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     Lela Ellen McNair was born on 10 Aug 1873 in Whigham, Decatur Co., GA.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Green McNair and Nancy Ann Higdon. Alternatively, Lela Ellen McNair was born on 10 Oct 1873 in GA.³ She was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Decatur Co., GA in the household of William Green McNair.⁴

Lela Ellen McNair married Benjamin Oscar Harrison, son of Benjamin Robert Thomas Harrison and Amanda Melvina Byrd, on 4 Jul 1894 in Decatur Co., GA.² Lela Ellen McNair was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA in the household of Benjamin Oscar Harrison.

Lela Ellen McNair sewed a square for the quilt which was presented to Rosa Lee Overstreet for her 1903 wedding. The quilt is still in the possession of a family member. Lela Ellen McNair was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Grady Co., GA in the household of Benjamin Oscar Harrison.

Lela Ellen McNair was listed as the nearest relative of Robert Leo Harrison on his WWI draft card, 12 Sep 1918.⁵ Lela Ellen McNair was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Grady Co., GA in the household of Benjamin Oscar Harrison. Lela Ellen McNair was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Grady Co., GA in the household of Benjamin Oscar Harrison. Lela Ellen McNair was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Whigham, Grady Co., GA in the household of Benjamin Oscar Harrison.⁶

Lela Ellen McNair died on 8 Aug 1968 in Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA, at age 94.^3,7 She was buried in Pisgah Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Climax, Decatur Co., GA.^8,7

     Benjamin Oscar Harrison was born on 17 Dec 1871 in Decatur Co., GA.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Robert Thomas Harrison and Amanda Melvina Byrd. Benjamin Oscar Harrison was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Decatur Co., GA in the household of Benjamin Robert Thomas Harrison.

Benjamin Oscar Harrison married Lela Ellen McNair, daughter of William Green McNair and Nancy Ann Higdon, on 4 Jul 1894 in Decatur Co., GA.¹ Benjamin Oscar Harrison was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA with others in the household: Lela Ellen McNair, Lois Annie Harrison, Nancy Elma Harrison and Robert Leo Harrison. Benjamin Oscar Harrison was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1910 in Grady Co., GA with others in the household: Lela Ellen McNair, Lois Annie Harrison, Nancy Elma Harrison, Robert Leo Harrison, Lilla Amanda Harrison, Avin McNair Harrison, Bernice Onieda Harrison and Verna Harrison. Robert Leo Harrison listed Benjamin Oscar Harrison as his employer on his WWI draft registration, 12 Sep 1918.² He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Grady Co., GA with others in the household: Lela Ellen McNair, Robert Leo Harrison, Lilla Amanda Harrison, Avin McNair Harrison, Bernice Onieda Harrison, Verna Harrison, Mildred Harrison and Benjamin Maston ONeal Harrison. Benjamin Oscar Harrison was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Grady Co., GA with others in the household: Lela Ellen McNair, Avin McNair Harrison, Verna Harrison, Mildred Harrison and Benjamin Maston ONeal Harrison. Benjamin Oscar Harrison was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Whigham, Grady Co., GA with others in the household: Lela Ellen McNair and Verna Harrison.³

Benjamin Oscar Harrison died on 7 Aug 1952 in Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA, at age 80.⁴ He was buried in Pisgah Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Climax, Decatur Co., GA.^5,4

     Luella Barber was born on 7 Jul 1865.¹

Luella Barber married John Daniel McNair, son of William Green McNair and Nancy Ann Higdon, before 1883.¹ Luella Barber was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA in the household of John Daniel McNair.² Luella Barber was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Grady Co., GA in the household of John Daniel McNair.³

Mrs. J. D. McNair was listed as the nearest relative of George Lee McNair on his WWI draft card, 12 Sep 1918.⁴ Luella Barber was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Grady Co., GA in the household of John Daniel McNair.⁵ Luella Barber was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Grady Co., GA in the household of John Daniel McNair.

