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     Sarah Malinda HUNT, daughter of Thomas Brown HUNT and Mary Jane NIXON, was born on 30 October 1871 in Pine Level, Autauga County, Alabama.¹ Sarah Malinda HUNT also went by the name of Sally.

Sarah Malinda HUNT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1880, in the household of her parents Thomas Brown HUNT and Mary Jane NIXON in Pine Flat Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. She was enumerated as daughter, Sarah Hunt, age 8.²

Sarah married Joseph Early Rogers on 24 January 1894 in Autauga County, Alabama.³

Sarah Malinda HUNT died on 4 January 1949 in Clay, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 77.¹ She was buried in Pine Level Methodist Church Cemetery, Autauga County, Alabama.

Her obituary appeared 13 January 1949 in the The Prattville Progress, published in Prattville, Alabama. Mrs. Sally Rogers Died Tuesday in Trussville -- Mrs. Sally Hunt Rogers, 77, died January 4th at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. E. Burns near Trussvlle following a short illness.

Funeral services were held at Pine Level Methodist Church of which she was a member, Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Burial was in the church cemetery with Brown Service in charge. Rev. O. M. Sell, paster of the Prattville Methodist Church officiated, assisted by Rev. Williams, pastor of the Pine Level Church.

Pall bearers were nephews of the deceased.

Mrs. Rogers was born and reared at Pine Level, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Hunt. She was married to Mr. Early Rogers, who passed away six years ago on Christmas Day.

Survving are one daugther, Mrs. C. E. Burns, Trussville; two sons, L. Edward Rogers, Prattville, and Joseph Leonard Rogers, Greensboro; two sisters, Mrs. John Thorn and Mrs. Annie Roy, Prattville; seven brothers, Henry, Jim, John, Sam and Harrison Hunt, Prattvile, Cleveland Hunt of Birmingham, and Bert Hunt of Tacoma, Wash. Eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive.⁴

     Minnie Pearl Jones was born in April 1879 in Alabama.¹ She was also known as Mina.

Minnie married Felix Mercer WOOD, son of Pleasant Green WOOD and Catherine Webb, on 1 February 1899 in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama.^1,3

Minnie Pearl Jones and Felix Mercer WOOD appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1900 in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama. The household was listed as Felix Wood, age 22 [32?], born May 1868 in Alabama. His occupation was probate court clerk. His father was born in Alabama and his mother in South Carolina. Mina Wood, his wife, age 21, was born April 1879 in Alabama. They had been married one year. Her father was born in Massachuetts and her mother in Canada. Their address was 1312 Alabama Street.⁴

Minnie Pearl Jones and Felix Mercer WOOD were divorced circa 1910 in Alabama.²

     William Henry HUNT, son of Thomas Brown HUNT and Mary Jane NIXON, was born on 1 January 1873 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹ He was also known as Henry.

William Henry HUNT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1880, in the household of his parents Thomas Brown HUNT and Mary Jane NIXON in Pine Flat Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. He was enumerated as son, Henry Hunt, age 7.²

William married first Katie G. Ross on 19 December 1895 in Elmore County, Alabama. She was the daughter of John A. Ross and Elizabeth Rebecca Berry. Katie was the mother of one son, Harvey Redd Hunt, born in 1896.³

William Henry HUNT appeared in a newspaper article 3 January 1896 in the The Prattville Progress, published in Prattville, Alabama. The measles are dying out, but the matrimonial fever is raging in the piney woods and taking in everything in its way. Mr. Henry Hunt and Miss Kate Ross have succumbed to it.

William married second Aurelia Corinne Ross on 13 April 1904 in Elmore County, Alabama. She was the sister of his first wife, Katie Ross. They were the daughters of John Augustus Ross (1838 - 1902) and Elizabeth Rebecca Berry Ross (1847 - 1927.)⁴

With no end in sight for World War I, the United States instituted it's third and final registration. It included all men who were between the ages of 18 and 21, and 31 to 45 years of age. This added younger men than the previous registrations, those who were born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900; and added an older group of men, born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. William filled out a draft card on 12 September 1918 in Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. William Henry Hunt was 45 years old, born 1 Jan 1873. He was living in Deatsville and married to Aurelia Coriene(sp) Hunt. He was medium height and stout, with grey eyes and hair. His occupation was farmer.⁵

William Henry HUNT died on 23 June 1950 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 77.^6,7 He was buried in Pine Level Methodist Church Cemetery, Autauga County, Alabama.

