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     George Washington HUNT, son of Henry Harrison HUNT and Sarah BURT, was born on 5 April 1844 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹ He was a farmer.

George Washington HUNT appeared on a census, enumerated 20 October 1850, in the household of Henry Harrison HUNT and Sarah BURT in Huddleston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama.²

George Washington HUNT appeared on a census, enumerated 1860, in the household of his parents Henry Harrison HUNT and Sarah BURT in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. He was listed as a 15-year-old student.³

George began military service at age 20 in May 1864 in Tensaw, Alabama, when he enlisted in Co. K 1st Alabama Volunteer Infantry, CSA. This regiment served in the Confederate Army of Tennessee. He was discharged 26 Apr 1865 after the surrender of Gen. Joseph Johnston.⁴

George married Cynthia B. SPENCER, daughter of William SPENCER and Elizabeth _____, on 4 October 1866 in Autauga County, Alabama.^5,6 In 1870 they lived in Elmore County. George and Cynthia moved to Birmingham shortly before his death, living in a four room, frame house at 8220 5th Avenue North.

George Washington HUNT and Cynthia B. SPENCER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 26 July 1870 in Channahatchee, Elmore County, Alabama. The household was listed as George Hunt, a 27 year old farmer born South Carolina, and Cynthia Hunt, 28, keeping house, born Alabama. George had real estate valued $1200 and personal estate $300. They had a son, Isaac, 6 months old, born in March. Also in the household were William and Edwin Tinnerman, ages 13 and 11, farm laborerrs.⁷

George Washington HUNT bought a tract of land from Sarah HUNT on 22 July 1873 in Autauga County, Alabama. The 40-acre lot being the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 4, township 18, range 16.

Sarah lived out the rest of her life in a house built by her son Thomas B. Hunt on his property; this house was known as the "Granny House", and was still standing until a few years ago.⁸

George Washington HUNT and Cynthia B. SPENCER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1880 in Pine Flat, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as G. W. Hunt, wife Cindha B. Booth, and two children. G. W. Hunt was recorded as a farmer, age 35, whose parents were born in North Carolina. The parents of Cindha B. Booth, age 35, were born in South Carolina and Georgia. They had a daughter, Eula C. Hunt, age 10, a farm laborer, and son, Infant Hunt [Spencer], age 3 months. Everyone in the household was born in Alabama. Where about Isaac and Eula? They were the same age, but only he was listed in 1870 and onlly her in 1880.⁹

As of 1902, George Washington HUNT lived in Montgomery, Alabama. The city directory lists him as a watchman living at 321 Herron Street. Cynthia is not listed, but living with him was his son, Spencer, employed as a car repairman.

In 1904 George Washington HUNT and Cynthia B. SPENCER lived in Montgomery, Alabama.

George Washington HUNT and Cynthia B. SPENCER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 18 April 1910 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. The household was listed as G. W. Hunt, a 67 year old night watchman born in Alabama while his parents were born in North Carolina. His wife was C. B. Hunt, age 69 born Alabama and parents North Carolina. They had been married 44 years and she was the mother of two, one still living. Also in the household was their son S. L. Hunt, age 29, single, cabinet makerr, and niece Alma Parish, age 25, single, dressmaker.¹⁰

On 17 May 1910 George Washington died in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 66 leaving Cynthia B. a widow. Cynthia continued to receive a Confederate widow's pension after the death of her husband.^11,12 He was buried in Pine Level Methodist Church Cemetery, Pine Level, Autauga County, Alabama. The grave is unmarked.

     Jesse Perham HUNT, son of Henry Harrison HUNT and Sarah BURT, was born on 10 August 1847 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹ He was a merchant. In 1880 he was working as a clerk in the store of his brother, S. R. Hunt, but by 1887 he had a store of his own, located about middle of the block on the south side of Main Street. He never married.

When the Alabama legislature incorporated the Prattville Manufacturing Company on 13 Jan 1846 there were three signers, Daniel Pratt, Jesse Perham and James Allen. Allen soon left the company to become a successful Prattville merchant, passing on his business to his two sons before returning to New York in the 1850s.

Perham, like Pratt, hailed from New Hampshire. He was first employed in Prattville in 1845 as a machinist in the gin factory and as minister of the Methodist Church. Henry Hunt most likely knew him well as a fellow machinist and from the church. Perham was regarded as a brilliant speaker and as a revivalist had no superior. In the 1850s he entered politics becomng a popular speaker for the Know-Nothing Party. In 1848 he established the Autauga Manufacturing Company in Autaugaville before moving to Selma in 1849. This genealogist believes that he was the namesake of Jesse Perham Hunt, born in 1847.²

Jesse Perham HUNT appeared on a census, enumerated 20 October 1850, in the household of Henry Harrison HUNT and Sarah BURT in Huddleston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama.³

Jesse Perham HUNT appeared on a census, enumerated 1860, in the household of his parents Henry Harrison HUNT and Sarah BURT in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. He was 12-years-old.⁴

Jesse Perham HUNT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1880, in the household of Stephen Reed HUNT in Prattville, Alabama.

Jesse Perham HUNT died on 7 December 1897 in Autauga County, Alabama, at age 50.⁵ He was buried in Pine Level Methodist Church Cemetery, Autauga County, Alabama.

His obituary appeared 10 December 1897 in the The Prattville Progress, published in Prattville, Alabama. It read: "Mr. Jesse Hunt Dead--- Mr. Jesse R. Hunt a well known citizen of Prattville, died rather suddenly on last Tuesday afternoon. The cause of his death was an overdose of an opiate, but whether taken with suicidal intent is not certain. When a physician reached him he was too far gone to be rendered any material aid. His death took place in the sleeping room in rear of his store on Main street. For some time Mr. Hunt has been suffering with rheumatism and has been in rather gloomy spirits. Mr. Hunt is perhaps as well known as any citizen of Prattville, being for many years connected with the store ot his brother Mr. S. Hunt. His remains were interred at the family burying ground at Pine Level on Wednesday morning. He has many friends here who mourn his loss."⁶

His obituary appeared 23 December 1897 in the Marion County News, published in Marion, Alabama. "Jesse Hunt, of Prattville, who took an overdose of landanum died last week, all efforts to arouse him failing. Mr. Hunt had long suffered from sciatic rheumatism, and many think he the laudanum with suicidal intent.⁷

     Thomas Brown HUNT, son of Henry Harrison HUNT and Sarah BURT, was born on 14 September 1850 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹ Thomas Brown HUNT also went by the name of Tommy.

Thomas Brown HUNT appeared on a census, enumerated 1860, in the household of his parents Henry Harrison HUNT and Sarah BURT in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. He was 11-years-old.²

Thomas married Mary Jane NIXON, daughter of William Lindsay NIXON and Malinda HUBBARD, on 10 November 1870 at at William Nixon's residence in Autauga County, Alabama. J. W. Hollen, justice of the peace, performed the ceremony.³ They operated a farm in the Pine Level community.

Thomas Brown HUNT and Mary Jane NIXON appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1880 in Pine Flat Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as farmer Thos. Hunt, age 23, wife Mary J. Hunt, age 23, and their children, Sarah, age 8; Henry, age 7; James, age 6; Ella [Martha Ellen], age 3; Steven, age 1; and Mary, age 3 months. All were born in Alabama except for Thomas' parents, who were born in North Carolina.⁴

Thomas Brown HUNT and Mary Jane NIXON appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 28 June 1900 in Liberty Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Thomas B. Hunt, age 49; Mary Hunt (wife), age 48; Martha E., age 23; Eliza A., age 18; John R., age 16; Jesse S., age 15; Joseph B., age 13; Miles H., age 9; and Grover C., age 8. This census also states that Tommy and Mary had been married 29 years and had 12 children together with 11 living in 1900. Their son, Stephen, had died in 1890. Living next door to them was Thomas' mother, Sarah Hunt, age 93.⁵

Thomas married 2nd Lilla STRANGE on 18 November 1913 in Mountain Creek, Autauga County, Alabama. O. W. Greer performed the ceremony.⁶

Thomas Brown HUNT and Lilla STRANGE appeared in a newspaper article 4 December 1913 in the The Prattville Progress, published in Prattville, Alabama. "Strange occurances sometimes happen at the Old Soldiers Home, near Mountain Creek, but none so far that eclipses the marraige last week of Mr. T. B. Hunt, a farmer near Prattville, and Miss Lilla Strange, who has heretofore resided near the Old Soldiers Home. Mr. Hunt has seen 63 pleasant winters, which have had a tendency to streck his locks with silver gray, while the blushing bride--- a pretty girl of 23 summers, with sombre blonde treseases and winning features, has grown up like a healthy flower ready to blossom.

