Hi, Hal-
I hope this is still a contact for you--it's been awhile since you posted this message. I am researching Absolum AUTREY for a friend. Her family is from Alabama and we have determined Absolum and Margaret are her gr-gr-grandparents through their daughter, Margaret Emma AUTREY. I am hopeful that you can provide some names and dates with sources. As one example, where did you find Margaret's last name of Gardner?
We have Absolum's family information from the 1860 and 1870 census records, but nothing else and nothing previous to the 1860 records. ANY more information would be most appreciated.
Thank you,
Jan