Alexander Randelson Travis1

Male, #46411, (31 Jul 1824 - 1842)
Father*Mark Butler Travis Sr.1
Mother*Jemima Stallworth1
Birth*31 Jul 1824 He was born on 31 Jul 1824 at Conecuh Co., Alabama.1 
1830 Census1 Jun 1830 Alexander was probably a free white male, age 5 and under 10, in Mark Butler Travis Sr.'s household, on the 1830 Census at Conecuh Co., Alabama.2 
Death of Father4 Sep 1836 His father Mark Butler Travis Sr. died on 4 Sep 1836 at Conecuh Co., Alabama.1 
Death*1842 He died at Sparta, Conecuh Co., Alabama, in 1842.1 
Last Edited21 Sep 2002

Citations

  1. Texasnmyheart, compiler, e-mail address, From Dogwood to Bluebonnets, Rootsweb: WorldConnect (online family tree), 2000-2005.
    http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bluebonnets20
  2. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    Unk Twp, Conecuh Co., AL, page 98, Ancestry.com image 19 transcribed by Warren Culpepper
    MarkeTravis, 2M0-4, 1M5-9, 1M15-19, 1M40-49, 1F0-4, 1F10-14, 1F15-19, 1F20-29, 1F40-49.
    Unaccounted for are 1F0-4 and 1F20-29. Perhaps this was Rosannah Cato, wife of William Barrett Travis, and a daughter. He abandoned his family early and by 1831 was living in Texas, never to return.

Mark Butler Travis Jr.1

Male, #46412, (18 May 1827 - 6 May 1863)
Father*Mark Butler Travis Sr.1
Mother*Jemima Stallworth1
Birth*18 May 1827 He was born on 18 May 1827 at Old Town, Conecuh Co., Alabama.1 
1830 Census1 Jun 1830 Mark and James was probably a free white male, age under 5, in Mark Butler Travis Sr.'s houshold, on the 1830 Census at Conecuh Co., Alabama.2 
Death of Father4 Sep 1836 His father Mark Butler Travis Sr. died on 4 Sep 1836 at Conecuh Co., Alabama.1 
Mexican War*between May 1846 and Aug 1846 He served in the US War with Mexico between May 1846 and Aug 1846
(Company A (Seibel's Company) of Raiford's Battalion of the Alabama Volunteers.) 
Marriage*2 Mar 1854 He married Louisa Bradley at Monroe Co., Alabama, on 2 Mar 1854 at age 26.3 
Death of Mothercirca 1855 His mother Jemima Stallworth died circa 1855 at Conecuh Co., Alabama.1 
Death*6 May 1863 He died at Conecuh Co., Alabama, on 6 May 1863 at age 35.1 

Family

Louisa Bradley
Marriage*2 Mar 1854 He married Louisa Bradley at Monroe Co., Alabama, on 2 Mar 1854 at age 26.3 
Last Edited5 Sep 2012

Citations

  1. Texasnmyheart, compiler, e-mail address, From Dogwood to Bluebonnets, Rootsweb: WorldConnect (online family tree), 2000-2005.
    http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bluebonnets20
  2. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    Unk Twp, Conecuh Co., AL, page 98, Ancestry.com image 19 transcribed by Warren Culpepper
    MarkeTravis, 2M0-4, 1M5-9, 1M15-19, 1M40-49, 1F0-4, 1F10-14, 1F15-19, 1F20-29, 1F40-49.
    Unaccounted for are 1F0-4 and 1F20-29. Perhaps this was Rosannah Cato, wife of William Barrett Travis, and a daughter. He abandoned his family early and by 1831 was living in Texas, never to return.
  3. Family Adventures, compiler, Early Alabama Marriages (36 vols.), Shreveport, Louisiana: J & W Ent., 1991, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.1 V2e.

