Colonel William Barrett Travis1

M, (1 August 1809 - 6 March 1836)
FatherMark Butler Travis Sr.1 (6 Sep 1783 - 4 Sep 1836)
MotherJemima Stallworth1 (6 Sep 1783 - c 1855)
Birth*1 August 1809 He was born on 1 August 1809 at Red Bank, Edgefield District, South Carolina.1 
(Family Member) Relocationcirca 1818 He, as a family member, accompanied Mark Butler Travis Sr. in relocating circa 1818; The Creek Indians ceded much of South Alabama in 1814, and from part of this land, Monroe County was formed on 29 Jun 1815 by the Mississippi Territorial Governor. The Alabama Territory was created on 3 Mar 1817, and the AL Territorial legislature formed Conecuh County on 13 Feb 1818 from part of Monroe County.2 
Marriage*26 October 1828 He married Rosannah E. Cato at Claiborne, Monroe Co., Alabama, on 26 October 1828 at age 19.1 
Will*25 May 1835 He made a will at Austin, Travis Co., Texas, on 25 May 1835, naming as heir(s) Emily Katherine Travis, Sarah Ann Jemima Travis, Nancy Adeline Travis, Charles Edward Travis and Susan Isabella Travis

In the name of God Amen: I William Barret Travis of the town of San Felipe in Austin's Colony State of Coahuila & Texas; & by the laws of Colonization an adopted citizen of the same; who by the permition of divine Providence, now enjoy good health with a sound & disposing mind, believing in the doctrines of Christianity & of the holy church & taking into consideration the uncertainty of life, knowing it is appointed for all men once to diet, & in order that the mind shall at that time be released from the care of all temporal concerns, have thought proper to make & publish this act, as my last Will & Testament in the manner & from following; hereby revoking all others by me made.
     First, I recommend my soul to God the Allmighty & maker from whence it emanated & my body to its mother earth to receive christian burial, & as it respects the worldly goods which it has pleased God to bestow in this life; my will & desire is that they be disposed of as follows, to wit,
     I wish all of my unsettled businesses to be brought to a close in the course of two years, if possible, & all of my just debts paid; after which, my will & desire is that the remainder & residue of my personal property be immediately placed in the hands of the guardians of my two legitimate, to wit, Charles Edward Travis, & my daughter, Susan Isabella Travis whom I appoint as my sole heirs & all of my personal effects so remaining, to be equally divided between my son & daughter so soon as they become of age or marry.
     And all the landed property of which I may die seized, my wish is that it remain unsold until my said children shall become of age, or marry & then to be equally divided between them share & share alike. My will & desire is that all the property real, personal, or mixed which I may own at the time of my decease by equally divided between my son and daughter, except such portion as may be coming to me from my fathers estate which I wish to go to my daughter.
     And that my son Charles E. Travis be vested in full property to the said designated half as above expressed to the use of him, & the heirs of his body begotten forever; and also that my daughter Susan Isabella Travis, be vested in full property to her designated portion, to the use of herself, & the heirs of her body begotten forever. My said heirs to be considered of age & capable of receiving their property on marrying, or when they arrive at the age of twenty one years respectively.
     It is furthermore my particular will & desire, that if either my son or daughter should die childless, that than, & in that case, the portion alotted to the one so dying shall immediately revert to the one which may be living & the heirs of his or her body begotten, & in case both should die childless, then & in that case I bequeath the whole in equal portions to my three sisters to wit, Sarah Ann, Emily, & Ann Adaline Travis and their children, & if either of the above named should die childless, then such portion to revert in equal portions to those which may be living & their children.
     I hereby appoint the Revd James A. Butler of the state of Alabama, as guardian of my son Charles E. Travis with instructions that he receive a good collegiate education.
     I also hereby appoint Mr. Williams M. Cato as guardian to my daughter Susan Isabella Travis, with instructions that she receive an ample & complete English Education.
     And for the purposes of executing this my will, I hereby appoint my friend Henry Smith Esqr now of the Jurisdiction of Columbia my lawful Executor who shall receive ten per cent on all amounts he may pay over to the guardians of my heirs as a compensation for his services.
     In the event of death or other cause the guardian above appointed for my son should fail to act I appoint in his stead John Rice Jones of this town; & in the event of death or other cause the guardian above appointed for my daughter should fail to act, I appoint Thomas S. Roach of the state of Alabama in his stead; and in the event of death or other inability, the above appointed Executor should fail to act, in that case I appoint in his stead John Rice Jones Esqr now of the town of San Felipe. And if from any cause whatever, any or all of the foregoing appointments should fail, my desire is that the civil authorities repose the said trust or trusts in persons worthy & capable of performing the same in good faith, requiring of said guardians in all cases, security in at least double the amount of the property put in their hands for their faithful performance.
     In Testimony & confirmation of all & singular the foregoing provision & dispositions, I sign this act in the presence of the undersigned witnesses who have been called for the purposes. I having dictated & caused the same to be written in one continued act, without turning aside to others; desiring all persons & authorized to respect the same as my last Will & Testament. San Felipe de Austin May the 25th 1835 A.D. one thousand Eight hundred & thirty five.
     /s/W. Barret Trvis [No witnesses names were signed on the sheet of paper upon which the original will was written]
Filed in office 4 Jan 1837, E. A. Winfield clk P.C.C.B.3 
Mexican War*1836 He served in the US War with Mexico in The Battle at the Alamo, San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, in 1836. 
Death*6 March 1836 He died at The Battle at the Alamo, San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, on 6 March 1836 at age 26.1 

