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     Savannah J. ABNEY, daughter of Jacob Pope ABNEY and Eliza A. Martin, was born in 1847 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Savannah J. 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 Savannah J. Abney, age 4.

Savannah J. 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 enumerated as Savanna Abney, 13.

Savannah J. ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 11 August 1870, in the household of her parents Jacob Pope ABNEY and Eliza A. Martin in Saluda, Edgefield County, South Carolina. She was enumerated as Savannah Abney, 20.

     Dr. Ezra Styles ABNEY, son of Jacob Pope ABNEY and Eliza A. Martin, was born on 12 March 1836 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.¹

Dr. Ezra Styles ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 19 December 1850, in the household of his parents Jacob Pope ABNEY and Eliza A. Martin in Edgefield County, South Carolina. He was enumerated as Ezra S. Abney, age 14.

During the Civil War, Ezra enlisted in Company D, 19th South Carolina Infantry CSA between 1861 and 1865 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. He also served in company B of the Hampton Legion.

Dr. Abney taught school in Mississippi for a couple of years, then decided to become a doctor. He attended the Pennsylvania Hospital School later known as the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. After becoming a doctor, he returned to Mississippi and married one of his former pupils, Mary Jane Elizabeth Holeman, in about 1869. They bought a plantation close to a settlement known as Blythewood, SC about 12 miles from Columbia, SC. He then built a 2-story house on the plantation and worked the land, planting cotton. There were several slave families owned by Dr. Abney that worked the land and helped take care of his children as they began to arrive. Dr. Abney made house calls, traveling with his black medical bag on horseback or, when the weather was bad, he used a horse drawn buggy. He often traveled overnight, either due to a patient's severe illness or to the great distance he might have to travel to reach a patient.

Dr. and Mrs. Abney and most of their children are buried at Beulah United Methodist Church Cemetary and at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church Cemetary in Richland County. Their youngest daughter is buried in El Paso, Texas.²

Dr. Ezra Styles ABNEY died on 19 March 1917 in Richland County, South Carolina, at age 81.¹ He was buried in Beulah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Blythewood, Richland County, South Carolina.¹

     John Kirksey ABNEY, son of Jacob Pope ABNEY and Dolly Maria Kirksey, was born in 1825 in Edgefield (now Saluda) County, South Carolina.¹

John married first Rebecca Frances White on 8 April 1852 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. The service was performed by Rev. J. F. Peterson.^2,3

John married second Susan E. Walker on 15 November 1859 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. She was the youngest daughter of William G. Walker. The service was performed by Rev. Jesse P. Bodie.^2,3

John began military service on 26 September 1863 in McPhersonville, South Carolina, Co. A, "Rutledge Mounted Riflemen and Horse Artillery" as a Private. His unit was redesignated Co. B, 7th South Carolina Cavalry 18 Mar 1864, a part of Gary's Brigade, Dept of Richmond, Army of Northern Virginia, C.S.A. He received a 15-day furlough 21 Dec 1863 - 5 Jan 1864. He was admitted 4 Jul 1864 into Stuart Hospital, Richmond, Virginia with rubeola (measles) and died there.⁴

John Kirksey ABNEY died on 4 August 1864 in Richmond, Virginia.⁴ He was buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.

     Jacob Pope ABNEY Jr., son of Jacob Pope ABNEY and Eliza A. Martin, was born in 1839 in Edgefield (now Saluda) County, South Carolina.

Jacob Pope ABNEY Jr. appeared on a census, enumerated 19 December 1850, in the household of his parents Jacob Pope ABNEY and Eliza A. Martin in Edgefield County, South Carolina. He was emunerated as Jacob Abney, age 11.

Jacob Pope ABNEY Jr. appeared on a census, enumerated 23 August 1860, in the household of his parents Jacob Pope ABNEY and Eliza A. Martin in Saluda, Edgefield (now Saluda) County, South Carolina. He was enumberated as Jacob Abney, 20, an apprentice carpenter.

Jacob Pope ABNEY Jr. died in 1864 at Adams Run in Charleston County, South Carolina. He was buried in Adams Run Baptist Church Cemetery.