His obituary appeared 29 June 1950 in the The Prattville Progress, published in Prattville, Alabama. Wm. Henry Hunt Died Friday -- Williams Henry Hunt, 77, died Freiday at his home on First Street following a lengthy illness.

He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Corine Ross Hunt, two daughters, Mrs.Rubeye Woodall, Wetumpka, Mrs. Margorie Esco, Montgomery, four sons, H. R., Deatsville, M. O., I. T., and W. L., Prattville; 17 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Six brothers, J. R., J. T., J. S., M. H., Prattville, G. C., Birmingham, J. B., Tacoma, Washington; two Sisters, Mrs. John Thorne, Prattville, and Mrs. Annie Ray, Birmingham, also survive.

Services were held Saturday at 11 a. m. at Pine Level M. E. Church with Rev. Clyde Fulmer of Montgomery officiating. Burial was in the churchyard cemetery with Griffin Funeral Home in charge.

Pallbearers were Messrs. L. E. Rogers, Thomas Tatum, J. E. Hunt, A. E. Hunt, G. C. Hunt, Jr., and J. W. Hunt.⁸

     James Thomas HUNT, son of Thomas Brown HUNT and Mary Jane NIXON, was born in 1875 in Autauga County, Alabama.³ James Thomas HUNT also went by the name of Jim Tom.

James Thomas HUNT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1880, in the household of his parents Thomas Brown HUNT and Mary Jane NIXON in Pine Flat Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. He was enumerated as son, James Hunt, age 6.⁴

James married Lula M. Webb on 15 November 1896 in Prattville, Alabama. She was the widow of Henry Lewis Webb who had been murdered in 1894.⁵

James Thomas HUNT and Lula M. Jacks appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 28 June 1900 in Liberty Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as James T. Hunt, 25, a farmer, born January 1875; Lula W. Hunt, 24, born May 1872; Thomas M. Hunt (son), 2, born September 1897; Louis H. Webb (stepson), 7, born 1893; and John W. Webb (stepson), 5, born January 1895. James and Lula had been married three years and she was the mother of three children, all living.⁶

James Thomas HUNT and Lula M. Jacks appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 27 April 1910 in Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as James T. Hunt, a 33-year-old farmer, and Lula, his 32-year-old wife. They had been married 13 years and lived on the Marbury and Prattville Road. Living with them were Thomas Webb, 17, John W. Hunt, 12, James E. Hunt, 7, Ina E. Hunt, 5, and Andrew L. Hunt, 2.⁷

James Thomas HUNT died on 10 January 1965 in Prattville, Alabama.⁸ He was buried on 12 January 1965 in Pine Level Methodist Church Cemetery, Autauga County, Alabama.

Jim's obituary was printed on 14 January 1965 in the The Prattville Progress newspaper, published in Prattville, Alabama. It said that he had died Sunday at the age of 90 after an extended illness and discribed him as a lifelong resident of Prattville and Northington Street. Survivors were his two sons, Ernest Hunt of Prattville and Andrew Hunt of Charleston, South Carolina; his step-son, H. L. Webb of Prattville; five brothers, John, Sam, and Harrison Hunt of Prattville, Burt Hunt of Los Angeles, and Cleveland Hunt of Birmingham; two sisters, Mrs. Neeley Thorn of Prattville and Mrs. Annie Roy of Birmingham; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. The funeral was Tuesday at Pine Level Methodist Church with Rev. J. C. Hunt officiating. His pallbearers were M. O. Hunt, Louie Hunt, Leon Hunt, Harvey Hunt, E. D. Rogers and Dan Tatum.⁸

     Stephen R. HUNT, son of Thomas Brown HUNT and Mary Jane NIXON, was born on 4 February 1879 in Autauga County, Alabama.²

Stephen R. HUNT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1880, in the household of his parents Thomas Brown HUNT and Mary Jane NIXON in Pine Flat Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. He was enumerated as Steven Hunt, age 1.³

Stephen R. HUNT died on 4 April 1890 in Autauga County, Alabama, at age 11.⁴ He was buried on 14 April 1890 in Pine Level Methodist Church Cemetery, Autauga County, Alabama.

