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     William J. "Billy" MATHEWS He was a well-known steamboat captain on the Tombigbee River as "Captain Billy". He was orphaned when quite young and lived for a time with his grandfather, Timothy W. Mathews, who became his guardian. He later went to live with his Aunt Sarah Sturges. He died in Mobile about 1871 or 1872. He never married. He was Steamboat Captain.

William J. "Billy" MATHEWS appeared in a newspaper article 16 November 1865 in the Mobile Daily Times, published in Mobile, Alabama. "For Demopolis-- Leaves on Saturday, 18th inst. at 4 P. M. The fine, new, fast-running steamer ONWARD, Frank Stone, master, Capt. Billy Mathews, clerk, will leave for the above. For particulars apply to Julius Hesse & Co., No. 4 South Front."

William J. "Billy" MATHEWS appeared in a newspaper article 27 October 1868 in the Independent Monitor, published in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Steamer Reindeer! The splendid side-wheel steamer REINDEER, (Captain John Stone on the roof, and Capt. Billy Mathews in the office) having been purchased, throughly overhauled, refitted, refurbished, and repaired, from stem to stern, for this trade, will commence her regular trips on the first rise of the river.

Leaving Mobile every Wednesday, at 4 o'clock, P. M., and Tuskaloosa every Saturday at 10 o'clock, A. M.

Leaves-- Finche's Ferry Sunday morning at 7 o'clock; East Port Sunday morning at 9 o'clock; Millwood Sunday morning at 11 o'clock; Demopolis Sunday evening at 6 o'clock; Tuskaloosa Monday morning at 5 o'clock; Bladen Monday morning at 10 o'clock; and arrives in Mobile at daylight Tuesday morning.

Shippers may rely on the regularity of the Reindeer, so long as there is water for her to go through on. The Mary H. will be on hand to take her place, should there be a scarcity of water at any time during the season. The latter boat having been docked and repaired, with class equal to any stern-wheeler on the river, and will be ready to resume her trips by 10th September, going each trip as far up the Warrior as the state of water will permit. For particulars apply to J. J. Pegues, agent.

In the 1870 Mobile City Directory William J. Mathews was listed as the First Clerk on the steamboat Reindeer. He lived on the northeast corner of Broad and Montgomery. In 1872 he was listed as a steamboat captain at the same address.

William left a will dated 5 February 1873 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. He named Joseph R. Edwards executor. His lots in Mobile he asked to be sold and divided between Sarah B. Sturgis [sister] and Margaret Woods. Other gifts were left to Miss Millie Jenks, Miss Sarah Daniels, Miss Carrie Duncan, Andrew Abels, Florence Jemison, etc. No family relationships were mentioned, but these appear to be nieces and nephews.

William J. "Billy" MATHEWS died on 21 February 1873 in Mobile, Alabama. Died in Mobile, 21st ult., William J. Mathews.¹

     Carrie Weston MATHEWS, daughter of Robert William Chambliss MATHEWS and Martha Abernathy HARRIS, was born in 1878 in Alabama.¹ She was the family historian. She never married.

Carrie Weston MATHEWS appeared on a census, enumerated 8 June 1880, in the household of her parents Robert William Chambliss MATHEWS and Martha Abernathy HARRIS in Nanafalia, Marengo County, Alabama. Carrie W. Mathews was two years old.¹

Carrie Weston MATHEWS appeared on a census, enumerated 19 June 1900, in the household of her mother Martha Abernathy HARRIS in Grove Hill, Clarke County, Alabama. Carrie W. Mathews was a 22 year old school teacher, born Sept. 1877 in Alabama.²

Carrie Weston MATHEWS appeared on a census, enumerated 10 April 1910, in the household of her mother Mattie HARRIS in Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi. Carrie was a 32 year old public school teacher.³

She was listed in the 1912 city directory for Gulfport, Mississippi. Miss Carrie W. Matthews lived at 2111 19th Avenue, Her mother, Mattie Matthews, widow, lived at the same residence.⁴

Carrie Weston MATHEWS appeared on a census, enumerated 19 January 1920, in the household of her mother Martha Abernathy HARRIS in Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi. Miss Carrie W. Mathews was 42 year old. No employment listed.⁵

She was listed in the 1927 city directory for Gulfport, Mississippi. Carrie lived alone at 2111 19th Avenue, between 21st and 22nd streets.

