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     Nancy E. Burns was unmarried.² She was born on 1 Jan 1857 in Gadsden Co., FL.^2,3 She was the daughter of John H. Burns and Anne Tucker. Nancy E. Burns was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of John H. Burns.⁴ Nancy E. Burns was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Anne Tucker.⁵ Nancy E. Burns was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Anne Tucker.⁶ Nancy E. Burns was enumerated in the census of 1885 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Anne Tucker.⁷ Nancy E. Burns was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Franklin J. Chester. Nancy E. Burns was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Franklin J. Chester.

Nancy E. Burns died on 14 Apr 1934 in Gadsden Co., FL, at age 77. She and her niece, Annie Burns, were murdered. The culprit was never found.^8,3 She was buried on 16 Apr 1934 in Thompson/Burns Cemetery, Concord, Gadsden Co., FL.^2,9,3

     Anna J. Burns was born circa 1858. She was the daughter of John H. Burns and Anne Tucker. Anna J. Burns was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of John H. Burns.¹

     Franklin J. Chester was born on 10 Mar 1841 in Gadsden Co., FL.^1,2,3 He was the son of Abner Chester and Rosanna <...>. Franklin J. Chester was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Abner Chester. Franklin J. Chester was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Concord, Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Abner Chester.⁴

Franklin J. Chester began military service on 15 Aug 1863 in Quincy, Gadsden Co., FL, in the CSA, Company D, 5th Battalion Florida Cavalry.^1,5 His military service ended on 12 May 1865 in Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL, with the surrender.^1,5

Franklin J. Chester married first Elizabeth A. Johnson on 24 Nov 1866 in Decatur Co., GA.⁶ Franklin J. Chester was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Elizabeth A. Johnson, Georgia Reynolds, Ora Chester and George H. Chester. Franklin J. Chester was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Elizabeth A. Johnson, Georgia Reynolds, Ora Chester and Marry Chester. Franklin J. Chester was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1885 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Elizabeth A. Johnson, Ora Chester, Marry Chester and Georgia Reynolds (Florida State Census.)

Franklin J. Chester was widowed on 15 Oct 1890.³

Franklin's second marriage was to Sophronia A. Burns, daughter of John H. Burns and Anne Tucker, on 11 Dec 1895 in Gadsden Co., FL.⁷ Franklin J. Chester was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1900 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Sophronia A. Burns and Nancy E. Burns.

Franklin J. Chester received a pension on 30 Jan 1904 in Gadsden Co., FL, for his service in the CSA, Company D, 5th Battalion Florida Cavalry. His pension was approved from 15 Feb 1904 through at least 1909.¹ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1910 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Sophronia A. Burns and Nancy E. Burns.

Franklin J. Chester died on 4 Dec 1918 in Gadsden Co., FL, at age 77.⁷ Alternatively, Franklin J. Chester died on 4 Dec 1919.^8,2 He was buried in Concord Cemetery, Concord, Gadsden Co., FL.^2,3

     Elizabeth A. Johnson was born on 14 Mar 1840 in GA.^1,2

Elizabeth A. Johnson married first George W. Reynolds on 28 Aug 1859 in Decatur Co., GA.^3,4 Elizabeth A. Johnson was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of George W. Reynolds.

Elizabeth A. Johnson was widowed on 3 Oct 1864.^5,3

Elizabeth's second marriage was to Franklin J. Chester, son of Abner Chester and Rosanna <...>, on 24 Nov 1866 in Decatur Co., GA.⁶ Elizabeth A. Johnson was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Franklin J. Chester. Elizabeth A. Johnson was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Franklin J. Chester. Elizabeth A. Johnson was enumerated in the census of 1885 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Franklin J. Chester.

Elizabeth A. Johnson died on 15 Oct 1890 at age 50.¹ She was buried in Concord Cemetery, Concord, Gadsden Co., FL.^1,3

     Mary A. F. Geddie was born on 10 Jan 1843 in FL.^3,4 She was the daughter of Daniel Geddie and Sarah Ann (Sallie) Oliver.

