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     Mary Paralee BROWN, daughter of Jesse Anderson BROWN Jr. and Mary CAMP, was born in 1843 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Mary Paralee BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 5 November 1850, in the household of her parents Jesse Anderson BROWN Jr. and Polly CAMP in Bibb County, Alabama. She was recorded as Pardee Brown, age 7, born Alabama.¹

Mary Paralee BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 1 August 1860, in the household of her parents Jesse Anderson BROWN Jr. and Mary CAMP in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. She was listed as Parilee Brown, age 16.²

Mary Paralee BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 1866, in the household of her father Jesse Anderson BROWN Jr. in Bibb County, Alabama. She and Melissa were most likely the two females age 20-30.³

Mary married Nehemiah D. LANGSTON, son of Dorinton Patton LANGSTON and Martha Ann Camp, on 17 September 1870 in Bibb County, Alabama.^4,5 In 1880 Paralee Langston is living with her older sister, Sarah, and husband, Elijah Barnes, in Scottsville. Newton is apparently deceased.

Mary Paralee BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 19 June 1880, in the household of her sister Sarah Addesue BROWN in Beat 2, Scottsville, Bibb County, Alabama. She was listed as wife's sister, Paralee Langston, age 36, a widow. It indicated that she was blind, deaf and mute.⁶

Mary Paralee BROWN died after 19 June 1880 in Bibb County, Alabama.

     Holly Middleton BROWN, son of Jesse Anderson BROWN Jr. and Mary CAMP, was born on 25 December 1846 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹ Holly Middleton BROWN also went by the name of Henry.

Holly Middleton BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 5 November 1850, in the household of his parents Jesse Anderson BROWN Jr. and Polly CAMP in Bibb County, Alabama. He was recorded as Holly W. Brown, age 4, born Alabama.²

Holly Middleton BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 1 August 1860, in the household of his parents Jesse Anderson BROWN Jr. and Mary CAMP in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. He was listed as Holly Brown, age 14.³

Holly began military service at age 16 on 10 October 1863 in Centreville, Alabama, when he enlisted as a private in Co. D 20th Alabama Infantry, CSA, serving as a teamster. Henry fought in the battles of Dalton, Resaca, Kennesaw Mountain, and Peachtree Creek. He was never wounded and was paroled 26 April 1865 at Salisbury, North Carolina. On 10 January 1865[1864?] he was admitted to St. Mary's Hospital at Westpoint, Mississippi. He applied for a Confederate pension 15 May 1899 in Jefferson county, Alabama.⁴

His mother died before 1866 in Bibb County, Alabama. Henry was only about 20 years old or less.

Holly married Teresa A. WOOD, daughter of John W. WOOD and Margaret GREEN, on 13 February 1868 in Bibb County, Alabama. The service was performed by Richard Wood, M.G. According to Dovie and Mary Casey, the couple moved to Briarfield. Theresa and two of their children, Charlie and Ollace, died there. Later Holly moved to Birmingham.⁵

Holly Middleton BROWN and Teresa A. WOOD appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1870 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Henry Brown, age 25, farmer, $250 real estate; Trecy [Teresa], age 23, keeping house; and Henry, Jr., age 1 year. All were born in Alabama. They lived next door to Henry's father, Sheriff Jesse Brown.⁶

Holly lived in 1890 in 1500 4th Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama.⁷

In 1897 Holly Middleton BROWN, John Anderson BROWN and Harrison Felix BROWN were living in Birmingham, Alabama, at 304 S. 19th Street. Holly M. Brown was working as a carpenter, John A. was a waiter at Gelder's Restaurant and Felix H. was employed as a tinner for C. A. Bain.

Holly Middleton BROWN was listed in the 1904 city directory for Birmingham, Alabama. Hollie Brown was listed as a carpenter rooming at 1700 1/2 First Avenue. He was living in January 1922 in Birmingham, Alabama, when he applied for residence at the Confederate Soldier's Home at Mountain Creek, Alabama. In his application he gives his age as 77, said that his wife was deceased, he had three living children and had a son living in Louisville, Kentucky. According to Frank B. Brown, Henry was admitted to the Soldier's Home, but did not like it and stayed there only a short time before returning to Birmingham.⁴

Holly Middleton BROWN's death certificate was recorded on 10 May 1924 in Louisville, Kentucky. He died at his residence at 202 W. Jefferson Street. Cause of death was myocarditis. His son, John A. Brown wss listed as the informat and he gave his father's birthdate as 24 Dec 1844 at Bellamy, AL [Location incorrect] and that his father was John Brown of New York [both incorrect]. Mother's name was listed as unknown.

Holly Middleton BROWN died on 10 May 1924 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, at age 77. He was living there with his son, John Anderson Brown.⁸ He was buried in St. Stephens Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky.⁹

His obituary appeared 11 May 1924 in the The Courier-Journal, published in Louisville, Kentucky. Holly M. Brown, 79, who served in the War Between the States, died at the Krieger Hotel, 202 West Jefferson Street, at 2:30 o'clock yesterday. morning, following several Weeks illness. He is survived by three sons, John A. Brown, with whom he lived at the hotel; H. B. Brown, Dayton, Ohio; and George Brown, New York; and a daughter, Mrs. R. Eatman, Bellamy, Ala. Funeral services will be held a, t 3 o'clock this afternoon at Ratterman's Chapel, 2114 West Market Street. Burial will be in St. Stephen's Cemetery.

     Drucilla B. BROWN, daughter of Jesse Anderson BROWN Jr. and Mary CAMP, was born in 1849 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Drucilla B. BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 5 November 1850, in the household of Jesse Anderson BROWN Jr. and Polly CAMP in Bibb County, Alabama. She was recorded as Drucilla Brown, age 1, born Alabama.¹

Drucilla B. BROWN died before 1860 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Her mother died before 1866 in Bibb County, Alabama. Drucilla was only about 17 years old or less.

Drucilla B. BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 1866, in the household of her father Jesse Anderson BROWN Jr. in Bibb County, Alabama. She and Almire Jane were probably the two females age 10-20.²

     Jesse Anderson BROWN, son of Edmund BROWN and Nancy ANDERSON, was born on 8 August 1769 in Bladen County, North Carolina.¹ He was a farmer.

Jesse Anderson BROWN and Edmund BROWN signed a 1787-88 petition to the South Carolina House of Representatives from the "Inhabitants of the Little Pee Dee" River claiming that the river navigation was obstructed between the mouth of Drowning Creek and the State Line. They requested that the legislature appropriate the money to have it cleared. Also among the 200 signers were Moses Parker, Orson [Austin?] Morris, Luke Robertson, Benjamin Morris, William Morris, Thomas Harllee, Thomas Ammons, William Ammons, Jonathon Cottingham, Jr., William Leggett, Sr. and William Leggett, Jr.²

Jesse Anderson BROWN bought land from Austin Morris on 3 June 1789 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. The sale involved 160 acres of land for five pounds sterling. The tract of land on Panther Creek was bounded by that of Edmund Brown, Sr. The transaction was witnessed by John Kelly, Edmond Brown, and Leonard Driver.³

Jesse married Obedience LEGGETT, daughter of William LEGGETT and Patience Sherrod, in 1790 in Marlboro County, South Carolina.

