Serenaded at a Wedding


Thomas Relf and Sarah C Penisten were married in 1876.


At the residence of G. W. Riley, on Tuesday 22nd, at 7 p.m. Mr. Thomas Relf to Miss Sarah Peniston. The ceremonies were preformed by Rev. S Garrison. Many friends of both parties were present and witnessed the ceremonies, and partook of the elegant supper prepared by Mrs. Riley. The serenaders came in about 9 o’clock and furnished music for the evening. The music consisted of shooting of guns, ringing of bells, blowing horns, beating plows, gingling of tin-ware and a good deal of vocal music mixed in. It was enjoyed by both participants and hearers. Mr. and Mrs. Riley will please accept the thanks of the serenaders for the kindess which they bestowed.

Anderson Democrat | 25 Aug 1876
“Marriages Gleaned from Madison County, Indiana 1840-1880” by Zook
Most Likely a page from the Relf Family Bible as the style matches other pages left by my grandmother

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