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     Edmund BROWN, son of Thomas Brown Sr., was born circa 1743 in North Carolina. He was a planter.

Edmund received a land patent in Bladen, now Robeson, County, North Carolina on 14 May 1760. The land was located on Alligator Swamp, near present town of Marietta.¹

Edmund married Nancy ANDERSON circa 1768 in Bladen County, North Carolina.

Edmund BROWN, Thomas Brown Sr., and Thomas Brown Jr. appeared on a tax list in 1768 in Archibald McKissack's District, Bladen County, North Carolina. "Thomas Brown and two sons, Edmond and Thomas," were taxed for three white polls.²

On 4 May 1769 Edmund Brown received a land patent from William Tryon, the royal governor of North Carolina, for 150 acres in Bladen County on north side of Alligator Swamp south of Ashpole or Tadpole Swamp, joining the swamp above the mouth and below the mouth of a small branch. This would be near present day Marietta, Robeson County, North Carolina. Thomas Brown and Henry Crosse(?) were chain bearers.^3,4

Edmund BROWN appeared on a tax list in 1770 in Bladen County, North Carolina. Abram Barnes, Esq. recorded one white poll for "Edmond Brown." Listed nearby were "Thomas Brown, Senr., Thos. Brown [Jr.], and Richd. King," three white polls. Also in the district were Dempsey Barefield, Charles Barefield, Rodger Barefield, and Jonathan Taylor.⁵

Edmund BROWN bought land from Joseph Oates on 24 September 1771 in Cowpen Prong, Bladen (now Robeson) County, North Carolina. The deed was recorded as: Joseph Oates of Craven County, South Carolina, to Edmond Brown of Bladen County, North Carolina, planter, for 30 pds. proc. money... 100 acres on a swamp called the Cowpen prong including Nicholas Princes' improvements, a tract formerly granted to Joseph Oates, 19 Nov 1764. Joseph Oates (seal). Witnesses: Charles Barfield and Thomas Brown. November Term 1774, proved by Charles Barfield. Alfred Moore, clerk. Note: This area is in present day lower Robeson County near the town of Marietta and just above the South Carolina border.⁶ He and Thomas Brown Sr. had as neighbors David Page, Robert Edwards, John Lock, Sr., John Lock, Jr., Benjamin Lock, Thomas Hardwick, Robert Rowan, and ___ Baldwin between 1771 and 1775.⁷

Edmund BROWN and Thomas Brown Jr. were included on a tax list in 1772 in Capt. Cain's District, Bladen County, North Carolina. Both "Edmond Brown" and Thomas Brown Junr." were listed separately for one white poll each. Also listed were William Taylor, Dempsey and Miles Barefield.⁸

Edmund BROWN and Thomas Brown Jr. appeared on a tax list in 1774 in Archibald McKissack's District on Drowning Creek, Bladen County, North Carolina. Each was taxed for his "self" or one white poll. In this same district were Charles Barefield, "Miles and James Barefield and Ezekiah Cowart," "David Barefield and Thomas Low," and Dempsey Barefield.⁹

Edmund BROWN was included on a tax list in 1776 in Bladen County, North Carolina. This was a county wide list. Edmund was taxed for 2 whites in household.¹⁰

Edmund BROWN and Thomas Brown Jr. appeared on a tax list in 1776 in Abraham Barnes' District, Bladen County, North Carolina.¹¹

Edmund BROWN lived in 1779 in Richmond County, North Carolina. Edmund appeared on the first tax list after the establishment of Richmond County, North Carolina which was compiled in 1779. He was taxed for owning 100 acres of land. His name appeared beside that of John, Anthony, William and David Brown, relationship unknown.¹²

On 4 Sep 1786 Edmund was granted a plantation or tract of land by the State of South Carolina for 4 lbs. 6 shillings. The 100 acres was situated in the District of Cheraw [Marlboro County] on the North East side of the great Pee Dee River on Panther Creek and Dunahows Branch, bounded on the north by the North Carolina state line. The land was surveyed 4 Nov 1784 by Alexander Craig. The plat does not show any neighbors at the time.^13,14

Edmund BROWN sold a tract of land to Moses Hill on 28 October 1786 in Bladen (now Robeson) County, North Carolina, the deed abstract read: Edmond Brown of the District of the Cheraws and State of South Carolina to Moses Hill, for 35 lbs. specie, 50 acres on Alligator Swamp of Ashpole or Tadpole Swamp. The land was patented by said Brown on 14 May 1760. Witnesses: Slaughter Hill and Jonathon Tailor. February Term, 1787. John White, County Clerk.¹⁵

Edmund BROWN and Jesse Anderson 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.¹⁶

Edmund bought land from Austin Morris on 28 May 1789 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. The deed was for 200 acres of land on Panther Creek and purchased for five pounds sterling. It was described as being on the northeast side of the great Pee Dee River and bounded by land of Moses Parker. This land was half of a tract granted to Mr. Morris in 1788. The sale was witnessed by John Kelly, Leonard Driver, and Jesse Brown.¹⁷

Edmund BROWN and Nancy ANDERSON appeared on the 1790 Federal Census of St. Thomas, Cheraw District, South Carolina, one white male 16 years or older [Edmund, Sr.], three males under 16 years [his sons, Edmund, James, & Henry], and six females [Nancy and daughters, Selah, Sarah, Nancy, and Charlotte]. The identity of the sixth female in the household is unknown.¹⁸

Edmund BROWN sold a tract of land to Lewis Thomas on 25 January 1791 in Marlboro County, South Carolina, containing 200 acres on Panther Creek for 20 pounds sterling. This was half of tract of land granted to Austin Morris in 1788. It was sold by Morris to Edmund Brown in 1789. Witnesses were Luke Williams and Issac Sumrak.¹⁹

Edmund purchased a government land patent 20 September 1791 in Richmond County, North Carolina. He entered 100 acres on the west side of Gum Swamp, bordering John Walters land, which includes "the swamp". The warrant or patent was issued 22 Jan 1792 at a cost of 1.10 pounds to the Treasurer and a fee of .68 pounds. John Graham, George Graham and Phillip James also bought land on Gum Swamp..²⁰

Edmund BROWN purchased land from Moses PARKER on 18 August 1792 in Richmond County, North Carolina. The deed read: Moses Parker, planter, of Marlboro County, South Carolina, granted 100 acres of land in Richmond [now Scotland] County, North Carolina to Edmund Brown, planter. Land situated on Panther Creek and the North Carolina state line was originally granted to Moses Parker 18 August 1787. Witnesses were Silas Norton and James When.²¹

In 1795 Edmund BROWN, Moses PARKER and John Jones were messengers to the South Carolina Baptist Association for Beauty Spot Baptist Church, Marlboro County, South Carolina.²²

Edmund BROWN bought land from Thomas Crantor on 25 November 1795 in Marlboro County, South Carolina, consisting of 148 acres near Panther Creek for 15 pounds sterling. The land was orginally granted 4 May 1795 to Moses Cranor, dec'd. Witnesses were Jesse Brown, Henry Way, and Sally Brown.²³

Edmund was granted a plantation or tract of land by the State of South Carolina 7 Jan 1799, containing 207 acres surveyed for him 10 Mar 1798. It was located in the district of Cheraw [Marlboro County] on the Northeast side of the great Pee Dee River and on a small stream called Panther Creek, bounded by lines running southwest and northwest by Luke Robertson, northwest by Austin Morris, southeast by North Carolina state line, and by other lands of Edmond Brown.^24,25

Edmund BROWN appeared on the 1800 Federal Census of Marlboro County, South Carolina, one male over age 45 [Edmund, Sr.], one male age 10-15 [Edmund, Jr.], four males under 10 years [James, Henry, & ?], one female over age 45 [Nancy], one female age 16-25 [Selah?], two females age 10-15 [Sarah & Nancy], and one female child under 10 years of age [Charlotte]. They owned no slaves.²⁶

During 1802 Edmund BROWN and N. Morris were messengers to the South Carolina Baptist Association representing Beauty Spot Baptist Church, Marlboro County, South Carolina.²²

Edmund owned property in 1806 in Richmond County, North Carolina, his name appearing on a list of taxpayers for that county. He sold a tract of land to Alexander Campbell on 27 November 1807 in Richmond County, North Carolina. The abstracted deed shows sale of land in Richmond County from Edmund Brown of Marlboro County, South Carolina to Alexander Campbell of Robeson County, North Carolina. The tract of land was on province line near ___ Swamp and John Waters' line. Witnesses were Anthony and Darias Burn.^27,28

Edmund BROWN appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Marlboro County, South Carolina, 1 male over age 45 [Edmund, Sr.], 2 males age 16-25 [Edmund, Jr. & James or Henry], and one female over age 45 [Nancy]. Also in the household was one free person, probably a servant.²⁹

Edmund sold a tract of land to his son, Edmund BROWN Jr., on 31 March 1818 in Marlboro County, South Carolina, containing 100 acres on Panther Creek for $300.00, "including the plantation whereon I now live, the same being granted to me by his excellency William Moultrie, Esq. Governor" in 1786.³⁰

Edmund BROWN sold a tract of land to Younger Newton on 5 May 1818 in Marlboro County, South Carolina, containing 15 acres near Panther Creek. The tract was a corner of 100 acres of land granted to Edmund Brown lin North Carolina. Witnesses were Giles Newton and Edmund Brown, Jr.³¹

Edmund BROWN appeared as a head of household on the census of 7 August 1820 in Marlboro County, South Carolina, along with Nancy ANDERSON, the household was listed as Edmond Brown, Sr. household: one male age over age 45 [Edmund] and one female over age 45 [Nancy].³²

Edmund BROWN died on 24 July 1821 in Marlboro County, South Carolina.

Edmund BROWN left a will on 13 February 1821 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. The will was probated 25 Jul 1821 and bequeathed to his "beloved wife", Nancy Brown, "two feather beds and furniture and all my household and kitchen furniture, one gelding horse, three cows and three head of young cattle, 20 head of hogs and five head of sheep." To his sons, Jesse, Edmund, James, and Henry Brown, five shillings each. To his daughters, Selah James, Sally Parker, Nancy Pate, and Charlotte Graham he also left each five shillings. He appointed John Graham and Edmund Brown his executors. Witnesses were: Daniel Evans, William Bundy, and Benjamin Newton. The will was recorded 25 July 1821 by William Easterling, Ordy. M. D.^33,34

His estate was appraised on 31 July 1821 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. The appraisers were Joshua Fletcher, Moses Parker, and Legget Robinson. Also appointed were John McRay and Shockly Adams.³⁵

Part of Edmund's estate was sold on 8 September 1821 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. The buyers included John Graham, Sr., John Graham, Esq., Nancy Brown, Edmund Brown, Jr., Daniel Evans, Samuel Covington, Solomon Sweat, William Easterling, Silas Norton, William Bundy and Elias Pate.

Other property not included in the will included an indigo stand, five sheep, three geese, seven cattle, thirteen hogs, and his standing cotton and corn

Creditors included Reuben Combee, McCollum & Adams, Hugh McArthur, David Montgomery, and Eli Thomas.^36,34

     Nancy ANDERSON was born circa 1750.

Nancy married Edmund BROWN, son of Thomas Brown Sr., circa 1768 in Bladen County, North Carolina.

Nancy ANDERSON and Edmund BROWN appeared on the 1790 Federal Census of St. Thomas, Cheraw District, South Carolina, one white male 16 years or older [Edmund, Sr.], three males under 16 years [his sons, Edmund, James, & Henry], and six females [Nancy and daughters, Selah, Sarah, Nancy, and Charlotte]. The identity of the sixth female in the household is unknown.¹

She was probably the female over age 44 listed in the household of her husband, Edmund BROWN, in the 1800 Federal Census of Marlboro County, South Carolina.²

Nancy ANDERSON appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Marlboro County, South Carolina, 1 male over age 45 [Edmund, Sr.], 2 males age 16-25 [Edmund, Jr. & James or Henry], and one female over age 45 [Nancy]. Also in the household was one free person, probably a servant.³

Nancy ANDERSON appeared on a census, enumerated 7 August 1820, in the household of Edmund BROWN in Marlboro County, South Carolina.⁴

Nancy ANDERSON was named an heir in the will of Edmund BROWN dated 13 February 1821 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. Nancy Brown, wife, two beds, remainder of household and kitchen furnishings, a gelding horse, three cows, three young cows, 20 hogs and three sheep.^5,6

Nancy ANDERSON was one of the purchasers in the probate of the estate of Edmund BROWN on 8 September 1821 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. The buyers included John Graham, Sr., John Graham, Esq., Nancy Brown, Edmund Brown, Jr., Daniel Evans, Samuel Covington, Solomon Sweat, William Easterling, Silas Norton, William Bundy and Elias Pate.

Other property not included in the will included an indigo stand, five sheep, three geese, seven cattle, thirteen hogs, and his standing cotton and corn

Creditors included Reuben Combee, McCollum & Adams, Hugh McArthur, David Montgomery, and Eli Thomas.^7,6

Nancy ANDERSON died on 27 November 1824 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. Her death was published in the Piney Grove Meeting House immediately after divine services November 28th.

Nancy's estate was sold on 18 December 1824 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. Account of the Sale of the Estate of Nancy Brown, deceased, by John Graham, Administrator: John Graham, 1 pair of collar cards.35; George Usher, 1 lot of knives, forks, plates, & flesh forks.86; John Graham, 1 wash bowl.41; John Graham, 1 set of tea cups and saucers, and 1 bowl.38; John Graham, 1 blue pitcher.35; Edmund Brown, 1 flax haule.41; Edmund Brown, 1 reed sley(?).05; George Usher, 1 small jug and quart bottle.31; Josiah Brown, 1 skillet.50; Josiah Brown, 1 small pot.90; Edmund Brown, 1 pot.36; John Graham, 1 linning[Linen?] wheel.25; John Graham, 1 cow and calf, 10.00; Edmund Brown, 1 cow and calf, 12.75; John Graham, Sen., 1 small heifer, 4.62; John Graham, 1 steer, 4.95; John Graham, 1 small hog, 4.41; John Hynes, 1 heifer, 9.00; and George Graham, 1 sow and 4 pigs, 3.99. The appraisors of her estate were Joshua Fletcher, John Bundy, and Leggit Roberson.⁸

Her estate was probated on 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, $13.57.⁹

     Edmund BROWN Jr., son of Edmund BROWN and Nancy ANDERSON, was born between 1775 and 1790 in Marlboro County, South Carolina.¹ Another source says Edmund was born between 1785 and 1790 in Marlboro County, South Carolina.²

Edmund BROWN Jr., son of Edmund BROWN and Nancy ANDERSON, was born in 1786 in Marlboro County, South Carolina.

