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     Elizabeth Henry MARSHALL, daughter of Stephen MARSHALL and Elizabeth BURT, was born on 8 March 1800 in Warren County, Georgia.^1,2

Elizabeth married Peter Flournoy MAHONE, son of Peter MAHONE, on 28 February 1816 in Putnam County, Georgia. After her marriage, the young couple moved from Putnam county to Talbot county, Georgia in 1821, where, for six months, the family and slaves lived in temporary shelters while their land was cleared and their home built.³

Elizabeth Henry MARSHALL died on 3 June 1854 in Talbot County, Georgia, at age 54.⁴ She was buried in Mahone Cemetery, Belleview, Georgia.

     Harriett C. MARSHALL, daughter of Stephen MARSHALL and Elizabeth BURT, was born on 6 March 1802 in Warren County, Georgia.^1,2,3

Harriett married James D. LESTER on 5 August 1819 in Putnam County, Georgia.⁴

     Mary Jane MARSHALL, daughter of Stephen MARSHALL and Elizabeth BURT, was born on 12 April 1804 in Warren County, Georgia.^1,2

     Lucy B. MARSHALL, daughter of Stephen MARSHALL and Elizabeth BURT, was born on 1 December 1805 in Warren County, Georgia.¹

Lucy married Bushrod Washington JOHNSTON on 10 October 1822 in Putnam County, Georgia.²

Lucy B. MARSHALL died in 1881.³ She was buried in Henderson Baptist Church Cemetery, Henderson, Houston County, Georgia.⁴

     Margaret Ellen MARSHALL, daughter of Stephen MARSHALL and Elizabeth BURT, was born on 4 October 1809 in Warren County, Georgia.^1,2

Margaret married Allen LITTLE on 17 January 1828 in Putnam County, Georgia.³

Margaret Ellen MARSHALL died on 1 December 1885 in Baldwin County, Georgia, at age 76.⁴

     Martha A. J. MARSHALL, daughter of Stephen MARSHALL and Elizabeth BURT, was born on 14 February 1812 in Warren County, Georgia.^1,2

Martha married Robert H. DIXON on 13 July 1828 in Putnam County, Georgia.³

Martha A. J. MARSHALL died in 1855 in Talbot County, Georgia.⁴

     Caroline M. MARSHALL, daughter of Stephen MARSHALL and Elizabeth BURT, was born on 15 November 1816 in Putnam County, Georgia.^1,2

Caroline married Joel REESE Jr., son of Joel REESE Sr. and Rebecca HARRIS, on 8 May 1832 in Putnam County, Georgia.³

Caroline M. MARSHALL died on 2 June 1884 in Alabama at age 67.

     James Franklin MARSHALL, son of Stephen MARSHALL and Elizabeth BURT, was born on 18 June 1820 in Putnam County, Georgia.^1,2

James married first Virginia A. LENNARD on 11 November 1845 in Talbot County, Georgia.³

James married second Ella Clifford WEAVER on 22 December 1872 in Barbour County, Alabama.⁴

James Franklin MARSHALL died on 15 June 1887 in Midway, Barbour County, Alabama, at age 66.⁵ He was buried in Ramah Baptist Church Cemetery, Barbour County, Alabama.

     James G. BURT, son of Jesse BURT and Martha BURT, was born circa 1801 in Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

There is a deed in Putnam county, Georgia dated 5 April 1824 in which Jesse Burt, Martha Burt, Zacheus Burt, Elizabeth Burt, James Burt, Rebecca Burt, Richard Burt and Margaret Burt, all of Putnam County, granted power of attorney to James G. Burt so that he could go to Halifax Co. and recover what was due them from "our father and father-in-law's estate, viz. Wm. Burt Senr. decd late of North Carolina, Halifax County."²

James G. BURT was named an heir in the will of Jesse BURT dated 11 August 1826 in Putnam County, Georgia.³

James G. BURT was named executor and an heir in the will of his brother-in-law, James BIGBEE, dated on 23 August 1826 in Putnam County, Georgia.⁴

James married first Lucy PACE, daughter of William PACE and Mary May, on 14 November 1828 in Putnam County, Georgia. William Pace Bible shows marriage of "Lucy Pace, our daughter, 6 Nov 1828 to James Burt, age 22 years, 28 days." That was the date of the license.^5,6,7

James G. BURT appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. Richard Wright's District, Putnam County, Georgia, James G. Burt, 2 males 20-29 [James, ?], 1 male under 5, 2 females 10-14, 1 female 20-29 [Lucy], and 10 slaves.

