All listed below are graciously donated by Catharine Elder Barnes and abstracted by Peggy Adams Russell ******************** ******************** ******************** (Parks-Carter) Unknown Kentucky Newspaper Article dated October 1978 CARTER-PARKS VOWS EXCHANGED IN IRVINGTON CHURCH CEREMONY --- Delores Ann CARTER and James Robert PARKS were united in a double-ring ceremony officiated by the Reverend O. T. Powell on October 7, (1978) at 7 p.m. (E.D.T.) in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Irvington. Music was provided by Miss Sharon PARKS of Irvington who played "Evergreen", "Till There Was You", and "Speak Softly Love", and the traditional Wedding March. The bride, given in marriage by her Uncle Walter CARTER of Elizabeth, Indiana. Maid of Honor- Miss Melinda SIMS of Louisville Bridesmaids: Miss Brenda PHILPOT of Brandenburg Miss Denise DYER of Corydon, Indiana Miss Elizabeth COMPTON of Glen Dean Flower Girl- Susie CARTER of Elizabeth, Indiana, cousin of the bride Guest Book- Miss Shelia HORSLEY of Webster Miss Yvette WOOD of Webster Best Man- Jimmy SIPES of Lexington Attendant- Butch HORSLEY of Webster Ushers: Terry CARTER of Laconia, Indiana, brother of the bride Danny COMPTON of Glen Dean The reception was held in the church basement, where Debbie SIPES of Lexington, Delois BELL of Hardinsburg, and the bridesmaids, helped serve the guests. The couple is making their home in Irvington. Mr. PARKS farms with his father, and Mrs. PARKS is employed by Tobin Insurance Agency in Hardinsburg. _______________________________________________ Peggy Russell and Dana Brown ******************** (Parks-Carter) Unknown Kentucky Newspaper Article is not dated (Blurred-hard to read) SHARON PARKS, STEVEN CARTER --- In a candlelight ceremony of the Irvington Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Miss Sharon Kay PARKS and Mr. Steven Allen CARTER were united in marriage on Friday, August 14, (____). The Reverend Wayne PARKS of (?Columbia), Tennessee, Uncle of the bride-elect, performed the double-ring ceremony before an altar decorated with palms, yellow gladiolus, white carnations, and glowing candles. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd K. PARKS of Irvington. The bridegroom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. O. C. CARTER of Hardinsburg. Maid of Honor- (?Cindy) PARKS, of Irvington, sister of the bride Bridesmaid- Miss Wilma N____ of Webster Flower Girl- Heather FRANKLIN, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill FRANKLIN of Bowling Green. Best Man- ______ _____ of Louisville Groomsman- Sta __ _aus of Louisville Ushers: Gregory PARKS, brother of the bride Michael PARKS, brother of the bride O. (Oliver) Dougles CARTER of Lakeland, Florida, brother of the bridegroom Ring Bearer- Master (?Kevin) (?Bruce) DRANE of Locust Hill Following the ceremony, a reception was held on the church lawn. Out-of-town guests attending the wedding include: Mr. and Mrs. Michael Layne, and her daughter Stacy of Columbus, Tennessee Mr. and Mrs. Douglas CARTER and Miss CARTER of Lakeland, Florida Mr. and Mrs. Earl HUECHTEMAN of Quincy, Illinois The Reverend and Mrs. Bob (?White) and children: Chas (Charles) Paige Jess Hunter of Houston, Texas and Jean, Hunter, and Sally Garrett of McKinnie (Texas) ____________________________________________ Breckinridge County Marriage Book-22A Page-239 Married on August 14, 1981 Sharon Kay PARKS and Steven Allen CARTER _____________________________________________ Peggy Russell and Dana Brown ******************** (Parrett-Basham) Unknown Kentucky Newspaper dated July 1981 PARRETT & BASHAM EXCHANGE VOWS --- Verhonda Rena PARRETT and Douglas Paul Basham were united in marriage July 10 (1981) at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Lodiburg. The double ring ceremony was performed by the Reverend David Critchfield. