James Monroe Collins was born on 16 January 1871 in Union County, GeorgiaG.¹ He was the son of Thompson Smith Collins and Susan Jane Cook.² James Monroe Collins was also known as Roe Collins.¹

On 14 June 1880 James Monroe Collins was enumerated in the household of Thompson Smith Collins on the 1880 U. S. census for Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG, as James M Collins, 9 years old, Son, Single, birthplace of Georgia. Attended school within the year. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Susan Jane Cook, William Virgil Collins, and Joseph Gordon Collins.³

James Monroe Collins married Nan E Twiggs, daughter of John Wesley Twiggs and Sarah Elizabeth Hughes, on 2 January 1896 in Union County, GeorgiaG.¹

James Monroe Collins was enumerated on 11 June 1900 as head of household on the 1900 U. S. census for Precinct No 13 outside of Eaton, Eaton, Weld County, ColoradoG, as James M Collins, 29 years old, Head, married for 4 years, Born Jan 1871 in Georgia, occupation of Farmer, 0 Months Unemployed, Could read, Could write, Could speak English. rented a Farm. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Myrtle May Collins, Nan E Twiggs, Edwin P. Twiggs, Bruce Harrison Collins, Newton Nix, Amicus Miller, Mary E Dyer, Lois I Twiggs, and Otis Bonham Twiggs.⁴

James Monroe Collins was enumerated on 15 April 1910 as head of household on the 1910 U. S. census for Precinct No 13 outside of Eaton, Eaton, Weld County, ColoradoG, as James M Collins Sr, 39 years old, Head, married for 14 years, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Farmer, Emp. Could read. Could write. owned a Farm which was Free and Clear. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Myrtle May Collins, Nan E Twiggs, Bruce Harrison Collins, Marvin Joseph Collins, Gladys Elizabeth Collins, Alda Loretta Collins, and James Monroe Collins, Jr,.⁵

James Monroe Collins was enumerated on 2 January 1920 as head of household on the 1920 U. S. census for Precinct No 13 outside of Eaton, Eaton, Weld County, ColoradoG, as James M Collins, 48 years old, Head, Married, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Farmer in the Farm industry, Working on Own Account. Could read. Could write. Could speak English. Owner of dwelling which was Free and Clear. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Myrtle May Collins, Nan E Twiggs, Marvin Joseph Collins, Gladys Elizabeth Collins, Alda Loretta Collins, and James Monroe Collins, Jr,.⁶

James Monroe Collins was enumerated on 17 April 1930 as head of household on the 1930 U. S. census for Precinct No 13 outside of Eaton, Eaton, Weld County, ColoradoG, as James M Collins Sr, 59 years old, Head, Married, was first married at age 25, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Farmer in the Own farm industry, an Employer. Could read and write. Did not attended school within the year. Owned home. Lived on a farm. Owned a radio. Was not a veteran. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Nan E Twiggs, Alda Loretta Collins, and James Monroe Collins, Jr,.⁷

James Monroe Collins was enumerated on 6 April 1940 as head of household on the 1940 U. S. census for Precinct No 13 outside of Eaton, Eaton, Weld County, ColoradoG, as Monroe J Collins, 69 years old, married, was born in Georgia, occupation of Superintendent in the Irrigation Unit industry, recieved $2265 in wages or salary income in 1939, recieved more than $50 in non wage or salary income in 1939, had not attended school or college since March 1, 1940, had complleted 8th grade, owned home valued at $30000, lived on a farm, furnished the information to the Enumerator. Also enumerated in the household were Nan E Twiggs and Alda Loretta Collins.⁸

James Monroe Collins died on 30 June 1954, at age 83, in Weld County General Hospital, Greeley, Weld County, ColoradoG, 7:15 a.m.⁹

James Monroe Collins was buried on 2 July 1954 in Eaton Cemetery, Eaton, Weld County, ColoradoG,  .^10,9,11,12

Nan E Twiggs was born on 17 February 1874 in Blairsville, Union County, GeorgiaG.¹ She was the daughter of John Wesley Twiggs and Sarah Elizabeth Hughes.²

On 14 June 1880 Nan E Twiggs was enumerated in the household of John Wesley Twiggs on the 1880 U. S. census for Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Nancy Twigs, 6 years old, Daughter, Single, birthplace of Georgia. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Sarah Elizabeth Hughes, Edwin P. Twiggs, L. M. Twiggs, Callie Twiggs, Mary Twiggs, and William Frady.²

Nan E Twiggs was 11 years old, when her mother, Sarah Elizabeth Hughes, died on 2 June 1885.³

Nan E Twiggs married James Monroe Collins, son of Thompson Smith Collins and Susan Jane Cook, on 2 January 1896 in Union County, GeorgiaG.⁴

On 11 June 1900 Nan E Twiggs was enumerated in the household of James Monroe Collins on the 1900 U. S. census for Precinct No 13 outside of Eaton, Eaton, Weld County, ColoradoG, as Nancy E Collins, 26 years old, Wife, married for 4 years, gave birth to 2 children, number of children still living 2, Born Feb 1874 in Georgia, Could read, Could write, Could speak English. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Myrtle May Collins, Edwin P. Twiggs, Bruce Harrison Collins, Newton Nix, Amicus Miller, Mary E Dyer, Lois I Twiggs, and Otis Bonham Twiggs.⁵

On 15 April 1910 Nan E Twiggs was enumerated in the household of James Monroe Collins on the 1910 U. S. census for Precinct No 13 outside of Eaton, Eaton, Weld County, ColoradoG, as Nancy E Collins, 36 years old, Wife, married for 14 years, gave birth to 7 children, number of children still living 6, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of None. Could read. Could write. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Myrtle May Collins, Bruce Harrison Collins, Marvin Joseph Collins, Gladys Elizabeth Collins, Alda Loretta Collins, and James Monroe Collins, Jr,.⁶

On 2 January 1920 Nan E Twiggs was enumerated in the household of James Monroe Collins on the 1920 U. S. census for Precinct No 13 outside of Eaton, Eaton, Weld County, ColoradoG, as Nancy E Collins, 45 years old, Wife, Married, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of None. Could read. Could write. Could speak English. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Myrtle May Collins, Marvin Joseph Collins, Gladys Elizabeth Collins, Alda Loretta Collins, and James Monroe Collins, Jr,.⁷

On 17 April 1930 Nan E Twiggs was enumerated in the household of James Monroe Collins on the 1930 U. S. census for Precinct No 13 outside of Eaton, Eaton, Weld County, ColoradoG, as Nan E Collins, 56 years old, Wife, Married, was first married at age 21, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of None. Could read and write. Did not attended school within the year. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Alda Loretta Collins and James Monroe Collins, Jr,.⁸

On 6 April 1940 Nan E Twiggs was enumerated in the household of James Monroe Collins on the 1940 U. S. census for Precinct No 13 outside of Eaton, Eaton, Weld County, ColoradoG, as Nanme E Collins, 66 years old, wife of head of household, married, was born in Georgia, recieved $0 in wages or salary income in 1939, did not recieve more than $50 in non wage or salary income in 1939, had not attended school or college since March 1, 1940, had complleted 8th grade. Also enumerated in the household were Alda Loretta Collins.⁹

Nan E Twiggs died on 26 December 1953, at age 79, in Eaton, Weld County, ColoradoG.¹

Nan E Twiggs was buried in Eaton Cemetery, Eaton, Weld County, ColoradoG,  .^10,11,12

Thompson Smith Collins was born on 5 July 1850 in Union County, GeorgiaG.^1,2 He was the son of Francis Collins and Rutha Nix.¹ Thompson Smith Collins was also known as Tomp Collins.³

On 30 June 1860 Thompson Smith Collins was enumerated in the household of Francis Collins on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Thompson Collins, 10 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Rutha Nix, Sarah Collins, Elizabeth Collins, William Dallas Collins, James R P Collins, John Cathey Collins, Francis Jasper Collins, and Mary Ann Collins.⁴

A Marriage License was granted to Thompson Smith Collins and Susan Jane Cook on 20 October 1869 in Union County, GeorgiaG.⁵

Thompson Smith Collins married Susan Jane Cook, daughter of Jonathan Cook and Rebecca Jackson, on 21 October 1869 in Union County, GeorgiaG. Aydelotte in her Collins descendants book gives the license date as the marriage date.^3,5

On 15 June 1870 Thompson Smith Collins was enumerated in the household of Rutha Nix on the 1870 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Thompson Collins, 19 years old, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Farm Laborer. Month married, if married in Census yearOct. Also enumerated in the household were Susan Jane Cook, James R P Collins, John Cathey Collins, Francis Jasper Collins, Mary Ann Collins, Jane Malinda Collins, and Achibald Benjamin Collins.⁶

Zell Miller In his book The Mountains Within Me recounts the following story about his great uncle Thompson Collins.

