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First Wedding Under the New Constitution

Summary

Rev. Dr. Strobel united an African - American couple in marriage in Frederick County. Harry Brooks who lived in the family of John Herring married Mary Ann Thomas. They are the first couple to marry under the new constitution.

Article Source

Newspaper: The Valley Register

Publication Date: March 10th, 1865

Page/Column: 2B

Town: Middletown, MD

County: Frederick

Subjects

  • African Americans
  • Civil Liberties
  • Aftermath of War / Reconstruction

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