Family

Rosannah E. Cato (3 May 1812 - 1848)
Children
Last Edited5 September 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. Dorothy S. Crook - Chair - Conecuh Co. Heritage Book Committee, The Heritage of Conecuh County, Alabama, Heritage Publishing Consultants: Clanton, AL, 2002.
    Page 211. "Travis Family" article by James Cary Travis, Route 1, Box 135, McKenzie, AL 36456. Ph 334-374-8197.
  3. 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
    Transcribed by Nancy Presley-Holley from the Holdings of the Texas State Archives, Austin, Travis County, Texas.
  4. Named in his father's will.
  5. Named in her father's will.

Rosannah E. Cato1

F, (3 May 1812 - 1848)
Birth*3 May 1812 Rosannah was born at Claiborne, Monroe Co., Alabama, on 3 May 1812. She was the daughter of William Cato, Sr. and Sarah Massey.1 
Marriage*26 October 1828 She married Colonel William Barrett Travis at Claiborne, Monroe Co., Alabama, on 26 October 1828 at age 16.1 
Married Name26 October 1828  As of 26 October 1828, her married name was Travis.1 
Death*1848 She died at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, in 1848.1 

Family

Colonel William Barrett Travis (1 August 1809 - 6 March 1836)
Children
Last Edited21 September 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. Named in his father's will.
  3. Named in her father's will.

