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     Andrew J. Miller was born on 11 Feb 1822 in GA.^1,2

Andrew J. Miller married Elizabeth Womack Shelfer, daughter of Nathan Henry Shelfer and Nancy Womack. Andrew J. Miller was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1850 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Elizabeth Womack Shelfer (his wife.)³ Andrew J. Miller was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1860 in Concord, Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Elizabeth Womack Shelfer.⁴ Andrew J. Miller was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Elizabeth Womack Shelfer and Wyche Womack. Andrew J. Miller was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Elizabeth Womack Shelfer.⁵ Andrew J. Miller was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1885 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Elizabeth Womack Shelfer.⁶

Andrew J. Miller died on 2 May 1893 at age 71.^2,1 He was buried in Shelfer Cemetery, Havana, Gadsden Co., FL.^1,2

     Mary E. Moore was born on 8 Feb 1842 in FL.² She was the daughter of ? Moore and ? <...>¹

Mary E. Moore married Joseph Joel Shelfer, son of Nathan Henry Shelfer and Nancy Womack. Mary E. Moore was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Joseph Joel Shelfer. Mary E. Moore was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Joseph Joel Shelfer. Mary E. Moore was enumerated in the census of 1885 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Joseph Joel Shelfer.³ Mary E. Moore was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Concord, Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Joseph Joel Shelfer.⁴

Mary E. Moore died on 20 Feb 1904 at age 62.^5,6 She was buried in Shelfer Cemetery, Havana, Gadsden Co., FL.^6,5

     Eliza J. Wilson was born circa 1841 in FL.²

Eliza J. Wilson married Henry Mitchell Shelfer, son of Nathan Henry Shelfer and Nancy Womack, on 20 Dec 1855 in Gadsden Co., FL.¹ Eliza J. Wilson was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Concord, Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Henry Mitchell Shelfer.³ Eliza J. Wilson was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Henry Mitchell Shelfer.⁴ Eliza J. Wilson was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Henry Mitchell Shelfer. Eliza J. Wilson was enumerated in the census of 1885 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Henry Mitchell Shelfer.⁵ Eliza J. Wilson was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Havana, Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Henry Mitchell Shelfer.⁶

     Martha Wells Speer was born on 11 Mar 1841 in GA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Hugh Lawson Speer and Martha W. Allen.¹

Martha Wells Speer married Wiley Wallace Shelfer, son of Nathan Henry Shelfer and Nancy Womack. Martha Wells Speer was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Concord, Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Wiley Wallace Shelfer.⁴ Martha Wells Speer was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Wiley Wallace Shelfer. Martha Wells Speer was enumerated in the census of 1885 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Wiley Wallace Shelfer.⁵ Martha Wells Speer was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Concord, Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Wiley Wallace Shelfer.⁶

Martha Wells Speer died on 28 Feb 1905 at age 63.² She was buried in Shelfer Cemetery, Havana, Gadsden Co., FL.²

     Abner Chester was born circa 1805 in SC.¹

Abner Chester married Rosanna <...>. Abner Chester was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1850 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Rosanna <...>, Franklin J. Chester and George H. Chester.

Abner Chester was named administrator of George W. Finklea's estate on 6 Apr 1857 in Gadsden Co., FL. Bondsman: Andrew J. Finklea.²

Abner Chester married Elizabeth Whiddon on 28 Apr 1858 in Gadsden Co., FL.³ Abner Chester was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1860 in Concord, Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Elizabeth Whiddon, Franklin J. Chester and George H. Chester.⁴

Abner Chester married Mary Ann Wickley on 25 Nov 1862 in Gadsden Co., FL.⁵ Abner Chester was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Mary Ann Wickley.⁶ Abner Chester was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Gadsden Co., FL.

Abner Chester married Harriet E. Redd on 9 Aug 1882 in Gadsden Co., FL.⁷ Abner Chester was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1885 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Harriet E. Redd (Florida State Census.)⁸

Each census lists a different name for his wife (and various ages) - Rosanna, Elizabeth, Mary A., Lucinda and Harriett. I have no documentation on how many wives he had.

