↑ 1850 U.S. Federal Census of Marion County, AL District 14, M432_10, page 150.
Matthew, age 43, farmer, from SC Melinda, age 40, from GA John, age 13, born AL, as were all these children. Melissa?, age 11 Margarett, age 9 Tabitha, age 6 Francis M., age 4 Letha E., age 2 Living next door: William Pannell.
↑ 1860 U.S. Federal Census of Marion County, Alabama.
The Eastern District: Malinda is age 46, here, a widow and head of the household.