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     James Leslie ABNEY, son of William Berry ABNEY and Arminta Clearman, was born on 21 January 1896 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas.¹ He was an attorney.

He witnessed the marriage of Lloyd Early Davis and Rebecca Ruth ABNEY on 10 December 1942 in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The bride was nis niece. The ceremony took place in his home. He was also the best man. His wife and daughters Marian and Eleanor assisted in serving. He was listed in the wedding announcement as Lt. James L. Abney, USN retired.²

James Leslie ABNEY died on 1 March 1974 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, at age 78.¹ He was buried in Brookside Memorial Park, Houston, Harris County, Texas.¹

     Ruth ABNEY, daughter of William Berry ABNEY and Arminta Clearman, was born on 17 June 1892 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas.¹ She graduated in 1913 at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. She was also a student instructor in English. Formed in 1873, Southwestern is a private liberal arts college and is the oldest college or university in Texas.

During World War I, Ruth enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve Force on 2 October 1918 in Dallas, Texas. She served as a Landsman for Yeoman (F) - Yeoman 2nd Class. She served at the Navy Personnel Office in Washington D. C.

Ruth ABNEY died on 11 September 1979 in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, at age 87.¹ She was buried in Buena Vista Burial Park, Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas.¹

     Florence Effie Harris was born on 17 December 1887 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas.¹

Florence married Carleton Clearman ABNEY, son of William Berry ABNEY and Arminta Clearman, on 7 November 1909 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas. She was the daughter of William Leon Harris and Rebecca Shiras Grant.^1,2

Florence Effie Harris and Carleton Clearman ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 8 April 1930 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas. The household was listed as Carlton C. Abney was a 44 year old bookkeeper at a bank, he was not a veteran; his wife Florence was 42. They had been married for 20 years. They had two daughters, Margaret L., age 19, and Rebecca R., age 8, both attending school. They had two boarders, both single public school teachers, Lucill Lemburg, age 23 and Mildred Abney, age 23. Both were currently employed and Lucill was also attending school. Everyone in the household was born in Texas. Carlton owned their home, which was valued $5000. They owned a radio.

Florence Effie Harris and Carleton Clearman ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 5 April 1940 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas. The household was listed as Carlton C. Abney, a 54 year old banker, his 52 year od wife Florence Abney, and their daughter Rebecca Abney, age 18, all born in Texas. They lived at 301 Broad Ridge. Their house was valued $4000. Carlton had 4 years of college, Florence 2 years and Rebecca one year. She was attending school at that time.

Florence Effie Harris died on 14 July 1974 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas, at age 86.¹ She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas.¹

     Rebecca Ruth ABNEY, daughter of Carleton Clearman ABNEY and Florence Effie Harris, was born on 4 November 1921 in Temple, Bell County, Texas.

Rebecca Ruth ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 8 April 1930, in the household of her parents Carleton Clearman ABNEY and Florence Effie Harris in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas. She was recorded as Rebecca R. Abney, age 8, attending school, born Texas.

She appeared on a census, enumerated 5 April 1940, in the household of her parents Carleton Clearman ABNEY and Florence Effie Harris in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas. She was recorded as daughter Rebecca Abney, age 18, born in Texas. She had one year college was currently attending school.

Rebecca was a freshman in 1941 at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. She was a graduate of Lampasas High School. In the 1942 Austin City Directory she appeared as Rebecca R. Abney, student University of Texas, resident Carothers Dormitory.

Rebecca married Lloyd Early Davis on 10 December 1942 in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's uncle, Lt. James L. Abney, USN retired. Her father gave the bride away and her sister, Margaret, was her attendant. Her cousins Eleanor and Marian Abney, daughters of James, lighted the candles and assisted at the reception, along with their mother.¹

Rebecca Ruth ABNEY and Lloyd Early Davis appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 15 April 1950 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas. The household was listed as Lloyd E. Davis, a 29 year old assistant cashier at the National Bank; wife Rebecca Davis, a 27 year old English teacher at the high school; daughter Cyntha A. Davis, age 3 and son Carlton A. Davis, 5 months old. All were born in Texas. They lived at 206 S. Harris Street.

Rebecca Ruth ABNEY died on 17 December 1978 in Austin, Travis County, Texas, at age 57. She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas.