     George P. ABNEY, son of Jacob Pope ABNEY and Eliza A. Martin, was born in 1838 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

George P. ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 19 December 1850, in the household of his parents Jacob Pope ABNEY and Eliza A. Martin in Edgefield County, South Carolina. He was emunerated at George P. Abney, age 12.

George saw military service between 1861 and 1865 in Edgefield County, South Carolina, in Company C of the Holcombe Legion Cavalry.

     Laura P. ABNEY, daughter of James Madison ABNEY and Martha Livingston, was born in 1855 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

She appeared on a census, enumerated 13 August 1860, in the household of her parents James Madison ABNEY and Martha Livingston in Saluda Regiment, Richardsonville, Edgefield County, South Carolina. She was recorded as Laura Abney, age 5, born in South Carolina.¹

Laura P. ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 11 August 1870, in the household of her parents James Madison ABNEY and Martha Livingston in Saluda, Edgefield County, South Carolina. She was emnumerated as Laura Abney, age 15.²

Laura P. ABNEY died on 10 May 1915 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was buried in Forest Hills Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Her obituary appeared 12 May 1915 in the Nashville Banner, published in Nashville, Tennessee. "Death of Mrs. Edwin A. Glover-- Sorrow was brought to the many friends of Mrs. Edwin A. Glover by her passing away at the late residence, 316 twenty-ninth avenue,north, Monday morning, after an illness of several months.

Mrs. Glover was, before her marriage, Miss Laura Abney, a native of South Carolina, where the news of her death also casts gloom, she having many friends and prominent family connections throughout the state.

She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Miss Lila Glover, Mrs. Chas. Donigan; Pittsburg, Pa., Mrs. Barrett Phinzy of Athens, Ga.: two sons, Victor B. Glover of Chattanooga, and Claude A. Glover, one sister, Mrs. J. C. Hunter of Atlanta, and two brothers, B. L. Abney of Columbia, S. C; and J. R. Abney of New York City, who have been in attendance at her bedside for several weeks.

She was a member of the Ladies Hermitage Association, Tennessee Historical Society and South Carolina Club.

The funeral services will be at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning from the residence, conducted by the Rev. H. J. Mikell, rector of Christ church, of which she was a member."

     Dr. George Warren ABNEY, son of James Madison ABNEY and Martha Livingston, was born on 8 August 1852 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.¹

He appeared on a census, enumerated 13 August 1860, in the household of his parents James Madison ABNEY and Martha Livingston in Saluda Regiment, Richardsonville, Edgefield County, South Carolina. He was recorded as G. W. Abney, an 8 year old male, in school, born in South Carolina.²

Dr. George Warren ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 11 August 1870, in the household of his parents James Madison ABNEY and Martha Livingston in Saluda, Edgefield County, South Carolina. He was emnumerated as George Abney, 18.³

He graduated in 1872 at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. The 17 Jul 1872 issue ofThe Greenville Enterprise (Greenville, SC) lists among tthe South Carolina University Graduates: Doctor of Medicine - George W. Abney . . . And from the 29 June 1872 The Charleston Daily Courier (Charleston, SC): Valedictory Orations - "The closing exercises of the Clariosophic Society passed off very pleasantly and creditably to the Society on Wednesday evening, at the University Chapel, (says the Columbia Phoenix of the 28th instant.) . . . After the valedictory address by Mr. Wright, diplomas were conferred upon the following graduating members of the Society: W. F. Wright, O. J. Harris, R. E. Seibels, G. W. Abney, S. J. McElroy, John McJunkin and O. S. Tomkins."

He appeared in a newspaper article 13 November 1872 in the The Newberry Weekly Herald, published in Newberry, South Carolina. "Dr. G. W. Abney offers his services to the community at large. Office opposite Col. Wm. F. Nance residence, next door above A. R. Church formerly occupied by Dr. T. W. Thompson, Deceased."

He appeared in a newspaper article 2 August 1877 in the The Edgefield Advertiser, published in Edgefield, South Carolina. A recurring advertisement appeared for Geo. W. Abney, Esq. an attorney in Edgefield Village practicing in the courts of Edgefield and Newberry counties.

By 21 Feb 1878 the ad was now for Abney & Abney, as George was practicing with his brother, Jno. R. Abney.