The ceremony was a prearranged affair. The pretty girl, her mother and sister came to the Soldiers Home and there met Mr. Hunt with the license, Rev. O. W. Greer and a "big bunch" of old veterans, and after a few minutes the wedding was over and the happy couple dined with the old veterans.

The Home bell served a double purpose by ringing out for the noon hour and wedding bells at the same time. The couple left the Home followed by showers of well wishes, for their residence in Autauga County. -- Union Banner."

Note: O. W. Greer was pastor of the Baptist Church in Mountain Creek. Since Lila lived in Mountain Creek where the Soldiers' Home was located, it may be possible that she was not a member of the church and Rev. Greer chose to have the ceremony at the Soldiers' Home instead.

Thomas Brown HUNT and Lilla STRANGE appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 17 January 1920 in Liberty Beat 10, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as T. B. Hunt, a 69 year old farmer and his wife, Liller Hunt, age 29, both born in Alabama and could read and write. Also in the household was their daughter Vernia Hunt, age 4, and son Claton Hunt, age 1, both born in Alabama.⁷

Thomas Brown HUNT died on 11 November 1921 in Autauga County, Alabama, at age 71.⁸ He was buried in Pine Level Methodist Church Cemetery, Autauga County, Alabama.

     Stephen Reed HUNT, son of Henry Harrison HUNT and Sarah BURT, was born on 29 September 1853 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Stephen Reed HUNT appeared on a census, enumerated 1860, in the household of his parents Henry Harrison HUNT and Sarah BURT in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. He was 6-years-old.²

Stephen Reed HUNT appeared on a census, enumerated 30 July 1870, in the household of his mother Sarah BURT in Beat 10, Kingston, Autauga County, Alabama. He was listed as a 16-year-pld farm laborer.³

Stephen Hunt operated a mercantile business in downtown Prattville. It was located on the south side of Main (Second) Street, roughly across from the Bank of Prattville building. An advertisement in the 11 Nov 1898 Prattville Progress special Industrial Edition read: "S. R. Hunt, dealer in General Merchandise, Dry Goods, Groceries, Candies, Canned Goods, Plantation Supplies, Etc." He was also for many years the chief bookkeeper for Daniel Pratt.

In March 1895 an arsonist attempted to burn the store causing some damage. In 1901 the store was updated and improved, but still of timber construction. In 1903 a newspaper ad mentioned the opening of a new store between a bakery and S. R. Hunt's store. The new business was Wingard & Anthony butcher shop. On 20 May 1908 a fire in downtown Prattville heavily damaged Hunt's store and most of the groceries inside were lost. He rebuilt because on 25 Feb 1909 there was an ad announcing the opening of G. E. Scott's shoe shop in the rear of Hunt's store.⁴

Stephen Reed HUNT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1880 in Prattville, Alabama. The household was listed as Stephen R. Hunt, 26, clerk in store; his brother, Jesse P. Hunt, 36, clerk in store; his nehews Charles Goodson, 18, and James B. Hunt, 18, clerks in store. All were born in Alabama.

Stephen Reed HUNT was mentioned in a newspaper article 30 March 1900 in the The Prattville Progress, published in Prattville, Alabama. Mr. W. A. Hunt has accepted a position with Mr. S. R. Hunt.

Stephen Reed HUNT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 23 April 1910 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Stephen R. Hunt was a 36-year-old merchant and retail grocer. He lived alone.⁵

Stephen Reed HUNT died on 27 December 1910 in Pine Level, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 57.⁶ He was buried in Pine Level Methodist Church Cemetery, Autauga County, Alabama.

His obituary appeared 29 December 1910 in the The Prattville Progress, published in Prattville, Alabama. Death of S. R. Hunt -- After an illness of about two weeks Mr. Stephen R. Hunt died on last Tuesday night about 11 o'clock. The deceased was 59 years of age and was one of the best known and most popular citizens of Prattville. He has been engaged in the mercantile business in Prattville the greater part of his life and has been very successful, leaving a considerable fortune. He leaves surviving him many friends and relatives to mourn his death. The remains were buried in Pine Level cemetery last Wednesday afternoon.

His estate was probated on 27 December 1910 in Prattville, Alabama. He died intestate. Thomas Brown Hunt was the administrator. The estate consisted of his store and home in downtown Prattville described as: "Beginning at a point 354.84 feet from the northwest corner of Square No. 1, as laid down on Daniel Pratt's map and plan of said city of Prattville, thence running easterly on the south side of Second [now Main] Street 35 feet, thence at right angles south to Autauga Creek, thence westerly of said creek to a point opposite the point of beginning, thence northerly to the point of beginning; being the lot on which the said Stephen R. Hunt lived and conducted mercantile business."


The administrator, Thomas B. Hunt, said that the estate owed debits and that it would be necessary to sell the lot or parcel of land to pay the debts and that the lot could not be divided among heirs without sale of lot.

The sale occurred 29 July 1912 and William A. Hunt was the highest bidder in the sum of $1311.00.

     John Joseph BURT, son of Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, was born circa 1831 in Autauga County, Alabama. He was a farmer.

He was probably one of the 2 males age 5 to10 listed in the household of his father, Martin Ross BURT, in the 1840 Federal Census of Autauga County, Alabama.¹

John Joseph BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 22 October 1850, in the household of his parents Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS in Huddleston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. He was recorded as John Burt, a 19 year old farmer, born in Alabama.²

John married Laura NORRIS, daughter of Nelson Booker NORRIS and Martha Blalock, on 28 July 1852 in Dallas County, Alabama.^3,4

John Joseph BURT and Laura NORRIS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 5 September 1860 in Prairie Bluff, Wilcox County, Alabama. The household was listed as John J. Burt, a 29 year-old superintendent of mills and his 29 year-old wife, Laura. They owned real estate valued at $4,000 and personal property valued at $899. Living with them were their daughters, Martha E., age 7; Mary C., age 3; and sons, John C., age 5; and Martin N., age 1.⁵

John began military service on 19 April 1862 in Mobile, Alabama, joining Co. C, 42nd Alabama Infantry, CSA. His brother, Thomas, and brother-in-law Thomas S. Norris were in the same company. John was captured 04 July 1863 with the rest of the regiment at Vicksburg, Mississippi and paroled. While at Vicksburg they were part of John C. Moore's Brigade of Forney's Division. He was paroled May 1865 at Talladega. During the Atlanta Campaign, the regiment served in Baker's brigade of Stewart's Division.⁶

John Joseph BURT wrote the following letter from Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi, to his sister, Maggie BURT, on 12 June 1863: ""

John Joseph BURT was killed in battle on 4 July 1864 in Chattahoochee River line, near Smyrna, Georgia.⁶

     Laura NORRIS, daughter of Nelson Booker NORRIS and Martha Blalock, was born on 28 March 1831 in Dallas County, Alabama. She and Julius C. Norris (aka Richard) might have been twins, as suggested by the same birth date in the 1850 census.

She was probably the female age 5 to 10 listed in the household of her father, Nelson Booker NORRIS, in the 1840 Federal Census of Dallas County, Alabama. She would have been 9 years old.

Laura NORRIS appeared on a census, enumerated 15 October 1850, in the household of her father Nelson Booker NORRIS in Warrenton, Dallas County, Alabama. She was recorded as Laura Norris, age 20, born Alabama.

