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     Wiley Kelley (?) was buried in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Saluda, South Carolina.

Wiley Kelley (?) was born on 14 May 1793.

Wiley married Nancy CROW, daughter of Maacah ABNEY, circa 1820 in Saluda County, South Carolina.

Wiley Kelley (?) and Nancy CROW appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 16 August 1870 in Longmires, Edgefield County, South Carolina. The household was listed as Wiley Kelley, 79, SC; Nancy Kelley, 74, SC; Mary Kelley, 30, SC; Eliza Ransom, 30; and Ida Ransom, 2.

Wiley Kelley (?) died on 18 November 1873 at age 80.

     Katie Louise Lee was born in 1858 in Alabama.¹

Katie married James McQueen COLEMAN, son of Stephen Wright COLEMAN and Elizabeth Susan McQUEEN, on 2 August 1880 in Autauga County, Alabama.^1,3

Katie Louise Lee and James McQueen COLEMAN appeared in a newspaper article 6 August 1880 in the The Southern Signal, published in Prattville, Alabama. Married on last Monday evening in this place, at the residence of the bride's mother, Mr. J. M. Coleman and Miss Katie Lee.

A wedding announcement also appeared 5 Aug 1880 in The Autauga Citizen: "Married at the residence of Mr. John E. Lee, in Prattville, on Monday night, August 2nd, by Rev. Dr. McCarty, Mr. James Coleman and Miss Katie Lee, of this county."⁴

Katie Louise Lee appeared on a census, enumerated 22 June 1900, in the household of her brother-in-law Claude COLEMAN in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as Kate Coleman, a 42-year-old widow and sister-in-law of the heard of the household. It said that she was the mother of 5 children, with 4 living. Her date of birth was not recorded. Also in the household was Lizzie Coleman, Claude's 16-year-old niece. She was probably the daughter of James and Kate.

Katie Louise Lee appeared in the household of her father, Lou Lee, on a census enumerated 29 April 1910 in Precinct 1, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Lou Lee, 75 year old widower, retired; his daughter, Katie Coleman, a widow, age 50, mother of 5, 4 living; grandson John Coleman, 24, laborer doing odd jobs; and granddaughter Lucile Coleman, 22, a department store salesperson. All were born in Alabama. They lived on the Prattville and Upper Montgomery Road.⁵

Katie Louise Lee and Lucile Irene COLEMAN appeared in a newspaper article 4 July 1912 in the The Prattville Progress, published in Prattville, Alabama. Mr. Halbert and Miss Coleman Married -- A pretty home wedding occured at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Kate Coleman, on the eastern suburbs of Prattvile, on last Sunday afternoon, when Miss Lucile Irene Coleman was married to Mr. J. D. Halbert; Rev. E. M. Craig, pastor of the local Presbyterian church, officiating. The occasion was a very quiet one, only the relatives and intimate friends of the family being present. The bride was reared in this community and has many friends who extend congratulations and best wishes.

Katie Louise Lee died on 20 September 1914 in Autauga County, Alabama.^1,2 She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Prattville, Alabama.

     Sarah Hearndon was born on 24 August 1790 in Chatham County, North Carolina.

Sarah married Henry Hurt BURT, son of Jesse BURT and Martha BURT, on 13 March 1823 in Clarke County, Georgia.^1,2

Sarah Hearndon died before 1850 in Carroll County, Mississippi.

     Martha E. BURT, daughter of Henry Hurt BURT and Sarah Hearndon, was born in 1830 in Alabama.

Martha married first J. W. Jordan on 30 December 1858 in Carroll County, Mississippi.¹

Martha married second John P. Flippin circa 1868 in Mississippi.

     James Henry BURT, son of Henry Hurt BURT and Sarah Hearndon, was born on 15 April 1830 in Alabama.

James married Kittie Turrentine on 8 January 1860 in Carroll County, Mississippi.^1,2

James Henry BURT and Catherine Frances Turrentine appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 21 August 1860 in Garrenton, Carroll County, Mississippi. The household was listed as Martha Turrentine, a 60 year old farmer born in Georgia. She had real estate valued $10,000 and personal estate valued $21,000. Living with her was her inferred son, Allen Turrentine, a 21 year old year born in Georgia. Also in the housefhold was James Burt, a 30 year old farmer born in Alabama and Catherine Burt, 20, born Georgia. James had real estate valued $5,500 and personal estate valued $10,000.³

James began military service circa 1862 in Monticello, Drew County, Arkansas. He applied for a Confederate pension while living in I Ogilvie, Dallas county, Texas. He said that he had served about three years in Capt. John A. Owens Artillery Company of Monticello, Arkansas and had been in a northern prison camp in 1863. His brother William K. Burt testified in his support.

James Henry BURT died on 2 February 1900 in Dallas, Carroll County, Texas, at age 69.⁴ He was buried in Oak Cliff Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.⁴

     Ann R. BURT, daughter of Henry Hurt BURT and Sarah Hearndon, was born on 30 August 1833 in Mississippi.

