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Some Abernethy Families
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Descendants of Robert A. Abernethy
Generation No. 1
1. Robert A.1 Abernethy was born 1624 in Scotland1, and died Abt. Jan 1684/85 in James River, Prince George Co., Virginia1. He married Sara Cubisha 08 Apr 1657 in Bristol Parish, Virginia2, daughter of John Cubisha and Jane Bell. She was born Abt. 16283, and died Abt. 1686.
Notes for Robert A. Abernethy:
Immigrated to Jamestown, Virginia around 1648, and served four years as an indentured servant.
Another source gives the year of his birth as 1632 and the location as Baniff, Scotland. [27,000 Individuals in Western NC and Eastern TN]
Robert Abernethy is believed to be the first Abernethy to locate in the United States. According to Charles City County, Virginia, records, 1655-1665, page 53 is the following account: "Whereas Robt. Abernathy hath produced and proved an acct. of disbursements & charges for Geo. Armstrong deed amount 1258 lbs. Tob. which he hath paid...April 21, 1656." Apparently this is the earliest record indicating him living in Charles City County, Virginia. There are several other records that apparently refer to the same man.
On April 25, 1656, Robert Abernethy and Sara Abernethy, his wife, agreed that in case she died first, her cow and two heifers should go to her oldest daughter, Sara Cubisha. This surely indicates that he had married a widow with one or more children and most likely was expecting another child.
Another Charles City County, Virginia, record indicates that on April 26, 1656, Andrew Armstrong was ordered to pay to and secure to Robert Abernathie 2186 lbs. of tobacco.
On October 16, 1657, there is an order to pay Robert Abernathie for 5 days work.
On May 12, 1658, Robert Abernathy was ordered to pay to Capt. Thos. Staggs for the estate of George Armstrong, deceased, 340 lbs. of tobacco due by bill.
On October 5, 1661, Patrick Ramsey was bound to Robert Abernathy until 21.
On May 13, 1662, a memo said that James Wallace had received full satisfaction from Robert Abernethy of the cattle that he had in his custody pertaining to Patrick Ramsey, orphan. Also, in the same record, Robert Abernethy sat on a coroners jury to determine the death of a man belonging to Theodorick Black, Esq., drowned.
On February 4, 1664, a Patrick Jackson sold adjoining land to Abernathy. In Patent Book No. 5, page 567, is the following record: "Robert Abernathe...one hundred acres...Charles City Co....South side James River, adjoining James Walis, Thos. Duglas & the quarter land part of larger patent granted to Patrick Johnson & Richard Barker by the said Jackson sold unto the said Abirnathe...Seventh of March; One Thousand Six hundred and Sixty-Five."
On May 8, 1665, Robert Abernathy sat on coroners jury with Thos. Parham.
Also this account: "February 3, 1685, Attachment to Ben Foster against Estate of Robert Abernathy for 200 lbs. of tobacco." Therefore, it is very likely that Robert Abernethy died during January, 1685 or just before. Thus far a list of Robert's and Sara's children has not been found by this writer.
[Rev. Edward B. Smith, Jr., "James Abernethy 1790-1859 His Forefathers and His Descendants," June 1965, 274.]
Notes for Sara Cubisha:
A Tillman genealogy names Sara as "The Widow Cubbege."
Child of Robert Abernethy and Sara Cubisha is:
+ 2 i. Robert A.2 Abernethy, born 1656 in Virginia; died Abt. 1730 in Virginia.
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Descendants of Robert A. Abernethy
Generation No. 2
2. Robert A.2 Abernethy (Robert A.1) was born 1656 in Virginia4, and died Abt. 1730 in Virginia.
He married Christine Tillman Abt. 1690 in Virginia4, daughter of Roger Tillman and Susannah Parrum.
She was born Abt. 1678 in James City, Virginia5, and died 1698 in Virginia.
Notes for Robert A. Abernethy:
May have had another son, Roger Abernethy. On December 19, 1722, a survey of 80 acres of land "on both sides of Buckskin Creek" was recorded for Roger Abernethy. He may have been named after Roger Tillman, father of Christine Tillman Abernethy.
There is another Robert Abernethy recorded after 1685 and it is assumed that he is a son of the earlier Robert. There are two records in particular that bear out this assumption. The first record is: "In 1704 in the Virginia Quit Rent Rolls, Robert Abernathy is listed with a hundred acres of land in Prince George County;" from the Virginia Mag. Vol. 28, page 328. Note that this one hundred acres is the same land referred to above (reference to paragraphs on Robert Abernethy's father) in Patent Book No. 5, page 567. Note also that in 1703 Prince George County was cut from Charles City County. The second record is found in the Surveyor's Platt Book, Prince George County, 1711-1724, page 6: the platt of Thomas Parrum's land area 100 acres, alias Robert Abernathy's land, April 15, 1712.
[Rev. Edward B. Smith, Jr., "James Abernethy 1790-1859 His Forefathers and His Descendants," June 1965, 274.]
Children of Robert Abernethy and Christine Tillman are:
3 i. Roger3 Abernethy6,7, born Abt. 1692 in Virginia7; died Abt. 1785 in Virginia7.
Notes for Roger Abernethy:
Possible son of Robert Abernethy & Christine Tillman, named for her father, Roger Tillman.
+ 4 ii. Robert Abernethy, born Abt. 1695 in Prince George Co., Virginia; died 1772 in Tryon Co., NC (later Lincoln Co.).
5 iii. James Abernethy8.
Notes for James Abernethy:
Possible son of Robert Abernethy and Christine Tillman.
6 iv. David Abernethy8.
Notes for David Abernethy:
Possible son of Robert Abernethy and Christine Tillman.
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Descendants of Robert A. Abernethy
Generation No. 3
4. Robert3 Abernethy (Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Abt. 1695 in Prince George Co., Virginia9, and died 1772 in Tryon Co., NC (later Lincoln Co.).
He married Mary Harwell? Abt. 1718 in Virginia9.
She was born 1700 in Brunswick Co., VA, and died Aft. 1732 in Tryon Co., NC10.
Notes for Robert Abernethy:
Will abstract: Robert Abernethy, Sr.....of Tryon County....will dated 31 January 1772...my wife (not named)....children: Robert Abernethy, Ann Turner, - - - Soning (? daughter), John Abernethy, D - - - Abernethy, Elizabeth Williams, Miles Abernethy. Executor: son Miles Abernethy. Signed by mark. Witnesses: James Abernethy, David \his X mark\ Crites, David \his X mark\ Abernethy. Probated July 1772.
More About Robert Abernethy:
Will Probated: Jul 1772, Tryon Co., NC
Will Written: 31 Jan 1772
Notes for Mary Harwell?:
She may not have been a Harwell.
Children of Robert Abernethy and Mary Harwell? are:
+ 7 i. Robert4 Abernethy, born 1719 in Prince George Co., Virginia; died 1792 in Lincoln Co., NC.
8 ii. Mary Abernethy, born 16 Apr 1721 in Virginia11. She married Smith in Virginia.
Notes for Mary Abernethy:
Baptized October 9, 1721.
Married a Mr. Smith in Virginia. May have been the Mary Abernethy who married Richard Rockett in Granville Co., NC in 1763.
+ 9 iii. John Abernethy, born 21 Oct 1723 in Bristol, Bristol Co., VA ; died 1813 in Virginia.
+ 10 iv. David Abernethy, born 29 May 1726 in Virginia; died 1814 in Lincoln Co., NC.
+ 11 v. Miles Abernethy, born 1728 in Prince George Co., Virginia; died Bet. Oct 1789 - Jan 1790 in Lincoln Co., NC.
+ 12 vi. Elizabeth Abernethy, born 20 May 1730 in Virginia; died in Tryon Co., NC.
13 vii. Ann Abernethy, born 30 Jan 1731/3211. She married Turner.
Notes for Ann Abernethy:
Baptized March 26, 1733.
Name may have been Amy.
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Descendants of Robert A. Abernethy
Generation No. 4
7. Robert4 Abernethy (Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 1719 in Prince George Co., Virginia12, and died 1792 in Lincoln Co., NC12.
He married Sarah Abernethy 174112.
She was born 1720 in Scotland13.
Notes for Robert Abernethy:
1752 - Robert and Sarah Abernethy moved from Virginia to Granville County, NC. A deed is dated 01 August 1752 from Renals Allen to Robert Abernethy for 400 acres. A second deed from Renals Allen to Robert Abernethy for 444 acres is dated 05 December 1752.
In March 1756 Robert sold the 444 tract of land to his father.
From 1754 to 1767 he was a lieutenant and then a captain in the Militia under Lieut. Col. Paine.
On 20 August 1769 Robert and Sarah Abernethy received a deed from William Henry and wife for 300 acres of land on the West side of the Catawba River near Beatties Ford in what was then Tryon County, North Carolina. In 1782 they sold that land and moved a few miles west toward Catawba Springs, by then in Lincoln County.
[Rev. Edward B. Smith, Jr., James Abernethy 1790-1859 His Forefathers and His Descendants, June 1965]
Abstract of will: Robert Abernethy, Sr...of Lincoln County...wife Sarah...children Robert Jr., William, Charles, John, Miles, Sarah, Amey and Smith Abernethy, Lucy Cox and Nathan Abernethy. Executor and Executrix: son Nathan Abernethy and wife Sarah Abernethy. Signed by name. Witnesses: John Rockett, James Abernethy. Date of probate 1794.
More About Robert Abernethy:
Will Probated: Lincoln Co., NC
Notes for Sarah Abernethy:
Robert and Sarah Abernethy were cousins.
Children of Robert Abernethy and Sarah Abernethy are:
+ 14 i. Robert5 Abernethy, born 27 Mar 1742 in Virginia; died 22 Mar 1832 in North Carolina.
15 ii. William Abernethy, born 1744 in Virginia14; died in Lincoln Co., NC.
Notes for William Abernethy:
In 1790, living in Lincoln Co., NC with three sons and two daughters under sixteen years of age. Wife not known. May have served in the Revolutionary War.
+ 16 iii. John Abernethy, born 1747 in Virginia; died 1816 in North Carolina.
+ 17 iv. Charles Abernethy, born 1748 in Prince George Co., Virginia; died 1824 in Lincoln Co., NC.
+ 18 v. Miles Abernethy, born 1750 in Virginia; died 1812 in North Carolina.
19 vi. Lucy Abernethy14, born Abt. 175215. She married Vincent Cox.
20 vii. Smith Abernethy, born Abt. 1755 in Granville Co., NC16.
Notes for Smith Abernethy:
In 1800 he was living in Lincoln Co., NC with (assumed) a wife, 3 sons and 4 daughters. [Rev. Edward B. Smith, Jr., James Abernethy 1790-1859 His Forefathers and His Descendants, (June 1965)]
21 viii. Sarah Abernethy, born Abt. 176016. She married John Grose, Jr. 15 Dec 180816.
22 ix. Amy Abernethy, born Abt. 176216. She married Absolum Spencer 19 Jan 180916.
23 x. Nathan Abernethy, born Abt. 1765 in North Carolina17,18; died Mar 1841 in Catawba Co., NC.
Notes for Nathan Abernethy:
Some local researchers have this Nathan Abernethy as the husband as Eve Cline. However, I believe that evidence from Cass County, Georgia proves that the Nathan Abernethy who married Eve Cline moved there with his large family. It is not known whether James and Charles Burke Abernethy are in fact the sons of Nathan Abernethy, son of Robert and Sarah.
Further, the 1820 census information may pertain to Nathan Abernathy and his wife Eve, before they left for Georgia.