Carrie appeared on the census enumerated 10 April 1940 in Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi. Carrie Matthews, age 62, was a lodger in the home of Betty W. Washington, age 81, at 1529 21st Avenue. Both were listed as single. Carrie's highest education was said to be one year of college. It was indicated that she has income from other sources.⁶

She was listed in the 1947 city directory for Gulfport, Mississippi. Carrie lived at 1810 20th Avenue. She most likely boarded with someone.

Carrie Weston MATHEWS died in 1948 in Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi.⁷ She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi.⁷

Her obituary appeared 13 October 1948 in the The Daily Herald, published in Biloxi, Mississippi. Miss Carrie Mathews Rites -- Funeral services for Miss Carrie W. Mathews, 71, who was killed Tuesday morning when struck by a train at a Gulfport L&N crossing were held this morning at nine o'clock at Riemann's Chapel. Dr. Henry M. Bullock. pastor of First Methodist Church, and Rev. Joe D. Odle, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiated. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery with S. A. Tomlinson, J. C. Ross, A. C. Hutto, E. J. Vigour, J. B. Pilsbury and W. A. McDonald acting as pallbearers.

     Eliza E. GRESHAM was born in 1835 in Georgia.

Eliza married Richard M. BURT, son of James BURT and Rebecca BURT, on 26 October 1858 in Macon County, Alabama.¹

Eliza E. GRESHAM and Richard M. BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1860 in Southern Division, Macon County, Alabama. The household was listed as Richard M. Burt, a 48 year old famer, born in Georgia. He had real estate valued at $2400 and personal property valued $12000. With him was his wife Mrs. Eliza E. Burt, age 25, born in Georgia. Their children were Rebecca C. Burt, 8; Mariah Burt, 6; and James W. Burt, one month old. All the children were born in Alabama.

     Rebecca C. BURT, daughter of Richard M. BURT, was born on 18 February 1853 in Macon County, Alabama.¹

Rebecca C. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of her parents Richard M. BURT and Eliza E. GRESHAM in Southern Division, Macon County, Alabama. She was recorded as Rebecca C. Burt, 8 years old, born Alabama.

Rebecca C. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 17 August 1870, in the household of her father Richard M. BURT in Warrior Stand, Macon County, Alabama. She wss recorded as R. C. Burt, 18 F, keeping house, born Alabama.

Rebecca married Tarpley Hadnot PRUITT on 2 November 1871 in Macon County, Alabama.²

Rebecca C. BURT died on 7 July 1935 in San Antonio, Texas, at age 82.¹ She was buried in Anchor Masonic Lodge Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas.³

     Mariah Elizabeth BURT, daughter of Richard M. BURT, was born on 11 February 1854 in Macon County, Alabama.^1,2 She was also known as Bedie.

Mariah Elizabeth BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of her parents Richard M. BURT and Eliza E. GRESHAM in Southern Division, Macon County, Alabama. She was recorded as Mariah Burt, 6 years old.

Mariah Elizabeth BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 17 August 1870, in the household of her father Richard M. BURT in Warrior Stand, Macon County, Alabama. She was recorded as Mariah Burt, 16, born Alabama.

Mariah Elizabeth BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1880, in the household of Joseph Tarpley BURT and Amanda Arnold MARSHALL in Ridge Grove, Lee County, Alabama. She was recorded as Joseph's niece, Bedie E. Burt, age 26. Her sister Mattie was also in the household.

