Marriages registered in the Town of Holden for the year, 1853. No.: 5 Date of Marriage: march 9, 1853 Groom/Bride: Joseph Miles / Melissa Howe Residence: Rutland / Worcester Ages: 62 / 49 Occupations: Farmer / [blank] Birthplaces: Rutland / Worcester Parents: Ebenezer & Polly Miles / James & Abigail Stratton Which Marriage: 2nd Marriage / 2nd Marriage Official: William P. Paine / Congregational Clergyman Holden