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     Joseph John Burt, son of William BURT, was born circa 1816 in North Carolina.¹

Joseph married Mary Elizabeth Tiller on 30 October 1836 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. She was the daughter of Burwell Tiller and Nancy Green.^1,2

Joseph John Burt and Mary Elizabeth Tiller appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 August 1840 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. The household was listed as one male age 20-30 [Joseph]; one male age 15-20; one female age 20-30 [Elizabeth]; one female age 15-20; and one female age 5 or younger [Amanda]. They had five slaves.³

Joseph John Burt and Mary Elizabeth Tiller appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1850 in Talbot County, Georgia. The household was listed as Joseph Burt, age 36, born North Carolina; Elizabeth, age 27, born Georgia; Amanda, age 10; Wm., age 7; Lucinda, age 4; and John, age 1. All the children were born in Georgia. Joseph was listed as a farmer with real estate valued at $1200. Also, included in the household was Wm. Green, age 68, and Robt. Callaway, age 22. Both were farm laborers, born in Georgia.⁴

Joseph John Burt appeared in a newspaper article 23 May 1858 in the The Daily Constitutionalist, published in Augusta, Georgia. Oglethorpe Sheriff's Sale -- Will be sold on the first Tuesday in June next, before the Court House door in the town of Lexington, Oglethorpe County, within the usual hours of sale, a tract of land in said county, on the waters of Millstonre Creek, containing one hundred and eighty acres, more or less, whereon Joseph J. Burt now lives, adjoining land of Dr. Charles Davenport, and others; levied on the property of Joseph J. Burt to satisfy a fi. fa. from Oglethorpe Inferior Court, in favor of Pency Woods vs. Joseph J. Burt and James Jarvis, and a fi. fa. from Oglethorpe Superior Court, in favor of Thomas T. Mattox vs. Joseph J. Burt, principal, and Thomas J. Mattox, endorser. -- James Cunnigham, Sheriff.

Joseph John Burt and Mary Elizabeth Tiller appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 25 June 1860 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. The household was listed as Joseph J. Burt, age 43 or 48, farmer, born North Carolina; Elizabeth, age 36, born Georgia; Lucinda, age 15; John, age 12; Thomas, age 8; and Harriett, age 3. All of the children were born in Georgia. The value of the real estate was $200 and the personal property was valued at $1,300.⁵

Joseph John Burt and Mary Elizabeth Tiller appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 15 July 1870 in Maxeys, Oglethorpe County, Georgia. The household was listed as Jos. J. Burt, age 54, farmer, born North Carolina; Elizabeth, age 47, born Georgia; John H., age 21, farm laborer; Thomas, age 16, farm laborer; Harriett, age 12, attending school; Dora, age 8, attending school; and Augustus, age 5. All of the children were born in Georgia. The value of Joseph's real estate was $1,100 and his personal property $200.⁶

Joseph John Burt died on 9 March 1888 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia.

Notice of Mr. J. J. Burt's death from Oglethorpe county newspaper: Mr. J. J. Burt, of Simson district, one of the oldest citizens of the county, was found dead in bed at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Martin, Saturday morning last, after having retired in his usual health the night before. He had long been a sufferer from a wound received while in the service in the army in 1864. The ball still remaining in his wound and it is though this is the cause of his sudden death. He was a highly respected gentleman now living in Crawford with a host of friends and a large family.⁷

     Flavious Joseph BURT, son of Joseph John BURT and Elizabeth Grace BAKER, was born circa October 1836 in Georgia.¹

Flavious Joseph BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 10 September 1850, in the household of his parents Joseph John BURT and Elizabeth Grace BAKER in Summerville, Chattooga County, Georgia. Flavious J. Burt was age 14, born Georgia.¹

Flavious Joseph BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 25 July 1860, in the household of his mother Elizabeth Grace BAKER in Cusseta, Chattahoochee County, Georgia. F. J. Burt was age 23.²

Flavious married Lourilla V. (?) circa 1862 in Georgia.³

Flavious began military service on 4 March 1862 in Cusseta, Chattahoochee County, Georgia, as a private in the "Chattahoochee Sentinels", Company D, 46th Georgia Infantry. A muster roll dated 1 May 1865 from Greensboro, North Carolina bears the remarks that F. Joseph Burt was "Left sick & captured near Jackson, Miss. July 6, 1863." During the Vicksburg Campaign the 46th Georgia was assigned to Gen. Joseph E. Johnston's army, Willian H. T. Walker's Division, and States Rights Gist's brigade. He was captured by the Federals and sent to Memphis, Tennessee 17 July 1863. It is not known whether he was paroled or spent the remainder of the war as a POW.^4,5

He is probably the Josephus Burt who appeared in the Chattahoochee County census 13 Aug 1870 living next door to his sister Mary Ann and her husband, Shirley Palmer. He was recorded as being a farm laborer, age 35 and born in Georgia.

