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     William Patrick BURT, son of Alfred C. BURT and Elizabeth Ann Simmons, was born in January 1841 in Wake County, North Carolina. He was also known as Willie P. He was also known as Wylie P.

William Patrick BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 8 August 1850, in the household of his parents Alfred C. BURT and Elizabeth Ann Simmons in Western Division, Wake County, North Carolina. He was listed as Willie Burt, age 10, born North Carolina.

William Patrick BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 11 July 1860, in the household of his mother Elizabeth Ann Simmons in Morrisville, Wake County, North Carolina. He was listed as Willie Birt, age 19, with real estate valued $1000. He was attending school.¹

Willie began military service at age 20 on 29 May 1861 in Wake County, North Carolina, where he enlisted as a private in Compay D, 26th North Carolina infantry, CSA. His cousin William Pascal Burt enlisted in the same company. He was promoted to corporal 12 Jun 1862, sergeant 1 Sep 1863 and first sergeant 30 Jan 1865. He was wounded 14 Mar 1862 at New Bern, North Carolina. He was also wounded 3 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, 5 May 1864 in the Battle of the Wilderness in Virginia and again on 2 Jun 1864 at Cold Harbor. He surrendered with his company 9 Apr 1865 at Appomatox Courthouse.²

William married Lydia Ann Jones on 13 December 1868 in Wake County, North Carolina.^3,4

William Patrick BURT died on 18 July 1922 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, at age 81.

     Hoyle Marvin BURT, son of William Patrick BURT and Lydia Ann Jones, was born on 24 December 1874 in Moncure, Chatham County, North Carolina.^1,2

Hoyle Marvin BURT died on 29 December 1937 in Pomona, Guilford County, North Carolina, at age 63.¹ He was buried in Guilford Memorial Park, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina.¹

     Brunetta Wilkerson Thompson was born on 20 October 1860 in Alabama. She was also known as Nettie.

Nettie appeared on a census, enumerated 2 June 1880, in the household of her mother Fanny Thompson in Dayton, Marengo County, Alabama. Fanny Thompson, a 44 year old widow keeping house, born Alabama; and her daughter Brunetta W. Thompson, age 18, without occupation, born Alabama.¹

Brunetta married John Gilliam Davenport ABNEY, son of Zachariah Taylor ABNEY and Elizabeth Susan McClure, on 15 December 1884 in Marengo County, Alabama.

Brunetta Wilkerson Thompson appeared in a newspaper article 10 September 1894 in the Fort Worth Daily Gazette, published in Fort Worth, Texas. "Mrs. S. C. Upshaw.

John died on 18 May 1896 in Waskom, Harrison County, Texas, at age 41 leaving Brunetta Wilkerson ABNEY as a widow. Of consumption.²

Brunetta Wilkerson Thompson appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 21 June 1900 in Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas. The household was listed as Nettie Abney, a 39 year old widow, born Oct. 1860 in Alabama; son John Abney, age 13, born Nov 1886 in Texas; daughter Fannie E. Abney, age 10, born Oct 1889 in Texas; daughter Nettie Abney, age 8, born Sep 1892 in Texas; niece Fannie Upshaw, age 4, born July 1895 in Texas; and mother Fannie Thompson, a 64 year old widow, born Aug 1835 in Alabama. They lived at 504 North East Franklin Street.

Brunetta Wilkerson Thompson died on 5 January 1905 in Boerne, Kendall County, Texas, at age 44. She was buried in Hillsboro City Cemetery, Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas.

     Mary Welder was born on 27 May 1861 in Homes Mills, San Patricio County, Texas.¹

Mary married Dr. Olin Light ABNEY, son of Zachariah Taylor ABNEY and Elizabeth Susan McClure, on 19 December 1889 in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas. Her fatherJohn James Welder was born in Germany.²

Mary Welder and Dr. Olin Light ABNEY appeared in a newspaper article 26 October 1895 in the Victoria Advocate, published in Victoria, Texas. "A very pleasant euchre party was given Wednesday evening, at the residence of Mrs. D. Welder, in honor of Mrs. O. L. Abney, of Fort Worth, who is on a visit to Victoria, her former home. The occasion was one of enjoyment, and will long be remembered by the ladies present."³

Mary Welder and Dr. Olin Light ABNEY were divorced circa 1899 in Texas. In the 1900 census Mary Abney is living in Victoria with her sister Agnes and husband James H. Fleming and shown as divorced. It indicated that she had been married only one year. In later census records she is listed as Mary Welder.

