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     Aurelia G. Bruce was born circa 1808 in Mississippi.

Aurelia married Rev. Peyton Smith GRAVES, son of William GRAVES and Sarah SMITH, on 21 September 1827 in Lowndes County, Alabama.^1,2

Aurelia G. Bruce died on 30 October 1828 in Autauga County, Alabama.³

Aurelia's obituary was printed on 7 November 1828 in the Alabama Journal newspaper, published in Montgomery, Alabama. It read: "Died in Autauga County on Thursday morning, the 30th ultimo, Mrs. Aurelia Graves, consort of Rev. Peyton S. Graves, in the 20th year of her age. She was born and raised in the state of Mississippi."³

     Mary C. Youngblood was born on 28 February 1815.²

Mary married Young William GRAVES, son of William GRAVES III and Mary Young, on 14 December 1831 in Lowndes County, Alabama.¹

Mary C. Youngblood died on 19 December 1837 in Lowndes County, Alabama, at age 22.³ She was buried in Graves Cemetery #2, Lowndes County, Alabama. Her tombstone inscription reads: "Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Mary C. Graves, wife of Y. W. Graves, Esq., who departed this life on the 19th day of December 1837, age 22 years, 9 months, 20 days, with her repose their daughter, Dory Ann Louisa, born Sept. 11, 1835, died Jany 9, 1838. In a common union of death they are one. In the communion of heaven she was pious."

     Sarah Ann Graves, daughter of David GRAVES and Mary Russell, was born on 15 July 1816.

Sarah married George Clark on 29 May 1835 in Lowndes County, Alabama. The service was performed by Wiliam Rice, minister of the gospel.^1,2

Sarah married Y.W. GRAVES, son of William GRAVES III and Mary Young, on 12 October 1839 in Lowndes County, Alabama. She was the young widow of George Clark. The marriage service was performed by William Rice, minister of the gospel.^1,3

Sarah Ann Graves died on 22 January 1843 in Lowndes County, Alabama, at age 26.⁴ She was buried in Graves Burying Ground, Lowndes County, Alabama.

     George Clark was born on 16 July 1812.

George married Sarah Ann Graves, daughter of David GRAVES and Mary Russell, on 29 May 1835 in Lowndes County, Alabama. The service was performed by Wiliam Rice, minister of the gospel.^1,2

George Clark died on 2 June 1836 in Lowndes County, Alabama, at age 23.³ He was buried in Graves Burying Ground, Lowndes County, Alabama.

     Louisa GRAVES, daughter of William GRAVES III and Mary Young, was born on 29 November 1809 in Georgia.¹

Louisa GRAVES died on 1 November 1828 in Montgomery (now Lowndes) County, Alabama, at age 18.^2,3 She was buried in Graves Cemetery #2, Lowndes County, Alabama.

Louisa's obituary was printed on 7 November 1828 in the Alabama Journal newspaper, published in Montgomery, Alabama. It read: "Died on Saturday evening last, at the residence of her father, Mr. William Graves, in this county, Mrs. Louisa Mason, consort of Mr. Joseph Mason, of Autauga County, in the 20th year of her age, leaving an affectionate husband and two small children."³

     Nancy L. GRAVES, daughter of William GRAVES III and Mary Young, was born on 4 May 1811 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia.¹ She was also known as Ann.

Nancy married Thomas Jefferson Varner, son of Sarah GRAVES, on 24 July 1832 in Lowndes County, Alabama.

After the death of her husband in 1843, Nancy moved from Caldwell Parish, Louisiana back to Lowndes County, Alabama, where her relatives lived. She died shortly after moving back.

Nancy L. GRAVES died on 6 July 1844 in Lowndes County, Alabama, at age 33.¹ She was buried in Graves Cemetery #2, Lowndes County, Alabama.

Mary Ann GRAVES and John Gillon Rogers raised the four orphan children of Nancy L. GRAVES after her death in in 1844. This was done under the supervision of the Lowndes county orphan court. Mary Ann and Nancy were sisters.

     Giles Nance GRAVES, son of William GRAVES III and Mary Young, was born on 25 February 1815 in Georgia.¹

Giles married first Martha Ann Brinson on 4 January 1835 in Montgomery, Alabama.

