History Of Lauderdale Co AL Alabama Her Resources & History by Willis Brewer 1872 This county was established by an act of the territorial legislature, Feb. 6, 1818, and carved out of lands purchase! of the Cherokees and Chicasas in 1816. The original is retained except the fork between the Elk and Tennessee It lies in the northwest quarter of the State, and is bounded on the north by the State of Tennessee, east by Limestone south by Colbert and Lawrence, and west by the State of Mississippi. It was named to honor Col. James Lauderdale* of Tennessee Its area is about 720 square miles. Its length is about 55 miles, and its breadth is from ten to twenty miles. The assessed- value of real estate is $2,307,659; persona property $871,908 ; total $3,179,565. The farm lands—93,625 acres improved, and 160,357 acres unimproved—were valued at $1,405,630 in 1870. The live stock—2380 horses, 1115 mules, 7352 neat cattle, 5984 sheep, 10,285 hogs—-were valued at $500,471. The farm productions in 1869 were valued at $849,029, and consisted of *24,126 bushels of wheat, 447,155 bushels of corn, 12,526 bushels of. oats, 9511 bushels of potatoes, 34,306 pounds of butter, 9045 gallons of sorghum, 5457 bales of cotton, 11,643 pounds of wool; and the value of animals slaughtered was $69,511. The profile of the country is rolling and hilly ; the soil generally light, but susceptible of great enrichment. The low- lands are alluvial. The Tennessee river is the southern line of the county, but for much of the distance is too shallow for steam navigation. A canal, eighteen miles in length, was constructed around these shoals between 1831 and 1837, but was never rendered serviceable. The federal government is at present making an effort to remove the obstructions in the river. A branch of the Memphis & Charleston Railroad, five miles in length, connects Florence and Tuscumbia. The mineral waters of the county are of wide repute. Of the several springs resorted to, Bailey's is known throughout the United States. Taylor's, and one or two others, possess valuable properties. There is a saltpetre cave on Chewallee or Elk river. The subject of material industries had taken strong hold on the people of Lauderdale even prior to the war, and cotton and wool factories, iron foundries had begun to spring up. The "Cypress Factory," by Messrs. Martin, Weakley & Co., was working up about 3000 bales of the raw material per annum before the war; but it was burned during that time. As now operated, at the old location on Cypress or Taketanoee creek, it has 75 or 80 looms, 3000 spindles, about 100 operatives, and works up about 1000 bales of cotton a year. An extensive cotton factory is also soon to go into operation on the eastern fork of the same stream, eight miles from Florence. Near the town, also, there is an iron foundry. Florence is the seat of justice. It was laid out in 1818, and Gen. Jackson of Tennessee, and ex-President Madison owned lots in it about that time. For several years after its settlement there was a rivalry between its commercial interests and those of Nashville, Tennessee, one being at the head of navigation on the Tennessee, and the other similarly situated on the Cumberland. A newspaper, called the Gazette, was printed hero as early as 1820. The population by the census of 1870 was 2008 souls, of whom 1118 were whites, and 885 blacks. In 1860 the population was 1395 souls; in 1850 it was 802. The Synodical Institute, and the Wesleyan University are located here, and the former is in a flourishing condition. Rogersville, in the eastern part of the county, has 435 inhabitants; and Waterloo is an incorporated village. There is a conical artificial mound at Florence, of large size, which attracts the attention of the antiquary. Voting places were established in 1819 at the houses of Win. S. Barton and Thomas Barnett, and in 1821 at Joel Barrows, Andrew McMicken's, and Wm. Howe's. Haywood's "History of Tennessee" says that the portion of Alabama north of the Tennessee was organized into a county by the Georgia legislature in 1785, and called Houstoun, in honor of John Houstoun, governor of that State in 1778 and 1784. A party of eighty men came down the Tennessee shortly after, and effected a settlement at a point on the Muscle Shoals within the present limits of this county. They opened a land office, elected one of their number to the Georgia legislature, and performed other rites of citizenship. But within a fortnight the new settlement was abandoned in dread of the warlike Chicasas. The region now embraced within this county was the scene of several bloody skirmishes between the Tennesseans and Chiensas about the years 1787—90. During the war between the States a cavalry light occurred two miles east of Florence, in which the cavalry regiment of Col. Win. A. Johnson of Colbert scattered a federal command with some loss to it. Near the same spot the