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     Salina Frances AVENT, daughter of John Peter AVENT and Mary "Polly" BURT, was born on 17 January 1818 in Georgia.

Salina Frances AVENT died on 22 May 1901 in Texas at age 83.

     Anna AVENT, daughter of John Peter AVENT and Mary "Polly" BURT, was born circa 1827 in Georgia.¹

Anna AVENT died circa 1875 in Cumberland, Webster County, Mississippi.

     Addie Lee COTTINGHAM, daughter of James Wesley COTTINGHAM and Georgia A. Shaw, was born on 16 April 1858.

Addie married Thomas Alexnder Taylor Sr. on 22 April 1877 in Alabama.

Addie Lee COTTINGHAM died on 9 February 1940 at age 81. She was buried in Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Lapine, Montgomery County, Alabama.

     Georgia Augusta Taylor, daughter of Thomas Alexnder Taylor Sr. and Addie Lee COTTINGHAM, was born on 9 August 1881 in Montgomery County, Alabama.

Georgia married Luther Thomas Hollingsworth in 1914 in Montgomery, Alabama.

Georgia Augusta Taylor died on 16 June 1959 in Dallas County, Alabama, at age 77. She was buried in New Live Oak Cemetery, Selma, Dallas County, Alabama.

     Alma Lee PATE, daughter of John Madison PATE and Elizabeth Canty Parrish, was born on 22 October 1896 in Texas.

Alma Lee PATE died on 28 September 1981 at age 84. She was buried in Wilburton City Cemetery, Wilburton, Latimer County, Oklahoma.

     Carl Watis Jennings was born on 22 February 1909 in Montgomery, Alabama.

Carl married Inez Vera YEAGER, daughter of Enos Abner YEAGER and Martha E. Wood, on 23 December 1939 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Alabama. He was the son of Watis Jennings and Essie Mable Crosley. The service was performed by Rev. Ted Hightower.

As of 1959, Carl Watis Jennings lived at 1700 Roseland Drive, Birmingham, Alabama. Carl W. Jennings (Inez V.) was listed in the Birmingham City Directory as vice-president of Dependable Parts, Inc.

Carl Watis Jennings died on 17 February 1998 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 88.

     Elizabeth Swan was born in 1821 in South Carolina. Her parents were Edward Swan born 1795 died 1868 Blount County Alabama. Elizabeth's mother was Mary Elizabeth, a Cherokee from Pendleton District, South Carolina.¹

Elizabeth married Rev. Stephen Meriwether LEWIS, son of Mordecai LEWIS and Lecia BROWN, in 1842 in Alabama.¹

Elizabeth Swan died in 1843 in Alabama.¹

     Mary L. Hamilton was born in 1815.

Mary married Rev. Stephen Meriwether LEWIS, son of Mordecai LEWIS and Lecia BROWN, in 1844.

Mary L. Hamilton died in 1859.

     Medora Ann Renick was buried in Harmony Ridge Cemetery.

Medora Ann Renick was born in 1834 in Missouri.

Medora married Rev. Stephen Meriwether LEWIS, son of Mordecai LEWIS and Lecia BROWN, in 1860 in Texas.

Medora Ann Renick died on 13 March 1895 in San Saba, San Saba County, Texas.

     Earle Freeman was born on 22 February 1878 in Fort Reno, Oklahoma.

Earle Freeman and Henrietta BURT appeared in a newspaper article 11 October 1915 in the The Sacramento Bee, published in Sacramento, California. An article concerning how state payroll benefits the city it details the pay of states employees in the city. The staff of the State Department of Engineering included Earle Freeman, secretary, $200 per month, and Henrietta Burt, stenographer and clerk, $125 per month. They worked together in a small office in the State capitol. According to the article average pay was $140 per month. Apparently the pay was low because in 1920 Earle resigned his position after 11 years, due to his displeasure at the low pay. He indicated that he was returning to San Diego.

Real Estate Transactions - Wiright & Kimbrough to Earle Freeman Lot 1251, Wright & Kimbrough Lot 29 [The Sacramento Bee, 19 Dec 1921].

Earle married Henrietta BURT, daughter of John James BURT and Sarah Bell WEBB, circa February 1922 in San Francisco, California. They applied for a marriage license in the 12 Feb 1922 San Francisco Examiner.

Earle Freeman and Henrietta BURT appeared in a newspaper article 12 February 1922 in the The Sacramento Bee, published in Sacramento, California. Marriage Licenses - Earle Freeman, 43, 159 Powell St. and Henrietta Burt, 37, 580 McAllister St.