Nicholas Stallworth Travis1

M, (10 September 1810 - 6 May 1863)
FatherMark Butler Travis Sr.1 (6 Sep 1783 - 4 Sep 1836)
MotherJemima Stallworth1 (6 Sep 1783 - c 1855)
Birth*10 September 1810 He was born on 10 September 1810 at Red Bank, Edgefield District, South Carolina.1 
(Family Member) Relocationcirca 1818 He, as a family member, accompanied Mark Butler Travis Sr. in relocating circa 1818; The Creek Indians ceded much of South Alabama in 1814, and from part of this land, Monroe County was formed on 29 Jun 1815 by the Mississippi Territorial Governor. The Alabama Territory was created on 3 Mar 1817, and the AL Territorial legislature formed Conecuh County on 13 Feb 1818 from part of Monroe County.2 
Marriage*1829 He married Mary Wilson at Butler Co., Alabama, in 1829.1 
(free wh male 15-20) 1830 Census1 June 1830 Nicholas was probably a free white male, age 15 and under 20, in Mark Butler Travis Sr.'s household, on the 1830 Census at Conecuh Co., Alabama.3 
Marriage*1 November 1842 He married Elizabeth A. Joiner at Alabama on 1 November 1842 at age 32.1 
1860 Census*1 June 1860 Nicholas was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Nathansville, Conecuh Co., Alabama. (Nick S. Travis, 50, M, Farmer, RE=1000, PE=20000, SC; Elizabeth Travis, 37, F, AL; Wm Travis, 17, M, Farm Overseer, AL; Frances Travis, 16, F, AL; James Travis, 14, M, AL; Isabella Travis, 11, F, AL; Joseph Travis, 9 M, AL; Nicholas Travis, 7, M, AL; Jno Travis, 3, M, AL).4 
Death*6 May 1863 He died at Brewton, Escambia Co., Alabama, on 6 May 1863 at age 52.1 

Family 1

Mary Wilson (18 November 1808 - before 1842)

Family 2

Elizabeth A. Joiner (21 September 1822 - after 1863)
Last Edited21 September 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. Dorothy S. Crook - Chair - Conecuh Co. Heritage Book Committee, The Heritage of Conecuh County, Alabama, Heritage Publishing Consultants: Clanton, AL, 2002.
    Page 211. "Travis Family" article by James Cary Travis, Route 1, Box 135, McKenzie, AL 36456. Ph 334-374-8197.
  3. 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.
  4. 1860 Federal Census, United States.
    Nathansville, Conecuh Co., AL, page 1019, Ancestry.com image 11 transcribed by Warren Culpepper.

Mary Wilson1

F, (18 November 1808 - before 1842)
Name Variation She was also known as Polly. 
Birth*18 November 1808 Mary was born at South Carolina on 18 November 1808. She was the daughter of George Wilson.1 
Marriage*1829 She married Nicholas Stallworth Travis at Butler Co., Alabama, in 1829.1 
Married Name1829  As of 1829, her married name was Travis.1 
Death*before 1842 She died at Alabama before 1842.1 

Family

Nicholas Stallworth Travis (10 September 1810 - 6 May 1863)
Last Edited15 October 2003

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

Elizabeth A. Joiner1

F, (21 September 1822 - after 1863)
Birth*21 September 1822 Elizabeth was born at Alabama on 21 September 1822. She was the daughter of Joseph Joiner.1 
Marriage*1 November 1842 She married Nicholas Stallworth Travis at Alabama on 1 November 1842 at age 20.1 
Married Name1 November 1842  As of 1 November 1842, her married name was Travis.1 
(household member) 1860 Census1 June 1860 Elizabeth was listed as a household member living with Nicholas Stallworth Travis in the 1860 Census at Nathansville, Conecuh Co., Alabama.2 
Death*after 1863 She died at Escambia Co., Alabama, after 1863.1 

Family

Nicholas Stallworth Travis (10 September 1810 - 6 May 1863)
Last Edited21 September 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. 1860 Federal Census, United States.
    Nathansville, Conecuh Co., AL, page 1019, Ancestry.com image 11 transcribed by Warren Culpepper.

Andrew Jackson Travis1

M, (1 March 1816 - 1816)
FatherMark Butler Travis Sr.1 (6 Sep 1783 - 4 Sep 1836)
MotherJemima Stallworth1 (6 Sep 1783 - c 1855)
Birth*1 March 1816 He was born on 1 March 1816 at Red Bank, Edgefield District, South Carolina.1 
Death*1816 He died at Red Bank, Edgefield District, South Carolina, in 1816.1 
Last Edited12 December 2003