When I was a boy my grandmother May Collins Flint, a grand daughter of Thompson Collins, told me a similar story. My memory is that she did not tell me which of her relatives was involved in the arrest for moonshining. I do remember her talking about "uncles" being involved. These may be the two men who ran off into the woods. I also remember her saying that he was sent to Sing Sing prison in New York. This was in retalitation for him not telling who the other men were. Apparently such prison terms were usually served closer to home.⁸

Thompson Smith Collins was enumerated on 14 June 1880 as head of household on the 1880 U. S. census for Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Thomas Collins, 30 years old, Married, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Farmer. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were James Monroe Collins, Susan Jane Cook, William Virgil Collins, and Joseph Gordon Collins.⁹

Thompson Smith Collins was enumerated on 11 June 1900 as head of household on the 1900 U. S. census for Choestoe District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Thompson S Collins, 49 years old, Head, married for 28 years, Born July 1850 in Georgia, occupation of Farmer, 0 Months Unemployed, Could read, Could write, Could speak English. owned a Farm which was Free and Clear. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Susan Jane Cook, Francis Thurman Collins, and John Sullivan.¹⁰

Thompson Smith Collins was enumerated on 16 April 1910 as head of household on the 1910 U. S. census for Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Tompson S Collins, 59 years old, Head, married for 40 years, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Farmer in the General Farming industry, working on own account. Could read. Could write. owned a Farm which was Free and Clear. Father born in North Carolina. Mother born in South Carolina. Also enumerated in the household were Francis Thurman Collins and Susan Jane Cook.¹¹

Thompson Smith Collins died on 16 March 1917, at age 66.^3,2

Thompson Smith Collins was buried in Old Choestoe Cemetery, Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG, Epitaph: "The Poor Man's Friend"  .^3,2

Susan Jane Cook was born on 5 October 1849 in Union County, GeorgiaG.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jonathan Cook and Rebecca Jackson.²

On 28 October 1850 Susan Jane Cook was enumerated in the household of Jonathan Cook on the 1850 U. S. census for 85th District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Jane Cook, 1 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Rebecca Jackson, Elvira Cook, Nancy E. Cook, and John Kimsey Cook.³

On 27 June 1860 Susan Jane Cook was enumerated in the household of Jonathan Cook on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Susan J Cook, 9 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Rebecca Jackson, Elvira Cook, Nancy E. Cook, John Kimsey Cook, and William W Cook.⁴

A Marriage License was granted to Susan Jane Cook and Thompson Smith Collins on 20 October 1869 in Union County, GeorgiaG.⁵

Susan Jane Cook married Thompson Smith Collins, son of Francis Collins and Rutha Nix, on 21 October 1869 in Union County, GeorgiaG. Aydelotte in her Collins descendants book gives the license date as the marriage date.^1,5

On 15 June 1870 Susan Jane Cook was enumerated in the household of Rutha Nix on the 1870 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Susan J Collins, 20 years old, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of House Keeper. Month married, if married in Census yearOct. Also enumerated in the household were Thompson Smith Collins, James R P Collins, John Cathey Collins, Francis Jasper Collins, Mary Ann Collins, Jane Malinda Collins, and Achibald Benjamin Collins.⁶

On 14 June 1880 Susan Jane Cook was enumerated in the household of Thompson Smith Collins on the 1880 U. S. census for Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Jane Collins, 29 years old, Wife, Married, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Keeping House. Could not write. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were James Monroe Collins, William Virgil Collins, and Joseph Gordon Collins.⁷

On 11 June 1900 Susan Jane Cook was enumerated in the household of Thompson Smith Collins on the 1900 U. S. census for Choestoe District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Susan J Collins, 50 years old, Wife, married for 28 years, gave birth to 7 children, number of children still living 4, Born Oct 1849 in Georgia, Could read, Could write, Could speak English. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Francis Thurman Collins and John Sullivan.⁸

On 16 April 1910 Susan Jane Cook was enumerated in the household of Thompson Smith Collins on the 1910 U. S. census for Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Susa Collins, 59 years old, Wife, married for 40 years, gave birth to 7 children, number of children still living 4, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of None. Could read. Could write. Father born in North Carolina. Mother born in North Carolina. Also enumerated in the household were Francis Thurman Collins.⁹

On 15 January 1920 Susan Jane Cook was enumerated in the household of Francis Thurman Collins on the 1920 U. S. census for Choestoe District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Susan J Collins, 70 years old, Mother, widowed, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of None. Could speak English. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Mary Viola Collins, Cecil Woodrow Collins, Susie Hazel Collins, and James Thompson Collins.¹⁰

Susan Jane Cook was enumerated on 17 April 1930 as head of household on the 1930 U. S. census for Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Susie Collins, 80 years old, Head, widowed, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of None. Could read and write. Did not attended school within the year. owned home valued at $200. did not live on a farm. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia.¹¹

Susan Jane Cook died on 5 August 1935, at age 85, in Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG, Cause of Death: Cancer of the Liver.There were two Certificates of Death created. On the firs,t number 21282, J. G. Collins (Joseph Gordon), Susan Jane's son, was the informant. Another of her son's Bob T (Frances Thurman) was the clerk who filed it. The other certificate number 23880 was also filed by Bob Collins with himself as the informant.There dos not appear to be any significant differences between the two certificates.^1,2,12

Susan Jane Cook was buried in Old Choestoe Cemetery, Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG.²

Francis Collins was born on 28 December 1816 in Buncombe County, North CarolinaG.^1,2 He was the son of Thompson Collins and Celia Self.³ Francis Collins was also known as Frank Collins.¹

A Marriage License was granted to Francis Collins and Rutha Nix on 6 January 1841 in Union County, GeorgiaG.⁴

Francis Collins married Rutha Nix, daughter of William Nix and Susannah Stonecypher, on 7 January 1841 in Union County, GeorgiaG. Aydelotte in her Collins descendants book gives the license date as the marriage date.^1,4

Francis Collins was enumerated on 9 September 1850 as head of household on the 1850 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Frank Collins, 34 years old, birthplace of North Carolina, occupation of Farmer. Also enumerated in the household were Rutha Nix, Sarah Collins, Elizabeth Collins, William Dallas Collins, James R P Collins, and Elem Black.⁵

Francis Collins was enumerated on 30 June 1860 as head of household on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Frank Collins, 44 years old, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $2000, value of personal property $1800. Also enumerated in the household were Thompson Smith Collins, Rutha Nix, Sarah Collins, Elizabeth Collins, William Dallas Collins, James R P Collins, John Cathey Collins, Francis Jasper Collins, and Mary Ann Collins.⁶

Francis Collins died on 29 July 1864, at age 47.^1,2

Francis Collins was buried in Old Choestoe Cemetery, Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG,  .^1,2

Rutha Nix was born on 22 January 1822 in GeorgiaG.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Nix and Susannah Stonecypher.³

A Marriage License was granted to Rutha Nix and Francis Collins on 6 January 1841 in Union County, GeorgiaG.⁴

Rutha Nix married Francis Collins, son of Thompson Collins and Celia Self, on 7 January 1841 in Union County, GeorgiaG. Aydelotte in her Collins descendants book gives the license date as the marriage date.^1,4