Real Estate Transfers - Earle Freeman to Henrietta Freeman (Deed 22 May 1924) Lot 1351, Wright & Kimbrough Tract 29 [Sacramento Bee, 27 May 1924].

Earle Freeman and Henrietta BURT were listed in the 1925 city directory for San Francisco, California. Earle (Henrietta) Freeman, clerk Marine Employment Service Bureau, living at 380 McAllister.¹

Earle Freeman and Henrietta BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 April 1930 in San Francisco, California. The household was listed as Earle Freeman, a 52 year old assistant manager in marine business, born in Oklahoma; his wife Henrietta Freeman, 45, born California, father born Alabama, mother Louisiana. They rented their home on McAllister Street and owned a radio. They had been married about 7 years.

Earle Freeman and Henrietta BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 24 April 1940 in San Francisco, California. The household was listed as Earle Freeman was a 62 year old statistician with the merchant marine, born in Oklahoma. His wife was Henrietta Freeman, age 55. They both had high school educations. They rented their home on McAllister Street.for $43 per month. In 1839 he earned about $2199, which is about $40000 in todays economy.

Earle was registered for the draft during World War II in 1942 while living in San Francisco, California. Earle and Henrietta Freeman lived at 580 McAllister Stree. He was 64 years old, born 22 Feb 1878 in Fort Reno, Oklahoma He was employed by the Waterfront Empoyment Association.

Note: The 1942 was known as the "Old Mans'" draft registration. It was for men born before 28 Apr 1877 and 16 Feb 1897. Purpose was not for enlistment but to access skills that could be used in the civilian work force.
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Earle Freeman died on 1 October 1951 in San Francisco, California, at age 73. He was buried in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo County, California.²

     Frank W. Clay was born in 1859.

Frank married Marion Dandridge BURT, daughter of John James BURT and Sarah Bell WEBB, on 4 February 1910 in Los Angeles, California.

Frank W. Clay and Marion Dandridge BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 3 January 1920 in Oakland, Alameda County, California. The household was listed as Frank Clay, a 60-year-old stock broker, born in Kentucky; and Marian Clay, his 38-year-old wife, born California. Her father was born in Alabama and her mother in Louisiana. Also in the household was Shirley Carter, Frank's stepson, age 1 year 8 months old.

Frank W. Clay and Marion Dandridge BURT were listed in the 1923 city directory for Santa Ana, California. Frank W. Clay (Marion D.), resident of 123 West Maple Street.

Frank W. Clay and Marion Dandridge BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 16 April 1930 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. The household was listed as Frank W. Clay, a 70-year-old salesman of stocks and bonds, born Kentucky, and his wife, Marion D. Clay, age 48, born California. Her father was born Alabama and her mother in Louisiana. They lived on Ocean Avenue. It indicated that Frank first married at age 49 and Marion at age 16.

Frank W. Clay died on 27 March 1934 in San Diego, California.¹ He was buried in Cypress View Mauseleom and Cemetery, San Diego, California.

     Stanley Franklin Ellman was born on 2 April 1884 in Canada.

Stanley Franklin Ellman and Madeleine BURT appeared in a newspaper article 10 August 1917 in the The Sacramento Bee, published in Sacramento, California. Marriage Licenses: ELLMAN-BURT - Stanley F. Ellman, 33, and Madalaine Burt, 30, both of Oakland.

Stanley married Madeleine BURT, daughter of John James BURT and Sarah Bell WEBB, in August 1917 in California. He was the son of William and Emily Ellman.

With no end in sight for World War I, the United States instituted it's third and final registration. It included all men who were between the ages of 18 and 21, and 31 to 45 years of age. This added younger men than the previous registrations, those who were born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900; and added an older group of men, born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. Stanley filled out a draft card on 12 September 1918 in Oakland, Alameda County, California. His address was given as 2232 42nd Avenue in Oakland. His nearest kin was his wife, Mrs. Madelaine Ellman. He was 34 years old, born 2 Apr 1884. He was employed by Charles Brand in Oakland. He was discribed as medium height and build, with hazel eyes and brown hair.

Stanley Franklin Ellman and Madeleine BURT were listed in the 1924 city directory for Oakland, Alameda County, California. Stanley F. Ellman (Madelaine), salesman for Charles Brand, residents of 2030 Rosedale Avenue.

Stanley Franklin Ellman died on 10 September 1952 in Oakland, Alameda County, California, at age 68.

     Frances Watts Livingston was born on 3 January 1889 in California.

Frances married first Harry Garfield Copp on 30 July 1911 in San Francisco, California.