More About Nathan Abernethy:
1820 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC - 500010-11010
Burial: Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church, Catawba Co., NC19
Dwelling: Pumpkin Center, Lincoln Co., NC
9. John4 Abernethy (Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 21 Oct 1723 in Bristol, Bristol Co., VA 20, and died 1813 in Virginia21. He married Lucy Harwell22,23.
Children of John Abernethy and Lucy Harwell are:
+ 24 i. Frederick5 Abernathy, born 02 Sep 1745 in Dinwiddie Co., VA; died 1819 in Brunswick Co., VA.
25 ii. John Abernethy, born 1747. He married Mary Belzora Brown 1768 in Brunswick Co., VA.
26 iii. Charles Abernethy, born 1750; died Abt. 1770 in Brunswick, VA24. He married Elizabeth Harwell24.
+ 27 iv. Robert Abernethy, born 1752 in Brunswick Co., VA; died 1845 in Lincoln Co., NC.
+ 28 v. Harbert Abernethy, born 1755 in Virginia; died 18 Aug 1820 in North Carolina.
29 vi. Joshua Abernethy, born 1755.
30 vii. Buckner Abernethy, born 1759.
31 viii. Smith Abernethy, born 1760.
32 ix. Ann Abernethy.
33 x. Jenny Abernethy.
10. David4 Abernethy (Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 29 May 1726 in Virginia25, and died 1814 in Lincoln Co., NC. He married Martha Ann Turner in Virginia. She was born in Aberdeen, Scotland26.
Notes for David Abernethy:
Baptized June 16, 1726.
Came to live in North Carolina in the 1760's.
[William Perry Johnson, Wills of Tryon and Lincoln Counties, 1769-1824, copy in Gaston County, NC Library - 929.3/W/N.C.C., manuscript. Mr. Johnson's abstract of an unrecorded will]:
ABERNATHY, David, Sr. - of Lincoln County - Will dated 24 Aug 1808. Wife Ann. "Having heretofore given unto my Children Joseph Abernathy Robert Abernathy Patty Abernathy David Abernathy John Abernathy Turner Abernathy William Abernathy Moses Abernathy Nancy Forney & Betsey Perkins all the property I intended to give them and which I judged consistent with my Circumstances and considering my son Miles Abernathy having charge of myself and his mother in old age after my own and my wifes decease I do hereby give and bequeath unto my son Miles Abernathy his Heirs and Assigns forever the Plantation on which I live supposed to contain two hundred and twenty Acres or thereabouts joining lines with Turner Abernathy William Abernathy Richard Rosdale and Peter Forneys Lands." Negroes are also bequeathed. Executors, son Moses Abernathy and son-in-law Peter Forney. Signed by name. Witnesses: Jno. D. Graham, Saml. Saunders. Probated July 1814.
More About David Abernethy:
Will Probated: Jul 1814, Lincoln Co., NC
Will Written: 24 Aug 1808
Children of David Abernethy and Martha Turner are:
34 i. Joseph5 Abernethy26.
+ 35 ii. Robert Abernethy, born 1749; died 1824.
+ 36 iii. David Abernethy, born 29 Jul 1759 in Dinwiddie Co., VA.
+ 37 iv. John D. Abernethy, born 1761; died 1843.
+ 38 v. Turner Abernethy, born 1763.
+ 39 vi. William D. Abernethy, born 16 Oct 1768 in North Carolina; died 01 Sep 1850.
40 vii. Moses Abernethy26.
+ 41 viii. Nancy Abernethy.
42 ix. Elizabeth Abernethy26. She married Ephraim Perkins 01 Feb 1796 in Lincoln Co., NC27.
+ 43 x. Miles David Abernethy, born 21 Sep 1774 in North Carolina; died 17 Aug 1863 in Lincoln Co., NC.
+ 44 xi. Pattie Abernethy.
11. Miles4 Abernethy (Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 1728 in Prince George Co., Virginia28, and died Bet. Oct 1789 - Jan 1790 in Lincoln Co., NC. He married Sarah Ann Jones Goode, daughter of Richard Jones and Elizabeth Batte. She was born in Amelin, Virgina29, and died 182029.
Notes for Miles Abernethy:
"Miles Abernethy came from Virginia in June 1768. He married a widow. Sarah Ann Goode Whose maiden was Sarah Ann Jones."
[Written by John Connelly Fite (Fichte) in his family record under the heading "John C Fites Maternal Great Grand Father." Copy from John Sammons, descendent.]
The family records of John Connelly Fite further state that Sarah Ann Jones Goode had two children by her first marriage when she married Miles Abernethy, but they died young.
There may have been other children of this couple.
More About Miles Abernethy:
Military service: Revolutionary War - Patriot service
Will Probated: Jan 1790
Will Written: Oct 1789
Children of Miles Abernethy and Sarah Jones are:
+ 45 i. Battee5 Abernethy, born Abt. 1755 in Virginia; died 07 Apr 1852 in Howard Farm, Oakridge, MO.
+ 46 ii. Jones Abernethy, born Aug 1764 in Granville Co., NC; died 21 Jul 1835 in Perry Co., MO.
+ 47 iii. Elizabeth Abernethy, born 1760 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 1803.
+ 48 iv. John Abernethy, born 1774; died 12 Mar 1826.
12. Elizabeth4 Abernethy (Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 20 May 1730 in Virginia30, and died in Tryon Co., NC. She married (1) Henry Dixon31 Bef. 173431. She married (2) Charles Williams, Jr. Abt. 1754 in Dinwiddie Co, Virginia32. He was born 11 Jun 1725 in Prince George Co., VA32, and died 25 Mar 1803 in Lincoln Co., NC32.
Notes for Elizabeth Abernethy:
Baptized September 20, 1730.
It is unlikely that the two lists of children with two husbands is correct. I have not personally researched nor do I support the authenticity of this information, and would appreciate corrections and sources.
Children of Elizabeth Abernethy and Henry Dixon are:
49 i. Betsey5 Dixon, born in Dinwiddie Co., VA33.
50 ii. Charles Dixon, born in Dinwiddie Co., VA33.
51 iii. Jane Dixon, born in Dinwiddie Co., VA33.
52 iv. Joseph Dixon, born in Dinwiddie Co., VA33.
53 v. William Dixon, born in Dinwiddie Co., VA33.
54 vi. Tabitha Dixon, born in Dinwiddie Co., VA33.
55 vii. Susannah Dixon, born in Dinwiddie Co., VA33.
56 viii. Robert Dixon, born in Dinwiddie Co., VA33.
57 ix. Tillman Dixon, born in Dinwiddie Co., VA33.
Children of Elizabeth Abernethy and Charles Williams are:
58 i. Frederic5 Williams, born Abt. 1755 in Dinwiddie Co., VA34.
59 ii. Mary Williams, born Abt. 175834. She married Arthur Byrum34 19 Sep 1777 in Lincoln Co., NC34.
60 iii. Ann Williams, born Abt. 176034.
61 iv. David Williams, born Abt. 1762 in Dinwiddie Co., VA34. He married Anna Cooper34 22 Apr 1790 in Lincoln Co., NC34,35.
62 v. Priscilla Williams, born Abt. 1762 in North Carolina. She married James Bowden, Sr.36 29 Oct 1785 in Granville Co., NC36; born Abt. 1765 in Granville Co., NC36; died Abt. 1845 in Monroe Co., GA36.
63 vi. Joel Williams, born Abt. 1764 in Dinwiddie Co., VA36. He married Margaret McGee36 07 Aug 1790 in Lincoln Co., NC36,37.
64 vii. Richard Williams, born Abt. 1766 in Tryon Co., NC38.
65 viii. Charles Williams, born Abt. 1770 in Dinwiddie Co., VA38. He married Elizabeth Bradshaw 24 Nov 1795 in Lincoln Co., NC38,39.
Marriage Notes for Charles Williams and Elizabeth Bradshaw:
Marriage Index: KY, NC, TN, VA, WV, 1728-1850
Williams, Charles Spouse : Bradsha, Elizabeth
Marriage date : 24 Nov 1795
66 ix. Amey Williams, born 30 Jun 1771 in Lucia, Lincoln Co., NC (now Gaston Co.)/Gaston Co., NC40; died 21 Nov 1842 in Lucia, Lincoln Co., NC (now Gaston Co.)40. She married Thomas McGee 11 Aug 1789 in Lincoln Co., NC40.
67 x. Lucy Williams, born Abt. 177240.
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Descendants of Robert A. Abernethy
Generation No. 5
14. Robert5 Abernethy (Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 27 Mar 1742 in Virginia41, and died 22 Mar 1832 in North Carolina. He married Ann Nance42.
Notes for Robert Abernethy:
Served as Captain of an expedition from July to October, 1776 against the Cherokee Indians, commanded by General Griffin Rutherford.
From November 12 to December 23, 1776, he was a representative from Tryon County to the Provincial Congress of North Carolina which met at Halifax, NC. During this session the Congress adopted a Declaration of Rights and a Constitution for North Carolina as a State Independent of Great Brittain.
More About Robert Abernethy:
Military service: Captain in Militia & Revolutionary Army, NC line
Children of Robert Abernethy and Ann Nance are:
+ 68 i. Shadrick6 Abernethy, born Abt. 1780.
+ 69 ii. Robert Abernethy, Esq..
16. John5 Abernethy (Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 1747 in Virginia43, and died 1816 in North Carolina. He married Susannah Harwell.
Notes for John Abernethy:
Known as "The Fiddler," lived beside the Catawba River near Cowan's Ford. In 1820, his wife and all of his children except for Berrymore moved to the vicinity of Longtown, Missouri.
[Rev. Edward B. Smith, Jr., James Abernethy 1790-1859 His Forefathers and His Descendants, (June 1965)]
Note: the following information, if it is correct, proves that John Abernethy did not move to Missouri in 1820, but died in 1816.
[William Perry Johnson, "Wills of Tryon and Lincoln Counties, 1769-1824," The North Carolinian, 136.]
Abstract by William Perry Johnson:
ABERNATHY, John - of Lincoln County - Will dated 18 April 1816. Wife, Susana. Children: Patsy Thompson (1st daughter), Jeremiah Abernathy (1st son), William Harley Abernathy (2nd son), Bary Abernathy (3rd son), Lot Abernathy (4th son), Claton Abernathy (5th son), Larkin Abernathy (6th son), Amy Oliver (2nd daughter), Faney Little (3rd daughter), Polly Abernathy (4th and youngest daughter). Executors, son Harley Abernathy and Bary Abernathy. Signed by name. Witnesses: William Heker, William Nance, John Nantz. Probated July 1816.
More About John Abernethy:
Will Probated: Jul 181644
Will Written: 18 Apr 1816, Lincoln Co., NC44
Notes for Susannah Harwell:
Susannah, possibly Harwell.
Children of John Abernethy and Susannah Harwell are:
70 i. Martha6 Abernethy45, born 24 Jan 1776 in Cowan's Ford, Mecklenburg Co., NC45; died 07 Sep 1846 in Cape Girardeau Co., Missouri45. She married James Thompson46,47 27 Jun 1796 in Lincoln Co., NC47.
71 ii. Amy Abernethy48,49, born 22 Nov 1777 in North Carolina50; died 19 Mar 1847 in Cape Girardeau Co., Missouri50. She married John Oliver51 08 May 1800 in North Carolina52.
72 iii. Jeremiah Abernethy53, born 02 Aug 1780 in North Carolina54; died 12 Oct 1866 in Perry Co., Missouri54. He married Bernice Harris 20 Dec 1808 in North Carolina54.
73 iv. William Harley Abernethy55,56.
+ 74 v. Berry Abernethy, born 1783 in North Carolina; died 1870 in Rhea Co., TN.