This may may be the explanation for Dr. Abney's surprising move to Sioux Falls, South Dakota in late 1899. According to Wikepedia: "Beginning in the 1880s, a 90-day residency law and lax oversight on the part of local judges concerning sworn testimony caused word to spread across the United States that a legal divorce was easily obtained in Dakota Territory. As a result, both Sioux Falls and Fargo (in later North Dakota) became known as "divorce capitals". Thousands of people traveled to the towns seeking a divorce, with the resulting divorce rate in Minnehaha County during this period being nearly three times that of the national average... Divorce laws were tightened after statehood, and the phenomenon had ended by the early 1900s."^4,1,5

Mary Welder died on 22 September 1905 in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas, at age 44.⁶ She was buried in Catholic Cemetery #1, Victoria, Victoria County, Texas.⁴

Her obituary appeared 25 September 1905 in the The Galveston Daily News, published in Galveston, Texas. "Victoria, Tex., Sept. 24 -- Miss Mary Welder, aged 44 years, died at the Welder home in this city Friday about noon after a brief illness.

She just recently returned from a visit to Mexico, since which time she had been suffering with malaria, followed by two congestive chills, resulting in her death yesterday. Her death came unexpectedly and was a shock to her many friends. The deceased was a sister to Messrs. John J. and James F., Frank A. and Misses Lizzie and Lina Welder and Mesdames E. L. Dunlap and J. H. Fleming, all of this city except Miss Lizzie, who resides in California. She was a grandchild of the noted James Power of the Power & Howitson colony of which Texas history tells us.

She was a charter member of the local branch of the Daughters of the Republic and its president at the time of her death and its historian for several years.

She was a member of the Bronte Literary Club and always took a prominent part in the religious work of the Catholic Church of this city.

Her remains were laid to rest Saturday afternoon from St. Mary's Catholic Church."

     Lucina Frances Steere was born on 23 February 1879 in Minniapolis, Hennepin County, Missouri. She was also known as Fannie.

Lucina married Dr. Olin Light ABNEY, son of Zachariah Taylor ABNEY and Elizabeth Susan McClure, on 4 September 1909 in Neosha, Newton County, Missouri.¹

Lucina Frances Steere and Dr. Olin Light ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 May 1910 in Haskell Township, Tillman County, Oklahoma. The household was listed as Oland L. Abney was a 48 year old physician, born in South Carolina, and his wife, Lucina F. Abney, was 30 years old and born in Minnesota. They had been married 8 months. It was his second marriage and her first. Also in the household was his son Glenn F. Abney, 7 years old and born in Oklahoma. His mother was born in Missouri.²

Fannie Steere and Dr. Olin Light ABNEY were listed in the 1913 city directory for Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Olin L. Abney (Fannie S.), physician, 414 Oklahoman Building, residence 212 East 5th Street.

Lucina Frances Steere and Dr. Olin Light ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 6 January 1920 in Justice Precinct 8, Harrison County, Texas. The household was listed as Olan Abney, a 65 year old physician, born in South Carolina, and his wife Francis Abney, was 40 years old and born in Minnesota. They owned their home free of mortgage. Also in the household was his son, Glen Abney, age 17, born in Oklahoma. He was attending school. They lived on the Waskom and Shrieveport Road.³

Lucina Frances Steere died on 15 April 1966 in Glocester, Providence County, Rhode Island, at age 87. She was buried in Acotes Hill Cemetery, Glocester, Providence County, Rhode Island.

     Glen Marsh ABNEY, son of Dr. Olin Light ABNEY and Cora E. Marsh, was born on 21 September 1902 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma.¹

Glen Marsh ABNEY and Cora E. Marsh appeared in a newspaper article 22 June 1904 in the The Daily Republican, published in Lawton, Oklahoma. "Mrs. Dr. Abney and son of Lawton are visiting at the home of her father, John Marsh.”.

Glen Marsh ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 12 May 1910, in the household of his father Dr. Olin Light ABNEY in Haskell Township, Tillman County, Oklahoma. He was listed as Glenn F. Abney, age 7, born Oklahoma. His father was born in North Carolina (sic) and his mother was born in Missouri.²

Glen Marsh ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 6 January 1920, in the household of his father Dr. Olin Light ABNEY in Justice Precinct 8, Harrison County, Texas. He was listed as Glen Abney, age 17, born Oklahoma, attending school. It said his father was born in South Carolinaa and his mother in Minnesota.³

Glen began military service at age 17 on 22 July 1920 in Oklahoma where he enlisted in the U. S. Navy. He was discharged 23 Jul 1923 in San Francisco, California. From 4 Jan 1921 to 14 Jan 1921 he in was in the naval hospital in San Pedro, California with mumps.⁴

