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     Sabrina Jane CAMP, daughter of Daniel F. CAMP and Martha Ann BROWN, was born in 1844 in Alabama.

Sabrina Jane CAMP appeared on a census, enumerated 10 December 1850, in the household of her mother David Leggett BROWN in East side of Cahaba River, Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. She was recorded as Sabrina Kemp [Camp], age 6. They were living with Martha's parents, David L. and Elizabeth Brown.

Sabrina Jane CAMP appeared on a census, enumerated 17 August 1860, in the household of her mother Martha Ann BROWN in Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi. She was recorded as Jane Kemp, age 15, born in Alabama. This would be the right age for Sabrina, so perhaps her name was Sabrina Jane.

     James Madison LANGSTON, son of Joab Marion LANGSTON and Mary Cleveland WILSON, was born on 18 April 1854 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

James Madison LANGSTON died in 1924 in Bibb County, Alabama.² He was buried in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.

     Marion DeKalb LANGSTON, son of Joab Marion LANGSTON and Mary Cleveland WILSON, was born on 20 April 1856 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

     Virginia Harriet LANGSTON, daughter of Joab Marion LANGSTON and Mary Cleveland WILSON, was born in 1858.

     John Bunion LANGSTON, son of Joab Marion LANGSTON and Mary Cleveland WILSON, was born on 3 June 1860 in Bibb County, Alabama.

John Bunion LANGSTON died on 12 June 1862 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 2.¹

     Hezekiah GENTRY, son of Robert Gentry and Amelia Flanning, was born in 1798 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Hezekiah married Elizabeth Brock circa 1821.

Hezekiah GENTRY died after 1850 in Alabama.

     Obediah LANGSTON, son of Isaac Newton LANGSTON and Sarah PATTON, was born on 3 September 1801 in Kentucky.¹ He was a farmer.

Obediah married Virginia E. McELROY, daughter of Jacob McELROY and Mary SMITH, on 24 February 1831 in Bibb County, Alabama. The marriage was performed by J. E. Summers, M. G.²

The old Langston homeplace in Six Mile, Bibb county, Alabama was an original land grant to Obediah Langston. He cleared the land, built a home, and raised his family. The Langston family had a strong faith and belief in the Bible which is shown by the names they gave their children. They joined the Enon Baptist Church in 1832.

Obediah LANGSTON appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1860 in Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Obediah Langston, 51, farmer, $3,000 personal property, $4,000 real estate, born Tennessee; Virginia E., 48, born Tennessee; Newton P., 23, farmer; Jasper D., 23; John M., 20; Columbus L., 18; Annetta, 18; Lucretia, 14; and Louisa G., 11. All the children were born in Alabama.³

Obediah LANGSTON appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1866 in Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as 1 male 20-30 [Jasper], 1 male 50-60 [Obediah], 2 females 10-20 [Lucretia, Louisa], 1 female 20-30 [Annetta], and 1 female 40-50 [Virginia]. There was one male killed in the war [Columbus] and one died of disease [John]. They lived in township 23, range 11 east.⁴

Obediah LANGSTON died in 1888 in Bibb County, Alabama. He was buried in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.

     William WEST, son of Dr. Joshua WEST and Hannah Prentice, was born in 1794 in Virginia.

William married Mary Burns circa 1822 in Alabama.^1,2

William WEST, as the father of the bride, attended the wedding of Warren PARKER and Hannah WEST on 20 February 1843 in Bibb County, Alabama. The service was performed by Joshua West, M.G., the bride's grandfather. The marriage license was taken out 18 Feb 1843 with the consent of John Parker and William West.^3,4

William WEST died in 1869 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

     Obedience ARNOLD, daughter of Wiley Vincent ARNOLD and Mary M. WOOD, was born on 29 April 1847 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Obedience ARNOLD died on 25 July 1866 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 19.

     Virginia E. McELROY, daughter of Jacob McELROY and Mary SMITH, was born on 31 October 1812 in Tennessee.

Virginia married Obediah LANGSTON, son of Isaac Newton LANGSTON and Sarah PATTON, on 24 February 1831 in Bibb County, Alabama. The marriage was performed by J. E. Summers, M. G.¹

Virginia E. McELROY appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of Obediah LANGSTON in Bibb County, Alabama.²

Virginia E. McELROY died on 25 September 1885 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 72.³ She was buried in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.

     Andrew Jackson LANGSTON, son of Obediah LANGSTON and Virginia E. McELROY, was born on 24 March 1835 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Andrew began military service at age 27 on 19 May 1862 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama, as a private in Co. H 44th Alabama Volunteer Infantry, CSA. He was present at the Battles of Manassas through Gettysburg. He was seriously wounded 6 May 1864 at the Battle of the Wilderness when an exploding artillery shell struck him in the chest and he spent months in the hospital. Complications from this wound eventually caused his early death.