James married third Lucy Ann Spear on 6 June 1849 in Muscogee County, Georgia. The nuptials were performed by Rev. Benjamin Clark.^8,9

James G. BURT and Lucy Ann Spear appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 24 September 1850 in Harris County, Georgia. The household was listed as James G. Birt, a 49 year old farmer, born in North Carolia. He had real estate valued at $5,000. His 38 year old wife Louisa(?) A. Burt was born in Georgia. Also in the household was James Norman, a 20 year old farmer born in Georgia.

James G. BURT and Lucy Ann Spear appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 23 July 1860 in Mulberry Grove, Harris County, Georgia. The household was listed as Jas. G. Burt, a 60 year old farmer, born in North Carolina. He had real valued $6,400 and personal property vallued $21,230. His wife was Lucy Burt, age 47 and born in Georgia. Also in the household were Agnes Walker, 78, born Virginia and Georgia Walker, bornn Georgia. Agnes had personal property valued $2800 and Georgia valued $2200.

James G. BURT died in 1871 in Harris County, Georgia.

     Harriett BURT, daughter of Jesse BURT and Martha BURT, was born circa 1805 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Harriett married James BIGBEE on 11 February 1825 in Putnam County, Georgia.¹

Harriett BIGBEE was named an heir in the will of Jesse BURT dated 11 August 1826 in Putnam County, Georgia.²

Harriett BIGBEE was named executrix and an heir in the will of James BIGBEE dated on 23 August 1826 in Putnam County, Georgia.³

Harriett married James Z Dismukes on 13 April 1829 in Putnam County, Georgia.⁴

     Mary E. BURT, daughter of Jesse BURT and Martha BURT, was born circa 1810 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Mary E. BURT was named an heir in the will of Jesse BURT dated 11 August 1826 in Putnam County, Georgia.¹

Mary E. BURT was named an heir in the will of her brother-in-law, James BIGBEE, dated on 23 August 1826 in Putnam County, Georgia.²

Mary married Thomas McCLARY on 23 November 1830 in Putnam County, Georgia.³

     Martha A. BURT, daughter of Jesse BURT and Martha BURT, was born circa 1813 in Putnam County, Georgia.

Martha A. BURT was named an heir in the will of Jesse BURT dated 11 August 1826 in Putnam County, Georgia.¹

Martha A. BURT was named an heir in the will of her brother-in-law, James BIGBEE, dated on 23 August 1826 in Putnam County, Georgia.²

Martha married Richard I. WRIGHT on 4 April 1833 in Putnam County, Georgia.³

     Nancy Hurt BURT, daughter of Jesse BURT and Martha BURT, was born on 2 January 1820 in Putnam County, Georgia.¹

Nancy Hurt BURT was named an heir in the will of Jesse BURT dated 11 August 1826 in Putnam County, Georgia.²

Nancy Hurt BURT was named an heir in the will of her brother-in-law, James BIGBEE, dated on 23 August 1826 in Putnam County, Georgia.³

Nancy married Elkanah PACE, son of William PACE and Mary May, on 29 October 1835 in Georgia.⁴

Nancy Hurt BURT died on 12 October 1897 in Terrell County, Georgia, at age 77.

     William W. BURT, son of Jesse BURT and Martha BURT, was born circa 1808 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

William W. BURT was named an heir in the will of Jesse BURT dated 11 August 1826 in Putnam County, Georgia.¹

William W. BURT was named an heir in the will of his brother-in-law, James BIGBEE, dated on 23 August 1826 in Putnam County, Georgia.²

     James C. BURT, son of James BURT and Rebecca BURT, was born circa 1810 in Putnam County, Georgia.

He was probably one of the 3 males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, James BURT, in the 1820 Federal Census of Capt Thomas Bustins District, Putnam County, Georgia.²

James C. BURT was named an heir in the will of James BURT dated 14 May 1829 in Putnam County, Georgia. "...to my son James C. Burt my negro man David and negro woman Polly..."³

He was probably one of the 2 males age 15 to 19 listed in the household of his father, James BURT, in the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. Richard Wright's District, Putnam County, Georgia.⁴

Richard M. BURT, James C. BURT and Joseph Tarpley BURT were part of a settlement by means of a public sheriff's sale of property on 1 January 1839 in Eatonton, Putnam County, Georgia. "On the first Tuesday in February next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Eatonton, Putnam County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property: 400 acres of land, levied on as the property of Edmund Butts, to satisfy executions of fi fas in favor of Jesse King and Sampson W. Harris vs. James C.[G?] Burt, Edmund Butts, Richard M. Burt, J. F. Harwell and Joseph T. Burt; also 3 negroes, Shadrack, Jacob and Crecy, levied on as the property of Richard M. Burt, to satisfy executions of fi fas in favor of Joel Walker."⁵

James C. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 October 1850, in the household of his brother-in-law Hiram READ in District 21, Macon County, Alabama. He was enumerated as J. C. Burt, a 40 year old farmer, born in Georga. Hiram had moved to Alabama about 1840 so James had probably traveled with hm. This was the time that the Indian lands were opened for settlement in east Alabama.