Louisa Bradley1

Female, #46413, (say 1830 - )
Birth*say 1830 She was born say 1830.1 
Married Name1850  As of 1850, her married name was Travis.1 
Marriage*2 Mar 1854 She married Mark Butler Travis Jr. at Monroe Co., Alabama, on 2 Mar 1854.2 

Family

Mark Butler Travis Jr.
Last Edited21 Sep 2002

Citations

  1. Texasnmyheart, compiler, e-mail address, From Dogwood to Bluebonnets, Rootsweb: WorldConnect (online family tree), 2000-2005.
    http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bluebonnets20
  2. Family Adventures, compiler, Early Alabama Marriages (36 vols.), Shreveport, Louisiana: J & W Ent., 1991, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.1 V2e.

James Calloway Travis1

Male, #46414, (5 Aug 1829 - 25 May 1918)
Father*Mark Butler Travis Sr.1
Mother*Jemima Stallworth1
Birth*5 Aug 1829 He was born on 5 Aug 1829 at Evergreen, Conecuh Co., Alabama.1 
1830 Census1 Jun 1830 Mark and James was probably a free white male, age under 5, in Mark Butler Travis Sr.'s houshold, on the 1830 Census at Conecuh Co., Alabama.2 
Death of Father4 Sep 1836 His father Mark Butler Travis Sr. died on 4 Sep 1836 at Conecuh Co., Alabama.1 
Marriage*May 1854 He married Saphronia A. Davis at Conecuh Co., Alabama, in May 1854 at age 24.1 
Death of Mothercirca 1855 His mother Jemima Stallworth died circa 1855 at Conecuh Co., Alabama.1 
Death of Spouse17 Feb 1875 His wife Saphronia A. Davis died on 17 Feb 1875 at Conecuh Co., Alabama.1 
Marriage*1 Jun 1875 He married Mary Elizabeth Green at Conecuh Co., Alabama, on 1 Jun 1875 at age 45.1 
Death*25 May 1918 He died at Conecuh Co., Alabama, on 25 May 1918 at age 88.1 

Family 1

Saphronia A. Davis
Marriage*May 1854 He married Saphronia A. Davis at Conecuh Co., Alabama, in May 1854 at age 24.1 

Family 2

Mary Elizabeth Green
Marriage*1 Jun 1875 He married Mary Elizabeth Green at Conecuh Co., Alabama, on 1 Jun 1875 at age 45.1 
Last Edited21 Sep 2002

Citations

  1. Texasnmyheart, compiler, e-mail address, From Dogwood to Bluebonnets, Rootsweb: WorldConnect (online family tree), 2000-2005.
    http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bluebonnets20
  2. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    Unk Twp, Conecuh Co., AL, page 98, Ancestry.com image 19 transcribed by Warren Culpepper
    MarkeTravis, 2M0-4, 1M5-9, 1M15-19, 1M40-49, 1F0-4, 1F10-14, 1F15-19, 1F20-29, 1F40-49.
    Unaccounted for are 1F0-4 and 1F20-29. Perhaps this was Rosannah Cato, wife of William Barrett Travis, and a daughter. He abandoned his family early and by 1831 was living in Texas, never to return.

Saphronia A. Davis1

Female, #46415, (10 Jun 1830 - 17 Feb 1875)
Birth*10 Jun 1830 She was born on 10 Jun 1830 at Georgia.1 
Marriage*May 1854 She married James Calloway Travis at Conecuh Co., Alabama, in May 1854 at age 23.1 
Married NameMay 1854  As of May 1854, her married name was Travis.1 
Death*17 Feb 1875 She died at Conecuh Co., Alabama, on 17 Feb 1875 at age 44.1 

Family

James Calloway Travis
Last Edited21 Sep 2002

Citations

  1. Texasnmyheart, compiler, e-mail address, From Dogwood to Bluebonnets, Rootsweb: WorldConnect (online family tree), 2000-2005.
    http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bluebonnets20