On 9 September 1850 Rutha Nix was enumerated in the household of Francis Collins on the 1850 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Ruth Collins, 26 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Sarah Collins, Elizabeth Collins, William Dallas Collins, James R P Collins, and Elem Black.⁵

On 30 June 1860 Rutha Nix was enumerated in the household of Francis Collins on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Ruth Collins, 36 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Thompson Smith Collins, Sarah Collins, Elizabeth Collins, William Dallas Collins, James R P Collins, John Cathey Collins, Francis Jasper Collins, and Mary Ann Collins.⁶

Rutha Nix was enumerated on 15 June 1870 as head of household on the 1870 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Ruth Collins, 48 years old, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $1500, value of personal property $400. Also enumerated in the household were Thompson Smith Collins, Susan Jane Cook, James R P Collins, John Cathey Collins, Francis Jasper Collins, Mary Ann Collins, Jane Malinda Collins, and Achibald Benjamin Collins.⁷

Rutha Nix was enumerated on 14 June 1880 as head of household on the 1880 U. S. census for District 834, Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Rutha Collins, 58 years old, Widowed, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Keeping House. Could not write. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Jane Malinda Collins and Achibald Benjamin Collins.⁸

Rutha Nix died on 6 August 1893, at age 71, in Union County, GeorgiaG, Aydelotte states in her Collins descendants book that Rutha died on 16 Aug 1893.^1,2

Rutha Nix was buried in Old Choestoe Cemetery, Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG,  .^9,2

Thompson Collins was born about 1785 in North CarolinaG.¹

Thompson Collins married Celia Self, daughter of Francis Self, about 1810.¹

Thompson Collins was enumerated during 1820 on the 1820 U. S. census for Buncombe County, North CarolinaG, as head of family Thomson Collins. Enumerated in this family were: 3 Free white males to 10 years old, 1 Free white males 26 to 45 years old, 2 Free white females to 10 years old, 1 Free white females 26 to 45 years old, 1 Number engaged in Agriculture.²

Thompson Collins was enumerated during 1830 on the 1830 U. S. census for Habersham County, GeorgiaG, as head of family Thompson Collins. Enumerated in this family were: 2 Free white males 10 to 15 years old, 1 Free white males 15 to 20 years old, 2 Free white males 20 to 30 years old, 1 Free white males 40 to 50 years old, 2 Free white females under 5 years old, 1 Free white females 5 to 10 years old, 1 Free white females 15 to 20 years old, 1 Free white females 30 to 40 years old, 1 Slave males 10 to 24 years old, 1 Slave females under 10 years old, 13 Total Persons.³

Thompson Collins was enumerated during 1834 on the 1834 Census for Union County, GeorgiaG, Thompson Collins with 4 males and 5 females. This was a special State Census.⁴

Thompson Collins was enumerated during 1840 on the 1840 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as head of family Thompson Collins. Enumerated in this family were: 1 Free white persons, males, at least 5 and under 10 years old, 2 Free white persons, males, at least 10 and under 15 years old, 1 Free white persons, males, at least 15 and under 20 years old, 1 Free white persons, males, at least 50 and under 60 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, at least 5 and under 10 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, at least 50 and under 60 years old, 2 Slaves, females, under 10 years old, 1 Slaves, females, at least 10 and under 24 years old, 10 Total Persons, 4 Persons employed in Argriculture.⁵

Thompson Collins was enumerated on 5 October 1850 as a slave owner on the 1850 U. S. census slave schedule for 85th District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Thompson Collins owning one 25 year old black female slave, one 21 year old black male slave, one 19 year old black male slave, one 7? year old black female slave, one 3 year old black female slave.⁶

Thompson Collins was enumerated on 21 October 1850 as head of household on the 1850 U. S. census for 85th District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Thompson Collins, 65 years old, birthplace of North Carolina, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $7000. Could not read or write. Also enumerated in the household were Celia Self, Nancy Collins, Olive Collins, Ivan Kimsey Collins, and Robert MCay.⁷

Thompson Collins died about 1858 in GeorgiaG.¹

Celia Self was born about 1787 in Buncombe County, North CarolinaG.^1,2 She was the daughter of Francis Self.

Celia Self married Thompson Collins about 1810.¹

On 21 October 1850 Celia Self was enumerated in the household of Thompson Collins on the 1850 U. S. census for 85th District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Sely Collins, 63 years old, birthplace of North Carolina. Could not read or write. Also enumerated in the household were Nancy Collins, Olive Collins, Ivan Kimsey Collins, and Robert MCay.³

On 29 June 1860 Celia Self was enumerated in the household of Ivan Kimsey Collins on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Celia Collins, 70 years old, birthplace of North Carolina. Also enumerated in the household were Martha J Hunter, Mary J Collins, and William Thompson Collins.⁴

On 11 June 1880 Celia Self was enumerated in the household of Ivan Kimsey Collins on the 1880 U. S. census for Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Celia Collins, 93 years old, Mother, Widowed, birthplace of North Carolina. Father born in North Carolina. Mother born in North Carolina. Also enumerated in the household were Martha J Hunter, Susan Elizabeth Collins, Clerrissa Collins, John F. Collins, James Johnson Collins, Joseph Newton Collins, Virgil Jep Collins, Nancy Margaret Collins, and Jaun Carlton Collins.⁵

Celia Self died on 3 September 1880 in Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG.^1,2

Celia Self was buried in Old Choestoe Cemetery, Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG,  .^1,2

Jesse Douglas Flint was born on 19 October 1862 in Tama County, IowaG.^1,2 He was the son of Jeduthan C Flint and Abigail E Rector.¹

On 14 July 1870 Jesse Douglas Flint was enumerated in the household of Jeduthan C Flint on the 1870 U. S. census for Richland Township, Tama County, IowaG, as Jesse Flint, 8 years old, birthplace of Iowa, occupation of At Home. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were Abigail E Rector, William J Flint, Cora May Flint, Charles Henry Flint, and William Ballard.³

On 1 June 1880 Jesse Douglas Flint was enumerated in the household of Jeduthan C Flint on the 1880 U. S. census for Richland Township, Tama County, IowaG, as Jesse Flint, 17 years old, Son, birthplace of Iowa. Attended school within the year. Father born in New York. Mother born in New York. Also enumerated in the household were Abigail E Rector, Elizabeth Cross, Cora May Flint, Charles Henry Flint, Stella Ann Flint, and Erma E Flint.⁴

Jesse Douglas Flint married Nellie May Thurston, daughter of Daniel Bearss Thurston and Nancy Schuler, on 15 December 1887 in Red Oak, Montgomery County, IowaG.^5,6,7

Jesse Douglas Flint was enumerated on 7 June 1900 as head of household on the 1900 U. S. census for Kansas City, Jackson County, MissouriG, as Jesse Flint, 37 years old, Head, Married for 13 years, Born Oct 1862 in Iowa, occupation of Trav. Salesman, 0 Months Unemployed. Could read. Could write. Could speak English. Father born in New York. Mother born in New York. Also enumerated in the household were Nellie May Thurston, Helen Margaret Flint, Allan Thurston Flint, Jean Carroll Flint, and Anna Dell Thurston.⁸

Jesse Douglas Flint was enumerated on 21 April 1910 as head of household on the 1910 U. S. census for 1218 Duff Street, Ames, Story County, IowaG, as Jessie D Flint, 46 years old, Head, Married 1st for 22 years, birthplace of Iowa, occupation of Insurance Agt in the Traveling industry, an Employee. Could read. Could write. Rented a House. Father born in New York. Mother born in New York. Also enumerated in the household were Nellie May Thurston, Jean Carroll Flint, Helen Margaret Flint, Allan Thurston Flint, and Marian Esther Flint.⁹

