Married Sally Malinda W. Joyce in Stokes Co, Peters Creek Township, on 27 Dec 1883. The groom was 24 years of age and the bride was 16. They were married by John H. Wright, Minister. Witnesses were listed as follows:
G.W. Stanley, G.M. Joyce, and Robert F. Shelton. The marriage license number was 1788. [Ref: Stokes County Marriage Index (1851-1955), microfilm reel #C.090.60001]