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     Edwin Hurt Alley, son of Erasmus Hurt Alley and Nellie Peck Abney, was born on 28 August 1915 in Georgia.^1,2

Edwin Hurt Alley appeared on a census, enumerated 9 January 1920, in the household of Erasmus Hurt Alley and Nellie Peck Abney in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee.¹

Edwin Hurt Alley appeared on a census, enumerated 3 April 1930, in the household of Erasmus Hurt Alley and Nellie Peck Abney in Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama.³

Edwin Hurt Alley died on 10 January 1975 at age 59.²

     William Shelton Alley, son of Erasmus Hurt Alley and Nellie Peck Abney, was born on 26 August 1919 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee.^2,1

William Shelton Alley appeared on a census, enumerated 9 January 1920, in the household of Erasmus Hurt Alley and Nellie Peck Abney in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee.²

William Shelton Alley appeared on a census, enumerated 3 April 1930, in the household of Erasmus Hurt Alley and Nellie Peck Abney in Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama.³

William Shelton Alley died on 3 December 1986 in Springfield, Fairfax County, Virginia, at age 67.¹ He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.

     Guy Houston Alley, son of Erasmus Hurt Alley and Nellie Peck Abney, was born on 11 March 1925 in Demopolis, Marengo County, Alabama.

Guy Houston Alley appeared on a census, enumerated 3 April 1930, in the household of Erasmus Hurt Alley and Nellie Peck Abney in Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama.¹ He graduated in 1948 at Auburn University . He was buried in Abney Cemetery, Maplesville, Chilton County, Alabama.

Guy Houston Alley died in July 2018 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 93.

His obituary appeared 10 July 2018 in the Birmingham News, published in Birmingham, Alabama. Guy Alley, age 93, of Birmingham, Alabama.

Guy was born on March 11th, 1925 in Demopolis, Alabama. He was the son of Erasmus Hurt Alley (1880-1949) of St. Clair County and Nellie Abney Alley (1888-1970) of Chilton County, Alabama.

Paternal Grandparents: Robert Erasmus Alley (1848-1930) of Bledsoe County, Tennessee and Susan M. Hughes Alley (1849-1890) of Hamilton, Tennessee.
Maternal Grandparents: Samuel Abney IV (1835-1917) and Martha Anne Walker Abney (1845-1922). Both of Bibb County, Alabama.

He had three brothers; Edwin Hurt Alley (1915-1975), Lt. Colonel William S. Abney Alley (1919-1986) and Dr. Forrest Christopher Alley (1929-2011). Also two sisters; Evelyn (1911-?) and Mamie (1913-?).

He served as a pilot in the Air Force during WWII, graduated Auburn University in 1948 making him a proud member of the Golden Eagles.

He was an employee of the telephone company throughout his entire career until his retirement in 1987.

Guy had a great sense of humor, a high ethical standard, and always maintained a positive attitude.

He is survived by his three children, Barbara Manon Martinez of Birmingham, AL, Cynthia Pike and her husband Robert of Sedona, AZ, and Guy Houston Alley, Jr. and his wife June of Reklaw, TX, one grandson, Paul Martinez and his wife Amanda of Nashville, TN, and one great grandson, Connor Martinez of Nashville, TN.

Private family services will be held at the Abney Family Cemetery.

     Forrest Christopher Alley, son of Erasmus Hurt Alley and Nellie Peck Abney, was born on 14 August 1929 in Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama.¹

Forrest Christopher Alley appeared on a census, enumerated 3 April 1930, in the household of Erasmus Hurt Alley and Nellie Peck Abney in Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama.² He was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Clemson, Pickens County, South Carolina.

Forrest Christopher Alley died on 19 December 2011 in South Carolina at age 82.

His obituary appeared 21 December 2011 in the Greenville News, published in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Forrest Christopher Alley, 82, of 1013 Keystone Lane and husband of Nancy Brown Alley, died Monday, December 19, 2011 at the CARC Health Care Center.

