All listed below are graciously donated by Catharine Elder Barnes and abstracted by Peggy Adams Russell ******************** ******************** (Peek-Bloomfield) Unknown Kentucky Newspaper Article dated April 2000 CHRISTY PEEK, DUSTIN BLOOMFIELD ARE WED IN CANDLELIGHT CEREMONY --- Ms. Christy PEEK and Mr. Dustin BLOOMFIELD were united in marriage at 1 p.m., on Saturday, April 8, (2000), at Emmanuel Fellowship Church. Brother Gary Stevenson performed the candlelight ceremony before a large gathering of family and friends. The church was beautifully decorated in lavender and pale yellow for the spring season by Dawn CLARK, and the rest of the wedding party. The parents of the couple Mr. and Mrs. Donny and Gwen PEEK, and Mr. Jack BLOOMFIELD and Mrs. Marcheta Bloomfield, began the ceremony with lighting of the candles. The bride was escorted to the altar by her father, wearing a traditional gown and veil. Maid of Honor- Christy KENNEDY, friend of the bride Matron of Honor- Jennifer PILE, friend of the bride Bridesmaids: Jackie DRANE, aunt of the bride Laura BLOOMFIELD, sister of the groom Best Man- Mr. Robbie SIMMONS, friend of the groom Groomsmen: Todd MARTIN, friend of the groom David BLOOMFIELD, brother of the groom Jackie BLOOMFIELD, brother of the groom Flower Girls: Tiffany PEEK, sister of the bride (second Flower girl not named), the niece of the groom Ring Bearer- Brett WOOSLEY, cousin of the bride Ushers: Nicholas PEEK, brother of the bride Adam DRANE, uncle Kevin DRANE, uncle Chris WOOSLEY, uncle Derek WHITWORTH, cousin Mr. Bryant STEVENSON was the vocalist, and provided music for the reception Pianist for the ceremony- Mrs. Cindy BUTLER, friend of the bride Kept the guest registry and distributed programs (both friends of the bride): Mrs. Dawn CLARK Mrs. Sonya THOMAS The reception was hosted by aunts of the bride: Mrs. Libby WOOSLEY Theresa DRANE After honeymooning in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the couple is making their home in Irvington. ******************** (Phillips-Compton) Unknown Kentucky Newspaper Article dated June 23, 1977 GOSHEN BAPTIST CHURCH WAS SCENE FOR THE MARRIAGE/WEDDING OF PHILLIPS-COMPTON --- (hard to read) The Goshen Bapt Church at Glen Dean, was the scene when Elizabeth Ann PHILLIPS became the bride of Mr. Danny Thomas COMPTON at 3pm Saturday, June 4, (1977). The double-ring ceremony was performed by the Reverend Lowell Fisher, pastor. Miss Susan DECKER performed appropriate musical selections, and the traditional wedding march. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin PHILLIPS of Glen Dean, while the bridegroom's parents are Mrs. Mary COMPTON of Custer, and Mr. Tommy COMPTON of Louisville. The bride was escorted to the altar by her father --- Matron of Honor- Mrs. Mary Lee LASLIE, of Glen Dean, sister of the bride Flower Girl- Miss Carol Lynn LASLIE, niece of the bride Best Man- Denver COMPTON of Irvington, brother of the groom Miss Lee Ann LASLIE was in charge of registering the guests. A reception was held in the church social room following the ceremony. Serving the Guests were: Miss Lois OWEN Mrs. Betty PHILLIPS Mrs. Judy SEBASTIAN Miss Barbara PHILLIPS Following a short wedding trip, the couple are making their home----column is cut-off at the bottom of the right column. ******************** (Pierce-Chambliss) Unknown Kentucky Newspaper Article is not dated HAPPILY MARRIED --- Miss Mary A. CHAMBLISS is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James CHAMBLISS to Chalmers F. PIERCE, of Flora (Flora, Clay County, Illinois) were happily united in marriage at the beautiful country home of the CHAMBLISS family in North Harter Township at 3 o'clock, last Sunday afternoon. The Reverend McCLURE of the Presbyterian Church at Flora, officiating. The wedding march was played by Miss Grace KURR, and immediately following the ceremony, delicious refreshments were served. Mr. PIERCE is a