Jesse Douglas Flint was enumerated on 16 January 1920 as head of household on the 1920 U. S. census for Adams County, ColoradoG, as Jesse D Flint, 57 years old, Head, Married, birthplace of Iowa, occupation of Farmer in the General Farm industry. Could read. Could write. Could speak English. Owner of dwelling which was mortgaged. Father born in New York. Mother born in New York. Also enumerated in the household were Nellie May Thurston, Jean Carroll Flint, and Marian Esther Flint.¹⁰

Jesse Douglas Flint was enumerated on 26 April 1930 as head of household on the 1930 U. S. census for Adams County, ColoradoG, as Jesse D Flint, 67 years old, Head, Married, was first married at age 25, birthplace of Iowa, occupation of Farm Loans in the Federal Farm Loaans industry, an Employee. Could read and write. Rented home. Did not live on a farm. Owned a radio. Was not a veteran. Father born in New York. Mother born in New York. Also enumerated in the household were Nellie May Thurston.¹¹

Jesse Douglas Flint died on 8 November 1930, at age 68, in Denver, Denver County, ColoradoG.^12,2,13

Jesse Douglas Flint was buried in Green Mountain Cemetery, Boulder, Boulder County, ColoradoG,  .^13,14

Nellie May Thurston was born on 5 March 1864 in Wabash, Wabash County, IndianaG.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Daniel Bearss Thurston and Nancy Schuler.³

On 9 June 1870 Nellie May Thurston was enumerated in the household of Daniel Bearss Thurston on the 1870 U. S. census for Blue Earth City, Faribault County, MinnesotaG, as Nellie M Thurston, 6 years old, birthplace of Indiana, occupation of Attending School. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were Nancy Schuler, Anna Dell Thurston, and Mary Bell Thurston.⁴

On 14 June 1880 Nellie May Thurston was enumerated in the household of Daniel Bearss Thurston on the 1880 U. S. census for Blue Earth City, Faribault County, MinnesotaG, as Nellie M Thurstin, 16 years old, Daughter, Single, birthplace of Indiana, occupation of At School. Attended school within the year. Father born in Indiana. Mother born in Indiana. Also enumerated in the household were Nancy Schuler, Anna Dell Thurston, Mary Bell Thurston, and Laura Brown Thurston.⁵

On 1 January 1885 Nellie May Thurston was enumerated in the household of Daniel Bearss Thurston on the 1885 as Daniel B Thurston, age 47, born in Indiana, Married, occupation of traveling salesman, entitled to vote, mother and father native born state census for Red Oak, Montgomery County, IowaG, as Nell Thurston age 20, born in Indiana, Single, mother and father native born Also enumerated in the household were Nancy Schuler, Anna Dell Thurston, Mary Bell Thurston, and Laura Brown Thurston.⁶

Nellie May Thurston married Jesse Douglas Flint, son of Jeduthan C Flint and Abigail E Rector, on 15 December 1887 in Red Oak, Montgomery County, IowaG.^1,3,7

On 7 June 1900 Nellie May Thurston was enumerated in the household of Jesse Douglas Flint on the 1900 U. S. census for Kansas City, Jackson County, MissouriG, as Nell Flint, 36 years old, Wife, Married for 13 years, gave birth to 5 children, number of children still living 3, Born Mch 1864 in Indiana. Could read. Could write. Could speak English. Father born in Indiana. Mother born in Indiana. Also enumerated in the household were Helen Margaret Flint, Allan Thurston Flint, Jean Carroll Flint, and Anna Dell Thurston.⁸

On 21 April 1910 Nellie May Thurston was enumerated in the household of Jesse Douglas Flint on the 1910 U. S. census for 1218 Duff Street, Ames, Story County, IowaG, as Elinor T Flint, 45 years old, Wife, Married 1st for 22 years, gave birth to 6 children, number of children still living 4, birthplace of Indiana, occupation of none. Could read. Could write. Father born in Indiana. Mother born in Indiana. Also enumerated in the household were Jean Carroll Flint, Helen Margaret Flint, Allan Thurston Flint, and Marian Esther Flint.⁹

On 16 January 1920 Nellie May Thurston was enumerated in the household of Jesse Douglas Flint on the 1920 U. S. census for Adams County, ColoradoG, as Nel T Flint, 55 years old, Wife, Married, birthplace of Indiana, occupation of None. Could read. Could write. Could speak English. Father born in Indiana. Mother born in Indiana. Also enumerated in the household were Jean Carroll Flint and Marian Esther Flint.¹⁰

On 26 April 1930 Nellie May Thurston was enumerated in the household of Jesse Douglas Flint on the 1930 U. S. census for Adams County, ColoradoG, as Elinor T Flint, 66 years old, Wife, Married, was first married at age 23, birthplace of Indiana, occupation of None. Could read and write. Father born in Indiana. Mother born in Indiana.¹¹

Nellie May Thurston died on 31 December 1938, at age 74, in Denver, Denver County, ColoradoG.¹²

Nellie May Thurston was buried on 3 January 1939 in Green Mountain Cemetery, Boulder, Boulder County, ColoradoG,  .^12,13

Jeduthan C Flint was born on 18 September 1830 in New YorkG.^1,2,3 He was the son of Alvah Flint and Elizabeth Cross.¹

Jeduthan C Flint was 11 years old, when his father, Alvah Flint, died on 20 December 1841.^4,5,6

Jeduthan C Flint resided in Grandville, Kent County, MichiganG, on 15 December 1853.⁷

Jeduthan C Flint married Abigail E Rector, daughter of Mathew P Rector and Elizabeth Carney, on 14 October 1854.⁸

Jeduthan C Flint on 25 September 1858 purchased property located in Tama County, IowaG, from Joseph C. Barrett, for $200. The poperty described as Five acres on the East side of the North East 1/2 of the South East 1/4 of section Eleven (11) in Twp eighty two (82) North of Range no fourteen (14) West 10 acres. Also Lot no twelve 12 in the Marshall part of the Village of Eureka in Tama County Iowa.. Witnessed by William Bale.⁹

Jeduthan C Flint on 25 September 1858 purchased property located in Tama County, IowaG, from Joseph C. Barrett, for $500. The property described as the South East quarter of the North East quarter of section twenty nine in township eighty two north of Range fouteen west & containing by government survey forty acres and the North West quarter of North West quarter of section no twenty nine in township no eighty two of range no fourteen west containing 40 acres. Witnessed by William Bale.¹⁰

Jeduthan C Flint was enumerated on 5 July 1860 as head of household on the 1860 U. S. census for Richland Township, Tama County, IowaG, as J. C. Flint, 29 years old, birthplace of New York, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $440, value of personal property $194. Also enumerated in the household were Abigail E Rector and William J Flint.²

Jeduthan C Flint on 13 May 1864 purchased property located in Tama County, IowaG, from Frank L Coffin, for $125. The property described as the South West quarter of the North West quarter of Section Twenty eight (28) in Township Eighty two (82) Range fourteen West (14) containging Forty acres.¹¹

Jeduthan C Flint was enumerated on 14 July 1870 as head of household on the 1870 U. S. census for Richland Township, Tama County, IowaG, as Jeduthan Flint, 40 years old, birthplace of New York, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $3200, value of personal property $1125. Enumerated as 21 Year or older male citizen. Also enumerated in the household were Jesse Douglas Flint, Abigail E Rector, William J Flint, Cora May Flint, Charles Henry Flint, and William Ballard.¹²

Jeduthan C Flint was enumerated on 1 June 1880 as head of household on the 1880 U. S. census for Richland Township, Tama County, IowaG, as J C Flint, 49 years old, Married, birthplace of New York, occupation of Farming. Father born in New York. Mother born in New York. Also enumerated in the household were Jesse Douglas Flint, Abigail E Rector, Elizabeth Cross, Cora May Flint, Charles Henry Flint, Stella Ann Flint, and Erma E Flint.¹³

Jeduthan C Flint died on 23 January 1890, at age 59, in Tama County, IowaG.^14,15

Jeduthan C Flint was buried in Haven Cemetery, Richland Township, Tama County, IowaG,  .^14,16,15

Abigail E Rector was born on 30 April 1836 in Buel, Montgomery County, New YorkG.^1,2,3