Luella Barber was widowed on 27 Oct 1937.¹

Luella Barber died on 10 Mar 1938 at age 72.¹ She was buried in 1938 in McNair Family Cemetery, Calvary, Grady Co., GA.^6,7,8

     John Daniel Burns was born on 5 Aug 1869 in Gadsden Co., FL.^3,4 He was the son of Thomas L. Burns and Mary A. F. Geddie. John Daniel Burns was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Leon Co., FL in the household of Thomas L. Burns (his father).⁵

John Daniel Burns was living in Leon Co., FL, on 2 Aug 1870.⁵

John Daniel Burns was enumerated in the censuses of 1880,⁶ and of 1885, in Gadsden Co., FL in the household of Thomas L. Burns (his father).⁷

John Daniel Burns married Annie Virginia McNair, daughter of William Green McNair and Nancy Ann Higdon, on 13 Sep 1888 in Decatur Co., GA.^8,9 John was a farmer.

John Daniel Burns was enumerated as Head of Household in the censuses of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA with others in the household: Annie Virginia McNair and Robert Lee Burns (his wife and son),¹⁰ of 1910 in Grady Co., GA with others in the household: Annie Virginia McNair and Robert Lee Burns (his wife and son),¹¹ of 1920 in Grady Co., GA with others in the household: Annie Virginia McNair and Mary A. F. Geddie (his wife and his mother),¹² and of 1930 in Grady Co., GA with others in the household: Annie Virginia McNair (his wife).¹³ John Daniel Burns became the guardian of his mother, Mary A. F. Geddie on 6 Aug 1934 in Gadsden Co., FL.¹⁴ John Daniel Burns was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Calvary, Grady Co., GA with others in the household: Annie Virginia McNair.¹⁵

John Daniel Burns was widowed on 29 Dec 1945 in Calvary, Grady Co., GA.^16,17,18

John Daniel Burns died on 3 Dec 1950 in Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA, at age 81.^19,20,4 He was buried on 4 Dec 1950 in McNair Family Cemetery, Calvary, Grady Co., GA.^3,21

A summary of John Daniel's census records:

Head of Household	Household Member	Age	Year	State	County
Burns, Thomas	Burns, John D	1	1870	FL	Leon Co.
Burns, Thomas	Burns, John D	11	1880	FL	Gadsden Co.
Burnes, T L	Burnes, J D	15	1885	FL	Gadsden Co.
Burns, Jno D		30	1900	GA	Decatur Co.
Burns, John D		41	1910	GA	Grady Co.
Burns, John D		50	1920	GA	Grady Co.
Burns, John D		60	1930	GA	Grady Co.
Burns, John Daniel		70	1940	GA	Grady Co.

     Matthew J. Overstreet was born on 1 Feb 1856.² He was the son of Matthew Overstreet and Martha Ann Sutton. Matthew J. Overstreet was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Emanuel Co., GA in the household of Matthew Overstreet. Matthew J. Overstreet was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Emanuel Co., GA in the household of James Stephen Overstreet.

Matthew J. Overstreet married Willie Theresa McNair, daughter of William Green McNair and Nancy Ann Higdon, on 22 Feb 1883 in Decatur Co., GA.³

Matthew J. Overstreet died on 17 Mar 1892 at age 36.² He was buried in 1892 in McNair Family Cemetery, Calvary, Grady Co., GA.^4,5

     Walter Jerden Allen was born on 12 Sep 1869 in GA.²

Walter Jerden Allen married first Willie Theresa McNair, daughter of William Green McNair and Nancy Ann Higdon, on 21 Jan 1897.³ Walter Jerden Allen was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA with others in the household: Willie Theresa McNair, Lillian Overstreet and Helen Allen (his wife, stepdaughter, and daughter).⁴ Walter Jerden Allen was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1910 in Grady Co., GA with others in the household: Willie Theresa McNair, Helen Allen, Alice Duane Allen and Lillian Overstreet.⁵ Walter Jerden Allen was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Brooks Co., GA with others in the household: Willie Theresa McNair and Alice Duane Allen.⁶ Walter Jerden Allen was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Brooks Co., GA with others in the household: Willie Theresa McNair.⁷

Walter Jerden Allen was widowed on 25 Mar 1933.²

Walter's second marriage was to Lantie McNair, daughter of John Daniel McNair and Luella Barber, after 1933.^8,3,7 Walter Jerden Allen was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Brooks Co., GA.⁹

Walter Jerden Allen died on 4 Jul 1962 at age 92.² He was buried in McNair Family Cemetery, Calvary, Grady Co., GA.^10,11

     William Oscar McNair was born on 9 Oct 1894 in Calvary, Decatur Co., GA.^2,3 He was the son of Byron Higdon McNair and Mildred ONeal. William Oscar McNair was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA in the household of Byron Higdon McNair.⁴ William Oscar McNair was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Grady Co., GA in the household of Byron Higdon McNair.