army of Gen. Hood lay encamped for several weeks just before entering on the disastrous campaign which culminated at Franklin and Nashville. Lauderdale, then, in common with the other counties of the Tennessee valley, suffered fearfully in consequence of its exposed position. John Coffee was among the early settlers of this county. He was Gen, Jackson's right arm through all his campaigns against the Creeks, and led the mounted Tennesseans at the battle of New Orleans. He was a planter in this county for twelve or thirteen years, and died here July 17, 1833. Capt Alexander D. Coffee, of this county, is his son, and nearly all his children and descendants reside here. His wife was a sister of Mrs. Gen. Jackson, and died a year or two ago. One of the earliest public men of the State was for many years a resident of Lauderdale. This was Hugh McVay. He was a native of South Carolina, and born about 1778. His father was a revolutionary soldier of 1776, and a farmer. The son received but a limited education. In 1807 he came to Alabama, and first settled as a planter in Madison. As far back as 1811 he was a member of the territorial legislature of Mississippi, representing Madison county. In tins capacity he served till the territory of Alabama was organized. He came to Lauderdale in 1818, and represented the county in the convention which framed the State constitution. He was a member of the 'general assembly in 1820, and, up to 1844, when he left tho senate, he had served five years in the lower and seventeen years in the upper house of the legislature. In 1836 he was elected president of the senate by one majority- over Ex-Got. Samuel B. Moore of Pickens, and in June of the following year became governor by the resignation of Gov. Clay. He was relieved of its duties in December, when Gov. Bagby was inaugurated. His death occurred in 1851 in this county. He left a reputation for usefulness, morality, integrity, and good sense; but had no claims to high capacity save that born of experience. His wife was a Miss Hawks of South Carolina, and he has a son residing near Florence. Hon. Zadoc McVay of Lawrence was the brother of Gov. McVay. John McKinley, one of the most active of our earl public men, was a citizen of Lauderdale. He grew to manhood in Franklin county, Kentucky, but was probably a native of Virginia, and born about 1778. He was a mechanic in early life, but read law, and practiced for some years in Frankfort. In 1818 he came to Alabama, and located hi Huntsville as a lawyer. In 1820 he represented Madison in the house. When Mr. Walker resigned his seat in the federal senate, in 1822, Mr. McKinley was beaten for the position by one majority for Hon. Wm. Kelly of Madison. In ????' he was elected to the vacant seat in the federal senate caused by the death of Gov. Pickens, the vote standing: McKinley 41, C. C. Clay 38. While holding this position lie became a citizen of Lauderdale. His term having expired in 1831, he represented Lauderdale in the legislature the same year. In 1833 he was elected to represent the district of congress, defeating Gen. James Davis of Franklin, hut was not a candidate for re-election. In 1836 he again served Lauderdale in the lower house. Daring the session he was elected to the federal senate to succeed Gov. Gabriel Moore, receiving 72 votes to the 45 cast for Hon. A. F. Hopkins of Madison. Before taking his seat, however, he was appointed by President Van Buren an associate justice of the supreme court of the United States, May 1837. From that time till his death he held the exalted station, residing much of the time in Washington and Louisville, Ky. He died in tho latter city in 1852. His daughter, Mrs. Donald Campbell, is now a resident of Louisville, and his son, Andrew McKinley, held some important office in that State. He was a large framed man, stalwart and raw-boned. His ability was very considerable, and his tenacity of purpose and great energy proved to be winning cards in the game of life. He was moody and rather irritable, but very generally esteemed. The memory of James Jackson will linger long in Lauderdale. He was a native of Ireland, and born in the year 1784. His parents were in comfortable circumstances, and he wife well educated. About the time he attained to manhood, he came to America, and settled in Nashville, Tennessee, as merchant. He acquired property rapidly, and made numerous friends. Among them was Gen. Andrew Jackson, who prize him highly, but from whom he was estranged by a domestic incident. In 1821 he came to this county and engaged in planting; and at his home, "The Forks" of Cypress, he despensed a princely hospitality till his death. In 1822 he entered public life as a member of the general assembly, an served the county in both branches. He was president of the senate in 1830. His party were in a minority in the county and he was twice beaten for the senate by Hon. Hugh