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     Zilpha PRATT was born on 29 June 1828 in Alabama. She was also known as Sophia.

Zilpha married Harvey Pressley COTTINGHAM, son of Elisha COTTINGHAM II and Nancy PARKER, on 17 January 1853 in Bibb County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Hopkins and Sarah Pratt.

Zilpha PRATT and Harvey Pressley COTTINGHAM appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 3 August 1860 in Six Mile District, Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as H. P. Cottingham, a 30 year old farmer and his 32 year old wife, Zilpha, both born in Alabama. He had real estate valued $1000 and personal estate $3100. Also in the household were inferred children: Florence, 6; Mary, 5; and Jennie L. Cottingham, 3; all born in Alabama. They lived near Harvey's father, Elisha, and other family.

Zilpha PRATT and Harvey Pressley COTTINGHAM appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 28 June 1870 in Six Mile District, Brierfield, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Henry Cottingham, a 40 year old farmer and wife, Sophia, age 43, both born in Alabama. He had real estate valued $500 and personal estate also $500. Also in the household were their inferred chidren: Florence, 16; Mary, 14; Jenny, 12; Sally, 8; Monroe, 5; Edgar, 3; and Willis, 1. All were born in Alabama.

Zilpha PRATT died in 1905 in Bibb County, Alabama.

     David TRUCKS was born circa 1830.¹

David married Catherine Lucinda COTTINGHAM, daughter of Elisha COTTINGHAM II and Nancy PARKER, on 23 December 1852 in Bibb County, Alabama.

     Francis Marion TRUCKS was born in 1832.

Francis married Appy Caroline COTTINGHAM, daughter of Elisha COTTINGHAM II and Nancy PARKER, on 17 December 1856 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Francis Marion TRUCKS died in 1862.

     Robert Melton CAMP, son of Abisha CAMP and Sarah Rebecca LOONEY, was born in 1821.

Robert married first Elizabeth K. ARNOLD, daughter of Wyatt H. ARNOLD and Charlotte Catherine BROWN, on 11 February 1841 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Robert married second Amanda FANCHER on 23 May 1849 in Bibb County, Alabama. The ceremony was performed by by C. F. Clabough, J.P.¹

Robert married third Eliza GENTRY on 25 November 1855 in Bibb County, Alabama. They had sons, John Wesley Camp and Marcus Alonzo Camp. One of his grand children is Irene Camp Ware.¹

Robert Melton CAMP died in 1904 in Columbia County, Arkansas.² He was buried in Chalybeate Springs Cemetery, Emerson, Columbia County, Arkansas.²

     Eliza GENTRY was born circa 1834 in Alabama.

Eliza married Robert Melton CAMP, son of Abisha CAMP and Sarah Rebecca LOONEY, on 25 November 1855 in Bibb County, Alabama. They had sons, John Wesley Camp and Marcus Alonzo Camp. One of his grand children is Irene Camp Ware.¹

Eliza GENTRY died in 1914 in Columbia County, Arkansas. She was buried in Chalybeate Springs Cemetery, Emerson, Columbia County, Arkansas.²

     Benajah Looney CAMP, son of Abisha CAMP and Sarah Rebecca LOONEY, was born in 1805 in Franklin County, Georgia. He was a merchant.

Benajah married Jane AVERY on 23 July 1829 in Bibb County, Alabama. The ceremony was performed by by R. McElroy, J. P.¹

In 1830 Benajah Looney CAMP served as postmaster in Centreville, Alabama.

Benajah Looney CAMP appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama, Benajah L. Kemp, 1 male under 5 (??), 1 male 20-29 (Benajah), 1 female 20-29 (Jane), and 1 male slave 10-23.

Benajah Looney CAMP appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Monroe County, Mississippi, Benjamin L. Camp, 1 male 5-9 (Tillary), 1 male 30-39 (Benajah), 1 female under 5 (Adeline), 1 female 5-9 (??), and 1 female 30-39 (Jane). Benajah was listed as employed in manufacture and trade.

Benajah Looney CAMP and Jane AVERY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 28 September 1850 in Carroll County, Mississippi. The household was listed as Benjamin L. Camp, a 44 year old silver smith, born in Georgia; wife Jane Camp, age 47, born Tennessee; and children. son Tillary Camp, 17 year old silver smith, born Alabama; Adeline Camp, 14, born Alabama; Theresa Camp, 11, born Alabama; Abisha Camp, 8, born Mississippi; and Elizabeth Camp, 5, born Mississippi. Also in the household was Abram Hunter, a 28 year old laborer, born in Kentucky. Benajah had four slaves, a 40 year old female, a 8 year old female, 5 year old female and a 2 year old male.

