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     Emily Fletcher BURT, daughter of Hilliard Zacheus BURT and Sarah Cathel SMITH, was born in 1854 in Georgia.

Emily Fletcher 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 Emily F. Burt, age 4.

     William Zacheus BURT, son of Hilliard Zacheus BURT and Sarah Cathel SMITH, was born on 10 November 1855 in Georgia.¹

William Zacheus BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 12 September 1860, in the household of his parents Hilliard Zacheus BURT and Sarah Cathel SMITH in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia. He was enumerated as William Z. Burt, age 6.

William married Ada H. MOTT circa 1880 in Marion County, Georgia.

His obituary appeared 16 October 1909 in the Atlanta Georgian and News, published in Atlanta, Georgia. "Wealthy Planter Found Dead in Creek (Ellaville, Ga.)-- W. Z. Burt, a prominent citizen of Buena Vista, was found dead in Beaver Run, a small creek three miles from Ellaville, last night.

Mr. Burt had large farming interests in this county, and was on one of plantations yesterday settling with his tenants. After measuring some court, he told the tenant to take his coat home as he was going to the crossing at the branch. The negro took the coat home and as Mr. Burt did not return in his home, a search was instituted and his remains found in the creek.

The coroner is holding an inquest to determine whether it was foul play, suicide or accidental drowning.

Mr. Burt is the father of Cleve Burt of this county, and has several children and a wife."

William Zacheus BURT died on 16 October 1909 in Ellaville, Schley County, Georgia, at age 53.² He was buried in Buena Vista City Cemetery, Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia.

     Stephen Marshall BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 12 September 1860, in the household of his parents Hilliard Zacheus BURT and Sarah Cathel SMITH in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia. He was enumerated as Stephen M. Burt, age 1.

Stephen Marshall BURT, son of Hilliard Zacheus BURT and Sarah Cathel SMITH, was born on 30 April 1861 in Georgia.¹

Stephen married Elizabeth HOLTON circa 1882.

Stephen Marshall BURT died on 30 June 1917 in Marion County, Georgia, at age 56.² He was buried in Buena Vista Methodist Cemetery.

     Sarah Susan Lorena BURT, daughter of Hilliard Zacheus BURT and Sarah Cathel SMITH, was born on 10 April 1866 in Georgia.¹ She was also known as Rena.

Rena BURT From the 26 Oct 1894 Marion County Patriot, "Miss Rena Burt is visiting the home of Dr. W. P. Burt at Americus." on 26 October 1894 in Americus, Georgia.

     Harper Hudson BURT, son of Hilliard Zacheus BURT and Sarah Cathel SMITH, was born on 11 September 1870 in Georgia.¹ He was also known as Homer.²

Harper Hudson BURT died on 25 November 1900 in Marion County, Georgia, at age 30.² He was buried in Brantley Methodist Church Cemetery.

     Ada H. MOTT was born in 1861 in Buena Vista, Georgia.

Ada married William Zacheus BURT, son of Hilliard Zacheus BURT and Sarah Cathel SMITH, circa 1880 in Marion County, Georgia.

Ada H. MOTT died in 1944 in Marion County, Georgia.¹ She was buried in Buena Vista Methodist Cemetery.

     Elizabeth HOLTON also went by the name of Bessie.

Elizabeth HOLTON was born on 6 June 1871.¹

Elizabeth married Stephen Marshall BURT, son of Hilliard Zacheus BURT and Sarah Cathel SMITH, circa 1882.

Elizabeth HOLTON died on 14 February 1954 in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia, at age 82. She was buried in Buena Vista Methodist Cemetery.

     Jane Ellizabeth LESEUR was born in 1816 in Elbert County, Georgia.

Jane married William Washington BURT, son of Zacheus BURT and Elizabeth BURT, on 15 December 1839 in Salem, Russell (now Lee) County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Samuel LaSeuer of Salem.^1,2

Jane Ellizabeth LESEUR and William Washington BURT 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.

Jane Ellizabeth LESEUR and William Washington BURT 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.³

In 1863 Jane Ellizabeth died in Salem, Russell County, Alabama, leaving William Washington a widower.¹ She was buried in Salem Methodist Church Cemetery.

     Mary A. E. BURT, daughter of William Washington BURT and Jane Ellizabeth LESEUR, was born on 16 November 1840 in Alabama.¹ Mary A. E. BURT also went by the name of Mollie.¹

Mary A. E. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 8 June 1850, in the household of her parents William Washington BURT and Jane Ellizabeth LESEUR in Salem, Russell County, Alabama. She was 10 years old.

Mary married Richard Washington Pruitt on 21 December 1858 in Russell (now Lee) County, Alabama.¹

Mary A. E. BURT was named an heir in the will of William Washington BURT dated 24 June 1878 in Lee County, Alabama.²

Mary A. E. BURT died in 1904 in Lee County, Alabama.¹ She was buried in Salem Methodist Church Cemetery, Lee County, Alabama.¹

     Emily H. BURT, daughter of William Washington BURT and Jane Ellizabeth LESEUR, was born in 1843 in Alabama.

Emily H. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 8 June 1850, in the household of William Washington BURT and Jane Ellizabeth LESEUR in Salem, Russell County, Alabama. She was 8 years old.

Emily H. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of her parents William Washington BURT and Jane Ellizabeth LESEUR in Salem, Russell County, Alabama. She was recorded as E. H. Burt, age 17, born Alabama.¹

     William Z. BURT, son of William Washington BURT and Jane Ellizabeth LESEUR, was born on 8 March 1849 in Alabama.

William Z. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 8 June 1850, in the household of William Washington BURT and Jane Ellizabeth LESEUR in Salem, Russell County, Alabama. He was three years old.

William Z. BURT died on 26 March 1851 in Salem, Lee County, Alabama, at age 2.¹ He was buried in Salem Methodist Church Cemetery.

     Tarpley married Rebecca C. BURT, daughter of Richard M. BURT, on 2 November 1871 in Macon County, Alabama.¹

     Theresa E. Moore was born on 15 April 1847.

Theresa married Willliam Henry HURT, son of Elisha Fletcher HURT and Amanda Arnold MARSHALL, on 10 December 1867 in Macon County, Alabama. The service was performed by Rev. John C. Carter. Of this union was born five children.¹ She was buried in Tuskegee City Cemetery, Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama.

On 13 August 1884 Theresa E. died in Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama, at age 37.

     Rebecca Ann Elizabeth READ, daughter of Hiram READ and Margaret Maria BURT, was born on 21 September 1823 in Georgia.

Rebecca Ann Elizabeth READ died on 26 November 1826 in Georgia at age 3.