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     Capt. William BALL Jr., son of Col. William BALL and Hannah ATHEROLD, was born on 2 January 1641 in England. He lived in St. Mary's Parish, Lancaster County, Virginia.

William married first Margaret DOWNMAN circa 1664 in Lancaster County, Virginia.¹

William married second Miss HARRIS circa 1672 in Lancaster County, Virginia. At the time of her marriage to Capt. Ball, she lived in Bay View, Northumberland County, Virginia.^2,3

William married third Margaret Mary WILLIAMSON on 26 March 1673 in St. Mary's White Chapel, Essex County, Virginia. Tyler's Quarterly Magazine, noting problems determining the mother(s) of William's children stated:

"Genealogists seem in the past to have all conceding that he [William] was married several times but until recently it was uncertain by which wife he had the various children. It has now been proved by records that his third and last wife was Margaret Williamson who died and left a will dated 1697 mentioning all the children of Captain William Ball and herself and designating herself the sister of Mary Rozier, both daughters of James Williamson and Ann Underwood. Colonial record has been established for Margaret Williamson for an original land grant in Rappahannock County Virginia, Book 4, page 57, March 11, 1662." [This year needs checking] "

The order in which he married these three women is also in dispute.^4,5,3,6

Capt. William BALL Jr. died on 30 September 1694 in St. Mary's White Chapel, Lancaster County, Virginia, at age 53.^1,3

     Martha Dandridge GIBSON, daughter of Col. Jonathan Catlett GIBSON and Martha Dandridge BALL, was born in 1822 in Virginia. She probably died as an infant.¹

     Mary Williams SHACKELFORD, daughter of John SHACKELFORD and Lucy Pendleton Tutt, was born in 1807 in Virginia.^2,3

Mary married Col. Jonathan Catlett GIBSON, son of Jonathan Catlett GIBSON III and Elizabeth Mallory, on 28 December 1824 in Fairfax, Culpeper County, Virginia. Parson Woodville conducted the wedding service.^1,4

Mary Williams GIBSON appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 30 July 1850 in Culpeper County, Virginia. The household was listed as Mary W. Gibson, age 42, with real estate valued at $4,800. With her were her children: Ann E., 20; St. Pierre, an 18 year old farmer; Jonathan C., a 17 year old student; John S., 15; Mildred, 13; Eustace, 9; Susan, 8; Elizabeth, 6; and Edwd. [Edwin], 4. All were born in Virginia. Also living in the household was William Bundy, a 15-year-old mulatto laborer.⁵

Mary Williams SHACKELFORD appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 16 June 1860 in Homeland, Culpeper County, Virginia. The household was listed as Mary Gibson, 50; W. P. Gibson, 27, commissioned officer; Eustace Gibson, 21; Bessie Gibson, 16; and Edwin Gibson, 14.

On 22 April 1863 Frances Anne GIBSON in Mardisville, Talladega County, Alabama, wrote a letter to her step-mother Mary Williams GIBSON in Culpeper, Virginia as follows:


Note from the newspaper article-- Frances’ quote “in the midst of life are we in death” would prove too true for the Gibson family in the coming years. Mentioned in her letter were three siblings who died soon after: Pierre Gibson, a member of the Little Fork Rangers, killed on duty in 1863; Sue Gibson, a schoolteacher in Alabama who died in 1864; and Ned Gibson who died in Culpeper in 1869. Minnie was the two year old daughter of sister Ann “Nannie” Gibson Welch, who also died young, in 1872, at around the age of 38.^6,7

Mary Williams SHACKELFORD received tragic news concerning her daughter, Susan Harrison GIBSON, written on 12 February 1864 from Cahaba, Alabama.

[Note: C. K. Farley appeared on the 1860 Census in Cahaba as a medical doctor, age 37. He lived on First North Street near the Boys Academy].⁸

Mary Williams SHACKELFORD appeared on a census, enumerated 18 September 1870, in the household of her daughter Ann Eustace Welch in Wewoka, Talladega County, Alabama. She appears as Mary W. Gibson, 62, of Virginia.⁹

Mary Williams GIBSON claimed a widow's pension on behalf of her husband's service in the War of 1812 on 27 May 1879 in Culpeper County, Virginia. Her claim notes that she "heretofore made application for bounty land and obtained the same in the year 1850 to 1852." The pension was granted and Mary received $12 per month through 4 Mar 1895. Her claim was dropped 18 Dec 1895 because of her death.¹⁰

Mary Williams SHACKELFORD appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 June 1880 in Catalpa, Culpeper County, Virginia. The household was listed as Mary W. Gibson, 72; Bessie L. Gibson, 34, daughter, at home; Lela M. Welch, 16, granddaughter, at home; Sue H. Welch, 14, granddaughter, in school; and Eustace B. Welch, 13, grandson, labor. All were born in Virginia.¹¹

Mary Williams SHACKELFORD died in 1895 in Culpeper County, Virginia.¹² She was buried in St. Stephen's Church Cemetery.

     Lucy Ellen GIBSON, daughter of Col. Jonathan Catlett GIBSON and Mary Williams SHACKELFORD, was born on 2 August 1827 in Virginia.¹ Lucy Ellen was very sickly as a young girl. At age 7, she was not sent to the dentist because relatives thought that she would not survive the winter.²

Lucy married John Strother BUCKNER, son of Bailey BUCKNER and Mildred Strother, on 23 December 1846 in Culpeper County, Virginia.^1,3

When Aylette Hawes Buckner took a shot at Union troops, his mother protested when they fired back at the boy. They told her that if he was old enough to shoot at them, then he was old enough for them to shoot back. Either these troops or others stole all their cattle and under cover of darkness young Aylette went over the mountain and recovered them.⁴

Lucy Ellen BUCKNER and John Strother BUCKNER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 19 June 1870 in Sperryville, Rappahannock County, Virginia. The household was listed as John S. Buckner, 51, farmer; Lucy E. Buckner, 42; Mary E. Buckner, 21; Hawes [Aylette Hawes] Buckner, 20, farm labor; Annie Buckner, 17; Eugenia Buckner, 15; Blanche Buckner, 13; Mary C. Fitzhugh, 44; Catlett Fitzhugh, 14; and 8 servants. Buckner had real estate valued at $25,000 and personal estate $4,000.

Lucy Ellen GIBSON wrote the following letter on 2 October 1918:

Lucy Ellen GIBSON died on 2 August 1920 in Culpeper Courthouse, Virginia, at age 93.² She was buried in Fairview Cemetery.

     John Strother BUCKNER, son of Bailey BUCKNER and Mildred Strother, was born on 28 January 1819 in Sperryville, Rappahannock County, Virginia.¹

John married Lucy Ellen GIBSON, daughter of Col. Jonathan Catlett GIBSON and Mary Williams SHACKELFORD, on 23 December 1846 in Culpeper County, Virginia.^1,2

John Strother BUCKNER and Lucy Ellen BUCKNER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 19 June 1870 in Sperryville, Rappahannock County, Virginia. The household was listed as John S. Buckner, 51, farmer; Lucy E. Buckner, 42; Mary E. Buckner, 21; Hawes [Aylette Hawes] Buckner, 20, farm labor; Annie Buckner, 17; Eugenia Buckner, 15; Blanche Buckner, 13; Mary C. Fitzhugh, 44; Catlett Fitzhugh, 14; and 8 servants. Buckner had real estate valued at $25,000 and personal estate $4,000.

John Strother BUCKNER died on 14 December 1898 in Sperryville, Rappahannock County, Virginia, at age 79.¹ He was buried in Fairview Cemetery.

     Aylette Hawes BUCKNER, son of John Strother BUCKNER and Lucy Ellen GIBSON, was born on 13 December 1849 in Sperryville, Rappahannock County, Virginia.¹

When Aylette Hawes Buckner took a shot at Union troops, his mother protested when they fired back at the boy. They told her that if he was old enough to shoot at them, then he was old enough for them to shoot back. Either these troops or others stole all their cattle and under cover of darkness young Aylette went over the mountain and recovered them.²

Aylette Hawes BUCKNER appeared on a census, enumerated 19 June 1870, in the household of his parents John Strother BUCKNER and Lucy Ellen BUCKNER in Sperryville, Rappahannock County, Virginia. He was recorded as Hawes Buckner, farm laborer, age 20.

Aylette married Anna BURT, daughter of James Creth BURT and Frances Anne GIBSON, on 1 January 1877 at J. C. Burt home in Mardisville, Talladega County, Alabama. The service was performed by Samuel Henderson, M. G.³

Aylette Hawes BUCKNER was living in 1878 at the Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, District of Columbia. He appeared in the city directory there as a member of Congress.

Aylette Hawes BUCKNER appeared in a newspaper article 25 December 1889 in the Our Mountain Home, published in Talladega, Alabama. A. H. Buckner, son-in-law of Capt. J. C. Burt, has moved to this community from Virginia.

Aylette Hawes BUCKNER and Anna BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 26 June 1900 in Hawthorne, Rappahannock County, Virginia. The household was listed as Aylette H. Buckner, a 50-year-old farmer, born Mar 1850, and his wife, Anna Buckner, age 45, born Feb 1855. They had been married 23 years and Anna was the mother of 4 children, all living. Also in the household were their daughter, Burtie, age 21, born May 1879; son John S., 19, born Oct 1880; son Aylette H., 14, born Jul 1885; daugther Mattie, 11, born Nov 1888; laborer Lucy Fincham, 40, white, born Feb 1860; and servant Jacob Fincham, 8, black, born May 1892. All born in Virginia. John, Aylette and Mattie were all at school.

Mr. John Buckner of Sperryville had an automobile agency in Culpepper, and opened a branch agency in the little building in Sperryville at the intersection of Routes 600 and 1001. Mr. Aylette Buckner was one of the first Rappahannock citizens to own a Model "T" Ford, which he bought in Culpepper for $675 in 1913.⁴

Aylette Hawes BUCKNER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 January 1920 in Hawthorne District, Rappahannock County, Virginia. The household was listed as Aylette H. Buckner, a 70-year-old farmer. Anna Buckner was living next door with their son Aylette, Jr.

Aylette Hawes BUCKNER died on 31 December 1933 in Sperryville, Rappahannock County, Virginia, at age 84. He was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper, Culpeper County, Virginia.

