Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-01-19
Remarkable Marriage OF ken-
lucky OctOgeNariaEs.

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assembled in any church in Lexington,
came together Oh Monday, January L, at
the Main street Christian church, to wit
ness the marriage of Dr.. Joseph G.. Cninn
and Mrs. Catherine Lawson, the former of
this city and the latter Of Fayette county.
The respective ages of the high contracting
parties made it one of the most extraordi-
nary marriages that was ever ~solemniz9d.
The groom was of the ripe but modest age
Of eighty years, and looked as vigorous as
most men of sixty. The lady will be
ninety years of age on the LIST day OF May
next. DR.. Chinn was a soldier OF the war
OF 1872. He enlisted when but thirteen
years of age, but owing to an accident by
which he was severely wounded in the foot,
he did 10 60 out until the next year, but
served with credit until the close of the
war. This is his third marriage, but in all
probability he may survive it many years.
Mrs. Lawson was born in Virginia, but
was brought by her parents to Kentucky
IL early life. When but sixteen she was
addressed by MI. David Lawson, and be-
came engaged to him, but with rare good
sense refused to marry him until he had
secured enough for their mutual support.
He left Immediately for the South, where
he remained tW%enty-tIlree years, she hear
ing nothing Of him in the meantime, but
remained constant through those long
years Of silence and doubt. At last he one
day walked into the parlor Of the house
where his faithful kitty" lived, and
claimed her hand and the fultiinent of her
promise, saying that he had made money
enough to purchase d farm. They were
duly married and lived together forty years,
during which they grew rich, and the kind
of wife she made is best told when it is
said that he left her his whole estate. A
few years ago she thought it about time to
prepare for the great change that awaits
young and cid alike, but reserved enough
TO make herself comfortable, live us long
as she might. She had d dream not long
G that made a deep impression on her,
and that was, that the Lord Was sparina
her for some wise purpose, which she In
terpreted, without the doubts and incredu-
lily chat beSet Sarah of old, and these led
her TO accept Que of several offers OF
matrimOny. Having made up her mind to
marry, she set about it with all The eager
ness that ANY girl of eighteen could exhibit.
She bought a handsome trousseau ard APP
peared at the altar i'll a steel cOlOred SILK
with velvet cloak, sealskin muff and boa.
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with feathers and point lace, and very
handsome jewelry. Out of respect for the
white hair of her %affianced, she did rot con
ceal her own grey hairs, but had them puff
ed and well arranged. She was attended
by five generations Of ner relatives, who
preceded her into the church and took re-
served seats. The cerem my WAS perform
ed by Elder Marshall with all solemnity,
and the large congregation, that is, all that
could get within the church, behaved with
respectful attention. After the ceremony
amt after the venerable couple had been
congratulated by the clergyman, Master
Coleman Gentry, q youth OF five years, q
nephew of the fifth generation, stepped up
to her hearing a beautiful bouquet of Ca
meiiaS and orange blossoms, which be pre-
sented in due form and which was accepted
by the bride With evident pleasure. The
congregation remained seated while the
bridal party passed out. AT the door, al
Old negro Woman One OF her former ser
wants. lifted 1er train and carried it until
she entered the carriage, When they drove
off to their home ANA happiness. A bounti-
full wedding breakfast Was awaiting their
arrival. Everything passed Off IN tie most
satisfactory manner, n closed one i the
most extraordinary marriages which we
ever remember to have heard of.-Lerinq-
ton (Ky.) Gazette.
The delinquent white poll tax Of Virgin.
ia is $24,4S4 and the colored is $37, 112. In
Richmond city the two delinquents are
equal i'll number.
W. S. Mosby, of Bedford, a brother OF
Col. Jno. s, Mosby, has been appointed a
special agent of the q. S. Treasury depart.
ment.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Nottingham of the
Episcopal church, of Maryland, WAS stri@k-
Ell with paralysis at his home in Baltimore
last Friday night.
Mrs. Ann Eliza Young, "wife Nb. 49,
lectuied in Charlottesville, Va, Wednes
day night.
Capt. James L. Williamson, awell known
citizen of Botetourt co., died last week.