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     Burrows H. BURT, son of John BURT and Hannah (--?--), was born circa 1815 in Georgia.¹

His father died in September 1827 in Autauga County, Alabama. He was 12 years old.²

On 26 January 1829 John Huddleston was named guardian of Burrows H. BURT, Alexander H. BURT, Elizabeth BURT, Margaret Marshall BURT and Francina H. BURT in Autauga County, Alabama. Burrow, Margaret and Francina were listed as heirs of John Burt, and Alex H. and Elizabeth were listed as infant heirs.^3,4

He was probably the male age 15 to 19 listed in the household of his brother, Stephen M. BURT, in the 1830 Federal Census of Capt Davis' District, Autauga County, Alabama, Burrows would have been about 15.

On 22 February 1830 John Huddleston remained the guardian of Burrows H. BURT, Alexander H. BURT, Elizabeth BURT, Francina H. BURT and Margaret Marshall BURT in Autauga County, Alabama.⁵

On 22 February 1831 John Huddleston remained the guardian of Burrows H. BURT, Alexander H. BURT, Elizabeth BURT, Margaret Marshall BURT and Francina H. BURT in Autauga County, Alabama.⁶

Burrows H. BURT died before May 1832 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Dr. Alexander Robert Hutchinson was appointed administrator of the estate of Burrows H. BURT on 28 May 1832 in Autauga County, Alabama. The Orphans Court ordered that the bond of Hutchinson as administrator with Malachiah McCartiney and David Golightly securities in the sum of one thousand dollars be received and recorded. He was ordered to probide a complete inventory of the estate within three months.⁷ His estate was probated on 10 February 1838 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. Special Orphan Court ordered that Alexander R. Hutchinson, administrator of the estate of Burrows Burt, make final settlement as follows: Margaret Burt $106, A. H. Burt $106, Francina Burt $106, and Elizabeth Burt $106. Ordered that Alexander R. Hutchinson make report as guardian of Elizabeth Burt, Margaret Burt, Francina Burt and A. H. Burt.⁸

     Alexander H. BURT, son of John BURT and Hannah (--?--), was born circa 1824 in Georgia.¹ He was also known as Alexander R.

His father died in September 1827 in Autauga County, Alabama. He was only about three years old.²

On 26 January 1829 John Huddleston was named guardian of Burrows H. BURT, Elizabeth BURT, Margaret Marshall BURT and Francina H. BURT in Autauga County, Alabama. Burrow, Margaret and Francina were listed as heirs of John Burt, and Alex H. and Elizabeth were listed as infant heirs.^3,4

On 22 February 1830 John Huddleston was still the guardian of Burrows H. BURT, Alexander H. BURT, Elizabeth BURT, Francina H. BURT and Margaret Marshall BURT in Autauga County, Alabama.⁵

On 22 February 1831 John Huddleston was still the guardian of Burrows H. BURT, Alexander H. BURT, Elizabeth BURT, Margaret Marshall BURT and Francina H. BURT in Autauga County, Alabama.⁶

On 25 June 1832 the Autauga County Orphan Court ruled for Alexander R. Hutchinson, guardian of Francina, Alexander H., Margaret, and Eliza Burt, minor heirs of John BURT, that Stephen M. BURT, administrator of John Burt's estate, was indebted to the four heirs for the sum of $361.51 each. Stephen M. Burt along with William Burt; Martha W. Cox executrix of Waid H. Cox, dec'd; J. W. Mathews and J. C. Mathews executors of J. B. Mathews, dec'd; and Zach Burt, his securities, were ordered to pay these debts by 4 Aug 1832..⁷

On 23 March 1833 Alexander R. Hutchinson was named the new guardian of Alexander H. BURT, Elizabeth BURT, Francina H. BURT and Margaret Marshall BURT in Autauga County, Alabama.

Alexander H. BURT was listed as one of the heirs to the estate of Burrows H. BURT 10 February 1838 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. He received $106 as his share of the final settlement. Alexander R. Hutchinson was reported as his guardian.⁸

Alexander H. BURT was listed as a resident in Henry Hurt BURT's household in the census report on 14 September 1850 in Carroll County, Mississippi. Alexander, age 25, no occupation listed, was living with his Aunt and Uncle. Also in the household was his future wife, Ann Burt, age 15. He was recorded as born in Alabama.^9,10

Alexander married Ann R. BURT, daughter of Henry Hurt BURT and Sarah Hearndon, on 3 September 1854 in Carroll County, Mississippi.¹¹

Alexander and Ann R. BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 4 October 1860 in Duckhill, Carroll County, Mississippi. The household was listed as Alexander Burt, a 36 year old farmer, and his 26 year old wife, Ann R. Burt. Both were born in Alabama. He had real estate valued $5,500 and personal proberty valued $5,000. They had two children: John H. Burt, age 5, and Robert R. Burt, age 3 months.

Alexander began military service on 10 September 1863 in Grenada, Mississippi, Culbertson's Battery, Mississippi Light Artillery. He was enlisted by Col. Patrick. He was discribed as 6 ft 10 inch tall, sallow complexion, hazel eyes and dark hair. He was 39 years old at the time of enlistment and born in Autauga county, Alabama. He was discharged in January 1864 due to illness.