James married Elizabeth Jane Talbot on 8 November 1853 in Wilkes County, Georgia. The ceremony was performed by E. E. Norman, MG.^6,7

James C. BURT and Elizabeth Jane Talbot appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1860 in Southern Division, Macon County, Alabama. The household was listed as Household 543 - James C. Burt, a 50 year old farmer, born in Georgia. He had real estate valued $2500 and personal property valued $10,000. His 32 year old wife Mrs. Eliza J. Burt was also born in Georgia. Their children were Sarah R. Burt, 6; Emily M. Burt, 4; and James T. Burt, 2; all born in Alabama.

Before 1870 James C. died in Macon County, Alabama, leaving Elizabeth Jane a widow. He was buried in Creek Stand Cemetery, Creek Stand, Macon County, Alabama.

     Richard M. BURT, son of James BURT and Rebecca BURT, was born circa 1815 in Georgia.¹ He was a farmer.

He was probably one of the 3 males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, James BURT, in the 1820 Federal Census of Capt Thomas Bustins District, Putnam County, Georgia.²

Richard M. BURT was named an heir in the will of James BURT dated 14 May 1829 in Putnam County, Georgia. "...to my son Richard M. Burt my negro woman Cherry and her two children..."³

He was probably the male age 10 to 14 listed in the household of his father, James BURT, in the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. Richard Wright's District, Putnam County, Georgia.⁴

Richard M. BURT, Joseph Tarpley BURT and James C. BURT were part of a settlement by means of a public sheriff's sale of property on 1 January 1839 in Eatonton, Putnam County, Georgia. "On the first Tuesday in February next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Eatonton, Putnam County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property: 400 acres of land, levied on as the property of Edmund Butts, to satisfy executions of fi fas in favor of Jesse King and Sampson W. Harris vs. James C.[G?] Burt, Edmund Butts, Richard M. Burt, J. F. Harwell and Joseph T. Burt; also 3 negroes, Shadrack, Jacob and Crecy, levied on as the property of Richard M. Burt, to satisfy executions of fi fas in favor of Joel Walker."⁵ He was living between 1850 and 1860 in Macon County, Alabama. He was apparently successful as the 1860 census shows him with real estate valued at $24,000 and a personnel estate worth $12,000.

Richard M. BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 9 January 1850 in District 21, Macon County, Alabama. The household was listed as R. M. Burt, a 34-year-old farmer, born in Georgia. He had real estate valued $800.⁶

Richard married third Eliza E. GRESHAM on 26 October 1858 in Macon County, Alabama.⁷

Richard M. BURT and Eliza E. GRESHAM appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1860 in Southern Division, Macon County, Alabama. The household was listed as Richard M. Burt, a 48 year old famer, born in Georgia. He had real estate valued at $2400 and personal property valued $12000. With him was his wife Mrs. Eliza E. Burt, age 25, born in Georgia. Their children were Rebecca C. Burt, 8; Mariah Burt, 6; and James W. Burt, one month old. All the children were born in Alabama.

William, Joseph and Richard M. BURT saw military service in 1863 in Macon County, Alabama, as privates in G. B. Slaughter's company of Macon County Reserves (Home Guard). In the company were R. [Richard M.] Burt, age 50; T. J. [Joseph Tarpley] Burt, age 52 and W. [William Y.] Burt, age 55. All three were brothers and sons of James and Rebecca Burt.⁸

Richard M. BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 17 August 1870 in Warrior Stand, Macon County, Alabama. The household was listed as R. M. Burt, 55, farmer, Georgia; R. C. [Rebecca] Burt, 18, keeping house; Mariah Burt, 16; and Mattie Burt, 9. All of the children were born in Alabama.

Richard M. BURT died before 1880 in Alabama.

     Joseph Tarpley BURT, son of James BURT and Rebecca BURT, was born on 29 December 1812 in Georgia. He was a planter.

