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     Sarah Adeline Graves was born in 1822 in Jones County, Georgia.¹

Sarah married Taylor Flewellen Gibson, son of John GIBSON Jr. and Frances Elizabeth Flewellen, on 7 June 1855 in Jones County, Georgia. Her first husband, Joseph Chiles, whom she had married in 1839, had died 15 Sep 1852. She was the daughter of Joseph Graves and Mary Shorter, a relative of Alabama Governor John Gill Shorter.¹

Sarah Adeline Graves died in 1866 in Jones County, Georgia.¹

     George A. Knight was born on 22 September 1850.

George married Augusta ABNEY, daughter of Samuel ABNEY III and Martha Anne WALKER, on 1 January 1920 in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana.¹

George A. Knight and Augusta ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 2 January 1920 in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana. The household was listed as George A Knight, 59, a retail merchant of, and Augusta Knight, 41, an agent sellling tea and coffee. They lived at 214 N. 7th Street.

George A. Knight and Augusta ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1940 in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana. The household was listed as Augusta Knight, 58, and George A. Knight, 89. They lived at 212/2 North 7th Street.

George A. Knight died on 19 March 1942 in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana, at age 91.^2,3

George A. Knight was born at Memorial Park Cemetery.

     Dr. Wiley Truman Glover was born on 21 October 1822 in Abbeville County, South Carolina.

According to 1893 biography in the Memorial Record of Alabama, Vol. I, p. 595-596: "DR. W. GLOVER, one of the oldest settlers in Calhoun county, was born in [Abbeville District] South Carolina, October 21, 1822, a son of Willis and Susan (Wightt) Glover, both natives of Virginia. The father, Willis Glover, was always a farmer. The mother was a daughter of Truman and Martha (Burt) Wightt. The grandmother, Burt, had seven brothers who fought through the Revolutionary war, and not one ever received a wound, although they stayed through the seven years. Dr. W. Glover was reared until seventeen years of age in South Carolina and then came to Alabama with his guardian, Alfred Wightt. His father having died when the doctor was but one year of age, the latter's early advantages were very poor for schooling, but when he became twelve years of age his guardian sent him to school at Pendleton Court House, S. C. He attended one year and then went to Anderson, in Anderson district, where he attended four years, and then in 1839, came to Alabama, and entered the Louisville (Kentucky) school of medicine, remained one term and came home. Preferring the quiet life of a farm to that of a professional life, he dropped medicine and began farming, of which he made a great success. He first began with three slaves, and at the close of the war he lost fifty-two. But he sold his farm for $14,000. In 1846, he had enlisted in the Mexican war under Capt. Earle, who was afterward lieutenant-colonel in that war and was a general in the late war. He served about six months, when he was taken sick and was discharged. In 1864, he enlisted in the late war in company A; Thirty-first Alabama regiment, under Gen. John T. Morgan and served about one year; he was detailed to assist in working lead mines in Calhoun county, and the war closed while he was at this point. When the war ended he was bankrupt, but began again to regain his lost fortunes, has succeeded well and now owns 600 acres of fine land, which is under a good state of cultivation. He also runs a gin in connection with his farming. In 1847 he married Angeline S. Killough, daughter of Isaac and Martha (Beard) Killough. Of the eight children born to this marriage four are living: William, John M., Henry B., and Thomas M. The mother was born in Birmingham, Ala., in 1832; she died in 1884, a member of the Presbyterian church, of which he has been an elder thirty years. The doctor is one of the leading citizens of the county and says "he was born a democrat and does not know anything else."

Wiley married Angelina Seraphine KILLOUGH, daughter of Isaac KILLOUGH and Elizabeth BAIRD, on 1 November 1848 in Talladega County, Alabama. The ceremony was performed by Charles Smith. The marriage produced six children: Willis A. Glover, Wiley Truman Glover, Mary Dandridge Glover, John M. Glover, Edwin F. Glover, and Henry Burt Glover.^1,2

Dr. Wiley Truman Glover and Angelina Seraphine KILLOUGH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 18 January 1851 in Jacksonville, Benton (now Calhoun) County, Alabama. The household was listed as Wiley Glover, age 28 and born in South Carolina, he had real estate valued at $2, 500; and his wife, Angelina S. Glover, age 20, born Alabama. They had one son, Willis A. Glover, who was one month old. Also living in the household was Susan Glover, age 46, who was born in South Carolina. Living next door to them was the household of Alfred and Permelia Wrightt of South Carolina. Living with then was Elizabeth Burt, age 76 and born in South Carolina. Note that in 1858 Benton County was renamed Calhoun County.³

