Person Page - 247

     Julia Ann Frances Bean was born on 24 December 1839 in Coosa County, Alabama.

Julia married William Gentry, son of Hezekiah Gentry and Charlotte T. Morgan, on 10 December 1856 in Shelby County, Alabama.^1,2

Julia Ann Frances Bean died on 6 February 1915 in Chilton County, Alabama, at age 75.³ She was buried in Cane Creek Cemetery, Chilton County, Alabama.

     Hilakiah Jefferson “Hillman” Norris was born on 27 April 1832 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Hilakiah married Nancy Gentry, daughter of Hezekiah Gentry and Charlotte T. Morgan, on 14 October 1860 in Autauga County, Alabama.²

Hilakiah Jefferson “Hillman” Norris died on 24 May 1898 in Chilton County, Alabama, at age 66.¹ He was buried in Corinth Cemetery, Verbena, Chilton County, Alabama.¹

     James S. Coleman was born in 1805 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

James married Ann ABNEY, daughter of Jonathan ABNEY and Susan Nunn, circa 1831 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

James S. Coleman died in 1857 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

     Lucy Ann Coleman, daughter of James S. Coleman and Ann ABNEY, was born circa 1834 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Lucy married first Light Townsend ABNEY, son of Zachariah ABNEY and Tabitha TOWNSEND, circa 1850 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. She was a minor, age 16.

Lucy Ann Coleman and Light Townsend ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 16 September 1850 in Edgefield District, South Carolina. The household was listed as L. T. Abney, a 24 year old farmer, born in South Carolina, with real estate valued $2,000 and his implied wife, Lucy Ann Abney, age 16, born in South Carolina. They lived next door to Andrew H. and Minerva Coleman. Minerva (Abney) Coleman was Light's sister.¹

She appeared in a newspaper legal posting 13 November 1851 in the The Edgefield Advertiser, published in Edgefield, South Carolina. Tabitha Abney and others vs. Lucy Ann Abney, lawsuit for partition. By order of the Court of Equity the real estate of Light T. Abney, dec'd, would be sold on 4 Dec 1851, including one tract of land containing 527 acres, more or less, situated in Edgefield District on Polkstalk Creek, and adjoining lands of George D. Huiet, Matthew Smith, Littleton Smith, James Riley and Wm. Gibson. The order was dated 6 Nov 1851.

Lucy married second Moses P. Walton, son of Caleb Walton and Dempsey Clark, on 26 April 1853 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.²

Lucy Ann Coleman and Moses P. Walton appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 20 August 1860 in Saluda District, Richardsonville, Edgefield County, South Carolina. The household was listed as M. P. Walton, a 31 year old farmer, born South Carolina, with $4500 in real estate and $13,370 in personal estate; implied wife L. A. Walton, age 26, born South Carolina; M. S. Coleman, a 17 year old female, attending school, with personal estate valued $8,000 and Sallie Coleman, age 3, with personal estate valued $5,000, both born in South Carolina.³

Lucy Ann Coleman died in 1881 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

     Moses P. Walton, son of Caleb Walton and Dempsey Clark, was born on 12 December 1827 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.¹

Moses married Lucy Ann Coleman, daughter of James S. Coleman and Ann ABNEY, on 26 April 1853 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.²

Moses P. Walton and Lucy Ann Coleman appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 20 August 1860 in Saluda District, Richardsonville, Edgefield County, South Carolina. The household was listed as M. P. Walton, a 31 year old farmer, born South Carolina, with $4500 in real estate and $13,370 in personal estate; implied wife L. A. Walton, age 26, born South Carolina; M. S. Coleman, a 17 year old female, attending school, with personal estate valued $8,000 and Sallie Coleman, age 3, with personal estate valued $5,000, both born in South Carolina.³

Moses P. Walton died on 21 May 1896 in Saluda County, South Carolina, at age 68.¹ He was buried in Pine Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Saluda County, South Carolina.¹

     Caleb Walton was born in 1792 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Caleb married Dempsey Clark in 1826 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Caleb Walton died in 1832 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

     Dempsey Clark was born in 1810.