Abner Chester left a will dated 14 Jul 1886 in Gadsden Co., FL. Heirs: Harriet E. Redd, his wife.⁹

Abner Chester died between 14 Jul 1886 and 16 Jun 1887.¹⁰ His estate was probated on 16 Jun 1887 in Gadsden Co., FL.¹¹

     Rosanna <...> was born circa 1807 in SC.¹

Rosanna <...> married Abner Chester. Rosanna <...> was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Abner Chester.

     George H. Chester was born on 23 Nov 1845 in Gadsden Co., FL.^1,2 He was the son of Abner Chester and Rosanna <...>. George H. Chester was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Abner Chester. George H. Chester was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Concord, Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Abner Chester.³

George H. Chester began military service on 12 Mar 1862 in Quincy, Gadsden Co., FL, in the CSA, Co. B, 6 Florida Infantry. He enlisted as a Musician at the age of 16. He was discharged from Company B, 6th Infantry Regiment Florida on 23 Mar 1863. He enlisted in Company D, 5th Battn Cavalry Regiment Florida on 26 Nov 1863.^4,2 His military service ended circa 18 May 1865 in Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL, at the close of the war.¹

George H. Chester married Melissa A. Johnson on 21 Jan 1869 in Decatur Co., GA.⁵ George H. Chester was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Franklin J. Chester. George H. Chester was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Melissa A. Johnson.

George H. Chester received a pension on 8 Aug 1907 in Gadsden Co., FL, for his service in the CSA, Co. B, 6 Florida Infantry and Co. D, 5th Battn Florida Cavalry Regiment. His pension continued and he was granted an increase in pension as of 1 Jan 1911.¹

George H. Chester died on 15 Jul 1915 in Gadsden Co., FL, at age 69.^6,2 He was buried in Concord Cemetery, Concord, Gadsden Co., FL.²

     Melissa A. Johnson was born on 20 Oct 1852 in GA.^1,2

Melissa A. Johnson married George H. Chester, son of Abner Chester and Rosanna <...>, on 21 Jan 1869 in Decatur Co., GA.³ Melissa A. Johnson was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of George H. Chester.

Melissa A. Johnson applied for a widow's pension on 24 Jul 1915 in Gadsden Co., FL, for her husband's service in the CSA, Co. B, 6 Florida Infantry and Co. D, 5th Battn Florida Cavalry Regiment. Her pension was approved for 5 Aug 1915.⁴

Melissa A. Johnson died on 11 Jul 1938 in Concord, Gadsden Co., FL, at age 85.^5,2 She was buried in Concord Cemetery, Concord, Gadsden Co., FL.²

     Mary Etta Bowen was born on 15 Dec 1881.¹

Mary Etta Bowen married Thomas Nathan Darsey, son of Joseph H. Darsey and Julia F. Shelfer, on 2 Sep 1920.¹ Mary Etta Bowen was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Concord, Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Thomas Nathan Darsey.² Mary Etta Bowen was enumerated in the census of 1935 in Concord, Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Thomas Nathan Darsey.³ Mary Etta Bowen was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of Thomas Nathan Darsey.⁴

Mary Etta Bowen died on 13 Sep 1957 in Decatur Co., GA, at age 75.^5,1 She was buried in Concord Cemetery, Concord, Gadsden Co., FL.¹

     John Geddie was baptized on 18 Jul 1802 in Cumberland Co., NC.¹ He was the son of James Daniel Geddie II and Jannet Maxwell.

John Geddie married Nancy <...> circa 1823 in NC.² John Geddie was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1850 in Perry Co., AL, with others in the household: Nancy <...>, Mary M. Geddie, Elizabeth J. Geddie, Elvina Geddie, Hiram Geddie, Jennett Geddie, Thomas Geddie, Marren Geddie, Christian Geddie, Sarah E. Geddie and John Geddie.² John Geddie was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1860 in Perry Co., AL, with others in the household: Thomas Geddie, Jennett Geddie, Marren Geddie, Christian Geddie, Sarah E. Geddie, John Geddie and Gabriel Geddie (his children and his brother.)³

John Geddie was named administrator of Gabriel Geddie's estate in Perry Co., AL. He concluded the estate sale 8 Sep 1865.⁴