Washington County 'Little Washington' Pennsylvania
 Genealogy and Family History

BANNISTER - SNYDER

The marriage of Miss Ella Esther SNYDER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry SNYDER of East Palestine, Ohio, and Mr. Courtland BANNISTER, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Amos BANNISTER of Beaver Falls took place at 10:30 o'clock Saturday morning, September 15, 1928, in the
Westminster St. Mary's Episcopal church. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Amos BANNISTER in the presence of the immediate families.  The attendants were Mrs. Arthur ERICKSON of East Palestine, Ohio, and Mr. William Booth BANNISTER of Imperial, brother of the bridegroom.  The bride was given in marriage by her father. Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. BANNISTER left on a motor trip.

[ Courtland BANNISTER to Ella Esther Snyder, 15 Sep 1928 ]
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BANNISTER - ENGLAND

Miss Dorothy Jean ENGLAND, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. ENGLAND of Wilkinsburg, and Dr. William B. BANNISTER, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Bannister of Imperial, were united in marriage at 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, 1944, in the Second United Presbyterian church, Wilkinsburg, by the Rev. H. H. McCONNELL.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of ivory satin and a fingertip veil of tulle. For good luck, she had a six-pence in her shoe. She carried a bouquet of white talisman roses, snapdragons and orchids and wore a string of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. The matron of honor, Mrs. E. J. BISHOP, sister of the bride, wore peach taffeta and net and carried talisman roses and iris. The bridesmaids, Mrs. William F. NEWBURY, Jr., and Miss Margaret BEATTIE, wore pink and orchid tafetta and net and carried talisman roses and snapdragons.
William B. BANNISTER of Imperial served as his son's bestman and the ushers were E. J. BISHOP, Richard BANNISTER, Dr. Harold A. BAESLACK and Roy B. ROBINSON.  The church organist, Miss Florence LEWIS, played the wedding music and Mrs. A. G. YOUNG sang.

The reception was held in the Penn-Lincoln hotel, Wilkinsburg, after which Dr. and Mrs. BANNISTER left for a brief wedding trip.  

[ William B. BANNISTER, Jr. to Dorothy Jean England, 31 Mar 1944 ]  bannister_england_04-14-1944 (AD)

BANYAY - WHITE

Miss Elizabeth Anna WHITE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin D. WHITE of Hickory, and Charles J. BANYAY, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen BANYAY of Evans City,
were united in marriage at noon Monday, June 12, 1944, in the manse of the West Middlesex United Presbyterian church by the Rev. Edward W. WELCH, uncle of the bride.

The bride is a graduate of Pennsylvania State college and has been teaching in the Evans City high school. Mr. BANYAY attended Carnegie Tech and is an engineer at the American Rolling Mill Co., Butler.

Following a brief wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. BANYAY will reside in Evans City.

[ Charles J. BANYAY to Elizabeth Anna White, 12 Jun 1944 ]  banyay_white_06-16-1944_ro  (AD)

BARB - KUHN 

Mr. and Mrs. E. Ralph KUHN, R. D. 1, Burgettstown announce the marriage of their daughter Betty Jean to Harold Earl BARB, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Earl BARB of
Parsons, W.Va. The double ring ceremony was performed at 1:00 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, November 26, 1946, in the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. R. L. BIDDLE, D. D., pastor of the Old Concord Presbyterian church, and a former pastor of Florence and Paris Presbyterian churches. 

The bride wore a suit of brown plaid Briton wool and brown accessories and a corsage of white gardenias. The bridesmaid, Miss Jean KEIFER, wore a black and white suit with black accessories and a corsage of red roses. Gerald KUHN, brother of the bride, and recently returned from service with the army in Japan, was bestman. John LAUGHLIN of Laughlin Corners was also an attendant. 

Mrs. BARB, a 1940 graduate of Union high school, Burgettstown, was a waitress at The Farm Restaurant and recently completed a course in beauty culture in Pittsburgh.
Mr. BARB is employed as a shovel operator for the Sunnyhill Coal Co. in Masontown, W. Va.

A reception was held in the evening in the home of the bride's parents for the immediate families and a few friends.

Friends and neighbors of the Florence and Frankfort community tendered the newlyweds a serenade and shower on Friday evening. Many useful gifts were received. 

Mrs. Henry COPE and Jean KEIFER of Burgettstown R. D. were joint hostesses at a shower in the COPE home for the bride prior to her marriage. Lunch was served. 

[ Harold Earl BARB, Jr. to Betty Jean Kuhn, 26 Nov 1946 ]  barb_kuhn_12-20-1946_ro Parts 1, 2, 3 (CT-L)

BARCLAY - LEWIS 

Miss Mary Margaret LEWIS and Peyton E. BARCLAY were united in marriage Saturday evening, October 18 at a beautiful candlelight ceremony in the First Baptist church, McDonald. 

The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Herman LEWIS of the Southside, and Mr. BARCLAY is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward BARCLAY of Homewood. 

Preceding the ceremony Mrs. Grace Carter THORNTON sang "Because" and "O, Promise Me," accompanied by Mrs. Marjorie Lewis BROOKINS.

