Marriages registered in the town of Petersham Co. of Worcester for the year, 1853. No.: 18 Date of Marriage: Sept. 7, 1853 Groom/Bride: Isaac Bigelow / Lavina Patterson Residences: Barre/ do [i.e, ditto, meaning "Barre"] Ages: 52 / 35 Occupations: Farmer / --- Birthplaces: Barre /Novascotia Parents: David Bigelow / Alex & Sarah Patterson Which Marriage: Second / First Official: John Shepardson / Baptist