Laura married John Joseph BURT, son of Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, on 28 July 1852 in Dallas County, Alabama.^1,2

Laura NORRIS and John Joseph BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 5 September 1860 in Prairie Bluff, Wilcox County, Alabama. The household was listed as John J. Burt, a 29 year-old superintendent of mills and his 29 year-old wife, Laura. They owned real estate valued at $4,000 and personal property valued at $899. Living with them were their daughters, Martha E., age 7; Mary C., age 3; and sons, John C., age 5; and Martin N., age 1.³

Laura wrote the following letter from L. P. Tree [Lower Peach Tree], Alabama, to her sister-in-law, Margaret Catherine BURT, on 20 December 1861:

The port town of Lower Peach Tree in Wilcox County was a major shipping point on the Alabama River. From McMillan's Woodyard to the north and Lower Peach Tree to the south, historians have counted 90 river landings along the Alabama's course through Wilcox County. The majority of these were owned by individual plantation owners and operated for their use. Several of the planters also built and operated their cotton gins on the river. A number of woodyards were also situated near the river to provide the large amounts of fuel wood needed to keep the numerous sidewheel steamers afloat. It appears that John J. Burt was involved in operating one of these mills.⁴

Following the war, Laura applied for and received a Confederate pension as John's widow. She was then living in Lowndes county.⁵

Laura NORRIS appeared on a census, enumerated 12 July 1870, in the household of her father Nelson Booker NORRIS in Calhoun Beat 8, Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama. She was listed as Laura Burt, age 35, keeping house, born Alabama. Listed with her were her children Martha E., 17, and John A., 8 years old. Her other daughter, Mamie, was living with Mary Alice (Norris) Bozeman in Autauga county.⁶

Laura NORRIS appeared on a census, enumerated 3 June 1880, in the household of her daughter Mary BURT and husband James Madison Barganier in Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama. She was recorded Laura Burt, age 47.⁷

From the 1893 Montgomery City Directory Laura Burt was the matron of the Home for Working Women at 706 Adams Street. It was located at the corner of Adams and Union Streets, diagonally across from the present day Department of Archives and History.

Laura NORRIS appeared on a census enumerated 4 June 1900 in Montgomery, Alabama. The head of the household was Mattie Marvin, her daughter. Mattie [Martha E.] was a 46-year-old widow and mother of five children, all living. She was born August 1853. Living with her were her 22-year-old son, George B., a lineman for the telegraph company; another son, Patton, a 19-year-old cotton classer; and her 17-year-old daughter, Emma M., who was in school. Laura Burt was 69 and the widowed mother of five children with only 2 still living. The family lived at 187 Brassell Street near the intersection with Adams Street.⁸

Laura NORRIS was listed in the 1902 city directory for Montgomery, Alabama. Laura Burt (widow of John), boards 18 Brassell, the home of Claud and Emma Hendrix.

Laura NORRIS appeared on a census enumerated 22 April 1910 in Montgomery, Alabama. She was boarding with butcher Claud Hendrick and his wife, Emma, at 122 Holcombe Street. Laura was 79-years-old. Emma, age 29, was Laura's granddaughter. Laura also appeared in the 1913 City Directory as a boarder at this same address.⁹

Laura NORRIS died on 14 July 1914 in Montgomery, Alabama, at age 83.^10,11,12 She was buried in Greenwood Cemetery.

Her obituary appeared 14 July 1914 in the The Montgomery Times, published in Montgomery, Alabama. Mrs. Laura Burt, aged 83 years, died at the home of her granddaughter Mrs. Claud Hendrix, 122 Holcombe Street, this morning at 7 o'clock. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mattie E. Marvin and Mrs. J. M. Bargainier, both of Montgomery. She is also survived by three brothers, Mr. D. [J. C.] Norris, of Mobile; N[eedham] Norris and [Robert] Clarence Norris, of Calhoun. The funeral service will be held from the residence of her granddaughter Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock.

     Caroline Elizabeth BURT, daughter of Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, was born on 3 October 1832 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

She was probably the female age 5 to 10 listed in the household of her father, Martin Ross BURT, in the 1840 Federal Census of Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Caroline married Calvin COBB on 21 March 1850 at the home of Martin Burt in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. Ferdinand EllisSmith describes their wedding in his journal: "We got there about dark, found quite a concourse of people there. The house built of timber, and of course not very large. The ladies went into the house, the gentlemen gathered around a large fire out of doors, it being pretty cool, but presently the time arrived for the ceremony, when all rushed into the house that could get in. The balance looked in after the ceremony was over. Then came supper. The table I think was filled, I think, five times. A rich and bountiful supper was provided. After supper was over a large party, as they could not all be accommodated with seats, and being satisfied with seeing and eating, mounted their horses and left. The balance of the crowd might be discribed thus. In one corner sat a group of old women, with one or two of the more plain sort of girls who did not have the advantage of a boarding school education, with their pipes smoking and eagerly watching the maneuvering of the rest of the company. And in another corner there might be a group of more polished and fashionable ladies entertaining themselves with the novelty of the scene, perhaps at the expense of some of the peculiarities of some of the more plain and simple folk."

Caroline Elizabeth BURT contributed a square to a quilt being put together by her sister, Harriett E. BURT.

Caroline Elizabeth BURT died on 18 February 1907 in Elmore County, Alabama, at age 74.³ She was buried in Rocky Mount Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

     Calvin COBB was born on 16 May 1816 in Caswell County, North Carolina. He was a farmer.

Calvin married Caroline Elizabeth BURT, daughter of Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, on 21 March 1850 at the home of Martin Burt in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. Ferdinand EllisSmith describes their wedding in his journal: "We got there about dark, found quite a concourse of people there. The house built of timber, and of course not very large. The ladies went into the house, the gentlemen gathered around a large fire out of doors, it being pretty cool, but presently the time arrived for the ceremony, when all rushed into the house that could get in. The balance looked in after the ceremony was over. Then came supper. The table I think was filled, I think, five times. A rich and bountiful supper was provided. After supper was over a large party, as they could not all be accommodated with seats, and being satisfied with seeing and eating, mounted their horses and left. The balance of the crowd might be discribed thus. In one corner sat a group of old women, with one or two of the more plain sort of girls who did not have the advantage of a boarding school education, with their pipes smoking and eagerly watching the maneuvering of the rest of the company. And in another corner there might be a group of more polished and fashionable ladies entertaining themselves with the novelty of the scene, perhaps at the expense of some of the peculiarities of some of the more plain and simple folk."

Calvin began military service circa 1862 in Montgomery, Alabama, when he enlisted in Semple's Battery of Artillery along with a group of 22 other men from Autauga county. He also served in Nathan L. Brooks company of Alabama Cavalry Reserves in Lowndes County, enlisting 5 Jul 1863 at age 48. He appeared on the original muster roll of that date in Hayneville, Alabama. He was discribed as having blue eyes, light hair, florid complexion and 6 ft. 1 inch. Calvin was a resident of Lowndes County at that time and was recruited by Major Armstead. After the war he was a member of the Robinson Springs UCV Camp 396.¹

Calvin COBB died on 2 October 1898 in Elmore County, Alabama, at age 82.² He was buried in Rocky Mount Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

     Thomas W. BURT, son of Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, was born on 1 February 1834 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

He was probably one of the 2 males age 5 to10 listed in the household of his father, Martin Ross BURT, in the 1840 Federal Census of Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Thomas W. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 22 October 1850, in the household of his parents Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS in Huddleston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. He was recorded as Thomas Burt, a 16 year old farmer, born Alabama.² He was a farmer.

Thomas married Mary Jane ELLIS on 9 May 1857 in Orrville, Dallas County, Alabama. The bride was the daughter of Mrs. Nancy Ellis. Rev. John Dennis performed the marriage rites.^3,4,5

Thomas began military service at age 28 on 6 May 1862 in Bridgeport, Jackson County, Alabama, in Co. C 42nd Alabama Infantry, CSA and rose to the rank of corporal. At the time of his enlistment Thomas was living in Orrville, Alabama. He was captured 4 July 1863 at Vicksburg, Mississippi and paroled. He was shot through the lungs and severely wounded 28 July 1864 during the Battle of Ezra Church in Georgia. He recuperated at Gilmer Hospital in Forsyth, Georgia and survived the war. However, the wound shortened his life. Mary Jane, as his widow, filed for a pension.⁶

Thomas W. BURT died on 5 April 1869 in Orrville, Dallas County, Alabama, at age 35.⁷ He was buried in Burt Family Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

     Mary Jane ELLIS was born on 17 March 1837 in Cahaba, Dallas County, Alabama.

