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     Catherine Rebecca Moton BILLINGSLEY, daughter of Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY and Eliza GOLSON, was born in 1835 in Autauga County, Alabama. She was also known as Kate.

Catherine married Thomas R. Brown in 1850 in Maplesville, Chilton County, Alabama.

Catherine Rebecca Moton BILLINGSLEY appeared on a census, enumerated 21 August 1860, in the household of Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY in Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was listed as Kate Brown, age 24, along with her husband, L. R. Brown, 39, born Georgia.

Catherine Rebecca Moton BILLINGSLEY died on 27 March 1931 in Arkansas.

     Mary Ann Virginia BILLINGSLEY, daughter of Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY and Eliza GOLSON, was born in May 1837 in Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama.¹

She married four times: Mr. King, Mr. Stoudenmire, Benjamin F. Boone, and John Edward Moore. She had six children but only one lived.¹

Mary Ann Virginia BILLINGSLEY died in 1923 in Chicot, Arkansas.

     Maryland Alabama BILLINGSLEY, daughter of Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY and Eliza GOLSON, was born circa 1842 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Maryland Alabama BILLINGSLEY appeared on a census, enumerated 21 August 1860, in the household of her parents Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY in Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was enumerated as Alabama Billingsley, an 18 year old school teacher, born in Alabama.

Maryland Alabama BILLINGSLEY died on 12 April 1930.

     Joseph Smallwood BILLINGSLEY, son of Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY and Eliza GOLSON, was born on 11 September 1848 in Maplesville, Bibb (now Chilton) County, Alabama.

Joseph Smallwood BILLINGSLEY appeared on a census, enumerated 21 August 1860, in the household of his parents Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY in Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama. He was recorded as Joseph Billingsley, age 12, born Alabama.

Joseph Smallwood BILLINGSLEY died on 22 April 1925 in Wylie, Collin County, Texas, at age 76.¹ He was buried in Sachse Cemetery, Sachse, Dallas County, Texas.

     Sarah Caroline BILLINGSLEY, daughter of Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY and Eliza GOLSON, was born in May 1850 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Sarah Caroline BILLINGSLEY appeared on a census, enumerated 21 August 1860, in the household of her parents Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY in Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as Caroline Billingsley, age 11, born Alabama.

Sarah Caroline BILLINGSLEY died in 1930.

     Balzora BILLINGSLEY, daughter of Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY and Eliza GOLSON, was born in 1852 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Balzora BILLINGSLEY appeared on a census, enumerated 21 August 1860, in the household of her parents Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY in Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as Balzora Billingsley, age 8, born Alabama. She and Cornelia are apparently twins.

Balzora BILLINGSLEY died in 1931.

     Cornelia BILLINGSLEY, daughter of Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY and Eliza GOLSON, was born in 1852 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Cornelia BILLINGSLEY appeared on a census, enumerated 21 August 1860, in the household of her parents Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY in Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as Cornelia Billingsley, age 8, born Alabama. She and Balzora are apparently twins.

Cornelia BILLINGSLEY died in 1929.

     Emma Louise BILLINGSLEY, daughter of Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY and Eliza GOLSON, was born on 12 December 1854 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Emma Louise BILLINGSLEY appeared on a census, enumerated 21 August 1860, in the household of her parents Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY in Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as Emma Billingsley, age 6, born Alabama.

Emma Louise BILLINGSLEY died on 25 May 1929 in Wellington, Collingsworth County, Texas, at age 74.

     William Thomas BILLINGSLEY, son of Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY and Eliza GOLSON, was born on 13 June 1857 in Autauga County, Alabama. He was also known as Bud.

William Thomas BILLINGSLEY appeared on a census, enumerated 21 August 1860, in the household of his parents Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY in Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama. He was enumerated as William Billingsley, age 3, born Alabama.

William Thomas BILLINGSLEY died on 9 February 1905 in Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas, at age 47.

     Thomas Jefferson BILLINGSLEY, son of Christopher Columbus BILLINGSLEY and Nancy C. GRIFFIN, was born on 6 June 1850 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Thomas married first Mary Ann Owen, daughter of Robert Solomon Owen and Amanda Boon, in 1879. She was the daughter of Robert Solomon Owen and Amanda Boon.