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Roy PARRETT of Elizabethtown, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mr. Sherley BASHAM of Lodiburg. Given in marriage by her father. Maid of Honor- Cindy MARTIN Bridesmaid-Melissa BARNES Best man- David BASHAM, brother of groom Other attendants: Greg HECK Richard FRENCH Ushers: Kevin FRENCH Carroll PARRETT, brother of bride Flower girl- Melissa DOWELL Ring bearer- John PAYNE Kept the register: Valerie LUCAS and Michelle PAYNE Pianist- Sheila DALTON The BASHAMS are residing in Elizabethtown. (Payne - Barger) Unknown Kentucky Newspaper dated December 1923 PAYNE-BARGER WEDDING AT RHODELIA --- Ammons, December 10 -- (Special) Robert BARGER, Frymire, and Miss Mattie PAYNE of Rhodelia, were married Monday, November 26, at Rhodelia. The Reverend Jos. Odendahl officiated. ******************** (Pate-Brown) Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Kentucky Article dated May 1976 TOP OF THE ARTICLE CUT OFF --- Miss Debra PATE, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin PATE of Cloverport, and Dale Craig BROWN, the son of Mrs. William BENNETT of Berea, (in Madison County, Kentucky), and Dale BROWN of Cloverport, exchanged wedding vows at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 16, (1976) at the Cloverport Baptist Church. The Reverend Truman Johnson, pastor, performed the ceremony. Organist- Mrs. J. D. EMBRY of Cloverport Soloist- Mrs. Thomas CATRON Matron of Honor- Mrs. Peggy TAYLOR of Evansville, Indiana Best Man- Mr. Donald TAYLOR Ushers: Jeff BROWN of Cloverport, the brother of the groom Kenny SOSH of Hardinsburg, Uncle of the Bride A reception followed the ceremony in the church fellowship hall. Serving the Bride's table were: Mrs. Edward K. CORLEY Mrs. Houston LAMAR Mrs. Vicki BROWN, all of Cloverport Registering guests were- Miss Lou PATE, the bride's sister After a short wedding trip, the couple is residing in Cloverport. ____________________________________________________ Peggy Russell and Dana Brown ******************** (Pate-Buckby) Unknown Kentucky Newspaper Article dated 1921 YOUNG COUPLE MOTORED TO CANNELTON TO WED --- Mr. James Herbert PATE, age 23, and Miss Winnie BUCKBY, age 19, motored to Cannelton Monday where they were married in the Parsonage of the Baptist Church at 10:30 o'clock. The Reverend Mr. Sandfeur performed the ceremony in the presence of members of the two families. Mr. and Mrs. PATE returned to Cloverport, and left on the afternoon train for Louisville, where they will make their home. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Winfield PATE, and is a Fireman on the L.H. & St. L Railroad. Mrs. PATE is the second daughter of Mrs. Ollie BUCKBY. Both young people live near Cloverport. Those who motored from here to Cannelton with the bride and groom were: Mr. and Mrs. Shelby D. PATE Mrs. Peyton ESKRIDGE and sons, Jesse ESKRIDGE and Master Ray ESKRIDGE Miss Lillian BUCKBY Miss Jessie Lee BURDEN Dixie PATE James BUCKBY ____________________________________________ Ancestry.com Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001 Cannelton, Perry County, Indiana James H. PATE, male, white, age 25 Born- 03 February 1896 at Cloverport, Kentucky Residence Place- Louisville, Kentucky his Father- Winfield PATE his Mother- Nancy G. BATES Married- 19 September 1921. Marriage Book Page 431 Spouse- Winnie J. (Jane) BUCKBY, female, white, age 19 Born- 15 November 1902 at Cloverport, Kentucky her Father- James E. BUCKBY her Mother- Olive HOWARD ____________________________________ Find-A-Grave.com. on Ancestry.com Both Buried at Louisville Memorial Gardens West PATE, Winifred J. (Jane) 15 November 1902 -- 11 February 1986 Pate, James H., Sr. 03 February 1896 -- 15 Jan 1981 They have a double tombstone. Only year dates on tombstone. _____________________________________ Peggy Russell and Dana Brown ******************** (Pate-Campbell) Unknown Kentucky Newspaper Article dated August 2013 MS. CAMPBELL, MR. PATE EXCHANGE VOWS AUGUST 17 ---      Kelly CAMPBELL and Airman First Class Jordan PATE were married by the Reverend Mark Ayers at the Garfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church on August 17, (2013).  