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Person ID I905 Main Tree Last Modified 10 Jun 2026
Father Richard Chalmers Wilkie, b. 3 Jul 1923, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States 
d. 19 Sep 2020 (Age 97 years)Mother Mary Lois Henson, b. 22 Feb 1931, Garland, Dallas, Texas, United States d. 3 Sep 2007 (Age 76 years)Marriage 15 Aug 1953 Bethany Christian Church, Houston, Harris, Texas, United States [1, 2] - The ceremony was performed by Mary's father.
Former Angeloan Weds In Houston (San Angelo Standard-Times, 16 Aug 1953, page D1)
Former San Angeloan Weds Richard Wilkie In Houston
The Bethany Christian Church of Houston was the scene Saturday evening for the marriage of Miss Mary Lois Henson, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Elmer D. Henson of Houston, to Richard C. Wilkie of Lubbock. Mr. Wilkie is a son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Wilkie of Buffalo, N. Y.
The Rev. Mr. Henson, father of the bride, officiated at the double-ring ceremony before a background of white gladioli and candles. Soloists were Mrs. Robert Schlumpf of Houston and Miss Pam McDonald of Canyon. Mrs. Carol Ault was organist.
The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Harley Henson. Her floor-length gown was white lace over satin with a fingertip veil. The veil was caught to a Juliet cap of white satin and lace sprinkled with seed pearls.
Mrs. Roy Tomlinson of Rosenburg, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Her mint taffeta dress was ballerina-length. She carried pink roses. Similarly gowned bridesmaids were Mrs. Robert Hopkins of Dallas and…
Marriage certificate of Richard Chalmers Wilkie and Mary Lois Henson, 1953 (Harris Co., TX)
You, or either of you, are hereby authorized to join In the Holy Union of Matrimony, Richard Chalmers Wilkie with Miss Mary Lois Henson, in accordance with the Laws of the State.
(license dated and signed by the County Clerk, 14 Aug 1953)
Certificates Filed: 8-14-53
Examination, man: 8-5-53
Examination, woman: 8-11-53
Officer's Return
Solemnized by the undersigned authority this 15 day of August, 1953
E.O. Henson, Minister
Bethany Christian Church
3223 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas
No. 182440
Book 169, Page 335Family ID F325 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 
Living Family ID F345 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Notes At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.
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Sources - [S355] Newspaper -- San Angelo Standard-Times, Former San Angeloan Weds Richard Wilkie In Houston; wedding announcement; 15 August 1953; page D1, columns 3-5 (Reliability: 2).
Former Angeloan Weds In Houston (San Angelo Standard-Times, 16 Aug 1953, page D1)
Former San Angeloan Weds Richard Wilkie In Houston
The Bethany Christian Church of Houston was the scene Saturday evening for the marriage of Miss Mary Lois Henson, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Elmer D. Henson of Houston, to Richard C. Wilkie of Lubbock. Mr. Wilkie is a son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Wilkie of Buffalo, N. Y.
The Rev. Mr. Henson, father of the bride, officiated at the double-ring ceremony before a background of white gladioli and candles. Soloists were Mrs. Robert Schlumpf of Houston and Miss Pam McDonald of Canyon. Mrs. Carol Ault was organist.
The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Harley Henson. Her floor-length gown was white lace over satin with a fingertip veil. The veil was caught to a Juliet cap of white satin and lace sprinkled with seed pearls.
Mrs. Roy Tomlinson of Rosenburg, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Her mint taffeta dress was ballerina-length. She carried pink roses. Similarly gowned bridesmaids were Mrs. Robert Hopkins of Dallas and… - [S360] Marriages -- Texas, Harris County, Richard Chalmers Wilkie - Mary Lois Henson; 15 August 1953; 182440 (Reliability: 3).
Marriage certificate of Richard Chalmers Wilkie and Mary Lois Henson, 1953 (Harris Co., TX)
You, or either of you, are hereby authorized to join In the Holy Union of Matrimony, Richard Chalmers Wilkie with Miss Mary Lois Henson, in accordance with the Laws of the State.
(license dated and signed by the County Clerk, 14 Aug 1953)
Certificates Filed: 8-14-53
Examination, man: 8-5-53
Examination, woman: 8-11-53
Officer's Return
Solemnized by the undersigned authority this 15 day of August, 1953
E.O. Henson, Minister
Bethany Christian Church
3223 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas
No. 182440
Book 169, Page 335
- [S355] Newspaper -- San Angelo Standard-Times, Former San Angeloan Weds Richard Wilkie In Houston; wedding announcement; 15 August 1953; page D1, columns 3-5 (Reliability: 2).