Alexander was included on a tax list in October 1866 in Duckhill, Carroll County, Mississippi. He was taxed $2.00 for 156 swine. Also listed in Duck Hill was R. F. Burt, who was taxed $123.09 for 58 bales of cotton. This could be Ann's brother Robert Burt.¹²

Alexander R. BURT and Ann R. BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 June 1880 in Montgomery County, Mississippi. The household was listed as A. R. Burt, a 55 year old farmer, and wife A. R. Burt, age 46. Their children were sons W. Burt, 18; J. Burt, 10; R. Burt, 8, and W. Burt, 6.

     Elizabeth BURT, daughter of John BURT and Hannah (--?--), was born circa 1826 in Georgia.¹ Elizabeth BURT also went by the name of Eliza.

On 26 January 1829 John Huddleston was named guardian of Burrows H. BURT, Alexander H. BURT, Margaret Marshall BURT and Francina H. BURT in Autauga County, Alabama. Burrow, Margaret and Francina were listed as heirs of John Burt, and Alex H. and Elizabeth were listed as infant heirs.^2,3

On 22 February 1830 John Huddleston was still the guardian of Burrows H. BURT, Elizabeth BURT, Alexander H. BURT, Francina H. BURT and Margaret Marshall BURT in Autauga County, Alabama.⁴

On 22 February 1831 John Huddleston was still the guardian of Burrows H. BURT, Elizabeth BURT, Alexander H. BURT, Margaret Marshall BURT and Francina H. BURT in Autauga County, Alabama.⁵

The Autauga county Orphans Court ruled 28 May 1832 in the final settlement of Stephen M. BURT as administrator of the estate of John BURT dec'd that Stephen M. Burt and William Burt, his security, were indebted to Eliza Burt minor heir of John in the sum of $361.51 to be paid to her guardian, Alexander R. Hutchinson by July 1833.⁶

On 25 June 1832 the Autauga County Orphan Court ruled for Alexander R. Hutchinson, guardian of Francina, Alexander H., Margaret, and Eliza Burt, minor heirs of John BURT, that Stephen M. BURT, administrator of John Burt's estate, was indebted to the four heirs for the sum of $361.51 each. Stephen M. Burt along with William Burt; Martha W. Cox executrix of Waid H. Cox, dec'd; J. W. Mathews and J. C. Mathews executors of J. B. Mathews, dec'd; and Zach Burt, his securities, were ordered to pay these debts by 4 Aug 1832..⁷

On 23 March 1833 Alexander R. Hutchinson was named the new guardian of Alexander H. BURT, Elizabeth BURT, Francina H. BURT and Margaret Marshall BURT in Autauga County, Alabama. John Huddleston was listed as the former guardian and he turned over remaining funds to Hutchinson. Burrows Burt had died in1832.

Elizabeth BURT was listed as one of the heirs to the estate of Burrows H. BURT 10 February 1838 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. She received $106 as her share of the final settlement. Alexander R. Hutchinson was reported as her guardian.⁸

     Margaret Marshall BURT, daughter of John BURT and Hannah (--?--), was born circa 1825 in Alabama.¹ She was also known as Maggie.

On 26 January 1829 John Huddleston was named guardian of Burrows H. BURT, Alexander H. BURT, Elizabeth BURT and Francina H. BURT in Autauga County, Alabama. Burrow, Margaret and Francina were listed as heirs of John Burt, and Alex H. and Elizabeth were listed as infant heirs.^2,3

On 22 February 1830 John Huddleston was still the guardian of Burrows H. BURT, Margaret Marshall BURT, Alexander H. BURT, Elizabeth BURT and Francina H. BURT in Autauga County, Alabama.⁴

On 22 February 1831 John Huddleston was still the guardian of Burrows H. BURT, Margaret Marshall BURT, Alexander H. BURT, Elizabeth BURT and Francina H. BURT in Autauga County, Alabama.⁵

On 25 June 1832 the Autauga County Orphan Court ruled for Alexander R. Hutchinson, guardian of Francina, Alexander H., Margaret, and Eliza Burt, minor heirs of John BURT, that Stephen M. BURT, administrator of John Burt's estate, was indebted to the four heirs for the sum of $361.51 each. Stephen M. Burt along with William Burt; Martha W. Cox executrix of Waid H. Cox, dec'd; J. W. Mathews and J. C. Mathews executors of J. B. Mathews, dec'd; and Zach Burt, his securities, were ordered to pay these debts by 4 Aug 1832..⁶

On 23 March 1833 Alexander R. Hutchinson was named the new guardian of Alexander H. BURT, Margaret Marshall BURT, Elizabeth BURT and Francina H. BURT in Autauga County, Alabama. John Huddleston was listed as the former guardian and he turned over remaining funds to Hutchinson. Burrows Burt had died in1832.