     James Walter MEDDERS, son of John Calhoun MEDDERS and Nancy Frances STEWART, was born on 23 December 1886 in Cedar Grove, Bibb County, Alabama.¹

James married Nettie Nona BURT, daughter of Eustace Pierre BURT and Martha Jane YEAGER, on 8 October 1907 at Ada Chapel Methodist Church in Bibb County, Alabama.^2,3 Their son, Glover Medders, wrote that "before they were married, Daddy lived on the northside of Shultz Creek, and Mother lived on the southside. The land of their parents joined, and the children of both families visited each other and often played together. As they reached maturity, Dad began getting a little anxious because he had begun to notice that some other young men in the area were paying too much attention to Mother. He thought, 'I know, I will buy my freedom from my daddy, and then I will be a man of my own.' He talked to his dad and they worked out a deal. Walter agreed to work for one more year for his dad, and then he would be a free man. The deal was closed, and Walter began to court Nettie in earnest. So, in a little over a year, he not only had his freedom, but he and Mother had each other, and they were soon joined in marriage."⁴

James Walter was described by Glover as "...a strong and a hard worker. I never knew at any time what it was to go hungry. We needed new shoes and clothes at times, but what we had was kept clean. Dad's career was farming, but as the seasons permitted, he would pick up jobs, taking what he could find. He did his own blacksmith work and some for other people. He went for miles around to castrate bull yearlings, hogs and horses. He was used over and over in killing hogs for home use. Back in those days, almost all country people kept hogs for home meat. He was good at working with sick animals, and he was always willing to help. In short, he was a communtiy man who offered his help freely."⁵

In 1916 James Walter MEDDERS was registered for the draft during World War I. He was listed as a 30-year-old farmer, born 23 Dec 1886 in Blocton. He was a current resident of Blocton and claimed responsibility for a wife and four children.¹

Between 1920 and 1925 James Walter and Nettie purchased 115 acres of land joining Eustace Burt's property and on the south side of Schultz Creek from Walter's father. Their eldest son, Glover, now owns the land.⁵

James Walter MEDDERS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1920 in Bibb County, Alabama, the household was listed as Walter Meadows, age 23; wife Nettie, age 24; daughters Elvie Lee, age 12; Eustace, age 9; Madge, age 6; sons Glover, age 4 1/2; and Burton(?), age 1 1/2.⁶

James Walter MEDDERS and Nettie Nona BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 15 April 1930 in Beat 2, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as J. Walter Medders, a farmer, age 43. He owned his home and had first married when he was 20. He was not a veteran. Both he and his parents were born in Alabama. His wife, Nettie N., was 44 years old and had married when she was 21. She and her parents were born in Alabama. Children living with them were Madge L., 17; T. Glover, 14; J. Bunton, 11; Opal L., 8; and LaMoyne, 4 5/12. There was also married daughter, Elsie Lee Caffee, age 21, a farm laborer and her son, Arlas [Arliss] A. Caffee, 5 months old..⁷

James married Nancy Elizabeth (?) on 11 April 1937 in Bibb County, Alabama.⁸

James Walter MEDDERS died on 23 February 1975 in Cedar Grove, Bibb County, Alabama, at age 88.⁹ He was buried in Ada Chapel Bible Methodist Church Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Bibb County, Alabama.

Grandaughter Madge H. "Patty" Terry has written the following tribute to James Walter Medders: "Known as 'Papa' to his children, 'Pa' to his grandchildren and great grandchildren and 'Cousin Walter' to his community, Grandpa Walter is sorely missed and is still much in the thoughts and memory of those who loved him so much.

Pa was a man of great strength and strong Christian convictions. He was most often seen with Bible studying the word of God and served as a lay preacher in his community. He had the respect and love of all who knew him and was often called upon to travel miles to preach in the 'colored' church some distance from where he lived. Anyone in the community who needed help with a problem-- whether it was lending a hand with some chore or offering a prayer which needed to 'get through'-- Pa was the person in the community who was called on.

His eight children all had a deep love and respect for him and lived their lives so that he would not be disappointed in their actions. When the family got together on any occasion, it is a common thing to hear his name mentioned time and time again with happy and loving memories. He was the rock of the family and gave freely of his love to each member. Grandchildren always felt loved and it was a treat to spend the summers in the country with Pa, helping him with his many chores. I imagine there were many times when he could have done very well with that 'help,' but he never showed his frustration at the children who were in the fields with him, whether it was chopping or picking cotton, gathering the farm produce, or helping with the livestock. It was a special treat and created many happy memories to carry with us for our entire lives.

There might have been times when some of the younger children resisted his strong Christian teachings; however, now when we are all together, it is with great love and respect that someone will mention his guidance during a time when it was sorely needed.

Pa had a quick and lilting laughter, and it was such a thrill to listen to him relate some humorous event and share in his enjoyment. His positve outlook on life prepared family members to face life in a manner which provided enjoyment as well as making meaningful contributions to their fellowman.

In reflecting on his life, it is with a deep appreciation to God for sharing him with us for the years of his life and a desire to live so that one day we will again share in his presence."¹⁰

     Joseph John BURT, son of Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ, was born in 1815 in Halifax County, North Carolina.¹ He was a farmer.

Joseph John BURT was probably the male age 2 listed in the household of Joseph BURT Jr., in the 1820 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.²

Joseph John BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1830, in the household of Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ in Autauga County, Alabama.³

Joseph John BURT bought a tract of land from Henry Harrison HUNT and Sarah BURT on 9 February 1832 in Washington, Autauga County, Alabama. For the sum of 90 dollars they sold him one acre of land in the town of Washington.⁴ He witnessed the land patent of James Creth BURT on 17 February 1835 in Chambers County, Alabama.

Joseph married Elizabeth Grace BAKER, daughter of Willis Perry BAKER and Mary "Polly" Pittman, on 17 January 1836.⁵

Joseph John BURT sold a tract of land to Jonathan Mayhew on 9 June 1837 in Wetumpka, Autauga (now Elmore) County, Alabama. For $2500 he sold Mayhew of Ohio several lots in the town of Wetumpka.⁶

Joseph John BURT was named an heir in the will of Joseph BURT Jr. dated 30 November 1840 in Autauga County, Alabama.⁷

Joseph John 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

Joseph John 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

Joseph John BURT appeared in a newspaper article 4 November 1843 in the The East Alabamian, published in LaFayette, Alabama. Sale in Bankruptcy, Chambers County -- On 15 Nov 1843 in Layfayette "will be sold the interest of Joseph J. Burt in the E 1/2 of SW 1/4, the W 1/2 of SW 1/4, the W 1/2 of SE 1/4, of S[ection] 19-- also the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, and the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of S[ection] 30 T[ownship] 23 R[ange] 26-- also, the SE 1/4 of and E 1/2 of the SW 1/4, and the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 11 Township 13 Range 19 --also, the E 1/2 of the NW 1/4, Section 25 Township 13 Range 13 -- also, the undivided 1/2 of the W 1/2 of the SE 1/4, Section 23, -- the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 Section 6 -- the E 1/2 of the NW 1/4 Section 36 -- W 1/2 of the NW 1/4 Section 25; E 1/2 NE 1/4 -- the W 1/2 of the W 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Section 26, all of Township 15 Range 8 -- the NW 1/4 and the N 1/2 of the SW 1/4, Section 6 Township 15 Range 9 -- also, 2 horses, 18 head cattle, 19 hogs, yoke of oxen and wagon, 1 rifle, 1 musket, 1 ladies, 1 man's saddle, 1 clock -- Doubtful and bad debts surrendered in Bankruptcy and sold as the property of Joseph J. Burt.

Joseph John BURT and Elizabeth Grace BAKER were living on 28 July 1845 in Lafayette, Chambers County, Alabama, when Joseph wrote to his brother, James C. Burt, in Mardisville, Talledega County. In the letter he spoke of a drought that was making farming difficult, but stated that "I still trust in a higher power that we will not parish." He described his health as being "very feeble", but was improving. Apparently James had written to him requesting that he "come to court", but gave no explanation as to the reason. Possibly something to do with their father's estate. He closed by saying, "Elizabeth and myself join in sending our love to you all."

He bought land from Walker R. Thornton on 7 November 1849 in Chattooga County, Georgia. The sale was for Lot 149 of District 6 and Section 4, with the exception of 13 1/2 acres off the southwest corner. The purchase price was $1,009. It was described as being on the west side of the creek adjoining the land of William Penn. Witnesses were John W. Greathouse and A. K. Rhineheart, justice of the peace.⁹

He bought land from W. R. Thornton and Robert Williams on 7 November 1849 in Chattooga County, Georgia. For $100 Joseph purchased Lot 176 of the 6th District, 4th Section. The sale was witnessed by John W. Greathouse and A. R. Rhineheart, JP and was recorded 2 Jan 1850.¹⁰

Joseph John BURT and Elizabeth Grace BAKER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 September 1850 in Summerville, Chattooga County, Georgia. The household was listed as J. J. Burt, 36, farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, born North Carolina; Elizabeth G. Burt, 31, born Georgia; Flavious J. Burt, 14, born Georgia; Mary A. Burt, 12, born Georgia; Willis P. Burt, 8, born Alabama; Charles Burt, 6, born Alabama; Elizabeth Burt, 4, born Alabama; John P. Burt, 2, born Texas; and James R. Burt, one month old, born Georgia. Flavious, Mary and Willis were attending school.¹¹

Joseph sold a tract of land to Thomas T. Hopkins on 28 August 1851 in Chattooga County, Georgia. Hopkins purchased lot 149, with the exception of 13 1/2 acres in the southwest corner, for $1,950. The lot was described as being on the west side of a creek joining the land of William Penn and the west half of lot 176. These lots were in the 4th section of the 6th district. Witnesses were H. D. C. Edmondson and Robert Early, justice of the peace.¹²

Joseph John BURT died in July 1852 in Summerville, Chattooga County, Georgia. Elizabeth G. Burt was granted temporary letters of administration of her husband's estate 2 Aug 1852 in Chattooga County, stating that "Joseph J. Burt deceased died without any will..."¹³

Joseph John BURT bought land from T. T. Hopkins and John H. McPerkins on 27 August 1852 in Chattooga County, Georgia. For $1300 Joseph bought Lot 1 in block 2 of Summerville. The lot was described as being 60 feet in front by 120 feet along the sides. Witnesses were Charles C. Black and James A. Barron. This transaction appears to have been made after Mr. Burt's death, but there is no indication of that in the deed.¹⁴

On 4 Oct 1852 H. D. C. Edmondson was named administrator of Joseph J. Burt's estate in Chattooga County. An inventory on 1 Nov 1852 included a negro man, Chan; a woman and child, Sheba and Jane; a girl, Ginny; and boys, Isham, Henry and Berry. It also contained horses and mules, cows, oxen, hogs, plough, axe, rifle, shotgun, Bible, books, clothing, land in the 6th division 4th section of Chattooga County, 12th division 4th section Walker County, and 27th division 4th section of Early county, with the total of the estate inventory being $8,921.50.^15,16

     Sophia Weston BURT, daughter of Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ, was born on 28 July 1801 in Halifax County, North Carolina.^1,2

