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     Katherine McNeil was born on 25 October 1879 in Florida.¹

Katherine married Ernest Azariah ABNEY, son of Robert A. ABNEY and Annie M. Watson, on 2 April 1905 in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida.¹

Katherine McNeil and Ernest Azariah ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 9 May 1910 in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. The household was listed as Ernest A. Ebney(sp), 26, supervisor at the post office; and his wife, Katherine, 28. They had been married 5 years. Living with them was a daughter, Geraldine, age 4. They lived at 475 E. 8th Street.

Katherine McNeil and Ernest Azariah ABNEY were divorced before 1918.

In 1927 Katherine McNeil was living at 415 E. 4th Street, Jacksonville, Florida. Her daugther Geraldine, a school teacher, was living with her. Katherine was listed as the widow of Ernest Abney.

Katherine McNeil and Geraldine May ABNEY were listed in the 1927 city directory for Jacksonville, Florida. Kathryn Abney (widow of Ernest) and Geraldine M. Abney, teacher at Springfield School, they were living at 415 East 4th Street.^2,3

Katherine McNeil appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1930 in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. The household was listed as Catherine Abney, 47, born 1883 in Florida. She was listed as a widow, but that is incorrect.

Katherine McNeil and Geraldine May ABNEY were listed in the 1941 city directory for Jacksonville, Florida. Geraldine A. Anderson (widow of Lee R), office secretary at the State Board of Health. She lived at 1031 Gary street. Also living at that address was her mother, Mrs. Kathleen Abney.⁴

Katherine McNeil died on 5 April 1972 in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, at age 92.¹ She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery.¹

     Geraldine May ABNEY, daughter of Ernest Azariah ABNEY and Katherine McNeil, was born on 5 March 1906 in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida.¹

Geraldine May ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 9 May 1910, in the household of her parents Katherine McNeil and Ernest Azariah ABNEY in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. She was four years old. She graduated in 1925 at Duval High School in Jacksonville, Florida. She was a member of the French Club, Peggy Young Club, Glee Club and XYZ Club. The quote in her yearbook was: "Heart on her lips-- sou in her eyes; soft as the clime, and sunny as the skies."

In 1927 Geraldine May ABNEY was working as a teacher at Springfield School in Jacksonville, Florida. She lived at 415 E. 4th Street with her mother, Kathryn.

Geraldine May ABNEY and Katherine McNeil were listed in the 1927 city directory for Jacksonville, Florida. Kathryn Abney (widow of Ernest) and Geraldine M. Abney, teacher at Springfield School, they were living at 415 East 4th Street.^2,3

Geraldine married LeRennie Edwin Anderson on 28 August 1928 in Florida.⁴

Geraldine May ABNEY and LeRennie Edwin Anderson appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 April 1930 in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. The household was listed as LeRennie E. Anderson, a 26-year-old salesman for a packing house, born in Iowa; his 24-year-old wife, Geraldine, born Florida; and son LeRennie E. [Jr.], age 4/12. They lived at 373 East Sixteenth Street.

LeRennie died on 29 March 1935 in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, at age 31 leaving Geraldine May ABNEY as a widow.⁴

Geraldine May ABNEY was mentioned in the obituary of her grandmother Annie M. ABNEY on 2 February 1939 in the The Evening Tribune. "A granddaughter, Mrs. Geraldine Anderson, and two great grandchildren, of Jacksonville, are also listed among the survivors."

Geraldine May ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 25 April 1940 in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. The household was listed as Geraldine Anderson, a 34-year-old widow, employed as a secretary for the state Board of Health earning $1500. She had 4 years of high school. Living with her was her son, LeRennie, age 10; daughter, Annabelle, age 9; mother, Katherine Abney, a widow age 60; and roomer Pauline Rogers, a saleslady for a dry cleaner, age 34. They lived on Gary street.

Geraldine May ABNEY and Katherine McNeil were listed in the 1941 city directory for Jacksonville, Florida. Geraldine A. Anderson (widow of Lee R), office secretary at the State Board of Health. She lived at 1031 Gary street. Also living at that address was her mother, Mrs. Kathleen Abney.⁵

Geraldine May ABNEY died on 6 June 1994 in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, at age 88.⁶ She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery.¹

     William W. ABNEY, son of Joshua ABNEY and Sarah Ann Stone, was born on 20 March 1842 in Saline County, Illinois.¹

William W. ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 26 June 1860, in the household of his parents Joshua ABNEY and Sarah Ann ABNEY in Hartford, Saline County, Illinois. He was listed as an 18-year-old farm laborer.