Margaret Marshall BURT was listed as one of the heirs to the estate of Burrows H. BURT 10 February 1838 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. She received $106 as her share of the final settlement. Alexander R. Hutchinson was reported as her guardian.⁷

Margaret married Edwin T. Wood on 18 February 1850 in Mobile, Alabama.⁸

Margaret Marshall BURT and Edwin T. Wood appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 31 October 1850 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. The household was listed as E. T. Wood a 40 year old merchant born in New York; Margaret B. Wood, his 23 year old wife born Alabama; J. M. Mott, 38, merchant, New Tork; G. Horton, 18, clerk, Massachuetts; Mary Lewis, 45, New York; W. H. Talmadge, 40, merchant, Conneticut; J. C. Ackerman, 37, tailor, New York; Belvida Ackerman, 28, New Jersey; Magdaline Ackerman, 9, New York; Cynthia Ackerman, 7, New York; J. V. Ackeramn, 1 M, Alabama; and Miss Callahan, 28, Ireland. Were they operating a rooming house or hotel?

Edwin died on 28 March 1855 in Mobile, Alabama, leaving Margaret Marshall BURT as a widow.

In 1875 Margaret was living in Mobile, Alabama. The Mobile City Directory in 1875 and 1876 listed her as Margaret M. Wood, widow of Edward(sp) T. Wood. She was a resdent of the west side of St. Joseph and Congrees.

Margaret Marshall BURT appeared as an inmate in a benevolent home on a census enumerated 1 June 1900 in Mobile, Alabama. She was recorded as Margaret Wood, a 71 year old widow, born in Alabama. Her faher was born in Georgia and her mother in Alabama. It said she was born on 29 April 1829. She was the mother of one child, not living. She could read and write.The house was located at 993 Government Street.

Maggie BURT was listed in the 1903 city directory for Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. Maggie Wood (widow of A. M.), resident of 993 Government Street.

Margaret Marshall BURT was listed in the 1907 city directory for Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. She was recorded as Margaret M. Wood (widow of Edwin T), boarder at 993 Government Street.

Margaret Marshall BURT was listed in the 1908 city directory for Mobile, Alabama. In 1908 and 1909 she was recorded as Mrs. Margaret M. Wood (widow of A. M. Wood), resident of 993 Government Street.

Margaret Marshall BURT appeared as an inmate in a benevolent home on a census enumerated 15 April 1910 in Mobile, Alabama. She was listed as Margrette Wood, an 81 year old widow born in Alabama. Her father was born in South Carolina and her mother in Georgia. She was the mother of one, none living. She was blind. The residence was still 992 Government Street. We don't know of state of mind or who provided the information.

Margaret Marshall BURT died on 16 May 1913 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. She was recorded as Margaret Marshall Woods(sp), age 88, born c1825 in Alabama. She was living in Ward 8, 993 Government Street.^9,10 She was buried in Magnolia Cemetery.¹¹

Her obituary appeared 18 May 1913 in the The Montgomery Advertiser, published in Montgomery, Alabama. Mrs. Margaret M. Wood-- Mobile, Ala., May 17-- After an illness of seven weeks duration, Mrs. Margaret Marshall Wood, a pioneer resident of Alabama, died Friday afternoon at the Benevolent Home on Government and Ann streets, at the age of 88. Mrs. Wood, who was formerly a resident of Montgomery, came to Mobile twelve years ago and entered the Benevolent Home. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Frank Cato, of Montgomery, and other relatives, among whom are Mrs. J. O. Dickens and Mrs. J. A. Cox, of Mobile. The funeral took place Saturday afternoon at 4L30 o'clock from the home, with Rev. O. C. McGehee, pastor of the St. Francis Street Methodist Church officiating. The internment was in Magnolia Cemetery.

The Mrs. Cato was probably her sister, Francina Cater, of Montgomery. James O. Dickens married Carrie D. McGill 7 Oct 1884 in Mobile. Carrie's mother was Mary Josephine Jenks, the daughter of Moses Webb and Caroline Mathews, daughter of John Mathews and Mary Polly Burt, Margaret's aunt.

     Her father died in September 1827 in Autauga County, Alabama. He died before her birth.²

Francina H. BURT, daughter of John BURT and Hannah (--?--), was born on 29 December 1827 in Autauga County, Alabama.^3,4,5

Francina Burt had two different guardians following the death of her father about 1827. They were John Huddleston and A. R. Hutchinson. According to Autauga County, Alabama Orphans Court Minutes, Vol. 1, page 1, 14 January 1823, Alexander R. Hutchinson was administrator of the estate of Silas Catchings. A. R. Hutchinson's wife was given in this record as Francina A. Hutchinson (nee Catchings). [Correction: She was Francina Hutchinson (nee Rogers), the widow of Silas Catchings]. This may be the person for whom John Burt named his young daughter. It is also interesting to note that one of her older brothers was named Alexander. Could John Burt's second wife, Hannah, be related to the Hutchinson family?⁶

On 26 January 1829 John Huddleston was named guardian of Burrows H. BURT, Alexander H. BURT, Elizabeth BURT and Margaret Marshall BURT in Autauga County, Alabama. Burrow, Margaret and Francina were listed as heirs of John Burt, and Alex H. and Elizabeth were listed as infant heirs.^7,8

On 22 February 1830 John Huddleston was still the guardian of Burrows H. BURT, Francina H. BURT, Alexander H. BURT, Elizabeth BURT and Margaret Marshall BURT in Autauga County, Alabama.⁹