     Martha Ellen HUNT was also known as Ella.²

Martha Ellen HUNT, daughter of Thomas Brown HUNT and Mary Jane NIXON, was born on 12 January 1877 in Autauga County, Alabama.^1,3

Martha Ellen HUNT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1880, in the household of her parents Thomas Brown HUNT and Mary Jane NIXON in Pine Flat Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. She was enumerated as daughter, Ella Hunt, age 3.⁴

Martha Ellen HUNT appeared on a census, enumerated 28 June 1900, in the household of Thomas Brown HUNT and Mary Jane NIXON in Liberty Beat, Autauga County, Alabama.⁵

Martha married L. H. Tatum on 20 November 1901 in Autauga County, Alabama.^3,6

Martha Ellen HUNT died on 1 March 1920 in Autauga County, Alabama, at age 43.³ She was buried in Pine Level Methodist Church Cemetery, Autauga County, Alabama.

     Joseph Burt HUNT, son of Thomas Brown HUNT and Mary Jane NIXON, was born on 14 March 1887 in Pine Level, Autauga County, Alabama.^1,3 He was also known as Burt.

Joseph Burt HUNT appeared on a census, enumerated 28 June 1900, in the household of Thomas Brown HUNT and Mary Jane NIXON in Liberty Beat, Autauga County, Alabama.⁴

Joseph married Ina Virginia Hubbard on 19 March 1913 in Montgomery, Alabama. She was the daughter of Thomas Watt and Mary Josephine Tatum Hubbard. Ina was an Autauga county public school teacher in 1910.

Joseph was registered for the draft during World War I on 5 June 1917 while living in in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. He was a 30 year old farmer lving in Prattville. He had a wife and one child. He was discribed as medium build with blue eyes and light hair.

Joseph Burt HUNT and Ina Virginia Hubbard appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 23 January 1920 in Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado. The household was listed as Joseph B. Hunt, a 32 year old RR car repairer for the railroad, and Ina V. Hunt, his 30 year old wife. They had two children, Joseph D., 5, born Alabama, and Kathlyn, age 1 9/12, born in Colorado.

As of 1926, Joseph Burt HUNT was living in Denver, Colorado. He and Ina appeared in Denver city directory that year living at 2426 King. He was employed in real estate business.

Joseph Burt HUNT and Ina Virginia Hubbard appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 21 April 1930 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The household was listed as Joseph B. Hunt, a 43 year old carpenter working at an airplane plant. His wife was Ina V. Hunt, 41, born Alabama. They had married when she was 24 and Joseph was 26, so about 1914. They had two daughters, Virginia C., 9, and Mary Evelyn, 6 4/12, both born in Colorado. The family lived at 2201 West Vermijo in a house they owned, valued at $3000. They owned a radio so were doing well.

Joseph Burt HUNT and Ina Virginia Hubbard appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 4 April 1940 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The household was listed as Joseph Hunt, a 53 year old carpenter working for the government. His wife was Ina Hunt, 51, also born in Alabama. They were married and each had an 8th grade education. They had two daugters, Virginia, 18, and Evelyn, 16, both attending school and born in Colorado. They lived at 2201 W. Vermijo.

Joseph was registered for the draft during World War II on 27 April 1942 while living in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was 55 years old and employed by Colorado Springs Construction. He was working at Camp Carson. His wife was Mrs. Ina Hunt. They lived at 2201 W. Vermijo. He was described as 5' 9", 155 lbs., with blue eyes, grey hair and light complexion.⁵

As of 29 June 1950, Joseph Burt HUNT was living in Tacoma, Washington.

Joseph Burt HUNT died on 4 March 1965 in Orange County, California, at age 77.⁶ He was buried in Melrose Abbey Memorial Park, Anaheim, Orange County, California.

