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William A. Toot was born on 3 Oct 1833 in VirginiaG.^4,5,6
     He was probably one of the two males age 5 to10 listed in the household of his father, Melcajah Rhum Toot, in the 1840 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG.⁷ He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, in the household of his parents, Melcajah Rhum Toot and Mariah Louis Smith.^8,9
     William moved to LynchburgG before 1860. He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Lynchburg, Campbell Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 2 Jul 1860, reporting no real estate but personal estate of $2,520.¹⁰
     He was a commission merchant before the War.^11,12
      William enrolled as a private in Capt. Kirkwood Otey's Company, known as the Home Guard, 23 Apr 1861 at Lynchburg, VirginiaG. He mustered in the next day. That unit became Co. G, 11th Virginia Infantry, 1 Jul.¹² By Oct 1862 he had been promoted to 2nd corporal. He was promoted to third sergeant 26 Nov. He was promoted to sergeant major by Apr 1863.¹³
      The 11th was engaged in a long list of battles, mostly in Virginia, taking heavy casualties in many of them. It suffered six killed and 15 wounded at Dranesville in Dec 1861. Of a total of 750 men in April, 1862, 134 were lost at Williamsburg in May, and 100 at Frayser's Farm in June. It sustained 63 casualties at Battle of Second Manassas in August. Of the 359 engaged at Gettysburg in Jul 1863, about forty percent were disabled. It lost 15 killed and 94 wounded at Drewry's BluffG, 16 May 1864.¹⁴ William was evidently one of the causalities at that engagement, as he was reported wounded and absent from his unit from 16 May 1864. His record does not show whether he returned to service. The last surviving muster roll on which his name appears was dated 9 Feb 1865 in Richmond, but it does not show whether he was present. It does not appear he was among the remaining 29 members of the 11th Infantry that surrendered at Appomattox.¹⁵
     William has not been found in the 1870 census.
     William died in Sep 1870 at age 36.³ He was buried in St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Halifax, VirginiaG.³

Charles Henry Toot was born on 17 Jun 1835 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG.^4,5,6
     He was probably one of the two males age 5 to10 listed in the household of his father, Melcajah Rhum Toot, in the 1840 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG.¹³ He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, in the household of his parents, Melcajah Rhum Toot and Mariah Louis Smith.^14,15
     Charles moved to MississippiG before 1860. He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Yazoo Co., MississippiG, enumerated 18 Aug 1860, living with I. H. and Ann R. Simms and their family.¹⁶ He was an overseer in MississippiG.¹⁷
      Charles enlisted as a private in Capt. Gale's Company, Mississippi Volunteers, known as the Satartia Rifles, on 11 May 1861 at Satastia, MississippiG.¹⁸ He mustered in the next day, in Corinth, MississippiG. The company soon after became part of the 12th Regiment Mississippi Infantry, as Company I. About Apr 1862 the regiment was reorganized and the company became Company B.¹⁹
      The 12th Mississippi Infantry was mustered into Confederate service with 1,013 men. It was ordered to Virginia soon after its organization and participated in the various campaigns of the Army of Northern Virginia from Williamsburg to Cold Harbor. It took 305 effectives to Gettysburg but was held in reserve there and took only minor casuaties.²⁰
      Charles was promoted to first sergeant by Feb 1862. He was admitted to the C. S. A. General Hospital at Charlottesville, VirginiaG, on 5 Apr 1862 with typhoid fever, and released 23 Apr.²¹
      In an effort to address the pending loss of troops when their initial one-year commitment expired, the Confederate Congress passed the Furlough and Bounty Act 11 Dec 1861. It granted men who reenlisted a $50 bounty and a 60-day furlough. Charles received that bounty and started his furlough in 20 Nov 1862. He apparently extended his furlough, being reported absent sick in Jan 1863, and absent without leave in Feb. He did return to service, but for reasons now not known, his rank was returned to private before he received his bounty, where it remained the rest of the war.²²
      He was reported wounded in the left hand by gunshot 10 Mar 1863.²³ He returned to service, and was captured 3 May 1863 at Fredericksburg, VirginiaG, and exchanged May 10. He returned to his company and remained there for the rest of the war.²⁴ He was part of the Army of Northern Virginia that Gen. Lee surrendered at Appomattox, and was paroled at Appomattox Court House, VirginiaG, on 9 Apr 1865.²⁵
     Charles married his first cousin, Frances T. Britton, daughter of Isham H. Britton and Mary W. Toot, on 12 Dec 1865 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG, with A. B. Carrington officiating.^7,8,9
     Charles and Frances settled Virginia after their marriage. They appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 13 Sep 1870, reporting personal estate of $500. Their son Frederick was listed as living with them.²⁶
     Charles has not been found in the 1880 census, when his wife and two sons were recorded as living with her mother, Mary W. Toot, in Roanoke, Halifax Co., VirginiaG. His whereabouts at that time are unknown.²⁷
     He was a farmer in Henrico Co.G.^28,29
     Charles and Frances moved to RichmondG after 1880.³⁰ They appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Richmond, Virginia, at 1415 Marshall St. G, enumerated 12 Jun 1900. Their son Frederick was listed as living with them.³¹
     In Richmond Charles worked for the city, becoming manager of the city stables and superintendent of hands and carts.^32,33
     Charles died on 28 Nov 1901 near Fair Oaks Station, Henrico Co., VirginiaG, at age 66, while on his way home from a hunting trip.^10,4,11 He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Richmond, VirginiaG.¹²
     His estate was probated in Dec 1901 and his widow qualified as executrix. The estate was valued at $1,700.³⁴

