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     Pleasant Green WOOD, son of Joshua WOOD Jr. and Lecia BROWN, was born on 31 January 1832 at near Centreville in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Pleasant Green WOOD appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1840, in the household of Lecia BROWN in Bibb County, Alabama.² He moved with Lecia BROWN from Centreville to Cahaba, Dallas County, Alabama, circa 1841 following the death of her husband.¹

He would work one year and go to school the next, and in that way he acquired a good education. He studied Morse code and circa 1848 Pleasant was in charge of the telegraph office in Cahaba, Dallas County, Alabama.^1,3 Pleasant was employed by the "Dallas Gazette" newspaper circa 1850 in Cahaba, Alabama.¹

Pleasant Green WOOD appeared on a census, enumerated 6 November 1850, in the household of Lecia BROWN in Cahawba Beat, Dallas County, Alabama.⁴

In 1852 Pleasant Green WOOD studied law in the office of Dawson and Peques Selma, Dallas County, Alabama.¹ He was admitted to the bar in 1854 in Cahaba, Dallas County, Alabama, and formed a partnership in the practice of law with Thomas W. Walker. He moved from Cahaba to Selma in 1859, and the partnership of Byrd, Morgan and Wood was formed. Mr. Morgan being Alabama's distinquished senior senator.^1,3

Pleasant married Catherine Webb on 7 February 1856 in Cahaba, Dallas County, Alabama. From the February 15th Dallas Gazette: Married, at the residence of Dr. Saltmarsh, in this county, on the 7th instant, by Rev. B. S. Williams, Mr. P. G. Wood to Miss Kate J. Webb, all of Cahaba.^5,6

Pleasant Green WOOD and Kate Webb appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 31 July 1860 in Cahaba, Dallas County, Alabama. The household was listed as P. G. Wood, 28, attorney, $800, born Alabama; Kate Wood, 25, born New York; Webb Wood, 2; and Mardis, 9/12. They lived on the northeast corner of Oak and Fourth Streets.

From Memories of Old Cahaba: "Extending from the Cahaba River north and south through the center of the town was Oak Street, one of the prettiest and best-improved streets of the place. Here was the beautiful home of Mrs. Simeon Watts, occupying a block, on the corner of Oak and Fifth North Streets. The home of Mr. John A. Lodor was at the southwest corner of Oak and Fourth South Streets, the residence of P. G. Wood being diagonally across from it. The Episcopal parsonage, occupied by Dr. Cushman, was on the same block at the southwest corner of Oak and Third South Streets. The residence of Col. Rees D. Gayle on Oak, between First and Second North Streets, shaded by huge water oaks, china trees, mulberries, and large bushes of cape jessamine, a house whose hospitable doors were ever open and a home of delightful entertainment, ever celebrated for
its refinement and culture, its cordial Southern welcome, and large-hearted, elegant hospitality."^7,8

Pleasant began military service at age 30 on 10 March 1862 in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, when he enlisted in Company I, 28th Alabama Infantry. He was appointed lieutenant 29 March 1862 at Shelby Springs, Alabama, then to Captain at Missionary Ridge, and later to major of the consolidated 24th, 28th and 34th Alabama regiment following Hood's disasterous Tennessee Campaign. He suffered eleven wounds and took only one furlough during the war.^9,10

Pleasant was elected judge of Selma's City Court in 1866 but resigned immediately with the passage of the reconstruction act. He served on the Selma School Board 1871-1874.¹¹

Another incident further illustrates Judge Wood's willingness to stand up to carpetbaggers and martial law during those dark days of Reconstruction. The following appeared in the 7 Apr 1868 New York Times: "Arrest of the Judges in Alabama (from the Montgomery, Ala. Mail, April 8)-- On Friday last Judge P. G. Wood, of the Circuit Court of Selma, received the official notice of his expusion from the Bench by the Commanding General of this district. His crime consisted in refusing to break the oath which he took to abide by the Constitution and laws of Alabama. He would not permit negroes to sit beside white men on his juries. He knew that such juries were not recognized by the laws of Alabama, and that they were a mockery of justice." The article said that Judge B. T. Pope of Jacksonville in northern Alabama was arrested the week priorfor refusing to obey an order by Gen. Meade which also went against the laws of Alabama.

