Silas McBee Fisher
M, b. 24 September 1827, d. 25 January 1892
Silas McBee Fisher was born on 24 September 1827 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. He was the son of Jacob Fisher and Martha Blanton Alexander.1 He was also known as Luke.
Silas married Martha KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, on 23 September 1851 in Upshur County, Texas.
Silas McBee Fisher and Martha KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 24 August 1860 in Pine Tree, Upshur County, Texas. The household was listed as Luke Fisher, a 33 year old farmer, born in North Carolina, with personal estate valued $800; implied wife Martha Fisher, age 32, born Alabama; implied children: Franklin, age 8; William, age 6; Julia, age 4 (twin), Allice, age 4 (twin); Alexander, age 3; and Joseph, age 1, all born in Texas.
Silas McBee Fisher and Martha KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1870 in Coffeeville, Upshur COunty, Texas. The household was listed as Silas Fisher, a 42 year old farmer, born Alabama, with real estate valued $450, personal estate $700; implied wife Martha Fisher, age 41, keeping house, born Alabama; implied children: Franklin, age 19, at school; William, age 15, at home; Alice, age 14 (twin); Julia, age 14 (twin); Alexander, age 12; John (Jacob John), age 10; George (Georgia, female), age 8; McBee (male), age 6; and Joseph, age 7/12. All the chrildren were born in Texas.
Silas McBee Fisher and Martha KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 June 1880 in Gregg County, Texas. The household was listed as S. M. Fisher, a 58 year old farmer, born in Alabama; wife Mattie Fisher, age 57, keeping house, born Alabama; son W. T. (William), age 25, farmer; son A. D. (Alexander), age 21, farmer; son J. J. (Jacob), age 20, farmer; daughter G. B. (Georgia), age 18; son McBee, age 16, farm labor, attending school; and son Joseph, age 9, All the children were born in Texas.
Silas McBee Fisher died on 25 January 1892 in Gregg County, Texas, at age 64.1 He was buried in Fisher Cemetery, Gregg County, Texas.
Silas married Martha KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, on 23 September 1851 in Upshur County, Texas.
Silas McBee Fisher and Martha KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 24 August 1860 in Pine Tree, Upshur County, Texas. The household was listed as Luke Fisher, a 33 year old farmer, born in North Carolina, with personal estate valued $800; implied wife Martha Fisher, age 32, born Alabama; implied children: Franklin, age 8; William, age 6; Julia, age 4 (twin), Allice, age 4 (twin); Alexander, age 3; and Joseph, age 1, all born in Texas.
Silas McBee Fisher and Martha KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1870 in Coffeeville, Upshur COunty, Texas. The household was listed as Silas Fisher, a 42 year old farmer, born Alabama, with real estate valued $450, personal estate $700; implied wife Martha Fisher, age 41, keeping house, born Alabama; implied children: Franklin, age 19, at school; William, age 15, at home; Alice, age 14 (twin); Julia, age 14 (twin); Alexander, age 12; John (Jacob John), age 10; George (Georgia, female), age 8; McBee (male), age 6; and Joseph, age 7/12. All the chrildren were born in Texas.
Silas McBee Fisher and Martha KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 June 1880 in Gregg County, Texas. The household was listed as S. M. Fisher, a 58 year old farmer, born in Alabama; wife Mattie Fisher, age 57, keeping house, born Alabama; son W. T. (William), age 25, farmer; son A. D. (Alexander), age 21, farmer; son J. J. (Jacob), age 20, farmer; daughter G. B. (Georgia), age 18; son McBee, age 16, farm labor, attending school; and son Joseph, age 9, All the children were born in Texas.
Silas McBee Fisher died on 25 January 1892 in Gregg County, Texas, at age 64.1 He was buried in Fisher Cemetery, Gregg County, Texas.
Last Edited=27 Oct 2025
Citations
- [S696] Find A Grave (website), online http://www.findagrave.com, Silas McBee Fisher, Record ID #5398902, Fisher Cemetery, Accessed: 27 OCT 2025. Tombstone photo.
Francis Marion Smith
M, b. 14 November 1825, d. 12 November 1907
Francis Marion Smith was born on 14 November 1825 in Jackson County, Alabama.
Francis married first Avaline KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, in 1851 in Upshur County, Texas.
Francis Marion Smith and Avaline KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 3 August 1860 in Pine Tree, Upshur County, Texas. The household was listed as Marion Smith, a 35 year old farmer, born in Alabama, with real estate valued $400 and personal estate $600; his implied wife Evaline Smith, age 28, born in Alabama; implied children Eldridge Smith, age 8; Julia Smith, age 4; and Leonidas Smith, age 1, all born in Texas.
Francis began military service at age 36 on 1 February 1862 in Texas as a private in Company E, 27th Texas Cavalry, part of the 1st Texas Legion. He rose to the rank of captain of Company H.
Avaline died in 1865 in Gladewater, Gregg County, Texas, leaving Francis Marion Smith as a widower. After her death he married her younger sister, Emmeline.1
Francis married second Emmeline Minerva KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, on 15 June 1866 in Gregg County, Texas. She was the younger sister of his first wife.
