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     Mary A. ABNEY, daughter of Henry Clay ABNEY and Lenora Lassiter, was born in March 1860 in Richland Parish, Louisiana.

Mary A. ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 19 June 1860, in the household of Henry Clay ABNEY and Lenora Lassiter in Richland Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Nina Ruth WATTS, daughter of Earlie Thurman WATTS, was born in 1921 in Jefferson County, Alabama.¹

     Donald Earl WATTS, son of Earlie Thurman WATTS, was born on 24 June 1924 in Bessemer, Alabama.¹

Donald was registered for the draft during World War II on 30 June 1942 while living in West Blocton, Bibb County, Alabama. He was 18 and unemployed. He was described as 6 ft. 2 inch, 145 lbs., brown hair, gray eyes, and light complexion. His next of kin was given as E. T. Watts.²

Donald Earl WATTS died on 23 March 2004 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama, at age 79.¹ He was buried in Wesley Chapel Community Cemetery, Sand Mountain, Bibb County, Alabama.

     Sarah Caryl was born circa 1650.

Sarah married Sir Thomas ABNEY, son of James ABNEY and Jane Mainwaring, on 24 August 1668 in London, England. She was the youngest daughter of Rev. Joseph Caryl of Bury Street, London. This union lasted a very happy and comfortable period of thirty years. They had seven children, all dead by 1704.^1,2

Sarah Caryl died in 1698.¹ She was buried in St. Peter upon Cornhill, London, England.

     Mary Gunston was born in 1676.

Mary became the second wife of Sir Thomas ABNEY, son of James ABNEY and Jane Mainwaring, on 21 August 1700 in London, England. She was eldest daughter of John Gunston, Esq. Sir Thomas was already leasing a mansion on the Theobalds estate at Cheshunt in Hertfordshire, and that is where they started their married life. They had a family of four children together, including three daughters.

In 1701, following the death of her brother, Thomas Gunston, Lady Mary Abney inherited the Manor of Stoke Newington, a small farming community in the London borough of Hackney, which lay about five miles north of St. Paul's Cathedral. By the rights of marriage that applied at that time, the property formally passed to her husband for the duration of his life. The couple decided to live at both addresses, and split their lives between the villages of Cheshunt and their second home in Stoke Newington. Upon the title passing to Lady Mary and Sir Thomas Abney, she began to complete her late brother's new manor house at Abney Park; it was later known as 'Abney House.' She had it done to suit her taste and ideas.

As Abney House was closer to London than Theobalds, the Abneys frequently stayed there with their family. In the custom of the time, the couple frequently invited guests to Theobalds. The family shared Abney House with a series of well-to-do tenants, who paid for various floors and parts of the house. This kept it homely, warm, and constantly lived-in during periods when the family lived in Hertfordshire.^1,2,3

Mary Gunston and Sir Thomas ABNEY Lord and Lady Abney attended the Mark Lane Independent Chapel in London whose pastor was Dr. Isaac Watts (1674-1748), the eminent minister and hymn-writer. In 1712 Dr. Watts suffered a breakdown, from which he never fully recovered. The Abneys invited him to spend a weekend at their estate at Theobalds. Isaac accepted-- and became a permanent houseguest, living with them the next 36 years until his death. He assisted her ladyship in the design of the landscaping of Abney Park at Stoke-Newington.

Watts' became part of the family and wrote many of his well-known books, poems and hymns at Abney House, or in its parkland grounds. His famous hymns include When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, O God Our Help in Ages Past and the great Christmas carol, Joy to the World . He is known as the "Father of English hymnody."

Lady Mary granted Watts sole use of a study room, the rooftop turret also called the observatory room, from which he could survey the heavens as well as the whole of Abney Park. His view extended northward of the village, as far as Woodberry Downs.⁴

At Abney Park, Lady Abney commissioned the first map and survey of the Manor of Stoke Newington. She is said to have planned much of the planting and landscaping of the park. Its two great elm avenues became favourite walks of Watts; they led to a secluded island heronry in the Hackney Brook, where he was inspired for his writings.

Following the death of her husband Sir Thomas in 1722, the widow Lady Abney became fully installed in her own right as the first Lady of the Manor. She was one of a few women who occupied such a position in early 18th-century English society.

In 1736, Lady Abney moved her household completely from her husband's mansion in Hertfordshire, choosing to live full-time at the more modest Abney House. She was joined in this by her unmarried daughter Elizabeth Abney and their long-term house guest Watts. In Stoke Newington, they had many neighbors who were Nonconformist and literary families.