Bridal attendants were: Miss Ashley BURKS, friend of the bride Miss Jessica REES, friend of the bride Groomsmen: Mr. Joe WHIPPLE, friend of the groom Mr. Luke PATE, brother of the groom Attending the Guest Registry- Mrs. Holly POPHAM, sister of the bride      The happy couple enjoyed a wedding trip to Sivierville, Tennessee, and Charleston, South Carolina, and now reside in Louisville. ******************** (Pate-Black) Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Kentucky Article dated February 20, 1985 (Blurred and hard to read) LOU PATE BECOMES BRIDE OF BRIAN BLACK FEBRUARY 16 --- The Cloverport Baptist Church was the scene of the 3 p.m. wedding on February 16, (1985), of Lou Evelyn PATE and Brian Alexander BLACK. The Reverend Truman Johnson, pastor of the church, performed the double-ring ceremony, under decorated with greenery and flowers that complimented the colors of the wedding party. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin M. PATE of Brandenburg, and the late Peggy SOSH PATE. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clivie A. BLACK, Jr. of Hardinsburg. He is employed with Komfort Koach/Kooch in Louisville as a carpenter. Matron of Honor- Mrs. Debra FREE of Madisonville, sister of the bride Bridesmaids: Robin HICKS of Owensboro Debbie McCOY of Cloverport Flower Girl- Jessica KEENAN of Lewisport, cousin of the bride Best Man-Todd BOARD of Custer, friend of the groom Groomsmen: Mark RHODES of Hardinsburg Paul TAPP of Livermore, uncle of the bride Ring Bearer- Christopher TAPP, cousin of the bride Ushers: Jimmy PATE of Cloverport, brother of the bride Michael HAMPTON of Cloverport, step-brother of the bride Organist- Mrs. Larry HAYDEN of Cloverport Soloist-Mrs. David (?BUCHELE) A reception immediately followed the ceremony in the basement of the church. Servers were: Mrs. Judy LAMAR Mrs. Mary HILL/HALL, aunt of the bride Sharon HAMPTON, step-sister of the bride Tina HAMPTON, step-sister of the bride Register of guests- Kim HAMPTON, also a step-sister of the bride Following a brief honeymoon, the couple is residing in Fairdale. ******************** (Pate-Brickey) Breckinridge County News, Cloverport, Kentucky Article dated 1906 ....ARE OF PROMINENT FAMILIES --- Miss Lucetta PATE was married to Mr. Frank BRICKEY Sunday afternoon at the bride's home near Hardin School-House, by the Reverend B. M. Currie of this city (Cloverport). Miss. PATE is the only daughter Mr. and Mrs. C. V. PATE. Mr. BRICKEY is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. BRICKEY, of Mattingly. Mr. and Mrs. BRICKEY will live at Mattingly, where Mr. BRICKEY is engaged in farming. Both are members of prominent Breckinridge County families. Nearly a hundred relatives witnessed the ceremony; the wedding being one of the largest that has ever taken place in this community. Miss PATE is a pretty young woman gifted with that enviable kind of beauty that is only possessed by country girls. She is accomplished and very popular. Mr. BRICKEY is a prosperous young farmer, and will make his mark in the agricultural world. The "NEWS" extends best wishes. ____________________________________________________ Breckinridge County, Kentucky Marriage Book #25 Page-70 Frank Brickey and Settie PATE Married on January 7, 1906 ____________________________________________________ Peggy Russell and Dana Brown ******************** (Pate-Collier) Unknown Kentucky Newspaper Article dated November 1934 MILDRED PATE AND ROBERT COLLIER MARRIED LAST WEEK --- The marriage of Miss Mildred PATE, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray C. PATE, Hardinsburg, Route ?, and Robert Lee COLLIER, of Pineville, Kentucky (in Bell County), took place on Hallowe'en evening (October 31, 1934) at 5 o'clock at the home of the Reverend Joseph Rives, pastor of the St. Rose Catholic Church in this city (Cloverport). The bride wore a green traveling dress with brown accessories. The attendants were: Miss Anna Louise WEDDINGTON of Owensboro John GRANT of Owensboro Others present were: Miss Pauline ELDER, cousin of the bride her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Austin PATE Immediately after the ceremony, the couple left for Pineville, to be guests of her parents and relatives. They will reside in Paris, Kentucky (Bourbon County), where he has a position. Mrs. COLLIER was a student of the St. Rose Parochial School here (Cloverport). Later she attended St. Bernard's Academy in Nebraska, and for two years was a student at Mt. St. Joseph's Academy near Owensboro, from which she graduated two years ago. Since that time, she has taught in the rural schools of this county, (Breckinridge), and last week