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     Mary Jeffie Oswalt was born on 18 December 1872 in Lowndes County, Alabama.

Mary married Robert Clarence NORRIS, son of Nelson Booker NORRIS and Unknown Wife, on 4 April 1909 in Lowndes County, Alabama.¹

Mary Jeffie Oswalt died on 15 March 1972 in Hayneville, Lowndes County, Alabama, at age 99. She was buried in Little Sandy Ridge Cemetery, Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama.

     James P. NORRIS, son of Nelson Booker NORRIS and Eliza Ann Adams, was born circa 1842 in Dallas County, Alabama. James P. NORRIS also went by the name of Buddy.

James P. NORRIS 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 recorded as Buddy Norris, age 8, born Alabama.

James P. 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 enumerated as J. N. Norris, age 15, born Alabama.

James began military service on 14 May 1862 in Montgomery, Alabama, where he enlisted as a 3rd sergeant in Company G, First battalion of Hilliard's Alabama Legion, CSA. The company was comanded by Capt. J. H. Holt. By Jan 1863 James had been promoted to 1st sergeant. They fought at Chickamauga as part of Gracie's Brigade, losing half of the men engaged.

The Legion was disolved 25 Nov 1863, with companies A-D consolidated with the 3rd battalion to form the 60th Alabama Infantry. Companies C, F and G became the 23rd Alabama Sharpshooters Battalion.

A note on a muster roll said that Sgt. James P. Norris "died at his father's house in South Carolina[sic] December 13, 1863 of wound received at Chickamauga, 20 Sep 1863." This was on a roll of the 23rd Sharpshooters, but James' company was still part of Hilliard's Legion at Chickamauga. An October 1862 muster roll said that he had been furloughed from Hospital in Atlanta to Montgomery. He apparently returned home to Fort Deposit where he died of his wounds.

James P. NORRIS died on 13 December 1863 in Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama. He died of wounds suffered September 20th during the Battle of Chickamauga. The Confederate memorial at Hayneville to those who died during the war includes James Norris, Company G, 23rd Alabama Bat'n, killed at Chickamauga, TN.

     Charles M. NORRIS, son of Julius Caesar NORRIS and Georgiana B. Gardner, was born in 1868 in Lowndes County, Alabama.¹

Charles M. NORRIS appeared on a census, enumerated 7 June 1900, in the household of his parents Julius Caesar NORRIS and Georgiana B. Gardner in Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama. He was recorded as son, Charles M. Norris, a 32 year old farmer, born in 1868 in Alabama.

Charles M. NORRIS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 22 April 1910 in Precinct 14, Lowndes County, Alabama. The household was listed as Charles Norris, a 45 year old farmer, and his wife, Mary, age 25. They had been married 9 years with no children. They were both born in Alabama. Living with them were Charles' father, Richard J. Norris, age 82, and mother, Georgia Norris, age 68, both born Alabama. They had been married one time and for 48 years. Georgia was the mother of nine children, six currently living.

Charles M. NORRIS died on 6 June 1939.¹ He was buried in Myrtlewood Cemetery, Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama.¹

     Ann Jane Thompson was born on 21 November 1826 in Independence, Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Ann married Thomas Coke SMITH, son of Thomas SMITH and Mary Mitchell Scott, on 1 January 1846 in Autauga County, Alabama. She was the daughter of William Norton Thompson and Cynthia Antoinette Manning.^1,2

Ann Jane Thompson and Thomas Coke SMITH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 20 October 1850 in Huddleston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Thomas C. Smith, a 27 year old miller; his implied wife Jane A. Smith, age 23; Oscar T. Smith, age 3; and Mary Smith, 7 months old. All were born in Alabama. Thomas had 2 slaves. The obituary of William N. Smith said he was born five miles northeast of Prattville in 1852, which is most likely where they were living in 1850.³

Ann Jane Thompson and Thomas Coke SMITH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 June 1880 in Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Thomas C. Smith, a 56 year old carpenter; wife A. Jane Smith, age 53, keeping house; daughter Lavinia, age 21, farm laborer; son Clarence Smith, age 19, farm laborer; and daughter Ina Smith, age 16, assistant laborer. All were born in Alabama.⁴

Ann Jane Thompson died on 22 April 1908 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 81.¹ She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Her obituary appeared 1 May 1908 in the The Prattville Progress, published in Prattville, Alabama. Death of Mrs. A. J. Smith -- In the death of Mrs. A. J. Smith on the evening of the 22nd of April, this county lost one of its oldest and most highly esteemed ladies.

