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     Mary Mitchell Scott was born on 8 June 1793 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Mary married Thomas SMITH, son of Daniel SMITH and Pleasant Chancy, on 7 November 1807 in Clinton, Jones County, Georgia.

Mary Mitchell Scott died on 15 June 1852 at age 59.

     Thomas Coke SMITH, son of Thomas SMITH and Mary Mitchell Scott, was born on 13 October 1823 in Autauga (now Elmore) County, Alabama.

Thomas married Ann Jane Thompson on 1 January 1846 in Autauga County, Alabama. She was the daughter of William Norton Thompson and Cynthia Antoinette Manning.^2,3

Thomas Coke SMITH and Ann Jane Thompson appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 20 October 1850 in Huddleston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Thomas C. Smith, a 27 year old miller; his implied wife Jane A. Smith, age 23; Oscar T. Smith, age 3; and Mary Smith, 7 months old. All were born in Alabama. Thomas had 2 slaves. The obituary of William N. Smith said he was born five miles northeast of Prattville in 1852, which is most likely where they were living in 1850.⁴

Thomas Coke SMITH appeared as head of household on an Alabama state census enumerated 1855 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as 3 males under 21 (Oscar, William, Emmett), 1 male 21 & over (Thomas), 1 female under 21 (Mary), 1 female 21 & over (Ann Jane), and 3 slaves.⁵

Thomas Coke SMITH appeared on a census, enumerated 24 August 1860, in the household of his father Thomas SMITH in Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama. He was recorded as T. C. Smith, a 36 year old planter iwth personal estate valued $6000, born Alabama; his implied wife Jane Smith, age 33; and children: Oscar, 12; Mary, 10; William, 8; Emmett, 6; Laura, 4 and Lavenia, 1. All born in Alaabama.⁶

Thomas Coke SMITH and Ann Jane Thompson appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 June 1880 in Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Thomas C. Smith, a 56 year old carpenter; wife A. Jane Smith, age 53, keeping house; daughter Lavinia, age 21, farm laborer; son Clarence Smith, age 19, farm laborer; and daughter Ina Smith, age 16, assistant laborer. All were born in Alabama.⁷

Thomas Coke SMITH died on 19 April 1900 in Autauga County, Alabama, at age 76.⁸ He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

     Dorothy Pauline Griffin was born on 5 April 1920 in Alabama.¹

Dorothy married Thomas Kenneth DALE in July 1938 in Jefferson County, Alabama.¹

Dorothy Pauline DALE and Kenneth DALE appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 April 1940 in Jefferson County, Alabama. The household was listed as Thomas K. Dale, a 26 year-old coal miner, and his wife, Pauline Dale, 19. They were renting their home and both were high school graduates.²

On 8 October 1942 Dorothy Pauline died in Praco, Walker County, Alabama, at age 22 leaving Thomas Kenneth DALE a widower.^3,4 She was buried in East Dora Cemetery, Dora, Walker County, Alabama.¹

     Elizabeth Mallory, daughter of Uriel Mallory and Hannah Cave, was born in 1793 in Orange, Orange County, Virginia. She was also known as Betsy.

Elizabeth married Rev. Oliver WELCH on 13 September 1810 in Orange County, Virginia.^1,2

On 24 December 1833 Elizabeth died in Dale City, Chesterfield County, Virginia, leaving Rev. Oliver a widower.

     Teresa B. Jennings was born in 1788 in Virginia.¹

Teresa married Rev. Oliver WELCH on 18 September 1838 in Fauquier County, Virginia.

On 23 October 1840 Teresa B. died in Talladega County, Alabama, leaving Rev. Oliver a widower.² She was buried in Welch Family Cemetery.

