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     Henry Hilliard HORNE was born on 3 February 1809 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Henry married first Alethia Ann COLEMAN, daughter of Thomas A. COLEMAN and Martha BURT, on 10 June 1830 in Autauga County, Alabama. They had two children, Benjamin F. (1831-1862) and Alpheus "Alfred" Horne (1833-1878.)

Henry married second Litia Rogers on 26 November 1835 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Henry married third Catherine Frances Lewis on 8 September 1840 in Autauga County, Alabama.^1,2

Henry Hilliard HORNE died on 23 January 1870 in Columbia County, Arkansas, at age 60.³ He was buried in Old Salem Cemetery, Columbia County, Arkansas.³

     Elizabeth Susan McQUEEN was born on 14 December 1829 in Lowndes County, Alabama.¹

Elizabeth married Stephen Wright COLEMAN, son of Thomas A. COLEMAN and Martha BURT, on 16 February 1848 in Lowndes County, Alabama. The wedding was officiated by J. W. Brown, She was the daughter of John Pleasant McQueen and Martha C. McLemore.^2,1

Elizabeth Susan McQUEEN and Stephen Wright COLEMAN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1860 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as S. W. Coleman, age 34, farmer, value of real estate $6,000; Elizabeth, age 30; Mary, age 11; Thomas, age 10; Martha, age 8; James, age 6; Ila [Ida] age 3; and Female Infant [Lucy] age 0. All were born in Alabama.³

Elizabeth Susan McQUEEN and Stephen Wright COLEMAN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 16 July 1870 in Beat 3, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Stephen W. Coleman, a 45-year-old farmer; Elizabeth S. Colemen, 41, keeping house; Mary E. Coleman, 20, without occupation; Martha Coleman, 16, without occupation; James Coleman, 14, farm laborer; Lucy Coleman, 10, at home; Hattie Coleman, 8, at home; Claudius Coleman, 5, at home; and Eugene Coleman, 2, at home. Stephen had real estate valued at $8000 and personal estate $2000.

Elizabeth Susan McQUEEN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 5 June 1880 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as E. S. Coleman, a 50-year-old female, keeping house; son James Coleman, a 25-year-old farmer; daughter Hattie Coleman, age 17, at home; son Claude Coleman, age 14, at home; daughter Kate Coleman, age 9, at home; and John Green, a black, 14-year-old servant. She witnessed the wedding announcement of her daughter, Hattie COLEMAN, on 3 July 1891 in the The Prattville Progress, Prattville, Alabama. Last Tuesday afternoon a few selected friends assembled at the residence of Mrs. E. Coleman to witness the marriage of her daughter, Miss Hattie Coleman, to Mr. Doc Maddox of Birmingham.

Elizabeth Susan McQUEEN died on 10 January 1895 in Autauga County, Alabama, at age 65.^4,5 She was buried in Coleman Cemetery, Prattville, Alabama.

Her obituary appeared 18 January 1895 in the The Prattville Progress, published in Prattville, Alabama. The community was pained to hear this week of the death of Mrs. Elizabeth S. Coleman, who was on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Maddox, at Woodlawn. Her death occured on Thursday night of last week. The remains were shipped to Prattville and interred in the Coleman burying ground two miles north of town on last Saurday. She was the relict of Stephen W. Coleman, and was about 65 years old.⁵

     Harriet E. COLEMAN, daughter of Andrew Jackson COLEMAN and Lydia Ann BURT, was born in 1858 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹ She was also known as Hattie. She never married. She was a music teacher and the church organist.

Harriet E. COLEMAN appeared on a census, enumerated 10 June 1870, in the household of her mother Lydia Ann BURT in Weogufka, Coosa County, Alabama. She was recorded as H. E. German, female, age 9.

Harriet E. COLEMAN appeared on a census, enumerated 11 June 1880, in the household of her mother Lydia Ann BURT in Weogufka, Coosa County, Alabama. She appeared as Harriet E. Colman, step-daughterage 19, in the household of her step-father, A. J. German.

