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     Milton H. Alford was born circa 1871 in Mississippi. His birthdate is estimated from an age of 49 in the 1920 census.¹ He married Florence Eldridge, daughter of Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams, circa 1913.² His death date has not been found.
     Milton H. Alford and Florence Eldridge appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Duncan, Bolivar County, Mississippi, enumerated 1920. Her daughter Roberta Oliver Boyd and a son Milton were living with them.¹ Milton H. Alford and Florence Eldridge appeared on the 1930 Federal census of Duncan, Bolivar County, Mississippi enumerated 2 April 1930.³

     Roberta Oliver Boyd was born circa 1900. She was the daughter of Robert O. Boyd and Florence Eldridge. Roberta Oliver Boyd married Milton Harris.¹ Her death date has not been found.
     Roberta Oliver Boyd appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Duncan, in Bolivar County, Mississippi, in the household of her mother and step-father Milton H. Alford and Florence Eldridge, enumerated as Olivia.³

     Roscoe Feild was born on 4 October 1872 in Mt. Airy, Shelby County, Tennessee. He was the son of Roscoe and Emily (Ecklin) Field.^1,2 He married Frances Graham Adams, daughter of Major Thomas Patton Adams and Mary Elizabeth Bragg, on 23 August 1898 in Mt. Airy, Shelby County, Tennessee.² Roscoe Feild died on 13 May 1939 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 66.²
     He appeared on the 1880 Federal census of Shelby County, Tennessee, at District 9, enumerated 16 June 1880 in the household of his parents, Roscoe and Emily Feild..⁴ He appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Memphis, in Shelby County, Tennessee, in the household of his mother-in-law Mary Elizabeth Bragg.¹ Roscoe Feild and Frances Graham Adams appeared on the 1930 Federal census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee enumerated 15 April 1930. Their children Roscoe Adams and Frances Elizabeth were listed as living with them. Also in the household were daugher-in-law Georgie Glynn Bledsoe, son-in-law David Kincaid Beane, grand-daughter an unknown person and Frances Graham's brother Sterling Fowlkes Adams.⁵

     Martha Chester Battle Cooper was born on 25 February 1887 in Woodside, Arlington, Shelby County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Lunsford Pitts and Mary Ormond Butler (Battle) Cooper.^1,2 She married Francis Edward Adams, son of Major Thomas Patton Adams and Mary Elizabeth Bragg, on 18 January 1911 in Arlington Methodist Church, Arlington, Shelby County, Tennessee.¹ Martha Chester Battle Cooper died on 10 July 1967 in Hazelwood, near Arlington, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 80.^1,2 She was buried in Chambers Chapel Cemetery, Lakeland, Shelby County, Tennessee, Find A Grave Memorial# 7657040.^3,4
     Martha also went by the nickname Patsy.¹ She and Francis Edward Adams appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Shelby County, Tennessee, at Civil District 2, enumerated 23 February 1920. Their children Mary Ormond and Francis Edward were listed as living with them. His occupation was listed as "farmer."⁵ Martha Chester Battle Cooper and Francis Edward Adams appeared on the 1930 Federal census of Shelby County, Tennessee, at District 1 enumerated 16 April 1930. Their children Mary Ormond and Francis Edward were listed as living with them.⁶ Martha Chester Battle Cooper and Francis Edward Adams appeared on the 1940 Federal census of Shelby County, Tennessee enumerated 8 April 1940. Their children Francis Edward were listed as living with them.⁷

     Milton Harris was born circa 1900. He married Roberta Oliver Boyd, daughter of Robert O. Boyd and Florence Eldridge.¹ His death date has not been found.

     Her birth and death dates are unknown. Virginia Davis married Thomas Eldridge, son of Thomas Adams Eldridge and Josephine Herth.¹

     Henry Bond was born circa 1885. He married Rosalind Rogers, daughter of Abner Oldham Rogers and Georgia Eldridge, before 1912 Their two children, Henry (18) and George (16) were living with her mother in 1930.^2,1 His death date has not been found.

     Her birth and death dates are unknown. Victoria Williams married Joseph Tennant Rogers, son of Abner Oldham Rogers and Georgia Eldridge.¹

     Her birth and death dates are unknown. Anna Morgan married Abner Stanton Rogers, son of Abner Oldham Rogers and Georgia Eldridge.¹

     Martha Marguerite Rogers was born on 10 April 1891 in Auburn, Logan County, Kentucky.^1,3 She was the daughter of Abner Oldham Rogers and Georgia Eldridge.² Martha Marguerite Rogers married Bolivar Conner Cloyes on 28 June 1926 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.¹ Martha Marguerite Rogers died on 20 May 1990 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 99.^1,3
     She appeared on the 1900 Federal census of Mount Sterling, Kentucky in the household of her parents Abner Oldham Rogers and Georgia Eldridge.⁴ Martha Marguerite Rogers appeared on the 1910 Federal census of Lexington, Kentucky in the household of her parents Abner Oldham Rogers and Georgia Eldridge.² Martha Marguerite Rogers appeared on the 1930 Federal census of Memphis, Tennessee in the household of her mother Georgia Eldridge.⁵