On 22 February 1831 John Huddleston was still the guardian of Burrows H. BURT, Francina H. BURT, Alexander H. BURT, Elizabeth BURT and Margaret Marshall BURT in Autauga County, Alabama.¹⁰

On 25 June 1832 the Autauga County Orphan Court ruled for Alexander R. Hutchinson, guardian of Francina, Alexander H., Margaret, and Eliza Burt, minor heirs of John BURT, that Stephen M. BURT, administrator of John Burt's estate, was indebted to the four heirs for the sum of $361.51 each. Stephen M. Burt along with William Burt; Martha W. Cox executrix of Waid H. Cox, dec'd; J. W. Mathews and J. C. Mathews executors of J. B. Mathews, dec'd; and Zach Burt, his securities, were ordered to pay these debts by 4 Aug 1832..¹¹

On 23 March 1833 Alexander R. Hutchinson was named the new guardian of Alexander H. BURT, Francina H. BURT, Elizabeth BURT and Margaret Marshall BURT in Autauga County, Alabama. John Huddleston was listed as the former guardian and he turned over remaining funds to Hutchinson. Burrows Burt had died in1832.

Francina H. BURT was listed as one of the heirs to the estate of Burrows H. BURT 10 February 1838 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. She received $106 as her share of the final settlement. Alexander R. Hutchinson was reported as her guardian.¹²

As of July 1848, Francina H. BURT was living in Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. "Miss Fancina(sp) Burt" was among a list of letters waiting to be picked up in the post office.

Francina H. BURT was listed as a resident in the Smith and Ellen Graham household in the census report on 14 September 1850 in Wetumpka, Coosa [now Elmore] County, Alabama. N. Smith Graham was a 31 year old attorney at law with real estate valued at $1500. He was born in North Carolina. His wife, Ellen, was 25 and born in Alabama. Ellen Rogers Catchings married Neill Smith Graham 23 Nov 1841 in Autauga county. She was the daughter of Alexander Robert Catchings and Mrs. Francies Rogers. They had three children: Matilda 7, Francina 5 and Janetta 2. Frances Burt was 21 years old and born in Alabama. Note: Alexander R. Hutchinson, the second guardian of Francina Burt, was married to Francina Catchings, Ellen's mother.^13,14,15

Francina married Silas Bohun Cater on 21 October 1851 in residence of Neill Smith Graham, New Georgia, Coosa County, Alabama. The service was performed by Baptist minister D. R. W. McIver. Silas first married Martha Caroline Fitzgerald 31 Mar 1839. She died 3 Sep 1847 and is buried in Wetumpka, Alabama.¹⁶

Francina H. BURT and Silas Bohun Cater appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 28 June 1860 in Rockford, Coosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Silas B. Cater, a 46-year-old merchant born in South Carolina. He had real estate valued at $5000 and personal property $1000. His wife was listed as F. Cater, 30. Also in the household were six children ages 2-18. More than llikely only the two youngest male children, S. H. Cater, 4, and M. C. Cater, 2, were children of Francina. There was a big age gap between S. H., 4, and the next child who was 12.

Francina H. BURT and Silas Bohun Cater appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 4 June 1870 in Montgomery, Alabama. The household was listed as Silas Cater, 56, auctioneer. He had real estate valued at $5000 and personal property $300. His wife Francis(sp) Cater, was 33[43]. With them were their children: Emma, 23, at home; Silas, 14, at home; Margaret 12, in school; Francis, 7(M); and Lula, 3. Also in the household was Jack Cater, 80, a black domestic servant.

Francina H. BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 5 June 1880 in Montgomery, Alabama. The household was listed as Frances Cater was 47 years old and engaged in housekeeping. Living with her were her son, Silus(sp), 34[24], bookkeeper; daughter Cora, 21, at home; son Frank, 17, clerk; and daughter Lula, 13, at school. They were living on Whitman Street.

Francina H. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1900, in the household of her son Silas H. Cater in Beat 3, Montgomery, Alabama.⁴

Francina appeared in a newspaper article 4 May 1916 in the The Prattville Progress, published in Prattville, Alabama. Mrs. Francina Cater (nee Burt) was born on her father's plantation about 15 miles from Prattville, in 1827, and therefore will be 89 years old Dec. 29th, 1916. Her home was near Mulberry creek, which changed it's name to Breakfast creek after Gen. LaFayette ate his morning meal on it's banks. She is very lovable and speaks interestingly of the past and present. For many years she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Allen, in Montgomery and numbers her friends by the score.

Francina H. BURT died on 15 December 1916 in Montgomery, Alabama, at age 88.⁵ She was buried in Oakwood Cemetery.¹⁷

Her obituary appeared 16 December 1916 in the The Montgomery Advertiser, published in Montgomery, Alabama. DEATHS- Mrs. F. H. Cater-- Mrs. F. H. Cater, widow of S. B. Cater, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. M. C. Allen, No. 708 Madison Avenue, at 9:30 o'clock Friday night. Mrs. Cater was born in Autauga county, Ala., Dec. 29, 1827, and would have been 89 years old the twenty-ninth day of the present month.