Mariah Elizabeth BURT was named an heir in the will of Amanda Arnold MARSHALL dated 20 September 1880 in Lee County, Alabama. "my dear neice [sic] Mariah E. Burt- 120 acres in Butler Co., AL, cow & calf, $100."³

Mariah married Josephus Adolphus Bedell on 23 December 1883 in Lee County, Alabama.

Mariah Elizabeth BURT died on 14 January 1902 in Texas at age 47.⁴ She was buried in Big Springs Cemetery, Garland, Dallas County, Texas.

     James W. BURT, son of Richard M. BURT and Eliza E. GRESHAM, was born on 8 October 1858 in Macon County, Alabama.¹

James W. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of his parents Richard M. BURT and Eliza E. GRESHAM in Southern Division, Macon County, Alabama. He was recorded as James W. Burt, one month old.

James W. BURT died before 1870 in Macon County, Alabama.

     Joseph Sidney BURT, son of Joseph Tarpley BURT and Amanda Arnold MARSHALL, was born in September 1852 in Warrior Stand, Macon County, Alabama.¹

Joseph Sidney BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of his parents Joseph Tarpley BURT and Amanda Arnold MARSHALL in Southern Division, Macon County, Alabama. He was 7 years old.

Joseph Sidney BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 20 August 1870, in the household of his parents Joseph Tarpley BURT and Amanda Arnold MARSHALL in Warrior Stand, Macon County, Alabama. He was 17 and in school.

Joseph Sidney BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1880, in the household of his parents Joseph Tarpley BURT and Amanda Arnold MARSHALL in Ridge Grove, Lee County, Alabama. He was 27 years old.

Joseph Sidney BURT was named executor and an heir in the will of Amanda Arnold MARSHALL dated 20 September 1880 in Lee County, Alabama. "my dear children William H. Burt [$50], Joseph S. Burt, James M. Burt, Sallie D. Burt- remainder of real estate in Butler Co., AL; any property coming to her from the estate of my dear Father deceased William B. Marshall of Talbot County, Ga."²

Joseph Sidney BURT died on 7 September 1915 in Lee County, Alabama.¹ He was buried in Rosemere Cemetery, Opelika, Lee County, Alabama.

     Thomas Fletcher BURT, son of Joseph Tarpley BURT and Amanda Arnold MARSHALL, was born in September 1857 in Warrior Stand, Macon County, Alabama.

Thomas Fletcher BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of his parents Joseph Tarpley BURT and Amanda Arnold MARSHALL in Southern Division, Macon County, Alabama. He was 3 years old.

Thomas Fletcher BURT died on 9 September 1863 in Macon County, Alabama.¹ He was buried in Warrior Stand Cemetery.

     Mary R. BURT, daughter of Joseph Tarpley BURT and Amanda Arnold MARSHALL, was born in January 1860 in Warrior Stand, Macon County, Alabama.

Mary R. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of her parents Joseph Tarpley BURT and Amanda Arnold MARSHALL in Southern Division, Macon County, Alabama. She was 5 months old.

Mary R. BURT died on 16 September 1863 in Macon County, Alabama, at age 3.¹ She was buried in Warrior Stand Cemetery.

     Anne Jemison WOODWARD was born on 13 February 1909 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹ She was also known as Annie.

Anne married James Marshall BURT Jr., son of James Marshall BURT and Florence BEDELL, on 24 February 1931 at the County Courthouse in Miami, Dade County, Florida.²

Anne Jemison WOODWARD died on 28 March 2008 in Mountain Brook, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 99.¹

