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     William Walter Carr was born on 8 Aug 1824 in Clarke Co., GA.^1,2 He was the son of William A. Carr Sr. and Cynthia Mariah Walker.

William Walter Carr married first Caroline Tucker, daughter of Daniel H Tucker and Martha <...>, circa 1850 in GA.³ William Walter Carr was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Milledgeville, Baldwin Co., GA, in the household of Daniel H Tucker. William Walter Carr was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA, in the household of Jane Aiken.³ William Walter Carr was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1860 in Washington Co., GA, with others in the household: Caroline Tucker, Robert W. Carr, Flora C. Carr, Mattie R. Carr and William Alexander Carr Jr.⁴ William Walter Carr was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Washington Co., GA, with others in the household: Caroline Tucker, Robert W. Carr, William Alexander Carr Jr., Seaton Grantland and Flora C. Carr.⁵ William Walter Carr was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Washington Co., GA, in the household of Robert W. Carr (his son.)⁶

William's second marriage was to Martha E. Rawls, daughter of Joseph Rawls and Elizabeth (Betsy) Maxwell, on 6 May 1886 in Decatur Co., GA.^7,8 William Walter Carr was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: Martha E. Rawls, Charles Walter Carr, Joseph R. Carr and James G. Carr.⁹

William Walter Carr died on 13 May 1903 at age 78.^2,10,11 He was buried in Carr-Maxwell-Rawls Cemetery, Calvary, Grady Co., GA.^12,2

     Charles Walter Carr was also known as C. W. Carr. He was born on 13 Aug 1888 in Calvary, Decatur Co., GA.¹ He was the son of William Walter Carr and Martha E. Rawls. Charles Walter Carr was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of William Walter Carr.² Charles Walter Carr was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Martha E. Rawls.

The first draft registration for World War I was for men born between June 5, 1886 and June 5, 1896. Charles Walter Carr filled out a draft card on 5 Jun 1917 in Precinct 5, Alachua Co., FL. He was of medium height, of medium build, with blue eyes and sandy hair. He was single, living and farming in Trenton, Alachua Co., and had his mother and grandmother as dependents.³

In 1919, C. W. Carr was the informant of the death of his grandmother, Elizabeth (Betsy) Maxwell.^4,5 Charles Walter Carr was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: Martha E. Rawls and Goode Carr.⁶ Charles Walter Carr was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Calvary, Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: Martha E. Rawls.⁷

Charles Walter Carr married Susie Gainey, daughter of Richard Walter Gainey and Hattie Simpson.⁸ Charles Walter Carr was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: Susie Gainey.⁹

Charles Walter Carr died on 20 Apr 1947 in Grady Co., GA, at age 58.^10,11 He was buried in Piedmont Cemetery, Calvary, Grady Co., GA.^12,13

     Arthur Moody Beckwith was born on 23 Feb 1892 in Thomas Co., GA.¹ He was the son of Jasper Dawson Beckwith and Annie Elizabeth Singletary. Arthur Moody Beckwith was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Jasper Dawson Beckwith.² Arthur Moody Beckwith was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Jasper Dawson Beckwith.³

Arthur Moody Beckwith married Alma Shirley McNair, daughter of Byron Higdon McNair and Mildred ONeal, in 1914.⁴

The first draft registration for World War I was for men born between June 5, 1886 and June 5, 1896. Arthur Moody Beckwith filled out a draft card on 5 Jun 1917 in Precinct 553, Grady Co., GA. He was of medium height, of slender build, with blue eyes and dark brown hair. He was married with one child and living at RFD #1 in Calvary, Grady Co., GA. W. A. Carr was listed as his employer.⁵

Arthur Moody Beckwith was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: Alma Shirley McNair and James ONeal McNair.⁶

The family moved to Sharon, Mercer Co., PA, before 1930, including Alma Shirley McNair. They were recorded in the Sharon City Directory from 1930 to 1957.⁷ Arthur Moody Beckwith was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Sharon, Mercer Co., PA, with others in the household: Alma Shirley McNair and Elizabeth Beckwith.⁸ Arthur Moody Beckwith was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Sharon, Mercer Co., PA, with others in the household: Alma Shirley McNair.⁹

The fourth draft registration for World War II was for men born between April 28, 1877 and February 16, 1897. Arthur Moody Beckwith filled out a draft card on 27 Apr 1942 in Wellsboro, Tioga Co., PA. He was 5'8 1/2", 185, with blue eyes, brown hair, and ruddy complexion. He worked for Westinghouse in Sharon, Mercer Co., PA. Alma Shirley Beckwith was listed on his WWII draft card as the person who would always know his address.¹⁰