Giles Nance GRAVES was named an heir in the will of William GRAVES III dated 26 September 1854 in Lowndes County, Alabama. To his beloved son Giles and beloved daughter Caroline he left "a selection by each out of my library of such books as they may desire of six dollars each."²

Giles married second Margaret J Burton on 3 January 1860 in Anderson County, Texas.

Giles Nance GRAVES died on 23 December 1866 in Texas at age 51.¹

     Mary Ann GRAVES, daughter of William GRAVES III and Mary Young, was born on 17 August 1821 in Lowndes County, Alabama.¹

Mary married John Gillon Rogers on 25 November 1841 in Lowndes County, Alabama.

Mary Ann GRAVES and John Gillon Rogers raised the four orphan children of Nancy L. GRAVES after her death in in 1844. This was done under the supervision of the Lowndes county orphan court. Mary Ann and Nancy were sisters.

Mary Ann GRAVES was named an heir in the will of William GRAVES III dated 26 September 1854 in Lowndes County, Alabama. He left her Webster's large dictionary.²

John died on 6 March 1855 in Lowndesboro, Lowndes County, Alabama, at age 37 leaving Mary Ann GRAVES as a widow.

Mary Ann GRAVES and Young William GRAVES moved from Lowndes County to DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, circa 1856. After the settlement of their father's estate, Mary Ann, now a young window, moved to Keatchie, Louisiana with her brother.³

Mary Ann GRAVES died on 30 July 1858 in Keachi, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, at age 36.^1,3 She was buried in Keatchie Cemetery.

     Martha E. GRAVES, daughter of William GRAVES III and Mary B. DURHAM, was born on 17 September 1824 in Lowndes County, Alabama.¹

Martha E. GRAVES died on 29 August 1825 in Lowndes County, Alabama.² She was buried in Graves Cemetery #2, Lowndes County, Alabama.

     Sarah J. GRAVES, daughter of William GRAVES III and Mary B. DURHAM, was born on 3 October 1825 in Lowndes County, Alabama.¹

Sarah married Henry Hill Whetstone, son of Rev. Henry Whetstone and Elizabeth Houser, on 15 December 1843 in Manack Station, Lowndes County, Alabama. The ceremony was performed by Y. W. Graves, justice of the peace.

Sarah J. GRAVES and Henry Hill Whetstone appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 December 1850 in Lowndes County, Alabama. The household was listed as H. H. Whetstone, a 32-year-old planter from South Carolina, and Sarah J., his 26-year-old wfe. He had real estate valued at $4,000. Their children were Caroline 7, Mary 5, and William 3. Also living with them was 19-year-old Peyton H. Whetstone from Virginia. He was also a planter whose real estate was valued at $6,000. Sarah's father, William Grave III lived two houses away.²

Sarah J. GRAVES was named an heir in the will of William GRAVES III dated 26 September 1854 in Lowndes County, Alabama.³

Sarah J. GRAVES died in 1878 in Lowndes County, Alabama.

     Caroline Cornelia GRAVES, daughter of William GRAVES III and Mary B. DURHAM, was born on 6 January 1829 in Lowndes County, Alabama.¹

Caroline married Andrew Jackson Caffey on 6 December 1849 in Lowndes County, Alabama.²

Caroline Cornelia GRAVES was named an heir in the will of William GRAVES III dated 26 September 1854 in Lowndes County, Alabama. To his beloved son Giles and beloved daughter Caroline he left "a selection by each out of my library of such books as they may desire of six dollars each."³

Caroline Cornelia GRAVES died on 10 June 1864 in Keaghi, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, at age 35. She died of a rattlesnake bite.⁴

     Jeremiah L. GRAVES, son of William GRAVES III and Mary B. DURHAM, was born on 18 September 1830 in Lowndes County, Alabama.¹

Jeremiah L. GRAVES died on 4 September 1840 in Lowndes County, Alabama, at age 9.¹ He was buried in Graves Cemetery #2, Lowndes County, Alabama.

     Charles J. GRAVES, son of William GRAVES III and Mary B. DURHAM, was born on 14 September 1832 in Lowndes County, Alabama.¹

Charles J. GRAVES died on 7 July 1833 in Lowndes County, Alabama.¹ He was buried in Graves Cemetery #2, Lowndes County, Alabama.