He was probably one of the 3 males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, James BURT, in the 1820 Federal Census of Capt Thomas Bustins District, Putnam County, Georgia.¹

Joseph Tarpley BURT was named an heir in the will of James BURT dated 14 May 1829 in Putnam County, Georgia. "...also to my son Joseph T. Burt my negro woman Patty and her two children..."²

He was probably one of the 2 males age 15 to 19 listed in the household of his father, James BURT, in the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. Richard Wright's District, Putnam County, Georgia.³

Richard M. BURT, Joseph Tarpley BURT and James C. BURT were part of a settlement by means of a public sheriff's sale of property on 1 January 1839 in Eatonton, Putnam County, Georgia. "On the first Tuesday in February next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Eatonton, Putnam County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property: 400 acres of land, levied on as the property of Edmund Butts, to satisfy executions of fi fas in favor of Jesse King and Sampson W. Harris vs. James C.[G?] Burt, Edmund Butts, Richard M. Burt, J. F. Harwell and Joseph T. Burt; also 3 negroes, Shadrack, Jacob and Crecy, levied on as the property of Richard M. Burt, to satisfy executions of fi fas in favor of Joel Walker."⁴

Joseph Tarpley BURT sold a tract of land to James Creth BURT on 24 April 1849 in Mardisville, Talladega County, Alabama, for $750. Both men were residents of Talladega County. The sale included lots 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 38 and 39 in Mardisville (northeast quarter of section 18, township 19, range 5). The witnesses were John Sawyer, J. W. Hardie, and Marcus M. Duncan.⁵ He moved from Putnam County, Georgia to Creek Stand, Macon County, Alabama, circa 1850. He developed a large plantation and moved to Auburn after the War Between the States. In the 1850 Talladega County Census he was living with the family of his cousin, James C. Burt, in Mardisville.

Joseph Tarpley BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1850, in the household of James Creth BURT and Frances Anne GIBSON in Mardisville, Talladega County, Alabama. He was recorded as J. Tapley Burt, a farmer, age 34, born iin Georgia. He and James were cousins.^6,7

Joseph married Amanda Arnold MARSHALL, daughter of William Blount MARSHALL and Martha D. TURNER, on 14 October 1851 in Talbot County, Georgia.⁸

Joseph Tarpley BURT and Amanda Arnold MARSHALL appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1860 in Southern Division, Macon County, Alabama. The household was listed as Joseph T. Burt, 46; Amanda, 34; Wm. H., 14; Joseph S., 7; James M., 6; Thos. F., 3; and Mary R. Burt, 5/12. Joseph had real estate valued at $12,600.

Joseph, William and Richard M. BURT saw military service in 1863 in Macon County, Alabama, as privates in G. B. Slaughter's company of Macon County Reserves (Home Guard). In the company were R. [Richard M.] Burt, age 50; T. J. [Joseph Tarpley] Burt, age 52 and W. [William Y.] Burt, age 55. All three were brothers and sons of James and Rebecca Burt.⁹

Joseph Tarpley BURT and Amanda Arnold MARSHALL appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 20 August 1870 in Warrior Stand, Macon County, Alabama. The household was listed as J. T. Burt, 56, farmer; Amanda, 44, keeping house; Joseph S., 17, at school; Jas. M., 15, at school; and Sallie, 5.

Joseph Tarpley BURT and Amanda Arnold MARSHALL appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1880 in Ridge Grove, Lee County, Alabama. The household was listed as Joseph T. Burt, 67, farmer; Amanda A., 54, wife; Joseph S., 27, son; James M., 26, son; Bedie E. Burt, 25, niece; Mattie J. Burt, 18, niece; and Sallie D. Burt, 15, daughter. The two nieces were Marish and Martha Jane, daughters of Joseph's brother, Robert M. Burt.

Joseph Tarpley BURT died on 6 June 1880 in Opelika, Lee County, Alabama, at age 67.¹⁰ He was buried in Warrior Stand Cemetery, Macon County, Alabama.

     Amanda Arnold MARSHALL, daughter of William Blount MARSHALL and Martha D. TURNER, was born on 15 March 1826 in Talbot County, Georgia.¹

Amanda married first Elisha Fletcher HURT, son of Henry HURT and Emma SLEDGE, on 3 February 1842 in Talbot County, Georgia. After their marriage the couple moved to Macon county, Alabama.¹

Elisha died on 18 June 1847 in Warrior Stand, Macon County, Alabama, at age 30 leaving Amanda Arnold MARSHALL as a widow. After Elisha's death Amanda moved back to Talbot County, Georgia where she lived with her parents until her marriage to Joseph Tarpley Burt.²

Amanda married second Joseph Tarpley BURT, son of James BURT and Rebecca BURT, on 14 October 1851 in Talbot County, Georgia.¹

Amanda Arnold MARSHALL and Joseph Tarpley BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1860 in Southern Division, Macon County, Alabama. The household was listed as Joseph T. Burt, 46; Amanda, 34; Wm. H., 14; Joseph S., 7; James M., 6; Thos. F., 3; and Mary R. Burt, 5/12. Joseph had real estate valued at $12,600.