Thomas married second Willie Eyta Pruett in 1912 in Chilton County, Alabama. She was the widow of Martin Wright.

Thomas Jefferson BILLINGSLEY died on 25 June 1927 in Clanton, Chilton County, Alabama, at age 77. He was buried in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Chilton County, Alabama.

     Mary Ann Owen, daughter of Robert Solomon Owen and Amanda Boon, was born on 16 June 1869 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Mary married Thomas Jefferson BILLINGSLEY, son of Christopher Columbus BILLINGSLEY and Nancy C. GRIFFIN, in 1879. She was the daughter of Robert Solomon Owen and Amanda Boon.

Mary Ann Owen died on 16 April 1910 in Chilton County, Alabama, at age 40. She was buried in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery.

     Willie Eyta Pruett was born in 1865 in Alabama.

Willie married Thomas Jefferson BILLINGSLEY, son of Christopher Columbus BILLINGSLEY and Nancy C. GRIFFIN, in 1912 in Chilton County, Alabama. She was the widow of Martin Wright.

Willie Eyta Pruett died on 20 May 1950 in Chilton County, Alabama. She was buried in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Richville, Coosa County, Alabama.

     Mary Lucinda BILLINGSLEY, daughter of Christopher Columbus BILLINGSLEY and Nancy C. GRIFFIN, was born in May 1853 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Mary Lucinda BILLINGSLEY died in 1920 in Alabama.

     Laua Adaline BILLINGSLEY, daughter of Christopher Columbus BILLINGSLEY and Nancy C. GRIFFIN, was born on 28 March 1860 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Laua Adaline BILLINGSLEY died on 9 January 1895 in Autauga County, Alabama, at age 34. She was buried in Bethsalem Baptist Church Cemetery, Clanton, Chilton County, Alabama.

     Joseph Nil BILLINGSLEY, son of Christopher Columbus BILLINGSLEY and Nancy C. GRIFFIN, was born on 8 July 1858 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Joseph married Martha Leola Vinson circa 1889 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Joseph Nil BILLINGSLEY died on 15 November 1919 in Alabama at age 61. He was buried in Inidian Grave Cemetery, Billingsley, Autauga County, Alabama.

     Robert Solomon Owen was born on 10 February 1833 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Robert married Amanda Boon in 1853 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Robert Solomon Owen died on 22 June 1905 in Chilton County, Alabama, at age 72.

     Amanda Boon was born on 10 May 1831 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Amanda married Robert Solomon Owen in 1853 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Amanda Boon died on 5 May 1919 in Chilton County, Alabama, at age 87. She was buried in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Chilton County, Alabama.

     Joseph James Owen, son of Robert Solomon Owen and Amanda Boon, was born in March 1856 in Autauga County, Alabama. He was also known as Jim.

Joseph married first Mary E. Powell in 1888.

Joseph married second Martha Armstrong in 1922 in Chilton County, Alabama. She first married Abner C. Poole in 1866.

Joseph James Owen died on 24 May 1937 in Maplesville, Chilton County, Alabama, at age 81. He was buried in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Chilton County, Alabama.

     Mary E. Powell was buried in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Chilton County, Alabama.

Mary E. Powell was born in 1854.

Mary married Joseph James Owen, son of Robert Solomon Owen and Amanda Boon, in 1888.

Mary E. Powell died in 1911.

     Martha Armstrong was born on 16 December 1845 in Alabama. She was also known as Mattie.

Martha married Joseph James Owen, son of Robert Solomon Owen and Amanda Boon, in 1922 in Chilton County, Alabama. She first married Abner C. Poole in 1866.

Martha Armstrong died on 10 December 1925 in Clanton, Chilton County, Alabama, at age 79. She was buried in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Chilton County, Alabama.

     Effie Bell Owen, son of Robert Solomon Owen and Amanda Boon, was born on 3 February 1862 in Alabama.

Effie Bell Owen died on 2 January 1941 in Chilton County, Alabama, at age 78. He was buried in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Chilton County, Alabama.

     John Henry Owen, son of Robert Solomon Owen and Amanda Boon, was born on 6 February 1864 in Autauga County, Alabama. He was also known as Doc. He was buried in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Chilton County, Alabama.