     L. M. WHETSTONE, daughter of Lewis M. WHETSTONE Jr. and Harriett E. BURT, was born circa 1860 at Dutch Bend in Autauga County, Alabama.

L. M. WHETSTONE appeared on a census, enumerated 21 June 1870, in the household of Thomas Jones Jr. and Harriett E. BURT in Lowndesboro, Lowndes County, Alabama.¹

L. married Alexander Graham McWilliams circa 1880.

L. M. WHETSTONE appeared on a census, enumerated 3 June 1880, in the household of Thomas Jones Jr. and Harriett E. BURT in Lowndesboro, Lowndes County, Alabama.²

     Alexander married L. M. WHETSTONE, daughter of Lewis M. WHETSTONE Jr. and Harriett E. BURT, circa 1880.

Alexander Graham McWilliams was named an executor in the will of Harriett E. Jones dated circa 1895 in Lowndes County, Alabama. She had first named her brother William M. Burt executor, then changed it to Alexander.¹

     Mary Russell was born circa 1795 in Georgia, the daughter of Robert Russell, Jr. and Jane Jefferson Rutherford of Oglethorpe county. She was also known as Polly.

Polly married first David GRAVES, son of William GRAVES and Sarah SMITH, on 31 March 1812 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia.^1,2

Mary married second Abnee McGehee on 26 March 1842 in Lowndes County, Alabama.³

Mary Russell died on 10 April 1879 in Montgomery County, Alabama.

     Charles F. GRAVES, son of David GRAVES and Mary Russell, was born on 27 April 1831 in Lowndes County, Alabama.

Charles F. GRAVES died on 28 July 1831 in Lowndes County, Alabama.¹ He was buried in Graves Burying Ground, Lowndes County, Alabama.

     David M. GRAVES, son of David GRAVES and Mary Russell, was born on 2 July 1828 in Lowndes County, Alabama.

David M. GRAVES died on 1 October 1832 in Lowndes County, Alabama, at age 4. He was buried in Graves Burying Ground, Lowndes County, Alabama.¹

     Dorthea Louisa GRAVES, daughter of David GRAVES and Mary Russell, was born on 3 November 1829 in Lowndes County, Alabama.

Dorthea Louisa GRAVES died on 8 October 1854 in Lowndes County, Alabama, at age 24.¹ She was buried in Graves Burying Ground, Lowndes County, Alabama.

     William R. GRAVES, son of David GRAVES and Mary Russell, was born on 1 December 1818 in Lowndes County, Alabama.

William R. GRAVES died on 20 July 1832 in Lowndes County, Alabama, at age 13. He was buried in Graves Burying Ground, Lowndes County, Alabama.¹

     Henry Asbury Jordan was born on 18 October 1866 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Henry married Grace WOOD, daughter of Pleasant Green WOOD and Catherine Webb, on 7 June 1894 in Dallas County, Alabama.¹

Henry Asbury Jordan died on 17 February 1929 in Autauga County, Alabama, at age 62.² He was buried in Live Oak Cemetery.

     Tula Seamon was born on 24 May 1914 in Autauga County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Ed and Adah Seamon.²

Tula married Hicks Ferrell HUNT, son of James William HUNT and Alice Ferrell, on 29 October 1938 at Graham's Store in Autauga County, Alabama. This was the second marriage for both. Tula's parents were Ed and Ada Cook Seamon. She had been divorced from her first husband in February.^1,2

Tula Seamon died on 18 December 1944 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 30.¹ She was buried on 19 December 1944 in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Autauga County, Alabama. Her grave is unmarked, but lies next to that of her father.

