Umberger-Dickenson Marriage License, 1895

Access and use

Location of collection:
F.B. Kegley Library
Wytheville Community College
Smyth Hall, Room 103
1000 East Main Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
Contact for questions and access:
POC: William A. “Bill” Veselik
Phone: (276) 223-4876
POC: George Mattis
Phone: (276) 223-4744
Fax: (276) 223-4745

Collection context

Summary

Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a marriage license for Robert Lafayette Umberger and Mattie D. Dickenson.

Biographical / historical:

Robert Lafayette Umberger, son of Rufus Umberger and Mary M. Davis Umberger, married Mattie D. Dickenson, daughter of Thomas Fleenor. Both Umberger and Dickenson were widowed at the time of their marriage. Umberger was 40 and Dickenson was 39 when they were married by Rev. D. H. Petrie at Petunia Church in Wythe County, Virginia on 5 July 1895.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Ruth Ann Chitwood in 2001 as part of the W. R. Chitwood Collection.
Physical description:
1 item.