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     Thomas L. COTTINGHAM, son of Charles Washington COTTINGHAM and Lucinda Francis Waldrop, was born on 28 December 1842 in Alabama.¹

During the War Between the States, Thomas L. COTTINGHAM enlisted in company I 45th Alabama Infantry by J. F. Clements on 13 March 1862 in Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama. His residence was listed as Letohatchee. He was furoughed from a disabled camp in Lauderdale, Mississippi 21 Jan 1865 and then appeared in Way Hospital in Meridian with a wounded left foot. He was listed on the rolls of POWs and deserters coming into the lines of the U. S. 16th Army Corps in April 1865. He had been captured 23 April 1865.

Thomas married Martha Jane Taylor on 11 December 1865 in Lowndes County, Alabama. The bond was co-signed by Thomas' brother-in-law, William M. Shaw.²

Thomas L. COTTINGHAM died on 23 January 1889 in Lowndes County, Alabama, at age 46.¹

     Louisa M. COTTINGHAM, daughter of Charles Washington COTTINGHAM and Lucinda Francis Waldrop, was born in 1844 in Alabama. She was also known as Lavina.

     Alexander H. COTTINGHAM, son of Charles Washington COTTINGHAM and Lucinda Francis Waldrop, was born in 1846 in Alabama.¹

     Richard Warner COTTINGHAM, son of Charles Washington COTTINGHAM and Lucinda Francis Waldrop, was born on 4 March 1849 in Lowndes County, Alabama.¹ He was also known as Warner.

Warner COTTINGHAM appeared on a census, enumerated 9 June 1880, in the household of John W. COTTINGHAM in Sandy Ridge, Lowndes County, Alabama.²

Richard married Sallie Elizabeth (?) in 1885 in Lowndes County, Alabama.

Richard Warner COTTINGHAM and Sallie Elizabeth (?) appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 19 June 1900 in Surles, Crenshaw County, Alabama. The household was listed as Richard W. Cottingham, a 51-year-old farmer, born March 1849, and Sarah E., his 33-year-old wife, born June 1867. They had a 13-year-old daughter, Maude, born January 1887. Living next door was John W. and Sallie Cottingham.

Richard Warner COTTINGHAM and Sallie Elizabeth (?) appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 29 April 1910 in Surles, Crenshaw County, Alabama. The household was listed as Richard W. Cottingham, a 61-year-old farmer, and his 43-year-old wife, Elizabeth. They had been married 25 years and she was the mother of one child who was living in 1910. Living next door was John W. and Sallie Cottingham.

Richard Warner COTTINGHAM died on 1 July 1916 in Crenshaw County, Alabama, at age 67. He was buried in Magnolia Baptist Church Cemetery, Clearview, Crenshaw County, Alabama.³

     M. E. COTTINGHAM, daughter of Charles Washington COTTINGHAM and Lucinda Francis Waldrop, was born in 1851 in Lowndes County, Alabama.¹

     John W. COTTINGHAM, son of Charles Washington COTTINGHAM and Lucinda Francis Waldrop, was born in 1854 in Lowndes County, Alabama.¹

John married Sarah L. Watson on 20 January 1878 in Montgomery County, Alabama.²

John W. COTTINGHAM appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 9 June 1880 in Sandy Ridge, Lowndes County, Alabama. The household was listed as John W. Cottingham, a 26-year-old farmer, and his 22-year-old wife, Sarah. They had a one year-old daughter, Minnie L. Cottingham and another daughter, Wathron, born in February. Also living in the household were John's brothers, Warner. 27, and Charles, 19, farm laborers.³

John W. COTTINGHAM and Sallie Watson appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 19 June 1900 in Surles, Crenshaw County, Alabama. The household was listed as John W. Cottingham, a 46-year-old farmer, born April 1854, and Sallie, his wife, age 39, born November 1860. They had children: Jimmie 19 (February 1881); Hattie 10 (June 1889); Sallie B. 6 (September 1893); and Annie L. 1 (December 1898).

