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     Marvin Onis WATTS, son of John Cleveland WATTS and Mae Leah STEWART, was born on 15 October 1916 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Marvin Onis WATTS appeared on a census, enumerated 8 January 1920, in the household of John Cleveland WATTS and Mae Leah STEWART in the Lomax Beat, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Marvin Onis WATTS appeared on a census, enumerated 18 April 1930, in the household of Mae Leah STEWART in James Beat, Bibb County, Alabama.²

Marvin served in the 207th Military Police Company during World War II. He served from 19 Apr 1941 to 30 Nov 1945. From 16 Jun 1943 to 16 Nov 1945 he was in the Pacific Theatre and served in the Luzon Campaign. Medals included the American Defense Service Metal, American Theatre Metal, Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Campaign Metal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Good Conduct Metal with two clasps, and WWII Victory Metal.³

Marvin married Margaret Lucille Snipes on 2 September 1946 in Bibb County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Harper and Nora Bailey Snipes. Marvin's occupation at this time was road work.^4,5

Marvin Onis WATTS died on 30 June 1970 in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 53.⁶ He was buried in Brent Memorial Cemetery, Brent, Bibb County, Alabama.

     William Blair Lowry was born on 12 January 1945 in Kittaning, Pennsylvania.² William Blair Lowry was commonly known as Bill.

William Blair Lowry died on 6 November 2006 in Richmond, Virginia, at age 61.² He was buried in Signal Hill Memorial Park.

Bill's obituary was printed on 8 November 2006 in the Richmond Times-Dispatch newspaper, published in Richmond, Virginia. The text was: "William 'Bill' Blair Lowry passed from this life on November 6, 2006, ending his courageous fight with acute myelogenous leukemia. Bill was born in Kittaning, Pennsylvania on January12, 1945, the son of Edgar Blair Lowry and the late Martha Edna Robinson. Bill grew up in Templeton, Pennsylvania with his younger brother, Eric Scott Lowry. Bill served honorably in the United States Army, including a tour of duty in Vietnam. He retired in January 2006 from his job with Siemens Industrial Services. Bill was a committed Christian and was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia. He enjoyed the fellowship of family and friends and dedicated himself to helping others by volunteering and by participating in foriegn and community missions. Those who knew Bill also recognized his skills in various activities including painting, writing, singing, golfing, hunting and fishing. Bill is survived by his wife of 38 years, Betty Kay Kilby Lowry; and his daughter, Kathryn Blair Lowry King. He also leaves his father and brother, as well as several other family members and countless friends. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at Woody Funeral Home at 9271 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville, Virginia, from 5 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church at 2709 Monument Avenue on November 9, 2006 at 11 a.m., with interment at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to First Baptist Church to support its international mission or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society."²

     Martha E. Wood was born on 23 May 1878.

Martha married Enos Abner YEAGER, son of George Wesley YEAGER and Arrie KEADLE, on 12 December 1895 at the home of A. J. Wood in Bibb County, Alabama.²

Martha E. Wood and Enos Abner YEAGER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 11 June 1900 in Precinct 2, Scottsville, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Enos Yeager (head), June 1867, age 30, farmer; Martha E. (wife), May 1879, age 21; and George L. Yeager (son), July 1898, age one. Enos and Martha had been married four years. Martha was the mother of two children, one of them still living.³

Martha E. YEAGER registered to vote in July 1921 in Centreville, Alabama. She was 41 and a resident of Scottsville.⁴

Martha E. Wood and Enos Abner YEAGER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 19 April 1940 in Scottsville, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Enos A. Yeager, a 70 year old farmer; his wife Martha E. Yeager, 62; son Oliver K. Yeager, a 32 year old school bus driver; daughter Elnora M. Yeager a 29 year old teacher; and son Walton W. Yeager, a 19 year old student. They were living on the West Blocton Road.

Martha E. Wood died on 17 February 1957 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 78.⁵ She was buried in Scottsville Cemetery, Bibb County, Alabama.

     Frances Lillian YOUNG was born on 19 April 1926 in Brent, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Frances married Wayne Lesley WATTS, son of Charlie McCoy WATTS and Martha Jane KINNARD, on 3 February 1946 in First Baptist Church, Centreville, Alabama. She is the mother of Wayne's four girls. Her parents were George Houston Young [1900-1982] and Emma Sue Burt [1898-1984]. She was the daughter of John Wesley Burt of Perry County. Wayne's occupation at this time was mining.^2,1

Frances Lillian YOUNG died on 10 September 1976 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 50.³ She was buried on 11 September 1976 in Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church.

     Myrtle married Wayne Lesley WATTS, son of Charlie McCoy WATTS and Martha Jane KINNARD, on 3 July 1977 in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Bibb County, Alabama. She was married previously to a Mr. Waldrop.¹

Myrtle Christine Bigbee died in 1995 in Jefferson County, Alabama.

     Jane BUTLER was born on 21 December 1699 in Pope's Creek, Westmoreland County, Virginia.¹

Jane married Augustine WASHINGTON, son of Lawrence WASHINGTON and Mildred WARNER, on 20 April 1715 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. She had four children, only two of whom (Lawrence and Augustine, Jr.) lived to adulthood.¹

Jane BUTLER died on 24 November 1729 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, at age 29.¹