     James Wade Hawkins MATHEWS, son of Timothy Walton MATHEWS and Sophia Weston BURT, was born on 23 January 1827 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Joseph John Jackson MATHEWS, Timothy Washington Lafayette MATHEWS and Munson Sturges Deloraine MATHEWS witnessed the transfer of property from Mary "Polly" MATHEWS to Timothy Walton MATHEWS on 30 November 1830 in Autauga County, Alabama. For "the love, good will and affection which I have and bear towards my four grandchildren" Joseph J. J. Mathews, Timothy W. L. Mathews, James W. H. Mathews and Munson S. D. Mathews, being the children of my son, Timothy W. Mathews. The deed was signed by Mary and witnessed by William Burt and W. H. Cox.² He was a farmer and merchant in Prattville, Alabama.

James Wade Hawkins MATHEWS appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1850, in the household of his parents Timothy Walton MATHEWS and Sophia Weston BURT in Wilcox County, Alabama. He was listed as James H. Mathews, a 22 year old farmer, born in Alabama.³

James married Mary Ann SPARKS on 1 May 1854 in Galveston, Texas.^4,5

James Wade Hawkins MATHEWS and Mary Ann SPARKS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 6 July 1860 in Ward 1, Mobile, Alabama. The household was listed as Jas. H. Matthews, a 30 year old steamboat clerk, born Alabama. He had real estate valued $1500. His assumed wife was Mary A. Matthews, age 21, born in Texas. Their children were Wm. W. Matthews, age 5, born Texas; Sarah W. Matthews, age 2, born Alabama; and Robert J. Matthews, age 1, born Alabama.⁶

According to the 1870 Mobile City Directory James H. Mathews was a merchant who lived at 119 State Street.

James Wade Hawkins MATHEWS and Mary Ann SPARKS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 23 June 1870 in Mobile, Alabama. The household was listed as J. H. Matthews, a 41 year old corn merchant, born Alabama, and his wife, Mary A. Matthews, age 27, born Texas. Their children were William W., 15 and Sallie, 13, both at home and born Texas. Also in the household was J. D. Raglin, age 54, no occupation, born Kentucky with real estate valued $300, 000 and personal estate $500,000. There were two black servants, Mary A. Mathews, 13, Domestic servant, born Mississippi and Jane Raglin, 50, cook, born Washington DC.⁷

As of 1873, James Wade Hawkins MATHEWS lived in Mobile, Alabama. He appeared in the city directory for that year as James H. Mathews, steamboat captain, resident 119 State Street. There was also a listing for James Mathews, clerk on Thomas Henry, resident of northside Elmira between Chatham and Charles Streets.

James Wade Hawkins MATHEWS and Mary Ann SPARKS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 18 June 1880 in Grand Bay, Mobile County, Alabama. The household was listed as James H. Mathews, a 51 year old farmer, born Alabama, and his wife, Maryan Mathews, age 21, keeping house, born Texs. LIving with them was their son, William W. Mathews, age 26, born Texas, and their daughter in law, Blanch, age 28, born Alabama and their daughter, and daughter in law, Sally Mathews, age 20, born Alabama.⁸

As of 1884, James Wade Hawkins MATHEWS lived in Grand Bay, Alabama.

James Wade Hawkins MATHEWS was listed in the 1892 city directory for Mobile, Alabama. He was listed as a steamboat clerk and boarded at 13 North Royal, up stairs.⁹

James Wade Hawkins MATHEWS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 13 June 1900 in South Emanuel Street, Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. The household was listed as James H. Mathews, a 72 year old widow and steamboat man, born Jan 1828 in Alabama. Living with him was his daughter Sallie W. Williams, a 42 year old widow and boarding house operator, born 1858, and his neice May Williams, age 21, born May 1879. They had 11 boarders and 3 servants including a cook.

James Wade Hawkins MATHEWS was listed in the 1901 city directory for Mobile, Alabama. James H. Mathews was listed as the bartender on the steamer Frank S. Stone, and lived at 207 St. Emanuel.¹⁰

James Wade Hawkins MATHEWS died on 11 February 1910 in Mobile, Alabama, at age 83.^11,12

     Robert William Chambliss MATHEWS, son of Timothy Walton MATHEWS and Sophia Weston BURT, was born on 1 March 1833 in Wilcox County, Alabama.¹ He was a merchant, farmer and steamboat clerk.