Born in Tuskegee, AL, he was a son of the late Hurt Erasmus and Nelle Abney Alley. Dr. Alley retired in 1989 as professor of Chemical Engineering at Clemson University where he taught for 31 years. He earned his bachelors and masters degrees from Auburn University and his PhD from UNC-Chapel Hill and also attended N.Y. University. He was a USAir Force veteran of The Korean War and a member of Clemson United Methodist Church.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Steve Alley and wife, Jeannie of Clemson and David Alley and wife, Cheryl of Fort Mill, SC; daughter Eileen Long and husband, Ken of Greenville, SC; brother Guy Alley of Hendersonville, NC; grandchildren, Christopher Alley and wife Carie, Katy Alley, and Sophie Alley; and great-grandchildren, Sutton and Caroline Alley.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

Memorial services will be 11 AM, Thursday at Clemson United Methodist Church with Rev. Keith Ray officiating.

The family will receive friends following the service at the church. A private committal service will be held prior to the service at Woodland Cemetery on the campus of Clemson University.

The family will be at 500 Shorecrest Drive, Clemson, SC 29631. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Clemson UMC, P.O. Box 590, Clemson, SC 29633; the Alzheimer's Association , 4124 Clemson Blvd. Suite L, Anderson, SC 29621; or to Interim Healthcare Hospice, 155 Deacon Tiller Court, Duncan, SC 29334.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central. Published in The Greenville News on December 21, 2011.

     Sarah Margaret BRITTON, daughter of Walter Frank BRITTON and Sarah Virginia ABNEY, was born on 17 October 1902 in Jackson, Rankin County, Mississippi.¹

Sarah Margaret BRITTON appeared on a census, enumerated 16 April 1910, in the household of her parents Walter Frank BRITTON and Sarah Virginia ABNEY in Anniston, Alabama. She was 7 years old.² She graduated at Anniston High School in Anniston, Alabama, in 1920.

Sarah Margaret BRITTON appeared on a census, enumerated 7 January 1920, in the household of Walter Frank BRITTON and Sarah Virginia ABNEY in Ward 4, Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama. She was 17 years-old.¹

Sarah married B. Conn Anderson on 19 June 1921 in Calhoun County, Alabama. Rev. Leon M. Latimer performed the service.

Sarah Margaret BRITTON died on 14 December 1981 in Auburn, Lee County, Alabama, at age 79. She was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Auburn, Alabama.

     Samuel Abney BRITTON, son of Walter Frank BRITTON and Sarah Virginia ABNEY, was born on 19 September 1904 in Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama.²

Samuel Abney BRITTON appeared on a census, enumerated 16 April 1910, in the household of his parents Walter Frank BRITTON and Sarah Virginia ABNEY in Anniston, Alabama. He was listed as Sam, age 5.³

Samuel Abney BRITTON appeared on a census, enumerated 7 January 1920, in the household of Walter Frank BRITTON and Sarah Virginia ABNEY in Ward 4, Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama.⁴

Samuel Abney BRITTON graduated circa 1922 at Anniston High School in Anniston, Alabama. He was employed as a salesman with the Globe Clothing Company. He was living with his parents at 413 Quintard Avenue.

Samuel Abney BRITTON appeared in a newspaper article 6 March 1931 in the Anniston Star, published in Anniston, Alabama. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Britton will go to Birmingham tomorrow to attend the marrage of their son, Mr. Samuel Abney Britton, to Miss Margaret Brown. The ceremony will take place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brown. The bride and groom will reside in Nashville. He was employed as an engineer and accountant in Birmingham, Alabama.