The 19 Dec 1878 issue carried the announcement: Legal Notice -- The undersigned have this day entered into partnership for the practice of law in the county of Edgefield, under the firm name of Abney, Abney and Glover. The partners were brothers John R. and George W. Abney, and brother-in-law Edwin A. Glover, the husband of their sister, Laura.

George married first Martha ABNEY, daughter of Dr. John Pope ABNEY and Eustacia Caroline Floyd, on 8 February 1880 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. According to the 18 Feb 1880 issue of The Newberry Weekly Herald, Geo. W. Abney, Esq. of Edgefield Village married Miss Mattie Abney of Edgefield county with the ceremony performed by Rev. J. D. Lindsey.

He appeared on a census, enumerated 17 June 1880, in the household of his inlaws John Wesley Chappell Jr. and Eustacia Caroline Floyd in Ninety-Six, Abbeville County, South Carolina. He was recorded as stepson-in-law George Abney, a 26 year old lawyer, born in South Carolina. Living with him was his new wife, Mattie, age 17. They had married within the census year.⁴

Dr. George Warren ABNEY and Mattie ABNEY moved from Edgefield to Newberry, Newberry County, South Carolina, 25 August 1880 The Newberry Herald on that date anounced that "Geo. W. Abney, Esq., a lawyer of Egefield, has decied to locate in Newberry and practice here."

On 5 Feb 1881 that same paper announced that "Geo. W. Abney, Esq. has received the appointment of Notary Public."

George and Mattie ABNEY appeared in a newspaper article 4 May 1881 in the The Newberry Weekly Herald, published in Newberry, South Carolina. "Geo. W. Abney, Esq. has moved in to the house on Boundary Street next to Mr. W. T. Tarrant's."

He appeared in a newspaper legal posting 3 September 1883 in the The Abbeville Press & Banner, published in Abbeville, South Carolina. He applied for letters of administration for the estate of Mattie Abney, late of Abbeville county, deceased. The application was dated 30 July 1883.

George married second Emma E. Crawford in 1885 in Abbeville County, South Carolina. Through about 1883 George had been practicing law, but from that point he resumed the practice of medicine.

He bought land from G. Cade on 28 December 1885 in Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolia. From the March 17, 1886: Abbeville Press and Banner (Abbeville, SC): "G. Cade to G. W. Abney, 1 lot in 15th township, $30, December 28, 1885, bounded by Main Street, G. Cade and others.

Eustacia Caroline Floyd brought a suit for partition against Dr. George Warren ABNEY in September 1887 in Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina. She was trying to force the sale of the property off Greenwood street that Mattie purchased from R. W. Lites in 1883. The property was put up for sale by court order in October 1887 and Mrs. M. E. Abney bought it, then turns around and sells it to Dr. J. D. Neel.⁵

Dr. George Warren ABNEY and Emma E. Crawford moved from Abbeville, South Carolina to Offerman, Pierce County, Georgia, circa 1890 Their second dauther, Mattie, was born there. They were only there a year or two before moving on to Florida by 1894 when their third daughter was born.

Dr. George Warren ABNEY and Emma E. Crawford appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 5 June 1900 in Leesburg, Lake County, Florida. The household was listed as George W. Abney, a 43 year old physician, born Aug 1856 in South Carolina and his wife Emma E. Abney, age 31, born Sep 1868 in South Carolina. They had been married for 15 years and she was the mother of three. Also in the household were their three daughters, Hellen H. Abney, age 12, born Sep 1887 in South Carolina; Mattie U. Abney, age 9, born Dec 1890 in Georgia and Bernice Abney, age 5, born Sep 1894 in Florida. They were all attending school. The family lived at 102 Cook Street.⁶

George and Emma appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 5 May 1910 in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. The household was listed as George W. Abney, a 54 year old doctor and his 41 year old wife, Emma, both born in South Carolina. They had been married for 19 years. It was his second marriage and her first. She was the mother of three, all living. Living with them were their daughters, Helene, age 17, born in South Carolina; Mathew(sp), age 16, born in Georgia and Bernice, age 15, born in Florida. Bernice was attending school.⁷

Dr. George Warren ABNEY died on 19 January 1913 in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, at age 60. He was buried in Edgefield Village Cemetery, Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina. Section 2.⁸