He was probably one of the 3 males under age 16 listed in the household of his father, Edmund BROWN, in the 1790 Federal Census of St. Thomas, Cheraw District, South Carolina.³

He was probably the male age 10 to 15 listed in the household of his father, Edmund BROWN, in the 1800 Federal Census of Marlboro County, South Carolina.⁴

He was probably one of the two males age 16 to 26 listed in the household of his father, Edmund BROWN, in the 1810 Federal Census of Marlboro County, South Carolina, The other might be James or Henry.⁵

Edmund BROWN Jr. was included on a tax list in 1812 in Marlboro County, South Carolina.⁶

Edmund married Appy Barfield on 1 June 1816 in Robeson County, North Carolina. Witnesses were Abram Brown and A. Jordan.^7,8

Edmund purchased a tract of land from his father, Edmund BROWN, on 31 March 1818 in Marlboro County, South Carolina, containing 100 acres on Panther Creek for $300.00, "including the plantation whereon I now live, the same being granted to me by his excellency William Moultrie, Esq. Governor" in 1786.⁹

Edmund BROWN Jr. was included on a tax list in 1819 in Marlboro County, South Carolina.¹⁰

Edmund BROWN Jr. appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Marlboro County, South Carolina, one male age 16-26 [Edmund, Jr.], one male under age 10, one female under age 10, and one female age 16-26 [Nancy]. They had one slave, a female under age 14.¹¹

Edmund BROWN Jr. was named executor and an heir in the will of his father, Edmund BROWN, dated on 13 February 1821 in Marlboro County, South Carolina.^12,13

Edmund BROWN Jr. was one of the purchasers in the probate of the estate of Edmund BROWN on 8 September 1821 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. The buyers included John Graham, Sr., John Graham, Esq., Nancy Brown, Edmund Brown, Jr., Daniel Evans, Samuel Covington, Solomon Sweat, William Easterling, Silas Norton, William Bundy and Elias Pate.

Other property not included in the will included an indigo stand, five sheep, three geese, seven cattle, thirteen hogs, and his standing cotton and corn

Creditors included Reuben Combee, McCollum & Adams, Hugh McArthur, David Montgomery, and Eli Thomas.^14,13

Edmund BROWN Jr. witnessed the probate of the estate of Nancy ANDERSON on 18 December 1824 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. Account of the Sale of the Estate of Nancy Brown, deceased, by John Graham, Administrator: John Graham, 1 pair of collar cards.35; George Usher, 1 lot of knives, forks, plates, & flesh forks.86; John Graham, 1 wash bowl.41; John Graham, 1 set of tea cups and saucers, and 1 bowl.38; John Graham, 1 blue pitcher.35; Edmund Brown, 1 flax haule.41; Edmund Brown, 1 reed sley(?).05; George Usher, 1 small jug and quart bottle.31; Josiah Brown, 1 skillet.50; Josiah Brown, 1 small pot.90; Edmund Brown, 1 pot.36; John Graham, 1 linning[Linen?] wheel.25; John Graham, 1 cow and calf, 10.00; Edmund Brown, 1 cow and calf, 12.75; John Graham, Sen., 1 small heifer, 4.62; John Graham, 1 steer, 4.95; John Graham, 1 small hog, 4.41; John Hynes, 1 heifer, 9.00; and George Graham, 1 sow and 4 pigs, 3.99. The appraisors of her estate were Joshua Fletcher, John Bundy, and Leggit Roberson.¹⁵

Edmund BROWN Jr. 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, $13.57.¹⁶

Edmund BROWN Jr. sold a tract of land to Moses PARKER on 25 November 1826 in Richmond County, North Carolina, containing 100 acres situated on Panther Creek and province line for $200. Both men were listed as residents of Marlboro County. The land was originally granted to Moses Parker 18 August 1782 and sold by him to Edmund Brown, Sr. in 1792. Signed in the presence of Willoughby Pate, John Graham, and Lewis Parker and recorded in January 1835.¹⁷

Edmund was granted land 13 December 1828 in Bibb (now Chilton) County, Alabama. He purchased 80.15 acres of the west half of the northwest quarter of section 17, township 20 N, range 12 E.^18,19

Edmund BROWN Jr. appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama, one male age 40-49 [Edmund], one male age 10-14 [Henry], one male age 5-9 [Albert], one male under age 5, one female age 60-70, one female age 30-39 [Appy?], one female age 10-14, and one female age 5-9. There were five slaves: 2 males age 10-24, 2 females age 10-24, and one female under age 10.²⁰

Edmund bought land from Smith Saddler on 2 October 1830 in Bibb (now Chilton) County, Alabama. For $200 he purchased the deed for 80 acres being the east half of the northern quarter of section 32, township 21, range 12. The deed was witnessed by Elijah Parnall and Theophilus Goodwin. This area is located near Maplesville on Highway 22 just west of where it crosses U. S. Highway 31.²¹ He was a landowner near Old Maplesville, Chilton (then Bibb) County, Alabama in 1833. This was found in Bibb County Tract Book for Section 12, Township 21, Range 23E. Also purchasing land in that area that same year was Young G. Brown, relationship unknown.²²

Edmund BROWN Jr. was granted land 14 October 1835 in near Maplesville, Bibb (now Chilton) County, Alabama. He purchased 79.93 acres of the west half of northeast quarter of section 32, township 21 N, range 12 E.^23,22

Edmund was granted land 15 May 1837 in Bibb (now Chilton) County, Alabama. He purchased 40.215 acres being the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 22, township 20 N, range 12 E.²⁴

Edmund was granted land 20 May 1837 in Bibb (now Chilton) County, Alabama. This 39.81 acres was the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 33, township 21 N, range 12 E.²⁵

Edmund was granted land 1 August 1837 in Bibb (now Chilton) County, Alabama. The grant contained 39.965 acres of southeast quarter of northwest quarter of section 32, township 21 N, range 12 E.²⁶

Edmund BROWN Jr. appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama, one male age 50-59 [Edmund]; one male age 15-19 [Albert]; one male age 10-14 [???]; one female age 50-59 [Nancy?]; and one female age 10-14 [Martha]. They owned 7 slaves.²⁷

Edmund BROWN Jr. was granted land 20 May 1841 in Benton (now Cleburne) County, Alabama. He purchased 39.95 acres being the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 30, township 14 S, range 12 E.²⁸

Edmund BROWN Jr. and Appy Barfield moved from Alabama to Kemper County, Mississippi, circa 1845.

Edmund BROWN Jr. was included on a tax list in 1846 in Kemper County, Mississippi. Also on the list was Albert and Henry Brown.

An 1848 Land Roll for Kemper County, Mississippi included Edmund Brown. His land was located in section 31 and 32 of township 10, range 16. Henry Brown, possibly Edmund's oldest son, owned land in section 10 of township 11, range 16.

Edmund BROWN Jr. and Appy Barfield appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 28 October 1850 in Kemper County, Mississippi. The household was listed as Edmund Brown, a 64-year-old farmer, his 64-year-old wife, Appy, and Albert Brown, a 24-year-old doctor. All were born in South Carolina. Edmund had real estate valued at $1,920.00. The slave schedule shows him owning 23 slaves.²⁹

Edmund BROWN Jr. appeared on a census, enumerated 8 August 1860, in the household of his son Dr. Albert BROWN M.D. in Philadelphia, Kemper County, Mississippi. He was recorded as Albert's father, Edmund Brwon, age 75, born in South Carolina.³⁰

Edmund BROWN Jr. appeared on a census, enumerated 26 August 1870, in the household of his daughter and son-in-law James John Robinson in Whitefield, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. He was listed as Edward or Edmond Brown, age 89, born Sotuth Carolina. He had personal estate valued $374.

     James C. BROWN, son of Edmund BROWN and Nancy ANDERSON, was born between 1775 and 1790 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. He is listed as a male under age 16.¹

He was probably one of the 3 males under age 16 listed in the household of his father, Edmund BROWN, in the 1790 Federal Census of St. Thomas, Cheraw District, South Carolina.²

He was probably one of the 4 males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Edmund BROWN, in the 1800 Federal Census of Marlboro County, South Carolina.³

James C. BROWN was living between 1808 and 1809 in in the Wells Creek area, Stewart County, Tennessee. He was taxed each of those years for 200 acres of land.⁴ He saw military service between 1810 and 1811 in the 38th Regiment of Tennessee Militia Humphreys County, Tennessee. The company was raised for protection from Indians. Wyatt Arnold was a lieutenant and James Brown an ensign according to a list of commissioned officers dated 29 May 1810. Soldiers had to be between ages of 18 and 45.⁵ He received a land grant 1813 in Humphreys County, Tennessee. James C. Brown received land grant #5113 for 100 acres.⁶

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

James C. BROWN purchased a government land patent 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.⁷

James C. BROWN was named an heir in the will of Edmund BROWN dated 13 February 1821 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. James Brown and brothers Jesse, Edmond and Henry received five shillings each.^8,9

James C. BROWN is presumed to have died between 1822 and 1826 in Humphreys County, Tennessee. He was listed as an heir to his father's estate in 1822, but was not mentioned in his mother's estate in 1826.

     Joseph BURT Jr., son of Joseph BURT and Elizabeth (?), was born circa 1770 in Halifax County, North Carolina. He was a planter.

Joseph married Ann READ in 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

His father died in August 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina. Joseph would have been about 18 years old.

Joseph BURT Jr. was named an heir in the will of Joseph BURT dated 20 June 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina. " I give and bequeath to my beloved Son Joseph Burt all that Tract or Parcel of Land which was granted to me by Deed from John Worley in... [1777]... containing two hundred acres, more or less, also one Negro Boy named Simon, also one Bay Mare, one cow and calf, one sow and pigs, and all the other things which I have given into his Possession...^2,3,4 "

Joseph BURT Jr. appeared on the 1790 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina, one male age 16 or older [Joseph], three females [Ann, Nancy, Martha], and three household slaves. This was on the same page as his mother Elizabeth Burt, brother John Burt, and uncle Richard Burt.⁵

Joseph and Ann appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1800 in Halifax County, North Carolina, the household was listed as two males under 10 [Stephen, William], one male 26-45 [Joseph], three females under 10 [Martha, Elizabeth, ?], one female 10-16 [Nancy], one female 26-45 [Ann], and five slaves.⁶

Joseph BURT Jr. was a witness to the will of Philip Vincent dated 23 September 1805 in Halifax County, North Carolina. Joseph's son-in-law Jarrott Vincent/Vinson was one of the heirs.⁷

Joseph BURT Jr. appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina, four males under 10 [James C., Martin, ?, ?], two males 10-16 [Stephen, William], one male 26-45 [Joseph], two females under 10 [Sarah, Sophia], one female 10-16 [?], two females 16-26 [Nancy, Elizabeth], one female 26-45 [Ann], and three slaves.⁸

During the War of 1812, Joseph BURT Jr. and John MATHEWS, along with John MARSHALL, Charles MATHEWS and James MATHEWS, enlisted in Lt. Col. Walton Harris' 1st Regiment of Georgia Militia in 1812 in Baldwin County, Georgia.

James BURT, Zacheus BURT, Joseph BURT Jr. and Richard BURT were included on a tax list in 1813 in Putnam County, Georgia. They appeared in the tax roll for Capt. Francis Williams' Military District, along with their brother-in-laws Stephen Marshall and John Marshall.⁹

Joseph BURT Jr. appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina, two males under 10 [Joseph J., ?], two males 10-16 [James C., ?], one male 16-18 [Martin], one male 16-26 [Stephen, William], two males over 45 [Joseph, ?], two females under 10 [?, ?], one female 10-16 [Sarah], one female 16-26 [Ann], and three slaves.¹⁰ Joseph Burt of Putnam County, Georgia drew land in Irwin County in 1820 Georgia Land Lottery. His brothers, Zacheus and James, also drew land.¹¹

Joseph and Ann moved from Halifax County to Washington, Autauga County, Alabama, January 1822 along with son-in-laws John Coleman and Henry Hunt. Although the family history as related by Martha Mathews states that the family arrived directly from North Carolina, they may have spent a short time in Putnam County, Georgia, where other Burt relatives lived. The name Joseph J. Burt appears in the Putnam County tax list for 1813. Others on this list were James Burt, Zacheus Burt, and Richard Burt.

Once in Autauga County, Mrs. Mathews said that "Mr. Joseph Burt bought land of Phil Fitzpatrick on the Washington and Vernon Road about a half mile west of the old Thorington Rice place; he remained here as a farmer a year or two when he purchased a place one mile west of old Washington on the left hand side of the road. While living here his second son [William] died with consumption and was buried on the place. This was in 1825.

He remained in this place several years and in 1828 he moved on a place owned by Charles Rush, a half mile north of old Washington; here he made a crop in 1828. In 1829 he moved up in the piney woods and bought a place now owned and occupied by Mr. William White.

He carried on a farm here until 1831 when his wife died and was buried by the side of son William at the old place one mile west of old Washington. After the death of his wife, his son-in-law Henry Hunt came to live with him, but only remained during the year 1832. In the early part of 1833, he broke up and went to live with his son Stephen, who was then living on the east side of Swift Creek, seven or eight miles northwest of Kingston in a settlement called Big Hungry. Here he remained unitl his death in 1841 [based on probate records it was 1840]."¹²

Joseph BURT Jr. bought land from George Stewart on 17 September 1829 in Autauga County, Alabama. For $350 he bought the east half of the southwest quarter of section 35, township 18 and range 15. The transaction was witnessed by F.W. Mathews and Martin R. Burt. For the sum of one dollar Elizabeth Stewart relinquished her dower rights. This was witnessed by James B. Mathews.¹³

Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1830 in Autauga County, Alabama, the household was listed as one male 10-15 [Joseph J.], one male 20-30 [?], one male 60-70 [Joseph], one female 5-10 [?], one female 30-40 [?], one female 60-70 [Ann].¹⁴

Joseph BURT Jr. sold property to Mary "Polly" BURT on 13 November 1830 in Autauga County, Alabama. For $350 received from Mrs. Mary Mathews he conveyed two female negro slaves being Milly, a woman about 20 years of age and her infant child Eliza about nine months old. The transaction was signed by Joseph Burt and witnessed by James C. Burt and Timothy W. Mathews.¹⁵

Joseph Burt "in consideration of the love, good will and affection which I have and bear towards by four grandchildren being the children of my daughter, Sophia, wife of Timothy W. Mathews" gave them one negro woman slave named Milly, about 20 years of age and her female child about nine months old along with all their future increase.¹⁶

Joseph BURT Jr. sold a tract of land to Robert Stewart on 4 January 1832 in Autauga County, Alabama. For $350 he sold Stewart of Lowndes county the east half of the southeast quarter of section 35, township 18, range 15. This was located along Lower Kingston Road.¹⁷

Joseph BURT Jr. died in November 1840 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. He was buried in Coleman Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. According to the "History of the Burt and Coleman Families" narrated by Martha Mathews, "Mr. Burt was buried near the residence of his son-in-law Thomas Coleman, who was living on the west bank of Breakfast Creek, about a half mile of its confluence with Autauga Creek. Mr. Burt was a Baptist in faith, but had never connected himself with any church. Mrs. Burt his wife was of the same faith but like her husband never joined the church." The grave of Joseph Burt, Jr. is unmarked.¹⁸

Joseph BURT Jr. left a will on 30 November 1840 in Autauga County, Alabama. On that date the will was presented to the Autauga County Orphans Court. In it Joseph Burt requested that his estate be divided equally among all his "legal and bodily heirs" with exception of his daughter Sophia who was to receive one dollar as her fair share, and appointed his son John Burt and his "relation and friend" William Burt [nephew, Dr. William J. Burt] as executors. At that time William Burt testified that he had seen Joseph Burt sign this will. The court ordered that Martin R. Burt be appointed administrator of the estate, and received a bond of $5,000 from Martin R. Burt along with James C. Burt and Charles Booth.¹⁹