Robert William Chambliss MATHEWS appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1850, in the household of his parents Timothy Walton MATHEWS and Sophia Weston BURT in Wilcox County, Alabama. He was listed as Robert W. Mathews, age 18, born Alabama. He was attending school.²

Robert William Chambliss MATHEWS appeared on a census, enumerated 18 September 1860, in the household of his parents Timothy Walton MATHEWS and Sophia Weston BURT in Mobile, Alabama. He was listed as a 22 year old clerk.^3,4

Robert William Chambliss MATHEWS appeared on a census, enumerated 18 July 1870, in the household of his parents Timothy Walton MATHEWS and Sophia Weston BURT in Ward 7, Mobile, Alabama. Robert was 30, and worked in the feed store. He owned real estate valued at $5,000.⁵

In the 1871 and 1872 Mobile City Directorys Timothy W. Mathews was listed a steamboat captain. He lived on the westside of Julia between Dauphin Way and Brown. His sons Robert W. and Fletcher F. Mathews lived there as well. Robert was a clerk on a steamboat and Fletcher was first clerk on the steamboat "Hale". In 1872 Robert was now 2nd Clerk on the steamer "Prairie State.'

Robert married Martha Abernathy HARRIS, daughter of Hartwell Sledge HARRIS and Mary M. VINCENT, on 22 November 1871 in Nanafalia, Marengo County, Alabama. Rev. A. J. Withers performed the ceremony at the home of Jno. H. Vincent.

Their marriage was mentioned in a newspaper article. The title was "Matrimonial and the Prairie State." -- One of ours had the pleasure of being a passenger aboard the steamer Prairie State, on her last trip down, arriving in the city yesterday morning. We say pleasure, because it is always pleasant to travel in such a steamer with such genial and gentlemanly officers; but on this occasion it was still further enhanced by the presence, on board, of a bridal party, Capt. Robert W. Mathews, the polite and accommodating clerk, who, though attached to the Prairie State, having had the good taste, and we may say, good fortune, to join the matrimonial state. The fair bride was Miss Mattie A. Harris, and the wedding took place last Wednesday at Nanafalia, Marengo county, the Rev. J. A. Witherspoon officiating. Just it will be seen that gaiety and feasting were the order of the trip, the bright and lovely star being the fair bride. We trust that their wedding life may prove genial and fraught with happiness, and that they may glide as smoothly down the stream of time, as does the noble and graceful Prairie State over the silverly waters of the romantic Tombignee.^6,7

As of 1873, Robert William Chambliss MATHEWS and Fletcher F. MATHEWS lived in Mobile, Alabama. They were listed iin the city directory for that year as steamboat clerks, residents of the west side of Julia between Dauphin Way and Government streets. This is the residence of their father Capt. Timothy J. Mathews.

Robert William Chambliss MATHEWS and Martha Abernathy HARRIS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 8 June 1880 in Nanafalia, Marengo County, Alabama. The household was listed as Robert Mathews, a 47 year-old first clerk of a steamboat and his 35 year-old wife, Martha. The couple had four children: Mattie, 7; John H., 6; Fletcher G., 4, and Carrie W., 2. Also living in the household were two white female domestic servants, Josephine Powell, 17, and Anna Powell, 15.⁸

As of 1884, Robert William Chambliss MATHEWS still lived in Marengo County, Alabama. Capt. Mathews was there engaged in steamboating on the Alabama River.

On 11 November 1890 Robert William Chambliss died in Mobile, Alabama, at age 57 leaving Martha a widow.⁶

     Martha Eloise BURT, daughter of John Joseph BURT and Laura NORRIS, was born on 16 August 1853 in Dallas County, Alabama.^2,1 She was also known as Mattie.