Andrew married Rose Ann Victoria WARD on 13 September 1865 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Andrew Jackson LANGSTON died on 4 March 1880 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama, at age 44. He was buried in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.

     Jasper David LANGSTON, son of Obediah LANGSTON and Virginia E. McELROY, was born on 22 June 1837 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama.¹ He was a farmer.

Jasper David LANGSTON appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of Obediah LANGSTON in Bibb County, Alabama.²

Jasper began military service at age 24 on 9 September 1861 in Centreville, Alabama, as a private in Co. D 20th Alabama Infantry, CSA and continued until surrender 9 Apr 1865 at Salisbury, North Carolina. He served in the pioneer squad, receiving $11 a month and carried an enfield rifle musket.

Jasper married Cirrenia Abagail COTTINGHAM, daughter of Moses Lambert COTTINGHAM and Nancy Catherine WOODS, circa 1868 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Jasper David LANGSTON and Cirrenia Abagail COTTINGHAM appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 4 June 1870 in Randolph, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Jasper Langston, a 32 year old farm overseer, with real estate valued $450; Sirene Langston, age 18, keeping house; and Melzing Coker, an 11 year old black domestic servant. All were born in Alabama.

Jasper David LANGSTON and Rena COTTINGHAM appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 June 1880 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Jasper Langston, a 39 year old engaged in farming; his wife Irena Langston, age 28, keeping house; daughter Evelina, age 8, in school; son Newton, age 6, in school; son (sp) Ruby, age 4, at home; and daughter Catherine, age 3, at home. All were born in Alabama. It indicated that neither Jasper or Rena could read or write.

Jasper David LANGSTON and Rena COTTINGHAM appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 6 June 1900 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Jasper Langston, a 62 year old farmer, born Jun 1837 in Alabama and wife Rena Langston, age 49, born Nov 1838 in Alabama. They had been married 32 years and she was the mother of six children, all living. Also in the household were son Newton Langston, age 25, born Jan 1872, farm labor; daughter Kate Langston, age 23, born Mar 1877; daughter Ellie Langston, age 15, born Oct 1884; and son Harrice Langsston, age 13, born Sep 1886. Jasper's brother, Newton P. Langston, was the census enumerator.³

Jasper David LANGSTON and Cirrenia Abagail COTTINGHAM appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 25 May 1910 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Jasper LD. angston, a 72 year old famer and his wife Sarena Langston, age 60. They had been married 43 years and she was the mother of six children, all living. Both could read and write. Lving with them was daughter Kate Langston, age 32.⁴

Jasper David LANGSTON appeared in a newspaper article 14 July 1910 in the The Centreville Press, published in Centreville, Alabama. Randolph Locals - ...There was a family reunion held at Mr. J. D. Langstons the 4th, and all the chidren and grandchildren spent a delightful day. Mr. Langston is an old soldier of the 20th Alabama Regiment. There are six children and seventeen grandchildren. The oldest forty years old and the youngest twenty-three. A bountiful dinner was spread and enjoyed by all and in the afternoon refreshments were served. A game of ball was enjoyed by the boys at five o'clock, after which all returned to the house and sang "God be with you until we meet again."

Jasper David LANGSTON died on 10 January 1920 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama, at age 82.⁵ He was buried in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.

     John Marshall LANGSTON, son of Obediah LANGSTON and Virginia E. McELROY, was born on 1 April 1840 in Bibb County, Alabama.

John Marshall LANGSTON appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of Obediah LANGSTON in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

During the Civil War, John Marshall LANGSTON enlisted in Co. D 20th Alabama Infantry, CSA in 1861 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. He died of measles at Camp Goode near Mobile, Alabama while the regiment was still training. His father went to him and bought his body back to Bibb county for burial.

John Marshall LANGSTON died on 9 January 1862 at Camp Goode in Mobile County, Alabama, at age 21.² He was buried in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.

     Columbus L. LANGSTON, son of Obediah LANGSTON and Virginia E. McELROY, was born on 16 September 1842 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama.¹ He was a farmer.

Columbus L. LANGSTON appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of Obediah LANGSTON in Bibb County, Alabama.²

Columbus began military service in 1861 He served as a private in Co. D 20th Alabama Infantry, CSA. He was killed during the Battle of Kolb's Farm near Marrietta, Georgia. His brothers Jasper and Newton found him wounded with a minnie ball in his stomach. They gave him water but were not allowed to stay with him. After the battle he had been moved and they could not find him.

Columbus L. LANGSTON died in 1864 in Marietta, Georgia.

     Annetta V. LANGSTON, daughter of Obediah LANGSTON and Virginia E. McELROY, was born on 6 October 1844 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Annetta V. LANGSTON appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of Obediah LANGSTON in Bibb County, Alabama.²