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Know All Men by These Presents:
That we James E. Taylor as principal and W. N. Smith 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 7th day of March A. D. 1902

    The condition of the above obligation is such, That Whereas, A MARRIAGE 
is about to take place between the above found James E. Taylor and Miss 
Rushie Post 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 7th day of March A. D., 1902

In the Presence of :
Edw. Everett                            J. W. Taylor
Clerk District Court, Etc.                  W. N. Smith

State of Louisiana, Parish of Union, Clerk's Office, Fourth 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. James E. Taylor and Miss Rushie Post 
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 7th day of March A. 
D. 1902.
                                            Edw. Everett
                                            Clerk District Court, Etc.

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 E. 
Taylor and Miss Rushie Post 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 8th 
day of March A. D., 1902

WITNESSES:
F. M. Jacobs                            Jim Taylor
Robert Bryan                            Rushie Post
                                        J. W. Hunt, J. P.

A true Record.  This 3rd day of June 1904.  
                                        E. S. Ramsey, Dy.
                                        Clerk District Court, Etc.

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