Mary married Thomas W. BURT, son of Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, on 9 May 1857 in Orrville, Dallas County, Alabama. The bride was the daughter of Mrs. Nancy Ellis. Rev. John Dennis performed the marriage rites.^1,2,3 She applied as a widow and received a Confederate pension. She was living in Orrville, Dallas county, Alabama.

Mary Jane ELLIS appeared on a census, enumerated 7 June 1900, in the household of her daughter Nancy Delilah BURT in Orrville, Dallas County, Alabama. She was recorded as M. J. Burt, a 63 year old widow, born March 1837. It said she was the mother of two (error), both living. Her son George lived two houses away.

Mary Jane ELLIS died on 30 June 1925 in Orrville, Dallas County, Alabama, at age 88.^4,5 She was buried in Orrville Community Cemetery, Orrville, Dallas County, Alabama.

     Washington BURT, son of Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, was born circa 1835 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

Washington BURT died circa 1840 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

He was probably the male under age 5 listed in the household of his father, Martin Ross BURT, in the 1840 Federal Census of Autauga County, Alabama.¹

     Mary Ann BURT, daughter of Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, was born on 16 May 1837 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

She was probably one of the 2 females under age 5 listed in the household of her father, Martin Ross BURT, in the 1840 Federal Census of Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Mary Ann BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 22 October 1850, in the household of her parents Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS in Huddleston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as Mary A. Burt, age 13, born Alabama.²

Mary Ann BURT contributed a square to a quilt being put together by her sister, Harriett E. BURT.

Mary married John Watkins BATEMAN on 5 February 1857 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.⁴

John died on 18 March 1864 at age 36 leaving Mary Ann BURT as a widow.

Mary Ann BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 July 1870 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Mary A. Bateman, age 30, keeping house, real estate $300, personal estate $300; James M. Bateman, 12, farm laborer; Daniel P. Bateman, 10, at home; John W. Bateman, 8, at home; and William M. Burt, 15, farm laborer. They were living next door to Mary's widowed mother, Delilah Burt.⁵

Mary Ann BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 23 June 1880 in Prattville, Alabama. The household was listed as Mary A. Bateman, age 42, keeping house; James M. Bateman (son), age 22, works in Gin Shop; Daniel P. Bateman (son), age 20, works in Sash Shop; and John W. Bateman (son), age 18, works in Gin Shop. Living next door was Mary's sister, Mattie and husband, Daniel E. Holt.⁶

Mary Ann BURT died on 6 November 1904 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 67.⁷ She was buried in Burt Family Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

Mary's obituary was printed on 11 November 1904 in the The Prattville Progress newspaper, published in Prattville, Alabama. It read: "Mrs. Mary A. Bateman, one of the oldest residents of Prattville, breathed her last on last Sunday afternoon at the residence of her son, Mr. D. P. Bateman, on First Street. She had been confined to her bed for several months. Mrs. Bateman, nee Miss Mary Anne Burt, was born May 16th, 1837, on the Burt Plantation, now owned by Mr. J. D. Rice, a few miles north of Prattville, and she had resided in or near Prattville her entire life. On February 5th, 1857, she was united in marriage to Mr. J. W. Bateman. She became a member of the M. E. Church at Indian Hill in 1850.. Mrs. Bateman leaves surviving her three sons: J. W., D. P., and J. M. Bateman... The remains were interred on last Monday in the Burt burying ground, near the scene of her birth, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. H. H. McNeill."⁸

     John Watkins BATEMAN was born on 18 May 1827 in Georgia the son of James W. and Cassandra Bateman. He was the grandson of Jesse Bateman and Elizabeth Watkins.^1,2 He was a plantation overseer.

John married Mary Ann BURT, daughter of Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, on 5 February 1857 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.³

John saw military service during the War Between the States. His name appears on a 16 Sep 1861 muster roll of the "Autauga Guards", which were assigned to Co. G Blythe's Mississipi Infantry Battalion and later the 44th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. He re-enlisted in Co. A 8th Alabama Cavalry and died in service of pneumonia.

On 18 March 1864 John Watkins died at age 36 leaving Mary Ann a widow. He was buried in Burt Family Cemetery, Prattville, Alabama.

     Sarah Jane BURT, daughter of Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, was born circa 1839 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was also known as Sallie.

She was probably one of the 2 females under age 5 listed in the household of her father, Martin Ross BURT, in the 1840 Federal Census of Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Sarah Jane BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 22 October 1850, in the household of her parents Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS in Huddleston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as Sarah J. Burt, age 11, born Alabama.²

Sarah Jane BURT contributed a square to a quilt being put together by her sister, Harriett E. BURT.

Sarah Jane BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of her parents Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS in Kingston, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as Sallie Burt, age 21, born Alabama.⁴

Sarah married Nelson Booker NORRIS on 9 April 1861 in Lowndes County, Alabama. The marriage bond was co-signed by her brother, Thomas W. Burt.^5,6

Sarah Jane BURT is presumed to have died before 1870 in Lowndes County, Alabama.

     Nelson Booker NORRIS was born circa 1805 in South Carolina. He was the son of Hardy Baker Norris (1769-1873) and Mary Garner.

Nelson married first Martha Blalock circa 1823 in Alabama.

Nelson Booker NORRIS appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Dallas County, Alabama, N. B. Norris: 1 Male - 20 thru 29 (Nelson), 1 Female - Under 5, 1 Female - 20 thru 29 (Martha), no slaves.

He purchased a government land patent 16 November 1830 in Dallas County, Alabama. From the Cahaba Land Office he purchased the west half of the southeast quarter of section 28, in township 16-N, range 7-E, containing 80.16 acres. This would have been near Orrville, just east of the present junction of Alabama Highway 5 and Dallas county road 54.

Nelson Booker NORRIS appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Dallas County, Alabama, N. B. Norris: 2 Males - 5 thru 9 (Thomas, Julius), 1 Male - 30 thru 39 (Nelson), 1 Female - 5 thru 9 (Laura), and 3 slaves. Apparently Martha was deceased by this date.

Nelson married second Eliza Ann Adams on 17 December 1842 in Dallas County, Alabama. She was the daughter of John and Polly Adams.¹

Nelson Booker NORRIS and Eliza Ann Adams appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 15 October 1850 in Warrenton, Dallas County, Alabama. The household was listed as Nelson Norris, a 45 year old overseer and Eliza Norris, his 25 year old wife, both born in South Carolina. Also in the household were: Laura Norris, 20; Richard Norris, 20 year old farmer; Buddy Norris, 8; and Allice Norris, female, age 3; all born in Alabama.

Nelson married third Unknown Wife circa 1853 in Alabama. This was about the time of his move to Lowndes county.

He appeared as head of household on a state census enumerated 1855 in Lowndes County, Alabama. The household was listed as N. B. Norris: 2 males under 21 (James, Needham), 2 males over 21 (Nelson, Julius), 2 females under 21, 1 female over 21 (Unknown Wife). He had 13 slaves.

Nelson Booker NORRIS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 4 August 1860 in Mount Willing, Lowndes County, Alabama. The household was listed as N. B. Norris, a 54 year old planter, born in Georgia. He had real estate valued $9,150 and personal estate valued $28,280. Also in the household was T. S. (Thomas) Norris, a 28 year old planter, and implied wife, S. L. (Susan) Norris, a 21 year old female, both shown as married and born in Alabama. Others were J. N. (Buddy) Norris, male age 15; M. A. (Mary Alice) Norris, female age 11; Needham Norris, age 5; Pick (Robert), male age 4; and J. A. (Julius) Norris, a 26 year old overseer; all born Alabama.