Jesse was appointed constable in the courtroom of Jesse Bethea, Jr. in June 1790 in Marlboro County, South Carolina.

Jesse Anderson BROWN and Obedience LEGGETT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1790 in St. Thomas, Cheraw District, South Carolina. The household was listed as one male 16 years or older [Jesse], one male under age 16 [?? Asa was born 1791], and one female [Obedience]. This household was only four houses away from that of his father, Edmund Brown, and her father, William Leggett.⁴

Jesse Anderson BROWN witnessed the deed of land between Edmund BROWN and Thomas Crantor on 25 November 1795 in Marlboro County, South Carolina.⁵

Jesse Anderson BROWN sold a tract of land to Isaac Linazer on 13 June 1798 in Marlboro County, South Carolina, for $200. The 130 acres was located on northeast side of great Pee Dee River on Panther Creek. It was part of 200 acres granted to Austin Morris 27 October 1788.The land was bounded by the province line and by the land of Edmond Brown, Sr. and Luke Robertson. Witnesses were John Mindinghalf and Simon Bethea.⁶

Jesse Anderson BROWN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1800 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. The household was listed as one male age 26-45 [Jesse, age 31], one male age 10-15 [Asa], two females age 16-25 [Obedience & unknown], three females under age 10 [Lucy, Charlotte, & Obedience]. They owned no slaves.⁷

Jesse Anderson BROWN moved from Marlboro County to Wells Creek, Stewart (now Houston) County, Tennessee, by 1806 when he appeared on a tax list in Capt. Graham's Company and was living on Wells Creek next to William Cottingham. Other names with possible connections were Fred Barfield, James Barfield, William Cottingham, John Cottingham, John Graham, Enoch and Benjamin James.⁸

Jesse Anderson BROWN was a witness to sale of 133 1/3 acres of land from Benjamin James of Stewart County to William Bethea for $400 dated 22 September 1807. This was part of a tract of 1000 acres granted to Duncan Stewart by the State of North Carolina and situated on the head waters of Wells Creek. The land was bordered by that of John Seal and Enoch James. Part of the boundary was a path leading from Benjamin James to Enoch James. Witnesses: Jesse Brown, James Greer. It was recorded May 1812 term of Stewart County Court and registered 28 July 1812 on 22 September 1807 in Wells Creek, Stewart (now Houston) County, Tennessee.⁹

Jesse appeared on a tax list in Stewart County in 1808. He was taxed for 200 acres on Wells Creek and for one white person. Again in 1809 he appeared on a tax list in Capt. Warden's Company and taxed for 200 acres on Wells Creek and one white person. Malachi Lewis was taxed for 50 acres on Wells Creek. Another tax list in 1811 taxed Jesse for 76 acres.

Jesse was a witness to a deed in Dickson County in which Nathaniel Johnson conveyed to Peter Renfro, both of Dickson County, land on Barton's Creek. The deed was created 26 Nov 1808 and recorded 22 Jan 1809. Witnesses were Jesse Brown and James Sims.¹⁰

Jesse saw military service in 1812 in Stewart County, Tennessee, he appeared on tax list of Captain John Darden's Stewart County Militia Company along with Mordecai Lewis, Malachi Lewis, John Graham, William James, William Cottingham, William Cottingham, Sr. and William Bethea. The company totaled 75 men. The history of Stewart County indicates that early county courts were governed by local Justice of Peace. The 1796 constitution of Tennessee provided for a Justice of Peace and militia captain to be appointed for each district. A militia was formed by these individuals to protect the people from Indian uprisings. The constitution stated that "All free men and indented servants from age of 18 to 45 shall compose the militia."¹¹

Jesse Anderson BROWN and James C. BROWN were among those summoned as circuit court jurors on 2 November 1813 in Stewart County, Tennessee.

Road construction was begun in November 1814 from the Humphreys County line at James Neill's to the east fork of Wells Creek with Andrew Hendrix as overseer. The road hands were John Cottingham, Jesse Brown, Gladdon Goren, Mordecai Lewis, Allen Williams, James Neill, John McGill, Wm. McClure, James Green, Geo. Green, John Bone, John Lewis and Wm. Pearce.¹²

On 7 Feb 1815 Jesse Brown was reported "not to be found" on a delinquent tax list for Stewart County. At that time the Stewart County sheriff was exonerated by the court from paying the state and county taxes on lands of those who have "removed." Jesse's tax was recorded as one white poll and two black polls.¹³

Jesse Anderson BROWN witnessed the land patent of James C. BROWN on 21 July 1815 in Stewart County, Tennessee. A land survey was made for James C. Brown, assignee of Edward Johnson, containing 28 acres on Wells Creek including improvements by Jesse Brown. Witnesses were Jesse Brown and Morgan Brown.¹⁴

Jesse Anderson BROWN among those summoned as jurors on 9 August 1815 in Stewart County, Tennessee.¹⁵

Jesse Anderson BROWN bought land from Edward Johnson on 20 November 1815 in Wells Creek, Stewart (now Houston) County, Tennessee. The deed, State of Tennessee No. 8217, from Edward Johnson to Jesse Brown, involves the sale of 55 acres of land lying in Stewart County on the middle fork of Wells Creek. The land was surveyed 24 September 1814 and contained a part of a land patent granted by the Commissioner of West Tennessee to Edward Johnson 15 August 1809. The deed is signed by Governor Joseph McMinn.^16,17

Jesse Anderson BROWN witnessed the sale of land from Wyatt H. ARNOLD to Aaron ARNOLD on 2 February 1818 in Humphreys County, Tennessee. The deed abstract was Wyatt Arnold of Humphreys County to his brother, Aaron Arnold, of Dickson County, 45 acres lying on the head of Deer Creek, the waters of Richland Creek, for $300. Witnesses were Jesse A. Brown and William Patton.¹⁸

Jesse won a lawsuit against Younger Herndon. The details of the suit are not known, but the jury found in his favor for the sum of $14.00 and court costs. The jury included Nathaniel Abney.¹⁹

Jesse Anderson BROWN was named an heir in the will of Edmund BROWN dated 13 February 1821 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. Jesse Brown and brothers Edmond, James and Henry received five shillings each.^20,21

Jesse Anderson BROWN was listed as one of the heirs to the estate of Nancy ANDERSON 7 April 1826 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. Final Settlement of Estate by John Graham, administrator: Paid Elias Pate towards his share of the clear estate $2.00. Balance due him now $4.46. Paid Edmund Brown his share of $6.46. In my hands for Jesse Brown his share of $6.46. Ditto for John Parker and wife. Ditto for the heirs of Celia James. Paid William Easterling ordinary fees of $6.00. My account for nursing and funeral charges in my hands $40.00. My share of the clear estate $6.44. Received of John Hynes on note $9.15. Received of Thomas Usher on note $4.00. Received of George Usher on note $1.17. A note I hold on John Graham, Sen. $4.62. Ditto note on Edmund Brown, $13.57.²²

Jesse Anderson BROWN received a land grant 1827 in Humphreys County, Tennessee. Tennessee land grant #341 for 640 acres.²³