During the War Between the States, William W. ABNEY enlisted in Company C. 31st Illinois Infantry Regiment.

William W. ABNEY died on 4 February 1863 at age 20.¹ He was buried in Brushy Cemetery, Harco, Saline County, Illinois.

     Rebecca Womack was born on 8 February 1798 in North Carolina.¹

Rebecca married Willis BURT, son of Joseph BURT and Mary Holt, before 1817 in North Carolina.¹

Rebecca Womack and Willis BURT moved from Cumberland county, North Carolina to Franklin County, Tennessee, before 1830 The area where Willis settled is near Winchester Springs where William and Susan Sims Burt, son and daughter-in-law of William Burt and Salumith Ballard. of Warren county, North Carolina, apparently built a hotel. Willis is named in William's will as a neighbor of his Bunscomb tract.¹

Rebecca Womack and Willis BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1850 in Franklin County, Tennessee. The household was listed as Willis Burt, 53; Rebecca Burt, 52; John S. Burt, 23; William Burt, 21; Malinda Burt, 20; Joseph Burt, 18; Nancy Burt, 15; and Sarah Burt, 14. Willis and Rebecca were born in North Carolina and all of theire children were born in Tennessee.¹

On 7 September 1852 Rebecca died in Franklin County, Tennessee, at age 54 leaving Willis a widower.¹

     James BURT, son of Young BURT Sr. and Mason Battle, was born circa 1782 in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

He was granted land 20 December 1814 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. The grant was for 63 acres near the Chatham county line.

James married first Mary Lockhart on 14 September 1819 in Wake County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Benjamin Lockhart and Rebecca Hunter.¹

James BURT appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Capt Christians District, Cumberland County, North Carolina, 1 male 26-44 (James), 1 female 16-25 (Mary), and 6 slaves.²

James married second Ann G. Sullivan on 30 September 1828 in Morgan County, Alabama. The service was performed by Rev. Kimball, M. G.³

James BURT appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Morgan County, Alabama, 1 male under 5, 2 males 5-9, 1 male 15-19, 1 male 30-39 (James), 2 females 5-9, 1 female 20-29 (Ann), and 12 slaves.⁴

James BURT died before 1839 in Morgan County, Alabama.

He was named an heir in the will of Young BURT Sr. dated 16 June 1839 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. He bequeathed to the two sons and daughter of his deceased son James five dollars each. He said that he had given James in his lifetime money and property sufficient to make him equal with his siblings.^5,6

     Elizabeth Christmas BURT, daughter of Young BURT Sr. and Mason Battle, was born on 25 December 1808 in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Elizabeth Christmas BURT died on 11 June 1890 in Mayhew, Lowndes County, Mississippi, at age 81.

     Paschal Battle BURT, son of Young BURT Sr. and Mason Battle, was born circa 1803 in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Paschal Battle BURT appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Wake County, North Carolina, Pascal Burt, 1 male 15-19, 1 male 20-29, and 2 slaves.

Paschal Battle BURT was named executor and an heir in the will of Young BURT Sr. dated 16 June 1839 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. 3rd that the rest of his property, land, slaves and stock of every description should be sold and the proceeds divided equally between his son Pasqual B. Burt and his five sisters or their heirs.^1,2

Paschal married Lucy Annn Hutchins on 10 November 1840 in Wake County, North Carolina.

Paschal Battle BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 13 August 1850 in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina. The household was listed as Paschal B. Burt, a 47 year old farmer, with real estate valued $2075 and son Romulous Burt, 7 mths. old. Both born North Carolina.

Paschal Battle BURT died on 10 September 1859 in Fuquay-Varina, Wake County, North Carolina. He was buried in Burt Family Cemetery, Fuguay-Varina, Wake County, North Carolina.

His obituary appeared 15 September 1859 in the Raleigh Christian-Advocate, published in Raliegh, North Carolina. Sudden Deaths - We learn that Paschal B. Burt, Esq. of this county, died suddenly at his residence on Saturday last, of paralysis. Mr. Burt was one of our most useful citizens. He was one time Sheriff of Wake County, and always largely enjoyed the confidence and respect of his fellow citizens.

     Martha "Patsey" BURT, daughter of Young BURT Sr. and Mason Battle, was born on 16 September 1795 in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Martha "Patsey" BURT died on 19 June 1856 in Holly Springs, Wake County, North Carolina, at age 60.