Her obituary appeared 18 December 1978 in the Austin American-Statesman, published in Austin, Texas. "Mrs. Rebecca A. Davis, 57, of Lampasas, died Sunday. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Lampasas. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas. Survivors: husband, Lloyd E. Davis, of Lampasas; son, Carlton Abney Davis, of Houston; daughter, Mrs. Cynthia Davis Kasin, of Seattle, Washington; sister, Mrs. Margaret Abney Howard, of Lampasas; five grandchildren. Lampasas Funeral Home, Lampasas."

     Margaret Louise ABNEY, daughter of Carleton Clearman ABNEY and Florence Effie Harris, was born on 30 December 1910 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas.¹ She was also known as Maggie Lou.

Margaret was educated in 1927 at Lampasas High School in Lampasas, Texas. She was editor of the school newspaper, "The Badger", and also served on the yearbook staff. She was in the school orchestra and the hiking club. One of her teachers and coaches was Mildred Abney, a cousin; who taught history and English. Maggie graduated in 1928 and in 1929 she attended Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas and pledged the Alpha Beta Pi sorority. She appeared in the 1930 Austin city directory as a student at the University of Texas, living at 2006 Whitis Avenue.

Margaret Louise ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 8 April 1930, in the household of her parents Carleton Clearman ABNEY and Florence Effie Harris in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas. She was listed as daughter Margeret L. Abney, age 19, attending school, born Texas.

She appeared in a newspaper article 9 June 1932 in the The Austin American, published in Austin, Texas. Margaret Louise Abney of Lampasas was included in a list of those receiving a bachelors of arts degree from the University of Texas.

Margaret married Ryan Madden Howard on 29 October 1932 in Travis County, Texas. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Grady Timmons, minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.²

Margaret Louise ABNEY and Ryan Madden Howard appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 29 May 1940 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas. The household was listed as Ryan Howard, a 29 year old farmer; his 29 year old wife Margaret Howard; son Ryan W., 6, and son son Donald, 1. All were born in Texas. They had lived at the same location in 1935. Both Ryan and Margaret were shown with 4 years of high school, but that was not correct. In 1950 they were correctly shown with 4 years college.

Margaret Louise ABNEY died on 28 January 1997 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas, at age 86.¹ She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas.¹

     Mildred Lee ABNEY, daughter of John Edwin ABNEY and Mary Magdelene Mercer, was born on 4 August 1906 in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas.¹

She appeared on a census, enumerated 18 April 1910, in the household of her parents John Edwin ABNEY and Mary Magdelene Mercer in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas. She was enumerated as daughter Mildred Lee Abney, age 3, born in Texas.

Mildred appeared on a census, enumerated 8 January 1920, in the household of her parents John Edwin ABNEY and Mary Magdelene Mercer in San Marcos, Hayes County, Texas. She was enumerated as Mildred L. Abney, age 13, born Texas and attending school.

She was listed in the 1926 city directory for Waco, Texas. Mildred L. Abney, student Baylor University. Lived at 530 Speight Avenue.

Mildred Lee ABNEY taught Margaret Louise ABNEY at Lampasas High School, Lampasas, Texas, in 1927. She was editor of the school newspaper, "The Badger", and also served on the yearbook staff. She was in the school orchestra and the hiking club. One of her teachers and coaches was Mildred Abney, a cousin; who taught history and English. Maggie graduated in 1928 and in 1929 she attended Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas and pledged the Alpha Beta Pi sorority. She appeared in the 1930 Austin city directory as a student at the University of Texas, living at 2006 Whitis Avenue.

Mildred Lee ABNEY was a graduate in 1927 of Baylor University in Waco, Texas. According to her obituary, she was born in Greenville and later moved with her parents to San Marcos. She graduated from San Marcus Bible Academy in 1923 and from Baylor University ih 1927.

She moved to Lampasas in 1926 to teach at Camp Mariamount, a Baptist encampment. She taught history and English in public schools in Lampasas for three years. She served as the first sponsor of the Lampasas High School yearbook, The Occidental, in 1928.

She also coached female athletics including basketball, tennis, hiking and baseball

She was married to George Thomas Bigham, the manager of William Cameron Lumber Co., in 193-. He died in 1957.

She received a master's degree in education from Howard Payne College i Brownwood in August of 1961.

She was listed as a resident in Carleton Clearman ABNEY and Florence Effie Harris's household in the census report on 8 April 1930 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas. She was recorded as boarder Mildred Abney, a 23 year old public school teacher, born in Texas.