trusted rural route carrier out of Flora, and his bride is one of Clay County's most esteemed young women. The couple will make their home in Flora. Besides the members of the family, the good minister, and Miss KURR there were present: the minister's wife Mrs. Julia PIERCE, the groom's mother Everett PIERCE, a brother Mr. and Mrs. WILDMAN Miss Daisy CHIS___ER James KURR and wife H. C. SMITH Mr. and Mrs. E. H. HAWKINS, Aunt and Uncle of the bride Miss Margaret CHAMBLISS, Aunt of the bride Tolbert HAWKINS, a cousin of the bride. (NOTE: I looked online and found: City of Flora, Harter Township, Clay County, Illinois. Also their surname is spelled PEARCE, not PIERCE. Cemetery records show the spelling of their surname is PEARCE.) __________________ Ancestry.com in the Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940 State File #60-028694 Chalmers R. PIERCE, male age 28 Birth Year- About 1884 Marriage Date- 1912 Marriage Place- Clay, Illinois Spouse- Mary A. CHAMBLISS, female, age 21 Her Birth Year- About 1891 (NOTE: I could not find their full marriage date) ____________________ Ancestry.com, Find-A-Grave.com Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois PEARCE, Mary Agnes CHAMBLISS 08 Jan 1891--_ Sep 1975 (she has 7 siblings) daughter of James T. CHAMBLISS 1860-1950 and Agnes Evelyn SMITH 1866-1944 I found the month and year Mary was born on the 1900 census) PEARCE. Chalmers E. 17 Dec 1883--22 Jun 1960 son of Wilbur Russell PEARCE and Julia BURBANK ________________________ Ancestry.com in the Missouri, U.S. Death Certificates, 1910-1969 Certificate of Death #60-028694 Chalmers F. PEARCE, male, white, married Born- December 17, 1883 Flora, Illinois died- June 22, 1960 Hamilton Nursing home, St. Louis City, Missouri Occupation- Mail Carrier (Retired), U.S. Mail Father- Wilbur PEARCE Mother- Julia BURBANK Informant was his wife, Mary A. PEARCE, of 3841 Lawler, Pine Lawn, County of St. Louis, Missouri Buried- June 26, 1960 City Cemetery, Flora, Illinois Certificate Recorded on June 23, 1960 (NOTE: St. Louis City has their own courthouse, and is different from St. Louis County courthouse.) ________________________ Ancestry.com in the U.S., Find-Grave.com Index, 1600's--Current Mary Agnes PEARSON, female. Maiden Name- CHAMBLISS Birth Date- January 8, 1891 Birth Place- Illinois Death Date- Sept 1975 Death Place- St. Louis City, Missouri Burial- Elmwood Cemetery Burial Place- Flora, Clay County, Illinois Father- James T. CHAMBLISS Mother- Agnes Evelyn CHAMBLISS Spouse- Chalmers E. PEARCE Child- Vera E. DENNESS _______________________ Ancestry.com Their only son died in World War II Find-A-Grave.com (photo of him in uniform) PFC Wallace Edwin PEARCE Birth- 13 Feb 1914 Flora, Clay County, Illinois Death- 16 April 1945 in Belgium Buried- Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial at Margraten, Eijsden-Margraten Municipality, Limburg, Netherlands He was a PFC with the VIII Army Corps Artillery when he was killed in action. He entered the Service from Illinois; He received the Purple Heart Medal and Bronze Star Medal. _____________________________ Ancestry.com in the U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 (Lists his full name: Chalmers Frederick PEARCE) _____________________________ Their only daughter and her husband Find-A-Grave.com (on Ancestry) Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Memorials, Lemay Township, St. Louis County, Missouri: DENNESS, Elmer F. "Denny" 15 Feb 1915 -- 20 Sep 2002 DENNESS, Vera E. PEARCE 29 Nov 1916 -- 20 Feb 2010 They both have an upright marble military tombstone ******************** (Pierce-Borum) Unknown Kentucky Newspaper Article dated May 2001 AMY BORUM AND ERIC PIERCE ARE MARRIED IN GATLINBURG --- Miss Amy Elizabeth BORUM, the daughter of Jim and Pippa SOEDER of Custer, and the late Dwight BORUM, and Eric Dwayne PIERCE, the son of Murrell and Jerri PIERCE of Louisville, exchanged wedding