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WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT - Montgomery County Leader

Davault -- Dunkin.

Married at the home of the bride's parents, near Mexico, Thursday, May 25th, 1911, Mr. Bruce Davault and Miss Gertrude Dunkin. Only the immediate relatives of the bride were present. Miss Dunkin is quite an accomplished young lady and for several years past has been teaching school in Audrain county.

Bruce is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davault of this place, and was born and raised (in) New Florence, and is a young man of sterling worth. For the past few years he has been a postal clerk in the post office at Tulsa, Okla. They went to St. Louis on No. 12 last night. They will return to this place next week for a few days

visit. They will make their home in Tulsa, where a new home, nicely furnished is awaiting them.

The LEADER extends best wishes.

OBITUARY - Montgomery Standard, October 02, 1952

Mrs. W. H. Knox Dies At New Florence

Nellie Irene Bordeaux, daughter of Edward and Martha Kely Bordeaux, was born in Shipman, Illinois, on January 25, 1872, and passed away at her home near New Florence, Missouri, on September 24, 1952. On October 23, 1890, she was united in marriage with William Henry Knox. To this union three children were born: David Franklin, of the home; Clara Louise (Mrs. E. H. Duebbert), and William Henry both of St. Louis.

In early life she united with the Methodist Church of New Florence and ever lived a Christian life. She was a charter member of the Order of the Eastern Star of the New Florence Chapter and was one of its early Past Matrons. At the time of her death she was a member of Montgomery Chapter No. 388. She held membership in the New Florence Rural Extension Club and had been a member of an extension club longer than any other person in this county. She was also a member of the New Florence Study Club. Mrs. Knox possessed a cheerful disposition and numbered her friends by her acquaintances. Her hospitality was renowned, and many happy hours were spent in her home by friends and relatives. She had a vast knowledge of practical things, and many times her advice was sought by those less experienced and less skillful than she. As she became more advanced in years her interests remained varied, and her energy was remarkable. A great bond of affection existed between her and her son-in-law and daughters-in-law, one of whom lived in her home for many years.

Besides her devoted children she leaves three granddaughters; Dorothy Louise Duebbert, Mildred

Knox Duebbert, and Nancy Carol Knox, of St. Louis; a grandson James Knox; a brother, Luther Bordeaux of Montgomery City; two sisters: Mrs. Rose Barnes of Cuba, Missouri, and Mrs. M. A. Green, of Montgomery City; two daughters-in-law, Mrs. W. H. Knox, of St. Louis, and Mrs. D. F. Knox, of the home; a son-in-law, E. H. Duebbert, of St. Louis; two sisters-in-law: Mrs. Gene Bordeaux, of Chamelon, Illinois, and Mrs. Luther Bordeaux, of Montgomery City; one brother-in-law, M. A. Green, of Montgomery City; besides many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 at the New Florence Methodist Church by a former paster, Rev. P. C. Paschal, assisted by Rev. Jon Kirk, with interment in the New Florence Cemetery under the direction of the Eastern Star.

Those from a distance attending the funeral were E. H. Duebbert, Misses Dorothy and Mildred Duebbert, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Knox, Jr., and daughter Nancy, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Creissen, Mrs. T. I. Tritch, Mrs. A. C. Kercher, Mrs. Lynn Ward, Miss Bernice Bordeaux, of St. Louis; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson, of Fulton; Tinsley Bordeaux of Terra Haute, Indiana; H. W. Dornan of Labadie; and Miss Dora Crane of Warrensburg.

MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT

Last Tuesday evening the 4th at 6:30 o'clock, Miss Clara Knox was united in marriage to Mr. Elmer Duebbert at the splendid Knox home south of town. With Miss Geneva Ellis at the Piano, the young couple was escorted into the lighted parlor by Mr. Frank Knox and Miss Martha Powell, where Rev. Arbuthnot performed the ceremony using the ring service. Rev Arbuthnot introduced the ceremony with appropriate remarks that seemed to drive the usual tenseness of such occasions. Elmer and bride drove to town and left on the evening train for a short stay. They will reside in Mexico Missouri, where Elmer has a position with the Pollock Milling Company. Miss Clara is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Knox and the good wishes of our community go out to her and Elmer in their new relationship.

From the New Florence Leader:

Nunnelly -- Davault.

A beautiful home wedding was solemnized Wednesday evening, September 27, 1911, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alf Davault, when their daughter, Katharyn Clare, became the bride of Mr. Howard Nunnelly.

Promptly at 8:00 o'clock, the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March, played by Miss Edith Davault, sister of the bride, announced the approach of the bridal party. The bride and groom, preceded by the attendants, Miss Susie Pemberton and Mr. Herbert Davault, advanced to the bay window, which had been converted by means of flowers and ferns into a bower of beauty for the occasion where the Rev. Rigg in an impressive manner performed the wedding ceremony. The bridal party then led the way to the tastefully appointed dining room where an elegant supper was served.

The petite and winsome bride never looked more charming than in her wedding gown of soft white silk over white satin, with trimmings of white lace and pearl passamentra over which fell the bridal veil held in place over a wreath of orange blossoms. The bridesmaid was also attired in white silk with trimmings of hand embroidery and lace. The groom and groomsman both wore the conventional black.

They were the recipients of many handsome and useful presents which betokened the high esteem of a wide circle of friends.

The bride is a highly cultured young lady, and has been for a number of years one of the popular teachers of this and adjoining counties.

The groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nunnelly of this place and is a model young man in every respect and well worthy of the bride he has chosen.

They will go to housekeeping at once in the Locke cottage in the east end of town, where the best wishes of their many friends for a long and prosperous journey through life attend them.

Genealogy of Campbell L. Patterson: (Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 5th ed., 1887, Jessamine Co. http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ky/Bios?read=3516)

JOSEPH M. PATTERSON was born August 7, 1826, and is the third son of John and Nancy (Campbell) Patterson, natives of Virginia and Jessamine County respectively. At the age of five years John Patterson came to Jessamine County from Virginia, with his father, William Patterson, who was a native of Scotland. John Patterson was a private in the war of 1812, was born December 3, 1786, and died April 11, 1870. He was engaged in farming and trading with New Orleans, going with produce by boat to New Orleans and walking back eight times. He once rode from New Orleans to Natchez on the old "Vissouvioux" the first boat ever floated on the Mississippi River. He was ten days going the distance of 300 miles. He could have walked it in less time. He has now living three children: Eliza, married to Rev. Crutcher, of Jessamine County; Joseph M. and Samuel. Joseph M. Patterson was born in Jessamine County, reared on the farm, and received a liberal education. In 1851-53 he was superintendent of the manufacture of rope-bagging and twine for George I. Brown. With this exception he has been engaged in farming, trading, raising and dealing in horses. He owns 250 acres of land in Lee District. December 11, 1851, he married Hannah A., daughter of Jacob Wilmore, who was also born in Jessamine County. To this union have been born ten children: William S., Mary J., Joseph M. Jr., Jacob, Robert G., John, Campbell and James, living, and two children dead, John and an infant. Mrs. Nancy Patterson was born February 19, 1791, and died October 17, 1863.

Notes for HANNAH ANN WILMORE: Second cousin to Joseph Mercer Patterson.