     Joseph BURT, son of Young BURT Sr. and Mason Battle, was born circa 1811 in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Joseph BURT died on 19 September 1832 in Rockfish, Cumberland County, North Carolina.

     Mary BURT, daughter of Richard BURT and Mourning (?), was born circa 1780 in Chatham County, North Carolina.

Mary BURT was listed as one of the heirs to the estate of Richard BURT 1792 in Chatham County, North Carolina. Peter Qualls of Chatham county filed a bond of 1000 pounds and was bound as guardian for Riahard and Mourning Burt's orphan children Mary, William, Lucy, John and Peter.

Mary BURT died after 1792 in North Carolina.

Mary BURT was made the ward of her guardian, Elisha Dillard, on 10 November 1792 in Chatham County, North Carolina. She was one of the minor children of Richard Burt, dec'd. Dillard posted bond.

Mary BURT, William BURT, Lucy BURT and John BURT were made the wards of their uncle Young BURT Sr. on 13 May 1794 in Pittsboro, Chatham County, North Carolina. Young Burt posted bond as their guardian on that date.

On 15 Apr 1803 in court at Pittsboro, Chatham county, Owen Dowd and Young Burt, guardians of Richard Burt's orphans sued Charles Dowd, John Dowd, ___ Smith, and John Alston regarding payment of $512.00 owed and unjustly detained from Richard Burt's estate.

Mary BURT was listed as a beneficiary in her brother William BURT's estate in August 1807 in Chatham County, North Carolina. In the Chatham Court of Pleas a petition was filed by Owen Dowd and Mary his wife and Benjamin Siler and Lucy his wife on behalf of William's sisters Mary and Lucy Burt. It stated that William died intestate and without issue. It claimed that Mary and Lucy and their brother John Burt were the "heirs at law." John Burt was said to be under age twenty-one and under the guardianship of his brother [uncle] Young Burt. It said that Owen Dowd was the administrator of the goods and chattels of William. It said that William and John were "tenants in common" of two tracts of land in Chatham. The first contained 210 acres on Buckhorn beginning at white oak then south to the Cape Fear River, then up the river to Griffis' line then along that line to Ragland's line then to the head of the Dry Water Branch then down to the Buckhorn, then through the plantation between the dwelling and kitchen then back to the beginning.

The second tract was 200 acres beginning at a Spanish oak then west to a corner then south to the Spring Branch then along the dividing line with the first section.

The petition claimed that Lucy and Mary were each entitled to 51 and 2/3 acres of the said land. It asked that a commission be appointed to divide the land. This commission was appointed and the land split three ways between Mary, Lucy and John.

     Lucy BURT, daughter of Richard BURT and Mourning (?), was born circa 1785 in Chatham County, North Carolina.

Lucy BURT was listed as one of the heirs to the estate of Richard BURT 1792 in Chatham County, North Carolina. Peter Qualls of Chatham county filed a bond of 1000 pounds and was bound as guardian for Riahard and Mourning Burt's orphan children Mary, William, Lucy, John and Peter.

Mary BURT, Lucy BURT and William BURT and John BURT were made the wards of their uncle Young BURT Sr. on 13 May 1794 in Pittsboro, Chatham County, North Carolina. Young Burt posted bond as their guardian on that date.

On 15 Apr 1803 in court at Pittsboro, Chatham county, Owen Dowd and Young Burt, guardians of Richard Burt's orphans sued Charles Dowd, John Dowd, ___ Smith, and John Alston regarding payment of $512.00 owed and unjustly detained from Richard Burt's estate.

Lucy married Benjamin Watts Siler on 1 December 1805 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. The marriage bond was posted by Benjamin Siler and Owen Dowd. It was witnessed by David Holt.^1,2

Lucy BURT was listed as a beneficiary in her brother William BURT's estate in August 1807 in Chatham County, North Carolina. In the Chatham Court of Pleas a petition was filed by Owen Dowd and Mary his wife and Benjamin Siler and Lucy his wife on behalf of William's sisters Mary and Lucy Burt. It stated that William died intestate and without issue. It claimed that Mary and Lucy and their brother John Burt were the "heirs at law." John Burt was said to be under age twenty-one and under the guardianship of his brother [uncle] Young Burt. It said that Owen Dowd was the administrator of the goods and chattels of William. It said that William and John were "tenants in common" of two tracts of land in Chatham. The first contained 210 acres on Buckhorn beginning at white oak then south to the Cape Fear River, then up the river to Griffis' line then along that line to Ragland's line then to the head of the Dry Water Branch then down to the Buckhorn, then through the plantation between the dwelling and kitchen then back to the beginning.

