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     Sanford "Jack" Hufstutler was born on 18 January 1835 in Wayne County, Missouri.

Sanford Hufstutler was an early day stockman, Confederate Army soldier, Indian fighter and Texas Ranger according to information from 1856-1983 San Saba County (TX) History, Copyright 1983.

According to information received from Waneta M. Vickers: "Spelled as Sanford Hutsteler on some reports. Member of the Texas Rangers in the early 1860's. Fought in the Civil War on the Confederate side. Lived in Lampasas and San Saba County, Texas. Went to California in a wagon train with Sanford's uncle Henry Huffstutler, but returned to TX about 1870 or 1871. The following comments were found in "THE CALL OF THE SAN SABA" written by Alma Ward Hamrick and published in 1969 - "Sanford Hufstutler, father of Mrs. Hugh Miller, served in J. J. Callan's Company (Civil War/Confederate rank) and Sanford Hustutler married Elizabeth Brown October 27, 1865, Wm. Thaxton officiating."

Tombstone located in Chadwick Cemetery, Lampasas County, TX: the back reads, "S. Hufstutler came to Tex. in 1840. Was a ranger in 1860-61, fought in Civil War. Had many encounters with Indians. Married Elizabeth Brown in 1865. Two pioneers who blazed the trails and helped make the west. They did their duty here on earth and earned their haven of rest."

Sanford married Jerusha Elizabeth BROWN, daughter of Asa Madison BROWN and Emily Catherine Rottenberry, on 28 October 1865 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas. They had seven children.¹

Sanford "Jack" Hufstutler died on 20 July 1921 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas, at age 86.

     Enoch Sprewell Jones was born on 23 February 1822 in Dallas County, Alabama.¹

Enoch married Susan ABNEY, daughter of Rev. Joseph Duncan ABNEY and Sarah SEARCY, on 1 September 1842 in Neshoba County, Mississippi.¹

Enoch Sprewell Jones died on 20 July 1903 in Stateline, Greene County, Mississippi, at age 81.¹

     Paul ABNEY, son of Elias ABNEY and Jemima Thomas, was born on 4 August 1822 in Tennessee.¹

Paul married Elizabeth Medlin on 4 August 1842 in Gallatin County, Illinois.

Paul ABNEY died on 26 June 1882 in Pilot Mound, Boone County, Iowa, at age 59.¹ He was buried in Poland Township Cemetery, Marathon, Buena Vista County, Iowa.¹

     Hezekiah ABNEY, son of Elias ABNEY and Jemima Thomas, was born in 1826 in Hardin County, Tennessee.^1,2 He was a farmer.

Hezekiah married Susan Jordan on 3 January 1846 in Shawneetown, Gallatin County, Illinois.^1,2

Hezekiah ABNEY and Susan Jordan appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 18 July 1860 in Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Illinois. The household was listed as Hezikiah Abney, a 34 year old farmer born in Tennessee. He had real estate valued at $500 and personal estate $75. His wife was Susan age 32, also born in Tennessee. They had children Elias 14, Wm. C. 12, Delana 9, Sara V. 4 and Bertha A. 7/12.

Hezekiah saw military service between 1861 and 1865 in Co. C, 48th Illinois Infantry (Union.)

On 7 July 1862 Hezekiah died of typhoid in a army hospital in Monterey, Putnam County, Tennessee, of typhoid in a army hospital leaving Susan a widow.^1,2 He was buried in Brushy Cemetery, Harco, Saline County, Illinois.¹

     Michael ABNEY, son of Elias ABNEY and Jemima Thomas, was born on 15 August 1815 in Tennessee.

Michael married first Mary Taylor on 10 January 1835 in Gallatin County, Illinois.

Mary died in 1843 in Illinois leaving Michael ABNEY as a widower.

Michael married second Catherine Empson on 8 April 1844 in Illinois. She was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Morris Empson of Gallatin County.

Michael ABNEY died on 11 February 1855 in Saline County, Illinois, at age 39. He was buried in Brushy Cemetery, Harco, Saline County, Illinois.

     William ABNEY, son of Elias ABNEY and Jemima Thomas, was born in 1819.

     Hiram ABNEY, son of Elias ABNEY and Jemima Thomas, was born in 1822 in Tennessee.