+ 75 vi. Lawson H. Abernethy, born 15 Dec 1803; died 21 Jan 1892.
76 vii. Clayton Abernethy57. He married Julia Ann Abernethy 11 May 1843 in Perry Co., Missouri58.
77 viii. Larkin Abernethy59. He married Jane Little 30 Aug 1816 in Lincoln Co., NC60.
78 ix. Fanny Abernethy61. She married Little61.
79 x. Polly Abernethy61. She married Thomas Rivers 09 Jan 1798 in Lincoln Co., NC62.
80 xi. John H. Abernethy, born Abt. 1810 in North Carolina62; died 26 Jul 1881 in Perry Co., Missouri62.
17. Charles5 Abernethy (Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 1748 in Prince George Co., Virginia63, and died 1824 in Lincoln Co., NC63. He married Barbara Cobb 04 Sep 1782 in Lincoln Co., NC64,65, daughter of Ambrose Cobb, Sr.. She was born 1758 in North Carolina66, and died 182166.
Notes for Charles Abernethy:
"In an account of this family as ancestors of Mary Jane Abernathy, daughter of Coleman who married William Linke Klipsch, Charles Abernathy was shown as being a soldier of the Revolutionary War. In a letter from Myrtle Abernethy of Gastonia, North Carolina, in 1959, she states 'My brother George R. in Charlotte says that he recalls definately of hearing older members of the family and pappa talk of great great grandfather Charles serving in the Revolutionary War with two of his brothers. He says that after the war, Charles bought a farm near the old ore bank in Lincoln County. (Great grandfather James was born there.)'"
[Rev. Edward Smith, "Abernethy Family Research Paper," 25.]
More About Charles Abernethy:
Dwelling: probably near Pumpkin Center, Lincoln Co., NC66
Occupation: Farmer and iron smelter
Children of Charles Abernethy and Barbara Cobb are:
+ 81 i. Moses6 Abernethy, born 1783 in Lincoln Co., NC.
+ 82 ii. David Abernethy, born 30 Mar 1785 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 30 Jan 1870 in Catawba Co., NC.
+ 83 iii. James S. Abernethy, born 1787 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 1860 in probably Gaston Co., NC.
84 iv. Mahala Abernethy, born Abt. 179567.
Notes for Mahala Abernethy:
Did not marry.
[Rev. Edward B. Smith, Jr., James Abernethy 1790-1859 His Forefathers and His Descendants, (June 1965)]
+ 85 v. Eli Abernethy, born 17 Mar 1800 in Lincoln Co., NC.
+ 86 vi. Jeremiah Abernethy, born Abt. 1802 in Lincoln Co., NC.
87 vii. Susannah Abernethy, born Abt. 180467. She married Miles Cline 26 Mar 182967.
88 viii. Unnamed Abernethy.
Notes for Unnamed Abernethy:
Burned to death in infancy.
More About Unnamed Abernethy:
Cause of Death: burned to death in infancy.68
18. Miles5 Abernethy (Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 1750 in Virginia69, and died 1812 in North Carolina. He married (1) Ursula Bradshaw 06 Oct 1781 in Lincoln Co., NC69, daughter of William Bradshaw and Suzanna Robinson. She was born Abt. 175070. He married (2) Milly Harwell Aft. 06 Oct 1781, daughter of Samuel Harwell and Abigail Harwell.
Marriage Notes for Miles Abernethy and Ursula Bradshaw:
The date is the day before the Battle of Kings Mountain.
Children of Miles Abernethy and Ursula Bradshaw are:
+ 89 i. Seth6 Abernethy, born Nov 1779 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 04 May 1822.
90 ii. James Abernethy, born 178471. He married Elizabeth Clore71.
+ 91 iii. Elizabeth Abernethy, born 09 Mar 1789 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 14 Sep 1861 in Owen Co., Indiana.
+ 92 iv. Nathan Abernathy, born 1790 in North Carolina; died Aft. 1870 in probably Bartow Co., Georgia.
24. Frederick5 Abernathy (John4 Abernethy, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 02 Sep 1745 in Dinwiddie Co., VA72, and died 1819 in Brunswick Co., VA. He married (1) Tabitha Harwell 1779 in Brunswick Co., VA72, daughter of Samuel Harwell and Anne Jackson. She was born Abt. 174873. He married (2) Milly Davenport 11 Feb 1795 in Brunswick Co., VA74.
Notes for Frederick Abernathy:
The last will and testament of Frederick Abernathy as transcribed and shared with me by Ginny Keefer, a direct descendant, on 11 Nov 2000:
Will from Brunswick Co VA, Frederick Abernathy, after he gives his soul back to Almighty God and has his just debts paid, etc.
Item: I lend unto my beloved wife Millie during her life or widowhood the Tract of land where I now live at which time I give the said land to my son Matthew Abernathy to him and his heirs forever and it is my desire that my daughters Sandal and Mason shall have the privilege of living in the said land while they live single.
Item: I give to my daughter , Sandal, one White cow and calf, one ewe, nd (land? can't decipher) one feather bed and furniture and one chest.
Item: I lend onto my wife Milley all the stock of all kinds and all the household and kitchen furniture and plantation utensils during her life or widowhood.
Item: I give unto the children I had by my first wife one dollar each.
Item: At the death of my wife, I give all the remainder of my Estate that is not given way to my son, Matthew, and my daughter Mason to be equally divided between them and my Will and desire is that my estate shall be appraised. I also appoint and ordain my son, Matthew, Executor to this my last Will and Testament revoking all former wills. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affirmed my seal this 19th day of December 1816.
Frederick (X) Abernathy
Witnesses;
John Sutler
Lewis Connelly
Wm. Grs?
Brunswick County Court May Term 1819
This last Will and Testament of Frederick Abernathy, dec'd, was proved by the oaths of the witnesses, thereto I order to be Recorded. And in the motion of Matthew Abernathy, the executor therein named, who made oath thereof according to the Law and together with Lewis Connelly and John (Tesggins?) has securities entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of two thousand dollars Conditioned as the Law directs. Certificate is granted him for attaining a probate thereof in due form.
Teste A. Turnbull, (CBC?)
Children of Frederick Abernathy and Tabitha Harwell are:
93 i. Catherine6 Abernathy, born Abt. 1775 in Virginia75.
94 ii. Jarrett Abernathy, born Abt. 1778 in Brunswick Co., Virginia76.
95 iii. James B. Abernathy, born Abt. 1780 in Virginia77; died Abt. 1819 in Giles Co., TN77. He married Frances M. Jennings77.
96 iv. Elisha Abernathy, born Abt. 1782 in Brunswick Co., VA78.
97 v. Sterling Abernathy, born Abt. 1784 in Brunswick Co., VA79.
98 vi. John Abernathy, born Abt. 1786 in Brunswick Co., VA80.
99 vii. Sandal Abernathy, born 10 Jul 1789 in Brunswick Co., VA81.
Children of Frederick Abernathy and Milly Davenport are:
100 i. Matthew6 Abernethy, born Abt. 1794 in Brunswick, VA82,83; died Aft. 1850 in Tennessee or Alabama.
He married Elizabeth Jackson Dixon84 20 Nov 1827 in Brunswick Co., VA85; born Abt. 1806 in Virginia86.
More About Matthew Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Giles Co., TN; #911, age 56
More About Elizabeth Jackson Dixon:
1850 Federal Census: Giles Co., TN; #911, age 44
101 ii. Mason Abernethy, born Abt. 1801 in Brunswick Co., VA87.
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27. Robert5 Abernethy (John4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 1752 in Brunswick Co., VA, and died 1845 in Lincoln Co., NC. He married Abigail Harwell, daughter of Samuel Harwell and Abigail Harwell.
Notes for Robert Abernethy:
In the name of God, Amen: I, Robert Abernathy of the County of Lincoln and State of North Carolina, now being of sound and perfect mind and memory, do this day, the eighth of April in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty, do make and publish this my last Will and Testement in the following manner: that is to say - First, I give and bequeath unto my four sons, Buckner Abernathy, Samuel Abernathy, Frederick Abernathy and Robert Abernathy the whole of all the lands wheron I now live, to be divided equally between them, with all the buidings and improvements belonging to the aforesaid lands. I do give unto Buckner Abernathy, Samuel Abernathy, Frederick Abernathy and Robert Abernathy, my four sons, and Lucy Shelton, Susan Lee, and Frances (This is Bird or Boyd) my three daughters, all or the whole of my negroes, to be divided equally among them, and I also give my four sons and three daughters, their names already above mentioned, all my stock of every kind and all my household goods and furniture of every kind and farming utencils of every kind and all other property besides. Lastly, I do make and constitute my worthy friends or sons, Buckner Abernathy, Samuel Abernathy, Executors of this my last will and testement, in witness whereof, I, the said Robert Abernathy have to this, my last Will and Testement, set my hand and seal the day and year first above written signed, sealed published and declared by the said Robert Abernathy, the Testator, as his last will and testament.
In the presence of us - James Loften, Aram Sherrill, Edmond Loften
[research of Bob Erwin]
Revolutionary War Pension Application - Robert Abernathy S8006
State of North Carolina - Lincoln County
On the 15th day of September, 1832 personally appeared before us Jno. J. Sherford & Nathaniel Edwards Justices of the court of said County Robert Abernathy, a resident of the County of Lincoln & state aforesaid, aged about eighty years who being first duly sworn, according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress adopted 7th June 1832 - That he entered the service of the United States about the year 1776 in the state of Virginia, then a resident of the county of Brunswick, was drafted, three different times for three months each and under the following officers; the first under John Macklin, Capt. in Regt. Comd'd by Col. Harrison and was stationed at Portsmouth, Virginia, the second time under Capt. Hicks in regt. comd'd by Col. Elliott & was stationed part of the time at Williamsburg; the third tour, his place was supplied by a substitute.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll if the agency of any State or on the rolls of any State.
Mr. Jacob Hill, a clergyman residing in th County of Lincoln and Francis Harwell residing also in the same county hereby certify taht we are well aquainted with Robert Abernathy, who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be about eighty years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that we concur in that opinion.
Personally appeared before us Jno. J. Sherford & Nathaniel Edwards, Justices of the Court, Francis Harwell, Resident of the county of Lincoln & State of No. Ca. who after being duly Sworn according to Law deposith and saith; that he has been acquainted with Robert Abernathy from his youth, and knows that he went two tours in the service and the third, Robert Abernathy hired a substitute in the Revolutionary War; that he has known him up to the present and the last forty years has lived a neighbor to him in No. Ca.
Mr. Frederick Abernathy & Francis Harwell, certify that we are well acquanted with Robert Abernathy above & from his age & infirmities, as we believe, that he could not get to the court house, being about eighteen miles distant, without great inconvenience & trouble.
Robert Abernathy
Certificate #4388
Issued January 18, 1833
Rate $20.00 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
North Carolina Agency
[research of Bob Erwin]
More About Robert Abernethy:
Will Probated: Apr 1846, Catawba Co., NC - Will Book 1, page 3988
Will Written: 08 Apr 183088
Children of Robert Abernethy and Abigail Harwell are:
102 i. Buckner6 Abernethy89.
103 ii. Samuel Abernethy89.
104 iii. Fredrick Abernethy89.
105 iv. Robert Abernethy89.
106 v. Lucy Abernethy89.
107 vi. Susanna Abernethy89.
108 vii. Frances Abernethy89.
28. Harbert5 Abernethy (John4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 1755 in Virginia, and died 18 Aug 1820 in North Carolina. He married Susannah Harwell 22 Dec 1788 in Brunswick Co., VA, daughter of Samuel Harwell and Abigail Harwell. She was born Abt. 1767, and died 12 Jul 1846 in North Carolina.