vows on May 26, (2001), in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The bride is a graduate of Breckinridge County High School, and the University of Louisville, and is pursuing a Master's Degree from Spalding University. She is employed with South Louisville Community Ministries, and will begin teaching in the Jefferson County Public School System this fall. The groom is a graduate of Fern Creek High School, and the University of Louisville. He is employed with United Parcel Service. The couple are residing in Louisville. ******************** (Pierce - Allgood) Custer --- Mr. Leonard PIERCE and Miss Nannie Belle ALLGOOD were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff ALLGOOD Saturday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock. The Reverend Wesley Harrington performed the ceremony. ******************** (Pile - Ashley) Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Kentucky; newspaper dated January 12, 1967 ASHLEY - PILE Wedding Miss Peggy Jane ASHLEY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray ASHLEY of Glen Dean, became the bride of David Henninger PILE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard PILE of Hardinsburg, on December 24, 1966 at 4 o'clock. The candlelight double ring ceremony was held at Goshen Baptist Church, Glen Dean. The Reverend Wayne BASHAM, officiating. A reception followed the ceremony in the church annex. Mrs. PILE is a student at Breckinridge County High School. Mr. PILE is employed at General Electric Appliance in Louisville. They are making their home in Hardinsburg. ******************** (Plaisance-Bruner) Unknown Kentucky Newspaper Article dated Wednesday, December 22, 2010 BRUNER AND PLAISANCE WED AUGUST 14 IN LOUISVILLE --- Ryne BRUNER and Laura PLAISANCE were married August 14, (2010) at Gardencourt in Louisville. They spent their honeymoon in St. Lucia. Ryne's parents are Brad and Sarah BRUNER of Harned. He graduated from the University of Louisville in December 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, and is employed at Our Lady of Peace Hospital in Louisville. Laura's father is Clay PLAISANCE of LaFayette, Louisiana (in LaFayette Parish), and her mother and step-father are Colonel and Mrs. Daryl W. BLOHAN of Elizabethtown, Kentucky. She graduated from the University of Louisville in December 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, and is employed at Kosair Children's Hospital in Louisville. ______________________________________ Peggy Russell and Dana Brown ******************** (Pollock - Barham) Unknown Kentucky Newspaper dated August 1970 BARHAM-POLLOCK ENGAGEMENT TOLD --- Mr. and Mrs. William F. BARHAM, Sr., announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Linda Gail, to Mr. James Dale POLLOCK, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert POLLOCK of Webster. Miss BARHAM, a 1967 graduate of Meade County High School, is employed as an Office Services Clerk at Fort Knox, and Mr. POLLOCK is a 1964 graduate of Irvington High School, is employed as assistant Manager at Houchins Market, Inc., Hodgenville. A November wedding is planned. _________________________________________________ Breckinridge County Marriage Book- 18A Page- 414 married on November 28, 1970 James Dale POLLOCK and Linda Gail BARHAM _________________________________________________ ******************** (Poole-Cole) Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Kentucky Article dated February 24, 1977 MISS ELAINE POOLE BECOMES BRIDE OF MR. ALLEN COLE JANUARY 21 --- In a double ring ceremony on Friday evening, January 21, (1977) at Irvington Baptist Church. Miss Elaine POOLE and Mr. Allen COLE were united in marriage . The ceremony was performed by the Reverend John Wesley, pastor of the church. Mrs. Christie Wesley provided the music at the piano. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Earl POOLE, of Route 1, Irvington. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Franklin COLE, of Battletown (in Meade County). The bride was given in marriage by father. Maid of Honor- Miss Becky POOLE, sister of the bride Bridesmaid- Miss Bobbi POOLE, also a sister of the bride Best Man- Mr. Dan SMEATHERS, of Frankfort Groomsman- Cliff HARDIN Guest Register- Miss Cheri ALEXANDER Servers at the reception: Mrs. John BASHAM Miss LouAnn BASHAM Mrs. Joyce BANDY Miss Sandra BANDY After a wedding trip to Barren River State Park, the couple resides in Irvington. _________________________ Breckinridge County Marriage Book-20A Page-484 Married on January 21, 1977 Barbara E. POOLE and William Allen COLE ******************** (Poole-Brown) Unknown Kentucky Newspaper Article dated January 1946 POOLE-BROWN --- The wedding of Miss Jean POOLE, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mervin POOLE, to Wade BROWN, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe BROWN, took place in Louisville on December 31, 1945. They plan to make their home in Louisville. ________________________________________ Peggy Russell and Dana Brown ******************** (Popham-Campbell) Unknown Kentucky Newspaper Article dated December 2006/January 2007 MS. HOLLY CAMPBELL AND ADAM POPHAM EXCHANGED VOWS DECEMBER 30 ---      Holly CAMPBELL and Adam POPHAM were united in marriage on December 30, (2006) at the Garfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church.  Brother Frank McCallum conducted the double ring ceremony.      A special memorial candle honored the loved ones who could not be present. The bride was escorted by her father to the altar. Maid of Honor- Lauren MATTHEWS, best friend of the bride Attendant (Bridesmaid)- Kelly CAMPBELL, sister of the bride Best Man- Daniel ROBINSON, cousin of the groom Attendant (Groomsman)- Dale POPHAM, brother of the groom      A reception was held immediately following the ceremony in the church's fellowship hall.  Cake and punch was served by: Carol CAMPBELL, Aunt of the bride Lisa SMITH, Aunt of the groom Attending the Guest Book and handing out programs are: Audrey POPHAM Rebecca SMITH Wedding Coordinator- Beverly TABOR      Holly is the daughter of Tim and Joy CAMPBELL of Garfield.  Adam is the son of Lisa CLARK of Owensboro, and the late Stephen POPHAM. Grandparents: Russ and Juanita CAMPBELL Darlene LOSIK John and Libby POPHAM      After a wedding trip to Historic Bardstown, the couple is making their home in Louisville while continuing their education. ******************** (Prather-Board) Unknown Kentucky Newspaper Article not dated YOUTHFUL COUPLE AT BIG SPRING, MARRIED --- Big Spring, September 17, (Special) Miss Mary Willie PRATHER, 14 years old, and Ezra BOARD, 18, surprised their friends by coming home from the State Fair in Louisville, and announcing they were married. (I do not know when this marriage took place. I did find the same people marry in September 1923; see below. Both lied about their age !! :-). They did marry in 1923. _________________________________________________________ I googled the town of RIGSBURG, KENTUCKY, and I did not get a match. It was a town in 1923; most likely the name of the town was changed over the years. The article about their marriage is over 100 years old. Ancestry,com Indiana, U. S., Marriages, 1810-2001 Groom- Ezra BOARD, male, while, age 22, born 13 October 1901 in Kentucky a resident of Rigsburg, Kentucky Father- Nathan BOARD Mother- Anna Lee STACKHOUSE Bride- Mary PRATHER female, white, age 19, born 16 February 1904 in Kentucky (here it is. Willie lied about her age. Tombstone has born 16 Feb 1909 not 1904, and Ezra lied, too. Tombstone has born 13 Oct-1904 not 1901) a resident of Big Springs, Kentucky Father- George W. PRATHER Mother- Lene DOWELL Marriage date- 11 September 1923 in Indiana, United States __________________________________________________________ Big Spring-Corners United Methodist Church, Breckinridge