She was probably one of the 2 females under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Joseph BURT Jr., in the 1810 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.³

Sophia married Timothy Walton MATHEWS, son of John MATHEWS and Mary "Polly" BURT, on 16 July 1822 in Washington, Autauga County, Alabama.^2,1 As Dr. Samuel P. Smith recorded, the couple "lived in the neighborhood of Washington several years, engaged in farming, and in 1827 [Timothy] merchandised in Washington. After that he ran the river sometimes as pilot and sometimes as Captain of steamboats. After leaving Washington he moved to Wilcox County, where he farmed, and from thence he moved to Mobile, where he died about a year ago. He had nine children all sons, but three are living. [In 1885] Mrs. Mathews still lives with her son, James, in Mobile."⁴

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.⁵

Sophia Weston BURT was named an heir in the will of Joseph BURT Jr. dated 30 November 1840 in Autauga County, Alabama.⁶

Sophia Weston BURT and Timothy Walton MATHEWS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1850 in Wilcox County, Alabama. The household was listed as T. W. Mathews, a 48 year old farmer who born in Georgia. He owned real estate valued at $600. Sophia Mathews, his wife, was 46 years old and born in North Carolina. Children were James H., a 22 year old farmer; Robert W., age 18; Doctor E. [Issac?], age 13; Francis M., age 11; Fletcher, age 8; and Nancy, age 3. All were born in Alabama. Living with them was R. Taylor, a 25 year old merchant, born in Alabama. Living next door was Joseph Mathews, a warehouse keeper, and the son of Timothy and Sophia.⁷

Sophia Weston BURT and Timothy Walton MATHEWS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 18 September 1860 in Mobile, Alabama. The household was listed as Timothy W. Mathews, a 60 year old minister, born in Georgia. He had real estate valued at $4,500 and personal property valued at $22,000. According to the slave census he owned 27 slaves. His wife, Sophia W., was 55 and born in North Carolina. Living with them were their sons Robert W., a 22 year old clerk, and Fletcher F., age 16. Living next door was their son Timothy L. Mathews and his family.^8,9

Sophia Weston BURT and Timothy Walton MATHEWS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 18 July 1870 in Ward 7, Mobile, Alabama. The household was listed as Timothy Mathews, a 64 year-old feed store operator, and his wife, Sophia, age 60. Timothy had real estate valued at $10,000 and personal property worth $2,000. They had two sons living with them, Robert, age 30, who worked in the feed store, and Fletcher, 23, a steam boat mate. The two boys owned real estate valued at $5,000 and $2,800 respectively. Also living in the household were a mulato cook, Nancy Thompson of Virginia, 39, and her sons Howard, 7, and William, 10, who were employed by the Mathews as domestic servants.¹⁰

Sophia Weston BURT and Timothy Walton MATHEWS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 June 1880 in Julia Street, 8th Ward, Port of Mobile, Alabama. The household was listed as Timothy W. Matthews, 80, retired merchant, who was born in Georgia. His parents were born in North Carolina. Sophia W. Matthews, 76, his wife, was born in North Carolina as were her parents. Living with them as a domestic servant was Nancy Davis, a 45 year old white female, born in Virginia.¹¹

All indications are that by 1883 Timothy was living in St. Louis with son Fletcher, however the 1883 Mobile City Directory includes Timothy W. Mathews, steamboat captain, living at the westside of Hamilton at the corner of St. Michael. Perhaps Sophia was still living in Mobile. Also at this residence were their grandsons Timothy W. Mathews, Jr., clerk at Cavanaugh, Barney and Brown; and John C. Mathews, steamboat clerk. In 1884 they still lived at what was recorded as the residence of Timothy W. Mathews, steamboat captain, but now listed as the northside of St. Anthony and West Hamilton.

Sophia Weston BURT died on 11 July 1890 in Mobile, Alabama, at age 88.¹² She was buried in Mathews Cemetery, Toulminville, Mobile County, Alabama.

Her obituary appeared 12 July 1890 in the The Daily Register, published in Mobile, Alabama. MATHEWS -- Died July 11, 1890, Mrs. Sophia W. Mathews, relict of the late Captain T. W. Mathews, in the ninetieth year of her age. The friends of the family are invited to attend her funeral from the residence of her grandson, T. W. Mathews, Jr.. No. 504 St. Anthony street, this Saturday afternoon at five o'clock.

     Emma HOLLIMAN was born in 1864 in Alabama. She was also known as Emily.

Emma HOLLIMAN appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1880, in the household of James Creth BURT and Frances Anne GIBSON in Talladega County, Alabama.¹

Emma married Eustace Pierre BURT, son of James Creth BURT and Frances Anne GIBSON, on 18 February 1884 at the Presbyterian Church in Mardisville, Talladega County, Alabama. A wedding annoucement appeared in the 20 February 1884 edition of Our Mountain Home: "Married-- At Mardisville, in this county, on Monday, the 18th inst., Mr. E. Pierre Burt and Miss Emma Holliman, Rev. F. L. Ewing officiating. Mr. Burt is the youngest son of Mr. James C. Burt, of our county, and one of those thorough-going and progressive young farmers in which our county takes special pride. The bride is a young lady of rare accomplishment and is a treasure worthy of the gallant knight who has won his way to her heart and hand in the tourniment of love."

The marriage of Eustace and Emma ended suddenly and under mysterious circumstances, however they never divorced. The pair remained friends and communicated throughout the remainder of their lives. Eustace returned to Bibb County alone, though he soon became involved in another relationship.^2,3

Emma was said to be very beautiful. She and Eustace met when she was only sixteen and working as a housekeeper for his parents in Talledega. He returned to marry her in 1884 when she came of age. She was a very fine seamtress and later earned her living as a dressmaker.

Emma HOLLIMAN moved from Alabama to San Francisco, California, 1897. She appeared in the city directory for that year as Emily Burt, widow, dressmaker. She was living at 912 Fulton Street. She may have been there even earlier. A Mrs. Emily Burt appeared in a list of letters uncalled for in the San Francisco post office 28 Dec 1889.

In 1899 Emma BURT was living in San Francisco, California. She appeared in the city directory as Mrs. E. Burt, dressmaker. Her residence was 3178 21st Street.

Emma HOLLIMAN appeared on a census enumerated 6 June 1900 in 3176 21st Street, San Francisco, California. The household was listed as James A. Miller, 35, born November 1864 in Canada, manager special delivery; Annie Miller (wife), 29, born October 1870 in Canada; Herbert Miller (son), 14, born February 1886 in California; Irene Miller (daughter), 10, born February 1890 in California; Emily Burt (boarder), no age or date of birth listed, born Alabama, dressmaker; and Hugo Bielowski (boarder), 24, born May 1876 in Germany, Grocer. All could read, write and speak English. Emily was listed as a widow, but the mother of no children. The birthplaces of her mother and father were not listed.⁴ She was living in February 1903 in San Francisco. The residence of Mrs. E. Burt was listed in the Pacific States Telephone & Telegraph Co. phone book as 1316 York Street.⁵

Emily HOLLIMAN appeared in a newspaper article 23 February 1908 in the The San Francisco Examinier, published in San Francisco, California. Her name appeared on a list of new building permits for the week ending February 19. "Emily Burt, alterations, 994 Fifty-Seventh Street, $50." Hers was one of 73 permits for that week.

In that same issue and page was an article titled New Blocks Find Ready Occupants. "The flow of business men, corporations and comercial instituions back to their former quarters in the rehabilitated burnt district continues steadily, and real estate brokers declare that the middle of summer will find most of the big retail houses in or near the locations occupied by them before the fire." So Emily might have lost her home and business in the great 1907 earthquake and fire and is setting up a new shop.

As of 1909, Emma HOLLIMAN lived at 1473 Oak Street, San Francisco, California. Emma Burt was listed in the City Directory as a widow at that address. No occupation was mentioned. In 1911, 1913, and 1914 Emma Burt (widow) was listed as residing at 1860 Buchanan Street.

     Sarah Bell WEBB was born in August 1850 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Robert Webb. Her father died on the Isthmus of Panama, while in Government service and in route to California to establish a United States mint at San Francisco.^1,2 She was also known as Sallie.

Sarah married John James BURT, son of James Creth BURT and Frances Anne GIBSON, on 29 May 1876 in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. She was the daugther of Robert Webb. Her father died on the Isthmus of Panama, while in government service and in route to California to establish a United States mint at San Franscisco. He was a native of New Orleans.²

Sarah Bell WEBB and John James BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1880 in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. The household was listed as John J. Burt, a 27-year-old attorney, born Alabama, and his wife, Sarah B. Burt, age 29, from Louisiana. Her father was also born in Louisiana, but her mother was Canadian. The couple had a two-year-old daughter, Fannie M. Burt, born in California. They had one domestic servant, Agnus Schilling, a 15-year-old girl of German-Swiss heritage, born in Kansas.³

Sarah Bell WEBB was The following obituary suggests that her maiden name may have been Willey: "Died at San Francisco, Sunday, 23 Jan 1887, Albert L. Smith, aged 37 years, 10 months and 13 days. Native of Wisconsin; had been suffering for several years with Bright's disease of the kidneys; Sunday morning he was seized with a violent spell of coughing, which ruptured his lungs, and he died immediately of hemmorhage; resident of Hollister 17 years; had been for years town clerk of Hollister, and since his residence in Hollister has been agent for Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express; about 11 years ago, married Miss Mary Willey, daughter of C. F. Willey, of San Jose; leaves a wife and 1 child, another child having died some time ago; Mr. O. A. Taylor is a cousin of the deceased; Mrs. Smith is the sister of Mrs. J. J. Burt, Henry L. Willey, Mrs. J. B. Clark and Miss Maggie Willey, all of San Jose." on 23 January 1887 in Jan Jose, California.⁴

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

Sarah Bell WEBB and John James BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 9 June 1900 in San Francisco, California. They were living at 727 Ashbury Street. John was listed as an attorney-at-law, age 48, born Sep 1851 in Alabama. Living with him were his wife, Sarah 49, and daughters, Frances 22, Marian D. 19, Shirley 17, Henrietta 15, and Madeleine 13, and son John, Jr. 11. Also, his son-in-law, Warren Churchill, a 24 year-old bookkeeper, husband of Marian; grand-daughter, Florence Churchill, age 2 months; and a 24-year-old Chinese servant, Wong Fong. Frances was a clerk in her father's law office.⁶

As of February 1903, Sarah Bell WEBB and John James BURT lived at San Francisco, California. At that time "Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Burt" appeared in the 1903 San Francisco Telephone Directory of the Pacific States Telephone & Telegraph Company. J. J. Burt's law office was listed at 530 California Street. The couple was also found at the Shrader Street address in the 1905 San Francisco Blue Book Directory. The same office and residence appeared in the 1902 and 1904 City Directories. The 1901 City Directory showed their residence at 727 Ashbury.⁷

John died on 27 April 1908 in Berkeley, Alameda County, California, at age 56 leaving Sarah as a widow.^8,9

Sarah Bell WEBB was identified as his surviving wife in John James BURT's obituary in the Oakland Tribune dated 28 April 1908, published in Oakland, California.^10,11,12

Sarah Bell WEBB was identified as his surviving wife in John James BURT's obituary in the San Francisco Chronicle dated 30 April 1908, published in San Francisco, California.¹³

Sarah Bell WEBB appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 30 April 1910 in Oakland Township, Berkeley, Alameda County, California. The household was listed as Sarah B. Burt, a widow, age 58, born in Louisiana; daughters Henrietta, 24, a stenographer with the Alaska Steamship Company, and Madeline, 22, also a stenographer, and son, John C. Burt, 20, an electrician with an elevator company. Sarah was the mother of six children, five of them living. She owned with a mortgage their home at 3012 Grove Street.¹⁴

As of 1914, Sarah Bell BURT lived at 3012 Grove Street, Berkeley, California. The Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley City Directory listed Sarah Burt (widow of John J.) at that address along with her children John and Madeline. Jno. C. Burt was listed as a department manager and Madeline Burt was a stenographer.