Mary Elizabeth Green1

Female, #46416, (31 Jan 1847 - 28 Jan 1944)
Birth*31 Jan 1847 Mary was born at Cobb Co., Georgia, on 31 Jan 1847. She was the daughter of William Harrison Green and Elizabeth Guess.1 
Marriage*1 Jun 1875 She married James Calloway Travis at Conecuh Co., Alabama, on 1 Jun 1875 at age 28.1 
Married Name1 Jun 1875  As of 1 Jun 1875, her married name was Travis.1 
Death of Spouse25 May 1918 Her husband James Calloway Travis died on 25 May 1918 at Conecuh Co., Alabama.1 
Death*28 Jan 1944 She died at Oakland, Alameda Co., California, on 28 Jan 1944 at age 96.1 

Family

James Calloway Travis
Last Edited21 Sep 2002

Citations

  1. Texasnmyheart, compiler, e-mail address, From Dogwood to Bluebonnets, Rootsweb: WorldConnect (online family tree), 2000-2005.
    http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bluebonnets20

Jesse Carver1

Male, #46420, (say 1757 - )
Birth*say 1757 He was born say 1757.1 
Biography* Jesse Carver was possibly the son of William Carver (1729-177) and Mary Wilson.
+ William Carver was possibly the son of Ann Carver (b 1697) and Richard Braswell (1672-1755)
++ Ann Carver was possibly the the daughter of William Carver and Jane Moore, and Jane was possibly the daughter of John Moore.
++ Richard Braswell was possibly the son of Richard Braswell (1652-1725) and Sarah Valentine, and the elder Richard was possibly the son of Robert Braswell. 

Family
Child
ChartsWLC / Warren L. Culpepper Ancestral Chart
Last Edited1 Jan 2012

Citations

  1. Speculated by several researchers. Yet to be proved.

James M. Gafford1

Male, #46421, (22 Sep 1810 - 5 Sep 1882)
Father*Daniel Gafford1
Mother*Phereba Webster1
Birth*22 Sep 1810 He was born on 22 Sep 1810.2 
Death of Father10 Jun 1841 His father Daniel Gafford died on 10 Jun 1841 at Butler Co., Alabama. 
Guardian1843 He was appointed after the death of Daniel Gafford, guardian of Mariah Louise Gafford in 1843 (Estate of Daniel Gafford, deceased. James M. Gafford appointed guardian of Maria L. Gafford, minor heir in 1843. Jesse Stallings, Security.)3 
Marriage*7 Nov 1853 He married Lucinda Stallings on 7 Nov 1853 at age 43.4 
Voted*20 Sep 1854 He voted in an election for town incorporation on 20 Sep 1854 at Greenville, Butler Co., Alabama.5 
Tax roll*1856 He registered to pay taxes at Butler Co., Alabama, in 1856.6 
Marriage*11 Nov 1858 He married Phereba Moseley at Butler Co., Alabama, on 11 Nov 1858 at age 48. With such a big age difference, it seems likely that Phereba Moseley may have married a James M. Gafford, Jr., although none has yet been discovered.1 
Probate*16 Mar 1859 He administrated Mariah Louise Gafford's estate on 16 Mar 1859 at Butler Co., Alabama.7 
Death of Mother24 May 1860 His mother Phereba Webster died on 24 May 1860 at Butler Co., Alabama.1 
1880 Census*1 Jun 1880 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Dead Fall, Butler Co., Alabama. (James M. Gafford, Self, 69, GA, GA, GA, Farmer; Loucinda Gafford, Wife, 66, GA, GA, VA; Jospeh P. Gafford, Son, S, 24, 24, AL, GA, GA).8 
Death*5 Sep 1882 He died at Greenville, Butler Co., Alabama, on 5 Sep 1882 at age 71
He was a member of Oak Grove Church at the time of his death.9 

Family 1

Lucinda Stallings
Marriage*7 Nov 1853 He married Lucinda Stallings on 7 Nov 1853 at age 43.4 