His obituary appeared 22 January 1913 in the The Edgefield Advertiser, published in Edgefield, South Carolina. A Native of Edgefield. "Dr. George W. Abney died at his home in Jacksonville Saturday night and his remains were brought to Edgefield and interred in the family square in the village cemetery Tuesday morning. Dr. Abney was born and reared in Edgefield and is well remembered by our oldest inhabitants. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. J. C. Hunter of Atlanta, two brothers, John R. Abney, Esq., of New York, and B. L. Abney, Esq., of Columbia, all of whom, together with other relatives, attended the funeral. Dr. Abney was a member of the Masonic lodge in Jacksonville and was buried by the members of Concordia lodge. Rev. E. C. Bailey officiated."

January 24, 1913: The Ocala Banner (Ocala, FL): "Dr. George Warren Abney, for some years a well known practicing physician of Leesburg, died in Jacksonville on Saturday."⁹

     Ursula ABNEY, daughter of James Madison ABNEY and Martha Livingston, was born in 1860 in Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Ursula ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 11 August 1870, in the household of her parents James Madison ABNEY and Martha Livingston in Saluda, Edgefield County, South Carolina. She was emnumerated as Ursula Abney, age 9.¹

Ursula ABNEY died on 11 December 1930 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. She was buried in Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia.

     Dr. John Pope ABNEY, son of Joel ABNEY and Martha Coleman, was born in 1830 in Edgefield (now Saluda) County, South Carolina.

Dr. John Pope ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 10 December 1850, in the household of his mother Martha Coleman in Edgefield County, South Carolina. He was enumerated at John T.(?) Abney, 20, farmer.

He graduated from the school of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1856. He appeared in the school catolog as John P. Abney, residence of Coleman Crossroads in South Carolina, for the term of 1855-1856.

John married Eustacia Caroline Floyd in 1859 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. She was previously married to John Abney Coleman.

Dr. John Pope ABNEY and Eustacia Caroline Floyd appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 6 August 1860 in Saluda Regiment, Richardsonville, Edgefield County, South Carolina. The household was listed as John P. Abney, a 28-year-old physician, and Eustacia, his 25-year-old wife. He had real estate valued at $9000 and $10,000 in personal property. Also in the household was AJ Coleman [Amelia Isabell Coleman 1854-1935], 7, personal estate $7,000 and Claudia Abney, 1. Amelia Coleman was his step-daughter.

He began military service on 5 December 1861 in Edgefield County, South Carolina, when he enlisted as a a private in Co. D 19th South Carolina. Some say he was assistant surgeon in the 7th South Carolina. He was killed in action according to a statement by his widow, and based on his date of death it is likely that he died in or near Columbia, South Carolina as it fell to the federals on 17 Feb 1865.

Dr. John Pope ABNEY died on 17 February 1865 in South Carolina.

His estate was probated on 22 November 1865 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. The following is from research by Bootsie Cousins: Dr. John Pope Abney (Edgefield, SC Box 90, #3611). Included in the package was the petition from Eustacia Abney applying for letters of administration. She says that "her husband John P. Abney departed this life on or about the 17th day of February 1865 being killed in battle" . . . He and Eustacia had three minor children: Claudia, Martha, and Johnny. He also had step-daughter Amelia Coleman, also a minor

In November 1865, Thomas O. Floyd writes a letter in behalf of Eustacia asking the Court what to do about the estate. He lists all the problems in trying to administer an estate in November 1865. The "letter" is very interesting but hard to read. John Pope Abney's estate included $18,000 or so in notes -- most of them doubtful. The plantation had a surplus of stock but that was not a plus at the time. He mentions again that the heirs are Mrs. Abney and four children -- three of them daughters. Johnnie/Johnny is a GIRL. [She is on the 1870 census for Eustacia and her 3rd husband Wesley Chappell in Newberry.] Thomas Floyd also says that John Pope Abney had been guardian for probably Amelia Coleman. He also says that Eustacia has bought a tract of land in Newberry County with her own money from the estate of Margaret Floyd and plans to move there. He keeps talking about the conditions of the times and makes suggestions.

