Jonathan and Jane Davis filed their intention to marry on March 28, 1797 in Clark County, Kentucky. They were married two days later. David Hampton is listed as surety. Leonard Davis provided consent. The ceremony was performed by Lawrence Owen, a Methodist Episcopal minister.
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1850 U.S. Census, Clark County, Kentucky, population schedule, District 2, page 17B, dwelling 244, family 245, Jonathan Hampton, age 82, born in North Carolina.
“Kentucky, Marriages, 1785-1979,” FamilySearch, entry for Jonathan Hampton and Jane Davis, marriage 30 March 1797, Winchester, Clark County, Kentucky.
“Various Marriage Bonds from Clark County,” Clark County KyGenWeb, Jonathan Hampton and Jane Davis, daughter Leonard Davis (consent); surety, David Hampton, bond 28 Mar 1797.
Marriage Register Book, White (1 White - 3 White), 1793-1886: book 1, white marriages, page 18, Jonathan Hampton and Jane Davis, married 30 March 1797, the marriage was performed by Lawrence Owen.
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