Martha Eloise BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 5 September 1860, in the household of her parents John Joseph BURT and Laura NORRIS in Prairie Bluff, Wilcox County, Alabama. She was recorded as Martha E. Burt, age 7.³

Martha Eloise BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 12 July 1870, in the household of her grandfather Nelson Booker NORRIS in Calhoun Beat 8, Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama. She was listed as Martha E. Burt, age 17, at home. Her mother was also in the household.⁴

Martha Eloise BURT was listed as one of the heirs to the estate of Martin Ross BURT 18 July 1870 in Prattville, Alabama. The heirs included Martin's children and the grandchildren of three of his deceased children. It was amended in December to include the names and ages. The children of Joseph J. Burt were Martha E., 16; Mary S., 12; and Albert S. J., age 8; all living in Lowndes county with their mother.⁵

Martha Eloise BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 4 June 1900, in a household with her mother, Laura NORRIS, in Montgomery, Alabama. Mattie Marvin was listed as the head of the household. Mattie [Martha E.] was a 46-year-old widow and mother of five children, all living. She was born August 1853. Living with her were her 22-year-old son, George B., a lineman for the telegraph company; another son, Patton, a 19-year-old cotton classer; and her 17-year-old daughter, Emma M., who was in school. Laura Burt was 69 and the widowed mother of five children with only 2 still living. The family lived at 187 Brassell Street near the intersection with Adams Street.²

Martha Eloise BURT died on 17 November 1936 in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, at age 83.¹ She was buried in Greenwood Cemetery.

     Mamie Louise Sulzer BURT, daughter of John Joseph BURT and Laura NORRIS, was born in October 1857 in Petrey, Crenshaw County, Alabama.² She was also known as Mary.

Mamie Louise Sulzer BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 5 September 1860, in the household of her parents John Joseph BURT and Laura NORRIS in Prairie Bluff, Wilcox County, Alabama. She was recorded as Mary C. Burt, age 3.³

Mamie Louise Sulzer BURT was listed as one of the heirs to the estate of Martin Ross BURT 18 July 1870 in Prattville, Alabama. The heirs included Martin's children and the grandchildren of three of his deceased children. It was amended in December to include the names and ages. The children of Joseph J. Burt were Martha E., 16; Mary S., 12; and Albert S. J., age 8; all living in Lowndes county with their mother.⁴

Mary appeared on a census, enumerated 23 July 1870, in the household of her aunt Mary Alice NORRIS and uncle James Michael Bozeman in Beat 8, Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was recorded as Mary Burt, age 12, in school, born in Alabama.

Mary married James Madison Barganier, son of James Franklin Barganier and Rutha Ann GRAVES, in 1876 in Alabama. He was the son of Rutha Ann Graves, daughter of Thomas and Dolly Graves of Lowndes county, and James Franklin (“Blacksmith Jim”) Barganier.

Mary BURT and James Madison Barganier appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 3 June 1880 in Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama. The household was listed as J. Mack Barganier, a 25-year-old wagon and buggy loader, and his 22-year-old wife, Mary S. Barganier. Their children were John T., 3, and Mack E., 11 months. Also in the household was Mary's 47-year-old mother, Laura Burt.⁵

Mamie Louise Sulzer BURT and James Madison Barganier were listed in the 1919 city directory for Montgomery, Alabama. James M. and Mary Barganier lived in their home at 111 N. Holt Street. His occupation was a machinist.

Mamie Louise Sulzer BURT died on 10 September 1937 in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, at age 79.¹ She was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Montgomery, Alabama.

     George Washington BILLINGSLEY, son of Clement BILLINGSLEY and Cynthia Rebecca TURNER, was born in 1787 in Stafford County, Virginia.¹

During the War of 1812, George Washington BILLINGSLEY enlisted in Capt. Redish's company of Col. Samuel H. Peyton's 45th Regiment of Virginia Militia. His rank was First Lieutenant.²

George Washington BILLINGSLEY was named an heir in the will of Clement BILLINGSLEY dated 7 September 1839 in Autauga County, Alabama. The land was split equally between George and Bowles, with the parcel containing the home going to Bowles.³

George Washington BILLINGSLEY died in August 1863 in Winston County, Mississippi.

