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     John Edwin ABNEY, son of John Beck ABNEY and Lucy Matilda Caroline Brown, was born on 30 November 1871 in Rock Branch, Newton County, Mississippi.

John married Mary Magdelene Mercer in 1901. She was the daughter of John and Susanna Lockhart Mercer.

John Edwin ABNEY and Mary Magdelene Mercer appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 18 April 1910 in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas. The household was listed as J. E. Abney, a 38-year-old teacher at Burleson College; Maggie M. Abney, his 32-year-old wife, a dormitory matron. They were both listed as married once, nine years earlier. Maggie was the mother of 3 children, all living. Living with them were their children Lucy Sue, 6; Mildred Lee, 3; and Mary Dee, 10 months old, all born in Texas. Also in the household were John's niece, Lorene Abney, 15, born in Mississippi; Lucy Mercer, his sister-in-law, 23, born in Texas; and a boarder, Clara Nance Kelogg, a 21-year-old teacher at Burleson College, born in Missouri. They lived at 42 Lee Street.

John Edwin ABNEY graduated in 1918 at Baylor University in Texas . He earned a bachelor of arts degree. After college he taught school at San Marcos Academy, a private Methodist high school began in 1868.

John Edwin ABNEY and Mary Magdelene Mercer appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 8 January 1920 in San Marcos, Hayes County, Texas. The household was listed as John E. Abney, was a 48 year old teacher at an academy, born in Mississippi. His wife, Magdalene M. Abney, was 44 and born in Arkansas. They had three daughters, all born in Texas and attending school. They were: Lucy S., 16; Mildred L., 13 and Mary Dee, 11. They lived at 208 North Wood Street.

John Edwin ABNEY died on 7 July 1949 in Temple, Bell County, Texas, at age 77. He was buried in San Marcos Cemetery, San Marcos, Hays County, Texas.

     Mary Magdelene Mercer was born on 24 April 1875 in Amity, Clark County, Arkansas.

Mary married John Edwin ABNEY, son of John Beck ABNEY and Lucy Matilda Caroline Brown, in 1901. She was the daughter of John and Susanna Lockhart Mercer.

Mary Magdelene Mercer and John Edwin ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 18 April 1910 in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas. The household was listed as J. E. Abney, a 38-year-old teacher at Burleson College; Maggie M. Abney, his 32-year-old wife, a dormitory matron. They were both listed as married once, nine years earlier. Maggie was the mother of 3 children, all living. Living with them were their children Lucy Sue, 6; Mildred Lee, 3; and Mary Dee, 10 months old, all born in Texas. Also in the household were John's niece, Lorene Abney, 15, born in Mississippi; Lucy Mercer, his sister-in-law, 23, born in Texas; and a boarder, Clara Nance Kelogg, a 21-year-old teacher at Burleson College, born in Missouri. They lived at 42 Lee Street.

Mary Magdelene Mercer and John Edwin ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 8 January 1920 in San Marcos, Hayes County, Texas. The household was listed as John E. Abney, was a 48 year old teacher at an academy, born in Mississippi. His wife, Magdalene M. Abney, was 44 and born in Arkansas. They had three daughters, all born in Texas and attending school. They were: Lucy S., 16; Mildred L., 13 and Mary Dee, 11. They lived at 208 North Wood Street.

Mary Magdelene Mercer died on 19 February 1963 in Waco, McLennon County, Texas, at age 87.¹ She was buried in San Marcos Cemetery, San Marcos, Hays County, Texas.

     Alvin Spencer HUNT, son of George Washington HUNT and Cynthia B. SPENCER, was born on 26 May 1880 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹ He was generally known as Spencer.

Alvin Spencer HUNT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1880, in the household of his parents George Washington HUNT and Cynthia B. SPENCER in Pine Flat, Autauga County, Alabama. He was listed as Infant Hunt, son, age 3 months.²

Spencer married first Redamie Ann Garner on 27 March 1897 in Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. The marriage apparently ended in divorce or annulment as Damie appeared in the 1900 census with her parents. She was shown as single and both she and daughter Charlsie were listed as Garner rather than Hunt.³

Alvin Spencer HUNT lived with his father, George Washington HUNT, in 1902 in Montgomery, Alabama. He was employed as an automobile repairman, and his father was a watchman. They lived at 321 Herron Street.

