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     Colvin Austin WEAVER, son of James Wesley WEAVER and Nancy Cornelia Lawless, was born on 10 June 1878.

Colvin married Tempie MEDDERS, daughter of John Calhoun MEDDERS and Nancy Frances STEWART, on 18 December 1901 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Colvin Austin WEAVER died on 27 May 1949 in Illinois at age 70.² He was buried in Tower Heights Cemetery, West Frankfort, Franklin County, Illinois.

     Mariah LANGSTON was buried in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mariah LANGSTON, daughter of Obediah LANGSTON and Virginia E. McELROY, was born on 16 January 1832 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Mariah married George W. FREEMAN on 7 December 1848 in Bibb County, Alabama.²

Mariah LANGSTON died on 15 July 1909 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 77.³

     George W. FREEMAN was buried in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.

George W. FREEMAN was born on 15 May 1827.¹

George married Mariah LANGSTON, daughter of Obediah LANGSTON and Virginia E. McELROY, on 7 December 1848 in Bibb County, Alabama.²

George W. FREEMAN died on 22 February 1875 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 47.

     Isaac Newton LANGSTON was born circa 1775 in Monongalia County, Virginia. He was born in Monongalia County, Virginia, but there was boundary change and the farm ended up in Green County, Pennsylvania.¹

Isaac married Sarah PATTON on 6 December 1798 in Montgomery County, Kentucky. Isaac had moved here from the farm in Pennsylvania. The couple later moved their family to Bibb County, Alabama.^1,2

Isaac Newton LANGSTON appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1820 in Monroe County, Alabama.

Sara and Isaac are listed as early members of the Antioch Baptist Church when it was formed in 1833. It is very likely that hey are buried there in unmarked graves.

Isaac Newton LANGSTON died circa 1855 in Bibb County, Alabama.

     Sarah PATTON Sarah and Isaac's marriage produced ten children.

Sarah married Isaac Newton LANGSTON, son of Jacob LANGSTON and Mary LeMasters, on 6 December 1798 in Montgomery County, Kentucky. Isaac had moved here from the farm in Pennsylvania. The couple later moved their family to Bibb County, Alabama.^1,2

Sarah PATTON died circa 1840 in Bibb County, Alabama.

     Susannah Elizabeth KYZER, daughter of Emanuel Kyzer and Mary Oswalt, was born on 29 October 1845 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.² She was also known as Susan.

Susannah married John William WEAVER, son of Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD, on 5 June 1864 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Emanuel and Mary "Polly" (Oswalt) Kyzer.^3,4

Susannah Elizabeth KYZER died on 17 December 1891 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 46.

     Jesse Brown BARGER Jr., son of Jesse BARGER and Leah Agnes Harmon, was born on 14 August 1844 in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.^2,3

Jesse married Margaret Phoencia WEAVER, daughter of Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD, on 22 February 1865 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. They had 11 children.^4,5

Jesse Brown BARGER Jr. and Margaret Phoencia WEAVER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1870 in Precinct 15, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Jesse Barger, a 26-year-old farmer, born North Carolina, and Margaret, his 29-year-old wife, born Alabama. Living with them were children Leana E., 4, Jephty(m), 2, and Sarah, 1. Living next door was Margaret's mother, Rebecca Weaver.⁶

Jesse Brown BARGER Jr. died on 20 February 1917 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 72.

     Rufus Henry HERRIN, son of William Henry HERRIN and Harriett Matthews, was born on 17 August 1844 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹ He and Newton D. HERRIN were fraternal (not identical) twins.

Rufus Henry HERRIN appeared on a census, enumerated 22 May 1860, in the household of his parents William Henry HERRIN and Harriett Matthews in Jolly Jones district, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He and his twin, Newton, were 12.

Rufus and Newton D. HERRIN began military service at age 19 in November 1863 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Gen. Roddey's cavalry escort company or "Headquarters guards".