His estate was appraised on 18 January 1841 for a total of $1,215.75. The estate included four lots of books, saddle bags, rifle, shotgun, bedstead, arm chair, watch, chest, a Negro man, and a Negro Woman. On 20 January 1841 Martin R. Burt approved the appraisel and administered the sale of the property. James C. Burt purchased three lots of books, the saddle, rifle, shotgun, chair, watch, bed, and Negro man. S. R. [Stephen R.] Burt bought one lot of books, some tools, and a bedstead. M. R. [Martin] Burt bought some books and bags[?]. J. Burt bought one trunk. The total sale amounted to $1,398.91.¹⁹

His estate was settled on 17 October 1842 in Autauga County, Alabama. $172.37 1/2 each was distributed to the following heirs: Nancy Coleman, Thomas Coleman in right of his wife Martha, Barrett Vincent in right of his wife Elizabeth, Stephen R. Burt, Martin R. Burt (administrator), Henry Hunt in right of his wife Sarah, James C. Burt, and Joseph J. Burt.²⁰

     Ann READ was born circa 1770 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Ann married Joseph BURT Jr., son of Joseph BURT and Elizabeth (?), in 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

She was probably one of the 3 females listed in the household of her husband, Joseph BURT Jr., in the 1790 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.²

Ann and Joseph appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1800 in Halifax County, North Carolina, the household was listed as two males under 10 [Stephen, William], one male 26-45 [Joseph], three females under 10 [Martha, Elizabeth, ?], one female 10-16 [Nancy], one female 26-45 [Ann], and five slaves.³

She was probably the female age 26 to 45 listed in the household of her husband, Joseph BURT Jr., in the 1810 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.⁴

She was probably the female age 16 to 25 listed in the household of her husband, Joseph BURT Jr., in the 1820 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.⁵

Ann and Joseph moved from Halifax County to Washington, Autauga County, Alabama, January 1822 along with son-in-laws John Coleman and Henry Hunt. Although the family history as related by Martha Mathews states that the family arrived directly from North Carolina, they may have spent a short time in Putnam County, Georgia, where other Burt relatives lived. The name Joseph J. Burt appears in the Putnam County tax list for 1813. Others on this list were James Burt, Zacheus Burt, and Richard Burt.

Once in Autauga County, Mrs. Mathews said that "Mr. Joseph Burt bought land of Phil Fitzpatrick on the Washington and Vernon Road about a half mile west of the old Thorington Rice place; he remained here as a farmer a year or two when he purchased a place one mile west of old Washington on the left hand side of the road. While living here his second son [William] died with consumption and was buried on the place. This was in 1825.

He remained in this place several years and in 1828 he moved on a place owned by Charles Rush, a half mile north of old Washington; here he made a crop in 1828. In 1829 he moved up in the piney woods and bought a place now owned and occupied by Mr. William White.

He carried on a farm here until 1831 when his wife died and was buried by the side of son William at the old place one mile west of old Washington. After the death of his wife, his son-in-law Henry Hunt came to live with him, but only remained during the year 1832. In the early part of 1833, he broke up and went to live with his son Stephen, who was then living on the east side of Swift Creek, seven or eight miles northwest of Kingston in a settlement called Big Hungry. Here he remained unitl his death in 1841 [based on probate records it was 1840]."⁶

Ann READ and Joseph BURT Jr. appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1830 in Autauga County, Alabama, the household was listed as one male 10-15 [Joseph J.], one male 20-30 [?], one male 60-70 [Joseph], one female 5-10 [?], one female 30-40 [?], one female 60-70 [Ann].⁷

Ann READ died in 1831 in Washington, Autauga County, Alabama.

     Martin Ross BURT, son of Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ, was born on 17 October 1804 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

He was probably one of the 4 males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Joseph BURT Jr., in the 1810 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

He was probably the male age 16 to 18 listed in the household of his father, Joseph BURT Jr., in the 1820 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.²

In 1822 Martin arrived with his parents in Autauga County, Alabama. They traveled in covered wagons down the Old Federal Road to Montgomery and crossed the Alabama River on a ferry. He would have been about 18 years old. The family settled near Old Washington.

Martin Ross BURT purchased a government land patent 26 July 1827 in Autauga County, Alabama. This land was located in the east half of the northeast quarter of section 6 of township 17N, range 16E. The 78.65 acres on County Road 80 (Durden Road) contains the site of the Burt Cemetery. It was purchased from the Cahaba Land Office.^3,4

Martin married Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, daughter of John GRIFFIS and Catherine (?), on 12 February 1830 in Autauga County, Alabama. The couple rode from their wedding to their new home in a special gig (wagon) built by his brother-in-law, Thomas Coleman. It was the first of it's kind built in Autauga County and created quite a stir in the community.⁵ Martin and Delilah settled in in Prattville, Alabama, after their marriage and Martin became wealty as a cotton buyer for his thread factory. He produced thread for the Daniel Pratt cotton mill to make cloth. He also owned several large farms.

Martin Ross BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1830 in Autauga County, Alabama, the household was listed as one male age 15-20 [Henry Coleman?], one male 20-30 [Martin], and one female age 15-20 [Delilah]. Henry Coleman, Martin's nephew, is thought to be living with him at this time. Living nearby was Joseph Burt.⁶

Martin purchased a government land patent 15 April 1835 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. This 39.32 acres purchased from the Cahaba Land Office was located off County Road 80 (Durden Road). The legal description is the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 6, township 17N, range 16E.⁷ He purchased two tracts of land from James Creth BURT in Autauga County, Alabama. This land was part of an allotment originally patented by James C. Burt on 12 Aug 1835. On 1 Mar 1836 he sold this land to his brother, Martin R. Burt, for $225. The sale included the east half of the northeast quarter of section 35, township 15, range 8 and the west half of the northwest quarter of section 36 of the same township and range. It contained 160 acres.^8,9,10

He purchased a government land patent 10 April 1837 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The 39.33 acres is located in northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 5, township 17N, range 16E. This is just north of Prattville on the west side of Upper Kingston Road, just short of the turn off to Prattville High School.¹¹

Martin purchased a government land patent 20 May 1837 in Dallas County, Alabama. He purchased two parcells of land, the first was 79.93 acres located in the east half of the southeast quarter of section 26, township 15N, range 8E. The second involved 80.45 acres in the west half of the northeast quarter of section 35, township 15N, 8E.¹²

He purchased a government land patent 7 August 1837 in Dallas County, Alabama. The four lots of land purchased were all located in section 25, township 15N, range 8E. First, was 127.90 acres of west half of southeast quarter. Then another 127.90 acres of east half of southwest quarter. He also bought 31.975 acres of northeast quarter of southeast quarter and 63.95 acres of west half of southwest quarter.¹³

He purchased a government land patent 9 August 1837 in Lowndes County, Alabama. This plat of land contained 80.675 acres in the west half of the southwest quarter of section 24, township 13N, range 13E.¹⁴

He purchased a government land patent 14 August 1837 in near Deatsville, Autauga (now Elmore) County, Alabama. On this date Martin purchased five plats of land at the Cahaba Land Office. They included 148.625 acres of southeast quarter, 148.625 acres of Northeast quarter, and 74.31 acres of east half of northwest quarter all of section 24, township 19N, range 17E. Also, there was 160.30 acres in southwest quarter of section 19 and 80.15 acres in west half of southeast quarter of section 18 of township 19N, range 18E.¹⁵

Martin Ross BURT appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Autauga County, Alabama, One Male under 5 [Washington], two males 5-9 [Thomas, John], one male 30-39 [Martin], two females under 5 [Mary Ann, Sarah], one female 5-9 [Caroline], one female 20-29 [Delilah], and 10 slaves.¹⁶

Martin Ross BURT was named executor and an heir in the will of Joseph BURT Jr. dated on 30 November 1840 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹⁷

Martin Ross BURT witnessed the probate of the estate of Joseph BURT Jr. on 18 January 1841 in Autauga County, Alabama. For a total of $1,215.75. The estate included four lots of books, saddle bags, rifle, shotgun, bedstead, arm chair, watch, chest, a Negro man, and a Negro Woman. On 20 January 1841 Martin R. Burt approved the appraisel and administered the sale of the property. James C. Burt purchased three lots of books, the saddle, rifle, shotgun, chair, watch, bed, and Negro man. S. R. [Stephen R.] Burt bought one lot of books, some tools, and a bedstead. M. R. [Martin] Burt bought some books and bags[?]. J. Burt bought one trunk. The total sale amounted to $1,398.91.¹⁷

Martin Ross BURT witnessed the probate of the estate of Joseph BURT Jr. on 17 October 1842 in Autauga County, Alabama. $172.37 1/2 each was distributed to the following heirs: Nancy Coleman, Thomas Coleman in right of his wife Martha, Barrett Vincent in right of his wife Elizabeth, Stephen R. Burt, Martin R. Burt (administrator), Henry Hunt in right of his wife Sarah, James C. Burt, and Joseph J. Burt.¹⁸

Martin was appointed by the Commisisioners court overseer of the Rocky Mount Road in beat 5 from the head of the hollow near Brevards to Bridge Creek Road in February 1845. He was appointed again in 1849. Rocky Mount Road ran from Rocky Mount probably along the path of present Old Farm Road and Old Ridge Road to Bridge Creek.¹⁹

In December 1849 the county commissioners allowed Martin the sum of 75 dollars for building a bridge across Autauga Creek near William Rives' place.²⁰

Martin Burt was known to have built at least two houses-- one of these known as the "Rice Place". As their family increased, Martin and Delilah built a large house on Booth's Hill on Lower Kingston Road in 1850. The house, which still exists, had a wide hall, two large rooms on each side, two smaller rooms on the front porch for visitors, a large back porch, dining room and kitchen. They had fifteen children, nine girls and six boys. The stairway to the upper floor, where the girls slept, was in Martin's bedroom, so he could count them as they retired. The boys and visiting beaux slept in the two small front porch rooms. Built of heart pine, the house is listed on the Alabama Register of Historic Places.^21,22 (For a map of this location see map.)

Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 22 October 1850 in Huddleston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama, the household was listed as Martin R. Burt, 45, Farmer, $10,000 real estate, born NC; Delila A., 35, born SC; John, 19, farmer; Thomas, 16, farmer; Mary A., 13; Sarah J., 11; Margarett C., 9; Harriett E., 9; Henry C., 5; Laura H., 4; Martha D., 3; and Susan R., 6/12. All the children were born in Alabama.²³

Autauga County historian Shadrack Mims in discribing the area northwest of Prattville along what is presently Lower Kingston Road states that "after crossing Autauga Creek the first farm you came to belonged to Charles Booth, then Thomas Smith, then Thomas Coleman who had a mill on a creek two miles west of Prattville. Further on was the farm of Martin R. Burt who married Miss Griffice. She was a Methodist and the whole family joined." Martin Burt was discribed as an "industrious, thrifty, moneymaking man of good character. His children all did well".²⁴

Martin purchased a government land patent 2 February 1852 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. This 40.10 acre plot of land lies where present day Upper Kingston Road crosses Breakfast Creek, a little south of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. The legal description of the land is the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 30, township 18N, range 16E.²⁵

Martin Ross BURT and Delilah Anne GRIFFIS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1860 in Kingston, Autauga County, Alabama, the household was listed as M. R. Burt, 55, planter, $12,000 personal property, $50,000 real estate, born NC; Delila, 46, born SC; Sallie, 21; Margaret, 19; Henry, 15, student; Frances, 14; Martha, 12; Susan, 10; Ellen, 8; and Willie, 5. All of the children were born in Alabama.²⁶

David Edelen commented on Facebook's "I Grew Up in Prattville" that an old man told him a story about a family on Lower Kingston Road, near the Booth turnoff, that had 300 bales of cotton stored behind their house planning to use it to get back on their feet after the War. The Yankees found out and burned it. According to David his ex-wfe's gr-gr-grandmother Rebecah Belle Deramus, wife of John Lewis Rawlinson, said that "from the top of Rawlinson Hill near Booth as far as the eye could see she could see were columns of smoke in that direction from burned homes and farms."

A Union foraging party appeared at her house and her mother, who had bad eyes, mistook their dust covered uniforms for "our boys" and told them were all the corn. horse feed, and other food were. They thanked her and spared their house.

This author asked David for details and he said that an old man from that area told him that as the war ended this house on Lower Kingston had 350 bales hidden behind it. It was to be their post war stake. A slave told patrolling Federals about the hidden cotton and the Yankees burned it out of meanness. He thought the family name was Burt.

According to a history of the Burt house by Erin Chapman, at the end of the War Between the States the Yankees confiscated all of Martin's cotton-- the yard on the east side of the house had several hundred bales. Edelen's story matches this family history, but makes more sense than the cotton being confiscated. The Yankees were on the march and only in the area briefly. They would have burned rather than confiscating heavy cotton bales. This must have been a devastating blow to a man who had already lost two sons in the war and had another seriously wounded. Martin was ruined financially and had to sell his home to Dank Booth and after living at several different places, moved to a two-story house at Allenville across Autauga Creek.

From period documents in The War of the Rebellion: a Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies [aka the OR] the force that entered Autauga county was part of the 16th Army Corps commanded by Maj. Gen. Andrew J. Smith. As part of the Mobile Campaign, they had on 1 Apr 1865 taken part in the siege and surrender of Spanish Fort. On April 9th they moved on to Fort Blakeley which had been under siege and surrendered on that day. On that same date the army of Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House.

The 2nd Brigade of the First Division, commanded by Col. Lucius F. Hubbard, on April 13, 1865 – "Took up line of march for Montgomery, Ala. arriving 20th, at which place the command is at present [April 30] encamped. May 10 – The brigade left Montgomery and marched, via Prattville and Autaugaville, for Selma, Ala., arriving on the 14th instant."

The Battle of Selma had taken place on 1 Apr 1865, but Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest was still on the loose and would not surrender until May 9th at Gainsville, Alabama. On April 13th Gen. Smith's force left Blakeley and marched toward Montgomery arriving there on April 25th and going into camp. From the OR, Series 1 - Volume 49 (Part II), pg. 127 we find the following:

30 Apr 1865 Demopolis, Ala.
Lt. McConnell of Henderson’s scouts, 27 April: “The larger portion of Smith’s forces is camped one mile above Jackson’s Ferry, Alabama River. They have pontooned the river to the west side, and commit all manner of depredations. Smith says he is officially informed of the surrender of R. E. Lee with his whole army. I am almost certain that Lee has surrendered, but with only a small portion of his army, the balance scattering all directions, while some have gone to Johnston. The truce only applies to the respective armies of each, and does not reach this department. Federals say that Johnston has surrendered, but not official notice is given. No gunboats or transports yet arrived. Smith’s army is short of provisions, and with subsist on the country if their boats do not get up. Wilson is encamped six miles from Macon, awaiting resumption of hostilities. Lt. McConnell wishes instructions from General Forrest. His boats reported in the Bigbee." -- S. Jones, Lt. Colonel commanding post.