McVay He died in the year 1840. Mr. Jackson was large and portly with very handsome features. He was possessed of great energy, tact, and judgment, which, added to an open and manly deportment, wealth, and liberality, gave him extensive popularity and influence. He was a patron of the turf, and imported a large number of horses into the South, whose qualities he tested on all the favorite courses. His wife was Mrs. McCulloch (nee Moore) of Tennessee. Of his several children. Hon. William M. Jackson has represented Franklin in both branches of the general assembly. James Jackson, son of Hon. James Jackson, is a native and resident of Lauderdale. He entered the service of his State as a private in the 4th Alabama Infantry, and was shot through the lungs at the first battle of Manassas. A few months later he became lieutenant colonel of the 27th Alabama. At Fort Donelson, where the regiment served with courage, he was captured, and not exchanged for seven months. He then became colonel by the death of Col. Hughes, and led the regiment during the remainder of its proud career. At Kennesaw he lost an arm, which disabled him for some time. He was commanding the brigade in North Carolina when Gen. Johnston surrendered. The same year he was elected to the senate, and served till 1867. Col. Jackson is of ordinary stature, and reserved demeanor. His energy and decision of purpose are noteworthy traits. He prefers deeds to words. Henry D. Smith came to this county about tho year 1828. He was a native of North Carolina, and a wealthy planter. He represented the county in the general assembly first in 1839, and last in 1862, serving twelve years. He was large and stout, with good natural endowments of mind, but somewhat defective in education. He was honest and kind-hearted, but passionate, and often irascible in his later years. His death occurred in 1869, at tho age of about 66 years. William Basil Wood has been a resident of Lauderdale for fifty years. He was born in Nashville, Tenn.., Oct. 31, 1820. his father was a mechanic and afterwards a merchant His mother was the daughter of Major Evans of the British army. The parents came to the county in 1821, and the son grew to manhood here. Deceiving a liberal education, he read law under Judge Coleman of Limestone, and was admitted to the bar in 1843. Locating in Florence, he was the year following elected county judge, and held the place for six years. In 1849 he was the Whig candidate for congress, but was defeated by Hon. David Hubbard of Lawrence. In 1860 he was the Bell candidate for elector at large. A year later he took the field as colonel of the 16th Alabama. At Wild-Cat, Fishing Creek, Murfreesboro, and Chickamanga, he led the 16th with great credit, and at Triune was in command of the brigade. Gens. Cleburne and Hardee recommended his promotion, but ho was soon transferred to the presidency of the military court of Longstreet's corps, where he continued until the close of the war. In May 1864 he was elected judge of tho circuit court over Hon. T. M. Poters of Lawrence, but held no courts. He was not re-appointed by Governor Parsons, but in 1866 was again elected circuit judge, defeating Judge Posey and Col. Pickett, both of Lauderdale. In 1868 he was removed from office by the reconstruction acts of congress. Judge Wood is a conscientious man, of high moral standing and sincere piety. He is a lawyer of decided ability. In stature he is six feet, and well proportioned. He married a daughter of Major Leftwich of Virginia. The name of Sidney Cherry Posey is identified with the annals of Lauderdale. He was born in Pendleton district, South Carolina, May 1803. His mother was a Miss Brooks. His family was among the earliest settlers of Madison, and there he grew to manhood and was educated. When twenty years old ho taught school in Tuscumbia to obtain money to enable him to read law. This he did, was admitted to the bar, and remained several years in Tuscumbia. In 1832 he came to Florence, where he soon attained to prominence in his profession. In 1835 and '36 he represented the county in the lower house;, and in 1837 served a session in the senate of the general assembly. He was again in the senate from 1844 to '47, and had previously served as judge of the county court live or six years. In 1847 he was elected circuit judge over Messrs. John E. Moore and Wm. Richardson—a position he filled till 1850. He was a member of the secession convention, and refused to sign the ordinance, but was true to the South. In 1801 he represented Lauderdale in the lower house. In 1865 he was appointed judge of the circuit court by Governor Parsons, and served till the following May. He died at his home four miles from Florence, Dec. 22, 1868. Judge Posey was a man of decided ability, and left a character long to be respected and remembered by those who knew him. He married a Miss DePriest, and left