Dr. Wiley Truman Glover and Angelina Seraphine KILLOUGH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 30 June 1860 in Ranges 8 and 9, Calhoun County, Alabama. The household was listed as Wiley Glover, age 37, farmer, born South Carolina and his wife Angelina S. Glover, age 30, born in Alabama. Wiley owned real estate valued at $8,000 and personal property valued at $43,400. Living with them were sons, Willis A., age 10; Wiley T[ruman], age 8; John M., age 5; and Edwin F., age 3. Also living in their household was Angelina's brother, Alexander Kelough [Killough], age 23, a farmer with personal property valued at $6,000.⁴

Dr. Wiley Truman Glover died on 23 December 1902 at age 80.⁵ He was buried in Jacksonville City Cemetery, Jacksonville, Calhoun County, Alabama.⁵

     John C. BURT, son of John Joseph BURT and Laura NORRIS, was born in 1855 in Alabama.¹

John C. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 5 September 1860, in the household of his parents John Joseph BURT and Laura NORRIS in Prairie Bluff, Wilcox County, Alabama. He was recorded as John C. Burt, age 5.¹

John C. BURT died before 1870.

     Martin N. BURT, son of John Joseph BURT and Laura NORRIS, was born in 1859 in Wilcox County, Alabama.¹

Martin N. BURT died before 1870 in Lowndes County, Alabama.

     Grover HUNT, son of Jesse Franklin HUNT and Lillie Beatrice HORNSBY, was born circa 1921.¹

Grover HUNT died after 1 September 2005.¹

     Barbara HUNT, daughter of Jesse Franklin HUNT and Lillie Beatrice HORNSBY, was born circa 1920.¹

Barbara HUNT died after 1 September 2005.¹

     Lourilla V. (?) was born circa 1858 in Georgia.¹

Lourilla married Flavious Joseph BURT, son of Joseph John BURT and Elizabeth Grace BAKER, circa 1862 in Georgia.¹

Lourilla V. (?) and Flavious Joseph BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 17 June 1880 in Prairie Township, Franklin County, Arkansas. The household was listed as Joseph F. Burt, a 43-year-old farmer, and his 22-year-old wife, Lourilla V. Burt. Both were born in Georgia. Living with them were their sons, Leander (17), William (15), Eugenia (13), John (11), Charles (2) and daughter, Lina (4). All of the children were shown as born in Arkansas. Also living in the household were farm hands William Morgan, age 60, and Pinkney Bell, age 21, of Georgia.¹

     Kate Laura Chapman was born circa 1855 in Talbotton, Talbot County, Georgia.²

Kate married Dr. Willis P. BURT, son of Joseph John BURT and Elizabeth Grace BAKER, on 13 December 1870 in Talbotton, Talbot County, Georgia. Kate was the daughter of Asa W. Chapman, a native of Waren County, Georgia who came to Talbot county in the 1850s. Her mother was Laura Ward of Delaware.^1,3

Kate Laura Chapman and Dr. Willis P. BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 18 June 1880 in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia. The household was listed as Willis P. Burt, a 37-year-old dentist, and his 25-year-old wife, Kate L. Willis was born in Alabama, while his father and mother were from North Carolina and Georgia. Kate and her father were Georgians, but her mother came from Delaware. Living with them were their three sons, Lynn W. (7), Charles (5), and Willis W. Burt (1), all born in Georgia. Only Lynn was attending school.²

Kate Laura Chapman and Dr. Willis P. BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 24 June 1900 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. The household was listed as Dr. Willis Burt, a 57-year-old dentist, born September 1842 in Alabama and his 45-year-old wife, Kate L., born March 1855 in Georgia. They had been married 29 years and Kate was the mother of 8 chilldren, 7 of then living. Dr. Burt's father was born in North Carolina and his mother in Georgia. Their eldest son, Lynn W., age 27, was an advertising agent born February 1873. Charles P. Burt was a 24-year-old naval officer, born June 1875. Willis W., age 21, was a bookkeeper, born April 1879. Harry B., age 19 and born March 1881 was a clerk. Daughters Laura L. (16) born December 1883 and Mary B. (10) born June 1889 were both students. The youngest child was 7-year-old Jack N. Burt, born January 1893. Also in the household were boarders James N. Williams (25) of Tennessee and Mary C. Chapman (53) of Georgia. Mary was most likely one of Kate's sisters.⁴

Kate Laura Chapman died on 13 May 1924 in St. Simons Island, Glynn county, Georgia. The cause of death was listed as apoplexy [stroke].⁵ She was buried in Atlanta, Georgia.