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

Margaret A. Travis1

F, (7 January 1818 - 1818)
FatherMark Butler Travis Sr.1 (6 Sep 1783 - 4 Sep 1836)
MotherJemima Stallworth1 (6 Sep 1783 - c 1855)
Name Variation She was also known as Peggy. 
Birth*7 January 1818 She was born on 7 January 1818 at Red Bank, Edgefield District, South Carolina.1 
Death*1818 She died at Red Bank, Edgefield District, South Carolina, in 1818.1 
Last Edited12 December 2003

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

Nancy Adeline Travis1

F, (9 February 1820 - )
FatherMark Butler Travis Sr.1 (6 Sep 1783 - 4 Sep 1836)
MotherJemima Stallworth1 (6 Sep 1783 - c 1855)
Birth*9 February 1820 She was born on 9 February 1820 at South Carolina.1 
(free wh female 10-15) 1830 Census1 June 1830 Nancy was probably a free white female, age 10 and under 15, in Mark Butler Travis Sr.'s household, on the 1830 Census at Conecuh Co., Alabama.2 
(Heir) Will25 May 1835 Emily, Sarah, Nancy, Charles and Susan named as heir(s) at Austin, Travis Co., Texas, on 25 May 1835.3 
Married Name8 April 1847  As of 8 April 1847, her married name was Kilpatrick.1 
Marriage*8 April 1847 She married Rufus H. Kilpatrick at Grove Hill, Clarke Co., Alabama, on 8 April 1847 at age 27.1 

Family

Rufus H. Kilpatrick (circa 1812 - )
Last Edited21 September 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.
  3. 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
    Transcribed by Nancy Presley-Holley from the Holdings of the Texas State Archives, Austin, Travis County, Texas.

Rufus H. Kilpatrick1

M, (circa 1812 - )
Birth*circa 1812 He was born circa 1812 at North Carolina.1 
Marriage*8 April 1847 He married Nancy Adeline Travis at Grove Hill, Clarke Co., Alabama, on 8 April 1847.1 

Family

Nancy Adeline Travis (9 February 1820 - )
Last Edited21 September 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

Prior Smallwood Travis1

M, (11 February 1822 - 25 January 1824)
FatherMark Butler Travis Sr.1 (6 Sep 1783 - 4 Sep 1836)
MotherJemima Stallworth1 (6 Sep 1783 - c 1855)
Birth*11 February 1822 He was born on 11 February 1822 at Conecuh Co., Alabama.1 
Death*25 January 1824 He died at Conecuh Co., Alabama, on 25 January 1824 at age 1.1 
Last Edited21 September 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

Alexander Randelson Travis1

M, (31 July 1824 - 1842)
FatherMark Butler Travis Sr.1 (6 Sep 1783 - 4 Sep 1836)
MotherJemima Stallworth1 (6 Sep 1783 - c 1855)
Birth*31 July 1824 He was born on 31 July 1824 at Conecuh Co., Alabama.1 
(free wh male 05-10) 1830 Census1 June 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*1842 He died at Sparta, Conecuh Co., Alabama, in 1842.1 
Last Edited21 September 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

M, (18 May 1827 - 6 May 1863)
FatherMark Butler Travis Sr.1 (6 Sep 1783 - 4 Sep 1836)
MotherJemima Stallworth1 (6 Sep 1783 - c 1855)
Birth*18 May 1827 He was born on 18 May 1827 at Old Town, Conecuh Co., Alabama.1 
(free wh male 00-05) 1830 Census1 June 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 
Mexican War*between May 1846 and August 1846 He served in the US War with Mexico between May 1846 and August 1846
(Company A (Seibel's Company) of Raiford's Battalion of the Alabama Volunteers.) 
Marriage*2 March 1854 He married Louisa Bradley at Monroe Co., Alabama, on 2 March 1854 at age 26.3 
Death*6 May 1863 He died at Conecuh Co., Alabama, on 6 May 1863 at age 35.1 

Family

Louisa Bradley (say 1830 - )
Last Edited5 September 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

