State of Illinois, McDonough County
I, John A Meyers do solemnly swear that I
am the son of John Meyers of McDonough County
Illinois. That my said father informed me
this morning that he had given his consent,
and was willing that his daughter Louisa
Meyers should marry Mr. John W. Dodge, and
that he was willing that license should now
issue for said Marriage. I further swear
that my said sister is near eighteen years
of age. I also swear that I am well acquainted
with Henry Dodge of McDonough County Illinois
and with his son, John W. Dodge above named.
That tho written consent the marriage of
the said John W. Dodge signed "Henry
Dodge" was written by his instructions
and consent by Thomas Dodge, brother of Henry
Dodge. As I was informed and verily believe
subscribed and sworn to before me this 11th
day of October 1856
Isaac Grantham County Clerk of McDonough
County ILL
(signed by) John A. Meyers
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