The fact that Eustacia Abney was moving to Newberry explains why the guardian estates are in Newberry.
1869: Claudia Abney and Johnnie Abney, minors - Joel R. Abney, guardian; Box 117, #316
1870: Martha "Mattie" Abney, minor - Joel R. Abney, guardian; Box 114, #306
Joel R. Abney was John Pope Abney's brother and therefore their uncle and a logical choice for a guardian. Wesley Chappell already had a bunch of kids, so maybe he didn't need any more.

In John Pope Abney's estate papers' accounting for 1867, Eustacia is listed as Eustacia C. Grierson. By 1870, she is Eustacia Chappell. She married John Abney Coleman, who died in 1857. Amelia Coleman is Eustacia's and John A. Coleman's daughter. Eustacia married John Pope Abney shortly after Coleman died and had Claudia who was born about 1859. John Pope Abney died in 1865, and by 1867 she was married to ___ Grierson who must have also died, so that by 1870 she was Mrs. Chappell.¹

     Joel Richard ABNEY, son of Joel ABNEY and Martha Coleman, was born on 12 September 1836 in Edgefield (now Saluda) County, South Carolina.¹

Joel Richard ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 10 December 1850, in the household of his mother Martha Coleman in Edgefield County, South Carolina. He was enumerated as Joel Abney, 13.

Joel married Nannie M. Clark circa 1857.

In 1869 Joel Richard ABNEY was made the guardian of Mattie ABNEY and Claudia ABNEY, minors, in Newberry County, South Carolina, until they reached the age of 21. Joel was their uncle, the brother of their deceased father, John Pope Abney.

Joel Richard ABNEY and Mattie ABNEY appeared in a newspaper legal notice 18 October 1883 in the The Edgefield Advertiser, published in Edgefield, South Carolina. Notice of Application for Final Discharge -- Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of November 1883 I will apply to the Probate Court for Edgefield County for a final discharge as guardian of Mattie Abney, deceased.-- Joel R. Abney

Joel had been appointed her guardian following the death of her father.

As of 1888, he was living in Edgefield County, South Carolina. John Chapman in his History of Edgefield County wrote about Nathaniel and Isabella Abney: "Their youngest son, Azariah Abney, lived and died on the original homestead, and it is still in the family, owned in 1891 by Joel Abney, a grandson of Azariah." It was about this time that the family moved to Greenwood where Parnell was born in 1892.

He appeared in a newspaper article 4 March 1889 in the The Savannah Morning News, published in Savannah, Georgia. "Joel R. Abney of Edgefield county has bought the Jordan place at Greenwood for $3,500 and will move there in August. The residence, which is a handsome and valuable one, is in the town of Greenwood, and attached to it is 100 acres of fine land lying mostly within the corporate limits."²

Joel Richard ABNEY died on 25 March 1912 in Greenwood, South Carolina, at age 75. He was buried in Magnolia Cemetery, Greenwood, South Carolina.

     Mary Elizabeth ABNEY, daughter of Joel ABNEY and Martha Coleman, was born in 1833 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Mary Elizabeth ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 10 December 1850, in the household of her mother Martha Coleman in Edgefield County, South Carolina. She was enumerated as Mary Abney, 17.

     Joel ABNEY, son of Joel P. ABNEY and Elizabeth "Betty" POPE, was born in 1815 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Joel ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 18 December 1850, in the household of his brother Elijah Pope ABNEY in Edgefield County, South Carolina. He was enumerated as Joel Abney, 35, farmer.

Joel married Jane C. Rush on 6 March 1856 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. They were married by Rev. J. M. Zimmerman.^1,2

Joel ABNEY died on 26 January 1857 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

His obituary appeared 18 February 1857 in the The Edgefield Advertiser, published in Edgefield, South Carolina. Departed this life at his residence in Edgefield District, on January 26, 1857, Joel Abney and his wife Jane Abney. The two deceased had been married only about two years. They died within 12 hours of each other. They left an infant daughter of only two weeks old.³

Joel ABNEY appeared in an administrator's sale notice 18 February 1857 in the The Edgefield Advertiser, published in Edgefield, South Carolina. By virtue of an order from William F. Durisoe, Ordinary, we will proceed to sale at the late residence of Joel Abney, dec'd, on Wednesday the fourth day of March next, all the personal property and estate of the said Joel Abney, consisting of about nine slaves, stock of horses, mules, cattle, hogs, household and kitchen furniture, corn, fodder, oats, &c. Agricultural and farming implements. Among the said slaves are two good millers, one first rate sawyer and blacksmith. The remaining slaves are very likely. Terms of sale-- a credit until the 25th day of December next. Purchasers to give bonds or notes, with two or more proved surities.