Flavious Joseph BURT and Lourilla V. (?) appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 17 June 1880 in Prairie Township, Franklin County, Arkansas. The household was listed as Joseph F. Burt, a 43-year-old farmer, and his 22-year-old wife, Lourilla V. Burt. Both were born in Georgia. Living with them were their sons, Leander (17), William (15), Eugenia (13), John (11), Charles (2) and daughter, Lina (4). All of the children were shown as born in Arkansas. Also living in the household were farm hands William Morgan, age 60, and Pinkney Bell, age 21, of Georgia.³

Flavious Joseph BURT died on 25 September 1888 in Franklin County, Arkansas. He was buried in Nixon Cemetery, Charleston, Franklin County, Arkansas.

     Mary Ann BURT, daughter of Joseph John BURT and Elizabeth Grace BAKER, was born on 24 June 1838 in Georgia.^1,2

Mary Ann BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 10 September 1850, in the household of her parents Joseph John BURT and Elizabeth Grace BAKER in Summerville, Chattooga County, Georgia. Mary A. Burt was age 12, born Georgia.¹

Mary married Shirley Watley Palmer on 11 December 1856 in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. A justice of peace, H. G. Williams, performed the service.

Mary Ann BURT and Shirley Watley Palmer appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 25 July 1860 in Cusseta, Chattahoochee County, Georgia. The household was listed as S. W. Palmer, a farmer, age 38. He had real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property worth $1,745. Listed with him were his wife, Mary Palmer, age 22; Allace [Mary Alice], age 9; Willis, age 7; and Thos. Palmer, age 15. The occupation of Thomas was farm laborer, relationship unknown.³

Mary Ann BURT and Shirley Watley Palmer appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 13 August 1870 in Box Springs, Chattahoochee County, Georgia. The household was listed as Shirley Palmer, 50, male; Mary, 33, keeping house; Alice, 13, at home; Willis, 11, farm labor; Anna, 9; Joseph, 7; Charles, 5; and John, 2. All were born in Georgia. Living next door was Josephus Burt, 35, male, farm labor, born Georgia. He is thought to be Mary Ann's brother.

Mary and Shirley moved from Chattahoochie County, Georgia to Rice, Navarro County, Texas, 1885. Some of Mary Ann's brothers are believed to have joined her in Texas. The Palmers purchased two lots side by side on Calhoun Street in Rice. Each lot was 25 foot wide by 100 foot deep. They built a house and lived there for about ten years. Today there is little left of the town of Rice.^4,5

Mary Ann BURT died on 28 March 1897 in Wylie, Collin County, Texas, at age 58.² She was buried in Wylie Cemetery.^2,6

     Dr. Willis P. BURT, son of Joseph John BURT and Elizabeth Grace BAKER, was born on 6 September 1842 in Chambers County, Alabama.²

Dr. Willis P. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 10 September 1850, in the household of his parents Joseph John BURT and Elizabeth Grace BAKER in Summerville, Chattooga County, Georgia. Willis P. Burt was age 8, born Alabama.¹

Dr. Willis P. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 25 July 1860, in the household of his mother Elizabeth Grace BAKER in Cusseta, Chattahoochee County, Georgia. Willis Burt was age 17.³

Willis began military service at age 18 on 15 June 1861 in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia, as a private in the "Marion Guards," Co. K, 12th Georgia Infantry of the Army of Northen Virginia. He was discharged at Camp Allegany, Virginia 4 Aug 1861 for sickness.⁴

Willis saw further military service on 4 March 1862 in Cusseta, Chattahoochee County, Georgia, where he re-enlisted as a private in the "Chattahoochee Sentinels", Company D, 46th Georgia Infantry, Army of Tennessee. In July 1862 he was detailed as an ambulance driver and served in the regiment's medical department for the remainder of the war. He surrendered with the regiment at Greensboro, North Carolina 26 April 1865.^5,6