Mary A. F. Geddie was enumerated in the censuses of 1850,⁵ and of 1860, in Leon Co., FL, in the household of Daniel Geddie (her father.)⁶

Mary A. F. Geddie married first Barney Redd, son of Bartlett Redd and Nancy Turner, on 14 Feb 1861 in Leon Co., FL.⁷

Mary A. F. Geddie was widowed on 1 Dec 1863 when her husband died in Fort Delaware Prison during the Civil War.⁸

Mary's second marriage was to Thomas L. Burns, son of John H. Burns and Anne Tucker, on 5 Oct 1866 in Leon Co., FL.⁹ Mary A. F. Geddie was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Leon Co., FL, in the household of Thomas L. Burns (her second husband.)¹⁰

Mary A. F. Geddie was living in Leon Co., FL, on 2 Aug 1870.¹⁰

Mary A. F. Geddie was enumerated in the censuses of 1880,¹¹ of 1885,¹² of 1900,¹³ and of 1910, in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Thomas L. Burns (her second husband.)¹⁴

Mary A. F. Geddie was widowed on 3 Oct 1910 in Gadsden Co., FL.³

Mary A. F. Geddie applied for a widow's pension on 11 Nov 1915 in Leon Co., FL, for her husband's service in the CSA, Company A, 5th Battalion, Florida Cavalry. Her pension was approved for 6 Dec 1915.⁴ She was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of John Daniel Burns (her son.)¹⁵ Mary A. F. Geddie was not found in the census of 1930.¹⁶ John Daniel Burns became the guardian of his mother, Mary A. F. Geddie on 6 Aug 1934 in Gadsden Co., FL.¹

Mary A. F. Geddie died on 19 Aug 1936 at age 93.³ She was buried in Thompson/Burns Cemetery, Concord, Gadsden Co., FL.^17,3,18

A summary of Mary A. F.'s census records:

Head of Household	Household Member	Age	Year	State	County
Geddie, Daniel	Geddie, Mary	10	1850	FL	Leon Co.
Geddie, Daniel	Geddie, M A	17	1860	FL	Leon Co.
Burns, Thomas	Burns, Mary	27	1870	FL	Leon Co.
Burns, Thomas	Burns, Mary	38	1880	FL	Gadsden Co.
Burnes, T L	Burnes, Mary	41	1885	FL	Gadsden Co.
Burns, Thos L	Burns, Mary	56	1900	FL	Gadsden Co.
Burns, Thomas L	Burns, Mary	67	1910	FL	Gadsden Co.
Burns, John D	Burns, Mary F	77	1920	GA	Grady Co.
Not found			1930

     Billy Burns was born on 2 Aug 1867.¹ He was the son of Thomas L. Burns and Mary A. F. Geddie.

Billy Burns died on 3 Jan 1868.¹ He was buried in Thompson/Burns Cemetery, Concord, Gadsden Co., FL.^2,1

     Alice Lenora Burns was born on 26 Mar 1872 in Concord, Gadsden Co., FL.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas L. Burns and Mary A. F. Geddie. Alice Lenora Burns was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Thomas L. Burns.³ Alice Lenora Burns was enumerated in the census of 1885 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Thomas L. Burns.⁴

Alice Lenora Burns married Andrew Thomas Finklea, son of Andrew J. Finklea and Martha J. Godwin, on 27 Nov 1889 in Gadsden Co., FL.^5,6 Alice Lenora Burns was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Concord, Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Andrew Thomas Finklea.⁶

Alice Lenora Burns sewed a square for the quilt which was presented to her sister-in-law, Rosa Lee Overstreet for her 1903 wedding. The quilt is still in the possession of a family member.⁷ Alice Lenora Burns was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Concord, Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Andrew Thomas Finklea.⁸ Alice Lenora Burns was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Concord, Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Andrew Thomas Finklea.⁹ Alice Lenora Burns was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Concord, Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Andrew Thomas Finklea.¹⁰

Circa 21 Aug 1930, Alice Lenora Burns was visited by her son and daughter-in-law, Arthur T. Finklea and Eunice Finklea (Concord, Gadsden Co., FL.)¹¹

Alice Lenora Burns was enumerated in the census of 1935 in Concord, Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Andrew Thomas Finklea.¹² Alice Lenora Burns was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Concord, Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: John L. Finklea.¹³

Alice Lenora Burns was widowed on 13 Mar 1940 in Gadsden Co., FL.^1,14 She was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1945 in Concord, Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: John L. Finklea.¹⁵ Alice Lenora Burns was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1950 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: John L. Finklea.¹⁶

Alice Lenora Burns died on 22 Mar 1958 in Jefferson Co., FL, at age 85.^1,14,17 She was buried on 23 Mar 1958 in Thompson/Burns Cemetery, Concord, Gadsden Co., FL.^1,2

     Mary Emma Burns was born on 10 Sep 1874 in FL.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas L. Burns and Mary A. F. Geddie. Mary Emma Burns was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Thomas L. Burns.² Mary Emma Burns was enumerated in the census of 1885 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Thomas L. Burns.³

Mary Emma Burns died on 30 Sep 1891 at age 17.¹ She was buried in Thompson/Burns Cemetery, Concord, Gadsden Co., FL.¹