On 18 July 1850 Abigail E Rector was enumerated in the household of Mathew P Rector on the 1850 U. S. census for Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New YorkG, as Abagael Rector, 16 years old, birthplace of New York. Also enumerated in the household were Elizabeth Carney, Barnabas Rector, Silas Charles Rector, and Phebe M Rector.⁴

Abigail E Rector married Jeduthan C Flint, son of Alvah Flint and Elizabeth Cross, on 14 October 1854.¹

On 5 July 1860 Abigail E Rector was enumerated in the household of Jeduthan C Flint on the 1860 U. S. census for Richland Township, Tama County, IowaG, as A Flint, 24 years old, birthplace of New York. Also enumerated in the household were William J Flint.²

On 14 July 1870 Abigail E Rector was enumerated in the household of Jeduthan C Flint on the 1870 U. S. census for Richland Township, Tama County, IowaG, as Abigal Flint, 33 years old, birthplace of New York, occupation of At Home. Also enumerated in the household were Jesse Douglas Flint, William J Flint, Cora May Flint, Charles Henry Flint, and William Ballard.⁵

On 1 June 1880 Abigail E Rector was enumerated in the household of Jeduthan C Flint on the 1880 U. S. census for Richland Township, Tama County, IowaG, as Abigal Flint, 43 years old, Wife, Married, birthplace of New York. Father born in New York. Mother born in New York. Also enumerated in the household were Jesse Douglas Flint, Elizabeth Cross, Cora May Flint, Charles Henry Flint, Stella Ann Flint, and Erma E Flint.⁶

Abigail E Rector was enumerated on 4 June 1900 as head of household on the 1900 U. S. census for Richland Township, Tama County, IowaG, as Abigal Flint, 64 years old, Head, gave birth to 6 children, number of children still living 6, Born Apr 1836 in New York, occupation of N. G. Could read. Could write. Could speak English. Owned a House which was Mortgaged. Father born in New York. Mother born in New York. Also enumerated in the household were Erma E Flint.⁷

On 15 April 1910 Abigail E Rector was enumerated in the household of John Edward Mayo on the 1910 U. S. census for Richland Township, Tama County, IowaG, as Abagail E Flint, 73 years old, Mother in Law, Widow gave birth to 7 children, number of children still living 6, birthplace of New York, occupation of Own Income. Could read. Could write. Father born in New York. Mother born in New York. Also enumerated in the household were Erma E Flint and Fern Abigail Mayo.⁸

Abigail E Rector died on 30 August 1919, at age 83.^1,9

Abigail E Rector was buried in Haven Cemetery, Richland Township, Tama County, IowaG,  .^9,10

Daniel Bearss Thurston was born on 5 February 1837 in Laketon, Wabash County, IndianaG.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Thurston and Prudence Bearss.³

Daniel Bearss Thurston was 10 years old, when his father, Samuel Thurston, died on 20 June 1847.⁴

On 5 September 1850 Daniel Bearss Thurston was enumerated in the household of E H Sutton on the 1850 U. S. census for Perry township, Miami County, OhioG, as Danl Thurston, 13 years old, birthplace of Indiana. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were Laura, Azra? Sutton, Maria Sutton, Jane Sutherland, Cynthia Sutherland, and Ezra Ash.⁵

On 8 June 1860 Daniel Bearss Thurston was enumerated on the 1860 U. S. census for Wabash County, IndianaG, as Daniel Thurston, 23 years old, birthplace of Indiana, occupation of Clerk.⁶

Daniel Bearss Thurston married Nancy Schuler, daughter of Robert Schuler and Elizabeth Rantz, on 19 April 1862 in Wabash County, IndianaG.^7,8

Daniel Bearss Thurston was enumerated on 9 June 1870 as head of household on the 1870 U. S. census for Blue Earth City, Faribault County, MinnesotaG, as Danl B Thurston, 33 years old, birthplace of Indiana, occupation of Merchant, value of real property $7,400, value of personal property $1000. Enumerated as 21 Year or older male citizen. Also enumerated in the household were Nellie May Thurston, Nancy Schuler, Anna Dell Thurston, and Mary Bell Thurston.⁹

Daniel Bearss Thurston was enumerated on 14 June 1880 as head of household on the 1880 U. S. census for Blue Earth City, Faribault County, MinnesotaG, as Daniel B Thurstin, 43 years old, Married, birthplace of Indiana, occupation of Druggist. Father born in Indiana. Mother born in Indiana. Also enumerated in the household were Nancy Schuler, Nellie May Thurston, Anna Dell Thurston, Mary Bell Thurston, and Laura Brown Thurston.¹⁰

Daniel Bearss Thurston was enumerated on 1 January 1885 as head of household on the 1885 as Daniel B Thurston, age 47, born in Indiana, Married, occupation of traveling salesman, entitled to vote, mother and father native born state census for Red Oak, Montgomery County, IowaG. Also enumerated in the household were Nancy Schuler, Nellie May Thurston, Anna Dell Thurston, Mary Bell Thurston, and Laura Brown Thurston.¹¹

Daniel Bearss Thurston was enumerated on 25 July 1895 as head of household on the 1895 as Danl B Thurston, age 57, born in Indiana, marital status of widowed, occupation of traveling salesman, religious believe Methodist Episcopal(ME). He was able to vote in general elections. state census for Third Ward, Red Oak, Montgomery County, IowaG. Also enumerated in the household were Anna Dell Thurston, Mary Bell Thurston, and Laura Brown Thurston.¹²

Daniel Bearss Thurston was enumerated on 6 June 1900 as head of household on the 1900 U. S. census for 1025 Bluff Street, Boulder, Boulder County, ColoradoG, as D. B. Thurston, 63 years old, Head, widowed, Born Feb 1837 in Indiana, occupation of Agent books, 6 Months Unemployed, Could read, Could write, Could speak English. rented a House. Father born in New York. Mother born in New York. Also enumerated in the household were Mary Bell Thurston.¹³

Daniel Bearss Thurston was enumerated on 26 April 1910 as head of household on the 1910 U. S. census for Boulder, Boulder County, ColoradoG, as Daniel B Thurston, 73 years old, Head, widow, birthplace of Indiana, occupation of Agent in the Nursery industry, an employee. owned a House which was mortgaged. Father born in New York. Mother born in New York. Also enumerated in the household were Anna Dell Thurston, Mary Bell Thurston, Joseph N Hastings, and Helen R.¹⁴

Daniel Bearss Thurston died on 14 December 1913, at age 76, in Sisters Hospital. Phoenix, Maricopa County, ArizonaG, Cause of death was Bronchial Pneumonia.^2,15

Daniel Bearss Thurston was buried in Green Mountain Cemetery, Boulder, Boulder County, ColoradoG,  .^16,15

Nancy Schuler was born on 28 January 1840 in Wabash County, IndianaG.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Schuler and Elizabeth Rantz.¹

Robert Schuler wrote a will on 8 March 1848 in Wabash County, IndianaG. Nancy Schuler was bequeathed a cow, bed and bedding, a woman's saddle and bridle, when leaving home to be married or with their mother's consent. After 2 July 1856 and after their mother's $150, an equal share of the personal property with the other children. An equal share of the real estate with the other children except brothers.²

Nancy Schuler was 8 years old, when her father, Robert Schuler, died on 8 June 1848 in Lycoming County, PennsylvaniaG. While he was on a visit.³

On 1 October 1850 Nancy Schuler was enumerated in the household of Elizabeth Rantz on the 1850 U. S. census for Pleasant Township, Wabash County, IndianaG, as Nancy Schuler, 10 years old, birthplace of Indiana. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were Mary Schuler, Elizabeth Schuler, Henry Schuler, Samuel Schuler, Margaret Schuler, John Schuler, and Jacob Schuler.⁴

On 18 June 1860 Nancy Schuler was enumerated in the household of Elizabeth Rantz on the 1860 U. S. census for Pleasant Township, Wabash County, IndianaG, as Nancy Shuler, 20 years old, birthplace of Indiana. Also enumerated in the household were Mary Schuler, John Schuler, Jacob Schuler, and Samuel Black.⁵