Francis Marion Smith and Emmeline Minerva KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1870 in Coffeeville, Upshur County, Texas. The household was listed as Francis Smith, a 44 year old farmer, born in Alabama; his wife Emiline Smith, age 22, keeping house, born in Alabama; Eldridge Smith, age 19, at home; Julia Smith, age 15; at home; Leon Smith, age 12; Lawrence Smith, age 2; and Berdy Smith, male, 6 months old, born in July. All of the children were born in Texas. Also in the houshold was David Ogleby, a 35 year old farmer, born in Mississippi, with personal estate valued $108.
Francis Marion Smith and Emmeline Minerva KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 16 June 1880 in Gregg County, Texas. The household was listed as Marion Smith, a 49 year old farmer, born in Alabama; wife Emeline Smith, age 32, keeping house, born in Alabama; son Lee Smth, age 22, works on farm; son Lawrence Smith, age 12, works on farm; son George Smith, age 7; daughter Pearl Smtih, age 5 and daughter Minnie Belle Smith, age 1. All of the children were born in Texas and all except Minnie Belle were attending school.
Francis Marion Smith died on 12 November 1907 in Gregg County, Texas, at age 81. He was buried in Fisher Cemetery, Gregg County, Texas.
Francis married first Avaline KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, in 1851 in Upshur County, Texas.
Francis Marion Smith and Avaline KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 3 August 1860 in Pine Tree, Upshur County, Texas. The household was listed as Marion Smith, a 35 year old farmer, born in Alabama, with real estate valued $400 and personal estate $600; his implied wife Evaline Smith, age 28, born in Alabama; implied children Eldridge Smith, age 8; Julia Smith, age 4; and Leonidas Smith, age 1, all born in Texas.
Francis began military service at age 36 on 1 February 1862 in Texas as a private in Company E, 27th Texas Cavalry, part of the 1st Texas Legion. He rose to the rank of captain of Company H.
Avaline died in 1865 in Gladewater, Gregg County, Texas, leaving Francis Marion Smith as a widower. After her death he married her younger sister, Emmeline.1
Francis married second Emmeline Minerva KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, on 15 June 1866 in Gregg County, Texas. She was the younger sister of his first wife.
Francis Marion Smith and Emmeline Minerva KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1870 in Coffeeville, Upshur County, Texas. The household was listed as Francis Smith, a 44 year old farmer, born in Alabama; his wife Emiline Smith, age 22, keeping house, born in Alabama; Eldridge Smith, age 19, at home; Julia Smith, age 15; at home; Leon Smith, age 12; Lawrence Smith, age 2; and Berdy Smith, male, 6 months old, born in July. All of the children were born in Texas. Also in the houshold was David Ogleby, a 35 year old farmer, born in Mississippi, with personal estate valued $108.
Francis Marion Smith and Emmeline Minerva KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 16 June 1880 in Gregg County, Texas. The household was listed as Marion Smith, a 49 year old farmer, born in Alabama; wife Emeline Smith, age 32, keeping house, born in Alabama; son Lee Smth, age 22, works on farm; son Lawrence Smith, age 12, works on farm; son George Smith, age 7; daughter Pearl Smtih, age 5 and daughter Minnie Belle Smith, age 1. All of the children were born in Texas and all except Minnie Belle were attending school.
Francis Marion Smith died on 12 November 1907 in Gregg County, Texas, at age 81. He was buried in Fisher Cemetery, Gregg County, Texas.
Last Edited=26 Oct 2025
Citations
- [S696] Find A Grave (website), online http://www.findagrave.com, Avaline (Killingsworth) Smith, Record ID #179990353, Killingsworth Family Cemetery, Accessed: 27 OCT 2025. Tombstone photo.
Sydney Pittman Moughon
M, b. 1 February 1831, d. 25 July 1900
Sydney Pittman Moughon was born on 1 February 1831.1
"According to his wife's pension application, his full name was Sydney Pittman Moughon. She said that he died on 16 Jul 1901 in Upshur Co., TX.
She stated that he served in Co "C" 19th Texas Infantry under Col. R.H. Waterhouse, Major E.W. Taylor & McCollough's Brigade Texas-Miss.
Sydney married Lucinda Jane KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, on 19 March 1885 in Gregg County, Texas.2 He was buried in Gilmer City Cemetery, Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas.
Sydney Pittman Moughon died on 25 July 1900 in Austin, Travis County, Texas, at age 69.1
"According to his wife's pension application, his full name was Sydney Pittman Moughon. She said that he died on 16 Jul 1901 in Upshur Co., TX.
She stated that he served in Co "C" 19th Texas Infantry under Col. R.H. Waterhouse, Major E.W. Taylor & McCollough's Brigade Texas-Miss.
Sydney married Lucinda Jane KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, on 19 March 1885 in Gregg County, Texas.2 He was buried in Gilmer City Cemetery, Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas.
Sydney Pittman Moughon died on 25 July 1900 in Austin, Travis County, Texas, at age 69.1
Last Edited=27 Oct 2025
Citations
- [S696] Find A Grave (website), online http://www.findagrave.com, Sidney Prince Moughon, Record ID #6938644, Gilmer City Cemetery, Accessed: 27 OCT 2025. Tombstone photo.