In August 1863, Philip Dale Roddey had been promoted to full brigadier general and given command of a cavalry brigade that included the Fourth, Fifth, and Fifty-third Alabama Cavalry regiments. After being attached to Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler's cavalry corps, Roddey's brigade saw action at the 1863 Battles of Chickamauga and Chattanooga. In 1864, Roddey's brigade was attached to Maj. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest's cavalry division, fighting in northeast Mississippi at the Battle of Brice's Cross Roads in June and during the Atlanta Campaign in July. In September, Roddey was ordered to protect the northern district of northern Alabama and for his efforts was given the moniker "Defender of North Alabama." In March and April of 1865, Roddey helped defend the state during U.S. Army general James H. Wilson's raid, and his last fight was at the Battle of Selma, in Dallas County, on April 2, 1865. As the Confederate war effort collapsed, Roddey formerly surrendered to federal forces at Pond Spring on May 17, 1865.^2,3

Rufus married Sarah Priscilla WEAVER, daughter of Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD, on 22 August 1867 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. They lived on Camp Horn Road.^4,5

Rufus Henry HERRIN and Sarah Priscilla WEAVER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1870 in Precinct 15, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Rufus Herrin, a 22-year-old farmer; Sarah P. Herrin, his 29-year-old wife; and Charles M. Weaver, age 1, connection unknown. Living next door was Daniel Watts.⁶

Rufus Henry HERRIN died on 2 July 1928 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 83. He was buried on 3 July 1928 in Old Salem Cemetery, Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The name on this tombstone is inscribed as "Ruffus Herrien."⁷

     Bethany WEAVER, daughter of Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD, was born on 19 April 1829 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^1,2 She was also known as Thanie.

Bethany married Lewis Alexander BARRINGER in 1843 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.³

Bethany WEAVER and Lewis Alexander BARRINGER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1850 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Louis A. Barringer, age 34, mechanic, born North Carolina; Bethania Barringer, age 22, born Alabama; Rebecca M; age 6, born Alabama; Aaron M., age 4, born Alabama; and Nancy E., age 2, born Alabama. Nearby was the household of her father, Jesse Weaver.⁴

Bethany WEAVER died on 17 February 1903 in Coker, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 73.^3,5 She was buried in Big Creek Cemetery.

     Barbara Tabitha WEAVER, daughter of Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD, was born on 19 April 1827 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^1,2

Barbara married Wiley Austin WOODDELL on 26 February 1839 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.³

Barbara Tabitha WEAVER died in 1864. She was buried in Old Salem Cemetery, Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Nancy J. WEAVER, daughter of Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD, was born in February 1853 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^1,2

Nancy J. WEAVER appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of her parents Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD in Collins Beat, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She was listed as Nancy J., age 8.³

Nancy J. WEAVER appeared on a census, enumerated 13 July 1870, in the household of her mother Rebecca SANFORD in Precinct 15, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She was 17-years-old and listed as at home.⁴

Nancy married Samuel Alexander HODGE on 10 January 1871 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^5,6

Samuel died on 19 June 1890 at age 54 leaving Nancy J. WEAVER as a widow.

Nancy J. WEAVER appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1900, in the household of her sister Ester Lavinia WEAVER and brother in law Henry John MARCHANT in Beat 28, Vance, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Nancy J. Hodge was 47 years old, having been born in February 1853, and she was a widow. She was the mother of two children, both still living.⁷

Nancy J. WEAVER died on 12 January 1920 in Vance, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 66.⁸ She was buried in Old Salem Cemetery, Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Malinda Isabella WEAVER, daughter of Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD, was born on 22 June 1831 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She was also known as Lindy.