Family 2

Phereba Moseley
Marriage*11 Nov 1858 He married Phereba Moseley at Butler Co., Alabama, on 11 Nov 1858 at age 48. With such a big age difference, it seems likely that Phereba Moseley may have married a James M. Gafford, Jr., although none has yet been discovered.1 
Last Edited19 Dec 2003

Citations

  1. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Mary Stearnes Henley. <e-mail address>
  2. Marilyn Davis Hahn, Butler County, Alabama in the 19th Century, 1978.
    Chapter 4: Cemetery Records of People Born before 1850. page 49.
  3. Marilyn Davis Hahn, Butler County, Alabama in the 19th Century, 1978.
    Reconstructed Probate Records, page 106.
  4. Marilyn Davis Hahn, Butler County, Alabama in the 19th Century, 1978.
    Family Histories, Col. Jesse Stallings, page 162.
  5. George Bernard Lewis: Chairman of the Butler Co. Heritage Book Committee, editor, The Heritage of Butler County, Alabama, Clanton, AL: Heritage Publishing Consultants, 2003.
    page 19.
  6. Marilyn Davis Hahn, Butler County, Alabama in the 19th Century, 1978.
    Chapter 10: Real Estate Taxes for 1856, page 170.
  7. Marilyn Davis Hahn, Butler County, Alabama in the 19th Century, 1978.
    Probate Notices in the "Southern Messenger", page 111.
  8. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    Dead Fall, Butler Co., AL, page 382D. LDS CD.
  9. Marilyn Davis Barefield, Butler County, Alabama, Obituaries, 1985.
    Page 30.

John A. Gafford1

Male, #46422, (say 1830 - )
Father*Daniel Gafford1
Mother*Phereba Webster1
Birth*say 1830 He was born say 1830.1 
Last Edited25 Nov 2006

Citations

  1. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Mary Stearnes Henley. <e-mail address>

Phereba Gafford1

Female, #46423, (say 1814 - )
Father*Daniel Gafford1
Mother*Phereba Webster1
Birth*say 1814 She was born say 1814.1 
Last Edited22 Sep 2002

Citations

  1. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Mary Stearnes Henley. <e-mail address>

Stephen C. Gafford1

Male, #46424, (1812 - )
Father*Daniel Gafford1
Mother*Phereba Webster1
Birth*1812 He was born in 1812 at Georgia.1 
Marriage*11 Feb 1833 He married Tillitha Moseley at Montgomery Co., Alabama, on 11 Feb 1833.1 

Family

Tillitha Moseley
Last Edited22 Sep 2002

Citations

  1. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Mary Stearnes Henley. <e-mail address>

Elizabeth T. Gafford1

Female, #46425, (1812 - )
Father*Daniel Gafford1
Mother*Phereba Webster1
Birth*1812 She was born in 1812 at Georgia.1 
Married Namesay 1830  As of say 1830, her married name was Routon.1 
Marriage*say 1830 She married John Routon say 1830.1 
Birth of Soncirca 1846 Her son John Routon was born circa 1846 at Butler Co., Alabama.2 
Birth of Soncirca 1848 Her son Daniel Routon was born circa 1848 at Butler Co., Alabama.2 
1850 Census1 Jun 1850 Elizabeth, Lucinda, Henrietta, Sarah, Mary, Eliza, John and Daniel listed as a household member living with John Routon on the 1850 Census on 1 Jun 1850 at Butler Co., Alabama.2 
1860 Census1 Jun 1860 Elizabeth, Mary, Eliza, John and Daniel listed as a household member living with John Routon in the 1860 Census at Butler Co., Alabama.3 

Family

John Routon
Marriage*say 1830 She married John Routon say 1830.1 
Children
Last Edited15 Dec 2008