County, Kentucky Ezra N. (Nathan) BOARD 13 October 1904 -- 26 September 1956 Mary Willow "Willa" PRATHER BOARD 16 February 1909 -- 22 April 1958. died in Rineyville, Kentucky (in Hardin County) __________________________________________________________ Peggy Russell and Dana Brown ******************** (Preston - Allen) Breckinridge News, Cloverport, Kentucky; October 30, 1878 Married by the Reverend J. L. Edrington, October 20th, Mr. Scott ALLEN to Mrs. Mattie PRESTON, all of Cloverport. ******************** (Probus-Brumfield) Unknown Kentucky Newspaper Article dated September 14, 1978 Miss Laura Lynn PROBUS and Mr. Robert Scott BRUMFIELD were united in marriage at 7 p.m. Friday, August 11, (1978), at St. Romuald Catholic Church, Hardinsburg. The Nuptial Mass was celebrated by candlelight with Father Arnold Meiring officiating the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Denver PROBUS, Irvington. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph BRUMFIELD, Sr., Hardinsburg. The music was provided by Mrs. Morris ALEXANDER, Harned; Mrs. Bobby SHILTS, Irvington, was soloist. Matron of Honor- Mrs. Karen BROWN BASHAM, Irvington Bridesmaids: Miss Cindy BASHAM of Irvington Miss Becky Jo ROBINSON of Irvington Miss Suzanne GALLOWAY of Hardinsburg Junior Bridesmaid- Miss Sara Lee ALEXANDER of Irvington Flower Girl- little Miss Leslie MANN Best Man- Rudolph BRUMFIELD, Sr., father of the groom Groomsmen: Mr. Rudolph BRUMFIELD, Jr., brother of the groom Mr. Andy BRUMFIELD, brother of the groom Mr. Greg MOORE Junior Usher- Mr. Tommy Lee PROBUS of Irvington, brother of the bride Ring Bearer- Master Scotty YOUNG Guest Register- Mrs. Faye HINTON MACY of Hardinsburg Following the ceremony, the reception was held at Laslie's Dining Room, Hardinsburg. Servers: Mrs. Bill BRUMFIELD of Louisville Mrs. Bob NELSON of Brandenburg Laura was entertained with three bridal showers: #1- shower hosted by Mrs. Eugene POOLE and Ms. Shirley PATE #2- shower- hosted by Mrs. Tom GARDNER of Owensboro and Mrs. Charles Hinninger (?Kissinger) of Hardinsburg #3- shower hosted by Mrs. Katie BASHAM of Irvington On Thursday evening August 10, a Rehearsal dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph BRUMFIELD, Sr., at their home. After a short wedding trip, the couple are residing at their home near Hardinsburg. ______________________________________ Peggy Russell and Dana Brown ******************** (Puckett-Carwile) Unknown Kentucky Newspaper Article dated September 2000 Kimberly LaDonna PUCKETT and Jason M. CARWILE were united in marriage on Wednesday,September 20, (2000). Kim is the daughter of Steve and Donna PUCKETT of Hardinsburg. Jason is the son of Gary M. and Darlene CARWILE of Union Star. ******************** (Pumphrey-Cart) Unknown Kentucky Newspaper Article is not dated ONE OF COUNTY TEACHERS WED ALLEN PUMPHREY --- Miss Mayme CART of Uion (should be spelled Union) Star, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. (Richard Milner) CART, and Mr. Allen C. (Covington) PUMPHREY, of Westview, were married in Louisville, September 1, (____). Mr. PUMPHREY is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. ( Mort D.) PUMPHREY of Westview. The bride has been a teacher in Breckinridge County for eight years. They have gone to housekeeping on a farm owned by the groom at Westview. _____________________________________________ Breckinridge County Marriage Book-38 Page-42 Married on 01 September 1923 Allen C. PUMPHREY and Mayme L. CART (They married in Louisville, but applied for their marriage license in Breckinridge County, Kentucky) Breckinridge County Marriage Book-16A Page-42 Allen C. PUMPHREY and Margaret Elizabeth KIPER Married on May 6, 1961 _____________________________________________ Peggy Russell and Dana Brown ******************** ******************** ******************** ******************** ******************** ******************** ********************