Notes for Harbert Abernethy:
Last will & testament: Harbert Abernathy of Lincoln County - wife, Susanna; sons John, Turner, Miles and Ascew Abernethy; "all my children;" youngest child is under age. Executors: son John Abernathy and John Edwards. Witnesses: James Loftin, Robert Abernethy.
More About Harbert Abernethy:
Will Probated: Jul 1821, Lincoln Co., NC
Will Written: Aug 1820
Marriage Notes for Harbert Abernethy and Susannah Harwell:
The marriage may have taken place in Dinwiddie County, Virginia according to a family document in which Brunswick County was marked through and Dinwiddie County written in.
Children of Harbert Abernethy and Susannah Harwell are:
109 i. John6 Abernethy, born 11 Oct 178990; died 28 Jul 185690.
+ 110 ii. Nancy Abernethy, born 22 Nov 1791 in Catawba Co., NC.
111 iii. Jane Abernethy, born 12 Jan 179490. She married James Gibbs90 23 Oct 1821 in Lincoln Co., NC91.
112 iv. Elizabeth Abernethy, born 30 Nov 179692; died 1880.
+ 113 v. Lucy W. Abernethy, born 10 Nov 1798 in Catawba Co., NC.
+ 114 vi. Mary Polly Abernethy, born 02 Dec 1801 in Catawba Co., NC; died 1875 in Catawba Co., NC.
+ 115 vii. Turner Abernethy, born 03 Apr 1803 in Catawba Co., NC.
116 viii. Martha Abernethy, born 12 Jul 180692; died 1878.
+ 117 ix. Miles S. Abernethy, born 03 Apr 1808 in Catawba Co., NC; died 1883.
118 x. Ascew Abernethy, born 30 Jan 181092; died 27 Jul 182492.
+ 119 xi. Frances Abernethy, born 03 Mar 1812 in Catawba Co., NC; died 1858.
120 xii. Abigail Espe A. Abernethy92, born 10 Sep 1815 in Catawba Co., NC92,93. She married Jacob Wycoff94 Aft. 1850; born Abt. 1822 in Catawba Co., NC95.
Notes for Abigail Espe A. Abernethy:
In 1850, Espe Abernethy resided with Patsy Abernethy age 38 and Elizabeth Abernethy 44, probably her unmarried sisters.
More About Abigail Espe A. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #119/119; age 33
More About Jacob Wycoff:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #120/120; age 28
35. Robert5 Abernethy (David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 174996, and died 182497. He married Sarah Nichols98 23 Jun 1783 in Lincoln Co., NC99. She died Aft. 1824100.
Notes for Robert Abernethy:
Lincoln County, NC Estate Papers of Robert Abernethy, died c1824, state that Turner T. and Berryman Abernethy, sons of Robert Abernethy, relinquish their rights of Admn. on their father's estate. Their mother, Sarah Abernethy, does the same. [Anne Williams McAllister, Heinrich Weidner 1717 - 1792 Catharina Mull Weidner 1733 - 1804 Through Four Generations, (1992), 896.]
More About Robert Abernethy:
Military service: Revolutionary War101
Children of Robert Abernethy and Sarah Nichols are:
+ 121 i. Berryman6 Abernethy, born Abt. 1780; died Bef. 1876.
+ 122 ii. Robert Abernethy.
123 iii. Amy Abernethy, born 1789102; died Aft. 1864102. She married David P. Whitener 20 Feb 1812 in Lincoln Co., NC102; born 21 Aug 1786102; died 29 Jun 1864102.
124 iv. Anna Abernethy, born 1792; died 22 Jul 1834. She married Philip Shuford 09 Feb 1807 in Lincoln Co., NC102; born 15 Feb 1781102; died 03 Apr 1859102.
Notes for Anna Abernethy:
In his book "A Condensed History of the Early Settlers of Catawba County," Col. George M. Yoder writes that Philip Shuford married "Catherine" Shuford, sister of Turner T. Abernethy. Name may have been Catherine Anna.
More About Anna Abernethy:
Burial: Grace Lutheran & Reformed Church, Catawba Co., NC102
More About Philip Shuford:
Burial: Grace Lutheran & Reformed Church, Catawba Co., NC102
+ 125 v. Turner T. Abernethy, born 1792 in Catawba Co., NC; died 15 May 1865.
36. David5 Abernethy (David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)103 was born 29 Jul 1759 in Dinwiddie Co., VA104. He married Christina Forney104 27 May 1782 in Lincoln Co., NC104, daughter of Jacob Forney and Mariah Burgner.
Notes for David Abernethy:
Facts stated in Revolutionary War Pension Application:
Application filed in Giles Co., Tennessee. He was born in Dinwiddie Co., Virginia and moved with his parents to Lincoln Co., North Carolina. He was living in Lincoln County when called into service. He had lived in his present neighborhood for three years. Names of some of the people in his neighborhood who knew him were Francis Rose, Joseph Blair, Charles C. Abernathy, William McG--d, Isaac Wilcox, Daniel Cultisck, David G. Roper, George Johnston and others. Affidavits were signed by Clergyman Wesley W. Taylor, James White, Alfred Flanning?, R. H. Allen, R. G. Abernathy. His statement was that he served three months under Col. McLean and that he then employed James Nemby as a substitute, and he came come. Next he volunteered under the command of Gen. Rutherford in a campaign against the Cherokee Indians and marched over the mountains to the hill towns of the Cherokee Nation. He was in this service for two months. In the fall of 1781, he enlisted in the command of Capt. McLean, Gen. Polk's Brigade, at Charlottetown, Mecklenburg Co., NC. and marched to South Carolina. At Camden, SC, they joined Gen. Graham and marched to Ninety Six, SC, and on to Eutaw Springs. He was three months in this service. He was with Capt. Jack's army for three months. His pension claim number was S. 1609.
More About David Abernethy:
Military service: Revolutionary War104
Children of David Abernethy and Christina Forney are:
126 i. Milton6 Abernethy104.
127 ii. Ephriam Abernethy104.
128 iii. Littleton Abernethy104.
129 iv. John Young Abernethy104. He married Matilda Sharp Alexander104 1827104.
130 v. Robert G. Abernethy104.
131 vi. Drucilla Abernethy104. She married James Timon104.
132 vii. Dionysia Abernethy104. She married David Roper104.
133 viii. Susan Abernethy104. She married McGee104.
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37. John D.5 Abernethy (David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)105 was born 1761106, and died 1843106. He married Susannah Marie Forney107. She was born 1767108.
Notes for John D. Abernethy:
Will names wife Susanah; daughters Charity Young, Fanny Gabriel, Polly Duncan, Mary Rozzel, Elizabeth McKorkle, Susan Hoke; sons Jacob, William, Miles, Franklin, John. Executors: sons William, Franklin. Witnesses: J. M. Forney, Robert Perkins.
More About John D. Abernethy:
Will Probated: Jun 1844, Catawba Co., NC - will book 1, page 13
Will Written: 08 Jan 1838
Children of John Abernethy and Susannah Forney are:
134 i. Charity6 Abernethy109. She married Young.
135 ii. Fanny Abernethy109. She married Gabriel.
136 iii. Polly Abernethy109. She married Absolum Duncan.
137 iv. Nancy Abernethy109. She married Rozelle.
138 v. Elizabeth Abernethy109. She married Francis McCorkle.
139 vi. Jacob Abernethy109.
140 vii. William Abernethy109.
141 viii. Miles W. Abernethy109,110, born 1801110; died 1877110. He married Ann Hoke 1835111; born 1812111; died 1889111.
142 ix. Franklin Matthew Abernethy112.
143 x. Susan Abernethy112. She married Alfred Hoke.
144 xi. John Abernethy.
38. Turner5 Abernethy (David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)112 was born 1763113. He married Louisa Abernethy114.
Notes for Louisa Abernethy:
Miss Rozella Abernethy concludes that Louisa Abernethy was the daughter of Robert and Sarah Abernethy and cousin of Turner Abernethy. However, she does not list a Louisa Abernethy as a child of Robert and Sarah.
Children of Turner Abernethy and Louisa Abernethy are:
145 i. Moses6 Abernethy115. He married Eliza Dickson115.
146 ii. Ezekiel Abernethy115. He married Lucy Kendrick116 19 Oct 1824 in Mecklenburg Co., NC.
147 iii. Starling Abernethy117.
148 iv. Myra Abernethy117.
149 v. Martha Abernethy117. She married Hiram Lawrence117.
150 vi. Louisa Abernethy117. She married Thomas McGee117 22 Aug 1826 in Lincoln Co., NC.
More About Thomas McGee:
Military service: Major in the Revolutionary War117
151 vii. Disa Abernethy117. She married Robert Johnson117.
152 viii. Turner Abernethy117.
153 ix. Felix Abernethy117. He married Eliza Goode117.
39. William D.5 Abernethy (David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)118 was born 16 Oct 1768 in North Carolina119, and died 01 Sep 1850119. He married Winifred Kimbrell 01 Jan 1799119. She was born 15 Oct 1773 in North Carolina119, and died 03 Sep 1855119.
More About William D. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #428/440; age 80
Burial: Christ Lutheran Church, Stanley, Gaston Co., NC120
More About Winifred Kimbrell:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #428/440; age 70
Children of William Abernethy and Winifred Kimbrell are:
+ 154 i. Alfred William6 Abernethy, born 1800 in North Carolina.
+ 155 ii. Drury Gillum Abernethy, born 19 Jan 1801; died 23 Dec 1854.
+ 156 iii. Joseph Abernethy, born Abt. 1804.
157 iv. David Abernethy121, born Bet. 1810 - 1815122.
Notes for David Abernethy:
Removed to California.
158 v. Agnes Belzora Abernethy122, born Bet. 1810 - 1815. She married Albert A. Oglesby122 16 Oct 1837122.
Notes for Agnes Belzora Abernethy:
Removed to California. [research of Miss Rozella Abernethy]
41. Nancy5 Abernethy (David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)123. She married Peter Forney.
More About Nancy Abernethy:
Burial: Lincoln Co., NC124
More About Peter Forney:
Burial: Lincoln Co., NC124
Children of Nancy Abernethy and Peter Forney are:
159 i. Daniel6 Forney124. He married Harriet Brevard124.
160 ii. Mary Forney124. She married Christian Reinhardt, Jr.124.
161 iii. Jacob Forney124. He married Sarah Hoke124.
162 iv. Nancy Forney124, died 1894124. She married William Johnston124.
163 v. Susan Forney124, born Abt. 1800 in North Carolina125. She married Bartlett Shipp126; born Abt. 1785 in North Carolina127.
More About Susan Forney:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #435/447; age 50
More About Bartlett Shipp:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #435/447; age 65
164 vi. Sophia Forney128. She married G. S. Hunter128.
165 vii. Monroe Forney128.
166 viii. Joseph Forney, born 22 Dec 1792128; died 15 Dec 1812128.
More About Joseph Forney:
Burial: Lincoln Co., NC128
167 ix. Eliza Forney128. She married Henry Y. Webb128.
43. Miles David5 Abernethy (David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)129,130 was born 21 Sep 1774 in North Carolina131, and died 17 Aug 1863 in Lincoln Co., NC131. He married Susannah Parr132,133,134,135. She was born 28 May 1789136, and died 02 Aug 1841136.
More About Miles David Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #430/442; age 75
Will Probated: Jul 1867, Lincoln Co., NC 3:97
Will Written: 02 Mar 1855
Notes for Susannah Parr:
Miss Rozella Abernethy gives the name as Susan Pear in her research.
