28 Dec 1897 -
The Washington papers announce the engagement of Miss May Keyworth Barbour to George Broome, ex-supervisor of Brooklyn. Miss Barbour is the daughter of Mrs. James F. Barbour, one of the most aristocratic old families of Washington. Miss Barbour made her debut two seasons ago and at once became very popular. Mr. Broome is a familiar figure in local social circles, having passed a good part of the recent winters in Washington. He is a member of the Metropolitan Club and the Chevy Chase Hunt Club. His handsome drags have attracted much attention here, as well as his habit of driving his horses tandem. It is said that the wedding will take place in April.
29 Dec 1897.
GEORGE C. BROOME TO MARRY.
The former Supervisor Will Wed a Washington Belle.
It is announced that George Cochran Broome, a prominent participant some years ago in the social life of Brookklyn and for one term a member of the Board of Supervision of Kings County, is to marry Miss Mary Keyworth Barbour, a member of an old and aristocratic family, and a belle in Washington society since her introduction by her mother, Mrs. James T.[F.] Barbour, a couple of years ago. The groom to be is a son of Lieutenant Colonel J.L. Broome, United States Marine Corps (retired) and a well-known club man. He is connected with the Brooklyn Club and with the Metropolitan and Chevy Chase Clubs in Washington, and belongs also to the Sons of the Revolution, Society of Colonial Wars and Loyal Legion. Six years ago he was sent from the First Ward to represent that district in the Board of Supervisors, where his irreproachable attire and manners attracted considerable attention. He soon wearied of politics, and when his term had expired left this city for Washington, where he has since resided during the winter, taking an active part in the social life.