Mildred Lee ABNEY died on 19 January 1991 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas, at age 84.¹ She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas.¹

     Ryan Madden Howard was born on 23 December 1910 in Austine, Travis County, Texas.¹

Ryan married Margaret Louise ABNEY, daughter of Carleton Clearman ABNEY and Florence Effie Harris, on 29 October 1932 in Travis County, Texas. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Grady Timmons, minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.²

Ryan Madden Howard and Margaret Louise ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 29 May 1940 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas. The household was listed as Ryan Howard, a 29 year old farmer; his 29 year old wife Margaret Howard; son Ryan W., 6, and son son Donald, 1. All were born in Texas. They had lived at the same location in 1935. Both Ryan and Margaret were shown with 4 years of high school, but that was not correct. In 1950 they were correctly shown with 4 years college.

Ryan Madden Howard died on 23 December 2001 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas, at age 91.¹ He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas.

     Clemmie Lois Robinson was born on 5 December 1892 in Hempstead, Walker County, Texas.¹ Clemmie Lois Robinson also went by the name of Tuggie.

Clemmie married John Camp ABNEY, son of William Berry ABNEY and Arminta Clearman, on 16 October 1912 in Lampasas County, Texas.²

Clemmie Lois Robinson and John Camp ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 6 April 1940 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas. The household was listed as John Abney, a 50 year old lawyer in private practice; his wife, Clemmie Abney, age 47; and daughter Clementine Abney, a student, age 18. All three were born in Texas. They lived on Fourth Street and had lived at the same spot in 1935. Their house was valued at $10,000. John had 6 years of college, Clemmie 2 years of college and Clementine has 4 years of high school.

Clemmie Lois Robinson died on 28 June 1977 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas, at age 84.¹ She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas.¹

     John Camp ABNEY Jr., son of John Camp ABNEY and Clemmie Lois Robinson, was born on 30 October 1915 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas.

John Camp ABNEY Jr. died on 2 January 1997 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, at age 81.

     Clementine ABNEY, daughter of John Camp ABNEY and Clemmie Lois Robinson, was born on 29 August 1921 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas.^1,2

Clementine ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 6 April 1940, in the household of her parents John Camp ABNEY and Clemmie Lois Robinson in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas. She was enumerated as daughter Clementine Abney, age 18, a student with four years of high school, born in Texas.

Clementine was a junior in 1942 at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. She appeared in the Austin city directory that year as a student at the university, living at 2309 Nueces street. School records show her as a resident of Lampasas. She was a member of the Chi Omega sorority and graduated in 1943.

Clementine ABNEY died on 16 November 1999 in Plano, Collin County, Texas, at age 78.¹

     Lucy Sue ABNEY, daughter of John Edwin ABNEY and Mary Magdelene Mercer, was born in 1904 in Texas.

Lucy Sue ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 18 April 1910, in the household of her parents John Edwin ABNEY and Mary Magdelene Mercer in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas. She was recorded as daughter Lucy Sue Abney, age 6, born Texas.

Lucy Sue ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 8 January 1920, in the household of her parents John Edwin ABNEY and Mary Magdelene Mercer in San Marcos, Hayes County, Texas. She was enumerated as Lucy S. Abney, age 16, attending school, born in Texas.

     Mary Dee ABNEY, daughter of John Edwin ABNEY and Mary Magdelene Mercer, was born in November 1909 in Texas.

Mary Dee ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 18 April 1910, in the household of her parents John Edwin ABNEY and Mary Magdelene Mercer in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas. She was recorded as Mary Dee Abney, 10 months old, born Nov. 1909 in Texas.

Mary Dee ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 8 January 1920, in the household of her parents John Edwin ABNEY and Mary Magdelene Mercer in San Marcos, Hayes County, Texas. She was enumerated as Mary Dee Abney, age 11, attending school, born in Texas.

     Lloyd Early Davis was born on 28 May 1920 in Bastrop County, Texas.

