The couple were married by W. C. Armstrong, William was C. Methodist and Elizabeth was Presbyterian.  He was 25 and she was 23 years of age.  The witnesses were Robert Sinclair and Esther Haws, both of East Garafraxa.

2349-84 (Dufferin Co): William J. HAWS, 25, farmer, East Garafraxa, same, s/o Horace & Ann, married Elizabeth Ann SIMPSON, 23, East Garafraxa, same, d/o James & Amelia, witn: Robert SINCLAIR & Esther HAWS, both of E. Garafraxa, 9 Jan 1884 at East Garafraxa