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     Anna Louise Cruise was born on 1 August 1858 in Alabama.¹

Anna married George W. COTTINGHAM, son of James Monroe COTTINGHAM and Anna Elizabeth TRUCKS, on 17 March 1881 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Anna Louise Cruise died on 1 July 1914 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 55.¹ She was buried in Enon Baptist Church Cemetery, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

     Alford Gaskill Battle, son of Benjamin Caswell BATTLE and Rebecca COTTINGHAM, was born on 12 October 1848.¹

Alford married Alabama COTTINGHAM, daughter of John Pinkney COTTINGHAM and Mary Amanda COCHRAN, circa 1883 in Bibb County, Alabama.^1,2

Alford Gaskill Battle died on 15 September 1919 at age 70.¹ He was buried in Wesley Chapel Community Cemetery, Sand Mountain, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

     Susanna Melton was born on 26 March 1803 in Putnam County, Georgia.

Susanna married Rev. William Lynch COCHRAN on 11 March 1827 in Greene County, Alabama. She was the widow of John Carr, who she had married 13 Jan 1817 in Putnam county, Georgia.¹

Susanna Melton died circa 1844 in Bibb County, Alabama.

     John Henry Milam was born on 1 August 1855 in Alabama.

John married Florence COTTINGHAM, daughter of Harvey Pressley COTTINGHAM and Zilpha PRATT, on 2 March 1890 in Bibb County, Alabama.

John Henry Milam died on 8 August 1915 in Alabama at age 60. He was buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery, West Blocton, Bibb County, Alabama.

     Robert married Mollie COTTINGHAM, daughter of Harvey Pressley COTTINGHAM and Zilpha PRATT, on 27 September 1888 in Blocton, Bibb County, Alabama.

Robert Brooks Carroll and Mollie COTTINGHAM appeared in a newspaper article 4 October 1888 in the The Bibb Blade, published in Six Mile, Alabama. Married -- At the residence of G. D. Mitchell, at Blocton, on the 27th ult., at 7:15 p. m., by E. J. Ivey, Esq., Mr. Brooks Carroll and Miss Mollie Cottingham. Attendants: Mr. Mick Shannon and Miss Florence Cottingham, Mr. Jas. M. Morrison and Miss Eliza Shannon.

     James Poindexter COTTINGHAM, son of Rev. Gideon Wesley COTTINGHAM and Mary Elizabeth Thomas, was born on 22 December 1849 in Washington, Hampstead County, Arkansas.

James Poindexter COTTINGHAM appeared on a census, enumerated 27 June 1860, in the household of his parents Rev. Gideon Wesley COTTINGHAM and Mary Elizabeth Thomas in Texana, Jackson County, Texas. He was recorded as Jas. A. Cottingham, age 10 (1850), attending school, born Hempstead county, Arkansas.¹

James Poindexter COTTINGHAM appeared on a census, enumerated 21 August 1870, in the household of his parents Rev. Gideon Wesley COTTINGHAM and Mary Elizabeth Thomas in Columbus, Colorado County, Texas. He was listed as James P. Cottingham, age 19, at home, born Arkansas.

James married Lura Ann Pipkin on 7 January 1874 in Rockport, Aransas County, Texas.

James Poindexter COTTINGHAM and Lura Ann Pipkin moved from El Paso to Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, 1883 along with their children. They traveled by covered wagon and arrived in Brownsville 2 Dec 1883 after a journey of two months and seven days.

James Poindexter COTTINGHAM died on 14 October 1927 in Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas, at age 77. His residence was Brownsville, but he was in Mission staying with his son for care during his illness. His wife had died two years earlier.² He was buried in Buena Vista Burial Park, Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas.

His obituary appeared 15 October 1927 in the The Brownsville Herald, published in Brownsville, Texas.

     John T. COTTINGHAM, son of Rev. Gideon Wesley COTTINGHAM and Mary Elizabeth Thomas, was born in 1861 in Texas.

John T. COTTINGHAM appeared on a census, enumerated 21 August 1870, in the household of his parents Rev. Gideon Wesley COTTINGHAM and Mary Elizabeth Thomas in Columbus, Colorado County, Texas. He was recorded as John J. Cottingham, age 10, at home, born Texas.

