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Know all Men by these Presents, That we William P. McAdams as principal and 
J. R. McAdams as security, we are held and firmly bound unto THE STATE OF 
LOUISIANA, in the sum of One Hundred Dollars; and for the true and final 
payment thereof, we bind ourselves, our heirs, administrators and assigns.
    Signed and dated on this 9th day of January A. D. 1900

    The condition of the above obligation is such, That Whereas, A MARRIAGE 
is about to take place between the above found William P. McAdams and Miss 
Mollie Martin and if there shall not exist any legal impediments why the 
marriage should not take place then the above obligation to be void; else to 
remain in full force and virtue, according to law. 
    Signed and acknowledged before me, the 9th day of January A. D., 1900

In the Presence of :
Edw. Everett                                W. P. McAdams
D. Clerk District Sourt, &c.                    J. R. McAdams

State of Louisiana, Parish of Union, Clerk's Office, Third District Court

To any ordained Minister of the Gospel, or to any Justice of the Peace, 
Legally authorized according to law, to celebrate MARRIAGES within the same 
place, --GREETING:--
    You are hereby authorized and fully empowered to unite in the Bonds of 
Matrimony, and Holy Wedlock, Mr. William P. McAdams and Miss Mollie Martin 
agreeable to Law and the usual forms and ceremonies of the State of 
Louisiana, in the presence of at least three maile witnesses, residing within 
the said Parish; and that you certify the same, signed by the parties and the 
witnesses, with your official signature, and the due return hereof make to 
this office within thirty days from this date.
    Given under my hand and Seal of Office, on this the 9th day of January A. 
D. 1900.
                                            Edw. Everett
                                            Dy. Clerk District Court, &c

State of Louisiana, Parish of Union

    I do hereby Certify, That I have on this day, in pursuance of the 
foregoing License, celebrated and solemnized a MARRIAGE between Mr. William 
P. McAdams and Miss Mollie Martin agreeable to the Laws and Customs of the 
State of Louisiana.  In faith whereof, I have, together with the parties, and 
in the presence of the undersigned witnesses, signed the present, on this the 
14th day of January A. D., 1900

WITNESSES:
L. L. Cranford                          W. P McAdams
H. N. Jones                             Mollie Martin
W. E. Webb                          John Manning, Minister

A true Record.  This 29th day of January 1900.  
                                        Jas. M. Smith, 
                                        Clerk District Court, &c


Note:  William P.(ink) McAdams was born 9/24/1878 in Union Parish, LA and 
died 10/1/1903 in Union Parish, LA.  He was the son of David Jamison and 
Elizabeth Drury McAdams.  William is buried in Laran Cemetery, Union Parish, 
LA.
J.(ames) R.(ufus) McAdams who served as William's Security is his brother.  
James Rufus was born 1879 and died 1949 and is burned in Conway Cemetery.
    Mollie Martin was born 1892 and died 1932.  After William died she 
married Bussie Holley and Mr. Yossett.  She is buried in Caanan Cemetery, 
Union Parish, LA.

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