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     Jordan STONE, son of Mansel G. STONE and Martha Stovall, was born on 10 March 1838 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.¹

Jordan STONE was listed as a resident in the household of R. L. and Mary J. Sanders, and A. M. and Margaret Cowan in the census report on 28 August 1850 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. These two men were printers. No occupation was listed, but Jordan Stone, age 13, of Mecklenburg county was most like an apprentice along with 16 year old Jno. Long of Campbell county.

Jordan STONE appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 19 June 1860 in Petersburg, Independent City, Virginia. The household was listed as Jordan Stone, a 22 year old printer, born Virginia.

Jordan began military service at age 23 on 24 April 1861 in Petersburg, Virginia, where he enlisted in Company B, 12th Virginia Infantry, CSA, a part of Mahone's Brigade. He was 24 years old and a resident of Jarratt's Hotel in Petersburg. He also served as a war coorespondent and "wrote many thrilling letters to the Petersburg Express. He was served until the end of the war and was wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness and in the engagements around Petersburg.^1,2,3

Jordan married first Olivia B. Hatcher on 16 March 1870 in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia. J. C. Granberry performed the ceremony. Jordan was 31 years old and Olivia was 24 years old. His parents were listed as "Manel Stone and Eliz."⁴

Jordan and Olivia B. STONE appeared in a newspaper article 24 March 1870 in the The Tarborough Southerner, published in Tarboro, North Carolina. Married at the residence of the bride's uncle, near Richmond, Va., on the 16th inst. by the Rev. J. C. Granberry, Jordan Stone, Esq., editor of the Roanoke News, and Miss Olivia B. Hatcher.

Jordan STONE and Olivia B. Hatcher appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 August 1870 in Weldon, Halifax County, North Carolina. The household was listed as Jordan Stone, a 32 year old printer, born Virginia, with personal estate valued $1700; and Olivia Stone, age 32, keeping house, born Virginia. Also in the household were Wm. H. Lizzell, 26, printer, born Virginia; Laurence Hiram, 33, printer, born Virginia; and M. T. Manning, 19, apprentice to printer, born North Carolina.

Jordan and Olivia appeared in a newspaper article 16 February 1871 in the The Tarborough Southerner, published in Tarboro, North Carolina. "Sad Death -- We regret very much having to announce the untimely death of Mrs. Stone, wife of our esteemed friend Jordan Stone, Esq., editor of the Roanoke News. This sad event took place in Weldon on Saturday last, and the remains passed through Petersburg on Monday on route to her relatives in Richmond. Mr. Stone has our warmest sympathies in this sad hour of affliction."

Jordan married second Martha Dandridge WELCH, daughter of John Mallory WELCH and Frances Anne GIBSON, on 10 June 1873 in Alpine Baptist Church, Talladega County, Alabama. The wedding was officiated by Rev. Samuel Henderson. in his diary James Mallory on this date wrote: "Matty Dandridge Welch was married to Mr. Stone of Raleigh, NC at 2 o'clock at the Alpine Church."^5,6

Jordan STONE and Martha Dandridge WELCH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 3 June 1880 in Ashville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. The household was listed as Jordan Stone, 38 year old editor of the Citizen; Martha D. Stone, his 32 year old wife, keeping house; daughters, Fannie, 5, Mattie, 4, and Anna, 1. Fannie was born in Alabama, while Mattie and Anna were born in North Carolina.

Jordan and Martha sold their interest in the Ashville Citizen and the family moved from North Carolina to Los Angeles, California, circa 1887. They remained there the rest of their lives. The reason mentioned was Jordan's ill health due to stress and overwork. He had worked for 25 years in the profession of journalism, most of it in charge of daily newspapers. He had established the Raleigh News and operated it for many years; and he was for twelve years the editor of the Ashville Citizen. For two years he held the office of state printer.^7,1

Jordan STONE and Martha Dandridge WELCH appeared in a newspaper article 13 December 1887 in the The Wilmington Morning Star, published in Wilmington, North Carolina. "Mr. Jordan Stone, accompanied by his family, left for Talladega, Ala., where the latter will spend the winter, while Mr. Stone will proceed at once to Los Angeles, California, where he enters at once upon active and lucrative business in connection with his brother-in-law, Mr. J. J. Burt." He became an importer and dealer in lime, plaster and cement. He received his products from the lime kiln operated by J. J. Burt.⁷

He was listed in the 1890 city directory for Los Angeles, California. Jordan Stone was listed as the manager of the Los Angeles Lime Co. at 141 Grand Avenue. His residence was 239 East Second.

On 26 December 1891 Jordan died in Los Angeles, California, at age 53 leaving Martha Dandridge a widow.⁸ He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery.

     Henry Harrison HUNT was born on 9 December 1802 in North Carolina. He is believed to have been born in Franklin County, North Carolina. He was a carpenter and farmer. He and John COLEMAN moved with Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ from Halifax County to Washington, Autauga County, Alabama, in January 1822. According to Mrs. Martha Mathews, daugther of John and Nancy Burt Mathews, "In January 1822 Mr. Joseph Burt moved into [Autauga] county from Halifax County, North Carollina together with two sons-in-law, John Coleman and Henry Hunt, and a young man by the name of Green Parker. The later remained in the county only a year or two when he moved to Mississippi with Stephen Burt, a son of John Burt."¹

Henry married Sarah BURT, daughter of Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ, on 7 June 1825 in Autauga County, Alabama.²

He bought land from John Bradford on 1 December 1828 in Autauga County, Alabama. Henry paid $50 for a one acre parcel of land in the town of Washington "on the north boundary line of the fractional section in which Washington is situated" and on the main Washington road. The sale was witnessed by Edwin Fay and C. G. Rush.³

Henry Harrison HUNT appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Autauga County, Alabama, 1 male under 5 [John], 1 maile 20-30 [Henry], 1 female under 5 [Eliza Ann], 1 femaile 20-30 [Sarah]. They were listed on the same page with W. Burt, presumably Dr. William Burt, Sarah's cousin.⁴

Henry Harrison HUNT received money in the final settlement of Joseph J. BURT's will on 25 August 1830 in Autauga County, Alabama. Joseph was the son of John Burt, Sarah Burt Hunt's first cousin.⁵

From Martha Coleman Mathews' 1885 narrative given to Dr. Samuel P. Smith, Joseph Burt had lived on a farm just north of old Washington until 1829 when "he moved up in the piney woods and bought a place now owned by and occupied by Mr. William White." After the death of his wife in 1831, "his son-in-law Henry Hunt came to live with him, but only remained during the year 1832."

"Mr. Hunt was a house carpenter and worked at his trade and lived near Washington until 1832 as has been stated. In 1833 he purchased land and settled about half mile west about a half mile west of his father-in-law, Mr. Joseph Burt." Mrs. Mathews had earlier discribed this as being on the east side of Swift Creek, seven or eight miles northwest of Kingston in a settlement called Big Hungry. "He lived at this place a number of years, after which he then moved up on Breakfast Creek East, buying the place from a Mrs. Carter. After living there a few years, he purchased land adjoining Mr. Josiah Richards and moved on it. [It was located] about a half mile south on the same side of the creek. After the war Mr. Hunt bougth a place near Pine Level Church where he lived until his death, March 1873."⁶

Henry Harrison HUNT and Sarah BURT sold a tract of land to Joseph John BURT on 9 February 1832 in Washington, Autauga County, Alabama. For the sum of 90 dollars they sold him one acre of land in the town of Washington.⁷

Henry purchased a government land patent 15 May 1837 in Autauga County, Alabama. He purchased 40.05 acres on Breakfast Creek north of Prattville. This was the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section 31, township 18N, range 16E.⁸

In December 1842 Henry Harrison HUNT was appointed overseer of the Rocky Mount Road from the head of the hollow near Brevards to the Prattville Road. This would have been in the area near Breakfast Creek.

Henry Harrison HUNT bought land from Absolum G. DOSTER Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth ALEXANDER on 14 May 1847 in Autauga County, Alabama. This was for 80 acres of the east half of the nortwest quarter of section 29, township 18, range 16. This was located about three miles north of Prattville.⁹

Henry Harrison HUNT bought land from H. W. McMorris and wife Sarah on 7 July 1847 in Autauga County, Alabama. Lot was the southwest quarter of northeast quarter of section 29, township 18, range 16.

Henry bought land from Carrew Anderson and wife Caroline on 29 July 1847 in Autauga County, Alabama. Contained nortwest quarter of southeast quarter of section 20, township 18, range 16.¹⁰

Henry purchased a government land patent 1 September 1849 in Autauga County, Alabama. The 40 acres on Breakfast Creek was described as the southwest quarter of the northeast corner of section 29, township 18N, range 16E. This location is due north above the present day Prattville High School between Breakfast Creek Road and County Road 80.¹¹

Henry Harrison HUNT was listed as Thomas A. COLEMAN's and Martha BURT's neighbor in a census on 25 June 1850 in in Huddleston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama.¹²

Henry Harrison HUNT purchased a government land patent 10 August 1850 in Autauga County, Alabama. The 80 acre plot was located on Breakfast Creek and is the east half of the northeast quarter of section 29, township 18N, range 16E. The land was purchased at the Cahaba Land Office.¹³

Henry Harrison HUNT and Sarah BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 20 October 1850 in Huddleston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Henry Hunt, a 47-year-old farmer and his 41-year-old wife, both from North Carolina. Henry owned real estate valued at $1,000. Their children were J. J. [John J.], a 22-year-old farmer; Wm. H., a 18-year-old farmer; Benjamin F., 13; J. T. [James], 10; G. W. [George], 7; J. P. [Jesse], 3; Mary C., 16; and Sarah H., 12. All of the children were born in Alabama. Living nearby was Thomas Coleman.¹⁴

He bought land from J. C. Richards on 24 February 1852 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹⁵

The following article appeared in the 24 Mar 1905 The Prattville Progress newspaper printed in Prattville:


On the second Monday in May, 1854, "to establish and maintain a system of free public schools" an election was held in every township in the county to elect three trustees of the public schools in each township. The following inspectors were among those to hold said election: Township 19 Range 16, at the house of Jacob Snell -- Henry Hunt, J. B. Carpenter, and Jacob Snell. This would be the township containing Pine Level.¹⁷

This next entry appeared Wednesday, 17 Jan 1855 in the journal of George Littlefield Smith in Prattville: "At work in the shop. Mr. Pratt has got H. Hunt to do some repairing at my house, making some new steps, putting new sills in the sell curb, etc...."