     Sarah T. Hall was born on 11 January 1810 in Richmond, Virginia.¹

Sarah married Rev. Oliver WELCH on 31 October 1848 in Talladega County, Alabama. She was the widow of Alva Finley who died in 1843. The service was performed by Leonard Tarrant, MG.^2,1,3

Sarah T. WELCH and Rev. Oliver WELCH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 17 October 1850 in Talladega, Alabama. The household was listed as Oliver Welch, a 38-year-old Baptist minister and his wife, Sarah T. Welch. Both were born in Virginia. Rev. Welch had real estate valued at $6000. Also in the household were Mary Vaughn, age 76 of Virginia; Leonadus Willis, 19, clerk of Alabama; Octavia Willis, 17, Alabama; and James Chappel, a 22 year old boarder from Georgia.⁴

Sarah T. Hall died on 12 October 1861 in Talladega County, Alabama, at age 51.¹ She was buried in Thornhill Cemetery, Talladega County, Alabama.

     Mildred Welch, daughter of James Barbour Welch and Ann Eustace GIBSON, was born in 1860 in Talladega County, Alabama. She was also known as Minnie.

Mildred Welch appeared on a census, enumerated 12 August 1860, in the household of her parents James Barbour Welch and Ann Eustace Welch in Mardisville, Talladega County, Alabama. She was listed as Mildred Welch, age 1.¹

Mildred Welch died on 20 April 1863 in Talladega County, Alabama. From the journal of Thomas Mallory: "We buried J. B. Welch's oldest child at Revd O. Welches, its mother being an Episcopalian, it was conducted with their ceremonies."²

Mildred Welch was the mentioned in a letter written from Frances Anne GIBSON to her stepmother Mary Williams GIBSON on 22 April 1863 in Mardisville, Talladega County, Alabama: "I have to write you the sad news of dear little Minnie’s death. She was sick about five weeks, she had whooping cough and pneumonia combined. She suffered a great deal but was so patient during all of her sickness, indeed she was a remarkable child, one of the most intelligent and interesting children I ever saw, and was the life of the household. While sick she asked her mother to sit on the bed and read the Bible to her, and also asked to get her book and sing some for her and joined in with her. She died in a convulsion, but looked beautifully after death. She was dressed in a tucked jacinet that was made for her christening dress, and the little thing was almost covered with white roses and geranium leaves. The services were performed by an Episcopal minister and she was buried at Pa Welch’s. Tim, Nannie’s little boy, was baptized by the side of sister while she was a corpse, of course it was an impressing scene. Nannie and Mr. Welch are deeply grieved for they had made an idol of the child, but N tries to bear it with a great deal of fortitude. She came here from the burial as Pierre was sick, and I could not go. I was anxious she should remain several days, but she thought Mr. W would be too lonely now his dear little Minnie was gone."

Note: I think there may be transcription errors in the above letter. Mallory's journal gives a burial date of 20 Apr 1863. I believe the correct date of the letter is 22 Apr 1863 rather than 1861. That would be two days after the funeral. Also the description of the child sounds much more like a three year old rather than a one year old baby. Also the brother was Thomas, so I think it should read Tom rather than Tim..^3,4

     Thomas Newman Welch, son of James Barbour Welch and Ann Eustace GIBSON, was born in 1862 in Talladega County, Alabama. He was also known as Tom.

Thomas Newman Welch appeared on a census, enumerated 18 September 1870, in the household of his parents James Barbour Welch and Ann Eustace Welch in Wewoka, Talladega County, Alabama. He was listed as Thomas N. Welch, age 8, and in school.¹

     Susan Howard Welch, daughter of James Barbour Welch and Ann Eustace GIBSON, was born on 22 July 1865 in Talladega County, Alabama.

Susan Howard Welch appeared on a census, enumerated 18 September 1870, in the household of her parents James Barbour Welch and Ann Eustace Welch in Wewoka, Talladega County, Alabama. She was listed as Susan H. Welch, age 5.¹

Susan Howard Welch appeared on a census, enumerated 10 June 1880, in the household of her grandmother Mary Williams SHACKELFORD in Catalpa, Culpeper County, Virginia. She was listed as Sue H. Welch, 14, granddaughter, and in school.²

Susan Howard Welch died on 4 February 1944 in Washington, District of Columbia, at age 78.