Citations

  1. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Mary Stearnes Henley. <e-mail address>
  2. 1850 Federal Census, United States.
    Township 11, Butler, Alabama; Roll: M432_2; Page: 243; Lines 1-9, Image: 484 (24 Sep 1850)
    John Roaten, 46, M, Farmer, GA
    Eliza Roaten, 34, F, GA
    Lucinda Roaten, 17, F, AL
    Henriette Roaten, 15, F, AL
    Sarah Roaten, 13, F, AL
    Mary Roaten, 11, F, AL
    Eliza Roaten, 8, F, AL
    John Roaten, 4, M, AL
    Daniel Roaten, 2, M, AL.
  3. 1860 Federal Census, United States.
    Precinct 8, Butler, Alabama; Roll: M653_3; Page: 104; Lines 25-31, Image: 107 (2 Jul 1860)
    J Routon, 56, M, Farmer, PE=$600, GA
    E Routon, 48, F, GA
    M Routon, 21, F, AL
    N Routon, 18, F, AL
    A Routon, 16, F, AL
    W Routon, 14, M, AL
    P Routon, 12, M, AL.

Abner W. Gafford1

Male, #46426, (1819 - )
Father*Daniel Gafford1
Mother*Phereba Webster1
Birth*1819 He was born in 1819 at Georgia.1 
Marriage*say 1840 He married Rebecca J. (?) say 1840.1 

Family

Rebecca J. (?)
Last Edited22 Sep 2002

Citations

  1. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Mary Stearnes Henley. <e-mail address>

Thomas D. Gafford1

Male, #46427, (1824 - 1857)
Father*Daniel Gafford1
Mother*Phereba Webster1
Birth*1824 He was born in 1824 at Wilkes Co., Georgia.1 
Death of Father10 Jun 1841 His father Daniel Gafford died on 10 Jun 1841 at Butler Co., Alabama. 
Marriage*12 Jan 1847 He married Mary Catherine Hartley on 12 Jan 1847.1 
Deed*27 Mar 1852 He was granted a deed on 27 Mar 1852 at Butler Co., Alabama,

Estate of James D. Herbert, deceased. John R. Hartley, Adm of estate, produced a Bill of Sale dated 27 Mar 1852 to Thomas D. Gafford for $607 for real estate.2 
Death*1857 He died in 1857.1 

Family

Mary Catherine Hartley
Last Edited22 Sep 2002

Citations

  1. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Mary Stearnes Henley. <e-mail address>
  2. Marilyn Davis Hahn, Butler County, Alabama in the 19th Century, 1978.
    Reconstructed Probate Records. page 105.

Mariah Louise Gafford1

Female, #46429, (1832 - 1858)
Father*Daniel Gafford1
Mother*Phereba Webster1
Birth*1832 She was born in 1832.1 
Death of Father10 Jun 1841 Her father Daniel Gafford died on 10 Jun 1841 at Butler Co., Alabama. 
Guardian1843 She declared as orphan(s) at Daniel Gafford's death and James M. Gafford was appointed as guardian in 1843 (Estate of Daniel Gafford, deceased. James M. Gafford appointed guardian of Maria L. Gafford, minor heir in 1843. Jesse Stallings, Security.)2 
Death*1858 She died in 1858.1 
Probate*16 Mar 1859 Probate action was taken on Mariah's estate, with James M. Gafford as administrator on 16 Mar 1859 at Butler Co., Alabama,

Maria L. Gafford Estate. James M. Gafford, Administrator. Settlement to be made in April 1859.3 
Last Edited22 Sep 2002

Citations

  1. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Mary Stearnes Henley. <e-mail address>
  2. Marilyn Davis Hahn, Butler County, Alabama in the 19th Century, 1978.
    Reconstructed Probate Records, page 106.
  3. Marilyn Davis Hahn, Butler County, Alabama in the 19th Century, 1978.
    Probate Notices in the "Southern Messenger", page 111.