John T. COTTINGHAM appeared on a census, enumerated 24 June 1880, in the household of his parents Rev. Gideon Wesley COTTINGHAM and Mary Elizabeth Thomas in Forest City, Saint Francis County, Arkansas. He was recorded as son John T. Cottingham, age 19, born Texas.

John appeared in a newspaper article 16 October 1887 in the Daily Arkansas Gazette, published in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Thomas-Cottingham Nuptials -- The Memphis Avalanche of Friday contained the following notice of the marriage of Mr. W. P. Thomas and Miss Charrie Cottingham of this city, mention of which was made in Friday's Gazette:

"Shortly after 9 o'clock yesterday morning, one of the pretty parlors at the Gayoso Hotel was the scene of a matromonial knottying by the Rev. Mr. Spencer of Ashbury church.

The principals in the affair were a Mr. William P. Thomas and Miss Charrie Cottingham, a beautiful blonde, with a form Jupiter would have raved about. The bridal party came from Little Rock, Ark., and consisted of the above named two, Mrs. M. E. Cottingham, Mr. J. Cottingham, mother and brother of the bride, and Mr. and Mrs. Ham O. Williams.

Mr. Williams acted as best man and Mr. J. Cottingham gave the bride away. She was dressed in a very pretty brown silk traveling dress, trimmed with jet, while her wealth of silken tresses was tastefully decorated with roses.

After the bride and groom had promised to love, honor and obey, etc., the merry little party adjoined to another room and partook of a tempting breakfast which had been specially prepared for the occasion.

The room in which the ceremony took place is one which will be used as a parlor by the President (Grover Cleveland) when he arrives, and is considered as one of the prettiest in the hotel."

In this same issue was the following Personal: "Mr. John Cottingham, the efficient and accomodating deputy county clerk, has returned from Memphis, where he had gone to attend his sister's marriage, and is at his desk again."

     Charrie COTTINGHAM, daughter of Rev. Gideon Wesley COTTINGHAM and Mary Elizabeth Thomas, was born in 1865 in Texas. She was also known as Cassie.

Charrie COTTINGHAM appeared on a census, enumerated 21 August 1870, in the household of her parents Rev. Gideon Wesley COTTINGHAM and Mary Elizabeth Thomas in Columbus, Colorado County, Texas. She was recorded as Cassie C. Cottingham, age 5, born Texas.

Charrie COTTINGHAM appeared on a census, enumerated 24 June 1880, in the household of her parents Rev. Gideon Wesley COTTINGHAM and Mary Elizabeth Thomas in Forest City, Saint Francis County, Arkansas. She was recorded as daughter Charrie Cottingham, age 15, attending school, born Texas.

Charrie COTTINGHAM appeared in a newspaper article 16 October 1887 in the Daily Arkansas Gazette, published in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Thomas-Cottingham Nuptials -- The Memphis Avalanche of Friday contained the following notice of the marriage of Mr. W. P. Thomas and Miss Charrie Cottingham of this city, mention of which was made in Friday's Gazette:

"Shortly after 9 o'clock yesterday morning, one of the pretty parlors at the Gayoso Hotel was the scene of a matromonial knottying by the Rev. Mr. Spencer of Ashbury church.

The principals in the affair were a Mr. William P. Thomas and Miss Charrie Cottingham, a beautiful blonde, with a form Jupiter would have raved about. The bridal party came from Little Rock, Ark., and consisted of the above named two, Mrs. M. E. Cottingham, Mr. J. Cottingham, mother and brother of the bride, and Mr. and Mrs. Ham O. Williams.

Mr. Williams acted as best man and Mr. J. Cottingham gave the bride away. She was dressed in a very pretty brown silk traveling dress, trimmed with jet, while her wealth of silken tresses was tastefully decorated with roses.

After the bride and groom had promised to love, honor and obey, etc., the merry little party adjoined to another room and partook of a tempting breakfast which had been specially prepared for the occasion.

The room in which the ceremony took place is one which will be used as a parlor by the President (Grover Cleveland) when he arrives, and is considered as one of the prettiest in the hotel."

In this same issue was the following Personal: "Mr. John Cottingham, the efficient and accomodating deputy county clerk, has returned from Memphis, where he had gone to attend his sister's marriage, and is at his desk again."

