Lackey/Sharp Marriage Bond, 1795 - Patrick Co. VA

Patrick County, Va., Marriage Bond
Name of Groom: George Lackey
Name of Bride: Lucy Sharp
Surety: John Sharp
Date: 8 October 1795


KNOW all men by these presents that we George Lackey & John Sharp are held and firmly bound unto 
his Excellency Robert Brook Esquire Governor or Chief Magistrate of this Commonwealth In the 
Just and full Sum of Fifty Pounds to which payment well and Truly to be made to the said 
Govenor & his Successors for the use of the said Commonwealth we bind our Heirs, Executors, & 
Administrators Jointly & severally firmly by these presents Sealed with our Seals and dated this
8th Day of October 1795

THE Condition of the above obligation is Such, that whereas there is a Marriage Shortly intended
to be had and Solemnized between the above bound George Lackey and Lucy Sharp of Patrick County 
If therefore there be any Lawfull Cause to obstruct the Said Marriage then this Obligation to be
Void else to Remain in full force and Virtue

Sealed and Delivered in           George Lacky      Seal       
The presents of                   John Sharp        Seal

(Transcribed by Mary C. Smith from a photocopy provided by the Patrick County Circuit Court, 
Stuart, Va.)


Submitted by Mary C. Smith <carthage42@hotmail.com>

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