Ann R. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 14 September 1850, in the household of her father Henry Hurt BURT in Carroll County, Mississippi. She was recorded as 15 and born in Mississippi.^1,2

Ann married Alexander R. BURT, son of John BURT and Hannah (?), on 3 September 1854 in Carroll County, Mississippi.³

Ann R. and Alexander H. BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 4 October 1860 in Duckhill, Carroll County, Mississippi. The household was listed as Alexander Burt, a 36 year old farmer, and his 26 year old wife, Ann R. Burt. Both were born in Alabama. He had real estate valued $5,500 and personal proberty valued $5,000. They had two children: John H. Burt, age 5, and Robert R. Burt, age 3 months.

Ann R. BURT and Alexander R. BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 June 1880 in Montgomery County, Mississippi. The household was listed as A. R. Burt, a 55 year old farmer, and wife A. R. Burt, age 46. Their children were sons W. Burt, 18; J. Burt, 10; R. Burt, 8, and W. Burt, 6.

Ann R. BURT died on 8 August 1913 in Montgomery County, Mississippi, at age 79. She was buried in Duck Hill Cemetery, Duck Hill, Montgomery County, Mississippi.

     William Kingston BURT, son of Henry Hurt BURT and Sarah Hearndon, was born on 17 March 1836 in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama.

William married first Amanda Kesiah Jordan circa 1860 in Duckhill, Carroll County, Mississippi.

William began military service in 1861 in Grenada, Mississippi, He enlisted as a private in Company I, 30th Mississippi Infantry, CSA and was wounded 20 Sep 1863 at Chickamauga. He was a witness for the 1913 pension application of James Polk Burt, son of William C. Burt, who was in the same company. William C. Burt was his father's uncle, a son of William Burt, Sr.

William married second Martha F. (?) circa 1875 in Mississippi.¹

William Kingston BURT died on 27 February 1917 in Duck Hill, Montgomery County, Mississippi, at age 80.² He was buried in Duck Hill Cemetery, Duck Hill, Montgomery County, Mississippi.

     Robert F. BURT, son of Henry Hurt BURT and Sarah Hearndon, was born in 1839 in Mississippi.

Robert began military service on 6 November 1861 in Granada, Choctaw County, Mississippi, He enlisted in Capt. Stanford's Battery of Mississippi Light Artillery. He and Fletcher B. Burt, son of William C. Burt of Carroll county, enlisted the same day. Robert was listed as a 23 year old farmer. He was wounded at the Battle of Chickamauga in Georgia on 19 Sep 1863. As a result of a gunshot wound his left arm was amputated near the shoulder. He was discharged by disability on 31 Mar 1864.

Robert F. BURT was included on a tax list in October 1866 in Duckhill, Carroll County, Mississippi. He was taxed $123.09 for 58 bales of cotton.Also listee in Duck Hill was A. R. Burt who was taxed $2.00 for 156 swine.This could be his sister Ann's husband, Alexander H. Burt.¹

     Willliam Henry HURT, son of Elisha Fletcher HURT and Amanda Arnold MARSHALL, was born on 19 January 1846 in Creek Stand, Macon County, Alabama.¹ He was also known as William H. BURT.

William Henry was the only son of Elisha Fletcher Hurt and Amanda Arnold Marshall. His father died when he was still a baby. After his father's death, he and his mother returned to Talbot County, Georgia where they lived with her parents until her marriage to Joseph Tarpley Burt in 1851. Shortly after the marriage the Burts moved back to the Warrior Stand area of Macon County, Alabama where William Henry was raised on their farm.

In 1861, at the age of fifteen, he joined the Confederate forces with Company C, 15th Alabama Infantry. His Company fought in the seven day seize around Richmond, Virginia. Among the battles in Virginia in which his Company fought were the second battle at Manassas, Harper's Ferry, Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg. William Henry was captured at Battle of Gettysburg in July, 1863 and held prisoner at Fort Delaware until June, 1865.

Upon his return to Macon County he became a farmer and married Theresa E. Moore December 10, 1867 in Macon County.

1865-1880 he was the tax collector for Macon County and was elected probate judge in 1886 and re-elected in 1892.¹

Willliam Henry HURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of his parents Joseph Tarpley BURT and Amanda Arnold MARSHALL in Southern Division, Macon County, Alabama. He was enumerated as Wm H. Burt, age 14, born Alabama.

Willliam married first Theresa E. Moore on 10 December 1867 in Macon County, Alabama. The service was performed by Rev. John C. Carter. Of this union was born five children.²

Willliam Henry HURT was named an heir in the will of Amanda Arnold MARSHALL dated 20 September 1880 in Lee County, Alabama. ...my dear children: William H. Hurt, Joseph S. Burt, James M. Burt, Sallie D. Burt, remainder of real estate in Butler county, any property coming to her from the estate of my dear father deceased William B. Marshall of Talbot County, GA ...my dear son William H. Hurt, $30.³

Theresa died on 13 August 1884 in Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama, at age 37 leaving Willliam Henry HURT as a widow.

Willliam married second Mary Jesse Granberry on 5 November 1888 in Henry County, Alabama. The wedding service took place home of her uncle, Robert C. Granberry.

