Marriage of Brooks, W. S. (b. APR 1862, d. 23 MAR 1908) and Taylor, Ida (b. 26 AUG 1874, d. 12 JAN 1908)

Source: (Marriage)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1900 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Wharton County, Precinct 1, E. D. 54, Page 10B

Note: They had no children.

Source: (Marriage)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1900 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, De Witt County, Cuero, E. D. 26, Page 4A

Source: (Marriage)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1930 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1930 United States Federal Census. ;database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Wharton County, Precinct 3, E. D. 241-7, Page 25B

Source: (Marriage)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1930 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1930 United States Federal Census. ;database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Wharton County, Precinct 3, E. D. 241-6, Page 2A

Source: (Marriage)
Author: Edward V. Graney
Title: Manuscript, Edward V. Graney
Publication: Name: August 1960;Source Medium: Manuscript
Manuascript sent to Patricia Todd Huebner by Thomas P. Graney, 427 1-2 Main Street, Seneca, Kansas 66538 on August 17, 1980.

Source: (Marriage)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1900 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Kansas, Nemaha County, Nemaha Township, E. D. 120, Page 6A

Source: (Marriage)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1910 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Indexed by ProQuest from microfilmed schedules of the 1910 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1910 Federal Population Census. T624, 1,784 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Colorado, Fremont County, Precinct 2, Canon City, E. D. 65, Page 2B

Source: (Marriage)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1930 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1930 United States Federal Census. ;database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Kansas, Nemaha County, Nemaha Township, E. D. 66-17, Page 4B

Note: Their's was the first marriage to be performed in the new Methodist
Church at Choctaw Corner.

Source: (Marriage)
Title: Texas Marriage Index, 1966-2002Source Medium: Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com. Texas Marriage Index, 1966-2002 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: Texas Department of State Health Services. Texas Marriage Index, 1966-2002. Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas.

Source: (Marriage)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1900 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, La Grange, Ward 1, E. D. 31, Page 6A

Source: (Marriage)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1910 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Indexed by ProQuest from microfilmed schedules of the 1910 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1910 Federal Population Census. T624, 1,784 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, E. D. 51, Page 5A

Source: (Marriage)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1910 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Indexed by ProQuest from microfilmed schedules of the 1910 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1910 Federal Population Census. T624, 1,784 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, Precinct 5, E. D. 63, Page 2B

Source: (Marriage)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1930 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1930 United States Federal Census. ;database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Bastrop County, Precinct 4, E. D. 11-13, Page 8A

Source: (Marriage)
Title: La Grange Journal, La Grange, TX
Publication: Name: La Grange, Fayette County, TX;Source Medium: Newspaper
Source Quality: GoodRepository:

Name: Fayette Public Library, La Grange, Texas

Data:
Text: The La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 11, 1940

Source: (Marriage)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1910 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Indexed by ProQuest from microfilmed schedules of the 1910 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1910 Federal Population Census. T624, 1,784 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, Precinct 1, E. D. 50, Page 2A.

Note: Knigge - Amberg

There was a pretty little home wedding last evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Otto L. Amberg, when their daughter, Miss Else Marie, became the bride of Mr. George Knigge, a La Grange boy, but now of Galveston. None but relatives of the immediate families were present, and the ceremony, performed by the Rev. Heise of the Lutheran church, was all the more impressive for its simplicity. The Journal joins their many friends in sincere congratulations and good wishes for their future. The newly married couple left last evening on the Katy flyer, and will be at home in Galveston after the 25th. [The La Grange Journal, Thursday, September 19, 1912]

LaGrange

Wednesday evening at the home of the bride�s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Amberg, Miss Elsie Amberg and George Knigge were united in marriage, the Rev. Mr. Heise of the Lutheran church officiating. The couple left on the Katy flyer for Galveston to make that place their home. [Houston Daily Post, Sunday, September 22, 1912]

Note: Cedar Chips
Cedar, December 10th, 1883.

Married � On the 6th day of December, 1883, at the residence of the brides father, Mr. Rudolph Vogt to Miss Annie Nolkamper, Judge J. C. Stiehl officiating. Over two hundred invited guests were present to witness the ceremony which was conducted in a very impressive manner. The bride and groom were the recipients of over one hundred presents, a list of which would be too extensive for our limited space, suffice it to say, that they were substantial and designed more for practical use than for ostentation. At the conclusion of the ceremony the guests partook of a sumptuous repast gotten up in a style that reflects great credit on the ladies that managed the culinary department. The table was set under a large tent erected for the purpose, and seated twenty-six couples; it was completely loaded with choice viauds calculated to temp the appetite of the most fastidious epicure. The O�Quin brass band together with a juvenile chorus led by Prof. Wachman, discoursed sweet vocal and instrumental music which added much to the enjoyment of the occasion.