The matron of honor was Mrs. Edwina YULE of Homewood, a sister of the bridegroom. She wore a gown of pale blue taffeta with a veil to match and carried roses and mums. Six bridesmaids attended the bride. They were Miss Marcella RAGLAND, McDonald, and Miss Juanita LEE, Carnegie, both dressed in shell pink taffeta; Miss Dorothy WINTERS, Pittsburgh, and Miss Hazel JONES, Carnegie, both wearing gowns of golden taffeta; Miss Marian MACK and Mrs. Theressa [sic] HENDERSON, McDonald,
dressed in dark green taffeta. All wore golden tiaras and carried red roses and white chrysanthemums. The flower girl, Joan TURNER, McDonald, wore a white Kate Greenaway frock and carried a basket of baby mums. The ring-bearer was Joseph KENNEDY, McDonald. He was dressed in a suit of white gabardine and carried the ring on a white satin pillow. Edward BIVENS was the bestman.

The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a gown of white satin, princess style and trimmed with heirloom lace. Her fingertip veil was adorned with lace and a tiara of seed pearls. She carried a crescent shaped bouquet of white roses and gladoli. The "something old" tradition was carried out in the bride's gown which had been worn by her sister, Wilma Jean, when she was married.

Ushers were John WINTERS, Lewis SCOTT, Pittsburgh; William Thomas LEWIS and Sterling CARTER, Jr., McDonald; Charles ASTON, Carnegie. 

The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Charles REDD. 

The bride's mother wore a dress of aqua taffeta with white accessories. The mother of the groom wore a black dress. Both wore corsages of red roses. 

After the ceremony, a reception with 500 guest was held in the Municipal auditorium. 

Mrs. BARCLAY was graduated from Cecil township high school. 

[ Peyton E. BARCLAY to Mary Margaret Lewis, 18 Oct 1947 ]  barclay_lewis_10-24-1947 Parts 1 & 2 (CT-L)

[ William D. BARCLAY to Bessie Campbell Trimmer, 29 Apr 1922 ]
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From the McDonald, PA Record ~or~ Outlook newspaper of May 11, 1922, page unknown: 

TRIMMER - BARCLAY.
[ BARCLAY is the Groom. ]

Miss Bessie CAMPBELL TRIMMER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John M. TRIMMER of North Avenue, and William D. BARCLAY, son of Mr. and Mrs. William BARCLAY of Bridgeville, were married Saturday, April 29, 1922 by the Rev. Mr. PATERSON at the Christian Alliance manse in New Castle. After an auto trip to Youngstown, Columbus, and other points in Ohio they will make their home in North avenue, McDonald.

[ William D. BARCLAY to Bessie Campbell Trimmer, 29 Apr 1922 ] barclay_trimmer_05-11-1922 (CR-K)

From the McDonald, PA Outlook newspaper of Oct. 31, 1896, page unknown:

MARRIAGES.

SMITH - TIDBALL.- On the 28th, at the bride's home in North Fayette, Mr. Edward SMITH and Miss Maud E. TIDBALL.

[ Edward SMITH to Maud E. Tidball, 28 Oct 1896 ]
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From the McDonald, PA Outlook newspaper of Oct. 31, 1896, page unknown:

MARRIAGES.

SMITH - TIDBALL.- On the 28th, at the bride's home in North Fayette, Mr. Edward SMITH and Miss Maud E. TIDBALL.

[ Edward SMITH to Maud E. Tidball, 28 Oct 1896 ]
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From the McDonald, PA Outlook newspaper of Oct. 31, 1896, page unknown:

MARRIAGES.

SMITH - TIDBALL.- On the 28th, at the bride's home in North Fayette, Mr. Edward SMITH and Miss Maud E. TIDBALL.

[ Edward SMITH to Maud E. Tidball, 28 Oct 1896 ]
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From the McDonald, PA Outlook newspaper of Oct. 31, 1896, page unknown:

MARRIAGES.

SMITH - TIDBALL.- On the 28th, at the bride's home in North Fayette, Mr. Edward SMITH and Miss Maud E. TIDBALL.

[ Edward SMITH to Maud E. Tidball, 28 Oct 1896 ]
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From the McDonald, PA Outlook newspaper of Oct. 31, 1896, page unknown:

MARRIAGES.

SMITH - TIDBALL.- On the 28th, at the bride's home in North Fayette, Mr. Edward SMITH and Miss Maud E. TIDBALL.

[ Edward SMITH to Maud E. Tidball, 28 Oct 1896 ]
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From the McDonald, PA Outlook newspaper of Oct. 31, 1896, page unknown:

MARRIAGES.

SMITH - TIDBALL.- On the 28th, at the bride's home in North Fayette, Mr. Edward SMITH and Miss Maud E. TIDBALL.

[ Edward SMITH to Maud E. Tidball, 28 Oct 1896 ]
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From the McDonald, PA Outlook newspaper of Oct. 31, 1896, page unknown:

MARRIAGES.