The cemetery listing for persons buried in Gaston County (Gaston County Library) gives date of death as 08-02-1846 and age at death as 57yrs, 2mos, 5days.
More About Susannah Parr:
Burial: Christ Lutheran Church, Stanley, Gaston Co., NC
Children of Miles Abernethy and Susannah Parr are:
+ 168 i. Asenath6 Abernethy, born 31 Jul 1811.
+ 169 ii. Lena Abernethy, born 31 Jul 1811.
+ 170 iii. John P. Abernethy, born 29 Mar 1814 in North Carolina; died 1880.
+ 171 iv. David M. Abernethy, born 04 Jul 1816 in North Carolina; died 1875.
+ 172 v. Susan Abernethy, born 26 Aug 1818.
+ 173 vi. Sidney Turner Abernethy, born 22 Feb 1821 in North Carolina; died 22 Sep 1891.
+ 174 vii. Elizabeth Abernethy, born 1826.
+ 175 viii. Miles Luther Abernethy, born 03 Dec 1826.
+ 176 ix. Milton S. Abernethy, born 29 Jul 1831; died Aug 1869.
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44. Pattie5 Abernethy (David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)137. She married David Abernethy138, son of James Abernethy and Elizabeth Cox.
Children of Pattie Abernethy and David Abernethy are:
177 i. Joshua6 Abernethy139.
Notes for Joshua Abernethy:
Relocated to Missouri.
178 ii. James Abernethy139. He married Murat Young139.
179 iii. Nancy Abernethy139. She married John Capps139.
45. Battee5 Abernethy (Miles4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)140,141,142 was born Abt. 1755 in Virginia, and died 07 Apr 1852 in Howard Farm, Oakridge, MO143. He married Mary Beale 13 Nov 1778 in Lincoln Co., NC. She died 1839 in Pocahontas, MO.
Notes for Battee Abernethy:
The family record written by John Connelly Fite states that Battie Abernethy went to Missouri.
Children of Battee Abernethy and Mary Beale are:
180 i. Aaron6 Abernethy, born Abt. 1779 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 24 Jan 1847 in Fannin Co, TX144. He married (1) Susan Elizabeth Vaughn 27 Feb 1802 in Lincoln Co., NC144. He married (2) Elizabeth Halbert Abt. 1832144.
181 ii. Mary Abernethy, born 01 Nov 1788144; died 13 Jul 1852144.
182 iii. Battee Abernethy, Jr., born 01 Jan 1789144; died 07 Oct 1845144. He married (1) Polly Nance 10 Jul 1810 in Lincoln Co., NC144. He married (2) Willey Nance Aft. 10 Jul 1810144.
183 iv. Elizabeth Abernethy, born 09 Aug 1804144; died 03 Apr 1852144. She married Thomas Howard 1824145; born 1798145.
46. Jones5 Abernethy (Miles4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)146,147 was born Aug 1764 in Granville Co., NC148, and died 21 Jul 1835 in Perry Co., MO148. He married (1) Elizabeth Ann Rutledge. She was born Abt. 1766148, and died 25 Aug 1844 in Perry Co., MO148. He married (2) Frances C. Farrar149.
Notes for Jones Abernethy:
The family record written by John Connelly Fite states that Jones Abernethy went to Missouri.
One source gives Frances Farrar as the wife of Jones Abernethy while another names Elizabeth Ann Rutledge as his wife. He may have been married twice. I do not know the mother of his children.
Taken from York Chapel Graveyard 1821-1971:
Abernathy, J........ To the Memory of Jones Abernathy. Dec. Born August 1764 and departed this life July 1835. Aged 70 years 11 months. (North Carolina Legislature, 1807-1808. Colonel in War of 1812. Judge 1826-27 and Treasurer 1825-28, 1833 of Perry County. Founder of York Chapel, 1821. (Son of Miles Abernethy of the N.C. Legislature and the American Revolution and Sarah Ann Jones (Batte). Tryon, Lincoln Co., NC) Bristol Parish, Va.) Px. (Diana Drevas, research)
More About Jones Abernethy:
Burial: York Chapel United Methodist Church, Longtown, MO150
More About Elizabeth Ann Rutledge:
Burial: York Chapel United Methodist Church, Longtown, MO150
Children of Jones Abernethy and Frances Farrar are:
184 i. Frances F.6 Abernethy, born Abt. 1785151; died Abt. 1850151. She married James Abernethy.
185 ii. Mary Abernethy, born 11 Mar 1789 in Lincoln Co., NC151,152; died 10 Aug 1829 in Missouri153,154.
186 iii. Sarah Ann Abernethy, born 10 Aug 1791 in Lincoln Co., NC155,156; died 03 Aug 1860 in Missouri156. She married George Rutledge 01 Sep 1812 in Lincoln Co., NC157.
187 iv. Martha Abernethy, born Abt. 1793158,159; died 28 Apr 1860160,161. She married Joshua Abernathy162.
188 v. Robert J. Abernethy, born Dec 1795163,164; died Mar 1836 in Missouri165,166.
189 vi. Elizabeth Abernethy, born Abt. 1795167; died Abt. 1847 in Missouri167,168. She married James Burns169.
190 vii. James F. Abernethy, born Jan 1798 in North Carolina170; died Apr 1829 in Missouri170.
191 viii. Alonzo Abernethy, born in North Carolina170; died 08 Oct 1844 in Missouri170.
47. Elizabeth5 Abernethy (Miles4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)171 was born 1760 in Lincoln Co., NC172, and died 1803172. She married John William Farrar173,174 03 May 1783 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC175. He was born 01 Aug 1758 in Goochland Co., VA175, and died Jul 1830 in Lincoln Co., TN175,176.
Notes for Elizabeth Abernethy:
Miss Rozella Abernethy in her manuscript "Genealogy of the Abernethy Family of Lincoln and Gaston County North Carolina" states that Elizabeth Abernethy married 'John Farrar of Tennessee.'
Notes for John William Farrar:
"He received his commission as 2nd Lt. on 13 Oct 1777 in Mecklenburg Co., VA. in Capt. Lewis Parham's Co., of Militia, under Col. Bennett Goode (Meck. Co. OB 4, 374). He took the oath of Captain in 1783 (Meck. Co. OB 5, 375). His uncle, John Farrar (1728-1808) was already a Captain in Sept 1777, a month before his nephew was commissioned 2nd Lt." [Sheri L. Acosta, Ancestors of Samuel & Tracy Acosta 10/1/97, Family Tre Maker User Home Page, "electronic".]
Question - should this paragraph read that he received his commission in Mecklenburg County, NC? Need to confirm Mecklenburg County, VA.
Note - his mother, Sarah Ann Jones, is named in a history of the Abernethy family of Sarah Ann Jones Goode. John Farrar served under Col. Bennett Goode. [Rev. Edward B. Smith, Jr., James Abernethy 1790-1859 His Forefathers and His Descendants, June 1965]
"John and Elizabeth (Abernathy) Farrar and family moved to Perry County, MO. about 1823 with five of their sons: William, Robert, Miles, John and Moses." [Sheri L. Acosta, Ancestors of Samuel & Tracy Acosta 10/1/97, Family Tre Maker User Home Page, "electronic".] (Note: Elizabeth Abernethy died in 1803, probably in North Carolina - DJJ)
"He settled in North Carolina and stayed until 1810, when at the age of 70 he moved to the new settlement of Cyruston, in what is now Lincoln County, Tennessee. Five sons from his first marriage continued on to Perry County, Missouri. While some of the Missouri descendants contend that John himself continued to Missouri where he died, the only documentation of his death that I know of is is will, which was probated in Lincoln County, Tennessee. When coupled with an article in the May 1904 edition of 'The Lincoln County News' which gives the location of John Farrar's farm, it is most likely that this patriarch spent the last remaining years of his life in Tennessee.
One point of family legend has it that John fought in the American Revolutionary War rising from the rank of Private to Captain, and at one time served under General Nathaniel Greene. However his service cannot be verified in the National Archive, or any other place for that matter. While lack of documentation does not disprove the possibility of his service, it is possible that over time his part in the war was confused with his uncle John (brother of his father William)." [Michael Ray Farrar, Farrar Lineage, (personal home page; printout on 11 Jan 1998), "Electronic."]
More About John William Farrar:
Military service: Revolutionary War - Captain under Gen. Seiver177
Will Probated: Lincoln Co., Tennessee178
Children of Elizabeth Abernethy and John Farrar are:
192 i. Franklin6 Farrar179.
193 ii. Mary Farrar179.
194 iii. Sarah Ann Farrar179.
195 iv. William Farrar, born 1784 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC179; died 1807179. He married Charlotte Byrum179.
196 v. Robert Batte Farrar, born 04 Feb 1786 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC179; died 22 Apr 1857 in Perry Co., MO180. He married Susan Abernethy181.
197 vi. Miles Farrar, born 1787181; died 1843 in Perry Co., Missouri181. He married Agnes Barnett181.
198 vii. Annie Farrar, born 1788 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC181.
199 viii. John Farrar, born 1788 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC181. He married (1) Mary Abernethy181 101. He married (2) Susan Clifton181 102. He married (3) Venable181 103.
200 ix. James J. Farrar, born Dec 1790 in Mecklenburg Co., VA181,182; died 1840 in Shelby Co., Texas183,184. He married Jane Bowden185 20 Nov 1817186.
Notes for James J. Farrar:
Note: it seems unlikely that James J. Farrar was born in Mecklenburg County, Virginia as the family had been settled in Lincoln County, North Carolina for some time. I believe it is more likely that he was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, which is adjacent to Lincoln County.
201 x. Aaron Farrar, born 1792187; died 1834187. He married Peggy187.
202 xi. Moses Farrar, born 1794187; died 1824187.
203 xii. Samuel Farrar, born 1801 in North Carolina187. He married Minerva187.
48. John5 Abernethy (Miles4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)188,189 was born 1774190, and died 12 Mar 1826191. He married (1) Catherine Nantz192,193 09 Jul 1791 in Lincoln Co., NC194. She died 05 Feb 1817195. He married (2) Susan Connelly196 29 Oct 1818197, daughter of John Connelly and Jane Ballon. She was born in Burke Co., NC197, and died 01 Feb 1864 in Caldwell Co., NC197.
Notes for John Abernethy:
"The Rankins of North Carolina..." names John Abernethy as a son of Miles Abernethy born 1750. [A. Gregg Moore & Forney A. Rankin, The Rankins of North Carolina Vol I, (Marietta Georgia, 1997), 277.]
John Abernethy and Susan Connelly had twelve children. [Lincoln County Heritage 1997, (Don Mills, Inc. and the Lincoln Co. Heritage Book Committee), 1.]
Note: the family records of John Connelly Fite, a descendant, name five children.
The submitter of the article in Lincoln County Heritage 1997 gives the year of death as 12 Mar 1826. This date differs from the date recorded in the Family Record of John Connelley Fite, a descendant. [Lincoln County Heritage 1997, (Don Mills, Inc. and the Lincoln Co. Heritage Book Committee), 1.]
John Abernethey was known as "Big John." [John Connelley Fite, "Family Record of John Connelley Fite."]
28 Feb 1831 - Miles B. Alexander was appointed guardian of the estate of Jane Caroline, John Connelly, Sarah Ann, & Joseph Harvey Abernathy, Orphans of John Abernathy, Decd., and bound in the sum of $10 to Gov. Momfret Stokes, Wm. E. McRee, Security. Wit. by D. M. Barringer.