So at this point word has reached the area about Lee's surrender, but the details are still sketchy. Smith's army is camped around Montgomery and without a source of supplies is raiding the surrounding farms and committing "all manner of depredations."

On May 10th Col. Lucius F. Hubbard's 2nd Brigade, consisting of the 47th Illinois, 5th Minnesota, 9th Minnesota, 11tlh Missouri and 8th Wisconsin, leaves Montgomery passing through Prattville and Autaugaville on their way to Selma where they arrive on May 14th, This is from the OR Series I - Volume 49 (Part I), pg. 127.

We know that Forrest had surrendered May 9th at Gainsville so perhaps they were being sent to guard Forrest's troops or to maintain order in the area.

From Larry Nobles' Old Autauga: Portrait of a Deep South County, pg. 163 and from Mary Ann Neeley's paper on the History of the First Presbyterian Church in Prattville, we learn about Clara, a slave servant of A. K. McWilliams. On 11 Dec 1864 Clara had "presented herself for membership in the church and after a brief satisfactory examination was received."

In May 1865, the church records note the death of Clara. Neeley, a McWilliams descendant, revealed that when the McWilliams family heard that Union Soldiers were near, they moved some of their livestock to a canebrake near the Alabama River. When the Union soldiers rode into their yard, they took Clara away with them. The last time that they saw her alive she was on the back of a soldier's horse. The next day, her body was found near the canebrake and all the livestock was gone. Clara's death was duly reported in the church records as "shot by Federal soldiers." According to Nobles, this was perhaps the only death of a civilian death by Federal troops in Autauga County.^{27,28,29,30,31}

Martin Ross BURT died on 29 June 1870 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 65.^32,33 He was buried in Burt Family Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

Conflicting evidence indicates Martin died in May 1870 in Autauga County, Alabama, at age 65. The 1870 U. S. Census Mortality Schedule for Autauga county lists Martin Burt, white male age 66, married, farmer, born North Carolina, died May 1870 of an enlarged heart.^34,35

Martin left a will dated 14 April 1870 in Autauga County, Alabama.


His estate was probated on 18 July 1870 in Prattville, Alabama. Samuel P. Smith petitioned the court that Martin R. Burt, who died 26 Jun 1870, left a will witnessed by C. A. Edwards, James W. Narrimore, and S. C. Smith. It named Samuel P. Smith his executor. It stated that his widow was Delilah A. Burt, and his next of kin are his children and the children of his children. These included the children of Joseph J. Burt, deceased, who reside in Lowndes county with their mother. The children of Thomas W. Burt, deceased, who reside in Dallas county. The child of Sarah Jane Norris who resides in Lowndes county. Caroline Cobb, wife of Calvin Cobb, who is over twenty-one and resides in Elmore county. Mary A. Bateman, wife of ___ Bateman, deceased, who is over 21 and resides in Autauga county. Margaret Smith, wife of Thomas W. Smith, who is over 21 and resides in Autauga county. Harriet Jones, wife of Thos. Jones, who is over 21 and resides in Lowndes county. Frances Burt, who resides with her mother in Autauga county and is over 18 years of age. Mattie Burt, who reside with her mother in Autauga and is over 18 years of age. Susan and William M. Burt who reside with their mother in Autauga and are under 18 years of age.

The application was amended in December to include the names and ages of the children of Martin's deceased children. The children of Joseph J. Burt were Martha E., 16; Mary S., 12; and Albert S. J., age 8.

The children of Thomas W. Burt, were George W., 8; Julia, 4; Nancy, 3; and Mary Thomas, 1.

Charlie Norris, age 8, was the son of the said William Martin Burt [Error. Should be Nelson Norris] and Susan R. Burt [correction - Sarah J. Burt].

Samuel P. Smith, on a later date, petitioned that William Martin Burt and Susan R. Burt are minors, over age 14, and reside with their mother, Delilah A. Burt in Autauga. He stated that both had received inheritances of $500 from the estate of their father and petitioned the court to be named guardian.³⁷ His estate was probated on 30 November 1870 in Prattville, Alabama. S. P. Smith, executor of the estate of M. R. Burt, paid $109.65 as taxes due to the state of Alabama and Autauga county for 1870. Martin Burt had 1197 acres of land valued at $7000, but reduced to $6000 by the Board of Equalization. He had personal property valued $1260. Total value was $7260 and taxes were split evenly between state and county. James H. Booth was tax collector.³⁷ His estate was probated on 14 September 1871 in Prattville, Alabama. Samuel P. Smith, executor of the estate of Martin R. Burt, deceased, delivered his accounts of the estate debts and stated that the heirs were now the three children of Joseph J. Burt, deceased, who reside in Lowndes county and are under 21; the four children of Thomas W. Burt, deceased, who reside in Dallas and are under 21; the child of Sarah J. Norris who resides in Lowndes and is under 21; Caroline Cobb, wife of Calvin Cobb who reside in Elmore; Mary A. Bateman who resides in Autauga; Margaret Smith, wife of Thos. W. Smith, residing in Autauga; Harriet Jones, wife of Thos. Jones, who resides in Lowndes; Mattie, wife of D. E. Holt and Frances, wife of James Cloud, who reside in Autauga county; and Susan and William M. Burt who are minors and reside in Autauga county. All are of sound mind.³⁷

The Burt plantation appeared in a newspaper article 11 February 1881 in the The Southern Signal, published in Prattville, Alabama. Plantation for Sale-- The plantation known as the "Burt Place," one and a half miles of Prattville, containing about 920 acres, with a good seven room dwelling and all necessary out buildings and good well of water; together with two mules, one mare, farm wagon, cart, buggy, all harness complete and all necessary farming tools and implements, are offered for sales at a low price to a cash purchaser, or part cash and at twelve months for balance. Apply to Ira C. Monach, on the place.

     Joseph BURT, son of John BURTT and Grace HOWARD, was born in 1731 in Gloucester County, Virginia Colony, British Colonial America.¹

Joseph BURT was baptised on 7 November 1731 at Abington Parish Church, son of John BURTT and Grace HOWARD.¹ He was a planter and merchant. Brothers Joseph and Richard Burt moved to Edgecombe county, North Carolina by 1748 where they served in Capt. Nathaniel Bradford's company of Edgecombe County militia during the 1750s.

In 1750 Joseph BURT and John BURT Sr. were included on a tax list in Granville County, North Carolina.

Joseph BURT on 20 September 1750, with John and Lucy Burt, was a witness to Benjamin Rush's gift of 120 acres to his daughterJane, wife of George Bledsoe, whereon the Bledsoes now live, part of 640 acres owned by Rush on the south side of Lyons Creek on John Martain's line in Granville County, North Carolina. Joseph bought land from Joshua Perry on 28 February 1756 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. Mr. Perry of Edgecombe County, North Carolina deeded 250 acres of land to Joseph Burt of same county for 30 pds. currency joining Haynes, a road and Rocky Swamp as by patent to Thomas Williams 3 July 1743. Witnesses were Thomas and William Wiggins.² He and Edward STEVENS Jr. were sworn chain carriers surveying the land granted Richard BURT 13 October 1758 in Granville District, Edgecombe (now Halifax) County, North Carolina. The survey took place 7 Oct 1754, with Jno. Haywood the surveyor.^3,4

Joseph married Elizabeth (?) circa 1760. She may have been Elizabeth Walton, but this is unproven.

In 1758, Halifax County was formed from Edgecombe County. Joseph BURT was living on 4 July 1760 in Halifax County, North Carolina, as detailed by the following land grant: Lord Granville to John Hopkins 237 acres in Halifax County in the Parish of Edgecombe on the south side of Rocky Swamp, joining Joseph Burt, William Wiggins, John Worle, Drakes line, a Branch, and the said swamp. It was signed by mark. Witnesses were J. Montfort and Jno. Bradford. The land was surveyed 13 August 1759, sworn chain carriers Thos. Wiggins, Wm. Wiggins, Egbert Haywood (surveyor). Plat reads "...land surveyed for Francis Drake."⁵

Joseph and Richard BURT were employed as surveyors on 5 July 1760 in Granville District, Halifax County, North Carolina. Land Granville granted to John Fish 450 acres in Halifax County in the Parish of Edgecombe, joining Fishes corner, the Thicket Swamp, William Jones, and William Oase. It was signed by John Fish with witnesse J. Montford and James Cane. The land was surveyed 16 July 1753 by Jno. Haywood, surveyor, and sworn chain carriers Joseph and Richard Burt.^6,7 He witnessed the deed of an unknown person and John Scowles (or Seouls) on 27 June 1774 in Halifax County, North Carolina.⁸

Joseph BURT bought land from John Worley on 9 August 1777 in Halifax County, North Carolina. The abstract is John Worley of Halifax Co., to Joseph Burt of same, for 120 pounds proclamation money, 200 acres which had belonged to William Tante. It was signed by John Worley and witnessed by Thos. Lt. Hall and John Harrington.^9,10

Joseph bought land from the State of North Carolina (No. 21) on 1 March 1780 in Halifax County, North Carolina. He purchased 135 acres joining Nasy Hall, George Angell, [John] Harrington, Mr. [John] Marshall and Wall.^11,12

Joseph is credited with military service on 30 January 1782 in Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina. Joseph is listed as a patriot by the Daughters of the American Revolution for services rendered during the Revolution. No details are given, but it is believed that he supplied the army with food and horses. He was allowed seven pounds ten shillings on 30 Jan 1782 and four pounds, six shillings and 8 pence specie on 28 Jan 1782 as recorded in the Reports of the Board of Auditors.^13,14

Joseph BURT was included on a tax list in 1784 in District 11, Halifax County, North Carolina. He was taxed for 585 acres, one white poll and six black polls.

Joseph BURT bought land from Parker Hopkins on 5 November 1784 in Halifax County, North Carolina. Both were residents of Halifax County. For 120 pounds specie Joseph purchased 121 1/2 acres on the west side of Rockey Swamp, joining Joseph Bertt, William Wiggins, Greens Branch, Pig Pen Branch, Parker Hopkins and Sarah Hopkins. It was witnessed by John Chappel and Wm. Hall. On 15 May 1784 John Chappell had sold to Parker Hopkins 3 acres joining Greens Branch. Joseph and John Burt were witnesses.^15,16

Joseph BURT appeared as head of household on a state census enumerated 12 February 1786 in District 12, Halifax County, North Carolina. The household was listed as 2 males ages 21-60 [Joseph]; 7 males under age 21 or over age 60; 6 white females [Elizabeth]; 7 blacks, ages 12-50; and 4 blacks, under age 12 or over age 60.¹⁷

In August 1788 Joseph died in Halifax County, North Carolina, leaving Elizabeth a widow.

Joseph BURT left a will signed on 20 June 1788, and probated August 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina. Joseph wrote his will as follows: "In the Name of God Amen. I Joseph Burt of Halifax County in the State of North Carolina, Planter, being weak in Body but of perfect mind and memory, Thanks be given unto God... I give and bequeath to my beloved Son John Burt one Negro Girl Dilce... I give and bequeath to my beloved Son Joseph Burt all that Tract or Parcel of Land which was granted to me by Deed from John Worley in... [1777]... containing two hundred acres, more or less, also one Negro Boy named Simon, also one Bay Mare, one cow and calf, one sow and pigs, and all the other things which I have given into his Possession... I give and bequeath to my beloved Son Stephen Burt one Negro Man named David also one bay Horse called Barny and one Feather Bed and Furniture, the Negro and Horse to be delivered to him the first Day of January next and the Bed when he comes to the Age of Twenty-one Years Old...I give and bequeath to my beloved Son William Burt one Negro Boy named Ned, and one bay Colt called Sparrow... I give and bequeath to my beloved Son Jesse Burt, one Negro Man named Sam, and one black Colt... the Negro to be hired out for him after two years from the first Day of next January... I give and bequeath to my beloved Son Zacheus Burt one Negro Man named Lewis... I leave one negro Girl named Jude to be Sold by my Executors and a Young Negro to be bought with the Money, which negro I give and bequeath to my beloved son James Burt, to him and his Heirs forever... I give and bequeath to my beloved son Richard Burt one Negro Girl named Millia... I give and bequeath to my beloved Daughter Salley Flewellen one Negro Woman named Millia and her child Essex... I give and bequeath to my beloved Daughter Elizabeth Burt one negro girl named Hannah to be delivered to her when she comes to the age of Eighteen Years old or sooner if she marries, and also one sorrel mare... I give and bequeath to my beloved Daughter Mary Burt one negro girl named [Roz?]... I lend to my beloved wife Elizabeth Burt two Negro women Viz. Lyd and Surprisor, during her natural Life also the Land and Plantation whereon I now live... I also lend to my Son John Burt the Land and Plantation whereon he now lives if he continues to live on it, during the Time that my Wife shall live. At the Death of my Wife, my Will and Desire is that the two Negro Women, Lyd and Surprisor, and their Increase, and all my Land except that which I have given to my son Joseph Burt, shall be Equally Divided, Share and Share alike between nine of my children Viz. John Burt, William Burt, Jesse Burt, Zacheus Burt, James Burt, Richard Burt, Salley Flewellen, Elizabeth Burt, and Mary Burt... I also lend to my beloved wife Elizabeth Burt three Feather Beds and Furniture, and all the rest of my Estate which was not before mentioned during the Time of her natural life. And at her Death I desire it all to be divided between Seven of my Childen in the following manner, first giving Ten Pounds Specie to Zacheus Burt, also Ten Pounds to James Burt, also Ten Pounds to Richard Burt, and also Ten Pounds to Mary Burt, and then the remainder to be divided equally... between William Burt, Elizabeth Burt, Jesse Burt, Mary Burt, Zacheus Burt, James Burt, and Richard Burt..." Joseph Burt named as his executors "my beloved son John Burt and my trusty Friends, Benjamin Doles, Jesse Read, and William Burt." Joseph Burt signed the will by his mark, and witnesses were John Marshall, Shadrack F Ellen [Flewellen] and Edwin Drake.^18,19,20

     Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1735 in Brunswick County, Virginia.

Elizabeth married Joseph BURT, son of John BURTT and Grace HOWARD, circa 1760. She may have been Elizabeth Walton, but this is unproven.

Elizabeth (?) appeared on a census, enumerated 12 February 1786, in the household of Joseph BURT in District 12, Halifax County, North Carolina.²

Joseph died in August 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina, leaving Elizabeth (?) as a widow.