Malinda married Joshua MOSES on 26 August 1847 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He was a son of Samuel Moses and Mason Dennis.^1,2

Malinda Isabella WEAVER and Joshua MOSES appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1860 in Collins Beat, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as James Moses [Joshua], a farmer, age 35; Melvina J. Moses [Malinda Isabella], a seamtress, age 29; Rufus R. Moses, age 11; Wilson J. Moses, age 8; and Sarah E. Moses, age 6. All of them were born in Alabama. Joshua had $400 in real estate and $200 in personal property. Living next door was Daniel H. Watts. On the other side of them was the family of Zimry Weaver.³

Malinda Isabella WEAVER were listed as Daniel Henry WATTS and Dorothy Elizabeth WEAVER's neighbor in a census on 25 August 1860 in Collins Beat, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Dorothy was Malinda's sister. She and Joshua lived next door to Daniel and Dolly.⁴

Malinda Isabella MOSES appeared as head of household on a state census enumerated 1866 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as one male 10-20 [William]. one female 10-20 [Sarah], and one female 30-40 [Malinda]. They were listed as living near Sally Watts and Daniel Watts.⁵

Malinda Isabella WEAVER died on 23 December 1916 in Coaling, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 85.⁶ She was buried in Old Salem Cemetery, Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Samuel Alexander HODGE was born on 25 December 1835. He was also known as Alex.

Samuel married Nancy J. WEAVER, daughter of Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD, on 10 January 1871 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^1,2

On 19 June 1890 Samuel Alexander died at age 54 leaving Nancy J. a widow.

     Wiley Austin WOODDELL was born on 14 December 1809 in Tennessee.

Wiley married Barbara Tabitha WEAVER, daughter of Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD, on 26 February 1839 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.²

Wiley Austin WOODDELL died on 31 May 1876 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 66.³ He was buried in Old Salem Cemetery, Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Henry John MARCHANT was born in September 1843 in England.^1,2

Henry John MARCHANT was born on 6 September 1844 in Tonbridge, Kent County, England. He was the son of James Marchant and Sarah Anne Barton.^3,4 Henry John MARCHANT also went by the name of Harry.

Henry John MARCHANT immigrated on 22 December 1869 to New York City, New York, aboard the Harvest Queen which had departed from Liverpool, England. Henry was recorded as 28-year-old, occupation "cutter".⁵ He is said to have come to America in 1868 on the same ship with the famous actress and singer Jenny Lind. Actually Jenny Lind, known as the Swedish Nightingale, arrived in New York in September 1850 aboard the steamer "Atlantic" under Capt. West.⁶

He appeared on a census enumerated 23 July 1870 in Precinct 15, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Henry Marchant, age 24, from England, was listed among a large group of men working on the railroad. Many of this group of railroad laborers were born in England.⁷

Henry married Ester Lavinia WEAVER, daughter of Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD, on 23 December 1870 at Andrews Chapel in Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Henry was working for the railroad and became ill. Jesse and Rebecca Weaver cared for him in their home and that is how he met and fell in love with Esther.^8,9

Henry John MARCHANT and Ester Lavinia WEAVER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1900 in Beat 28, Vance, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Henry J. Marchant, age 56, and born September 1843 in England which was also the birthplace of his parents. His occupation was farming. Esther L. Marchant, his wife, was 54 years old, and was born February 1846 in Alabama, while her parents were born in South Carolina. The couple had been married 30 years and Esther was the mother of nine children, all still living. With them were their sons, Edward, age 22; Daniel M., age 20; Oscar, age 17; Frank, age 15 and Bascom W., age 5. Edward and Daniel were both coal miners, while Oscar and Frank were listed as farm labor. Also in the household was Nancy J. Hodges, Esther's sister. Nancy was 47 years old, having been born in February 1853, and she was a widow. She was the mother of two children, both still living.²

Henry John MARCHANT and Ester Lavinia WEAVER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 22 April 1910 in Vance, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Henry J. Marchant, a 66-year-old farmer, and his 64-year-old wife, Esther Lavenia. Henry was born in England and had come to America in 1868. He was a naturalized citizen. He was renting his farm on Brookwood Road. Living with them was their 7-year-old adopted daughter, Lillie.¹⁰

