Marriage bond for James Trumbo and Catharine Williams

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Hand-written document (folio leaf) of "Marriage Bond", signed by James Trumbo, and Abram Marshall, presumably his "best man" and witness. The document is a single page, one-sided, handwritten in black ink. The marriage bond reads in full: "Marriage Bond. The Commonwealth of Kentucky. Be it known that We, James Trumbo colored, as principal and Abraham Marshall (black) as surety, are jointly and severally bound to the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the sum of One Hundred Dollars. The condition of this bond is as follows, That whereas Marriage is intended to be Solemnicized between the above bound James Trumbo, (black) and Catherine Williams (black). Now if there is no lawful Cause to obstruct said marriage, this bond shall be paid, otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. Dated at Warren, Gallatin county, this 6th day of October, 1866." Signed by James Trumbo and Abram Marshall with an "X" next to their names.

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