He purchased a government land patent 1 November 1858 in Autauga County, Alabama. This land was purchased from the Greenville Land Office. The 80 acres is located on County Road 59 (Upper Kingston Road) near the junction with Owens Road. The legal description is the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 30, township 18N, Range 16E.¹⁸

Henry Harrison HUNT and Sarah BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1860 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Henry Hunt, a 57-year-old mechanic with real estate valued at $3000. He was born in North Carolina. Sarah Hunt was his 52-year-old wife. Five of their sons were living with them: Benjamin Hunt, a 23-year-old wagoner; George, a 15-year-old student; Jessie, 12; Thomas, 11; and Stephen, 6.¹⁹

He sold a tract of land to James Creth BURT on 29 July 1863 in Autauga County, Alabama.²⁰

Henry Harrison HUNT bought land from McWilliams and Sims on 23 January 1864 in Autauga County, Alabama.²¹

Henry Harrison HUNT appeared on a census, enumerated 8 July 1870, in the household of Mary Davis in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Mary Davis, age 50, born in Georgia. Her occupation was keeping house and she had persomal property valued at $100. George W. Davis, 17-years-old and attending school; Martha G. Davis, 14, worked in cotton mill; Henry Hunt, 68, house carpenter; and David Deramus, 17, worked in cotton mill. Sarah Hunt was living on the farm in Pine Level.²²

On 3 March 1873 Henry died in Pine Level, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 70 of a heart attack leaving Sarah a widow.²³ He was buried in Pine Level Methodist Church Cemetery, Autauga County, Alabama.

Henry's obituary was printed on 6 March 1873 in the Autauga Citizen newspaper, published in Prattville, Alabama. It read: "Mr. Henry Hunt, an old citizen of this county, dropped dead in the post office on Monday last from heart disease, from which he had been addicted for many years, and he leaves numerous relatives and friends to mourn his loss."^24,25

     Martha Dandridge WELCH was born on 25 June 1844 in Talladega County, Alabama, daughter of John Mallory WELCH and Frances Anne GIBSON.¹ Martha Dandridge WELCH also went by the name of Mattie.

Mattie WELCH appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1850, in the household of her parents James Creth BURT and Frances Anne GIBSON in Mardisville, Talladega County, Alabama. She was recorded as Martha D. Welch, five years old, born Alabama.^2,3

Mattie WELCH was made the ward of James Creth BURT in 1860 in Mardisville, Talladega County, Alabama. After the death of her father in 1847, James E. Welch, with the approval of his sister-in-law, Frances Ann Welch, became Mattie's guardian. In 1860 James Welch relinquished his guardianship role to James C. Burt, who formally became young Mattie's guardian. Since 1850, if not before, Martha had lived with the Burts in Mardisville.⁴

Martha Dandridge WELCH appeared on a census, enumerated 2 June 1860, in the household of her parents James Creth BURT and Frances Anne GIBSON in Mardisville, Talladega County, Alabama. She was 14 years old, was attending school and had real estate valued at $2,000 and personal estate of $16,300.^5,6

Mattie wrote the following account of her experiences during the War Between the States:

Mattie recalled the activities of her half-brother, Henry M. Burt, during the war.

Martha married Jordan STONE, son of Mansel G. STONE and Martha Stovall, on 10 June 1873 in Alpine Baptist Church, Talladega County, Alabama. The wedding was officiated by Rev. Samuel Henderson. in his diary James Mallory on this date wrote: "Matty Dandridge Welch was married to Mr. Stone of Raleigh, NC at 2 o'clock at the Alpine Church."^7,8

She appeared in a newspaper article 17 June 1873 in the The Charlotte Democrat, published in Charlotte, North Carolina. Married-- In Talladega county, Alabama, on Tuesday the 10st inst., by the Rev. Dr. Henderson, Jordan Stone, Esq., of the Raleigh (N. C.) News, and Mrs. Mattie D. Welch, daughter of James C. Burt, Esq., of Talladega. [Note: Listing Mattie as Mrs. was an error, probably a result of confusion caused by her being recorded as Mattie Welch, but listed as daughter of J. C. Burt.]

Martha worked for her husband's newspaper as a writer and journalist. She wrote the following article, A Southern Home, about growing up in the Burt home in Talladega County:


Martha Dandridge WELCH and Jordan STONE appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 3 June 1880 in Ashville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. The household was listed as Jordan Stone, 38 year old editor of the Citizen; Martha D. Stone, his 32 year old wife, keeping house; daughters, Fannie, 5, Mattie, 4, and Anna, 1. Fannie was born in Alabama, while Mattie and Anna were born in North Carolina.

Martha and Jordan sold their interest in the Ashville Citizen and the family moved from North Carolina to Los Angeles, California, circa 1887. They remained there the rest of their lives. The reason mentioned was Jordan's ill health due to stress and overwork. He had worked for 25 years in the profession of journalism, most of it in charge of daily newspapers. He had established the Raleigh News and operated it for many years; and he was for twelve years the editor of the Ashville Citizen. For two years he held the office of state printer.^9,10

Martha Dandridge WELCH and Jordan STONE appeared in a newspaper article 13 December 1887 in the The Wilmington Morning Star, published in Wilmington, North Carolina. "Mr. Jordan Stone, accompanied by his family, left for Talladega, Ala., where the latter will spend the winter, while Mr. Stone will proceed at once to Los Angeles, California, where he enters at once upon active and lucrative business in connection with his brother-in-law, Mr. J. J. Burt."

Jordan died on 26 December 1891 in Los Angeles, California, at age 53 leaving Martha Dandridge STONE as a widow.¹¹

She was listed in the 1894 city directory for Los Angeles, California. The listings included Martha D. Stone, widow, residence 123 S. Workman. Also at that address were her children: Miss Fannie J. Stone, stenographer at Carran & Pillsbury; Miss Mattie Stone, student; and Miss Maggie[sic] Stone, retoucher at B. W. Lawson. Benjamin W. Lawson was a portrait photographer with a studio at 147 South Main.

She was listed in the 1896 city directory for Los Angeles, California. The listings included Martha D. Stone, widow of J., residence 123 S. Workman. At that same address was Miss Fannie J. Stone, stenographer at W. Bordwell and Miss Mattie J. Stone, retoucher at G. Steckel. The identical listings appeared in the 1897 directory. George Steckel was a highly regarded portrait photographer. (see footnote.)¹²

Martha Dandridge WELCH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 5 June 1900 in Ward 2, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. The household was listed as Martha Stone, a 54-year-old widow, born June 1845; her daughter, Fannie Stone, a 25-year-old stenographer, born June 1874; son Jordan Stone, a 16-year-old salesman, born October 1883; and son Willie Stone, age 13, born November 1886 and in school. Both boys were born in North Carolina. Also living with them was Martha's 82-year-old mother, Effie Frances Burt, bon April 1818 in Virginia. They lived at 213 North Grand Avenue Hill and must have moved to California between 1886 and 1900.

In in 1901 Martha Dandridge WELCH and Frances Anne GIBSON were listed in the Los Angeles city directory at 213 North Grand Avenue. Martha D. Stone (widow of Jordan) and Fanny E. Burt (widow of James C.) resided at that address along with Miss Fannie J. Stone stenographer with the Southern California Railroad and Jordan Stone a clerk at Coulter Dry Goods.

According to an undated remembrance of her mother, Mattie Stone said: "She came out here to California for her health, and it was not deemed wise by her physicians and friends for her to return. Her husband, Capt. Burt, died a few years ago, having lived to a ripe old age, respected in the community where he had lived for so many years."^13,14

Frances Anne BURT died at the home of her daughter, Mattie WELCH, in Los Angeles, California, 14 September 1901. According to her death certificate she had lived in Los Angeles for eleven years.¹⁵

She appeared in a newspaper article 8 September 1904 in the Los Angeles Herald, published in Los Angeles, California. Calmer At Long Beach -- Long Beach, Sept. 7 -- Gradually, as if reluctant to diminish its fury, the sea is growing calmer and leaving in its wake a mass of splintered wreckage. It is now thought that the worst is over. While thousands of dollars of damage has been done, no loss of life has resulted, although several bathers have narrowly escaped being drowned.

Mrs. M. D. Stone of Los Angeles was caught in the breakers and stunned and nearly strangled before rescued. Mrs. Stone was taken to the bath house, where she was revived...

Mattie appeared in a newspaper article 8 December 1912 in the Los Angeles Times, published in Los Angeles, California. Mrs. Martha Dandridge Stone has removed to 956 West Kensington Road, where she will be pleased to see her friends on Thursdays.

Martha Dandridge STONE appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 6 January 1920 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. The household was listed as Martha D. Stone, a 74-year-old widow. and her daugther, Fannie Stone, a 40-year-old stenographer. They rented half of a duplex at 714 E. Edgeware Road.

Martha Dandridge STONE appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 8 April 1930 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. The household was listed as Martha Stone, an 84 year old widow; her son William W. Stone, a 46 year old bank cashier; daughter in law, Rebecca Stone, 39; grandson William W. Stone, Jr., 11, in school; and daughter, Fannie J. Stone, 55, retired. They owned a home at 956 Kennsington Rd. valued at $8000.

Martha Dandridge WELCH died on 28 October 1943 in Los Angeles, California, at age 99.¹ She was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Her obituary appeared 30 October 1943 in the Los Angeles Times, published in Los Angeles, California. Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Dandridge Stone, 99, of 1326 Comstock Ave., resident 55 years in Los Angeles where her husband, Jordan Stone, died 50 years ago, will be conducted in the Forest Lawn Mortuary Chapel at 10:30 a.m. today. She died Thursday. Mrs. Stone was a member of the Daughters of the Confederacy. She leaves a son, William Stone, Los Angeles banker. Mris. Stone was born in Talladega County, Alabama, June 25, 1844.

Martha's obituary was printed on 7 November 1943 in the Our Mountain Home newspaper, published in Talladega, Alabama. It appeared under the title, "Former County Resident Dies in California." The brief article read: "A former Talladegian, member of a pioneer family of the area, died in Los Angeles at the age of 99. She was Mrs. Martha Dandridge Stone, who was born Martha Dandridge Welch in Talladega County in 1844. Mrs. Stone had been a resident of Los Angeles for 55 years. She was a member of the Daughters of the Confederacy. She is survived by one son, William Stone, a Los Angeles banker. Her husband, Jordan Stone, died 50 years ago."

