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     Mary L. BURT, daughter of John Pittman BURT and Fannie Lou Blount, was born in 1872 in Texas.

Mary L. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 2 June 1880, in the household of her parents John Pittman BURT and Fannie Lou Blount in Robertson County, Texas. Mary L. Burt was John's daigjter, age 8, born Texas.¹

     Floy L. BURT, daughter of John Pittman BURT and Fannie Lou Blount, was born in 1875 in Texas. Her tombstone shows date of birth as 17 Oct 1880, but the June 1880 Census lists her as 5 years old.

Floy L. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 2 June 1880, in the household of her parents John Pittman BURT and Fannie Lou Blount in Robertson County, Texas. Floy L. Burt was John's daughter, age 5, born Texas.¹

Floy L. BURT died on 5 August 1954 in Putnam County, Georgia.² She was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Eatonton, Putnam County, Georgia.³

     Mary Sophia Kirkpatrick was born on 30 July 1847 in Indiana.

Mary married Asa Robertson BROWN, son of John Humphreys BROWN and Jane Ann Allen, on 12 March 1866 in San Saba County, Texas.

Mary Sophia Kirkpatrick and Asa Robertson BROWN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 3 July 1870 in San Saba, San Saba County, Texas. He was listed as 29 years of age, wife Mary S., age 22, and two children Louisa S., 3, and John H., 11 months old. His occupation was listed as "raising cattle." Living with then was Ann L. Bower, age 11 and born in Texas. Asa had real estate valued at $700 and personal property worth $1,650. Living next door was J. Frazer Brown, a 28-year-old lawyer who was born in Tennessee. He was also listed as the assistant marshal who performed the census survey.¹

Mary Sophia Kirkpatrick and Asa Robertson BROWN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1880 in San Saba County, Texas. The household was listed as Asa R. Brown, a 39-year-old farmer born in Arkansas, and his 33-year-old wife, Mary S. Brown, born in Indiana. Her parents were born in Tennessee. Their children, all born in Texas, were Lillian C., 13; James H., 10; Troy, 7; Elmer, 5; and Babe, age 1. Also living in the household was Thomas Monk, a 32 year-old farm laborer born in North Carolina.²

Mary Sophia Kirkpatrick died on 18 January 1933 in Sonoma County, California, at age 85. She was buried in San Saba City Cemetery, San Saba, San Saba County, Texas.

     Lillian Catherine BROWN, daughter of Asa Robertson BROWN and Mary Sophia Kirkpatrick, was born on 27 May 1867 in San Saba County, Texas.¹ She was also known as Katie.

Lillian Catherine BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 3 July 1870, in the household of Asa Robertson BROWN and Mary Sophia Kirkpatrick in San Saba, San Saba County, Texas. She was recorded as Louisa S. Brown, age 3.²

Lillian Catherine BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1880, in the household of her parents Asa Robertson BROWN and Mary Sophia Kirkpatrick in San Saba County, Texas. She was recorded as Lillian C. Brown, age 13.³

Katie married Polk Morgan Faver on 10 November 1889 in San Saba County, Texas. He was the son of William N. and Mary Ann (Oliver) Faver of Alabama. They had come to Texas in 1852.

Lillian Catherine BROWN and Polk Morgan Faver appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1900 in San Saba, San Saba County, Texas. The household was listed as P. M. Faver, 37, born February 1863 in Texas, Lawyer; his wife Katie Faver, 33, born May 1867 in Texas; daughter Mary Gregg Favor, 8, born September 1891; and son W. A. Faver, 5, born April 1895. Polk and Katie had been married 10 years and had 4 children, only 2 living.

Lillian Catherine BROWN died on 18 November 1930 in Gas City, Stephens County, Oklahoma, at age 63.¹ She was buried in Duncan Municipal Cemetery, Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma.

Her obituary appeared 4 December 1930 in the San Saba News, published in San Saba, Texas. Mrs. P. M. Faver, 63, died at her home at Gas City Tuesday afternoon after an illness of about a week. She is survived by her widower and five children. The children are Mrs. T. L. Elkins, W. A. Faver, and A. B. Faver, all of Empire City; and L. 0. Faver and Mrs. W. L. Plumer, both of Canton, Miss. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Beeson Grantham Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. T. P. Haskins, Baptist pastor.
The Faver family has lived , in Stephens county about five years.— Duncan (Okla.) Banner.