John Henry Owen died on 5 December 1956 in Clanton, Chilton County, Alabama, at age 92.

     Columbus B. Owen, son of Joseph James Owen and Mary E. Powell, was born on 8 December 1887 in Chilton County, Alabama.

Columbus B. Owen died on 28 July 1968 in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, at age 80. He was buried in Sardis Cemetery, Chilton County, Alabama.

     Mary Hanson Fletcher BURT, daughter of Richard BURT and Margaret BURT, was born on 1 March 1823 in Putnam County, Georgia.¹

She was probably one of the 2 females age 5 to 9 listed in the household of her father, Richard BURT, in the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. Richard Wright's District, Putnam County, Georgia, She would have been 7 years old, which fits.

She was probably the female age 16 to 20 listed in the household of her father, Richard BURT, in the 1840 Federal Census of Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, She would have been 18 years old.

Mary married Miilton Stevens on 16 November 1840 in Chambers County, Alabama. After their marriage they moved to Tuskegee in Macon county.

Mary Hanson Fletcher BURT died on 19 December 1871 in Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama, at age 48.

     Miilton Stevens was born on 12 August 1808 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Miilton married Mary Hanson Fletcher BURT, daughter of Richard BURT and Margaret BURT, on 16 November 1840 in Chambers County, Alabama. After their marriage they moved to Tuskegee in Macon county.

Miilton Stevens died on 16 April 1883 in Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama, at age 74.

His obituary appeared 18 April 1883 in the The Macon Mail, published in Tuskegee, Alabama. It said that he was born 1808 in Edgefield District, South Carolina. He moved with his parents to Putnam county, Georgia and then to Chambers county, Alabama. He married Miss Mary Burt of Columbus, Georgia. In 1840 they moved to Tuskegee.

     Caroline M. AVENT, daughter of John Peter AVENT and Mary "Polly" BURT, was born circa 1823 in Talbot County, Mississippi.¹

She was probably the female under age 5 listed in the household of her father, John Peter AVENT, in the 1830 Federal Census of Talbot County, Georgia. As of 1875, Caroline M. AVENT lived at Cumberland, Webster County, Mississippi.

     Henry Clay AVENT, son of John Peter AVENT and Mary "Polly" BURT, was born on 19 May 1820 in Talbot County, Georgia.¹

He was probably the male age 10 to 14 listed in the household of his father, John Peter AVENT, in the 1830 Federal Census of Talbot County, Georgia.

Henry married Sarah Carpenter Spencer on 24 December 1841 in Choctaw County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of William B. Spencer and Sarah Lang.

The couple moved to Mississippi around 1841 settling near Old Cumberland in Webster County where they lived until they died. Henry Clay was a farmer, owning slaves, and was a pioneer school teacher, teaching 1845 in the first public school bulding in Webster County near Bellefontaine. Henry and Sarah Avent aka Avant obtained a land grant for 155 acres in 21 N Range 17 E in what was then Choctaw County. They are recorded in the 1850, 1860, and 1870 Choctaw County census. The last census for Henry and Sarah Avent was in 1880 in Sumner County, Mississippi.^2,3

Henry saw military service between 1861 and 1865 in Mississippi as captain of company B, 31st Mississippi Infantry, CSA.

Henry Clay AVENT died on 18 August 1897 in Bellefontaine, Webster County, Mississippi, at age 77.¹ He was buried in Old Cumberland Cemetery, Dancy, Webster County, Mississippi.

     John J. AVENT, son of John Peter AVENT and Mary "Polly" BURT, was born in 1830 in Talbot County, Georgia.¹

He was probably the male age 10 to 15 listed in the household of his father, John Peter AVENT, in the 1840 Federal Census of Choctaw County, Mississippi.

John J. AVENT died in 1915.

     Mary Lajuan AVENT, daughter of John Peter AVENT and Mary "Polly" BURT, was born in 1834 in Georgia.¹

She was probably the female under age 5 listed in the household of her father, John Peter AVENT, in the 1840 Federal Census of Choctaw County, Mississippi.

Mary Lajuan AVENT died on 7 November 1896 in Chester, Choctaw County, Mississippi.