- Joined
- Mar 18, 2011
- Location
- Clinton, Mississippi
I found the following ad in the Southern Marksman (Clinton, Mississippi), January 8, 1839:
A HUSBAND WANTED
He must be of good character and size, fair complected, neither too old nor too young, and a lively disposition, (the more property the better,) though the Gentleman, and not the property, is the object, as comfort, happiness, and a kind and affectionate husband is more desirable than riches. The author is a lady of middle age, full size, fair appearance, economical and industrious, and of a lively disposition, and believes in no happiness in the married life where it is not mutual.
Any gentleman answering the above description, who believes that he could add to his happiness by marrying a Lady of the above age and disposition, will please drop a line (post paid, if out of the town) in the Post Office, addressed to
AMELIA
N.B. - I take this method of obtaining a HUSBAND, believing all have equal rights and wish to be his choice as well as he mine.
I wonder if Amelia ever found a husband?
A HUSBAND WANTED
He must be of good character and size, fair complected, neither too old nor too young, and a lively disposition, (the more property the better,) though the Gentleman, and not the property, is the object, as comfort, happiness, and a kind and affectionate husband is more desirable than riches. The author is a lady of middle age, full size, fair appearance, economical and industrious, and of a lively disposition, and believes in no happiness in the married life where it is not mutual.
Any gentleman answering the above description, who believes that he could add to his happiness by marrying a Lady of the above age and disposition, will please drop a line (post paid, if out of the town) in the Post Office, addressed to
AMELIA
N.B. - I take this method of obtaining a HUSBAND, believing all have equal rights and wish to be his choice as well as he mine.
I wonder if Amelia ever found a husband?