The sudden death of Mrs. Smith occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. M. Northington, a few miles west of town.

Mrs. Anne Jane Smith, nee Thompson, was born at Independence November 2nd, 1826. She was married in 1846 to Thomas C. Smith and five children survive this unionIn the death of Mrs.

A. J. Smith on the evening of the 22nd of April, this county lost one of its oldest and most highly esteemed ladies. The sudden death of Mrs. Smith occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs.

J. M. Northington, a few miles west of town. Mrs. Anne Jane Smith, nee Thompson, was born at Independence November 2nd, 1826.

She was married in 1846 to Thomas C. Smith and five children survive this union, viz: E. I. and W. N. Smith, and Mrs. Laura Northington, Mrs. Ina Stratton and Miss Pattie Smith.

Mrs. Smith was a faithful and consecrated member of the Episcopal church. She leaves surviving her many loving friends who will long miss and mourn for her..

Mrs. Smith was a faithful and consecrated member of the Episcopal church. She leaves surviving her many loving friends who will long miss and mourn for her..

     Oscar Thompson SMITH, son of Thomas Coke SMITH and Ann Jane Thompson, was born on 29 September 1847 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Oscar Thompson SMITH appeared on a census, enumerated 20 October 1850, in the household of his parents Thomas Coke SMITH and Ann Jane Thompson in Huddleston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. He was recorded as Oscar T. Smith, age 3, born Alabama.²

Oscar Thompson SMITH appeared on a census, enumerated 1855, in the household of his father Thomas Coke SMITH in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. He was probably one of the three males under 21.³

Oscar Thompson SMITH died on 22 December 1893 in Autauga County, Alabama, at age 46.¹ He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.¹

     Mary Pleasant SMITH, daughter of Thomas Coke SMITH and Ann Jane Thompson, was born in 1850 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Mary Pleasant SMITH appeared on a census, enumerated 20 October 1850, in the household of her parents Thomas Coke SMITH and Ann Jane Thompson in Huddleston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as Mary Smith, 7 months old, born Alabama.¹

Mary Pleasant SMITH appeared on a state census, enumerated 1855, in the household of her father Thomas Coke SMITH in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was probably the one female under age 21.²

Mary Pleasant SMITH died on 31 July 1866 in Autauga County, Alabama.

     Emmett Iola SMITH, son of Thomas Coke SMITH and Ann Jane Thompson, was born on 1 September 1854 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Emmett Iola SMITH appeared on a state census, enumerated 1855, in the household of his father Thomas Coke SMITH in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. He was probably one of the three males under age 21.²

Emmett Iola SMITH was mentioned in the obituary of Ann Jane Thompson on 1 May 1908 in the The Prattville Progress. He was listed as one of her five surviving children, viz: E. I. and W. N. Smith, and Mrs. Laura Northington, Mrs. Ina Stratton and Miss Pattie Smithh.

Emmett Iola SMITH died on 25 January 1916 in Pinellas County, Florida, at age 61.¹ He was buried in Clearwater Municipal Cemetery, Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.¹

     Laura Edna SMITH, daughter of Thomas Coke SMITH and Ann Jane Thompson, was born on 2 August 1856 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Laura married James Nathan Northington on 28 November 1877 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. They were married at the residence of the bride's father near Prattville. The groom was the son of Thomas Reeks Northington and Salina Caver.²

Laura Edna SMITH was mentioned in the obituary of Ann Jane Thompson on 1 May 1908 in the The Prattville Progress. She was listed as one of her five surviving children, viz: E. I. and W. N. Smith, and Mrs. Laura Northington, Mrs. Ina Stratton and Miss Pattie Smith.

Laura Edna SMITH and James Nathan Northington appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 8 April 1930 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as James N. Northington, age 75, and wife Laura S. Northington, age 73, both born Alabama. He had married at age 23 and her at age 21. They owned their home on Fourth Street, valued $3000. Also in the household was their daughter, Annie L. Northington, single, age 45, a school teacher; and sister-in-law Pattie Smith, single, age 71, not employed.

Laura Edna SMITH died on 17 March 1939 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 82.¹ She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.¹

     Lavinia Antoinette SMITH, daughter of Thomas Coke SMITH and Ann Jane Thompson, was born on 2 January 1859 in Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was also known as Pattie.