Lucinda Gafford1

Female, #46430, (24 Nov 1833 - 23 Nov 1877)
Father*Daniel Gafford1
Mother*Phereba Webster1
Birth*24 Nov 1833 She was born on 24 Nov 1833 at Butler Co., Alabama.2 
Death of Father10 Jun 1841 Her father Daniel Gafford died on 10 Jun 1841 at Butler Co., Alabama. 
Married Name22 Nov 1855  As of 22 Nov 1855, her married name was Hartley.1 
Marriage*22 Nov 1855 She married Joseph S. Hartley at Butler Co., Alabama, on 22 Nov 1855 at age 21.1,3 
Death of Mother24 May 1860 Her mother Phereba Webster died on 24 May 1860 at Butler Co., Alabama.1 
Death*23 Nov 1877 She died at Butler Co., Alabama, on 23 Nov 1877 at age 43.2 

Family

Joseph S. Hartley
Last Edited22 Sep 2002

Citations

  1. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Mary Stearnes Henley. <e-mail address>
  2. Marilyn Davis Barefield, Butler County, Alabama, Obituaries, 1985.
    Page 39.
  3. Butler Co., Alabama Marriage License Index, Vols 1-7, 1853-1934, AL Dept of Archives & History, 1976.
    Vol. I, page 15.

Joseph S. Hartley1

Male, #46431, (13 Sep 1831 - )
Birth*13 Sep 1831 He was born on 13 Sep 1831 at Alabama.1 
Marriage*22 Nov 1855 He married Lucinda Gafford at Butler Co., Alabama, on 22 Nov 1855 at age 24.1,2 

Family

Lucinda Gafford
Last Edited22 Sep 2002

Citations

  1. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Mary Stearnes Henley. <e-mail address>
  2. Butler Co., Alabama Marriage License Index, Vols 1-7, 1853-1934, AL Dept of Archives & History, 1976.
    Vol. I, page 15.

John Routon1

Male, #46432, (1804 - 9 Feb 1881)
Father*Pleasant Routon1
Mother*Catherine Lee
Birth*1804 He was born in 1804 at Georgia.1 
Marriage*say 1830 He married Elizabeth T. Gafford say 1830.1 
Birth of Soncirca 1846 His son John Routon was born circa 1846 at Butler Co., Alabama.2 
Birth of Soncirca 1848 His son Daniel Routon was born circa 1848 at Butler Co., Alabama.2 
1850 Census*1 Jun 1850 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census on 1 Jun 1850 at Butler Co., Alabama.2 
1860 Census*1 Jun 1860 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Butler Co., Alabama.3 
Death of Mother1 Apr 1862 His mother Catherine Lee died on 1 Apr 1862 at Butler Co., Alabama.1 
Death*9 Feb 1881 He died at Butler Co., Alabama, on 9 Feb 1881.1 

Family

Elizabeth T. Gafford
Marriage*say 1830 He married Elizabeth T. Gafford say 1830.1 
Children
Last Edited15 Dec 2008

Citations

  1. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Mary Stearnes Henley. <e-mail address>
  2. 1850 Federal Census, United States.
    Township 11, Butler, Alabama; Roll: M432_2; Page: 243; Lines 1-9, Image: 484 (24 Sep 1850)
    John Roaten, 46, M, Farmer, GA
    Eliza Roaten, 34, F, GA
    Lucinda Roaten, 17, F, AL
    Henriette Roaten, 15, F, AL
    Sarah Roaten, 13, F, AL
    Mary Roaten, 11, F, AL
    Eliza Roaten, 8, F, AL
    John Roaten, 4, M, AL
    Daniel Roaten, 2, M, AL.
  3. 1860 Federal Census, United States.
    Precinct 8, Butler, Alabama; Roll: M653_3; Page: 104; Lines 25-31, Image: 107 (2 Jul 1860)
    J Routon, 56, M, Farmer, PE=$600, GA
    E Routon, 48, F, GA
    M Routon, 21, F, AL
    N Routon, 18, F, AL
    A Routon, 16, F, AL
    W Routon, 14, M, AL
    P Routon, 12, M, AL.