Sarah Bell WEBB and Henrietta BURT were included on a tax list between 1916 and 1918. Mrs. Sarah Bell Burt, housewife, Democrat and Miss Henrietta Burt, stenographer, Progressive. They lived at 1612 14th Street.

Sarah Bell WEBB and Henrietta BURT were listed in the 1919 city directory for Sacramento, California. Mrs. Sarah B. Burt and Henrietta Burt, stenographer with the State Engineering Department. They lived at 1231 1/2 P Street.

Sarah Bell WEBB appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 8 January 1920 in Sacramento, California. The household was listed as Sarah B. Burt, a 69-year-old widow, her 31-year-old daughter, Henrietta, and a boarder, Ann Athearn, a 45-year-old retoucher for a photographer. Henrietta worked as a stenographer for the Board of Engineers. Sarah rented their house at 1123 O Street. She and her father were born in Louisiana, but her mother was Canadian.¹⁵

Sarah Bell WEBB and Henrietta BURT were listed in the 1920 city directory for Sacramento, California. Mrs. Sarah B. Burt and Henrietta Burt, clerk, they resided at 1125-B O Street.

Sarah Bell WEBB died on 13 October 1920 in Sacramento, California, at age 70.¹⁶ She was buried in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo County, California.¹⁶

Her obituary appeared 14 October 1920 in the San Francisco Chronicle, published in San Francisco, California. "BURT- In Sacramento, Cal. October 13, 1920, Sarah B. Burt, relict of the late John J. Burt, mother of Mrs. George L. Stevenson, Mrs. F. W. Clay, Mrs. Stanley Ellman, Henrietta and John Burt; sister of Mrs. W. D. Morrison of San Francisco and Mrs. J. B. Clark of McCloud, and a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, aged 70 years. Funeral private."^16,17

     William BURT was Farmer.

William BURT, son of Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ, was born circa 1798 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

William 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

William 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.³

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.⁴

William BURT died in 1825 in Washington, Autauga County, Alabama. He was buried in Washington, Autauga County, Alabama.

     Delilah Anne GRIFFIS, daughter of John GRIFFIS and Catherine (?), was born on 21 August 1814 in South Carolina.¹

Delilah married Martin Ross BURT, son of Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ, 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.² Delilah and Martin 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.

She was probably the female age 20 to 30 listed in the household of her husband, Martin Ross BURT, in the 1840 Federal Census of Autauga County, Alabama.³

Delilah Anne GRIFFIS and Martin Ross BURT 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.⁴ She lived with Martin Ross BURT in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.⁵

Delilah Anne GRIFFIS and Martin Ross BURT 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.⁶

Delilah Anne GRIFFIS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 July 1870 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Delilah A. Burt, 55, keeping house, born South Carolina, real estate valued $3000, personal estate valued $500. Also, Fannie Burt, 23; Martha Burt, 21; and Susan Burt, 19. All of the girls were born in Alabama and listed as without occupation.⁷

Delilah Anne GRIFFIS appeared in a newspaper article 19 October 1894 in the The Prattville Progress, published in Prattville, Alabama. A Family Group -- Not long since a number of descendants of Mrs. D. A. Burt, including children, grand-children, and great-grand-children met at the residence of Mr. T. W. Smith a short distance northwest of Prattville. The family met together to celebrate the eightieth birthday of Mrs. Burt, who is at the head of one of the largest families in the county. Notwithstanding her old age, Mrs. Burt is still active and assists in all the household duties. Seven of [her] children are still living, namelyy: Mrs. E. Carolne Cobb, Mrs. M. A. Bateman, Mrs. Maggie C. Smith, Mrs. Hattie E. Jones, Mrs. L. F. Cloud, Mrs. Sudie B. Smith and Mr. Wm. M. Burt.

Mrs. Burt has thirty-three grandchildren living and fifteen dead and sixty great-grandchildren [living] and fourteen dead.

Delilah Anne GRIFFIS died on 4 March 1896 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 81.⁸ She was buried in Burt Family Cemetery, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

     Catherine BILLINGSLEY, daughter of Clement BILLINGSLEY and Cynthia Rebecca TURNER, was born in 1800 in Stafford County, Virginia. She was also known as Kitty.

Catherine married Stephen Richard BURT, son of Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ, in 1829 in Autauga County, Alabama.

She was probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, Stephen Richard BURT, in the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. McKenzey's District, Autauga County, Alabama, She would have been 29 or 30. They lived not far from her father, Clement Billingsley.¹

She was probably the female age 40 to 50 listed in the household of her husband, Stephen Richard BURT, in the 1840 Federal Census of Autauga County, Alabama, She would have been 40 years old.

Catherine BILLINGSLEY was named an heir in the will of Clement BILLINGSLEY dated 7 September 1839 in Autauga County, Alabama.²

Catherine BILLINGSLEY and Stephen Richard BURT 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.³

Kitty BILLINGSLEY and Stephen Richard BURT 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.

Catherine BILLINGSLEY died in 1870 in Weogufka, Coosa County, Alabama.⁴ She was buried in Unity Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Weogufka, Coosa County, Alabama.

     Stephen MARSHALL, son of David MARSHALL and Mary Hodge DAVIS, was born on 27 August 1767 in Halifax County, North Carolina.^1,2 He was a planter.

Stephen MARSHALL appeared as head of household on a state census enumerated 1785 in Halifax County, North Carolina. The household was listed as 1 male under 21 [Stephen, age 17] and two males under 6. One of these was proabably his baby brother, John.

Stephen MARSHALL was named executor and an heir in the will of David MARSHALL dated February 1785 in Halifax County, North Carolina. "I give and bequeath to my second son Stephen Marshall the manner plantation whereon I now live with four hundred and forty five acres, land thereunto belonging and one set of black smiths tools and one young bay mare." He named his brother Samuel Marshall and son Stephen Marshall his executors.³

Stephen MARSHALL appeared on the 1790 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina, One male over 16 [Stephen].

Stephen married Elizabeth BURT, daughter of Joseph BURT and Elizabeth (?), circa 1793 in Halifax County, North Carolina. They moved from Halifax county, North Carolina to Warren county, Georgia where on 7 Mar 1800 Stephen was commissioned captain of militia. In the 1805 tax list of Warren county he reported having 11 slaves and 794 acres on Rocky Comfort Creek. White's history of Georgia lists Stephen as one of the first settlers of Putnam county. By 1817 he was listed as a landowner in Putnam, Wilkinson & Hancock counties. His estate, valued at $33,256.50, including 67 slaves, was settled in Putnam county in 1831.

Stephen MARSHALL appeared on the 1800 Federal Census of Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina, 1 male 45 or older, 1 female 45 or older, and 6 slaves.

Stephen was included on a tax list in 1801 in Captain Stephen Marshal's District, Warren County, Georgia. He was taxed for four slaves and for four parcels of land near Rocy Comfort Creek: 305 acres adjoining Elisha Hurt, 200 acres adjoining Thomas Bush, 40 acres adjoining Andrew King, and 200 acres originally granted to Abner Fluellen and adjoining Abner Fluellen.⁴

Stephen MARSHALL was included on a tax list in 1805 in Captain James Jones' District, Warren County, Georgia. He had 11 slaves and 592 acres granted by Ceals and others, plus another 202 acres granted by Heath. These lands were on the waters of Rocky Comfort Creek and joined lands of Hurt and Locke. James and Zacheus Burt had lans nearby.^5,6,7

Stephen MARSHALL sold a tract of land to Elisha Fletcher HURT on 26 December 1806 in Warren County, Georgia.⁸

Stephen MARSHALL appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Warren County, Georgia, 1 male age 45 or older [Stephen], 2 females 16-25, and 2 females 45 or older [Elizabeth, ??].

Stephen MARSHALL witnessed the sale of land from 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. 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.⁹

Stephen MARSHALL was living in 1813 in Putnam County, Georgia. He appeared on the tax roll in Capt. Francis Williams' Military District. Also living in this district were his nephew John Marshall, and his brother-in-laws John, James, and Joseph J. Burt.

He bought a tract of land from John BURT 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.^10,11

Stephen MARSHALL was identified as her surviving husband in Elizabeth BURT's obituary in the Georgia Journal newspaper, dated 27 June 1820, published in Milledgeville, Georgia.¹²

Stephen MARSHALL appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina, 1 male 26-44, 1 male 45 or older, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 45 or older, and 3 free colored persons.

Stephen MARSHALL appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. Humphrey Drury's District, Putnam County, Georgia, 1 male 15-19, 1 male 20-29, 1 male 60-69 [Stephen], 1 female 50-59 [Elizabeth], and 47 slaves.

Stephen MARSHALL died on 1 February 1831 in Putnam County, Georgia, at age 63.¹³

     Sarah MARSHALL, daughter of John MARSHALL and Elizabeth BRANCH, was born circa 1764 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Sarah married John BURT, son of Joseph BURT and Elizabeth (?), in 1786 in Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

She was probably the female under listed in the household of her husband, John BURT, in the 1790 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.²

Sarah MARSHALL was named an heir in the will of John MARSHALL dated 11 February 1799 in Halifax County, North Carolina.³

Sarah MARSHALL died between 1808 and 1815 in Georgia.

     Margaret BURT, daughter of William BURT Sr. and Elizabeth HURT, was born circa 1779.