Kate's obituary was printed on 22 May 1924 in the Talbotton New Era newspaper, published in Talbotton, Georgia. It read: "Mrs. Kate Burt, Talbotton native and graduate of Le Vert College, died last week in Athens. She was the former Kate Chapman." Note: LaVert College in Talbotton was one of the first female colleges in Georgia."

     Dr. Lynn W. BURT, son of Dr. Willis P. BURT and Kate Laura Chapman, was born in February 1873 in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia.¹ He was a dentist in Atlanta, Georgia.

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

     Lt. Charles Perry BURT, son of Dr. Willis P. BURT and Kate Laura Chapman, was born in June 1875 in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia.¹

Charles appeared on a census enumerated 15 April 1900 onboard the U.S.S. Oregon. The household was listed as C. P. Burt, a 24-year-old ensign in the U. S. Navy. He was single and his permanent address was 42 Milledge Avenue in Atlanta.

On 2 October 1901 Charles was a student at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

Charles saw military service between 1902 and 1913 in Manilla, Philippines, in the U. S. Navy. The following article appeared in the 2 Oct 1908 Atlanta Georgian and News: "BURT AND EVANS TO FACE NAVAL COURT MARTIAL, Former Atlanta Boy Under Serious Charges--- Manila, A court martial is to try Lieut. Frank Taylor Evans, son of Rear-Admiral Robley D. Evans, and Lieut. Charles Burt, of the battleship Georgia, on October 5. Lieut. Evans is attached to the battleship Louisiana and Lieut. Burt to the Georgia. The charges against Lieut. Evans are being absent from his station while acting as chief of the deck, using profane and disrespectul language to a superior officer and intoxication. The charges against Lieut. Burt are for 'conduct unbecoming to an officer and a gentleman.'

Lieutenant Charles Perry Burt was appointed to the navy from Cartersville, Ga., but his family now lives in Atlanta. He is related to some of the most prominent people of the state. His relatives do not know the details of the charges against him."

The outcome of the court martial is not known, but Charles remained in the navy. A 12 Jan 1913 article in the New York Times mentioned "Mrs. Charles Perry Burt, wife of Lieutenant Burt, U. S. N., who is stationed at the local shipyard [Newport News, Virginia], entertained with a bridge party in the parlor of the Hotel Warwick..."

Lt. Charles Perry BURT appeared on a census enumerated 1910 onboard the U.S.S. Des Moines. The household was listed as Charles P. Burt, a 34-year-old lieutenant. He had been married three years and it was his first marriage.

Lt. Charles Perry BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 16 April 1930 in Burrough of Manhatton, New York City, New York. The household was listed as Charles P. Burt, a 54-year-old retired naval officer, born in Georgia. He was a veteran of the Spanish American War and World War I. Living with him was his wife, Catherine, 39-years-old and born in Pennsylvania. Her father was born in England and her mother in Pennsylvania. They had been married eight years. Also in the household were Raymond and Rose M. Barrett, Catherine's sister and her husband. Raymond was a bond salesman. The two couples lived at 389 Riverside Drive.

Lt. Charles Perry BURT died in 1949.

     Willis W. BURT, son of Dr. Willis P. BURT and Kate Laura Chapman, was born in April 1879 in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia.¹

     Harry B. BURT, son of Dr. Willis P. BURT and Kate Laura Chapman, was born in March 1881 in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia.¹

     Laura L. BURT, daughter of Dr. Willis P. BURT and Kate Laura Chapman, was born in December 1883 in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia.¹

     Mary B. BURT, daughter of Dr. Willis P. BURT and Kate Laura Chapman, was born in June 1889 in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia.¹

     Jack N. BURT, son of Dr. Willis P. BURT and Kate Laura Chapman, was born in January 1893 in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia.¹

     Leander J. BURT, son of Flavious Joseph BURT and Lourilla V. (?), was born in October 1863 in Arkansas.

Leander J. BURT died on 7 December 1929 in Franklin County, Arkansas, at age 66. He was buried in Nixon Cemetery, Franklin County, Arkansas.

     William BURT, son of Flavious Joseph BURT and Lourilla V. (?), was born in 1865 in Arkansas.

     Eugenia BURT, son of Flavious Joseph BURT and Lourilla V. (?), was born in 1867 in Arkansas.

     John BURT, son of Flavious Joseph BURT and Lourilla V. (?), was born in 1869 in Arkansas.

     Lina BURT, daughter of Flavious Joseph BURT and Lourilla V. (?), was born in 1876 in Arkansas.