Umberger-Dickenson Marriage License, 1895
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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F.B. Kegley LibraryWytheville Community CollegeSmyth Hall, Room 1031000 East Main StreetWytheville, VA 24382
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: William A. “Bill” VeselikEmail: bveselik@wcc.vccs.eduPhone: (276) 223-4876POC: George MattisEmail: gmattis@wcc.vccs.eduPhone: (276) 223-4744Fax: (276) 223-4745Web: kegley.org
Collection context
Summary
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of a marriage license for Robert Lafayette Umberger and Mattie D. Dickenson.
- Biographical / historical:
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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.