Margaret BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 February 1786, in the household of her father William BURT Sr. in District 2, Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

Margaret married Richard BURT, son of Joseph BURT and Elizabeth (?), circa 1809 in Putnam County, Georgia.

She was probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, Richard BURT, in the 1820 Federal Census of Capt Thomas Bustins District, Putnam County, Georgia.

Margaret BURT was named an heir in the will of William BURT Sr. dated 26 January 1824 in Halifax County, North Carolina. He listed her as a daughter and she received slaves.²

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."³

She was probably the female age 40 to 49 listed in the household of her husband, Richard BURT, in the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. Richard Wright's District, Putnam County, Georgia, She would have been about 49-51.

     Taylor FLEWELLEN, son of William FLEWELLEN and Elizabeth HOLLOWAY, was born on 5 March 1756 in Halifax County, North Carolina.^1,2

Taylor FLEWELLEN was included on a tax list in 1784 in District 11, Halifax County, North Carolina. He was accessed for 303 acres and one white poll.

Taylor married Sallie BURT, daughter of Joseph BURT and Elizabeth (?), before 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina.³

Taylor FLEWELLEN died in 1797 in Clinton, Jones County, Georgia.^1,2

In Warren County, Georgia, on 18 July 1797 Shadrack FLEWELLEN was named legal guardian of the children of his deceased brother, Taylor FLEWELLEN, namely: Taylor FLEWELLEN and Taylor Flewellen Jr., Eaton Flewellen, Fannie Flewellen and Stephen FLEWELLEN.⁴

     John Joseph HUNT, son of Henry Harrison HUNT and Sarah BURT, was born on 11 May 1827 in Autauga County, Alabama.^1,2,3 He was a farmer.

He was probably the male under age 5 listed in the household of his father, Henry Harrison HUNT, in the 1830 Federal Census of Autauga County, Alabama.⁴

John Joseph HUNT appeared on a census, enumerated 20 October 1850, in the household of Henry Harrison HUNT and Sarah BURT in Huddleston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama.⁵

A list of letters remaining in the post office in Autauga county for the quarter ending 30 Sep 1853 was published 13 Oct 1853 in the Autauga Citizen and included mail addressed to J. J. Hunt which indicates that he may have left for Georgia by this time.⁶

John married Mariah Louisa Goodwyn on 31 March 1859 in Coweta County, Georgia. She was the widow of Marcus D. North.^7,8,9 John and Mariah appear in the 1860 and 1870 census living in Coweta County, Georgia.

John Joseph HUNT and Mariah Louisa Goodwyn appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 July 1860 in Farris, Coweta County, Georgia. The household was listed as Joseph J. Hunt, a 33-year-old farmer from Alabama and his 36-year-old wife, Mariah L., from Virginia. Joseph had personal property valued at $4,500. Living with them were J. J.'s step-children, Leah A. North, 10; Richard N. North, 8; and Sarah North, 7. All of the children were born in Georgia.¹⁰

John saw military service between 1861 and 1865 in Georgia as a member of Co. H of 4th Georgia Cavalry Regiment.¹¹

John Joseph HUNT and Mariah Louisa Goodwyn appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 25 July 1870 in Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia. The household was listed as J. J. Hunt, a 43-year-old farmer, and Luisa his 44-year-old wife from Virginia. John had real estate valued at $1400 and personal property valued at $500. Children were Henry Hunt, 8, and Richard North, 17.¹²

John Joseph HUNT and Mariah Louisa Goodwyn appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1880 in District 806, Coweta County, Georgia. The household was listed as John J. Hunt, a farmer, age 53; his wife Mariah L. Hunt, age 55; their son, John H. Hunt, 18, farm laborer; Allick Linch, 50, a mulatto farm laborer, born in Virginia and Fannie Dominick, a black 15-year-old, born in Georgia. J. J. Hunt was born in Alabama while his parents were born in North Carolina. Mariah and her parents were born in Virginia.¹³

He appeared on a census, enumerated 19 June 1900, in the household of his son John Henry HUNT in Live Oak District, Meriwether County, Georgia. He was recorded as Joseph J. Hunt, father, 73, widowed, born May 1827.

He appeared on a census, enumerated 30 April 1910, in the household of his son John Henry HUNT in Greenville, Meriwether County, Georgia. He was recorded as John Hunt, 83-year-old widower.

John Joseph HUNT died on 10 October 1910 in Meriwether County, Georgia, at age 83.¹ He was buried in Allen-Lee Memorial Methodist Church Cemetery, Lone Oak, Georgia.¹¹

John's obituary was printed in October 1910 in the Meriwether Vindicator newspaper, published in an unknown place , Georgia. It read: "Two Old Veterans Buried Same Day-- Mr. J. J. Hunt, the father of Mr. J. H. Hunt, of near this city, and Mr. Robert Powledge, father of Mrs. J. H. Hunt, passed over the great divide last week on the same day and were buried together at Lone Oak. They were both brave soldiers of the Lost Cause and have answered the roll call on high. They were both good citizens and lived correct lives. Meriwether regrets the loss of these good men."

Card of Thanks-- "We wish to thank the good people of Lone Oak and community for the many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father. May God's richest blessings rest upon each and every one of them is the prayer of Mrs. Robert Powledge, L. W. [Leroy] Powledge, Mrs. J. H. [Alda] Hunt, Mrs. N. P. [Neva] Sewell, Mrs. E. P. [Sally] Lyle, and J. M. [John] Powledge."¹⁴

John's obituary was printed on 21 October 1910 in the Herald and Advertiser newspaper, published in Newnan, Georgia. From Lone Oak-- Today at 2 o'clock at Prospect Church "will be held the funeral of Mr. J. J. Hunt, an aged and highly respected former citizen of Lone Oak, but who had for some years resided elsewhere in the county with the family of his son, Mr. Henry Hunt. Although he had been in feeble health for some months he had seemingly recovered from a recent attack of heart trouble, so that when he 'fell on sleep' at an early hour Monday night, his going away was a shock to the family. Accompanying his remains from the home at Allie, were Rev. Mr. Robins, Mr. W. C. Culpepper, and Mr. Irby McLaughlin of Greenville, besides some of the neighbors, also Mr. Richard North [step-son] and Mr. Robert Porch. Mr. J. J. Hunt will be remembered by citizens of the Second district of Coweta county and the older members of Mt. Gilead church of which he was a member, before his removal to Meriwether. He was an excellent man, a model of industry and integrity. His surviving relatives are his son, Mr. Henry Hunt and his grandchildren who have this afternoon, at once, the sad experience of attending the funeral of their two grandfathers [the other being Robert Powledge]. All these dear people of both families, have the sincere sympathy of their many friends. Mr. Hunt's age was 84; that of Mr. Powledge was 75."¹⁴

     Eliza Ann HUNT, daughter of Henry Harrison HUNT and Sarah BURT, was born on 1 June 1826 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

She was probably the female under age 5 listed in the household of her father, Henry Harrison HUNT, in the 1830 Federal Census of Autauga County, Alabama.²

Eliza married Elias Bainbridge GOODSON, son of James GOODSON and Rebecca Scott, on 21 December 1841 in Autauga County, Alabama.³ She received a widow's military pension until her death.

Eliza Ann HUNT died on 27 February 1905 in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, at age 78.⁴ She was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Montgomery, Alabama.

Eliza's obituary was printed on 3 March 1905 in the The Prattville Progress newspaper, published in Prattville, Alabama. It read: "Mrs. Elias A. Goodson, an aged and esteemed woman of Montgomery, passed away at the home of her son, Neal F. Goodson, Monday morning, at the venerable age of 78 years. Mrs. Goodson was born in Autauga County, but for the past 16 years had made her home in Montgomery. She was a member of the Clayton Street Methodist Church. She is survived by eight sons: Thomas R. Goodson and Jesse J. Goodson, of Autauga County; George W. Goodson, of Chilton County; Elias Goodson, of Pensacola, Florida; and William A. Goodson, John H. Goodson, Neil F. Goodson, and Charles C. Goodson of Montgomery."⁵

Another obituary appeared 10 March 1905 in the Prattville Progress. "Tribute to the memory of Mother Goodson-- Born June 2st 1826; died February 27th 1905. On October 15th 1841 Eliza Ann Hunt was married to Elias B. Goodson. To this union was born nine sons and one daughter. The eldest died in infancy. On July 14th 1864 death again entered this home and bore away the husband and father... In 1873 God sent for the daughter...".⁶

     Elgin Taylor CLARK, son of James T. CLARK and Martha T. (?), was born on 24 June 1891 in Alabama.² He was a coal miner.

Elgin Taylor CLARK appeared on a census, enumerated 15 June 1900, in the household of James T. CLARK and Martha T. (?) in Precinct 2, Scottsville, Bibb County, Alabama.³

Elgin married Linnie Ross YEAGER, daughter of Eustace Pierre BURT and Martha Jane YEAGER, circa 1910 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Elgin Taylor CLARK and Linnie Ross YEAGER moved from Coalburg, Alabama to West Frankford, Knox County, Illinois, in 1920 where Elgin worked in the coal mines.

Elgin Taylor CLARK appeared in a newspaper article 30 May 1957 in the Centreville Press, published in Centreville, Alabama. "Mr. Elgin Clark, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Burt, has returned to his home in Frankfort, Illinois."

Elgin Taylor CLARK died on 1 March 1963 in West Frankford, Knox County, Illinois, at age 71.^2,1 He was buried in Tower Heights Cemetery.

     Nancy BURT, daughter of Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ, was born in 1789 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

She was probably one of the 3 females listed in the household of her father, Joseph BURT Jr., in the 1790 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

Nancy BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1800, in the household of Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ in Halifax County, North Carolina.²

She was probably one of the 2 females age 16 to 26 listed in the household of her father, Joseph BURT Jr., in the 1810 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.³

Nancy married John COLEMAN, son of John Coleman Sr., circa 1813 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

John died on 5 April 1826 in Autauga County, Alabama, leaving Nancy BURT as a widow. From the Burt history: "Mrs. Coleman, after the death of her husband, retired to her father's home, where she continued she continued to live until her daughter, Martha, was married in November 1831. She then lived the most of her time with her daughter, until her death which occurred near Prattville, 26th February 1864, and was buried in Prattville Cemetery."⁴

Nancy 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.⁵

Nancy BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 19 October 1850, in the household of her daughter Nancy BURT in Prattville Washington Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. Martta Mathews, 34 years old, born South Carolina, value of real estate $300. Also in the housefhold were her children: Jesse Mathews, 17, operatorl Mary Mathews, 14, Caroline Mathews, 12, and James Mathews, 9, all born in Alabama. Also in the household were Henry Colman[William Henry Coleman] , age 36, female, born Tennessee. Both of those were wrong. There was also a Jesse Colman, age 2, born Alabama, who was probably Henry's son. His wife was listed a few houses away in the household of Joseph and Nancy Muse, as Mary Colman, 27, born Tennessee. No occupation was listed but in all probability she was a servant. Also in the household of Martha Mathews was her mother, Nancy Colman, 60, born North Carolina, and her sister, Sarah Colman, 20, born Alabama. Finally there was Sarah A. Ellison, 18, born Alabama, relationship unknown, but most likely a sevant or boarder.