- [S370] Familysearch.org, online http://www.familysearch.org/, S.P. Moughon married Lucinda Jane Killingsworth Council on 19 Mar 1885 https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FX37-BYK
Lemuel Parham Butt
M, b. 17 February 1802, d. 10 November 1882
Lemuel Parham Butt was born on 17 February 1802 in Cass County, Georgia. He was the son Radford Butt and Mary Parham.
Lemuel married Mary Antoinette KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, circa 1865 in Upshur County, Texas.
Lemuel Parham Butt and Mary Antoinette KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1870 in Coffeeville, Upshur County, Texas. The household was listed as Lemuel Butt, a 65 year old farmer, born in Georgia, with real estate valued $1500 and personal estate $500; implied wife Mary Butt, age 35, keeping house, born in Alabama; William Butt, a 22 year old farmer, born in Georgia; Laura Butt, age 16, at home, born in Texas and Thomas Butt, age 7, at home, born in Texas. Laura and Thomas were likely children of Mary and her first husband, Thomas Dupree.
Lemuel Parham Butt and Mary Antoinette KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 14 June 1880 in Gregg County, Texas. The household was listed as L. P. Butts, a 78 year old farmer, born in Georgia; his wife Mary A. Butts, age 45, keeping house, born in Alabama; son T. O. Dupree, age 16, farm labor, born in Texas; son Wm. T. Butts, age 32, farmer, born in Georgia; wife (daughter-in-law) Julie Butts, age 24, keeping house, born in Texas; son (grandson) Wyatt L. Butts, age 2, born in Texas and son (grandson) George E. Butts, age 2 months, born April in Texas.
Lemuel Parham Butt died on 10 November 1882 in Longview, Gregg County, Texas, at age 80.
Lemuel married Mary Antoinette KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, circa 1865 in Upshur County, Texas.
Lemuel Parham Butt and Mary Antoinette KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1870 in Coffeeville, Upshur County, Texas. The household was listed as Lemuel Butt, a 65 year old farmer, born in Georgia, with real estate valued $1500 and personal estate $500; implied wife Mary Butt, age 35, keeping house, born in Alabama; William Butt, a 22 year old farmer, born in Georgia; Laura Butt, age 16, at home, born in Texas and Thomas Butt, age 7, at home, born in Texas. Laura and Thomas were likely children of Mary and her first husband, Thomas Dupree.
Lemuel Parham Butt and Mary Antoinette KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 14 June 1880 in Gregg County, Texas. The household was listed as L. P. Butts, a 78 year old farmer, born in Georgia; his wife Mary A. Butts, age 45, keeping house, born in Alabama; son T. O. Dupree, age 16, farm labor, born in Texas; son Wm. T. Butts, age 32, farmer, born in Georgia; wife (daughter-in-law) Julie Butts, age 24, keeping house, born in Texas; son (grandson) Wyatt L. Butts, age 2, born in Texas and son (grandson) George E. Butts, age 2 months, born April in Texas.
Lemuel Parham Butt died on 10 November 1882 in Longview, Gregg County, Texas, at age 80.
Last Edited=24 Oct 2025
Thomas Clark
M, b. circa 1829
Thomas Clark was born circa 1829 in North Carolina.
Thomas married Frances KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, circa 1860 in Gregg County, Texas.
Thomas Clark and Frances KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 22 June 1860 in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama. The household was listed as D. W. Clark, a 31 year old painter, born in North Carolina; his implied wife Frances Clark, age 23, born Alabama; and Emily Clark, age 1, born Alabama. They were living in the household of John and Eliza Einach, age 45 and 40.
Thomas married Frances KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, circa 1860 in Gregg County, Texas.
Thomas Clark and Frances KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 22 June 1860 in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama. The household was listed as D. W. Clark, a 31 year old painter, born in North Carolina; his implied wife Frances Clark, age 23, born Alabama; and Emily Clark, age 1, born Alabama. They were living in the household of John and Eliza Einach, age 45 and 40.
Last Edited=22 Oct 2025
John Newton Oden
M, b. 12 September 1827, d. 13 May 1884
John Newton Oden was born on 12 September 1827.
John married Julia Ann KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, on 18 June 1857.
John Newton Oden died on 13 May 1884 in Texas at age 56.1 He was buried in Summerfield Cemetery Old, Gregg County, Texas.
John married Julia Ann KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, on 18 June 1857.
John Newton Oden died on 13 May 1884 in Texas at age 56.1 He was buried in Summerfield Cemetery Old, Gregg County, Texas.
Last Edited=27 Oct 2025
Citations
- [S696] Find A Grave (website), online http://www.findagrave.com, John Newton Oden, Record ID #5711375, Summerfield Cemetery Old, Accessed: 27 OCT 2025. Tombstone photo.
Isaac Denton
M, d. before 1868
Isaac married Amanda Sweet KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, circa 1863 in Texas.
Isaac Denton died before 1868.
Isaac Denton died before 1868.
Last Edited=21 Oct 2025
Lorenzo Dow Woolley
M, b. 30 October 1845, d. 13 August 1935
Lorenzo Dow Woolley was born on 30 October 1845 in Bibb County, Alabama. He was the 3rd son and the 3rd child of Pinckney Woolley and Mary Caroline Banks Woolley.