John W. COTTINGHAM and Sarah L. Watson appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 29 April 1910 in Surles, Crenshaw County, Alabama. The household was listed as John W. Cottingham, a 58-year-old farmer, and his 51-year-old wife, Sallie. They had been married 30 years and this was the first marriage for each. Sallie was the mother of seven children with five living. Living in the household were their children: Jimmie, 27; Hattie, 19; Sallie B., 14, and Annie L., 11. Living next door was Richard W. Cottingham and wife.

John W. COTTINGHAM died on 24 April 1921 in Crenshaw County, Alabama. He was buried in Magnolia Baptist Church Cemetery, Clearview, Crenshaw County, Alabama.

     L.F. COTTINGHAM, daughter of Charles Washington COTTINGHAM and Lucinda Francis Waldrop, was born in 1856 in Lowndes County, Alabama.¹

     M. D. COTTINGHAM, son of Charles Washington COTTINGHAM and Lucinda Francis Waldrop, was born in December 1859 in Lowndes County, Alabama.¹

     Caroline Elizabeth ABNEY, daughter of Joel B. ABNEY and Elizabeth Holebrook, was born on 10 July 1832 in Georgia.¹ She witnessed the marriage of Caroline Elizabeth ABNEY and Mr. (?) Cooper circa 1852.

Caroline married James Woodson Byran after 1852 in Calhoun County, Mississippi.

     Michael Oswalt Jr. was born on 3 December 1773 in Saxe Gotha Township, Orangeburg District, South Carolina.^2,3

Michael married first Loduska Patience Oswalt on 2 November 1795 in Orangeburg District, South Carolina. Marriage license for Michael Oswalt & Loduska Patience Oswalt issued 2 November 1795. From this union they had the following children: Dorothea (1796-1858); Simeon Sampson (1802-1851); Benjamin (1803-1852); Felix (1804-1896); Mahala (1807-1883); John Jesse (1807-1870); Keziah "Kissy" (1808-1882); William James Henry (1809-1896); Celia Ann (1812-1899); Bertha (b.1813); Margarett (b.1814).⁴

During the War of 1812, Michael Oswalt Jr. enlisted in as a private in captain John Quattlebaum's company in Rowe's regiment of South Carolina Militia.

Michael married second Mary Susannah WEAVER, daughter of John Samuel WEAVER and Mary Beth Riddle, circa 1815 in South Carolina. He was the son of Michael Oswalt, Sr. and Priscilla Rush.^1,5

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

Michael Oswalt Jr. and Mary Susannah WEAVER moved from South Carolina to Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, after 1820.

Michael Oswalt Jr. died on 10 April 1843 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 69.² He was buried in El Bethel Cemetery, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.⁶

     Dock Beavers was born on 8 September 1897 in Alabama.¹

Dock married Dorothy Mae WATTS, daughter of William Lewis WATTS and Minnie Lee GILLILAND, circa 1919 in Alabama. He was three quarters Cherokee and the couple had three children, Frances, Robert and Erlene.^1,2

Dock Beavers appeared in the household of his son-in-law, William Lewis WATTS, on a census enumerated 8 January 1920 in Parson Precinct, Tuscaloosa County. The household was listed as Doc Beavers, a 22 year-old laborer in a coal mine; his wife, Dorothy Beavers, age 16; their daughter, Mary Beavers, age one month; father-in-law, Lewis Watts, a 48 year-old coal miner and his wife, Minnie Watts, age 39; along with their children, Lester Watts, an 18 year-old coal miner; Cleon Watts, age 13; Bertha Watts, age 11; and Katie Watts, age 7.¹

Dock Beavers died on 23 July 1951 in Abernant, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 53. He was buried in Hepzibah Cemetery.

