We have seen the original of the following old marriage certificate, one of the first made among the British settlers in this Province. The paper on which it is written is yellow with age and it looks as if it is about to crumble into dust, yet it is quite perfect. - Maugerville Febr'ye 23, 1766 - In the presence of Almighty God and this Congregation, Gervas SAY and Ann RUSSELL inhabitants of the above township enters into marriage covenant, lawfully to dwell together in the fear of God the remaining part of our lives, in order to perform all ye duties necessary betwixt husband and wife, Gervas SAY, Anna SAY as Witness, Our Hands (signed) Daniel HOVEY, Fras. PEABODY, Sam'l WHITNEY, Richard ESTEY, Daniel PALMER, George HAYWARD, Edw'd COYE