SMITH - TIDBALL.- On the 28th, at the bride's home in North Fayette, Mr. Edward SMITH and Miss Maud E. TIDBALL.

[ Edward SMITH to Maud E. Tidball, 28 Oct 1896 ]
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From the McDonald, PA Outlook newspaper of Oct. 31, 1896, page unknown:

MARRIAGES.

SMITH - TIDBALL.- On the 28th, at the bride's home in North Fayette, Mr. Edward SMITH and Miss Maud E. TIDBALL.

[ Edward SMITH to Maud E. Tidball, 28 Oct 1896 ]
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From the McDonald, PA Outlook newspaper of Oct. 31, 1896, page unknown:

MARRIAGES.

SMITH - TIDBALL.- On the 28th, at the bride's home in North Fayette, Mr. Edward SMITH and Miss Maud E. TIDBALL.

[ Edward SMITH to Maud E. Tidball, 28 Oct 1896 ]
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From the McDonald, PA Outlook newspaper of Oct. 31, 1896, page unknown:

MARRIAGES.

SMITH - TIDBALL.- On the 28th, at the bride's home in North Fayette, Mr. Edward SMITH and Miss Maud E. TIDBALL.

[ Edward SMITH to Maud E. Tidball, 28 Oct 1896 ]
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From the McDonald, PA Outlook newspaper of Oct. 31, 1896, page unknown:

MARRIAGES.

SMITH - TIDBALL.- On the 28th, at the bride's home in North Fayette, Mr. Edward SMITH and Miss Maud E. TIDBALL.

[ Edward SMITH to Maud E. Tidball, 28 Oct 1896 ]
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From the McDonald, PA Outlook newspaper of Oct. 31, 1896, page unknown:

MARRIAGES.

SMITH - TIDBALL.- On the 28th, at the bride's home in North Fayette, Mr. Edward SMITH and Miss Maud E. TIDBALL.

[ Edward SMITH to Maud E. Tidball, 28 Oct 1896 ]
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From the McDonald, PA Outlook newspaper of Oct. 31, 1896, page unknown:

MARRIAGES.

SMITH - TIDBALL.- On the 28th, at the bride's home in North Fayette, Mr. Edward SMITH and Miss Maud E. TIDBALL.

[ Edward SMITH to Maud E. Tidball, 28 Oct 1896 ]
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From the McDonald, PA Outlook newspaper of Oct. 31, 1896, page unknown:

MARRIAGES.

SMITH - TIDBALL.- On the 28th, at the bride's home in North Fayette, Mr. Edward SMITH and Miss Maud E. TIDBALL.

[ Edward SMITH to Maud E. Tidball, 28 Oct 1896 ]
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From the McDonald, PA Outlook newspaper of Oct. 31, 1896, page unknown:

MARRIAGES.

SMITH - TIDBALL.- On the 28th, at the bride's home in North Fayette, Mr. Edward SMITH and Miss Maud E. TIDBALL.

[ Edward SMITH to Maud E. Tidball, 28 Oct 1896 ]
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From the McDonald, PA Outlook newspaper of Oct. 31, 1896, page unknown:

MARRIAGES.

SMITH - TIDBALL.- On the 28th, at the bride's home in North Fayette, Mr. Edward SMITH and Miss Maud E. TIDBALL.

[ Edward SMITH to Maud E. Tidball, 28 Oct 1896 ]
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From the McDonald, PA Outlook newspaper of Oct. 31, 1896, page unknown:

MARRIAGES.

SMITH - TIDBALL.- On the 28th, at the bride's home in North Fayette, Mr. Edward SMITH and Miss Maud E. TIDBALL.

[ Edward SMITH to Maud E. Tidball, 28 Oct 1896 ]
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From the McDonald, PA Outlook newspaper of Oct. 31, 1896, page unknown:

MARRIAGES.

SMITH - TIDBALL.- On the 28th, at the bride's home in North Fayette, Mr. Edward SMITH and Miss Maud E. TIDBALL.

[ Edward SMITH to Maud E. Tidball, 28 Oct 1896 ]
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From the McDonald, PA Outlook newspaper of Oct. 31, 1896, page unknown:

MARRIAGES.

SMITH - TIDBALL.- On the 28th, at the bride's home in North Fayette, Mr. Edward SMITH and Miss Maud E. TIDBALL.

[ Edward SMITH to Maud E. Tidball, 28 Oct 1896 ]
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From the McDonald, PA Outlook newspaper of Oct. 31, 1896, page unknown:

MARRIAGES.

SMITH - TIDBALL.- On the 28th, at the bride's home in North Fayette, Mr. Edward SMITH and Miss Maud E. TIDBALL.

[ Edward SMITH to Maud E. Tidball, 28 Oct 1896 ]
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From the McDonald, PA Outlook newspaper of Oct. 31, 1896, page unknown:

MARRIAGES.

SMITH - TIDBALL.- On the 28th, at the bride's home in North Fayette, Mr. Edward SMITH and Miss Maud E. TIDBALL.

[ Edward SMITH to Maud E. Tidball, 28 Oct 1896 ]
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