Pleasant Routon1

Male, #46433, (1781 - before 1812)
Birth*1781 He was born in 1781 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1 
Marriage*2 Oct 1800 He married Catherine Lee at Wilkes Co., Georgia, on 2 Oct 1800.1 
Birth of Son1804 His son John Routon was born in 1804 at Georgia.1 
Birth of Son26 Aug 1807 His son William Pleasant Routon was born on 26 Aug 1807 at Georgia.1 
Death*before 1812 He died at Jones Co., Georgia, before 1812.1 
Biography*10 Mar 1813 News extract: "Will be sold on the first Tuesday in June next, at the court house in Clinton, Jones County, a tract of land, Lot No. 184, 6th district formerly Baldwin, whereon the subscriber now lives, being part of the real estate of Pleasant Routon, deceased. /s/ James Gafford, Adm.2 

Family

Catherine Lee
Children
Last Edited19 Dec 2003

Citations

  1. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Mary Stearnes Henley. <e-mail address>
  2. Tad Evans, compiler, Georgia Newspaper Clippings -- Jones County ExtractsSavannah, GA, 2001, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8567 B3e v.1.
    page 17.

Catherine Lee1

Female, #46434, (15 Jan 1785 - 1 Apr 1862)
Birth*15 Jan 1785 She was born on 15 Jan 1785 at Wilkes Co., Georgia. Her tombstone records birth date as 19 Jan 1782, and her father was Thomas Lee.1 
Marriage*2 Oct 1800 She married Pleasant Routon at Wilkes Co., Georgia, on 2 Oct 1800 at age 15.1 
Married Name2 Oct 1800  As of 2 Oct 1800, her married name was Routon.1 
Birth of Son1804 Her son John Routon was born in 1804 at Georgia.1 
Birth of Son26 Aug 1807 Her son William Pleasant Routon was born on 26 Aug 1807 at Georgia.1 
Death*1 Apr 1862 She died at Butler Co., Alabama, on 1 Apr 1862 at age 77.1 

Family

Pleasant Routon
Children
Last Edited22 Sep 2002

Citations

  1. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Mary Stearnes Henley. <e-mail address>

Phereba Moseley1

Female, #46435, (say 1835 - )
Birth*say 1835 She was born say 1835.1 
Marriage*11 Nov 1858 She married James M. Gafford at Butler Co., Alabama, on 11 Nov 1858. With such a big age difference, it seems likely that Phereba Moseley may have married a James M. Gafford, Jr., although none has yet been discovered.1 
Married Name11 Nov 1858  As of 11 Nov 1858, her married name was Gafford.1 

Family

James M. Gafford
Last Edited22 Sep 2002

Citations

  1. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Mary Stearnes Henley. <e-mail address>

Tillitha Moseley1

Female, #46436, (say 1815 - )
Birth*say 1815 She was born say 1815.1 
Marriage*11 Feb 1833 She married Stephen C. Gafford at Montgomery Co., Alabama, on 11 Feb 1833.1 
Married Name11 Feb 1833  As of 11 Feb 1833, her married name was Gafford.1 

Family

Stephen C. Gafford
Last Edited22 Sep 2002

Citations

  1. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Mary Stearnes Henley. <e-mail address>

Rebecca J. (?)1

Female, #46437, (say 1822 - )
Birth*say 1822 She was born say 1822. 
Marriage*say 1840 She married Abner W. Gafford say 1840.1 
Married Namesay 1840  As of say 1840, her married name was Gafford.1 

Family

Abner W. Gafford
Last Edited22 Sep 2002

Citations

  1. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Mary Stearnes Henley. <e-mail address>

