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     Emmeline ABNEY, daughter of Samuel ABNEY Jr. and Mary KENNEDY, was born on 1 June 1801 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.^1,2 Emmeline ABNEY also went by the name of Emily.

Emmeline married John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH on 15 June 1820 in Cahawba (now Bibb) County, Alabama. They had 13 children: James A., Thomas, John Albert, Martha, Mary Antoinette, Jane L., Amanda Sweet, Adeline, Julie Ann, Frances, Emmeline, Elizabeth, and Lee Roy.^1,3,4,5

She was probably the female age 30 to 39 listed in the household of her husband, John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH, in the 1840 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama, She was 39.

Emmeline ABNEY and John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 9 November 1850 in East Side of Cahaba River, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as John Killingsworth, a 52 year old farmer, born in South Carolina, with real estate valued $600; his implied wife Emiline Killingsworth, age 54, born South Carolina; and implied children: Elizabeth, age 24; Martha, age 22; Avaline, age 20; Jane, age 18; Mary A., age 16; Frances, age 14; Julian (Julia Ann), age 12; Amanda, age 10; Leroy, age 6; and Emiline M., age 4. All of the children were born in Alabama. Living next door was their son, James Killingsworth, age 28, and wife, Frances, age 19.



Emmeline ABNEY and John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 July 1860 in Omega, Upshur County, Texas. The household was listed as John Killingsworth, a 59 year old farmer, with real estate valued $3600 and personal estate $24,000, born in South Caroiina; his implied wife, E. Killingsworth, age 47, born South Carolina; implied children: Elizabeth Killingsworth, age 30; Leroy Killingsworth, a 18 year old farmer, attending school; Amanda Killingsworth, age 19; and Minerva Killingsworth, age 14. All the children were born in Alabama. Living next door were married sons James and Thomas with their wives.

Emmeline ABNEY and John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1870 in Coffeeville, Upshur County, Texas. The household was listed as John Killingsworth, a 69 year old farmer, with real estate valued $1440 and personal estate $500, born South Carolina; his implied wife Emiline Killingsworth, age 66, keeping house, born South Carolian; Jane Fincher, age 37, at home, born Alabama; Frances Clark, age 34, at home, born Alabama; Evin Killingsworth, 14, female, at home, born Alabama; William Killingsworth, age 12, at home, born Alabama; and Jane Clark, age 10, born Texas. Also in the household was Watt Brown, a 22 year old black laborer, born Georgia.

Emmeline ABNEY died on 19 November 1884 in Longview, Gregg County, Texas, at age 83. She was buried in Killingsworth Cemetery.

     John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH was born on 1 May 1796 in Edgefield County, South Carolina, son of Anderson Killingsworth and Mary Sweet.¹

"He left his home when a mere boy, going to Knoxville, Tenn., where he grew to manhood, often attending the divine service conducted by the celebrated Lorenzo Dow, who was greatly admired by him. When about 18 years of age he enlisted in the American Army and went into camp of Instruction about December, 1814, immediately prior to the Battle of New Orleans, which battle virtually ended the war so far as land fighting was concerned. He was never sworn into regular service, as the end came so soon after he enlisted. The soldiers being discharged, he returned to Knoxville, where he remained only a short time when he went to Lebanon, Tenn., where he learned the silversmith's trade, which he followed for some years at that place. He then went to Selma, Ala., when that place was a small village in an almost unsettled and uncivilized country. Here he purchased a tract of land, which is now almost within the city limits and began farming on a small scale. He constructed the first frame building that was erected in that city and was present and saw the first steamboat pass up the river to that point and witnessed the excitement and admiration of the people incident to the occasion."²

John married Emmeline ABNEY, daughter of Samuel ABNEY Jr. and Mary KENNEDY, on 15 June 1820 in Cahawba (now Bibb) County, Alabama. They had 13 children: James A., Thomas, John Albert, Martha, Mary Antoinette, Jane L., Amanda Sweet, Adeline, Julie Ann, Frances, Emmeline, Elizabeth, and Lee Roy.^1,3,4,5

John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama, John Killingsworth -- 1 male 10-14, 2 males 15-19, 1 male 30-39, 1 male 40-49 (John S., 44), 2 females under 5, 3 females 5-9, 3 females 10-14, and 1 female 30-39 (Emmaline 39). They had 7 slaves.

