Note that in each case, John Whitenah spells his name "Whitenah," but the person filling out the marriage bond uses "Whiteneck" or "Whitenaugh" as the spelling. As early as 1812 family members had begun spelling the name "Whitenah."

Jacob Shartle and John Whiteneck

are held firmly bound unto his Excellency James Barbour Governor of Virginia, in the just and full sum of one hundred fifty dollars, to be paid to the said Governor or his successors, to the which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated this 29th day of Aug 1812.

The Condition of the above Obligation is such, that whereas a Marriage is suddenly inteded to be solemnized between the above bound Jacob Shartle and Aila Burnes both of this County. NOW, if there should be no lawful cause to obstruct the said Marriage, then the above obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue.

Signed, sealed and delivered
in presence of

Jacob Shartle (L.S.)
John Whitenah (L.S.)

Nicholas Strayer and John Whiteneck

are held firmly bound unto his Excellency James Barbour Governor of Virginia, in the just and full sum of one hundred fifty dollars, to be paid to the said Governor or his successors, to the which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated this 7th day of June, 1813.

The Condition of the above Obligation is such, that whereas a Marriage is suddenly inteded to be solemnized between the above bound Nicholas Strayer and Rebecca Whiteneck both of this County. NOW, if there should be no lawful cause to obstruct the said Marriage, then the above obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue.

Signed, sealed and delivered
in presence of

Nicholas Strayer (L.S.)
John Whitenah (L.S.)

Robert Campbell and John Whiteneck

are held firmly bound unto his Excellency James P Preston Esquire, Governor of Virginia, and his successors, (for the time being) in the just and full sum of one hundred fifty dollars, for the payment whereof, well and truly to be made to the said Governor, or his successors, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated this 6th day of June, 1817.
THE CONDITION of the above Obligation is such, that whereas a Marriage is shortly inteded to be had and solemnized between the said Robert Campbell and Sarah Whiteneck

NOW, if there should be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage, then the above obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue.

Signed, sealed and delivered
in presence of

Robert Campbell
John Whitenah

Marriage performed 8 June 1817 by Nathan Young.

John G Whitenaugh and William G. Burns

are held firmly bound unto his Excellency James Pleasants Jr Esquire, Governor of Virginia, and his successors, (for the time being) in the just and full sum of one hundred fifty dollars, for the payment whereof, well and truly to be made to the said Governor, or his successors, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated this 17th day of September, 1823.
THE CONDITION of the above Obligation is such, that whereas a Marriage is shortly inteded to be had and solemnized between the said John G. Whitenaugh and Mary Ann Carroll

NOW, if there should be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage, then the above obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue.

Signed, sealed and delivered
in presence of

JG Whitenah
Wm Burns

Marriage performed 20 Sep 1823 by B. Reynolds.