     John BURTT was born circa 1692 in Gloucester County, Virginia. He was a planter.

John married Grace HOWARD, daughter of Richard HOWARD and Elizabeth _____, circa 1713 in Abington Parish, Gloucester County, Virginia.

John married Ann HOWARD on 4 November 1735 in Abington Parish, Gloucester County, Virginia.¹

     Grace HOWARD was born circa 1699 in Gloucester County, Virginia. (Note: It is not yet proven that this Grace Howard is Grace, the wife of John Burtt, but is suggested by Abington Parish church records.)¹

Grace HOWARD was baptised on 8 October 1699 in Abington Parish, Gloucester County, Virginia, daughter of Richard HOWARD and Elizabeth _____.¹

Grace married John BURTT circa 1713 in Abington Parish, Gloucester County, Virginia.

Grace HOWARD died on 7 May 1735 in Gloucester County, Virginia.¹

     Elizabeth Grace BAKER, daughter of Willis Perry BAKER and Mary "Polly" Pittman, was born on 26 July 1818 in Wilkinson County, Georgia.^2,3 She was also known as Elinor Elizabeth.

Elizabeth married Joseph John BURT, son of Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ, on 17 January 1836.¹

Elizabeth Grace BURT witnessed the sale of land from her father, Willis Perry BAKER, to Stephen Richard BURT on 4 September 1838 in Autauga County, Alabama. The deed stated that Willis P. Baker of Muscogee County, Georgia for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which he had towards his daughter, Elizabeth G. Burt, the wife of Joseph J. Burt "for love and affection", and for the sum of one dollar paid by Stephen R. Burt, bargained and sold to Stephen R. Burt a female negro slave called Feby about 15 years old along with all increase. The deed also included two tracts of land: the east half of the southeast quarter of section 13, township 19, range 17 and the west half of the southeast quarter of section 13, township 19, range 17. This land would be in present day Elmore County, north of Millbrook. Baker imposed a condition that Stephen Burt let the property remain in the possession of his daughter, Elizabeth G. Burt, so long as she shall live and upon her death the property was to be divided equally between her bodily heirs. He demanded that his son-in-law, Joseph J. Burt, not be "given in any manner whatever the least degree of ownership."⁴

Elizabeth Grace BAKER and Joseph John BURT were living on 28 July 1845 in Lafayette, Chambers County, Alabama, when Joseph wrote to his brother, James C. Burt, in Mardisville, Talledega County. In the letter he spoke of a drought that was making farming difficult, but stated that "I still trust in a higher power that we will not parish." He described his health as being "very feeble", but was improving. Apparently James had written to him requesting that he "come to court", but gave no explanation as to the reason. Possibly something to do with their father's estate. He closed by saying, "Elizabeth and myself join in sending our love to you all."

Elizabeth Grace BAKER and Joseph John BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 September 1850 in Summerville, Chattooga County, Georgia. The household was listed as J. J. Burt, 36, farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, born North Carolina; Elizabeth G. Burt, 31, born Georgia; Flavious J. Burt, 14, born Georgia; Mary A. Burt, 12, born Georgia; Willis P. Burt, 8, born Alabama; Charles Burt, 6, born Alabama; Elizabeth Burt, 4, born Alabama; John P. Burt, 2, born Texas; and James R. Burt, one month old, born Georgia. Flavious, Mary and Willis were attending school.⁵

Elizabeth sold a tract of land to William H. Edwards on 20 May 1854 in Chattooga County, Georgia. Elizabeth, whose residence was listed as Meriwether County, for $700 sold 160 acres of lot 58 in the 6th district and 4th section. Witnesses were A. Finley and Thomas Walton, justice of the peace.⁶

Elizabeth Grace BURT bought land from Willis Perry BAKER on 12 September 1854 in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. The price was $3,000 which Mr. Baker stated he intended to give to the said" Elizabeth G. Burt, his daughter. The 810 acres were located in the 10th District and contained lots 130, 141, 142, and 143. Witnesses were Sarah Jane Howell and Thomas W. Howell, JP. This land was in the upper corner of the county near the Marion county border, northeast of Jones Mill and south of King's Mill.⁷

The first tax digest found for Cussetta, Chattahoochee County, listed Elizabeth in District 1107 of that county.

Elizabeth Grace BURT mortgaged her land with John Morris and Thomas DeWolf on 13 September 1858 in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. She paid $10 and signed two promissary notes, the first for $535 due 28 Dec 159 and the second for sum of $570 due 25 Dec 1860. The land was the same 10th district lots that she had received from her father. Witnesses were Joseph Caswell and Morgan Knox, JP.⁸

Elizabeth Grace BAKER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 25 July 1860 in Cusseta, Chattahoochee County, Georgia. The household was listed as E. G. [Elizabeth] Burt, age 42, a farmer, with real estate valued at $2,025, and personal property valued at $8,700; F. J. [Flavious Joseph], age 23; Willis, age 17; John, age 13; Jas. [James], age 10; and Eunia, female, age 8. Living next door was her daughter Mary Ann and husband, Shirley Palmer.⁹ That same year, Mrs. Elizabeth G. Burt was included in an October 22nd list of patrons of Chattahoochie County schools with four children ages 6-18. That would be Willis, John, James and Eunia.¹⁰

Elizabeth Grace BAKER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 July 1870 in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia. The household was listed as Elizabeth Burt, a white female, age 52, whose occupation was keeping house. She was born in Georgia and had real estate valued at $1,400 and personal property valued at $1,000. Also in the household were James Burt, age 20, who was attending school; Eunia Burt, age 18 and John Burt, age 22, whose occupation was listed as lawyer. With him were his wife, Fannie Burt, age 18, and children, John, age 5, and William, age 3. Everyone in the household was born in Georgia.¹¹

Elizabeth Grace BAKER sold a tract of land to Thomas DeWolf on 8 April 1871 in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. Elizabeth, who was living in Talbot county, sold to Mr. DeWolf of Muscogee county the same 810 acres in district 10 that she had gotten from her father in 1854.¹²

Elizabeth Grace BAKER moved from Georgia to Robertson County, Texas, circa 1872.

Elizabeth Grace BAKER appeared on a census, enumerated 2 June 1880, in the household of James Reid BURT and Pauline Jane Rutherford in Robertson County, Texas.¹³

Elizabeth Grace BAKER died on 11 May 1888 in Texas at age 69.³

     Henry WEAVER Jr., son of Henry WEAVER Sr. and Eve Oswalt, was born circa 1768 in Saxe Gotha township, Berkeley District, South Carolina.^1,2,3 He was a miller in Lexington County, South Carolina.⁴

Henry WEAVER Jr. appeared on the 1790 Federal Census of North Section, Orangeburg District, South Carolina, Henry was living alone.

Henry purchased 100 acres of land from Michael Oswalt in 1793 and another 113 acres from Henry Oswalt in 1800, all on Clemons Creek waters of the Saluda River.⁵

Henry married second Abigail Gregg circa 1800 in Orangeburg District, South Carolina. This marriage is unproven.⁶

Henry WEAVER Jr. appeared on the 1800 Federal Census of Hollow Creek, Orangeburg District, South Carolina, where he lived at Rocky Creek east of Horse Creek near the Jacob Snider family. Henry's household was recorded as 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44 [Henry], 1 female 10-16 [Elizabeth], and 1 female 26-44 [unknown wife].

He purchased land from Robert Spence on Twelve Mile Creek in 1809.

Henry WEAVER Jr. appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Granby, Lexington County, South Carolina, the household listed as 3 males under 10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44 [Henry], 3 females under 10, 1 female 10-16, and 1 female 26-44.

Henry bought land from George Rall and John Gartman on 23 February 1811 in Lexington County, South Carolina. He purchased 533 acres.

Henry was granted land 6 May 1815 in Lexington County, South Carolina. He received 687 acres on Twelve Mile Creek. That same year Henry sold 118 acres om Rocky Creek to David Hendrix.

Henry WEAVER Jr. sold a tract of land to Michael Oswalt Jr. on 11 November 1816 in Lexington County, South Carolina. The transaction involved 118 acres on Twelve Mile Creek.

Henry WEAVER Jr. sold a tract of land to John J. Lee on 16 October 1817 in Lexington County, South Carolina. Lee was his son-in-law and the 118 acres of land was on Twelve Mile Creek. This was probably done in preparation for the move to Alabama.

Henry WEAVER Jr. moved from Lexington County, South Carolina to Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, circa 1820. It is believed that Henry, Abigail and Jesse Weaver came to Alabama about 1820 in a caravan along the old Federal Road. First settlers, known as squatters, would select the land they desired, build a house and make other improvements, while awaiting allocation of lands under the Public Lands Act. Once the surveys were completed they would buy the land they occupied, paying cash at $1.25 per acre up to 640 acres.⁷ He received a land grant 14 November 1821 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The land was located in section 30, township 21 and range 2 east.⁸

Henry purchased a government land patent 12 April 1824 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. On that day he filed for 80.66 acres located in the west half of the southeast quarter and a second 80.66 acres in the east half of the southeast quarter of section 30, township 21, range 8 west.The section 30 tracts were located along Bee Branch. He also bought at the Tuscaloosa Land Office 80.61 acres of the east half of the southeast quarter of section 32, township 21, range 8 west. Section 32 was at Grimes, between Coaling and Cottondale.^9,10,11

He purchased a government land patent 20 May 1824 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. At the Tuscaloosa Land Office he filed for 79.77 acres, being the east half of the northeast quarter of section 12, township 21, range 8 west.¹²

Henry WEAVER Jr. purchased a government land patent 25 May 1824 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. This 80.05 acres bought at the Tuscaloosa Land Office contained the east half of the northeast quarter of section 26, township 21, range 9 west.¹³

Henry bought land from John King in December 1825. The 80 acres were located in the west half of the southeast quarter of section 1, township 22-S, range 9-W. He sold this tract to his son-in-law Daniel Snider on 23 Feb 1829.

Henry WEAVER Jr. bought land from Edward Sims and David Scott on 2 March 1827. It included the east half of the southeast quarter of section 1, township 22-S, range 8-W.

