Briggs, Corona Hibbard (1849-1932), Marriage Record Book, 1872-1931 (C1056)
1 volume
INTRODUCTION
A record of 373 marriages solemnized by C.H. Briggs, primarily in Pettis and Greene counties, Missouri.
DONOR INFORMATION
The Briggs record book was donated to the State Historical Society of Missouri by Charles H. Briggs on 1 August 1954.
SCOPE AND CONTENT
The C.H. Briggs Marriage Record Book is a list of the 373 marriages solemnized by Briggs throughout Missouri, although the majority of the marriages took place in western Missouri counties and in Pettis and Greene counties in particular. Each entry lists the date, location of the marriage, the groom’s and bride’s names, and the fee paid.
The price of a marriage ranged from fifty cents paid by a "colored" couple to fifty dollars paid by future-Governor Lon Vest Stephens. Most couples paid between five and ten dollars. Starting in June 1893 the entry also lists the county where, and the date when, a licence was purchased.
INDEX TERMS
These index terms are the subjects, people, places, etc. under which this collection is listed in all available indexes at the Western Historical Manuscript Collection-Columbia. If you are interested in a specific index term, please contact the reference staff.
| Index Terms | Location |
| Briggs, Corona Hibbard (1849-1932) | v. 1 |
| Marriage records--Missouri | v. 1 |
| Marriage records--Missouri, Bates County | v. 1 |
| Marriage records--Missouri, Buchanan County | v. 1 |
| Marriage records--Missouri, Cass County | v. 1 |
| Marriage records--Missouri, Christian County | v. 1 |
| Marriage records--Missouri, Cooper County | v. 1 |
| Marriage records--Missouri, Greene County | v. 1 |
| Marriage records--Missouri, Holt County | v. 1 |
| Marriage records--Missouri, Howard County | v. 1 |
| Marriage records--Missouri, Jackson County | v. 1 |
| Marriage records--Missouri, Laclede County | v. 1 |
| Marriage records--Missouri, Lafayette County | v. 1 |
| Marriage records--Missouri, Moniteau County | v. 1 |
| Marriage records--Missouri, Newton County | v. 1 |
| Marriage records--Missouri, Pettis County | v. 1 |
| Marriage records--Missouri, Saline County | v. 1 |
| Marriage records--Missouri, St. Louis City | v. 1 |
| Marriage records--Missouri, Vernon County | v. 1 |
| Marriage records--Missouri, Webster County | v. 1 |
| Stephens, Lon Vest (1858-1923) | v. 1 |