Elizabeth (?) was named an heir in the will of her husband, Joseph BURT, dated on 20 June 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina. "I lend to my beloved wife Elizabeth Burt two Negro women Viz. Lyd and Surprisor, during her natural Life also the Land and Plantation whereon I now live.." And " I also lend to my beloved wife Elizabeth Burt three Feather Beds and Furniture, and all the rest of my Estate which was not before mentioned during the Time of her natural life."^3,4,5

Elizabeth (?) appeared on the 1790 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina, one male age 16 or older [Jesse?], three males under age 16 [Zacheus, James, & Richard], three females [Elizabeth, Elizabeth, & Mary], and 10 slaves.⁶

Elizabeth was living on 6 November 1805 in Warren County, Georgia. She was listed as receiving a prize on the second draw of the Georgia Land Lottery for that year. She drew land in Baldwin County district one, lot 101.⁷

Elizabeth and her children sold a tract of land to Thomas A. COLEMAN on 1 May 1812 in Halifax County, North Carolina. This sale of the land inherited from her husband, Joseph Burt, involved all of their childen excepting Joseph, Jr. and Stephen, who was deceased. An abstract of the sale reads: The widow Elizabeth Burt and the devisees of Joseph Burt dec'd. John Burt Exr., William Burt, Stephen Marshall and Elizabeth his wife, Jesse Burt, Zacheus Burt, John Mathews and Nancy his wife, James Burt, Richard Burt, Eaton Fluellen, Taylor Fluellen, John Gibson and Fannie his wife, to Thomas Coleman of Halifax County on the west side of Rocky Branch, bounded by Rocky Swamp Bridge, Hill's road, Hynes Branch, Joseph Burt Jr.'s line, Pigpen Branch, Greens Branch, Vinson's line, Rocky Swamp, which the said Joseph Burt Deed devised to the above mentioned widow and devisees in his Last Will and Testiment. Signed: Eliz. Burt (her mark), Zacheus Burt, Jas. Burt, Richd Burt, Stephn. Marshall, Eliza. Marshall, John Burt, Eaton Fluellen, John Gibson, Fanny Gibson, John Mathews, Mary Matthews, Taylor Fluellen, Wm. Burt, Jesse Burt. Witnesses: James Hightower, Oren D. Carstarphen, Hope H. Hatten, Timothy Matthews, Nelson Hamel, H[enry] Perkins, February Court 1813.

Court ordered three commissions directed to Justices in Baldwin, Putnam, and Jones Counties, Georgia for private examinations of Mary Matthews, Fanny Gibson, and Elizabeth Marshall, which was done... Fanny Gibson in Jones County, Georgia; Mary Matthews in Baldwin County, Georgia; Elizabeth Marshall in Putnam County, Georgia.⁸

In 1820 Elizabeth was probably living with James Burt in Putnam County, Georgia. The census enumeration of James' household included a female over 45 years of age, that perhaps was Elizabeth living with her son and his family.

She was probably the female over age 45 listed in the household of her son, James BURT, in the 1820 Federal Census of Capt Thomas Bustins District, Putnam County, Georgia.⁹

     John BURT, son of Joseph BURT and Elizabeth (?), was born circa 1759 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

During the American Revolution, John saw service in 1781 in Halifax County, North Carolina. In reports of the Board of Auditors #2949 John Burt was allowed one pound __ shillings specie 12th ___ 1781. Signed Wm. Wooton, Clerk.

A second voucher #3055 also from Halifax county allowed him two pounds 15 shillings specie on 5 Jan ___ [year obscured].¹

On 5 Oct 1781 John Burt and his future father-in-law, John Marshal, were witnesses to deed of land from John Hopkins to Parker Hopkins. For 2000 pounds 118.5 acres on the south side of Rockey Swamp, joining Burt, Harris, Pigpen Branch, Greens Branch, Jno. Chappep, John Worley and Hains Branch. In 1784 Joseph Burt bought 121.5 acres on the west side of Rockey Swamp from Peter Hopkins.²

John BURT witnessed the deed between Joseph BURT and Parker Hopkins on 5 November 1784 in Halifax County, North Carolina. The land was on the west side of Rockey Swamp.^3,4

John married Sarah MARSHALL, daughter of John MARSHALL and Elizabeth BRANCH, in 1786 in Halifax County, North Carolina.⁵

John BURT appeared as head of household on a state census enumerated 2 February 1786 in District 8, Halifax County, North Carolina. The household was listed as John Burtt, 1 white male 21-60, 3 white males under 21 or over 60, 3 white females, 2 black persons 12-50, and 3 black persons under 12 or over 50.⁶ He was a merchant and an attorney.

John BURT was named executor and an heir in the will of Joseph BURT dated on 20 June 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina. "I give and bequeath to my beloved Son John Burt one Negro Girl Dilce..." and " I also lend to my Son John Burt the Land and Plantation whereon he now lives if he continues to live on it, during the Time that my Wife shall live.^7,8,9 "

John BURT appeared on the 1790 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina, one male age 16 or older [John], one male younger than 16, one female [Sarah], and one slave. The male under 16 may have been six year old John Marshall, an orphan.¹⁰

John BURT was named an heir in the will of his brother, Stephen BURT, dated on 16 July 1793 in Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina. ..."I leave my Brother John my Negroe Fellow. .."^11,12

John BURT appeared on the 1800 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina, One male under 10, one male 10-15, one male 16-25 [John Marshall?], one male 45 or older [John], 2 females under 10 [Mary, ?], one female 10-25 [Rebecca], and one female 26-44 [Sarah]. They had no slaves.

He was included on a tax list in 1804 in Hancock County, Georgia. Note: There is also a John Burt who appears in Tattnall county during this period. Tattnall county is much further south than the Hancock, Baldwin, Warren and Putnam county area where most of the Burts are found. It is believed that the John Burt in Tattnall is a different John Burt. He is usually listed as John Burt, Jr. and is possibly associated with a Christopher Burt.¹³

In the 1805 Georgia Land Lottery John Burt of Baldwin County due land in Baldwin district two fractional lots 290 153.75 acres and 300 3.25 acres. The land was granted to him 1 Feb 1806.¹⁴

In the Second or 1807 Land Lottery John Burt of district two Baldwin County drew land in Wilkinson County district 13 lot 333.¹⁵ He was living in 1810 in Baldwin County, Georgia, where he appeared on a tax list living near John and Polly Burt Mathews.¹³

John BURT appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Capt. Watson's Military District, Baldwin County, Georgia.¹³

During the War of 1812, John BURT and James BURT enlisted in the 2nd Regiment (Jenkins), Georgia Volunteers and Militia. They were both privates.¹⁶

John BURT witnessed the sale of land from his mother, Elizabeth BURT, to Thomas A. COLEMAN on 1 May 1812 in Halifax County, North Carolina. This sale of the land inherited from her husband, Joseph Burt, involved all of their childen excepting Joseph, Jr. and Stephen, who was deceased.¹⁷

John BURT sold a tract of land to Stephen MARSHALL on 8 November 1813 in Putnam County, Georgia. For sum of $1200 John Burt sold 157 acres to Stephen Marshall in the second district of Putnam County, formerly in Baldwin county, containing lots 290 and 300. Witnesses were Richard Burt and John L. Noland. A large number of other deeds involving Richard, James, and other Burts were also found there, some transferring land located originally in Baldwin County.^18,19

John married Hannah (?) circa 1814 in Georgia. This is a "best guess" for the marriage date and place. The marriage could have taken place in Tattnall, Hancock or Baldwin counties.

John saw military service on 9 November 1814 in Baldwin County, Georgia, when he appeared on a muster roll of the 33rd Regiment, 2nd class Georgia Militia.¹³

As of 1815, John BURT lived in Baldwin County, Georgia. He appeared on a tax list there.¹³ He died in September 1827 in Autauga County, Alabama.²⁰ His estate was appraised on 4 October 1827 in Autauga County, Alabama. With an estimated value of $3675.00. His estate included 39 head of cattle, one yoke of oxen, 41 hogs, lots of tobacco and corn, plantation tools, chest of tools, saddle, grindstone, mule, horse, three spinning wheels, kitchen furniture, five beds and furniture, two trunks, seven chairs, shotgun, walnut table, one lot of books, crockery ware, Negro man Jim, Negro woman Dickey, and three Negro boys (Sam, Tom, and Harris). The administrator was Stephen M. Burt.

The estate sale the following March resulted in $4264.54 worth of goods sold. Among those buying at the sale were S. M. Burt, James Aldridge, T. W. Mathews, Zacheus Burt, Farmer Adair, and William Burt.

On 9 January 1829 additional items were added, including one small looking glass, two razors sold to Z. Burt, yearling steer and claim on public land sold to S. M. Burt and two Negroes hired for one year. On 10 January 1830 one Negro girl (Eady) was sold to Z. Burt for $450 and one cotton gin was sold to S. M. Burt for $1,25. Negro girl Tabitha was sold to Wm. J. Hightower for $351, Negro girl Nancy to D. M. Lloyd for $450 and Negro woman Mary to Rebecca Carroll for $102.²¹

On 26 January 1829 Stephen M, Burt, administrator of the estate of John Burt, was ordered to divide in part the estate as follows: to Hannah Burt, widow of said deceased $400, and to each of his heirs, $200, provided the said widow and heirs or their guardians, execute their bond to said administrator.²²

His estate was settled on 22 February 1830 in Autauga County, Alabama. On that date a jury was summoned on the complaint of William Burt, who found that John Avent had received $562, William Burt $25, and Zacheus Burt $3 out of the estate, and that the other heirs had received nothing. After Stephen M. Burt, the administrator, appeared and reported on his proceedings, he was ordered to pay the following final settlement:
* to Hannah Burt, widow of said John Burt, $900.82;
* to William Burt, $336.19;
* to Zacheus Burt, $358.18;
* to William Burt adm. of Joseph J. Burt, $361.51;
* to William Burt guardian of Jno. Burt, $361.51;
* to John Marshall guardian of Pendleton J. Marshall, $361.51;
* to Jno. Huddleston guardian of B. H. Burt, $361.51;
* to Jno. Huddleston guardian of Alex. H. Burt, $361.51;
* to Jno. Huddleston guardian of Eliza Burt, $361.51;
* to Jno. Huddleston guardian of Margaret Burt, $361.51;
* to Jno. Huddleston guardian of Francina Burt, $361.51.

Upon payment of the above sum of money, Stephen M. Burt was discharged from the further administration of the estate.^23,24

The Autauga county Orphans Court ruled 28 May 1832 in the final settlement of Stephen M. BURT as administrator of the estate of John BURT dec'd that Stephen M. Burt and William Burt, his security, were indebted to Eliza Burt minor heir of John in the sum of $361.51 to be paid to her guardian, Alexander R. Hutchinson by July 1833.²⁵

On 25 June 1832 the Autauga County Orphan Court ruled for Alexander R. Hutchinson, guardian of Francina, Alexander H., Margaret, and Eliza Burt, minor heirs of John BURT, that Stephen M. BURT, administrator of John Burt's estate, was indebted to the four heirs for the sum of $361.51 each. Stephen M. Burt along with William Burt; Martha W. Cox executrix of Waid H. Cox, dec'd; J. W. Mathews and J. C. Mathews executors of J. B. Mathews, dec'd; and Zach Burt, his securities, were ordered to pay these debts by 4 Aug 1832..²⁶

     Stephen BURT, son of Joseph BURT and Elizabeth (?), was born circa 1772 in Halifax County, North Carolina. Stephen, along with Thomas Amis, operated a mercantile business in the town of Halifax.

His father died in August 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina. Stephen would have been 16 years old.

Stephen BURT was named an heir in the will of Joseph BURT dated 20 June 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina. "I give and bequeath to my beloved Son Stephen Burt one Negro Man named David also one bay Horse called Barny and one Feather Bed and Furniture, the Negro and Horse to be delivered to him the first Day of January next and the Bed when he comes to the Age of Twenty-one Years Old..."^1,2,3

Stephen BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 2 August 1790 in Halifax County, North Carolina. The household was listed as one male over age of 16 [Stephen].⁴

Stephen BURT died on 16 July 1793 in Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina.⁵

Stephen left a will dated 16 July 1793 in Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina.

His estate was probated on 4 November 1801 in Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina. The deceased left seven brothers: William, Jesse, John, Joseph, Zacheus, James and Richard, the last three being minors with James Carter, guardian. Records indicate that he was a partner in business with Thomas Amis and owned a lot in the town of Halifax.

     William BURT, son of Joseph BURT and Elizabeth (?), was born circa 1765 in Halifax County, North Carolina. He was a merchant.

During the Revolutionary War, a private William BURT was listed in the payroll of Capt. William Brinkley's Company of 1st North Carolina Militia on 2 June 1780 in Halifax County, North Carolina. The regiment was commanded by Col. Samuel Jarvis.

On June 2, 1780, the NC Council of State authorized the creation of two special regiments of Militia, and they appointed Samuel Jarvis as Colonel/Commandant over the newly-created 1st NC Regiment of Militia. This unit was hastily assembled and sent southward to join Maj. Gen. Horatio Gates in his march against the British that culminated in the battle of Camden, SC on August 8, 1780. Col. Samuel Jarvis led part of the 1st NC Regiment of Militia at the battle of Camden, SC. Some companies did not reach South Carolina in time.

Since this new regiment was only authorized for three months of service, Col. Samuel Jarvis returned home and resumed his leadership of the Currituck County Regiment of Militia.¹

William BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1786 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

William BURT was named an heir in the will of Joseph BURT dated 20 June 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina. " I give and bequeath to my beloved Son William Burt one Negro Boy named Ned, and one bay Colt called Sparrow...^2,3,4 "

William BURT was named an heir in the will of his brother, Stephen BURT, dated on 16 July 1793 in Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina. "...to each of my Brothers William & Jesse Burt one third part of my other estate after giving said all my wearing apparel the remainder to be equally divided between the rest of my Brothers & Sisters" ...^5,6

William BURT bought land from Elizabeth Eelbank on 27 October 1794 in Halifax County, North Carolina. They were both from Halifax county. For128 pounds current money, 256 acres on the waters of the Marchs Swamp along Harris, John Lindsey, John Hargrove, John Wood and Charles Blanton. It was signed: Eliza Eelbank. Witnesses: H. [Hance] Bond, Mary Davis, and Sarah Bond. Present at Feb 1795 court.⁷

William BURT and Starling MARSHALL bought land from Thomas Peete, adm. of Samuel Peete of Southhampton County, Virginia, on 5 January 1796 in Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina. For 600 Spanish milled dollars, two lots of land in the town of Hallifax numbers 70 and 87 formerly owned by the late Saml Peete which he purchased from John Kinchen, and also an additional parcel of land in the town of Halifax, about a lot and a half, adjoining several streets and Mrs. Eliz. Eelbeck. Signeed Thos. Peete, adm. of Saml Peete. Witnesses: Jesse Rhymes, [Mingo?] Pont[en?]. Present Feb. 1796 Ct.⁸

William married Martha Elizabeth Eelbank on 12 October 1797 in Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina. She was the widow of Hance Bond who had died about 1796. Her parents were John and Elizabeth Eelbank.⁹

William BURT bought land from Starling MARSHALL on 20 June 1798 in Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina. The deed was for 700 Spanish milled dollars, lots 70 and 87 in town of Halifax, purchased by Burt and Marshall from Thomas Peele, administrator of Samuel Peele. Signed Starling Marshall. Witness was Jesse Burt, Jr.. Presented Nov. 1798 court.¹⁰

William BURT was mentioned in the will of Elizabeth Eelbank, his mother-in-law, on 24 June 1798 in Halifax County, North Carolina.^11,12

William BURT bought land from William Gilmour, both of Halifax county, on 16 January 1799 in Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina. For 20 pounds current money he purchased land adjoining lot 70 on Kings Street, adjoining William Gilmour and William Burt's stable on lot 70. Signed Wm. Gilmour. Witness Henry Joyner, Junr. Present Feb. 1799 court.¹³

William BURT of town of Halifax bought land from Allen Jones of Northampton County and Willie W. Jones of Halifax county on 6 July 1807 in Halifax County, North Carolina. For ten pounds Virginia currency lot 108 in the town of Halifax. Signed Allen Jones and Willie W. Jones. Witnessed by Thomas Hall and A. D. Davie. Feb. Ct. 1811.¹⁴

William BURT was named as an executor of his sister-in-law Mary Davis' will on 30 June 1809 in Halifax County, North Carolina. He was mentioned as a merchant in the town of Halifax and asked to hold in trust for Mary's neice Harriott D[avis] Eppes her house and a lot in Halifax.^15,16

William BURT of town of Haifax bought land from Benjamin McCulloch of Rutherford county, Tennessee on 12 September 1810 in Halifax County, North Carolina. For 806 dollars, 344 acres in Halifax county bounded by north side of LIttle Swamp, Marsh Swamp, and Jesse Rhymes. Signed by Benjamin McCulloch. Witnessed by James Johnston. Feb Ct 1811.¹⁷

William bought land from Benjamin McCulloch of Rutherford county, Tennessee on 11 October 1810 in Halifax County, North Carolina. For 138 dolllars, land in Halifax county, bound by Burt's corner, Little Swamp, 56 acres. Signed Benjamin McCullock. Witnessed by James Johnston and John Archer. Feb. Ct. 1811.¹⁸

He bought land from Isaac Hilliard on 28 January 1811 in Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina. For 200 dollars, two lots in town of Haliax, 110 and 111, also four acres of land adjoining said lots. Signed Isaac Hilliard. Wintessed by Saml McMahon. Feb Ct 1811.¹⁹

William BURT bought land from Walter Bell, both of town of Halifax, on 8 April 1812 in Halifax County, North Carolina. For 250 dollars, one lot or half acre of land in town, #109. Signed Walt. Bell. Witnessed by Richard Eppes.²⁰

Martha died in December 1814 in Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina, leaving William BURT as a widower.