     Mary Virginia Hicks was born on 27 August 1845 in Van Buren, Union County, Arkansas.¹

Mary married George Washington COLEMAN, son of Staton George COLEMAN and Mary Tschudy DERAMUS, on 14 September 1865 in Van Buren, Union County, Arkansas.¹

Mary Virginia Hicks died on 5 May 1927 in Oglesby, Coryell County, Texas, at age 81.¹ She was buried in Post Oak Cemetery, Oglesby, Texas.¹

     George Joseph DERAMUS was born on 17 March 1787 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.¹

George married Ann Elizabeth Judy circa 1802 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.¹

George Joseph DERAMUS died on 26 March 1861 in Autauga County, Alabama, at age 74.¹ He was buried in Old Deramus Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.¹

     Ann Elizabeth Judy was born circa 1789 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.

Ann married George Joseph DERAMUS circa 1802 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.¹

Ann Elizabeth Judy died on 29 July 1843 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was buried in Old Deramus Cemetery, Prattville, Alabama.

     Jacob A. DERAMUS, son of George Joseph DERAMUS and Ann Elizabeth Judy, was born in 1816 in South Carolina. He was buried in Old Deramus Cemetery, Prattville, Alabama.

Jacob A. DERAMUS died on 15 October 1864 in Autauga County, Alabama.

     James Carson was born in 1756 in South Carolina.¹

James began military service on 2 March 1776 in South Carolina when he enlisted in the 6th South Carolina state regiment. This is one of several service listings for James Carson that may or may not be the same person. He is also shown as a lieutenant with William Abney under Col. Pickens during 1782 and as a lieutenant in the Charleston Artillery during 1780 and 1781.^2,3

James married Sarah ABNEY, daughter of Nathaniel ABNEY and Isabella MADISON, in 1783 in South Carolina.^4,5,6,1,7

His land was said to border the land patent of John ABNEY in 1785 in Ninety-Six District, South Carolina. The land plat was for 640 acres on Tosety Creek and Plum Branch of the Saluda River and was surveyed by Phillip Waters. His land was bordered by James Carson, A. Duck, John Gorman, Alexander Kenida [Kennedy], and Thomas Spragins.⁸

James Carson and Sarah ABNEY sold a tract of land to William Moore on 14 March 1789 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. James Carson & Sarah, his wife, to William Moore, all of Edgefield County, South Carolina, for 15 pounds sold 12 acres granted 1785 unto said James Carson, being on Saludy River near Mill Creek of Saludy River, adjacent a Dutch Survey; Vacin Clary; Watson, dec'd; and Mathew Wills. Signed James Carson and Sarah Carson. It was witnessed by Gilson Yarbrough and Thomas Butler, who were sworn by oath 5 Aug 1789 before William Anderson, J. P.⁹

His land was said to border the land patent of John ABNEY on 4 June 1789 in Ninety-Six District, South Carolina. The plat contained 900 acres on Tosetys Creek, a branch of the Great Saluda River, and the waters of Indian Creek, a branch of the Little Saluda River. Surrounding land owners were James Carson, John Abney, John Coleman, John Cox, Hezekiah Gentry, William Jackson, Thomas Spragins, and Mathew Wills. The survey had been done 30 Nov 1787.¹⁰

He bought land from William Moore on 12 April 1800 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. James Carson pays William Moore 20 lbs. for a 55-acre tract of land in Edgefield District. It was part of a 288 tract on Fosters Creek, waters of Tossety Creek, granted to James Carson. It was bounded by lands of Thomas Butler, James and Sally Carson, and Cullen Lark. Witnesses: Gilson Yarbrough and Nathaniel Spragins. Proved before Nathaniel Abney, JP on April 14, 180.0 by Nathaniel Spragins; Recorded: July 24, 1800.¹¹

James Carson and Sarah ABNEY sold a tract of land to Nathaniel Spraggins in June 1800 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. "James Carson and Sarah Carson my wife of Edgefield" sell Nathaniel Spragins a 55-acre tract of land in Edgefield District for 30 lbs. It was part of a 288-acre tract granted to James Carson and on the waters of Tossety Creek and bounded by land on the south by Thomas Butler, on the north by James and Sarah Carson, northeast by Cullen Lark and on the east by John Abney. Witnesses: Joel Abney and John Kay [Key?]. Proved by Joel Abney before Nathaniel Abney, JP on April 14, 1800 June 13, 1800: Sarah Carson, wife of James Carson, voluntarily relinquished any claim to Nathaniel Spragins, etc. before William Butler, JQ. [Sarah Carson signed her name.]. Recorded: July 24, 1800.¹²