While Bacchus danced attendance upon the thirsty throng,
And wine, and beer, in plenty flowed, all day long;
Morpheus, the sleepy god, then felt his powers wane,
When the muses joined the Bacchanalian ranks and mirth and pleasure reigned.

In the evening the desks, seats, &c., of a large school house adjoining the premises were removed and thither marched the young people preceded by the brass band where they tripped the "light fantastic toe� until the �wee sma hours� and in fact some few continued the hilarity until the next day noon, the old folks remained at the house and enjoyed themselves as best suited their inclinations. Considering the numbers present it was one of the most peaceable and orderly assemblies we ever attended and taking it all in all it was one of the most enjoyable affairs that has taken place in this community for many years and will be long remembered by old and young. Chip. [The La Grange Journal, Thursday, December 13, 1883]

Source: (Marriage)
Title: La Grange Journal, La Grange, TX
Publication: Name: La Grange, Fayette County, TX;Source Medium: Newspaper
Source Quality: GoodRepository:

Name: Fayette Public Library, La Grange, Texas

Data:
Text: Thursday, December 13, 1883.

Note: NEWS RECEIVED TUESDAY

Fritz Vogt was advised Tuesday of the marriage of his son, John, to Mrs. Mozelle Golson of Austin. The occurred at San Marcos, Wednesday of last week. All friends join the Journal in extending congratulations to John and bride. [The La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 23, 1936]

Source: (Marriage)
Title: La Grange Journal, La Grange, TX
Publication: Name: La Grange, Fayette County, TX;Source Medium: Newspaper
Source Quality: GoodRepository:

Name: Fayette Public Library, La Grange, Texas

Data:
Text: The La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 23, 1936

Source: (Marriage)
Title: La Grange Journal, La Grange, TX
Publication: Name: La Grange, Fayette County, TX;Source Medium: Newspaper
Source Quality: GoodRepository:

Name: Fayette Public Library, La Grange, Texas

Data:
Text: Thursday, December 27, 1962

Note: John Balzer an energetic young ginner of this city and Miss Christel Knigge of near Ammannsville were married at the home of the bride�s parents Tuesday night. The happy event was appropriately celebrated by a number of relatives of the contracting parties and a few invited friends. They will reside in the western part of the city. THE JOURNAL extends its best wishes and congratulations. [The La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 23, 1908]

Source: (Marriage)
Title: La Grange Journal, La Grange, TX
Publication: Name: La Grange, Fayette County, TX;Source Medium: Newspaper
Source Quality: GoodRepository:

Name: Fayette Public Library, La Grange, Texas

Data:
Text: Thursday, January 23, 1908.

Note: The La Grange Journal
Thursday, March 4, 1920

Home Wedding

Rev. Jesse Yelvington of Smithville performed the ceremony Wednesday evening which united in marriage, Miss Francis Knigge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Knigge and Ambrose Frierson of near West Point, the ceremony being performed at the parental home of the bride and witnessed by immediate relatives of the contracting parties only. After a short luncheon the young couple boarded the Katy passenger train for San Antonio to enjoy their honeymoon, and will then return to West Point to make their home. These young people enter upon their matrimonial journey with the best wishes of a host of friends; Miss Francis being reared here has ever been one of our popular young ladies, and the bride-groom, recently returned from over sea service, stands well in his community as a honorable, hard-working young man. Our congratulations are offered.

Source: (Marriage)
Title: La Grange Journal, La Grange, TX
Publication: Name: La Grange, Fayette County, TX;Source Medium: Newspaper
Source Quality: GoodRepository:

Name: Fayette Public Library, La Grange, Texas

Data:
Text: The La Grange Journal, Thursday, March 4, 1920.

Source: (Marriage)
Title: Texas Marriage Index, 1966-2002Source Medium: Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com. Texas Marriage Index, 1966-2002 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: Texas Department of State Health Services. Texas Marriage Index, 1966-2002. Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas.