On the same day will be rented "THREE FINE MERCHANT MILLS," (consisting of Flour, Grist, and Saw Mills) on Saluda River, formerly owned by E. P. & J. Abney [Elijah Pope and Joel Abney]-- also the plantation and residence of the said Joel Abney.

The real estate will be rented until the first of January, 1858. Terms the same as above stated. Wilson Abney and M. W. Clary, Admrs.

     Rebecca Frances White was born on 1 January 1834 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Rebecca married John Kirksey ABNEY, son of Jacob Pope ABNEY and Dolly Maria Kirksey, on 8 April 1852 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. The service was performed by Rev. J. F. Peterson.^1,2

Rebecca Frances White died on 12 November 1857 in Edgefield County, South Carolina, at age 23.³ She was buried in Edgefield Village Cemetery "Willowbrook", Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Her obituary appeared 16 December 1857 in the The Edgefield Advertiser, published in Edgefield, South Carolina. "Died on November 12, 1857, Mrs. Rebecca Abney, consort of John K. Abney, in the 23rd year of her age. She left her husband and two children. She joined the church in 1850."⁴

     Martha Attaway was born on 22 April 1838 in Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Martha Attaway appeared on a census, enumerated 25 July 1860, in the household of her mother Dr. John Bay ABNEY in Saluda, Edgefield (now Saluda) County, South Carolina. She was listed as 21 years old.

Martha married Dr. John Bay ABNEY, son of Jonathan Bay ABNEY and Agatha GRIFFITH, circa 1861 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of James and Martha Attaway.

Martha Attaway and Dr. John Bay ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 July 1870 in Saluda, Edgefield County, South Carolina. The household was listed as Dr. John Abney, 47, retired physician, with real estate valued at $2000 and personal property $500. Martha Abney, his wife, was 29. Their children were Paul, 8, Martha, 5, and Mark, 1. Also in the household was Idonia Haltiwanger, 21, without occupation, born in South Carolina. Note there was a J. Haltiwanger who was assistant quartermaster in the 22nd South Carolina in which Dr. Abney was assistant surgeion.

Martha Attaway and Dr. John Bay ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 16 June 1880 in Gregg, Aiken County, South Carolina. The household was listed as Jno. B. Abney, a 58-year-old physcian and his wife Martha, 38, born North Carolina. Their children were Agatha, 15, Mark 11, Mary J., 7, Jno. B., 5, and Anna H., 1. Also in the household was a mulatto servant, Ed Jones, 22, a farm hand.

Martha Attaway died on 12 August 1920 in Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, at age 82.¹ She was buried in Edgefield Village Cemetery "Willowbrook", Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina.

     William Christopher BURT, son of John BURT Jr. and Margaret W. Brown, was born on 30 November 1846 in Mississippi.

William Christopher BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 25 June 1860, in the household of his parents John BURT Jr. and Margaret W. Brown in Aberdeen, Monroe County, Mississippi. He was listed as W. C. Birt, age 14. in school, born Mississippi.¹

William saw military service between 1861 and 1865 as a private in Company C, Mississippi State Cavalry, CSA.²

William Christopher BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1870, in the household of his parents John BURT Jr. and Margaret W. Brown in Township 11, Itawamba County, Mississippi. He was 23 years old and a farm laborer.

William married Mary Alice Pennal on 30 October 1872 in Itawamba County, Mississippi.²

William Christopher BURT died on 10 May 1934 in Nettleton, Lee County, Mississippi, at age 87. He was buried in New Chapel Cemetery, Evergreen, Itawamba County, Mississippi.²

     Mary A. D. BURT, daughter of John BURT Jr. and Margaret W. Brown, was born on 6 December 1848 in Itawamba County, Mississippi. She was also known as Sis.

