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     William Henry Thomas was born on 8 January 1860 in Coosa County, Alabama.¹

William married Martha Emma LANGSTON, daughter of Joab Marion LANGSTON and Mary Cleveland WILSON, on 26 December 1885 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

William Henry Thomas died on 17 April 1932 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 72.¹ He was buried in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

His obituary appeared 21 April 1932 in the The Centreville Press, published in Centreville, Alabama. Prominent Citizen Of Bibb Dies After Brief Illness
On last Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Bibb County lost one of it's most enterprising and religious men in the passing of Mr. Wm. Henry Thomas, of the Antioch community. Mr. Thomas had been in bad health for several years, but was only seriously ill for six days before death.

Mr. Thomas was the son of Micagah and Emmaline Thomas, and was born in Coosa County, January 8, 1860, At an early age he moved to Bibb County where he resided on his fathers "ancient land mark" until his death.

Mr. Thomas at the time of his death was seventy-two years old. All of his life he was a Christian worker for the cause of God, and for forty years was a deacon in the Antioch Baptist Church, having united-there when he was 18 years of age. Dr. L. O. Dawson, in paying tribute to him, said, "It is not so important as to what you are going to have, as to what you are going to be, still more important is to be God's man." This seems a very fitting commemoration to him as he always thought first of his Christian duty in all of his undertakings.

On December 26, 1885, at the age of twenty-five, he was united in marriage to Martha Emma Langston. To this union there was born eight girls and five boys all of whom survive him, except two girls and one boy.

It can not only be said of him that he was very highly esteemed, but also that he was greatly loved. Few men have numbered more friends in all walks of life. He was a man of poise and friendly understanding, of strength and genuineness. He was truly, a patriarch in his time.

His son, Dr. Joe Thomas of Tuscaloosa stayed constantly by his side during the last days of his illness to be of any assistance that he could.

The children surviving are: Dr. Joe L. Thomas, Holt; Pelham Thomas, Tuscaloosa; Ralph C. Thomas, superintendent of education, Russellville; Russell Thomas, Principal Antioch School; Mrs. L. E. Bondurant, Birmingham ; Mrs. R. E. Covington, Buchato, Miss; Mrs. N. C. Carmack, Selma; Mrs. I. J. Qulnn, Clanton; Mrs. Vernon L. St. John, Monroe; Miss Catherine Thomas, Ashby, and 20 grandchildren.

He was a brother of Dr. John Thomas, of Talladega; Mrs. O. P. Head and Miss Fannie Thomas of Columbiana; and the late Dr. M. C. Thomas of Tuscaloosa.

The funeral was held at the Antioch Baptist Church Monday evening at 3:00 o'clock. Many of his friends and relatives were present to pay tribute to their friend and kinsman. The floral offerings were abundant and showed the kindness and love of his friends for him. Services were conducted by- Rev. J. L. Gaines and Dr. L. O. Dawson of Howard College, who was a very close friend of Mr. Thomas and family. Pall bearers: Mr. Clifton Roe, George Graves, E. M. Harkins, Leo Langston of Russellville ; T. Pete Lee, Centreville; Grover Cleveland, Montevallo.¹

     Isaac HUNT, son of George Washington HUNT and Cynthia B. SPENCER, was born in March 1870 in Elmore County, Alabama.¹

Isaac HUNT appeared on a census, enumerated 26 July 1870, in the household of his parents George Washington HUNT and Cynthia B. SPENCER in Channahatchee, Elmore County, Alabama. He was recorded as Iaaac Hunt, age 6/12, born in March.¹

Isaac HUNT died before 1880 in Elmore County, Alabama.

     Sarah Jane Hallon was born in 1883.

Sarah married Spencer HUNT, son of George Washington HUNT and Cynthia B. SPENCER, on 2 April 1905 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹

Sarah Jane Hallon and Alvin Spencer HUNT appeared in a newspaper article 3 April 1905 in the The Birmingham News, published in Birmingham, Alabama. HUNT - HALLON. Alvin S. Hunt and Miss Sarah Jane Hallon were married last evening at 9 o'clock at the parsonage of the Third Presbyterian Church, Rev. J. A. Bryan officiating. A few friends were present and after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Hunt left for their home at Osceola Station. Mr. Hunt is connected with the Warror Iron Works and his bride formerly lived in Montgomery.