     Mattie M. COTTINGHAM, daughter of Rev. Gideon Wesley COTTINGHAM and Mary Elizabeth Thomas, was born in 1867 in Texas.

Mattie M. COTTINGHAM appeared on a census, enumerated 21 August 1870, in the household of her parents Rev. Gideon Wesley COTTINGHAM and Mary Elizabeth Thomas in Columbus, Colorado County, Texas. She was recorded as Mattie M. Cottingham, age 3, born Texas.

Mattie M. COTTINGHAM is presumed to have died before 1880. She is not listed with the family in the 1880 census when she would have been only 13.

     W. C. COTTINGHAM, son of Rev. Gideon Wesley COTTINGHAM and Mary Elizabeth Thomas, was born in 1857 in Bastrop County, Texas.

W. C. COTTINGHAM appeared on a census, enumerated 27 June 1860, in the household of his parents Rev. Gideon Wesley COTTINGHAM and Mary Elizabeth Thomas in Texana, Jackson County, Texas. He was recorded as W. C. Cottingham, male age 2, born Bastrop county, Texas.¹

     Lura Ann Pipkin was born on 22 November 1857 in Galveston County, Texas.

Lura married James Poindexter COTTINGHAM, son of Rev. Gideon Wesley COTTINGHAM and Mary Elizabeth Thomas, on 7 January 1874 in Rockport, Aransas County, Texas.

Lura Ann Pipkin and James Poindexter COTTINGHAM moved from El Paso to Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, 1883 along with their children. They traveled by covered wagon and arrived in Brownsville 2 Dec 1883 after a journey of two months and seven days.

Lura Ann Pipkin died on 3 May 1925 in Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas, at age 67. She was buried in Buena Vista Burial Park, Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas.

Her obituary appeared 20 May 1925 in the The Brownsville Herald, published in Brownsville, Texas. See attached obituary which includes a full history of the family.

     Lura Ann COTTINGHAM, daughter of James Poindexter COTTINGHAM and Lura Ann Pipkin, was born on 16 January 1875 in Texas.¹

Lura Ann COTTINGHAM died on 14 December 1921 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, at age 46.¹

     Mary Charris COTTINGHAM, daughter of James Poindexter COTTINGHAM and Lura Ann Pipkin, was born on 18 March 1879 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.² She was also known as Mamie.

Mary Charris COTTINGHAM died on 4 April 1957 in Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas, at age 78.²

     John Harvey COTTINGHAM, son of James Poindexter COTTINGHAM and Lura Ann Pipkin, was born on 31 January 1882 in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.¹ He was also known as Jack. He never married.

John Harvey COTTINGHAM and James Pipkin COTTINGHAM were officers of the U. S. Border Patrol. Jack and Jim were among the 13 original members of the patrol. They patroled the Texas-Mexico border during the bandit trouble of the pre-World War days. You can read their story from the book: Migra! History of the US Border Patrol by Kelly Lytle Hernandez (see attached.)

John Harvey COTTINGHAM died on 29 November 1940 in McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas, at age 58.^1,2 He was buried in Buena Vista Burial Park, Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas.¹

     James Pipkin COTTINGHAM, son of James Poindexter COTTINGHAM and Lura Ann Pipkin, was born on 16 March 1886 in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas.^1,2 He was also known as Jim.

James Pipkin COTTINGHAM and John Harvey COTTINGHAM were officers of the U. S. Border Patrol. Jack and Jim were among the 13 original members of the patrol. They patroled the Texas-Mexico border during the bandit trouble of the pre-World War days. You can read their story from the book: Migra! History of the US Border Patrol by Kelly Lytle Hernandez (see attached.)

James Pipkin COTTINGHAM died on 6 September 1952 in McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas, at age 66.^1,2 He was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas.¹

     Susie Wells COTTINGHAM, daughter of James Poindexter COTTINGHAM and Lura Ann Pipkin, was born on 22 May 1892 in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas.¹

Susie Wells COTTINGHAM died on 19 December 1977 in McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas, at age 85.¹ She was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas.²

Her obituary appeared 20 December 1977 in the The Monitor, published in McAllen, Texas. Mrs. Susie Peavey, 85, a pioneer Valley resident and wife of well-known Valley lawman John R. Peavey died Monday at 1 p.m. at McAllen General Hospital following a lengthy illness.