Mark H. Petway, Sheriff of Halifax Co., to William Burt, at public sale 25 Oct 1816, lots in town of Halifax to satisfy in judgement of William Boylan against Tippoo[?] S. Hammons belonging to estate of Hammonds father, for twenty dollars. Signed M. H. Petway, Shff. Witnessed by Richard Eppes. Aug. Ct. 1817.²¹

William BURT appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina, 1 male 16-25 [William S.], one male 34 or older [William], and 18 slaves.²²

William BURT died on 13 June 1823 in Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina. The Raleigh North Carolina Star in reporting his death referred to him as "one of the oldest inhabitants in that place."

     Jesse BURT, son of Joseph BURT and Elizabeth (?), was born circa 1776 in Halifax County, North Carolina.¹ He was a planter.

His father died in August 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina. Jesse would have been about 12 years old.

Jesse BURT was named an heir in the will of Joseph BURT dated 20 June 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina. "I give and bequeath to my beloved Son Jesse Burt, one Negro Man named Sam, and one black Colt... the Negro to be hired out for him after two years from the first Day of next January..."^2,3,4

He was probably the male over age 16 listed in the household of his mother, Elizabeth (?), in the 1790 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina, His brothers Zacheus, James and Richard were listed as under age 16, along with three females including his mother and two sisters, Elizabeth and Mary.⁵

Jesse BURT was named an heir in the will of his brother, Stephen BURT, dated on 16 July 1793 in Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina. "...to each of my Brothers William & Jesse Burt one third part of my other estate after giving said all my wearing apparel the remainder to be equally divided between the rest of my Brothers & Sisters."^6,7

Jesse married Martha BURT, daughter of William BURT Sr. and Elizabeth HURT, circa 1798 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Jesse BURT witnessed the sale of land from his mother, Elizabeth BURT, to Thomas A. COLEMAN on 1 May 1812 in Halifax County, North Carolina. This sale of the land inherited from her husband, Joseph Burt, involved all of their childen excepting Joseph, Jr. and Stephen, who was deceased.⁸

William BURT Sr., along with Jesse BURT and his wife Martha, sold a tract of land to Patrick McDaniel on 14 December 1820 in Halifax County, North Carolina. Jesse Burt, wife Martha , and William Burt Sr. to Patrick McDaniel, all of Halifax Co., for 1063 dollars, land in Halifax Co., bounded by north prong of New Branch, Patrick McDaniel, Mary McDaniel... Wm. Burt Sr., 319 acres.
Signed: Jesse Burt, Martha Burt, Wm. Burt Senr.
Wit: James Batchilor, James McDaniel, John Burt.⁹

There is a deed in Putnam county, Georgia dated 5 April 1824 in which Jesse Burt, Martha Burt, Zacheus Burt, Elizabeth Burt, James Burt, Rebecca Burt, Richard Burt and Margaret Burt, all of Putnam County, granted power of attorney to James G. Burt so that he could go to Halifax Co. and recover what was due them from "our father and father-in-law's estate, viz. Wm. Burt Senr. decd late of North Carolina, Halifax County."¹⁰

Jesse left a will dated 11 August 1826 in Putnam County, Georgia. His heirs were his children Henry, James, Harriett Bigbee, Willliam, Mary, Martha, and Nancy. His executors were James and Hyram Reid.¹¹

Jesse BURT died in August 1829 in Putnam County, Georgia.¹²

     Zacheus BURT, son of Joseph BURT and Elizabeth (?), was born on 30 September 1780 in Halifax County, North Carolina.¹ He was also known as Jackson.² He was a farmer.

His father died in August 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina, when Zacheus was 7. Zacheus would have been about eight years old.

Zacheus BURT was named an heir in the will of Joseph BURT dated 20 June 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina. "I give and bequeath to my beloved Son Zacheus Burt one Negro Man named Lewis...^3,4,5 "

He was probably one of the 3 males over age 16 listed in the household of his mother, Elizabeth (?), in the 1790 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.⁶ Moved with his guardian and two of his brothers to Warren county, Georgia after 1800. There in his twenty-first year he married Elizabeth Burt, daughter of William Burt, Sr. They moved to western Georgia while it was untamed territory and settled in Marion county where they both died and were buried in the family cemetery.

Zacheus BURT and John MATHEWS were included on a tax list in 1801 in Captain Stephen Marshal's District, Warren County, Georgia. John Mathews paid the taxes on one slave and 130 acres of land for Zacheus Burt. The land was located on Rocky Comfort Creek adjoining Zacheus BURT.⁷

Zacheus married Elizabeth BURT, daughter of William BURT Sr. and Elizabeth HURT, on 2 April 1802 in Warren County, Georgia.⁸

Zacheus BURT bought land from John MATHEWS on 20 November 1802 in Warren County, Georgia. The land adjoined Nicholas Williams.⁹

Zacheus BURT and James BURT were included on a tax list in 1805 in Captain James Jones' District, Warren County, Georgia. James had 5 slaves and 100 acres of land near Rocky Comfort Creek adjoining a Williams. Zacheus had 4 slaves and 133 acres near Rocky Comfort Creek adjoing "Birt". Sharack and Alexander Fluellen as well as Stephen Marshall had land in this same area.^10,11,12

The land of Zacheus BURT adjoined land sold by John MATHEWS to James BURT 19 February 1805 Warren County, Georgia.^13,14

In Warren county on 22 Dec 1806 James and Zacheus Burt witnessed a from Benjamin Wright to Archilaus Flewellin, land adjoining John Lock, Elisha Hurt, Nicholas Williams and David Mims.¹⁵

James BURT sold a tract of land to Nicholas Williams on 12 October 1807 in Warren County, Georgia. The adjoined that of Zacheus BURT.¹⁶

Zacheus BURT witnessed the sale of land from his mother, Elizabeth BURT, to Thomas A. COLEMAN on 1 May 1812 in Halifax County, North Carolina. This sale of the land inherited from her husband, Joseph Burt, involved all of their childen excepting Joseph, Jr. and Stephen, who was deceased.¹⁷

He and Richard BURT were included on a tax list in 1813 in Putnam County, Georgia. They appeared there in Captain Robert Broadnax's Military District, along with Owen D. Carstarphen.

Zacheus BURT, James BURT, Joseph BURT Jr. and Richard BURT were included on a tax list in 1813 in Putnam County, Georgia. They appeared in the tax roll for Capt. Francis Williams' Military District, along with their brother-in-laws Stephen Marshall and John Marshall.¹⁴

On 25 Sep 1816 Zacheus Burt served on the grand jury in the superior court of Putnam County.¹⁸

Zacheus BURT, Richard BURT and James BURT were included on a tax list in 1820 in Putnam County, Georgia. They were counted in the tax roll of Capt. Thomas Bustin's District. Their brother, William Burt, appeared in another district. James was taxed for 14 polls, and land on Bazor's Branch, bordering land of Johnson. Richard was taxed for 15 polls, his land also lying on Bazor's Branch, bordering Meriwether and Johnson. He had stock in trade valued $10,000.

Zacheus BURT appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Capt Thomas Bustins District, Putnam County, Georgia, 2 mailes under 10 [William, Hilliard], 1 male 10-16 [Joel], 1 male 26-45 [Zacheus], 2 females under 10 [Emily, ?], 1 female 10-16 [Nancy], and 1 female 26-45 [Elizabeth]. They had 20 slaves.

From the 1 May 1821 The Georgia Journal (Milledgeville): On the 1st Tuesday in June next, will be sold at the market-house in the town of Eatonton, Putnam County... the following property, to wit: ...one Negro man... four horses, one waggon... levied on the property of Zacheus Burt , to satisfy an execution in favor of K. McKenzie & Co., against Richard Burt & Co.¹⁹

Zacheus BURT and Richard BURT appeared in a newspaper article 22 October 1822 in the The Georgia Journal, published in Milledgeville, Georgia. At the court house in Milledgeville, Baldwin county, on first Tuesday in November, one grist mill and land it stands on up to the high water mark... lying on the waters of Crooked Creek [aka Rooty Creek], in the county of Putnam, taken as the property of Richard and Zachias Burt to satisfy a fi fa in favor of Lawrence Rapelye & Co. vs. said Burt.

Zacheus BURT and Richard BURT were The Georgia Journal of Milledgeville recorded on 29 Oct 1822, "At the courthouse in Milledgeville, Baldwin County, on the first Tuesday in December next, will be sold... one Grist Mill and land it stands on lying on the waters of Crooked Creek, in the county of Putnam, taken as the property of of Richard Burt and Zacheus Burt, to satisfy a f ifa in favor of Laurence Rapelye & Co. Note: Fi fa is the abbreviation for fieri facias which is Latin for "that you cause to be done." This is a court document that instructs a sheriff to seize and sell a defendant's property in order to satisfy a monetary judgment against the defendant. on 29 October 1822 in Putnam County, Georgia.^20,21

There is a deed in Putnam county, Georgia dated 5 April 1824 in which Jesse Burt, Martha Burt, Zacheus Burt, Elizabeth Burt, James Burt, Rebecca Burt, Richard Burt and Margaret Burt, all of Putnam County, granted power of attorney to James G. Burt so that he could go to Halifax Co. and recover what was due them from "our father and father-in-law's estate, viz. Wm. Burt Senr. decd late of North Carolina, Halifax County."²²

From the 2 Mar 1829 Georgia Journal of Milledgeville, in Putnam county "on the 1st Tuesday in April next, will be sold at the Court House in Eatonton, Putnam county, the following property ...two negroes, Alford and Daniel, levied as property of Richard Burt, one negro by the name of Plymouth and six bales of cotton, levied as property of Zacheus Burt, to satisfy a fifa in favor of John Wallace vs. Richard Burt and Zacheus Burt."²³

Zacheus BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1840 in Talbot County, Georgia. The household was listed as one male under 5, one male 20-30, one male 50-60 [Zacheus], one female 5-10, one female 10-15, and one female 50-60 [Elizabeth].²⁴

Zacheus BURT and Elizabeth BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1850 in 22nd District, Talbot County, Georgia. The household was listed as Z. Burt, a 70-year-9ld farmer, born North Carolina; Elizabeth Burt, his 70-year-old wife; Martha Burt, 18, born Georgia. Leaving next door was his son Hilliard and wife, Sarah.

Zacheus BURT died in December 1859 in Marion County, Georgia, at age 79. He appeared on the 1860 Mortality Census Schedule for Marion county. He was 80 years old and the cause of death was listed as heart decease and death was sudden.^25,26

     Richard BURT, son of Joseph BURT and Elizabeth (?), was born circa 1785 in Halifax County, North Carolina. He was a planter and merchant.

His father died in August 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina. Richard would have been about 3 years old.

Richard BURT was named an heir in the will of Joseph BURT dated 20 June 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina. "I give and bequeath to my beloved son Richard Burt one Negro Girl named Millia...^1,2,3 "

He was probably one of the 3 males under age 16 listed in the household of his mother, Elizabeth (?), in the 1790 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.⁴

His moved from Halifax county to Warren County, Georgia, after 1800 with his guardian, Wilson Carter. There he married Margaret Burt, his cousin. The couple moved to Putnam county, Georgia.

Richard BURT, orphan, came into court 15 February 1803 in Warren County, Georgia, and made choice of John MATHEWS as his guardian.⁵

He bought land from Thompson Bird in 1808 in Putnam County, Georgia. It was a parcel of land in lot 272.

Richard married first Margaret BURT, daughter of William BURT Sr. and Elizabeth HURT, circa 1809 in Putnam County, Georgia.

Richard BURT and James BURT were two of the first trustees of the Concord United Methodist Church in Eatonton, Putnam County, Georgia. It is the oldest Methodist Church west of the Oconee River on the Pea Ridge Road in the eastern part of the county. The little log cabin church was built in the fall of 1806. At that time it was called Victory and was a Methodist Episcopal Church on the Sparta Circuit. The name was changed to Concord Methodist Church in 1812. A frame building was constructed in 1825 and the present church building was built in 1886. Other members were Bushrod Johnston and wife, Lucy Marshall, and Lucius Marshall who married Mary Brooks Bearden.⁶

Richard sold a tract of land to John MARSHALL on 16 January 1811 in Putnam County, Georgia. The parcel of land contained 36.8 acres in district 2 lot 308.

He sold a tract of land to Thomas N. MAHONE on 28 January 1812 in Putnam County, Georgia. The parcel contained 146 acres in district 2 lot 272.

Richard BURT witnessed the sale of land from his mother, Elizabeth BURT, to Thomas A. COLEMAN on 1 May 1812 in Halifax County, North Carolina. This sale of the land inherited from her husband, Joseph Burt, involved all of their childen excepting Joseph, Jr. and Stephen, who was deceased.⁷

He and Zacheus BURT were included on a tax list in 1813 in Putnam County, Georgia. They appeared there in Captain Robert Broadnax's Military District, along with Owen D. Carstarphen.