Henry married third Sophia Kizier, daughter of Jacob SNIDER and Susannah Oswalt, on 4 May 1837 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She was the widow of a Mr. Kizier. Henry Weaver and Sophia Kizier applied for their marriage license 2 May 1837.^14,15,16

Henry WEAVER Jr. appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1840 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as 1 male 20-30, 1 male 70-80 [Henry], 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40, and 1 female 60-70 [Sophia].¹⁷

Henry WEAVER Jr. died in October 1842 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹⁸

Henry left a will dated 6 October 1842 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He left the entire estate to his wife, Sophia, "consisting of lands, Negroes, and stock of every kind." He also left her his household furniture and tools during her lifetime. Upon her death the estate was to be divided among all of her heirs. His son Jesse Weaver was named executor. It was witnessed by: William (X) Hallman, Abraham (X) Oswalt, and Jolly Jones. The will was recorded 25 Mar 1844 in Tuscaloosa county. He was buried in Old Salem Cemetery, Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^19,20

His estate was probated on 25 March 1844 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Jesse Weaver served as executor. Witnesses were WIlliam Holman, Abraham Oswalt, and Jolly Jones. Jesse entered a bond of $4,000 with Jolly Jones and Daniel Snider.²¹

Henry had left his estate to his wife, Sophia, during her lifetime. Since she died before the estate was settled, the terms of the will directed that the estate be divided amony the living heirs. In order to divide the estate amongst the heirs, Jesse Weaver was ordered 2 Feb 1857 to sell his father's land and property. The land where Henry had lived was discribed as the west one-half of the southeast one-quarter and the southeast one-quarter of the northeast one quarter of section 31, township 21, range 8 west. It contained 120 acres. Jesse was the highest bidder and was allowed to purchase the land 10 Mar 1857 for $2.12 per acre, or $255.²²

His estate was settled for $1,705.36 on 15 November 1858 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The heirs each received a settlement of $341.07. They were listed as: Barbara Snider; Abigail Phipps; Jesse Weaver; the heirs of Elizabeth Holiman, deceased; and the heirs of Mary Lee, deceased. The 11 heirs of Elizabeth Holiman each received $31.00 and were listed as David Holiman; Jesse Holiman; Barbara Snider, wife of ___ Snider; Henry Holiman; Elkany Holiman; William Holiman; Elsey Parks, wife of Thomas Parks; John Holiman; Jackson Holiman; Hannah Oswalt, wife of Jacob Oswalt; and Mary Holiman. The seven heirs of Mary Lee received $48.72 each as their share of the $341.07 due. They were William Lee; Epsey Sanford, wife of Simon Sandford; Creacy Johnson, wife of ___ Johnson; Elizabeth, whose husband was not listed; James Lee; John M. Lee; and Barbara Holiman, wife of Jackson Holiman.²³

     Letisia Hudson was born on 28 January 1843 in Summitt, Blount County, Alabama, the daughter of James Hudson (1796-1880) and Nelly Harrington (1794-1844.)¹ However, according to the 1900 census she was born in January 1845 in Tennessee.² Letisia Hudson also went by the name of Lou.

Letisia Hudson appeared on a census enumerated 9 November 1850 in Blount County, Alabama. The household was listed as James Hudson, a 53 year old farmer born South Carolina; Nancy Hudson, 30, born Tennessee; Mary Hudson, 12; Aluney Hudson, 7 female; and Albert G. Hudson, 6 months old. The last three were born in Alabama.

Letisia Hudson appeared on a census enumerated 24 June 1860 in Eastern divisiion, Aurora, Marshall County, Alabama. The household was listed as James Hudson, a 65 year old farmer born in South Carolina; Nancy A. Hudson, 40, born Tennessee; Littitia Hudson. 16, and Albert G. Hudson, 10, both born Alabama.

Letisia married Dempsey J. G. WEAVER, son of Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD, on 21 March 1869 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The wedding took place at the home of Hollis Hudson, and was performed by Stephen Bowen, Justice of Peace. The bride was listed as "Lutisia Hudson", but her last name was crossed out and changed to "Reed". Both parties were listed as "of lawful age". The license was signed by George Weaver.^3,4

Lou Hudson and Dempsey J. G. WEAVER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1870 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Dempsey Weaver, age 27, farmer; Letisia(?), age 28, keeping house; Addie [Adelia], age 5; and Earme(?) [???], male age 4/12, born February. All were born in Alabama. They lived near household of Daniel H. Watts.⁵

Letisia married James Braxton Forrester after 1881 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. His first wife, Sarah Brogden, died after the 1880 census.² She witnessed the marriage of George Weaver WATTS and Adelia Reed on 7 January 1883 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^6,7

The following is the text of a 23 July 1892 letter from J. B. Forester of Bessemer to "Geo. and Dela Wats" [George and Adelia Watts]: "Dear Children, I got your letter and was glad to hear you all was well and sorry to hear that Mealy [Permelia Weaver] was ded. this leaves us all well. times is so dull that ther is nothing a going on. it has rain so much it have ruin prety well everything. Dela is ther any school fer a young on down there[?] if there is let me know hool is teaching and how long will ther teach[?] Dela your ma ses she will need help to eat beans for tha are roten on the Ground. your ma ses times is so heard that she dont know how she can come. she will come as soon as she can. she want to see you all mity Bad. the [unreadable] is all well as faras i know. let me know if you have hird from Bell [Belle Weaver, Adelia's sister] in your next letter. Rite soom to your Father & mother". [Note: All periods added by editor to make letter more readable. James B. Forrester is thought be be Adelia's step-father, the husband of Letisia Hudson Weaver].⁸

Lou lost an eye when a splinter pierced her eye while chopping wood. Her second eye failed later, apparently from infection.⁹

Lou Hudson and James Braxton Forrester appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 14 June 1900 in Precinct 7, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama. The household was listed as James B. Forrester, age 70, born April 1830 in Georgia, and his wife, Lula Forrester, age 55, born January 1845 in Tennessee. James was a farmer and his parents were born in South Carolina. Both of Lula's parents were born in Tennessee. She was the mother of eight children, only three of them living at this date. The census listed them as married 40 years. Neither of them could read or write. Living next door was George and Viola Weaver, ages 22 and 16. George was the son of Letisia and Dempsey Weaver.¹⁰

On 22 January 1923 Letisia Forrester was living with a daughter in Watson, Jefferson County, Alabama. She was buried after 1923 in Village Falls Cemetery, Mulga, Alabama.

     Richard BURT, son of John BURTT and Grace HOWARD, was born in 1724 in Gloucester County, Virginia.¹

Richard BURT was baptised on 5 April 1724 at Abington Parish Church, son of John BURTT and Grace HOWARD.¹

Richard married first Rebeccah STEPHENS, daughter of Edward STEPHENS, on 26 October 1746 in Abington Parish, Gloucester County, Virginia.¹ Brothers Joseph and Richard Burt moved to Edgecombe county, North Carolina by 1748 where they served in Capt. Nathaniel Bradford's company of Edgecombe County militia during the 1750s.

Richard BURT witnessed the deed of sale from John Farrell to John BURT Sr. in May 1748 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. The sale was for150 acres on Beaverdam swamp in the mouth of Wild Catt branch on Alston's swamp all houses, etc. part of Ferrell's patent.

Richard BURT bought a tract of land from John BURT Sr. on 18 May 1748 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. John Burt of Edgecombe County to Richard Burt of Gloucester County, Virginia for 39 pounds current money of Virginia 325 acres on the east side of Beaverdam Swamp, joining the mouth of a branch, the road and the swamp all houses, etc. part of 550 acres granted to William Fish. Witnesses: William Gill and Jeremiah Stevens. [Edgecombe Co. Deed Book 3, pg. 234]² Richard was granted land 13 October 1758 in Granville District, Edgecombe (now Halifax) County, North Carolina. Lord Granville granted to Richard Burt 475 acres in Edgecombe County, joining Captain Samuel Williams, John Hosman, Yanceys line, Nevills corner, and John Howscom. Signed by Richard Burt, witnesses not given. The land was surveyed 7 October 1754 by Jno. Haywood, Surveyor, and sworn chain carriers Joseph Burt and Edward Stevens. In 1758, Halifax County was formed from Edgecombe County.^3,4

Richard BURT sold a tract of land to Wm. Roberts on 18 July 1759 in Halifax County, North Carolina. For 2 pounds 6 shillings 2 pence he sold 18 acres. There was no description of the location. Witnesses were William Douglass(x) and Samuel Nelms.⁵

Richard and Joseph BURT were employed as surveyors on 5 July 1760 in Granville District, Halifax County, North Carolina. Land Granville granted to John Fish 450 acres in Halifax County in the Parish of Edgecombe, joining Fishes corner, the Thicket Swamp, William Jones, and William Oase. It was signed by John Fish with witnesse J. Montford and James Cane. The land was surveyed 16 July 1753 by Jno. Haywood, surveyor, and sworn chain carriers Joseph and Richard Burt.^6,7

Elizabeth widow of Halifax county to Richard BURT gentleman of the same on the second part and William Williams, Solomon Williams and Jos. John Williams of the same on the third part on 29 July 1765 in Halifax County, North Carolina. A marriage agreement. Elizabeth Williams owned 7 slaves: Mingo, Coohe, Davie, Little Crese, Nan, Moll, Sam. For 5 shillings she sold the 7 slaves to her three sons. Witnesses: Phil Kearney and Edward Stevens. Edward Stevens, Jr. was married to Richard's sister, Elizabeth.⁸

Richard married second Elizabeth ALSTON, daughter of Col. John ALSTON and Mary Clark, on 17 September 1765 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. She was the widow of Capt. Samuel Williams who died in Edgecombe county, North Carolina about 1753.

Richard BURT deeded property to her sons Wm. Williams, Solomon Williams, and Joseph John Williams on 8 December 1767 in Halifax County, North Carolina. For "tender love and affection" they were given a gift of slaves. To Wm. Williams: Little Crease, Moll, and Tamey; to Solm. Williams, a negro woman Lucey, Natt(?)[Nan?], Brister; to Jos. Jno. Williams a negro woman Prissy, David, Sampson. Elizabeth Burt reserved their labor to her lifetime. It was signed Richd. Birt and Elizabeth Birt(x). Witnesses were Philllip Kearney and John Lithgow.⁹

Richard BURT bought land from Joseph John Williams, his step son, on 2 June 1768 in Halifax County, North Carolina. For 8 pounds 15 shillings Virginia money he bought 35 acres which was part of a Granville Grant to said Jos, Jno. Williams on Beaverdam Swamp joining said Burt and Smiths Branch.¹⁰

Richard BURT was included on a tax list in 1784 in District 11, Halifax County, North Carolina. He was taxed for 2113 acres, one white poll and nine black polls.