Mrs. Cater is survived by two sons, S. H. Cater of Montgomery and F. A. Cater of Selma and three daughters, Mrs. M. C. Allen of Montgomery, Mrs. James Smoot of Wetumpka, and Mrs. W. W. Coghill of Birmingham. There are seven grand-children and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held from the residence, No., 708 Madison Avenue at 3:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon, internment being made in Oakwood Cemetery.

     Sarah M. BURT, daughter of Zacheus BURT and Mary Ann BILLINGSLEY, was born on 17 December 1828 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

She was probably the female under age 5 listed in the household of her father, Zacheus BURT, in the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. McKenzey's District, Autauga County, Alabama, She was two years old.^2,3

Sarah married Phillip P. Pool on 4 January 1848 in Lowndes County, Mississippi.^4,5

Phillip died on 7 August 1856 in Lowndes County, Mississippi, leaving Sarah M. BURT as a widow.

Sarah married second George L. Davis in 1858 in Louisiana.

Sarah M. BURT and George L. Davis appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 14 July 1860 in Point Jefferson, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. The household was listed as G. L. Davis, 23 year old farm manager, born in Alabama; S. M. Davis, his 30 year old wife, born Alabama; daughter E. D. [Emma] Davis, age 2, born Arkansas; and step daugther, C. A. [Carrie Ann] Pool, born Mississippi. George had personal estate valued $325.

George died on 20 July 1862 leaving Sarah M. BURT as a widow.

Sarah M. BURT died on 22 February 1911 in Arkansas at age 82.¹ She was buried in State Line Cemetery, Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas.

     Sarah Ann Amanda CAFFEE, daughter of Evan CALFEE and Elizabeth WOODS, was born on 1 May 1833 in Pickens County, Alabama.¹ She was also known as Sary.

Sarah married John William BURT, son of Stephen Richard BURT and Catherine BILLINGSLEY, on 16 December 1852 in Coosa County, Alabama.²

Sarah Ann Amanda CAFFEE and John William BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 July 1860 in Mt. Olive, Coosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as John W. Burt, a 28 year old farmer, and Sarah A. Burt, his 27 year old wife, both born Alabama. John had read estate valued $900 and a personal estate vallued $700. With them were their two sons, Stephen E., age 6 and Oran O. age 3. Their were living next door to John's parents, Stephen R. and Catherine "Kitty" Burt.

Sarah married David Crockett COFFMAN on 21 October 1867. According to people who knew him later in life, he was a kind and sweet old man. Mr. Coffman helped Sarah raise the children she already had, and they had three more children of their own. They moved with their family from Alabama to Arkansas, then to Texas.

Sarah Ann Amanda CAFFEE died in 1909 in Oklahoma. She was buried in Rush Springs Cemetery, Rush Springs, Grady County, Oklahoma.

     Joel Hurt BURT, son of Zacheus BURT and Elizabeth BURT, was born on 2 January 1807 in Warren County, Georgia.¹

He was probably the male age 10 to 15 listed in the household of his father, Zacheus BURT, in the 1820 Federal Census of Capt Thomas Bustins District, Putnam County, Georgia.

Joel married Mildred Ann OWEN, daughter of Daniel Grant OWEN and Sarah WILLIS, on 17 January 1833 in Talbot County, Georgia.^2,3,4

Joel Hurt BURT was a planter. Joel and Mildred's plantation was near Pleasant Hill, in Talbot County, and on the old stage route that crossed Georgia from Milledgeville to where Columbus is today. Joel died fourteen years after their marriage and forty-three years before his wife's death in 1890. Mildred managed the plantation and reared the children with the help of her family who lived on nearby plantations.

Joel saw military service circa 1835 in the Second Seminole War (1835-1842.)

On 8 June 1847 Joel Hurt died in Pleasant Hill, Talbot County, Georgia, at age 40 leaving Mildred Ann a widow.^1,5 He was buried in Owen Cemetery, Woodland, Talbot County, Georgia.

     Mildred Ann OWEN, daughter of Daniel Grant OWEN and Sarah WILLIS, was born on 22 May 1812 in Talbot County, Georgia.¹

Mildred married Joel Hurt BURT, son of Zacheus BURT and Elizabeth BURT, on 17 January 1833 in Talbot County, Georgia.^2,3,4

Joel died on 8 June 1847 in Pleasant Hill, Talbot County, Georgia, at age 40 leaving Mildred Ann OWEN as a widow.^1,5

Mildred Ann OWEN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 5 August 1860 in Pleasant Hill, Talbot County, Georgia. The household was listed as Mris. Mildred Owen Burt was 37, a widow with $4,000 of real estate. She owned $3000 of real estate in 1860, with $17,270 of personal estate. Her daughters, Emily, 18, and Mildred, 14, lived with her. She also had in her home in 1860, Martha Bryan Owen, 5, and William Daniel Owen, aged one year. Martha and William were a niece and nephew, children of her brothers Dr. John Daniel Owen and William Willis Owen, whose wives had died in 1854 and 1859. William left the home when his father married Eliza Jane Willis in 1861, but Martha was raised by Mildred.⁶

Mildred Ann OWEN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1880 in Pleasant Hill, Talbot County, Georgia. The household was listed as Mildred Burt was a 65 year old widow born in Georgia. Emily Burt was her 28 year old daughter, listed as at home. They had six servants. George Hooton was a 19 year old white servant. Sarah Owen was a 45 year old bkack servant and a widow. Hamp Owen was a 22 year old black farm laborer, Henge Owen was a 10 year old black female farm laborer, Sarah Owen was a 10 year old black farm laboer and Alleck Owen was a 9 year old black male servant. All of ther servants were born in Georgia.⁷

Mildred Ann OWEN died on 13 July 1890 in Talbot County, Georgia, at age 78.⁸ She was buried in Owen Cemetery, Woodland, Talbot County, Georgia.