     Martha Frances GRAVES, daughter of David GRAVES and Mary Russell, was born on 19 May 1813 in Georgia.¹

Martha married Dr. James Hinkle on 4 January 1832 in Lowndes County, Alabama. Peyton Smith Graves, minister of the gospel, performed the service.^1,2,3

Martha Frances GRAVES died on 1 February 1864 in Lowndes County, Alabama, at age 50.⁴ She was buried in Graves Burying Ground, Lowndes County, Alabama.

     Peyton Talley GRAVES, son of David GRAVES and Mary Russell, was born circa 1823 in Lowndes County, Alabama.

Peyton married Meliora Ann Andrews on 30 September 1841 in Lowndes County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Moses Andrew and Mary Ann Walton. William Rice, minister of the gospel, performed the service.^1,2

Peyton Talley GRAVES and Meliora Ann Andrews appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 21 October 1850 in Lowndes County, Alabama. The household was listed as Peyton T. Graves, a 27-year-old planter and his 24-year-old wife, Meleosa [Melora].They had four children: David R; Moses A., 5; Thomas J., 3; and Mary A., 2. Peyton had real estate valued at $4,000. The slave census for 1850 shows that he owned 26 slaves.³

Peyton began military service on 4 January 1861 in Montgomery, Alabama, when he appeared as a private on a muster roll of the newly formed Company K, 1st Alabama Cavalry, known as the "Montgomery Mounted Rifles," as they road off to war.

Peyton Talley GRAVES died on 2 March 1886 in Manack Station, Lowndes County, Alabama. He was buried in Graves Burying Ground, Lowndes County, Alabama. No tombstone was found for him when the cemetery was surveyed in 2009, however there was one for Melora.

His obituary appeared 8 March 1886 in the Montgomery Daily Advertiser, published in Montgomery, Alabama. "Mr. P. T. Graves died at his residence at Manack yesterday about noon. He will be buried today at 2 o'clock at Manack. He has a number of relatives and friends in this city who will regret to hear of his death."

     Meliora Ann Andrews was born on 6 February 1826.¹

Meliora married Peyton Talley GRAVES, son of David GRAVES and Mary Russell, on 30 September 1841 in Lowndes County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Moses Andrew and Mary Ann Walton. William Rice, minister of the gospel, performed the service.^2,3

Meliora Ann Andrews and Peyton Talley GRAVES appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 21 October 1850 in Lowndes County, Alabama. The household was listed as Peyton T. Graves, a 27-year-old planter and his 24-year-old wife, Meleosa [Melora].They had four children: David R; Moses A., 5; Thomas J., 3; and Mary A., 2. Peyton had real estate valued at $4,000. The slave census for 1850 shows that he owned 26 slaves.⁴

Meliora Ann Andrews died on 1 August 1869 in Lowndes County, Alabama, at age 43.¹ She was buried in Graves Burying Ground, Lowndes County, Alabama.

     Dr. James Hinkle was born on 20 May 1805.¹

James married Martha Frances GRAVES, daughter of David GRAVES and Mary Russell, on 4 January 1832 in Lowndes County, Alabama. Peyton Smith Graves, minister of the gospel, performed the service.^2,3,4

Dr. James Hinkle died on 22 January 1854 in Lowndes County, Alabama, at age 48.¹ He was buried in Graves Burying Ground, Lowndes County, Alabama.

     Aurelia Antoinette GRAVES, daughter of Charles GRAVES and Mrs. Louisa Jane PINKSTON, was born on 22 May 1828 in Alabama.¹

Aurelia Antoinette GRAVES died on 29 March 1904 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, at age 75.

     Abigail ABNEY, daughter of James ABNEY, was born circa 1641 in Willesley, Derbyshire, England.

She raised her nephew James ABNEY, the "ne'er do well" son of her brother, Sir Edward Abney,who had been deprived of the Willesley estate.¹

Abigail married Ralph Cotton on 14 September 1669 in Norton-In-Hales, Shropshire, England.²

Abigail ABNEY died in 1683 in Wybunbury, Cheshire, England.² She was buried on 12 May 1683 in Wybunbury, Cheshire, England.

     Jacob Pope ABNEY, son of Jonathan ABNEY and Susan Isabella POPE, was born on 27 June 1799 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.^1,2

Jacob married first Dolly Maria Kirksey circa 1819. She was the daughter of John Kirksey.