Jesse Anderson BROWN sold a tract of land to Horatio Humphreys before 20 May 1828 in Wells Creek, Stewart (now Houston) County, Tennessee, On that date Horatio Humphreys of Humphreys County sold a tract of land to John Howard Humphreys of same county. This tract of land contained 55 acres on the middle fork of Wells Creek in Stewart County. It was said to have been Jesse A. Brown's occupant claim, which was deeded from him to Horatio Humphreys.²⁴

Jesse Anderson BROWN moved from Humphreys County, Tennessee to Bibb County, Alabama, before 1830 He settled in the community of Six Mile, where he and his family attended the Enon Baptist Church. A mineral springs known as Brown Springs (later Gary Springs) was discovered on his land in 1844. The waters of the spring were thought to be healthful. Dr. Thomas Gary of Selma later developed the springs as a resort with the only swimming pool in Bibb county. The Brown family homestead and family cemetery are located across from Enon Baptist Church on Hwy. 25, just above the banks of Brown Creek.²⁵

Jesse Anderson BROWN appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama, one male age 60-69 [Jesse]; one male age 15-19 [Jesse, Jr.]; one female age 60-69 [Obedience]; and one female age 10-14 [Martha]. They owned no slaves.²⁶

On 3 May 1833 Jesse Anderson BROWN died in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama, at age 63 leaving Obedience a widow. He was buried in Brown Family Cemetery, Bibb County, Alabama.

His estate was probated in April 1834 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. David L. Brown, the administrator of the estate presented his account of the proceeds of the estate sale totaling $112.87. The money was divided as follows: To Charles Elliot for medical services $4.75, to David R. Boyd for medical services $11.62, to Elisha Wilson for medical services $28.25, to the officers of the county for their services $15.56, to Lewis Kennedy as counsel for administrator $10 and said administrator be allowed to retain for his services $16, leaving in the hands of said administrator $26.69 to be distributed among sundry creditors in proportion of their claims. The administrator was ordered to pay the following claims: to Jesse Brown, Jr. $15.04, to David L. Brown .80 cents, to David Ward .83 cents, to George Leith .32 cents, to B. Griffin $1.33, to C. C. Bailey $6.78, to Mathis C. White .28 cents, to Absolum Pratt $1.18, and to Evan Foshee .30 cents.²⁷

     Obedience LEGGETT, daughter of William LEGGETT and Patience Sherrod, was born in 1761 in Lilesville, Anson County, North Carolina.

Obedience married Jesse Anderson BROWN, son of Edmund BROWN and Nancy ANDERSON, in 1790 in Marlboro County, South Carolina.

Obedience LEGGETT and Jesse Anderson BROWN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1790 in St. Thomas, Cheraw District, South Carolina. The household was listed as one male 16 years or older [Jesse], one male under age 16 [?? Asa was born 1791], and one female [Obedience]. This household was only four houses away from that of his father, Edmund Brown, and her father, William Leggett.¹

Obedience LEGGETT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1800, in the household of Jesse Anderson BROWN in Marlboro County, South Carolina.²

She was probably the female age 60 to 70 listed in the household of her husband, Jesse Anderson BROWN, in the 1830 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama.³

Jesse Anderson BROWN died on 3 May 1833 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama, at age 63, leaving Obedience as a widow.

Obedience LEGGETT and Jesse Anderson BROWN Jr. purchased a government land patent 26 September 1834 in Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama. They bought 159.63 acres of the southeast quarter of section 9, township 23, range 10-E near the present site of Enon Baptist Church. Joshua Brown also received a land grant this same day in Tuscaloosa County. Their relationship is unknown.^4,5 She witnessed the sale of land from Jesse Anderson BROWN Jr. to Mary CAMP on 12 September 1835 in Bibb County, Alabama. George Howard.⁶

Obedience LEGGETT was a member of Enon Baptist Church and appeared on a membership roster in March 1838 along with some of her children and grandchildren: Asa A. Brown, Madison Brown, Patsey Brown, Martha Brown, Betsey Brown, Jerusha Brown, Nancy Brown and Polly Brown.⁷

She was probably the female age 60 to 70 listed in the household of her son, Jesse Anderson BROWN Jr., in the 1840 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama.⁸

Obedience LEGGETT died after 1850 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama.

Obedience LEGGETT appeared on a census, enumerated 5 November 1850, in the household of Jesse Anderson BROWN Jr. and Polly CAMP in Bibb County, Alabama.⁹ She was buried in Brown Family Cemetery, Six Mile, Bibb County, Alabama.

     Elizabeth BAIRD, daughter of Alexander BAIRD, was born circa 1810.

Elizabeth married first Isaac KILLOUGH, son of Allen KILLOUGH and Margaret WALLACE, on 4 December 1828 in Jefferson County, Alabama. Elizabeth's sister, Margaret, married Isaac's brother, Allen Killough, Jr. After their marriage Isaac and Elizabeth moved to Talladega county.¹

She was probably the female age 15 to 19 listed in the household of her husband, Isaac KILLOUGH, in the 1830 Federal Census of Jefferson County, Alabama, She would have been 18-20 years old most likely.²

Isaac died on 5 January 1834 in Mardisville, Talladega County, Alabama, leaving Elizabeth BAIRD as a widow. After his death, Elizabeth became administratrix of his estate and sold their land in Jefferson county.³

Elizabeth married James Creth BURT, son of Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ, on 18 February 1843 in Mardisville, Talladega County, Alabama. She was the widow of Isaac Killough. Elizabeth and James operated the tavern in Mardisville. The tavern containing 16 rooms was on the town's main street, which was none other than the old McIntosh Trail from Wetumpka, and which was the main road through Talladega. According to Historic Tales of Talladega,"The road entering Mardisville from the south had a row of beautiful oak trees along the border. Four of the 16 rooms of the tavern were on the second story. There were two staircases leading to the second floor; one staircase and two rooms were reserved for lady guests, and the other two rooms and staircase were reserved for gentlemen guests." The sound of the bugle of the stage coach many miles away, was a signal for residents to assemble at the tavern to see the new arrivals, and to get the weekly mail. "Transients frequently spent the night when the stage coach, drawn by four horses, with driver and footman, found its way into the wilderness once a week beginning about 1835. There was no such thing as private room. Frequently ten or twelve people occupied the same room." There were hoards of transients during the first years, which the tavern could not accommodate, and it was customary for travelers to bring their tents and to camp about the village. Frequently 65 or more were guests at the inn's table.

The tavern was first kept by Mrs. Lovedy Cruikshank, a widows. Elizabeth Burt followed Mrs. Cruikshank as keeper of the tavern. According to Historic Tales of Talladega, "She had a beautiful garden across the street from her home, which was invariably mentioned when the subject of Mardisville was brought up." On the opposite corner from the tavern was a general merchandise store owned and operated by John Hardie and Ansel Sawyer, where for many years the post office was kept. There was a cake shop, or baker's shop; a wood shop, containing hoes, plows, buckets, troughs, etc; a tailor shop, and a dry goods store located south of the tavern, owned by a Mr. Schuesbach. Back of the tavern was the harness and repair shop of David Waugh, who also kept the post office at one time in front of his shop. Across the street was home of David Waugh; two large log rooms with an open hallway. In back of his house was formal garden.

