I ordered a marriage certificate that turned out to not be mine. I would like to find it a good home...
Date of Marriage: January 4, 1911 Certificate #1303
Groom: Clarence/Clarance Warren Sims Age 23
Colored, Single, Occupation: Domestic
Born: Sumerville (sic), (L.I.?)
Groom's father: Charles W. Sims
Groom's mother: Sarah Cameron
Address: 127 W 133rd Street
Bride: Lucy Jane Brown Age 18
Colored, Single (no occupation given)
Born: Buckingham, VA
Bride's father: Willis Brown
Bride's mother: Amanda Crump
Address: same as groom.
Married at residence by Minister: E.D. Bowles
Witnesses: Eddie D. Urchin and Edward J. Giles/Gills