     Lucy PACE, daughter of William PACE and Mary May, was born on 9 October 1806.¹

Lucy married James G. BURT, son of Jesse BURT and Martha BURT, on 14 November 1828 in Putnam County, Georgia. William Pace Bible shows marriage of "Lucy Pace, our daughter, 6 Nov 1828 to James Burt, age 22 years, 28 days." That was the date of the license.^2,3,4

She was probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, James G. BURT, in the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. Richard Wright's District, Putnam County, Georgia.

Lucy PACE died on 1 June 1840 at age 33.⁵

     Martha D. TURNER, daughter of Joseph TURNER Jr. and Rhoda Hines, was born on 7 December 1801. She was the daughter of Joseph Turner and Rhoda Hines.

Martha married William Blount MARSHALL, son of Stephen MARSHALL and Elizabeth BURT, on 20 February 1817 in Putnam County, Georgia.¹

Martha D. TURNER died on 18 August 1833 in Waverly Hall, Harris County, Georgia, at age 31.² She was buried in Waverly Hall Cemetery.

     Jesse William MATHEWS, son of Henry James MATHEWS and Martha Ann Frances COLEMAN, was born on 4 May 1833 in Autauga County, Alabama.^1,2

Jesse William MATHEWS appeared on a census, enumerated 19 October 1850, in the household of his mother Martha Ann Frances COLEMAN in Prattville Washington Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. He was listed as Jesse Mathews, 17, Operator, born Alabama. He was the confidential secretary to Daniel Pratt for many years. Pratt, who founded the city of Prattville, operated what was at the time the world's largest cotton gin manufactury. Later Jesse became the secretary of the Prattville Cotton Mills. He had begun working in the cotton mill as a mechanic and after the Civil War became a bookkeeper.³ In 1854 Jesse was a sunday school teacher in the Methodist Church in Prattville.

Jesse William MATHEWS appeared on a census, enumerated 25 August 1860, in the household of his mother Martha Ann Frances COLEMAN in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. He was recorded as a 27-year-old carpenter.⁴

Jesse began military service at age 29 in December 1862 in Autauga County when he enlisted as a private in Co. G 21st Alabama Infantry Volunteers. He surrendered under Lt. General Richard Taylor at Citronelle, Alabama, on May 4, 1865, and was paroled 13 May 1865 at Meridian, Mississippi.⁵

Jesse married Sarah Elizabeth HORNE on 6 November 1872 in Autauga County, Alabama. She was the step-daugther of New Hampshire-born gin mechanic C. P. Morgan. She had moved to Prattville from Macon, Georgia at age 9 with her mother.^6,2

T. B. Rice who was born 1865 and raised iin Prattville, before later moving to Greensboro, Georgia, wrote several articles in 1942 in which he describes downtown Prattville during his youth. He wrote: "There was another store next to Ward Bros. that I overlooked. I refer to Mathews Bros. James and Jesse Mathews. I do not recall the nature of their business. The Mathews brothers were reared in Greene County, Georgia. Mr. Jesse Mathews told me this while on one of my visits to Prattville, and after I came to Greensboro."⁷

Jesse William MATHEWS appeared in a newspaper article 24 September 1878 in the Columbus Daily Enquirer. "The residence and kitchen of Mr. J. W. Mathews, near Prattville, were burned on the 14th."⁸

Jesse William MATHEWS died on 22 March 1912 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 78.⁹ He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

His obituary appeared 28 March 1912 in the The Prattville Progress, published in Prattville, Alabama. A Prattville newspaper. The article read, "One of the oldest and most prominent citizens of this county died near this city Saturday at 12 o'clock after some weeks of illness caused from old age. He leaves surviving him a wife and five daughters, the daughters all being married save one, Miss Carrie Mathews; Mesdames Benson Rucker and Henry James of Montgomery, and Lanier Dunn and Walter Stewart of this city.

The deceased was a prominent figure in the industrial life of Prattville and his father, Henry Mathews, was prominent in the political life of the county before him since the early 20s. Jesse W. Mathews came to Old Washington, then the largest and most important town in this county, with his father who became the county clerk of Autauga County. When Old Washington began to fall into decay the family removed to the new town of Prattville, where the young man secured employment with Hon. Daniel Pratt, the founder of this city and the father of the largest cotton gin factory in the world. Then for a number of years the decedent was the confidential secretary of the Prattville Cotton Mills which latter position he also held for a long period of time.

Jesse W. Mathews was also a prominent member of the local Baptist church, from which he was buried iin Oak Hill cemetery last Sunday afternoon, the funeral services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. E. T. Smith."