Anne Jemison WOODWARD appeared in a newspaper article 29 March 2008 in the Birmingham News, published in Birmingham, Alabama. Anne Jemison Woodward Burt Lundbeck of Mountain Brook, a woman who grew up in the historic Woodward House and traveled the world, died Friday at 99. She was the last living child of five born to A.H. "Rick" Woodward, the Woodward Iron Co. owner who built Rickwood Field in 1910, and Annie Jemison Woodward. The family moved into the Spanish colonial Woodward House when it was completed in 1924 and gave it to UAB in 1937 as the official residence of the UAB president. Born Feb. 13, 1909, Mrs. Lundbeck graduated from the Foxcroft School in Middleburg, VA., but never attended college, said her children. "Instead 18-year-old Anne and her sister Martha 'Martee' Woodward were given tickets for a cruise around the world in the 1920s by their uncle state Sen. Oscar Underwood," daughter Sandra Burt Arnold said. In 1931 Mrs. Lundbeck married James Marshall Burt Jr. of Opelika, a University of Alabama graduate. He died in 1960 in Baden Baden, Germany. They had two children: Arnold and son James Marshall "Bo" Burt III of Birmingham. Mrs. Lundbeck's second husband was Hilmer Lundbeck, chairman of Swedish American Shipping Lines. "They lived in New York City and became very good friends with Ingrid Bergman and the Duchess of Windsor," Arnold said. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery at The Woodward Mausoleum. Services are under the direction of Ridout's Valley Chapel, Homewood.¹ She was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.

Her obituary appeared 1 April 2008 in the Birmingham News, published in Birmingham, Alabama. LUNDBECK, ANNE WOODWARD, age 99, of Birmingham, AL died on Friday, March 28, 2008. She was the youngest and last surviving of 5 children of Alan Harvey Woodward and Annie Jemison Woodward, a historic family in the life of Birmingham, born in February 1909. In 1931 she married Mr. James Marshall Burt, he died in 1960 in Baden Baden, Germany, where she spent her summers. She later married Mr. Hilmar Lundbeck and resided in New York for several years before returning to Birmingham. She attended Fox Croft School in Middleburg, VA. After graduating she traveled throughout the world to places not visited by many people of her time such as New Guinea and China. She was an avid traveler and charming ambassador for her country. She was known for her charm and beauty. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Eugenia Woodward Hitt, Martha Woodward Webb; and her brothers, Allan Woodward and Joseph H. Woodward. She is survived by two children, Sandra McGrath Arnold of New York and Florida and James Marshall Burt of Birmingham and Palm Beach, Florida; she has five grandchildren, Eugenia Korossy of New York City, NY, Anthony McGrath of Sydney, Austrailia, Julia Coleman of New York City, NY, James McGrath of Sydney, Austrailia and Teague McGrath of New York, NY; she also has twelve great-grand-children. The Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery, The Woodward Mausoleum. Friends are welcome to attend and will be received afterwards by family at The LundBeck House. Services are under the direction of Ridout's Valley Chapel, Homewood, AL.

     J. Parker EVANS was born in 1903 in Birmingham, Alabama.

J. Parker EVANS died in 1951.

     Nancy Hurt BURT, daughter of Zacheus BURT and Elizabeth BURT, was born on 2 February 1803 in Warren County, Georgia.¹

She was probably the female age 10 to 15 listed in the household of her father, Zacheus BURT, in the 1820 Federal Census of Capt Thomas Bustins District, Putnam County, Georgia, She was actually 17 years old.

Nancy married Samuel R. PITTS on 4 February 1827 in Georgia.²

Nancy Hurt BURT Nancy married Samuel R. Pitts as his second wife about 1826. They moved in 1831 to "Pitts Place", near Hamilton in Harris County, Georgia. Together they produced eight children.

     William Washington BURT, son of Zacheus BURT and Elizabeth BURT, was born on 11 October 1812 in Warren County, Georgia.¹ He was a farmer.

