Fordyce-John Marriage, 1918


Fordyce-John

At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reason John, of Kirby, Wednesday, June 5, was solemnized the marriage of their daughter, Miss Carrie B. John and Mr. Corbly Fordyce. The marriage service was read at twelve o'clock by the Rev. Dr. Appleton Bash, of Pittsburgh, in the presence of the immediate friends and relatives. The wedding march was rendered by Mrs. Walter T. McCormick, of Waynesburg, who also played during the ceremony. The bride wor a traveling suit of blue silk crepe, with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of poink and white roses. She is a graduate of Waynesburg College of Music and is highly esteemed. The groom is a son of Mrs. John G. Fordyce, of Waynesburg, and holds a position with the West Penn Electric and Power company of Pittsburgh. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner of four courses was served. The bride's table held a centerpiece of pink and white roses and covers were laid for twelve. The rooms of the John home were beautifully decorated with pink and white roses. Mr. and Mrs. Fordyce left Waynesburg on the 2:55 train on a wedding trip which will include Philadelphia, Atlantic City and other points. After June 15 they will be at home at 1617 Hillsdale avenue, Dormont, Pa.

Waynesburg Republican, June 6, 1918


Fordyce-John

The marriage of Corbly Fordyce and Miss Carrie B. John was solemnized Wednesday, June 5, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reason John, of Kirby. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Appleton, of Pittsburgh, formerly pastor of the Waynesburg M. E. church, in the presence of the immediate friends and relatives. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Walter McCormick, of Waynesburg, who also played during the ceremony. The bride wore a traveling suit of blue silk crepe, with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of pink and white roses. She is a graduate of the Waynesburg College School of Music and is well known. The bridegroom is a son of Mrs. John G. Fordyce, of Waynesburg, and holds a responsible position with the West Penn Power company in Pittsbugh. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner of four courses was served. The bride's maids held a centerpiece of pink and white roses and covers were laid for twelve. The John home was beautifully decorated with pink and white roses. Mr. and Mrs. Fordyce left Waynesburg on the 2:55 train Wednesday afternoon for a wedding trip which will include Philadelphia, Atlantic City and other eastern points. After June 15 they will be at home at 1617 Hillsdale avenue, Dormont, Pa.

Democrat Messenger, June 7, 1918


Other Records Index | Genealogy Home Page

This site hosted by

This page created and maintained by Jim Fordyce (genealogy@fordyce.org).
© 1999, Jim Fordyce