Nelson married fourth Sarah Jane BURT, daughter of Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, on 9 April 1861 in Lowndes County, Alabama. The marriage bond was co-signed by her brother, Thomas W. Burt.^2,3

Nelson Booker NORRIS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 July 1870 in Calhoun Beat 8, Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama. The household was listed as N. B. Norris, a 64-year-old farmer from Georgia, and three sons: Needom(sp), 15, farm labor; Pickie, 12, farm labor; and Charlie, 6. Nelson had real estate valued $2600 and personal estate $600. Also in the household was his 35-year-old daughter, Laura Burt, and her children, Martha E., 17, and John A., 8. Laura's occupation was listed as keeping house.⁴

Nelson Booker NORRIS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 22 June 1880 in Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama. The household was listed as Nelson B. Norris, a 70 year old widow and farmer, born South Carolina. Also in the household was his son Robt. C. Norris, age 22, works on farm; son Nedham(sp), age 25, farmer, married; daughter-in-law Josephine Norris, age 23; grandson Nelson B. Norris, 5 and granddaughter Anna S. Norris, 3 months old.

Nelson Booker NORRIS died on 29 October 1894 in Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama. He would have been about 89 years old.

His obituary appeared 7 November 1894 in the The Greenville Advocate, published in Greenville, Alabama.

     Margaret Catherine BURT, daughter of Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, was born on 15 December 1840 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. Margaret Catherine BURT also went by the name of Maggie.

Margaret Catherine BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 22 October 1850, in the household of her parents Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS in Huddleston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as Margarett C. Burt, age 9, born Alabama.¹

Maggie BURT contributed a square to a quilt being put together by her sister, Harriett E. BURT.

Margaret Catherine BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of her parents Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS in Kingston, Autauga County, Alabama. She was listed as Margaret Burt, age 19, born Alabama.³

Margaret Catherine BURT received the following letter 20 December 1861 from her sister-in-law, Laura NORRIS: "

The port town of Lower Peach Tree in Wilcox County was a major shipping point on the Alabama River. From McMillan's Woodyard to the north and Lower Peach Tree to the south, historians have counted 90 river landings along the Alabama's course through Wilcox County. The majority of these were owned by individual plantation owners and operated for their use. Several of the planters also built and operated their cotton gins on the river. A number of woodyards were also situated near the river to provide the large amounts of fuel wood needed to keep the numerous sidewheel steamers afloat. It appears that John J. Burt was involved in operating one of these mills."⁴

Margaret married Thomas Whetstone SMITH, son of Daniel Newman SMITH, on 5 November 1862 in Autauga County, Alabama.⁵

Maggie BURT received the following letter from her brother, John Joseph BURT, written 12 June 1863 in Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi: ""

Margaret Catherine BURT witnessed the obituary of Harriett E. BURT on 6 November 1896 in the The Prattville Progress. The article read: "Mrs. T. W. Smith and Mr. & Mrs. W. N. Smith went to Lowndesboro last week in answer to a telegram received announcing the serious illness of Mrs. H. E. Jones. Another telegram received on Monday announced that Mrs. Jones died Monday morning. She was well known to older residents of Prattville as Miss Hattie Burt. Her remains were interred at the Jones burying ground near Lowndesboro on Tuesday."⁷

Margaret Catherine BURT and Thomas Whetstone SMITH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 4 June 1900 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Thomas W. Smith, a 63 year old circuit clerk, born November 1836, and his wife, Margaret Smith, a 59 year old landlady, born April 1840. They had been married 37 years and she was the mother of four, all living. Their children were daughter, Celia P. Smith, age 27, born January 1873; son Daniel N. Smith, a 25 year old salesman, born February 1875; son Willie R. Smith, age 23, born January 1877; and son Archie Smith, age 20, born April 1880. All were born in Alabama. Also in the household were boarders Harold and Willie Murphree, with daughter Edith. Harold was a machinist, age 24. Also boarding was Margaret's sister, Fannie Cloud, a 52 year old widow born July 1848, mother of four, 3 living. There was also Maria Jones, a black 33 year old cook and Kathleen Pearce, a 14 year old black nurse. They lived on Chestnut street.

Margaret Catherine BURT died on 19 January 1911 in Autauga County, Alabama, at age 70.⁸ She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

Her obituary appeared 26 January 1911 in the The Prattville Progress, published in Prattville, Alabama. "Death of Mrs. Margaret C. Smith-- On last Thursday morning, January 19th, 1911 at 5 o'clock, the Death Angel again visited our town, and this time carried away one of our oldest and most popular and most beloved residents. At that hour, the spirit of Mrs. Margaret C. Smith left its earthly abode and winged it way to the great beyond.

Mrs. Smith had been in declining health for the past two years. Though ill health may bring us some intimation that we must soon be forever separated in this life from our friends and dear ones, but we cannot be prepared to accept in the true philosophical way that time when we lose forever the sweetest and most cherished flower that has so long brightened and cast it fragrance around our pathways of life. Such was the case with the many friends and relatives of Mrs. Smith, for when the sad tidings of her death were borne from lip to lip last Thursday morning there were many touched with the pangs of the deepest sorrow, as they realized that they had lost their best and truest friend.

The deceased was born December 15th, 1840. Her parents were Martin R. Burt and Delilah A. Burt. She was united in marriage to Thomas W. Smith on November 5th, 1862.

To this union there are six children, viz: Mrs. G. B. Morgan, Mrs. L. I. Chapman, Miss Jettie Smith, D. N. Smith, W. R. Smith and Archie Smith. She leaves surviving her, two sisters, Mrs. W. N. Smith and Mrs. Fannie Cloud.

As a wife, mother, and friend, she measured up to the highest standard of womanhood-- always kind, gentle and considerate of others. She was loved by all who knew her. She was an administering angel in the sick room, never too busy to give her services to those in need and she will be missed in this community.

The funeral services were held on Friday and the interment was in the Oak Hill cemetery, northeast of Prattville."

     Thomas Whetstone SMITH, son of Daniel Newman SMITH, was born on 1 October 1836 in Autauga County, Alabama.^1,2 Thomas Whetstone SMITH also went by the name of Tinker Tom. He was a school teacher and later clerk of the circuit court in Autauga County, Alabama.²

Thomas began military service at age 24 on 18 April 1861 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, where he enlisted as a private in the "Prattville Dragoons", attached to the 7th Ala. Inf. Regt. as Co. I and reorganized as Co. H, 3rd Alabama Cavalry Regiment.. He continued service until discharged March 1862. He re-enlisted 7 November 1863 at Pollard, Alabama in T.L. Faulkner's Company A Livingston's 8th Alabama Cavalry and fought with them until discharged 10 April 1865. He had been promoted to Quartermaster Sgt. of Reg. in May 1864.³

Thomas married Margaret Catherine BURT, daughter of Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, on 5 November 1862 in Autauga County, Alabama.⁴

Thomas Whetstone SMITH and Margaret Catherine BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 4 June 1900 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Thomas W. Smith, a 63 year old circuit clerk, born November 1836, and his wife, Margaret Smith, a 59 year old landlady, born April 1840. They had been married 37 years and she was the mother of four, all living. Their children were daughter, Celia P. Smith, age 27, born January 1873; son Daniel N. Smith, a 25 year old salesman, born February 1875; son Willie R. Smith, age 23, born January 1877; and son Archie Smith, age 20, born April 1880. All were born in Alabama. Also in the household were boarders Harold and Willie Murphree, with daughter Edith. Harold was a machinist, age 24. Also boarding was Margaret's sister, Fannie Cloud, a 52 year old widow born July 1848, mother of four, 3 living. There was also Maria Jones, a black 33 year old cook and Kathleen Pearce, a 14 year old black nurse. They lived on Chestnut street.

In 1907 Thomas Whetstone SMITH was tax collector in Autauga County, Alabama.

Thomas Whetstone SMITH died on 11 September 1916 in Autauga County, Alabama, at age 79.⁵ He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

     Harriett E. BURT, daughter of Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, was born circa 1843 in Autauga County, Alabama. Harriett E. BURT was known to her family and friends as Hattie.