Frances T. Britton was born on 28 Jan 1847 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, in the household of her parents, Isham H. Britton and Mary W. Toot.^14,15
     Her father died about 1852, when Frances was about less than five years old.^16,17
     She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, in the household of her mother, Mary W. Toot, reporting personal estate of $2,000, and ownership of two slaves employed by her mother.^18,19
     Frances married her first cousin, Charles Henry Toot, son of Melcajah Rhum Toot and Mariah Louis Smith, on 12 Dec 1865 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG, with A. B. Carrington officiating.^7,8,9
     Frances and Charles settled Virginia after their marriage. They appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 13 Sep 1870, reporting personal estate of $500. Their son Frederick was listed as living with them.²⁰
     Frances appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Roanoke, Halifax Co., Virginia G, in the household of Mary W. Toot, her mother, with her sons, Frederick Alexander Toot and William Andrew Toot. Her husband, Charles, has not been located in that census.²¹
     Frances and Charles moved to RichmondG after 1880.²² They appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Richmond, Virginia, at 1415 Marshall St. G, enumerated 12 Jun 1900. Their son Frederick was listed as living with them.²³
     Her husband died on 28 Nov 1901 in Fair Oaks Station, Henrico Co., VirginiaG.^24,25,26
     Frances was qualified as executrix of the estate of her late husband when it was probated in Dec 1901.²⁷
     Frances appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Richmond, Virginia G, enumerated 22 Apr 1910, listed as boarding but the family she was boarding with cannot be identified.²⁸
     Frances appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Richmond, Virginia, at 1823 Venabel St. G, enumerated 11 Jan 1920, listed as a boarder in the home of Susie Jones, a seamstress with a shop in her home.²⁹
     Frances applied for a pension based on her late husband's Civil War service on 15 Apr 1921. She stated she was living at 1823 Venabel St., Richmond, VirginiaG, with Mrs. Susie Jones, was receiving no assistance and had no income, and owned no real estate but had $600 in the bank at 3% interest. Her application was approved 12 May, for $60 per month.³⁰
     Frances died on 28 Feb 1925 in 1311 N. 28th St., Richmond, Henrico Co., VirginiaG, at age 78, at her residence, the home of her son William.^10,11 She was buried on 2 Mar 1925 in Oakwood Cemetery, Richmond, VirginiaG.^12,13