Pleasant Green WOOD and Kate Webb appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1870 in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama. The household was listed as Pleasant Wood, 38, Lawyer, $1700 real estate, $1000 personal property; Kate Wood, 35, born New York; Webb Wood, 12, in school; Morris [Mardis] Wood, 10, in school; Nellie Wood, 8; Percy Wood, 5; Felix Wood, 3; and Grace Wood, 2/12 (born April). P. G. Wood and all of his children were born in Alabama.¹²

Pleasant married Julia V. Roach on 5 August 1875 in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama.¹³

Pleasant was appointed Dallas County probate judge by Governor George S. Houston in 1877. He was re-elected to this position without opposition in 1880, 1886, 1890 and 1898. Judge Wood was a director of the Commercial Bank of Selma, president of the Board of Trustees of the Selma Methodist Church, administrator of the Alabama Methodist Orphanage (later the Alabama Children's Home) in Summerfield, and a member of the Board of Trustees of Southern University in Greensboro.¹

Pleasant Green WOOD and Julia V. Roach appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1880 in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama. The household was listed as Pleasant G. Wood, 48; Julia V., wife, 47, born South Carolina; Webb, son, 22; Mardis, son, 20; Nell, daughter, 18; Percy, son, 16; Felix, son, 13; Grace, daughter, 10; Kate, daughter, 1; and Clara Roach, boarder, 37, born South Carolina. The 1880-1881 Selma City Directory shows their residence at the corner of Alabama and Donation Streets.¹⁴

1895Pleasant was on the roster of Camp Catsby R. Jones of the United Confederate Veterans in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama.¹⁵

Pleasant Green WOOD and Julia V. Roach appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1900 in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama. The household was listed as Pleasant G. Wood, age 68, born January 1832 in Alabama, Judge of Probate. His father was born in Georgia, his mother in South Carolina. His wife, Julia V. Wood, age 67, was born January 1833. She and her parents were born in South Carolina. Also in the household was their daughter, Kate Woolsey Wood, age 21, who was born February 1879 in Alabama. Their address was 1304 Alabama Street. Living next door was Felix Wood.¹⁶

Pleasant Green WOOD died on 22 September 1901 in London, England, at age 69. He seldom left the county, believing that the people that had honored him so often expected him to remain at his post, and it was only after persuasion of friends and family that he had consented to accept the appointment of the Methodist bishop as a delegate to the Ecumenical Conference in London. It was there that he contacted pneumonia, brought on by snow and cold weather during the voyage, and died. His body was brought home in the care of Rev. A. J. Lamar of Montgomery.³ He was buried in Old Live Oak Cemetery, Selma, Dallas County, Alabama. The funeral was attended with the highest honors by the city and county.

Pleasant Green WOOD appeared in a newspaper article 25 September 1901 in the Our Mountain Home, published in Talladega, Alabama. Judge P. G. Wood Dies in London. While attending ecumennical conferance he contracted pneumonia --- Selma, Ala., Sept. 22-- This city was shocked this morning by the sad intelligence that came over the cable from London announcing the death in that city of Judge Pleasant G. Wood, probate judge of Dallas county for the past twenty-four years. His son, Mr. Felix Wood, who is chief clerk, received a cablegram from Rev. A. J. Lamar stating, "Father dangerously ill with pneumonia;" at the same time H. H. Stewart received a message saying, "Wood died suddenly this morning, shall I bring remains ?"

Judge Wood and Mr. Lamar were in London attending t Methodist Ecumenical Conference as representatives of the Alabama Conference, Judge Wood having been appointed in the place of the late Gov. William J. Samford. A letter from him received by his son last Thursday stated that he was enjoying the trip and was in good health. It is supposed that he developed pneumonia, and at his advanced age this malady proved fatal, death coming unexpectedly to those around his bedside.

Dr. Lamar was cabled to bring the remains home, and it is expected that they will reach here within ten days.

     Lecia ARNOLD, daughter of Wyatt H. ARNOLD and Charlotte Catherine BROWN, was born on 10 February 1817 in Tennessee.¹

     Anna ARNOLD, daughter of Wyatt H. ARNOLD and Charlotte Catherine BROWN, was born on 5 November 1818 in Tennessee.¹

Anna married William Carroll HARPOLE on 9 April 1835 in Bibb County, Alabama.²

Anna ARNOLD and William Carroll HARPOLE appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 December 1850 in East side Cahaba River, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Wm. C. Harpole, a 33-year-old farmer and his wife, Ann, age 32. They were born in Tennessee and had real estate valued at $350. Their children, all born in Alabama, were Lucinda 14, Newton 12, Melissa J. 10, William 6, and Obedience, 3. Living with the family was 25-year-old laborer Paul Wilson.³

Anna ARNOLD and William Carroll HARPOLE appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 28 July 1860 in Randolph, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as W. C. Harpole, a 45-year-old farmer, and his 43-year-old wife, Annie. Their children were Lucindia 23, Newton 20, Jane 18, William 16, Obedience 14, Martha 11, Prestly 8, and Cyrena 3.⁴

Anna ARNOLD died on 4 December 1877 in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, at age 59.

     Pressley Berry ARNOLD, son of Wyatt H. ARNOLD and Charlotte Catherine BROWN, was born on 19 June 1828 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Pressley married first Martha Elizabeth PARKER, daughter of Robert PARKER and Edna Seaberry, on 9 August 1853 in Bibb County, Alabama.²

Pressley began military service at age 33 on 22 March 1862 in Centreville, Alabama, when he enlisted as a 3rd Lieutenant in Co. F 44th Alabama Infantry, CSA, Army of Northern Virginia. He suffered a serious knee injury and was a patient in the Selma General Hospital for several months. He was discharged from the Army on 4 Nov 1862.¹

His daughter. Eugenia Arnold Schwartz, wrote that after the war he moved his family from Centreville to a farm in North Birmingham where he lived for several years. His wife passed away while living there in 1887. He then moved his family into Birmingham and settled on the south side in an area then known as the South Highlands. He was in the grocery business there for a number of years. He was active in civic affairs in the community and was an alderman in his district.

He married Miss Annie Elizabeth Joullian, a native of Mobile, on 10 Apr 1888 -- two children were born to them, one of them dying in infancy.

Due to ill health he was advised by his physician to move to a higher altitude and they chose the little town of Cullman, Alabama, where they spent many happy years.³

Pressley Berry ARNOLD died on 3 May 1913 in Cullman, Cullman County, Alabama, at age 84. He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.

His obituary appeared 15 May 1913 in the The Cullman Tribune, published in Cullman, Alabama. Mr. Pressley B. Arnold, proprietor of the Alabama Hotel, died Saturday morning, May 3rd of senility. Mr. Arnold was born at Centerville AL and was in his 88th year at the time of his death. He came to Cullman in 1891 and had been proprietor of the hotel since. The deceased was a Confederate soldier, a Mason, and one of the best beloved and most popular men in the city. The body was carried to Birmingham Sunday morning & the funeral was held there at 10 a.m. from the Lige Loy chapel.

The widow and the following children survive: Mrs. Mary Burgin, Memphis; Mrs. Gene Schwartz of Cullman; Mrs. W.B. Hester of Nashville; Mrs. Jennie Pettus and Ed and Robert Arnold of Birmingham.

Mrs. P. B. Arnold will continue the operation of the Alabama Hotel & with her usual gracious tact & kindness welcome the travelling public.

     Wiley Vincent ARNOLD, son of Wyatt H. ARNOLD and Charlotte Catherine BROWN, was born on 18 May 1821 in Alabama.¹

Wiley married first Mary M. WOOD, daughter of Robert W. WOOD, on 16 April 1846 in Bibb County, Alabama.²

Wiley was found on an 1848 Tax List in Bibb County, District two. His land in section 31, township 24, range 11 and section 10, township 23, range 10 was valued at $200. He was taxed for one poll.³

Wiley Vincent ARNOLD appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1870 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Wiley Arnold, age 41, farm hand; Mary, age 42; Allen, age 18, farm hand; James, age 17, farm hand; William, age 15, farm hand; Felix, age 13; Beny, age 8; Mary, age 6; and Martha, age 2. All were born in Alabama.⁴

Wiley married second Sarah Jane GARRETT in 1876 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Wiley Vincent ARNOLD died on 21 April 1889 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 67. He was buried in Six Mile Cemetery.

     Mary Cleveland WILSON, daughter of John WILSON and Harriett BROWN, was born on 3 December 1837 in Alabama. She was also known as Mary Catherine.

Mary married Joab Marion LANGSTON, son of Obediah LANGSTON and Virginia E. McELROY, on 5 June 1853 in Bibb County, Alabama. Henry Kerbo, M.G. performed the service. They couple made their home and farmed on Six Mile Creek.^1,2

Mary Cleveland WILSON and Joab Marion LANGSTON appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1866 in Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as 2 males 10-20 [James, Marion], 1 male 30-40 [Joab], 3 females under 10 [Harriet, ?], and 1 female 20-30 [Mary Catherine]. They lived in township 23, range 11 east.³

Mary Cleveland WILSON died on 13 February 1924 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 86.^4,5 She was buried in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.

Her obituary appeared 21 February 1924 in the The Centreville Press, published in Centreville, Alabama. Old Resident Dead --- Mrs. Mary Cleveland Langston, wife of the late Rev. Joab Langston, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. H. Thomas, last week, and was buried by the side of her husband at Six Mile.

Mrs. Langston at the time of her death was 88 years of age, and was a devoted mother and Christian woman.

She leaves a number of children, Mrs. W. H. Thomas and A. W. Langston of Ashby, Prof. J. M. Langson of Six Mile, Manley Langston of Birmingham, M. D. Langston of Lineville, Rev. Isaac Langston of Texas, David Langston of Sherman, Miss., and Mrs. Smtherman of Louisiana.

She was a devout Baptist, and her funeral was largely attended by many relatives and friends.⁶

     Joab Marion LANGSTON, son of Obediah LANGSTON and Virginia E. McELROY, was born on 16 June 1833 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama.¹ He was a farmer and a minister.

Joab married Mary Cleveland WILSON, daughter of John WILSON and Harriett BROWN, on 5 June 1853 in Bibb County, Alabama. Henry Kerbo, M.G. performed the service. They couple made their home and farmed on Six Mile Creek.^2,3

Joab began military service at age 28 on 10 May 1862 in Centreville, Alabama, where he enlisted in Company H, 44th Alabama Infantry, CSA. He was captured 22 Jun 1864 at Siege of Petersburg and imprisoned at Rock Island, Illinois. He was released 20 June 1865 at the end of the war.

Joab Marion LANGSTON and Mary Cleveland WILSON appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1866 in Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as 2 males 10-20 [James, Marion], 1 male 30-40 [Joab], 3 females under 10 [Harriet, ?], and 1 female 20-30 [Mary Catherine]. They lived in township 23, range 11 east.⁴

Joab Marion LANGSTON died on 15 September 1900 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 67.⁵ He was buried in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.

     Temolian Ardeen RICE, son of Nelson RICE and Melissa Ann BROWN, was born on 16 October 1873 in Alabama.^1,2 He was also known as Molie.

Temolian Ardeen RICE appeared on a census, enumerated 24 June 1880, in the household of his mother Melissa Ann BROWN in Beat 5, Bibb County, Alabama. He was recorded as Malie Rice, age 6, born Alabama.³

Temolian Ardeen RICE was included on a tax list in 1897 in Comanche County, Texas.⁴

Temolian Ardeen RICE was listed as a resident in James H. Rice, his uncle household in the census report on 11 June 1900 in Comanche County, Texas. The household was listed as Jim H. Rice, a 64 year old widower and farmer born April 1836 in Alabama. Also in the household was his sister Annie Rice, 47 years old, born June 1852 in Alabama. She was single. Their parents were born in South Carolina. Living with them was their nephew Mobie A. Rice, a 25 year old farm laborer, born October 1874 in Alabama. James H. Rice was a son of Shadrack Rice III, Mobie's grandfather. In the 1910 census Molie is not in the household and Annie is listed as Rda A. Rice.⁵

Temolian married Mary Jane Pryor on 7 July 1901 in Energy, Comanche County, Texas. They had four childrenL Earnie Edward, Jewel, Eula Belle, and Blanche.⁶

Temolian Ardeen RICE appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 April 1940 in Rosebud, Harding County, New Mexico. The household was listed as tomolian A. Rice, a 69 year old widower and cow puncher on a ranch. He was born in Alabama. His highest education was 7th grade. His income was $40 for the year. He was renting a house on a ranch for $2 per month. In 1935 he resided in Mosqquero in Harding county.⁷

Temolian Ardeen RICE died on 12 January 1946 in Harding County, New Mexico, at age 72. He was buried in Roy Cemetery, Roy, Harding County, New Mexico.⁸

     Memory John Allen KEITH was born in April 1850 in Perry County, Alabama.

Memory began military service in 1863 in Centreville, Alabama, as a private in Company D, 6th Alabama Cavalry, CSA. He served until the surrender in 1865.

Memory married Mary Virginia BROWN, daughter of David Boyd BROWN and Louisa E. CARTER, on 7 September 1873 in Bibb County, Alabama. They were married in the home of her father, David Brown. The service was performed by Jackson Gardner, judge of probate.¹

Memory John Allen KEITH and Mary Virginia BROWN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 26 June 1880 in Beat 5, Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Memory Keith, a 29-year-old farm laborer; his wife Mary, age 25; son Edgar, 11, farm labor; son Edy, 5, at home; son Boby, 3, at home; and daughter Bissy, 6/12, born in January. They lived next door to David and Louisa Brown.

Memory John Allen KEITH died on 15 January 1907 in Coalburg, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 56.² He was buried in Enon Baptist Church Cemetery, Bibb County, Alabama.²

His obituary appeared 16 January 1907 in the The Birmingham News, published in Birmingham, Alabama. He was working as a weighman on the tipple at the mines of Coalburg and was killed when he fell from a railroad car. The mine was operated by the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company. It said that he had six children, four boys and two girls.

     Sabrina CAMP, daughter of Abisha CAMP and Sarah Rebecca LOONEY, was born circa 1803 in Georgia.

Sabrina married Samuel CARTER on 3 September 1821 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Sabrina CAMP died after 1850 in Bibb County, Alabama.

     Emily E. CHISM, daughter of John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY, was born circa 1832 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama.

She was probably the female age 5 to 10 listed in the household of her father, John CHISM, in the 1840 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Emily E. CHISM appeared on a census, enumerated 5 November 1850, in the household of her parents John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY in Bibb County, Alabama. She was 18 years old.²

Emily married Isaac M. LAWRENCE on 18 November 1858 in Bibb County, Alabama.³

     Dempsey Miller CHISM, son of John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY, was born on 11 August 1830 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

He was probably one of the 2 males age 5 to10 listed in the household of his father, John CHISM, in the 1840 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama.²

Dempsey Miller CHISM appeared on a census, enumerated 5 November 1850, in the household of his parents John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY in Bibb County, Alabama. He was 20.³

Dempsey married Mary CASH on 26 February 1857 in Bibb County, Alabama. The minister performing the nuptials was Benjamin Stephens.⁴

Dempsey Miller CHISM appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 August 1860 in Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Dempsey Chism, age 30; Mary Chism, age 24; Ellen, age 2; Mary A., age 6 months. All were born in Alabama.⁵

Dempsey Miller CHISM died on 14 October 1886 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama, at age 56.^6,7,1 He was buried in Sandy Chapel Cemetery, Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama.

     John W. CHISM, son of John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY, was born on 18 September 1834 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹ He was also known as Jack.

He was probably one of the 2 males age 5 to10 listed in the household of his father, John CHISM, in the 1840 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama.²

John W. CHISM appeared on a census, enumerated 5 November 1850, in the household of his parents John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY in Bibb County, Alabama. He was 16.³

John W. CHISM appeared on a census, enumerated 1 August 1860, in the household of his parents John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. He was 22.⁴

John married Minerva Jane Lawley on 23 July 1863 in Bibb County, Alabama.

John W. CHISM appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 29 July 1870 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Jno. Chisholm, age 36, born Alabama; Magnora, age 25, born Alabama; Sarah, age 4, born Alabama; Flora, age 2, born Alabama; and Milton, age 3 months. They lived next door to his mother, Dorinda Chism.⁵

John W. CHISM died on 16 June 1904 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 69.⁶ He was buried in Tabernacle Methodist Church Cemetery.

     Frances Ann CHISM, daughter of John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY, was born on 26 January 1837 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹ She was also known as Fannie.

She was probably one of the 2 females under age 5 listed in the household of her father, John CHISM, in the 1840 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama.²

Frances Ann CHISM appeared on a census, enumerated 5 November 1850, in the household of her parents John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY in Bibb County, Alabama. She was 13.³

Frances Ann appeared on a census, enumerated 1 August 1860, in the household of her parents John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. She was 21 years old.⁴

She appeared on a census, enumerated 29 July 1870, in the household of her mother Dorinda TERRY in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. She was listed as Frances Chism, age 27.⁵

Frances married Newton Patton LANGSTON, son of Obediah LANGSTON and Virginia E. McELROY, on 7 March 1889 in Bibb County, Alabama. He had first married her younger sister Mary Caroline who died in 1883.

Frances Ann CHISM died on 26 October 1915 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 78.⁶ She was buried in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.

     Newton Patton LANGSTON, son of Obediah LANGSTON and Virginia E. McELROY, was born on 22 June 1837 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama.¹ He was a farmer.

Newton Patton LANGSTON appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of Obediah LANGSTON in Bibb County, Alabama.²

Newton began military service at age 24 on 6 September 1861 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama, when he enlisted as a private in Co. D 20th Alabama Infantry, CSA and continued until surrender 26 April 1865. He served as the cook in his squad which included brother, Jasper. One time he was wounded in the foot, and escaped capture by the Yankees by hiding under some blackberry vines.

Newton married first Mary Caroline CHISM, daughter of John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY, on 17 January 1866 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Newton Patton LANGSTON appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 29 July 1870 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Newton Langston, age 33, born Alabama; Permelia, age 29, born Alabama; Wm., age 3 and Mirah, age 6 months, both born Alabama. They were living a few houses away from Dorinda Chism.³

Newton Patton LANGSTON and Mary Caroline CHISM appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 18 June 1880 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Newton Langston, a 40-year-old farmer; his wife Manie, age 38; son William, age 13, farm labor; daughter Laura, age 9, at home; son James, age 7, at home; daughter Fannie, age 6, at home; son Obediah P., age 5, at home; and son John C, age 2, at home.

Newton married second Frances Ann CHISM, daughter of John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY, on 7 March 1889 in Bibb County, Alabama. He had first married her younger sister Mary Caroline who died in 1883.

Newton Patton LANGSTON died on 9 April 1915 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 77.⁴ He was buried in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.

     James F. CHISM, son of John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY, was born circa 1839 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama.

He was probably the male under age 5 listed in the household of his father, John CHISM, in the 1840 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama.¹

James F. CHISM appeared on a census, enumerated 5 November 1850, in the household of his parents John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY in Bibb County, Alabama. He was 11.²

James F. CHISM appeared on a census, enumerated 1 August 1860, in the household of his parents John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. He was 20.³

     Mary Caroline CHISM, daughter of John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY, was born on 19 February 1840 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama.¹ She was also known as Manie.

She was probably one of the 2 females under age 5 listed in the household of her father, John CHISM, in the 1840 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama.²

She appeared on a census, enumerated 5 November 1850, in the household of her parents John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY in Bibb County, Alabama. She was 9 years old.³

Mary Caroline appeared on a census, enumerated 1 August 1860, in the household of her parents John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. She was 18 years old.⁴

Mary married Newton Patton LANGSTON, son of Obediah LANGSTON and Virginia E. McELROY, on 17 January 1866 in Bibb County, Alabama.⁵

She appeared on a census, enumerated 29 July 1870, in the household of her husband Newton Patton LANGSTON in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. She was listed as Permelia Langston, age 29, born Alabama.⁶

Mary Caroline CHISM and Newton Patton LANGSTON appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 18 June 1880 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Newton Langston, a 40-year-old farmer; his wife Manie, age 38; son William, age 13, farm labor; daughter Laura, age 9, at home; son James, age 7, at home; daughter Fannie, age 6, at home; son Obediah P., age 5, at home; and son John C, age 2, at home.

Mary Caroline CHISM died on 9 September 1883 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 43.⁷ She was buried in Sandy Chapel Cemetery, Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama.

     Mary Ann CHISM, daughter of John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY, was born on 11 December 1843 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Mary Ann CHISM appeared on a census, enumerated 5 November 1850, in the household of her parents John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY in Bibb County, Alabama. She was 6 years old.¹

Mary Ann CHISM appeared on a census, enumerated 1 August 1860, in the household of her parents John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. She was 15.²

Mary Ann CHISM appeared on a census, enumerated 29 July 1870, in the household of her mother Dorinda TERRY in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. She was listed as Mary Chism, age 24.³

Mary married William Thomas REAVES, son of John REAVES Jr. and Sarah Jane WILLIAMS, on 15 July 1873 in Bibb County, Alabama.⁴

Mary Ann CHISM died on 12 November 1909 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama, at age 65.⁵ She was buried in Sandy Chapel Cemetery, Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama.

     Paralee Louise CHISM, daughter of John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY, was born on 7 January 1842 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama.

Paralee Louise CHISM appeared on a census, enumerated 5 November 1850, in the household of her parents John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY in Bibb County, Alabama. She was 4 years old.¹

Paralee Louise CHISM appeared on a census, enumerated 1 August 1860, in the household of her parents John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. She was 12.²

Paralee Louise CHISM appeared on a census, enumerated 29 July 1870, in the household of her mother Dorinda TERRY in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. She was listed as Perilla [Parilee] Chism, age 22.³

Paralee married Jackson FREEMAN on 21 November 1880 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Paralee Louise CHISM died on 18 September 1912 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama, at age 70.

     William Taylor CHISM, son of John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY, was born on 18 January 1850 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. He was also known as Billy.

William Taylor CHISM appeared on a census, enumerated 5 November 1850, in the household of his parents John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY in Bibb County, Alabama. He was only 5 months old.¹

William Taylor CHISM appeared on a census, enumerated 1 August 1860, in the household of his parents John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. He was 10.²

William Taylor CHISM appeared on a census, enumerated 29 July 1870, in the household of his mother Dorinda TERRY in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. He was listed as William Chism, age 20.³

William Taylor CHISM died on 20 January 1926 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama, at age 76.^4,5 He was buried in Sandy Chapel Cemetery, Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama.

     Cordelia Anne GULLEDGE, daughter of William Asbury GULLEDGE and Fannie May DUDLEY, was born on 3 November 1911 in Verbena, Chilton County, Alabama. She was a librarian.

Cordelia married James Larue Campbell on 4 December 1943 in New York City, New York.¹ She met her future husband, Capt. James L. Campbell, U. S. Army, during World War II while they were both at Maxwell AFB in Montgomery, AL. Cordelia worked there as a liberian on base. They were married in New York City and afterwards she worked in the library at Eglin Air Force Base.

Cordelia Anne GULLEDGE died on 3 July 2004 in Florence, Florence County, South Carolina, at age 92. She was buried in Pee Dee Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Dillon County, South Carolina.

     Frances GULLEDGE, daughter of William Asbury GULLEDGE and Fannie May DUDLEY, was born on 25 May 1907 in Verbena, Chilton County, Alabama. She was a high school English teacher.

Frances GULLEDGE appeared in a newspaper article 31 August 1933 in the The Union Banner, published in Clanton, Alabama. Frances was announced as the new English teacher at Chilton County High School in Clanton. The article included this biography: "Miss Frances Gulledge, a native of Chilton county, has a A. B. from Judson College, had six years successful experience in the English department of Troy High School. Miss Gulledge has gained splendid observation in traveling, which will add to her success as a teacher. She has visited Europe on two different occasions."

She was later interviewed in the 16 Nov 1933 edition: It said that she was born in Verbena, daughter of W. A. Gulledge. She went to high school at Verbena High and Marbury High, graduating from Marbury in 1923. She entered Judson College in Marion was was award a bachelor of arts in 1927, with a English major and history minor. In 1928 she began working toward her masters degree at Columbia University in New York. She also studied at Howard College for one summer. In 1930 she visited eight counties in Europe. She had taught at Hayneville High School for two years and Troy High School for four years. This was her first year at Chilton County High School.

Frances married Marvin BYRD before 1943 in Verbena, Chilton County, Alabama. Rev. C. M. Ellisor of the Methodist Church officiated. Her brother, Frank, played a violin duet at their wedding.The groom wss from Troy, Alabama.

Frances GULLEDGE died on 20 November 1994 at age 87.¹ She was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, Pike County, Alabama.