     Abner Oldham Rogers was born in 1853 in Versailles, Woodford County, Kentucky.² He married Georgia Eldridge, daughter of Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams, in November 1886 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.² Abner Oldham Rogers died on 26 December 1926 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.²
     He appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Madison County, Kentucky, enumerated 14 June 1860 in the household of his parents Joseph and Miranda Rogers.³ He appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Precinct 9, Mercer County, Kentucky, enumerated 9 July 1870 in the household of his parents.⁴ He appeared on the 1880 Federal census of Bergin, Mercer County, Kentucky, enumerated 29 June 1880 in the household of his parents.⁵ He and Georgia Eldridge appeared on the 1900 Federal census of Mount Sterling, Montgomery County, Kentucky, enumerated 5 June 1900. Their children Rosalind, Adams, Martha Marguerite, Joseph Tennant and Abner Stanton were listed as living with them. Her nephew Eldridge Armistead was living with them.⁶ Abner Oldham Rogers and Georgia Eldridge appeared on the 1910 Federal census of Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, enumerated 26 April 1910. Their children Rosalind, Adams, Martha Marguerite, Joseph Tennant and Abner Stanton were listed as living with them.¹

     Georgia Eldridge was born on 26 May 1860 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.² She was the daughter of Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams.¹ Georgia Eldridge married Abner Oldham Rogers in November 1886 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.² Georgia Eldridge died on 15 February 1960 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 99.²
     She appeared on the 1870 Federal census of 14th District, Shelby County, Tennessee, in the household of her parents Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams.¹ Georgia Eldridge appeared on the 1880 Federal census Tennessee in the household of her parents Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams.³ Georgia Eldridge and Abner Oldham Rogers appeared on the 1900 Federal census of Mount Sterling, Montgomery County, Kentucky, enumerated 5 June 1900. Their children Rosalind, Adams, Martha Marguerite, Joseph Tennant and Abner Stanton were listed as living with them. Her nephew Eldridge Armistead was living with them.⁴ Georgia Eldridge and Abner Oldham Rogers appeared on the 1910 Federal census of Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, enumerated 26 April 1910. Their children Rosalind, Adams, Martha Marguerite, Joseph Tennant and Abner Stanton were listed as living with them.⁵ Georgia Eldridge appeared on the 1930 Federal census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee enumerated 8 April 1930. Her children Rosalind, Martha Marguerite and Abner Stanton were listed as living with her. Georgia's grandsons George (18) and Henry (16) Bond were living in the household, as well as son-in-law Bolivar Conner Cloyes and grand-daughter Jean Cloyes (8/12).⁶

     Thomas Dillon Eldridge was born on 28 April 1823 in Pulaski, Giles County, Tennessee. He was the son of Dr. ELisha and Mary Ann (Dillon) Eldridge.^2,3 He married Martha Adams, daughter of Thomas Patton Adams and Anne Tennant, on 14 January 1847 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.^2,1 Thomas Dillon Eldridge died on 17 December 1912 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 89.² He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.³
     He and Martha Adams appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Pulaski, Giles County, Tennessee, enumerated 19 September 1850.⁴ Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams appeared on the 1870 Federal census of 14th District, Shelby County, Tennessee, enumerated 3 August 1870. Their children Annie, Elisha, Martha, Mary, Grace, Thomas Adams, Elizabeth and Georgia were listed as living with them.¹ Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams appeared on the 1880 Federal census of Shelby County, Tennessee, at 14th District, enumerated 17 June 1880. Their children Elisha, Georgia, Grace, Thomas Adams and Florence were listed as living with them.⁵ Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams appeared on the 1900 Federal census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, enumerated 11 June 1900.⁶ Thomas Dillon Eldridge appeared on the 1910 Federal census of Memphis, in Shelby County, Tennessee, enumerated 15 April 1910 in the household of Martha Eldridge.⁷