     Zelma Mae Webb was born on 25 February 1903 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Zelma married Hicks Ferrell HUNT, son of James William HUNT and Alice Ferrell, on 29 January 1922 in Spigner, Autauga County, Alabama.²

Zelma Mae Webb and Hicks Ferrell HUNT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 17 April 1930 in Liberty Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Hicks F. Hunt, a 26-year-old farmer and his 27-year-old wife, Zelma. He had married at age 19 and Zelma a year older. They rented the farm on which they lived. Their children were Willie L. Hunt, 5, Edward Hunt, 2, and Ralph Hunt, 1 month old.³

Hicks Ferrell HUNT filed for divorce from Zelma Mae Webb in 1938 in Autauga County, Alabama.⁴

Zelma Mae Webb died on 25 February 1974 in Autauga County, Alabama, at age 71.¹ She was buried in Stoney Point Cemetery.

     Willie Lee HUNT, son of Hicks Ferrell HUNT and Zelma Mae Webb, was born on 10 February 1925 in Autauga County, Alabama. He was a farmer.

Willie Lee HUNT died on 17 March 1982 in Autauga County, Alabama, at age 57. He was buried in Stoney Point Cemetery.

     Joseph Edward HUNT, son of Hicks Ferrell HUNT and Zelma Mae Webb, was born circa 1927 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Joseph Edward HUNT died on 19 June 2006 in Deatsville, Elmore County, Alabama.¹ He was buried in Stoney Point Church of Christ Cemetery, Autauga County, Alabama.

Joseph's obituary was printed on 24 June 2006 in the The Prattville Progress newspaper, published in Prattville, Alabama. It read: "Joseph Edward Hunt, Sr., a resident of Deatsville, died June 19, 2006, from an extended illness. Funeral services were held June 22, 2006, at 3 p.m. from Grandview Pines Church of Christ with Brad McKinnon, Kenny McKinnon and Terry Clauch officiating. Burial followed at Stoney Point Church of Christ Cemetery, with Prattville Memorial Chapel directing. He proudly served his country during the Korean War and retired as a first sergeant from the United States Army. He was preceded in death by one son, Joseph "Joey" Edward Hunt, Jr. He is survived by his beloved spouse of 57 years, Willie Mae Hunt of Deatsville; one daughter, Patty (Kenny) McKinnon of Florence; two sons, James Edward (Jan) Hunt of Wetumpka and Steven Elliot (Emmy) Hunt of Prattville; two granddaugthers, Anna and Courtney McKinnon; six grandsons, Brad (Bridget) McKinnon, Scott (Anna Marie) McKinnon, Kirk (Christy) Hunt, Joey (Tiffany Welch) Hunt, Joel (Anna Maria) Hunt, Jerel (Ashley Powell) Hunt; six great grandchildren; two brothers, Ralph S. Hunt of Prattville and J. Harold Hunt of Montgomery. Pallbearers were Brad McKinnon, Scott McKinnon, Kirk Hunt, Joey Hunt, Joel Hunt and Jerel Hunt. Honorary pallbearers were Brian Hunt, Dewayne Hunt, Perry Fuller, Karl Tule, Charles Price, Bill Petty, Cliff Cleveland, Jim Cox and Dale Wynn. A special thanks to Drs. Rod Krothapalli and Keith Thompson, Lee Hudson and Helen Sandy. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Faith and Grace Hospice..."¹

     Annie Lee HUNT, daughter of Jeffie Cleveland HUNT and Mary A. M. WEBB, was born on 5 June 1915 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Annie Lee HUNT died on 2 May 1917 in Autauga County, Alabama, at age 1.

     Marjorie P. (?) was born on 10 September 1920.

Marjorie married Howard Ellis HUNT, son of Jeffie Cleveland HUNT and Mary A. M. WEBB, circa 1945.

Marjorie P. (?) died on 26 May 1992 at age 71. She was buried in Stoney Point Cemetery.

     Martha Ellen Parr was born on 31 March 1837 in Obion County, Tennessee.

Martha married Cicero M. BURT, son of Zacheus BURT and Mary Ann BILLINGSLEY, circa 1854. She was the daughter of John Parr, Jr. and Susan Johnston.¹

Martha married second Francis Vermont Winston on 18 October 1864 in Camden, Union County, Arkansas.

Martha Ellen Parr died on 22 June 1906 in Sheridan, Grant County, Arkansas, at age 69.² She was buried in Lost Creek Cemetery, Sheridan, Grant County, Arkansas.