Amanda Arnold MARSHALL and Joseph Tarpley BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 20 August 1870 in Warrior Stand, Macon County, Alabama. The household was listed as J. T. Burt, 56, farmer; Amanda, 44, keeping house; Joseph S., 17, at school; Jas. M., 15, at school; and Sallie, 5.

Amanda Arnold MARSHALL and Joseph Tarpley BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1880 in Ridge Grove, Lee County, Alabama. The household was listed as Joseph T. Burt, 67, farmer; Amanda A., 54, wife; Joseph S., 27, son; James M., 26, son; Bedie E. Burt, 25, niece; Mattie J. Burt, 18, niece; and Sallie D. Burt, 15, daughter. The two nieces were Marish and Martha Jane, daughters of Joseph's brother, Robert M. Burt.

Amanda left a will dated on 20 September 1880 in Lee County, Alabama. The will was probated 18 October 1880. Those named in the will include "my dear husband Joseph T. Burt...my dear neice [sic] Mariah E. Burt- 120 acres in Butler Co., AL, cow & calf, $100...my dear children William H. Burt [$50], Joseph S. Burt, James M. Burt, Sallie D. Burt- remainder of real estate in Butler Co., AL; any property coming to her from the estate of my dear Father deceased William B. Marshall of Talbot County, Ga." and "...my dear grandson Thomas A. Hurt- colt." Her executors were "my two sons Joseph S. Burt and James M. Burt." Witnesses were Emily F. Hurt and James M. Hurt.³

Amanda Arnold MARSHALL died on 26 September 1880 in Warrior Stand, Macon County, Alabama, at age 54.⁴ She was buried in Warrior Stand Cemetery.

     James Marshall BURT, son of Joseph Tarpley BURT and Amanda Arnold MARSHALL, was born on 25 April 1854 in Warrior Stand, Macon County, Alabama.¹ He was a planter and later a wholesale grocer in Opelika, Lee County, Alabama. He was a prominent citizen and very active in the community.

James Marshall BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of his parents Joseph Tarpley BURT and Amanda Arnold MARSHALL in Southern Division, Macon County, Alabama. He was 6 years old.

He appeared on a census, enumerated 20 August 1870, in the household of his parents Joseph Tarpley BURT and Amanda Arnold MARSHALL in Warrior Stand, Macon County, Alabama. He was 15 and in school.

He appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1880, in the household of his parents Joseph Tarpley BURT and Amanda Arnold MARSHALL in Ridge Grove, Lee County, Alabama. He was 26 years old.

James Marshall BURT was named executor and an heir in the will of Amanda Arnold MARSHALL dated 20 September 1880 in Lee County, Alabama. "my dear children William H. Burt [$50], Joseph S. Burt, James M. Burt, Sallie D. Burt- remainder of real estate in Butler Co., AL; any property coming to her from the estate of my dear Father deceased William B. Marshall of Talbot County, Ga."²

James married Ella R. Cooper on 21 February 1888 in Lee County, Alabama.

James married Florence BEDELL on 7 June 1899 in Ridge Grove, Lee County, Alabama. She was the daughter of James Isaac Bedell and Antoinette Joiner. James I. Bedell served in Co. D 46th Alabama Infantry, commanded by his brother, Capt. R. B. Bedell.³

James Marshall BURT died on 16 September 1920 in Opelika, Lee County, Alabama, at age 66.⁴ He was buried in Rosemere Cemetery.

James Marshall BURT appeared in a newspaper article 16 September 1938 in the Birmingham News, published in Birmingham, Alabama.

     Florence married James Marshall BURT, son of Joseph Tarpley BURT and Amanda Arnold MARSHALL, on 7 June 1899 in Ridge Grove, Lee County, Alabama. She was the daughter of James Isaac Bedell and Antoinette Joiner. James I. Bedell served in Co. D 46th Alabama Infantry, commanded by his brother, Capt. R. B. Bedell.¹

Florence BEDELL died in 1958 in Lee County, Alabama.

     William Y. BURT, son of James BURT and Rebecca BURT, was born circa 1808 in Warren County, Georgia.

