Marriages registered in the town of New Salem for the year, 1853. No.: 10 Date of Marriage: 1853 Nov. 16 Groom/Bride: Robert Andrews / Mary A. Merriam Residences: New Salem / New Salem Ages: 51 / 36 Occupations: Physician / [blank] Birthplaces: Sangersfield, N.Y. / New Salem Parents: Robert & Abigail Andrews / Benjamin & Mary Merriam Which Marriage: Second / First Official: W'm H. Hayward / Clergyman