December 11th 1856
State of Missouri, Lawrence County.
This is to certify that I did solemnize the rites and facts, and matrimony between Asa Connel and Serilda Connel. Asa Connel being under 21 years old his father give his consent [p. 156] for him to get married to Serilda Connel his cousin which took place on the 11th December 1856. [Signed] John Guthrie, JP.
Filed for Record & Recorded Jany, 15th, 1857. [Signed] Wm. W. Gay, Clerk
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