     James Edwin MARCHANT, son of Henry John MARCHANT and Ester Lavinia WEAVER, was born on 26 February 1878 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.² He was also known as Edward.³

James married Elizabeth G. McCarthy circa 1899.⁴

James Edwin MARCHANT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1900, in the household of Henry John MARCHANT and Ester Lavinia WEAVER in Beat 28, Vance, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.³

James Edwin MARCHANT died on 23 July 1963 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 85.² He was buried in Coaling Cemetery, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Daniel McCoy MARCHANT, son of Henry John MARCHANT and Ester Lavinia WEAVER, was born on 26 May 1880 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^1,3

Daniel McCoy MARCHANT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1900, in the household of Henry John MARCHANT and Ester Lavinia WEAVER in Beat 28, Vance, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

Daniel married Maggie McCarthy circa 1901.

John Avery, great grandson of Henry John Marchant, said "Daniel McCoy was my favorite uncle and we lived by him for about five years. He was up and about hoeing in his garden until past 95 years of age."⁴

Daniel McCoy MARCHANT died on 28 August 1977 in Vance, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 97.^3,5

     Oscar Arthur MARCHANT, son of Henry John MARCHANT and Ester Lavinia WEAVER, was born on 8 January 1883 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

Oscar Arthur MARCHANT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1900, in the household of Henry John MARCHANT and Ester Lavinia WEAVER in Beat 28, Vance, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

Oscar married Dovie Stewart circa 1904.

Oscar Arthur MARCHANT died on 24 February 1960 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 77.²

     Frank Spurgon MARCHANT, son of Henry John MARCHANT and Ester Lavinia WEAVER, was born on 12 April 1885 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^2,1

Frank Spurgon MARCHANT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1900, in the household of Henry John MARCHANT and Ester Lavinia WEAVER in Beat 28, Vance, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.²

Frank married Eliza Cross Wood on 22 December 1907 in Bibb County, Alabama.³

Frank Spurgon MARCHANT died on 10 June 1954 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 69.¹

     Bascom Miller MARCHANT, son of Henry John MARCHANT and Ester Lavinia WEAVER, was born on 18 July 1887 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^2,3

Bascom Miller MARCHANT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1900, in the household of Henry John MARCHANT and Ester Lavinia WEAVER in Beat 28, Vance, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

Bascom married Arie P. Stewart in 1909 in Bibb County, Alabama.⁴

Bascom Miller MARCHANT died on 17 June 1925 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 37.² He was buried in Ada Chapel Bible Methodist Church Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Bibb County, Alabama.

     Woodie Oliver WATTS, son of John Dempsey WATTS and Jessie Eugenia Bankston, was born on 20 October 1887 in Bibb County, Alabama.^1,2,3

Woodie Oliver WATTS appeared on a census, enumerated 18 June 1900, in the household of John Dempsey WATTS and Jessie Eugenia Bankston in Kingdom Beat, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Woodie Oliver WATTS appeared on a census, enumerated 23 April 1910, in the household of John Dempsey WATTS and Jessie Bankston in Ward 4, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.⁴

As of 1916, Woodie Oliver WATTS was living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The City Directory showed him and wife, Goldie, living at 2638 18th Street. Woodie was employed a machinist with J. R. Corr Company.

Woodie Oliver WATTS was inducted into the Headquarters Company, 334th Machine Gun Battalion during World War I on 19 September 1917 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He served with various infantry organizations at Camp Wheeler, Georgia until 20 June 1918 when he was shipped overseas with other replacement troops, serving with Company K 116th Engineers until 1 Aug 1918 when he transferred to Company B 7th Engineers he was discharged 5 Aug 1919. He was slightly wounded in action 13 Sep 1918 during the Battle of Saint-Mihiel.

Woodie Oliver WATTS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 January 1920 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The household was listed as Woody O. Watts, a 31-year-old machinist at a lumber mill; his 28-year-old wife, Goldie M; and their 6-year-old daughter, Margarette. Also in the household was Martha Horton, 73, an in-law of Goldie. They lived at 2636 18th Street.⁵

Woodie Oliver WATTS died on 4 July 1987 in Peterson, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 99.^2,3 He was buried in Memory Hill Gardens, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

     Daniel Gaylord WATTS, son of John Dempsey WATTS and Jessie Eugenia Bankston, was born on 28 August 1891 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^2,3,4 He was also known as Gay.

