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     Jerusha ABNER, daughter of Elisha ABNER and Nancy Calloway, was born circa 1776 in Virginia. She was also known as Screw.

     Ann ABNER, daughter of Elisha ABNER and Nancy Calloway, was born circa 1782 in Wilkes County, North Carolina.

     Rebecca ABNER, daughter of Elisha ABNER and Susannah Sumter, was born on 9 September 1796 in Carter County, Tennessee.

     Hudson Bayard ARNOLD, son of Andrew Lee ARNOLD and Nancy Agnes Hopper, was born on 16 November 1886 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Hudson Bayard ARNOLD appeared on a census, enumerated 25 June 1900, in the household of his parents Andrew Lee ARNOLD and Mary Eldorado Sewell in McGraws, Bibb County, Alabama. He was recorded as Hudson Arnold, age 13, born Nov. 1886, at school.²

Hudson began military service at age 20 on 17 September 1907 in Fort Logan, Denver, Colorado, when he enlisted in the U. S. Army. His enlistment shows pace of birth as Birmingham, Alabama and that he was a 21 year old laborer. He was discribed as having green eyes, dark brown hair, dark complexion and 5 ft. 6 1/4 inch tall.

In the 1910 Census he was still a private in the Army was living in Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, Oahu Island, Hawaii.³

Hudson married Velma M. Stone circa 1912. She was the daughter of William Jasper Stone and Mary Ellen Colwell.⁴

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. Hudson filled out a draft card on 12 September 1918 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. Hudson Bay Arnold was 32 years old, born 16 Nov 1885[?] and living in Blocton. He was a coal miner employed by the Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Company. He was married and described as having brown eyes and dark hair, medium height and build.

Hudson Bayard ARNOLD died on 2 October 1971 in West Blocton, Bibb County, Alabama, at age 84.¹ He was buried in Enon Baptist Church Cemetery, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

His obituary appeared 4 October 1971 in the The Tuscaloosa News, published in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. CENTREVILLE - Funeral services for Hudson Bayard Arnold, 84, of West Blocton, were to be conducted today (October 4, 1971) at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in West Blocton.

Officiating ministers were to be the Rev. P. F. McGuire and the Rev. J. D. Mosley. Burial was to take place in Enon Cemetery with Jack Lee Funeral Home handling arrangements.

Mr. Arnold who died Saturday (October 2, 1971) at the South Highlands Hospital in Birmingham, is survived by one son, Arthur Howard Arnold of West Blockton; two daughters, Mrs. Otis Romager of Pana, Ill., and Mrs. Virgil C. Workman of Pensacola, Fla; four sisters, Mrs. Albert Cawthorn of Gardendale, Mrs. Essie Burchfield of Alliance, Ohio, Mrs. Mary Lee Sims and Miss Louise Arnold, both of Birmingham; one brother, R. W. Arnold of Birmingham; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

     Arthur Howard ARNOLD, son of Hudson Bayard ARNOLD and Velma M. Stone, was born on 23 February 1917 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹ He was also known as Howard.

Howard married Mary Ann Cox circa 1942 in Bibb County, Alabama. She the daughter of Cecil and Jessie Cox.²

On 14 August 1973 Arthur Howard died in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 56 leaving Mary Ann a widow.¹ He was buried in Schultz Creek Cemetery, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

     George Howard ARNOLD, son of Arthur Howard ARNOLD and Mary Ann Cox, was born on 20 December 1943 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

George Howard ARNOLD died on 21 January 1988 at age 44.¹ He was buried in Schultz Creek Cemetery, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

     Frances ARNOLD, daughter of Francis Marion ARNOLD and Mary FULTON, was born on 24 August 1874 in Bibb County, Alabama. She was also known as Fannie.

Frances ARNOLD appeared on a census, enumerated 30 June 1880, in the household of her parents Francis Marion ARNOLD and Mary FULTON in Beat 5, Bibb County, Alabama. She was recorded as daughter, Fannie Arnold, age 5, at home.¹

Frances married Hiram C. McKinney on 4 May 1893 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Frances ARNOLD died on 9 February 1935 in Montevallo, Shelby County, Alabama, at age 60.

     Malinda Jane Sanderson was born circa 1832 in Tennessee. She was also known as Jane.

Malinda married first Rev. John L. Adams on 26 July 1851 in Perry County, Alabama.

Malinda Jane Sanderson and Rev. John L. Adams appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 18 July 1860 in West side of Cahaba River, Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as J. L. Adams, 27, Baptist minister, born Tennessee; Malinda Adams, 28, Tennessee; and Joseph P. Adams, 9, Alabama.

John died circa 19 September 1863 in Battle of Chickamauga leaving Malinda Jane Sanderson as a widow.

Malinda married Jesse Anderson BROWN Jr., son of Jesse Anderson BROWN and Obedience LEGGETT, on 14 January 1868 in Bibb County, Alabama. She was the widow of Rev. John L. Adams who had died in the war. She was the daughter of Richard C. and Sarah S. Sanderson of Perry County.¹

Malinda Jane Sanderson and Jesse Anderson BROWN Jr. appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1870 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Jackson Brown, age 59, sheriff, born Tennessee; Jane, age 39, keeping house, born Tennessee; Amanda [Almira?], age 21, born Alabama; [George] Washington Adams, age 14, white male, born Alabama; and Edward Adams, age 12, white male, born Alabama. They were sons of Jane's from her first marriage. Jesse's son "Henry" [Holly] Brown was living next door.²

Jesse died before 1880 in Bibb County, Alabama, leaving Malinda Jane as a widow. She would have been about 45.

