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Petty - James - Sarah 61st anniv


Source: Kokomo Indiana Tribune Wed 16 Sept 1931 p 6

A recent issue of the Indianapolis Star entertained the pictures of Mr. and Mrs. James Petty of Bainbridge, Ind who a short time ago celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. They are known to a number of persons here having visited relatives in this city.  Mrs. Ralph Simmons, 1726 North Buckeye Street, and Mrs. Harry Huston, Sr 1622 North Buckeye street are granddaughters and Mrs. Verna Kellar, 207 West Broadway is a daughter-in-law.  Mr. Petty is 84 years old and a veteran of the civil war. He was born in Kentucky but was brought to Indiana as a small child and lived in Putnam County since shortly after he completed his army service.  Mrs. Petty before marriage was Sarah Bledsoe and was born in Putnam County in 1849.  They have five daughters and one son.
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