On 7 November 1942, a marriage license was issued in Essex County, Virginia, for Robert Archie Shackelford and Frances Brizendine. He was 25; white; single; tractor operator for contractor; born in King and Queen County, Virginia; father Robert Shackelford; mother Robinette Elizabeth Gibson; resident of Chester, Chesterfield County, Virginia. She was 20; white; single; born in Essex County, Virginia; father Wayland Ryland Brizendine; mother Fannie Ellen Boughan; resident of Dunnsville, Essex County, Virginia. Married on 7 November 1942 by Frank [illegible] White, minister of Disciple of Christ Church in Essex County. [Commonwealth of Virginia, Certificate of Marriage 35880.]