Elizabeth E. (Knight) Hutto (1835 - 1914)

Born Apr 1835 in Alabama, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Howell Henry Thomas Hutto — married 9 Mar 1860 in Clarke County, Alabama

Descendants

Died 1914 at about age 78 in Alabama, United States

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Biography

Elizabeth engaged in farming in Clarke County, Alabama.

This profile is part of the Knight Name Study.

Elizabeth E. Knight was born in April, 1835 in Alabama, United States, daughter of John W. Knight (1795–1878) and Martha Webb (1802–1865).

Early Life

In 1850, Elizabeth (15) was living in Clarke County, Alabama, with her parents, John (54) and Patsy (48); her siblings, Martha (22), Susannah (19), William (17), Rebecca (16), James (13), Hiram (10), Eliza Gibbons (26), and Martha Gibbons (1), Allen Knight (8), and Alexander Gibbons (2). ^[1]

Marriage

Elizabeth (24) married Howell Henry Thomas Hutto (25) son of John Andrew Jackson Hutto and Louisa Ann (Judah) Hutto) on March 9, 1860, in Clarke County, Alabama. Howell had been married previously for about 7 years.^[2]

In the 1860 census, Elizabeth and Howell lived and farmed in Clarke County, Alabama. They had three children: Nancy (7), Martha (5), and John (1). The children were likely Howell's from his prior marriage, as the two had only been married a few months.^[3]

Death of Husband in Civil War

Elizabeth's husband Howell died while serving for the 32nd Alabama Infantry during the Civil War. He died on November 11, 1862. Elizabeth later filed for and was granted a widow's pension. ^[4]

In 1880, Elizabeth (45) was widowed, and her occupation was Farmer. She lived in Chilton, Clarke, with her son, Seborne (18), who was assisting on the farm. ^[5]

In the 1900 census, Elizebeth (age 66) lived with her son Sebron (39) and his family in Election Precinct 14 Clarksville, Clarke, Alabama. Also in the household were her daughter-in-law Sallie (34) and grandchildren Arcale (18), Howell (15), Lula (13), and Stanley Hutto (8). ^[6]

In the 1910 census, Elizabeth (age 74) was the widowed head of household in New Prospect, Clarke, Alabama. Her son Andrew (48) and sister Susie (82) were living with her.^[7]

Death / Burial

Elizabeth died in 1914 in Alabama, aged 78. She was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Chilton, Clarke County, Alabama.^[8]

Research Notes

The following people may need profiles:

• Allen Knight
• Nancy Hutto

Sources

1. ↑ 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850", database with images, FamilySearch (ark:/61903/1:1:MHPY-C53 : Sun Mar 12 11:20:39 UTC 2023), Entry for Alexander Gibbons and Allen Knight, 1850.
2. ↑ Marriage: "Alabama Marriages, 1816-1957," database
   (FamilySearch Record: V5Z4-35R : accessed 18 March 2024)
   Elizabeth Knight marriage to Howell Hutte on 15 Mar 1860 in Clarke, Alabama, United States
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007316914; FHL microfilm: 1290227.
3. ↑ 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860," database with images
   (FamilySearch Record: MHD8-3YC : accessed 18 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBJ-GF5
   Elizabeth Hutte (24) in Clarke, Alabama, United States. Born in Clarke Co Ala
   citing Page: 144; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005165577; FHL microfilm: 803006; Image number: 148; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01684-5.
4. ↑ Widow's Confederate Pension: Confederate Pension Applications, 1880-1940, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama, Microfilm in the Research Room; Roll Description: Hutcherson, George W. - Hysaw, James R. Online images at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/2665094?mark=202003fd8a5e3bc03b9728feb685a045e4d76c196b04df36fa11b6f4f82e9bc3 : accessed 23 Mar 2023)
5. ↑ 1800 Census: "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4J4-YYK : 13 January 2022), Elizabeth Hutlo, Chilton, Clarke, Alabama, United States; citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm
6. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M983-W3B : 11 March 2022), Elizebeth Hutto in entry for Sebron Hutto, 1900.
7. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910," database with images
   (FamilySearch Record: MKQM-TZH : accessed 18 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RVL-GWM
   Elizabeth Hutts (74), widowed head of household in New Prospect, Clarke, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004970179; FHL microfilm: 1374019; Image number: 1401; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03321-3.

   Elizabeth Hutts F White 74 Widowed Head Alabama

   Andrew Knight M White 48 Single Son Alabama

   Susie Knight F White 82 Single Sister Alabama

8. ↑ Memorial: "Find a Grave," database with images
   (Find A Grave: Memorial #49527341 : accessed 18 March 2024)
   Memorial page for Elizabeth Knight Hutto (1835-1914), citing Oak Grove Cemetery, Chilton, Clarke County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by Lila Atchison (contributor 47251931).