He was probably one of the 2 males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Zacheus BURT, in the 1820 Federal Census of Capt Thomas Bustins District, Putnam County, Georgia. He lived first in Warren County, Georgia, later in Putnam County, and on 13 December 1830, he bought over 200 acres in the 17th District (formerly Muscogee County) from Thomas Mahone. Later he moved to Salem in Russell County (now Lee County), Alabama in 1835. He was a prosperous farmer and very active in the community; gave the land for the Methodist Church and cemetery. He was a member of the Salem Masonic Lodge.²

William married first Jane Ellizabeth LESEUR on 15 December 1839 in Salem, Russell (now Lee) County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Samuel LaSeuer of Salem.^3,4

In 1836 Benjamin Meadors donated land in the Southwest quarter of section 33, township 20, range 28 (now Lee County), for the benefit of "Halawakee Academy." The log structure was razed and a new school house built in 1849, by trustees Wm. H. Griffen, Marshail J. Thompson, W. W. Burt, and Clark Aldridge.⁵

William Washington BURT and Jane Ellizabeth LESEUR appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 8 June 1850 in Salem, Russell County, Alabama. The household was listed as William Burt, age 37, and his wife, Jane, age 35. They had real estate valued at $4,000. Living with them were their children, Mary 10, Emily 8 and William 3. Also in the household was Abner Pitts, 28, born Georgia.

William Washington BURT became a member of the Salem Masonic Lodge number 99 in 1853 in Salem, Alabama.

William Washington BURT was listed as William Marshall BURT I's and Amanda D. Booth's neighbor in a census on 1 June 1860 in in Beat 4 (Salem), Russell County, Alabama. With him were his wife Jane and three children.⁶

William Washington BURT and Jane Ellizabeth LESEUR appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1860 in Salem, Russell County, Alabama. The household was listed as W. W. Burt, male, age 47, farmer, born Georgia; J. E. Burt, female, age 44, born Georgia; E. H. Burt, female, age 17, born Alabama; and S. W. Burt, male, age 8, born Alabama. William W. Burt had real estate valued at $12,000 and personal property valued at $48,000. Living next door was William's cousin William M. Burt.⁷

Jane died in 1863 in Salem, Russell County, Alabama, leaving William Washington BURT as a widower.³

William married second Amanda D. Booth on 15 June 1864 in LaGrange, Troup County, Georgia. She was the widow of his double cousin, William M. Burt. The marriage ceremony was performed by W. Y. Pruitt, minister of the Gospel.^8,9

William began military service at age 51 on 13 August 1864 when he enlisted in the Russell County Reserves, a home guard company commanded by David Read.

William Washington BURT and Amanda D. Booth appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 August 1870 in Salem, Lee County, Alabama. The household was listed as W. W. Burt, a 50-year-old farmer born in Georgia, and A. D. Burt, his 45-year-old wife born in Georgia. He had real estate valued at $5,000 and personal property valued at $2,000. Living with them were S. W. Burt, 19, works on farm, and R. E. Burt, 16, both born in Alabama.¹⁰

William left a will dated 24 June 1878 in Lee County, Alabama. The will begins "I, W. W. Burt of the State and county aforesaid..." Heirs listed are his wife, Amanda D. Burt, and two children, S. W. Burt and Mary Pruitt, wife of R. W. Pruitt. His executors were "my son S. W. Burt and R. W. Pruitt." Witnesses were S. H. Pitts. T. W. Scott, and T. F. Murphy. The will was written 24 June 1878, proven and recorded 9 September 1878.¹¹

William Washington BURT died on 28 January 1888 in Salem, Lee County, Alabama, at age 75.¹ He was buried in Salem Methodist Church Cemetery.

     Emily Elizabeth BURT, daughter of Zacheus BURT and Elizabeth BURT, was born on 3 October 1818 in Georgia.¹

She was probably one of the 2 females under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Zacheus BURT, in the 1820 Federal Census of Capt Thomas Bustins District, Putnam County, Georgia.

