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     Ruhama WEAVER, daughter of James David WEAVER and Barbara Price, was born circa 1823 in Lexington County, South Carolina.¹

Ruhama WEAVER appeared on a census, enumerated 1830, in the household of Henry WEAVER in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.²

Ruhama married first Abner Arnold on 28 March 1840 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.³

Ruhama married second Littleton G. Wallace on 27 December 1846 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He was the son of Asa and Sara Wallace, Sr. The couple lived in Fayette county and had eight children.⁴

Ruhama WEAVER died on 25 September 1862 in Fayette County, Alabama.

Ruhama WEAVER was named an heir in the will of James David WEAVER dated 21 December 1869 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Heirs of Ruhama, wife of Littleton Wallace all residing in Fayette Co., AL to wit: Asa, Daniel, Edy, Caroline, Jacob, William & Jane.

     Sarah Ann SNIDER, daughter of Daniel SNIDER and Barbara WEAVER, was born on 21 August 1830 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹ She was also known as Cordie.

Sarah Ann SNIDER appeared on a census, enumerated 1830, in the household of Daniel SNIDER in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.²

Sarah married Amaziah Edward WEAVER, son of Henry WEAVER and First Wife, on 31 January 1847 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. They lived in Northern Tuscaloosa County and were the parents of ten children.^3,4

Sarah Ann SNIDER died on 21 August 1880 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 50. Amaziah Edward has a tombstone, however, Sarah does not have one and it is assumed that she is buried beside her husband in an unmarked grave.⁵

     William Henry SNIDER, son of Daniel SNIDER and Barbara WEAVER, was born circa 1832 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^1,2

William married Martha Ann Williams on 6 May 1859 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

William Henry SNIDER and Martha Ann Williams appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 30 August 1860 in Trion, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as William Snider, a 28-year-old farmer, and his 24-year-old wife, Mary Ann. William had real estate valued $320 and personal estate valued $600. They had two children: Samuel W. Snider, 3, and Mary J. Snider, 1.

William began military service in February 1862 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, as a private in Company K, 43rd Alabama Infantry, CSA. His widow filed for his pension in Tuscaloosa county.

William Henry SNIDER died on 8 August 1864 in Richmond, Virginia.¹

     Jesse Daniel SNIDER, son of Daniel SNIDER and Barbara WEAVER, was born circa 1834 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^1,2

Jesse Daniel SNIDER appeared on a census, enumerated 25 October 1850, in the household of his parents Dorinton Patton LANGSTON and Martha Ann Camp in West side of Cahaba River, Bibb County, Alabama. He was recorded as John Langston, age 8, born Alabama.

Jesse married Sarah Eliizabeth Abston on 14 October 1852 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Jean and Mary Hart Abston. Jesse and Sarah Elizabeth were parents of 3 children, Henry Jennings. Sarah Josephine and Lousia Malissa who married James Kyzer. Henry J. and Alice Scales Snider were parents of James Snider. He married Leoda A. Black. They had 2 sons Revice and Daniel. Written by Marine A. Snider.^3,4

Jesse Daniel SNIDER and Sarah Eliizabeth Abston appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 30 June 1860 in Collns Beat, Trion, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Jessie Snider, age 25, farmer, $150 real estate, $300 personal property; Sarah Snider, age 25, seamtress; Henry J., age 4; and Louisa M., age 1. All born in Alabama.³

Jesse began military service on 12 May 1862 in Mount Vernon Arsenal, Mount Vernon, Alabama, He served in Co. K 36th Alabama Infantry which organized on that date at the Mount Vernon Arsenal. He died during the war. Note: The Mount Vernon Arsenal was established by the United States Army near the Mobile River, three miles west of Fort Stoddert, and approximately 30 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico. Established in 1828 as an ordnance manufacturing base, the Mount Vernon Arsenal served as one of the U.S. Army's main ammunition plants from its inception until the Civil War.⁵

     Deliah Ann SNIDER, daughter of Daniel SNIDER and Barbara WEAVER, was born on 21 April 1835 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

Deliah married Benjamin J. Johnson on 2 January 1860 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.³