Dempsey married Caleb Walton in 1826 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Dempsey Clark died in 1872.

     John Caleb Walton, son of Caleb Walton and Dempsey Clark, was born in 1832 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.¹

John married Mary Elizabeth ABNEY, daughter of Joel ABNEY and Martha Coleman, on 27 February 1851.

John Caleb Walton died on 16 September 1862 in Charleston, Kanawha County, Virginia (now West Virginia).¹ He was buried in Pine Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Saluda County, South Carolina.¹

     Nancy ABNEY, daughter of William ABNEY, was born circa 1809 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Nancy married Edward Carter in 1821.

Nancy ABNEY and Edward Carter moved from South Carolina to Georgia circa 1836.

Nancy ABNEY and Edward Carter moved from Georgia to Alabama circa 1842.

Nancy ABNEY and Edward Carter moved from Alabama to Chickasaw County, Mississippi, circa 1847.

Nancy ABNEY and Edward Carter appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 17 September 1850 in Western Division, Chickasaw County, Mississippi. The household was listed as Edward Carter, a 53 year old farmer, born in South Carolina, with real estate valued $500; his implied wife Nancy Carter, age 41, born South Carolina; William D. Carter, 22, South Carolina; Susan Carter, 18, South Carolina; Eliza Carter, 16, South Carolina; James B. Carter, 13, Georgia; Thomas J. Carter, 11, Georgia; Henry H. Carter, 9, Georgia; Mary F. Carter, 7, Alabama; Nancy Carter, 5, Alabama; Malvina Carter, 2, Mississippi; Samuel E. Carter, 6/12, Mississippi; and Benjamin Carter, 57, South Carolina.

Nancy ABNEY, Elizabeth ABNEY, William ABNEY, Mary ABNEY and Michael A. ABNEY were mentioned as parties in a lawsuit between Edward Coleman and Abigail Gentry filed 11 April 1860 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. Edward Coleman, orator, says that on October 22, 1849, William Abney mortgaged a tract of land containing 193 acres to John Coleman, who had held a promissory note for $200 plus interest. This land was on Persimmon Creek, a branch of the Little Saluda River and bounded by lands of Andrew Coleman and Joseph Griffith. There was a proviso of redemption upon payment and redemption. A copy of the note was included. John Coleman had transferred all his rights, titles, interest, and property in and over . . . to Edward Coleman, so Edward Coleman was now in possession of the note. Edward C. had asked Abney about paying it, but he had not done so. He says he believes William Abney died intestate and left a widow Abigail and children William Abney, Michael Abney, and Mary Abney. Coleman asks the Court to rule and for Court costs, etc., as well as asking that the property be sold if they do not pay. His attorney was named McGrath.

A copy of the note said that Joseph Griffith was witness to it, and that $1.00 had been paidi on it as of December 31, 1853.

On April 17, 1860, Abigail and Michael Abney were personally delivered the summons and suit, and a copy of the writ was left "at the most notorious place of residence of" the defendants Mary Abney and William Abney. Thomas Stevenson, Sheriff Lewis Jones' regular deputy, delivered the writs.

On May 26, 1860, Abigail, William, Michael, and Mary Abney responded by saying they were the living heirs of William Abney, dec'd. They also said that he also had two other children: Nancy Carter, wife of Edward Carter, and Elizabeth Goin [Goen/Gwyn], wife of Henry Goin. They said that all of them lived in the West and beyond the jurisdiction of the Edgefield court. They said that Nancy and Elizabeth were interested with William, Mary and Michael in the land described and were equally entitled to their "equity of redemption." They said they should be made parties to the bill and wanted to know what else they would need to do. They also asked for reasonable costs, etc. Abney was their solicitor. [I didn't see which Abney.]