Lloyd married Rebecca Ruth ABNEY, daughter of Carleton Clearman ABNEY and Florence Effie Harris, on 10 December 1942 in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's uncle, Lt. James L. Abney, USN retired. Her father gave the bride away and her sister, Margaret, was her attendant. Her cousins Eleanor and Marian Abney, daughters of James, lighted the candles and assisted at the reception, along with their mother.¹

Lloyd Early Davis and Rebecca Ruth ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 15 April 1950 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas. The household was listed as Lloyd E. Davis, a 29 year old assistant cashier at the National Bank; wife Rebecca Davis, a 27 year old English teacher at the high school; daughter Cyntha A. Davis, age 3 and son Carlton A. Davis, 5 months old. All were born in Texas. They lived at 206 S. Harris Street.

     Rev. Robert M. Harrison was born circa 1830 in Georgia.

Robert married Clorian West on 28 April 1870 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. From the Southern Christian Advocate, 13 May 1870: On April 28th 1870, at the bride's residence by Rev. J. H. C. McKinney, Rev. R. M. Harrison, of the S. C. Conference, to Mrs. C. A. Abney, of Edgefield co., S. C.¹

Rev. Robert M. Harrison and Clorian West appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 18 August 1870 in Saluda Old Town, Edgefield County, South Carolina. The household was listed as Robert Harrison, a 40 year old Minister of the Gospel, born Georgia; his implied wife Chloe Harrison, age 38, born South Carolina; and Elmina Rush, age 66, house keeper, born South Carolina. Rev. Harrison had real estate valued $2800 and personal estate $600. It said that Robert and Chloe had married in April 1870. Note: Elmina Rush was the daughter of Joel P. Abney and Elizabeth Pope who lived near Higgins Ferry. She was the widow of Rev. Rush a Methodist minister.²

Rev. Robert M. Harrison died on 27 January 1871 near Bouknight's Ferry in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Rev. Robert M. Harrison and Clorian West appeared in a newspaper article 9 February 1871 in the The Intelligencer, published in Anderson, South Carolina.

Rev. Robert M. Harrison and Clorian West appeared in a newspaper article 11 February 1871 in the The Charleston Daily News, published in Charleston, South Carolina. It provides further details of the murder:

     Joel Inabinet was born on 10 May 1850.¹

Joel married Clorian West circa 1874 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.¹

Joel Inabinet died on 2 May 1925 at age 74.¹ He was buried in Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery, Saluda, Saluda County, South Carolina.¹

     Harriet Adella Coleman, daughter of Andrew Henry Coleman and Minerva ABNEY, was born in 1847 in Newberry, Newberry County, South Carolina.

Harriet Adella Coleman died on 14 July 1915 in Ashville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.

     Richard Patrick Coleman, son of Andrew Henry Coleman and Minerva ABNEY, was born on 26 October 1845 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Richard Patrick Coleman appeared on a census, enumerated 15 August 1860, in the household of his guardian Wilson ABNEY in Saluda, Edgefield County, South Carolina. He was listed as Richard Coleman, age 16, born South Carolina.

Richard Patrick Coleman was mentioned in the newspaper article of Wilson ABNEY that appeared 21 March 1866 in the Edgefield Advertiser, published in Edgefield, South Carolina. To The Public -- Having heard that my nephew and ward, Richard Coleman, a minor, is alleged to have taken part in robbing the driver of Mr. Harmon C. Moseley of his mules, some time about the 3d or 4th of this month, I feel it my duty to make this public announcement that the charge is without foundation. At that time my nephew was in Anderson District, having been sent there by myself to inquire to the suitability of the female school at Williamston, with the view of sending his sister (who is also my ward) to that school. As soon as I have time to go for them, I shall procure and publish statements of reliable citizens of Anderson District substantiating the above. -- Wilson Abney, Edgefield District, 14 Mar 1866.

Richard Patrick Coleman died on 22 February 1884 in Edgefield County, South Carolina, at age 38.

     Sarah Ann Coleman, daughter of Andrew Henry Coleman and Minerva ABNEY, was born on 25 February 1843 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Sarah Ann Coleman died on 30 October 1910 in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, at age 67.

     Martha Abney Coleman, daughter of Andrew Henry Coleman and Minerva ABNEY, was born on 8 August 1849 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Martha Abney Coleman died on 30 April 1912 in Sanford, Seminole County, Florida, at age 62.

     James Pope Coleman, son of Andrew Henry Coleman and Minerva ABNEY, was born on 26 November 1850 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

James Pope Coleman died on 19 November 1907 in Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina, at age 56.