Deliah Ann SNIDER died on 19 December 1906 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 71.^1,4 She was buried in Snider-Scales Cemetery, Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Jacob SNIDER, son of Daniel SNIDER and Barbara WEAVER, was born circa 1837 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^1,2

Jacob married Ellen Johnson on 12 October 1859 in Trion, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^3,4,5

Jacob SNIDER and Ellen Johnson appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 30 August 1860 in Collns Beat, Trion, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The household was listed as Jacob Snider, age 23, farmer, $200 personal property; and Ellen Snider, age 18, seamtress. Both of them were born in Alabama.³

Jacob saw military service on 13 May 1862 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, when he appeared on the roster of Company D, 36th Alabama Infantry Regiment. He was listed as a private, age 22. He died in the war. Some sources say he died in Richmond, Virginia, but the 36th was never in Virginia.⁶

     Martha Emoline SNIDER, daughter of Daniel SNIDER and Barbara WEAVER, was born on 6 June 1839 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^1,4 She was also known as Mollie.

Martha Emoline SNIDER appeared on a census, enumerated 30 August 1860, in the household of her parents Daniel SNIDER and Barbara WEAVER in Collns Beat, Trion, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She was recorded as Martha E. Snider, age 21.⁵

Martha married Joseph Solomon Thompson on 4 October 1868 at Daniel Snider residence in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.⁶

Martha Emoline SNIDER died in 1911 in Vance, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^1,2 She was buried in Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery, Vance, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Daniel SNIDER, son of Daniel SNIDER and Barbara WEAVER, was born circa 1841 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^1,2 He was also known as David.

Daniel SNIDER appeared on a census, enumerated 30 August 1860, in the household of his parents Daniel SNIDER and Barbara WEAVER in Collns Beat, Trion, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He was recorded as David Snider, age 19.³

Daniel SNIDER died circa 1863 in Richmond, Virginia. Died during Civil War.^1,4

     Rev. William George SNIDER, son of Daniel SNIDER and Barbara WEAVER, was born on 4 August 1842 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^1,2,3

Rev. William George SNIDER appeared on a census, enumerated 30 August 1860, in the household of his parents Daniel SNIDER and Barbara WEAVER in Collns Beat, Trion, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He was recorded as WIlliam G. Snider, age 19.⁴

William began military service in 1861 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, enlisting in the 36th Alabama Infantry, CSA.

William married Mary E. Howard on 31 January 1861 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She was the daughter of John Howard and Sarah Latham.^5,6

William began military service at age 19 in February 1862 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, as a private in Company K, 43rd Alabama Infantry, CSA.^7,8

Rev. William George SNIDER died on 17 February 1930 in Cedar Cove (Coaling), Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 87.¹ He was buried in Coaling Cemetery, Coaling, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Buried alongside of him is Mary E. Snider, 28 Jan 1842 to 18 Apr 1950.

     Nancy Jane SNIDER, daughter of Daniel SNIDER and Barbara WEAVER, was born on 9 October 1845 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^1,2

Nancy Jane SNIDER appeared on a census, enumerated 30 August 1860, in the household of her parents Daniel SNIDER and Barbara WEAVER in Collns Beat, Trion, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She was recorded as Nancy J. Snider, age 15.³

Nancy married John N. Abston on 30 January 1866 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He was the son of William Allen Abston and Mary Frances Arnett.⁴ She was buried in Snider-Scales Cemetery, Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Nancy Jane SNIDER died in 1915 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Linard Washington SNIDER, son of Daniel SNIDER and Barbara WEAVER, was born on 27 February 1848 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^1,2

Linard Washington SNIDER appeared on a census, enumerated 30 August 1860, in the household of his parents Daniel SNIDER and Barbara WEAVER in Collns Beat, Trion, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He was recorded as Lewis W. Snider, age 13.³

Linard married Laura Ann Kyzer on 10 February 1870 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Emanuel Kyzer (1823-1903) and Mary Polly Oswalt. Emmanuel was son of David Kyzer and Redema Weaver.^4,5,6 He was buried in Snider-Scales Cemetery, Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Linard Washington SNIDER died on 17 January 1928 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 79.^1,7

     Alexander SNIDER, son of Daniel SNIDER and Barbara WEAVER, was born circa 1850 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^1,2

Alexander SNIDER died circa 1855 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He died in an accident at a cotton gin.^1,3

     Sarah WEAVER, daughter of Henry WEAVER Sr. and Eve Oswalt, was born in 1778 in Saxe Gotha Township, Orangeburg District, South Carolina.