On April 8, 1861, Nancy Carter and Elizabeth Goin were added to the suit and had been notified.

On June 1, 1861, an order was given that since the Defendants had not answered, it was taken pro confesso, a Latin term meaning "as though confessed". In legal terms, it signifies that a claim is considered admitted, either because a party failed to respond or appear in court.

On September 12, 1862, J. Z. Carwile, said that it "appears the original order was granted by Chancellor Ingles on June 7, 1861, directing the sale of the mortgaged premises." The order was stayed by an act of the general assembly to help extend relief to debtors . . . McGrath, Edward Coleman's attorney, filed to have the order renewed, and Carwile ordered the Edgefield District to proceed with the foreclosure.

December 1, 1862: "You will please charge the land bid off to me in the case of Edward Coleman vs. Abigail Abney et. al. to Edward P. Coleman and oblige yours etc. -- John Attaway." It appears Edward P. Coleman bought the land. It is unclear whether Edward Coleman and Edward P. Coleman are the same.¹

Nancy ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 25 July 1870 in Franklin Township, Drew County, Arkansas. The household was listed as Nancy Carter, age 61, keeping house, born in Georgia(sic), real estate $500, personal estate $200; Edward Carter, age 19, farmer, born Mississippi; Taylor Carter, age 18, farmer, born Mississippi; and Georgia Ann Carter, age 15, born Mississippi.

Nancy ABNEY died in 1874 in Franklin Township, Drew County, Arkansas.

     Edward Carter was born in 1797 in Abbeville County, South Carolina.

Edward married Nancy ABNEY, daughter of William ABNEY, in 1821.

Edward Carter and Nancy ABNEY moved from South Carolina to Georgia circa 1836.

Edward Carter and Nancy ABNEY moved from Georgia to Alabama circa 1842.

Edward Carter and Nancy ABNEY moved from Alabama to Chickasaw County, Mississippi, circa 1847.

Edward Carter and Nancy ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 17 September 1850 in Western Division, Chickasaw County, Mississippi. The household was listed as Edward Carter, a 53 year old farmer, born in South Carolina, with real estate valued $500; his implied wife Nancy Carter, age 41, born South Carolina; William D. Carter, 22, South Carolina; Susan Carter, 18, South Carolina; Eliza Carter, 16, South Carolina; James B. Carter, 13, Georgia; Thomas J. Carter, 11, Georgia; Henry H. Carter, 9, Georgia; Mary F. Carter, 7, Alabama; Nancy Carter, 5, Alabama; Malvina Carter, 2, Mississippi; Samuel E. Carter, 6/12, Mississippi; and Benjamin Carter, 57, South Carolina.

Edward Carter died in 1869 in Drew County, Arkansas.

     Elizabeth Pope ABNEY, daughter of Rev. Mark Madison ABNEY and Permelia Willliams, was born in 1843 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

She appeared on a census, enumerated 19 July 1850, in the household of her mother Permelia Willliams in Edgefield County, South Carolina. She appeared as Elizabeth Abney, age 7, born South Carolina.

     Elmina Madison ABNEY, daughter of Rev. Mark Madison ABNEY and Permelia Willliams, was born in 1846 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

She appeared on a census, enumerated 19 July 1850, in the household of her mother Permelia Willliams in Edgefield County, South Carolina. She appeared as Elmina Abney, age 4, born in South Carolina.

     Elizabeth Burnham was born circa 1736.

Elizabeth married Capt. William ABNEY, son of George ABNEY and Unity Meredith, circa 1779 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.¹

     Andrew Gentry, son of Reynolds L. Gentry and Sarah F. Lowery, was born in 1857 in Edgefiekd County, South Carolina.