Sallie King Toot was born on 27 Sep 1837 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG.^4,5,6
     She was probably the female under age 5 listed in the household of her father, Melcajah Rhum Toot, in the 1840 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG.¹⁴ She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, in the household of her parents, Melcajah Rhum Toot and Mariah Louis Smith.^15,16
     Sallie married William T. Ballow Jr., son of William Thomas Ballow Jr. and Susanna Hatcher Bransford, on 25 Mar 1856 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG, with Rev. John Grammes officiating.^7,8,9
     Sallie and William appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 21 Jun 1860, as is Drury B. Wood, age 20, an overseer. Their son William was listed as living with them.¹⁷
     Sallie and William appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 23 Jun 1870, reporting $100 in personal estate. Their children William, Maria, Sallie, and Susan were listed as living with them, as well as her mother and her sister Maria.¹⁸
     Her husband died on 23 Apr 1877 in Houston, VirginiaG.^11,19,20
     Sallie appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Banister District, Halifax Co., Virginia G, enumerated 9 Jun 1880. Her children Maria, Sallie, Susan, and Mary were listed as living with her.²¹
     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Black Walnut District, Halifax Co., Virginia G, in the household of her brother John, with her daughter, Mary.²²
     Sallie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Black Walnut, Halifax Co., Virginia, G in the household of her brother John.²³
     Sallie filed for a widow's penson based on her late husband's Civil War service on 20 Jul 1915, stating she was living with her daughter Maria near Houston, VirginiaG, which later re-named Halifax. She stated that she had no income, and owned no real or personal property, which was confirmed by the county Commissioner of Revenue. She provided additional information 17 Aug in response to a request from the pension clerk. The pension was approved and she was issued a $30 payment 1 Sep 1915.²⁴
     Sallie died on 5 Jan 1917 in Banister District, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, at age 79.^10,11 She was buried on 7 Jan 1917 in St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Halifax, VirginiaG.^12,13

Melcajah Rhaum Toot was born on 17 Oct 1839 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG.^4,5,6
     He was probably the male under age 5 listed in the household of his father, Melcajah Rhum Toot, in the 1840 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG.¹² He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, in the household of his parents, Melcajah Rhum Toot and Mariah Louis Smith.^13,14 He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, in the household of his parents.^15,16
     Melcajah was an overseer, presumably on his father's plantation, by 1860.¹⁷
      Melcajah is reported by one source to have been a private in the 69th Virginia Militia. No other record of his military service has been found. He does not appear in the only available record of the 69th Virginia Militia, nor on the Virginia Confederate Rosters compiled by the Library of Virginia. His sister Sallie stated in her 1915 application for pension based on her late husband's service that he had to come home to tend the farm because her father had died and her brothers William, John, and Charles were in the army. She made no mention of Melcajah, who would have been 22 years old at the time.^18,19,20,21
     Melcajah appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 14 Jun 1870, apparently in a hotel or boarding house operated by Thomas and Elizabeth Brette. Nearly 30 people are listed as living there.²²
     By 1870 he was a clerk in a store, and he claimed to be a merchant when he married but was later recorded as a clerk.^23,24,25,26
     Melcajah married Martha Craddock Fox, daughter of Thomas Fox and Martha R. Talbott, on 5 Feb 1873 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG, O. A. Kinsolving officiating.^7,8,9
     Melcajah and Martha appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at Main G, enumerated 2 Jun 1880. Their children Katherine and Walter were listed as living with them.²⁷
     Melcajah died on 30 Jan 1896 in Danville, VirginiaG, at age 56.^10,11 He was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Danville, VirginiaG.¹¹