Willliam Henry HURT died on 17 August 1906 in Griffen, Spading County, Georgia, at age 60.¹ He was buried in Tuskegee City Cemetery, Macon County, Alabama.¹

     Sarah D. BURT, daughter of Joseph Tarpley BURT and Amanda Arnold MARSHALL, was born on 24 August 1864 in Warrior Stand, Macon County, Alabama. She was also known as Sallie.

Sarah D. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 20 August 1870, in the household of her parents Joseph Tarpley BURT and Amanda Arnold MARSHALL in Warrior Stand, Macon County, Alabama. She was enumerated as Sallie Burt, age 5.

Sarah D. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1880, in the household of her parents Joseph Tarpley BURT and Amanda Arnold MARSHALL in Ridge Grove, Lee County, Alabama. She was 15 years old.

Sarah D. BURT died on 26 July 1893 in Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama, at age 28. She was buried in Tuskegee City Cemetery, Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama.

     Hines BURT, son of Joseph Tarpley BURT and Amanda Arnold MARSHALL, was born in 1852 in Macon County, Alabama.

Hines BURT died on 11 September 1863 in Macon County, Alabama.

     Virginia ABNEY, daughter of Zachariah ABNEY and Jennie May Bryson, was born on 23 January 1909 in Marshall, Harrison County, Texas.¹

Virginia ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 16 May 1910, in the household of her parents Zachariah ABNEY and Jennie May Bryson in Precinct 8, Harrison County, Texas. She was age 1 year and 6 months old.

Virginia ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 17 February 1920, in the household of her mother Jennie May Bryson in Precinct 8, Harrison County, Texas. She was 10 years old.

Virginia ABNEY appeared in a newspaper article 4 January 1928 in the The Marshall News Messenger, published in Marshall, Texas. Mrs. Abney has Pretty Diner-- Honoring her daughter, Virginia, and her guest, Miss Mozelle Richie of Atlanta, Mrs. Zack Abney entertained with an informal dinner partty Monday evening at therir home at Washington Place. Red candles tied to bows of green tulle, lighhted the table set for six guests and a bowl of red carnations formed the center piece. Guests were Mriss Ritchie, Miss Cleo Pressler and Miss Abney, Robert Rosborough, Van Lewis and Zack Abney.

Virginia ABNEY appeared in a newspaper article 17 July 1928 in the The Marshall News Messenger, published in Marshall, Texas. Miss Abney Entertains for Two Visitors-- Honoring Miss Mozelle Richey, of Atlanta, and Miss Bess Kinnebrew of Homer, La., Miss Virginia Abney entertained with three tables of bridge Saturday morning at the Mayme Hudson Tea Room. Pink rosebuds in slender vases centered the tables when a delicious two course luncheon in which the colors of pink and green were carried out, was served. Tallies, score pads and other bridge accessories were in pink and green and the favors presented the honor guests were tied in pink and green. Miss Richey and Miss Kinnebrew left for their homes Sunday afternoon after a short visit with Miss Abney.

Virginia ABNEY died on 6 March 1998 in Texas at age 89.¹ She was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Jefferson, Marion County, Texas.¹

     John S. ABNEY, son of Zachariah ABNEY and Jennie May Bryson, was born in 1911 in Marshall, Harrison County, Texas.

John S. ABNEY died in 1931.

     George John ABNEY, son of William Henry ABNEY and Elizabeth S. Sanders, was born on 4 April 1854 in Pineville, Monroe County, Alabama.

George married Amanda Elizabeth Curry on 24 April 1875 in Monroe County, Alabama.

George John ABNEY died on 8 January 1928 in Pineville, Monroe County, Alabama, at age 73. He was buried in Linden, Marengo County, Alabama.

     Amanda Elizabeth Curry was born in March 1857 in Alabama.

Amanda married George John ABNEY, son of William Henry ABNEY and Elizabeth S. Sanders, on 24 April 1875 in Monroe County, Alabama.

Amanda Elizabeth Curry died on 19 February 1931 in Linden, Marengo County, Alabama, at age 73.

     Dr. John Samuel ABNEY, son of George John ABNEY and Amanda Elizabeth Curry, was born on 27 January 1876 in Alabama.

John married Lena Winn on 1 May 1904 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.

Dr. John Samuel ABNEY appeared in a newspaper article 5 May 1904 in the The Atlanta Constitution, published in Atlanta, Georgia. The many friends of Miss Lena Winn, of Atlanta, and Dr. John Samuel Abney, of Pineville, Ala., will be pleasantly surprised to learn of their marriage, which took place at 6 o'clock Sunday evening at the home of the bride's parents. Mrs. Abney is a charming and attractive young woman and Dr. Abney is a young physician with bright prospects. Both have many friends.

     Lena Winn was born on 30 August 1880 in Georgia.

Lena married Dr. John Samuel ABNEY, son of George John ABNEY and Amanda Elizabeth Curry, on 1 May 1904 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.

Lena Winn died on 15 September 1966 in Hinds County, Mississippi, at age 86. She was buried in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi.