Am not related. May be of interest to someone who is. I have no further info but additional old newspaper extracts have been posted by transcriber.
Vern D
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Transcribed by Dee Sardoc
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Stockton Daily Independent
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA
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>>FRIDAY, 9 OCT 1863<<

MARRIED - in this city, on Thursday evening, Oct. 8th, by the Rev. R. HAPPERSETT, D.D.; Thomas S. THRESER Esq., to Miss Alice S. ARENTS, both of Stockton. [We acknowledge a kind remembrance in the generous quantity of sparkling wine which accompanied the above announcement. Our best wishes attend the happy pair.]