Richard BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 February 1786 in Halifax County, North Carolina. The household was listed as not recorded.¹¹

Richard BURT sold a tract of land to John Dickens of New York state on 20 November 1786 in Halifax County, North Carolina. For 80 pounds he sold 215 acres joining Wild Cat Branch. Elizabeth Burt, wife of said Burt, mentioned. Witnesses were William Burt and Jesse Read.¹²

Richard BURT sold a tract of land to Miles Smith on 19 December 1787 in Halifax County, North Carolina. For love and goodwill, 229 acres joining Thomas Nevill, Pope's road. Witnesses William Burt and Thomas Holt. Entered November court 1788. Miles Smith was his son-in-law, the husband of Sarah Burt.¹³

Richard BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 2 August 1790 in Halifax County, North Carolina. The household was listed as one male age 16 or older [Richard] and one female [Elizabeth]. They owned 37 slaves and were apparently quite wealthy.¹⁴

Richard BURT and his son William BURT Sr. of Halifax county sold a tract of land to Joseph Eubank of same on 13 August 1793 in Halifax County, North Carolina. For 55 pounds 4 shillings Virginia money, they sold 92 acres on the east side of Beaver Dam Swamp, Robert's former Corner. Witnesses Miles and Sarah Smith. Sarah was Richard's daughter.¹⁵

Richard BURT died in February 1805 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Richard left a will dated May 1805 in Halifax County, North Carolina. From Will Book 3, page 437: In the Name of God Amen. I Richard Burt of Halifax County and State of No. Carolina being Sick and weak in Body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be to God, Calling to mind the mortality of my Body, and knowing that it is appointed unto Man once to die. I do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and Form following.

I give devise and bequeath to my two Sons viz. John Burt and William Burt all the Land which I own to be divied [sic] between them by the dividing Line which was run by Mr. Egbert Haywood, John Burt to have all the Land on the South side of sd Line and William Burt to have all on the North Side and all and every other Part of my Estate to be equally divided between them share and share alike to them and their Heirs forever and if they cannot agree in dividing it themselves let each of them choose Men to divide it between them and abide by their Judgement.

I do hereby appoint my two Sons as whole and sole Executors of this my last Will and Testament in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this Tenth Day of February, 1805.

Richard Burt [Seal]

Signed Sealed and Published
in Presence of us
Jesse Read
Willie Burt

Halifax County [Ct. ?] May Session 1805 Then this will was exhibited in Open Court and duly proved by the Oath of Jesse Read a witness thereto and on [illegible] Ordered to be Recorded whereupon John Burt & William Burt the Executors therein named came in & was duly qualifyd thereto.^16,17

     Elizabeth BURT, daughter of John BURTT and Grace HOWARD, was born in 1714 in Gloucester County, Virginia.¹

Elizabeth BURT was baptised on 1 June 1714 in Gloucester County, Virginia, daughter of John BURTT and Grace HOWARD.¹

Elizabeth married Edward STEVENS Jr. on 25 December 1733 in Abington Parish, Gloucester County, Virginia.¹

Elizabeth BURT died in January 1750/51 in Gloucester County, Virginia.¹

     John BURT Sr., son of John BURTT and Grace HOWARD, was born on 20 September 1716 in Gloucester County, Virginia Colony, British Colonial America.¹ He was baptised on 30 September 1716 in Abington Parish, Gloucester County, Virginia Colony.¹

John married Frusanna (?) circa 1748 in North Carolina. She may have also been known as Lucy. Some researcers show her suranme as Perry, but this is not proven.²

John BURT Sr. bought land from John Farrell of Edgecombe county, planter, in May 1748 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. The sale for 18 pounds current money of Virginia was for 150 acres on Beaverdam swamp in the mouth of Wild Catt branch on Alston's swamp all houses, etc. part of a patent to me. Wit: Thomas Smith, Richard Burt
[Reg. Edge. Co. May Ct. 1748." Edge. Co. Deed Book 3, p. 229.].

John BURT Sr. sold a tract of land to Richard BURT on 18 May 1748 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. John Burt of Edgecombe County to Richard Burt of Gloucester County, Virginia for 39 pounds current money of Virginia 325 acres on the east side of Beaverdam Swamp, joining the mouth of a branch, the road and the swamp all houses, etc. part of 550 acres granted to William Fish. Witnesses: William Gill and Jeremiah Stevens. [Edgecombe Co. Deed Book 3, pg. 234]³

In 1750 John BURT Sr. and Joseph BURT were included on a tax list in Granville County, North Carolina.

On 22 August 1750 John BURT Sr. sold a second tract of land in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, to Samuel Williams. For 45 pounds current money of Virginia Burt sold Williams 100 acres on Beaverdam Swamp, joining the mouth of Wild Cat branch, Darling branch and the swamp, all houses, buildings, etc. part of 550 acres granted to William Fish. Witnesses: Lovick Worley and William Williams. [Edgecombe Co. DB 3, pg. 523]³

On 22 August 1750 John BURT Sr. sold a tract of land in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, to Samuel Williams. For 18 pounds "current money of Virginia" he sold Samuel Williams of Edgecombe County150 acres on Beaverdam Swamp, joining William Fish, Alston's Swamp and the mouth of Wild Catt Branch all houses, etc. part of a patent to John Terrill for 300 acres. Witnesse: Lovick Worley and William Williams. [Edgecombe county DB 3, pg. 522]³

John BURT Sr. was tavern keeper on 4 September 1750 in Granville County, North Carolina. On that date "Jno. Birt granted ordinary license, giving bond, etc." On the following day Jos. Dillard, "base born" (Bastard) child of Mary Dillard, was bound to John Birt(sp) and John planned to apply to the court for an indenture.^4,5

On 20 September 1750 John and Lucy Burt along with Joseph BURT were witnesses to Benjamin Rush's gift of 120 acres to his daughterJane, wife of George Bledsoe, whereon the Bledsoes now live, part of 640 acres owned by Rush on the south side of Lyons Creek on John Martain's line in Granville County, North Carolina.

John BURT Sr. moved from Edgecombe County to Granville County, North Carolina, before May 1752 based on land deeds.

John BURT Sr. sold a tract of land to Thomas Calvert on 14 May 1752 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. John Burt, Granville Co, NC to Thomas Calvert, Edgecombe Co for 14 pds VA, 75 acres being part of William Fish's survey beginning at a white oak near the road then down the road to the back line then up the back line to the head line to a white oak then down the head line to the swamp so down the swamp to the road, it being the upper part of (Fish's) survey on the east side of (Alstons Swamp), signed John Burt, wit Sam'l Williams (proved), Sam'l Williams Jr. [Edgecombe Co (Halifax) Db 4, page 449, deed date 14 May 1752, recorded May 1753]

John BURT Sr. was granted land 29 October 1753 in Granville District, Granville County, North Carolina. He received a grant of 640 acres from Lord Granville between Giles Creek and Bear Swamp. Witnesses were Jno Haywood and Sherwood Haywood.⁶

John BURT Sr. was granted land 29 April 1754 in Granville District, Granville County, North Carolina. He received 371 acres from Lord Granvlle on both sides of Lyons Creek on Benjamin Rush's line. Witnesses were W. and Will Haywood.⁷

John saw military service on 8 October 1754 in Granville County, North Carolina, at which time he served as a lieutenant in Capt. Benjamin Sims' company of Granville County Militia under Col. William Eaton's regiment. In 1763 he was captain of a miltia company of 103 men.⁸

On 7 Jun 1754 John was keeping an ordinary house (tavern) at his dwelling in Granville county. Orange county was created in 1752 from the larger Bladen, Granville and Johnston counties. Later in 1877 Caswell county was created from the northern half of Orange county. It appears that John moved because he was paying taxes in Orange county in 1755 and then sells 640 acres in Granville two years later. Another possibility is that his property was on the border included property in both counties.^2,9

John BURT Sr. sold a tract of land to Wm. Richmond of Edgecombe county on 24 February 1755 in Granville County, North Carolina. He sold Richmond 371 acres in Granville county for 58 pounds. The land had been granted to John Burt 9 Apr 1754 on both sides of Lyons Creek. [DB B #496-7]

John BURT Sr. sold a tract of land to Benjamin Haile on 6 May 1757 in Granville County, North Carolina. John Burt of Orange county, NC to Benj. Haile of Edgecombe Co. for 30 pds. 640 acres in Granville Co. between Giles Creek and Bear Swamp.

At this time John was no longer operating the boarding house/tavern in Granville county. Records show that Wm. Richmond on 7 Dec 1757 was granted an ordinary "where John Birt formerly lived."^2,10

By 1760 John appears to be back in Granville county, he receives another land grant and sells some of it again. John sold a tract of land to Giles Bowers on 13 November 1760 in Granville County, North Carolina. John Burt to Giles Bowers for 5 pds. 220 acres in Granville Co. on the west side of the Tar River where he now lives at Robert Jones' corner.²

John BURT Sr. was granted land 13 March 1760 in Granville County, North Carolina. He received 520 acres in the Parish of St. John on the north side of the Tar River in Granville county joining Giles Bower, Robert Jones, Benjamin Sims' lines. Witnesses were Will Hurst and Phil Hawkins.^2,11

John BURT Sr. was granted land 18 July 1760 in Granville District, Orange County, North Carolina. He was granted 640 acres in the Parish of St. Mathew on both sides of Stirrup Iron and Briar Creek, joining both sides of a branch. Witnesses were Jas. Watson and William Nunn.¹²

For 132 pds. George Martin sold to Thomas Bell on 9 Jul 1761 640 acres in Granville County on Little Bear, being land Benjamin Hail bought of John Birt and conveyed to Martin, known as Birt's old ordinary. Witnesses were Phil Hawkens and Zach Bullock.¹³

On 5 Aug 1761 John Burt was granted 329 arces in Granville county on Smith's line, Jones' line, Brantley's corner, and Evan's corner. Witnesses were Thos. Lowe, and Thos. Bradford.^14,15

On 26 Oct 1762 John Burt and Thomas Jones witnessed a deed from William and Mary Blake of Johnston county, North Carolina to James Brazzer of Granville county for 30 pds., 460 acres on the south side of the Tar River on both sides of Mill Creek in Granville county.¹⁶

On 26 Dec 1763 John Burt and wife Lucy sold to James Murry of Caroline County, Virginia for 150 pds. 629 acres in Granville county on the north side of the Tar River and north side of the road at Giles Bowers' line and Sims' line, and also 329 acres as patented 5 Aug 1761 on Smith's line and Jones' line. Witnesses were James Wilson, John Burt, Giles Bower, and Stephen Lovell.¹⁷

John BURT Sr. bought land from Richard Cheek on 10 February 1767 in Orange (now Chatham) County, North Carolina. The purchase was for 220 acres.