The second tract was 200 acres beginning at a Spanish oak then west to a corner then south to the Spring Branch then along the dividing line with the first section.

The petition claimed that Lucy and Mary were each entitled to 51 and 2/3 acres of the said land. It asked that a commission be appointed to divide the land. This commission was appointed and the land split three ways between Mary, Lucy and John.

She was probably the female age 16 to 26 listed in the household of her husband, Benjamin Watts Siler, in the 1810 Federal Census of Moore County, North Carolina.

She was probably the female age 40 to 49 listed in the household of her husband, Benjamin Watts Siler, in the 1830 Federal Census of Shelby County, Illinois.

She was probably the female age 50 to 60 listed in the household of her husband, Benjamin Watts Siler, in the 1840 Federal Census of Shelby County, Illinois.

Lucy BURT died circa 1847 in Cumberland County, Illinois.

     Mary BURT, daughter of Young BURT Sr. and Mason Battle, was born circa 1786 in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Mary BURT died in 1847.

     William BURT, son of Richard BURT and Mourning (?), was born circa 1783 in Chatham County, North Carolina.

William BURT was listed as one of the heirs to the estate of Richard BURT 1792 in Chatham County, North Carolina. Peter Qualls of Chatham county filed a bond of 1000 pounds and was bound as guardian for Riahard and Mourning Burt's orphan children Mary, William, Lucy, John and Peter.

Mary BURT, William BURT and Lucy BURT and John BURT were made the wards of their uncle Young BURT Sr. on 13 May 1794 in Pittsboro, Chatham County, North Carolina. Young Burt posted bond as their guardian on that date.

On 15 Apr 1803 in court at Pittsboro, Chatham county, Owen Dowd and Young Burt, guardians of Richard Burt's orphans sued Charles Dowd, John Dowd, ___ Smith, and John Alston regarding payment of $512.00 owed and unjustly detained from Richard Burt's estate.

William BURT died in 1805 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. His estate was probated on 9 July 1805 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. On that date Owen Dowd posted a bond as administrator of William's estate. He died intestate and unmarried. The inventory of his estate consisted of a saddle, bridle, surveyor's compass, two parcels of books, a loose coat, waistcoat, breeches, suspenders, cloak, and shoes. Young Burt bought the cloak and waistcoat, John Burt the shoes, Hardy Burt his breeches, David Holt his saddle and Owen Dowd the remainder. His estate was contested in August 1807 in Chatham County, North Carolina. In the Chatham Court of Pleas a petition was filed by Owen Dowd and Mary his wife and Benjamin Siler and Lucy his wife on behalf of William's sisters Mary and Lucy Burt. It stated that William died intestate and without issue. It claimed that Mary and Lucy and their brother John Burt were the "heirs at law." John Burt was said to be under age twenty-one and under the guardianship of his brother [uncle] Young Burt. It said that Owen Dowd was the administrator of the goods and chattels of William. It said that William and John were "tenants in common" of two tracts of land in Chatham. The first contained 210 acres on Buckhorn beginning at white oak then south to the Cape Fear River, then up the river to Griffis' line then along that line to Ragland's line then to the head of the Dry Water Branch then down to the Buckhorn, then through the plantation between the dwelling and kitchen then back to the beginning.

The second tract was 200 acres beginning at a Spanish oak then west to a corner then south to the Spring Branch then along the dividing line with the first section.

The petition claimed that Lucy and Mary were each entitled to 51 and 2/3 acres of the said land. It asked that a commission be appointed to divide the land. This commission was appointed and the land split three ways between Mary, Lucy and John.

     John BURT, son of Richard BURT and Mourning (?), was born circa 1787 in Chatham County, North Carolina.

John BURT was made the ward of his uncle Young BURT Sr. 1791 Chatham County, North Carolina.

John BURT was listed as one of the heirs to the estate of Richard BURT 1792 in Chatham County, North Carolina. Peter Qualls of Chatham county filed a bond of 1000 pounds and was bound as guardian for Riahard and Mourning Burt's orphan children Mary, William, Lucy, John and Peter.

