December 3rd : 1763 Then Thomas Nickerson and Bethiah Harding Both of Chatham had their Intentions of Marriage Each to the other Entred In order for Publishment by James Covel Town Clerk
December 26th 1763 the Marriage Covenant was Solemnized betweixt Thomas Nickerson and Bethiah Harding Both of Chatham before the Reverend mr Stephen Emery minister of the Gospel at chatham as Returned to and Recorded by James Covel Town Clerk.