Sarah married Capt. John Quattlebaum on 5 August 1798 in Saxe Gotha, Lexington District, South Carolina.¹

Sarah WEAVER died on 6 January 1809 in Saxe Gotha, Lexington District, South Carolina.

     Capt. John Quattlebaum was born on 1 December 1774 in Saxe Gotha, Lexington District, South Carolina.

John married Sarah WEAVER, daughter of Henry WEAVER Sr. and Eve Oswalt, on 5 August 1798 in Saxe Gotha, Lexington District, South Carolina.¹

     Abigail Gregg was born circa 1780.¹

Abigail married Henry WEAVER Jr., son of Henry WEAVER Sr. and Eve Oswalt, circa 1800 in Orangeburg District, South Carolina. This marriage is unproven.¹

     Rufus R. MOSES, son of Joshua MOSES and Malinda Isabella WEAVER, was born in 1849 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

Rufus R. MOSES appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of Joshua MOSES and Malinda Isabella WEAVER in Collins Beat, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.²

     William Greenberry MOSES, son of Joshua MOSES and Malinda Isabella WEAVER, was born on 9 May 1852 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^2,1 He was also known as Wilson.³

William Greenberry MOSES appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1860, in the household of Joshua MOSES and Malinda Isabella WEAVER in Collins Beat, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.²

William Greenberry MOSES appeared on a census, enumerated 1866, in the household of his mother Malinda Isabella MOSES in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He was recorded as a male 20-30.⁴

William married Permelin Blanche Ann Bowen, daughter of Seth Green Bowen and Ila Minerva Bowen, on 26 January 1871 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

William Greenberry MOSES died on 11 January 1928 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 75. He was buried in Coaling Cemetery, Coaling, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     William Pressley WELCH, son of Nathaniel WELCH and Mary Jane Wilson, was born on 17 September 1845.¹

William married Caroline Gaillard Portis circa 1868.¹

William Pressley WELCH died on 29 September 1924 in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, at age 79.¹ He was buried in Live Oak Cemetery, Selma, Dallas County, Alabama.

     Caroline Gaillard Portis was born on 12 September 1848.¹

Caroline married William Pressley WELCH, son of Nathaniel WELCH and Mary Jane Wilson, circa 1868.¹

Caroline Gaillard Portis died on 12 July 1935 in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, at age 86.¹

     May Barnes was born on 13 July 1860.¹

May married George W. BURT, son of Thomas W. BURT and Mary Jane ELLIS, on 3 April 1889 in Dallas County, Alabama.^1,2

May Barnes and George W. BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 7 June 1900 in Orrville, Dallas County, Alabama. The household was listed as G. W. Burt, the 38 year old postmaster of Orrville, born Apr 1862, and his 37 year old wife, Comi M. Burt, born June 1863. They had been married 11 years (1889) and she was the mother of 3 with 2 living. Also in the household were their daughter, Evey Burt, age 8, born June 1891, and son, G. W. Burt, Jr., age 5, born Nov. 1894. All were born in Alabama.

May Barnes died on 27 December 1931 in Orrville, Dallas County, Alabama, at age 71.¹ She was buried in Orrville Community Cemetery, Orrville, Dallas County, Alabama.

     Evie Barnes BURT, daughter of George W. BURT and May Barnes, was born on 14 July 1891 in Orrville, Dallas County, Alabama.¹

Evie Barnes BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 7 June 1900, in the household of her parents George W. BURT and May Barnes in Orrville, Dallas County, Alabama. She was recorded as Evey Burt, age 8, born June 1891 in Alabama.

Evie Barnes BURT died on 25 March 1919 in Orrville, Dallas County, Alabama, at age 27.¹ She was buried in Orrville Community Cemetery, Orrville, Dallas County, Alabama.