A native of Brownsville, Mrs. Peavey had lived at numerous places in South Texas including Corpus Christi, Alice, Laredo, Hidalgo, and McAllen. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of McAllen and former member of McAllen Chapter 14, Order of the Eastern Star.

Mr. and Mrs. Peavey who had said they eloped in a horse-drawn buggy celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last May 22.

Survivors in addition to her husband are one son, John R. Peavey, Jr. of Mission, one daughter, Mrs. Joe Geraci of New Orleans, La, and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Kreidler Funeral Home with Rev. David Freeman of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery.

     Eliza Ann Adams was born in 1818 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of John Adams, born c1769 in Edgefield county, South Carolina, died 6 Jul 1834 in Lowndes county, Alabama. He is buried in Mt. Willing Cemetery.

Eliza married Nelson Booker NORRIS on 17 December 1842 in Dallas County, Alabama. She was the daughter of John and Polly Adams.¹

Eliza Ann Adams and Nelson Booker NORRIS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 15 October 1850 in Warrenton, Dallas County, Alabama. The household was listed as Nelson Norris, a 45 year old overseer and Eliza Norris, his 25 year old wife, both born in South Carolina. Also in the household were: Laura Norris, 20; Richard Norris, 20 year old farmer; Buddy Norris, 8; and Allice Norris, female, age 3; all born in Alabama.

Eliza Ann Adams died in 1852 in Dallas County, Alabama.

     Martha Blalock was born in 1804. She was also known as Bunyam.

Martha married Nelson Booker NORRIS circa 1823 in Alabama.

She was probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, Nelson Booker NORRIS, in the 1830 Federal Census of Dallas County, Alabama.

Martha Blalock is presumed to have died before 1840 in Dallas County, Alabama.

     Thomas Sumpter NORRIS, son of Nelson Booker NORRIS and Martha Blalock, was born in 1832 in Alabama. He was also known as Tom.

He was probably one of the 2 males age 5 to10 listed in the household of his father, Nelson Booker NORRIS, in the 1840 Federal Census of Dallas County, Alabama.

Thomas Sumpter NORRIS was listed as a resident in the household of J. F. Crocheron in the census report on 3 October 1850 in River Beat, Dallas County, Alabama. Crocheron was a 52 year old farmer and Tom was one of seven apparent boarders. He was listed as Thomas Norris, an 18 year old clerk, born in Alabama. The other boarders were a merchant, warehouse keeper, overseer, 2 farmers and a carpenter.

Thomas married Susan L. Spiers on 6 May 1860 in Lowndes County, Alabama. The service was performed by A. M. Simmons, JP.¹

He appeared on a census, enumerated 4 August 1860, in the household of his father Nelson Booker NORRIS in Mount Willing, Lowndes County, Alabama. He was identified as T. S. Norris, a 28 year old planter, born Alabama. His impled wife was S. L. Norris, age 21, born Alabama. They were listed as married.

Tom began military service on 6 May 1862 in Bridgeport, Jackson County, Alabama, when he enlisted as a private in Co. C, 42nd Alabama Infantry along with his brother-in-laws, John and Thomas W. Burt. Tom was promoted to sergeant. The 42nd were part of the Army of Tennessee. Company C was made up mostly of men from Wlcox county and was organized in Apr 1862 in Columbus, Mississippi. At Corinth, of 700 men engaged, they lost 98 killed, 250 wounded or captured. At Vicksburg they had 10 killed and 50 wounded. At Resaca, Georgia they had 59 killed or wounded. They surrendered at Bentonville, North Carolina.²

He was mentioned in the obituary of Nelson Booker NORRIS on 7 November 1894 in the The Greenville Advocate. He was one of the four surviving sons: T. S. (Thomas) Norris, Richard (Julius) Norris, Dick (Pick?) Norris and Needham Norris.

Thomas Sumpter NORRIS died on 16 July 1899 in Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama.