Daniel Gaylord WATTS appeared on a census, enumerated 18 June 1900, in the household of John Dempsey WATTS and Jessie Eugenia Bankston in Kingdom Beat, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Daniel Gaylord WATTS appeared on a census, enumerated 23 April 1910, in the household of John Dempsey WATTS and Jessie Bankston in Ward 4, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.⁵

Daniel married first Jessie Evelyn Montgomery on 29 February 1912 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Jefferson Davis Montgomery and Viola Katherine Lamas. The couple later divorced.

As of 1913, Gay WATTS and Jessie Evelyn Montgomery were living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. According to the City Directory they lived at 813 22nd Avenue.

As of 1916, Daniel Gaylord WATTS and Jessie Evelyn Montgomery were living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Gay was working as a salesman and the couple lived at 2512 7th Avenue.

Due to a need for men to serve during World War I, the United States instituted a draft. The first registration was for men between the ages of 21 and 31. As a result, this first registration included men born between June 5, 1886 and June 5, 1896. Daniel filled out a draft card on 5 June 1917 in Columbus, Ohio. He was married with a wife and two children. They lived at 31 S. Washington Avenue in Columbus. Daniel worked as a machinist at Oscar Lear Motor Car Co. at 6th and Long Streets. He was described as of medium height and stout, with blue eyes and dark brown hair. He was "slightly" balding.⁶

Daniel Gaylord WATTS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 21 January 1920 in Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Gay Watts, a 25-year-old automotive mechanic; his wife, Jessy, 24; and daughters, Mary 7 and Gay 5. Living with them was Gay's father, John Watts, a 57-year-old widowed farmer. They lived on the Huntsville Road.⁷

Daniel married second Florence O. Hicks after 1921. Her parents were Isaac Uriah Wilkes and Mary Hicks. Her first husband was Houston Terrance Latham and she was the mother of four children.⁸ He was buried in Rehobeth Cemetery, Lawley, Bibb County, Alabama.

Daniel Gaylord WATTS died on 16 October 1969 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 78.^8,4 He was buried in Rehobeth Cemetery, Bibb County, Alabama.

     George Eratus HERRIN, son of Rufus Henry HERRIN and Sarah Priscilla WEAVER, was born on 24 June 1870 in Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

     Newton D. HERRIN, son of William Henry HERRIN and Harriett Matthews, was born on 17 August 1844 in Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹ Newton D. HERRIN also went by the name of Dock. He and Rufus Henry HERRIN were fraternal (not identical) twins.

Newton D. HERRIN appeared on a census, enumerated 22 May 1860, in the household of William Henry HERRIN and Harriett Matthews in Jolly Jones district, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He and his twin, Rufus, were 12.

Newton and Rufus Henry HERRIN began military service at age 19 in November 1863 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Gen. Roddey's cavalry escort company or "Headquarters guards".

In August 1863, Philip Dale Roddey had been promoted to full brigadier general and given command of a cavalry brigade that included the Fourth, Fifth, and Fifty-third Alabama Cavalry regiments. After being attached to Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler's cavalry corps, Roddey's brigade saw action at the 1863 Battles of Chickamauga and Chattanooga. In 1864, Roddey's brigade was attached to Maj. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest's cavalry division, fighting in northeast Mississippi at the Battle of Brice's Cross Roads in June and during the Atlanta Campaign in July. In September, Roddey was ordered to protect the northern district of northern Alabama and for his efforts was given the moniker "Defender of North Alabama." In March and April of 1865, Roddey helped defend the state during U.S. Army general James H. Wilson's raid, and his last fight was at the Battle of Selma, in Dallas County, on April 2, 1865. As the Confederate war effort collapsed, Roddey formerly surrendered to federal forces at Pond Spring on May 17, 1865.^2,3

Newton married Nora Ann Johnson.¹

Newton D. HERRIN died on 27 January 1918 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 73.⁴ He was buried in Coaling Cemetery, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.