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Religious marriage
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Address: St. Philip's Church Text: The wedding gained prestige from William's new ranking as lieutenant in the Royal Sydney Volunteer Association. The bride was given away by the captain of the ship Active. The marriage certificate is 'number 1' in that church and states 'This is the first marriage solemnnized in Sydney Church', also, the first marriage conducted in Australia by the Reverend William Cowper. William built a fine home on the grant in High Street, received from Colonel Paterson. Text: Diana was given away by an American, Captain John Bader, the master of one of her father Henry's ships.
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Citation details: The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1803 - 1842) Sun 10 Sep 1809 Page 2 Text: "Yesterday morning was married by the Reverend Mr. COWPAR at half past 11 o'clock, by special Licence, Mr. WILLIAM GAUDRY, of the Secretary's Office, and Lieutenant in the Loyal Sydney Volunteer Association, to Miss KABLE, eldest daughter of Mr. HENRY KABLE, merchant. - The Bride was given away by Captain JOHN BADER, of the brig Active, lying in this harbour." |
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