His obituary appeared 20 July 1899 in the The Citizen-Examiner, published in Hayneville, Alabama. "One by one the death angel calls and this time it was the soul of Mr. T. S. Norris of Ft. Deposit, which answered last Sunday. We extend to the bereaved ones our sincerest sympathy."

     Needham NORRIS, son of Nelson Booker NORRIS and Unknown Wife, was born on 29 November 1855 in Lowndes County, Alabama.

Needham NORRIS appeared on a census, enumerated 4 August 1860, in the household of his father Nelson Booker NORRIS in Mount Willing, Lowndes County, Alabama. He was identified as Needham Morris, age 5, born Alabama.

Needham NORRIS appeared on a census, enumerated 12 July 1870, in the household of Nelson Booker NORRIS in Calhoun Beat 8, Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama. He was recorded as Needom Norris, 15 year old larm labor, attending school.¹

Needham married Josephine Walton in December 1874 in Lowndes County, Alabama.

Needham NORRIS appeared on a census, enumerated 22 June 1880, in the household of his father Nelson Booker NORRIS in Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama. He was recorded as son Nedham Norris, 25 year old farmer, married. Living with him was his wife, Josephine, age 23, and children, Nelson B., age 5 and Anna S., age 4 months.

He was mentioned in the obituary of Nelson Booker NORRIS on 7 November 1894 in the The Greenville Advocate. He was one of the four surviving sons: T. S. (Thomas) Norris, Richard (Julius) Norris, Dick (Pick?) Norris and Needham Norris.

Needham NORRIS was mentioned in the obituary of Laura NORRIS on 14 July 1914 in the The Montgomery Times. He was listed as one of her three surviving brothers. He wa listed as N. Norris of Calhoun.

Needham NORRIS died on 26 August 1929 in Lowndes County, Alabama, at age 73. He was buried in Mount Willing Cemetery, Mount Willing, Lowndes County, Alabama.²

     Robert Clarence NORRIS, son of Nelson Booker NORRIS and Unknown Wife, was born circa 1857 in Lowndes County, Alabama. Robert Clarence NORRIS also went by the name of Pickie or Pick.

Robert appeared on a census, enumerated 4 August 1860, in the household of his father Nelson Booker NORRIS in Mount Willing, Lowndes County, Alabama. He was identified as Pick Norris, a 4 year old male, born in Alabama.

Robert appeared on a census, enumerated 12 July 1870, in the household of his father Nelson Booker NORRIS in Calhoun Beat 8, Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama. He was recorded as Pickie Norris, 12 year old farm labor, attending school.¹

He appeared on a census, enumerated 22 June 1880, in the household of his father Nelson Booker NORRIS in Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama. He was recorded as Robt. C. Norris, age 22, works on farm, single.

He was mentioned in the obituary of Nelson Booker NORRIS on 7 November 1894 in the The Greenville Advocate. He was one of the four surviving sons: T. S. (Thomas) Norris, Richard (Julius) Norris, Dick (Pick?) Norris and Needham Norris.

Robert married Mary Jeffie Oswalt on 4 April 1909 in Lowndes County, Alabama.²

He was mentioned in the obituary of Laura NORRIS on 14 July 1914 in the The Montgomery Times. He was listed as one of her three surviving brothers. He was listed as Clarence Norris of Calhoun.

Robert Clarence NORRIS died on 31 May 1929 in Lowndes County, Alabama. He was buried in Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama.

     Julius Caesar NORRIS, son of Nelson Booker NORRIS and Martha Blalock, was born on 6 August 1830 in Richmond, Dallas County, Alabama.¹ He was also known as Richard, so perhaps his full name was Richard Julius Caesar Norris.

He was probably one of the 2 males age 5 to10 listed in the household of his father, Nelson Booker NORRIS, in the 1840 Federal Census of Dallas County, Alabama.

He appeared on a census, enumerated 15 October 1850, in the household of his parents Nelson Booker NORRIS and Eliza Ann Adams in Warrenton, Dallas County, Alabama. He was enumerated as Richard Norris, a farmer, age 20, born in Alabama.

He appeared on a census, enumerated 4 August 1860, in the household of his father Nelson Booker NORRIS in Mount Willing, Lowndes County, Alabama. He was recorded as J. A. Norris, a 26 year old overseer, born Alabama.