Sis BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 25 June 1860, in the household of her parents John BURT Jr. and Margaret W. Brown in Aberdeen, Monroe County, Mississippi. She was listed as Mary Birt, age 12. in school, born Mississippi.¹

Mary A. D. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1870, in the household of her parents John BURT Jr. and Margaret W. Brown in Township 11, Itawamba County, Mississippi. She was 20 years old.

Mary A. D. BURT died on 6 July 1891 in Bigbee, Monroe County, Mississippi, at age 42.

     Robert BURT, son of John BURT Jr. and Margaret W. Brown, was born on 5 April 1851 in Richmond, Lee County, Mississippi.¹

Robert BURT was listed as John BURT Jr.'s and Margaret W. Brown's neighbor in a census on 25 June 1860 in in Aberdeen, Monroe County, Mississippi. Robert Birt, age 10, born Mississippi, was listed next door to his parents in the household of James and Mary Sisk, age 25 and 21. Also in the household was Darkess [Dorcus] Brown, age 60, born South Carolina. She was Margaret Brown Burt's mother.²

Robert BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1870, in the household of his parents John BURT Jr. and Margaret W. Brown in Township 11, Itawamba County, Mississippi. He was 19 and a farm laborer.

Robert married Elizabeth Harriet Monts on 13 December 1873 in Lee County, Mississippi.

Robert BURT died on 5 May 1926 in Verona, Lee County, Mississippi, at age 75.¹ He was buried in Verona Cemetery, Verona, Lee County, Mississippi.

     James Buchanan BURT, son of John BURT Jr. and Margaret W. Brown, was born on 12 October 1856 in Mississippi. He was also known as Buck.

James Buchanan BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 25 June 1860, in the household of his parents John BURT Jr. and Margaret W. Brown in Aberdeen, Monroe County, Mississippi. He was listed as Jas. B. Birt, age 4, born Mississippi.¹

James Buchanan BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1870, in the household of his parents John BURT Jr. and Margaret W. Brown in Township 11, Itawamba County, Mississippi. He was listed as Buck Burt, a 14 year old farm laborer.

James Buchanan BURT died on 6 April 1894 at age 37.

     John BURT III, son of John BURT Jr. and Margaret W. Brown, was born on 1 January 1858 in Mississippi.

John BURT III appeared on a census, enumerated 25 June 1860, in the household of his parents John BURT Jr. and Margaret W. Brown in Aberdeen, Monroe County, Mississippi. He was listed as John Birt, age 2, born Mississippi.¹

John BURT III appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1870, in the household of his parents John BURT Jr. and Margaret W. Brown in Township 11, Itawamba County, Mississippi. He was 11 and a farm laborer.

John BURT III appeared on a census, enumerated 8 June 1880, in the household of his parents John BURT Jr. and Margaret W. Brown in Itawamba County, Mississippi. He was 21 years old.

John BURT III died on 21 March 1940 in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, at age 82.

     Sarah BURT, daughter of John BURT Jr. and Margaret W. Brown, was born on 6 November 1867 in Itawamba County, Mississippi. She was also known as Sallie.

Sarah BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1870, in the household of her parents John BURT Jr. and Margaret W. Brown in Township 11, Itawamba County, Mississippi. She was two years old.

Sallie BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 8 June 1880, in the household of her parents John BURT Jr. and Margaret W. Brown in Itawamba County, Mississippi. She was 13 years old.

Sarah BURT died on 10 May 1948 in Itawamba County, Mississippi, at age 80.

     Harriett Frances BURT, daughter of John BURT Jr. and Margaret W. Brown, was born on 7 February 1869 in Itawamba County, Mississippi.¹ She was also known as Fannie.

Harriett Frances BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1870, in the household of her parents John BURT Jr. and Margaret W. Brown in Township 11, Itawamba County, Mississippi. She was 6 years old.

Harriett Frances BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 8 June 1880, in the household of her parents John BURT Jr. and Margaret W. Brown in Itawamba County, Mississippi. She was 16 years old.

Harriett married William Buchannon Springer on 18 November 1897 in Lee County, Mississippi.²

Harriett Frances BURT died on 23 November 1953 in Belden, Lee County, Mississippi, at age 84. She was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi.