Lorenzo married Amanda Sweet KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, on 15 December 1868 in Bibb County, Alabama.1
Lorenzo Dow Woolley died on 13 August 1935 in Austin, Travis County, Texas, at age 89.1 He was buried in Texas State Cemetery, Austin, Travis County, Texas. Confederate Field sect. 1 (F), row T, #37.
Lorenzo married Amanda Sweet KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, on 15 December 1868 in Bibb County, Alabama.1
Lorenzo Dow Woolley died on 13 August 1935 in Austin, Travis County, Texas, at age 89.1 He was buried in Texas State Cemetery, Austin, Travis County, Texas. Confederate Field sect. 1 (F), row T, #37.
Last Edited=27 Oct 2025
Citations
- [S696] Find A Grave (website), online http://www.findagrave.com, Lorenzo Dow “Ren” Woolley, Record ID #52967994, Texas State Cemetery, Accessed: 27 OCT 2025. Tombstone photo.
Green Barrow
M, b. 10 January 1807, d. 28 October 1879
Green Barrow was born on 10 January 1807 in Montgomery County, Georgia.
Green married Elizabeth KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, on 5 August 1843 in Sparta, Conecuh County, Alabama.
Green Barrow died on 28 October 1879 in Macey, Brazos County, Texas, at age 72.
Green married Elizabeth KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, on 5 August 1843 in Sparta, Conecuh County, Alabama.
Green Barrow died on 28 October 1879 in Macey, Brazos County, Texas, at age 72.
Last Edited=27 Oct 2025
Laura Alwilda Moore
F, b. 1857, d. 1932
Laura Alwilda Moore was born in 1857.
Laura married Thomas Abney KILLINGSWORTH, son of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, on 29 November 1885 in Gregg County, Texas. She was a widow, Mrs. Laura Riley.
Laura Alwilda Moore died in 1932.
Laura married Thomas Abney KILLINGSWORTH, son of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, on 29 November 1885 in Gregg County, Texas. She was a widow, Mrs. Laura Riley.
Laura Alwilda Moore died in 1932.
Last Edited=23 Oct 2025
William Fincher
M, b. 1833, d. 1862
William Fincher was born in 1833 in Georgia.
William married Lucinda Jane KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, circa 1859 in Upshur County, Texas.
William Fincher and Lucinda Jane KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 27 June 1860 in Marshall, Harrison County, Texas. The household was listed as J. R. Gay, a 28 year old farmer with real estate valued $700 and personal estate $350, born in Georgia; his inferred wife L. M. Gay, age 17, born in Alabama; inferred daughter L. J. Gay, age 1, born in Texas; Wm. Fincher, a 27 year old farmer, with personal estate valued $250, born in Georgia; and inferred wife L. J. Fincher, age 23, born in Alabama.
William Fincher died in 1862.
William married Lucinda Jane KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, circa 1859 in Upshur County, Texas.
William Fincher and Lucinda Jane KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 27 June 1860 in Marshall, Harrison County, Texas. The household was listed as J. R. Gay, a 28 year old farmer with real estate valued $700 and personal estate $350, born in Georgia; his inferred wife L. M. Gay, age 17, born in Alabama; inferred daughter L. J. Gay, age 1, born in Texas; Wm. Fincher, a 27 year old farmer, with personal estate valued $250, born in Georgia; and inferred wife L. J. Fincher, age 23, born in Alabama.
William Fincher died in 1862.
Last Edited=23 Oct 2025
James Council
M, b. 1812, d. 1884
James Council was born in 1812 in North Carolina.
James married Lucinda Jane KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, on 15 July 1875 in Gregg County, Texas.
James Council and Lucinda Jane KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1880 in Upshur County, Texas. The household was listed as James Council, a 68 year old farmer born in North Carolina; his wife Janie Council, age 47, keeping house, born in Alabama; and boarder John D. Bule, a 31 year old mechanic, born in North Carolina. None of them were able to read or write.
James Council died in 1884 in Texas.
James married Lucinda Jane KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, on 15 July 1875 in Gregg County, Texas.
James Council and Lucinda Jane KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1880 in Upshur County, Texas. The household was listed as James Council, a 68 year old farmer born in North Carolina; his wife Janie Council, age 47, keeping house, born in Alabama; and boarder John D. Bule, a 31 year old mechanic, born in North Carolina. None of them were able to read or write.
James Council died in 1884 in Texas.
Last Edited=23 Oct 2025
Thomas O. Dupree
M, b. circa 1829, d. before 1870
Thomas O. Dupree was born circa 1829 in Jackson County, Mississippi.
Thomas married Mary Antoinette KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, circa 1854 in Upshur County, Texas.
Thomas O. Dupree and Mary Antoinette KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 2 August 1860 in Pine Tree, Upshur County, Texas. The household was listed as Thos. Dupree, a 33 year old farmer, born in Mississippi, with personal esate valued $400; implied wife Mary Dupree, age 25, born in Alabama; and implied children Laura Dupree, age 6, born in Texas and Babie Dupree, a female age 5 months, born in Texas.