Jacob Pope ABNEY was mentioned in the will of Henry Madison ABNEY dated 30 November 1830 in Claiborne, Monroe County, Alabama. If neither of my children live to twenty-one and have no heirs, I wish $300 of estate to go to my brother Ira, the remainder of estate I wish divided into three equal between Dabney Palmer Abney for the use and benefit of my brother Jonathan, to my sister Charlotte Oneale and the issue of her body, and to by brother Jacob P. Abney.³

Jacob married second Eliza A. Martin before 1835 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.¹

Jacob Pope ABNEY and Eliza A. Martin appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 19 December 1850 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. The household was listed as Jacob P. Abney, 51, farmer, with real estate valued at $1500. His wife, Eliza, was 43. Living in the household were their children Ezra S., 14; William H., 13; George P., 12; Jacob, 11; Ann S., 8; James C., 5; and Savannah J., 4. Living near door was James M. and Martha Abney.

Jacob Pope ABNEY and Eliza A. Martin appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 23 August 1860 in Saluda, Edgefield (now Saluda) County, South Carolina. The household was listed as J. P. Abney, 60, farmer, born South Carolina. He had real estate valued at $1000 and personal property $300. Eliza Abney, his wife, was 52. With them were their children Jacob, 20, an apprentice carpenter; W. H., 22, farmer; A. S., 17(F); James C., 15; and Savanna, 13.

Jacob Pope ABNEY and Eliza A. Martin appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 11 August 1870 in Saluda, Edgefield County, South Carolina. The household was listed as Jacob Abney, 71, farmer, with real estate valued at $375 and personal property $350. His wife, Eliza Abney, was 65. Living with them were their children James, 30, farm labor, and Savannah, 20.

Jacob Pope ABNEY died on 7 January 1878 in Edgefield County, South Carolina, at age 78.¹ He was buried in Butler United Methodist Cemetery, Saluda, Saluda County, South Carolina.

     Eliza A. Martin was born on 22 October 1807 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.¹

Eliza married Jacob Pope ABNEY, son of Jonathan ABNEY and Susan Isabella POPE, before 1835 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.¹

Eliza A. Martin and Jacob Pope ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 19 December 1850 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. The household was listed as Jacob P. Abney, 51, farmer, with real estate valued at $1500. His wife, Eliza, was 43. Living in the household were their children Ezra S., 14; William H., 13; George P., 12; Jacob, 11; Ann S., 8; James C., 5; and Savannah J., 4. Living near door was James M. and Martha Abney.

Eliza A. Martin and Jacob Pope ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 23 August 1860 in Saluda, Edgefield (now Saluda) County, South Carolina. The household was listed as J. P. Abney, 60, farmer, born South Carolina. He had real estate valued at $1000 and personal property $300. Eliza Abney, his wife, was 52. With them were their children Jacob, 20, an apprentice carpenter; W. H., 22, farmer; A. S., 17(F); James C., 15; and Savanna, 13.

Eliza A. Martin and Jacob Pope ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 11 August 1870 in Saluda, Edgefield County, South Carolina. The household was listed as Jacob Abney, 71, farmer, with real estate valued at $375 and personal property $350. His wife, Eliza Abney, was 65. Living with them were their children James, 30, farm labor, and Savannah, 20.

Eliza A. Martin died on 9 June 1882 in Edgefield County, South Carolina, at age 74.¹

     Ann Sophronie ABNEY, daughter of Jacob Pope ABNEY and Eliza A. Martin, was born on 14 August 1842 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.¹

Ann Sophronie ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 19 December 1850, in the household of her parents Jacob Pope ABNEY and Eliza A. Martin in Edgefield County, South Carolina. She was emunerated as Ann S. Abney, age 8.

Ann Sophronie ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 23 August 1860, in the household of her parents Jacob Pope ABNEY and Eliza A. Martin in Saluda, Edgefield (now Saluda) County, South Carolina. She was listed as A. S. Abney, age 17.

Ann married James Madison Dean on 22 November 1866 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.¹

Ann Sophronie ABNEY died on 27 February 1897 in Godfrey, Georgia, at age 54.¹

     James Madison Dean was born on 15 April 1843 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.¹

James married Ann Sophronie ABNEY, daughter of Jacob Pope ABNEY and Eliza A. Martin, on 22 November 1866 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.¹

James Madison Dean died on 1 December 1920 in Mt. Carmel, South Carolina, at age 77.¹