Harry died on 1 January 1919 in Oakland, Alameda County, California, leaving Frances Watts Livingston as a widow.

Frances Watts Livingston was listed as a resident M1 in the census report on 5 January 1920 in Oakland, Alameda County, California. The house or hotel was on 28th Street. There were more than 24 boarders listed. She was recorded as Frances W. Copp, a 31-year-old widow, born in California. Her father was from England and his mother New York. Frances was employed as a saleswoman in a dry goods store. Her future husband, John Burt, was a manager in a department store in this census. Perhaps they worked together and in nearby stores.

Frances married second John Creth BURT, son of John James BURT and Sarah Bell WEBB, on 11 July 1938 in First Presbyterian Church, Carson City, Nevada. They were residents of Oakand. She was the widow of Harry G. Copp and the marriage license listed her as Frances M. Copp.

Frances Watts Livingston died on 31 July 1954 in Sacramento, California, at age 65. She was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda County, California.

Her obituary appeared 3 August 1954 in the Oakland Tribune, published in Oakland, California. BURT - In Sacramento, July 31, 1954, Frances W. Burt, beloved wife of the late John C. Burt; loving sister of Mrs. R. E. Stewart of Watsonville, and Henry H. Livingston of Littleton, Colo; aunt of Mrs. Edna Draper, Mrs. Hazel K. Flath, Henry A. and George E. Flath of Watsonville. A native of California.

Friends are invited to attend services at the East Oakland Chapel of the Grant Miller Mortuary ... August 4, 1954 at 2 o'clock p.m. Internment, Mount View Cemetery.

Frances Watts Livingston and John Creth BURT appeared in a newspaper article 1 August 1954 in the Oakland Tribune, published in Oakland, California. "Three persons identified tentatively as an elderly Oakland couple and a woman friend from Coloma, El Dorado county, were killed last night in a hit-run automobile accident on US Highway 50 about five miles out of Sacramento."

The coroner identified them as John C. Burt, 65, of 903 Vermont St., Oakland, and his wife, Frances W., about 60, and Mrs. Maude H. Rhorer, 62, of Coloma. "Oakland neighbors of the Burts said Mrs. Rhorer had been visiting in Oakland and that the Burts were driving her home oto Coloma."

Airman 3/c Robert D. Morrow, 23, was arrested at Mather Air Force Base. "Witnesses said he sideswiped Burt's car as they both traveled east of the highway. Burt lost control of his car, which turned over and crashed into a tree. Morrow did not stop.'

The Burts, who had no children, formerly operated a dress shop at 5717 Foothill Road.

Frances Watts Livingston and John Creth BURT appeared in a newspaper article 16 September 1954 in the The Sacramento Bee, published in Sacramento, California. The article said Airman Robert D. Morrow, 23, of Mather Air Force Base was convicted of drunk driving and hit and run causing the deaths of three persons. He was sentenced to prison for manslaughter, then the prison sentence was suspended and the judge ordered him confined in the county jail for one year. His drivers license was revoked for two years and would serve five years probation during which he would be expected to refrain from drinking.

Frances Watts Livingston and John Creth BURT appeared in a newspaper article 21 December 1954 in the Oakland Tribune, published in Oakland, California. The article said the estate of the Burts was reported to be valued at $406, 079.47. They had operated the Frances Dress Shop at 5717 Foothill Blvd. Heirs were to receive amounts from 2% to 10% of the estate and resided in Oakland, Watsonville, San Diego, Weed and Colorado towns, Mrs. Hazel K. Flath, niece of Mrs. Burt, was one of the principal heirs. Mr. and Mrs. Karl H. Olson, friends of the couple, were also legatees.

     Harry Garfield Copp was born in 1885.

Harry married Frances Watts Livingston on 30 July 1911 in San Francisco, California.

On 1 January 1919 Harry died in Oakland, Alameda County, California, leaving Frances a widow.

     Dr. William Kirk was born on 25 September 1802.

William married Rebecca BILLINGSLEY, daughter of Clement BILLINGSLEY and Cynthia Rebecca TURNER, in 1823 in Stafford County, Virginia.

Dr. William Kirk and Rebecca BILLINGSLEY moved from Virginia to Autauga County, Alabama, in 1825. They later moved to Winston county, Mississippi.

Dr. William Kirk died on 21 February 1885 at age 82. He was buried in Kirk Family Cemetery, Winston County, Mississippi.

     Thomas R. Brown was born in 1820 in Georgia.

Thomas married Catherine Rebecca Moton BILLINGSLEY, daughter of Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY and Eliza GOLSON, in 1850 in Maplesville, Chilton County, Alabama.