Thomas began military service in 1862 in Texas as a private in Company C, 22nd Texas Infantry, CSA.
Thomas O. Dupree died before 1870 in Texas.
Thomas married Mary Antoinette KILLINGSWORTH, daughter of John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY, circa 1854 in Upshur County, Texas.
Thomas O. Dupree and Mary Antoinette KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 2 August 1860 in Pine Tree, Upshur County, Texas. The household was listed as Thos. Dupree, a 33 year old farmer, born in Mississippi, with personal esate valued $400; implied wife Mary Dupree, age 25, born in Alabama; and implied children Laura Dupree, age 6, born in Texas and Babie Dupree, a female age 5 months, born in Texas.
Thomas began military service in 1862 in Texas as a private in Company C, 22nd Texas Infantry, CSA.
Thomas O. Dupree died before 1870 in Texas.
Last Edited=26 Oct 2025
Martha Lucretia Rogers
F, b. 1 June 1802, d. 27 August 1900
Martha Lucretia Rogers was born on 1 June 1802 in Kingston, Autauga County, Alabama.
Martha married John H. GIBBONS, son of Benjamin Turner GIBBONS and Ann Carrico, on 29 February 1864 in Autauga County, Alabama.
Martha Lucretia Rogers died on 27 August 1900 in Kingston, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 98.
Martha married John H. GIBBONS, son of Benjamin Turner GIBBONS and Ann Carrico, on 29 February 1864 in Autauga County, Alabama.
Martha Lucretia Rogers died on 27 August 1900 in Kingston, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 98.
Last Edited=25 Oct 2025
Belton Kirksey ABNEY
M, b. September 1854, d. 9 June 1912
- Relationship
- 4th cousin 2 times removed of John Kennedy BROWN Jr.
Belton Kirksey ABNEY, son of John Kirksey ABNEY and Rebecca Frances White, was born in September 1854 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.
Belton Kirksey ABNEY and Susan E. Walkerwere listed as the heirs to the estate of John Kirksey ABNEY 27 September 1865 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. They were his only son and surviving wife.1
Belton Kirksey ABNEY died on 9 June 1912 in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, at age 57. He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. Section 41 (unmarked.)2
Belton Kirksey ABNEY and Susan E. Walkerwere listed as the heirs to the estate of John Kirksey ABNEY 27 September 1865 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. They were his only son and surviving wife.1
Belton Kirksey ABNEY died on 9 June 1912 in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, at age 57. He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. Section 41 (unmarked.)2
Last Edited=25 Oct 2025
Citations
- [S1221] Leonide "Bootsie" Cousins, "Abney and McClure Families," e-mail to John K. Brown, 24 Oct 2025 -- Estate of John Kirksey Abney: Edgefield, SC: Box 89, #3598: Image 566 of 586: Filed September 27, 1865.
- [S696] Find A Grave (website), online http://www.findagrave.com, Belton Kirksey Abney, Memorial ID #121118059. Burial record from the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SC DMH). The date of death listed may actually be the burial date. Burials may be in unmarked graves.
Edmund Spearman
M, b. circa 1776, d. 1827
Edmund Spearman was born circa 1776 in Essex County, Virginia.
Edmund Spearman appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Newberry County, South Carolina, Edmd. Spearman-- 2 males under 10, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44 (Edmund, age 37), 2 females under 10, 1 female 10-15, and 1 female 26-44 (Susan Atkinson?)
Edmund married Susannah Nunn circa 1813 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. He was named the guardian of her daughters, Sara Isabella and Ann Abney. His first wife is believed to have been Susan Atkinson, who died sometime after 1810.1
Edmund Spearman appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Newberry, Newberry County, South Carolina, Edwd. Spareman -- 2 males under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44 (Edmund, age 44), 2 females under 10, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-44 (Susannah, age 38), 1 female 45 or older, and 16 slaves.
In 1827 Edmund died in Laurens County, South Carolina, leaving Susannah a widow. Sometime after his death she moved from Newberry/Laurens area back to Edgefield, likely to be near family.
Edmund Spearman appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Newberry County, South Carolina, Edmd. Spearman-- 2 males under 10, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44 (Edmund, age 37), 2 females under 10, 1 female 10-15, and 1 female 26-44 (Susan Atkinson?)
Edmund married Susannah Nunn circa 1813 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. He was named the guardian of her daughters, Sara Isabella and Ann Abney. His first wife is believed to have been Susan Atkinson, who died sometime after 1810.1
Edmund Spearman appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Newberry, Newberry County, South Carolina, Edwd. Spareman -- 2 males under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44 (Edmund, age 44), 2 females under 10, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-44 (Susannah, age 38), 1 female 45 or older, and 16 slaves.
In 1827 Edmund died in Laurens County, South Carolina, leaving Susannah a widow. Sometime after his death she moved from Newberry/Laurens area back to Edgefield, likely to be near family.
Last Edited=18 Nov 2025
Children of Edmund Spearman and Susannah Nunn
- Nancy Spearman b. 8 Aug 1819, d. 29 Jun 1890
- George M. Spearman b. c 1823
Citations
- [S1232] This date is an estimate based upon the context. It is NOT proven by any documentation., John Abney died in 1812 and most women at that time remarried fairly quickly.
