1882 Lucas-Hart marriage certificate

Archive

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

1882 Lucas-Hart marriage certificate

Entry/Object ID

ARC729

Scope and Content

Certificate of marriage between two African Americans in 1882: Philips (Philip) Lucas of Kernnersville (Kearneysville), W. Va., and Alicis (Alice) Hart of Kernnersville (Kearneysville), W. Va. Witnessed by Harrison Robinson and Abraham Tittle. In color, highly decorated, and includes tintypes of the bride and groom. Copy is on display in museum on center partition.

Acquisition

Accession

640

Source or Donor

Murphy, Shelley, Dr.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Archive Details

Archive Size/Extent

Measures approximately 13 1/2" x 17 1/2".

Archive Notes

Date(s): 1882 December 30