descendants here. Lauderdale is the homo of Robert Miller Patton. He was born in Russell county, Virginia, Jan. 10, 1809. His father, Wm. Patton, was an Irishman who came to Virginia when young, and there married a Miss Hays. These humble but industrious people came to Madison county- in 1812, and there brought up a number of highly respectable children. This son, after taking an academic course, engaged hi mercantile pursuits in Huntsville till 1829, when he came to Florence. Hero he continued the business with great profit for thirty years, adding to it that of a planter, and amassing considerable wealth. In 1836 he was elected to the lower house of the legislature, but held no other public trust till 1851, when he was chosen to the senate. For eleven years he filled that position, serving as president of the body in 1861. The year following he resigned in order to save something of his largo estate, the enemy having over-run the Tennessee valley. During the war he was grievously harassed by the federal troops, who laid waste the entire county. In 1865 he represented Lauderdale in the " reconstruction convention," and in the fall of the same year was elected governor over Col. M.J. Bulger of Tallapoosa and Hon. Wm. R. Smith of Tuskaloosa. Tho vote stood: Patton 23,042; Bulger 16,713; Smith 9,219. He entered the executive chamber at a time when his sound sense and large experience were in grave demand. But his herculean task of organizing a government out of chaotic fragments was seriously impeded by the conflicting sentiments of the people of the State, and the hostile legislation of the federal congress. His administration of two and a half years was finally ended, July 13, 1868, by the prescript of congress. Gov. Patton retired to renew his private employments at his charming homo, "Sweet Water," near Florence—a spot kindly remembered by Confederate soldiers. Gov. Patton is stoutly built, and of ordinary hight. His features are an index of his acknowledged energy, moderation, sobriety, and benevolence. His life, though enterprising, has been blameless, and the annalist of Alabama can point to none more useful and respected. Ho married a daughter of Gen. James Brahan, a very prominent citizen for many years of this county. Two of his sons were killed in the Confederate service. Dr. Charles A. Patton, a prominent citizen of Madison, is a brother. Col. Weeden of Madison, a brave field officer of the 4th Alabama infantry, married a daughter of Gov. Patton. Lauderdale was the home at one time of Mrs. Caroline Lee Hintz, the popular novelist. She was tho daughter of Col. John "Whiting of Lancaster, Massachusetts, and was born about the beginning of the century. In 1824 she married Prof. N. M. Hentz, the son of a lawyer of Metz, and who was at the time associated with Mr. George Bancroft, the after-time historian, in the conduct of a seminary in the vicinity. Two years later, they removed to Chapel Hill, N. C.R. where Prof. H. served as professor of ..... and languages for several years. While residing in Cincinnati, in 1832, the first tragedy of her maturer years ("'De Lara,") was written for a Boston theatre, and took tho prize of $600 offered for the best production of the kind. It was two years after that, the family came to this State, and made Florence their home. Here, absorbed in family and school duties, Mrs. Hentz passed nine years of the most domestic portion of her life. In 1843 she and her husband removed to Tuskaloosa to take charge of a female seminary; and from thence in a year or two to Tuskegoe, and subsequently to Columbus, Georgia. She died of pneumonia in Marianna, Florida, Feb. 11, 1856, just after completing " Ernest Linwood," and did not know of its great success. Of her other works, w Linda, or the Pilot of the Belle Creole," " Robert Graham," Marcus Warland, and The Planter's Northern Bride," are those best known. Mrs. Hentz was not sufficiently identified with Alabama for her merits as an author to be presented here ; but none have failed to remark how thoroughly she had observed the salient traits of Southern character. She is the only novelist of her reputation who has laid the scenes of her stories among us, save Mr. Simms, and they will convey faithful pictures of refined life at the South as long as the English language is spoken. Nor is it as a novelist that those who knew her longest most fondly remember her. As a wife, mother, and educator, she had a practical existence, and brightened tho pathway of others with her womanly love and devotion. She left two daughters who have won some distinction in literary circles: Mrs. George P. Keyes of Montgomery, and Mrs. Branch ; and a son resides in Florida. Edward Asbury O'Neal is a citizen of Lauderdale, but a native of Madison. He was born in 1818, and is the son of a planter who came from South Carolina, and who was of Irish and Huguenot descent. His father died