Mary BURT, John BURT and William BURT and Lucy BURT were made the wards of their uncle Young BURT Sr. on 13 May 1794 in Pittsboro, Chatham County, North Carolina. Young Burt posted bond as their guardian on that date.

On 15 Apr 1803 in court at Pittsboro, Chatham county, Owen Dowd and Young Burt, guardians of Richard Burt's orphans sued Charles Dowd, John Dowd, ___ Smith, and John Alston regarding payment of $512.00 owed and unjustly detained from Richard Burt's estate.

John BURT was listed as a beneficiary in his brother William BURT's estate in August 1807 in Chatham County, North Carolina. In the Chatham Court of Pleas a petition was filed by Owen Dowd and Mary his wife and Benjamin Siler and Lucy his wife on behalf of William's sisters Mary and Lucy Burt. It stated that William died intestate and without issue. It claimed that Mary and Lucy and their brother John Burt were the "heirs at law." John Burt was said to be under age twenty-one and under the guardianship of his brother [uncle] Young Burt. It said that Owen Dowd was the administrator of the goods and chattels of William. It said that William and John were "tenants in common" of two tracts of land in Chatham. The first contained 210 acres on Buckhorn beginning at white oak then south to the Cape Fear River, then up the river to Griffis' line then along that line to Ragland's line then to the head of the Dry Water Branch then down to the Buckhorn, then through the plantation between the dwelling and kitchen then back to the beginning.

The second tract was 200 acres beginning at a Spanish oak then west to a corner then south to the Spring Branch then along the dividing line with the first section.

The petition claimed that Lucy and Mary were each entitled to 51 and 2/3 acres of the said land. It asked that a commission be appointed to divide the land. This commission was appointed and the land split three ways between Mary, Lucy and John.

On 19 Jul 1810 in Chatham county, twelve good and lawful men met with Sheriff Lightfoot at Owen Dowd's home for the purpose of certifying that John Burt is an idiot and has been since birth.

John BURT died in 1812 in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

     Benjamin Watts Siler was born circa 1787 in North Carolina.

Benjamin married Lucy BURT, daughter of Richard BURT and Mourning (?), on 1 December 1805 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. The marriage bond was posted by Benjamin Siler and Owen Dowd. It was witnessed by David Holt.^1,2

Benjamin Watts Siler appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Moore County, North Carolina, Two males 16-25, three females under 10, one female 16-26, one female 26-44. Benjamin and Lucy fit the 16-25 bracket.

Benjamin Watts Siler appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Shelby County, Illinois.

Benjamin Watts Siler appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Shelby County, Illinois.

Benjamin Watts Siler died after 1855 in Cumberland County, Illinois.

     Ara Alice Alford was born on 17 November 1860 in Texas.¹ She was commonly known as Alice.

Ara married John Mack BROWN, son of John Humphreys BROWN and Jane Ann Allen, on 28 December 1876 in San Saba County, Texas.¹

Ara Alice Alford and John Mack BROWN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 June 1880 in San Saba County, Texas. The household was listed as Mack Brown, a 21-year-old farmer, and Allice, his wife, age 20. Her occupation was keeping house. They had two children: John age 2 and Sophia age 1.

Alice Alford and John Mack BROWN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1910 in Kirkley, Converse County, Wyoming. The household was listed as (an unknown value.)

Alice Alford and John Mack BROWN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 January 1920 in Thermopolis, Hot Springs county, Wyoming. The household was listed as John M. Brown, a 60-year-old laborer, and Alice A. Brown, his 60-year-old wife. They rented a home at 169 Washakie Street.

Alice Alford and John Mack BROWN appeared on a census enumerated 2 April 1930 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming. The household was listed as Myrtle I. Mathews, a 45-year-old cook in a restaurant, and her parents, John M. Brown, age 71, and Alice A. Brown, age 69. They had married when he was 20 and she was 17.

Ara Alice Alford died on 2 January 1944 in Thermopolis, Hot Springs county, Wyoming, at age 83.¹ She was buried in Monument Hill Cemetery.¹

     Adam Whetstone was born in 1744 in Orangeburg District, South Carolina.

Adam married Magdalene Horger circa 1770 in Orangeburg District, South Carolina.

Adam Whetstone died in 1782 at Battle of Eutaw Springs in South Carolina.

     Magdalene Horger was born in 1749.

Magdalene married Adam Whetstone circa 1770 in Orangeburg District, South Carolina.

Magdalene Horger died in 1803.