Kate’s notes: According to the 1920 census for Statesville, Iredell County, NC, James L Gilleland, a miller by profession, had a household consisting of wife Emma, 47; son Jessee, 24; son Harly S., 25; son Loyd, 23; son Hugh, 21; daughter Beatrice, 16; daughter-in-law Blecker, 26; daughter-in-law Lucile, 15; and granddaughter Jessie M., 1 1/2. I can’t vouch for the spelling of some of the forenames, which seem a bit unusual.  James L. was listed as 48 years of age.

The Landmark
Statesville, North Carolina
17 January, 1927

Mr. J. L. Gilleland Weds Mrs. Annie Mills.

    Mrs. Annie Mills, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Fulp, of Statesville, and Mr. J. L. Gilleland were united in marriage Saturday afternoon at 5:30 o’clock at the parsonage of the First Baptist church, Salisbury.
    Mr. and Mrs. Gilleland are moving today into their new residence at 513 South Meeting street. Mr. Gilleland is a member of the board of aldermen of the city of Statesville and holds a position as miller for the Statesville Flour Mills.

-transcription by Kate Maynard, 2013