Two 18th Century Virginia Record Book Drawings, Tabler Family

(American/Virginia, late 18th early 19th century)

Marriage Record for Mary Rutherford and William Tabler, inscribed right page "William Tabler was Born February the 17th 1773. Mary Rutherford born August 27th 1773. The Above Couple was Married Jan. 27th 1794. Being the second time for said Mary Rutherford.", inscribed on the left page in pencil; Birth Certificate for Archibald, inscribed on right page "Archibald, The Son of Wm and Mary Tabler, Born March 25th, 1796", eagle with shield, inscribed on left page "The Arms of the United States, James D Tabler was married to Miss Catherine Myers April the firth in the year of our Lord 1827", both with watermarks "RCW", watercolor and ink on laid paper, largest 7-5/8 x 12-1/2 in.; unframed

Provenance: Ken Farmer Antiques; Collection of Dr. James Harkrader, Richmond, Virginia