Harriett E. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 22 October 1850, in the household of her parents Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS in Huddleston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as Harriett E. Burt, age 9, born Alabama.¹



Harriett married first Lewis M. WHETSTONE Jr., son of Lewis Myers WHETSTONE and Sophia Murph, on 6 September 1859 in Autauga County, Alabama. The couple resided in the Dutch Bend area along the Alabama River, near Autaugaville.³

Harriett E. BURT and Lewis M. WHETSTONE Jr. appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 July 1860 in Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as L. M. Whetstone, age 22, farmer, born Alabama and Mattie [Hattie] Whetstone, age 14, born Alabama.⁴

Harriett married second Thomas Jones Jr., son of Seaborn Jones, on 15 September 1869 in the residence of Mr. Burt, Autauga County, Alabama. Rev. B. S. Woodard performed the ceremony.⁵

Harriett E. BURT and Thomas Jones Jr. appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 21 June 1870 in Lowndesboro, Lowndes County, Alabama. The household was listed as Thomas Jones, a 61-year-old farmer. The value of his real estate was $6,000 and that of his personal property $10,000. He was born in Georgia. His wife, Hattie E. Jones, was 28 and had personal property valued at $150. She was born in Alabama. The only child in the household was Hattie's daughter, Louis M. W. Whetstone, age 8, who was born in Alabama.⁶

Harriett E. BURT and Thomas Jones Jr. appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 3 June 1880 in Lowndesboro, Lowndes County, Alabama. The household was listed as Tom Jones, age 71, a farmer. He was born in Georgia as were his parents. His wife, Hattie, age 37, born in Alabama. Her father was born in North Carolina while her mother was born in South Carolina. Living with them were daughter Ella, age 9; sons Mauryorton, age 7 and Thomas, age 4; and daughter Sudie, age 3. There was also Hattie's daughter, L. M. Whetstone, age 18 and Tom's son, Rannie Jones, a mulatto farmer, age 27. Rannie's mother was born in North Carolina. Mulatto could signify Indian blood.⁷

Harriett left a will dated 17 March 1887 in Lowndes County, Alabama. [Abstract]: I Hattie E. Jones of Lowndes County, Alabama and wife of Thomas Jones of Lowndesboro in uncertainty of life and certainty of death, and being possessed in my own right of an estate in lands devise that at my death all my property shall pass from me to my four children by said husband Thomas Jones to-wit: Thomas Ella, Maury, Sudie Burt, and Thomas in equal shares.If all four of these children should die leaving no heirs then the property should pass from the last surviver to my daughter from former marriage, Mrs. L. M. McWilliams of Prattville. I also bequeath five dollars to said Mrs. McWilliams, in affection I have for said daughter. I give so little because she has already received property from her father's estate. If husband Thomas Jones should survive me it is my will that he have a comfortable and genteel support from said four children. Appoint brother W. M. Burt of Lowndes executor. It was signed 17 Mar 1887. Witnesses James F. Clements and W. Brewer. The will was probated 1 Dec 1896 by A. E. Chaffee, judge of probate.⁸

Harriett left a will dated circa 1895 in Lowndes County, Alabama. She first appointed as her executor her brother, W. M. Burt of Lowndes County, then later changed it to her son-in-law from her first marriage, Graham A. McWilliams.⁹

Harriett E. BURT died on 2 November 1896 in Lowndesboro, Lowndes County, Alabama.¹⁰ She was buried in Jones Family Cemetery, Lowndesboro, Lowndes County, Alabama.

Harriett's obituary was printed on 6 November 1896 in the The Prattville Progress newspaper, published in Prattville, Alabama. The article read: "Mrs. T. W. Smith and Mr. & Mrs. W. N. Smith went to Lowndesboro last week in answer to a telegram received announcing the serious illness of Mrs. H. E. Jones. Another telegram received on Monday announced that Mrs. Jones died Monday morning. She was well known to older residents of Prattville as Miss Hattie Burt. Her remains were interred at the Jones burying ground near Lowndesboro on Tuesday."¹⁰

     Lewis M. WHETSTONE Jr., son of Lewis Myers WHETSTONE and Sophia Murph, was born on 30 August 1838 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹ He was a farmer.

Lewis married Harriett E. BURT, daughter of Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, on 6 September 1859 in Autauga County, Alabama. The couple resided in the Dutch Bend area along the Alabama River, near Autaugaville.²

Lewis M. WHETSTONE Jr. and Harriett E. BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 July 1860 in Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as L. M. Whetstone, age 22, farmer, born Alabama and Mattie [Hattie] Whetstone, age 14, born Alabama.³

Lewis M. WHETSTONE Jr. enlisted as a private in the "Autauga Rifles", Co. G 6th Alabama Infantry, CSA on 1 March 1862 in Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama. His enlistment papers describe him as a 23 year old farmer and a resident of Autaugaville. Lewis caught up with the 6th Alabama at the Siege of Yorktown in March or April of 1862. He was away sick for the battles of Seven Pines (31 May 1862) and Cold Harbor (27 June 1862), but present at Malvern Hill on 2 July 1862. He was killed in action September 14, 1862 at Boonsboro Gap in Maryland during the Antieham campaign. His younger brother, John A. Whetstone, was also killed during the war.

The following is from Thompson's Reminiscenses`of Autauga Rifles: "Our division was thrown in position at Boonsboro Gap Sep 14th, and a severe battle ensued. Here our company's loss was severe. Lewis Holser, Holbrooks Wiley, J. P. Chavis, John A. and L. M. Whetstone, brothers, Henry and John Carter, brothers, and J. Collins were killed and left on the field. Geo. B. Reid, S. G. Jones, R. H. Caver, S. J. Heath, J. T. Harmon, and R. Motley were severely wounded. Sgr. Thomas W. Hall was shot through the breast, the same ball shattering the shoulder of Lieut. R. G. Golson, inflicting a mortal wound. He reached home and died in a few days. S. G. Jones lost part of his hand and was retired from the service."⁴

Lewis M. WHETSTONE Jr. died on 14 September 1862 at Boonsboro Gap in Maryland at age 24.^4,5 He was buried in Dutch Bend Cemetery, Autauga County, Alabama.⁵

     Henry G. BURT, son of Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, was born on 6 June 1845 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Henry G. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 22 October 1850, in the household of his parents Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS in Huddleston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. He was recorded as Henry C. Burt, age 5, born Alabama.²

Henry G. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of his parents Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS in Kingston, Autauga County, Alabama. He was listed as Henry Burt, age 15, student, born Alabama.³ He enlisted 16 Sep 1861 at Montgomery, Alabama as a private in Capt. Thomas L. Faulkner's Independent Infantry Company (The "Autauga Guards"), which later became Co. G Blythe's 44th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. He died of disease while in service.

Henry G. BURT died on 29 November 1861 in Columbus, Kentucky, at age 16.^4,1 He was buried in Burt Family Cemetery, Prattville, Alabama.

     Laura Frances BURT was born on 24 July 1846 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, daughter of Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS.¹ Laura Frances BURT also went by the name of Fannie.

Laura Frances BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 22 October 1850, in the household of her parents Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS in Huddleston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as Laura H. Burt, age 4, born Alabama.²

Laura Frances BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of her parents Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS in Kingston, Autauga County, Alabama. She was listed as Frances Burt, age 14, born Alabama.³

Laura Frances BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 10 July 1870, in the household of her mother Delilah Anne GRIFFIS in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as Fannie Burt, age 23, without occupation.⁴

Laura married Jim CLOUD, son of Henry George Washington CLOUD and Mary T. Bateman, on 4 January 1871 in Autauga County, Alabama.⁵

Laura and Jim CLOUD moved from Alabama to Hempstead, Waller County, Texas, sometime soon after their marriage.

