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     Lucinda COTTINGHAM, daughter of John Pinkney COTTINGHAM and Mary Amanda COCHRAN, was born on 24 March 1850 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Lucinda COTTINGHAM appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of her parents John Pinkney COTTINGHAM and Mary Amanda COCHRAN in Bibb County, Alabama. She was recorded as Lucindia, age 10.²

Lucinda married William C. TROTT, son of John C. D. TROTT and Celia PARKER, in 1871 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Lucinda COTTINGHAM died on 9 May 1894 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 44. She was buried in Wesley Chapel Community Cemetery, Sand Mountain, Bibb County, Alabama.

     William Caswell COTTINGHAM, son of John Pinkney COTTINGHAM and Mary Amanda COCHRAN, was born on 12 January 1853 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

William Caswell COTTINGHAM appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of his parents John Pinkney COTTINGHAM and Mary Amanda COCHRAN in Bibb County, Alabama. He was listed as Wm. C., age 7.²

William Caswell COTTINGHAM appeared on a census, enumerated 30 June 1870, in the household of his parents John Pinkney COTTINGHAM and Mary Amanda COCHRAN in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama. He was listed as Wm. Cottingham, age 18, farm hand.³ He was buried in Six Mile Cemetery (off Hwy. 25).

William Caswell COTTINGHAM died on 29 April 1883 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 30.

     Jessie Gary COTTINGHAM, son of John Pinkney COTTINGHAM and Mary Amanda COCHRAN, was born on 14 December 1857 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Jessie Gary COTTINGHAM appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of his parents John Pinkney COTTINGHAM and Mary Amanda COCHRAN in Bibb County, Alabama. He was recorded as Jesse G., age 3.²

Jessie Gary COTTINGHAM appeared on a census, enumerated 30 June 1870, in the household of John Pinkney COTTINGHAM and Mary Amanda COCHRAN in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama. He was listed as Jesse Cottingham, age 13.³

Jessie married first Nancy Medora Cooper on 3 January 1875 in Bibb County, Alabama. The service took place at the home of Napoleon B. and Margaret Cooper.¹

Jessie Gary COTTINGHAM appeared on a census, enumerated 5 June 1880, in the household of his parents John Pinkney COTTINGHAM and Mary Amanda COCHRAN in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama. He was listed as Jessy Cottingham, 23, son, farmer. With him were his wife Madora, 23, and children: Nelia [Cornelia] 4, and Johnnie [John Napoleon] 2.⁴

Jessie Gary COTTINGHAM died on 21 October 1890 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 32. He was buried in Wesley Chapel Cemetery.

     John Marvin COTTINGHAM never married.

John Marvin COTTINGHAM, son of John Pinkney COTTINGHAM and Mary Amanda COCHRAN, was born in May 1860 in Bibb County, Alabama.

John Marvin COTTINGHAM appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of his parents John Pinkney COTTINGHAM and Mary Amanda COCHRAN in Bibb County, Alabama. He was recorded as John M., 3 months old.¹

     William Jasper LANGSTON, son of Newton Patton LANGSTON and Mary Caroline CHISM, was born on 19 July 1867 in Bibb County, Alabama. William Jasper LANGSTON also went by the name of Willie.

William Jasper LANGSTON appeared on a census, enumerated 29 July 1870, in the household of his father Newton Patton LANGSTON in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. He was listed as William Langston, age 5.¹

William Jasper LANGSTON appeared on a census, enumerated 18 June 1880, in the household of his parents Newton Patton LANGSTON and Mary Caroline CHISM in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. He was recorded as son William Langston, age 13, farm labor.

William Jasper LANGSTON was a school teacher and later worked in the Bank of Centreville.

Brothers Willie LANGSTON, Lum LANGSTON, Obe LANGSTON and Doc LANGSTON formed the Langston Brothers Band between 1890 and 1910. The brothers played for parties, gatherings of young people, or entertainments. They played songs such as "Steal Your Partner", "Jumping Joseph", "Twistercation", and "Sweet Bunch of Daisies". Young and old would come together to listen to the music. It was a popular form of recreation during the era.²

William Jasper LANGSTON died on 15 October 1950 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 83.³ He was buried in Centreville Memorial Cemetery, Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama.

     Laura LANGSTON, daughter of Newton Patton LANGSTON and Mary Caroline CHISM, was born in 1871.

Laura LANGSTON appeared on a census, enumerated 18 June 1880, in the household of her parents Newton Patton LANGSTON and Mary Caroline CHISM in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. She was recorded as daughter Laura Langston, age 9, at home.

     James Columbus LANGSTON, son of Newton Patton LANGSTON and Mary Caroline CHISM, was born on 26 August 1871 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹ He was also known as Lum.