John BURT Sr. bought land from Richard Cheek on 21 July 1770 in Orange (now Chatham) County, North Carolina. The sale included 200 acres on Buckhorn Creek on the north side of the Cape Fear River adjacent Enoch Lewis and John Burt, Sr., for 10 pds. proc. money. Witnesses were James Christian and John Heardon. [Orange Co. DB 3, pg. 322]

John BURT Sr. bought a tract of land from John BURT Jr. on 4 February 1772 in Chatham County, North Carolina. For 55 pounds, it contained a 200 acre tract of land on the upper side of Buckhorn Creek on the north side of the Cape Fear River, adjacent Enoch Lewis. Witnesses were Richard Cheek and Mallichi Fike. Note that this part of the river is also known as the Deep River.¹⁸

John BURT Sr. was in civil service during the Revolution circa 1775 in Chatham County, North Carolina. He was overseer of roads in 1775 and assessor in 1778. Based on this service he is listed as a Patriot by the DAR.¹⁹

John BURT Sr. bought land from Frederick Cobb on 10 July 1780 in Chatham County, North Carolina. For 200 pounds proclamation money the old way, 280 acres beginning at a sweet gum by the river side, to a sweet gum on a island of the river. Witnessed by Richard Worthen and John Wommack.²⁰

John BURT Sr. sold a tract of land to Richard BURT, his son, on 10 August 1780 in Chatham County, North Carolina. "I the said John Burt Senr. do give unto Richard Burt, after my death, a certain tract of land containing 210 acres on Buck Horn and Cape Fear River - being part of a larger survey - joins Griffis' line, Raglands - through the Plantation between the dwelling house and kitchen. Witnesses Richard Worthen and James Avent.²¹

John BURT Sr. sold or gave land to his son, Joseph BURT, on 10 August 1780 in Chatham County, North Carolina. For "good causes and consideration" 250 acres on Buck Horn Creek, joining Richard Burt. Witnesses were Richard Warthen and James Avent.²²

John left a will dated 12 October 1780 in Chatham County, North Carolina. In the name of God amen I John Burt of the County of Chatham and State of North Carolina being Weak in body but of Sound and disponding mind and Memory do make and ordain this my last will and Testament in manner and form Following to Wit Item I Give and bequeath unto my Loving wife [Franciana?] Burt 1 horse at & price in the old way 3 Cows and Calves 3 Yews 2 Sowe and all household property she brought with her on provisen her sons gives her one negro Wench or Fellow during her Life. If they refuse to Comply my will and desire is that the above given property may be divided Equally Among my Children also 1 Cotten wheal I also Send her 1 negro named Hannah I give her 12 Barrels of Corn 600 of [potatoes?]. Also the Land whearon I Live during her Life or widowhood and after her Deth or marrage to be Equally divided Among my Children. Item I Give and bequeath unto my son Richard Burt 1 negro boy named Gabe to him his heirs and assigns forEver. Item I Give and bequeath unto my son Jos [the s was superscripted] Burt 1 negro Girl named Cloe to him his heirs and Assigns ForEver. Item I Give and bequeath unto my daughter Elisabeth Ollif one negro Wench named R[uth?] To her her heirs and assigns ForEver Item I Give and beqqueath unto my son John Burt 1 Waggon to him his heirs and assigns forever. Item I Give and bequeath unto my Four sons John Burt Richard Burt Jos. Burt and Young Burt and Elizabeth Ollif to them Their heirs and assigns ForEver all the Whole of my Property that I am Posset of that I Have not bequeath Already. I Do hearby Nominate Constitute And appoint James Johnson and John Burt Executors to This my Last Will and Testament in Writing whear[of] I have hearunto set my hand and Affi[xed?] my seal This Twelfth Day of Oct 1780
Sign Sealed and
Delvord in Presnce
Major Till[is?]
Daniel Barfield
John Burt

Chatham Novem. Court 1780
Proved in open court by oath of D.

John BURT Sr. died on 12 October 1780 in Chatham County, North Carolina, at age 64.²

     Mary BURT, daughter of John BURTT and Grace HOWARD, was born in 1719 in Gloucester County, Virginia.¹

Mary BURT was baptised on 21 February 1719 in Gloucester County, Virginia, daughter of John BURTT and Grace HOWARD.¹

Mary married John LITHGOW on 21 March 1736/37 in Abington Parish, Gloucester County, Virginia.¹

     Nathaniel BURT, son of John BURTT and Grace HOWARD, was born in 1734 in Gloucester County, Virginia.¹

Nathaniel BURT was baptised on 21 July 1734 in Abington Parish, Gloucester County, Virginia, son of John BURTT and Grace HOWARD.¹

     Henry W. BROWN, son of Edmund BROWN and Nancy ANDERSON, was born between 1775 and 1790 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. He is listed as a male under age 16.¹ Conflicting evidence indicates Henry W. BROWN was born circa 1795 in Marlboro County, South Carolina.

He was probably one of the 3 males under age 16 listed in the household of his father, Edmund BROWN, in the 1790 Federal Census of St. Thomas, Cheraw District, South Carolina.²

He was probably one of the 4 males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Edmund BROWN, in the 1800 Federal Census of Marlboro County, South Carolina.³

Henry W. BROWN moved from South Carolina to Tennessee circa 1810 By 1820 he was living in Humphreys county.

Henry married first First Wife (?) circa 1813 in Tennessee.

Henry W. BROWN appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Humphreys County, Tennessee, Henry W. Brown, 1 male under 10, 1 male 16-25 [Henry], 2 females under 10, 1 female 16-25 [First Wife], and 5 other persons, except Indians, not taxed. No slaves were listed. James C. Brown is listed on the preceding page.

Henry W. BROWN was named an heir in the will of Edmund BROWN dated 13 February 1821 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. The will was probated 25 Jul 1821 and bequeathed to his "beloved wife", Nancy Brown, "two feather beds and furniture and all my household and kitchen furniture, one gelding horse, three cows and three head of young cattle, 20 head of hogs and five head of sheep." To his sons, Jesse, Edmund, James, and Henry Brown, five shillings each. To his daughters, Selah James, Sally Parker, Nancy Pate, and Charlotte Graham he also left each five shillings. He appointed John Graham and Edmund Brown his executors. Witnesses were: Daniel Evans, William Bundy, and Benjamin Newton. The will was recorded 25 July 1821 by William Easterling, Ordy. M. D.^4,5

Henry W. BROWN purchased a government land patent 1824 in Humphreys County, Tennessee. Tennessee Land Grant #21538 for 30.75 acres.⁶

Henry married second Mary A. Fowler in July 1831 in Hardeman County, Tennessee.⁷

Henry W. BROWN was included on a tax list in 1836 in Hardeman County, Tennessee. He was taxed for 500 acres $900, 20 $100, 5 $15, and 1 white poll. His future son in law Matthew Buffaloe also appeared on this list.⁸

Henry married third Jane B. (?) before 1850 in Fayette County, Tennessee. She was the widow of Candor McFadden who died 1847 in Fayette County, Tennessee.⁹

Henry W. BROWN and Jane B. (?) appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 23 December 1850 in District 15, Fayette County, Tennessee. The household was listed as Henry W. Brown, a 55-year-old farmer born in South Carolina and his wife Jane B. Brown, age 45, slso born in South Carolina. Henry had real estate valued $500. Their children: Nancy, age 25; P. H., male age 15; Clara A., age 13; Martha E., age 12; and Joseph J., age 11, all born in Tennessee. Also in the household were Mary McFadden, age 21 and Elizabeth McFadden, age 19, born in South Carolina; Lucilla A., age 14, Brison A., male age 11, and Sarah J. McFadden, age 5, born in Tennessee. These were most likely children from Jane's first marriage.

Henry W. BROWN and Jane B. (?) appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 28 August 1860 in District 14, Fayette County, Tennessee. The household was listed as Henry W. Brown, a 64-year-old farmer and his wife, Jane Brown, age 60, bpth born in South Carolina. He had real estate valued $750 and personal estate valued $1800.

Henry W. BROWN and Jane B. (?) appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 16 August 1870 in LaGrange, Fayette County, Tennessee. The household was listed as Wm. H. Brown, a 75-year-old farmer born in North Carolina and Jane Brown his wife, age 66, born South Carolina. He had real estate valued $500 and persnal estate valued $100. With them was a son, Jno. J. Brown, a 30-year-old farm laborer, bon in Tennessee.

Henry W. BROWN died after 16 August 1870.

Conflicting evidence indicates Henry died between 1822 and 1826. He was listed as an heir to his father's estate in 1822, but was not mentioned in his mother's estate in 1826.

     Selah BROWN was born between 1775 and 1784 in Marlboro County, South Carolina, daughter of Edmund BROWN and Nancy ANDERSON. In the 1800 census she was listed as female age 16-25.¹ The 1790 census suggests that Selah was born between 1775 and 1790 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. She is listed as a female under age 16.² Selah may have also been known as Celia.

Selah married Enoch James circa 1790 in Marlboro County, South Carolina.

Selah BROWN and Enoch James appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1790 in Richmond County, North Carolina. The household was listed as one male over 16 [Enoch] and one female [Selah].

She was probably one of the 6 females listed in the household of her father, Edmund BROWN, in the 1790 Federal Census of St. Thomas, Cheraw District, South Carolina.³

Selah BROWN and Enoch James moved from Marlboro County to Wells Creek, Stewart (now Houston) County, Tennessee, before 1806 when he appeared on a tax list in Capt. Graham's Company. Moving with them was Selah's brother Jesse A. Brown. Other names with possible connections were Fred Barfield, James Barfield, William Cottingham, John Cottingham, John Graham, and Benjamin James.