Malinda Jane Sanderson appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 15 June 1880 in Beat 4, Montevallo, Shelby County, Alabama. The household was listed as Malinda J. Brown, age 48, keeping house, born Tennessee. Both of her parents were also born in Tennessee. She was listed as married, but actually a recent widow. Living with her was her son George W. Adams, a famer, age 24, and born in Alabama.

     Rev. John L. Adams was born circa 1833 in Tennessee.

John married Malinda Jane Sanderson on 26 July 1851 in Perry County, Alabama.

Rev. John L. Adams and Malinda Jane Sanderson appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 18 July 1860 in West side of Cahaba River, Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as J. L. Adams, 27, Baptist minister, born Tennessee; Malinda Adams, 28, Tennessee; and Joseph P. Adams, 9, Alabama.

John began military service on 14 March 1862 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama, as 4th corporal of Company F, 44th Alabama Infantry, CSA. He was later promoted to 5th sargeant. He fought at 2nd Manassas, 30 Aug 1862; Suffolk, 17 Sep 1862; Sharpsburg, 3 May 1863; Gettysburg, 2 Jul 1863; and Chickamauga, 19 Sep 1863, where he was reported missing and probably dead.

Circa 19 September 1863 John L. died at Battle of Chickamauga leaving Malinda Jane a widow.

     Nancy Adeline Patterson was born circa 1852 in Alabama. She was also known as Addie.

Nancy married Absalom Harrison JAMES, son of Adam JAMES and Syntha Betsy Henry, on 10 March 1884 in Bibb County, Alabama. She was the daughter of John W. Patterson, who died 4 Jul 1898 in Perry county.

Nancy Adeline Patterson and Absalom Harrison JAMES appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1900 in Pinetuckey, Perry County, Alabama. The household was listed as Albert [Absalom] H. James, 62, farmer, and wife, Addie N. James, 48. They had been married 6 years and had 4 children, all still living. Both sets of parents were born in North Carolina. They owned their home. Also in the household were Sallie N. James, daughter, 15, at school; Susie L. James, daughter, 13, at school; Annie L. James, daughter, 10, at school; and Viva Fountain [Alberta "Ally", daughter of Emily], daughter, 30, widow with no children.

     Monroe BROWN, son of Jesse Miller BROWN and Brancey Jane BERRY, was born in 1872.

Monroe BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 29 June 1880, in the household of his parents Jesse Miller BROWN and Brancey Jane BERRY in Choctaw County, Mississippi. He was recorded as son Monroe, age 8, born Alabama.¹

Monroe BROWN died in 1958.

     Jessie William BROWN, son of Jesse Miller BROWN and Brancey Jane BERRY, was born on 25 December 1875 in Bywy, Choctaw County, Mississippi.¹ He was also known as Bill. He was a coal miner.

Jessie William BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 29 June 1880, in the household of his parents Jesse Miller BROWN and Brancey Jane BERRY in Choctaw County, Mississippi. He was recorded as son Willie, age 5, born Mississippi.²

Jessie William BROWN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1900 in Cardiff, Jefferson County, Alabama. The household was listed as Jessie W. Brown, a 24 year old coal miner, born Dec 1875 in Missiissippi; his 17 year old wife, Minnie, born Sep 1882 in Alabama; his father Jessie M. Brown, a widow, age 62, born Mar 1839 in Alabama; cousin Aurora D. Cameron (Cambron?), 7 months old, born Oct 1899 in Alabama; and nephew Jessie E. Wilson, age 19, a coal miner, born Jul 1880 in Mississippi. In 1910 Annie D. Cambron is listed as Jessie and Minnie's 10 year old adopted daughter.³

Jessie William BROWN died on 27 May 1952 in Tarrant, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 76.⁴ He was buried in Warrior Cemetery, Warrior, Jefferson County, Alabama.

His obituary appeared 28 May 1952 in the The Birmingham News, published in Birmingham, Alabama. Jesse William "Bill" Brown of 1731 McCaskill St. in Tarrant died at his home yesterday. It said that he was a former resident of Arjay, Kentucky. He was a retired miner and a member of the Tarrant First Baptist Church. He was survived by a widow, Minnie Brown, and five daughters: Mrs. H. H. Hawton, Tarrant; Mrs. C. J. White, Frisco; Mrs. S. L. Thomas, Huffman; Mrs. Charles A. Burns, New Haven, MS; and Mrs. George Jones, Fultondale. There were also three sons: J. P. and Robert of Tarrant, and K. C. Brown of Arjay, KY. He had 18 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

     Sarah ABNEY died in 1647 in Willesley, Leicestershire, England.¹

Sarah ABNEY, daughter of James ABNEY and Jane Mainwaring, was born in 1647.¹ She was buried on 10 May 1647 in St. Mary & All Saints, Whitmore, Staffordshire, England.¹

     Edward Abney died in 1702/3 in Staffordshire, England.

Edward Abney, son of Robert Abney and Mary Webb, was born in 1702/3 in Staffordshire, England.

Edward Abney was baptised on 24 January 1702/3 at St. Michael & All Angels in Hamstall Ridware, Staffordshire, England, son of Robert Abney and Mary Webb.² He was buried on 24 February 1702/3 in St. Michael & All Angels, Hamstall Ridware, Staffordshire, England.³

     Mary Abney, daughter of Robert Abney and Mary Turton, was born in 1738 in Staffordshire, England.

Mary Abney was baptised on 25 May 1738 at All Saints in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, daughter of Robert Abney and Mary Turton.¹

     William Abney, son of Robert Abney and Mary Turton, was born in 1742 in Staffordshire, England.

William Abney was baptised on 3 January 1742/43 at All Saints in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, son of Robert Abney and Mary Turton.¹

     Henry ABNEY was baptised on 1 October 1620 at St. Mary de Castro Church in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, son of Dannett ABNEY and Anne Gladwin.¹