There were two churches-- Presbyterian and Methodist. The bell of the Presbyterian church was moved to First Presbyterian Church in Talladega when the Mardisville church was abandoned. There was a boys academy taught by Mr. Finn, and later by Mr. Jack King. There was also a girls academy.

The Micah Taul home was the most imposing dwelling. It was a two-story log house that was later weatherboarded. It was located northeast of the Land Office, below the hill on the on the east of the spring. The Taul home was the social center of the elite of the village. The Ansel Sawyer home on the east of Mardisville was once owned by Benjamin Smoot, and later by H. M. Burt. Dr. Augustine J. McAlpine had a home on the southwest side of town. Other early doctors were Drs. Wheeler, Osborn Echols, Joel Watkins, and John Watkins.

John Hardie built his home, "Thornhill" a short distance north of Mardisville, and others who transacted business in the village followed his example, of building on plantations. James C. Burt probably built a plantation outside of town before 1860.⁴

Elizabeth BAIRD died before 1848 in Mardisville, Talladega County, Alabama.

     Henry McKenzie BURT, son of James Creth BURT and Elizabeth BAIRD, was born on 2 September 1844 in Mardisville, Talladega County, Alabama.^1,2

Henry McKenzie BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1850, in the household of his parents James Creth BURT and Frances Anne GIBSON in Mardisville, Talladega County, Alabama. He was recorded as Henry Burt, five years old, born Alabama.^3,4

Henry McKenzie BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 2 June 1860, in the household of his parents James Creth BURT and Frances Anne GIBSON in Mardisville, Talladega County, Alabama. He was 15 years old.^5,6

Henry was educated about 1862-1864 in the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. At that time the enrollment in the instituion was only 296, almost all teen-age boys, and it was principally a military "Camp of Instruction" (facetiously called a "nursery" for the Confederate States Army), although there was an attempt to uphold the usual academic standards of the time.

Following the occupation of North Alabama fear of enemy raids was rampant in Tuscaloosa. According to Morgan S. Gilmer's History of Shockley's Alabama Escort Company, "Cadet Henry McKenzie Burt, age nineteen, from Alpine, captain of Company A, and Cadet Captain Branscom T. Shockley, also nineteen, from Montgomery, captain of Company B, conceived the idea of enrolling as many cadets as would be necessary to form a cavalry company for the Confederate Army-- but with the understanding that all volunteers would remain in college until the end of the term, July 1864. As Burt wrote Gilmer on May 9, 1905 when the latter was preparing his sketch and roster" of the company:
Capt. Shockley wanted to join Col. Charles P. Ball's 8th Alabama Cavalry which was then being organized at Newbern (Hale County), but when Ball notified them that the Eighth had made its quota, Shockley led his men to an encampment in Montgomery (near the Old Fair Grounds) to await further orders. Soon, with the aid of Brig. Gen. Gideon J. Pillow, they were assigned as an 'escort' to his command, then operating in East Alabama and West Georgia. At the time Shockley's Alabama Escort Company numbered 54 men, including the orignal 18 Cadets and 5 other University students and 31 other Alabama youths who had later volunteered to 'join up'.

Henry's enlistment as 1st Lieutenant was effective March 1, 1864. The company served under the overall command of Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest during Wilson's Raid through Alabama. Henry was captured during the Battle of Selma and paroled on the march between Selma and Montgomery.⁷

Martha "Mattie" Dandrige Welch, Henry's half-sister, recalled his activities during the war.


After the war, Henry was a farmer and served two terms as Talladega county commissioner 1884-1896.

Henry McKenzie BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1870, in the household of James Creth BURT and Frances Anne GIBSON in Mardisville, Talladega County, Alabama.⁸

Henry married first Margaret Mims CURRY on 12 December 1871 in the home of William Curry, Talladega, Alabama. Rev. Samuel Henderson performed the wedding service. Margie's uncle, J. L. M. Curry, was a noted politician whose statue is in the rotunda in the U. S. capitol. He owned the house (bought in 1886) in which Margie and Henry lived in Talladega.⁹ Belleview, the antebellum home of Henry and Margie is one of the 19 National Landmarks in Alabama. It has been hit by tornadoes four times and restored each time. Ruby was the only child born there, the other children were born in Mardisville. It was purchased from J. L. M. Curry in 1886.¹⁰

Well known state geologist Dr. Eugene Allen Smith recorded in his journal on 16 Aug 1893 that while traveling with the geological survey in Talladega County Smith happened on the summer home near Riddles Mill of an old friend, H. M. Burt, who invited the group to dine. Afterwards Burt's sons took Smith to an old forge site to make a photograph, but he had to leave pictureless because he had forgotten to bring the camera lens. Back at the mill Jack Riddle showed him his family's gold-bearing quartz mine about a half-mile distant. Dr. Smith was born in Prattville and was a professor at the University of Alabama which is where he and Henry become acquainted.¹¹

Henry along with Anna BURT and Sarah Bell WEBB purchased a tract of land from Eustace Pierre BURT on 4 October 1899 in Bibb County, Alabama. The deed read E. P. Burt, "an unmarried man" of Bibb County to H. M. Burt of Talladega County, Mrs. Sarah B. Burt of San Francisco, California and Anna Buckner of Rappahanock County, Virginia for one dollar lands in Bibb County formerly owned by J. C. Burt, deceased, except for coal rights. The deed also recorded that they paid him $6,000 for 12/18th interest in J. C. Burt's lands in Talladega County, including section 17, township 19, range 5; the south 1/8 of the south half of section 8; the north half of the northeast quarter of section 19; the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter and the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 20; and more, all in the above township and range.¹²

Hampton Miller, a grandson, related the following story in 1992:


Henry married second Sarah JEMISON in April 1911 in Talladega, Alabama. His seven children all approved of the match and accepted her. Her father was Shadrack Mims Jemison III.

From Hampton Miller:


His grandson further says "that Grandpa Burt weighed in at over 280 pounds and caused the old green rocking chair to develop a 'creak' from rocking on his front veranda. 'Tis said he could spit watermelon seeds further than anyone else from his porch perch."¹⁰

Henry McKenzie BURT died on 31 August 1917 in Talladega, Alabama, at age 72. He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Talladega, Alabama.

Henry McKenzie BURT appeared in a newspaper article 5 September 1917 in the Our Mountain Home, published in Talladega, Alabama.



His obituary appeared 12 September 1917 in the Our Mountain Home, published in Talladega, Alabama.

     Fanny Cattell BURT, daughter of James Creth BURT and Elizabeth BAIRD, was born in 1846 in Mardisville, Talladega County, Alabama.

Fanny Cattell BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1850, in the household of her parents James Creth BURT and Frances Anne GIBSON in Mardisville, Talladega County, Alabama. She was recorded as Fanny C. Burt, 4 years old, born Alabama.^2,3 She died on 17 October 1853 in Mardisville, Talladega County, Alabama, during a flu epidemic. Oliver Welch recorded in his journal on October 15: "Rode to Mardisville found Fannie Cattell Bert (a child about 6 years old) very sick, thought would not live." Two days later he wrote: "Little Fannie also died today."⁴ She was buried on 18 October 1853 in Mardisville Cemetery, Talladega County, Alabama. James Mallory recorded in his journal: "Attended the funeral and burial of Mr. Burts little daughter as also of John Reynolds, they both died of the flux."⁴

     John Mallory WELCH, son of Rev. Oliver WELCH and Elizabeth Mallory, was born in 1812 in Orange County, Virginia.¹

John married Frances Anne GIBSON, daughter of Col. Jonathan Catlett GIBSON and Martha Dandridge BALL, on 6 October 1842 in Culpeper, Culpeper County, Virginia. The service was performed by Rev. John W. Woodville, the rector of St. Mark's Parish Episcopal Church.²

James Mallory wrote in his journal on September 7, 1847 that [John] Mallory Welch, his cousin, was unable to attend their church meeting due to illness. The following day he wrote, "Our meeting was closed this morning with gloom and distress from the very sudden and unexpected change in the simptoms of our dear friend Mallory Welch, so sudden was it that but few of his friends were able to reach his house before he died, I got there before he died, found him speechless, never saw such distress before."³

On 8 September 1847 John Mallory WELCH died in Talladega, Talladega County, Alabama, of a congestive chill leaving Frances Anne a widow.⁴ He was buried in Welch Family Cemetery.⁵

John Mallory WELCH appeared in a newspaper article 15 March 1848 in the Democratic Watchtower, published in Talladega, Alabama. Administer's Notice-- Letters of administration having been granted in the undersigned by the Judge of the County Court of Talladega County on the 17th December 1847 upon the estate of John M. Welch deceased. All persons having claims against said decedant's estate are hereby required to present them duly authenticated in the time prescribed by law, and those indebted to said estate are likewise notified to come forward and make settlement immediately. Frances A. Welch, Adm'x.-- January 28th 1848.

     Abisha CAMP, son of William CAMP and Rebecca WOFFORD, was born circa 1772 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. He was a farmer.

Abisha married first Sarah Rebecca LOONEY, daughter of Robert Wright LOONEY and Mary Elizabeth Quinn, circa 1795 in York County, South Carolina.

Abisha CAMP purchased a government land patent 13 December 1826 in Bibb County, Alabama. It was located in section 26 of township 24, range 2 east near Centreville..¹

Abisha married second Alsey ALLEN on 6 August 1837 in Bibb County, Alabama.²

Abisha CAMP sold a tract of land to Asa Anderson BROWN on 21 December 1838 in Bibb County, Alabama. The deed reads that "Asa A. Brown and Jerusha Brown his wife" sold Abisha Camp 80 acres of land being the west half of the southwest quarter of section 9, township 23, range 10 east for $260. This was in the area of Enon Baptist Church. The deed was signed by Asa and Jerusha Brown, she by means of her mark. The witness was David Leggett BROWN.³

Abisha CAMP died on 11 January 1841 in Bibb County, Alabama.

     Sarah Rebecca LOONEY, daughter of Robert Wright LOONEY and Mary Elizabeth Quinn, was born on 16 January 1778 in Pendleton, Anderson County, South Carolina.

Sarah married Abisha CAMP, son of William CAMP and Rebecca WOFFORD, circa 1795 in York County, South Carolina.

Sarah Rebecca LOONEY died on 16 July 1822 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 44.

     William R. OWENS was born in 1831 in Alabama. He was a farmer.

William married Obedience Catherine BROWN, daughter of Jesse Anderson BROWN Jr. and Mary CAMP, on 5 October 1853 in Bibb County, Alabama. The ceremony was officiated by Jno. W. Suttle, J. P.¹

William R. OWENS and Obedience Catherine BROWN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 August 1860 in East side of Cahaba River, Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as W. R. Owens, a 29 year old farmer, born Alabama, with personal estate $1200; Obedience Owens, age 26, domestic; Sylvester Owens, 3; Scott Owens, 1; and Cordelia Owens, age 5 months.

William began military service circa 1861 when he enlisted in Co. F 11th Alabama Infantry, CSA at Centreville.² He was killed in action on 1 March 1863 in Fredericksburg, Virginia.²

     Anderson Lee BROWN, son of Waymon Leggett BROWN and Fereby Jane CHISM, was born on 21 January 1875 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Anderson Lee BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1880, in the household of his parents Waymon BROWN and Jane CHISM in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. He was recorded as son, Henderson(sp) Brown, age 5.¹

Anderson married Lomar HAYES on 17 December 1894 at the home of Mrs. Lura Hayes in Chilton County, Alabama. The service was performed by R. C. Williams, M. G.²

Anderson Lee BROWN and Lomar HAYES appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1900 in Benson, Chilton County, Alabama. The household was listed as Anderson L. Brown, age 23, born January 1877, farmer; wife Lomie, age 19, born June 1880. They were both born in Alabama and had been married less than a year. The couple lived next door to Waymon L. Brown.³

Anderson Lee BROWN and Lomar HAYES appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 15 April 1910 in Maplesville, Chilton County, Alabama. The household was listed as Anderson L. Brown, age 35, farmer; wife Lomar, age 30; daughters Nellie G., age 9; and Nettie M., age 8. All were born in Alabama. They lived on the Maplesville Road, next door to Waymon L. Brown. Anderson and Lomar had been married 10 years.⁴

With no end in sight for World War I, the United States instituted it's third and final registration. It included all men who were between the ages of 18 and 21, and 31 to 45 years of age. This added younger men than the previous registrations, those who were born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900; and added an older group of men, born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. Anderson filled out a draft card on 12 September 1918 in Chilton County, Alabama. He was listed as a 43-year-old farmer living on route one in Maplesville. He was described as tall and slender with brown eyes and dark hair.⁵

Anderson Lee BROWN and Lomar HAYES appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 9 January 1920 in Maplesville, Chilton County, Alabama. The household was listed as Anderson L. Brown, age 47, farmer; wife Loma, age 40; daughter Nellie, age 19; and daughter Nettie, age 17. Both girls were attending school.⁶

Anderson Lee BROWN and Lomar HAYES appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 28 April 1930 in Precinct 19, Shelby County, Alabama. The household was listed as Anderson L. Brown, a 55-year-old farmer and his 50-year-old wife, Loma. He had married at age 25 and she at age 20. He was not listed as a veteran. Living with them was their 28-year-old daugher, Nettie M. Brown, a public school teacher.⁷

Anderson Lee BROWN and Lomar HAYES appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 19 April 1940 in Underwood/Maylene, Shelby County, Alabama. The household was listed as Anderson L. Brown, a 63 year old farmer; his wife Lomar Brown, age 59; daughter Nettie M. Dixon, age 38, completed 4 years college; and her son, Dickie Dixon, age 5.

Anderson Lee BROWN was living in May 1957 in Montgomery, Alabama.

Anderson Lee BROWN died on 23 February 1964 in Randolph, Chilton County, Alabama, at age 89.⁸ He was buried in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.