     Claudius Whitfileld COLEMAN, son of Stephen Wright COLEMAN and Elizabeth Susan McQUEEN, was born on 22 June 1865 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. He was also known as Claude.

Claudius Whitfileld COLEMAN appeared on a census, enumerated 16 July 1870, in the household of his parents Stephen Wright COLEMAN and Elizabeth Susan McQUEEN in Beat 3, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. He was enumerated as Claudius Coleman, age 5, at home.

Claudius Whitfileld COLEMAN appeared on a census, enumerated 5 June 1880, in the household of his mother Elizabeth Susan McQUEEN in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. He was recorded as Claude Coleman, age 14, at home.

Claude COLEMAN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 22 June 1900 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Claud Coleman, a 34-year-old farmer, born June 1865; his sister Katie Coleman, age 26; his sister-in-law Kate Coleman, a 42-year-old widow, mother of 5, 4 living; niece Lizzie Coleman, age 16; Adam Smith, a 25-year-old black servant; and Jim Donald, a 24-year-old black servant and farm labor.

Claudius Whitfileld COLEMAN appeared in a newspaper article 18 July 1902 in the The Prattville Progress, published in Prattville, Alabama. "Localettes -- Mr. Eugene Doster, of Montgomery who has just returned from the Phillippines is visiting his uncle Mr. C. W. Coleman near town."

And from that same column: "Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Smith and children of Montgomery and Mrs. T. H. Moore of Tampa, Fla., have returned home after a pleasant visit at Mr. C. W. Colemans/."

Claudius Whitfileld COLEMAN died on 21 May 1940 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 74.¹ He was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.

His obituary appeared 6 June 1940 in the The Prattville Progress, published in Prattville, Alabama. Mr. Claude Whitfield Coleman, 74, died at his home in Birmingham on Tuesday, May 21st, and was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery the following Thursday.

Mr. Coleman was born and reared in Prattville, spending the early part of his life on the Coleman Plantation. He moved from here to Birmingham in 1907 and entered the grocery business in that city for many years.

Surviving the deceased are two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Maddox and Mrs. Kate Coleman, both of Birmingham.

     Kate Lillian COLEMAN, daughter of Stephen Wright COLEMAN and Elizabeth Susan McQUEEN, was born on 12 March 1871 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was also known as Katie.

Kate Lillian COLEMAN appeared on a census, enumerated 5 June 1880, in the household of her mother Elizabeth Susan McQUEEN in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as Kate Coleman, age 9, at home.

Kate Lillian COLEMAN appeared on a census, enumerated 22 June 1900, in the household of her brother Claude COLEMAN in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as Katie Coleman, Claude's 26-year-old sister. Her date of birth was not recorded.

Kate Lillian COLEMAN appeared in a newspaper article 18 July 1902 in the The Prattville Progress, published in Prattville, Alabama. "Localetts -- Miss Classie Barker of Montgomery is the guess of Miss Kate Coleman" and "Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Martin, of Helena, Ark., are the guests of Miss Kate Coleman near town."

Sometime after 1900 Katie moved to Birmingham where she lived with her sister Hattie and husband. She appeared in their household in 1910-1940. No occupation was listed. She shaved years off her date of birth, usuallly listing 1880-1885 rather than 1871. But she was always listed as Hattie's sister so no doubt it was her.

Kate Lillian COLEMAN was mentioned in the obituary of Claudius Whitfileld COLEMAN on 6 June 1940 in the The Prattville Progress. His only survivors were two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Maddox and Mrs. Kate Coleman, both of Birmingham.

Kate Lillian COLEMAN died on 1 February 1963 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 91.¹

     Elizabeth Lee COLEMAN, daughter of James McQueen COLEMAN and Katie Louise Lee, was born on 8 June 1883 in Autauga County, Alabama. She was also known as Lizzie.

Elizabeth Lee COLEMAN died on 5 October 1966 in Montgomery, Alabama, at age 83.¹ She was buried in Rocky Mount Cemetery, near Prattville, Elmore County, Alabama.

     Elizabeth Harriet Monts was born on 21 September 1858 in Richmond, Lee County, Mississippi. She was also known as Eliza.

Elizabeth married Robert BURT, son of John BURT Jr. and Margaret W. Brown, on 13 December 1873 in Lee County, Mississippi.

Elizabeth Harriet Monts died on 7 March 1926 in Verona, Lee County, Mississippi, at age 67. She was buried in Verona Cemetery, Verona, Lee County, Mississippi.¹