James Columbus LANGSTON appeared on a census, enumerated 18 June 1880, in the household of his parents Newton Patton LANGSTON and Mary Caroline CHISM in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. He was recorded as James Langston, age 7, at home.

Brothers Willie LANGSTON, Lum LANGSTON, Obe LANGSTON and Doc LANGSTON formed the Langston Brothers Band between 1890 and 1910. The brothers played for parties, gatherings of young people, or entertainments. They played songs such as "Steal Your Partner", "Jumping Joseph", "Twistercation", and "Sweet Bunch of Daisies". Young and old would come together to listen to the music. It was a popular form of recreation during the era.²

James married Anna Belle Jones circa 1892 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹ He operated the first electrical plant in Bibb County and furnished electricity forthe city of Centreville. Later he worked for Alabama Power until he retired.

James Columbus LANGSTON died on 25 December 1957 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 86. He was buried in Pineland Memorial Park Cemetery.

     Fannie LANGSTON, daughter of Newton Patton LANGSTON and Mary Caroline CHISM, was born in 1874.

Fannie LANGSTON appeared on a census, enumerated 18 June 1880, in the household of her parents Newton Patton LANGSTON and Mary Caroline CHISM in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. She was recorded as daughter Fannie Langston, age 6, at home.

     Obediah P. LANGSTON, son of Newton Patton LANGSTON and Mary Caroline CHISM, was born in August 1875.¹ He was also known as Obe.

Obediah P. LANGSTON appeared on a census, enumerated 18 June 1880, in the household of his parents Newton Patton LANGSTON and Mary Caroline CHISM in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. He was recorded as son Obediah P. Langston, age 5, at home.

Between 1890 and 1910 brothers Willie LANGSTON, Lum LANGSTON, Obe LANGSTON, and Doc LANGSTON formed the Langston Brothers Band. The brothers played for parties, gatherings of young people, or entertainments. They played songs such as "Steal Your Partner", "Jumping Joseph", "Twistercation", and "Sweet Bunch of Daisies". Young and old would come together to listen to the music. It was a popular form of recreation during the era.² He was pastor for many years.

     Edward Hawthorne LANGSTON, son of Newton Patton LANGSTON and Mary Caroline CHISM, was born on 11 December 1878 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹ Edward Hawthorne LANGSTON also went by the name of Doc. He went to medical school for a year but returned to the old home to care for his parents. He made his living teaching school and farming.

Between 1890 and 1910 brothers Willie LANGSTON, Lum LANGSTON, Doc LANGSTON, and Obe LANGSTON formed the Langston Brothers Band. The brothers played for parties, gatherings of young people, or entertainments. They played songs such as "Steal Your Partner", "Jumping Joseph", "Twistercation", and "Sweet Bunch of Daisies". Young and old would come together to listen to the music. It was a popular form of recreation during the era.²

Edward Hawthorne LANGSTON died on 14 February 1956 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama, at age 77.³ He was buried in Six Mile Cemetery, Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama.

     Mariah LANGSTON, daughter of Newton Patton LANGSTON and Mary Caroline CHISM, was born in 1870.

Mariah LANGSTON appeared on a census, enumerated 29 July 1870, in the household of her father Newton Patton LANGSTON in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. She was listed as Mirah Langston, age 5 months.¹

Mariah LANGSTON died before 1880 in Bibb County, Alabama.

     William FINDLEY, son of James G. FINDLEY and Obedience Catherine BROWN, was born in 1859.

William FINDLEY appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1870, in a household with his mother David Leggett BROWN in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. They appeared in the household of his grandparents, David and Elizabeth Brown. He appeared as William Finley, age 11, along with his mother, Catherine Finley, age 32.¹

     Allen ARNOLD, son of Wiley Vincent ARNOLD and Mary M. WOOD, was born in 1852.

Allen ARNOLD appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1870, in the household of Wiley Vincent ARNOLD in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

     James ARNOLD, son of Wiley Vincent ARNOLD and Mary M. WOOD, was born in 1853.

James ARNOLD appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1870, in the household of Wiley Vincent ARNOLD in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

     William ARNOLD, son of Wiley Vincent ARNOLD and Mary M. WOOD, was born in 1855.

William ARNOLD appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1870, in the household of Wiley Vincent ARNOLD in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

     Felix B. ARNOLD, son of Wiley Vincent ARNOLD and Mary M. WOOD, was born on 22 August 1857.

Felix B. ARNOLD appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1870, in the household of Wiley Vincent ARNOLD in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Felix married second Ellie LANGSTON, daughter of Jasper David LANGSTON and Cirrenia Abagail COTTINGHAM, in 1924 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Felix B. ARNOLD died on 18 December 1938 at age 81.² He was buried in Six Mile Cemetery, Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama.

     Ben ARNOLD, son of Wiley Vincent ARNOLD and Mary M. WOOD, was born in 1862.

