MARR: Coomes/Carrico, Dec. 1871, Daviess Co Abstract from marriage bond (certified copy) from Daviess Co. Marriages Book L, p. 155: Bond between James E. Coomes, as principal, and Fee Wilson, as surety, for the marriage between James E. Coomes and Miss Martha A. Carrico. Bond signed 16th day of December 1871. MALE: Date of Marriage: 25th Decr 1871 Name of Groom: James E. Coomes Residence of Groom: Daviess County, Ky Age of Groom: 26 years Number of Marriage of Groom: second Occupation: farmer Birthplace of Groom: Ky Birthplace of Groom's Father: Ky Birthplace of Groom's Mother: Ky FEMALE: Name of Bride: Miss Martha A. Carrico Residence of Bride: Daviess County, Ky Age of Bride: 21 years Number of Marriage of Bride: First Birthplace of Bride: Ky Birthplace of Bride's Father: Ky Birthplace of Bride's Mother: Ky To be married at Catholic Church, Owensboro, Ky, on the 25th day of December, 1871. I certify that the above is correct, to the best of my knowledge and belief. Witness my hand this 16th day of December 1871, (signed) James E. Coomes. Attest (signed) Jno Todd, DC. Certificate of Marriage from St. Stephen Cathedral in Owensboro, Ky (typewritten from church records, not photocopy of original record): This is to certify that James E. Coomes and Martha A. Carrico were lawfully married on the 25 day of Dec. 1871, according to the Rite of the Roman Catholic Church and in conformity with the laws of the State of Kentucky, Rev. J. Schacht officiating, in the presence of Joe Mitchell and Belle Scott, witnesses, as appears from the Marriage Register of this Church, dated 5-2-91. (Signed) Fr. Joseph E. Bradley. (These are my great-great-grandparents.) Submitted by Rita Fox 11200 Highway 52 West Paint Lick, KY 40461 Date: 16 May 1998