After the War Willis graduated from the Baltimore Dental College 2 Mar 1868. He practiced in Talbotton for several years before moving to Americus in Sumter County, Georgia in 1871. In 1882 he served as the Americus clerk and recorder, as well as the town fire chief.⁷

Dr. Willis P. BURT sold a tract of land to W. W. Shipp on 7 November 1868 in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. Willis, who was living in Talbot county, for $900 sold 205 acres in lot 128 and 100 acres in the east half of lot 97 in the 5th district, plus 80 acres in the southeast corner of lot 170 in the 7th district. Three days later his sister, Elizabeth G. Sheppard, also sold land in this area to Mr. Shipp.⁸

Willis married Kate Laura Chapman on 13 December 1870 in Talbotton, Talbot County, Georgia. Kate was the daughter of Asa W. Chapman, a native of Waren County, Georgia who came to Talbot county in the 1850s. Her mother was Laura Ward of Delaware.^2,9

Dr. Willis P. BURT and Kate Laura Chapman appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 18 June 1880 in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia. The household was listed as Willis P. Burt, a 37-year-old dentist, and his 25-year-old wife, Kate L. Willis was born in Alabama, while his father and mother were from North Carolina and Georgia. Kate and her father were Georgians, but her mother came from Delaware. Living with them were their three sons, Lynn W. (7), Charles (5), and Willis W. Burt (1), all born in Georgia. Only Lynn was attending school.¹⁰

In 1893 Dr. Burt was involved in a sensational murder trial involving four Americus dentists. It all began when Dr. Burt sued Dr. J. B. Hinkle over some work that he had done for Dr. Hinkle's son. A very popular dentist of the city, Dr. Joseph J. Worsham, testified for Dr. Burt and the jury found in Dr. Burt's favor. After the trial as Dr. Worsham passed by the Hinkles' office an agrument concerning his testimony began and Dr. Worsham was shot and killed. The Hinkles were convicted of the murder.¹¹

From the 26 Oct 1894 Marion County Patriot, "Miss Rena Burt is visiting the home of Dr. W. P. Burt at Americus." Rena was the daughter of Hilliard Zacheus Burt of Marion County.

He was listed in the 1899 city directory for Atlanta, Georgia. W. P. & L. W. Burt, dentists, office 66 1/2 Whitehall. Willis P. and Lynn W, Burt resided at 507 Lloyd. Lynn was listed as a boarder.¹²

Dr. Willis P. BURT and Kate Laura Chapman appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 24 June 1900 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. The household was listed as Dr. Willis Burt, a 57-year-old dentist, born September 1842 in Alabama and his 45-year-old wife, Kate L., born March 1855 in Georgia. They had been married 29 years and Kate was the mother of 8 chilldren, 7 of then living. Dr. Burt's father was born in North Carolina and his mother in Georgia. Their eldest son, Lynn W., age 27, was an advertising agent born February 1873. Charles P. Burt was a 24-year-old naval officer, born June 1875. Willis W., age 21, was a bookkeeper, born April 1879. Harry B., age 19 and born March 1881 was a clerk. Daughters Laura L. (16) born December 1883 and Mary B. (10) born June 1889 were both students. The youngest child was 7-year-old Jack N. Burt, born January 1893. Also in the household were boarders James N. Williams (25) of Tennessee and Mary C. Chapman (53) of Georgia. Mary was most likely one of Kate's sisters.¹³

Dr. Willis P. BURT died on 25 June 1906 in Atlanta, Georgia, at age 63. He was buried in Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.¹⁴

Willis's obituary was printed on 27 June 1906 in the Atlanta Georgian newspaper, published in Atlanta, Georgia.

The following business notice appeared 30 June 1906 in the Atlanta Georgian newspaper: Announcement: I wish to inform the patrons and friends of the late Dr. W. P. Burt that his dental office at 22 1/2 Whitehall st., Atlanta, Ga. will still be run his son, Dr. L. W. Burt, who has been for some time connected with him in his profession and who will be glad to serve them in the future. And thank them for their past patronage and will appreciate their calling in the future. Respectfully, L. W. Burt, D. D. S.