Glen married Margaret Elizabeth Jung on 31 May 1924 in Santa Ana, California. She was the daughter of Charles Jung and Mae Hellman, both of Chicago. Glen was working as a platerer's helper and Margaret was doing clerical work.⁵

Glen was once accused of assaulting Barbara Stanwyck, the movie star. Later she starred in the western series The Big Valley on TV. The "assault" happened in 1937 and was written up in a number of papers -- one being the Los Angeles Evening Citizen News (July 23, 1937). The headline was "Taylor Roused as Friend Manhandled." Glen Marsh Abney was a lieutenant in the Los Angeles Police Department and had been hired by the studio to provide extra protection and crowd control for Robert Taylor and Barbara Stanwyck at the premier of their movie "Stella Dallas." She was trying to get into the theater unnoticed and was hanging on to Taylor's coattails. Abney saw her and thought she was an autograph hound and grabbed her, leaving bruises on her arms. The crowd got excited and, of course, pulled for Robert Taylor to beat up the "copper." Anyway, the whole thing made the papers. Abney was described as 6/2" and 240 pounds and said he knew Bob and that the whole thing was a mistake. Stanwyck was nice about and said it was an understandable mixup so all turned out well.⁶

Glen Marsh ABNEY and Margaret Elizabeth Jung were listed in the 1937 city directory for Los Angeles, California. Glenn M. Abney (Margt.), police, residence at 1503 Livonia Avenue.

Glen was registered for the draft during World War II on 16 February 1942 while living in Los Angeles, California. He was described as a 39 year old white male, 6.0, 200 lbs., with blue eyes, brown hair and a ruddy comlexion. He was born 21 Sep 1902 in Oklahoma and employed by the city of Los Angeles. His contact was Margaret E. Abney and they lived at 11509 Wyoming Avenue, Los Angeles.

Glen Marsh ABNEY and Margaret Elizabeth Jung appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 April 1950 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. The household was listed as Glen Abney, age 47, born Oklahoma, and his wife, Margaret Abney, age 44, born Pennsylvania. He was not working or looking for work. They lived at 11509 Wyoming Ave. In a 1942 voter registration they were shown at that same address and his occupation was police officer.

Glen Marsh ABNEY died on 26 December 1957 in Los Angeles County, California, at age 55. His death certificate shows that he died of severe arteriosclerotic heart disease. His wife, Margaret, was the informant and said that he had lived in Los Angeles for 36 years, so since about 1921. He was the son of Olin Abney and Cora Marsh, and he was occupied as a policeman in the aircraft industry.¹ He was buried in Valhalla Memorial Park, North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California.¹

His obituary appeared 29 December 1957 in the Indegendent, published in Los Angeles, California. Funeral services for Glen Marsh Abney, 55, will be held tomorrow, 11 a.m. in the Wayside Chapel of Gates, Kingsley & Gates Mortuary, 1500 S. Sepuiveda Blvd. The Rev. R. Parker Jones of St. Alban's Episcopal Church will conduct the services. Interment will follow in Valhalla Memorial Park.

A resident of 11509 Wyoming AVe., West Los Angeles, Mr. Abney lived in this area for 36 years. He died Thursday morning.

Survivors are his widow, Margaret; a son, Glenn; and his mother, Mrs. Cora Pfeiffer."

     Mary Jane Harrell was born on 10 February 1860 in Pulaski County, Georgia.¹

Mary married William Paschal BURT, son of Jesse BURT and Nancy Amanda Olive, on 11 December 1879 in Dodge County, Georgia. She was the daughter of Willis Paul Harrell, Sr. and Sophia Hendley. They had two daughters, Edna Earle Burt, born 1880, and Willie Mae Burt, born 1884.¹

Mary Jane Harrell and William Paschal BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 28 June 1880 in District 9, Effingham, Dodge County, Georgia. The household was listed as W. P. Burt, a 32 year old merchant, born in North Carolina and his 20 year old wife, Mary J, Burt, born Georgia. In the same household was a second merchant, perhaps a business partner, Wm. Sanders, 30, his wife, Elvinia Sanders, 30, and their five children.

On 14 October 1886 Mary Jane died in Chauncey, Dodge County, Georgia, at age 26 She died of typhus leaving William Paschal a widower.¹ She was buried in J. J. Harrell Cemetery, Eastman, Dodge County, Georgia.¹

     Nancy S. Harrell was born on 18 December 1864 in Pulaski County, Georgia.¹ She was also known as Nan.