Sarah Jane Hallon died before 1910 in Alabama.

     Jettie Lee Burns was born on 4 February 1891.

Jettie married Spencer HUNT, son of George Washington HUNT and Cynthia B. SPENCER, on 23 January 1913 in Jefferson County, Alabama.¹

Jettie Lee Burns and Alvin Spencer HUNT were listed in the 1914 city directory for Birmingham, Alabama. Spencer A. Hunt (Jettie), foreman at Kingston Planning Mill Co., lived at 802 North 48th Street.

Jettie Lee Burns died on 30 September 1960 at age 69. She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Lenore A. HUNT, daughter of Alvin Spencer HUNT and Sarah Jane Hallon, was born on 8 February 1907 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Lenore A. HUNT died on 11 December 1932 in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, at age 25.¹ She was buried in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Autauga County, Alabama.

Her obituary appeared 12 December 1932 in the The Montgomery Advertiser, published in Montgomery, Alabama. Lenore Hunt Cook, 25, the wife of Chester H. Cook of 752 South Perry Street died in a local hospital after a brief illness. It said that she was born in Deatsville and had lived in Montgomery for the previous five years. She was survived by her husband and father, Alvin Spencer Hunt. Burial was to be in Deatsville.

     Vivian L. HUNT, daughter of Alvin Spencer HUNT and Jettie Lee Burns, was born in 1915.

Vivian L. HUNT died in 2001.

     Chester Virgil HUNT, son of Alvin Spencer HUNT and Jettie Lee Burns, was born on 21 January 1917.

Chester Virgil HUNT died on 20 September 1977 at age 60.¹ He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

     Leroy HUNT, son of Alvin Spencer HUNT and Jettie Lee Burns, was born in 1926.

Leroy HUNT died in 1999.

     Eugene Austin HUNT, son of Alvin Spencer HUNT and Jettie Lee Burns, was born in 1928. He was also known as Gene.

Eugene Austin HUNT died in 1994.

     Mary Jane Pryor was born on 7 July 1884 in Newton County, Missouri.¹ She was also known as Mollie.

Mary married Temolian Ardeen RICE, son of Nelson RICE and Melissa Ann BROWN, on 7 July 1901 in Energy, Comanche County, Texas. They had four childrenL Earnie Edward, Jewel, Eula Belle, and Blanche.¹

Mary Jane Pryor died on 23 January 1934 in Dublin, Erath County, Texas, at age 49.¹ She was buried in Hico Cemetery, Hamilton County, Texas.¹

     Syntha Betsy Henry was born on 13 June 1806 in South Carolina.

Syntha married Adam JAMES on 13 July 1825 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Syntha Betsy Henry died in 1848 in Bibb County, Alabama.

     Elizabeth Ann Howson was born in 1680 in Wicomico Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia.

Elizabeth married Maj. James BALL, son of Capt. William BALL Jr. and Margaret Mary WILLIAMSON, on 15 June 1699 in Northumberland County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Leonard Howson and Elizabeth Lee.¹

On 22 January 1704 Elizabeth Ann died in Bewdley, Lancaster County, Virginia, leaving James a widower.

     Mary Ann Bertrand was born in 1690 in Prince William County, Virginia.¹

Mary married Maj. James BALL, son of Capt. William BALL Jr. and Margaret Mary WILLIAMSON, on 25 April 1742 in Lancaster County, Virginia. She was married 3 times. Her first husband was Charles Ewell whome she married in 1705. Husband number 2 was William Ballentine whom she married in 1724. Husband 3 was Maj James Ball whom she married in 1742.¹

Mary Ann Bertrand died on 12 February 1750 in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Virginia.¹ She was buried in Saint Mary's Whitechapel Episcopal Churchyard, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Virginia.¹

     Nancy Ann WEAVER, daughter of James David WEAVER and Edith Sellers, was born on 19 September 1833 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

Nancy married John Blackman Starkey on 20 January 1851 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.²

Nancy Ann WEAVER died on 20 October 1914 in Rose Bud, White County, Arkansas, at age 81.¹ She was buried in Starkey Cemetery, White County, Arkansas.¹

     Malinda Ann WEAVER, daughter of James David WEAVER and Edith Sellers, was born on 6 April 1838 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She was also known as Belinda.