     William Booth BILLINGSLEY, son of Clement BILLINGSLEY and Cynthia Rebecca TURNER, was born in 1789 in Stafford County, Virginia.¹ He was a farmer and merchant, His son, C. C. Billingsley, wrote the following about his father: "My first recollection of my father is that he was doing business for Col. Enoch Mason. He quit there and got the position of bridge keeper at the bridge that was built across the Rappahannock at Falmouth. My father sent me to school in Falmouth to Daniel Hill. He gave up his position and Uncle Sandy Turner took his place. Father commenced merchandising in the town of Falmouth. I kept his books and assisted in the store."

During the War of 1812, William Booth BILLINGSLEY enlisted in the 45th Regiment (Peyton's) Virginia Militia in 1812 in Stafford County, Virginia. He had the rank of corporal.

William married Nancy Ann (?) circa 1815 in Stafford County, Virginia.

William Booth BILLINGSLEY appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Stafford County, Virginia, 2 males under 10, 1 male 26-44, 1 female 16-25, and i female slave under 14.

William Booth BILLINGSLEY died on 7 September 1839 in Autauga County, Alabama. Some sources say that he died in Holmes county, Mississippi.

     Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY, son of Clement BILLINGSLEY and Cynthia Rebecca TURNER, was born in October 1795 in Stafford County, Virginia.¹ He was a farmer and minister. He operated a saw mill and later a water gin in the White Water area about 3 miles north of Autaugaville. It was between Harrison's saw mill and Ballard's saw mill.^2,3

Clement married Eliza GOLSON on 3 December 1833 in Autauga County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Emmanuel Golson and Catherine "Kate" Stoudenmire, who lived 4 miles north of Autaugaville near White Water.⁴

Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY was named executor and an heir in the will of Clement BILLINGSLEY dated 7 September 1839 in Autauga County, Alabama.⁵ He was postmaster on 7 June 1845 in Old Maplesville, Chilton County, Alabama.⁶

Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY and Eliza GOLSON appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 22 November 1850 in East side Cahaba River, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Clement T. Billingsley, a 52 year old farmer, born in Virginia. He had real estate valued $1000. Eliza Billingsley was 33 years old and born in South Carolina. Their children, all born in Alabama, were: Catherine R. M., age 14; Mary Ann V., age 12; Maryland Ala., age 7; James C. E., age 4; Joseph S., age 2; and Sarah F., age 3 months.

Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 21 August 1860 in Autaugaville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as C. T. Billingsley, a 64 year old farmer born in Virginia. He had real estate valued $3000 and personal estate $600. Eliza Billingsley was 42 and born South Carolina. Children were: Alabama, 18, school teacher; James, 14; Joseph, 12; Caroline, 11; Balzora, 8 F; Cornelia, 8; Emma, 6; and William, 3. All born Alabama. Also in the household were L. R. Brown, 39 year old farmer, born Georgia; Kate [Billingsley] Brown, 24, born Alabama; and Victoria Stoudemire, 22, born Alabama.

Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY died in 1875 in Upshur County, Texas. He was buried in Golson Cemetery, Vida, Autauga County, Alabama.

     Rebecca BILLINGSLEY, daughter of Clement BILLINGSLEY and Cynthia Rebecca TURNER, was born on 12 July 1803 in Stafford County, Virginia.

Rebecca married Dr. William Kirk in 1823 in Stafford County, Virginia.

Rebecca BILLINGSLEY and Dr. William Kirk moved from Virginia to Autauga County, Alabama, in 1825. They later moved to Winston county, Mississippi.

Rebecca BILLINGSLEY was named an heir in the will of Clement BILLINGSLEY dated 7 September 1839 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Rebecca BILLINGSLEY died on 8 September 1889 in Winston County, Mississippi, at age 86. She was buried in Kirk Family Cemetery, Winston County, Mississippi.

     Mary Ann BILLINGSLEY, daughter of Clement BILLINGSLEY and Cynthia Rebecca TURNER, was born in 1810 in Virginia.

Mary married Zacheus BURT, son of John BURT and Sarah MARSHALL, circa 1827 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

She was probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, Zacheus BURT, in the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. McKenzey's District, Autauga County, Alabama, She would have been 20.^2,3

Mary and Zacheus BURT moved from Autauga County to Lowndes County, Mississippi, between 1840 and 1847.