Mrs. Faver will be kindly remembered in San Saba, where she was born, married and lived for many years, and where she was loved for her sweet motherly life. She was the daughter of the late A. R. Brown and her mother is now Mrs. G. T. Monk of California. She was married to Hon P. M. Faver on Nov. 10, 1899 and the family lived in San Saba 29 years before moving to Oklahoma. Besides the other relatives named, she is survived by 9 living grandchildren.¹

     James Humphreys BROWN, son of Asa Robertson BROWN and Mary Sophia Kirkpatrick, was born on 7 August 1869 in San Saba County, Texas. He was also known as Jim.

James Humphreys BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 3 July 1870, in the household of Asa Robertson BROWN and Mary Sophia Kirkpatrick in San Saba, San Saba County, Texas. He was recorded as John H. Brown, age 11 months.¹

James Humphreys BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1880, in the household of his parents Asa Robertson BROWN and Mary Sophia Kirkpatrick in San Saba County, Texas. He was recorded as James H. Brown, age 10.²

James married Mary F. McCarty on 28 January 1890 in San Saba County, Texas. From the 31 Jan 1890 San Saba News and Star under marriage notices: On the 28th day of January, 1890, at the residence of Mr. Jeb McCarty, the bride's father, in the China Creek neighborhood, by the Rev. J. R. Craven, Mr. James H. Brown to Miss Mary McCarty. We congratulate the groom for having captured such a noble prize-- one of China Creek's most amiable young ladies.³

James Humphreys BROWN died on 24 August 1893 in San Saba, San Saba County, Texas, at age 24. According to the memoirs of Texas Ranger Captain Bill McDonald, he was called to San Saba to investigate several murders by the Mob, including that of Jim Brown. He said that although Jim had not attempted to avenge his father's death at the hands of the mob 10-12 years earlier and had not made any threats, he must have still been regarded as a menace because one Sunday night while riding from church with his wife and her brother, he was shot dead from ambush and his wife wounded too. Bill Ogle was later arrested and received a life sentence for the murder.⁴ He was buried in San Saba City Cemetery, San Saba, San Saba County, Texas.

James Humphreys BROWN appeared in a newspaper article 26 August 1893 in the Austin American Statesman, published in Austin, Texas. Jim Brown Killed -- Nephew of the Famous Jim Brown of Lee County Assassinated at San Saba -- San Saba, TX, Aug. 25 -- James H. Brown, the stockman, son of the late Asa P. Brown and a nephew of J. M. Brown who was killed at Garfield Park, Chicago, was assassinated seven miles northwest of this place last night while going home from church. His wife was riding with him and four Buckshot struck her. Her wounds are not serious. Two men armed with shotguns did the work but no cause has been given for the deed except that some parties have had some trouble with him about some cattle.

James Humphreys BROWN appeared in a newspaper article 26 August 1893 in the The Galveston Daily News, published in Galveston, Texas. Killed Coming From Church, San Saba, TX, Aug 25 --
Jim Brown, a son of Asa Brown, who was found hung some three years ago, was killed last night while returning from church with his wife. He is a brother of two boys bound over for burglarizing Ketchum's store.³ According to the memoirs of Texas Ranger Captain Bill McDonald, he was called to San Saba to investigate several murders by the mob, including that of Jim Brown. He said that although Jim had not attempted to avenge his father's death at the hands of the mob 10-12 years earlier and had not made any threats, he must have still been regarded as a menace because one Sunday night while riding from church with his wife and her brother, he was shot dead from ambush. His wife wounded was too. Bill Ogle was later arrested and received a life sentence for the murder.⁴

     Troy BROWN, son of Asa Robertson BROWN and Mary Sophia Kirkpatrick, was born in October 1871 in San Saba County, Texas.

Troy BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1880, in the household of his parents Asa Robertson BROWN and Mary Sophia Kirkpatrick in San Saba County, Texas. He was recorded as Troy Brown, age 7.¹

Troy married Sarena Eleanor Gauny in 1890 in San Saba County, Texas.

Troy BROWN and Elmo Murray BROWN were listed as prisoners in 1893 in Texas State Penitentiary, Huntsville, Walker County, Texas. Elmo was described as 5' 9", 147 pounds, light complexion, blue-gray eyes, and light hair, single, born 1874 Texas, laborer. Troy was 23 years old, 5' 9", 136 pounds, light complexion, blue eyes, light hair, knife scar on his left forearm as well as other scars, laborer, married, born 1870 in Texas. Both were convicted October 8, 1893 of burglary and theft of property valued over $20. Elmo received a 2 year sentence and Troy 3 years. Their sentences began 23 Dec 1893. Elmo was discharged 8 Oct 1895 and Troy 22 Dec 1896.