He sold a tract of land to Thomas Butler on 13 June 1800 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. James Carson and Nathan Trotter to Thomas Butler for $400 a deed for 230 acres being part of 288 acres granted to said James Carson 5 Dec 1785 on Tosatys Creek and Mill Creek of Saluda River bounded on southwest by John Boalger (Bolger), southeast on Paul Abney, northeast on Charles Carter, northwest on part of said tract held by Wade Carson. Witnessed by William Moore, Nathaniel Spragins, Samuel Abney. /s/James Carson. /s/ Nathan (X) Trotter. Justice William Butler certifies the relinquishment of dower by Sarah Carson, wife of within named James Carson, 13 Jun 1800. /s/ Sarah Carson. Proven 20 Mar 1802 by William Moore to Nath'l Abney, J. P. and recorded 25 Mar 1802.¹³

James Carson died after 1804.¹⁴

     Austin Pollard Eskridge was born circa 1775 in South Carolina. He was the son of Burdette and Ann (Grigsby) Eskridge who moved from Virginia to South Carolina.¹

Austin married Lydia ABNEY, daughter of Nathaniel ABNEY and Isabella MADISON, circa 1798 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.^2,3,4

Austin Pollard Eskridge appeared on the 1800 Federal Census of Edgefield County, South Carolina, Austen Eskridge, 1 male under 10 (Rundel), 1 male 16 thru 25 (Austin), 1 female 16 thru 25 (Lydia), and 1 slave. He was listed next to John Abney and Mattox Mays.⁵

He, John ABNEY, Dr. John Bolger, Dr. William L. Fluker, Azariah ABNEY and Joel P. ABNEY were listed as heirs receiving payments from the estate of Nathaniel ABNEY 3 March 1807 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. He received payment as spouse of Lydia Abney, deceased.⁶

He, John ABNEY, Azariah ABNEY, Joel P. ABNEY, Sarah (ABNEY) Carson, Dr. John Bolger and Thomas Atkinson were listed as heirs receiving payments from the estate of Nathaniel ABNEY 19 January 1810 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. He received as husband of Lydia Abney, dec'd.⁶

Austin Pollard Eskridge appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Edgefield County, South Carolina, Astin Eskridge -- 1 male - Under 10, 1 male - 10 thru 15, 1 male - 26 thru 44, 2 females - Under 10, 1 Female - 26 thru 44 and 12 slaves. He was listed next to Nathaniel Abney, Hezekiah and Runnels Gentry.⁷

He sold land to Joel P. ABNEY on 9 January 1816 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. Joel Abney pays Austin Eskridge $200 for a 100-acre tract of land "as pro deed given by Nathaniel Abney to Austin Eskridge." "Together with" . . . Note: There are no other details given about the property. Witnesses: Hiram Martin and Thomas Harris. Proved before Sampson Pope on September 12, 1816 by Thomas Harris; Recorded October 28, 1816. Note: Austen Eskridge had been given the 100 acres by Nathaniel Abney in 1799. See notes for him. Note: There is no mention of relinquishment of dower or anything.⁸

He appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Marengo County, Alabama, Austin Eskridge = 1 male 15-19, 1 male 20-29, 1 male 50-59 (Austin), 2 females under 5, 1 female 5-9, 2 females 10-14, 1 female 20-29, 1 female 40-49, and 24 slaves.⁹

He purchased a government land patent 28 October 1835 in Myrtlewood, Marengo County, Alabama. From the St. Stephen's general land office in Alabama he purchased land in township 15-N, range 1-E, section 2 of Marengo county. The 80 acres was the southeast corner of fractional section 2.

That same date he also bought another 82.25 acres of the northwest subdivision of fractional section 1, same township and range. Both of these sections were on the Tombigbee River on the border with Choctaw county. It was located just north of the town of Myrtlewood.¹⁰

Austin appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Marengo County, Alabama, Austin Eskridge - 1 male 15-19, 1 male 50-59 (Austin), 3 females 15-19, 1 female 50-59, and 5 slaves.¹¹