Lavinia Antoinette SMITH appeared on a census, enumerated 12 June 1880, in the household of her parents Thomas Coke SMITH and Ann Jane Thompson in Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as daughter, Lavinia Smith, age 21, farm laborer, born Alabama.¹

Lavinia was listed as a resident in Robert L. and Mildred Duffey's household in the census report on 4 June 1900 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. Duffey was a 35 year old house builder with a wife and three children, ages 3-10. Pattie Smith was listed as a boarder, single, age 41, born January 1859 in Alabama. Her occupation was saleslady. They lived on Chestnut street. Pattie's sister, Ina Lee Smith, was the census enumerator. The Duffeys lived next door to Thomas W. and Margaret (Burt) Smith.

Pattie was mentioned in the obituary of her mother, Ann Jane Thompson, on 1 May 1908 in the The Prattville Progress. She was listed as one of her five surviving children, viz: E. I. and W. N. Smith, and Mrs. Laura Northington, Mrs. Ina Stratton and Miss Pattie Smith.

She was employed as a salesclerk at the Autauga Merchantile Company on 4 December 1913 in Prattville, Alabama. She was listed as Miss Pattie Smith in a Christmas advertisement. An announcement from 30 Mar 1900 said she had accepted a position with the Prattville Merchantile Company and in 1905 took the position with Autauga Merchantile. On 29 Jan 1914 it was announced in the local newspaper that Pattie had left Autauga Merchantile and accepted a position with B. W. Moncrief, a retail store.

Lavinia Antoinette SMITH appeared on a census, enumerated 8 April 1930, in the household of her sister Laura Edna SMITH and family in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as sister-in-law, Pattie Smith, single, age 71, born Alabama, not employed.

Lavinia Antoinette SMITH died on 8 January 1934 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 75.^2,3 She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

Her obituary appeared 11 January 1934 in the The Prattville Progress, published in Prattville, Alabama. Miss Pat Smith Called By Death -- She died at the home of her nephew, Leslie Northington, Monday evening at 6 o'clock. "Miss Pat", as her friends knew her suffered an attack of flu last week, but had improved until pneumonia, then double pneumonia developed and she passed away. She would have been 75 had she survived one more day. She was born and reared in Prattville, the daughter of Thomas C. and Anne Jane Smith, and spent her entire life in Prattville. Funeral services were at the Episcopal Church with Rev. P. N. McDonald officiating. Internment was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Surviving the deceased were two sisters, Mrs. Laura Northington, Prattville, and Mrs. A. E. Stratton, Montgomery.

     James Clarence SMITH, son of Thomas Coke SMITH and Ann Jane Thompson, was born on 10 June 1861 in Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama.

James Clarence SMITH appeared on a census, enumerated 12 June 1880, in the household of his parents Thomas Coke SMITH and Ann Jane Thompson in Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama. He was recorded as son, Clarence Smith, age 19, farm laborer, born Alabama.¹

James Clarence SMITH died on 24 August 1899 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 38.

     Ina Lee SMITH, daughter of Thomas Coke SMITH and Ann Jane Thompson, was born on 9 January 1864 in Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama.

Ina Lee SMITH appeared on a census, enumerated 12 June 1880, in the household of her parents Thomas Coke SMITH and Ann Jane Thompson in Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as daughter, Ina Smith, age 16, assistant laborer, born Alabama.¹

Ina Lee SMITH was mentioned in the obituary of Ann Jane Thompson on 1 May 1908 in the The Prattville Progress. She was listed as one of her five surviving children, viz: E. I. and W. N. Smith, and Mrs. Laura Northington, Mrs. Ina Stratton and Miss Pattie Smith.

Ina Lee SMITH died on 7 January 1956 in Autauga County, Alabama, at age 91.

     Ernice Englehardt SMITH, daughter of Thomas Coke SMITH and Ann Jane Thompson, was born on 9 November 1866 in Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama.

Ernice Englehardt SMITH died on 29 January 1867 in Autauga County, Alabama.