Troy BROWN appeared in a newspaper article 25 August 1893 in the San Saba News, published in San Saba, Texas. Mr. Troy Brown and family have moved to town.

Troy BROWN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 14 June 1900 in San Saba County, Texas. The household was listed as Troy Brown, 28, born October 1871, farmer; his wife Nana, 29, born January 1871; daughter Avis, 9, born April 1891; daughter Ada, 7, born April 1895; son James, 2, born July 1897, and a 2 month old daughter, born Mar 1900. Troy and wife had been married 10 years with 4 children, all living.

Troy BROWN died on 6 August 1936 in Contra Costa County, California, at age 64.

     Elmo Murray BROWN, son of Asa Robertson BROWN and Mary Sophia Kirkpatrick, was born on 7 June 1874 in San Saba County, Texas.

Elmo Murray BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1880, in the household of his parents Asa Robertson BROWN and Mary Sophia Kirkpatrick in San Saba County, Texas. He was recorded as Elmer Brown, age 5.¹

Elmo Murray BROWN and Troy BROWN were listed as prisoners in 1893 in Texas State Penitentiary, Huntsville, Walker County, Texas. Elmo was described as 5' 9", 147 pounds, light complexion, blue-gray eyes, and light hair, single, born 1874 Texas, laborer. Troy was 23 years old, 5' 9", 136 pounds, light complexion, blue eyes, light hair, knife scar on his left forearm as well as other scars, laborer, married, born 1870 in Texas. Both were convicted October 8, 1893 of burglary and theft of property valued over $20. Elmo received a 2 year sentence and Troy 3 years. Their sentences began 23 Dec 1893. Elmo was discharged 8 Oct 1895 and Troy 22 Dec 1896.

Elmo Murray BROWN died on 24 June 1957 in Stanislaus County, California, at age 83. He was buried in San Saba City Cemetery, San Saba, Texas.

     Asa Jackson BROWN, son of Asa Robertson BROWN and Mary Sophia Kirkpatrick, was born on 5 October 1878 in San Saba County, Texas. He was also known as Bud.

Asa Jackson BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1880, in the household of his parents Asa Robertson BROWN and Mary Sophia Kirkpatrick in San Saba County, Texas. He was just recorded as Babe, one year old.¹

Asa Jackson BROWN died on 26 September 1903 in San Saba County, Texas, at age 24. He was buried in San Saba City Cemetery, San Saba, San Saba County, Texas.

     John Henry HUNT, son of John Joseph HUNT and Mariah Louisa Goodwyn, was born on 28 February 1862 in Coweta County, Georgia.²

John Henry HUNT appeared on a census, enumerated 25 July 1870, in the household of John Joseph HUNT and Mariah Louisa Goodwyn in Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia.³

John married Frances Mindora Powledge on 22 December 1885 in Meriwether County, Georgia. Their marriage produced seven children: Nancy, Lena, Sarah, Emory, Robert, Carl and Henry.

John Henry HUNT and Frances Mindora Powledge appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 19 June 1900 in Live Oak District, Meriwether County, Georgia. The household was listed as Henry Hunt, a 38-year-old farmer, born June 1862 and Francis L. Hunt, his 30-year-old wife, born March 1870. They had been married 14 years and had 4 kids, three still living. Also in the household were: Nannie L. Hunt, daughter, 13, born May 1887; Lena P. Hunt, daughter, 10, born December 1889; Emory Hunt, son, 5, born May 1895, and Joseph J. Hunt, father, 73, widower, born May 1827.

John Henry HUNT and Frances Mindora Powledge appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 30 April 1910 in Greenville, Meriwether County, Georgia. The household was listed as Henry Hunt, 48-year-old farmer and Mindora Hunt, his 40-year-old wife. This was their firsst mariage and they had been married 24 years, and were the parents of 6 children, 5 still living. The other household members were: daughter Lena, 20; son Emory, 14; son Robert, 7; son Carl, 5; and father John, an 83-year-old widowere.

John Henry HUNT died on 4 February 1926 in Gill, Meriwether County, Georgia, at age 63. He was buried in Allen-Lee Memorial Methodist Church Cemetery, Lone Oak, Meriwether County, Georgia.