Samuel Abney BRITTON applied for membership in the Sons of the American Revolution on 24 January 1973 in Russellville, Alabama. His membership was approved 6 Apr 1973 by the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. He applied under his ancestor Samuel Abney of Picken's Brigade. The name of his local chapter was not listed, but he resided in Birmingham.⁵

Samuel Abney BRITTON died on 21 February 1977 in Birmingham, Alabama, at age 72.⁶

     Thomas S. Christopher Jr., son of Thomas Smith Christopher and Margaret Abney, was born on 10 June 1907 in Etowah County, Alabama.¹

Thomas S. Christopher Jr. appeared on a census, enumerated 19 April 1910, in the household of Margaret Abney and Thomas Smith Christopher in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.²

Thomas S. Christopher Jr. appeared on a census, enumerated 2 January 1920, in the household of Thomas Smith Christopher and Margaret Abney in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.³

Thomas S. Christopher Jr. appeared on a census, enumerated 2 April 1930, in the household of Thomas Smith Christopher and Margaret Abney in Gadsden, Alabama.⁴

Thomas S. Christopher Jr. died on 20 May 1994 in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, at age 86.¹ He was buried in Forrest Cemetery, Gadsden, Alabama.

     Leroy Christopher, son of Thomas Smith Christopher and Margaret Abney, was born on 12 December 1908 in Etowah County, Alabama.¹

Leroy Christopher appeared on a census, enumerated 19 April 1910, in the household of Margaret Abney and Thomas Smith Christopher in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.²

Leroy Christopher died on 3 August 1910 in Etowah County, Alabama, at age 1.¹ He was buried in Abney Cemetery, Randolph, Chilton County, Alabama.

     Grigsby S. Christopher, son of Thomas Smith Christopher and Margaret Abney, was born on 18 October 1911 in Etowah County, Alabama.¹

Grigsby S. Christopher appeared on a census, enumerated 2 January 1920, in the household of Thomas Smith Christopher and Margaret Abney in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.²

Grigsby S. Christopher appeared on a census, enumerated 2 April 1930, in the household of Thomas Smith Christopher and Margaret Abney in Gadsden, Alabama.³

Grigsby S. Christopher died on 14 May 1989 at age 77.¹

     Ann McCoy was born circa 1808 in South Carolina.¹

Ann married Noah GRAHAM, son of John GRAHAM Jr. and Charlotte BROWN, circa 1828.¹

     Julia Ann GRAHAM, daughter of Noah GRAHAM and Ann McCoy, was born circa 1831 in South Carolina.¹

     Margaret C. GRAHAM, daughter of Noah GRAHAM and Ann McCoy, was born circa 1837 in South Carolina.¹

     J. E. GRAHAM, son of Noah GRAHAM and Ann McCoy, was born circa 1839 in South Carolina.¹

     John A. GRAHAM, son of Noah GRAHAM and Ann McCoy, was born circa 1843 in South Carolina.¹

     William M. GRAHAM, son of Noah GRAHAM and Ann McCoy, was born circa 1847 in South Carolina.¹

     Minda E. WATTS, daughter of Joshua Bradford WATTS and Martha Rebecca Skinner, was born on 30 November 1888 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Minda E. WATTS appeared on a census, enumerated 25 April 1910, in the household of Joshua Bradford WATTS and Martha Rebecca Skinner in Vance, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

Minda married James A. Arnhart circa 1911 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Minda E. WATTS died on 10 October 1974 in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 85.² She was buried in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Mary Esther WATTS, daughter of Joshua Bradford WATTS and Martha Rebecca Skinner, was born on 6 December 1891 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Mary Esther WATTS appeared on a census, enumerated 25 April 1910, in the household of Joshua Bradford WATTS and Martha Rebecca Skinner in Vance, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

Mary Esther WATTS died on 27 May 1969 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 77.

     William Auston WATTS, son of John Henderson Bradford WATTS and Mary Etta Nabors, was born in 1909 in Alabama.

William Auston WATTS appeared on a census, enumerated 5 May 1910, in the household of John Henderson Bradford WATTS and Mary Etta Nabors in Brookwood, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

William Auston WATTS died on 9 September 1910 in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Joseph Thomas Scott was born in 1880 in Alabama.

Joseph married Emma Cornelia HUNT, daughter of Benjamin Franklin HUNT and Alabama Priscilla BILLINGSLEY, on 29 August 1901 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. G. S. Livingston, JP performed the ceremony. Joseph was the son of William Walter Scott and Julie C. Stalnaker.¹

Joseph Thomas Scott died on 15 June 1961 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.