Lady Abney was of an Independent religious faith (known as Congregational, after the 1830s), as were her husband Sir Thomas Abney and long-term houseguest Dr Isaac Watts. Throughout the year when Sir Thomas held office as Lord Mayor, and Mary Abney was Lady Mayoress, they each had to practice occasional conformity to the Church of England, as required by law. Similarly, as Lady of the Manor, Mary Abney had to uphold the general conformity of the parish church of the Stoke Newington Manor.

Privately as an Independent, she was close friend of the religious revivalist Selina Hastings, Countess of Huntingdon. The Countess formed her own independent religious group within the independent Methodist movement, although working to compromise with the Anglican authorities. The Countess financed many revivalist causes, including the independent preacher George Whitefield. In her later years, she helped sponsor the visit to Britain of Olaudah Equiano, an African who was freed from slavery in the British colonies. He had become an abolitionist, and settled and married in England.

Lady Abney is mainly remembered as the sponsor of Isaac Watts, who lived in her household for 36 years. He is considered the first notable English hymnologist; he composed original works of Christian worship rather than using phrases from Biblical passages. His famous hymns include "Joy to the World" and "Our God, Our Help in Ages Past". Through this association, Lady Abney became part of a circle of many independent religious thinkers, including Philip Doddridge.

As one of Watts' main benefactors and likely his sole benefactor from 1734 until his death in 1748, Lady Mary enabled his work as a poet and scholar. His texts became standard in the New World as well as in Great Britain. Following Watts' death in 1748, Lady Mary Abney had a memorial to him constructed at Bunhill Fields, which she co-financed with neighbor Sir John Hartopp.³

Mary Gunston was named an heir in the will of Sir Thomas ABNEY dated. At the time of his death Sir Thomas had been one of the wealthiest men in the world, with a net worth valued at a moderns equivalent of £2.6 billion. In the absence of a male heir, his estate, fell to his widow and three maiden daughters. Elizabeth (1704-1782) the last surviving child and ultimate sole heiress of her father and mother, was "lady of the manor of Stoke-Newington," and died unmarried in August 1782 at the age of 78. By her will she directed that on her death the lease of the estate of Abney Park, together with the rest of her property in Stoke-Newington, should be sold, and the proceeds distributed amongst the poor. Since 1840 Abney Park has been a general cemetery for the city of London and Abney House was torn down in 1845. The gates to the house were preserved as a side entrance to the cemetery.¹

On 12 January 1750 Mary died at Stoke Newington in London, England, leaving her daughter Elizabeth ABNEY heir to the manor of Stoke Newington, together with Abney House and Abney Park. She was buried in St. Mary Churchyard, Stoke Newington, Greater London, England.

     Charles Cooper GOODSON, son of Elias Bainbridge GOODSON and Eliza Ann HUNT, was born on 4 March 1862 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Charles married Pauline Sears in 1887.

Charles Cooper GOODSON died on 25 February 1936 in Montgomery, Alabama, at age 73.¹

     Elias Bainbridge GOODSON Jr., son of Elias Bainbridge GOODSON and Eliza Ann HUNT, was born on 11 December 1863 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Elias Bainbridge GOODSON Jr. died on 13 December 1926 in Montgomery, Alabama, at age 63.¹

     Mary Young was born on 14 March 1794 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia.¹ She was also known as Polly.

Mary married William GRAVES III, son of William GRAVES and Sarah SMITH, on 15 December 1808 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia.²

Mary Young died on 19 August 1821 in Lowndes County, Alabama, at age 27.¹ She was buried in Graves Cemetery #2, Lowndes County, Alabama.

     John J. Lee was born on 7 March 1799 in South Carolina.¹

John J. Lee bought a tract of land from Henry WEAVER Jr. on 16 October 1817 in Lexington County, South Carolina. Lee was his son-in-law and the 118 acres of land was on Twelve Mile Creek. This was probably done in preparation for the move to Alabama.

John married Mary WEAVER, daughter of Henry WEAVER Jr. and Abigail Gregg, circa 1819 in South Carolina.¹

John J. Lee appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1830 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as 1 male 20-30 [John] and 1 female 15-20 [Mary].²

John married second Mary M. Carraway circa 1834 in Alabama.

John J. Lee and Mary M. Carraway moved from Tuscaloosa County, Alabama to Copiah County, Mississippi, circa 1836 He sold land in Tuscaloosa county in December 1834 and first recorded land in Copiah County 10 Nov 1837.¹

John J. Lee and Mary M. Carraway appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1850 in Copiah County, Mississippi. The household was listed as John Lee, a 61-year-old farmer, and his 40-year-old wife Mary, both born in South Carolina. John had real estate valued $250. With them was their son, Richard Lee, age 19, a farmer, born Alabama; and James Edwards, a farmer, age 21, relation unknown.