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

Family

Mark Butler Travis Jr. (18 May 1827 - 6 May 1863)
Last Edited21 September 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

M, (5 August 1829 - 25 May 1918)
FatherMark Butler Travis Sr.1 (6 Sep 1783 - 4 Sep 1836)
MotherJemima Stallworth1 (6 Sep 1783 - c 1855)
Birth*5 August 1829 He was born on 5 August 1829 at Evergreen, Conecuh Co., Alabama.1 
(free wh male 00-05) 1830 Census1 June 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 
Marriage*May 1854 He married Saphronia A. Davis at Conecuh Co., Alabama, in May 1854 at age 24.1 
Marriage*1 June 1875 He married Mary Elizabeth Green at Conecuh Co., Alabama, on 1 June 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 (10 June 1830 - 17 February 1875)

Family 2

Mary Elizabeth Green (31 January 1847 - 28 January 1944)
Last Edited21 September 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

F, (10 June 1830 - 17 February 1875)
Birth*10 June 1830 She was born on 10 June 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 February 1875 She died at Conecuh Co., Alabama, on 17 February 1875 at age 44.1 

Family

James Calloway Travis (5 August 1829 - 25 May 1918)
Last Edited21 September 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

F, (31 January 1847 - 28 January 1944)
Birth*31 January 1847 Mary was born at Cobb Co., Georgia, on 31 January 1847. She was the daughter of William Harrison Green and Elizabeth Guess.1 
Marriage*1 June 1875 She married James Calloway Travis at Conecuh Co., Alabama, on 1 June 1875 at age 28.1 
Married Name1 June 1875  As of 1 June 1875, her married name was Travis.1 
Death*28 January 1944 She died at Oakland, Alameda Co., California, on 28 January 1944 at age 96.1 

Family

James Calloway Travis (5 August 1829 - 25 May 1918)
Last Edited21 September 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

M, (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
Last Edited1 January 2012

Citations

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

James M. Gafford1

M, (22 September 1810 - 5 September 1882)
FatherDaniel Gafford1 (15 Jun 1780 - 10 Jun 1841)
MotherPhereba Webster1 (24 Dec 1788 - 24 May 1860)
Birth*22 September 1810 He was born on 22 September 1810.2 
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 November 1853 He married Lucinda Stallings on 7 November 1853 at age 43.4 
Voted*20 September 1854 He voted in an election for town incorporation on 20 September 1854 at Greenville, Butler Co., Alabama.5 
Tax roll*1856 He registered to pay taxes at Butler Co., Alabama, in 1856.6 
Marriage*11 November 1858 He married Phereba Moseley at Butler Co., Alabama, on 11 November 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 March 1859 He administrated Mariah Louise Gafford's estate on 16 March 1859 at Butler Co., Alabama.7 
1880 Census*1 June 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 September 1882 He died at Greenville, Butler Co., Alabama, on 5 September 1882 at age 71
He was a member of Oak Grove Church at the time of his death.9 

Family 1

Lucinda Stallings (22 March 1814 - 18 January 1895)

Family 2

Phereba Moseley (say 1835 - )
Last Edited19 December 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

M, (say 1830 - )
FatherDaniel Gafford1 (15 Jun 1780 - 10 Jun 1841)
MotherPhereba Webster1 (24 Dec 1788 - 24 May 1860)
Birth*say 1830 He was born say 1830.1 
Last Edited25 November 2006

Citations

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

Phereba Gafford1

F, (say 1814 - )
FatherDaniel Gafford1 (15 Jun 1780 - 10 Jun 1841)
MotherPhereba Webster1 (24 Dec 1788 - 24 May 1860)
Birth*say 1814 She was born say 1814.1 
Last Edited22 September 2002