Mary Ann BILLINGSLEY was named an heir in the will of Clement BILLINGSLEY dated 7 September 1839 in Autauga County, Alabama.⁴

Mary Ann BILLINGSLEY and Zacheus BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 31 October 1850 in Lowndes County, Mississippi. The household was listed as Zacheus Burt, 44, planter, $1200, born Georgia; Mary A. Burt, 40, born Virginia; Sarah Pool, 22, born Alabama; William B. Burt, 20, born Alabama; Rebecca B. Burt, 18, born Alabama; C---? [Cicero] Burt, 16 M, born Alabama; Mary E. Burt, 10, born Alabama; Caroline Burt, 3, born Mississippi, and Phillip Pool, 1, born Mississippi. Their home was listed next to that of Zacheus' brother, Dr. William J. Burt.⁵

Mary Ann BILLINGSLEY and Zacheus BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 26 August 1860 in Lisbon (Van Buren township), Union County, Arkansas. The household was listed as Z. Burt, a 55-year-old farmer, born in North Carolina. He had real estate valued $2500 and personal property $1250. His wife, M. J. Burt, was 50 years old and born in North Carolina. Their children were M. E. Burt, a 29 year old female born in Alabama; V. E. Burt, a 13 year old female born Arkansas; and Z. Burt, a 9 year old male born Arkansas.⁶

Mary Ann BILLINGSLEY and Zacheus BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 5 June 1880 in Van Buren, Union County, Arkansas. The household was listed as Zacheus Burt, a 74 year old farmer born in Georgia, and his wife, Mary A. Burt, age 70, born in Virginia.

     Deborah BILLINGSLEY, daughter of Clement BILLINGSLEY and Cynthia Rebecca TURNER, was born in 1801 in Stafford County, Virginia.¹

Deborah married William Gilliam TYUS circa 1825 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Deborah BILLINGSLEY was named an heir in the will of Clement BILLINGSLEY dated 7 September 1839 in Autauga County, Alabama.²

Deborah BILLINGSLEY died on 22 January 1876 in Milton, Autauga County, Alabama.³ She was buried in Colee Cemetery.

     Eliza GOLSON was born in 1817 in Orangeburg District, South Carolina.

Eliza married Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY, son of Clement BILLINGSLEY and Cynthia Rebecca TURNER, on 3 December 1833 in Autauga County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Emmanuel Golson and Catherine "Kate" Stoudenmire, who lived 4 miles north of Autaugaville near White Water.¹

Eliza GOLSON and Clement Turner BILLINGSLEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 22 November 1850 in East side Cahaba River, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Clement T. Billingsley, a 52 year old farmer, born in Virginia. He had real estate valued $1000. Eliza Billingsley was 33 years old and born in South Carolina. Their children, all born in Alabama, were: Catherine R. M., age 14; Mary Ann V., age 12; Maryland Ala., age 7; James C. E., age 4; Joseph S., age 2; and Sarah F., age 3 months.

Eliza GOLSON died in 1875 in Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas.

     Henry Hurt BURT, son of Jesse BURT and Martha BURT, was born in 1800 in Halifax County, North Carolina.²

Henry married Sarah Hearndon on 13 March 1823 in Clarke County, Georgia.^3,4

Henry Hurt BURT was named an heir in the will of Jesse BURT dated 11 August 1826 in Putnam County, Georgia.⁵

Henry Hurt BURT sold a tract of land to Weldon Carter on 1 September 1826 in Halifax County, North Carolina. Henry H. Burt of Madison Co., Alabama to Weldon Carter of Halifax Co., NC, for 696 dollars, land in Halifax Co., 184 1/2 acres lying along south bank of [Swan?]key Creek.
Signed: Henry H. Burt
Wit: Ben Finnie, W. C. Burt, rec. 18 Jan 1827.⁶

Henry Hurt BURT appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Morgan County, Alabama, one male under 5, one male 5-9, one male 40-49, one female 5-9, one female 10-14, one female 15-19, one female 4049, and 19 slaves.⁷

