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The following papers of 'authorization to
perform marriages' were found among the last pages of Clayton co.
Marriage Book I
| Know by all men by these
presents That I Thomas A. Morris one of the Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States of America under the protection of Almighty God and with a single eye to his glory by the imposition of my hand and prayer (being appointed by the Elders present) have this day set apart James G. Whitford for the office of an Elder in the said Methodist Episcopal Church a man who in the judgement of the Rock River Conference is well qualified for that work and he is hereby recommended to all whom if may concern as a proper person to administer the sacrements and ordinances and to feed the flock of Christ so long as his spirit and practice are such as become the Gospel of Christ and he continuith to hold fast the form of sound words according to the established doctrines of the Gospel In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty ninth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Forty one Thomas A. Morris Plattville W.T. On this 22d day of March AD 1851 the original being presented where of the above is @ true copy Thereupon License was issued authorizing the said James G. Whitford to solemized marriages within the County of Clayton & State of Iowa In testimony whereof I have herewith subscribed my name this 23d day of March 1851 F. Andros Clk DC by his Deputy Recorded Mch 28/51 |
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| This certifies that the
Bearer Henry Gifford of the Township of
Boardman County of Clayton State of Iowa, a regular
member of the Freewell Baptist church in Boardman Grove
in said County has this day been publicly set apart for
the work of the Gospel Ministry by prayer & the
imposition of hand, according to the ways of the Freewill
Baptist [illegible word] and is hereby authorized to
preach the Gospel and administer it [illegible words] God
- his providence may call him Delhi Delaware County Iowa May 27, 1849 N W Buphy F P Anzar A [illegible surname] Recorded June 1, 1849 F. Andros Clk D C License to solemize marriages [illegible words] Henry Gifford June 1, 1849 F. Andros Clk D C [transcribers note: this document was VERY difficult to read, year may be 1847 instead of 1849; the 'title' of the 3 men signing from Delaware co. is not legible] |
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| Know all men by these
presents that I Edmund S. Jones one of
the Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the
United States of America under the protection of Almighty
God and with a single eye to his glory by the imposition
of my hand and prayer (being appointed by the Elders
present) have this day set apart John H. Dennis
for the office of An Elder in the said Methodist
Episcopal Church @ man who in the judgement of the Iowa
Annals Conference is well qualified for that work and he
is hereby recommended to all whom it may concern as @
proper person to administer the sacrement and ordinances
and to feed the flock of Christ - so long as his spirit
and practice are such as become the Gospel of Christ -
and he continue with to hold fast the form of sound words
according to the established doctrines of the Gospel In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Twelfth day of Aug't 1849 Edmund S. Jones {seal} Done at Fort Madison Iowa On this 27th day of November A D 1850 the Original being presented whereof the above is a true copy by John H. Dennis Thereupon License was issued Authorizing the said John H. Dennis to solemize Marriages within the County of Clayton and State of Iowa In testimony whereof I have herewith subscribed my name this 27th day of November A D 1850 F. Andros Clk of the District Court by his Deputy H.S. Granger |
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| White Pigeon April 4th 1839 This certifies that Ozead Littlefield has this day been ordained by the Presbytery of St. Joseph Michigan as and Evangelist and is affectionately recommended to all the Churches in our companion & fellowship P.W. Wamull States Clerk The above was recorded May 9, 1850 & License approved according to Statutes Attest F. Andros Clk D C |
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Presents That I Elijah Hedding one of the Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the U.S. of America under the protection of Almighty God and with a single eye to his glory by the imposition of my hands and prayer, have this day set apart Moses Predmore for the office of a deacon in the said Methodist E. Church. A man who in the Judgement of the North Ohio Annual Conference is well qualified for that work, and he is hereby recommended to all whom it may concern as a proper person to administer the ordinance of Baptism, Marriage & the Burial of the dead in the absence of an Elder, so long as his spirit and practice are just as become the Gospel of Christ. In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and seal this 13th day of Sept A D 1840 Elijah Hedding {seal} Done at Norwalk Ohio Recorded Sept 1, 1850 F. Andros Clk D C |
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Presents That I Beverly Waugh one of the Bishops of the M.E. Church in the United States of America, under the protection of Almighty God, and with a single eye to his glory by the imposition of my hands and Prayer, have this day set apart George Larkins for the office of a deacon in the said M. E. Church. A man who in the Judgement of the Iowa Annual Conference is well qualified for that work, and he is hereby recommended to all whom it may concern as a proper person to administer the ordinance of Baptism, Marriage & the Burial of the Dead in the absence of an Elder, so long as his spirit and practice are such as become the Gospel of Christ. In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and seal this 5th day of Sept A D 1847 B. Waugh {seal} Done at Mount Pleasant Iowa Recorded Sept 1, 1850 F. Andros Clk D C |
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| "Feed My Sheep" To all to whom it may concern This certifies That John Handman having been examined before the Quarterly conference of Linn Grove, and given satisfaction as to gifts, grace & usefulness is hereby authorized to officiate as a Local Preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church, provided his deportment be as becomes the Gospel of Christ. Signed in behalf of the Quarterly Conference, July 3, 1847 H.A. Reed P.E. Renined July 12, 1848 G.B. Boumar P.E. Renined Aug 14, 1849 G.B. Boumar P.E. Recorded March 23, 1850 F. Andros Clk D C |
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| State of Iowa Clayton County The State of Iowa - To all to whom this presents shall come greeting - Whereas Alpha M. Eastman has this day [illegible word] in the District Court of Desmoines County his certificate of ordination as a Congregational Minister, & [illegible words] to become & authorize him to solemnize Marriages within this County so long as he shall remain such minister in good standing as [illegible] Attest my hand & seal of this and consent at Burlington Dec 1848 O.C. Weghtmore Clerk Recorded May 19th 1850 F. Andros Clk D C |
- source: original records, Marriage Book I, Clayton co. Iowa
- transcribed by Sharyl Ferrall from images photocopied by
Constance Diamond