John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 9 November 1850 in East Side of Cahaba River, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as John Killingsworth, a 52 year old farmer, born in South Carolina, with real estate valued $600; his implied wife Emiline Killingsworth, age 54, born South Carolina; and implied children: Elizabeth, age 24; Martha, age 22; Avaline, age 20; Jane, age 18; Mary A., age 16; Frances, age 14; Julian (Julia Ann), age 12; Amanda, age 10; Leroy, age 6; and Emiline M., age 4. All of the children were born in Alabama. Living next door was their son, James Killingsworth, age 28, and wife, Frances, age 19.

Brothers-in-law, John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and James SAMPLE, moved from Bibb County to Upshur County, Texas, December 1850 together with their wives and families and settled near Longview on a large tract of land.



John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 July 1860 in Omega, Upshur County, Texas. The household was listed as John Killingsworth, a 59 year old farmer, with real estate valued $3600 and personal estate $24,000, born in South Caroiina; his implied wife, E. Killingsworth, age 47, born South Carolina; implied children: Elizabeth Killingsworth, age 30; Leroy Killingsworth, a 18 year old farmer, attending school; Amanda Killingsworth, age 19; and Minerva Killingsworth, age 14. All the children were born in Alabama. Living next door were married sons James and Thomas with their wives.

John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH and Emmeline ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1870 in Coffeeville, Upshur County, Texas. The household was listed as John Killingsworth, a 69 year old farmer, with real estate valued $1440 and personal estate $500, born South Carolina; his implied wife Emiline Killingsworth, age 66, keeping house, born South Carolian; Jane Fincher, age 37, at home, born Alabama; Frances Clark, age 34, at home, born Alabama; Evin Killingsworth, 14, female, at home, born Alabama; William Killingsworth, age 12, at home, born Alabama; and Jane Clark, age 10, born Texas. Also in the household was Watt Brown, a 22 year old black laborer, born Georgia.

John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH died on 21 October 1884 in Longview, Gregg County, Texas, at age 88. He was buried in Killingsworth Cemetery.

John Sweet KILLINGSWORTH appeared in a newspaper article 23 November 1905 in the The Times-Clarion, published in Longview, Texas. There was held a family reunion on the old Killingsworth homestead yesterday about 6 miles northeast of this place, at which 63 blood relatives were present. This family now consists of four generations making a total of 199, divided as follows:

John S Killingsworth's 13 children had 39 children, making a total of 52; the next generation of grandchildren are 93; great grandchildren 34; and great great granchildren 20.

Of the children born to this great family, Dr W L Marshall, 73 years old, attended the birth of 63. The doctor attended the reunion and is as spry as any man of 35 and doing an active practice today.

The following is a short summary of the life of the first Killingsworth: John S Killingsworth was born of English parents in Edgefield District, South Carolina. In May 1796, he left his home when a mere boy, going to Knoxville, Tenn., where he grew to manhood, often attending the divine service conducted by the celebrated Lorenzo Dow, who was greatly admired by him. When about 18 years of age he enlisted in the American Army and went into camp of Instruction about December, 1814, immediately prior to the Battle of New Orleans, which battle virtually ended the war so far as land fighting was concerned. He was never sworn into regular service, as the end came so soon after he enlisted. The soldiers being discharged, he returned to Knoxville, where he remained only a short time when he went to Lebanon, Tenn., where he learned the silversmith's trade, which he followed for some years at that place. He then went to Selma, Ala., when that place was a small village in an almost unsettled and uncivilized country. Here he purchased a tract of land, which is now almost within the city limits and began farming on a small scale. He constructed the first frame building that was erected in that city and was present and saw the first steamboat pass up the river to that point and witnessed the excitement and admiration of the people incident to the occasion.