     James Nathan Northington was born on 31 October 1853 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

James married Laura Edna SMITH, daughter of Thomas Coke SMITH and Ann Jane Thompson, on 28 November 1877 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. They were married at the residence of the bride's father near Prattville. The groom was the son of Thomas Reeks Northington and Salina Caver.²

James Nathan Northington and Laura Edna SMITH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 8 April 1930 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as James N. Northington, age 75, and wife Laura S. Northington, age 73, both born Alabama. He had married at age 23 and her at age 21. They owned their home on Fourth Street, valued $3000. Also in the household was their daughter, Annie L. Northington, single, age 45, a school teacher; and sister-in-law Pattie Smith, single, age 71, not employed.

James Nathan Northington died on 13 December 1931 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 78.¹ He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.¹

     George D. GRAVES, son of Rev. Peyton Smith GRAVES and Joana R. Brantley, was born on 10 January 1841 in Alabama.¹

George D. GRAVES died on 19 November 1845 in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, at age 4.¹ He was buried in Live Oak Cemetery, Selma, Dallas County, Alabama.¹

     Ina Mae GRAVES, daughter of Rev. Peyton Smith GRAVES and Jane Ringgold Leas, was born on 31 May 1857 in Mississippi.

Ina Mae GRAVES appeared on a census, enumerated 23 June 1860, in the household of her parents Rev. Peyton Smith GRAVES and Jane Ringgold Leas in Palatine, Anderson County, Texas. She was listed as A. M. Graves, male(sic), age 2, born Mississippi.¹

Ina Mae GRAVES died on 3 October 1938 in Houston, Texas, at age 81.

     Aurelia Jane GRAVES, daughter of Rev. Peyton Smith GRAVES and Jane Ringgold Leas, was born on 8 February 1861 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland.

Aurelia Jane GRAVES died on 23 March 1896 in San Jacinto County, Texas, at age 35. She was buried in Evergreen Cemetry, Evergreen, San Jacinto County, Texas.

     Georgia Arline GRAVES, daughter of Rev. Peyton Smith GRAVES and Joana R. Brantley, was born on 9 March 1844 in Alabama.

Georgia Arline GRAVES appeared on a census, enumerated 23 June 1860, in the household of her parents Rev. Peyton Smith GRAVES and Jane Ringgold Leas in Palatine, Anderson County, Texas. She was recorded as G. Graves, female, age 15, born Alabama, attending school.¹

Georgia Arline GRAVES died on 18 August 1886 in Lamar, Aransas County, Texas, at age 42. She was buried in Lamar Cemetery, Lamar, Aransas County, Texas.²

     Ella S. GRAVES, daughter of Rev. Peyton Smith GRAVES and Jane Ringgold Leas, was born circa 1853 in Alabama.

Ella S. GRAVES appeared on a census, enumerated 23 June 1860, in the household of her parents Rev. Peyton Smith GRAVES and Jane Ringgold Leas in Palatine, Anderson County, Texas. She was listed as E. S. Graves, female, age 7, born Alabama.¹

     Harris Brantley GRAVES, son of Rev. Peyton Smith GRAVES and Joana R. Brantley, was born circa 1831 in Alabama.

Harris Brantley GRAVES appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 June 1860 in Mansfield, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana. The household was listed as He was one of four boarders in the home of brickmason Israel and Elizabeth Brown, and their children. He was listed as H. B. Graves, a 29 year old attorney at law, born in Alabama.

Harris began military service on 1 November 1861 in Camp Moore, Louisiana, when he enlisted as a corporal in company F, 19th Louisiana Infantry, CSA. He was discharged 25 Jan 1862. He then enlisted 1 Feb 1862 as a private in Company D, 13th Texas Cavalry (Burnett's), also known as the 13th Mounted Volunteers.

     Charles W. GRAVES, son of Rev. Peyton Smith GRAVES and Joana R. Brantley, was born circa 1835 in Alabama.

Charles married Ann Alabama Graves, daughter of Giles Nance GRAVES and Martha Ann Brinson, on 5 March 1860 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas.

Charles W. GRAVES and Ann Alabama Graves appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 20 June 1860 in Mansfield, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana. The household was listed as Chas. W. Graves, a 25 year old merchant born in Alabama and implied wife Ann A. Graves, age 22, keeping house, born in Texas. It was indicated that they had married in 1860.

Charles began military service on 1 February 1862 in Anderson County, Texas, as a private in company D, 13th Texas Cavalry. His brother Harris enlisted along with him.