when he was four years old, but his mother (whose maiden name was Wheat, also of South Carolina) was of much force of character. He grew to manhood in Madison, and was graduated at Lagrango College. Having read law in the office of Hon. James W. McClung, he was admitted to the bar in 1840, and located at Florence. He has been associated in the practice, at different times, with Messrs. Robert Armstrong, W. B. Wood, and John E. Moore. In 1841 he was elected solicitor, defeating Hon. John A. Nooe of Franklin. This position he held till 1845. In 1849 ho was a candidate for congress, but was defeated. In 1861 he enlisted a company for the 9th Alabama regiment, of which he was appointed major, and of which he became lieutenant colonel in the fall. In March 1862 he was appointed colonel of the 26th Alabama, then in Richmond. At Yorktown, Williamsburg, Seven Pines, and the battles around Richmond, he led this regiment. At Seven Pines his horse was killed under him, and he was severely injured by a shell. On the first march into Maryland he commanded Rodes's brigade till relieved two days before the battle of Boonsboro. In this stubborn conflict he received a painful wound in the thigh. During the whiter he rejoined the army, and assumed command of the brigade. At Chancollorsville, Gettysburg, and Mine Run he led it, and distinguished himself for courageous bearing. Early in 1864 his regiment was sent back to this State to recruit its depleted ranks. But it was soon ordered to Dalton, where ho took command of Cantey's brigade. This he led during Johnston's famous retreat, whining further laurels. He was relieved soon after Gen. Hood took command of the army, and was on detached service in the closing days of the struggle. A commission of brigadier general was issued to him during that time, but tho interruption of mail communication prevented its reception. It had been recommended by our legislature, and was tardy justice. Gen. O'Neal's frame is slight but well knit. His complexion is florid, and his brown eye quick and restless. " Age ne'er cools the Douglas blood " As an officer he was indulgent, impetuous, and fearless, and much beloved by his troops. He is generous and hospitable, and ranks high as an advocate. He married a sister of Messrs. Sydenham and John E. Moore. Major A. M. O'Neal of the 1st Confederate battalion, now of New York, is his son, and another son is his law partner. Col. Edward McAlexander of the 27th Alabama, and Hon. Alexander McAlexander, both of this county, are nephews of Gen. O'Neal. The late John Edmund Moore was for many years a resident of this county. He was an elder brother of Col. Syd. Moore of Greene, and was born in Rutherford county, Tennessee, in 1815. Receiving a good education, he read law in Huntsville, was licensed, and practiced there a year or two. Ho then came to Florence, and here pursued his profession. In 1847 he represented the county in the general assembly. In 1851 he was elected to the bench of the circuit court, which responsible position he acted for twelve years. President Pierce tendered him the appointment of territorial judge of Kansas, but he declined it. His death occurred in Greene county in 1864, soon after receiving the appointment of judge of a military court. In person he was tall and spare, with light complexion. His bearing was dignified, his manner cordial. As a judicial officer he was studiously impartial, and filled the measure of an upright and moral magistrate and citizen. He has left a spotless record and an exemplary character. Judge Moore married a Miss Watson. Richard Orick Pickett, a prominent citizen of this county, is a native of Fauquier county, Virginia, and was born in 1819. He was the son of Col. Steptoe Pickett; the maiden name of his mother was Chilton. When he was quite young his parents came to this State and settled in Limestone county. The son grew to manhood, received a good education, and became a merchant. Not succeeding in this, he read law under the late Hon. James Irvine, one of the ablest lawyers the bar of Florence has boasted, and came to the bar in 1847. Locating in Monlton, he entered on the practice. He first represented Lawrence in the legislature in 1849, and twice subsequently. Ho was a captain in the 35th Alabama Infantry, and was captured at Corinth. He subsequently entered the cavalry, and became colonel of a regiment in Roddy's command. Since the war he has pursued his profession in Florence. Col. Pickett is tall and slender, with intellectual features, and a grave demeanor. As a speaker he is sensible and earnest, while his mental, moral, and social standing is high. He married Miss Baggs of this county. Henry Cox Jones resides in this county, but is a native of Franklin, where he was born Jan, 23, 1821. He was graduated at Lagrange College while Bishop Paine was president of the faculty, and read law under Hon. Daniel Coleman of