This is the marriage record for Michael Kelly and Johanna Evans from the late nineteenth century. A marginal-quality reproduction was given to me by the family, which I scanned and am making available here:
ORIGINAL SCAN – Marriage Record – Kelly, Evans (1873)
The license was signed on 19 May 1873, and the ceremony performed on 26 May 1873, in Oakland, Burt County, Nebraska. Michael was 26 years old at the time, and Joanna was 16 years old (verbal consent of her father is indicated on the license). The document itself contains several pieces of key genealogical information, but the handwriting is a bit difficult to read.
Michael’s age is given to be 26 years of age in May 1873. This would imply that he was born in late 1846 or early 1847, which again complicates the question of his actual date of birth. His place of birth is listed as being in Ireland, although I am unable to decipher the name of the town. Joanna’s age is given to be 16 years of age in May 1873. This would imply that she was born in late 1856 or early 1857. Her birth place is listed as being in Canada.
Their parents’ names are also listed on the license. Unfortunately, deciphering their mothers’ maiden names is a challenge.
| Name | Michael Kelly |
| Relationship | Groom |
| License Date | 19 May 1873 |
| License Location | Burt County, Nebraska |
| Residence Location | West Point, Nebraska |
| Age | 26 |
| Wedding Date | 26 May 1873 |
| Wedding Location | Oakland, Burt County, Nebraska |
| Place of Birth | Listful, Ireland |
| Name | Joanna Evans |
| Relationship | Bride |
| License Date | 19 May 1873 |
| License Location | Burt County, Nebraska |
| Residence Location | Oakland, Nebraska |
| Age | 16 |
| Wedding Date | 26 May 1873 |
| Wedding Location | Oakland, Burt County, Nebraska |
| Place of Birth | Canada |
| Name | John Kelly |
| Relationship | Groom's Father |
| Name | Ellen Corvain |
| Relationship | Groom's Mother |
| Name | Robert Evans |
| Relationship | Bride's Father |
| Name | Jane Kilda |
| Relationship | Bride's Mother |