When was it published?

March 12, 1767 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News March 12, 1767

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Unusual Marriage, Social Scandal

Q: What keywords are associated?

Extraordinary Marriage, Wife Sale, Thorne Yorkshire, Halter Delivery, Doncaster License

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

On November 4, an unusual marriage occurred in Thorne, Yorkshire, where a man sold his wife to a neighbor for five shillings, delivered her with a halter, and later the buyer married her with the seller's assistance, who gave her away at the ceremony.

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Nov. 20. On the 4th instant an extraordinary marriage was performed at Thorne, in Yorkshire. A man of that place sold his wife to a neighbour for five shillings, to whom he delivered her in a halter; but the purchaser being desirous of having her secured to him by marriage, a few days after went with the former husband to Doncaster, to apply for license to solemnize the same, which they obtained, and the ceremony was accordingly performed at the above time and place, when the first husband became father, and gave her away, the minister not knowing any thing of the circumstances of the affair.

What sub-type of article is it?

Unusual Marriage Social Scandal

What keywords are associated?

Extraordinary Marriage Wife Sale Thorne Yorkshire Halter Delivery Doncaster License

Where did it happen?

Thorne, Yorkshire

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Thorne, Yorkshire

Event Date

The 4th Instant

Outcome

marriage ceremony performed with the first husband giving away the bride.

Event Details

A man sold his wife to a neighbor for five shillings and delivered her in a halter. The purchaser, desiring a formal marriage, went with the former husband to Doncaster to obtain a license, which they did. The ceremony was performed at Thorne, with the first husband acting as father and giving her away; the minister was unaware of the circumstances.