Ben Married Lena in 1913 in or near Kiev, Russia. Ben left for America in 1914; Lena joined him in 1920. This marriage certificate is a copy of the original.

The wedding took place on Tuesday the second day of Adar 2, 5673 in Kiev, Russia.
The Groom's name was Dov Baer son of Baruch Mordechai.
The Bride's name was Leah daughter of Yisrael Reuven Shargorotsky
The witnesses were: Chaim son of Dovid and Nachum son of Zelig.

David Ber son of Baruch Mordechai Melamed married Leah daughter of Yisrael Reuven Shregartsky on the third day from Shabat two days for the month of Adar year 5673 to creation in the town of Kiev, Russia the groom David Ber son of Baruch Mordechai known as Melamed said to the Virgin Leah daughter of Yisrael Reuven known as Shregartsky.

Date: Tuesday, March 11, 1913 or possibly Monday evening, March 10, 1913
Place: Kiev
Groom: Dov Ber son of Baruch Mordechai MELAMED
Bride: Leah daughter of Yisra'el Re'uven SHARGORODSKY
Witnesses: Chaim the son of David and Nachum the son of Zelik