     Robert Jackson Smith was born on 18 February 1829 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Robert married Minerva ABNEY, daughter of Zachariah ABNEY and Tabitha TOWNSEND, in 1854 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Robert Jackson Smith died on 12 April 1886 in Edgefield County, South Carolina, at age 57.

     Rev. Thomas Franklin SMITH, son of Thomas SMITH and Mary Mitchell Scott, was born on 5 September 1821.¹ He was an Episcopal minister in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

Rev. Thomas Franklin SMITH died on 4 February 1899 in Talladega County, Alabama, at age 77.¹ He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Talladega, Talladega County, Alabama.¹

     Mary WALKER, daughter of Hugh WALKER and Margaret CARROLL, was born on 14 April 1805 in North Carolina.¹

Mary WALKER died on 2 October 1863 at age 58.¹

     Hugh WALKER Jr., son of Hugh WALKER and Margaret CARROLL, was born on 11 December 1806 in North Carolina.¹

Hugh married Mary Hamilton circa 1827 in North Carolina. She was the daughter of John David Hamilton & Elenor Turner. They moved to Marshall County, Mississippi and had several children.^1,2,3

Hugh WALKER Jr. died on 6 October 1845 in Mount Pleasant, Marshall County, Mississippi, at age 38. From the Holly Springs Gazette newspaper, Saturday, 11 October 1845 -- "We learn that Mr. Hugh Walker, a resident of the neighborhood of North Mt. Pleasant, in this county, was thrown from his horse on Sunday last -- and instantly killed."⁴ He was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Marshall County, Mississippi.⁴

     James Hamilton WALKER, son of Hugh WALKER and Margaret CARROLL, was born on 3 October 1808 in North Carolina.^1,2

James Hamilton WALKER died on 12 February 1831 at age 22.^1,2

     Thompson WALKER, son of Hugh WALKER and Margaret CARROLL, was born on 8 June 1810 in North Carolina.¹

He appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 June 1850 in Yazoo County, Mississippi. The household was listed as Thompson Walker, a 39 year old planter, born in North Carolina, with real estate valued $1000. Living in the next household were his siblings, Samuel and Margaret.

Thompson married Mrs. Lydia M. (Swayze) Clark on 29 May 1860 in Yazoo City, Yazoo County, Mississippi. She was the widow of John B. Clark who had died in 1853.^1,2,3

He was a well-to-do planter owing more than 20 slaves in 1860 with an estate of $40,000. He and his sister Margaret and brother Samuel lived together. He only married less than a year before his death.^4,5

Thompson WALKER and Lydia M. Swayze appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 31 August 1860 in Yazoo County, Mississippi. The household was listed as Thompson Walker, a 50 year old planter, born in North Carolina, with real estate valued $7,120 and personal estate $24,668. His implied wife was Lydia Walker, age 45, born in Mississippi. Living with them was his sister Margaret Walker, age 45, born in North Carolina.

Thompson WALKER died in November 1860 in Yazoo County, Mississippi, at age 50.⁶ He was buried in Bethany Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Midway, Yazoo County, Mississippi.⁶

He left a will dated 18 November 1857 in Yazoo County, Mississippi. He left everything to his sister Margaret Walker. His wife Lydia is thought to have been very wealthy in her own right, perhaps from her late husband. Witnesses to the signing were Thos. G. Clark, John H. Reed and Wm. S. Grayson.^2,7

     Margaret WALKER, daughter of Hugh WALKER and Margaret CARROLL, was born on 14 November 1813 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.^1,2 She never married.

Margaret WALKER and Samuel WALKER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 June 1850 in Yazoo County, Mississippi. The household was listed as Samuel Walker, a 32 year old planter with real estate valued $1000 and his sister, Margaret Walker, age 35. Both were born in North Carolina. Their older brother Thompson Walker lived in the house next door.

She appeared on a census, enumerated 31 August 1860, in the household of her brother Thompson WALKER in Yazoo County, Mississippi. She was recorded as Margaret Walker, age 45, born in North Carolina.

She was named an heir in the will of her brother Thompson WALKER dated 18 November 1857 in Yazoo County, Mississippi. She was his sole heir when he died in 1860. He left her left her his entire estate.^3,4

Margaret WALKER died on 24 September 1905 in Yazoo County, Mississippi, at age 91.⁵ She was buried in Bethany Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Midway, Yazoo County, Mississippi.⁵