     Bessie Marsela BROWN, daughter of Waymon Leggett BROWN and Fereby Jane CHISM, was born on 6 January 1879 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Bessie Marsela BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1880, in the household of her parents Waymon BROWN and Jane CHISM in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. She was listed as daughter, Marsela Brown, age 6 months.¹

Bessie Marsela BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1900, in the household of her parents Waymon Leggett BROWN and Fereby Jane CHISM in Benson, Chilton County, Alabama. She was recorded as daughter, Bessie M. Brown, age 20, born January 1880 in Alabama.²

Bessie married James David HAGGARD on 6 March 1907 in Clanton, Chilton County, Alabama. The service was performed by L. H. Reynolds, judge of probate.³

Bessie Marsela BROWN and James David HAGGARD appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 15 April 1910 in Maplesville, Chilton County, Alabama. The household was listed as James D. Haggard, age 35, Farmer, born Kentucky, parents born Tennessee; wife Bessie M., age 30, born Alabama; and son Charlie P; age one year and 9 months. They had been married three years and had one child. They lived on the Montgomery Road near Francis H. Brown.⁴

Bessie Marsela BROWN and James David HAGGARD appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 3 January 1920 in Stanton Precinct, Chilton County, Alabama. The household was listed as James Haggard, a 48 year old farmer born in Kentucky and his wife, Bessie, age 39, born Alabama. They had two sons, Charlie, age 11, and James, age 7, both born Alabama.

Bessie Marsela BROWN and James David HAGGARD appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 April 1930 in Beat 7, Maplesville, Chilton County, Alabama. The household was listed as J. D. Haggard, a 57 year old farmer born in Kentucky and his wife, Bessie M. Haggard, age 50, born Alabama. Their son Charlie was a 21 year old bank clerk and their daughter Annie was 9. They lived on the Maplesvile and Randolph road.

Bessie Marsela BROWN and James David HAGGARD appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 17 April 1940 in Maplesville, Chilton County, Alabama. The household was listed as James D. Haggard, a 67 year old farmer and his wife, Bessie Haggard, age 60. Their son, Charlie, was a 31 year old school teacher with 4 years college and their daughter, Annie, was 19 who had completed one year of college. She was attending school. They lived on the Randolph road.

Bessie Marsela BROWN and James David HAGGARD appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 25 April 1950 in Maplesville, Chilton County, Alabama. The household was listed as J. D. Haggard, a 78 year old farmer and his wife, Bessie, age 71. Their son Charlie was a 41 year old teacher and their daughter-in-law Willie Nell Haggard was a 34 year old teacher. They lived on the road from the Maplesville city limits by the Vinus Plant to the Bibb county line.

Bessie Marsela BROWN died on 17 April 1973 in Maplesville, Chilton County, Alabama, at age 94.^5,6 She was buried in Maplesville Cemetery, Maplesville, Chilton County, Alabama.

     Almira Jane BROWN, daughter of Jesse Anderson BROWN Jr. and Mary CAMP, was born on 20 December 1852 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Almira Jane BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 1 August 1860, in the household of her parents Jesse Anderson BROWN Jr. and Mary CAMP in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. She was listed as Amanda(sp) Brown, age 8.²

Her mother died before 1866 in Bibb County, Alabama. Almira was only about 14 years old or less.

Almira Jane BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 1866, in the household of her father Jesse Anderson BROWN Jr. in Bibb County, Alabama. She and Drucilla were probably the two females age 10-20.³

Almira married James Thomas CASEY, son of Romelus CASEY and Mary "Polly" McNeal, on 18 February 1869 in Bibb County, Alabama.⁴

Almira Jane BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1870, in the household of her parents Jesse Anderson BROWN Jr. and Malinda Jane Sanderson in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. She was recorded as Amanda Brown, age 21, born Alabama.⁵

Almira Jane BROWN and James Thomas CASEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1880 in Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Thomas Casey, age 34, farmer, born Arkansas, father born North Carolina, mother born Georgia; wife Almira J., age 27, she and mother born Alabama, father born Tennessee; and daughter, Dovie, age 4, born Alabama.⁶

Almira Jane BROWN died on 16 October 1897 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama, at age 44.^7,8 She was buried in Centreville Memorial Cemetery, Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama.

     William LUDLAM was born circa 1528 in Oakby, England. He was a butcher and Inn Keeper. He was created a burgess in 1550, Chamberlain in 1576, coroner in 1580, an alderman in 1590 and Lord Mayor of Leicester in 1587.¹

William married Isabella DANNET in Leicester, England.

William LUDLAM died in 1602 in Leicester, England.

     Lord James ABNEY, son of George ABNEY and Ellen WOLSELEY, was born circa 1530 in Willesley, Derbyshire, England. He was also known as Jacob.

James married Mary Milward at Willesley Hall in Derbyshire, England. She was the daughter of Henry Milward of Dovebridge, County of Stafford.^1,2

Lord James ABNEY witnessed outbreaks of the bubonic plague or Black Death between 1563 and 1666 in England. Plague epidemics ravaged London in the 1563 London plague, in 1593, 1603, 1625, 1636, and 1665, reducing its population by 10 to 30% during those years. The 1665–66 Great Plague of London was the final major epidemic of the pandemic, with the last death of plague in the walled City of London recorded fourteen years later in 1679.

Lord James ABNEY was was the eldest son and, as such, inherited the Willesley estate from his father following his death in 1578.³

Lord James ABNEY died in 1620 in Willesley, Derbyshire, England. His estate was probated on 7 April 1620 in Willesley, Derbyshire, England. His will, dated 27 May 1609, directed that he be buried in the chapel of Willesley "where my ancestors lie," and names heirs as "my grandchildren (grandsons under 21 and granddaughters under 16) the children of my son and heir, George Abney, and of my sons-in-law, Richard Adderley of Coton, county Stafford, John Wilson of Guildford, county Surry, and Thomas Farmer of Hugglescote Grange, county Leicester, gentleman. It also mentions his brother, John Abney; the children of his brother, Robert Abney; brothers Walter and Thomas Abney; my servant, Alice Dethiek; Richard Robinson of Willesley; and his executor, his nephew, William Eyre of Belton, county Leicester, gentleman. Witnesses were Thomas Bennett and Nicholas Smithe.⁴ He was buried in St. Tomas Church, Willesley, England.

     Robert Abney, son of George ABNEY and Ellen WOLSELEY, was born in 1560 in Derbyshire (now Leicestershire), England. He was also known as Robert Newton-Burgoland.

Robert Abney was named an heir in the probate of the estate of George ABNEY on 7 January 1578 in Willesley, Derbyshire, England. As the second son, he inherited an estate in Newton-Burgoland.^1,2

Robert married first Arthurine Howe circa 1584 in Derbyshire, England. She was the daughter of Robert Howe, Esq. of Hertfordshire.³

Robert Abney was a yeoman farmer on 10 April 1601 in Newton-Burgoland, England. On this date he was found to have converted 36 acres of arrable land from tillage into pasture. At the time of his death he had a freehold of 80 acres of land, meadow and pasture which formerly belonged to the dissolved Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.⁴

Robert Abney died on 20 December 1601 at Newton-Burgoland in Swepstone, Leicestershire, England.⁴

Robert Abney died on 8 March 1602 at Newton-Burgoland in Swepstone, Leicestershire, England.⁵ He was buried in St. Peter's Churchyard, Swepstone, Leicestershire, England.⁶

     Capt. Benjamin HOLMES was Sea Captain.