James BURT, Zacheus BURT, Richard BURT and Joseph BURT Jr. were included on a tax list in 1813 in Putnam County, Georgia. They appeared in the tax roll for Capt. Francis Williams' Military District, along with their brother-in-laws Stephen Marshall and John Marshall.⁸

Richard sold a tract of land to Peter Thomas on 8 June 1816 in Putnam County, Georgia. The tract contained 236 acres in district 2 lot 308.

He sold a tract of land to J. Murphy on 13 July 1816 in Putnam County, Georgia. It contained 50 acres in district 2 lot 308.

His was included on a tax list in 1817 in Capt. Peter Baugh's District, Putnam County, Georgia. Richard Burt was taxed for 11 poles. He had land on Crooked Creek, adjoining Johnson. He also had stock in trade valued $7,000.

From the 30 November 1819 The Georgia Journal newspaper (Milledgeville) was this item: The Journal Almanac for 1820, may be had from the following gentlemen, at... 25 cents each: ...Richard Burt, Esq., Putnam...⁹

Richard BURT, Zacheus BURT and James BURT were included on a tax list in 1820 in Putnam County, Georgia. They were counted in the tax roll of Capt. Thomas Bustin's District. Their brother, William Burt, appeared in another district. James was taxed for 14 polls, and land on Bazor's Branch, bordering land of Johnson. Richard was taxed for 15 polls, his land also lying on Bazor's Branch, bordering Meriwether and Johnson. He had stock in trade valued $10,000.

He appeared in a newspaper article 25 January 1820 in the The Georgia Journal, published in Milledgeville, Georgia. "Richard Burt, Esq., has been appointed, by the Post Master General, Post Master at Forsyth Academy, a post office recently established in Putnam County."¹⁰

He appeared in a newspaper article 14 March 1820 in the The Georgia Journal, published in Milledgeville, Georgia. "Forty Dollars Reward. -- To any person who will apprehend and deliver two negro fellows, Isaac and James, to me in Putnam County... They left me on Saturday last, and I do suppose that they intend making for St. Marys... (Signed) Richard Burt."¹¹

He sold a tract of land to Jesse Bachelor on 10 May 1820 in Putnam County, Georgia. The tract contained 101.25 acres being one half of lot 344 in the 2nd district, formerly in Baldwin county.¹²

Richard BURT appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Capt Thomas Bustins District, Putnam County, Georgia, 2 males under 10 [William, John], 1 male 36-45 [Richard], 2 females under 10, 1 female 16-26, and 1 female 26-45 [Margaret]. They had 14 slaves.

Richard appeared in a newspaper article 19 December 1820 in the The Georgia Journal, published in Milledgeville, Georgia. "Forsyth Academy, situated in the vacinity of Concord Meeting House... and on the road from Milledgeville to Greensborough, in the county of Putnam, will commence, and be open for the reception of students on the 12th day of January next under a competent teacher... (Signed) John Kennon, Richard Burt, and Peter Dennis."¹³

He appeared in a newspaper article 30 January 1821 in the The Georgia Journal, published in Milledgeville, Georgia. "On the 1st Tuesday in March next, will be sold at the market-house in the twon of Eatonton, Putnam County... the following property, to wit: 202 1/2 acres... with two grist mills thereon... 18 negroes... levied on as the property of Richard Burt & Co., to satisfy an execution in favor of K. McKenzie & Co. One execution in favor of the administrators of Benjamiin Wright, deceased... against Stephen S. Wright, John Marshall, and Richard Burt..."¹⁴

From the 1 May 1821 The Georgia Journal (Milledgeville): On the 1st Tuesday in June next, will be sold at the market-house in the town of Eatonton, Putnam County... the following property, to wit: ...one Negro man... four horses, one waggon... levied on the property of Zacheus Burt , to satisfy an execution in favor of K. McKenzie & Co., against Richard Burt & Co.¹⁵

Richard BURT appeared in a newspaper article 5 February 1822 in the The Georgia Journal, published in Milledgeville, Georgia. "Will be sold on the 1st Tuesday in March next, at the courthouse, in the town of Irwinton, Wilkinson County... 100 acres of land... taken as the property of William W. Brown, to satisfy a fi fa in favor of R. Burt & Co...."¹⁶

He appeared in a newspaper article 12 February 1822 in the The Georgia Journal, published in Milledgeville, Georgia. Two acres of land, with a store house and out houses thereon, in the county of Putnam, adjoining Ponce and others, taken as the property of Richard Burt and Zachias Burt, to satisfy a fi fa in favor of Lawrence Rapelye.

Richard BURT and Zacheus BURT appeared in a newspaper article 22 October 1822 in the The Georgia Journal, published in Milledgeville, Georgia. At the court house in Milledgeville, Baldwin county, on first Tuesday in November, one grist mill and land it stands on up to the high water mark... lying on the waters of Crooked Creek [aka Rooty Creek], in the county of Putnam, taken as the property of Richard and Zachias Burt to satisfy a fi fa in favor of Lawrence Rapelye & Co. vs. said Burt.

Richard BURT and Zacheus BURT were The Georgia Journal of Milledgeville recorded on 29 Oct 1822, "At the courthouse in Milledgeville, Baldwin County, on the first Tuesday in December next, will be sold... one Grist Mill and land it stands on lying on the waters of Crooked Creek, in the county of Putnam, taken as the property of of Richard Burt and Zacheus Burt, to satisfy a f ifa in favor of Laurence Rapelye & Co. Note: Fi fa is the abbreviation for fieri facias which is Latin for "that you cause to be done." This is a court document that instructs a sheriff to seize and sell a defendant's property in order to satisfy a monetary judgment against the defendant. on 29 October 1822 in Putnam County, Georgia.^17,18

He appeared in a newspaper article 24 June 1823 in the Georgia Journal Extra, published in Milledgeville, Georgia. From the March term of the Putham County Superior Court: "It appearing to the court, that the original deeds given by Thompson Bird to Richard Burt, and by said Burt to Thomas Malone, for a certain tract of land lying in the 2d district of formerly Baldwin, now Putnam county, known by lot No. 273, have been lost, and that copies of the same have been filed in the office of this court. On motion, ordered that the said copies be established in lieu of the originals.

There is a deed in Putnam county, Georgia dated 5 April 1824 in which Jesse Burt, Martha Burt, Zacheus Burt, Elizabeth Burt, James Burt, Rebecca Burt, Richard Burt and Margaret Burt, all of Putnam County, granted power of attorney to James G. Burt so that he could go to Halifax Co. and recover what was due them from "our father and father-in-law's estate, viz. Wm. Burt Senr. decd late of North Carolina, Halifax County."¹⁹

In the 1827 Georgia Land Lottery Richard Burt of Putnam county drew land in district 7 lot 15 of Muscogee (now Chattahoochee) County.²⁰

From the 2 Mar 1829 Georgia Journal of Milledgeville, in Putnam county "on the 1st Tuesday in April next, will be sold at the Court House in Eatonton, Putnam county, the following property ...two negroes, Alford and Daniel, levied as property of Richard Burt, one negro by the name of Plymouth and six bales of cotton, levied as property of Zacheus Burt, to satisfy a fifa in favor of John Wallace vs. Richard Burt and Zacheus Burt."²¹

Richard BURT appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. Richard Wright's District, Putnam County, Georgia, 1 male 10-14 [John], 1 male 40-49 [Richard, age 42], 1 female under 5, 2 females 5-9 [Mary, ?], 1 female 10-14, 1 female 15-19 [Elizabeth], 1 female 40-49 [Margaret], and 9 slaves.

Richard sold a tract of land to Henry HURT on 20 January 1830 in Putnam County, Georgia. The parcel contained 182 acres in division 2 lot 346.

Richard BURT was listed as one of the heirs to the estate of Joseph J. BURT 25 August 1830 in Autauga County, Alabama. John J. Burt was his newphew, the son of John Burt. The sums went to Richard Burt & Co.²²

Richard married second Mary Callaway on 26 November 1833 in Meriwether County, Georgia.²³

Richard BURT was included on a tax list in 1838 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia. He was taxed for 9 polls and in 1845 for 1 poll.

His was a member of a April 1839 Superior Court Grand Jury in Muscogee County, Georgia, according to an abstract from the Georgia Journal of Milledgeville 2 May 1839.

Richard BURT appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, 1 male 10-14, 1 male 20-29 [William], 1 male 50-59 [Richard, age 52], 1 female under 5 [Louisa], 1 female 5-9 [Sarah[, 1 female 15-19 [Mary], 1 female 30-49 [Mary Calloway]. and 10 slaves.

He appeared in a newspaper article 2 May 1840 in the Columbus Sentinel & Herald, published in Columbus, Georgia. Sheriff's Sale -- The north half of a half acre lot in city of Columbus, No. 377, on Forsyth street, together with the improvements thereon, levied on as the property of Richard Burt to satisfy a fi fa in favor of Walter T. Colquitt, for the use of McCorele & Page vs. Richard Burt.

An item in The Columbus Times on 11 March 1846 announced that Richard had been elected bridge keeper for the bridge over the Chattahoochie River. He was to pay a bond to the Columbus city council.

Richard BURT deeded slaves to his son, William Marshall BURT I, on 30 December 1846 in Muscogee County, Georgia. Indenture between Richard Burt "of the City of Columbus"... "and his son Wm. M. Burt of the county of Troup," "For natural love & affection I have and bear to my son Wm. M. Burt" for $5.00 2 slaves-- David, about 12, and Omic(?), about 10. Wit: John J. McKendree, JP.²⁴

Richard BURT and Mary Callaway appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 29 October 1850 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia. The household was listed as Richard Burt, 62-year-old wagon maker, born in North Carolina, wife Mary, age 51; daughters Sarah H., 16, and Louisa J., 14. Also in the household was Julius L. King, 28, born South Carolina.²⁵

He appeared in a newspaper article 26 October 1865 in the The Daily Sun, published in Columbus, Georgia. For Rent -- Two rooms and a kitchen, above the Opelika Depot. Apply to Richard Burt.

Richard BURT died on 29 September 1866 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.²⁶ He was buried in Linwood Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.

His obituary appeared 30 September 1866 in the The Daily Sun, published in Columbus, Georgia. Death of an Old Citizen-- On yesterday died, Richard Burt, a well known citizen and Christian gentleman. His age was about seventy years. He was among the first settlers of Columbus. He lived a long time, has been a leader in the Methodist church and has lived a life of usefulness and honor. Many will long remember his many acts of kindness and love.

His obituary appeared 20 October 1866 in the Columbus Enquirer, published in Columbus, Georgia. Sexton's Report for the 3rd quarter, 1866 shows: Buried 30 SEP 1866, Richard BURT, who died of old age in the country. (Age not reported. It's presumed that "in the country" here means in rural Muscogee County, although it possibly could extend to a rural part of a neighboring Georgia county. The sexton at that time was Robert Thomas SIMONS.)²⁷

     Sallie BURT, daughter of Joseph BURT and Elizabeth (?), was born circa 1763 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Sallie married Taylor FLEWELLEN, son of William FLEWELLEN and Elizabeth HOLLOWAY, before 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

Sallie BURT was named an heir in the will of Joseph BURT dated 20 June 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina. "I give and bequeath to my beloved Daughter Salley Flewellen one Negro Woman named Millia and her child Essex..."^2,3,4

Sallie BURT died in 1812 in Warren County, Georgia.⁵

     James BURT, son of Joseph BURT and Elizabeth (?), was born circa 1782 in Halifax County, North Carolina.¹ He was one of the three younger children of Joseph and Elizabeth Burt named in Joseph's will in 1788. He moved with his guardian, Wilson Carter, and brothers Richard and Zacheus to Warren County, Georgia sometime after 1790. He married his cousin, Rebecca Burt, daugther of his uncle William Burt, Sr., in 1803. They moved to Putnam County, Georgia before 1813. He was a planter.

His father died in August 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina. James would have been about five years old.

James BURT was named an heir in the will of Joseph BURT dated 20 June 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina. "I leave one negro Girl named Jude to be Sold by my Executors and a Young Negro to be bought with the Money, which negro I give and bequeath to my beloved son James Burt, to him and his Heirs forever..."^2,3,4

He was probably one of the 3 males under age 16 listed in the household of his mother, Elizabeth (?), in the 1790 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.⁵

On 20 Apr 1801 in Warren county, Georgia James Burt, Robert Parker, and James Mathews witnessed sale of land from Robert Mathews to Solomon Mathews.^6,7

James married Rebecca BURT, daughter of William BURT Sr. and Elizabeth HURT, on 6 February 1803 in Warren County, Georgia.^8,9

James BURT and Zacheus BURT were included on a tax list in 1805 in Captain James Jones' District, Warren County, Georgia. James had 5 slaves and 100 acres of land near Rocky Comfort Creek adjoining a Williams. Zacheus had 4 slaves and 133 acres near Rocky Comfort Creek adjoing "Birt". Sharack and Alexander Fluellen as well as Stephen Marshall had land in this same area.^10,11,12

James BURT bought land from John MATHEWS on 19 February 1805 in Warren County, Georgia. It adjoined the land of Zacheus Burt and Nicholas Williams. Witnesses wer Zacheus Burt and William Banks.^13,14

In Warren county on 22 Dec 1806 James and Zacheus Burt witnessed a from Benjamin Wright to Archilaus Flewellin, land adjoining John Lock, Elisha Hurt, Nicholas Williams and David Mims.⁶

James BURT sold a tract of land to Nicholas Williams on 12 October 1807 in Warren County, Georgia. The land adjoined Zacheus BURT.¹⁵

James BURT and Richard BURT were two of the first trustees of the Concord United Methodist Church in Eatonton, Putnam County, Georgia. It is the oldest Methodist Church west of the Oconee River on the Pea Ridge Road in the eastern part of the county. The little log cabin church was built in the fall of 1806. At that time it was called Victory and was a Methodist Episcopal Church on the Sparta Circuit. The name was changed to Concord Methodist Church in 1812. A frame building was constructed in 1825 and the present church building was built in 1886. Other members were Bushrod Johnston and wife, Lucy Marshall, and Lucius Marshall who married Mary Brooks Bearden.¹⁶

During the War of 1812, James BURT and John BURT enlisted in the 2nd Regiment (Jenkins), Georgia Volunteers and Militia. They were both privates.¹⁷

James BURT witnessed the sale of land from his mother, Elizabeth BURT, to Thomas A. COLEMAN on 1 May 1812 in Halifax County, North Carolina. This sale of the land inherited from her husband, Joseph Burt, involved all of their childen excepting Joseph, Jr. and Stephen, who was deceased.¹⁸

James BURT, Zacheus BURT, Joseph BURT Jr. and Richard BURT were included on a tax list in 1813 in Putnam County, Georgia. They appeared in the tax roll for Capt. Francis Williams' Military District, along with their brother-in-laws Stephen Marshall and John Marshall.¹⁴

James BURT was included on a tax list in 1817 in Capt. John Robertsons District, Putnam County, Georgia. His taxes included that on a two-wheeled carriage.¹⁹

Richard BURT, Zacheus BURT and James BURT were included on a tax list in 1820 in Putnam County, Georgia. They were counted in the tax roll of Capt. Thomas Bustin's District. Their brother, William Burt, appeared in another district. James was taxed for 14 polls, and land on Bazor's Branch, bordering land of Johnson. Richard was taxed for 15 polls, his land also lying on Bazor's Branch, bordering Meriwether and Johnson. He had stock in trade valued $10,000.