Laura Frances BURT and James W. CLOUD appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 June 1880 in Hempstead, Waller County, Texas. The household was listed as J. W. J. Cloud, age 34, farmer, born Alabama, parents born Georgia; L. F. Cloud [Laura Frances], age 33, born Alabama, dad born North Carolina, mom born Virginia; H. L. Cloud [Hattie], age 5, born Texas; W. W. Cloud [Willie], age 2, born Texas; and H. G. W. Cloud [father], age 70, blind, born Georgia, as were his parents.⁶

After the death of her husband in 1886 Laura Frances loaded up her three children in Hempstead, Texas and returned to her hometown, Prattville, Alabama. She established a boarding house on Main Street so that she could be independent and feed her three children.^7,8

Laura Frances BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 4 June 1900, in the household of her sister Margaret Catherine BURT and husband in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as boarder Fannie Cloud, a 52 year old widow born July 1848 in Alabama. She was the mother of four, 3 living. She had been married 23 years.

Laura Frances died on 21 September 1923 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 77.⁶ She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Prattville, Alabama.

     James W. CLOUD, son of Henry George Washington CLOUD and Mary T. Bateman, was born in 1845 in Alabama.¹ James W. CLOUD also went by the name of Jim.

James W. CLOUD appeared on a census, enumerated 13 November 1850, in the household of Henry George Washington CLOUD and Mary T. Bateman in Austin County, Texas.¹

James W. CLOUD appeared on a census, enumerated 14 June 1860, in the household of Henry George Washington CLOUD in Hempstead Precinct, Austin County, Texas.¹

James W. CLOUD appeared on a census, enumerated 19 October 1870, in the household of Henry George Washington CLOUD in Hempstead, Austin County, Texas.

Jim married Laura Frances BURT, daughter of Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, on 4 January 1871 in Autauga County, Alabama.²

Jim and Laura Frances CLOUD moved from Alabama to Hempstead, Waller County, Texas, sometime soon after their marriage.

James W. CLOUD and Laura Frances BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 June 1880 in Hempstead, Waller County, Texas. The household was listed as J. W. J. Cloud, age 34, farmer, born Alabama, parents born Georgia; L. F. Cloud [Laura Frances], age 33, born Alabama, dad born North Carolina, mom born Virginia; H. L. Cloud [Hattie], age 5, born Texas; W. W. Cloud [Willie], age 2, born Texas; and H. G. W. Cloud [father], age 70, blind, born Georgia, as were his parents.¹

James W. CLOUD appeared in a newspaper article 6 May 1886 in the San Antonio Daily Express. "HEMPSTEAD TRAGEDY: A Newspaper Man Killed by a Justice of the Peace. Mr. C. W. Newman, of the Express composing rooms, received a telegram yesterday from Hempstead informing him that his brother-in-law, J. H. Farr, editor of the Chronicle, had been shot and killed by James Cloud, a justice of the peace. No further particulars were given of the unfortunate affair other than as above stated. Mr. Newman will leave San Antonion for Hempstead to investigate the killing today. Farr was an old Confederate soldier, a member of Sibley's celebrated brigade when it made their famous march from New Mexico to San Antonio, almost naked and starved, and is said to have been a good man and brave."³

More on this story appeared 6 May 1886 in the Galveston Daily News. "HOMOCIDE IN HEMPSTEAD: Editor Farr Shot and Killed by Justice of the Peace Cloud. Special to the News. Hempstead- This afternoon about 1 o'clock, J. J. Cloud, justice of the peace of this precinct, shot and killed Joseph H. Farr, the editor of the Courier. The apparent cause of the killing is said to be the publication of editorials in the Courier reflecting on the official record of county officers, and Cloud is said to have been found behind in his accounts about $1000 by the late finance committee. The whole assembly of citizens and visiting firemen were thrown into great confusion by the tragedy... An inquest was held on the body of deceased at 3 o'clock. Mr. Farr leaves a wife and three children. The community is greatly excited over the affair."

Finally from the 29 July 1886 edition of the Brenham Weekly Banner. "... a Hempstead special to the Houston Post says, Judge McFarland, of Brenham came down yesterday (the 22nd inst.) to hear evidence in the case of J. W. J. Cloud charged with the murder of Joe Farr, on habeas corpus. After hearing the evidence as to Cloud's health only, he was admitted to bail in the sum of $10,000. It was shown that he had the consumption and perhaps would not live but a little while."

James W. CLOUD died on 17 September 1886 in Hempstead, Waller County, Texas.^1,3

His obituary appeared 19 September 1886 in the an unknown place , published in an unknown place , an unknown place . The Galveston Daily News. Hempstead, September 18... "J. W. J. Cloud, the man who killed J. H. Farr at last Miayday Festival, died of consumption and was buried today."³

     Martha D. BURT, daughter of Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, was born on 14 March 1848 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. Martha D. BURT also went by the name of Mattie.

Martha D. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 22 October 1850, in the household of her parents Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS in Huddleston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as Martha D. Burt, age 3, born Alabama.¹

Martha D. BURT contributed a square to a quilt being put together by her sister, Harriett E. BURT.

Martha D. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of her parents Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS in Kingston, Autauga County, Alabama. She was listed as Martha Burt, age 12, born Alabama.³

Martha D. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 10 July 1870, in the household of her mother Delilah Anne GRIFFIS in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as Martha Burt, age 21, without occupation.⁴

Martha married Daniel Edward HOLT, son of Daniel HOLT and Eliza PRATT, on 4 January 1871 in Autauga County, Alabama.⁵

Martha D. HOLT and Daniel Edward HOLT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 23 June 1880 in Prattville, Alabama. The household was listed as Daniel E. Holt, age 35, works in sash shop, born New Hampshire; Mattie D. Holt (wife), age 32, born Alabama; Eleanor Holt (daughter), age 8; Daniel B. Holt (son), age 6; and Mary E. Holt (daughter), age 4. Living next door was Mary A. Bateman, Mattie's sister.⁶

On 9 July 1883 Martha died in Autauga County, Alabama, at age 35 leaving Daniel a widower.^7,8 She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Prattville, Alabama.

Martha's obituary was printed on 13 July 1883 in the Southern Signal newspaper, published in Prattville, Alabama. It read, "It becomes our painful duty to chronicle the death of Mrs. M. D. Holt... which sad event occured at her home in this town Monday last. She was the beloved wife of Mr. Daniel E. Holt, who with his three little children, is left to mourn her untimely departure. The deceased was a daughter of the late M. Burt."⁹

     Daniel Edward HOLT, son of Daniel HOLT and Eliza PRATT, was born on 4 November 1844 in Milford, New Hampshire.¹

Daniel began military service at age 19 in May 1864 in Autauga County, Alabama, when he enlisted as a private in Co. K, 1st Alabama Infantry. He was severely wounded 12 August 1864 near Atlanta, Georgia when a minie ball passed through both thighs. He developed gangrene while in hospital and nearly died. He eventually recovered from his wounds, but was discharged from further service.

Daniel married first Martha D. BURT, daughter of Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, on 4 January 1871 in Autauga County, Alabama.²

Daniel Edward HOLT and Martha D. HOLT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 23 June 1880 in Prattville, Alabama. The household was listed as Daniel E. Holt, age 35, works in sash shop, born New Hampshire; Mattie D. Holt (wife), age 32, born Alabama; Eleanor Holt (daughter), age 8; Daniel B. Holt (son), age 6; and Mary E. Holt (daughter), age 4. Living next door was Mary A. Bateman, Mattie's sister.³

Martha died on 9 July 1883 in Autauga County, Alabama, at age 35 leaving Daniel as a widower.^4,5

Daniel Edward HOLT was identified as her surviving husband in Martha D. BURT's obituary in the Southern Signal newspaper, dated 13 July 1883, published in Prattville, Alabama.⁶

Daniel married second Ella Floy HICKS on 4 November 1884 in Autauga County, Alabama.²

Daniel Edward HOLT and Ella Floy HICKS moved from Prattville to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1891.