offered her resignation as teacher of the Hites Run School. The vacancy has been filled by Mrs. Robert Trent of Hardinsburg. Mr. COLLIER came to Breckinridge County some time ago as an enrollee at the C.C.C. Camp, Hardinsburg, and has since obtained a position. ******************** (Pate-Mattingly) Breckinridge News, Cloverport, Kentucky dated February 1906 DOUBLE WEDDING --- There was a double wedding at St. Rose's Church this morning at 8:30. John Walter WHITE was married to Anna Eugenia BEAVIN. John WHITE was the son of Walker WHITE, and Ann Eugenia is the daughter of John F. BEAVIN. The two girls live above town (on the hill in Cloverport?), and the boys live out on the Pike. The other couple are William Austin PATE and Elizabeth MATTINGLY. ___________________________________________ Breckinridge County Marriage Book- #28 Page- 124 Married on February 21, 1906 John W. WHITE and Anna Eugenia BEAVIN ___________________________________________ Peggy Russell ******************** (Paul-Carman) Unknown Kentucky Newspaper Article not dated-see previous engagement article dated (2004) JENNIFER PAUL WEDS KENNETH CARMAN ---      Kenneth Wayne CARMAN and Jennifer Marie PAUL were united in marriage on Saturday, August 28, (2004) at the Bewleyville United Methodist Church.  The Reverend Janet CARDEN performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father, Eugene PAUL. Maid of Honor- Marlaina PRIEST, the best friend of the bride Bridesmaids: Beth SPENCER, friend of the the bride Kim CARMAN, cousin of the bride Flower Girls: Kenna CARMAN, the daughter of the groom Emily PAUL, niece of the bride Best Man- Jason CARMAN, brother of the groom Groomsmen: Barry MEIER, cousin of the groom Michael HARDIN, cousin of the groom Ring Bearer- Nick CARMAN, cousin of the bride Ushers: Chris PAUL, brother of the bride Nicholas TABOR, cousin of the bride      The guests enjoyed the vocals of Ryan ROSS as he performed "Me and You" and "Your Everything" before the ceremony and "I Cross My Heart",  during the lighting of the Unity Candle.      Mary Jane HENDERSON, cousin of the Bride, played the piano as the wedding (party) entered and left the church. Ashley DAVIS served as the Guest Book attendant.      The church was beautifully decorated in pale pink and white with  Silver accents.  The reception was held immediately following the ceremony at the home of the bride's parents in Irvington.  The weather held out for a beautiful, sunny evening as the guests enjoyed a buffet dinner, catered by Jackie Latondress, and dancing under the tent elaborately decorated by Floral Designs by Denise.  Photos were taken by Holly JARBOE.   After Honeymooning on Ponte Vedra Beach in Jacksonville, Florida, and visiting Disneyland in Orlando, Florida  The happy Couple are making their home in Irvington. _________________________________________ Peggy Russell and Dana Brown ******************** (Paulson-Bruington) Unknown Kentucky Newspaper Article dated March 2010 LADONNA BRUINGTON, ROBERT PAULSON EXCHANGED VOWS ON MARCH 27 --- The Reverend Donald and Myrna BRUINGTON of Falls of Rough, and Glenn and Donna PAULSON of Grants Pass, Oregon (in Josephine County), are pleased to announce the marriage of their children, LaDonna Jean BRUINGTON and Robert Glenn PAULSON. LaDonna is employed at the office of Virginia Owen, DMD in Hardinsburg. Robert is employed at Mouser in Elizabethtown. They are the parents of: Rayanna DUNCAN Samantha and Emily PAULSON They were married March 27, (2010) at Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (in Sevier County), in the Wedding Bell Chapel. The couple resides in Irvington. ___________________________________________________- Peggy Russell and Dana Brown ******************** (Payne-Carman) Unknown Kentucky Newspaper Article dated November/December 1961 PAYNE-CARMAN WEDDING ---      Miss Beverly Yvonne PAYNE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. PAYNE, Irvington, Route 1, and Mr. Donald D. CARMAN, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur CARMAN, Louisville, were married Friday, November 30, (1961), at the Morton Memorial Methodist Church, Clarksville, Indiana (in Clark County).  