Homework for QuickLesson No. 1, Analysis and Citation Study Group Session
Thanks to the generosity of my dear cousin, Susan, I am now in possession of a color copy of the Marriage Certificate for a couple of my ancestors..
Now I have taken a photograph of each page of the Marriage Certificate, and figured out how to display them here.
The first page tells me what this is, a Marriage Certificate. And that's all.
The second page shows the date, 15 September 1917. Then we see the names of the people who are getting married, Russell Simonson Davison and Frances Elizabeth Smith. Next it shows the address where they were married, 120 Barrett St., Jamaica, NY. This is followed by the signature of the person who performed the marriage ceremony (Rev.) Egbert C. Macklin (Pastor). The last item on this page includes the signatures of the witnesses - Margaret S. Collins and Jennie M. Hendrickson.
The third page shows some scriptures that were used in the ceremony.
The fourth page shows an expression of congratulations, a printed quote worth remembering and a personal, hand-written expression of good wishes. The signature of Egbert C. Macklin concludes the infomation on this final page.
There are some questions that have answers within these pages.
What is this? A marriage certificate
When was it created? Most likely on 15 September 1917
Where was it created? Most likely at 120 Barrett St., Jamaica, New York.
Who created it? Reverand Egbert C. Macklin
Who got married? Russell Simonson Davison and Frances Elizabeth Smith
Who were the witnesses? Margaret S. Collins and Jennie M. Hendrickson.
There is nothing on the pages that tells me that a seal was used.
Since this certificate is in my possession, and the original is in the possession of my cousin in Florida, I would say just this. My understanding is that a citation is intended to help searchers find the document for themselves. Come and see me. I'll show it to you and we can share a snack.
Oh! You might want to know who these people are. They are my maternal grandparents, Daddy Russ and Nana. I knew them and loved them a lot.