While living here he married Emeline Abney of Irish parentage on the 18th day of January, 1820; soon after which he removed to Bibb County, Ala., where engaged in farming exclusively until November 1850 when he moved overland with all of his family except two sons to Texas, stopping near Pine Tree, then Upshur County, where he lived until his death which occurred at his old homestead, about 6 miles north of Longview, on the 21st day of October 1884. Of this union there were 13 children; four sons and nine daughters, all of whom grew to manhood and womanhood. Besides the 13 children, they reared three grandchildren of which three are now living near Longview.

James A Killingsworth, eldest son, born April 5, 1821, married Frances Oden Feb. 20, 1848, of which union there were six children; four sons, and two daughters, of whom five are now living, 26 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

     Joseph Reeves BILLINGSLEY, son of Clement BILLINGSLEY and Cynthia Rebecca TURNER, was born in 1798 in Stafford County, Virginia.

Joseph Reeves BILLINGSLEY and Clement BILLINGSLEY were listed as customers at the Vernon Mercantile Store in 1827 in Vernon, Autauga County, Alabama. Vernon was a very active town on the Alabama River in early Autauga. It was eventually upstaged by Autaugaville and is now a ghost town.²

Joseph Reeves BILLINGSLEY was named an heir in the will of Clement BILLINGSLEY dated 7 September 1839 in Autauga County, Alabama.³

Joseph Reeves BILLINGSLEY died in 1863 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana.

     Dr. Bowles B. BILLINGSLEY, son of Clement BILLINGSLEY and Cynthia Rebecca TURNER, was born on 16 January 1807 in Stafford County, Virginia.¹ He was a physician.

He moved to Alabama with his parents about 1824. He became a physician and moved to Winston County, Mississippi and married Clara A. Sanders. They moved to Moorhouse Parish, Louisiana about 1848 where he died. Clara remarried after t1860 but the name of her husband is not known.

He was probably the male age 20 to 29 listed in the household of his father, Clement BILLINGSLEY, in the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. McKenzey's District, Autauga County, Alabama, He would have been 23 years old.²

Dr. Bowles B. BILLINGSLEY was named an heir in the will of Clement BILLINGSLEY dated 7 September 1839 in Autauga County, Alabama. The land was split between him and his brother George, with the home place going to Bowles.³

Bowles married Clara A. SANDERS on 13 April 1843 in Noxubee County, Mississippi.^1,4

Dr. Bowles B. BILLINGSLEY died on 11 July 1855 in Bastrop, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, at age 48.^1,5 He was buried in Bastrop City Cemetery.

     Martha Cora BILLINGSLEY, daughter of William Booth BILLINGSLEY and Nancy Ann (--?--), was born in 1827 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Martha Cora BILLINGSLEY was named an heir in the will of Clement BILLINGSLEY dated 7 September 1839 in Autauga County, Alabama. She received a share of the estate as heir of William Booth Billingsley.²

Martha married William LIMERICK circa 1843 in Virginia.¹

Martha Cora BILLINGSLEY and William LIMERICK moved from Alabama to Smith County, Texas, circa 1871 She was the mother of eight children, six boys and two girls.

Martha Cora BILLINGSLEY died in Smith County, Texas.

     Christopher Columbus BILLINGSLEY, son of William Booth BILLINGSLEY and Nancy Ann (--?--), was born on 25 December 1816 in Stafford County, Virginia.¹

He came to Autauga County, Alabama with his parents in August 1832. He farmed and served as minister of the Big Springs Baptist Church near the town of Billingsley.

Christopher married first Mary Ann BAGBY on 21 January 1837 in Autauga County, Alabama.²

Christopher married second Nancy C. GRIFFIN in 1842.³ He was buried in Shiloh/Kincheon Cemetery.