Nancy Spearman
F, b. 8 August 1819, d. 29 June 1890
Nancy Spearman, daughter of Edmund Spearman and Susannah Nunn, was born on 8 August 1819 in Newberry County, South Carolina.
Nancy married Lewis Sample circa 1835 in Newberry County, South Carolina.
Nancy Spearman and Lewis Sample were defendants in a suit for partition brought by William Coleman and Sara Isabella ABNEY in 1838 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. The lawsuit was regarding the lands of Susannah Spearman, deceased.1
She was probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, Lewis Sample, in the 1840 Federal Census of Edgefield County, South Carolina, Nancy was 20 years old.2
Nancy Spearman died on 29 June 1890 in Edgefield County, South Carolina, at age 70.3 She was buried in Sample Cemetery #2, Hickory Grove, Saluda County, South Carolina.3
Her obituary appeared 21 August 1890 in the Southern Christian Advocate, published in Charleston, South Carolina. "SAMPLE -- Mrs. Nancy Sample, whose maiden name was Spearman, and who was the widow of the late Louis Sample, died at her home in Edgefield county, near Bethany Church, June 29, 1890. Sister Sample has been a member of Bethany Church for about sixty years, and was a model Christian."
Nancy married Lewis Sample circa 1835 in Newberry County, South Carolina.
Nancy Spearman and Lewis Sample were defendants in a suit for partition brought by William Coleman and Sara Isabella ABNEY in 1838 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. The lawsuit was regarding the lands of Susannah Spearman, deceased.1
She was probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, Lewis Sample, in the 1840 Federal Census of Edgefield County, South Carolina, Nancy was 20 years old.2
Nancy Spearman died on 29 June 1890 in Edgefield County, South Carolina, at age 70.3 She was buried in Sample Cemetery #2, Hickory Grove, Saluda County, South Carolina.3
Her obituary appeared 21 August 1890 in the Southern Christian Advocate, published in Charleston, South Carolina. "SAMPLE -- Mrs. Nancy Sample, whose maiden name was Spearman, and who was the widow of the late Louis Sample, died at her home in Edgefield county, near Bethany Church, June 29, 1890. Sister Sample has been a member of Bethany Church for about sixty years, and was a model Christian."
Last Edited=18 Nov 2025
Citations
- [S1221] Leonide "Bootsie" Cousins, "Abney and McClure Families," e-mail to John K. Brown, 29 Oct 2025 James Madison Abney.
- [S1221] Leonide "Bootsie" Cousins, "Abney and McClure Families," e-mail to John K. Brown, 7 Nov 2025 Lewis Sample.
- [S696] Find A Grave (website), online http://www.findagrave.com, Nancy Ann (Spearman) Sample, Record ID #139593615, Sample Cemetery #2, Accessed: 18 NOV 2025. Tombstone photo.
Lewis Sample
M, b. circa 1802, d. February 1860
Lewis Sample was born circa 1802 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.1
Lewis married first Alesey Lindsey in 1829 in South Carolina.
Alesey died in 1833 in Edgefield County, South Carolina, leaving Lewis Sample as a widower. After her death Lewis Sample made petition to be guardian of James Madison Abney on 9 Sep 1834. He discribed James as his step son, a child under 12 who had no guardian.2
Lewis married second Nancy Spearman, daughter of Edmund Spearman and Susannah Nunn, circa 1835 in Newberry County, South Carolina.
Lewis Sample and Nancy Spearman were defendants in a suit for partition brought by William Coleman and Sara Isabella ABNEY in 1838 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. The lawsuit was regarding the lands of Susannah Spearman, deceased.3
He appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Edgefield County, South Carolina, It shows him (30-39) in Edgefield with a wife (Nancy 20-29) and six children. The oldest was a male who is between 15-19. James Madison Abney was born in 1827. If that is right, he would be 13 and there was a son 10-14. For what it is worth, Lewis Sample is on the same page with Tabitha Abney, E. Pope Abney, Martha Abney, Azariah Abney, William Coleman, and Edward Coleman.4
Lewis Sample died in February 1860 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. The cause of death was a liver infection.1,5 He was buried in Sample Cemetery #2, Hickory Grove, Saluda County, South Carolina.1
Lewis left a will dated 19 December 1859 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. The hand copy of his will on Ancestry shows the last name with as Samples. He names his widow Nancy and says that he has ten children. He leaves Nancy 500 acres of land, which apparently according to newspaper advertisements of sales in the 1840's locates his land adjoining Abney land. Children named in his will are: Caleb S. Sample [no S], Samuel W. Sample [with S], William E. Samples, Benjamin F. Samples, Susannah Sample, Ann Sample Kathran Sample, Lewis B. Sample, Nancy Samply, and Alcy Sample. The will was proved February 14, 1860.
His widow Nancy Sample shows up in 1870 living close to her brother George M. Spearman in Saluda Regt., Edgefield County, SC. She died June 29, 1890.4
Lewis married first Alesey Lindsey in 1829 in South Carolina.
Alesey died in 1833 in Edgefield County, South Carolina, leaving Lewis Sample as a widower. After her death Lewis Sample made petition to be guardian of James Madison Abney on 9 Sep 1834. He discribed James as his step son, a child under 12 who had no guardian.2
Lewis married second Nancy Spearman, daughter of Edmund Spearman and Susannah Nunn, circa 1835 in Newberry County, South Carolina.
Lewis Sample and Nancy Spearman were defendants in a suit for partition brought by William Coleman and Sara Isabella ABNEY in 1838 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. The lawsuit was regarding the lands of Susannah Spearman, deceased.3
He appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Edgefield County, South Carolina, It shows him (30-39) in Edgefield with a wife (Nancy 20-29) and six children. The oldest was a male who is between 15-19. James Madison Abney was born in 1827. If that is right, he would be 13 and there was a son 10-14. For what it is worth, Lewis Sample is on the same page with Tabitha Abney, E. Pope Abney, Martha Abney, Azariah Abney, William Coleman, and Edward Coleman.4
Lewis Sample died in February 1860 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. The cause of death was a liver infection.1,5 He was buried in Sample Cemetery #2, Hickory Grove, Saluda County, South Carolina.1
Lewis left a will dated 19 December 1859 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. The hand copy of his will on Ancestry shows the last name with as Samples. He names his widow Nancy and says that he has ten children. He leaves Nancy 500 acres of land, which apparently according to newspaper advertisements of sales in the 1840's locates his land adjoining Abney land. Children named in his will are: Caleb S. Sample [no S], Samuel W. Sample [with S], William E. Samples, Benjamin F. Samples, Susannah Sample, Ann Sample Kathran Sample, Lewis B. Sample, Nancy Samply, and Alcy Sample. The will was proved February 14, 1860.
His widow Nancy Sample shows up in 1870 living close to her brother George M. Spearman in Saluda Regt., Edgefield County, SC. She died June 29, 1890.4
Last Edited=20 Nov 2025
Child of Lewis Sample and Alesey Lindsey
- Caleb Lindsey Sample b. 1831
Citations
- [S696] Find A Grave (website), online http://www.findagrave.com, Lewis Caleb Sample, Record ID #139593924, Sample Cemetery #2, Accessed: 18 NOV 2025.
- [S1221] Leonide "Bootsie" Cousins, "Abney and McClure Families," e-mail to John K. Brown, 29 Oct 2025 James Madison Abney. Edgefield Guardianship records (#007856786; Image 17 of 462).
- [S1221] Leonide "Bootsie" Cousins, "Abney and McClure Families," e-mail to John K. Brown, 29 Oct 2025 James Madison Abney.
- [S1221] Leonide "Bootsie" Cousins, "Abney and McClure Families," e-mail to John K. Brown, 7 Nov 2025 Lewis Sample.
- [S281] Lewis Samples, M (Male), 58, born SC, NONE LISTED, died Feb, 1860, Edgefield Dist., SC, cause of death - LIVER, U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index, 1850-1880, digital image at Ancestry.Com. http://www.Ancestry.Com
Caleb Lindsey Sample
M, b. 1831
Caleb Lindsey Sample, son of Lewis Sample and Alesey Lindsey, was born in 1831 in Newberry County, South Carolina. He was named for his mother's father, Caleb Lindsey.
His mother died in 1833 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. He would have only been two years old.1
His mother died in 1833 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. He would have only been two years old.1
Last Edited=20 Nov 2025
Citations
- [S1221] Leonide "Bootsie" Cousins, "Abney and McClure Families," e-mail to John K. Brown, 29 Oct 2025 James Madison Abney. Edgefield Guardianship records (#007856786; Image 17 of 462).
George M. Spearman
M, b. circa 1823
George M. Spearman, son of Edmund Spearman and Susannah Nunn, was born circa 1823 in Newberry County, South Carolina.
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William Sample Jr.1
M, b. circa 1769, d. 9 January 1831
William Sample Jr. was born circa 1769 in Pennsylvania. He was the son of William Sample, Sr. who died 1785 in Abbeville county, South Carolina.1,2
William married Jane Huston circa 1796 in Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina.1
William Sample Jr. appeared on the 1800 Federal Census of Abbeville County, South Carolina, 3 Males under 10 (James, John, Uriah), 1 Male 26-44 (William 31), 1 Female under 10 (Elizabeth), and 1 Female 26-44 (Jane.)
William Sample Jr. appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Abbeville County, South Carolina, William Sample -- 2 males under 10 (William, Felix), 2 males 10-15 (John, Uriah), 1 male 16-25 (James 16), 1 male 26-44 (William), 2 female under 10 (Elizabeth, Jane), 1 female 26-44 (Jane), and 6 slaves.
William Sample Jr. died on 9 January 1831 in Willard, Putnam County, Georgia.1 He was buried in Sample Cemetery, Willard, Putnam County, Georgia.3 His estate was probated in 1831 in Putnam County, Georgia. He left an estate valued $7872.00 based on the payout amount to his heirs.2
William married Jane Huston circa 1796 in Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina.1
William Sample Jr. appeared on the 1800 Federal Census of Abbeville County, South Carolina, 3 Males under 10 (James, John, Uriah), 1 Male 26-44 (William 31), 1 Female under 10 (Elizabeth), and 1 Female 26-44 (Jane.)