Nancy Schuler married Daniel Bearss Thurston, son of Samuel Thurston and Prudence Bearss, on 19 April 1862 in Wabash County, IndianaG.^1,6

On 9 June 1870 Nancy Schuler was enumerated in the household of Daniel Bearss Thurston on the 1870 U. S. census for Blue Earth City, Faribault County, MinnesotaG, as Nannie Thurston, 30 years old, birthplace of Indiana, occupation of Keeping House. Also enumerated in the household were Nellie May Thurston, Anna Dell Thurston, and Mary Bell Thurston.⁷

On 14 June 1880 Nancy Schuler was enumerated in the household of Daniel Bearss Thurston on the 1880 U. S. census for Blue Earth City, Faribault County, MinnesotaG, as Nannie S Thurstin, 40 years old, Wife, Married, birthplace of Indiana, occupation of Keeping House. Father born in Indiana. Mother born in Indiana. Also enumerated in the household were Nellie May Thurston, Anna Dell Thurston, Mary Bell Thurston, and Laura Brown Thurston.⁸

On 1 January 1885 Nancy Schuler was enumerated in the household of Daniel Bearss Thurston on the 1885 as Daniel B Thurston, age 47, born in Indiana, Married, occupation of traveling salesman, entitled to vote, mother and father native born state census for Red Oak, Montgomery County, IowaG, as Nannie S Thurston, age 45, born in Indiana, Married, mother and father native born Also enumerated in the household were Nellie May Thurston, Anna Dell Thurston, Mary Bell Thurston, and Laura Brown Thurston.⁹

Nancy Schuler died on 4 September 1885, at age 45, in Red Oak, Montgomery County, IowaG.^10,1

Nancy Schuler was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, Montgomery County, IowaG, Lot 755. No. 2.¹¹

On 11 September 1885 in Red Oak, Montgomery County, IowaG,the Red Oak Express published the following:

John Wesley Twiggs was born on 31 January 1846 in Union County, GeorgiaG.^1,2,3 He was the son of Willis Twiggs and Margret England.² John Wesley Twiggs was also known as Rev John Wesley Twiggs.⁴

On 25 October 1850 John Wesley Twiggs was enumerated in the household of Willis Twiggs on the 1850 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as John Twigs, 5 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Margret England, Harvy Alonzo Twiggs, Mary Louise Twiggs, Elizabeth Jane Twiggs, Margaret Twiggs, and Joice Minerva Ann Twiggs.⁵

On 30 June 1860 John Wesley Twiggs was enumerated in the household of Willis Twiggs on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as John W Twiggs, 13 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were Margret England, Harvy Alonzo Twiggs, Elizabeth Jane Twiggs, Margaret Twiggs, and Joice Minerva Ann Twiggs.⁶

On about July 1864 in Union County, GeorgiaG, He joined Shuttle's Company, Col Ledford's Regiment, Georgia State Militia.³

On April 1865 in Blairsville, Union County, GeorgiaG, He left the army.³

On 18 June 1870 John Wesley Twiggs was enumerated in the household of Willis Twiggs on the 1870 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as John W Twiggs, 24 years old, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Farm Laborer, value of personal property $500. Enumerated as 21 Year or older male citizen. Also enumerated in the household were Margret England and Harvy Alonzo Twiggs.⁷

John Wesley Twiggs married Sarah Elizabeth Hughes, daughter of Thomas M Hughes and Nancy A Bird, on 20 August 1871 in Union County, GeorgiaG. Marion H Eakes officiated.⁸

John Wesley Twiggs was enumerated on 14 June 1880 as head of household on the 1880 U. S. census for Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG, as John Twigs, 34 years old, Married, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Farmer. Father born in South Carolina. Mother born in South Carolina. Also enumerated in the household were Nan E Twiggs, Sarah Elizabeth Hughes, Edwin P. Twiggs, L. M. Twiggs, Callie Twiggs, Mary Twiggs, and William Frady.⁹

On 15 February 1881 John Wesley Twiggs was granted temporary Letters of Administration for the estate of Willis Twiggs by the Court of Ordinary, Union County, GeorgiaG. The bond was $2000. Thomas M Hughes pledged security for the bond.¹⁰

On 4 April 1881 John Wesley Twiggs was granted permanent Letters of Administration for the estate of Willis Twiggs by the Court of Ordinary, Union County, GeorgiaG. The bond was $2500. Thomas M Hughes and T. J. Haralson pledged security for the bond.¹¹

John Wesley Twiggs was 39 years old, when his wife, Sarah Elizabeth Hughes, died on 2 June 1885.¹²

John Wesley Twiggs married Georgia Elizabeth Westmoreland, daughter of Revees Westmoreland and Susan C Allison, on 4 February 1886 in White County, GeorgiaG.¹³

John Wesley Twiggs was enumerated on 18 June 1900 as head of household on the 1900 U. S. census for Choestoe District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as John W Twiggs, 54 years old, Head, married for 13 years, Born Jan 1846 in Georgia. Father born in North Carolina. Mother born in North Carolina. Also enumerated in the household were Georgia Elizabeth Westmoreland, Nell Twiggs, L. M. Twiggs, Walter M. Twiggs, Eugene Twiggs, Callie Twiggs, and Mary Twiggs.¹⁴

John Wesley Twiggs performed the marriage of John M Twiggs and Sarah Collins on 10 March 1908 in Union County, GeorgiaG.¹⁵

John Wesley Twiggs was enumerated on 18 April 1910 as head of household on the 1910 U. S. census for Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG, as John W Twiggs, 64 years old, Head, Married 2nd for 24 years, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Farmer in the General Farm industry. Could read. Could write. owned a Farm which was Free and Clear. Father born in South Carolina. Mother born in North Carolina. Also enumerated in the household were Walter M. Twiggs, Eugene Twiggs, and Georgia Elizabeth Westmoreland.¹⁶

On 22 September 1915 in Union County, GeorgiaG, John Wesley Twiggs applied for a a Georgia state Confederate Soldier's Pension. His application was witnessed by Jasper Nix.³

John Wesley Twiggs died on 30 July 1917, at age 71.¹

John Wesley Twiggs was buried in Old Choestoe Cemetery, Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG,  .¹

Sarah Elizabeth Hughes was born on 17 March 1847.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas M Hughes and Nancy A Bird.²

On 3 September 1850 Sarah Elizabeth Hughes was enumerated in the household of Thomas M Hughes on the 1850 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Sarah Hughs, 4 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Nancy A Bird, William C. Hughes, Francis Hughes, Louisa Hughes, Jane Hughes, Rosetta Hughes, Thomas Coke Hughes, John Hughes, and Eleanor Caroline Hughes.³

On 18 June 1860 Sarah Elizabeth Hughes was enumerated in the household of Thomas M Hughes on the 1860 U. S. census for Blairsville, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Sarah Hughes, 13 years old. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were Nancy A Bird, Jane Hughes, Rosetta Hughes, Thomas Coke Hughes, John Hughes, Andrew Paxton Hughes, Calley Hughes, and William C. Hughes.²

On 7 June 1870 Sarah Elizabeth Hughes was enumerated in the household of Thomas M Hughes on the 1870 U. S. census for Blairsville, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Sallie Hughes, 22 years old, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Without Occupation. Also enumerated in the household were Nancy A Bird, John Hughes, Andrew Paxton Hughes, Calley Hughes, and Samuel Hughes.⁴

Sarah Elizabeth Hughes married John Wesley Twiggs, son of Willis Twiggs and Margret England, on 20 August 1871 in Union County, GeorgiaG. Marion H Eakes officiated.⁵

On 14 June 1880 Sarah Elizabeth Hughes was enumerated in the household of John Wesley Twiggs on the 1880 U. S. census for Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Sallie E Twigs, 33 years old, Wife, Married, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Keeping House. Father born in North Carolina. Mother born in North Carolina. Also enumerated in the household were Nan E Twiggs, Edwin P. Twiggs, L. M. Twiggs, Callie Twiggs, Mary Twiggs, and William Frady.⁶