28 Feb 1834 - Miles B. Alexander was appointed guardian of the estate of Jane Caroline, John Connelly, Sarah Ann & Joseph Harvey Abernathy, Orphans of John Abernathy, Decd., and bound in the sum of $100 to Gov. David L. Swain, Wm. M. Bostick, Security. [Herman W. Ferguson, The North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal, "Mecklenburg County, North Carolina: Abstracts of the Loose Estate Records, February 1997.]
Notes for Catherine Nantz:
First wife of John Abernethy. [John Connelley Fite, "Family Record of John Connelley Fite."]
Notes for Susan Connelly:
"(Big) John Abernethy's Second wife was Susannah Connelly (Daughter of Captain John Connelly of Burke Co., N.C.) who he married Oct. 29 1818. [John Connelley Fite, "Family Record of John Connelley Fite."]
Children of John Abernethy and Catherine Nantz are:
+ 204 i. Miles B.6 Abernethy, born 01 Apr 1792.
205 ii. Naomi Abernethy, born 1796197; died 1816197.
Notes for Naomi Abernethy:
Died young. [John Connelley Fite, "Family Record of John Connelley Fite."]
206 iii. Hezekiah Abernethy, born 06 Sep 1797197; died 1812197.
Notes for Hezekiah Abernethy:
Another page of the family record gives the date of his birth as 1794. [John Connelley Fite, "Family Record of John Connelley Fite."]
207 iv. William Abernethy, born 1800197; died 1824197.
Notes for William Abernethy:
Another page in the family record gives his year of birth as about 1804. [John Connelley Fite, "Family Record of John Connelley Fite."]
208 v. Olive Abernethy, born 1802197; died 1874197.
Notes for Olive Abernethy:
Another page in the family record gives the name as Oliver. [John Connelley Fite, "Family Record of John Connelley Fite."]
209 vi. Mary Abernethy197. She married John Shuford197.
210 vii. Lockey Abernethy197, died 1839 in Lowndes Co., MS197. She married Joshua T. Moore197 1833197.
Notes for Lockey Abernethy:
"Lockey - Married Joshua T. Moore in 1833 moved to Lownds (sic) Co Miss in 18 where Lockey died in 1839, The family moved to Texas in 1850." [John Connelley Fite, "Family Record of John Connelley Fite."]
+ 211 viii. James Abernethy, born 07 May 1806; died 27 Dec 1880.
Children of John Abernethy and Susan Connelly are:
+ 212 i. Jane Caroline6 Abernethy, born 15 Jul 1819; died in Arkansas.
+ 213 ii. John Connelly Abernethy, born 15 Sep 1821; died 13 May 1911.
214 iii. Mary Ann Abernethy, born 20 May 1823197. She married Joseph Sherrill197.
215 iv. William Calvin Abernethy197.
Notes for William Calvin Abernethy:
Died in infancy. [John Connelley Fite, "Family Record of John Connelley Fite."]
+ 216 v. Joseph Harvey Abernethy, born May 1827.
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Descendants of Robert A. Abernethy
Generation No. 6
68. Shadrick6 Abernethy (Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)198 was born Abt. 1780199. He married Ann Hager200 1805201, daughter of Simon Hager and Susan Lawing.
More About Shadrick Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #568/579; age 70
Children of Shadrick Abernethy and Ann Hager are:
217 i. Robert H.7 Abernathy202,203. He married Elizabeth Strong203.
218 ii. George Abernathy203.
219 iii. Joseph Abernathy203. He married Ollie Naniz203.
220 iv. Simon Abernathy203. He married Mary Strong203.
221 v. Ezekiel Abernathy203. He married Margaret Henkel203.
222 vi. Martha Abernathy203, born Abt. 1816204. She married James Moore205; born Abt. 1813206.
More About Martha Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #567/578; age 34
More About James Moore:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #567/578; age 37
223 vii. Henry Abernathy207, born Abt. 1827208.
More About Henry Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #568/579; age 23
224 viii. Minerva Abernathy209, born Abt. 1830210. She married Elias Kelly211.
More About Minerva Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #567/578; age 20
225 ix. Nipon Abernethy212.
69. Robert6 Abernethy, Esq. (Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)213.
Children of Robert Abernethy, Esq. are:
226 i. Robert7 Abernethy214.
227 ii. Simon Abernethy214.
228 iii. Starling Abernethy214. He married Nancy Henkle214.
229 iv. Joseph Abernethy214. He married Olive Nantz214.
230 v. Ezekial Abernethy214.
231 vi. Henry Abernethy214.
232 vii. Martha Abernethy214. She married James Moore214.
233 viii. Minerva Abernethy214. She married James Kelly214.
74. Berry6 Abernethy (John5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)215 was born 1783 in North Carolina216, and died 1870 in Rhea Co., TN216. He married Almirah Cobb216. She was born 1806216, and died 1893.
Children of Berry Abernethy and Almirah Cobb are:
234 i. Eliza D.7 Abernathy216, died Bef. 1889216. She married Sanders Leeper216 18 Nov 1841216.
235 ii. Susan R. Abernathy216.
236 iii. John Clayton Abernathy216, born 30 Mar 1824216; died 20 Apr 1911216. He married Nancy Bicknell216 30 Jan 1845216.
More About John Clayton Abernathy:
Burial: Rhea Springs Cemetery, Rhea Co., TN216
Military service: CSA - surgeon216
Occupation: physician and surgeon216
237 iv. Archibald Sylvester Abernathy216, born 05 Dec 1830 in Tennessee216; died 04 Aug 1870 in Perry Co., Missouri216.
238 v. Thomas A. Abernathy216, born 1833216; died in Washington, DC?216.
More About Thomas A. Abernathy:
Military service: Union Army - Colonel216
239 vi. Joseph Loudon Abernathy216, born 03 Mar 1835 in Tennessee216; died 07 Jul 1909 in Ashdown, AR216. He married (1) Jane Elizabeth Mounger Shaver in Evening Shade, AR216. He married (2) Mary Ann Johnston216 01 Jan 1857 in Monroe Co., TN216. He married (3) Eliza Cash 11 Jul 1868 in Rhea Co., TN216.
240 vii. James T. Abernathy216, born Abt. 1837 in Tennessee216.
More About James T. Abernathy:
Burial: Rhea Springs Cemetery, Rhea Co., TN216
Military service: Union Army - 10th Tennessee Cavalry216
241 viii. Martha M. Abernathy216, born 31 Jan 1839216; died 20 Mar 1906216. She married Jeremiah C. Wasson216.
More About Martha M. Abernathy:
Burial: Rhea Springs Cemetery, Rhea Co., TN216
242 ix. Artie A. Abernathy216, born 1843216. She married James A. Prater216 14 Apr 1859216.
75. Lawson H.6 Abernethy (John5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)217,218 was born 15 Dec 1803219, and died 21 Jan 1892220. He married Margaret Ermina Rankin 22 Sep 1838 in Lincoln Co., NC221, daughter of William Rankin and Mary Lourance. She was born 15 Aug 1816 in Catawba Co., NC222,223, and died 02 Apr 1883224.
More About Lawson H. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #314/314; age 47; living with father-in-law
Burial: Concord Presbyterian Church cemetery, Statesville, Iredell Co., NC224
More About Margaret Ermina Rankin:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #314/314; age 34
Burial: Concord Presbyterian Church cemetery, Statesville, Iredell Co., NC224
Children of Lawson Abernethy and Margaret Rankin are:
243 i. Mary Ann7 Abernethy, born 1839 in Missouri225,226.
More About Mary Ann Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #314/314; age 10
244 ii. Susan M. Abernethy, born 1841 in Missouri227,228.
More About Susan M. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #314/314; age 9
245 iii. William L. Abernethy, born 1843 in Missouri229,230.
More About William L. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #314/314; age 7
246 iv. Moses A. Abernethy, born 1846 in Missouri231,232.
More About Moses A. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #314/314; age 4
247 v. Milton Abernethy, born 1848 in Missouri233,234.
More About Milton Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #314/314; age 2
81. Moses6 Abernethy (Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 1783 in Lincoln Co., NC235. He married Polly Short 03 Aug 1824 in Lincoln Co., NC236,237.
More About Moses Abernethy:
Dwelling: Oliver's Cross Road, Catawba Co., NC238
Children of Moses Abernethy and Polly Short are:
248 i. Franklin7 Abernethy239.
249 ii. John Abernethy239, born 1825239.
250 iii. Barbara Abernethy239,240, born 1832241; died 31 Mar 1914 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC242. She married Alfred Bumgarner242 18 Mar 1852 in Lincoln Co., NC242; born Abt. 1823 in Catawba Co., NC242.
251 iv. Daniel Henry Abernethy243, born 1842243.
82. David6 Abernethy (Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 30 Mar 1785 in Lincoln Co., NC244, and died 30 Jan 1870 in Catawba Co., NC244. He married Catherine Whisenhant 24 Jul 1820244. She was born 1799 in Catawba Co., NC245,246, and died 18 Jul 1872247.
Notes for David Abernethy:
Will names wife Catherine, "my six children." Executors: sons John Abernethy and Noah Abernethy. Witnesses: G. W. Cansler and Jane E. Cansler.
More About David Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #1061/1061; age 70
Burial: Zion Lutheran Church, Catawba Co., NC
Dwelling: Baker's Mountain, Catawba Co., NC248
Occupation: 1850, Farmer
Property value: 1850, Real $500
Will Probated: 30 Aug 1870, Catawba Co., NC - will book 2, page 40
Will Written: 27 Dec 1853
More About Catherine Whisenhant:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #1061/1061; age 50
Burial: Zion Lutheran Church, Catawba Co., NC
Children of David Abernethy and Catherine Whisenhant are:
252 i. John F.7 Abernethy, born 1823249.
Notes for John F. Abernethy:
Possibly the John F. Abernethy of the 1850 census of Catawba County, NC:
#992/992
John F. Abernethy, age 24, farmer, born in Catawba County, married in the last year.
(Catherine?), age 17, born in Catawba County, married in the last year.
253 ii. S. M. Abernethy, born 1825249.
254 iii. Noah Abernethy, born Abt. 1827 in Catawba Co., NC250.
More About Noah Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #1061/1061; age 23
255 iv. Eve M. Abernethy, born Abt. 1833 in Catawba Co., NC250.
More About Eve M. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #1061/1061; age 17
256 v. Sarah Abernethy, born Abt. 1836 in Catawba Co., NC250.
More About Sarah Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #1061/1061; age 14
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Descendants of Robert A. Abernethy
83. James S.6 Abernethy (Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 1787 in Lincoln Co., NC251, and died 1860 in probably Gaston Co., NC251. He married (1) Mary Rockett252 15 Apr 1808 in Lincoln Co., NC253, daughter of John Rockett and Sarah Abernethy. She was born Abt. 1790 in North Carolina, and died Abt. 1820 in North Carolina254. He married (2) Francis Fanny Clodfelter254 07 Dec 1821 in Lincoln Co., NC. She was born 1800 in Lincoln Co., NC255,256, and died 1875 in probably Gaston Co., NC257.
Notes for James S. Abernethy:
Abernethy family cemetery in Gaston Co., NC - on Turner Rd. (S.R. 2005), go .7 mile - site is in large oak grove about 30 yds. off left side of road.
Graves of family members, many unmarked.
Large monument in center of plot with the following names on the sides:
STONE WITHERSPOON SKIDMORE ABERNETHY
Hollie Abernethy, Elizabeth Abernethy, Fannie Abernethy, Martha Abernethy, Margaret Abernethy, James S. Abernethy, Jerry Abernethy, C. Mark Abernethy, George W. Abernethy, Susan Abernethy, Susie Abernethy, Barnette Abernethy, William Abernethy, Miles Abernethy, Daniel L. Abernethy, M. Ellen Abernethy, Etta Skidmore, Manda Skidmore, Burke Abernethy, Tilman Stone, Frances Witherspoon, J. A. Abernethy.