Christopher Columbus BILLINGSLEY died on 2 January 1908 in Chilton County, Alabama, at age 91.⁴

Christopher Columbus BILLINGSLEY appeared in a newspaper article 23 June 1938 in the The Union Banner, published in Clanton, Alabama. Old Manuscript Relates Life History of C. C. Billingsley -- Last week a subscriber of ours brought to the office of the Union Banner a manuscript of the life of C. C. Billingsley, written by himself; Mr. Billingsley died in the last of 1906, or first of 1907. The history was brought in by a Mr. Wilkins, grandson of the writer. The letter follows:

Knowing that I have but a short time to live, I thought that I would write out a history of my life for the benefit of my children and friends.

I was born in Stafford County, Va., December 25, 1816. 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.

My grandfather moved to Alabama. Mother and her people remained in Stafford County; she did not want to leave her people. In September, 1831, my father sent me with some negro traders to Alabama as an inducement for her to leave her people. I left the negro traders near Huntsville, and tried to get direction to Autauga County, but could not get it. I crossed the Tennessee River at Ditto Landing and came out to the public house of Wm. Newsom, staying there until August, 1832, when I came to Autauga County and lived with my grandfather two or three years.

My father bought land and settled it, but did not live long. I took mother and the children until she remarried, when I married and commenced life as a married man. My wife died and I married again, and have raised a large family of children, with whom I am now living. -- C. C. Bllingsley, Sr., Billingsley, Ala., R.F.D.

     William Napoleon BILLINGSLEY, son of William Booth BILLINGSLEY and Nancy Ann (--?--), was born in 1830 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹ He was a farmer.

William Napoleon BILLINGSLEY was named an heir in the will of Clement BILLINGSLEY dated 7 September 1839 in Autauga County, Alabama. He received a share of the estate as heir of William Booth Billingsley.²

William married Julia Ann CLARK circa 1864 in Autauga County, Alabama.

William Napoleon BILLINGSLEY died on 4 April 1912 in Autauga County, Alabama. He was buried in Kingston Methodist Protestant Church Cemetery, Kingston, Autauga County, Alabama.

     Catherine BILLINGSLEY, daughter of William Booth BILLINGSLEY and Nancy Ann (--?--), was born on 15 August 1835 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Catherine BILLINGSLEY was named an heir in the will of Clement BILLINGSLEY dated 7 September 1839 in Autauga County, Alabama. She received a share of the estate as heir of William Booth Billingsley.²

Catherine married first John M. BOOTH, son of Charles BOOTH and Nancy OWEN, on 19 June 1851 in Autauga County, Alabama.³

Catherine married second William Henry GAINES after 1854 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Catherine BILLINGSLEY died on 9 December 1907 in Autauga County, Alabama, at age 72.⁴ She was buried in Gaines Cemetery.

     John W. BATEMAN Jr., son of John Watkins BATEMAN and Mary Ann BURT, was born on 9 October 1861 in Montgomery County, Alabama.¹ He was an attorney. He was one of the earliest graduates of the University of Alabama School of Law. He walked all the way from Tuscaloosa to Montgomery to take the bar exam. He practiced law in Wetumpka, Alabama.

His father died on 18 March 1864 when John was 2. His father died of disease during the Civil War. She mother was left with four young children.

He appeared on a census, enumerated 10 July 1870, in the household of his mother Mary Ann BURT in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. He was recorded as John W. Bateman, age 8, at home.²

John W. BATEMAN Jr. appeared on a census, enumerated 23 June 1880, in the household of Mary Ann BURT in Prattville, Alabama.³

John W. BATEMAN Jr. died on 18 April 1944 in Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, at age 82.⁴ He was buried in Wetumpka City Cemetery.

     Isaac ABNEY, son of Sgt. George ABNEY and Sarah "Sally" GRIFFITH, was born in 1771 in Ninety-Six District, South Carolina.