He appeared on a census, enumerated 22 September 1860, in the household of his parents Reynolds L. Gentry and Sarah F. Lowery in Hamburg, Edgefield County, South Carolina. He was listed as A. G. Gentry, male, age 5, born in South Carolina.¹

He appeared on a census, enumerated 7 July 1870, in the household of his parents Robert L. Gentry and Sarah F. Lowery in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. He was recorded as Andrew Gentry, age 13, at school, born in South Carolina.²

He appeared on a census, enumerated 4 June 1880, in the household of his parents Robert L. Gentry and Sarah F. Lowery in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. He was listed as son Andrew Gentry, a 26 year old collector, born in South Carolina.³

     Frank P. Gentry, son of Reynolds L. Gentry and Sarah F. Lowery, was born in March 1854 in Edgefiekd County, South Carolina.

He appeared on a census, enumerated 22 September 1860, in the household of his parents Reynolds L. Gentry and Sarah F. Lowery in Hamburg, Edgefield County, South Carolina. He was listed as F. P. Gentry, male, age 7, born in South Carolina.¹

He appeared on a census, enumerated 7 July 1870, in the household of his parents Robert L. Gentry and Sarah F. Lowery in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. He was recorded as Frank Gentry, age 16, apprentice printer, born in South Carolina.²

He appeared on a census, enumerated 4 June 1880, in the household of his parents Robert L. Gentry and Sarah F. Lowery in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. He was listed as son Frank P. Gentry, a 28 year old printer, born in South Carolina.³

He appeared on a census, enumerated 9 June 1900, in the household of his parents Reynolds L. Gentry and Laura L. Gentry in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. He was recorded as son Frank P. Jentry, a 46 year old printer, born Mar 1854 in South Carolina.⁴

     Henry M. Gentry, son of Reynolds L. Gentry and Sarah F. Lowery, was born on 26 November 1856 in Hamburg, Edgefield County, South Carolina.^2,3

He appeared on a census, enumerated 22 September 1860, in the household of his parents Reynolds L. Gentry and Sarah F. Lowery in Hamburg, Edgefield County, South Carolina. He was listed as H. M. Gentry, male, age 5, born in South Carolina.⁴

He appeared on a census, enumerated 7 July 1870, in the household of his parents Robert L. Gentry and Sarah F. Lowery in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. He was recorded as Henry Gentry, age 15, at school, born in South Carolina.⁵

Henry M. Gentry died on 14 January 1929 in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, at age 72.² He was buried in Catholic Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia.

     She appeared on a census, enumerated 22 September 1860, in the household of her parents Reynolds L. Gentry and Sarah F. Lowery in Hamburg, Edgefield County, South Carolina. She was listed as L. L. Gentry, female, age 1, born South Carolina.¹

Laura L. Gentry, daughter of Reynolds L. Gentry and Sarah F. Lowery, was born in 1862 in Edgefiekd County, South Carolina.

She appeared on a census, enumerated 7 July 1870, in the household of her parents Robert L. Gentry and Sarah F. Lowery in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. She was recorded as Laura Gentry, age 10, at school, born in South Carolina.²

She appeared on a census, enumerated 4 June 1880, in the household of her parents Robert L. Gentry and Sarah F. Lowery in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. She was listed as daughter Laura L. Gentry, age 18, at home, born in South Carolina.³

Laura L. Gentry and Reynolds L. Gentry appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 9 June 1900 in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. The household was listed as Robert L. Jentry, a 75 year old drummer (salesman), born Nov 1824 in South Carolina, and his wife Sarah F. Jentry, age 64, born Jan 1836 in South Carolina. They had been married for 49 years and Sarah was the mother of seven children, five living. Also in the household was their son Frank P. Jentry, a 46 year old printer, born Mar 1854 in South Carolina; daughter Fannie G. Jentry, age 26, born Jun 1873 in Georgia, she was a divorced mother of two; granddaughter Margret Jentry, age 10, born Jan 1890 in Georgia, at school; and granddaughter Maud Jentry, age 8, born Jan 1892 in Georgia, in school. They lived at 216 St. Julien Street.⁴

     Fanny Gentry, daughter of Reynolds L. Gentry and Sarah F. Lowery, was born in June 1868 in Georgia.

