Rowan Co. marriage book 3, p. 455, records the marriage on 17 Feb 1900 of James E. Mullens, 21, residence Leddingham, born and both parents born in Elliott Co, to Martha Ellen McBrayer, 19, residence Wagner, born Rowan Co, to be at residence of bride’s father, at L. P. McBrayers by P. M. Ladenham, witnesses Arch Kid and Hary Kid (spelled that way), bond surety by Albert Stidham.