     Charles BURT, son of Joseph John BURT and Elizabeth Grace BAKER, was born in 1844 in Chambers County, Alabama.¹

Charles BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 10 September 1850, in the household of his parents Joseph John BURT and Elizabeth Grace BAKER in Summerville, Chattooga County, Georgia. Charles Burt was age 6, born in Alabama.¹

     Elizabeth G. BURT, daughter of Joseph John BURT and Elizabeth Grace BAKER, was born in 1846 in Chambers County, Alabama.¹

Elizabeth G. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 10 September 1850, in the household of her parents Joseph John BURT and Elizabeth Grace BAKER in Summerville, Chattooga County, Georgia. Elizabeth Burt was age 4, born in Alabama.¹

Elizabeth married Andrew M. Shepherd on 6 April 1862 in Chattahoochee County, Georgia.

Elizabeth G. Shepherd sold a tract of land to W. W. Shipp on 10 November 1868 in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. For the sum of $900 Elizabeth sold 5th district lots 128 and the east half of lot 97 and 8 acres in the southeast corner of lot 170 in the 10th district. The total of the land sale was 312 acres. Note that three days earlier her brother, Willis, also sold land in this area to Mr. Shipp.²

     John Pittman BURT, son of Joseph John BURT and Elizabeth Grace BAKER, was born in 1848 in Texas.¹

John Pittman BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 10 September 1850, in the household of his parents Joseph John BURT and Elizabeth Grace BAKER in Summerville, Chattooga County, Georgia. John P. Burt was age 2, born in Texas.¹

John Pittman BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 25 July 1860, in the household of his mother Elizabeth Grace BAKER in Cusseta, Chattahoochee County, Georgia. John Burt was age 13.²

John married Fannie Lou Blount on 10 August 1868 in Talbotton, Talbot County, Georgia. The license was taken out 8 Aug 1868 and the ceremony was performed by A. M. Bethune, Ordinary. A second church ceremony was held 8 Dec 1868 with T. A Prower, Minister of the Gospel preceding. Fanny was the was the daughter of John Thomas and Louisa Mumford Blount.^3,4

John Pittman BURT was Clerk of the Superior Court between 1870 and 1878 in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia. Also in 1870 he began to publish the weekly newspaper, "The Marion Banner", which was very well supported considering the hard times. The price for one year was $2.50. Because of the desparate financial conditions the paper only lasted a few years.

John Pittman BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 12 July 1870, in the household of his mother Elizabeth Grace BAKER in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia. John Burt was a lawyer, age 22. With him was his wife, Fannie Burt, age 18 and children John 5 and William 3. All born Georgia.⁵

John Pittman BURT and Fannie Lou Blount appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 2 June 1880 in Robertson County, Texas. The household was listed as Jno. P. Burt, a 32-year-old bookkeeper and his 28-year-old wife, Fannie L. Burt. He was born in Texas, his father in Alabama and his mother in Georgia. Fannie was born in Georgia, as were her parents. They had two daughters, Mary L., age 8, and Floy L., age 5, born in Texas. The household included two servants, Eliza Willis, a 40-year-old mulatto cook from Mississippi and Mary Willis, a 12-year-old black nursemaid from Texas, and two boarders from Mississippi, store clerks Norman G. Smith, 25, and Jas. A. Gimmill, 23.⁶

John Pittman BURT died in 1894 in Bexar County, Texas.

On 9 September 1921 Fannie Lou BURT applied for a Confederate pension on her deceased husband John Pittman BURT in Bexar County, Texas. Fannie Lou Burt stated that she was the widow of John P. Burt and that he died in the spring of 1894 in Bexar county. She said that she had not remarried. She stated that they had married in January 1875 in Talburton, Georgia. She declared that she had been a resident of Texas since 26 Mar 1907 and that she was 75 years old, born 1 Jan 1856. She gave her post office as San Antonio. She gave her husband's full name as John Pittman Burt and at his enlistment he resided in Talburton, Georgia. He was very young so had only served during the later part of the war and was paroled 24 May 1865. He was a private in Co. D 6th Georgia Infantry.

An attached copy of his parole in Columbus, Georgia described him as 5' 10" with blue eyes, dark hair and fair complexion.

A letter dated 17 Jul 1935 to the comptroller said that Mrs. Burt was in good and active health and living with her daughter Mrs. Gladys B. Hill in San Antonio.⁷

     James Reid BURT, son of Joseph John BURT and Elizabeth Grace BAKER, was born on 29 May 1850 in Summerville, Chattooga County, Georgia.¹

James Reid BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 10 September 1850, in the household of his parents Joseph John BURT and Elizabeth Grace BAKER in Summerville, Chattooga County, Georgia. James R. Burt was age one month, born in Georgia.¹

James Reid BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 25 July 1860, in the household of his mother Elizabeth Grace BAKER in Cusseta, Chattahoochee County, Georgia. Jas. Burt was age 10.²

James Reid BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 12 July 1870, in the household of his mother Elizabeth Grace BAKER in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia. James Burt was age 20 and attending school, born Georgia.³

James married Pauline Jane Rutherford on 25 September 1877 in Robertson County, Texas.

