In 1850 census, Old Thomas Edwards' sons John and Benjamin were in Talladega Co., AL. In 1838 John (22 y/o) acquired land in AL. 40.46 acres in Pike Co. Moved with neighbors and eventually family member (Bristow's) John T. Bristow became his son-in-law. Pike Co. later divided. This is when Pike Co., became Bullock Co. (thanks Ken Edwards for your inside story of Old Thomas) His tombstone reads: Sacred to the Memory of THOMAS EDWARDS A native of N.C. Who died in Pike [now Bullock] County, Ala. October 17, 1853 In the 68th year of his life "When those we love are snatched away By deaths resistless hand Our heats the mournful tribute pay Which friendship must demand." (Old Thomas, son of Benjamin and Mary Edwards) This Edwards Cemetery on High Ridge Road, Bullock County, was last owned by the late Mrs. Walter Cogdell of Union Springs, Alabama. Mrs. Cogdell is the beloved Aunt Genie to the younger members of her family. When Martha Alabama Edwards, infant daughter of Benjamin Edwards, died in 1851, a small grave was prepared for the tiny body in the father's garden near his home. This was the beginning of the Edwards Cemetery, originally on land owned by Benjamin Edwards. 1787 Personal Property Tax - List "A" Westmoreland County Virginia Cople Parish - District of William Harwar Parker, Commissioner Asburry, Richard Charged with Tax - Self Blacks under 16 - 1 Horses, mares, colts & mules - 1 SIMON MORRIS, SR., was born December 11, 1766, probably Westmoreland Co., VA and died September 25, 1834, Taliaferro County, GA. He was married Sept. 7, 1789 to Susannah Lyne (born May 22, 1772, Virginia and died January 23, 1848 Taliaferro County, GA). In 1800, Simon Morris purchased 230 acres in Greene Co. from Richard and Elizabeth Asbury and on January 31, 1808, he purchased 38 acres in Greene Co. from John Woodall. There are two land grants in 1834 to Simon Morris but it is difficult to tell if this was Simon, Sr. or Simon, Jr Both grants are in Grant Book R-5, one on page 274 for 13 acres, and the other on page 375 for 12-1/2 acres. Simon, Sr. is listed in census records as follows: PAGE 30 STATE OF GEORGIA, GREENE COUNTY. 3 May 1843, will of Richard Asbury, deceased. To my beloved wife Sarah Asbury, the negroes I got by her and Frank, also I lend to her during her lifetime negro Jesse and Bob, then after her death to be equally divided between Emily's and Matilda's children I lend to her the Watts tract of land, livestock, household and kitchen furniture for common use plus provisions. To daughter Hannah Daniel one negro woman Lucy and her increase and all property I have put in her possession with the money I paid Benjamin Merritt s estate. To my (undutiful and ungrateful) son, Henry Asbury, the money he sold a tract of land to Thomas Lynes for, a negro man named Jack and all the money I have given him and all the notes and debts I have paid for him. To his sons, Richard Asbury and Redmond Asbury, and John Asbury and to the children of Susan Powell, and the children of Mary Bledsoe, the negroes I have in Richard's possession vix: Judy, Malinda and child Isaac; Pat and his children Jeff and Frank. I appoint Ezekiel Gillum my agent to act for the children of Susan Powell and Mary Bledsoe to receive their part for raising, maintenance and schooling until the youngest child becomes of age. To Malichi Murden on account of daughter ______(unable to read) two negroes Tomparmer and Maicah, a tract of land I bought from ________ Pearce and all the property now in her possession. To daughter Betsy $350 I let Thomas Lynes have and one negro Alcy. To daughter Nancy, two negroes Kezziah, Nelly and $500 in money that I let Mr. Newsom have. To son Jesse Asbury land I bought from James Satterwhite, two negroes Jim and Tom. To James Carter on account of my daughter Ruth, all the effects put in her possession, two negroes, Hertes and Jenny with their increase. To grandchildren William Carter and James R. McCord on account of Mary Ann NcCord, deceased, in Meriwether County. To son Thomas Asbury the land where he died on, one negro Red and all property I put in his possession. To son Richard Asbury, land I bought of John G. Colbert, two negroes Jim and Nicholas. To daughter Equity, land I bought of Carey Watts, negro Eliza and her two children, Washington and Gilforia; Jordan and Rhody. To daughter Matilda, land I bought of Jesse Asbury and John G. Holtzclaw, plus negro Milly and her children John, Caroline and Allen; Lewis, Joshua, Madison and Emeline now in her possession. To Henry C. Bragg, one negro Festus, livestock and furniture now in his possession. It is my wish that my negroes to be sold to be bought by my legatees. Residue divided between my children and grand chiIdren viz: Hannah Asbury and Daniel Asbury, chiIdren of Henry Asbury. The portion for Susan and Mary to be put in the hands of Ezekiel Gillum for their use instead of their mother's use. The children of Winnifred, Elizabeth Towns, Nancy Newsom, Jesse Asbury, the children and grandchildren of Ruth Carter, deceased, one share. Richard V. Asbury to share with John W. Towns at the death of his wife Elizabeth to give what comes from me to Elizabeth Watson's children. Appoint sons ________ Asbury, A H. Randle and J. W. Towns, executors. Wit.: Abner Darden, Sumea O'Neal and John T. Bristow. Recorded 4 March 1945. William L. Strain, Clerk. (Greene County Georgia Wills 1786 - 1877 p. 225, 226, 227) Richard Asbury was named a Second Lietenant in the Continental Army by a court in Richmond County, VA on June 4, 1781. in a regiment commanded by Maj Redman. The home of Richard Asbury was located about two and one half miles northeast of Robinson, Georgia. This road was known as Boswell Home Place Road leading from Georgia Highway 12 northwest to the Greene County line. Albert R Taylor was born 1804 married on January 01, 1823 to Ruth Rhodes, daughter of Benjamin Rhodes and Celia Redden. Joshua Bell married Lucy, children William, Sarah and Thirby. William married Sarah, daughter of my 3rd great grandfather Etheldred Edwards. William and Sarah are buried behind the Alexander Stephens home. Their home at one time was beside the Home before becoming into the Alexander estate. Hope this helps someone. Terri