She appeared on a census, enumerated 7 July 1870, in the household of her parents Robert L. Gentry and Sarah F. Lowery in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. She was recorded as Fanny Gentry, age 2, born in Georgia.¹

She appeared on a census, enumerated 4 June 1880, in the household of her parents Robert L. Gentry and Sarah F. Lowery in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. She was listed as daughter Fanny Gentry, age 12, at school, born in Georgia.²

She appeared on a census, enumerated 9 June 1900, in the household of her parents Reynolds L. Gentry and Laura L. Gentry in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. She was recorded as daughter Fannie G. Jentry, age 26, born Jun 1873 in Georgia, she was a divorced mother of two. Her two children were listed as granddaughter (of Robert) Margret Jentry, age 10, born Jan 1890 in Georgia, at school; and granddaughter Maud Jentry, age 8, born Jan 1892 in Georgia, in school. They lived at 216 St. Julien Street.³

     Lucinda (?) was born circa 1814 in South Carolina.

Lucinda married Abijah ABNEY, son of William "Uncle Billy" ABNEY and Ann BARNES, circa 1834 in South Carolina.¹

Lucinda (?) and Abijah ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 16 November 1850 in The District, Edgefield County, South Carolina. The household was listed as Abijah Abney, a 43 year old farmer; his inferred wife Lucinda Abney, age 36; and inferred son Wm. A. Abney, age 15. All three were born in South Carolina.²

Lucinda (?) and Abijah ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 5 July 1860 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. The household was listed as Abijah Abney, a 54 year old farmer. with real estate valued $12,000 and personal estate $400; his implied wife Lucinda Abney, age 48; and Mrs. M. Elliott, age 60, domestic. All were born in South Carolina.³

Lucinda (?) and Abijah ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 8 August 1870 in Granitville, Edgefield County, South Carolina. The household was listed as Abijah Abney, a 64 year old farmer with $800 in real estate and $250 in personal estate; his implied wife Lucinda Abney, age 58, keeping house; and Uriah Mayson, a 13 year old female domestic servant. All born in South Carolina.⁴

     William A. ABNEY, son of Abijah ABNEY and Lucinda (?), was born in 1835 in South Carolina.

     Frances A. Oden was born circa 1831 in Georgia.

Frances married James Anderson KILLINGSWORTH, son of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, on 20 February 1848 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Frances A. Oden and James Anderson KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 9 November 1850 in East Side of Cahaba River, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as James Killingsworth, a 28 year old farmer, born in Alabama, and his implied wife, Frances Killingsworth, age 19, born in Georgia. They lived next door to James' parents.

Frances A. Oden and James Anderson KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 July 1860 in Omega, Upshur County, Texas. The household was listed as J. Killingsworth, a 30 year old farmer, with personal estate valued $500, born in Alabama, and his implied wife, F. Killingsworth, female, age 30, born in Alabama. Implied children; Albert, age 10; Martha, age 6; and John, age 4, all born in Texas. They lived next door to John S. and Emmaline Killingsworth.

Frances A. Oden and James Anderson KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1870 in Coffeeville, Upshur County, Texas. The household was listed as James Killingsworth, a 48 year old farmer, born in Alabama with real estate valued $640 and personal estate $300; Frances Killingsworth, age 42, keeping house, born in Alabama; implied children (all born in Texas): Albert, age 17, at home; Martha, age 14; Mary, age 5 and Isaac, age 2.

Frances A. Oden and James Anderson KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 18 June 1880 in Gregg County, Texas. The household was listed as James Killingworth, a 58 year old farmer, born in Alabama; wife Frances Killingworth, age 46, born in Alabama; children (all born in Texas): John B., age 22, farmer; Mollie, age 16, at home; and Richard, age 20, works on farm, attending school.