Julius began military service at age 30 in March 1861 in Memphis, Tennessee, where he enlisted as a private in Company A, Wert Adam's regiment of Louisiana Cavalry. He was wounded at Shiloh and Alexandria, but served until the end of the war and was discharged in April 1865. He applied for and received a pension.

Julius married Georgiana B. Gardner on 24 January 1866 in Lowndes County, Alabama. The service was performed by A. M. Simmons, JP.²

Julius Caesar NORRIS and Georgiana B. Gardner appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 25 August 1870 in Mount Willing, Lowndes County, Alabama. The household was listed as Julious Norris, a 36 year old farmer, with real estate valued $800 and personal estate $200; Georgia Norris, age 28, keeping house; Nellie Norris, age 3, at home; Charlie Norris, age 2, at home; Sallie Norris, age 6/12, born April; and Aline Norris, an 18 year old black female domestic servant. All were born in Alabama.

Julius Caesar NORRIS and Georgiana B. Gardner appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 4 June 1880 in Braggs, Lowndes County, Alabama. The household was listed as J. C. Norris, a 51 year old miller; his wife G. B. Norris, age 40, keeping house; daughter N. F. Norris, age 13; son C. M. Norris, age 12; daughter L. A. Norris, age 10; daughter Annie Norris, age 9; son E. L. Norris, age 6; and daughter L. B. Norris, age 5/12. All were born in Alabama. Julius's father had been born in Georgia and his mother in Alabama.

Julius Caesar NORRIS appeared in a newspaper article 9 November 1881 in the The Citizen-Examiner, published in Hayneville, Alabama. Ft. Deposit -- Nearly three weeks since Mr. Richard Norris met with a misfortune so common during the ginning season. His right hand was terribly lacerated by the gin saws; so much so that Dr. Carr had to amputate the whole hand last week. Last reports show that he is getting along very well.

He was mentioned in the obituary of Nelson Booker NORRIS on 7 November 1894 in the The Greenville Advocate. He was one of the four surviving sons: T. S. (Thomas) Norris, Richard (Julius) Norris, Dick (Pick?) Norris and Needham Norris.

He filed for and received a Confederate pension in both Lowndes and Mobile counties. After his death, his wife Georgia continued to receive his pension. In 1898 from Lowndes he mentioned being wounded in 1863 in the breast at Denmark, Tennessee. He said he was wounded at Shiloh, Denmark and Alexandria. In 1896 from Lowndes he said he was 60 years old and since the war had lost his right hand. He said he was a resident of Fort Deposit and worked as a town night watchman. He said he had been wounded four times during the war. In 1907 from Lowndes he was still working as a night watchman and said his age was 69.

After his death, Georgia continued the applications and said that 1915-1919 she had lived in Mobile. She said that she was born 13 Aug 1841 in Mobile.

He appeared in a newspaper article 6 January 1899 in the Fort Deposit Vindicator, published in Fort Deposit, Alabama. J. C. Norris was listed as a member of both the Knights of Pythias and the local Masonic Lodge.

Julius Caesar NORRIS and Georgiana B. Gardner appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 7 June 1900 in Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama. The household was listed as Julius C. Norris, a 71 year old night watchman, born August 1838, and his 58 year old wife, Georgia, born August 1841. They had been married 34 years, and she was the mother of nine, six still living. Also in the household was son, Charles M. Norris, a 32 year old farmer, born in 1868; daughter Annie Norris, age 20, born July 1880; and son Julius M. Norris, a 16 year old farm laborer, born October 1889. All were born in Alabama. They lived on West Pollard Street in Fort Deposit.

He was listed in the 1902 city directory for Mobile, Alabama. It showed Julius Norris residing at 511 S. Scott Street.

Julius appeared on the Alabama Census of Confederate Soldiers enumerated 1907 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. He was listed as Julius Caesar Norris, born 6 Aug 1832 at Richmond, Dallas county, Alabama. He enlisted as a private at Memphis, Tennessee in Capt. Harrison's company of Wert Adam's Cavalry. On 6 Jan 1865 he had been captured at Waterpool, Tensas Parish, Louisiana and sent to a military prison at Natchez, Mississippi. He escaped 10 Mar 1865 and returned home to Fort Deposit.¹

Julius Caesar NORRIS appeared on a census, enumerated 22 April 1910, in the household of his son Charles M. NORRIS in Precinct 14, Lowndes County, Alabama. He was recorded as Charles' father, Richard J. Norris, age 82, born Alabama. With him was his wife, Georgia, age 68, born Alabama. they had been married 48 years and she was the mother of nine, six living.