     Maggie BURT, daughter of John BURT Jr. and Margaret W. Brown, was born on 11 October 1873 in Itawamba County, Mississippi.

Maggie BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 8 June 1880, in the household of her parents John BURT Jr. and Margaret W. Brown in Itawamba County, Mississippi. She was 8 years old.

Maggie BURT died on 15 February 1904 in Mississippi at age 30.

     Silas Bohun Cater was born on 9 October 1813 in Beaufort County, South Carolina. His parents were Silas McPherson Cater and Eliza Poacher.²

Silas Bohun Cater was listed as a resident in a tavern operated by Benjamin and Mary Saxon in the census report on 14 September 1850 in Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. They had 23 residents at that time, plus their six children. The residents included a dentist, attorney, merchants, clerks, artist, teacher, engineers, surveyors, ostlers, a carriage dealer, and the post master. Silas B. Cater was listed as a 36-year-old clerk born in South Carolina.

Silas married second Francina H. BURT, daughter of John BURT and Hannah (--?--), on 21 October 1851 in residence of Neill Smith Graham, New Georgia, Coosa County, Alabama. The service was performed by Baptist minister D. R. W. McIver. Silas first married Martha Caroline Fitzgerald 31 Mar 1839. She died 3 Sep 1847 and is buried in Wetumpka, Alabama.³

Silas Bohun Cater and Francina H. BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 28 June 1860 in Rockford, Coosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Silas B. Cater, a 46-year-old merchant born in South Carolina. He had real estate valued at $5000 and personal property $1000. His wife was listed as F. Cater, 30. Also in the household were six children ages 2-18. More than llikely only the two youngest male children, S. H. Cater, 4, and M. C. Cater, 2, were children of Francina. There was a big age gap between S. H., 4, and the next child who was 12.

Silas Bohun Cater and Francina H. BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 4 June 1870 in Montgomery, Alabama. The household was listed as Silas Cater, 56, auctioneer. He had real estate valued at $5000 and personal property $300. His wife Francis(sp) Cater, was 33[43]. With them were their children: Emma, 23, at home; Silas, 14, at home; Margaret 12, in school; Francis, 7(M); and Lula, 3. Also in the household was Jack Cater, 80, a black domestic servant.

Silas Bohun Cater died on 22 October 1877 in Montgomery, Alabama, at age 64. His death was due to a stomach ulcer. He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery.⁴

     John GRIFFIS was born circa 1775 in South Carolina.

John married Catherine (--?--).

John GRIFFIS appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. Adairs District, Autauga County, Alabama, 1 male 5-9, 2 males 10-14 [John, Jacob], 1 male 50-59 [John], 1 female under 5, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 20-29, and 1 female 40-49 [Catherine]. They had 19 slaves.

John GRIFFIS died before 1850 in Autauga County, Alabama. He was buried in Griffis Cemetery, Independence, Autauga County, Alabama.

     Catherine (--?--) was born circa 1778 in South Carolina.

Catherine married John GRIFFIS.

She was probably the female age 40 to 49 listed in the household of her husband, John GRIFFIS, in the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. Adairs District, Autauga County, Alabama.

Catherine (--?--) appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 20 March 1850 in Independence, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Catherine Griffis, age 72, born in South Carolina. She was living alone, but living next door was were son John M. Griffis.¹

Catherine (?) GRIFFIS appeared as head of household on a state census enumerated 1855 in Independence, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Catherine Griffis - 1 female over age 21. There were no slaves. Living nearby were her sons John and Jacob Griffis.

Catherine (--?--) died on 30 January 1857 in Autauga County, Alabama.²

     John Alexander Malachi GRIFFIS, son of John GRIFFIS and Catherine (--?--), was born on 31 July 1816 in South Carolina.¹

He was probably one of the 2 males age 10 to14 listed in the household of his father, John GRIFFIS, in the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. Adairs District, Autauga County, Alabama, He would have been age 13 at that time.

John married Alia Louella “Allie” Connell on 10 May 1837 in Autauga County, Alabama.²

John Alexander Malachi GRIFFIS died on 7 August 1884 in Hughes Springs, Cass County, Texas, at age 68. He was buried in Griffis Family Cemetery, Morris County, Texas.³