More About James S. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #276/237; age 66
Burial: Abernethy Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC257
Dwelling: "Ore Bank" community of Lincoln Co., NC258
Occupation: Iron worker and made coke for smelting ore.
More About Francis Fanny Clodfelter:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #276/237; age 50
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #953/873; age 63, living with son, Jerry
Burial: Abernethy Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC259
Property value: Personal $60
Children of James Abernethy and Mary Rockett are:
257 i. John7 Abernethy, born Abt. 1811; died in California260. He married in Ohio261.
+ 258 ii. Coleman H. Abernethy, born 06 Dec 1812 in North Carolina; died 25 Nov 1880 in Gaston Co., NC.
+ 259 iii. Ritty Abernethy, born Abt. 1815.
+ 260 iv. Miles Alexander Abernethy, born Abt. 1817 in North Carolina; died Abt. 1869 in North Carolina.
261 v. Richard Hill Abernethy, born Abt. 1819261; died 1906261.
More About Richard Hill Abernethy:
Burial: Christ's Lutheran Church Cemetery261
Children of James Abernethy and Francis Clodfelter are:
+ 262 i. Amy7 Abernethy, born Abt. 1827 in North Carolina.
+ 263 ii. George Washington Abernethy, born Abt. 1825 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 15 Apr 1897 in Gaston Co., NC.
+ 264 iii. James Monroe Abernethy, born 11 Nov 1825 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 01 Jul 1896.
+ 265 iv. Christian Marcus Abernathy, born 23 Dec 1827 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 29 Mar 1881.
+ 266 v. Mary Abernethy, born Abt. 1830 in North Carolina.
267 vi. Ponina Abernethy, born Abt. 1834 in Lincoln Co., NC262,263. She married John Rumfelt.
More About Ponina Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #276/237; age 19
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #953/873; age 26, living with brother Jerry
+ 268 vii. Catherine Abernethy, born Abt. 1835.
+ 269 viii. Jeremiah Abernethy, born Abt. 1836 in Lincoln Co., NC; died Bef. 1880.
270 ix. Susannah Abernethy, born Abt. 1840264.
Notes for Susannah Abernethy:
Did not marry.
More About Susannah Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #276/237; age 10
85. Eli6 Abernethy (Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 17 Mar 1800 in Lincoln Co., NC265. He married (1) Mary Heavner 28 Oct 1823 in Lincoln Co., NC266. She was born Abt. 1797 in North Carolina267, and died 23 May 1867268. He married (2) Elizabeth Klipsch 22 Nov 1867 in Indiana268.
Notes for Eli Abernethy:
After his first wife died, Eli Abernethy went with his oldest nephew, Coleman Abernethy, to Indiana. Coleman bought a farm and planted his crops. In August of 1867, Coleman was homesick and not satisfied with Indiana, so he sold his farm before his harvest and returned to North Carolina. Eli married a young widow and stayed in Indiana. [Rev. Edward Smith, research]
More About Eli Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Beanblossom Twp., Monroe Co., IN; #506/506; age 51
Dwelling: 1868, Flatrock Township, St. Louis Crossing, Indiana268
More About Mary Heavner:
1850 Federal Census: Beanblossom Twp., Monroe Co., IN; #506/506; age 53
Notes for Elizabeth Klipsch:
Possible sister of William Linke Klipsch. In the 1850 census of Bartholomew Co., Indiana, there is an Elizabeth B. Klibsch, age 9, listed as a daughter of Charles and Sarah Klibsch. William L. Klibsch, age 10 is also listed. (Bartholomew Co., IN; #749/757)
Children of Eli Abernethy and Mary Heavner are:
271 i. Barbara S.7 Abernethy269, born Abt. 1826 in North Carolina270. She married William Fulkerson271; born Abt. 1824 in Virginia272.
More About Barbara S. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Beanblossom Twp., Monroe Co., IN; #508/508; age 24
More About William Fulkerson:
1850 Federal Census: Beanblossom Twp., Monroe Co., IN; #508/508; age 26
272 ii. Washington M. Abernethy273, born Abt. 1828 in Indiana274. He married Martha Abt. 1850; born Abt. 1832 in Indiana274.
More About Washington M. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Beanblossom Twp., Monroe Co., IN; #507/507; age 22
More About Martha:
1850 Federal Census: Beanblossom Twp., Monroe Co., IN; #507/507; age 18
273 iii. Angeline F. Abernethy275, born Abt. 1832 in Indiana276.
More About Angeline F. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Beanblossom Twp., Monroe Co., IN; #506/506; age 18
274 iv. Nancy Abernethy, born Abt. 1835 in Indiana277.
More About Nancy Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Beanblossom Twp., Monroe Co., IN; #506/506; age 15
275 v. Charles A. Abernethy, born Abt. 1837 in Indiana278.
More About Charles A. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Beanblossom Twp., Monroe Co., IN; #506/506; age 13
276 vi. John W. Abernethy, born Abt. 1841 in Indiana279.
More About John W. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Beanblossom Twp., Monroe Co., IN; #506/506; age 9
+ 277 vii. Mary Bertha Abernethy.
Child of Eli Abernethy and Elizabeth Klipsch is:
278 i. Daughter7 Abernethy.
86. Jeremiah6 Abernethy (Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Abt. 1802 in Lincoln Co., NC280. He married Rue Ward281 11 Aug 1824 in Lincoln Co., NC282.
More About Jeremiah Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #166/166; age 48; residing with Isaach Linder
Burial: Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church, Catawba Co., NC283
Dwelling: Between Maiden and Oliver's Cross Roads
Occupation: 1850, Farmer
More About Rue Ward:
Burial: Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church, Catawba Co., NC283
Children of Jeremiah Abernethy and Rue Ward are:
279 i. Elizabeth7 Abernethy, born Abt. 1828 in Catawba Co., NC284.
More About Elizabeth Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #166/166; age 22; "Eliza"
280 ii. Philecta Abernethy, born Abt. 1830 in Catawba Co., NC284.
More About Philecta Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #166/166; age 20
+ 281 iii. William Abernethy, born Abt. 1832 in Catawba Co., NC; died in Cold Harbor, in the Civil War.
282 iv. Martha Abernethy, born Abt. 1839 in Catawba Co., NC284.
More About Martha Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #166/166; age 11
283 v. Rebecca Abernethy, born Abt. 1841 in Catawba Co., NC284.
More About Rebecca Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #166/166; age 9
284 vi. Sidney Abernethy, born Abt. 1845 in Catawba Co., NC284.
More About Sidney Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #166/166; age 5
285 vii. Harriet Abernethy, born Abt. 1847 in Catawba Co., NC284.
More About Harriet Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #166/166; age 3
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Descendants of Robert A. Abernethy
89. Seth6 Abernethy (Miles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Nov 1779 in Lincoln Co., NC285, and died 04 May 1822286,287. He married Mary Polly Cline288 12 Feb 1803288, daughter of Volentine Klein and Anna Canselor. She was born 06 Oct 1790288, and died 26 Apr 1864288.
Notes for Seth Abernethy:
The farm of Seth Abernethy is located on Allen Creek, Route 2, Newton, North Carolina 28650. Over the years, the farm was owned by various members of the Abernethy family. Lewis Abernethy, a family historian, once lived there, and his sister later owned the farm as of 1982.
Cemetery transcription book gives information from marker - wife Polly Cline; Children: Miles, Nathan, Philip, Philecta, Polly, Gertrude, Usley. Valentine not named.
More About Seth Abernethy:
Burial: Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church, Maiden, NC288
Notes for Mary Polly Cline:
A cemetery transcription of Mount Ruhama church gives her date of birth as 16 Oct 1790; her date of death as 28 April 1864; her age at death as 74y 6m 12d.
More About Mary Polly Cline:
Burial: Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church, Maiden, NC
Children of Seth Abernethy and Mary Cline are:
286 i. Valentine7 Abernethy, born Abt. 1804288. He married Elizabeth Caldwell 20 Jul 1824288.
Notes for Valentine Abernethy:
Possible child of Seth Abernethy and Polly Cline, according to Lewis Abernethy, family researcher. However, he is not named as a child in a transcription of the tombstone of Seth Abernethy.
+ 287 ii. Mary Polly Abernethy, born Abt. 1808; died 22 Oct 1865.
+ 288 iii. Miles Cline Abernethy, born 07 Feb 1808 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 27 Apr 1877 in Catawba Co., NC.
+ 289 iv. Nathan Abernethy, born Abt. 1814 in Catawba Co., NC.
+ 290 v. Philip Abernethy, born Abt. 1817; died Abt. 1900.
291 vi. Philecta Abernethy288. She married John Oliver288; born Abt. 1810289; died 20 Oct 1906289.
More About John Oliver:
Burial: Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church, Maiden, NC
292 vii. Gertrude Abernethy290.
+ 293 viii. Ursula Abernethy, born Abt. 1817.
91. Elizabeth6 Abernethy (Miles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 09 Mar 1789 in Lincoln Co., NC, and died 14 Sep 1861 in Owen Co., Indiana. She married John Philip Cline 12 Aug 1808 in Lincoln Co., NC291,292, son of Volentine Klein and Anna Canselor. He was born 03 Dec 1787 in Lincoln Co., NC293,294, and died 23 Oct 1847 in Owen Co., Indiana295,296.
Notes for John Philip Cline:
Nicholas Miller and Jacob Tommey were appointed Guardians of Philip Cline on 10 July 1805, with Seth Abernethy appointed as Surety. [Elizabeth Bray Sherrill, Stepping Back in Time Vol 3 No 3, (ISSN: 0894-8313, September, 1989): 85]
Children of Elizabeth Abernethy and John Cline are:
294 i. Miles7 Cline, born 03 Dec 1811 in Lincoln Co., NC297; died 13 May 1874 in Owen Co., Indiana297. He married Mary Ann Layman.
295 ii. Valentine Cline, born 15 Sep 1813 in Lincoln Co., NC297; died 19 Jan 1899 in Owen Co., Indiana. He married Catherine Summit 13 Mar 1839 in Owen Co., Indiana297.
296 iii. Ursula Cline, born in Lincoln Co., NC297; died 17 Dec 1871297. She married Thomas C. Franklin 10 Feb 1852 in Owen Co., Indiana297.
297 iv. Polly Eveline Cline, born 11 Feb 1821 in Lincoln Co., NC297; died 19 Dec 1875 in Owen Co., Indiana297. She married Joseph Laymon 30 Jun 1842 in Owen Co., Indiana297.
298 v. Rufus Cline, born 16 Jul 1822 in Lincoln Co., NC297; died 06 Nov 1906 in Owen Co., Indiana297. He married Nancy Ann Walden 20 Mar 1849 in Owen Co., Indiana297.
299 vi. Catherine Cline. She married Joseph Summit 06 Aug 1840 in Owen Co., Indiana297.
300 vii. Sarah Cline, born 17 Jul 1824 in Lincoln Co., NC297; died 09 Dec 1842 in Owen Co., Indiana297.
301 viii. Susan Mary Cline, born 08 Aug 1824 in North Carolina297; died 03 Jun 1877 in Montague Co., Texas297. She married Williamson Irwin Mayfield 26 Oct 1843 in Spencer, Owen Co., Indiana297.
302 ix. Philecta Cline, born 21 Aug 1829 in Lincoln Co., NC297; died 17 Feb 1919 in Owen Co., Indiana297. She married Elisha Chambers 10 Oct 1854 in Owen Co., Indiana297.
