Marriage records in Mason County, KY courthouse
(C. Avis Catalog entry #861)
Marriage Records book 1821, p. 1
Know all Men by these Presents, That we Lewis C. Chiles and John Craig are held and firmly bound unto "the Commonwealth of Kentucky," in the penal sum of fifty pounds, current money, for the payment of which, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors or administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents; sealed with our seals, and dated the 13th day of October 1821.
The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas, a marriage is intended to be had and solemnized between the said Lewis C. Chiles and Elizabeth B. Craig. Now, if there be no legal cause to obstruct the same, then the above obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue.
Lewis C. Chiles [signed]
John Craig [signed]
[reverse]
Lewis C. Chiles
To M L bond
Commonwealth
1821