James Reid BURT and Pauline Jane Rutherford appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 2 June 1880 in Robertson County, Texas. The household was listed as Jas. R. Burt, a 30-year-old merchant, who was born in Georgia. His wife, Pauline J. Burt, was 28 years old and born in Arkansas. Her father was born in Mississippi, and her mother in Arkansas. Their only child was an eleven-month-old son, Jas. R. Burt, Jr., who had been born in Texas the previous July. Living with them was James' mother, Elizabeth Burt, age 61 and born in Georgia. Her parents were born in North Carolina. The Burts had three boarders, Elisha Robertson, a 53 year old brickmason from Georgia; M. H. James, a 21 year old drugstore clerk from Virginia; and Wm. H. Davison, a 20 year old retail grocer from Texas.⁴

James Reid BURT died on 24 May 1934 in Irving, Dallas County, Texas, at age 83.⁵ He was buried in Sowers Cemtery, Irving, Texas.

     Phillip P. Pool was born circa 1818 in North Carolina.

Phillip married Sarah M. BURT, daughter of Zacheus BURT and Mary Ann BILLINGSLEY, on 4 January 1848 in Lowndes County, Mississippi.^1,2

On 7 August 1856 Phillip P. died in Lowndes County, Mississippi, leaving Sarah M. a widow.

     James Primm was born in 1840 in Alabama.

James married Mary Eliza BURT, daughter of Zacheus BURT and Mary Ann BILLINGSLEY, on 7 September 1863 in Union County, Arkansas. The wedding was performed by the bride's father, Zacheus Burt, J. P.¹

James Primm and Mary Eliza BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 4 July 1870 in Van Buren, Union County, Arkansas. The household was listed as James Primm, 32, farmer, $640 personal property, $400 real estate, born Alabama; Mary Primm, 30, keeping house, born Alabama; Mary E. Primm, 6, born Arkansas; and Thomas C. Primm, 2, born Arkansas.²

     George Riley Stewart was born on 1 February 1851 in Arkansas.^1,2

George married Virginia Caroline BURT, daughter of Zacheus BURT and Mary Ann BILLINGSLEY, on 4 October 1876 in Union County, Arkansas. The ceremony was performed by H. B. Hollingsworth.¹

George Riley Stewart died on 3 November 1942 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at age 91.

     Martha E. Hollingsworth was born on 24 January 1855 in Arkansas. She was also known as Mattie.

Martha married Zacheus BURT Jr., son of Zacheus BURT and Mary Ann BILLINGSLEY, on 7 February 1872 in Union County, Arkansas.^1,2

Martha E. Hollingsworth died on 7 March 1905 in Arkansas at age 50. She was buried in Wilson Cemetery, Lewisville, Lafayette County, Arkansas.

     Emsley Parks Burt, son of William BURT, was born on 9 August 1820 in North Carolina.¹

Emsley married Frances Jane Tiller on 15 June 1843 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. She was the daughter of Randolph Tiller and Jane Lacy.¹

Emsley saw military service between 1861 and 1865 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, as a private in Tiller's Company, Georgia Light Artillery (Echols Light Artillery.)

Emsley Parks Burt died on 8 May 1883 in Veribest, Oglethorpe County, Georgia, at age 62.² He was buried in Elmsley Parks Burt Cemetery.

     William C. BURT, son of William BURT Sr. and Elizabeth HURT, was born circa 1798 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

William married Rebecca M. FINNEY on 16 February 1820 in Halifax County, North Carolina.^1,2

William C. BURT appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina, Wm. C. Burt, 1 male 16-25 [William, age 22], 1 female 16-25 [Rebecca, age 21] and 9 slaves.³

William C. BURT receivedt a tract of land from William BURT Sr. on 12 February 1821 in Halifax County, North Carolina. William Burt Senr to his son William C. Burt Junr, both of Halifax Co., after my death the following tract of land adjoining Mr. Jesse Burt and others, beginning at Mr. Whitaker's corner, Marsh swamp... 413 acres.
Signed: Wm. Burt Senr.
Wit: Wm. Burt Senr., 19 Jul 1821.⁴