Source: (Marriage)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1930 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1930 United States Federal Census. ;database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Brazoria County, Precinct 5, E. D. 20-16, Page 2A

Note: Miss Sarah Connor Wed In Dallas
Ceremony Saturday

Miss Sarah Jane Connor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed C. Connor of Dallas, became the bride of Frederick Carl Groos Jr., son of Mrs. Florence Groos of San Antonio, on Saturday afternoon in St. Matthew�s Episcopal Church in Dallas. Dean George Rodgers Wood read the marriage lines in the presence of members of the families and a small group of their friends. The church was adorned with white chrysanthemums, the altar vases being filled with the blossoms. Carl Weisemann played a group of selections prior to the ceremony and also played the wedding marches. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a suit in boy blue wool, with collar of blue fox. Her accessories and small felt hat were in navy blue. On her shoulder she wore a corsage of orchids and she carried a prayer book. Miss Jane Cleaver of Dallas was the maid of honor and the bride�s only attendant. She wore a wine-colored afternoon frock and carried a colonial bouquet of delphinium and roses. Clarkson Groos assisted his brother as best man. The ushers were Gus J. Groos II, also a brother of the bridegroom, and Edward C. Connor Jr., brother of the bride. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held in the home of the bride�s parents for members of the immediate families. The bride and bridegroom departed later for a wedding trip to Monterrey, Mexico. Upon their return, they will be at home at 3235 Odessa Street, Fort Worth, Tex. Out-of-town guests at the wedding included Mesdames Florence C. Groos, Alice Hugo and Lottie Watlington, Miss Helen Watlington, Gus J. Groos, Clarkson and Gus J. Groos II, all of San Antonio, Mrs. H. G. Guenther of Sugarland and Herbert Clarkson Jr., who is attending the University of Texas at Austin.

[Picture Caption] An attractive bride of the past week was Mrs. Fred Carl Groos Jr., who was the former Miss Jane Connor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed C. Connor of Dallas. The marriage was solemnized at 4:30 Saturday afternoon at St. Matthews� Cathedral in Dallas and was followed by a reception at the bride�s parents, for members of the families. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Florence Groos of this city. Following a wedding trip to Monterrey, Mexico, Mr. and Mrs. Groos will make their home in Fort Worth. [San Antonio Express, Sunday Morning, October 16, 1938]

Sarah Jane Connor Is Bride of Frederick Carl Groos Jr.

A prominent marriage took place Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at St. Matthew�s Cathedral. Prominent because the principals, Miss Sarah Jane Connor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed C. Connor, 3901 Shenandoah, and Frederick Carl Groos Jr., Fort Worth, son of Mrs. Florence Groos, San Antonio, are well known in the younger social crowd. Dean George Rodgers Wood officiated before and altar decorated with white chrysanthemums and illuminated with white tapers. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a model suit of boy-blue wool trimmed with blue fox. Her accessories were blue and her flowers were orchids. Her only attendant, Miss Jane Cleaver, chose a frock of Dubonnet shot with gold thread and a colonial bouquet of roses and blue blossoms. Clarkson Groos attended his brother as best man and the ushers were Gus J. Groos, Jr., San Antonio, and Edward C. Connor Jr., the brother of the bride. The wedding music was played by Carl Wiesermann, organist. The service was attended by members of the family and close friends of the couple and the reception, which followed immediately at the Connor home, was for the two families. After this Mr. and Mrs. Groos left on a wedding trip to Monterrey, Mexico. Upon their return they will be at home at 3235 Odessa in Fort Worth. Mrs. Groos attended the Highland Park High School and the University of Texas, where she was a Kappa Kappa Gamma. Her husband is a graduate of the same university and a member of Sigma Nu. Among the out-of-town guests for the wedding were Mrs. Florence Groos, Gus J. Groos, Gus J. Groos Jr., Mrs. Alice Hugo, Mrs. Lottie Watlington, Miss Helen Watlington, Clarkson Groos, Dr. C. C. Cade and Herbert Clarkson, San Antonio, and Mrs. H. G. Guenther, Sugarland, Fort Bend County. [The Dallas Morning News, Sunday, October 16, 1938]

Source: (Marriage)
Title: San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio, Texas
Publication: Name: Newspaper;Source Medium: MicrofilmRepository:

Name: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Data:
Text: Sunday, October 16, 1938

Source: (Marriage)
Title: Dallas Morning News, Dallas, TexasSource Medium: Microfilm

Data:
Text: Sunday, October 16, 1938.