He was probably the male age 10 to 15 listed in the household of his father, James BURT, in the 1820 Federal Census of Capt Thomas Bustins District, Putnam County, Georgia.¹

William Y. BURT was named an heir in the will of James BURT dated 14 May 1829 in Putnam County, Georgia. "...and to my son William Y. Burt my two negroes Clarissa and Lucinda..."²

He was probably the male age 20 to 29 listed in the household of his father, James BURT, in the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. Richard Wright's District, Putnam County, Georgia.³

William, Joseph and Richard M. BURT saw military service in 1863 in Macon County, Alabama, as privates in G. B. Slaughter's company of Macon County Reserves (Home Guard). In the company were R. [Richard M.] Burt, age 50; T. J. [Joseph Tarpley] Burt, age 52 and W. [William Y.] Burt, age 55. All three were brothers and sons of James and Rebecca Burt.⁴

     Margaret Maria BURT, daughter of James BURT and Rebecca BURT, was born on 28 December 1805 in Warren County, Georgia.¹

She was probably the female age 10 to 15 listed in the household of her father, James BURT, in the 1820 Federal Census of Capt Thomas Bustins District, Putnam County, Georgia.²

Margaret married Hiram READ, son of Asa READ and Maria HULME, on 19 April 1822 in Putnam County, Georgia.³

Margaret Maria BURT was named an heir in the will of James BURT dated 14 May 1829 in Putnam County, Georgia. "Already have given as much property as I intend to my daughter Maria Read's chilldren, she has all she will ever get."⁴

Margaret Maria BURT died on 30 July 1830 in Harris County, Georgia, at age 24. Margaret died after giving birth to her fourth child, Emily.

     Hiram READ, son of Asa READ and Maria HULME, was born on 16 April 1801 in Putnam County, Georgia. He was a farmer and attorney.

Hiram married first Margaret Maria BURT, daughter of James BURT and Rebecca BURT, on 19 April 1822 in Putnam County, Georgia.¹

Hiram READ was hired by James BURT to be his attorney on 5 November 1823 in Putnam County, Georgia. He was retained to collect debts from the legal representatives of John Mathews, dec'd of Autauga county, Alabama. Mathews was the brother-in-law of James Burt by marriage to his sister, Mary Burt. John Mathews died in January of 1822.^2,3

Hiram READ was named an executor in the will of Jesse BURT dated on 11 August 1826 in Putnam County, Georgia.⁴

Hiram READ was named an executor in the will of James BURT dated 14 May 1829 in Putnam County, Georgia.⁵

By 1830, Hiram had moved from Putnam County, Georgia to Harris County. He appears on the census. He was in the 1832 gold lottery from Harris County, along with David Read (an attorney). He apparently moved to Muscogee County, Georgia for the 1840 census. David appears on the 1840 and 1850 censuses for Harris County. Hiram appears on the 1850 census for Macon County, Alabama with wife, Elizabeth. Following the Civil War, the border of Macon County changed, and the town where Hiram Read and family lived (Auburn) became part of what is now Lee County. At one time he operated Wright's Grist Mill near Auburn.

Hiram married second Elizabeth George WILLIS on 10 February 1830 in Talbot County, Georgia. The ceremony was performed by Thomas C. Medwell, JP.

Hiram READ and Elizabeth George WILLIS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 October 1850 in District 21, Macon County, Alabama. The household was listed as Hiram Reed, a 49 year old farmer, born North Carolina. He had read estate valued $2000. His 38 year old wife Elizabeth Reed was born in Georgia. Their children were Emily, 20, GA; Susan, 15, GA; Andrew, 13, GA; Sarah, 11, GA; Ann, 9, AL; and Emma, 6, AL. Also in the household were Jordan Baker a 27 year old farmer, born Georgia; and J. C. Burt, a 40 year old farmer, born Georgia. James C. Burt was a brother of Hiram's first wife Maria. Based on this they appear to have migrated from Georgia to Alabama about 1840. That would be the time when all the Indian lands were opened ito settlement in east Alabama.

Hiram READ died on 29 July 1882 in Lee County, Alabama, at age 81. He was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Auburn, Alabama.

     John MARSHALL, son of John MARSHALL and Amelia (?), was born circa 1735 in Virginia.

John married Elizabeth BRANCH, daughter of William BRANCH Sr. and Elizabeth _____, circa 1760 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

John MARSHALL bought land from John Scowles (or Seouls) on 27 June 1774 in Halifax County, North Carolina. The deed abstract was John Scowles, planter, and Penelope his wife of Halifax Co., to John Marshall planter of the same. For 46 pounds 13 shillings 4 pence proclamation money 150 acres which said John Scowles' father James Scowles had acquired from Drury Harrington and the land came to said John from Joseph Scowles, joining John Daniel, Sr., Turkey Branch, and Samuel Jones. It was signed by John and Penelopy Seouls. Witnessed by Joseph Burt and Thomas Hines.¹ He witnessed the deed of the State of North Carolina (No. 21) and Joseph BURT on 1 March 1780 in Halifax County, North Carolina.^2,3

On 5 Oct 1781 John Burt and his future father-in-law, John Marshal, were witnesses to deed of land from John Hopkins to Parker Hopkins. For 2000 pounds 118.5 acres on the south side of Rockey Swamp, joining Burt, Harris, Pigpen Branch, Greens Branch, Jno. Chappep, John Worley and Hains Branch. In 1784 Joseph Burt bought 121.5 acres on the west side of Rockey Swamp from Peter Hopkins.⁴

John MARSHALL was included on a tax list in 1784 in District 10, Halifax County, North Carolina. He was taxed for 1200 acres, one white poll and four black polls.