Sarah Elizabeth Hughes died on 2 June 1885, at age 38.¹

Sarah Elizabeth Hughes was buried in Old Choestoe Cemetery, Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG,  .¹

Alvah Flint was born on 16 October 1801.^1,2 He was the son of Adam Flint, Jr, and Mary Potter.¹

Alvah Flint married Elizabeth Cross on 14 October 1824.³

Alvah Flint was enumerated during 1830 on the 1830 U. S. census for Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New YorkG, as head of family Alva Flint. Enumerated in this family were: 1 Free white males under 5 years old, 1 Free white males 20 to 30 years old, 1 Free white females under 5 years old, 1 Free white females 30 to 40 years old, 4 Total Persons.⁴

Alvah Flint was enumerated during 1840 on the 1840 U. S. census for Sharon, Schoharie County, New YorkG, as head of family Alva Flint. Enumerated in this family were: 1 Free white persons, males, at least 5 and under 10 years old, 1 Free white persons, males, at least 10 and under 15 years old, 1 Free white persons, males, at least 15 and under 20 years old, 1 Free white persons, males, at least 40 and under 50 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, under 5 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, at least 30 and under 40 years old, 6 Total Persons, 1 Persons employed in Agriculture.⁵

Alvah Flint died on 20 December 1841, at age 40.^1,6,2

Alvah Flint was buried in First Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Buel, Montgomery County, New YorkG,  .^6,2

Elizabeth Cross was born on 14 August 1797 in Otsego County, New YorkG.^1,2,3

Elizabeth Cross married Alvah Flint, son of Adam Flint, Jr, and Mary Potter, on 14 October 1824.¹

Elizabeth Cross was 44 years old, when her husband, Alvah Flint, died on 20 December 1841.^4,5,6

On 7 June 1855 Elizabeth Cross was enumerated on the 1855 New York state census for Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New YorkG, as Elizabeth Flint, age 57, born in Otsego County New York, widowed, working as a housekeeper, and living in Montgomery county for 1 year.²

On 5 July 1860 Elizabeth Cross was enumerated on the 1860 U. S. census for Richland Township, Tama County, IowaG, as E Flint, 60 years old, birthplace of New York.⁷

On 14 July 1870 Elizabeth Cross was enumerated in the household of Henry Emmons Ramsdell on the 1870 U. S. census for Richland Township, Tama County, IowaG, as Elizabeth Flint, 67 years old, birthplace of New York, occupation of At home. Also enumerated in the household were Sophia Flint and William Ramsdell.⁸

On 1 June 1880 Elizabeth Cross was enumerated in the household of Jeduthan C Flint on the 1880 U. S. census for Richland Township, Tama County, IowaG, as Elizabeth Flint, 85 years old, Mother, Widowed, birthplace of New York, occupation of At Home. Father born in Coneti?. Mother born in New York. Also enumerated in the household were Jesse Douglas Flint, Abigail E Rector, Cora May Flint, Charles Henry Flint, Stella Ann Flint, and Erma E Flint.⁹

Elizabeth Cross died on 10 November 1882, at age 85.^1,10,3

Elizabeth Cross was buried in Haven Cemetery, Richland Township, Tama County, IowaG,  .³

Adam Flint, Jr, was born on 15 January 1774.^1,2,3 He was the son of Adam Flint and Mary Elizabeth Horning.²

Adam Flint, Jr, married Mary Potter on 13 September 1795 in Reformed Dutch Church, Fort Plain, Minden Township, Montgomery County, New YorkG.^2,4,5

Adam Flint, Jr, was enumerated during 1810 on the 1810 U. S. census for Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New YorkG, as head of family Adam Flint Junr. Enumerated in this family were: 3 Free white males under 10 years old, 3 Free white males 10 thru 15 years old, 1 Free white males 26 thru 44 years old, 1 Free white males 45 years old and over, 4 Free white females under 10 years old, 3 Free white females 26 thru 44 years old, 1 Free white females 45 years old and over.⁶

Adam Flint, Jr, on 19 April 1810 purchased property located in Montgomery County, New YorkG, from Adam Flint, as Adam Flint of Canajoharie, for $250. Described as a parcel of land in the town of Canajoharie containing 15 acres and 36 rods , being part of lots #1 and #2 in a patent granted to Capt. William Dick.

• Beginning at a stake and stones at the South West corner of land belonging to Robert Flint deceased
• Then East 17 chains and 20 links to stake and stone
• Then South 9 chains to a stake and stone
• Then West 17 chains and 20 links
• Then North 9 chains to place of beginning

Recorded 10 Apr 1817.⁷

Adam Flint, Jr, was enumerated during 1820 on the 1820 U. S. census for Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New YorkG, as head of family Adam Flint Jr. Enumerated in this family were: 2 Free white males to 10 years old, 1 Free white males 10 to 16 years old, 1 Free white males 18 to 26 years old, 1 Free white males 45 years old and over, 1 Free white females 10 to 16 years old, 1 Free white females 16 to 26 years old, 2 Number engaged in Agriculture.⁸

Adam Flint, Jr, married Zilpha Demond on 20 October 1820.^2,9

Adam Flint wrote a will on 18 February 1828. Adam Flint, Jr, was bequeathed all his reall and personal property after the death of Susannah and Peggy, Adam is to stay on the farm and take care of his sisters, all of his wearring apparel.¹⁰

Adam Flint, Jr, was enumerated during 1830 on the 1830 U. S. census for Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New YorkG, as head of family Adam Flint. Enumerated in this family were: 2 Free white males 5 to 10 years old, 1 Free white males 10 to 15 years old, 1 Free white males 15 to 20 years old, 1 Free white males 50 to 60 years old, 2 Free white females under 5 years old, 1 Free white females 20 to 30 years old, 1 Free white females 40 to 50 years old, 2 Free white females 50 to 60 years old, 11 Total Persons, 2 White persons deaf and dumb over 30 years old.¹¹

Adam Flint, Jr, was enumerated during 1840 on the 1840 U. S. census for Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New YorkG, as head of family Adam Flint. Enumerated in this family were: 2 Free white persons, males, at least 15 and under 20 years old, 1 Free white persons, males, at least 20 and under 30 years old, 1 Free white persons, males, at least 70 and under 80 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, at least 5 and under 10 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, at least 10 and under 15 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, at least 15 and under 20 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, at least 30 and under 40 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, at least 50 and under 60 years old, 9 Total Persons, 3 Persons employed in Agriculture, 1 Persons employed in Manufacturing, 1 Colored persons Deaf and Dumb, 1 Colored persons Insane private care, 1 Persons over 20 years unable to read and write.¹²

Adam Flint, Jr, was enumerated on 25 July 1850 as head of household on the 1850 U. S. census for Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New YorkG, as Adam Flint, 76 years old, birthplace of New York, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $2000. Also enumerated in the household were Zilpha Demond, Levi Flint, Zilpha Flint, Margaret Flint, Hannah Phillips, and Bejamin Sciptine.¹³

Adam Flint, Jr, wrote a will on 10 July 1851 in Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New YorkG, executors Benjamin J Sammons, witnesses Conrad J Winne and Samuel C Hamilton.
He made the following bequests.¹⁴

Son all his real and personal property provided he care for Adam, himself, his wife Zilpha, and his sister Peggy Flint during their natural lives.¹⁴

Adam Flint, Jr, died on 17 September 1853, at age 79.^15,3

Adam Flint, Jr, was buried in First Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Buel, Montgomery County, New YorkG,  .^15,3

Mary Potter was born on 17 March 1770.^1,2 She was also known as Mary Patter.³

Mary Potter married Adam Flint, Jr, son of Adam Flint and Mary Elizabeth Horning, on 13 September 1795 in Reformed Dutch Church, Fort Plain, Minden Township, Montgomery County, New YorkG.^1,2,3

