Lackawanna PA, USGenWebLackawanna County Marriage Licenses Index

Volume 1, Page 3: R to Z

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Contributed by Richard M. Reese and Heather Tomlinson, revised 2008

This information is from Volume 1 of the Marriage License Index.
Surname Given Lic# Year Page Spouse Father Mother Notes
Rafter John 155 1885 159 Mackin, Sarah Ann Michael Rafter Margaret ?? Rafter former: death, 02/08/1884
Ramsey John 184 1885 189 Ross, Euphemia Robert Ramsey Jane ?? Ramsey  
Reap Mary Ellen 257 1886 265 Shearer, Evan D. James Reap Bridget ?? Reap  
Reap James H. 132 1885 166 Mullen, Ellen Peter Reap Ann ?? Reap  
Reese Reese W. 248 1886 256 Kohler, Emma K. Benjamin Reese Louisa ?? Reese  
Reese Edwin 126 1886 160 Reynolds, Mary Jane William Reese Martha ?? Reese  
Reilly John 269 1886 277 Manley, Alice John Reilly Margaret ?? Reilly  
Reynolds Elisha Phinney 2 1885 1 Jifkins, Emma Jane George Reynolds Mary Ann ?? Reynolds  
Reynolds Samuel W. 9 1885 9 Shoemaker, Celia George W. Reynolds Elizabeth ?? Reynolds  
Reynolds Mary Jane 126 1886 160 Reese, Edwin Joseph Reynolds Mary Reynolds publ 1/1/1886 Scranton Republican
Richards John C. 173 1885 178 Fisher, Mary Reese E. Richards Charlotte ?? Richards  
Riggs Margaret A. 131 1885 133 Rush, Thomas F. James Riggs Rose ?? Riggs  
Rinker Mary 194 1885 200 Seibert, George Peter Youngblood Henrietta ?? Youngblood former: death, 05/19/1882
Riussell George M. 256 1886 264 Spencer, Lydia James Russell Margaret ?? Russell  
Roberts Mary Ann 252 1886 260 Scriven, William Edward Roberts Mary ?? Roberts  
Roberts Sarah 139 1885 173 Morgans, Isaac B. John Davis Ann ?? Davis former: death, 09/09/1880
Roberts William 266 1886 274 Owens, Annie John Roberts Rachel Williams Roberts wedding at residence of Mrs. Mary Owens
Robinson Frank, Miss 152 1885 155 Blackwell, Edgar George Robinson Mary ?? Robinson  
Romanianka Catharine 249 1886 257 Gurrie, John Joseph Romanianka Annie ?? Romanianka  
Ross Euphemia 184 1885 189 Ramsey, John William Ross Margaret ?? Ross  
Ruddy Michael 225 1886 233 McDonnell, Margaret 'Maggie' Owen Ruddy Bridget ?? Ruddy  
Rush Thomas F. 131 1885 133 Riggs, Margaret A. James Rush Maria ?? Rush  
Sailer Emma 5 1885 5 Haag, Robert John G. Sailer Caroline ?? Sailer  
Sailer Tillie F. 143 1885 146 Pearson, Hiram John G. Sailer Catherine ?? Sailer  
Sammon Katie 290 1886 299 Kane, William Patrick Sammon Sarah ?? Sammon  
Sapiro Dena 242 1886 250 Levi, Nathan Louis Sapiro Rachel ?? Sapiro  
Sarnowski John 244 1886 252 Jezierska, Ludwicka Valentine Sarnowski Josephina ?? Sarnowski  
Saukaty Mary 39 1885 39 Trymirowicz, Vincent [not given]   alternate spellings
Saville Samuel 150 1885 153 Harris, Mary Joseph Saville Emily Jane ?? Saville  
Saylor Clara E. 232 1886 240 Tuttle, Alfred O. [unknown] Mary E. Saylor  
Scanlon Michael 234 1886 242 Arkins, Margaret John Scanlon Mary Ann ?? Scanlon  
Scarry Sarah 8 1885 8 Corcoran, Michael Michael Scarry Mary ?? Scarry  
Scheifler Kate 224 1886 232 Welsch, Peter Conrad Scheifler Annie ?? Scheifler  