Daniel Edward HOLT and Ella Floy HICKS were listed in the 1897 city directory for Montgomery, Alabama. They were recorded as Daniel E. Holt (Mrs. Ella F.), collector, residence at 637 S. Lawrence Street.⁷

Daniel Edward HOLT and Ella Floy HICKS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1900 in Montgomery, Alabama. The household was listed as Dave Holt, a 55-year-old carpenter, born Nov 1844 in New Hampshire, and his wife, Ella Holt, age 39, born Jan 1861 in Georgia. They were married 29 years and Ella was mother of four, only two living. Also in the household were son, Dave B., age 26, born Aug. 1878, a train dispatcher; daughter, Lillie E., age 12, born Sept. 1887, at school; and daughter, Virginia P., age 11, born Dec. 1888, at school. They owned their home via mortgage at 62 Jeff Davis Avenue.⁸ He and Ella Floy HICKS were listed in the 1903 city directory for Montgomery, Alabama. They were listed as D. Edward Holt (Ella F.), collector, home 123 Madison Avenue.⁹

Daniel Edward HOLT died on 28 June 1905 in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, at age 60.^1,10 He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Montgomery, Alabama.¹¹

     Susan Rebecca BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 22 October 1850, in the household of her parents Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS in Huddleston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as Susan R. Burt, 6 months old, born Alabama.¹

Susan Rebecca BURT, daughter of Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, was born on 17 December 1850 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. She also went by the name of Sudie.

Susan Rebecca BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of her parents Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS in Kingston, Autauga County, Alabama. She was listed as Susan Burt, age 10, born Alabma.²

Susan Rebecca BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 10 July 1870, in the household of her mother Delilah Anne GRIFFIS in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as Susan Burt, age 19, without occupation.³

Susan married William Newman SMITH, son of Thomas Coke SMITH and Ann Jane Thompson, on 20 December 1877 at the residence of the bride's mother in Prattville.^4,5

Sudie BURT witnessed the obituary of Harriett E. BURT on 6 November 1896 in the The Prattville Progress. The article read: "Mrs. T. W. Smith and Mr. & Mrs. W. N. Smith went to Lowndesboro last week in answer to a telegram received announcing the serious illness of Mrs. H. E. Jones. Another telegram received on Monday announced that Mrs. Jones died Monday morning. She was well known to older residents of Prattville as Miss Hattie Burt. Her remains were interred at the Jones burying ground near Lowndesboro on Tuesday."⁶

Susan Rebecca BURT died on 6 May 1927 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 76.⁷ She was buried in Burt Family Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

     William Newman SMITH, son of Thomas Coke SMITH and Ann Jane Thompson, was born on 11 January 1852 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. William Newman SMITH also went by the name of Will.

William Newman SMITH appeared on a state census, enumerated 1855, in the household of his father Thomas Coke SMITH in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. He was probably one of the three males under age 21.¹

William married Susan Rebecca BURT, daughter of Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, on 20 December 1877 at the residence of the bride's mother in Prattville.^2,3

William Newman SMITH witnessed the obituary of Harriett E. BURT on 6 November 1896 in the The Prattville Progress. The article read: "Mrs. T. W. Smith and Mr. & Mrs. W. N. Smith went to Lowndesboro last week in answer to a telegram received announcing the serious illness of Mrs. H. E. Jones. Another telegram received on Monday announced that Mrs. Jones died Monday morning. She was well known to older residents of Prattville as Miss Hattie Burt. Her remains were interred at the Jones burying ground near Lowndesboro on Tuesday."⁴ He witnessed the probate sale of the property of William Martin BURT on 1 August 1902 in The Prattville Progress, Prattville, Alabama. The sale was held at his home four miles east of Prattville.

William Newman SMITH was mentioned in the obituary of Ann Jane Thompson on 1 May 1908 in the The Prattville Progress. He was listed as one of her five surviving children, viz: E. I. and W. N. Smith, and Mrs. Laura Northington, Mrs. Ina Stratton and Miss Pattie Smith

Smith, and Mrs. Laura Northington, Mrs. Ina Stratton and Miss Pattie Smith. Mrs. Smith was a faithful and consecrated member of the Episcopal church.

William Newman SMITH died on 26 April 1926 in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, at age 74.⁵ He was buried in Burt Family Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

His obituary appeared 29 April 1926 in the The Prattville Progress, published in Prattville, Alabama. Death Calls W. N. Smith -- Was long one of Autauga's most prominent and popular citizens -- The death of Mr. William N. Smith in a Montgomery infirmary at two o'clock last Monday morning came as a great shock to hundreds of friends not only in Autauga county, but throughout Alabama. While he had not been in robust health for some time, he was really ill only a few weeks.

William N. Smith was the son of Thomas C. and Jane Thompson Smith. He was born about five miles northeast of Prattville, January 11th, 1852. He was united in marriage in 1876 to Miss Sudie Burt, whose parents resided on a nearby farm. The deceased was a most successful and bustling farmer for many years. He moved shortly after his marriage to Lowndes county and afterward to the Cox Place in Montgomery county near Washington Ferry and resided there until 1900 he purchased the J. Q. Smith place, five miles east of Prattville. He sold that to Mr. D. L. Yarbrough and moved to Prattville. He went to Montgomery and purchased a home on South Court street in 1924 in order to be with his adopted daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cone. He resided there up until the time of his death.

Three of his brothers lived to manhood but all preceded him to the grave. Oscar and Clarence Smith died many years ago and Emmette L. Smith died in Clearwater, Florida in 1916. Two other brothers died in early boyhood. He is survived by his widow who has been in dwindling health for several months.

The deceased was a kind husband, a loyal friend and a splendid [unreadable] and he leaves hundreds to mourn his death. In his death the editor of The Progress feels that he has lost one of his truest friends of life and no one feels more keenly his death. We shall ever cherish his memory and know that the world has been brighter and better than he lived.

The remains were brought to Prattville, the funeral services conducted by Rev. P. N. McDonald in the Episcopal church, of which the deceased was a consecrated member. The remains were interred in the Burt cemetery two miles north of Prattville near the scenes of his boyhood, to sleep on a beautiful elevation overlooking all the surrounding section for miles, there to await the great resurrection morn.

     Ellen C. BURT, daughter of Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, was born on 27 June 1851 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

Ellen C. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of her parents Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS in Kingston, Autauga County, Alabama. She was listed as Ellen Burt, age 8, born Alabama.¹

Ellen C. BURT died on 15 February 1868 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 16.² She was buried in Burt Family Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

     William Martin BURT, son of Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, was born on 15 February 1855 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. He was also known as Willie.

William Martin BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of his parents Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS in Kingston, Autauga County, Alabama. He was listed as Willie Burt, age 5, born Alabama.¹

William Martin BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 10 July 1870, in the household of his sister Mary Ann BURT in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. He was recorded as William M. Burt, age 15, farm laborer. Mary was a young widow with three young children.²

William Martin BURT was named an executor in the will of Harriett E. Jones dated circa 1895 in Lowndes County, Alabama. He was living in Lowndes County at that time. She later changed her executor to Graham A. McWilliams, son-in-law from her first marriage.³

William Martin BURT died on 6 June 1901 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 46.⁴ He was buried in Burt Family Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

William Martin BURT appeared in a newspaper article 1 August 1902 in the The Prattville Progress, published in Prattville, Alabama. Notice: Under and by virtue of a decree rendered by the Probate Court of Autauga County for the sale of certain personal property of the estate of W. M. Burt, desceased, for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate, we the undersigned Administratices will sell at the residence of W. N. Smith, four miles east of Prattville, at 12 o'clock noon, on Saturday, August 16th, 1902, the following personal property to highest bidder for cash, to wit: Two suits of furniture, two chairs, one cart and harness, one wagon, one watch and chain and two clocks. -- M.C. Smith and S. R. Smith, Adm'r.

     Julius BURT was born on 9 March 1866 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. He and Julia were twins.

Julius BURT died on 7 September 1868 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 2.¹ He was buried in Burt Family Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

     Elizabeth Walton MATHEWS, daughter of John MATHEWS and Mary "Polly" BURT, was born on 19 March 1795 in Warren County, Georgia.² She was also known as Betsy.

Elizabeth Walton MATHEWS died on 21 June 1803 in Hancock County, Georgia, at age 8.³