Isaac married Dicey Russell circa 1797 in Carter County, Tennessee.¹

During the War of 1812, Isaac enlisted in 2nd (Cheatham's) Regiment, West Tennessee Militia.²

Isaac ABNEY appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Warren County, Tennessee.

Isaac ABNEY died on 1 June 1850 in Jackson County, Tennessee.² He was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Carlock, Jackson County, Tennessee. Believed to be buried here, but grave is unmarked.³

     Joshua ABNEY, son of Sgt. George ABNEY and Sarah "Sally" GRIFFITH, was born in 1784 in Ninety-Six District, South Carolina.

He was probably one of the two males under age 16 listed in the household of his father, Sgt. George ABNEY, in the 1790 Federal Census of Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Joshua ABNEY and Sgt. George ABNEY were included on a tax list in 1805 in Warren County, Tennessee.

Joshua married Mary Ann Helms on 28 May 1806 in Jackson County, Tennessee.¹

Joshua ABNEY and Sgt. George ABNEY were included on a tax list in 1812 in Warren County, Tennessee. Joseph Griffith was also living there. The county is southeast of Nashville.

During the War of 1812, Joshua enlisted in Captain Wells' Company, 3rd Regiment Tennessee State Militia in 1812. He was a private. For his service he received a bounty land warrant in Hamilton County, Indiana.¹

Joshua ABNEY appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Hamilton County, Indiana, 1 male <5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 1 female <5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 15-20, and 1 female 40-50.

Joshua ABNEY died on 3 August 1851 in Hamilton County, Indiana. He was buried in Highland Cemetery, Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana.²

     John ABNEY, son of Joshua ABNEY and Mary Ann Helms, was born on 7 March 1807 in Lincoln County, Tennessee.^1,2

John married Mary Jane BROOKS on 16 November 1832 in Jefferson County, Indiana.^3,1

John ABNEY died on 26 August 1870 at age 63. He was buried in Ridgely Cemetery, Lake County, Tennessee.

     George Rice ABNEY, son of Joshua ABNEY and Mary Ann Helms, was born in 1808 in Tennessee.¹

George Rice ABNEY died after 1873.

     Hester Ann ABNEY, daughter of Joshua ABNEY and Mary Ann Helms, was born circa 1810.

Hester married third Lambert Weldon Martin on 12 January 1870 in Hamilton County, Indiana.²

Hester Ann ABNEY and Lambert Weldon Martin appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 14 June 1870 in McCorderville, Hancock County, Indiana. The household was listed as Weldon Martin, a 52-year-old day laborer; wife Hester A. Martin, 45, keeping house; John Martin, 16, farm labor; Uriah Martin, 18, farm laborer; Mary Martin, 11, at home; George Martin, 9, attending school; and Franklin Whalen, 6, attending school. All were born in Indiana.³

     Hezekiah Isiah ABNEY, son of Joshua ABNEY and Mary Ann Helms, was born circa 1814 in Tennessee.¹

Hezekiah Isiah ABNEY died in 1852 in Hamilton County, Indiana.² He was buried in Highland Cemetery, Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana.

     Sarah ABNEY, daughter of Joshua ABNEY and Mary Ann Helms, was born on 15 April 1813 in Tennessee.¹

Sarah married first Pleasant R. HUMBLES circa 1834.^1,2

Sarah ABNEY died on 24 June 1894 in Hamilton County, Indiana, at age 81.³ She was buried in Lowery Cemetery, Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana.⁴

     Amelia ABNEY, daughter of Joshua ABNEY and Mary Ann Helms, was born in 1828 in Indiana.

Amelia ABNEY died in 1892 in Hamilton County, Indiana.¹ She was buried in Kinnaman Cemetery, Hamilton County, Indiana.²

     Samuel ABNEY, son of Joshua ABNEY and Mary Ann Helms, was born in 1824 in Hamilton County, Indiana.¹

Samuel ABNEY died in 1880 in Hamilton County, Indiana.² He was buried in Highland Cemetery, Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana.