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     Elizabeth Frances NIXON, daughter of William Lindsay NIXON and Elizabeth A Moon, was born on 15 April 1870 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

She appeared on a census, enumerated 29 June 1880, in the household of her mother William Lindsay NIXON in Pine Flat, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as daughter Elizabeth F. Nixon, age 10, born in Alabama.²

Elizabeth Frances NIXON died on 1 May 1910 at age 40.¹ She was buried in Nixon Cemetery, Pine Level, Autauga County, Alabama.¹

     Elector Virginia NIXON, daughter of William Lindsay NIXON and Elizabeth A Moon, was born on 7 January 1880 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

She appeared on a census, enumerated 29 June 1880, in the household of her mother William Lindsay NIXON in Pine Flat, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as Cornelia C. V. Nixon, age 1, born in Alabama.²

Elector Virginia NIXON died on 4 March 1961 at age 81.¹ She was buried in Nixon Cemetery, Pine Level, Autauga County, Alabama.¹

     Jessie Belle NIXON, daughter of William Lindsay NIXON and Elizabeth A Moon, was born on 27 October 1883 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Jessie Belle NIXON died on 26 October 1950 in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, at age 66. She was buried in Floyd Cemetery, Cooper, Chilton County, Alabama.¹

     Malinda S. NIXON, daughter of William Lindsay NIXON and Malinda HUBBARD, was born circa 1855 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

She appeared on a census, enumerated 9 August 1860, in the household of her parents William Lindsay NIXON and Malinda HUBBARD in Kingston, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as Malinda Nixon, age 5, born Alabama.²

Malinda married Robert S. Scott on 17 March 1870 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Malinda S. NIXON and Robert S. Scott appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 21 June 1870 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Robert S. Scott, a 23 year old worker in saw mill, and his wife, Malinda S. Scott, age 15. Both were born in Alabama and they had married in March. They lived next door to the superintendant of the mill, Thomas W. Smith and his wife, Margaret (Burt) Smith.

Malinda S. NIXON and Robert S. Scott appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 2 June 1880 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Robt. Scott, a 33 year old lumber manufacturer, and his wife, Malinda S. Scott, age 23, keeping house; along with son William H., age 7; son Sam'l E., age 5; and son Albert C., age 1. All were born in Alabama.

Malinda S. NIXON died after 2 June 1880. She was buried in Hunt Family Cemetery, Autauga County, Alabama.¹

     Robert S. Scott was born on 17 September 1845 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

Robert began military service at age 19 on 1 October 1864 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, as a private in Company K, 2nd Alabama Infantry regiment. He was discharged 9 Apr 1865. He later drew a pension as a Confederate veteran, and following his death, his widow Emma Scott continued to draw.

Robert married first Malinda S. NIXON, daughter of William Lindsay NIXON and Malinda HUBBARD, on 17 March 1870 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Robert S. Scott and Malinda S. NIXON appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 21 June 1870 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Robert S. Scott, a 23 year old worker in saw mill, and his wife, Malinda S. Scott, age 15. Both were born in Alabama and they had married in March. They lived next door to the superintendant of the mill, Thomas W. Smith and his wife, Margaret (Burt) Smith.

Robert S. Scott and Malinda S. NIXON appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 2 June 1880 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Robt. Scott, a 33 year old lumber manufacturer, and his wife, Malinda S. Scott, age 23, keeping house; along with son William H., age 7; son Sam'l E., age 5; and son Albert C., age 1. All were born in Alabama.

Robert S. Scott died on 8 March 1916 at age 70. He was buried in Hunt Family Cemetery, Autauga County, Alabama.¹

     Eliza Lenora NIXON, daughter of William Lindsay NIXON and Elizabeth A Moon, was born on 19 April 1875 in Pine Flat, Autauga County, Alabama. She was also known as Nora.

She appeared on a census, enumerated 29 June 1880, in the household of her mother William Lindsay NIXON in Pine Flat, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as daughter Eliza L. Nixon, age 6. born in Alabama.¹

Eliza Lenora NIXON died on 6 May 1953 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 78.² She was buried in Boones Chapel Baptist Cemetery, Autauga County, Alabama.

     Mary A. Booth was born in December 1857 in Autauga County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Alfred Monroe Booth and Parthenia Tatum, and the granddaughter of John Booth and Martha Ann Owen. She was also known as Polly.

Mary married Thomas Watts HUBBARD, son of Wilson N. HUBBARD and Barsheba Colvin, on 26 December 1875 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Mary A. Booth died before 1880 in Autauga County, Alabama.

     Mary Josephine Tatum was born circa 1858 in Autauga County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Edwin Jasper Tatum and Louisa Sarah "Jane" Roy.

Mary married Thomas Watts HUBBARD, son of Wilson N. HUBBARD and Barsheba Colvin, on 7 January 1883 in Autauga County, Alabama. She was listed on the license as "Mrs. Mary J. Rawlinson," a widow. The given name of her ex-husband is not known.¹

Mary Josephine Tatum died in June 1936 in Denver, Colorado. She was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado.²

     John married Elizabeth Cook circa 1783. They had two daughters: Cecilia "Celia" Travis and Martha "Patsey" Travis Pennington.

John Travis died circa 1809 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

     Susan Tompkins Marks was born on 29 January 1852 in Montgomery County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Nicholas Meriwether Marks and Rebecca Lyde Wright, and the granddaugther of John Harvie Marks and Susan Tompkins.

Susan married Dr. William Malchijah ABNEY MD, son of Asbury Arnold ABNEY and Catherine Amanda McDade, on 2 December 1872 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

Susan Tompkins Marks died on 21 July 1916 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, at age 64. She was buried in Cottage Grove Cemetery, Benton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

     Jones WILLS, son of Matthew WILLS and Lucy Jones, was born circa 1770 in Virginia.

Jones married Nancy Wheeler before 1790 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Jones WILLS sold a tract of land to Matthew WILLS on 8 January 1790 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. A bond for 500 pounds paid Jones Wills. Condition Mathew Wills makes unto Jones Wills lawful title to 134 acres, the land where Jones now lives and composed of three tracts: 76 acre survey Richd Coleman lives upon, 52 acres granted to Mathew Wills, 6 acres granted to Sarah McQueen, all of which having been laid off by John Abney D. S., adjacent William Stewart's land and said Mathew Wills land and Saluda River. Witnesses: William Spraggins, Thomas Berry. Signed by Mathew Wills. Proven 27 Jan 1797 by William Spraggins. Nathaniel Abney JP. Recorded 11 Feb 1797.¹

Jones WILLS appeared on the 1790 Federal Census of Edgefield County, South Carolina, Jones Wills - 1 male 16 or older, 2 males under 16, and 2 females.

The land of Jones WILLS adjoined land sold by Matthew WILLS to Richard Tate 15 January 1793 Edgefield County, South Carolina. The land was on Tosety Creek of Saluda River.²

He appeared on the 1800 Federal Census of Edgefield County, South Carolina, Jones Wells - 3 males under 10, 1 male 26-44, 2 females under 10, 1 female 26-44.

He appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Edgefield County, South Carolina, Jones Wells - 1 male under 10, 3 males 10-15, 1 male 45 or older, 1 female 10-15, and 1 female 26-44.

Jones WILLS died on 23 October 1817 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

     Nancy Wheeler was born circa 1772.¹

Nancy married Jones WILLS, son of Matthew WILLS and Lucy Jones, before 1790 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

She was probably one of the 2 females listed in the household of her husband, Jones WILLS, in the 1790 Federal Census of Edgefield County, South Carolina, She would have been about 17.

She was probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, Jones WILLS, in the 1810 Federal Census of Edgefield County, South Carolina, She would have been about 37 years old.

Nancy Wheeler died on 4 October 1844 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

     Martha ABNEY, daughter of William ABNEY, was born circa 1853 in South Carolina.

She appeared on a census, enumerated 6 August 1860, in the household of her grandmother Abigail (Gentry) ABNEY in Saluda Regiment, Richardsonville, Edgefield County, South Carolina. She was listed as Martha Abney, age 7, born South Carolina. Her relationship is unproven, but she is thought to be the daughter of William, Jr. She was not listed as an heir of William Abney, dec'd so not his daughter, and with the Abney surname, not a daughter of Nancy or Elizabeth who were married. Michael had no wife or heir, so William is the most likely candidate. Perhaps his wife was deceased. Her name is unknown.¹

     Benjamin ABNEY, son of Hezekiah Isiah ABNEY and Elizabeth SYLVESTER, was born on 3 February 1837.

Benjamin married Lydia Ann Huffman on 21 March 1869 in Hamilton County, Indiana.¹

Benjamin ABNEY died on 22 July 1911 at age 74.² He was buried in Prairie Baptist Church Cemetery, Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana.

     Lydia Ann Huffman was born on 13 May 1843.

Lydia married Benjamin ABNEY, son of Hezekiah Isiah ABNEY and Elizabeth SYLVESTER, on 21 March 1869 in Hamilton County, Indiana.¹

Lydia Ann Huffman died on 3 December 1917 in Indiana at age 74.¹ She was buried in Prairie Baptist Church Cemetery, Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana.

     Martha ABNEY, daughter of William "Uncle Bill" ABNEY and Ann BARNES, was born circa 1810 in South Carolina.

Martha married David Mack circa 1830 in South Carolina.