Schemel John 80 1885 80 Wagner, Gertrude Jacob Schemel Annie ?? Schemel  
Scheuer Simon Jacob 206 1886 213 Emick, Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Simon Scheuer Kate ?? Scheuer  
Schier Maddie 172 1885 177 Mack, John H. Simon Schier Kate ?? Schier  
Schmid Frederick 109 1885 111 Kohn, Louisa Frederick Schmid Katie ?? Schmid  
Scholl Lena 15 1885 15 Siebecker, Henry W. William Scholl Mary ?? Scholl  
Schreiber Peter 53 1885 53 Mies, Mary John Schreiber Mary ?? Schreiber  
Scott Patrick 210 1886 217 Sheridan, Kate Anthony Scott Bridget ?? Scott  
Scott Mary 216 1886 224 O'Boyle, Patrick Anthony Scott Mary ?? Scott  
Scriven William 252 1886 260 Roberts, Mary Ann William Scriven Mary Ann ?? Scriven  
Seibert George 194 1885 200 Rinker, Mary Henry Seibert Eliza ?? Seibert former: divorce, 08/21/1879
Seurgeon Harvey 154 1885 157 Armstrong, Edith      
Seymour James 77 1885 77 Nichols, Alice James Seymour Elizabeth ?? Seymour  
Shaffer William 278 1886 287 Burge, Katie John Shaffer Annie ?? Shaffer  
Shea Bridget J. 101 1885 103 Burke, Edward J. William Shea Ann ?? Shea  
Shearer Evan D. 257 1886 265 Reap, Mary Ellen George W. Shearer Susana ?? Shearer  
Sheridan Kate 210 1886 217 Scott, Patrick Frank Sheridan Kate ?? Sheridan  
Sherman Fanney E. 29 1885 29 Hefferman, Thomas Charles Sherman Maggie ?? Sherman  
Shoemaker Celia 9 1885 9 Reynolds, Samuel W. [not given] Sophia ?? Shoemaker  
Siebecker Henry W. 15 1885 15 Scholl, Lena William Siebecker Mary ?? Siebecker  
Siglin John D. 217 1886 225 Heffern, Lizzie Henry Siglin Mary ?? Siglin  
Silverman Louis 66 1885 66 Aarown, Freheda Benjamin Silverman Sarah ?? Silverman  
Simons Ransom 196 1885 203 Johnson, Effie Alexander Simons Amanda ?? Simons former: divorce, 02/19/1885
Simons Jennie L. 213 1886 221 Swingle, Wilbert T. James Simons Margaret ?? Simons  
Simpson Ellis R. 59 1885 59 Gardner, Hattie A. Alexander Simpson Jane ?? Simpson  
Sloat Elmer E. 43 1885 43 Hedrick, Emma Daniel Sloat Hannah ?? Sloat  
Smith Thomas Griffin 139 1885 142 Tralles, Helene Estelle Asa D. Smith Mary ?? Smith  
Smith Jennie Field 24 1885 24 Gagel, Edward David J. Smith Adelade ?? Smith  
Smith Frederick 202 1886 209 Taylor, Ruth David Smith Jane ?? Smith  
Smith George E. 117 1885 119 Hunt, Addie Jabez Smith Margaret ?? Smith  
Smith Philip 174 1885 179 Hartman, Carrie John George Smith Elizabeth ?? Smith  
Smith Charles Oliver 73 1885 73 Stone, Mary Elizabeth Art? Smith Elizabeth ?? Smith  
Smith Addie M. 110 1885 112 Colvin, William A. Thurston K. Smith Rebeca J. ?? Smith  
Smith William E. 260 1886 268 Anthony, Lizzie William W. Smith Sarah K. ?? Smith  
Snyder Laura Sophia 13 1885 13 Hertneck, Charles {John M. Snyder} {Sophia ?? Snyder}  
Spellman Mary 22 1885 22 Jacquinst, Charles John Spellman Margaret ?? Spellman  
Spencer Lydia 256 1886 264 Riussell, George M. Henry Spencer Betsy ?? Spencer  
Staples Joseph 209 1886 216 Connolly, Mary John Staples Mary ?? Staples  
Stine Helen 272 1886 281 Hartman, Frederick William Stine Jane ?? Stine  