     Eustace Barbour Welch, son of James Barbour Welch and Ann Eustace GIBSON, was born in 1868 in Talladega County, Alabama.¹

Eustace Barbour Welch appeared on a census, enumerated 18 September 1870, in the household of his parents James Barbour Welch and Ann Eustace Welch in Wewoka, Talladega County, Alabama. He was listed as Erastus Welch, age 3.²

Eustace Barbour Welch appeared on a census, enumerated 10 June 1880, in the household of his grandmother Mary Williams SHACKELFORD in Catalpa, Culpeper County, Virginia. He was listed as Eustace B. Welch, 13, grandson, farm labor.³

Eustace Barbour Welch died on 23 November 1936 in Marbury, Autauga County, Alabama.¹

     Jesse Anderson Brown, son of Asa Anderson BROWN and Mary Halliburton, was born in 1811 in North Carolina.¹ He was a professor, soldier, lawyer and delegate to the Tennessee Constiutional Convention in 1870.

He was probably the male under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Asa Anderson BROWN, in the 1820 Federal Census of Dickson County, Tennessee.²

Jesse married first Elizabeth B. Warren, daughter of John H. Warren and Mary Hunt Lowe, on 30 June 1839 in Henry County, Tennessee.^1,3

Jesse Anderson Brown appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Henry County, Tennessee, 1 male under 5 [John Henry], 2 males 15-19 [???], 1 male 30-39 [Jesse], 1 female 20-29 [Elizabeth]. They had no slaves.

Jesse Anderson Brown and Elizabeth B. Warren appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 17 September 1850 in Henry County, Tennessee. The household was listed as Jesse A. Brown, a 39 year old merchant, norn North Carolina. He had real estate valued $3000. His wife, Elizabeth B. Brown, was 28 and born in Tennessee. Their children were John, 9; James T., 8; and Belle, 3, all born in Tennessee. The 1850 slave schedule showed that he owned 8 slaves.

Jesse married second Amanda R. Warren, daughter of John H. Warren and Mary Hunt Lowe, on 12 May 1857 in Henry County, Tennessee. She was the sister of Jesse's first wife, Elizabeth. They were daughters of John H. Warren (b. 1799 VA) and Mary "Polly" Lowe.^1,4

Jesse married third Mary Jane Long on 12 May 1860 in Marshall County, Mississippi.^1,5

Jesse Anderson Brown and Mary Jane Long appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 2 June 1860 in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee. The household was listed as J. A. Brown, a 49 year old farmer, born North Carolina. He had real estate valued $17000 and personal estate valued $21000. His wife was M. J. Brown, age 29, born Kentucky. Their children were John H., a 19 year olld clerk; M. B., 13 female; S. D., 8 female; James, 8; and Willie, 1 male. All were born in Tennessee. Also in the household were E. B. Brown, a 60 year old black male farm laborer, born in North Carolina and Isaac Brown, a 14 year old mulatto farm laborer born in Tennessee. A slave schedule shows that Jesse had 22 slaves. They may have lived in a boarding house because they were listed along with H. W. and E. J. Ballard, both 32 year old auctioneers with 5 children. All were born in Tennessee.

Jesse Anderson Brown appeared in a newspaper article 16 August 1867 in the Nashville Union and American, published in Nashville, Tennessee. Jesse A. Brown was listed as one of four Freedman's Bureau agents removed because "services are not deemed positivelly necessary." He was listed as the agent for Paris in Henry county. An article in April in The Tennessian in Nashville listed him in Paris as the civilian agent for the Memphis district covering Weakley, Henry, Benton and Carrol counties.

Jesse Anderson Brown and Mary Jane Long appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 4 June 1870 in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee. The household was listed as J. A. Brown, a 59 year old merchant, born North Carolina; wife M. J. Brown, 39, born Kentucky; S. D. [Susan] Brown, 19 F, born Tennessee; M. Long, 15 F, born Misssissippi; W. [Willie] Brown, 11 M, born Tennessee; F. [Frances] Brown, 8 F, born Tennessee; A. [Alice] Brown, 7 F, born Tennessee, H. [Hattie] Brown, 6 F, born Tennesseel M. Brown, 50 year old black female cook, born Tennessee, and E. Brown, 18 year old white male, born Tennessee. Where was John Thomas Brown, who would have been 10 and who are M. Long and E. Brown? Best guess is that M. Long is a niece of Mary Jane. John Long had a daughter, Mary Jane, born c1856.