William C. BURT received a gift from William BURT Sr. on 27 February 1821. William Burt Senr. to his son William C. Burt Junr., both of Halifax Co., for five shillings and for tender love and regard, one negro girl named Nancy daughter of Patsy.
Signed: Wm. Burt senr.
Wit: O. Nevill, Aug. Ct. 1821.⁵

William C. BURT was named executor and an heir in the will of William BURT Sr. dated 26 January 1824 in Halifax County, North Carolina. He was the only son listed and received slaves.⁶

William C. BURT, Osmond J. NEVILL, and Henry Garrett, executors of the LWT of the late William BURT Sr., sold a tract of land to John W. Southall on 30 May 1826 in Halifax County, North Carolina. All parties of Haliax county. For the sum of 412 dollars and 12 1/2 cents they sold land along Reedy Branch, Southall's corner, including 164 acres. Siigned W. C. Burt, O. J. Neville, and Henry Garrett. It was witnessed by L. C. Harris, Jr., and A. Harris. Proven August court 1826.⁷

William C. BURT appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Ranges 3 and 4, Madison County, Alabama, William C. Burt, 2 males under 5 [Fletcher, ?], 2 males 5-9, 1 male 20-29, 1 male 30-39 [William], 1 female 30-39 [Rebecca], and 12 slaves.⁸

According to a description of the Minor Cemetery in Trinity, Morgan county, Alabama where Thomas B. Burt and Osmund Nevill are buried, "this was the family cemetery of Dr William Tompkins Minor and Frances Thacker Washington Minor. Dr Minor purchased the home place from William C. Burt & his wife, Rebecca Finney Burt." It is now located on the grounds of the Nucor Steel Hot Mill.⁹

William C. BURT appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of 39th Regiment, Morgan County, Alabama, Wm. C. Burt, 1 male under 5 [John], 1 male 5-10 [Marcus], 2 males 10-15 [Fletcher, ?], 1 male 15-20 [?], 1 male 40-50 [William, age 42], and 1 female 40-50 [Rebecca, age 41].¹⁰

William C. BURT and Rebecca M. FINNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 21 September 1850 in Carroll County, Mississippi. The household was listed as William C. Burt, a 52 year old farmer and wife, Rebecca Burt, age 51, keeping house. Both were born in North Carolina and had real estate valued $850. With them were Fletcher Burt, a 22 year old student; Marcus Burt, a 19 year old student; John Burt, age 13 and James Burt, age 9, all born in Alabama. This suggests that they came to Mississippi after 1840.¹¹

William C. BURT and Rebecca M. FINNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1860 in Duckhill, Carroll County, Mississippi. The household was listed as W. C. Burt, a 61 year old farmer, and his wife, R. M. Burt, age 61, both born in North Carolina. He had real estate vallued $4000 and personal estate valued $550. Living with them was their 19 year old son, J. K. P. Burt, a farm hand, born Alabama.

William C. BURT and Rebecca M. FINNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 20 July 1870 in Carrollton, Carroll County, Mississippi. The household was listed as W. C. Burt, a 72 year old farmer and wife, Rebecca M. Burt, age 71, both born in North Carolina. He had real estate valued $1500 and personal estate valued $250. With them were their sons Fletcher B. Burt, 42 year old farmer and Jas. Polk Burt, a 29 year old farm hand, both born in Alabama. There was also James' wife Anna R. Burt, age 23, who helps in house, born Georgia, their daughter, A. E. Burt, one year old, born Mississippi, and Darcus Burt, a 85 year old black cook, born in North Caroiina.¹²

     Susanna Caroline Burt, daughter of William BURT, was born in 1817 in Cumberland County, North Carolina.¹ She was also known as Susan.

Susan married James Jarvis on 3 January 1841 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. The service was performed by B. P. Haynie, JP. They applied for the license 31 Dec 1840.^1,2

Susan Burt and James Jarvis appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 15 October 1850 in 66th Division, Oglethorpe County, Georgia. The household was listed as James Jarvis, a 33 year old farmer and 33rd old wife, Susan, both born in Georgia. He had real estate valued $800. They had one son, John W. Brown, age 9.³

Susanna Caroline Burt and James Jarvis appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 23 July 1860 in Lexington, Oglethorpe County, Georgia. The household was listed as Jame Jarvis, a 42 year old farmer and his 43 year old wife, Susan, both born in Georgia. He had real estate valued $2,500 and personal estate $5,800.⁴

Susan Burt and James Jarvis appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 13 July 1870 in Maxeys, Oglethorpe County, Georgia. The household was listed as James Jarvis, a 52 year old farmer, and Susan Jarvis, his 53 year old wife, keeping house. They were both listed as born in Georgia. He had real estate valued $1,080 and personal estate valued $500. Also in the household was Henry Scoggins, 19, a farn laborer; Thos. Oliver, 9, domestic servant; and Ann Jarvis, 15, domestic servant, all born in Georgia. Ann may have been a daughter or niece.⁵

Susanna Caroline Burt died in 1892 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia.

