Robert Todd Lincoln --The vitals

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(01-30-2018 12:19 PM)RJNorton Wrote:  I think it can be noted that no marriage license was issued to Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd for January 1, 1841. On the other hand, prior to the wedding itself, they did obtain a license on November 4, 1842.

Well, that certainly seems to speak volumes! Is it safe to say that licenses were required in Springfield in 1841? This runaway groom story sure smacks of fake news to me - or one that has been highly elaborated on.

Is there any mention of a minister being on hand at the ceremony gone bad? If so, did the minister ever give a statement? If the Edwardses did not approve of Lincoln, was this a story that was concocted to make him look worse?