Jesse Anderson Brown appeared in a newspaper article 26 December 1874 in the Memphis Dailey Appeal, published in Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Jesse Brown, jailor of Paris, had too much confidence in a youthful prisoner who took advantage of an opportunity last week, and locked Mr. Brown up, and took off with himself.

Jesse Anderson Brown died on 1 November 1875 in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee.¹ He was buried in Paris City Cemetery. His estate was probated on 10 January 1876 in Henry County, Tennessee. His wife, Mary J. Long Brown, posted bond as administratrix.

     John Henry Brown, son of Jesse Anderson Brown and Elizabeth B. Warren, was born on 31 March 1840 in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee.¹ He was a merchant.

He was probably the male under age 5 listed in the household of his father, Jesse Anderson Brown, in the 1840 Federal Census of Henry County, Tennessee, He have only been a few months old.

John Henry Brown appeared on a census, enumerated 17 September 1850, in the household of his parents Jesse Anderson Brown and Elizabeth B. Warren in Henry County, Tennessee. He was recorded as John Brown, age 9, born Tennessee.

John Henry Brown appeared on a census, enumerated 2 June 1860, in the household of his parents Jesse Anderson Brown and Mary Jane Long in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee. He was listed as John H. Brown, a 19 year old clerk.

John Henry Brown died on 20 November 1923 in Blandville, Ballard County, Kentucky, at age 83.^1,2,3 He was buried in Blandville Cemetery.

     James T. Brown, son of Jesse Anderson Brown and Elizabeth B. Warren, was born in 1842 in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee.¹

James T. Brown appeared on a census, enumerated 17 September 1850, in the household of his parents Jesse Anderson Brown and Elizabeth B. Warren in Henry County, Tennessee. He was recorded as James T. Brown, age 8, born Tennessee.

James T. Brown appeared on a census, enumerated 2 June 1860, in the household of his parents Jesse Anderson Brown and Mary Jane Long in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee. He was listed a James Brown, age 8, and after his sisters Mary and Susan. I believe his correct age was 18 and this was an error by the census taker.

     Mary Belle Brown, daughter of Jesse Anderson Brown and Elizabeth B. Warren, was born on 5 May 1847 in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee.¹ She was also known as Belle.

Mary Belle Brown appeared on a census, enumerated 17 September 1850, in the household of her parents Jesse Anderson Brown and Elizabeth B. Warren in Henry County, Tennessee. She was recorded as Belle Brown, age 3, born Tennessee.

Mary Belle Brown appeared on a census, enumerated 2 June 1860, in the household of her parents Jesse Anderson Brown and Mary Jane Long in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee. She was listed a M. B. Brown, a 13 year old female, born Tennessee.

Mary was born Mary Belle Brown and her parents had a plantation in Tennessee during the Civil War. They were called upon to house Union soldiers during the war, but one must have become special to her because at the close of the war, Robert Cecil Hoggins returned to Mary Belle Brown. They had children: Robert, Paul, Mable, Susie, Florence, Lizzie, and Dollie. After Robert's death, Mary lived with each child for a period of time. At the time of her death she was with Susie King Hoggins Hoagland just north of Cheyenne, WY. The family asked for and received permission to bury Mary at the homesite.²

Mary married Robert Cecil Hoggins on 2 August 1866 in Henry County, Tennessee.³

Mary Belle Brown died on 6 August 1937 in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming, at age 90.⁴ She was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming. Her stone was located as a lone burial in July 1986 just outside of the city of Cheyenne. It is unknown if she was moved to the cemetery or only the stone was moved.

Mary's grandson, John H. Waldmann, who was about 24 at the time of her death, had carved the stone and later recalled he had worn out three chisels to be sure the letters were deeply carved.²

     Susan Davis Brown, daughter of Jesse Anderson Brown and Elizabeth B. Warren, was born on 1 September 1851 in Pairs, Henry County, Tennessee.¹ She was also known as Susie.

Susan Davis Brown appeared on a census, enumerated 2 June 1860, in the household of her parents Jesse Anderson Brown and Mary Jane Long in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee. She was listed as S. D. Brown, an 8 year old female born Tennessee.