Citations

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

Stephen C. Gafford1

M, (1812 - )
FatherDaniel Gafford1 (15 Jun 1780 - 10 Jun 1841)
MotherPhereba Webster1 (24 Dec 1788 - 24 May 1860)
Birth*1812 He was born in 1812 at Georgia.1 
Marriage*11 February 1833 He married Tillitha Moseley at Montgomery Co., Alabama, on 11 February 1833.1 

Family

Tillitha Moseley (say 1815 - )
Last Edited22 September 2002

Citations

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

Elizabeth T. Gafford1

F, (1812 - )
FatherDaniel Gafford1 (15 Jun 1780 - 10 Jun 1841)
MotherPhereba Webster1 (24 Dec 1788 - 24 May 1860)
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 
(Household member) 1850 Census1 June 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 June 1850 at Butler Co., Alabama.2 
(household member) 1860 Census1 June 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 (1804 - 9 February 1881)
Children
Last Edited15 December 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

M, (1819 - )
FatherDaniel Gafford1 (15 Jun 1780 - 10 Jun 1841)
MotherPhereba Webster1 (24 Dec 1788 - 24 May 1860)
Birth*1819 He was born in 1819 at Georgia.1 
Marriage*say 1840 He married Rebecca J. (?) say 1840.1 

Family

Rebecca J. (?) (say 1822 - )
Last Edited22 September 2002

Citations

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

Thomas D. Gafford1

M, (1824 - 1857)
FatherDaniel Gafford1 (15 Jun 1780 - 10 Jun 1841)
MotherPhereba Webster1 (24 Dec 1788 - 24 May 1860)
Birth*1824 He was born in 1824 at Wilkes Co., Georgia.1 
Marriage*12 January 1847 He married Mary Catherine Hartley on 12 January 1847.1 
Deed*27 March 1852 He was granted a deed on 27 March 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 (1826 - )
Last Edited22 September 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

F, (1832 - 1858)
FatherDaniel Gafford1 (15 Jun 1780 - 10 Jun 1841)
MotherPhereba Webster1 (24 Dec 1788 - 24 May 1860)
Birth*1832 She was born in 1832.1 
(Orphan) 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 March 1859 Probate action was taken on Mariah's estate, with James M. Gafford as administrator on 16 March 1859 at Butler Co., Alabama,

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

F, (24 November 1833 - 23 November 1877)
FatherDaniel Gafford1 (15 Jun 1780 - 10 Jun 1841)
MotherPhereba Webster1 (24 Dec 1788 - 24 May 1860)
Birth*24 November 1833 She was born on 24 November 1833 at Butler Co., Alabama.2 
Married Name22 November 1855  As of 22 November 1855, her married name was Hartley.1 
Marriage*22 November 1855 She married Joseph S. Hartley at Butler Co., Alabama, on 22 November 1855 at age 21.1,3 
Death*23 November 1877 She died at Butler Co., Alabama, on 23 November 1877 at age 43.2 

Family

Joseph S. Hartley (13 September 1831 - )
Last Edited22 September 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

M, (13 September 1831 - )
Birth*13 September 1831 He was born on 13 September 1831 at Alabama.1 
Marriage*22 November 1855 He married Lucinda Gafford at Butler Co., Alabama, on 22 November 1855 at age 24.1,2 

Family

Lucinda Gafford (24 November 1833 - 23 November 1877)
Last Edited22 September 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

M, (1804 - 9 February 1881)
FatherPleasant Routon1 (1781 - b 1812)
MotherCatherine Lee (15 Jan 1785 - 1 Apr 1862)
Birth*1804 He was born in 1804 at Georgia.1 
Marriage*say 1830 He married Elizabeth T. Gafford say 1830.1 
1850 Census*1 June 1850 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census on 1 June 1850 at Butler Co., Alabama.2 
1860 Census*1 June 1860 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Butler Co., Alabama.3 
Death*9 February 1881 He died at Butler Co., Alabama, on 9 February 1881.1 

Family

Elizabeth T. Gafford (1812 - )
Children
Last Edited15 December 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.