     Jane AVERY was born circa 1803 in Tennessee.

Jane married Benajah Looney CAMP, son of Abisha CAMP and Sarah Rebecca LOONEY, on 23 July 1829 in Bibb County, Alabama. The ceremony was performed by by R. McElroy, J. P.¹

She was probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, Benajah Looney CAMP, in the 1830 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama.

She was probably the female age 30 to 40 listed in the household of her husband, Benajah Looney CAMP, in the 1840 Federal Census of Monroe County, Mississippi.

Jane AVERY and Benajah Looney CAMP appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 28 September 1850 in Carroll County, Mississippi. The household was listed as Benjamin L. Camp, a 44 year old silver smith, born in Georgia; wife Jane Camp, age 47, born Tennessee; and children. son Tillary Camp, 17 year old silver smith, born Alabama; Adeline Camp, 14, born Alabama; Theresa Camp, 11, born Alabama; Abisha Camp, 8, born Mississippi; and Elizabeth Camp, 5, born Mississippi. Also in the household was Abram Hunter, a 28 year old laborer, born in Kentucky. Benajah had four slaves, a 40 year old female, a 8 year old female, 5 year old female and a 2 year old male.

Jane AVERY died on 12 July 1867 in Greenwood, Leflore County, Mississippi. She was buried in Walnut Mound Cemetery, Greenwood, Leflore County, Mississippi. There is another Camp marker beside her with no name. It could be the grave of Benajah, but appears to be a child's marker.²

     William Carroll HARPOLE was born in 1817 in Tennessee.

William married Anna ARNOLD, daughter of Wyatt H. ARNOLD and Charlotte Catherine BROWN, on 9 April 1835 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

William Carroll HARPOLE and Anna ARNOLD appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 December 1850 in East side Cahaba River, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Wm. C. Harpole, a 33-year-old farmer and his wife, Ann, age 32. They were born in Tennessee and had real estate valued at $350. Their children, all born in Alabama, were Lucinda 14, Newton 12, Melissa J. 10, William 6, and Obedience, 3. Living with the family was 25-year-old laborer Paul Wilson.²

William Carroll HARPOLE and Anna ARNOLD appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 28 July 1860 in Randolph, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as W. C. Harpole, a 45-year-old farmer, and his 43-year-old wife, Annie. Their children were Lucindia 23, Newton 20, Jane 18, William 16, Obedience 14, Martha 11, Prestly 8, and Cyrena 3.³

William Carroll HARPOLE died on 22 March 1866 in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.

     Benjamin Franklin TROTT, son of John C. D. TROTT and Celia PARKER, was born on 3 November 1841 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Benjamin Franklin TROTT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of John C. D. TROTT in Bibb County, Alabama.²

Benjamin began military service at age 19 on 9 September 1861 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama, enlisting as a 2nd Sgt. in Co. D 20th Alabama Infantry, CSA and continued until 9 Apr 1865. In 1907 he was still living at Six Mile.

Benjamin Franklin TROTT died after 1907 in Bibb County, Alabama.

     John C. TROTT Enlisted 1861 at Centreville in Co. D 20th Alabama Infantry, CSA.

John C. TROTT, son of John C. D. TROTT and Celia PARKER, was born in 1842.

John C. TROTT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of John C. D. TROTT in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

     Wiley Rucker TROTT Enlisted in the service as a private on 10 Sep 1863 at Talladega, AL in Co. A 62nd Alabama Infantry, CSA and continued until surrender 1865. He was paroled at Vicksburg, MS.

Wiley Rucker TROTT, son of John C. D. TROTT and Celia PARKER, was born on 22 November 1845 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Wiley Rucker TROTT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of John C. D. TROTT in Bibb County, Alabama.²

Wiley Rucker TROTT died after 1907 in Bibb County, Alabama.

     William C. TROTT, son of John C. D. TROTT and Celia PARKER, was born on 1 July 1848 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

William C. TROTT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of John C. D. TROTT in Bibb County, Alabama.²

William married Lucinda COTTINGHAM, daughter of John Pinkney COTTINGHAM and Mary Amanda COCHRAN, in 1871 in Bibb County, Alabama.

William C. TROTT died on 25 September 1922 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 74.¹ He was buried in Wesley Chapel Community Cemetery, Sand Mountain, Bibb County, Alabama.

     David JOHNSON, son of Abner Marshall JOHNSON and _____ Penelope, was born in 1867.