Martha Craddock Fox was born on 28 Feb 1848 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, in the household of her parents, Thomas Fox and Martha R. Talbott.¹² She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, in the household of her parents.¹³ She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Banister Twp., Halifax Co., VirginiaG, in the household of her parents.¹⁴
     She was a milliner, with her mother and younger sister, before her marriage.¹⁵
     Martha married Melcajah Rhaum Toot, son of Melcajah Rhum Toot and Mariah Louis Smith, on 5 Feb 1873 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG, O. A. Kinsolving officiating.^7,8,9
     Martha and Melcajah appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at Main G, enumerated 2 Jun 1880. Their children Katherine and Walter were listed as living with them.¹⁶
     Her husband died on 30 Jan 1896 in Danville, VirginiaG.^17,18
     Martha died on 7 Jun 1896 in Danville, VirginiaG, at age 48.^10,6 She was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Danville, Danville Co., VirginiaG.¹¹

John Smith Toot was born on 27 Nov 1841 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, in the household of his parents, Melcajah Rhum Toot and Mariah Louis Smith.^11,12
      John enrolled 20 May 1861, at Black Walnut, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, for one year, as a private in Capt. William Easley's Company of Cavalry, also known as the Black Walnut Dragoons. He mustered into service 28 May in Richmond, 150 miles away. He was credited with providing a horse valued at $100 and equipment valued at $25.¹³ The company was transferred to service of the Confederate States 1 Jul 1861, and was known a Company H, 2nd Regiment Virginia Cavalry. In Oct it became Company H, and later Company C, of the 3rd Virginia Cavalry.¹³
      John was absent on sick furlough in Oct 1861 and Jan 1862. He re-enlisted at the expiration of his one-year obligation. He is recorded as a 3rd corporal in Aug 1863, when he was also recorded as absent without leave. In the remaining surviving company muster rolls he was recorded as present, as a private.¹⁴
      John was with the regiment, part of the Army of Northern Virginia, when it was surrendered by Gen. Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House, VirginiaG, 9 Apr 1865.¹⁵
     John appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Huco Twp., Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 6 Aug 1870, reporting personal estate of $600.¹⁶
     John married Sallie R. Owen, daughter of Robert Easley Owen and Mary Ann Frances Howerton, on 14 Oct 1874 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG, with Jonathan H. Davis officiating.^7,8
     John and Sallie appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Black Walnut Twp., Halifax Co., Virginia G, enumerated 17 Jun 1880, as were three Black domestic servants. Their daughter Mary was listed as living with them.¹⁷
     He was a farmer in 1870, and a dry goods merchant by the time of his marriage, but returned to farming by 1900.^{18,19,20,21,22}
     His wife died on 15 Jan 1896 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG.^23,24,25
     John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Black Walnut District, Halifax Co., Virginia G, enumerated 8 Jun 1900. His daughter Mary was listed as living with him, as was his sister Sallie, and her daughter, Mary.²⁶
     John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Black Walnut, Halifax Co., Virginia G, enumerated 26 Apr 1910, reporting he owned his farm, free of mortgage. His sister Sallie was listed as living with him.²⁷
     John died on 21 Jan 1920 in Black Walnut District, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, at age 78.^3,6 He was buried on 22 Jan 1920 in Mayo Plantation Cemetery, Mayo, Halifax Co., VirginiaG.^9,10

Sallie R. Owen was born on 18 Feb 1850 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG, probably, though her tombstone shows her as born 18 Feb 1851.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, in the household of her parents, Robert Easley Owen and Mary Ann Frances Howerton.^13,14 She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, in the household of her parents.¹⁵ She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Hyco Twp., Halifax Co., VirginiaG, in the household of her parents.¹⁶
     Sallie married John Smith Toot, son of Melcajah Rhum Toot and Mariah Louis Smith, on 14 Oct 1874 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG, with Jonathan H. Davis officiating.^7,8
     Sallie and John appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Black Walnut Twp., Halifax Co., Virginia G, enumerated 17 Jun 1880, as were three Black domestic servants. Their daughter Mary was listed as living with them.¹⁷
     Sallie died on 15 Jan 1896 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG, at age 45, according to the state Register of Deaths, but her tombstone says she died 14 Oct 1895. No other records of her death have been found.^9,10,11 She was buried in Mayo Plantation Cemetery, Mayo, Halifax Co., VirginiaG.¹²