Nancy COLEMAN appeared on a census, enumerated 25 August 1860, in the household of her daughter Martha Ann Frances COLEMAN in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was 71 years old.⁶

Nancy BURT died on 26 February 1864 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Prattville, Alabama.

     Martha BURT, daughter of Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ, was born in 1790 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

She was probably one of the 3 females listed in the household of her father, Joseph BURT Jr., in the 1790 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

Martha BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1800, in the household of Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ in Halifax County, North Carolina.²

Martha married Thomas A. COLEMAN, son of John Coleman Sr., circa 1811 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

She was probably the female age 30 to 39 listed in the household of her husband, Thomas A. COLEMAN, in the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. Huddleston's District, Autauga County, Alabama.³

She was probably the female age 50 to 60 listed in the household of her husband, Thomas A. COLEMAN, in the 1840 Federal Census of Autauga County, Alabama.⁴

Martha BURT and Thomas A. COLEMAN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 25 June 1850 in Huddleston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Thomas Colman, a 62-year-old farmer with real estate valued at $2200, and Martha Colman, his 60-yea-old wife. Also in the household was their son, Stephen W. Colman, a 24-year-old farmer, his wife Elizabeth, age 19, and their daughter, Mary E. Colman, age 1. Living next door was their son Andrew J. Coleman who ran his father's mill. Nearby was Henry and Sarah Hunt.⁵

Martha BURT died circa 1850 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

     Elizabeth BURT, daughter of Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ, was born on 14 November 1793 in Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

Elizabeth BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1800, in the household of Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ in Halifax County, North Carolina.²

She was probably one of the 2 females age 16 to 26 listed in the household of her father, Joseph BURT Jr., in the 1810 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.³

Elizabeth married Jarrott VINCENT, son of Philip Vincent and Mary (?), on 31 January 1811 in Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

She was probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, Jarrott VINCENT, in the 1820 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.

She was probably the female age 30 to 39 listed in the household of her husband, Jarrott VINCENT, in the 1830 Federal Census of Wilcox County, Alabama, She would have been 37 that year.

She was probably the female age 40 to 50 listed in the household of her husband, Jarrott VINCENT, in the 1840 Federal Census of Dallas County, Alabama.

Elizabeth BURT witnessed the probate of the estate of Jarrott VINCENT in 1842 in Dallas County, Alabama. It lists his heirs as his widow, Elizabeth; Oliver P. Vincent; Mariah, wife of J. H. Moss; Mary M., wife of Hartwell S. Harris; Thomas Vincent; and John Vincent.⁴

Elizabeth 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.⁵

Elizabeth BURT died in 1845 in Dallas County, Alabama.⁶

Elizabeth BURT left a will dated on 5 July 1845 in Dallas County, Alabama, which was presented for probate by John H. Vincent. Her heirs were Hartwell S. Harris in right of his wife Mary, John J. H. Ross in right of his wife Ann Maria, Oliver Perry Vincent and John H. Vincent. John received the balance of the property including the house and plantation of 250 acres. It was probated 15 August 1845.⁷

     Sarah BURT was also known as Sallie.

Sarah BURT, daughter of Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ, was born on 17 March 1807 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

She was probably one of the 2 females under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Joseph BURT Jr., in the 1810 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

She was probably the female age 10 to 15 listed in the household of her father, Joseph BURT Jr., in the 1820 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina.²

Sarah married Henry Harrison HUNT on 7 June 1825 in Autauga County, Alabama.³

She was probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, Henry Harrison HUNT, in the 1830 Federal Census of Autauga County, Alabama.⁴

From Martha Coleman Mathews' 1885 narrative given to Dr. Samuel P. Smith, Joseph Burt had lived on a farm just north of old Washington until 1829 when "he moved up in the piney woods and bought a place now owned by and occupied by Mr. William White." After the death of his wife in 1831, "his son-in-law Henry Hunt came to live with him, but only remained during the year 1832."

"Mr. Hunt was a house carpenter and worked at his trade and lived near Washington until 1832 as has been stated. In 1833 he purchased land and settled about half mile west about a half mile west of his father-in-law, Mr. Joseph Burt." Mrs. Mathews had earlier discribed this as being on the east side of Swift Creek, seven or eight miles northwest of Kingston in a settlement called Big Hungry. "He lived at this place a number of years, after which he then moved up on Breakfast Creek East, buying the place from a Mrs. Carter. After living there a few years, he purchased land adjoining Mr. Josiah Richards and moved on it. [It was located] about a half mile south on the same side of the creek. After the war Mr. Hunt bougth a place near Pine Level Church where he lived until his death, March 1873."⁵

Henry Harrison HUNT and Sarah BURT sold a tract of land to Joseph John BURT on 9 February 1832 in Washington, Autauga County, Alabama. For the sum of 90 dollars they sold him one acre of land in the town of Washington.⁶

Sarah 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.⁷

Sarah BURT and Henry Harrison HUNT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 20 October 1850 in Huddleston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Henry Hunt, a 47-year-old farmer and his 41-year-old wife, both from North Carolina. Henry owned real estate valued at $1,000. Their children were J. J. [John J.], a 22-year-old farmer; Wm. H., a 18-year-old farmer; Benjamin F., 13; J. T. [James], 10; G. W. [George], 7; J. P. [Jesse], 3; Mary C., 16; and Sarah H., 12. All of the children were born in Alabama. Living nearby was Thomas Coleman.⁸

Sarah BURT and Henry Harrison HUNT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1860 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Henry Hunt, a 57-year-old mechanic with real estate valued at $3000. He was born in North Carolina. Sarah Hunt was his 52-year-old wife. Five of their sons were living with them: Benjamin Hunt, a 23-year-old wagoner; George, a 15-year-old student; Jessie, 12; Thomas, 11; and Stephen, 6.⁹

Tammie Gregg's grandmother told her a family story about Union troops marching on "Kingston Road or now Deatsville." It scared Sarah B. Hunt so badly that her hands shook while holding a pan of grease and she spilled some on Tammie's great grandmother's neck. That would be Mary Cornelia Gibbons. A Union doctor put something on the burn.

Maj. Gen. Andrew J. Smith's 16th Corps following the Siege of Fort Blakeley had arrived in Montgomery April 25, 1865. The Battle of Selma had taken place April 1st. Confederate scouts reported the army encamped above Jackson's Ferry on April 27. "They have pontooned the river to the west side, and commit all manner of depredations." On May 10th Col. Lucius F. Hubbard's 2nd brigade consisting of the 47th Illinois, 5th Minnesota, 9th Minnesota, 11th Missouri, and 8th Wisconsin, left Montgomery passing through Prattville and Autaugaville arriving in Selma May 14th.

Clara a slave servant of A. K. McWilliams was shot and killed by Union troops and was the only known civilian casualty. When the McWilliams heard that the soldiers were near they moved some of their livestock to a canebreak near the Alabama River. Federal troops entered their yard and took Clara away with them. The last time they saw her alive she was on the back of a soldier's horse. The next day her body was found near the canebreak and all the livestock were gone.

Union cavalry would have patrolled and raided farms all around the army's line of march. It was probably the cavalry that passed near the Hunts home. There are family stories that these same troops raided the farm of Martin R. Burt also on the Lower Kingston Road above Prattville.

Sarah BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 30 July 1870 in Beat 10, Kingston, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Sarah Hunt, 63, with real estate valued at $480 and personal property valued at $1000. Living with her was her son, Stephen Hunt, 16, farm laborer, and Stephen Oats, 21, farm laborer, born Alabama.¹⁰

Henry Harrison HUNT died on 3 March 1873 in Pine Level, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 70 of a heart attack leaving Sarah as a widow.¹¹

Sarah HUNT sold a tract of land to George Washington HUNT on 22 July 1873 in Autauga County, Alabama. The 40-acre lot being the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 4, township 18, range 16.

Sarah lived out the rest of her life in a house built by her son Thomas B. Hunt on his property; this house was known as the "Granny House", and was still standing until a few years ago.¹²

Sarah BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1880 in Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Sarah Hunt, farmer, age 74. Both she and her parents were born in North Carolina. Living nearby were her children Thomas B. and George W. Hunt.¹³

Sarah BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 28 June 1900 in Liberty Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Sarah Hunt, age 93, born March 1807 in North Carolina. She was living alone, but next door was her son, Thomas B. Hunt.¹⁴

Sallie BURT died on 20 June 1901 in Pine Level, Autauga County, Alabama, at age 94.¹¹ She was buried in Pine Level Methodist Church Cemetery, Autauga County, Alabama.

Sarah's obituary was printed on 28 June 1901 in the The Prattville Progress newspaper, published in Prattville, Alabama. It read: "Mrs. Sallie Hunt, mother of Messrs. W. H. and S. R. Hunt, died at her home several miles north of Prattville last Friday at advanced age of 94 years, three months and three days. She moved to this county from North Carolina in early like and was among the pioneer settlers in this part of the state."¹⁵

     John COLEMAN, son of John Coleman Sr., was born circa 1788 in Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

John married Nancy BURT, daughter of Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ, circa 1813 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

John and Nancy moved to Autauga County, Alabama in 1822 along with Nancy's parents. According to a family history related by Martha Mathews in 1885, "Mr. Coleman settled within sight of this father-in-law. Here he engaged in various mechanical enterprises. He was one of those men so necessary to the community in a new country and known as a Jack-of-All-Trades.

If a neighbor wanted a pair of shoes, Mr. Coleman was the man to make them. If a set of chairs were needed, Mr. Coleman was the man applied to. If they wanted a [undecipherable] or pail or any kind of water vessel, Mr. Coleman was the man to make it. In addition he made all the spinning wheels and clack reels for the neighbor women. He had also a blacksmith shop and did all the work in that line for his neighbors. If any of the belles of the neighborhood had a piece of tauter-shell (tortoise shell), he would manufacture it into a fancy breast pin. If a neighbor wanted a steel trap, Mr. Coleman was the man to make it for them. In addition to all this, Mr. Coleman was a great gunsmith, and had a large business in repairing guns. Any one acquainted with the olden times can appreciate the advantages of having such a man in the community. In addition to all this skill in mechanism, Mr. Coleman was house carpenter and assisted in building a great many houses in the neighborhood of old Washington.