Charles W. GRAVES and Ann Alabama Graves appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 13 August 1870 in Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, Louisiana. The household was listed as W. C. Graves, a 35 year old farmer with personal estate valued $360, born in Alabama; wife A. Graves, age 28, keeping house, born Alabama; son B. H. Graves, age 8, at home, born Texas; son G. C. Graves, age 6, at home, born Texas; daughter M. F. Graves, age 4, born Texas; and son C. J. Graves, age 2, born Texas. William's brother Peyton was living next door.

On 20 August 1874 Charles W. died in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas, leaving Ann Alabama a widow. Ann filed for a widow's pension 4 Aug 1899 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas. Mrs. A. A. Graves said that she was 59 years old and had lived in Anderson county for 22 years. She said that she had never before applied for a pension. She stated that her husband, C. W. Graves, had died 20 Aug 1874 and had served in company D, 13th Texas Dismounted Cavalry for two years. The pension was approved.

     Peyton Smith GRAVES, son of Rev. Peyton Smith GRAVES and Joana R. Brantley, was born in December 1838 in Alabama.

Peyton Smith GRAVES was listed as a resident in a hotel or boarding house in the census taken on 10 June 1860 in Mansfield, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana. Peyton Graves, a 21 year old artist born in Alabama. He was living in a building with six other men, all in their twenties.

Peyton married first Louisa Cutler Whetstone, daughter of Dr. John Asa Whetstone and Martha Susan ALEXANDER, circa 1861 in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana.

Peyton began military service at age 22 on 15 May 1861 in San Antonio, Texas, as a private in Co. A, 2nd Texas Cavalry, CSA. He was recorded as Peyton S. Graves, age 23, born 1836 in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana. He rose to the rank of sergeant and mustered out in Meridian, Mississippi on 4 May 1865.

Conflicting records show him in Company A of Yager's Third Battalion Cavalry, aka Mounted Rifles which was part of the 1st Texas Cavalry regiment.

He is believed to have transferred, or re-enlisted in Waul's Texas Legion where he was a lieutenant and adjutant. He was captured with the army at Vicksburg and paroled. At Vicksburg the Legion in a gallant charge drove back one Union breakthrough and recaptured a fort along the line.¹

Louisa died on 25 October 1865 in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, at age 25 leaving Peyton Smith GRAVES as a widower. There were no children.²

Peyton married second Lelia R. Gale circa 1866 in Louisiana. She was the daughter of Robert Gale and Frances W. Robertson.

Peyton Smith GRAVES and Lelia R. Gale appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 13 August 1870 in Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, Louisiana. The household was listed as S. P. (Peyton) Graves, a 30 year old farmer, born Alabama and his implied wife, R. L. (Lelia R.) Graves, female, age 22, keeping house, born Alabama. She had personal estate valued $520. They were living next door to Peyton's brother, Charles W. Graves.

He appeared in a newspaper article 4 May 1890 in the The Daily Commercial Herald, published in Vicksburg, Mississippi. "Prof. P. S. Graves is still taking artistic pictures at low prices. His cabinet photographs at $4.00 per dozen with a crayon portrait for lagniappe are wonderfully cheap."

**Editors Note: lagniappe means a small gift given to a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase. The cabinet card was a style of photograph widely used for photographic portraiture after 1870. It consisted of a thin photograph mounted on a card typically measuring 108 by 165 mm (4+1/4 by 6+1/2 inches) and usually included logos and information on the reverse side of the card to advertise the photographer's services.

He appeared in a newspaper article 17 April 1892 in the The Times, published in Shreveport, Louisiana. "Wolff, the leading photographer, is still at the Bon Ton Art Studio... The rumor that has been spread that I left the city is a mistake. P. S. Graves is no longer connected, as I purchased his entire interest... signed Ed C. Wolff, Jr."

Peyton Smith GRAVES appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 4 June 1900 in Portland, Ashley County, Arkansas. The household was listed as Peyton Graves, a 61 year old photographer, born Dec 1838 in Alabama. He indicated that both of his parents were born in Georgia. He said that he had been married for 36 years, however his wife is not shown. He owned his house free of mortgage.

He appeared in a newspaper article 17 August 1902 in the The Vicksburg Herald, published in Vicksburg, Mississippi. "Prof. P. S. Graves has taken charge of the studio lately occupied by Chas. W. Long, where he will give his best attention to all work in his art. He is well remembered as not only a good photographer, but a first class portrait painter as well."

