Catherine Emerson, daugfhter of John Emerson, R. S. soldier and War of 1812, married (1) Abijah Humphrey, January 5, 1801 in Green Co. KY (now Cumberland Co. KY). (Source: Copy of marriage bond on file.), son of John Humphrey and Elizabeth Forbes. She married (2) Henry Maynard abt 1809. Marriage Notes for Catherine and Abijah: Francis Emerson, brother of Katy/Catherine, and James Allen Esq., were witnesses at Katy and Abijah's wedding. Father: John Emerson gave consent: "I am willing for a license to issue for a marriage between Abijah Humphrey and Katy Emerson. Given under my hand and seal this 5th day of January 1801. Signed: James Allen Esq. Signed: John Emerson [JaniceBrown22 at http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/2969360/person/-1794776204/comments?o_ufc=HP:16:Person]