Harry and Ester appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 January 1920 in Jones, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Harry J. Marchant, 75, born England and his wife, Ester L. Marchant, 73. Her parents were from North Carolina. Harry had immigrated to America in 1869. Hey was apparently retired because no occupation was given. Also in the household was their 18-year-old daughter, Lillie, a student. They lived at 136 Clements Station Road.¹¹

Henry John MARCHANT and Ester Lavinia WEAVER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 8 April 1930 in Smiths, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Henry Marchant, 86, and his wife, Lavina W. Marchant, age 84. Henry had married at age 20 and had immigrated to America in 1869. He was a naturalized citizen. Lavina had married at age 22. Living next door was there son Edwin.¹²

Henry John MARCHANT died on 30 April 1937 in Cedar Cove (Coaling), Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 92. The cause of death was influenza and senility.^13,14 He was buried in Coaling Cemetery, Coaling, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Joshua MOSES was born on 21 June 1826 in Alabama.¹

Joshua married Malinda Isabella WEAVER, daughter of Jesse WEAVER and Rebecca SANFORD, on 26 August 1847 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He was a son of Samuel Moses and Mason Dennis.^2,3

Joshua MOSES and Malinda Isabella WEAVER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1860 in Collins Beat, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as James Moses [Joshua], a farmer, age 35; Melvina J. Moses [Malinda Isabella], a seamtress, age 29; Rufus R. Moses, age 11; Wilson J. Moses, age 8; and Sarah E. Moses, age 6. All of them were born in Alabama. Joshua had $400 in real estate and $200 in personal property. Living next door was Daniel H. Watts. On the other side of them was the family of Zimry Weaver.⁴

Joshua MOSES were listed as Daniel Henry WATTS and Dorothy Elizabeth WEAVER's neighbor in a census on 25 August 1860 in Collins Beat, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Dorothy was his wife's' sister.⁵

Joshua began military service at age 35 on 1 April 1862 in Addison (near Brookwood), Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enlisted as a private in Co. D, 36th Alabama Infantry, CSA. The regiment served in Clayton and Holtzclaw's brigades in the Army of Tennessee.^6,7

Joshua MOSES died on 22 July 1864 at Battle of Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia, at age 38. He was buried in Old Salem Cemetery, Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Barbara WEAVER, daughter of Henry WEAVER Jr. and Abigail Gregg, was born on 22 June 1810 in Lexington County, South Carolina.^1,2,3 She was also known as Barbary.

Barbara married Daniel SNIDER, son of John M. SNIDER and Mary Hopkins, on 26 April 1828 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

Barbara WEAVER appeared on a census, enumerated 1830, in the household of Daniel SNIDER in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.⁴

Barbara WEAVER was listed as one of the heirs to the estate of Henry WEAVER Jr. 15 November 1858 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The heirs each received a settlement of $341.07. They were listed as: Barbara Snider; Abigail Phipps; Jesse Weaver; the heirs of Elizabeth Holiman, deceased; and the heirs of Mary Lee, deceased.⁵

Barbara WEAVER and Daniel SNIDER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 30 August 1860 in Collns Beat, Trion, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as David Snider [Daniel], age 51, farmer, real estate $1,120, personal property $3,000, born South Carolina; Barbary [Barbara], age 50, seamtress, born South Carolina; Martha E. [Mary E.], age 21; David [Daniel Jr.], age 19; William G., age 19; Nancy J., age 15; and Lewis W. [Leonard W.], age 13. All the children were born in Alabama. They were living next door to Daniel H. Watts and William Snider.⁶

Barbara WEAVER and Daniel SNIDER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1870 in Precinct 15, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Daniel Snider, a 61-year-old farmer, and his wife, Barbry Snider, 50. Both were born in Georgia. Living nearby were Daniel Watts, Rufus Herrin, Rebecca Weaver and Jesse Barger.⁷ She was buried in Snider-Scales Cemetery, Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Barbara WEAVER died on 15 July 1898 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 88.^3,8

     Sophia Abigail WEAVER, daughter of Henry WEAVER Jr. and Abigail Gregg, was born circa 1807 in Lexington County, South Carolina.^2,3

Sophia married William W. Phipps circa 1827.