Spencer married second Sarah Jane Hallon on 2 April 1905 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.⁴

Alvin Spencer HUNT and Sarah Jane Hallon appeared in a newspaper article 3 April 1905 in the The Birmingham News, published in Birmingham, Alabama. HUNT - HALLON. Alvin S. Hunt and Miss Sarah Jane Hallon were married last evening at 9 o'clock at the parsonage of the Third Presbyterian Church, Rev. J. A. Bryan officiating. A few friends were present and after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Hunt left for their home at Osceola Station. Mr. Hunt is connected with the Warror Iron Works and his bride formerly lived in Montgomery.

Alvin Spencer HUNT appeared on a census, enumerated 18 April 1910, in the household of his parents George Washington HUNT and Cynthia B. SPENCER in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. He was listed as S. L. Hunt, a 29 year old, single and a cabinet make.⁵

Spencer married third Jettie Lee Burns on 23 January 1913 in Jefferson County, Alabama.⁶

Alvin Spencer HUNT and Jettie Lee Burns were listed in the 1914 city directory for Birmingham, Alabama. Spencer A. Hunt (Jettie), foreman at Kingston Planning Mill Co., lived at 802 North 48th Street.

With no end in sight for World War I, the United States instituted it's third and final registration. It included all men who were between the ages of 18 and 21, and 31 to 45 years of age. This added younger men than the previous registrations, those who were born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900; and added an older group of men, born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. Alvin filled out a draft card on 12 September 1918 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. Alvin Spencer Hunt was 38 years old and born 26 May 1880. He was living at 701 South 66th Street. His occupation was carpenter foreman with A. H. Moore on First Avenue. His nearest relative was his wife, Jettie Hunt. He was discribed as medium height and build, with blue eyes and dark brown hair.¹

Alvin Spencer HUNT died on 25 October 1949 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at age 69.⁷ He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.⁸

     Redamie Ann Garner was born on 4 July 1880 in Deatsville, Elmore County, Alabama. She was the daughter of George Vernon Garner (1848-1921) and Lavinia Caroline "Love" Brown (1843-1924).¹ She was also known as Damie.

Redamie married Spencer HUNT, son of George Washington HUNT and Cynthia B. SPENCER, on 27 March 1897 in Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. The marriage apparently ended in divorce or annulment as Damie appeared in the 1900 census with her parents. She was shown as single and both she and daughter Charlsie were listed as Garner rather than Hunt.²

Redamie Ann Garner and daughter Charlsie Ann HUNT appeared on a census, enumerated 19 June 1900, in the household of her parents George and Love Garner in Cold Springs, Elmore County, Alabama. The household was recorded as G. V. Garner, a 52 year old farmer, born April 1848 in Alabama, and his wife, Love Garner, 54, born 1846 in Alabama. With them were the following children: Redamy A. Garner, daughter, single, age 19, born July 1880; Bettie E., daughter, age 17, born Sep 1882; Elisha V., son, age 15, farm labo.r, born February 1885; Cora H., daughter, age 12, born April 1888; and Charcey A., daughter, age 2, born August 1897. All of the kids were born in Alabama. Note, Charcey was actually a granddaughter, daughter of Redamy (Damie) and Spencer Hunt.¹

Damie married second George Clanton Norris on 12 November 1903 in Elmore County, Alabama.³

Redamie Ann Garner died on 5 June 1916 in Elmore County, Alabama, at age 35.

     Charlsie Ann HUNT, daughter of Alvin Spencer HUNT and Redamie Ann Garner, was born on 17 August 1897.

Charlsie Ann HUNT appeared on a census, enumerated 19 June 1900, in the household of her mother Redamie Ann Garner and grandparents George and Love Garner in Cold Springs, Elmore County, Alabama. The household was recorded as G. V. Garner, a 52 year old farmer, born April 1848 in Alabama, and his wife, Love Garner, 54, born 1846 in Alabama. With them were the following children: Redamy A. Garner, daughter, single, age 19, born July 1880; Bettie E., daughter, age 17, born Sep 1882; Elisha V., son, age 15, farm labo.r, born February 1885; Cora H., daughter, age 12, born April 1888; and Charcey A., daughter, age 2, born August 1897. All of the kids were born in Alabama. Note, Charcey was actually a granddaughter, daughter of Redamy (Damie) and Spencer Hunt.¹

Charlsie Ann HUNT died on 26 March 1950 at age 52. She was buried in Cains Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery, Holtville, Elmore County, Alabama.²