The Reverend Ivan Morgan, pastor, officiated at the double-ring ceremony. Attendants were: Randall PAYNE of Jeffersonville, Indiana and Sylvia PAYNE of Irvington, Kentucky, brother and sister of the bride.      Mrs. CARMAN is a graduate of Irvington High School, Class of 1961, and a graduate of Spencerian College.  She is employed as a Secretary at Travelers Insurance Company, Louisville.      Mr. CARMAN is employed at Peacock Industries, Incorporated, Louisville. They are at home to their many friends at 2050 Oregon Avenue, Louisville. ________________________________________ Peggy Russell and Dana Brown ******************** (Payne-Carman) Unknown Kentucky Newspaper Article is not dated CARMAN-PAYNE ---      Miss Minnie CARMAN of High Plains, and Mr. Llewellyn PAYNE of Bewleyville, were married in Hardinsburg Tuesday in the M.E. Parsonage (Methodist Episcopal Church Parsonage), the Reverend Winters afficiating.       Mrs. PAYNE is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owen CARMAN, and Mr. PAYNE is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. PAYNE.  They will make their home on his farm near Corners, where he has just finished building a new cottage. _____________________________________________ Breckinridge County Marriage Book-42  Page-97 Married on December 18, 1928 Minnie CARMAN and Llewellyn PAYNE _____________________________________________ Peggy Russell and Dana Brown ******************** (Payne-Borho) Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Kentucky Article dated November 4, 1971 MISS MARILYN PAYNE BECOMES THE BRIDE OF MR. NORMAN BORHO --- The marriage of Miss Marilyn PAYNE, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thad PAYNE of Irvington, and Mr. Norman BORHO of Valley Station, Kentucky, took place August 27, (1971) at St. Barnabas Church in Louisville. The Reverend Charles H. Reteneller performed the ceremony. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held in the church social rooms. The young couple are residing in Louisville, where both the bride and the groom are employed. Maid of Honor- Miss Linda PAYNE, sister of the bride Bridesmaids: Mrs. Robert SMITH, Jr., sister of the bride Mrs. Pete WILLEN, the groom's sister The rest of the article is cut off at the bottom....... ________________________________________________________ Peggy Russell and Dana Brown ******************** (Payne-Cart) Unknown Kentucky Newspaper Article dated 1925 PAYNE-CART --- Miss Ruby Esterly PAYNE and Mr. Merton CART was married Wednesday at the home of the Reverend and Mrs. Lilly in Owensboro. The Reverend LILLY officiating. They were accompanied to Owensboro by the groom's brother, Eldred CART and Mrs, Eldred CART. Mrs. CART is a former school teacher, and the only daughter of Mrs. Blanche PAYNE of Lodiburg, and is a very popular young lady. Mr. CART is a popular young Operator on the L.H. & St.L. Railroad, and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. (Camillus White) CART of Mystic, Kentucky. They were met at the train (depot?) by a large crowd, who congratulated them, and showered them with rice. They left immediately after the ceremony for Louisville where they spent the night at the Kentucky Hotel. They will spend the remainder of the week at Lodiburg and Mystic with their parents, and will go to Ekron Monday to make their home, where Mr. CART is agent for the L.H. & St. L. ________________________________________________ Cedar Hill Cemetery, Irvington, Breckinridge County, Kentucky She has a single tombstone Cart, Ruby E. PAYNE, wife of Noel Merton CART 18 Jan 1901 -- 02 Sep 1949. daughter of Jesse Edward PAYNE and Cleona Blanche BASHAM. Her parents' names I found on her death certificate #18742 CART, Noel Merton 27 Aug 1901 -- 10 Mar-1960 He has a single tombstone I could not find their marriage record, to get the month and day they were married. (P.R.) _________________________________________________ Noel Merton CART married #2: Breckinridge County Marriage Book-14A Page-33 Married December 2, 1951 Merton CART and Margaret DeVore PARKS _________________________________________________ Peggy Russell and Dana Brown ******************** ******************** ******************** ******************** ******************** ******************** ******************** ********************