Sophia Abigail WEAVER appeared on a census, enumerated 1830, in the household of William W. Phipps in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.⁴

Sophia Abigail WEAVER was listed as one of the heirs to the estate of Henry WEAVER Jr. 15 November 1858 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The heirs each received a settlement of $341.07. They were listed as: Barbara Snider; Abigail Phipps; Jesse Weaver; the heirs of Elizabeth Holiman, deceased; and the heirs of Mary Lee, deceased.⁵

Sophia Abigail WEAVER died after 1880 in Mississippi.

     Elizabeth WEAVER, daughter of Henry WEAVER Jr., was born circa 1790 in Orangeburg District, South Carolina.¹

Elizabeth married Jacob Hallman, son of Jacob Hallman and Mary Zeigler Tyson, circa 1806 in South Carolina.²

Elizabeth WEAVER and Jacob Hallman appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 8 October 1850 in District 1, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Jacob Holman, 64, and wife, Elizabeth Holman, 62, both born in South Carolina. Also in the household was their younngest daughter, Mary M. [Mary A. E.], age 16.

Elizabeth WEAVER was listed as one of the heirs to the estate of Henry WEAVER Jr. 15 November 1858 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The heirs each received a settlement of $341.07. They were listed as: Barbara Snider; Abigail Phipps; Jesse Weaver; the heirs of Elizabeth Holiman, deceased; and the heirs of Mary Lee, deceased.³

Elizabeth WEAVER died on 16 November 1858 in Bibb County, Alabama.

     Mary WEAVER, daughter of Henry WEAVER Jr. and Abigail Gregg, was born circa 1804 in Lexington County, South Carolina.¹

Mary married John J. Lee circa 1819 in South Carolina.¹

Mary WEAVER appeared on a census, enumerated 1830, in the household of John J. Lee in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. 1 male 20-30 [John] and 1 female 15-20 [Mary].²

Mary WEAVER died circa 1831 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.³

     Daniel SNIDER, son of John M. SNIDER and Mary Hopkins, was born on 3 May 1808 in Lexington County, South Carolina.¹

Daniel SNIDER bought land from Henry WEAVER Jr. in 1829. Henry bought the 80 acres in December 1825 from John King, located in the west half of the southeast quarter of section 1, township 22-S, range 9-W. He sold this tract to his son-in-law Daniel Snider on 23 Feb 1829.

Daniel married Barbara WEAVER, daughter of Henry WEAVER Jr. and Abigail Gregg, on 26 April 1828 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.²

Daniel SNIDER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1830 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as 1 male 20-30 [Daniel], 1 female under 5 [Sarah], 2 females 15-20 [Barbara, ?]. The second female was probably one of Barbara's sisters staying with them to help care for the baby.³

Daniel SNIDER and Barbara WEAVER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 30 August 1860 in Collns Beat, Trion, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as David Snider [Daniel], age 51, farmer, real estate $1,120, personal property $3,000, born South Carolina; Barbary [Barbara], age 50, seamtress, born South Carolina; Martha E. [Mary E.], age 21; David [Daniel Jr.], age 19; William G., age 19; Nancy J., age 15; and Lewis W. [Leonard W.], age 13. All the children were born in Alabama. They were living next door to Daniel H. Watts and William Snider.⁴

Daniel SNIDER and Barbara WEAVER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1870 in Precinct 15, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Daniel Snider, a 61-year-old farmer, and his wife, Barbry Snider, 50. Both were born in Georgia. Living nearby were Daniel Watts, Rufus Herrin, Rebecca Weaver and Jesse Barger.⁵

Daniel SNIDER died on 14 October 1890 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 82.¹ He was buried in Snider-Scales Cemetery, Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.