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     Cornelius John Saunders was the son of Thomas Jefferson Saunders and Eliza Atkinson.

Cornelius John Saunders died before Feb 1900.²

     Susan Penelope Saunders was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Saunders and Elizabeth Bailey Patterson.

     Alice Talluleh Saunders was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Saunders and Elizabeth Bailey Patterson. Alice Talluleh Saunders was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Indian Spring, Butts Co., GA, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Saunders.

     Virginia Saunders was the daughter of Dr. John Saunders and Nancy Virginia Boykin.

     Lucian Lafayette Saunders was the son of Dr. John Saunders and Nancy Virginia Boykin.

Lucian Lafayette Saunders began military service on 25 Sep 1861 in Butts Co., GA, in the CSA, Co. B, 30th Regiment, GA Volunteer Infantry, "Bailey Volunteers."² His military service ended after 18 Jul 1864.³

     Anna Bickett was born on 5 Aug 1867 in Union Co., NC.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Winchester Bickett and Mary A. Covington. Anna Bickett was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of Thomas Winchester Bickett.² Anna Bickett was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of Thomas Winchester Bickett.³

Anna Bickett married Frank Bunyan Ashcraft, son of Alfred Ashcraft and Nancy Griffin, on 9 May 1889 in Union Co., NC.^4,5 Anna Bickett was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of Frank Bunyan Ashcraft.⁶

In the probate of Mary A. Covington's estate, dated 15 Apr 1901 in Union Co., NC, Anna Bickett, her daughter, was named as an heir.⁷

Anna Ashcraft witnessed the will of Martha W. Covington (her aunt) dated 4 Jun 1901 in Union Co., NC.⁸ Anna Bickett was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of Frank Bunyan Ashcraft.⁹

In the will of Frank Bunyan Ashcraft, dated 6 Aug 1912 in Union Co., NC, Anna Bickett, his wife, was named as an heir, and executor of the estate.¹⁰ She was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Monroe, Union Co., NC.¹¹ She brought to probate the will of Martha W. Covington on 22 Mar 1923 in Union Co., NC.¹²

In 1936, Anna Ashcraft was the informant of the death of her brother, Laurence Covington Bickett.^13,14,15 The obituary of Laurence Covington Bickett named Anna Ashcraft and Lillian E. Brewer, sister/s, as surviving, 14 May 1936.¹⁵ Anna Bickett was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Monroe, Union Co., NC.¹⁶

Anna Bickett died on 20 Jan 1948 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, at age 80.^17,1 She was buried on 22 Jan 1948 in Suncrest Cemetery, Monroe, Union Co., NC.^18,1

     Lillian E. Bickett was born on 30 Nov 1872 in Union Co., NC.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Winchester Bickett and Mary A. Covington. Lillian E. Bickett was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of Thomas Winchester Bickett.³

Lillian E. Bickett married Richard L. Brewer, son of J. M. Brewer and Eliza Wait, on 2 Jan 1895 in Union Co., NC.^4,5

In the probate of Mary A. Covington's estate, dated 15 Apr 1901 in Union Co., NC, Lillian E. Bickett, her daughter, was named as an heir.⁶

Lillian E. Bickett was enumerated in the censuses of 1910,⁷ of 1920,⁸ and of 1930, in Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC, in the household of Richard L. Brewer (her husband.)⁹ The obituary of Laurence Covington Bickett named Anna Ashcraft and Lillian E. Brewer, sister/s, as surviving, 14 May 1936.¹⁰ She was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC.¹¹ She was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1950 in Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC.¹²

Lillian E. Bickett died on 17 Oct 1960 in Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC, at age 87 and the informant of her death was her step-grandson, Samuel Wait Brewer, Jr.^2,1 She was buried on 19 Oct 1960 in Wake Forest Cemetery, Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC.^1,2

     Laurence Covington Bickett was born on 10 Sep 1874 in NC.^1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas Winchester Bickett and Mary A. Covington. Laurence Covington Bickett was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of Thomas Winchester Bickett.²

Laurence Covington Bickett married Mary Lou Fortson circa 1894.^4,1 Laurence Covington Bickett was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1900 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, with others in the household: Mary Lou Fortson (his wife.)⁴

In the probate of Mary A. Covington's estate, dated 15 Apr 1901 in Union Co., NC, Laurence Covington Bickett, her son, was named as an heir.⁵ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1910 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, with others in the household: Mary Lou Fortson.⁶

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. Laurence Covington Bickett filled out a draft card on 12 Sep 1918 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC. He was short, of stout build, with brown eyes and gray hair. He was living in Newton. Gordon Wilfory signed as Registrar. Mary L. Bickett was listed as his nearest relative.⁷ Laurence was a wholesale grocery owner in Newton, Catawba Co., NC.¹ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, with others in the household: Mary Lou Fortson (his wife.)⁸ Laurence Covington Bickett was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Nettleton, Monroe Co., MS, with others in the household: Mary Lou Fortson.⁹

Laurence Covington Bickett died on 13 May 1936 in Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 61; the informant of the death was Anna Ashcraft.^10,11,12
Laurence Covington Bickett's obituary listed survivors as: wife, Mary Lou Fortson, sister/s, Anna Ashcraft and Lillian E. Brewer.¹² Laurence Covington Bickett was buried on 14 May 1936 in Suncrest Cemetery, Monroe, Union Co., NC.¹³

     Mary A. Briggs was born circa 1864 in TX.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jacob Lawrence Briggs and Mary Lacon Quigg. Mary A. Briggs was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX, in the household of Jacob Lawrence Briggs.¹ Mary A. Briggs was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX, in the household of Mary Lacon Quigg.³

Mary A. Briggs married Walter L. Fisk on 28 Apr 1884 in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX.⁴

Mary A. Briggs died on 8 Mar 1885 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO.⁵ She was buried in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX.⁵