In 1826, Mr. Coleman moved to the hill just west of the McNiel Mill-right where Lisbon Montgomery now lives. Mr. Coleman previous to moving to this place had made arrangements with Mr. Green Hill to go into the manufacturing of cotton gins, but his health had been declining for some time previous; after moving here he grew rapidly worse and died the 5th of April 1826. Mr. Coleman had never attached himself to any church but was supposed to have been Baptist in faith.

Mrs. [Nancy] Coleman, after the death of her husband, retired to her father's house, where she continued to live until her daughter Martha was married in November 1831. She then lived the most of her time with her daughter, until her death that occurred near Prattville, 26 February 1864, and was buried in Prattville Cemetery [Oak Hill Cemetery].

Mr. and Mrs. Coleman had six children- two died in infancy, the other four, viz., Henry, Martha, Willis and Sarah, lived to be grown."² He and Henry Harrison HUNT moved with Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ from Halifax County to Washington, Autauga County, Alabama, in January 1822. In 1885 Mrs. Martha Mathews, daugther of John and Nancy Burt Mathews, narrated a history of the family to Dr. Samuel P. Smith. According to Mrs. Mathews, "In January 1822 Mr. Joseph Burt moved into [Autauga] county from Halifax County, North Carollina together with two sons-in-law, John Coleman and Henry Hunt, and a young man by the name of Green Parker. The later remained in the county only a year or two when he moved to Mississippi with Stephen Burt, a son of John Burt."³

On 5 April 1826 John died in Autauga County, Alabama, leaving Nancy a widow.²

     Thomas A. COLEMAN, son of John Coleman Sr., was born circa 1787 in Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

Thomas married Martha BURT, daughter of Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ, circa 1811 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Elizabeth BURT 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.²

Thomas A. COLEMAN moved from North Carolina to Autauga County, Alabama, 1822. Dr. Samuel P. Smith wrote a narrative in 1885 about the Burt and Coleman families. The Narrator was Mrs. Martha Mathews [daughter of John and Nancy Burt Coleman]. He wrote: "In January 1822 Mr. Joseph Burt [Jr.] moved into [Autauga] county from Halifax County, North Carolina together with two sons-in-law, John Coleman and Henry Hunt, and a young man by the name of Green Parker. The latter remained in the county only a year or two when he moved to Mississippi with Stephen Burt, a son of John Burt.

In the fall of 1822 another son-in-law [of Joseph Burt, Jr.] came into the county, viz., Thomas Coleman, and two of his unmarried brothers, Richard and Staton. Richard never married and died in 1832 and was buried in old Washington. Staton, married a daughter of Mr. George Deramus in 1839, died and was buried at Indian Hill Church in 1841." Dr. Smith recorded that Thomas Coleman, "married Martha, second child of Mr. Joseph Burt. Mr. Coleman settled in the woods about a mile from his father-in-law in the flat southwest of the Stephen Pearce place. Here he erected a small framed building, probably the first framed building ever erected in that neighborhood. His two brothers, with the assistance of Old Aunt Fannie, cleared a little land and farmed on a small scale. Aunt Fannie was a servant that Mr. Coleman brought from North Carolina with him and is still living August 30, 1885.

Mr. Coleman, like his brother, was a jack-of-all-trades. Here he erected a large shop and went into the business of wagon making. He also manufactured cotton gins-but only on special orders. If a neighbor wanted a gin he made it for him. While living here Mr. Coleman made for himself a gig; a vehicle with shafts, large enough for two persons to ride. This was no doubt the first vehicle of the kind manufactured in Autauga County. It was the wonder and admiration of the whole county in its day. Mr. Martin Burt rode in this gig when he got married [to Miss Delilah Griffis] and in which he brought his bride home after their marriage. Mr. Henry Horne married Alethia, the oldest daughter of Mr. Coleman. The Sunday after, he borrowed the gig to make a bridal tour to Indian Hill Church. I am told by a friend who witnessed the scene of the gig and the bride and groom that it created more excitement than a Barnum's circus would in this day.

Mr. Coleman remained here until the fall of 1826, when he sold out to Mr. Charles Graves and moved early in 1827 to a place owned by his brother-in-law, Martin Burt, one and one-half miles northwest of Prattville. Here he erected a shop and continued his old business of wagon making, and it is thought made at least one cotton gin-as he soon afterward erected a water ginery and probably ran a gin of his own make. In 1829 he moved down on the west bank of Breakfast Creek, near its junction with Autauga Creek. Here, as has been stated, he put up a little water gin- the second ginery ever erected in the neighborhood, Mr. Thomas Smith having established one in 1827 on a little creek about four miles west. Mr. Coleman was a screw builder and made running gear for gins whenever his services were called for in that line. Mr. Coleman buried his five children at this place, viz., Alethea, James, Harriett, Caroline, Thomas and his wife, Mrs. [Martha] Coleman, and her father Joseph Burt; also Mrs. Wright, a sister of Mr. Thomas. Coleman.

Mr. Coleman erected at this place a large comfortable building, but being sickly, in 1842 he built on the hill a half-mile north where he continued to reside until his death in 1865. [House still remains on Lower Kingston Road in 2004]. He was buried on the hill east of his residence, one and a half miles west of Prattville.

Mrs. [Martha] Coleman died in November 1850. Two years after the death of his first wife, Mr. Coleman married Miss Sylvia Ramsey of Coosa County. After Mr. Coleman's death she returned to Coosa County, where she still resides. Mr. Coleman joined the Methodist church early in life and remained in its communion about thirty years. He then changed his views and joined the Primitive Baptist. His first church relations with this order, was at Old Union Church-one mile above Montgomery mill on the east bank. In 1848 the old Union Church was broken up and Mr. Coleman built another church just east of his residence on the Prattville and Independence Road. This church still retained the name Union. Mr. Coleman was a leading member of this church.

Mr. Coleman was a hardworking industrious man, just and upright in all his dealings and maintained to his death the confidence of all who knew him. After the death of Mr. Coleman, this church was abandoned, as all the people of this faith had either died or moved off and there were none left to keep up the organization. The heirs sold it and it was torn down and moved to Prattville and converted into a store.

Mrs. [Martha] Coleman had only three children who lived to be married, viz. Alethia, who married Mr. Henry Horne in the fall of 1830. She died in 1835, leaving two children, Alpheus and Benjamin. They went out to Arkansas with their father in 1847. Thomas Coleman [the second child] married Miss Margaret Foreman. They both died in a few years with consumption, leaving one child, James, who moved to east Texas in 1855 with his Grandmother Foreman. Stephen W. Coleman married Miss Elizabeth McQueen of Lowndes County February 16, 1848. Stephen died in November 1878, leaving a large family; six died young, two are married. Ellen Coleman married Abraham Doster, a nephew of Col. C. S. G. Doster. She has three children, all sons. Janus Doster married Miss Catie Lee, and has three children- Hattie, Claude, and Catie are with their mother, at the old homestead of their father.

Thomas Coleman and his wife were both members of the M. E. Church South and held their membership at Indian Hill Church. Mr. Coleman was an active and zealous member, and maintained a character as a Christian that won the confidence and esteem of all his brethren."³

Thomas was clerk of the Autauga County Court between 1825 and 1827 in Washington. On 15 Dec 1827 he was appointed as justice of peace.⁴

Thomas A. COLEMAN sold a tract of land to Charles GRAVES on 22 November 1827 in Autauga County, Alabama. Graves for $500 purchased the east half of the southeast quarter of section 35, township 17, range 15 containing 80 acres. This land would be located between Prattville and Autaugaville, most likely along the Washington-Vernon Road. On 30 Nov 1827 Martha Coleman sold her share to Charles for one dollar. The transaction was witnessed by Waid H. Cox JP, John A. Whetstone and James B. Mathews, clerk of the court.⁵

Thomas A. COLEMAN appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. Huddleston's District, Autauga County, Alabama, One male under 5 [???], one male 5-9 [Stephen], one male 10-14 [???], one male 20-29 [Thomas W], one male 40-49 [Thomas], two females under 5 [Mary, ???], one female 10-13 [Letha], one female 30-39 [Martha], and 6 slaves.⁶

Thomas A. COLEMAN bought land from Joseph May on 11 February 1830 in Autauga County, Alabama. For $1000 Thomas purchased a tract of land discribed as half of the SW quarter containing 75 acres, also NW quarter containing 159 acres, and the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter containing 32 acres, all of section 6, township 17, range 16. It was witnessed by John Stone and James Wooten.

Indian Springs Post Office was a community off the Doster Road which was then part of the old Prattville to Washington road. It was located near the site of Zack and Nell Abney's home, which was built on the site of Thomas and Rebecca Hill. Gov. Wyatt Bibb once spoke there under an oak tree. This was also the site of the original Union Baptist Church.

In 1836 the church congregation split. The Missionary group built a church in Prattville near the Masonic Hall. It was known as the Unity Baptist Church and later moved and became the present First Baptist Church. The Hard Shells of the Union Church, led by Thomas Coleman, built a church on Lower Kingston Road, about one mile out of Prattville on land owned by Thomas. This was also known as Dink Booth Hill. This church retained the name Union Baptist Church. It was probably located across from the Martin Burt home at the site of the Coleman Cemetery.⁷

Thomas A. COLEMAN appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Autauga County, Alabama, One male 5-9 [Andrew], one male 10-14 [Stephen], one male 15-19 [Thomas W], one male 50-59 [Thomas A], one female 10-14 [Mary], and one female 50-59 [Martha]. They had 19 slaves.⁸

He bought land from Daniel and Esther Pratt on 30 November 1844 in Autauga County, Alabama. For $625 Thomas bought the west half of the southeast quarter and east half of southwest quarter of section 6 and a fraction of the west half of the southeast quarter of section 7, all in township 17N, range 16E lying north of the road running from Prattville west to Coleman's Mill. It included 100 acres more or less. Witnesses were L. Speigner and Lot Parker. This land would have been on either side of present day Lower Kingston Road northwest of Prattville, just south of the Martin Burt house.⁹

Shadrack Mims, about 1850 in an early history of Autauga County, mentions Thomas Coleman and some of his neighbors: "...Now Reader I will pass on to Prattville, some twelve miles east... The next place is Thos. Coleman's, who had a mill on a little creek two miles west of Prattville. Mr. Coleman was a Hardshell Baptist-- he had considerable property, was very liberal, social, and hospitable. He had two sons, both of who joined the Methodist Church. Further along we come to Martin R. Burt's, who married Miss Griffis, and she being a Methodist the whole family became members of that denomination. Mr. Burt was an industrious, thrifty, moneymaking man of good character. His children all did well. The next house is that of Mrs. Mathews, the mother of Jesse W. and Jimmie Mathews-- the first named a citizen of Prattville, the other of Georgia..."¹⁰

Thomas A. COLEMAN and Martha BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 25 June 1850 in Huddleston Beat, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Thomas Colman, a 62-year-old farmer with real estate valued at $2200, and Martha Colman, his 60-yea-old wife. Also in the household was their son, Stephen W. Colman, a 24-year-old farmer, his wife Elizabeth, age 19, and their daughter, Mary E. Colman, age 1. Living next door was their son Andrew J. Coleman who ran his father's mill. Nearby was Henry and Sarah Hunt.¹¹

Thomas married Sylvia RAMSEY on 29 April 1852 in Coosa County, Alabama.¹²

Thomas A. COLEMAN was allowed five dollars by the Autauga county commissioners' court for plank furnished to build a bridge across a wash in the road from M. R. Burt's Mill in August 1853.¹³

Thomas A. COLEMAN and Sylvia RAMSEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 25 August 1860 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household was listed as Thomas Colman, a 73-year-old planter. He had real estate valued at $7,000 and personal estate $35,000. Silvia Colman, age 47, was his wife. Also in the household was overseer James [Tarpley] Hunt, 20, and M. A. Ramsey, 7, most likely Sylvia's daughter from a pervious marriage. Living next door was Thomas' son Andrew J. Coleman, 20, a miller, and five houses further was Martha Mathews, 44.¹⁴

Thomas A. COLEMAN died on 26 April 1865 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.