Peyton Smith GRAVES and Lelia R. Gale were listed in the 1906 city directory for Vicksburg, Mississippi. Peyton S. Graves (Lelia R.), photographer, resident of 208 E. Crawford Street.

Peyton Smith GRAVES died on 5 November 1906 in Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi, at age 67.¹ He was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Vicksburg, Mississippi.

His obituary appeared 6 November 1906 in the The Vicksburg Post, published in Vicksburg, Mississippi. P. S. Graves died yesterday in the city at the age of 70 years. His funeral will take place from Arnold's parlors this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The pallbearers will be: J. D. Laughlin, D. A. Campbell, E. B. Booth, J. B. Askew, Jr., W. C. Raum, F. Speed, J. W. Collier and J. K. Moore.

     Ann Alabama Graves, daughter of Giles Nance GRAVES and Martha Ann Brinson, was born on 29 August 1841 in Texas. She was also known as Allie.

Ann married Charles W. GRAVES, son of Rev. Peyton Smith GRAVES and Joana R. Brantley, on 5 March 1860 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas.

Ann Alabama Graves and Charles W. GRAVES appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 20 June 1860 in Mansfield, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana. The household was listed as Chas. W. Graves, a 25 year old merchant born in Alabama and implied wife Ann A. Graves, age 22, keeping house, born in Texas. It was indicated that they had married in 1860.

Ann Alabama Graves and Charles W. GRAVES appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 13 August 1870 in Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, Louisiana. The household was listed as W. C. Graves, a 35 year old farmer with personal estate valued $360, born in Alabama; wife A. Graves, age 28, keeping house, born Alabama; son B. H. Graves, age 8, at home, born Texas; son G. C. Graves, age 6, at home, born Texas; daughter M. F. Graves, age 4, born Texas; and son C. J. Graves, age 2, born Texas. William's brother Peyton was living next door.

Charles died on 20 August 1874 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas, leaving Ann Alabama Graves as a widow. Ann filed for a widow's pension 4 Aug 1899 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas. Mrs. A. A. Graves said that she was 59 years old and had lived in Anderson county for 22 years. She said that she had never before applied for a pension. She stated that her husband, C. W. Graves, had died 20 Aug 1874 and had served in company D, 13th Texas Dismounted Cavalry for two years. The pension was approved.

Ann Alabama Graves died on 4 February 1924 in Italy, Giles County, Texas, at age 82. She was living with a grandson at the time of her death and had been receiving the Confederate widow's pension. She was buried in Italy Cemetery, Italy, Ellis County, Texas.¹

     Louisa Cutler Whetstone, daughter of Dr. John Asa Whetstone and Martha Susan ALEXANDER, was born on 22 December 1839 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Louisa Cutler Whetstone appeared on a census, enumerated 25 October 1850, in the household of her parents Dr. John Asa Whetstone and Martha Susan ALEXANDER in Coosada, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as Louisa C. Whetstone, age 11, born Alabama.

Louisa Cutler Whetstone appeared on a census, enumerated 20 June 1860, in the household of her mother Martha Susan ALEXANDER in Bastrop, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. She was recorded as Louisa C. Whetstone, age 20, born Alabama.

Louisa married Peyton Smith GRAVES, son of Rev. Peyton Smith GRAVES and Joana R. Brantley, circa 1861 in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana.

On 25 October 1865 Louisa Cutler died in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, at age 25 leaving Peyton Smith a widower. There were no children.¹ She was buried in Whetstone Cemetery, Bastrop, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana.²

     Martha Ann Brinson was born on 15 April 1818 in Jones County, Georgia.

Martha married Giles Nance GRAVES, son of William GRAVES III and Mary Young, on 4 January 1835 in Montgomery, Alabama.

Martha Ann Brinson died on 31 December 1858 in Shelby County, Texas, at age 40.

     Peyton Smith GRAVES, son of Giles Nance GRAVES and Martha Ann Brinson, was born on 27 September 1841 in Texas.¹

Peyton Smith GRAVES appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 3 June 1880 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas. The household was listed as E. W. Cook, a 24 year old grocery clerk, born in Mississippi and P. S. Graves, a 36 year old grocery clerk, born in Texas. His parents were born in Georgia. The two men lived in a house on Spring Street.