He was mentioned in the obituary of Laura NORRIS on 14 July 1914 in the The Montgomery Times. He was listed as one of her three surviving brothers. He was mistakenly listed as D. Norris, of Mobile.

Julius Caesar NORRIS died on 2 February 1915 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, at age 84.

His obituary appeared 3 February 1915 in the The Montgomery Advertiser, published in Montgomery, Alabama. "Julius C. Norris, a resident of Mobile the last ten years, died Tuesday at 7:30 a.m., at his home, 954 South Warren street, after a lingering illness. Deceased was a native of Dallas county, coming to Mobile from Fort Deposit, where he resided for a long time. He was a member of Fort Deposit lodge of Masons, and a Confederate veteran, having served in the Louisiana cavalry and was wounded four times.

Mr. Norris is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mesdames Charles and William Clauson, and James Y. Shaw, Jr; three sons. Charles of Hayneville, Ala., Edward L. of Georgiana and Julius M. of Mobile, besides many grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Calvary Baptist Church Wednesday morning and the remains will be taken to Fort Deposit immediately afterwards for internment."

     Susan L. Spiers was born on 8 October 1836 in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Susan married Thomas Sumpter NORRIS, son of Nelson Booker NORRIS and Martha Blalock, on 6 May 1860 in Lowndes County, Alabama. The service was performed by A. M. Simmons, JP.¹

Susan L. Spiers appeared on a census, enumerated 4 August 1860, in the household of her father in law Nelson Booker NORRIS in Mount Willing, Lowndes County, Alabama. She was recorded as S. L. Norris, female age 21, born Alabama. With her was her implied husband, T. S. Norris, a 28 year old planter. They were each shown as married and no children were listed.

Susan L. Spiers died on 24 May 1894 in Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama, at age 57.

Her obituary appeared 31 May 1894 in the The Citizen-Examiner, published in Hayneville, Alabama. Fort Deposit -- "The other death of which I must speak is that of Mrs. T. S. Norris which occured last Thursday after a brief illness.

It was on the 8th of October 1836, in Pitts county, North Carolina that she was born and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Spiers and a niece of the late John A. Tyson. She married Mr. T. S. Norris May 9, 1860.

Her husband and five chidren; Mrs. Vincent Bell of Calhoun, Mrs. W. T. King of Sandy Ridge, Miss Laura and Mary Norris and Mr. Spiers Norris survive her.

At Mt. Willing in 1853 she joined the Baptist Church and was a member of that church for thirty years, till the family moved to Fort Deposit when she connected herself with the church here..."

     Georgiana B. Gardner was born on 13 August 1841 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Charles Gardner and Annie Strand from Scotland.¹ She was also known as Georgia.

Georgiana married Julius Caesar NORRIS, son of Nelson Booker NORRIS and Martha Blalock, on 24 January 1866 in Lowndes County, Alabama. The service was performed by A. M. Simmons, JP.²

Georgiana B. Gardner and Julius Caesar NORRIS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 25 August 1870 in Mount Willing, Lowndes County, Alabama. The household was listed as Julious Norris, a 36 year old farmer, with real estate valued $800 and personal estate $200; Georgia Norris, age 28, keeping house; Nellie Norris, age 3, at home; Charlie Norris, age 2, at home; Sallie Norris, age 6/12, born April; and Aline Norris, an 18 year old black female domestic servant. All were born in Alabama.

Georgiana B. Gardner and Julius Caesar NORRIS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 4 June 1880 in Braggs, Lowndes County, Alabama. The household was listed as J. C. Norris, a 51 year old miller; his wife G. B. Norris, age 40, keeping house; daughter N. F. Norris, age 13; son C. M. Norris, age 12; daughter L. A. Norris, age 10; daughter Annie Norris, age 9; son E. L. Norris, age 6; and daughter L. B. Norris, age 5/12. All were born in Alabama. Julius's father had been born in Georgia and his mother in Alabama.

