Griggs’ USCT widow’s pension file.
Marriage License.
The State of Mississippi,
Issaquena County:-
To any Minister of the Gospel, lawfully authorized to solemnize the Rites of Matrimony in this State; To any Judge of the Supreme, Circuit or Chancery Court of this State; Or to any Justice of the Peace, Or Member of the Board of Supervisors of Issaquena County – Greeting:
You are hereby authorized to Solemize the Rites of Matrimony between Richard Griggs and M. E. Williams of said County.
Witness my hand and seal of the Circuit Court of said County, this 14th day of December A. D., 1874.
C. S. Jeffords, Clerk.
My Marshall R. Smith, D. C.
Recorder Jany 3rd. 1879
C. S. Jeffords, Clerk.
The State of Mississippi,
Issaquena County:-
I, J. H. Blake, hereby certify that I have this day Solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between Richard Griggs and Miss M. E. Williams.
Given under my hand and seal, this 24 day of December A. D. 1874.
J. H. Blake,
Minister of Gospel.
Certificate recorded Jany 3rd. 1879.
C. S. Jeffords, Clerk.
State of Mississippi,
Issaquena County:-
I, S. L. Dixon, Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court, do certify that the foregoing is a true and correct Copy as the same appears in Record Book No. 2, page 130, on file in this Office.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court at Mayersville, Miss., this 25th day of May A. D. 1891.
S. L. Dixon
Deputy Clerk of Circuit Court.