Capt. Benjamin HOLMES was born in England.

Capt. Benjamin HOLMES married Mary Ann CECIL, daughter of Lord CECIL, circa 1792 in Scotland.

     William GRAVES, son of William GRAVES and Dorothy STERN, was born on 9 July 1755 in Caroline County, Virginia.^1,2

While living in Henry County, Virginia William enlisted as a private, conductor of wagons, in the American Continental Line. He served in the quartermaster corps of John Fontain's company of Henry County Militia, which on 11 May 1783 was ordered from Henry County to Gen. Greene at Hillsborough, North Carolina. He was`in command of wagon trains under William McGraw, acting Quartermaster at Petersburg, Virginia. In 1784 he received a land grant for 287 1/2 acres in Oglethorpe County, Georgia in recognition of his military service.^3,2

William married Sarah SMITH, daughter of Charles SMITH, on 5 November 1782 in Bedford County, Virginia.^4,5

William and Sarah moved from Virginia to Oglethorpe County, Georgia, circa 1788 They lived near Lexington.

William GRAVES of Oglethorpe County, Georgia and Peyton GRAVES of Franklin County, Virginia on 17 October 1812 sold for $500 to Timothy and Stephen Pate of Smith County and Willoughby(?) Pate of Jackson County, Tennessee, 426 acres in Smith County and Jackson counties, Tennessee, being part of a grant to Francis Graves from the State of North Carolina, and conveyed by William and Peyton Graves, heirs of Francis Graves. Witnesses: William Low, Thomas Draper. Proved and recorded March 1813. [Smith County Deed Book D, pg. 209-10]

He and Sarah SMITH moved from Oglethorpe County, Georgia to Montgomery County, Mississippi Territory, in the winter of 1817 along with Rev. Britton Capel and settled a few miles below the town of Washington at Manack Station in the upper northeast corner of what is now Lowndes County, Alabama. He established a ferry there across the Alabama River. At that time Alabama was part of the Mississippi Territory. Autauga county wasn't created until 1818 and Lowndes County in 1830. Alabama gained statehood in 1819.^3,6

In an 1867 newspaper article on the history of Autauga County, John Hardy, mentioned the first camp meeting held in Autauga County: "In 1819 or 1820, the Methodists held a camp meeting a few miles west of Washington, which is a memorable epoch in their history in the county. Large numbers were added to the church, and many are living yet who refer to that meeting with lively interest." Rev. Anson West in his book on early Methodists adds that "the first campground established in Autauga County was at or near Graves' Ferry, a few miles from the town of Washington, down the Alabama River, and known as Graves Campground, so called for William Graves who had a ferry on the river. Camp meetings were held there for many years..." This meeting was also mentioned by Shadrack Mims in his county history, and refers to William as "Billy Graves." According to West the preachers at the event were Rev. Thomas Nixon, Rev. Thomas Clinton, Rev. Eli Terry, and Rev. Peyton Bibb. Among those who there "received the regenerating power of the Holy Ghost" where two men who would become ministers themselves, Peyton S. Graves and William Alexander.^7,8,9

William owned extensive lands on the Alabama River at Graves Landing where he established a plantation and lived until his death in 1836. In 1821 he was appointed together with Edward Moseley, Benjamin Davis, John Hughes, and William Laprade to select a site for the Montgomery county courthouse. When Lowndes county was established by an act of the legislature approved 20 January 1830, his plantation fell within the Lowndes limits, not far from the Montgomery county line.³

He purchased a government land patent 14 April 1825 in Montgomery County, Alabama. At the Cahaba Land Office he bought 78.75 acres of the east half of the northeast quarter of section 10 of township 13-N, range 19-E.¹⁰

Before 1828 William Graves and Warren Stone were the primary members of the first Methodist Episcopal in Manack, Montgomery (now Lowndes) county. It was the first Methodist church in Montgomery county and one of the oldest churches in the state.¹¹

William GRAVES appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1830 in Lowndes County, Alabama. The household was listed as Two males under 5, one male 10-15, one male 15-20, one male 50-60 [William], three females under 5, one female 5-10, one female 15-20, and one female 30-40.

William GRAVES, Sarah GRAVES, Charles GRAVES, Mrs. Louisa Jane GRAVES, Stephen SHELTON and Martha SHELTON, John M. McLeans and Elizabeth McLeans sold a tract of land to James Huie on 5 December 1832 in Autauga County, Alabama. The deed proclaimed that John M. McLeans and Elizabeth McLeans, his wife, and Charles Graves and Louisa, his wife, and William Graves and Sarah, his wife, and Stephen Shelton and Martha, his wife, for $2100 paid by James Huie sold him the east half of fractional section 24 on the Alabama River, township 16, range 15, being the land where Stephen Shelton now lives, except for the part of the said fractional section as lies on the south side of Long Pond, also part of the said fractional section 24 lying in the North half of said fractional section and on the south side from the middle of the Long Pond being part of the section in the possession of William Graves and afterwards in the possession of Stephen Shelton, containing 303 acres. Signed by Charles Graves, Louisa J. Graves, Stephen Shelton, Martha Shelton, William Graves, Sarah Graves, John M. McLean and Elizabeth McLean.¹²

He sold the following parcels of land to his son, Charles GRAVES, on 20 February 1835 in Autauga County, Alabama. It was described as fractional section 26 in township 16, range 15, lying north of the Alabama River. Also the northeast quarter of section 22 in the same township and range, and fractional section 25 north of the Alabama River containing 150 acres together with all property belonging with the rights of the ferry landing including the landing on both sides of the Alabama River. However William Graves and Sarah Graves, his wife, were to retain use of said lands, tenements and outbuildings during their natural lives. The deed was signed by William Graves and Charles Graves, and witnessed by Warren Stone, George Clark, John D. Hall, and Robert Russell.¹³

William GRAVES died on 24 February 1836 in Manack Station, Lowndes County, Alabama, at age 80.¹⁴ He was buried in Graves Burying Ground, Lowndes County, Alabama. The cemetery is located a short way south and west of the old Manack Station on the old road from Montgomery to Selma. The cemetery is now on property owned by GE Plastics.

He left a will that was written on 23 February 1836 in Autauga County, Alabama. Recorded in Reports Book C, 1834-1838, on page 347, his inhertors were: his grandson, Young William Graves; his wife, Sarah, and his "children and their heirs as follows, viz. to the heirs of the body of Mary Alexander; the heirs of the body of Susan Clark; to Sally Vaner and the heirs of her body; to Dorothy Fitzpatrick and heirs of her body; to Martha Shelton and the heirs of her body; William Graves, jr. and his heirs; to Charles Graves and his heirs; to David Graves and his heirs; to P. S. Graves and his heirs... that William Graves, Jr. and David Graves... be my executors..."

     Sarah SMITH, daughter of Charles SMITH, was born in 1761 in Virginia.