     Hannah McKava Henry was born on 16 August 1816 in South Carolina.

Hannah married Elijah BARNES on 18 February 1836 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

She was probably the female age 20 to 30 listed in the household of her husband, Elijah BARNES, in the 1840 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama.²

Hannah McKava Henry and Elijah BARNES appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 8 November 1850 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. The household was listed as Eliza Barnes, a 35-year-old farmer, born Tennessee, with real estate valued $300; Hanna M. Barners, age 34, born South Carolina; Mary A. Barnesr, 13, Alabama; Wm. H. Barners, 11, Alabama; John P. Barners, 7, Mississippi; Lucinda Barnes, 4, Mississippi, and Eliza P. Barnes, 2, female, Mississippi. So it appears that they migrated to Mississippi between 1850 and 1853.

Hannah McKava Henry and Elijah BARNES appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 27 August 1860 in Jacinto, Tishomingo County, Mississippi. The household was listed as Elijah Barnes, a 45-year-old farmer, born in Tennessee. He had real estate valued $100 and personal estate valued $250. Also in the household were his wife, Hannah, 44, born South Carolina; and children William H., 21; John P., 16; Lucinda, 12; Eliza P., 11; Vina L., 8; James P., 6; and Francis S., 3. There was also John Brown, age 6, born Mississippi, relationship unknown. Wiilliam was born in Alabama, but all the other children were born in Mississippi.

Hannah McKava Henry and Elijah BARNES appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 4 July 1870 in Savannah, Hardin County, Tennessee. The household was listed as Eligah Barnes, a 55-year-old farmer, born Tennessee, personal estate valued $150; Hannah Barnes, 54, keeping house, born South Carolina; Viney Barnes, 16; James Barnes, 14, works on farm; Francis Barnes, 12 F; and Oliver Barnes, 10. All of the children were born in Mississippi.

Hannah McKava Henry appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 29 June 1880 in Prentiss County, Mississippi. The household was listed as Anna [Hannah] M. Barnes, a 64-year-old widow, born South Carolina, was living with her son, James P. Barnes, a 25-year-old farmer, born Mississippi, and his 19-year-okd wife, Minerva, and 8 month old son, John C, Barnes. She was not actually a widow, so perhaps she and Elijah were divorced, since he had remarried in 1875.

Hannah McKava Henry died on 9 December 1917 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 101.

     Nell Frances Chandler was born on 5 August 1922.¹

Her mother operated a grocery store in downtown Prattville called the Midget Grocery. It was located on Main Street next to the Bank of Prattville.²

Nell married Zach ABNEY, son of Zachariah ABNEY Jr. and Marion Frances BOWEN, circa 1939 in Prattville, Alabama.¹

Nell Frances Chandler died on 1 September 2009 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 87. She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Prattville, Alabama.

Nell's obituary was printed on 3 September 2009 in the The Montgomery Advertiser newspaper, published in Montgomery, Alabama. It read: "ABNEY, Nell C. "GG," age 87, of Prattville, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2009. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she was active for many years serving as a Senior Volunteer and working with Mom's Day Out. She was preceded in death by her husband Zach Abney. She is survived by a son, Sam (Mary Lou) Abney of Prattville, AL; two daughters, Lina (George) Abney Waldrop of Auburn, AL and Ann (Fred) Abney Weldon of Eclectic, AL; two brothers, Griffon Chandler of Memphis, TN and Dixon Chandler of Marked Tree, AR; three sisters, Mary Jo Chandler of Prattville, AL, Deane Autrey of Auburn, AL, and Jacquelyn Autrey of Montgomery, AL; nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Pall­bearers will be her grandsons, Clint Morris Weldon, John Coker, Matthew Abney Waldrop, K. James Collett, Zach Abney, IV and Mack Thomas Weldon. Honorary Pallbearers will be George Waldrop, Fred Weldon, Mike Till, Frank Plaster, Griffon Chandler, Dixon Chandler, and dear friend Barbara Kopf. Funeral services will beheld at Ridout's Prattville Chapel at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 4, 2009 with Rev. Dave Burns officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. Ridout's Prattville Chapel Directing."

     Helga Renata Kukol was born on 11 June 1938 in Gleiwitz, Federal Republic of Germany.

After the death of Willie Nell, Charlie married his second wife Helga (?) about 1990.

Helga Renata Kukol died on 25 June 2004 at Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 66. She was buried in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Maplesville, Chilton County, Alabama.¹