Stone Mary Elizabeth 73 1885 73 Smith, Charles Oliver James Stone Harriet ?? Stone  
Stone Florence G. 14 1885 14 Van Buskirk, Clarence L. Jeremiah Stone Laura ?? Stone  
Strong James 193 1885 199 Patterson, Annie John Strong Catherine ?? Strong  
Suitt Frank 192 ½ 1885 198 Coon, Edith Tunis Suitt Esther ?? Suitt  
Sullivan David 198 1886 205 Timon, Sarah Thomas Sullivan Julia ?? Sullivan  
Sweeney John F. 48 1885 48 Kilcullen, Mary Michael Sweeney Ann ?? Sweeney  
Swingle Wilbert T. 213 1886 221 Simons, Jennie L. Jonathan Swingle Phoebe ?? Swingle  
Symons Stephen 32 1885 32 Jackson, Margery, Mrs. James Symons Mary ?? Symons  
Synkowicz Mary 39 1885 39 Trymirovitch, Vincent [not given]    
Tannler John 4 1885 4 Negle, Margaret Michael Tannler Eve ?? Tannler  
Tasker John 176 1885 181 Penniston, Ann Thomas Wright (sic) Sarah ?? Wright former: death, 10/02/1869
Taylor Ruth 202 1886 209 Smith, Frederick Silas Taylor Eliza ?? Taylor  
Taylor Christopher 98 1885 100 Ansbury, Kate (Katie) Thomas Taylor Mary ?? Taylor  
Teal Ida E. 133 1885 135 Armstrong, John H. Adam P. Teal Sarah J. ?? Teal  
Thomas Rachel 207 1886 214 Evans, George W. David E. Thomas Elizabeth ?? Thomas  
Thomas James 287 1886 296 Gwynne, Susannah James Thomas Elizabeth ?? Thomas  
Thomas Emma, Mrs. 82 1885 82 Fuge, Thomas John E. Williams Jane ?? Williams former: death, 05/23/1883
Thomas Thomas 222 1886 230 Morgan, Sarah Thomas Thomas Jane ?? Thorns  
Thomas Thomas 116 1885 118 Davis, Jennie William Thomas Ann ?? Thomas  
Thorns Thomas 103 1885 105 Lazenby, Dorothy Ann, Miss (sic) Albert Thorns Jane ?? Thorns  
Tierney Kate 76 1885 76 Best, Patrick Patrick Tierney Ann ?? Tierney  
Tighe Thomas B. 255 1886 263 Gruslin, Kate Bryan Tighe Catherine ?? Tighe  
Timmons Annie A. 65 1885 65 Tucker, Charles M. Charles F. Timmons Virginia ?? Timmons  
Timon Sarah 198 1886 205 Sullivan, David John Timon Annie ?? Timon  
Toolan Michael 280 1886 289 Quinn, Bridget James Toolan Winnie ?? Toolan  
Toolan Martin 180 1885 185 Hosey, Margaret Patrick Toolan Ann ?? Toolan alternate spelling, written by clegryman
Toole Frank 145 1885 148 Ward, Mary Jane Patrick Toole Bridget ?? Toole  
Toolin Martin 180 1885 185 Hosey, Margaret Patrick Toolin Ann ?? Toolin  
Tralles Helene Estelle 139 1885 142 Smith, Thomas Griffin John Robert Tralles Rosalie ?? Tralles  
Trenery Richard 191 1885 196 James, Elizabeth, Mrs. William Trenery Fannie ?? Trenery  
Trustenskie Anna 21 1885 21 Blomenkamp, Frederick Gottfried Trustenskie Caroline ?? Trustenskie  
Trymirovitch Vincent 39 1885 39 Synkowicz, Mary [not given]    
Trymirowicz Vincent 39 1885 39 Saukaty, Mary [not given]   alternate spellings
Tucker Charles M. 65 1885 65 Timmons, Annie A. Benjamin F. Tucker Lavina ?? Tucker  
Turnbull Janet 192 1885 197 Beatie, James David Turnbull Elizabeth ?? Turnbull  
Tuttle Alfred O. 232 1886 240 Saylor, Clara E. Harvey Tuttle Lodina ?? Tuttle  
Updyke Joseph 127 1885 129 Baker, Hettie L. Jonathan C. Updyke Leah ?? Updyke  
Van Buskirk Clarence L. 14 1885 14 Stone, Florence G. Martin Van Buskirk Cinderella Marvin former: death, 06/29/1884