     Nancy SHELTON, daughter of Stephen SHELTON and Martha GRAVES, was born on 4 April 1823 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

Nancy SHELTON died on 7 April 1823.¹

     Burrell Willis SHELTON, son of Stephen SHELTON and Martha GRAVES, was born on 3 September 1824 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

He was probably the male age 5 to 10 listed in the household of his father, Stephen SHELTON, in the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. Franklin's District, Autauga County, Alabama.²

He was probably the male age 10 to 15 listed in the household of his father, Stephen SHELTON, in the 1840 Federal Census of Autauga County, Alabama.³ He was reported "not to be found" by Tax Collector for 1848 on 4 June 1849 in Autauga County, Alabama. He owed $50 state tax and $25 county tax.⁴

He appeared in the household of William O. and Isabella Ormsby on the census of 1 June 1850 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama. The household included Mr. Ormsby, age 25, book keeper; Isabella M. Ormsby, age 20; their newborn son, William, Jr; James P. Brock, age 20, student; E. S. Morgan, age 30, mechanic; F. Pennymire, age 20, tailor; Wm. Morgan, age 30, drover; B. W. Shelton, age 20, merchant; William Healy, age 24, merchant; George Perlett, age 28, molder; and Mary Brock, age 48. Living nearby were Shadrack Mims and William H. Northington.⁵ He sold his half in the partnership in the mercantile firm of J. Krout & Company in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, to Jacob Krout 9 September 1850.⁶

Burrell Willis SHELTON appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 June 1860 in Waterproof, Tensaw Parish, Louisiana. The household was listed as B. W. Shelton, the 38 year old manager of the plantation of Amos Kibbe. He was born in Alabama and had personal property valued at $40,000 and real estate valued at $27,000.⁷

Burrell Willis SHELTON saw military service between 1862 and 1865 in Louisiana. According to a letter from Helen Whitby Abney to her daughter, Flora Jane, "...you had 3 great, great uncles on the Walker side, Burel, William and David [Shelton]. William was stationed at Montevallo [Alabama] a long time. He was the one your uncle William [Walker], Miss Anna DuBose and Camella Threadgill went up to visit in camp."

Find a Grave and Known Burials of Morehouse Parish show him as a sargeant in company F, 12th Louisiana Infantry. He enlisted in 1862.⁸

Burrell Willis SHELTON died before 1870.¹

     Martha D. SHELTON, daughter of Stephen SHELTON and Martha GRAVES, was born on 11 April 1829 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

She was probably one of the 2 females under age 5 listed in the household of her father, Stephen SHELTON, in the 1830 Federal Census of Capt. Franklin's District, Autauga County, Alabama.²

She was probably one of the 2 females age 10 to 15 listed in the household of her father, Stephen SHELTON, in the 1840 Federal Census of Autauga County, Alabama.³

Martha D. SHELTON died at age 15 of scarlet fever on 9 August 1844 while a student in Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama.^1,4 She was buried in Tuskegee City Cemetery, Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama.⁵

Her school master, J. H. Lloyd, wrote a letter to her father on August 10th describing her illness and death: "... in one hour after [2:00 PM], a most remarkable and sudden change came over her and although but a few hours before she had been laughing and joking with some of the schoolmasters she began to sink in a very rapid manner, the Doctors did all in their power to arrest the progress of disease, but all was unavailing and your poor daughter finally sank to her everlasting rest, at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. It would be useless for me to attempt to offer consolation to a parent under such awfully melancholy a circumstance. I know what such a bereavement is and that there is but one source to which we can look for consolation, yet, it may be a subject of future solace to know that your daughter's amiable deportment had endeared her to all, teachers and schoolmates, and although she has left us when far away from those most dear to her, and who were ever present in her thoughts, yet I would assure them that with the exception of their of their personal presence she had every attention that could be given to her."⁴

     Stephen Francis SHELTON, son of Stephen SHELTON and Martha GRAVES, was born on 2 March 1831 in Autauga County, Alabama.¹

He was probably the male age 5 to 10 listed in the household of his father, Stephen SHELTON, in the 1840 Federal Census of Autauga County, Alabama.²

He appeared on a census, enumerated 22 June 1860, in the household of his mother Martha GRAVES in Ward 4, Bastrop, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. He was listed as Frank Shelton, 21, a carpenter, born in Alabama. He has personal property valued $1,550.³

Stephen Francis SHELTON died on 30 August 1865 in Homer, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, at age 34.¹