Limestone. At the session of the general assembly in 1841, he was elected to tho office of judge of tho county court of Franklin without his solicitation. In 1843 ho resigned the office, and was elected the same year to represent the county in the legislature. Re-elected in 1844, he remained in retirement till 1853, when ho was elected to tho State senate. Ho came to reside in this county in 1856, and has since practiced law at Florence. He represented the county in the constitutional convention of 1861, and refused to vote for or sign the ordinance of secession. The same year he was elected to the provisional congress of the Confederacy, and was an earnest advocate of the Southern cause. He has not since taken official part in public affairs. Judge Jones is stoutly built, and has an impressive appearance. As a speaker he is fluent and effective, and vehement in utterance. He stands well as a, lawyer and advocate, and is a gentleman of manly character and ardent public spirit. He married a sister of Hon. Wade Keyes Wade Keyes also resides in this county, but is a native of Limestone. His father, Gen. Keyes, was a planter, and merchant at Mooresville, where the son was born in 1821. His mother was a Miss Rutledge of Tennessee. Educated at Lagrange College and the University of Virginia, he read law under the eye of Judge Coleman in Athens, and in Lexington, Kentucky* After a tour in Europe, he located in Tallahassee, Florida, in 1844. While there he wrote a volume on contingent remainders, and another on the practice hi chancery. In 1851 he removed to Montgomery, this State. At the session of the general assembly in 1853 he was elected chancellor of the southern division, over Messrs Bugbee of Montgomery, and Sterling G. Cato of Barbour. He filled this station with marked ability for six years. In 1861 he was appointed assistant attorney general of the Confederate States, and held the position during the existence of that government He resumed tho duties of his profession at the close of tho war in Montgomery, but came to reside in this county in 1867, and an office in Florence. Chancellor Keyes is justly admired for a profound knowledge of law, and for the dignity and impartiality with which he presided as a judicial officer. His attainments as a scholar are shown hi the ease and clearness of his writings, which are restricted to professional subjects, and are valued by the members of the bar. He married a daughter of Gen. George Whitfield of Florida. Hugh McVay represented tho county in tho convention called to frame a constitution in 1819. Henry C. Jones and Sidney C. Posey represented it in that of 1861; and Robert M. Patton and James Irvine in the convention of 1865. The following is a list of members of the legislature: Senators. 1819—Joseph Farmer. 1821—HurIi McVftv. 1822—Hugh McVay. 1825—Janios Jackson. 1828—Hugh McVay. 1830—J4ME8 Jackhox (1630). 1832—IIuKh McVay. 1834-HUOH McVay (1S3C). 1837—Sidnoy C. Tosoy. 1838— Hugh McVay. 1841—ITugh McVay. 1844—Sidney C. Posey. 1847—John C. F. Wilson. 1851—Robert M. Patton. 1855—Robert M. Patton. 1859—Robert M. Patton 1881 1862—James Stewart 1865—James Jackson. [No election in 1667, or since.] REPRESENTATIVES 1819— Jacob Bylor. Thoa. Garrard. 1820— H. McVay, Jonatbau Bailey. 1821— G. Masterson. John Craig.' 1822— James Jackson, F. Dnrett. 1823— James Jackson, C. S. Manly. 1824— Jacob Bylor, J. P. Cunningham. 1825— Jonathan Bailey, Wm. B. Martin, George Coalter. 1826— Hngh McVay, 8amuel Craig, Henry Smith. 1827— Hngh fclcVoy, Samuel Craig, Francis Dnrett. 1828— J. L- D. Smith. Wm. George, Francis Durett. 1829— John Pope, Samuel Craig, F. Durett 1830— Hngh McVay, Wm. George, J. P. Cunningham. 1831— Hugh McVay, Samuel Craig, John McKinley. 1832— Cornelius Carmack, George S. Houston, Samuel Young. 1833— Cornelius Carmack, Jas. Jackson, Samuel Harkins. 1834— C. Carmack, Jas. Jackson, S. Young. J. B. Womack. 1835— C. Carmack, S. 0. Posey. L. Garner, E. Sheffield. 1836—C. Carmack, 8. C. Posey, John McKinley, It M Patton. 1837—C. Carmack, Geo. Simmons, J. M. Boston, E. Sheffield. 1838—C. Carmack, J. Douglas, Jas. M- Boston, 8. R. Garner. 1839- HenryD- Smith, J. Douglas, A. O. Horn. 1840— Henry D. Smith, J. Douglas, J. R Alexander. 1841— Henry D. Smith, J. 8. Kennedy, J. K. Alexander. 1842— Henry D. 8mith, J. Douglas, John 8. Kennedy. 1843- B. B. Barker. J. Douglas, J. R. Alexander. 1844— H. D. Smith, W. Baugh, J. R. Alexander. 1845— E. G. Young, B. B. Barker, J. C. F. Wilson. 1847—L. P. Walked, John E. Moore, J. S. Kennedy. 1849—L. P- Walker, R. M. Patten, Joseph Hough. 1851—R. W. Walker, V. M. Bouham, O. H. Oates. 1853—L. P. Walker, Wm. Rhodes. 1855 - R. W. Walkbb, H. D. Smith. 1857—S. A. M. Wood, H. D. Smith. 1859—8. D. Hermou. H. D. 8mith. 1861—S-C.Posey.J. H. Witherspoon. 1863—Alexander MoAlexander, T. L. Chisholm. 1865—Edward MeAlcxiinder, B. E. Bourland. 1867—[No election.] 1870—B. F. Taylor.