Mary Catherine Hartley1

Female, #46438, (1826 - )
Birth*1826 She was born in 1826 at Willing, Alabama.1 
Marriage*12 Jan 1847 She married Thomas D. Gafford on 12 Jan 1847.1 
Married Name12 Jan 1847  As of 12 Jan 1847, her married name was Gafford.1 

Family

Thomas D. Gafford
Last Edited22 Sep 2002

Citations

  1. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Mary Stearnes Henley. <e-mail address>

Lucinda Stallings1

Female, #46439, (22 Mar 1814 - 18 Jan 1895)
Father*Col. Jesse Stallings1
Birth*22 Mar 1814 She was born on 22 Mar 1814 at Butler Co., Alabama.1 
Marriage*7 Nov 1853 She married James M. Gafford on 7 Nov 1853 at age 39.1 
Married Name7 Nov 1853  As of 7 Nov 1853, her married name was Gafford.1 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Lucinda was listed as James M. Gafford's wife on the 1880 Census at Dead Fall, Butler Co., Alabama.2 
Death*18 Jan 1895 She died at Greenville, Butler Co., Alabama, on 18 Jan 1895 at age 80
Obituary excerpt from The Greenville Advocate, 23 Jan 1895: "Lucinda Gafford, 80, sister of Archie Stalling and aunt of Congressman Stalling, died Friday. She lived with her son, Joseph Gafford, 5 miles north of Greenville. Was a member of the Methodist Church.3 

Family

James M. Gafford
Last Edited22 Sep 2002

Citations

  1. Marilyn Davis Hahn, Butler County, Alabama in the 19th Century, 1978.
    Family Histories, Col. Jesse Stallings, page 162.
  2. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    Dead Fall, Butler Co., AL, page 382D. LDS CD.
  3. Marilyn Davis Barefield, Butler County, Alabama, Obituaries, 1985.
    Page 30.

Col. Jesse Stallings1

Male, #46440, (24 Nov 1794 - )
Birth*24 Nov 1794 He was born on 24 Nov 1794 at Greene Co., Georgia.1 
Biography* Col. Jesse Stallings, born 24 Nov. 1794; married Mary Mallory, 11 Mar 1813. His wife was born 9 Sep 1796. They were early settlers in the Manningham area of Butler County. He served three terms as Congressman from the Second District of Alabama and refused to run for the fourth term. The following were his children: Lucinda Stallings, born 22 Mar 1814, married to James Gafford, 7 Nov 1853; Martha Mosely Stallings, born 14 Nov 1816, married David Davenport; Celia Ann Stallings, born 14 Nov 1819, married Francis Swanson, 1 Nov 1845; Reuben Reid Stallings, born 14 Jun 1821, married Lucinda Ferguson, 10 Sep 1850; Jesse Chambers Stallings, born 8 Jan 1825; Robert Reid Stallings, married Lidia Seale, daughter of Ransom Seale and Ellen Murphy; Mary Mallory Stallings, born 20 Sep 1828; Archibald Reid Stallings, born 12 Jan 1831, married Nannie Cheatham; Elizabeth Sara Stallings, born 8 May 1833, married Allen B. Seale, son of Ransom Seale; Thomas Daniel Stallings, born 12 Jan 1836, Gracie Allen Stallings, born 20 Sep 1838, married John Wilson Seale, son of Ransom. All of these children lived in or around Manningham.1
 
Guardian1843 Estate of Daniel Gafford, deceased. James M. Gafford appointed guardian of Maria L. Gafford, minor heir in 1843. Jesse Stallings, Security.2 

Family
Child
Last Edited22 Sep 2002

Citations

  1. Marilyn Davis Hahn, Butler County, Alabama in the 19th Century, 1978.
    Family Histories, Col. Jesse Stallings, page 162.
  2. Marilyn Davis Hahn, Butler County, Alabama in the 19th Century, 1978.
    Reconstructed Probate Records, page 106.