Nancy married William Paschal BURT, son of Jesse BURT and Nancy Amanda Olive, circa 1887 in Dodge County, Georgia. She was Mary Jane's double first cousin, the daughter of John Austin Harrell and Jeanette Jane Hendley.¹

Nancy S. Harrell was included on a tax list in 1890 in District 1254, Chauncey, Dodge County, Georgia. She was taxed one dollar for city or town property.

Nancy married second E, H. Irby on 26 August 1894 in Dodge County, Georgia.

Nancy S. Harrell died on 12 January 1896 in Dodge County, Georgia, at age 31.¹ She was buried in Parkerson Baptist Church Cemetery, Eastman, Dodge County, Georgia.¹

     Lucy Annn Hutchins was born circa 1823 in North Carolina.

Lucy married Paschal Battle BURT, son of Young BURT Sr. and Mason Battle, on 10 November 1840 in Wake County, North Carolina.

Lucy Annn Hutchins died in January 1849 in Wake County, North Carolina.

     Young BURT Jr., son of Young BURT Sr. and Mason Battle, was born in 1780 in Wake County, North Carolina.

Young BURT Jr. appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 7 October 1850 in Gordon County, Georgia. The household was listed as Young Burt, a 70 year old wheelwright; Sabra Burt, age 67; David Burt, age 19; and Elizabeth Burt, age 8. All were born in North Carolina.¹

Young BURT Jr. died after 1851 in Gordon County, Georgia.

     Franklin Taylor Shaw was born on 23 August 1848 in Carroll County, Arkansas.¹

Franklin married Nancy Caroline Beatrice BROWN, daughter of Asa Madison BROWN and Emily Catherine Rottenberry, on 6 July 1873 in Shaw Bend, Mills County, Texas.¹

Franklin Taylor Shaw died on 13 January 1909 in Goldthwaite, Mills County, Texas, at age 60.¹ He was buried in Joy-Mohler Cemetery, Goldthwaite, Mills County, Texas.¹

     Elizabeth Schumpert, daughter of Jacob Kinard Schumpert and Harriett ABNEY, was born on 31 December 1853 in Newberry County, South Carolina.¹

Elizabeth married Rev. John Barnard Cassity circa 1874.²

Elizabeth Schumpert died on 20 June 1935 at age 81. She was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.³

     Rev. John Barnard Cassity was born on 4 July 1836.¹ He was a Methodist minister.

John married Elizabeth Schumpert, daughter of Jacob Kinard Schumpert and Harriett ABNEY, circa 1874.¹

Rev. John Barnard Cassity died on 23 September 1905 at age 69.¹ He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Dr. John Ira Schumpert, son of Jacob Kinard Schumpert and Harriett ABNEY, was born on 23 March 1835 in Newberry County, South Carolina.¹

Dr. John Ira Schumpert died on 10 May 1912 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, at age 77.¹ He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Rosanna KENNEDY, daughter of Alexander KENNEDY and Jane (?), was born circa 1790 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. The only time that she is mentioned is in the 1810 deed included below. Rosanna is not mentioned in their mother Jane Kennedy's 1823 will so perhaps she was dead by then.

Rosanna KENNEDY was mentioned in the deed of John ABNEY and Zachariah ABNEY on 29 December 1810 in Edgefield (now Saluda) County, South Carolina. According to the bond, William Kennedy, now of Georgia, had sold land where he formerly lived on Tosetys Creek, a branch of the Saluda River. It not being convenient for him to procure rights from some of the legatees of his father's estate, including his brothers John and James Kennedy and his sister Rosanna Kennedy, Zachariah paid $200 bond to indemnify John Abney against claims of the legatees should they come forward.^1,2

Rosanna KENNEDY died before 18 October 1823.

     Thomas Isadore Anderson was born on 20 February 1773 in Abbeville District, South Carolina. His father, Thomas Anderson, was killed in the American Revolution at Fort Moultrie during the Siege of Charleston in the spring of 1780.¹

Thomas Isadore Anderson appeared on the 1790 Federal Census of Edgefield County, South Carolina, Thomas Anderson, 3 males age 16 or older, 1 female, and 2 slaves.

Thomas married Jane KENNEDY, daughter of Alexander KENNEDY and Jane (?), on 28 September 1801 in South Carolina. They had 12 children: Susan(died in infancy), William, Elizabeth, Ellen, Frances, Sophronia, Thomas, Sarah, Harriet, Mary Ann, James, and Martha. The Anderson plantation in Greene (now Hale) county, Alabama, called Anderson Hill or Rosamond, covered 2160 acres.

Hale county was created 30 Jan 1867 largely from Greene county and included the areas where the Anderson, Kennedy and Brown families lived.²

Thomas Isadore Anderson died on 24 December 1827 in Greene (now Hale) County, Alabama, at age 54.¹