     James Jarvis was born on 20 October 1818 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia.

James married Susan Burt, daughter of William BURT, on 3 January 1841 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. The service was performed by B. P. Haynie, JP. They applied for the license 31 Dec 1840.^1,2

James Jarvis and Susan Burt appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 15 October 1850 in 66th Division, Oglethorpe County, Georgia. The household was listed as James Jarvis, a 33 year old farmer and 33rd old wife, Susan, both born in Georgia. He had real estate valued $800. They had one son, John W. Brown, age 9.³

Joseph John Burt and James Jarvis appeared in a newspaper article 23 May 1858 in the The Daily Constitutionalist, published in Augusta, Georgia. Oglethorpe Sheriff's Sale -- Will be sold on the first Tuesday in June next, before the Court House door in the town of Lexington, Oglethorpe County, within the usual hours of sale, a tract of land in said county, on the waters of Millstonre Creek, containing one hundred and eighty acres, more or less, whereon Joseph J. Burt now lives, adjoining land of Dr. Charles Davenport, and others; levied on the property of Joseph J. Burt to satisfy a fi. fa. from Oglethorpe Inferior Court, in favor of Pency Woods vs. Joseph J. Burt and James Jarvis, and a fi. fa. from Oglethorpe Superior Court, in favor of Thomas T. Mattox vs. Joseph J. Burt, principal, and Thomas J. Mattox, endorser. -- James Cunnigham, Sheriff.

James Jarvis and Susanna Caroline Burt appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 23 July 1860 in Lexington, Oglethorpe County, Georgia. The household was listed as Jame Jarvis, a 42 year old farmer and his 43 year old wife, Susan, both born in Georgia. He had real estate valued $2,500 and personal estate $5,800.⁴

James Jarvis and Susan Burt appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 13 July 1870 in Maxeys, Oglethorpe County, Georgia. The household was listed as James Jarvis, a 52 year old farmer, and Susan Jarvis, his 53 year old wife, keeping house. They were both listed as born in Georgia. He had real estate valued $1,080 and personal estate valued $500. Also in the household was Henry Scoggins, 19, a farn laborer; Thos. Oliver, 9, domestic servant; and Ann Jarvis, 15, domestic servant, all born in Georgia. Ann may have been a daughter or niece.⁵

James Jarvis died in 1883 in Georgia. He was buried in J. M. Burt Cemetery, Oglethorpe County, Georgia. The cemetery is located at 2304 Elbertson Road.⁶

     Shirley Watley Palmer was born on 4 July 1820 in Georgia.¹

Shirley married Mary Ann BURT, daughter of Joseph John BURT and Elizabeth Grace BAKER, on 11 December 1856 in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. A justice of peace, H. G. Williams, performed the service.

Shirley Watley Palmer and Mary Ann BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 25 July 1860 in Cusseta, Chattahoochee County, Georgia. The household was listed as S. W. Palmer, a farmer, age 38. He had real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property worth $1,745. Listed with him were his wife, Mary Palmer, age 22; Allace [Mary Alice], age 9; Willis, age 7; and Thos. Palmer, age 15. The occupation of Thomas was farm laborer, relationship unknown.²

Shirley saw military service during the War for Southern Independence where he served first under Allum's Company, 5th Georgia Infantry (State Guards) for one six month tour of duty. He served a second six month tour in Fannin's Company K, Georgia Reserves.³

Shirley Watley Palmer and Mary Ann BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 13 August 1870 in Box Springs, Chattahoochee County, Georgia. The household was listed as Shirley Palmer, 50, male; Mary, 33, keeping house; Alice, 13, at home; Willis, 11, farm labor; Anna, 9; Joseph, 7; Charles, 5; and John, 2. All were born in Georgia. Living next door was Josephus Burt, 35, male, farm labor, born Georgia. He is thought to be Mary Ann's brother.