Thomas A. COLEMAN appeared in a newspaper article 9 November 1865 in the The Autauga Citizen, published in Prattville, Alabama. A legal notice was posted by the Probate Court 23 Oct 1865. It stated that Stephen W. Coleman had filed a paper said to be the Last Will and Testament of Thomas A. Coleman, deceased. 20 Nov 1865 was set for hearing testimony as to validity of the document. It listed the next of kin of the decedant residing out of state including: James E. Coleman of Cherokee County, Texas; Alfeus M. Horn of California; and an infant son of Benjamin Horn, deceased, name not known [Samuel Horn], of Union County, Arkansas. They were given notice to appearat the hearing.

Thomas A. COLEMAN appeared in a newspaper article 5 December 1867 in the The Autauga Citizen, published in Prattville, Alabama. The State of Alabama, Autauga County. -- Special Court of Probate, Nov. 9, 1867 -- Thomas Coleman, deceased, Estate. This day came S. W. Coleman, Executor of said decedent, and filed his accounting and vouchers for the annual settlement of his said administration.

It is ordered by the Court that the 30th day of November, 1867, be appointed a day on which to make settlement. It is further ordered that notice of the same be given to all parties interested by publication for three successive weeks in the Autauga Citizen, a newspaper published in this county, notifying them that they can appear on the day appointed for making said settlement and contest, the same if they think proper. G. W. Benson, Judge. Nov. 21.

Thomas A. COLEMAN appeared in a newspaper article 11 September 1885 in the The Southern Signal, published in Prattville, Alabama. Mr. Editor-- The following scrap of "ancient history" may not be of interest to some of your readers. Mr. Thos. Coleman, an old and venerable citizen who died a few years ago at his old homestead near this place, moved from North Carolina and settled in this county in the fall of 1822. He located a half mile west of Nolan's Creek, on the Washington and Vernon road, on the right hand side going west, several hundred yards from the road in what is now known as the old Gardner field, now owned by Mr. M. S. Wadsworth. This was then an unbroken forest, no sign of a habitation except a small log cabin with dirt floor, whether erected by Inidans or some straggling pioneers is not known. In this pen he stowed all his earthly goods and immediately commenced the erection of a small frame building, one of the first, if not the very first framed dwelling erected in the county outside the little town.

This house finished, he put him up a little shop in which he manufactured wagons, he also made a few cotton gins, on special orders. The next year he put up for himself a gig, a small, double-seated, two-wheeled vehicle with shafts. This was no doubt the first vehicle of the kind manufactured in the county. This little carriage was the wonder and admiration of the day, as in those primitive days families went to church on horseback, or in ox carts. Mr. Martin R. Burt rode in this gig when he got married and in which he brought his bride home. A Mr. Henry Horne married Alithia, the oldest daughter of of Mr. Thomas Coleman. The Sabbath after he borrowed this gig for a bridal tour to Inidan Hill church. I am told by a friend who witnessed the arrival of the bride and groom at church that morning, that it created more excitement than a Barnum's circus would in this day. --- S[amuel] P. Smith.

     John Coleman Sr. was born circa 1763.

John Coleman Sr. appeared as head of household on a state census enumerated 24 December 1785 in District 9, Halifax County, North Carolina. The household was listed as John Coleman, 1 white males 21-60, 2 white males under 21 or over 60, 3 white females, and 1 black person 12-50.¹

John Coleman Sr. appeared on the 1790 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina, John Colman, three mailes over 16 [John Sr., ?], 2 males under 16 [john, Thomas], six females, and one other free person.²

John Coleman Sr. appeared on the 1800 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina, John Coleman, 1 male under 10, 2 males 10-15 [Thomas, John], 1 male 16-25, 1 male 45 or older [John, Sr.], 2 females 16-25, 1 female 45 or older, and 1 slave.³

John Coleman Sr. appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina, John Coleman, 3 males under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 45 or older [John, Sr.], 3 females under 10, 1 female 16-25, and 2 slaves. It appears that his wife died prior to 1810.⁴

John Coleman Sr. appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina, John Coleman, 2 males under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 45 or older, 2 females under 10, 1 female 26-44, and no slaves. It would appear that his first wife died and he has remarried after 1810.⁵

     Jarrott VINCENT, son of Philip Vincent and Mary (?), was born on 24 December 1778 in Halifax County, North Carolina.¹ He was also known as Jarrott Vinson. He was a planter.

He was probably one of the 3 males under age 16 listed in the household of his father, Philip Vincent, in the 1790 Federal Census of Edgecombe, Halifax County, North Carolina. He would have been 12 years old.

He was probably one of the 2 males age 16 to 25 listed in the household of his father, Philip Vincent, in the 1800 Federal Census of Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina. He would have been 22 years old.

Jarrott VINCENT was named executor and an heir in the will of Philip Vincent dated 23 September 1805 in Halifax County, North Carolina. He was listed as son Jarret Vinson.²

Jarrott VINCENT appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina, Jarrett Vincent household, 2 males 26-44, 2 females under 10, and 6 slaves. Possibly he was living with a brother.

Jarrott married Elizabeth BURT, daughter of Joseph BURT Jr. and Ann READ, on 31 January 1811 in Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

Jarrott VINCENT appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina, Jawad(sp) Vincent household: 1 male under 10 [Oliver], 2 males 10-15, 1 male 26-44 [Jarrott], 2 females under 10 [Ann Maria, Mary], 1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-44 [Elizabeth], and 2 slaves.

Jarrott VINCENT appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Wilcox County, Alabama, Jarrod Vincent household: 1 male 5-9 [Joseph, John], 1 male 10-14 [Oliver], 1 male 50-59 [Jarrott], 1 female under 5 [Elizabeth Jane], 1 female 10-14 [Mary], 1 female 15-19 [Ann Maria], 1 female 30-39 [Elizabeth].

Jarrott VINCENT purchased a government land patent 14 November 1833 in Wilcox County, Alabama. From the Cahaba land office he purchased 78.625 acres in township 14-N, range 8-east, being the east half of the northeast quarter of section 19. This land is in the north edge of Wilcox on the Dallas county line.

Jarrott VINCENT purchased a government land patent 16 October 1835 in Wilcox County, Alabama. From the Cahaba land office he purchased two land patents in township 14-N, range 8-E, the first containing 38.89 acres in southeast quarter of southeast quarter of section 18 and the second containing 40.32 acres in southwest quarter of northwest quarter of section 20. His brother-in-law, Timothy Walton Mathews, also held land in this township and range.

Jarrott VINCENT appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Dallas County, Alabama, Janett(sp) Vincent household: 1 male 5-9 [James], 1 male 10-14 [John], 1 male 15-19 [Joseph], 1 male 20-29 [Oliver], 1 male 60-69 [Jarrott[, 1 female 10-14 [Elizabeth J.], and 1 female 40-49 [Elizabeth].

Jarrott VINCENT died in 1841 in Dallas County, Alabama.³ His estate was probated in 1842 in Dallas County, Alabama. It lists his heirs as his widow, Elizabeth; Oliver P. Vincent; Mariah, wife of J. H. Moss; Mary M., wife of Hartwell S. Harris; Thomas Vincent; and John Vincent.⁴ The will of Jarrott's brother, John Vincent of Wilcox County, Alabama, dated 28 Jan 1842, named his neices and nephews, heirs of Jarrell(sp) Vincent, Sr., John Vincent, Perry O. Vincent, Thomas Vincent, Mariah Vincent (wife of John Moss), Jane Vincent and Jarrell Vincent, Jr. Also named were Littleberry Vincent, heir of of brother Robert Vincent and the heirs of brother Laban Vincent. John Hardin Moss was executor. Witnesses were William R. Marshall, William Hobbs, and Washington J. Outlaw.

     Philip Vincent was born circa 1740 in Halifax County, North Carolina. He was also known as Phillip.

Philip married Mary (?) circa 1777 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Philip Vincent was included on a tax list in 1784 in District 11, Halifax County, North Carolina. He was accessed for 270 acres and one white poll.

Philip Vincent 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 Phil Vinson - one white male 21-60, four white males under 21 or over 60, and four white females. There were no slaves. The household was listed next to Jos. Burt.¹

Philip Vincent appeared on the 1790 Federal Census of Edgecombe, Halifax County, North Carolina, with household consisting of eight individuals. Philip, the only male over 16 in the household, three males under 16, and four females appear to have made up the family. They had two slaves.

Philip Vincent appeared on the 1800 Federal Census of Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina, with household consisting of 10 individuals. Along with Philip, who was over 45, there were four males. One male under ten [Peter], one male 10-15, 2 males 16-25 [Jarrott, Burkett], one male 45 or older [Phillip], 3 females 10-15, one female 45 or older [Mary], and one slave.

Philip left a will dated 23 September 1805 in Halifax County, North Carolina. "I lend unto my beloved wife Mary Vinson my land and plantation, horse etc. during her widowhood." Property not needed by his wife to be sold "accepting my still" and divided equally among his children. To Renay Vinson and Memmey Vinson one bed each. To his son Peter Vinson he gave "one year schooling." After his wife's death the remaining property to be sold and divided among his children. Names his friend Marriott Davis and his son Jarret Vinson his executors. It was witnessed by Joseph Burt and Rubin Griffins. It was proved August 1808.²

Philip Vincent died in August 1808 in Halifax County, North Carolina.