Malinda married Leonard Littleberry Battle on 18 December 1856 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^1,2,3

Malinda Ann WEAVER died on 25 April 1896 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 58. She was buried in Big Hurricane Cemetery, Brookwood, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.⁴

     George W. WEAVER, son of James David WEAVER and Barbara Price, was born circa 1815 in Lexington County, South Carolina.

George married Margaret Ann Cox circa 1842 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

George W. WEAVER died circa 1880 in Jefferson County, Alabama.

     Martha Ann Matilda WEAVER, daughter of James David WEAVER and Barbara Price, was born in May 1822 in Lexington County, South Carolina. She was also known as Mittie. She was also known as Minnie.

Martha married Asa Wallace circa 1836 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Martha Ann Matilda WEAVER and Asa Wallace appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 11 June 1860 in Fayette, Fayette County, Alabama. The household was listed as Asa Wallace was a 38 year old farmer born in South Carolina. He had real estate valued $200 and personal estate valued $300. His wife was Mittie, M. A. M. Wallace, age 38, born in South Carolina. Their children, all born in Alabama, were Jesse M., 14; Sarah F., age ?, idiotic; Ruhamma C., 13; George W., 10; John D., 9; Asa M., 8; Littleton G., 6; Wm. W., 4; James D., 3; and Samuel H. Wallace, 1. Living a couple of houses away was Asa's brother Lttlleton and sister-in-law Ruhamma Weaver Wallace.

As of 12 June 1880, Minnie WEAVER and Asa Wallis were living in Smithville, Monroe County, Mississippi. They had 8 children.

Martha Ann Matilda WEAVER died on 25 April 1896 in Fayette, Fayette County, Alabama, at age 73.

     Margaret Bethany WEAVER, daughter of James David WEAVER and Barbara Price, was born circa 1824 in Lexington County, South Carolina.

Margaret married William Daniel Kyzer, son of Dr. David Edward Kyzer and Redema Crockett WEAVER, on 22 January 1843 in Alabama.

Margaret Bethany WEAVER died on 13 September 1889 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Cassandra Jane WEAVER, daughter of James David WEAVER and Barbara Price, was born circa 1828 in Alabama. She was also known as Casa Ann.

Cassandra married first William McFerrin on 27 December 1846 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

Cassandra married second John Marion Lanier on 8 April 1866 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.²

Cassandra Jane WEAVER died in 1872 in Mooreville, Lee County, Mississippi.

     Louisa Caroline WEAVER, daughter of James David WEAVER and Barbara Price, was born circa 1830 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Louisa married David West circa 1845 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. David was married 4 times --- (#1) Malinda Williams (#2) Caroline Weaver (#3) Margaret LNU (#4) Nancy J. (Smith) Green, married 1873. He had 13 knnown children.

Louisa Caroline WEAVER died in 1863 in Angelina County, Texas.

     James BALL Jr., son of Maj. James BALL and Mary Conway, was born on 31 December 1718.

James BALL Jr. was the executor of Maj. James BALL's estate on 15 November 1754 in Lancaster County, Virginia. His will was written 15 Jul 1754:

"In the name of God Amen I James Ball....

"Item I give to my Grand Son Burgess Ball all my lands in King George, Spootsilvania and Stafford Counties during his Natural life & at his decease I give it to his child or children as he shall think fit and to their heirs.

"Item I give to my Said grand son Twenty one Slaves viz. Dick, Brister, Adam Rawleigh, & Alice, I bought of my son James, Lucy & her four children and her three grand children, Letty and her Seven children and all their future increase when he [grandson Burgess] shall arrive to the aforeaid age or have lawful issue, that he be possessed and entitled to ye the said slaves and their increase as also what shall arrive from the profits of the said slaves, but in case my said Grand Son die before he come tothe age of twenty one and without lawful issue then I give the Said Slaves and profits to be eqully divided among my Son and five Daughters and their heirs.