Ben ARNOLD appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1870, in the household of Wiley Vincent ARNOLD in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

     Mary ARNOLD, daughter of Wiley Vincent ARNOLD and Mary M. WOOD, was born in 1864.

Mary ARNOLD appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1870, in the household of Wiley Vincent ARNOLD in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

     Martha ARNOLD, daughter of Wiley Vincent ARNOLD and Mary M. WOOD, was born in 1868.

Martha ARNOLD appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1870, in the household of Wiley Vincent ARNOLD in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

     William Pressley WELCH Jr., son of William Pressley WELCH and Caroline Gaillard Portis, was born on 15 May 1881.

William married Lotte Lucille BURT, daughter of Henry McKenzie BURT and Margaret Mims CURRY, on 3 November 1907 in Talladega County, Alabama. His parents home was in the same residential block in Selma.¹

William and Lucille were both descendants of the Rev. Oliver Welch of Talladega. William directly descended from his son, Nathanial Welch. Nathanial's brother, John Mallory Welch, was the first husband of Frances Ann Gibson, who after his death married James Creth Burt. Lucille was Burt's granddaughter, by his first wife, Elizabeth Baird Killough. So while not a direct descendant, Lucille still had a strong famiy connection to the Welch family.

William Pressley WELCH Jr. was identified as her surviving husband in Lotte Lucille BURT's obituary in the Birmingham News newspaper, dated 1 November 1961, published in Birmingham, Alabama.²

William Pressley WELCH Jr. died on 6 November 1972 in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, at age 91.³ He was buried in Live Oak Cemetery, Selma, Dallas County, Alabama.⁴

     D. B. BROWN, son of Asa A. BROWN and Mary HARPOLE, was born in 1854 in Texas.

D. B. BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 6 August 1860, in the household of Asa A. BROWN and Mary HARPOLE in Woodville, Tyler County, Texas. He was 6.¹

D. B. BROWN died before 1870 in Texas.

     Sarah E. BROWN, daughter of Asa A. BROWN and Mary HARPOLE, was born in 1856 in Texas.

Sarah E. BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 6 August 1860, in the household of Asa A. BROWN and Mary HARPOLE in Woodville, Tyler County, Texas. She was 4.¹

Sarah E. BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1870, in the household of her parents Asa A. BROWN and Mary HARPOLE in Alto, Cherokee County, Texas. She was 13.²

     M. BROWN, son of Asa A. BROWN and Mary HARPOLE, was born in 1859 in Texas.

M. BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 6 August 1860, in the household of Asa A. BROWN and Mary HARPOLE in Woodville, Tyler County, Texas. He was one year old.¹

M. BROWN died before 1870 in Texas.

     Cirrenia Abagail COTTINGHAM, daughter of Moses Lambert COTTINGHAM and Nancy Catherine WOODS, was born on 15 November 1850 in Bibb County, Alabama. She was also known as Rena.

Cirrenia Abagail COTTINGHAM appeared on a census, enumerated 24 September 1860, in the household of her parents Moses Lambert COTTINGHAM and Nancy Catherine WOODS in Louisville, Winn Parish, Louisiana. She was enumerated as Serenia A. Cottingham, age 9, born Alabama.¹

Her mother died in March 1862 in Winn Parish, Louisiana, when Cirrenia was 11. Her father Moses was in the army and was himself very sick with measles. "However, his children had to be sent to their grandparents in Alabama, and since the railroad tracks had been torn up trying to keep the Yankees from getting to Vicksburg, they could not go by train.

Cirrenia (Rena) Abagail being the oldest, took care of the younger ones, including a 9-month old brother (John David) and 2-year old sister (Henrietta) during the three weeks it took to make the trip by ox wagon. She had only mashed sweet potatoes to feed the baby and she washed clothes every night.

An old Baptist preacher about 70 years old who had come to escort them, the oldest boy who was 10 (Elisha), and one black man sent by their father, got the children safely to their relatives."²

Cirrenia married Jasper David LANGSTON, son of Obediah LANGSTON and Virginia E. McELROY, circa 1868 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Cirrenia Abagail COTTINGHAM and Jasper David LANGSTON 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.

Rena COTTINGHAM and Jasper David LANGSTON 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.

Rena COTTINGHAM and Jasper David LANGSTON 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

Cirrenia Abagail COTTINGHAM and Jasper David LANGSTON 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

Cirrenia Abagail COTTINGHAM died on 1 May 1938 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 87.⁵ She was buried in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.

     Rose Ann Victoria WARD was buried in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.

Rose Ann Victoria WARD was born on 27 September 1847 in Alabama.¹

Rose married Andrew Jackson LANGSTON, son of Obediah LANGSTON and Virginia E. McELROY, on 13 September 1865 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Rose Ann Victoria WARD died on 14 September 1883 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 35.²