Emily Elizabeth BURT witnessed the marriage of her brother-in-law Lewis Gardner Pitts and Martha Hines MARSHALL on 26 November 1835 in Talbot County, Georgia.²

Emily married Sterling H. Pitts on 1 December 1836 in Talbot County, Georgia. He was the son of Samuel H. and Nancy Gardner Pitts. They had two children: Emily Fletcher and Ann Elizabeth.^3,4

Emily Elizabeth BURT and Sterling H. Pitts appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1850 in Russell County, Alabama. The household was listed as Sterlin(sp) Pitts, 35, male, farmer, $2,500, born Georgia; implied wife Emily Pitts, 32, female, born Georgia; along with implied daughters Ann Pitts, 8, female, born Alabama; and Emily, 5, female, born Alabama.⁵

On 28 August 1854 Emily Elizabeth died in Lee County, Alabama, at age 35 leaving Sterling H. a widower. They had two daughters age 10 and under at the time.⁶ She was buried in Salem Methodist Church Cemetery.

     Samuel R. PITTS was born on 25 April 1785 in North Carolina.¹

Samuel married Nancy Hurt BURT, daughter of Zacheus BURT and Elizabeth BURT, on 4 February 1827 in Georgia.²

     Sterling H. Pitts was born on 19 January 1815 in Georgia.² He was also known as Mabray.³

Sterling married first Emily Elizabeth BURT, daughter of Zacheus BURT and Elizabeth BURT, on 1 December 1836 in Talbot County, Georgia. They had two children: Emily Fletcher and Ann Elizabeth.^3,4

Sterling H. Pitts and Emily Elizabeth BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1850 in Russell County, Alabama. The household was listed as Sterlin(sp) Pitts, 35, male, farmer, $2,500, born Georgia; implied wife Emily Pitts, 32, female, born Georgia; along with implied daughters Ann Pitts, 8, female, born Alabama; and Emily, 5, female, born Alabama.⁵

Emily died on 28 August 1854 in Lee County, Alabama, at age 35 leaving Sterling as a widower. They had two daughters age 10 and under at the time.²

Sterling married second Sarah Ann Nelms on 22 August 1861 in Russell County, Alabama.⁶

Sterling H. Pitts was a witness to the will of William Washington BURT dated 24 June 1878 in Lee County, Alabama.⁷

Sterling left a will dated 29 May 1884 in Lee County, Alabama. His will was probated 8 July 1891 and provided $150 each to his grandchildren Sterling Pitts Wiggins, Annie F. Wiggins, and (Linnie?) Bell Wiggins. He divided the rest of his propety between his daughter, Emily Fletcher Marshall, and grandson, William H. Kimbrough. His executors were Samuel Marshall and William H. Kimbrough. The witness was H. S. Pitts.⁸

Sterling H. Pitts died on 24 May 1891 in Lee County, Alabama, at age 76.² He was buried in Salem Methodist Church Cemetery.

     Daniel Grant OWEN was born on 18 May 1779 in Granville County, North Carolina.¹ He was a farmer.

He moved to Wilkes County, Georgia when he was about twenty-eight years old and there met and married Sarah Willis in 1807. They moved in 1826 to the western frontier of Georgia to an area which became Talbot County in 1827.

Daniel married Sarah WILLIS in 1807 in Wilkes County, Georgia.

Daniel Grant OWEN died on 31 August 1860 in Talbot County, Georgia, at age 81.^2,3 He was buried in Owen Cemetery, Woodland, Talbot County, Georgia.³

     Georgianna BURT, daughter of Hilliard Zacheus BURT and Sarah Cathel SMITH, was born on 5 March 1850 in Georgia.¹

Georgianna BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1850, in the household of her parents Hilliard Zacheus BURT and Sarah Cathel SMITH in 22nd District, Talbot County, Georgia. She was listed as Anna Burt, age 1.

Georgianna BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 12 September 1860, in the household of her parents Hilliard Zacheus BURT and Sarah Cathel SMITH in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia. She was enumerated as Georgia Burt, 10.

     Nellie BURT, daughter of Hilliard Zacheus BURT and Sarah Cathel SMITH, was born in 1852 in Georgia. She was also known as Henrietta.

Nellie BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 12 September 1860, in the household of her parents Hilliard Zacheus BURT and Sarah Cathel SMITH in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia. She was probablly the Henrietta Burt, age 8.