"Item I give to my Said Grandson my clock and my two mares Blase and Francy & what stock I shall have on the land before given him and all their incrase when he shall come to the age aforesaid or have lawful issue.

"Item I give to my Daughter Sinah and my four grand Sons viz Jesse Ball, son of my Daughter Frances, James Ewell and James Ewell [sic] son of eve Ewell and John Selden and their heirs five thousand acres of land inPrince Wm County be laid off at the upper end ofmy mountain ract to them and their heirs equally amongst them.

"I give to my Daughter Eve one Slave named Sarah and all her Encrease which she has now only the use of.

"Item I give to my daughter Selden and her heirs ye land I bought of Benjamin Taylor. I give to my grandson Jon Taylor Fifty pounds Sterling to be paid him when he shall come to the age of twenty one but if he should die before that age then I give it to his Mother it being part of her portion.

"Item I give to my five Daughters all my household goods except my plate. The best bed and furniture which I give to my Son James.

"Item I give to my Grand Son Tobey Downman Thirty pounds to be laid out in land or a Slave and no otherways.

"I give to my grandson James Downman my watch and Silver Buckles.

"Item I give to my son James the use of all the remainder of my estate including my Slaves in his possession which he has now the use of all during his natural life and at his death to dispose of as he shall think fit.

"Item I do appoint my Son Exr of this my last will and testament and guardian to my grandson Burgess Ball and my will is that my estate be not appraised. In witness my hand and seal this 15th day of July 1754. JAMES BALL [Seal]. At a Court held for Lancaster County on the 15 Day of November 1754 This will was presented in Court by James Ball Gent Excr therein named who made Oath thereto and the same was ordered to be recorded. teste, Thos. Edwards, Jr. C.L.C. A copy Attest Benj'n M. Walker C. C. 1830 Dec 3d.¹

James BALL Jr. died on 24 November 1789 at age 70.

     Robert Burwelll Armistead was born in 1712 in Fairfield, Gloucester County, Virginia.

Robert married Elizabeth BURGESS, daughter of Charles BURGRESS, in 1750 in King George County, Virginia. On 2 Jan 1752 Robert Armistead, gentleman, presented his commission to be clerk of King George County. He had married circa 1750. Elizabeth Burgess Ball, rich young widow of Jonathan Ball, and thus, by right of courtesy hekd a laarge landed estate in King George County.^1,2

Robert Burwelll Armistead died in 1780 in Lancaster County, Virginia.

     Asa Wallace was born on 27 June 1822 in South Carolina. He was also known as Asa Wallis.

Asa married Martha Ann Matilda WEAVER, daughter of James David WEAVER and Barbara Price, circa 1836 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Asa Wallace and Martha Ann Matilda WEAVER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 11 June 1860 in Fayette, Fayette County, Alabama. The household was listed as Asa Wallace was a 38 year old farmer born in South Carolina. He had real estate valued $200 and personal estate valued $300. His wife was Mittie, M. A. M. Wallace, age 38, born in South Carolina. Their children, all born in Alabama, were Jesse M., 14; Sarah F., age ?, idiotic; Ruhamma C., 13; George W., 10; John D., 9; Asa M., 8; Littleton G., 6; Wm. W., 4; James D., 3; and Samuel H. Wallace, 1. Living a couple of houses away was Asa's brother Lttlleton and sister-in-law Ruhamma Weaver Wallace.

As of 12 June 1880, Asa Wallis and Minnie WEAVER were living in Smithville, Monroe County, Mississippi. They had 8 children.

     William Daniel Kyzer, son of Dr. David Edward Kyzer and Redema Crockett WEAVER, was born on 23 October 1824 in South Carolina.

William married Margaret Bethany WEAVER, daughter of James David WEAVER and Barbara Price, on 22 January 1843 in Alabama.

William Daniel Kyzer died in 1882 in Jacksonville, Pulaski County, Arkansas.