Arthur Moody Beckwith and Alma Shirley were living in Sharon, Mercer Co., PA, in 1945.¹¹ Arthur Moody Beckwith was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1950 in Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: Alma Shirley McNair.¹²

Arthur Moody Beckwith was living in Transfer, Mercer Co., PA, in 1959.¹³

Arthur Moody Beckwith was living in Sharpsville, Mercer Co., PA, in 1973.¹⁴

Arthur Moody Beckwith died in Mar 1976 at age 84 while living in Mercer Co., PA.^15,16 He was buried in Americas Cemetery, Hermitage, Mercer Co., PA.¹⁷

     John H. Burns was born on 12 Aug 1818 in GA.² He was the son of John T. Burns and ? <...>

John H. Burns was on the 1840 taxlist in Decatur Co., GA. He was also on the 1845 and 1850 taxlists.³

John H. Burns married Anne Tucker, daughter of Barna Tucker and Nancy Ballard, on 25 Jan 1845 in Decatur Co., GA.^4,5,6,7 John was a farmer.^8,9 He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1850 in Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: Anne Tucker (his wife.)⁸ In 1850 John H. Burns was enumerated in the census about 6 households from John Tucker.⁸ John H. Burns was awarded land, as follows: 79.59 acres in the SW¼ of the SE¼ and the SE¼ of the SW¼ of Section 15, Township 3N, Range 1W. This was for his service in the Florida War.¹⁰ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1860 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Anne Tucker, Thomas L. Burns, Sophronia A. Burns, John B. Burns, Emmet Monroe Burns, William Burns, Nancy E. Burns and Anna J. Burns (his wife, 4 sons, and 3 daughters.)⁹

John H. Burns died on 11 May 1864 at age 45.² He was buried in Thompson/Burns Cemetery, Concord, Gadsden Co., FL.^11,2

John H. Burns is mentioned in the Burns Family story.

A summary of John H.'s census records:

Head of Household	Household Member	Age	Year	State	County
Burns, John		35	1850	GA	Decatur Co.
Burns, John H		39	1860	FL	Gadsden Co.

     Anne Tucker was born on 8 Apr 1816 in NC.^2,3 She was the daughter of Barna Tucker and Nancy Ballard.

Anne Tucker married John H. Burns, son of John T. Burns and ? <...>, on 25 Jan 1845 in Decatur Co., GA.^4,5,6,1 Anne was a housewife.^7,3

Anne Tucker was enumerated in the censuses of 1850 in Decatur Co., GA,⁸ and of 1860, in Gadsden Co., FL, all in the household of John H. Burns (her husband.)⁷

Anne Tucker was widowed on 11 May 1864.⁹

Anne Tucker was enumerated as Head of Household in the censuses of 1870 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Sophronia A. Burns, John B. Burns, Emmet Monroe Burns and Nancy E. Burns (2 daughters and 2 sons),³ of 1880 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Sophronia A. Burns, Nancy E. Burns and Emmet Monroe Burns (2 daughters and 1 son),¹⁰ and of 1885 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Sophronia A. Burns and Nancy E. Burns (2 daughters.)¹¹

Anne Tucker died on 8 Nov 1894 at age 78.² She was buried in Thompson/Burns Cemetery, Concord, Gadsden Co., FL.^12,2

Anne Tucker is mentioned in the Burns Family story.

A summary of Anne's census records:

Head of Household	Household Member	Age	Year	State	County
Burns, John	Burns, Ann	32	1850	GA	Decatur Co.
Burns, John H.	Burns, Anne	41	1860	FL	Gadsden Co.
Burns, Ann		54	1870	FL	Gadsden Co.
Burns, An		63	1880	FL	Gadsden Co.
Burnes, Annie		69	1885	FL	Gadsden Co.

     Thomas L. Burns was born on 18 Sep 1847 in Gadsden Co., FL.² He was the son of John H. Burns and Anne Tucker. Thomas L. Burns was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of John H. Burns (his father.)³

Thomas L. Burns began military service on 15 May 1863 in FL in the CSA, Company A, 5th Battalion, Florida Cavalry.⁴ His military service ended on 23 May 1865 in Quincy, Gadsden Co., FL, where he was one of a number of prisoners surrendered May 11, 1865.⁴

Thomas L. Burns married Mary A. F. Geddie, daughter of Daniel Geddie and Sarah Ann (Sallie) Oliver, on 5 Oct 1866 in Leon Co., FL.⁵ Thomas L. Burns was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Leon Co., FL, with others in the household: Mary A. F. Geddie and John Daniel Burns (his wife and son.)⁶