John MARSHALL gifted a tract of land to Starling MARSHALL on 10 January 1797 in Halifax County, North Carolina. To his son Starling Marshall, deed of gift 521 acres joining John Taylor, Breaches Swamp, Drake, Culpepper's old road, Turkey Branch, Jacket Swamp, Drakes, Solomon Turner, John Marshall. Wit: William Burt, William Boylan. Feb. Ct. 1797.

John left a will dated 11 February 1799 in Halifax County, North Carolina. The will probated in May 1799, left to his wife, Elizabeth Marshall, land joining Allen Marshall (where William Herbert now lives) and I lend her orchard, negroes, bed, furniture, etc. for her life or widowhood and at her death it was to be divided among his children. To his sons, Starling, he left slaves; John, slaves and "the remainder of the plantation whereon I now live and the part allotted to my wife;" Allen, slaves and the land whereon William Herbert now lives. To daughters, Lucy Jelks, Mary Moncrief, Sarah BURT, Rebecca Carroll and Sary Pitts slaves. At the death of said daughters the slaves and their increase to go the daughters' children. At the time the estate was sold the money was to go to the daugthers. Witnesses were Jesse Sturdivant and Reuben Griffis. Executors were his sons, Starling and John Marshall.⁵

John MARSHALL died in May 1799 in Halifax County, North Carolina.⁵

     John BURT, son of Richard BURT and Margaret BURT, was born circa 1816 in Putnam County, Georgia.

He was probably one of the 2 males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Richard BURT, in the 1820 Federal Census of Capt Thomas Bustins District, Putnam County, Georgia.

He was probably the male age 10 to 14 listed in the household of his father, Richard BURT, in the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. Richard Wright's District, Putnam County, Georgia, John would have been about 14 years old which fits.

     William Marshall BURT I, son of Richard BURT and Margaret BURT, was born on 25 November 1818 in Putnam County, Georgia.^1,2

He was probably one of the 2 males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Richard BURT, in the 1820 Federal Census of Capt Thomas Bustins District, Putnam County, Georgia.

He was probably the male age 20 to 30 listed in the household of his father, Richard BURT, in the 1840 Federal Census of Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, He would have been 22 years old.

William married Amanda D. Booth on 26 October 1846 in LaGrange, Troup County, Georgia. Performed by John E. Dawson, MG.^1,3,4

William Marshall BURT I bought a tract of land from Richard BURT on 30 December 1846 in Muscogee County, Georgia. Indenture between Richard Burt "of the City of Columbus"... "and his son Wm. M. Burt of the county of Troup," "For natural love & affection I have and bear to my son Wm. M. Burt" for $5.00 2 slaves-- David, about 12, and Omic(?), about 10. Wit: John J. McKendree, JP.⁵

William Marshall BURT I and Amanda D. Booth appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 26 August 1850 in District 697, Troup County, Georgia. The household was listed as Wm. M. Burt, a 28-year-old instructor, and Amanda, his 24-year-old wife. William had real estate valued at $7,000. Also in the household was the couple's two-year-old son, Wm. M.⁶

William Marshall BURT I moved from Georgia to Lee (now Russell) County, Alabama, between 1853 and 1860 with his wife, Amanda, and sons William and Edgar.⁷

William Marshall BURT I and Amanda D. Booth appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1860 in Beat 4 (Salem), Russell County, Alabama. The household was listed as W. M. Burt, male, age 38, farmer; A. M. Burt, female, age 35; Marshall Burt, age 14; and E. Burt, male, age 7. All were born in Georgia. William had $65,000 in property. Living next door was his cousing William Washington Burt.¹

William Marshall BURT I was listed as William Washington BURT's and Jane Ellizabeth LESEUR's neighbor in a census on 1 June 1860 in in Salem, Russell County, Alabama. Living with him was his wife, Amanda, and two sons.⁸

On 2 July 1860 William Marshall died in Salem, Lee County, Alabama, at age 41 leaving Amanda D. a widow.^9,7 He was buried in Methodist Church Cemetery, Salem, Lee County, Alabama.