William Sample Jr. appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Abbeville County, South Carolina, William Sample -- 2 males under 10 (William, Felix), 2 males 10-15 (John, Uriah), 1 male 16-25 (James 16), 1 male 26-44 (William), 2 female under 10 (Elizabeth, Jane), 1 female 26-44 (Jane), and 6 slaves.
William Sample Jr. died on 9 January 1831 in Willard, Putnam County, Georgia.1 He was buried in Sample Cemetery, Willard, Putnam County, Georgia.3 His estate was probated in 1831 in Putnam County, Georgia. He left an estate valued $7872.00 based on the payout amount to his heirs.2
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Children of William Sample Jr. and Jane Huston
- James SAMPLE+ b. c 1795, d. 4 Jan 1870
- John T. Sample b. 1796, d. 1862
- Uriah Cornelius Sample b. 1798, d. 1877
- Elizabeth Sample b. 1800, d. 1890
- Jane Sample b. 1802, d. 1850
- William M. Sample III b. 1806, d. 1860
- Relix T. Sample b. 1809, d. 1869
- Newton Houston Sample b. 1812, d. 1885
- Catherine J. Sample b. 1817, d. 1880
Citations
- [S199] Abney Hintgen Brewer, "Abney Research," e-mail to John K. Brown, 6 Nov 2025 Lewis Sample - Abneys.
- [S1257] Lynn Scott, "Research Report #2 for Clark Graves", Research on father of William Sample, born 1769. Report dated 28 Feb 2020, from Waynesboro, VA.
- [S696] Find A Grave (website), online http://www.findagrave.com, William M Sample, Record ID #86551451, Sample Cemetery, Accessed: 18 NOV 2025. Tombstone photo.
Jane Huston1
F, b. 14 April 1780, d. 13 March 1849
Jane Huston was born on 14 April 1780 in Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina.1
Jane married William Sample Jr. circa 1796 in Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina.1
She was probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, William Sample Jr., in the 1800 Federal Census of Abbeville County, South Carolina.
She was probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, William Sample Jr., in the 1810 Federal Census of Abbeville County, South Carolina.
Jane Huston died on 13 March 1849 in Troup County, Georgia, at age 68.1
Jane married William Sample Jr. circa 1796 in Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina.1
She was probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, William Sample Jr., in the 1800 Federal Census of Abbeville County, South Carolina.
She was probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, William Sample Jr., in the 1810 Federal Census of Abbeville County, South Carolina.
Jane Huston died on 13 March 1849 in Troup County, Georgia, at age 68.1
Last Edited=20 Nov 2025
Children of Jane Huston and William Sample Jr.
- James SAMPLE+ b. c 1795, d. 4 Jan 1870
- John T. Sample b. 1796, d. 1862
- Uriah Cornelius Sample b. 1798, d. 1877
- Elizabeth Sample b. 1800, d. 1890
- Jane Sample b. 1802, d. 1850
- William M. Sample III b. 1806, d. 1860
- Relix T. Sample b. 1809, d. 1869
- Newton Houston Sample b. 1812, d. 1885
- Catherine J. Sample b. 1817, d. 1880
Citations
- [S199] Abney Hintgen Brewer, "Abney Research," e-mail to John K. Brown, 6 Nov 2025 Lewis Sample - Abneys.
Mary Elizabeth SAMPLE
F, b. 22 December 1830, d. 7 August 1863
- Relationship
- 1st cousin 3 times removed of John Kennedy BROWN Jr.
Mary Elizabeth SAMPLE, daughter of James SAMPLE and Mariah ABNEY, was born on 22 December 1830 in Bibb County, Alabama.
Mary married Andrew S. Harris in 1852 in Rusk County, Texas.
Mary Elizabeth SAMPLE died on 7 August 1863 in Texas at age 32.
Mary married Andrew S. Harris in 1852 in Rusk County, Texas.
Mary Elizabeth SAMPLE died on 7 August 1863 in Texas at age 32.
Last Edited=20 Nov 2025
Thomas SAMPLE
M, b. circa 1825
- Relationship
- 1st cousin 3 times removed of John Kennedy BROWN Jr.
Last Edited=20 Nov 2025
Samuel SAMPLE
M, b. circa 1828
- Relationship
- 1st cousin 3 times removed of John Kennedy BROWN Jr.
Samuel SAMPLE, son of James SAMPLE and Mariah ABNEY, was born circa 1828 in Abbeville County, South Carolina.
Last Edited=20 Nov 2025
Catherine SAMPLE
F, b. circa 1835
- Relationship
- 1st cousin 3 times removed of John Kennedy BROWN Jr.
Catherine SAMPLE, daughter of James SAMPLE and Mariah ABNEY, was born circa 1835 in Bibb County, Alabama.
Last Edited=20 Nov 2025
Andrew S. Harris
M
Andrew married Mary Elizabeth SAMPLE, daughter of James SAMPLE and Mariah ABNEY, in 1852 in Rusk County, Texas.
Last Edited=20 Nov 2025