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November 10, 1948
Laurel Outlook
Laurel, Yellowstone County, Montana
What is this article about?
In Moira, N.Y., over-90-year-old Eliza Murray weds 37-year-old Clarence McGee in a packed Methodist church; both from nearby Brushton. She claimed age 80 for license, but son says she's older; first husband died at 98.
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Woman, 90, Marries Suitor, 37, Before Capacity Crowd
MOIRA, N. Y.-Mrs. Eliza Murray, believed to be over 90, and 37-year-old Clarence McGee were married before a capacity audience in the Methodist church here.
Both are residents of Brushton, a small northern New York village about two miles from here near the Canadian border.
The bride gave her age as 80 for the marriage license, but her son James, who is 69, said she was "over 90."
The bride has three living sons and daughters. Her first husband, Charlie, died at the age of 98.
MOIRA, N. Y.-Mrs. Eliza Murray, believed to be over 90, and 37-year-old Clarence McGee were married before a capacity audience in the Methodist church here.
Both are residents of Brushton, a small northern New York village about two miles from here near the Canadian border.
The bride gave her age as 80 for the marriage license, but her son James, who is 69, said she was "over 90."
The bride has three living sons and daughters. Her first husband, Charlie, died at the age of 98.
What sub-type of article is it?
Romance
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Love
What keywords are associated?
Elderly Marriage
Age Difference
Unusual Wedding
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Eliza Murray
Clarence Mcgee
James
Charlie
Where did it happen?
Moira, N. Y.; Brushton, New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Eliza Murray
Clarence Mcgee
James
Charlie
Location
Moira, N. Y.; Brushton, New York
Story Details
Mrs. Eliza Murray, believed to be over 90, marries 37-year-old Clarence McGee before a capacity audience in the Methodist church in Moira, N.Y. Both are from Brushton. She listed her age as 80 on the license, but her 69-year-old son James says she is over 90. She has three living children and her first husband Charlie died at 98.