     Thomas Jefferson Burns was born on 18 May 1883 in Concord, Gadsden Co., FL.^2,3,1,4,5,6 He was the son of Thomas L. Burns and Mary A. F. Geddie. Thomas Jefferson Burns was enumerated in the census of 1885 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Thomas L. Burns.⁷ Thomas Jefferson Burns was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Thomas L. Burns.⁸

Thomas Jefferson Burns married Rosa Lee Overstreet, daughter of James Stephen Overstreet and Wylanta Matilda McNair, on 13 Sep 1903 in Decatur Co., GA.⁹ Thomas Jefferson Burns was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1910 in Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: Rosa Lee Overstreet, Hazel Burns and Hilda Burns.⁵

The family moved to Whigham, Decatur Co., GA, circa 1915. They had been living in Calvary.¹⁰

The third and final draft registration for World War I included men born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900 plus men born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. Thomas Jefferson Burns filled out a draft card on 12 Sep 1918 in Whigham, Grady Co., GA. He was of medium height, of stout build, with gray eyes and black hair. He was in business for himself, "selling goods & household articles at retail to regular customers." He lived and worked in Whigham. Rosa Lee Overstreet was listed as his nearest relative.¹¹ Thomas Jefferson Burns was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Whigham, Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: Rosa Lee Overstreet, Hazel Burns, Hilda Burns, Herbert Jerome Burns, Halcia Virginia Burns and Hortense Burns.³

In 1924, Thomas Jefferson Burns was the informant of the death of his father-in-law, James Stephen Overstreet.^12,13,14,15 Thomas Jefferson Burns was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Whigham, Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: Rosa Lee Overstreet, Herbert Jerome Burns, Halcia Virginia Burns and Hortense Burns.⁶

Thomas Jefferson Burns died on 23 Dec 1931 in Riverside Hospital, Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA, at age 48; the informant of the death was Rosa Lee Burns, his wife.^16,4,17,18 His funeral was held at the Whigham Baptist Church on 24 Dec 1931 in Whigham, Grady Co., GA.^10,19 Thomas Jefferson Burns was buried on 25 Dec 1931 in Whigham Cemetery, Whigham, Grady Co., GA.^16,20

     Rosa Lee Overstreet was born on 12 Aug 1880 in Calvary, Decatur Co., GA.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of James Stephen Overstreet and Wylanta Matilda McNair. Rosa Lee Overstreet was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of James Stephen Overstreet.⁵

In 1903, Rosa Lee Overstreet received a quilt as a wedding gift. It had been sewn by 20 of her relatives and friends. These included Nancy Ann Higdon, Annie Virginia McNair, Lela Ellen McNair, Lois Annie Harrison, Ada ONeal, Rossie L. Overstreet, Alice Lenora Burns and Mary Emma Finklea.⁶

Rosa Lee Overstreet married first Thomas Jefferson Burns, son of Thomas L. Burns and Mary A. F. Geddie, on 13 Sep 1903 in Decatur Co., GA.⁷ Rosa Lee Overstreet was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Burns.²

Rosa Lee Overstreet was listed as the nearest relative of Thomas Jefferson Burns on his WWI draft card, 12 Sep 1918.⁸ Rosa Lee Overstreet was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Whigham, Grady Co., GA, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Burns.⁹ Rosa Lee Overstreet was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Whigham, Grady Co., GA, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Burns.¹⁰

In 1931, Rosa Lee Burns was the informant of the death of her husband, Thomas Jefferson Burns.^11,12,3,13

Rosa Lee Overstreet was widowed on 23 Dec 1931.¹²

Rosa's second marriage was to Avin Oliver Geddie, son of Thomas Jefferson Geddie and Emma Rosella Atkins, after 1931 (when her first husband died.)¹²

Rosa Lee Overstreet was widowed on 4 Apr 1940 in Leon Co., FL.^14,15 The obituary of Avin Oliver Geddie named Rosa Lee Geddie, wife, as surviving, 4 Apr 1940.¹⁶ She was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Whigham, Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: Hortense Burns (her daughter.)¹⁷ Rosa Lee Geddie was enumerated in the census of 1950 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, in the household of Thomas H. Knight (her son-in-law.)¹⁸

Rosa Lee Overstreet died on 27 Jan 1964 in Whigham, Grady Co., GA, at age 83.^19,3,15 She was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Whigham, Grady Co., GA.^3,20
Rosa Lee Overstreet's obituary listed survivors as: sister/s, Rossie L. Mincey and Eunice Maxwell, son/s, Herbert Jerome Burns, daughter/s, Hazel Parsons, Hilda Saunders and Hortense Knight.²¹