Person:Rachel Skaggs (4)

See her mother, Ruth Elkins for a discussion about her possible fathers.

Marriage record for William Lester and Rachel Skaggs.

Source: Microfilm Reel # 52 - Montgomery County, Virginia - Marriage Bonds 1777-1788

Know all men by these presents that we William Lester and Samuel Saddler are held and firmly bound unto his Excellancy Patrick Henry, Governor of Virginia for the time being and his successors in the just and _______ sum of fifty pounds current money to which payment will and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, Exo (?) dom (?) or assigns to him and his successors forever jointly. Generally and firmly by these presents as witnesses our hand and seals this 22nd day of March 1786.

The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound William Lester hath this day obtained License for his marriage with Rachael Skaggs Daughter of John Bishop of this County. Now if there should be no just cause to obstruct this marriage then the above obligation to be void or else to remain in full force power and virtue. Signed William (his mark) Lester Samuel (his mark) Saddler

Signed and Acknowledged - Abraham Trigg

Along with the marriage bond are the following:

"These few lines is given from under our hands to testafy that there is no objection against William Lester and Rachel Scaggs being joined (there are some other words written but they are marked out) Abner Lester Martha Lester John bishup Ruth bishup

To Mr. McCorkle Edmund Whitt Archl. Whitt"

"Sur this is to testesfy home it mey consern that we are satisfyed with the match Abner Lester Martha Lester" ^S1

1.   Montgomery County, Virginia, United States. Marriage Bonds, 1777-1788.
2.   When William Calvin married Rachel Skaggs, the bond said: consent of
   parents Abner and Martha Lester and consent of Ruth Bishop, wife of
   John Bishop and this was 3/22/1786. [Note: this was found on a message board and needs a reference User:cthrnvl ]
3.   McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families and Individuals
4.   Discussion about the various Rachel Skaggs/Scaggs by Carol Wed Aug 31, 2005 at the Bishop_Bischoffresearch forum
5.   Discussion about the various Rachel Skaggs/Scaggs by Nancy Bishop Tue Feb 10, 2004 at the Bishop_Bischoffresearch forum