Selah BROWN was named an heir in the will of Edmund BROWN dated 13 February 1821 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. The will was probated 25 Jul 1821 and bequeathed to his "beloved wife", Nancy Brown, "two feather beds and furniture and all my household and kitchen furniture, one gelding horse, three cows and three head of young cattle, 20 head of hogs and five head of sheep." To his sons, Jesse, Edmund, James, and Henry Brown, five shillings each. To his daughters, Selah James, Sally Parker, Nancy Pate, and Charlotte Graham he also left each five shillings. He appointed John Graham and Edmund Brown his executors. Witnesses were: Daniel Evans, William Bundy, and Benjamin Newton. The will was recorded 25 July 1821 by William Easterling, Ordy. M. D.^4,5

Selah BROWN is presumed to have died between 1822 and 1826 in Richmond County, North Carolina.

Selah BROWN was listed as one of the heirs to the estate of Nancy ANDERSON 7 April 1826 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. Final Settlement of Estate by John Graham, administrator: Paid Elias Pate towards his share of the clear estate $2.00. Balance due him now $4.46. Paid Edmund Brown his share of $6.46. In my hands for Jesse Brown his share of $6.46. Ditto for John Parker and wife. Ditto for the heirs of Celia James. Paid William Easterling ordinary fees of $6.00. My account for nursing and funeral charges in my hands $40.00. My share of the clear estate $6.44. Received of John Hynes on note $9.15. Received of Thomas Usher on note $4.00. Received of George Usher on note $1.17. A note I hold on John Graham, Sen. $4.62. Ditto note on Edmund Brown, $13.57.⁶

     Based on the 1790 census Sarah "Sally" BROWN was born between 1775 and 1790 in Marlboro County, South Carolina, daughter of Edmund BROWN and Nancy ANDERSON. She is listed as a female under age 16.¹ However, according to the 1800 census Sarah "Sally" BROWN was born between 1785 and 1790 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. She is listed as female age 10-15.²

She was probably one of the 6 females listed in the household of her father, Edmund BROWN, in the 1790 Federal Census of St. Thomas, Cheraw District, South Carolina.³

Sarah married John PARKER, son of Moses PARKER and Nancy Sands, circa 1795 in Marlboro County, South Carolina.⁴

Sarah "Sally" BROWN witnessed the deed of Edmund BROWN and Thomas Crantor on 25 November 1795 in Marlboro County, South Carolina.⁵

She was probably one of the 2 females age 10 to 15 listed in the household of her father, Edmund BROWN, in the 1800 Federal Census of Marlboro County, South Carolina.⁶

She was probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, John PARKER, in the 1820 Federal Census of Humphreys County, Tennessee.⁷

Sarah "Sally" BROWN was named an heir in the will of Edmund BROWN dated 13 February 1821 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. The will was probated 25 Jul 1821 and bequeathed to his "beloved wife", Nancy Brown, "two feather beds and furniture and all my household and kitchen furniture, one gelding horse, three cows and three head of young cattle, 20 head of hogs and five head of sheep." To his sons, Jesse, Edmund, James, and Henry Brown, five shillings each. To his daughters, Selah James, Sally Parker, Nancy Pate, and Charlotte Graham he also left each five shillings. He appointed John Graham and Edmund Brown his executors. Witnesses were: Daniel Evans, William Bundy, and Benjamin Newton. The will was recorded 25 July 1821 by William Easterling, Ordy. M. D.^4,8

Sarah "Sally" BROWN was listed as one of the heirs to the estate of Nancy ANDERSON 7 April 1826 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. Final Settlement of Estate by John Graham, administrator: Paid Elias Pate towards his share of the clear estate $2.00. Balance due him now $4.46. Paid Edmund Brown his share of $6.46. In my hands for Jesse Brown his share of $6.46. Ditto for John Parker and wife. Ditto for the heirs of Celia James. Paid William Easterling ordinary fees of $6.00. My account for nursing and funeral charges in my hands $40.00. My share of the clear estate $6.44. Received of John Hynes on note $9.15. Received of Thomas Usher on note $4.00. Received of George Usher on note $1.17. A note I hold on John Graham, Sen. $4.62. Ditto note on Edmund Brown, $13.57.⁹

She was probably the female age 50 to 60 listed in the household of her husband, John PARKER, in the 1840 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama.¹⁰

Sarah "Sally" BROWN died in 1848 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹¹

     Nancy BROWN was born between 1775 and 1790 in Marlboro County, South Carolina, daughter of Edmund BROWN and Nancy ANDERSON. This is based on the 1790 census where she is listed as a female under age 16.¹ However, according to the 1800 census Nancy BROWN was born between 1785 and 1790 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. There she is listed as a female age 10-15.²

She was probably one of the 6 females listed in the household of her father, Edmund BROWN, in the 1790 Federal Census of St. Thomas, Cheraw District, South Carolina.³

She was probably one of the 2 females age 10 to 15 listed in the household of her father, Edmund BROWN, in the 1800 Federal Census of Marlboro County, South Carolina.⁴

Nancy married Elias PATE, son of Samuel PATE and Martha Sweeney, circa 1805 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. This date is estimated based on birth of children.^5,6

Nancy BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1810, in the household of Elias PATE in Richmond County, North Carolina.⁶

Nancy BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1820, in the household of Elias PATE in Richmond County, North Carolina.⁷

Nancy BROWN was named an heir in the will of Edmund BROWN dated 13 February 1821 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. The will was probated 25 Jul 1821 and bequeathed to his "beloved wife", Nancy Brown, "two feather beds and furniture and all my household and kitchen furniture, one gelding horse, three cows and three head of young cattle, 20 head of hogs and five head of sheep." To his sons, Jesse, Edmund, James, and Henry Brown, five shillings each. To his daughters, Selah James, Sally Parker, Nancy Pate, and Charlotte Graham he also left each five shillings. He appointed John Graham and Edmund Brown his executors. Witnesses were: Daniel Evans, William Bundy, and Benjamin Newton. The will was recorded 25 July 1821 by William Easterling, Ordy. M. D.^5,8

Nancy BROWN and Elias PATE appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1830 in Richmond County, North Carolina. The household was listed as 1 male 40-50 [Elias], 1 male 15-20 [Robert], one male 10-15 [Samuel], one male 5-10 [George], one male under 5 [James], one female 40-50 [Nancy], one female 20-30 [Elizabeth], two females 10-15 [Charlotte, Mary], one female 5-10 [Rebecca], and one female under 5 [Harriett].⁹

Nancy BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 27 December 1850, in the household of Elias PATE in Shelby County, Alabama.¹⁰

     Charlotte BROWN, daughter of Edmund BROWN and Nancy ANDERSON, was born on 3 March 1790 in Marlboro County, South Carolina.

She was probably one of the 6 females listed in the household of her father, Edmund BROWN, in the 1790 Federal Census of St. Thomas, Cheraw District, South Carolina.¹

She was probably the female under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Edmund BROWN, in the 1800 Federal Census of Marlboro County, South Carolina.²

Charlotte married John GRAHAM Jr., son of John GRAHAM Sr., circa 1810 in Marlboro County, South Carolina.

Charlotte BROWN was named an heir in the will of Edmund BROWN dated 13 February 1821 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. The will was probated 25 Jul 1821 and bequeathed to his "beloved wife", Nancy Brown, "two feather beds and furniture and all my household and kitchen furniture, one gelding horse, three cows and three head of young cattle, 20 head of hogs and five head of sheep." To his sons, Jesse, Edmund, James, and Henry Brown, five shillings each. To his daughters, Selah James, Sally Parker, Nancy Pate, and Charlotte Graham he also left each five shillings. He appointed John Graham and Edmund Brown his executors. Witnesses were: Daniel Evans, William Bundy, and Benjamin Newton. The will was recorded 25 July 1821 by William Easterling, Ordy. M. D.^3,4

New Hopewell Baptist Church was organized 14 August 1832 in Benton (now Calhoun) County. Members listed during 1835 included John and Charlotte Graham and some of their children. They asked for their letters of dismissal in 1841. Other members included Alexander and Mary Graham. It is not known when they joined, but there is a statement that in 1839, "Brother Alexander Graham made application for letters of dismissal for himself and wife Mary, which was granted." Whether John and Alexander were related is unknown.⁵

Charlotte BROWN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 29 November 1850 in District 27, Cherokee County, Alabama. The household was listed as Charlotte Graham, a 63-year-old native of South Carolina and her four children, Nancy, 31; Harris, 26; Martha, 19; and James, 18. The children were all born in North Carolina and Harris and James were farmers. Charlotte owned real estate valued at $800. Living next door was Henry R. and Nancy Graham of Scotland.⁶

     Angelina Seraphine KILLOUGH, daughter of Isaac KILLOUGH and Elizabeth BAIRD, was born on 2 November 1829 in Birmingham, Alabama.^1,2

She was probably the female under age 5 listed in the household of her father, Isaac KILLOUGH, in the 1830 Federal Census of Jefferson County, Alabama.³

After the death of their father Angelina Seraphine KILLOUGH and Alexander B. KILLOUGH were made the wards of James Creth BURT 14 August 1847 in Talladega County, Alabama. The court records state that James C. Burt, father-in-law of Angeline and Alexander Killough, children and minor heirs of the estate of Isaac Killough, deceased, applied for guardianship of said minor heirs. It said that at the final settlement of Isaac's estate $1,221 was set aside for the two children and intrusted to his widow, Elizabeth. Records confirm that J. C. Burt was appointed guardian.