     Martha Adams was born on 14 June 1827 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.³ She was the daughter of Thomas Patton Adams and Anne Tennant.^2,3 Martha Adams married Thomas Dillon Eldridge on 14 January 1847 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.^4,1 Martha Adams died on 28 April 1915 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 87.³
     She and Thomas Dillon Eldridge appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Pulaski, Giles County, Tennessee, enumerated 19 September 1850.⁵ Martha Adams and Thomas Dillon Eldridge appeared on the 1870 Federal census of 14th District, Shelby County, Tennessee, enumerated 3 August 1870. Their children Annie, Elisha, Martha, Mary, Grace, Thomas Adams, Elizabeth and Georgia were listed as living with them.¹ Martha Adams and Thomas Dillon Eldridge appeared on the 1880 Federal census of Shelby County, Tennessee, at 14th District, enumerated 17 June 1880. Their children Elisha, Georgia, Grace, Thomas Adams and Florence were listed as living with them.⁶ Martha Adams and Thomas Dillon Eldridge appeared on the 1900 Federal census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, enumerated 11 June 1900.⁷ Martha Adams appeared on the 1910 Federal census of Memphis, in Shelby County, Tennessee, enumerated 15 April 1910 in the household of Martha Eldridge.⁸

     John Hanson was buried in Province of Maryland. He was born on 3 April 1715 in Mulberry Grove, Province of Maryland.¹ He was born on 3 April 1721 in Mulberry Grove, Province of Maryland.^2,3 He was the son of Samuel Hanson and Elizabeth Story.^1,4 John Hanson married Jane Contee, daughter of Alexander Contee and Jane Brooke, in 1744 in Annapolis, Province of Maryland.¹ John Hanson died on 15 November 1783 in Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, Maryland, at age 62.^1,3,5 He was buried in Addison Graveyard, Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, Maryland.⁵
     He was elected on 5 November 1781 President of the first congress, through 4 November 1782. Some people think this makes him the first president of the United States.¹

     Jane Contee was born on 17 September 1726 in Barnstable, Devonshire, England.² She was born on 28 September 1728 in Province of Maryland.^3,4 She was born on 28 September 1728 in Barnstable, Devonshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Alexander Contee and Jane Brooke.³ Jane Contee married John Hanson, son of Samuel Hanson and Elizabeth Story, in 1744 in Annapolis, Province of Maryland.¹ Jane Contee died on 21 February 1812 in Frederick County, Maryland, at age 83.^1,4 She died on 21 March 1812 in Frederick County, Maryland, at age 83.²

     Samuel Hanson was born on 27 May 1751 in Province of Maryland.^1,2 He was born on 25 August 1756.³ He married Rebecca Waterman on 7 February 1796.² Samuel Hanson died on 14 February 1835 in Harrison, Ross County, Ohio, at age 83.^1,2

     Jane Contee Hanson was born on 23 February 1744.^1,2 She was born on 23 February 1747 in Province of Maryland.^3,2 She was the daughter of John Hanson and Jane Contee.¹ Jane Contee Hanson married Philip Thomas MD on 18 February 1773.^4,3,2 Jane Contee Hanson died on 17 June 1781 in Frederick County, Maryland, at age 34.^1,3,2

     John Hanson was born on 18 March 1753.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Hanson and Jane Contee.¹ John Hanson died on 6 March 1760 at age 6.^1,3

     Alexander Contee Hanson was born on 22 November 1749 in Province of Maryland.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Hanson and Jane Contee.¹ Alexander Contee Hanson married Rebecca Howard on 4 June 1778.^2,3 Alexander Contee Hanson died on 16 January 1806 in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, at age 56.^1,2,3

     Peter Contee Hanson was born on 9 December 1748 in Mulberry Grove, Province of Maryland.^1,2 He was the son of John Hanson and Jane Contee.¹ Peter Contee Hanson was born on 9 December 1750.³ He married Mary (?) in 1767 in Mulberry Grove, Province of Maryland.^4,2 Peter Contee Hanson died on 11 March 1776 in Ft. Washington, New York, at age 27.¹ He died on 3 November 1776 in Ft. Washington, New York, at age 27.^4,2

     Samuel Hanson was born in 1684 in Province of Maryland The book Colonial Families has his birthdate as 1656, but that seems inconsistent with the birthdates of his siblings.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of John Hanson and Mary Hussey.³ Samuel Hanson married Elizabeth Story, daughter of Walter Story and Mary Morris, circa 1706.^5,2,3 Samuel Hanson died on 26 October 1740 in Province of Maryland.^1,2,3
     He was a judge.³ He left a will on 22 October 1740.⁶

     Dr. Livingston Dunlap was born circa 1805.¹ He married Georgiana McDougall, daughter of John McDougall and Margaret Stockton, on 12 July 1823 in Marion County, Indiana.^1,2 His death date has not been found.

     Rebecca Waterman was born on 14 February 1777 in Virginia.¹ She married Samuel Hanson on 7 February 1796.¹ Rebecca Waterman died on 14 March 1860 in Harrison, Ross County, Ohio, at age 83.¹

     John Hanson was born on 11 May 1797.¹ He was the son of Samuel Hanson and Rebecca Waterman.¹ His death date has not been found.