James BURT appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Capt Thomas Bustins District, Putnam County, Georgia, 3 males under 10 [Joseph, Richard, James C.], 1 male 10-15 [Wiilliam], 1 male 26-45 [James], 1 female 10-16 [Margaret], 1 female 26-45 [Rebecca], and 1 female 45 or older [Elizabeth Burt]. They had 13 slaves.

The tax list for this year lists James Burt along with his brothers Joseph, Zaccheus and Richard Burt. Their brother William was in another district.²⁰

James BURT appeared in a newspaper article 2 April 1822 in the The Georgia Journal, published in Milledgeville, Georgia. "Will be sold on the 1st Tuesday in May next, at the market-house in the town of Eatonton, Putnam County... the following property, to wit: ...400 acres of land... wheron James Burt now lives... levied on as the property of Kenith McKenzie..."²¹

He appeared in a newspaper article 29 October 1822 in the The Georgia Journal, published in Milledgeville, Georgia. "On the 1st Tuesday in December next, at the courthouse in Fayette County ... the following property will be sold, to wit: ...202 1/2 acres of land... lot No. 15,in the 7th district of Fayette County, levied on as the property of Simeon Lawhorn, to satisfy 3 fi fas, one in favor of James Burt, one in favor of James Dismukes, and one in favor of S. S. Wright... for the use of Thomas Napier..."²²

He appeared in a newspaper article 31 December 1822 in the The Georgia Journal, published in Milledgeville, Georgia. "Between the usual hours of sale, will be sold at the market-house in the town of Eatonton, Putnam County, on the 1st Tuesday in February next... the following property, to wit: ...100 acres of land... adjoining Thomas Napier... levied on as the property of James McKissack, to satisfy a fi fa in favor of James Burt..."²³

On 5 Nov 1823 James Burt of Putnam County, Georgia appointed Hiram Read of that county "my true and lawful attorney" to collect debts from the legal representatives of John Mathews, dec'd of Autauga county, Alabama. Mathews was his brother-in-law by marriage to his sister, Mary Burt. had died in January of 1822.^24,25

James BURT was included on a tax list in 1824 in Capt. Peter Baughs District, Putnam County, Georgia.²⁶

There is a deed in Putnam county, Georgia dated 5 April 1824 in which Jesse Burt, Martha Burt, Zacheus Burt, Elizabeth Burt, James Burt, Rebecca Burt, Richard Burt and Margaret Burt, all of Putnam County, granted power of attorney to James G. Burt so that he could go to Halifax Co. and recover what was due them from "our father and father-in-law's estate, viz. Wm. Burt Senr. decd late of North Carolina, Halifax County."²⁷

Rebecca died after 5 April 1824 leaving James BURT as a widower.²⁸

James married second Polly Rogers on 6 September 1825 in Putnam County, Georgia.^29,30 The Georgia Journal, Tuesday, 29 May 1827: "Notice This! Inasmuch as my wife Polly Burt and I cannot live agreeable together, and she has this day left my bed and board, by mutual consent of us both, and taken some of my property, I hereby notify all persons not to credit her on my account, for I am determined not to pay any debt contracted by her." s/ James Burt. Putnam County, May 18, 1827. This also appeared in The Georgia Journal, 7 December 1833, Putnam County, Georgia: Libel for Divorce, James Burt vs.. Mary Burt.^31,32

James left a will dated 14 May 1829 in Putnam County, Georgia. The will was probated 5 Dec 1836 and names as heirs, his wife, Mary; sons James C., Richard M., Joseph T., and William Y., and daughter, Maria Read. He named as executors his friend, Thomas Johnston, and his son-in-law, Hiram Reed. Witnesses: Wm. Johnston, James C. Burt, and James G. Burt.³³

James BURT appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. Richard Wright's District, Putnam County, Georgia, 1 male 10-14 [Richard], 2 males 15-19 [James C., Joseph], 1 male 20-29 [William], 1 male 40-49 [James], 2 females under 5, 1 female 20-29 [Polly], and 20 slaves.³⁴

James BURT died in 1836 in Putnam County, Georgia.

     Elizabeth BURT, daughter of Joseph BURT and Elizabeth (?), was born on 20 January 1774 in Halifax County, North Carolina.^1,2,3

Her father died in August 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina, when Elizabeth was 14. Elizabeth would have been about 14 years old.

Elizabeth BURT was named an heir in the will of Joseph BURT dated 20 June 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina. "I give and bequeath to my beloved Daughter Elizabeth Burt one negro girl named Hannah to be delivered to her when she comes to the age of Eighteen Years old or sooner if she marries, and also one sorrel mare..."^4,5,6

She was probably one of the 3 females listed in the household of her mother, Elizabeth (?), in the 1790 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.⁷

Elizabeth married Stephen MARSHALL, son of David MARSHALL and Mary Hodge DAVIS, circa 1793 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

She was probably one of the 2 females over age 45 listed in the household of her husband, Stephen MARSHALL, in the 1810 Federal Census of Warren County, Georgia.

Elizabeth BURT witnessed the sale of land from her mother, Elizabeth BURT, to Thomas A. COLEMAN on 1 May 1812 in Halifax County, North Carolina. This sale of the land inherited from her husband, Joseph Burt, involved all of their childen excepting Joseph, Jr. and Stephen, who was deceased.⁸ The residence of Elizabeth Burt was not given in the above deed, but was probably in either Warren or Putnam County, Georgia, where many of her children had moved. An Elizabeth Burt of Warren County was listed in the 1805 Georgia Land Lottery registration, receiving a prize on the second draw. The 1820 Putnam County census enumeration of James Burt's household included a female over 45 years of age; perhaps this was Elizabeth living with her son and his family.

Elizabeth BURT died on 18 June 1820 in Putnam County, Georgia, at age 46. She died on complications from child birth only three days after only three of giving birth to her youngest child.⁹

Elizabeth's obituary was printed on 27 June 1820 in the Georgia Journal newspaper, published in Milledgeville, Georgia. The article read: "Sympathy and obligation induce this brief and humble notice of the death, on the 18th Inst. of Mrs. Elizabeth Marshall, late wife of Captain Stephen Marshall, of Putnam County... She left a husband and ten children, the youngest of which is only eight days old."¹⁰

She was probably the female over age 45 listed in the household of her husband, Stephen MARSHALL, in the 1820 Federal Census of Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina.

She was probably the female age 50 to 59 listed in the household of her husband, Stephen MARSHALL, in the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. Humphrey Drury's District, Putnam County, Georgia.

     Mary "Polly" BURT, daughter of Joseph BURT and Elizabeth (?), was born on 3 November 1778 in Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

Her father died in August 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina, when Mary was 9. Mary would have been about ten years old.

Mary "Polly" BURT was named an heir in the will of Joseph BURT dated 20 June 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina. "I give and bequeath to my beloved Daughter Mary Burt one negro girl named [Roz?]..."^2,3,4

She was probably one of the 3 females listed in the household of her mother, Elizabeth (?), in the 1790 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.⁵

Mary married John MATHEWS, son of James MATHEWS III and Sarah BRINKLEY, on 12 November 1793 in Halifax County, North Carolina.^6,7

Mary "Polly" BURT witnessed the sale of land from her mother, Elizabeth BURT, to Thomas A. COLEMAN on 1 May 1812 in Halifax County, North Carolina. This sale of the land inherited from her husband, Joseph Burt, involved all of their childen excepting Joseph, Jr. and Stephen, who was deceased.⁸

Mary and John MATHEWS moved from Milledgeville, Georgia to Autauga County, Alabama Territory, in 24 March 1819 where they settled in the town of Washington on the Alabama River. Their children went to school there and were protected from Indians by their slaves.⁹

Mary "Polly" MATHEWS was listed as one of the heirs to the estate of Joseph J. BURT 25 August 1830 in Autauga County, Alabama. John J. Burt was her nephew, the son of John and Hannah Burt.¹⁰

Mary "Polly" BURT bought land from Joseph BURT Jr. on 13 November 1830 in Autauga County, Alabama. For $350 received from Mrs. Mary Mathews he conveyed two female negro slaves being Milly, a woman about 20 years of age and her infant child Eliza about nine months old. The transaction was signed by Joseph Burt and witnessed by James C. Burt and Timothy W. Mathews.¹¹

Mary "Polly" MATHEWS transferred property to Timothy Walton MATHEWS on 30 November 1830 in Autauga County, Alabama. For "the love, good will and affection which I have and bear towards my four grandchildren" Joseph J. J. Mathews, Timothy W. L. Mathews, James W. H. Mathews and Munson S. D. Mathews, being the children of my son, Timothy W. Mathews. The deed was signed by Mary and witnessed by William Burt and W. H. Cox.¹¹

Mary "Polly" MATHEWS purchased a government land patent 19 September 1835 in Wilcox County, Alabama. From the Cahaba land office she purchased land in township 14-N, range 7-E. She got 39.61 acres of southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section 36. Her sons Timothy and Jesse also had land in this section.

Mary "Polly" BURT died on 5 December 1835 in Wilcox County, Alabama, at age 57.^6,7 She was buried in Cox-Vincent Cemetery, Washington, Autauga County, Alabama.⁷

     Stephen Richard BURT, son of Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ, was born in 1796 in Halifax County, North Carolina. He was a farmer.

Stephen Richard BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1800, in the household of Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ in Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

He was probably one of the 2 males age 10 to 16 listed in the household of his father, Joseph BURT Jr., in the 1810 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.²

He was probably the male age 16 to 25 listed in the household of his father, Joseph BURT Jr., in the 1820 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.³

Stephen married Catherine BILLINGSLEY, daughter of Clement BILLINGSLEY and Cynthia Rebecca TURNER, in 1829 in Autauga County, Alabama.

Stephen Richard BURT appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. McKenzey's District, Autauga County, Alabama, S. R. Burt household, 1 male 40-49 [Stephen, age 34], 2 females under 5 [Lydia, Elizabeth], and 1 female 20-29 [Kitty]. The age range for Stephen was wrong, it should have been 30-39. They lived not far from Kitty's father, Clement Billingsley.⁴

Stephen Richard BURT purchased a government land patent 1 October 1833 in Autauga County, Alabama. The land was in section 8 of township 19, range 14.⁵

Stephen bought land near Autaugaville, Alabana 26 October 1835. (SE 1/4 NE 1/4 Section 8 Township 19 Range 14). Afterwards moved to Weogufka in Coosa County where he remained until his death.

Stephen Richard BURT bought a tract of land from Willis Perry BAKER on 4 September 1838 in Autauga County, Alabama. The deed stated that Willis P. Baker of Muscogee County, Georgia for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which he had towards his daughter, Elizabeth G. Burt, the wife of Joseph J. Burt "for love and affection", and for the sum of one dollar paid by Stephen R. Burt, bargained and sold to Stephen R. Burt a female negro slave called Feby about 15 years old along with all increase. The deed also included two tracts of land: the east half of the southeast quarter of section 13, township 19, range 17 and the west half of the southeast quarter of section 13, township 19, range 17. This land would be in present day Elmore County, north of Millbrook. Baker imposed a condition that Stephen Burt let the property remain in the possession of his daughter, Elizabeth G. Burt, so long as she shall live and upon her death the property was to be divided equally between her bodily heirs. He demanded that his son-in-law, Joseph J. Burt, not be "given in any manner whatever the least degree of ownership."⁶

Stephen Richard BURT appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Autauga County, Alabama, S. R. Burt household: 1 male under 5 [James], 1 male 5-9 [John], 1 male 40-49 [Stephen], 1 female under 5 [Mary Ann], 1 female 5-9 [Julia], 2 females 10-14 [Lyda, Elizabeth], and 1 female 40-49 [Kitty]. They had 4 slaves.

Stephen Richard BURT witnessed the probate of the estate of Joseph BURT Jr. on 18 January 1841 in Autauga County, Alabama. For a total of $1,215.75. The estate included four lots of books, saddle bags, rifle, shotgun, bedstead, arm chair, watch, chest, a Negro man, and a Negro Woman. On 20 January 1841 Martin R. Burt approved the appraisel and administered the sale of the property. James C. Burt purchased three lots of books, the saddle, rifle, shotgun, chair, watch, bed, and Negro man. S. R. [Stephen R.] Burt bought one lot of books, some tools, and a bedstead. M. R. [Martin] Burt bought some books and bags[?]. J. Burt bought one trunk. The total sale amounted to $1,398.91.⁷

Stephen Richard BURT witnessed the probate of the estate of Joseph BURT Jr. on 17 October 1842 in Autauga County, Alabama. $172.37 1/2 each was distributed to the following heirs: Nancy Coleman, Thomas Coleman in right of his wife Martha, Barrett Vincent in right of his wife Elizabeth, Stephen R. Burt, Martin R. Burt (administrator), Henry Hunt in right of his wife Sarah, James C. Burt, and Joseph J. Burt.⁸

Stephen Richard BURT and Catherine BILLINGSLEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 2 November 1850 in Hatchet Creek Division, Coosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Stephen R. Burt, a 54 year old farmer, born North Carolina and Catherine Burt, his 50 year old wife, born in Virginia. Nether could read or write. Their children were: Lydia Burt, 21; Elizabeth Burt, 19; John Burt, 18, farmer; Julia Burt, 14; Mary Burt, 12; James Burt, 11 and Stephen Burt, 10. All born in Alabama.⁹

Stephen Richard BURT and Kitty BILLINGSLEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 July 1860 in Mt. Olive, Coosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Stephen R. Burt, a 64 year old farmer, born North Carolina and Catherine Burt, his 65 year old wife, born Virginia. Stephen had real estate valued $2,000 and a personal estate valued $13,000. Both were able to read and write. Their children were: James T. Burt, 21 and Stephen H. Burt, 18; both farm labor. Stephen was attending school. Living next was their son John W. Burt and wife, Sarah A. Burt, which their two children.

Stephen Richard BURT died in 1870 in Weogufka, Coosa County, Alabama. He was buried in Unity Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Weogufka, Coosa County, Alabama.

     Minnie Ann Ronada WATTS, daughter of George Weaver WATTS and Adelia Reed, was born on 18 September 1887 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

Minnie Ann Ronada WATTS appeared on a census, enumerated 11 June 1900, in the household of her parents George Weaver WATTS and Adelia Reed in Precinct 2, Scottsville, Bibb County, Alabama. She was twelve years old and attending school.²

Minnie married Arthur Talmadge BICE on 7 November 1906 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Minnie Ann Ronada WATTS died on 17 April 1935 in Brent, Bibb County, Alabama, at age 47. She was buried in Scottsville, Bibb County, Alabama.

     James CHISM, son of "Blind John" CHISHOLM and Sarah HARRIS, was born circa 1792 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

James married Frances MILLER circa 1809 in Jefferson County, Tennessee.¹

James saw military service iin Capt. Samuel Henderson's company of infantry during the War of 1812. They were part of Lt. Col. Reuben Nash's regiment, South Carolina Volunteer Militia.

James CHISM died circa 1822 in Bibb County, Alabama.