Henry Hurt BURT appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Carroll County, Mississippi, three males under 5, one male 10-14, two males 20-29, one male 40-49, two females under 5, one female 5-9, one female 10-14, two females 20-29, one female 40-49, and 21 slaves.⁸

Henry Hurt BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 14 September 1850 in Carroll County, Mississippi. The household was listed as Henry H. Burt, a 50-year-old farmer from North Carolina with real estate valued at $6,000. Living with him were his children: Martha, 20, and James, 19 yr. old student, born in Alabama, and Ann, 15; William, 13; and Robert, 10, born in Mississippi. Also living with him were John Gayle, a 20-year-old teacher from Alabama, and Henry's nephew, Alexander Burt, 25, born in Alabama.^2,9

Henry Hurt BURT died in 1857 in Carroll County, Mississippi. His estate was probated on 1 November 1857 in Carroll County, Mississippi. He died intestate and John B, Rose was appointed as administrator. Witnesses were John A. Fox and John Till.¹⁰

Henry Hurt BURT purchased a government land patent 1 June 1860 in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was issued to Henry Hurt Burt of Carroll county and purchased at the general land office in Grenada. On the Choctaw meridian, the land was in township 21 north, range 5 east. It was for the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 34 and contained 39.1 acres..¹¹

     James married Harriett BURT, daughter of Jesse BURT and Martha BURT, on 11 February 1825 in Putnam County, Georgia.¹

James left a will dated 23 August 1826 in Putnam County, Georgia. It names his wife, Harriett, and her brothers and sisters, Wiliam W. Burt, Martha A. Burt, Nancy A. Burt, and Mary E. Burt. It mentions, but does not name his brothers and sisters. His executors were his wife, Harriett, and James G. Burt.²

     Thomas married Mary E. BURT, daughter of Jesse BURT and Martha BURT, on 23 November 1830 in Putnam County, Georgia.¹

     Richard married Martha A. BURT, daughter of Jesse BURT and Martha BURT, on 4 April 1833 in Putnam County, Georgia.¹

     Andrew Jackson GERMAN was born in November 1837 in Fayette County, Georgia.

Andrew began military service in 1863 in Coosa County, Alabama, in the 12th Alabama Infantry.

Andrew married Lydia Ann BURT, daughter of Stephen Richard BURT and Catherine BILLINGSLEY, on 22 August 1865 in Coosa County, Alabama. The ceremony was preformed by W. B. Calloway, J.P.¹

Andrew Jackson GERMAN and Lydia Ann BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 June 1870 in Weogufka, Coosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as AJ [Andrew] German, 50, farmer, real estate $2300, personal property $1000; LA [Lydia] German, 41 F, keeping house; RA [Richard] German, 19 M, working on farm; TW [Thomas] German, 17 M; AJ [Andrew] German, 15 M; MR [Martha] German, 13 F; HE [Harriet] German, 9 F; Jane [James?] German, 7 F; JB German, 4 M; and BF German, 1 M.

Andrew Jackson GERMAN and Lydia Ann BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 11 June 1880 in Weogufka, Coosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as AJ German, 42, farmer; LA [Lydia] German, 50, wife; John B. German, 14, son; B. F. German, 11, son; Liddy A. German, 9, daughter; A. J. Colman, 25. step-son; Harriet E. Colman, 19, step-daughter; John Morrow, 23, servant; Henry German, 23, half-brothter; Samantha J. German, 20, half-sister. Thomas Coleman was living a couple of doors down.

Andrew Jackson GERMAN died on 3 May 1910 in Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 72.

     Dr. James M. GRIFFIN was born in 1828 in Alabama.

James married Elizabeth Ann BURT, daughter of Stephen Richard BURT and Catherine BILLINGSLEY, on 24 November 1850 in Coosa County, Alabama. James M. Butler, M.G. performed the ceremony.¹

Dr. James M. GRIFFIN and Elizabeth Ann BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 29 August 1870 in Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas. The household was listed as James M. Griffin, 42, physician; Elizabeth Griffin, 40; David Griffin, 18; Catherine M. Griffin, 16; and John Griffin, 2. All were born in Alabama.