Mary Potter died on 26 April 1817, at age 47.^4,5,2

Mary Potter was buried in First Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Buel, Montgomery County, New YorkG,  .^5,2

Adam Flint was born before 23 November 1735.¹ He was the son of Robert Flint and Susanna Bauman.²

Adam Flint was baptized on 23 November 1735 in Reformed Dutch Church, Albany, New YorkG, sponsors Marten [?] Flensburgh and Maria.¹

Adam Flint married Mary Elizabeth Horning, daughter of Dieterich Horning and Maria Margaretha Kraus, say 1766. (Marriage date estimated as one calendar year before the birth year of the first child, Maria. Dederick Honing's will states that his daughter Mary Elizabeth is the wife of Adam Flint.)^3,4

Adam Flint was enumerated during 1790 on the 1790 U. S. census for Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New YorkG, as head of family Adam Flint. Enumerated in this family were: 2 Free white males of 16 years old and upwards, including heads of families, 2 Free white males under 16 years old, 5 Free white females including heads of families.⁵⁴

Adam Flint, as Adam Flint of Canajoharie, on 19 April 1810 sold property located in Montgomery County, New YorkG, to Adam Flint, Jr, for $250. Described as a parcel of land in the town of Canajoharie containing 15 acres and 36 rods , being part of lots #1 and #2 in a patent granted to Capt. William Dick.

• Beginning at a stake and stones at the South West corner of land belonging to Robert Flint deceased
• Then East 17 chains and 20 links to stake and stone
• Then South 9 chains to a stake and stone
• Then West 17 chains and 20 links
• Then North 9 chains to place of beginning

Recorded 10 Apr 1817.⁶

Adam Flint was enumerated during 1820 on the 1820 U. S. census for Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New YorkG, as head of family Adam Flint. Enumerated in this family were: 1 Free white males 45 years old and over, 1 Free white females 26 to 45 years old, 2 Free white females 45 years old and over.⁷

Adam Flint wrote a will on 18 February 1828 in Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New YorkG, executors Robert Bowman, Peter Walrath, Jr, and Thomas Sammons, witnesses Benjamin J Sammons, Alvy Bowman, and Charles Bowman.
He made the following bequests.⁸

To daughters Susanna Flint and Margaret Flint all his real and personal property as long as they should live.⁸

To son Adam Flint, Jr, all his reall and personal property after the death of Susannah and Peggy, Adam is to stay on the farm and take care of his sisters, all of his wearring apparel.⁸

To daughter Elizabeth Flint one dollar.⁸

To daughter Hannah Flint one dollar.⁸

To son William A Flint one dollar.⁸

Adam Flint died on 22 November 1828 in Bowman's Creek, Town of Canajohaie, Montgomery County, New YorkG.^3,9

On 25 November 1828 in Albany, Albany County, New YorkG,the Albany Argus published the following:

His will was admitted to probate on 12 February 1829 in Surrogates Court, Montgomery County, New YorkG. Wills No. 4 235.⁸

Mary Elizabeth Horning was born say 1749 in New YorkG (The estimate of the birth year 1749 was chosen so that both the mother Maria Margaretha Kraus and the daughter Mary Elizabeth Horning would have an estimated marriage age of 17.) She was the daughter of Dieterich Horning and Maria Margaretha Kraus.^1,2

Mary Elizabeth Horning married Adam Flint, son of Robert Flint and Susanna Bauman, say 1766. (Marriage date estimated as one calendar year before the birth year of the first child, Maria. Dederick Honing's will states that his daughter Mary Elizabeth is the wife of Adam Flint.)^1,2

Dieterich Horning wrote a will on 22 May 1793. Mary Elizabeth Horning was bequeathed 5 pounds.²

Mary Elizabeth Horning died before April 1810 in New YorkG She was not mentioned on the deed when Adam Sr. sold land to Adam Jr.³

Dieterich Horning was born say 1723 (Birth year estimate based an a marraige age of 25.) He was the son of Niclaus Horning and Anna Maria Hoffman. that Dieterich was the son of Niclaus is an opinion of Jones based on the data availabe to him.

that Dieterich was the son of Anna Maria is an opinion of Jones based on the data availabe to him.¹

Dieterich Horning was a sponsor at the baptism of Marygret Gerlach in 1743 in Reformed Dutch Church of Stone Arabia, Albany County, New YorkG.²

Dieterich Horning married Maria Margaretha Kraus, daughter of Johann Jacob Kraus and Catharina Elisabetha Nellis, say 1748. (Marriage date estimated as one calendar year before the estimated birth year of the first child, Mary Elizabeth.)^3,1

Dieterich Horning was enumerated during 1790 on the 1790 U. S. census for Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New YorkG, as head of family Derick Horney. Enumerated in this family were: 4 Free white males of 16 years old and upwards, including heads of families, 2 Free white females including heads of families.⁴

Dieterich Horning wrote a will on 22 May 1793 in Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New YorkG, executors Johann Dieterick Horning and Adam Horning.
He made the following bequests.⁵

To wife Maria Margaretha Kraus if she survives him, his farm and his personal estate as long as she lives.⁵

To son Johann Dieterick Horning after his and his wife's death the 116 acre farm on Bowman's Kill.⁵

To son William Horning 100 acres in Livingston Patent, recently purchased from Andrew Finch. He is to allow his brother Dederich to cut timber on this property.⁵

To son Adam Horning 131.5 acres in Stone Arabia Patent on which he was then living.⁵

To son George Horning 40 acres from Lot 37 in Young's Patent purchased from John Hess.⁵

to son Jacob Horning 60 acres from Lot 37 in Young's Patent purchased from John Hess.⁵

to son Robert Horning 100 acres from Lot 37 in Young's Patent purchased from John Hess.⁵

To daughter Mary Elizabeth Horning,wife of Adam Flint, 5 pounds.⁵

To daughter Mary Margaret Horning,wife of Robert Flint, Jr., 5 pounds.⁵

To daughter Catherine Horning,wife of Adam Conderman, 5 pounds.⁵

To daughter Anna Horning,wife of Francis Dunckell 5 pounds.⁵

To daughter Anna Maria Horning,wife of John Hiller, 5 pounds.⁵

Each son Adam Horning, Robert Horning, and William Horning to contribute 5 pounds for his the sister's share.⁵

Son Johann Dieterick Horning to pay the balance of the sister's share.⁵

Dieterich Horning died between 22 May 1793 and 19 May 1827.⁵

Robert Flint was born between 1700 and 1710.¹

Robert Flint married Susanna Bauman, daughter of Johann Adam Bauman and Anna Margaretha Lapp, on 1 January 1732 in Schoharie, New YorkG.^2,3

Nell Twiggs was born on 25 August 1883 in Union County, GeorgiaG.¹ She was the daughter of John Wesley Twiggs and Sarah Elizabeth Hughes.^2,3

Nell Twiggs was 1 years old, when her mother, Sarah Elizabeth Hughes, died on 2 June 1885.³

On 18 June 1900 Nell Twiggs was enumerated in the household of John Wesley Twiggs on the 1900 U. S. census for Choestoe District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Nellie G Twiggs, 16 years old, Daughter, single, Born Aug 1883 in Georgia. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Georgia Elizabeth Westmoreland, L. M. Twiggs, Walter M. Twiggs, Eugene Twiggs, Callie Twiggs, and Mary Twiggs.²

Nell Twiggs married Gordon Allison in 1905.¹

On 17 April 1930 Nell Twiggs was enumerated in the household of Gordon Allison on the 1930 U. S. census for Precinct No 13 outside of Eaton, Eaton, Weld County, ColoradoG, as Nellie M Allison, 46 years old, Wife, Married, was first married at age 22, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of None. Could read and write. Did not attended school within the year. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Ines Allison, Elizabeth E Allison, Pauline Allison, and Nellie B Allison.⁴

Nell Twiggs died on 21 April 1974, at age 90.⁵

Nell Twiggs was buried in Eaton Cemetery, Eaton, Weld County, ColoradoG, Nellie Margaret Allison.⁵