William Oscar McNair married Annie Mae Buchanan on 8 Oct 1916.

The first draft registration for World War I was for men born between June 5, 1886 and June 5, 1896. William Oscar McNair filled out a draft card on 5 Jun 1917 in Albany, Dougherty Co., GA. He was tall, of medium build, with gray eyes and brown hair. He was living at 503 Jefferson, in Albany. John A. White signed as Registrar.⁵ William was a bookkeeper for R. L. Jones in Albany, Dougherty Co., GA.² He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Unadilla, Dooly Co., GA with others in the household: Annie Mae Buchanan. William Oscar McNair was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Bibb Co., GA with others in the household: Annie Mae Buchanan. William Oscar McNair was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Bibb Co., GA with others in the household: Annie Mae Buchanan.⁶

William Oscar McNair died on 8 Nov 1979 in Bibb Co., GA, at age 85.^7,8 He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Macon, Bibb Co., GA.⁹

     Marston Elliott McNair was born on 30 Jul 1896 in Calvary, Decatur Co., GA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Byron Higdon McNair and Mildred ONeal. Marston Elliott McNair was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA in the household of Byron Higdon McNair.⁴ Marston Elliott McNair was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Grady Co., GA in the household of Byron Higdon McNair.

The second draft registration for World War I was for men born between June 5, 1896 and June 5, 1897. Two months later, a supplemental registration was held for men born between June 5, 1897 and August 24, 1897. Marston Elliott McNair filled out a draft card on 5 Jun 1918 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL. He was of medium height, of medium build, with blue eyes and brown hair. He was living with his father at 2014 6 Ave., No. Birmingham. A. L. Grey, Jr. signed as Registrar. Byron Higdon McNair was listed as his nearest relative.⁵ Marston was employed by the Ajax Metal Co. of the South, Ave. A, 39th St in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.¹

Marston Elliott McNair married Annie Mae Ware, daughter of Wyat D. Ware and Mattie <...>, on 26 Jul 1919 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.^6,7 Marston Elliott McNair was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL in the household of Mattie <...> (his mother-in-law).⁷ Marston Elliott McNair was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL with others in the household: Annie Mae Ware.⁸ Marston Elliott McNair was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL with others in the household: Annie Mae Ware.⁹

Marston Elliott McNair died on 2 Jan 1957 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 60.¹⁰

     Joe McNair was born on 11 Apr 1908.^2,3 He was the son of Byron Higdon McNair and Mildred ONeal. Joe McNair was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Grady Co., GA in the household of Byron Higdon McNair. Joe McNair was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Grady Co., GA in the household of Byron Higdon McNair. Joe McNair was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Grady Co., GA in the household of Byron Higdon McNair.

Joe McNair married Ella Maxwell, daughter of Howard Grover Maxwell and Maggie Ella Trulock, on 3 Jan 1932.² Joe McNair was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Calvary, Grady Co., GA with others in the household: Ella Maxwell and Mildred Ellen McNair.⁴

Joe McNair died on 7 Feb 1983 at age 74.² He was buried in Piedmont Cemetery, Calvary, Grady Co., GA.^5,6

     Alma Shirley McNair was born on 10 Dec 1897 in GA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Byron Higdon McNair and Mildred ONeal. Alma Shirley McNair was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA in the household of Byron Higdon McNair.³ Alma Shirley McNair was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Grady Co., GA in the household of Byron Higdon McNair.

Alma Shirley McNair married Arthur Moody Beckwith, son of Jasper Dawson Beckwith and Annie Elizabeth Singletary, in 1914.⁴ Alma Shirley McNair was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Grady Co., GA in the household of Arthur Moody Beckwith.⁵ Alma Shirley McNair was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Sharon, Mercer Co., PA in the household of Arthur Moody Beckwith.¹ Alma Shirley McNair was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Sharon, Mercer Co., PA in the household of Arthur Moody Beckwith.⁶