     Jesse WEAVER, son of Henry WEAVER Jr. and Abigail Gregg, was born on 8 March 1802 in Lexington District, South Carolina.^1,2,3 He moved with Henry WEAVER Jr. from Lexington County, South Carolina to Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, circa 1820 It is believed that Henry, Abigail and Jesse Weaver came to Alabama about 1820 in a caravan along the old Federal Road. First settlers, known as squatters, would select the land they desired, build a house and make other improvements, while awaiting allocation of lands under the Public Lands Act. Once the surveys were completed they would buy the land they occupied, paying cash at $1.25 per acre up to 640 acres.⁴

Jesse married Rebecca SANFORD, daughter of William Jasper SANFORD and Barbara Rebecca SNIDER, on 12 November 1822 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.⁵ Jesse and Rebecca lived on what was known as the "Johnston's Place" on present day Keenes Mill Road at Grimes. An old cotton gin and grist mill was located between Grimes and Olmsteads Station. The old Weaver home is near Andrews Chapel. Jesse and Rebecca are buried in the Old Salem Cemetery on the Wire Road in Tuscaloosa county. Their markers are of rough fieldstone and the letters were done by hand.⁶

He 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 20-30 [Jesse], 2 females under 5 [Bethany, Barbara], 1 female 20-30 [Rebecca].⁷

Jesse was issued land patents for a total of 320 acres in Tuscaloosa county between 1839 and 1858. These lands were located in sections 25, 29, and 30, township 21 south, range 8 east. This is along present day Keenes Mill Road along the Bee Branch between Grimes and Coaling.⁶

He purchased government land patents 20 September 1839 in Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He bought four lots of land on this date from the Tuscaloosa Land Office. The first three were in township 21-S, range 8-W, including 40.33 acres of northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 30, 80.66 acres of east half of northwest quarter of section 30, and 80.66 acres of west half of the northeast quarter of section 30. The final was 40.125 acres in the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 25, township 21-S, range 9 west..^8,9,10,11

Jesse WEAVER was named an executor in the will of Henry WEAVER Jr. dated 6 October 1842 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1850 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Jesse Weaver, 48, Mechanic, value of real estate $132, born South Carolina; Rebecca, 44, born South Carolina; John W., 18, born Alabama; Simon B., 16; Darkey [Dorothy], 12; Margarett B., 10; George J. H. T., 8; Dempsey J. G., 7; Esther S., 3; and Sarah J., 1 1/12. All of the children were born in Alabama. Jesse could neither read nor write.¹²

Jesse WEAVER was the executor and an heir of the estate of Henry WEAVER Jr. on 2 February 1857 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Henry had left his estate to his wife, Sophia, during her lifetime. Since she died before the estate was settled, the terms of the will directed that the estate be divided amony the living heirs. In order to divide the estate amongst the heirs, Jesse Weaver was ordered 2 Feb 1857 to sell his father's land and property. The land where Henry had lived was discribed as the west one-half of the southeast one-quarter and the southeast one-quarter of the northeast one quarter of section 31, township 21, range 8 west. It contained 120 acres. Jesse was the highest bidder and was allowed to purchase the land 10 Mar 1857 for $2.12 per acre, or $255.¹³

Jesse WEAVER purchased a government land patent 1 June 1858 in Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Jesse bought 80.16 acres in two parcels from the Tuscaloosa Land Office, the first being the northeast quarter of the south west quarter and the second the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter, both in section 29, township 21-S, range 8 west.¹⁴

Jesse WEAVER was listed as one of the heirs to the estate of Henry WEAVER Jr. 15 November 1858 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The heirs each received a settlement of $341.07. They were listed as: Barbara Snider; Abigail Phipps; Jesse Weaver; the heirs of Elizabeth Holiman, deceased; and the heirs of Mary Lee, deceased.¹⁵

Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1860 in Collins Beat, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Jesse Weaver, age 58, farmer, $1,000 real estate, $600 personal property, born South Carolina; Rebecca, age 55, seamtress, born South Carolina; Mary P. [Margaret], age 21; Geo. J. H. T., age 19; Daniel J. G., age 17; Elizabeth L. [Ester], 14; Sarah P., age 11; and Nancy J., age 8. All of the children were born in Alabama.¹⁶

He appeared as head of household on a state census enumerated 1866 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as one male age 10-20 [Dempsey], one male age 20-30 [George], one male age 60-70 [Jesse], two females age 10-20 [Sarah, Esther], and one female age 50-60 [Rebecca].¹⁷

Jesse WEAVER died on 26 October 1867 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 65. He was buried in Old Salem Cemetery, Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.