In 1849 Angelina and her husband, Dr. Wiley Glover, filed for guardianship of Alexander and he lived with them in Benton [now Calhoun] County. He was declared of legal age in January, 1854.^4,5

Angelina married Dr. Wiley Truman Glover on 1 November 1848 in Talladega County, Alabama. The ceremony was performed by Charles Smith. The marriage produced six children: Willis A. Glover, Wiley Truman Glover, Mary Dandridge Glover, John M. Glover, Edwin F. Glover, and Henry Burt Glover.^6,7

Angelina Seraphine KILLOUGH and Dr. Wiley Truman Glover appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 18 January 1851 in Jacksonville, Benton (now Calhoun) County, Alabama. The household was listed as Wiley Glover, age 28 and born in South Carolina, he had real estate valued at $2, 500; and his wife, Angelina S. Glover, age 20, born Alabama. They had one son, Willis A. Glover, who was one month old. Also living in the household was Susan Glover, age 46, who was born in South Carolina. Living next door to them was the household of Alfred and Permelia Wrightt of South Carolina. Living with then was Elizabeth Burt, age 76 and born in South Carolina. Note that in 1858 Benton County was renamed Calhoun County.⁸

Angelina Seraphine KILLOUGH and Dr. Wiley Truman Glover appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 30 June 1860 in Ranges 8 and 9, Calhoun County, Alabama. The household was listed as Wiley Glover, age 37, farmer, born South Carolina and his wife Angelina S. Glover, age 30, born in Alabama. Wiley owned real estate valued at $8,000 and personal property valued at $43,400. Living with them were sons, Willis A., age 10; Wiley T[ruman], age 8; John M., age 5; and Edwin F., age 3. Also living in their household was Angelina's brother, Alexander Kelough [Killough], age 23, a farmer with personal property valued at $6,000.⁹

Angelina Seraphine KILLOUGH died on 5 March 1889 in Jacksonville, Calhoun County, Alabama, at age 59.² She was buried in Jacksonville City Cemetery, Jacksonville, Calhoun County, Alabama.²

     Alexander B. KILLOUGH, son of Isaac KILLOUGH and Elizabeth BAIRD, was born on 30 December 1833 in Alabama.^1,2

After the death of their father Angelina Seraphine KILLOUGH and Alexander B. KILLOUGH were made the wards of James Creth BURT 14 August 1847 in Talladega County, Alabama. The court records state that James C. Burt, father-in-law of Angeline and Alexander Killough, children and minor heirs of the estate of Isaac Killough, deceased, applied for guardianship of said minor heirs. It said that at the final settlement of Isaac's estate $1,221 was set aside for the two children and intrusted to his widow, Elizabeth. Records confirm that J. C. Burt was appointed guardian.

In 1849 Angelina and her husband, Dr. Wiley Glover, filed for guardianship of Alexander and he lived with them in Benton [now Calhoun] County. He was declared of legal age in January, 1854.^3,4

Alexander B. KILLOUGH appeared on a census enumerated 2 November 1850 in Jacksonville, Benton (now Calhoun) County, Alabama. The head of the household was listed as Jacob Forney, a 62-year-old merchant from North Carolina. Living with him were his 49-year-old wife, Sarah, their nine children ages 9 - 31, and an idiot brother. Alexander Killough, a 17 year-old student from Alabama, boarded with them. Alexander owned real estate valued at $2,000.⁵

Alexander B. KILLOUGH appeared on a census, enumerated 30 June 1860, in the household of Dr. Wiley Truman Glover and Angelina Seraphine KILLOUGH in Ranges 8 and 9, Calhoun County, Alabama.⁶

During the Civil War, Alexander B. KILLOUGH enlisted 19 July 1861 in Company G, 3rd Alabama Infantry in Montgomery, Alabama. He was recruited by Capt. Andrews for a one year term in the command of Capt. M. F. Bonham and Col. Tennant Lomax. At the end of the year Andrews' company was transferred to the artillery and Alex did not re-enlist. On 1 Aug 1862 he enlisted for the war at Talladega in Co. B 5th Alabama Infantry. They served in the brigade of Gen. Robert E. Rodes in Stonewall Jackson's command. In May 1863 he was listed as sick in the hospital in Lynchburg, Virginia since 2 Jan 1863. He was discharged in April 1865.⁷

Alexander purchased the Thomas Baird place in Talladega County for $1,000 circa 1869.

Alexander B. KILLOUGH appeared on a census in the hotel of Charlie Beall enumerated 6 June 1900 in Precinct 21, 2nd Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama. He was listed as Alex B. Killough, a 67-year-old cotton broker. He was a widower, born 1833 in Alabama. His father was born in South Carolina and his mother in Tennessee.⁸

Alexander B. KILLOUGH applied for a Confederate pension on 20 August 1906 in Talladega, Alabama. He was listed as age 73 and unable to make a living on account of age and infirmities.

Alexander B. KILLOUGH died on 24 January 1910 in Talladega County, Alabama, at age 76. The cause of death was a stroke. His death certificate was signed by Dr. William Elbert BURT.⁹ He was buried in Mardisville Cemetery, Talladega County, Alabama.

     Robert Wright LOONEY was born on 7 March 1748 in Looney's Mill Creek, Botetourt County (now Augusta), Virginia.

Robert married Mary Elizabeth Quinn circa 1774 in Virginia.

Robert Wright LOONEY died on 22 October 1824 in Tugaloo River, Pendleton County, South Carolina, at age 76.

     Elizabeth HALLMARK was born circa 1800 in Knox County, Tennessee. Elizabeth HALLMARK also went by the name of Betsy.

Elizabeth married David Leggett BROWN, son of Jesse Anderson BROWN and Obedience LEGGETT, on 12 April 1819 in Cahawba (now Bibb) County, Alabama Territory. She was the daughter of Thomas Hallmark and Susannah Mynatt.¹

She was probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, David Leggett BROWN, in the 1830 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama.²

She was probably the female age 40 to 50 listed in the household of her husband, David Leggett BROWN, in the 1840 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama.³

Elizabeth HALLMARK and David Leggett BROWN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 December 1850 in East side of Cahaba River, Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as David L. Brown, a 48 year old farmer, born South Carolina; wife Elizabeth Brown, age 50, born Tennessee; David B. Brown, a farmer, age 19; Obedience Brown, 13; Jesse Brown, 12; William Brown, 10; Amanda Brown, 7; Martha Kemp [Camp], 28; Lafayette W. Kemp [Camp], 8; Sabrina Kemp [Camp], 6; and Wm. Little Page, 18 year old farm laborer. David, Jesse, William, Amanda and Lafayette all attended school during the year. Elizabeth was not able to read or write. All but she and David were born in Alabama.

Elizabeth HALLMARK and David Leggett BROWN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 28 July 1860 in Randolph, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as David L. Brown, age 58, farmer, born South Carolina; Elizabeth Brown, age 60, domestic, born Tennessee; Caroline B. [Obedience?], age 23, domestic, born Alabama; Jesse M., age 21, farmer, born Alabama; Amanda, age 15, in school, born Alabama; David M., age 14, in school, born Alabama; and William L., age 1, born Alabama. His real estate was valued at $1,000 and his personal property at $800. David M. may have been grandson, David L. Cochran, son of Susan Brown.⁴

Elizabeth HALLMARK and David Leggett BROWN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1866 in Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as One male 60-70 [David] and one female 60-70 [Elizabeth]. They lived in township 24, range 9 east.⁵

Elizabeth HALLMARK and David Leggett BROWN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1870 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as David Brown, age 68, farmer, born South Carolina; Elizabeth, age 70, born Tennessee; William, age 28, farm hand, born Alabama; Frank [son of William H.], age 9, born Alabama; Catherine Finley [Obedience Catherine?], age 32, born Alabama; and William Finley, age 11, born Alabama. Living to one side of them were the households of Holly M. Brown, Jesse M. Brown, and to the other side was David B. Brown.⁶

Elizabeth HALLMARK died after 1880 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Elizabeth HALLMARK and David Leggett BROWN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 26 June 1880 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as David Brown, age 78, farmer, he and parents born Tennessee; and Elizabeth Brown, age 50 [80?], she and parents born Alabama. Living two houses away was their son, David B. Brown.⁷ She was buried in Brown Family Cemetery, Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama.

     Abraham WATTS Jr. was born circa 1805 in Pennsylvania(?) He was also known as Adam.

Abraham married Lucelia HERRIN, daughter of Daniel HERRIN and Margaret _____, on 15 August 1826 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The wedding was performed by Jolly Jones, justice of peace.^1,2

Since no land records have been found for Abraham, it is believed that he and Lucelia most likely lived on land of her father, Daniel Herrin. Possibly as share croppers. This would have been near Grimes Crossing between Coaling and Cottondale.

Abraham WATTS Jr. appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, in a household enumerated as one male age 20-30 [Abraham], one female age 20-30 [Lucelia], one male age 0-5 [Daniel], and one female age 0-5 [Ellen].³

Abraham WATTS Jr. and Wm. Lackey witnessed the sale of land from W. G. and Susan Blocker, his wife, to John Elam for $200 on 4 March 1842 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.⁴

A quit claim deed shows where John Elam and Elizabeth Elam, his wife; Abram Watts and Celia Watts, his wife; Adam Fair and Kesiah Fair, his wife, for $600 sold to Henry Herrin and Elkany Herrin a parcel of land as part of the 21 Mar 1842 estate of Daniel Herrin, deceased. It was signed by John Elam, Elizabeth Elam, Abraham Watts, Celia [Lucelia] Watts, Adam Fair, and Kesiah Fair, all by their mark. The location of the land is not given but is believed to have been in section 16 or 17, township 22, range 8 west.⁵

Abraham WATTS Jr. appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1855 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as 1 male under 21 [Phillip 15] , 2 males over 21 [Abraham, Daniel 26], 2 females under 21 [Martha 19 & Blanche 17], 2 females over 21 [Lucelia & Ellen 25]. They had no slaves. Living next door was A. J. Holman.⁶

Abraham WATTS Jr. and his daughter, Elizabeth WATTS, were provided an allowance of five dollars per month as paupers by the County Commissioners Court on 2 November 1857 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.⁷

Abraham WATTS Jr. and his daughter, Elizabeth WATTS, paupers, were ordered to receive $5 allowance per month in support by the commissioner's court on 8 May 1858 in Tuscaloosa County.^8,9,10 He and his daughter, Elizabeth WATTS, were again offered county support as paupers on 12 March 1859 in Tuscaloosa County.^11,12 Abraham WATTS Jr. and his daughter, Elizabeth WATTS, were again allowed $5 per month per quarter in support by the commissioner's court on 6 June 1859 in Tuscaloosa County. 11 Aug 1859 was the last appearance of Abraham. On that date he and Elizabeth received $15 for next three months paid to Henry Herrin as their guardian.^13,14

Abraham WATTS Jr. died circa October 1859 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He and his daughter, Elizabeth, had been receiving an allowance as paupers every three months. Abraham appeared in August, but starting 8 Nov 1859 only Elizabeth appeared. Also Daniel H. Watts was charged burial expenses of $11.83 by the county commission on 1 Apr 1861. This was probably for his father's burial.¹⁵