A second obituary from a different newspaper gives much the same information, but adds that he died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Walter Stewart, of Prattville at 11:30 after a lingering illness of two or three months. It adds that he lived the first seven years of his life in Georgia before coming to Washington in Autauga County.

     Mary Ann Elizabeth MATHEWS, daughter of Henry James MATHEWS and Martha Ann Frances COLEMAN, was born on 2 February 1836 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Mary Ann Elizabeth MATHEWS appeared on a census, enumerated 19 October 1850, in the household of her mother Martha Ann Frances COLEMAN in Prattville Washington Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. She was listed as Mary Mathews, 14, born Alabama.

Mary Ann Elizabeth MATHEWS appeared on a census, enumerated 25 August 1860, in the household of her mother Martha Ann Frances COLEMAN in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was listed as 24-years-old.¹

Mary married Hugh L. NARRAMORE on 26 November 1868 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. This was the second marriage for Mr. Narramore. He is believed to have lived in Bibb county before moving to Prattville where he operated a saddle and harness shop.²

Mary Ann Elizabeth MATHEWS and Hugh L. NARRAMORE appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 June 1870 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Hugh L. Narramore, a 45-year-old harness manufacturer, and his wife, Mary E., 34. Their eldest son was Charley, 19, who worked in his father's harness shop. Their other children were Emma, 14, and in school; Ida, 9; Belle, 7; William, 5; Hugh, Jr., 3; and Ellen, 15, no occupation.³

Mary Ann Elizabeth MATHEWS and Hugh L. NARRAMORE appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 17 June 1880 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Hugh L. Narrimore, 56-year-old harness maker, born in Kentucky, and Mary E. Narramore, his 34-year-old Alabama born wife. Their three oldest children, 18-year-old Ida S., 16-year-old Isabella, and 13-year-old Hugh, Jr., all worked in the cotton mill. Their remaining children were Henry, 9, and John, 5.⁴

Mary Ann Elizabeth MATHEWS died on 22 October 1912 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 76.⁵ She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Prattville, Alabama.

     Caroline Elmira MATHEWS, daughter of Henry James MATHEWS and Martha Ann Frances COLEMAN, was born on 19 July 1838 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Caroline Elmira MATHEWS She never married.

Caroline Elmira MATHEWS appeared on a census, enumerated 19 October 1850, in the household of her mother Martha Ann Frances COLEMAN in Prattville Washington Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. She was listed as Caroline Mathews, 12, born Alabama.

Caroline Elmira MATHEWS appeared on a census, enumerated 25 August 1860, in the household of Martha Ann Frances COLEMAN in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was 22 years old.²

Caroline Elmira MATHEWS died on 8 May 1918 in Montgomery, Alabama, at age 79.³ She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

     James Franklin MATHEWS, son of Henry James MATHEWS and Martha Ann Frances COLEMAN, was born on 11 April 1841 in Autauga County, Alabama. James worked in 1860 as a spinner in the Daniel Pratt Cotton Mill and later moved to Monroe, Georgia where he started a jewelry shop.¹

James Franklin MATHEWS appeared on a census, enumerated 19 October 1850, in the household of his mother Martha Ann Frances COLEMAN in Prattville Washington Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. He was listed as James Mathews, 9, born Alabama.

James Franklin MATHEWS appeared on a census, enumerated 25 August 1860, in the household of his mother Martha Ann Frances COLEMAN in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. He was 19 years old.²

James married first Emma RANDALL in 1869 in Autauga County, Alabama. Soon after their marriage the couple moved to Monroe, Baldwin County, Georgia, there James engaged in the jewelry business.³

T. B. Rice who was born 1865 and raised iin Prattville, before later moving to Greensboro, Georgia, wrote several articles in 1942 in which he describes downtown Prattville during his youth. He wrote: "There was another store next to Ward Bros. that I overlooked. I refer to Mathews Bros. James and Jesse Mathews. I do not recall the nature of their business. The Mathews brothers were reared in Greene County, Georgia. Mr. Jesse Mathews told me this while on one of my visits to Prattville, and after I came to Greensboro."⁴

James married second Georgia FELKER in 1888.³

James Franklin MATHEWS died on 31 July 1919 in Monroe, Walton County, Georgia, at age 78.⁵ He was buried in Rest Haven Cemetery.

     Hugh L. NARRAMORE was born in 1824 in Kentucky.

Hugh married Mary Ann Elizabeth MATHEWS, daughter of Henry James MATHEWS and Martha Ann Frances COLEMAN, on 26 November 1868 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. This was the second marriage for Mr. Narramore. He is believed to have lived in Bibb county before moving to Prattville where he operated a saddle and harness shop.¹

Hugh L. NARRAMORE and Mary Ann Elizabeth MATHEWS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 June 1870 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Hugh L. Narramore, a 45-year-old harness manufacturer, and his wife, Mary E., 34. Their eldest son was Charley, 19, who worked in his father's harness shop. Their other children were Emma, 14, and in school; Ida, 9; Belle, 7; William, 5; Hugh, Jr., 3; and Ellen, 15, no occupation.²

Hugh L. NARRAMORE and Mary Ann Elizabeth MATHEWS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 17 June 1880 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Hugh L. Narrimore, 56-year-old harness maker, born in Kentucky, and Mary E. Narramore, his 34-year-old Alabama born wife. Their three oldest children, 18-year-old Ida S., 16-year-old Isabella, and 13-year-old Hugh, Jr., all worked in the cotton mill. Their remaining children were Henry, 9, and John, 5.³

Hugh L. NARRAMORE died in Autauga County, Alabama. He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Prattville, Alabama.

     Clement BILLINGSLEY, son of James Walter BILLINGSLEY and Nancy REEVES, was born in 1753 in Stafford County, Virginia.^1,2 He was a farmer or planter.

Clement saw military service circa 1776 in Stafford County, Virginia, Clement served as an Ensign in Virginia during the American Revolution. In the Census of 1840 when a statement was required of all who were Revolutionary
Pensioners his name is recorded as a pensioner. There does not appear any record of this man in the Pension Office and the only explanation is that he answered the query as of “Service in the Revolution” which seems to be borne out by his oath made in 1821. He was a resident of Stafford County, Virginia until 1823, when he sold out to Chadwell Turner, his brother-in-law, and moved to newly opened lands in Autauga County, Alabama where he engaged in farming. The town of Billingsley in northeast Autauga County is named for Clement Billingsley.^3,4

Clement married Cynthia Rebecca TURNER in January 1781 in Stafford County, Virginia. Clement and Cynthia are said to have had a lot of children, and some died in infancy. The only proven children were the nine named in Clement's will.^1,2

Clement BILLINGSLEY appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, 2 males under 10, 1 male 10-15, 2 males 16-25, 1 male 45 or older [Clement], 4 females under 10, 1 female 26-44 [Cynthia], and 5 slaves.

Clement BILLINGSLEY appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Stafford County, Virginia, 1 male age 10-15, 1 male age 16-25, 1 male age 26-44, 1 male 34 or older [Clement], 2 females under 10, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 45 or older [Cynthia], and 10 slaves.

Clement BILLINGSLEY and Joseph Reeves BILLINGSLEY were listed as customers at the Vernon Mercantile Store in 1827 in Vernon, Autauga County, Alabama. Vernon was a very active town on the Alabama River in early Autauga. It was eventually upstaged by Autaugaville and is now a ghost town.⁵

Clement BILLINGSLEY appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. McKenzey's District, Autauga County, Alabama, C. Billingsley household, 1 male 20-29.⁶

Clement BILLINGSLEY appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Autauga County, Alabama, He claims to be a Revolutionary War pensioner. His age was 84.

Clement BILLINGSLEY died in December 1841 in Autauga County, Alabama. Family traditional states that he and Cyntha died the same day in 1844, five minutes apart and that both were buried in family graves near their home. Probate records prove that this is not correct. He wrote his will in 1839 and it was recorded in January 1842. An inventory of slaves had previously been conducted 14 Dec 1841. It is presumed then that Clement died late November or early December 1841.⁷ He was buried in Gaines Cemetery, Vida, Autauga County, Alabama. Clement and Cynthia was originally buried in a family plot near their home, but were later moved to the Gaines Cemetery.²

Clement left a will dated 7 September 1839 in Autauga County, Alabama. The will was recorded in January 1842 and in it he names the following heirs: his wife, Rebecca (believed to be the middle name of Cynthia), sons, George, Bowls, Clement T, Joseph, daughters, Catherine Burt, Deborah Tyus, Rebecca Kirk, Mary Burt, daughter-in-law, Nancy Hollowell (widow of son William), grandchildren, Christopher C, John, Mary, Martha, Napoleon, Catherine (children of William.)² His estate was probated on 18 November 1844 in Autauga County, Alabama. His executors William G. Tyus and Clement T. Billingsley on this day made final settlement of the estate. The heirs were: George Billingsley, Clement Billingsley, Joseph Billingsley, Catherine Burt (S. R. Burt), Deborah Tyus (Wm. G. Tyus), Rebecca Kirk (Wm. Kirk), Mary Burt (Z. Burt), Bolls(sp) Billingsley and William Billingsley's heirs - Mary, Martha, Napoleon, Catherine.

Clement left his lands equally to sons George and Bowles Billingsley and that Bowles received the parcel with the home place and buildings. He left 21 slaves and an additional cash value of $11,566.26 (not including real estate) to his children. One interesting note was that he specifically left a family of slaves to his son Bowles and specified that "he is to take care of and not sell or separate them." One of the slaves in this family was elderly and it is believed that he had traveled from Virginia with Clement.⁸

     Margaret FOREMAN was born circa 1790 in South Carolina.

Margaret married Thomas W. COLEMAN, son of Thomas A. COLEMAN and Martha BURT, on 22 December 1840 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Margaret FOREMAN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 14 October 1850 in Hester Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as George M. Foreman, 23, farmer; Margaret Foreman, 58, real estate $700; Mary J. Foreman, 21; and James E. L. Coleman, 8. Margaret was born in South Carolina, the others in Alabama.

Margaret FOREMAN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 2 August 1860 in Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas. The household was listed as Margaret Foreman, 71, keeping house, personal property $2500, born South Carolina; Margaret Blackstock, 16, born Texas; and James Coleman, 18, born Alabama.