Shirley and Mary moved from Chattahoochie County, Georgia to Rice, Navarro County, Texas, 1885. Some of Mary Ann's brothers are believed to have joined her in Texas. The Palmers purchased two lots side by side on Calhoun Street in Rice. Each lot was 25 foot wide by 100 foot deep. They built a house and lived there for about ten years. Today there is little left of the town of Rice.^4,1

Shirley Watley Palmer died on 16 April 1890 in Rice, Navarro County, Texas, at age 69. The headstone is of modern origin and the date of birth of 1818 has been proven incorrect.^5,1 He was buried in Rice Cemetery.

     Martha Elizabeth Eelbank was born circa 1765 in Halifax County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Eelbank. He died in 1764 leaving two daughers and his wife Elizabeth Eelbank who was pregnant at the time. The two eldest daughters were Ann Eelbank (who married James Tunerr and died leaving an infant son John Turner) and Susanna Eelbank (who married Montfort Eelbank). Another daugther, Martha Ann Elizabeth Eelbank (who married Hance Bond) was born posthumously.²

Martha married William BURT, son of Joseph BURT and Elizabeth (?), on 12 October 1797 in Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina. She was the widow of Hance Bond who had died about 1796. Her parents were John and Elizabeth Eelbank.¹

Martha Elizabeth Eelbank was named in the will of her mother, Elizabeth Eelbank, on 24 June 1798 in Halifax County, North Carolina. To daughter, Martha Elizabeth Burt, negroes and at her death the said negroes to be divided between Elizabeth Constantia Bond and Harriott Davis Bond. "My reason for leaving them only for her life is that William Burt has enough and them poor children has nothing." The Bond children appear to be grandchildren of the deceased. The will was probated in February 1800 and her executor was Goodorum Davis and witness was Mary Davis.^3,4

Martha Elizabeth Eelbank was named as an heir in the will of her sister, Mary Davis, on 30 June 1809 in Halifax County, North Carolina. Mary was the widow and relict of Goodorum Davis. She left to her nephew, William S. Burt, son of William Burt, "land in Northampton County and mill therein where if he die under 21 the same goes to my neice Harriott D. Eppes, wife of Richard Eppes, and Maria Burt, daughter of said William..." William Burt was to hold in trust for Harriott Eppes a "house and lot I now occupy at present in the Town of Halifax and also the lot I purchased of the late William Barksdale, dec'd." She also left her neices Harriott and Maria negroes. She left to "my negro fellow Jim who was manumitted, freed and liberated by order of the Worshipful Court my lot #1 in the town of Halifax and the circumjacent land and the said negro to have a free gift of his wife Rina and his two sons Joseph and Jim and their said father should have the said sons freed when they are 21." Her executors were her "friends" William Burt and Richard Eppes esquires of the Town of Haifax. Witness were William Drew and Robert Johnston. A codicil was added 30 Jun 1809 leaving her neice Martha Burt wife of William Burt her negro Adam as gardener and Richard Eppes [husband of Harriett Davis Bond] dof the Town of Halifax merchant, residue of her estate. The will was proven in the court of August 115.^5,6

In December 1814 Martha Elizabeth died in Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina, leaving William a widower.

     Tabitha Towles was born in 1778 in South Carolina.¹

Tabitha married James D. ABNEY, son of Michael ABNEY and Ann TURNER, circa 1798 in South Carolina.¹

Tabitha Towles and James D. ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 17 November 1850 in Chambers County, Alabama. The household was listed as James Abney, 72 years old, a farmer, value of real estate $200; Tabitha Abney, age 72, and Elvira Abney, age 32. All three were born in South Carolina.¹

     Lottie Elvira ABNEY, daughter of James D. ABNEY and Tabitha Towles, was born in 1818 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.¹

Lottie Elvira ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 17 November 1850, in the household of James D. ABNEY and Tabitha Towles in Chambers County, Alabama.¹

Lottie Elvira ABNEY died in 1855.²

     Henry M. Newsome was born in 1836.

Henry married Mary Ellen ABNEY, daughter of Absalom P. ABNEY and Rosannah HALL, on 10 December 1855 in Muscogee County, Georgia.¹

Henry M. Newsome died in 1899.

     John married Martha Elizabeth ABNEY, daughter of Absalom P. ABNEY and Rosannah HALL, on 25 January 1856 in Muscogee County, Georgia.¹