Sarah married William GRAVES, son of William GRAVES and Dorothy STERN, on 5 November 1782 in Bedford County, Virginia.^1,2

Sarah and William moved from Virginia to Oglethorpe County, Georgia, circa 1788 They lived near Lexington.

She and William GRAVES moved from Oglethorpe County, Georgia to Montgomery County, Mississippi Territory, in the winter of 1817 along with Rev. Britton Capel and settled a few miles below the town of Washington at Manack Station in the upper northeast corner of what is now Lowndes County, Alabama. He established a ferry there across the Alabama River. At that time Alabama was part of the Mississippi Territory. Autauga county wasn't created until 1818 and Lowndes County in 1830. Alabama gained statehood in 1819.^3,4

Sarah SMITH died on 2 October 1841 in Lowndesboro, Lowndes County, Alabama. She was buried in Graves Burying Ground, Lowndes County, Alabama.

Her obituary appeared October 1841 in a newspaper, published in Lowndes County, Alabama. "Departed this life on the 2nd of October last, Mrs. Graves, in the 81st year of her age. She had been a professor of the Christian religion and a member of the Methodist-Episcopal Church for 54 years. Sarah Graves had lived to a good old age, and left behind her a numerous progeny. It is said, that up to the time of her death, her descendants, including children, grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and great-great-great grandchildren, numbered in all 181."⁵

     John CHISM, son of James CHISM and Frances MILLER, was born in 1810 in Jefferson County, Tennessee.¹ He was a farmer.

John married Dorinda TERRY, daughter of David TERRY and Nancy F. Jordan, on 19 March 1829 in Bibb County, Alabama. They were married by Hugh Henry, J. P.²

John CHISM appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 August 1830 in Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as one male under age 5; one male age 20-30 [John Chism]; one female 15-20; one female 20-30 [Dorinda Chism]; one female 30-40 [Frances Chism]; and one female 70-80.³

John CHISM appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama, 1 male under 5 years old [James F.]; 2 males ages 5-10 [Dempsey, John W.]; 1 male age 30-40 [John Chism]; 2 females under 5 [Frances Ann, Mary Caroline]; 1 female age 5-10 [Emily E.]; 1 female age 30-40 [Dorinda Chism]. They were living next door to William and Peter Cash. David Lightsey is eight doors down from them.⁴

John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 5 November 1850 in Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as John Chism, age 40, born Tennessee; Donnda, age 40, born South Carolina; Dempsey M., age 20; Emely E., age 18; John W., age 16; Frances A., age 13; James F., age 11; Mary C., age 9; Jane P., age 8; Mary A., age 6; Parolee L., age 4; William F; age 5 months; Frances Chism, age 65, born North Carolina; Elizabeth F. Hamilton, age 16, born Alabama; and John D. Hamilton, age 7, born Alabama. All of the children were born in Alabama. John Chism was a farmer with property valued at $1,500.⁵

John CHISM and Dorinda TERRY appeared on the census of 1 August 1860 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama, along with Fereby Jane CHISM, Frances MILLER, John W. CHISM, Frances Ann CHISM, James F. CHISM, Mary Caroline CHISM, Mary Ann CHISM, Paralee Louise CHISM and William Taylor CHISM, the household was listed as John Chism, age 48, born Tennessee; Dorinda Chism, age 48, born South Carolina; John W., age 22; James F., age 20; Francis, age 21; Mary C., age 18; Jane, age 16; Mary Ann, age 15; Parilee, age 12; and William, age 10. Also listed with them was Frances Chism, age 75. John Chism's occupation was farmer, and he owned $4,000 in real estate and had $12,000 worth of personal property.⁶

John CHISM died before 1889 in Bibb County, Alabama.

     Dorinda TERRY, daughter of David TERRY and Nancy F. Jordan, was born circa 1809 in South Carolina.

Dorinda married John CHISM, son of James CHISM and Frances MILLER, on 19 March 1829 in Bibb County, Alabama. They were married by Hugh Henry, J. P.¹

Dorinda TERRY appeared on a census, enumerated 1 August 1830, in the household of John CHISM in Bibb County, Alabama.²

She was probably the female age 30 to 40 listed in the household of her husband, John CHISM, in the 1840 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama.³

Dorinda TERRY and John CHISM appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 5 November 1850 in Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as John Chism, age 40, born Tennessee; Donnda, age 40, born South Carolina; Dempsey M., age 20; Emely E., age 18; John W., age 16; Frances A., age 13; James F., age 11; Mary C., age 9; Jane P., age 8; Mary A., age 6; Parolee L., age 4; William F; age 5 months; Frances Chism, age 65, born North Carolina; Elizabeth F. Hamilton, age 16, born Alabama; and John D. Hamilton, age 7, born Alabama. All of the children were born in Alabama. John Chism was a farmer with property valued at $1,500.⁴

Dorinda TERRY and John CHISM appeared on the census of 1 August 1860 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama, along with Fereby Jane CHISM, Frances MILLER, John W. CHISM, Frances Ann CHISM, James F. CHISM, Mary Caroline CHISM, Mary Ann CHISM, Paralee Louise CHISM and William Taylor CHISM, the household was listed as John Chism, age 48, born Tennessee; Dorinda Chism, age 48, born South Carolina; John W., age 22; James F., age 20; Francis, age 21; Mary C., age 18; Jane, age 16; Mary Ann, age 15; Parilee, age 12; and William, age 10. Also listed with them was Frances Chism, age 75. John Chism's occupation was farmer, and he owned $4,000 in real estate and had $12,000 worth of personal property.⁵

Dorinda TERRY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 29 July 1870 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Dorinda Chisholm, age 62, born South Carolina; Frances, age 27; Mary, age 24; Perilla [Parilee], age 22; Wm., age 20; Franklin, age 9, born North Carolina; and Jno. Hamilton, age 26, born Alabama. All the children, except Franklin, were born in Alabama.⁶

Dorinda TERRY died on 16 December 1889 in Bibb County, Alabama.

     Rev. Joseph LEE was born in 1620.

Rev. Joseph LEE was baptised on 5 November 1620 in Catthorp, Leicestershire, England.¹

Joseph married first Sarah Adderley, daughter of Richard Adderley and Ellen ABNEY, circa 1641 in Leicestershire, England.² In 1641 Rev. Joseph LEE graduated from Orien College, at Oxford University in England. He was the Rector of Cotesbach in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, England.

Joseph married second Bathshua ABNEY on 7 February 1661/62 in St. Mary de Castro Church, Leicester, Leicestershire, England. He was the rector of Cotesbach near Lutterworth, Leicestershire. It was the second marriage for both.^3,1,4,5

Sarah died on 27 October 1663 in Leicestershire, England, leaving Rev. Joseph LEE as a widow.

Rev. Joseph LEE died in 1694 in Leicestershire, England. He was buried in Saint Mary's Churchyard, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, England.

     George Brokesby was born in Stapleford, Leicestershire, England. He was the son of Richard Brokesby of Melton Mowbray, county Leicester.¹

George married Elizabeth Goodwin. She was the daughter of Edward Goodwin of Stapleford.¹