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    Know all Men by these Presents, That we James T. McAdams as principal and 
William P. Seale 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 26th day of December A. D. 1882.

    The condition of the above obligation is such, That Whereas, a MARRIAGE 
is about to take place between the above bound James T. McAdams and Miss 
Sallie A. Washuam 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, this 26 day of Decmeber A. D. 1882.

    In the Presence of 
    W. W. Heard, D. C.                      James T. McAdams
    Clerk, D. C & C.                            W. P. Seale

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

To any ordained Minister of 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. James T. McAdams and Miss Sallie A. Washuam 
agreeable to Law and the usual forms and ceremonies of the State of 
Louisiana, in the presence of at least three male 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 26 day of December A. 
D. 1882.
                                            W. W. Heard, Dy
                                            Clerk District Court

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. James T. 
McAdams and Miss Sallie A. Washuam 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 
4 day of Jan. A. D. 1883.

Witnesses:
A. B. Nelson                                    J. T. McAdams
J. F. McAdams                               S. A. Washuam
J. T. Sturdivant                                William Hunt, M. T.

A true record.

NOTE:  James T. McAdams was born 1/29/1861 in Union Parish, LA and died 
3/9/1930.  He is buried in Caanan Cemetery, Union Parish, LA.  He was the son 
of Rufus Henry and Dorcas Post McAdams.  
    Sallie A. Washuam was born. 6/29/1865 and died 4/28/1930.  She is buried 
in Caanan Cemetery, Union Parish, LA.

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