John J. Lee died on 7 February 1856 in Crystal Springs, Copiah County, Mississippi, at age 56. He was buried in Old Crystal Springs Cemetery.

Eight children of John and Mary (Weaver) were named in John's 18 Aug 1856 estate settlement in Copiah county, of which seven were living. Mary Lee was named as his deceased daughter. It named Barbara as wife of John (sic) Holman (sic), Lucretia as wife of Wesley Watson, John M. Lee of Arkansas, and Eliza Johnson of Jefferson county, Mississippi.

     William W. Phipps was born circa 1800.

William married Sophia Abigail WEAVER, daughter of Henry WEAVER Jr. and Abigail Gregg, circa 1827.

William W. Phipps appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1830 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as 2 males under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 30-40 [William], 1 female under 5, 1 female 20-30 [Abigail].¹

     Jacob Hallman, son of Jacob Hallman and Mary Zeigler Tyson, was born in 1784 in Lexington County, South Carolina.¹

Jacob married Elizabeth WEAVER, daughter of Henry WEAVER Jr., circa 1806 in South Carolina.¹

Jacob Hallman and Elizabeth WEAVER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 8 October 1850 in District 1, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Jacob Holman, 64, and wife, Elizabeth Holman, 62, both born in South Carolina. Also in the household was their younngest daughter, Mary M. [Mary A. E.], age 16.

Jacob Hallman died in 1858 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     James Madison Barganier, son of James Franklin Barganier and Rutha Ann GRAVES, was born in March 1855 in Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama.¹ He was also known as Mack.

James married Mary BURT, daughter of John Joseph BURT and Laura NORRIS, in 1876 in Alabama. He was the son of Rutha Ann Graves, daughter of Thomas and Dolly Graves of Lowndes county, and James Franklin (“Blacksmith Jim”) Barganier.

James Madison Barganier and Mary BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 3 June 1880 in Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama. The household was listed as J. Mack Barganier, a 25-year-old wagon and buggy loader, and his 22-year-old wife, Mary S. Barganier. Their children were John T., 3, and Mack E., 11 months. Also in the household was Mary's 47-year-old mother, Laura Burt.²

James Madison Barganier and Mamie Louise Sulzer BURT were listed in the 1919 city directory for Montgomery, Alabama. James M. and Mary Barganier lived in their home at 111 N. Holt Street. His occupation was a machinist.

James Madison Barganier died on 25 October 1921 in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, at age 66.¹ He was buried in Brewer Memorial Cemetery, Cecil, Montgomery County, Alabama.

     Frances Mindora Powledge was born on 16 March 1870 in Meriwether County, Georgia.¹

Frances married John Henry HUNT, son of John Joseph HUNT and Mariah Louisa Goodwyn, on 22 December 1885 in Meriwether County, Georgia. Their marriage produced seven children: Nancy, Lena, Sarah, Emory, Robert, Carl and Henry.

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

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

Frances Mindora Powledge died on 5 March 1922 in Gill, Meriwether County, Georgia, at age 51. She was buried in Allen-Lee Memorial Methodist Church Cemetery, Lone Oak, Meriwether County, Georgia.

     Hartwell Fulgham was born in 1832 in Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

Hartwell married Eliza BURT, daughter of Dr. William Jefferson BURT and Caroline Walton MATHEWS, on 23 June 1853 in Lowndes County, Mississippi.^1,2

During the Civil War, Hartwell Fulgham enlisted in Miller's Co. E, 1st Battalion Mississippi Cavalry in 1861 in Lowndes County, Mississippi. (Miller's)1st Cavalry Battalion was formed during the summer of 1861 and served in the Western Department and the Army of theMississippi. It took an active part in the fight at Belmont,then on April 2, 1862 merged into Lindsay's Mississippi Cavalry Regiment. Lieutenant Colonel John H. Miller and Major D.C.Herndon were in command.1st Cavalry Regiment was assembled during the spring of 1862. Its companies were recruited in the counties of Carroll, DeSoto, Tishomingo, Itawamba, Quitman, Noxubee, Bolivar, and Pontotoc. The unit served in the Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana, then was assigned to W.H. Jackson's, Ross', Cosby's, and F.C. Armstrong's Brigade, Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana. It contained 22 officers and 220 men in July, 1862 and confronted the Federals in various conflicts in Mississippi. Later the regiment was involved in the operations in North Alabama and Middle Tennessee where its casualties were 2 killed and 27 wounded. It went on to fight in North Georgia and Alabama but only a few surrendered in May,1865.