Peyton married first Ella Tucker on 31 December 1884 in Anderson County, Texas. She was the daughter of W.H. and Mary E. Tucker.²

Peyton married second Mary Elizabeth Parks on 8 October 1891 in Anderson County, Texas. She was the daughter of Felix G. and Margaret Ann Hague Parks. She was the widow of Samuel Augusta Rollins, who she married in 1873. He died in 1889.^3,4

Peyton Smith GRAVES died on 18 October 1893 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas, at age 52.¹ He was buried in Palestine City Cemetery, Palestine, Anderson County, Texas. The funeral was held at the family residence on Langston Street.¹

Peyton Smith GRAVES appeared in a newspaper article 19 October 1893 in the Dallas Morning News, published in Dallas, Texas. Peyton Graves a Corpse and Nat Blackshear Mortally Wounded-- Palestine, Anderson County, Tex., Oct. 18– This evening at 5:30 Peyton Graves, a grocery merchant and an old citizen of Palestine, entered Fox & Luxas’ store on Spring street where Nat Blackshear was employed as a salesman, and with some remarks which no one overheard, both men began shooting at each other. Graves fired four shots when his pistol, which was a 44, hung fire and would not discharge. Blackshear emptied his 38 caliber. Graves walked out of the building and down the sidewalk a few feet and fell. He was carried home and died as they were entering the gate. Blackshear was shot in the stomach which may prove fatal.

About eighteen months ago Blackshear married the youngest daughter of the widow Rollins in this city without the mother’s consent. The marriage was a very romantic one, the couple have stolen a march on Mrs. Rollins by the young lady’s jumping from a window while the rest of the family were asleep. A license was obtained in Cherokee county and the marriage was a success. The young couple have lived happily together since then and now have one child. Shortly after the marriage of her daughter, Mrs. Rollins married Peyton Graves, the man who now lies in his coffin with three bullets in his right breast. Hard feelings between the Blackshears and Graves seemed to exist from that day until his death.

Several months ago, Mrs. Blackshear, daughter of Mrs. Graves, entered suit in the district court for partition of the property belonging to her father, Sam Rollins, deceased. It was an amicable suit and the partition was made, as far is known, to the satisfaction of all parties concerned.

What caused the difficulty today is not known, but it is probably the result of the enmity which has long existed between the two men. It is said that Graves was drinking before the shooting took place. Blackshear is shot through the pit of the stomach and the wound will doubtless prove fatal. Graves was a member of several social organizations and carried life insurance. He has many friends in this county.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Nat Blackshear survived the shooting and died in 1910. He was married to Mamie (Rollins) Blackshear 1875-1902. They eloped at midnight 18 May 1893 and were married at 3 A.M. 19 May 1893 at the Presbyterian Church by minister Dr. Crozier, Palestine, Texas with Zula Quark as bridesmaid, and in Zula's clothing because her mother had locked her in her room and took her clothing. Mamie got out of her window in her night gown wrapped in the counterpayne.

     Ella Tucker was born on 13 August 1854 in Texas.¹

Ella married Peyton Smith GRAVES, son of Giles Nance GRAVES and Martha Ann Brinson, on 31 December 1884 in Anderson County, Texas. She was the daughter of W.H. and Mary E. Tucker.²

Ella Tucker died on 2 July 1888 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas, at age 33. She died after the birth of an infant that was born and died in June. Probably complications from the childbirth.¹ She was buried in Palestine City Cemetery, Palestine, Anderson County, Texas.¹

     Mary Elizabeth Parks was born on 28 March 1855 in Texas.¹

Mary married Peyton Smith GRAVES, son of Giles Nance GRAVES and Martha Ann Brinson, on 8 October 1891 in Anderson County, Texas. She was the daughter of Felix G. and Margaret Ann Hague Parks. She was the widow of Samuel Augusta Rollins, who she married in 1873. He died in 1889.^1,2

Mary Elizabeth Parks died on 16 January 1934 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas, at age 78.¹ She was buried in Palestine City Cemetery, Palestine, Anderson County, Texas.¹

     Young William GRAVES, son of Giles Nance GRAVES and Martha Ann Brinson, was born circa 1836 in Alabama.

Young William GRAVES died in February 1861 in Anderson County, Texas.

     Mary Susan GRAVES, daughter of Giles Nance GRAVES and Martha Ann Brinson, was born circa 1838 in Alabama.

Mary Susan GRAVES died on 6 October 1875 in Texas.