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     Jessie Evelyn Montgomery was born on 10 August 1895.

Jessie married Daniel Gaylord WATTS, son of John Dempsey WATTS and Jessie Eugenia Bankston, on 29 February 1912 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Jefferson Davis Montgomery and Viola Katherine Lamas. The couple later divorced.

As of 1913, Jessie Evelyn Montgomery and Gay WATTS were living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. According to the City Directory they lived at 813 22nd Avenue.

As of 1916, Jessie Evelyn Montgomery and Daniel Gaylord WATTS were living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Gay was working as a salesman and the couple lived at 2512 7th Avenue.

Jessie Evelyn Montgomery died on 24 January 1964 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at age 68. She was buried in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Elizabeth WATTS, daughter of Abraham WATTS Jr. and Lucelia HERRIN, was born circa 1842 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

It is possbile that Elizabeth is either the Ellen or Blanche listed in the 1860 census. Eliizabeth does not appear in that census and it seems odd that she would not have been living with her siblings.

Abraham WATTS Jr. and his daughter, Elizabeth WATTS, were provided an allowance of five dollars per month as paupers by the County Commissioners Court on 2 November 1857 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

Abraham WATTS Jr. and his daughter, Elizabeth WATTS, paupers, were ordered to receive $5 allowance per month in support by the commissioner's court on 8 May 1858 in Tuscaloosa County.^2,3,4 Abraham WATTS Jr. and his daughter, Elizabeth WATTS, were again offered county support as paupers on 12 March 1859 in Tuscaloosa County.^5,6 Abraham WATTS Jr. and his daughter, Elizabeth WATTS, were again allowed $5 per month per quarter in support by the commissioner's court on 6 June 1859 in Tuscaloosa County. 11 Aug 1859 was the last appearance of Abraham. On that date he and Elizabeth received $15 for next three months paid to Henry Herrin as their guardian.^7,8

Elizabeth WATTS was received $4.00 a month allowance as a pauper from the county commission. $12.00 for the quarter was paid to Henry Herriing as her guardian. It is believed that her father, Abraham Watss, died probably in September ofr October. on 8 November 1859 in Tuscaloosa County.⁹

Elizabeth WATTS and Martha WATTS were were paid a monthly allowance as paupers by the county commission. Elizabeth received $4 per month and Martha $3. Henry Herring as their guardian received $12 and $9 respectively for the quarter. on 13 February 1860 in Tuscaloosa County.¹⁰

Elizabeth WATTS and Martha WATTS were listed as paupers on 5 May 1860. They were listed as Elizabeth and Margaret, but Margaret and Martha appear to be one and the same. They appeared again August 20th, receiving $9.00 each on both dates. This allowance of $3.00 per month was paid to Henry Herrin as their guardian.^11,12

Elizabeth WATTS and Martha WATTS were continued to listed as paupers on 12 November 1860 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. They continued every three months through 3 May 1865. In August 1863 the amount was raised to $12.00 each, $4 per month. Sometimes the money was paid to Henry and sometimes to Elkany Herrin.^{13,14,15,16,17}

     Dolly A. Watts, daughter of Martha WATTS, was born in 1871 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Rachel CHISHOLM, daughter of "Blind John" CHISHOLM and Sarah HARRIS, was born in 1777 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.

Rachel CHISHOLM died before 1855.

     Mary CHISHOLM, daughter of "Blind John" CHISHOLM and Sarah HARRIS, was born in 1778 in York County, South Carolina. She was also known as Polly.

Mary CHISHOLM died before 1855.

     John CHISAM, son of "Blind John" CHISHOLM and Sarah HARRIS, was born on 30 November 1780 in York County, South Carolina. He was also known as Hickory John.

John CHISAM died in 1855 in White County, Tennessee.

     Elizabeth CHISHOLM, daughter of "Blind John" CHISHOLM and Sarah HARRIS, was born in 1782 in York County, South Carolina. She was also known as Betsy.

Elizabeth CHISHOLM died before 1855.

     Ellijah CHISAM, son of "Blind John" CHISHOLM and Sarah HARRIS, was born in 1784 in York County, South Carolina.

Ellijah CHISAM died in 1832 in Lauderdale County, Alabama.

     Gateway CHISAM, son of "Blind John" CHISHOLM and Sarah HARRIS, was born in 1785 in York County, South Carolina.

Gateway CHISAM died in 1819.

     Frances CHISHOLM, daughter of "Blind John" CHISHOLM and Sarah HARRIS, was born in 1787 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

Frances CHISHOLM died before 1855.

     Sarah Ann CHISHOLM, daughter of "Blind John" CHISHOLM and Sarah HARRIS, was born in 1789 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

Sarah Ann CHISHOLM died in 1850.

     Nancy CHISAM, daughter of "Blind John" CHISHOLM and Sarah HARRIS, was born in 1791 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

Nancy CHISAM died in December 1858 in White County, Tennessee.

     Isaac ABNEY Jr, son of Isaac ABNEY and Dicey Russell, was born circa 1798 in Tennessee.²

Isaac ABNEY Jr died before 1830 in Jackson County, Tennessee.²