Georgiana B. Gardner and Julius Caesar NORRIS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 7 June 1900 in Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama. The household was listed as Julius C. Norris, a 71 year old night watchman, born August 1838, and his 58 year old wife, Georgia, born August 1841. They had been married 34 years, and she was the mother of nine, six still living. Also in the household was son, Charles M. Norris, a 32 year old farmer, born in 1868; daughter Annie Norris, age 20, born July 1880; and son Julius M. Norris, a 16 year old farm laborer, born October 1889. All were born in Alabama. They lived on West Pollard Street in Fort Deposit.

Georgiana B. Gardner appeared on a census, enumerated 22 April 1910, in the household of her son Charles M. NORRIS in Precinct 14, Lowndes County, Alabama. She was recorded as Charles' mother, Georgia Norris, age 68, born Alabama. Her parents were born in England. She was with her husband, Richard J. Norris, age 82. They had been married 48 years and she was the mother of nine, six living.

Georgiana B. Gardner died on 19 July 1928 in Hayneville, Lowndes County, Alabama, at age 86.¹ She was buried in Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama.

     Josephine Walton was born on 1 October 1854.

Josephine married Needham NORRIS, son of Nelson Booker NORRIS and Unknown Wife, in December 1874 in Lowndes County, Alabama.

Josephine Walton died on 15 May 1922 at age 67. She was buried in Mount Willing Cemetery, Mount Willing, Lowndes County, Alabama.¹

     Mary Alice NORRIS, daughter of Nelson Booker NORRIS and Eliza Ann Adams, was born circa 1849 in Dallas County, Alabama. She was also known as Milly.

Mary Alice NORRIS appeared on a census, enumerated 15 October 1850, in the household of her parents Nelson Booker NORRIS and Eliza Ann Adams in Warrenton, Dallas County, Alabama. She was shown as Allice Norris, age 3, born Alabama.

Mary Alice NORRIS appeared on a census, enumerated 4 August 1860, in the household of her father Nelson Booker NORRIS in Mount Willing, Lowndes County, Alabama. She was recorded as M. A. Norris, female age 11, born Alabama.

Mary married James Michael Bozeman on 5 August 1869 in Hayneville, Lowndes County, Alabama. The service was performed by Rev. David Lee. Alice died not long after the marriage, as James married Miss Laura J. Bell (1859-1900) 30 May 1874 at Mount Willing, Lowndes county.¹

Mary Alice NORRIS and James Michael Bozeman appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 23 July 1870 in Beat 8, Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as James Bozeman, a 24 year old farmer; Mary A. Bozeman, his implied wife, age 21; and Mary Burt, age 12, in school. All were born in Alabama. He had real estate valued $500 and personal estate $200. Mary Burt was the daughter of John Joseph Burt, killed in the war, and Laura Norris.

Mary Alice NORRIS is presumed to have died before May 1874 in Autauga County, Alabama.

     James Michael Bozeman was born on 3 February 1846 in Autauga County, Alabama.

James married Mary Alice NORRIS, daughter of Nelson Booker NORRIS and Eliza Ann Adams, on 5 August 1869 in Hayneville, Lowndes County, Alabama. The service was performed by Rev. David Lee. Alice died not long after the marriage, as James married Miss Laura J. Bell (1859-1900) 30 May 1874 at Mount Willing, Lowndes county.¹

James Michael Bozeman and Mary Alice NORRIS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 23 July 1870 in Beat 8, Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as James Bozeman, a 24 year old farmer; Mary A. Bozeman, his implied wife, age 21; and Mary Burt, age 12, in school. All were born in Alabama. He had real estate valued $500 and personal estate $200. Mary Burt was the daughter of John Joseph Burt, killed in the war, and Laura Norris.

James Michael Bozeman died on 6 April 1908 in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 62. He was buried in Live Oak Cemetery, Selma, Dallas County, Alabama.

     Unknown married Nelson Booker NORRIS circa 1853 in Alabama. This was about the time of his move to Lowndes county.

Unknown Wife died before 1860 in Lowndes County, Alabama.