Thomas L. Burns was living in Leon Co., FL, on 2 Aug 1870.⁶

Thomas L. Burns was enumerated as Head of Household in the censuses of 1880 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Mary A. F. Geddie, John Daniel Burns, Alice Lenora Burns and Mary Emma Burns (his wife, son, and 2 daughters),⁷ of 1885 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Mary A. F. Geddie, John Daniel Burns, Alice Lenora Burns, Mary Emma Burns and Thomas Jefferson Burns (his wife, 2 sons, and 2 daughters),⁸ and of 1900 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Mary A. F. Geddie and Thomas Jefferson Burns (his wife and son.)⁹

Thomas L. Burns received a pension on 15 Nov 1907 in Quincy, Gadsden Co., FL, for his service in the CSA, Company A, 5th Battalion, Florida Cavalry. There was controversy over his pension both before and after he received his pension. He was charged with desertion, and it was some time before his pension started. Then on 26 Oct 1908, it was stopped due to the old charge. However, his wife did receive a widow's pension after his death.⁴ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1910 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Mary A. F. Geddie (his wife.)¹⁰

Thomas L. Burns died on 3 Oct 1910 in Gadsden Co., FL, at age 63.² He was buried in Thompson/Burns Cemetery, Concord, Gadsden Co., FL.^11,2

A summary of Thomas L.'s census records:

Head of Household	Household Member	Age	Year	State	County
Burns, John H	Burns, Thomas	13	1860	FL	Gadsden Co.
Burns, Thomas		23	1870	FL	Leon Co.
Burns, Thomas		37	1880	FL	Gadsden Co.
Burnes, T L		38	1885	FL	Gadsden Co.
Burns, Thos L		51	1900	FL	Gadsden Co.
Burns, Thomas L		63	1910	FL	Gadsden Co.

     Sophronia A. Burns was born on 28 Oct 1848 in FL.² She was the daughter of John H. Burns and Anne Tucker. Sophronia A. Burns was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of John H. Burns.³ Sophronia A. Burns was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Anne Tucker.⁴ Sophronia A. Burns was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Anne Tucker.⁵ Sophronia A. Burns was enumerated in the census of 1885 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Anne Tucker.⁶

Sophronia A. Burns married Franklin J. Chester, son of Abner Chester and Rosanna <...>, on 11 Dec 1895 in Gadsden Co., FL.⁷ Sophronia A. Burns was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Franklin J. Chester. Sophronia A. Burns was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Franklin J. Chester.

Sophronia A. Burns was widowed on 4 Dec 1918 in Gadsden Co., FL.⁷

Sophronia A. Burns applied for a widow's pension on 23 Dec 1918 in Gadsden Co., FL, for her husband's service in the CSA, Company D, 5th Battalion Florida Cavalry. Her pension was approved for 8 Jan 1919.⁷

Sophronia A. Burns died on 4 Dec 1928 at age 80.² Alternatively, Sophronia A. Burns died on 4 Nov 1928, Hinson, Gadsden Co., FL.⁸ She was buried in Thompson/Burns Cemetery, Concord, Gadsden Co., FL.² Alternatively, Sophronia was buried on 5 Nov 1928 in Barber Cemetery, Concord, Gadsden Co., FL.⁹

     John B. Burns was born on 11 Jul 1852 in FL.¹ He was the son of John H. Burns and Anne Tucker. John B. Burns was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of John H. Burns.² John B. Burns was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Anne Tucker.³

John B. Burns died on 30 Oct 1872 at age 20.¹ He was buried in Thompson/Burns Cemetery, Concord, Gadsden Co., FL.^4,1

     Emmet Monroe Burns was born circa 1853 in Gadsden Co., FL.² He was the son of John H. Burns and Anne Tucker. Alternatively, Emmet Monroe Burns was born on 15 Jan 1855 in Calvary, Decatur Co., GA.³ He was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of John H. Burns.⁴ Emmet Monroe Burns was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Anne Tucker.⁵ Emmet Monroe Burns was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Anne Tucker.⁶

Emmet Monroe Burns married Mary F. Hughes on 22 Dec 1882 in Thomas Co., GA.^7,8,9 Emmet Monroe Burns was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: Mary F. Hughes, John Barnabus Burns, Annie F. Burns, Thomas M. Burns, William Henry Burns and Ruth May Burns.⁸ Emmet Monroe Burns was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1910 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Mary F. Hughes, Annie F. Burns, William Henry Burns, Ruth May Burns and Maggie Lee Burns.⁹ Emmet Monroe Burns was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Annie F. Burns and Maggie Lee Burns.¹⁰

Emmet Monroe Burns died on 13 May 1933 in Hinson, Gadsden Co., FL.^11,12 He was buried on 14 May 1933 in Concord Cemetery, Concord, Gadsden Co., FL.^13,14

     William Burns was born circa 1855. He was the son of John H. Burns and Anne Tucker. William Burns was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of John H. Burns.¹