Varga Lwzi 275 1886 284 Gerenda, Mathias Andres Varga Mary ?? Varga alternate spelling
Vosburg William 240 1886 248 Meder, Mary William C. Vosburg Phoebe ?? Vosburg  
Wagner Gertrude 80 1885 80 Schemel, John {Anthony Wagner} {Julia ?? Wagner}  
Waldron Norman 35 1885 35 Fuller, Maria Louise J. V. H. Waldron E. A. ?? Waldron  
Walker George H. 23 1885 23 Manly, Sarah J. Patrick Walker Mary ?? Walker  
Walsh Thomas 106 1885 108 O'Malley, Mary Gregory Walsh Penny ?? Walsh  
Walsh Ann 92 1885 94 Conway, Joseph John Walsh Bridget ?? Walsh  
Walsh Peter 112 1885 114 Lavelle, Bridget John Walsh Bridget ?? Walsh  
Walsh Bridget 259 1886 267 Lavelle, Michael Martin Walsh Kate ?? Walsh  
Walsh Annie 241 1886 249 Manley, John Michael Walsh Bridget ?? Walsh  
Walsh John 199 1885 206 Coyne, Happy Patrick Walsh Sarah ?? Walsh  
Walsh Martin 75 1885 75 Powell, Mary Thomas Walsh Catherine ?? Walsh  
Ward Mary Jane 145 1885 148 Toole, Frank Simon Ward Bridget ?? Ward  
Ward John W. 64 1885 64 James, Elizabeth, Mrs. Thomas Ward Ann ?? Ward  
Wardell Endora V. 182 1885 187 Williams, Samuel P. Thomas Wardell Annie ??Wardell  
Warga Susie 275 1886 284 Gerenda, Mathias Andres Warga Mary ?? Warga  
Weaver Lena 95 1885 97 Fetzger, John Philip Lonkens Weaver Carolina ?? Weaver  
Wedeman Augusta F. 31 1885 31 Cobb, David S. Solomon Wedeman Mary ?? Wedeman  
Weinshank Dolphina 46 1885 46 Kolb, Albert Anthony Weinshank Mary ?? Weinshank  
Wells Bertha M. 67 1885 67 Wheeler, John F. John W. Wells Catherine Jane ?? Wells  
Welsch Peter 224 1886 232 Scheifler, Kate Peter Welsch Angeli ?? Welsch  
Westcott Melvin H. 229 1886 237 Burdon, Margater Richie Jeremiah Westcott Mary M. ?? Westcott  
Westlake Robert E. 50 1885 50 Osterhout, Nora M. Robert Westlake Francis ?? Westlake  
Wether George J. 289 1886 298 McCue, Maria, Mrs. Godlieb Wether Sarah ?? Wether  
Wheeler John F. 67 1885 67 Wells, Bertha M. Channey C. Wheeler Ann M. ?? Wheeler  
Widdowfield Thomas 81 1885 81 Henry, Ida L. Thomas Widdowfield Susannah ?? Widdowfield  
Williams Maggie J. 130 1885 164 Jones, John T. James E. Williams Isabella ?? Williams  
Williams Elizabeth 154 1885 158 Jones, David John B. Williams Margaret ?? Williams  
Williams Mary 251 1886 259 Higgins, William John P. Williams Mary ?? Williams  
Williams Charles M. 153 1885 156 Evans, Jennie Morgan Williams Sarah ?? Williams  
Williams Thomas 11 1885 11 McGurrin, Bridget Patrick Williams Sarah ?? Williams  
Williams Samuel P. 182 1885 187 Wardell, Endora V. Reese Williams Emily ?? Williams  
Williamson John 237 1886 245 Marshall, Mary Alexander Williamson Jane ?? Williamson  
Wirth Caroline 233 1886 241 Kieper, Jacob Jacob Wirth Ann Lizzie ?? Wirth  
Wordel Augusta 41 1885 41 Klug, John John Wordel Frederica ?? Wordel  
Wynn John 97 1885 99 Lavelle, Bridget John Wynn Alice ?? Wynn  
Zitskosky John 288 1886 297 Dehl, Christina, Mrs. John Zitskosky Annie ?? Zitskosky former: death, 11/11/1885


Contributed by Richard M. Reese and Heather Tomlinson, revised 2008

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