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July 26, 2013

Married Gay Couple Wins State Recognition in Ohio 
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An Ohio gay couple dealing with a life-threatening illness has won
recognition of their marriage after marrying out of state. John Arthur,
who is dying of Lou Gehrig’s disease, and his husband James Obergefell
tied the knot in Maryland earlier this month in order to ensure they
were legally wed before the end of Arthur's life. A federal judge has
ruled that Arthur's death certificate must show Obergefell as his
surviving spouse, ensuring that the two can be buried next to each other
on Arthur's family plot. The ruling could prompt other Ohio same-sex
couples married out of state to seek recognition of their unions.

 

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