Susan Davis Brown appeared on a census, enumerated 4 June 1870, in the household of her parents Jesse Anderson Brown and Mary Jane Long in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee. She was recorded as S. D. Brown, a 19 year old female, born Tennessee.

Susan married George Whitfield King on 25 November 1872 in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee.^2,3

Susan Davis Brown died on 15 January 1921 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, at age 69.¹ She was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.⁴

     William Ethridge Brown, son of Jesse Anderson Brown and Amanda R. Warren, was born in May 1859 in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee.² He was also known as Willie.

William Ethridge Brown appeared on a census, enumerated 2 June 1860, in the household of his parents Jesse Anderson Brown and Mary Jane Long in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee. He was listed as Willie Brown, a one year old male, born Tennessee.

William Ethridge Brown appeared on a census, enumerated 4 June 1870, in the household of his parents Jesse Anderson Brown and Mary Jane Long in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee. He was recorded as W. Brown an 11 year old male, born Tennessee.

William Ethridge Brown appeared on a census enumerated 2 June 1900 in Precinct 10, Gordo, Pickens County, Alabama. William E. Brown was listed as a boarder in the household of farmer Gilbert and Mary E. Meadows, ages 36 and 17, and their one year old son. William said he was 41 years old, born May 1859 in Tennessee and single. He said both of his parents were born in North Carolina. His occupation was mechanic.³

William married Zelpha Ann Lowe on 3 January 1901 in Gordo, Pickens County, Alabama. The service was performed by Rev. J. M. Carver. The bride was the daughter of Willis Henry Lowe and Annie Laura Westbrook of Clanton, Alabama.^1,4,5

William Ethridge Brown and Zelpha Ann Lowe appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 11 May 1910 in Gordo, Pickens County, Alabama. The household was listed as William E. Brown, was a 48 year old bricklayer for chimneys. He was born in Tennessee and both parents in North Carolina. His wife Zilpha A. was 28 years old and they had been married 10 years. She was the mother of 5 children, with 4 still living. She was born in Alabama, as were her parents. Also in the household were children Henry 9, Allen 5 and Belle 2, all born in Alabama. The fourth child would have been their son Shrley who woud be born in December.⁶

William Ethridge Brown died on 22 July 1919 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, at age 60. He had moved from Alabama to Texas about 1916 to 1918. It is believed that he and Zelpha separated back in Alabama and that she left for Texas with her parents.¹ He was buried in Harris County Cemetery #1, Houston Heights, Harris County, Texas. In use from 1894 -1937. Located at Edloe and Bissonnet Street. Graves were moved to Harris County Cemetery II on Oates Road. Most were reinterred in a common grave.⁷

     Jessie Frances Brown, daughter of Jesse Anderson Brown and Mary Jane Long, was born in July 1861 in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee.¹ She was also known as Fannie.

Jessie Frances Brown appeared on a census, enumerated 4 June 1870, in the household of her parents Jesse Anderson Brown and Mary Jane Long in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee. She was recorded as F. Brown, an 8 year old female, born Tennessee.

Jessie married George M. Jefts on 14 April 1906 in Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.²

Jessie Frances Brown died after 1934 in Massachusetts.

     Alice May Brown, daughter of Jesse Anderson Brown and Mary Jane Long, was born in August 1864 in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee.¹

Alice May Brown appeared on a census, enumerated 4 June 1870, in the household of her parents Jesse Anderson Brown and Mary Jane Long in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee. She was recorded as A. Brown, a 7 year old female, born Tennessee.

Alice May Brown died on 9 April 1925 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, at age 60.

     Hattie B. Brown, daughter of Jesse Anderson Brown and Mary Jane Long, was born on 1 April 1863 in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee.¹

Hattie B. Brown appeared on a census, enumerated 4 June 1870, in the household of her parents Jesse Anderson Brown and Mary Jane Long in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee. She was recorded as H. Brown, a 6 year old femile, born Tennessee.

Hattie married Rufus King Ward on 22 December 1892 in Henry County, Tennessee.^2,3,4

Hattie B. Brown died on 27 October 1952 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas, at age 89.⁵ She was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Tyler, Smith County, Texas.⁵