303 x. Nancy Jane Cline, born 24 Jan 1832 in Owen Co., Indiana297; died 12 Oct 1921 in Owen Co., Indiana297. She married James Leander Raper297 31 Jan 1850 in Owen Co., Indiana297.
304 xi. Lima Cline, born 1836 in Owen Co., Indiana297; died 1906 in Owen Co., Indiana297. She married Isaac Chambers297 30 Sep 1858 in Owen Co., Indiana297.
92. Nathan6 Abernathy (Miles5 Abernethy, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 1790 in North Carolina298, and died Aft. 1870 in probably Bartow Co., Georgia299. He married Eve Cline 28 Jan 1808 in Lincoln Co., NC, daughter of Volentine Klein and Anna Canselor. She was born Abt. 1794 in North Carolina300, and died Aft. 1850301.
Notes for Nathan Abernathy:
The Cass County, Georgia Federal Census of 1850 includes Nathan Abernethy, age 60, born in North Carolina, an invalid; his wife Eve, age 56, also born in North Carolina. Also in the 1850 census of Cass County were many of his children.
The following is information from "The Robert Abernethy Family," by Arvord M. Abernethy, which is used on the Websites of Brian Abernathy and of Dwayne Gabriel. Arvord M. Abernethy has Nathan Abernathy as the son of Miles Abernathy and Ursula Bradshaw. (Two of Eve Cline's siblings married children of Miles Abernathy and Ursula Bradshaw.)
Nathan ABERNATHY
1790 - ____
BIRTH: 1790
DEATH: Georgia
BURIAL: Bartow County, Georgia
Father: Miles ABERNATHY
Mother: Ursula BRADSHAW
Family 1 : Eve CLINE
MARRIAGE: 28 Jan 1808, Lincoln County, North Carolina
Elizabeth ABERNATHY
Bardy Larkin ABERNATHY
+Phillip ABERNATHY
Henry ABERNATHY
Zephaniah ABERNATHY
Linford ABERNATHY
Isaiah ABERNATHY
Seth ABERNATHY
Eliza ABERNATHY
Daniel ABERNATHY
+James Alexander ABERNATHY
Sinfon ABERNATHY
Barbara ABERNATHY
+Darius ABERNATHY
Linton ABERNATHY
I believe that the above information of Arvord Abernethy is correct, as it is confirmed by the independant research of Mary Dee Janssen, a descendant of this line. It seems probable that another Nathan Abernathy was the youngest son of Robert Abernathy and Sarah Abernathy; perhaps the Nathan Abernathy who is buried at Mount Ruhama Church in Catawba Co., NC. [DJJ, 03 Sep 1998]
More About Nathan Abernathy:
1820 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC - 500010-11010
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #795/803 - p. 156
Burial: Old Macedonia Cemetery, Bartow Co., Georgia?301
Dwelling: Pumpkin Center, Lincoln Co., NC
Notes for Eve Cline:
From the estate of her father, Eve Cline received Lot #6, described as follows:
"Beginning at a pine corner to a tract of 400 acres James Martin sold to Cline & begining Corner to a tract of 156 acres which was Granted to Valentine Cline then with the line of said grant No. 50 West 50 poles to a post oak then South 40 West 70 poles to a pine then North 45 deg West 142 poles to a Forked pinein glade at or near Patrick Brians lnie then with or nigh his line North 20 East 70 poles to a Stake at a Waggon road runing then with another of Briants lines North 80 E 200 poles to a post oak a corner to the 400 acres Martin sold to Cline thence with a line of said land North 69 deg. East 68 poles to a Stake then with another line of said tract No 60 East 32 poles to a stake then with another line North 71 deg. East 20 poles to a Stake then South 220 poles to a Stake on the line of the 400 acres tract then with said line West 128 poles to the Begining Containing 310 acres being one tract of 156 acres Granted to Valentine Cline & part of a tract he purchased of James Martin the above quantity we find is said Eve Abernathys...
No. 6 - Eve Abernathy 310 acres laid off by Commrs on waters of Allens Creek proportion $191 6/7"
(sic) [Elizabeth Bray Sherrill, Stepping Back in Time Vol 3 No 3, (ISSN: 0894-8313, September, 1989): 91]
More About Eve Cline:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #795/803 - p. 156
Burial: Old Macedonia Cemetery, Bartow Co., Georgia?301
Children of Nathan Abernathy and Eve Cline are:
+ 305 i. Betsy7 Abernathy, born Abt. 1809 in North Carolina.
+ 306 ii. Isaiah Abernathy, born Abt. 1810 in North Carolina.
+ 307 iii. Seth Abernathy, born Abt. 1811 in North Carolina; died 23 Jan 1899 in Georgia.
308 iv. Eliza Abernathy, born Abt. 1813 in North Carolina302,303. She married John F. Goodson304 10 Oct 1833 in Lincoln Co., NC305; born Abt. 1811 in North Carolina306.
More About Eliza Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #805/813 - p. 157
More About John F. Goodson:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #805/813 - p. 157
Marriage Notes for Eliza Abernathy and John Goodson:
Marriage Index: KY, NC, TN, VA, WV, 1728-1850
Goodson, John F. Spouse : Abernathy, Eliza
Marriage date : 10 Oct 1833
+ 309 v. Daniel Abernathy, born Apr 1818; died 13 Mar 1904.
310 vi. James Alexander Abernathy, born Nov 1821 in Lincoln Co., NC307; died 17 Sep 1905 in Big Fork, Polk Co., AR307. He married Mary P. Vandiver308,309 Abt. 1845 in Georgia310; born Abt. 1822 in Georgia311.
More About James Alexander Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #794/802 - living beside his parents.
Occupation: 1850, woodcutter
+ 311 vii. Charles Burke Abernethy, born 1822 in North Carolina; died 10 Feb 1879 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC.
+ 312 viii. Linford Abernathy, born Abt. 1823 in North Carolina.
313 ix. Sinfon Abernathy, born Abt. 1823312.
314 x. Darius Abernathy, born Abt. 1824313,314; died 17 Oct 1904314. He married Sarah A..
315 xi. Barbara Abernethy, born Abt. 1824315.
316 xii. Bardy Larkin Abernathy, born 24 Oct 1827316,317; died 18 Jun 1914317. He married Matilda Bradshaw318 01 Nov 1850 in Cass Co., GA319.
317 xiii. Linton Abernethy, born Abt. 1828320.
318 xiv. Phillip Abernathy, born 10 Oct 1828 in North Carolina321. He married Margaret Bates322; born Abt. 1833 in North Carolina323.
More About Phillip Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #773/780 - p. 154
Occupation: 1850, blacksmith
More About Margaret Bates:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #773/780 - p. 154
319 xv. Henry Abernathy, born Abt. 1831324,325.
320 xvi. Zephaniah Abernethy, born 20 Feb 1831326; died in Georgia327. He married Susan Atkinson328 10 Jan 1853329.
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Descendants of Robert A. Abernethy
110. Nancy6 Abernethy (Harbert5, John4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 22 Nov 1791 in Catawba Co., NC330,331. She married John Edwards332. He was born Abt. 1788 in Catawba Co., NC333.
More About Nancy Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #466/466; age 58
More About John Edwards:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #466/466; age 62
Occupation: 1850, Farmer
Property value: 1850, Real $1000
Children of Nancy Abernethy and John Edwards are:
321 i. Harbert7 Edwards, born Abt. 1818 in Catawba Co., NC333.
More About Harbert Edwards:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #466/466; age 32
322 ii. Jacob Edwards, born Abt. 1819 in Catawba Co., NC333.
More About Jacob Edwards:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #466/466; age 31
323 iii. Louis Edwards, born Abt. 1822 in Catawba Co., NC333.
More About Louis Edwards:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #466/466; age 28
324 iv. Moses Edwards, born Abt. 1830 in Catawba Co., NC333.
More About Moses Edwards:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #466/466; age 20
325 v. Nancy E. Edwards, born Abt. 1831 in Catawba Co., NC333.
More About Nancy E. Edwards:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #466/466; age 19
326 vi. Miles Edwards, born Abt. 1832 in Catawba Co., NC333.
More About Miles Edwards:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #466/466; age 18
327 vii. Patsy B. Edwards, born Abt. 1835 in Catawba Co., NC333.
More About Patsy B. Edwards:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #466/466; age 15
113. Lucy W.6 Abernethy (Harbert5, John4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 10 Nov 1798 in Catawba Co., NC334,335. She married John Gibbs336 03 Jul 1821 in Lincoln Co., NC337. He was born Abt. 1800 in Catawba Co., NC338.
More About Lucy W. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #506/506; age 49
More About John Gibbs:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #506/506; age 50
Occupation: 1850, Blacksmith
Property value: 1850, Real $1250
Children of Lucy Abernethy and John Gibbs are:
328 i. Susan7 Gibbs, born Abt. 1826 in Catawba Co., NC338.
More About Susan Gibbs:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #506/506; age 24
329 ii. Franky Gibbs, born Abt. 1830 in Catawba Co., NC338.
More About Franky Gibbs:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #506/506; age 20
330 iii. William Gibbs, born Abt. 1833 in Catawba Co., NC338.
More About William Gibbs:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #506/506; age 17
331 iv. John A. Gibbs, born Abt. 1835 in Catawba Co., NC338.
More About John A. Gibbs:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #506/506; age 15
332 v. James P. Gibbs, born Abt. 1838 in Catawba Co., NC338.
More About James P. Gibbs:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #506/506; age 12
114. Mary Polly6 Abernethy (Harbert5, John4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 02 Dec 1801 in Catawba Co., NC339,340, and died 1875 in Catawba Co., NC341. She married Nelson Harwell341 02 Feb 1826 in Lincoln Co., NC341, son of Francis Harwell. He was born 1797341, and died 1851 in Catawba Co., NC341.
More About Mary Polly Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #123/123; age 48
More About Nelson Harwell:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #123/123; age 49
Children of Mary Abernethy and Nelson Harwell are:
333 i. Adeline7 Harwell, born Abt. 1828 in Catawba Co., NC342.
More About Adeline Harwell:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #123/123; age 22
334 ii. Elihu Harwell, born Abt. 1832 in Catawba Co., NC342.
More About Elihu Harwell:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #123/123; age 18
335 iii. Nelson Harwell, born Abt. 1834 in Catawba Co., NC342.
More About Nelson Harwell:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #123/123; age 16
336 iv. R----- Harwell, born Abt. 1837 in Catawba Co., NC342.
More About R----- Harwell:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #123/123; age 13
337 v. J--- Harwell, born Abt. 1840 in Catawba Co., NC342.
More About J--- Harwell:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #123/123; age 10
338 vi. James Turner Harwell, born 11 May 1843343; died 10 Mar 1925 in Catawba Co., NC343.
More About James Turner Harwell:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #123/123; age 8
115. Turner6 Abernethy (Harbert5, John4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 03 Apr 1803 in Catawba Co., NC344,345. He married Elizabeth J. Lourance 10 Feb 1842 in Lincoln Co., NC. She was born Abt. 1814 in Catawba Co., NC346.
More About Turner Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #121/121; age 46
Occupation: 1850, Farmer
Property value: 1850, Real $500
More About Elizabeth J. Lourance:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #121/121; age 36
Children of Turner Abernethy and Elizabeth Lourance are:
339 i. Susannah7 Abernethy, born Abt. 1843 in Catawba Co., NC346.
More About Susannah Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #121/121; age 7
340 ii. Samuel Abernethy, born Abt. 1845 in Catawba Co., NC346.
More About Samuel Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #121/121; age 5
341 iii. Jane P. Abernethy, born Abt. 1849 in Catawba Co., NC346.
More About Jane P. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #121/121; age 1
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Descendants of Robert A. Abernethy
117. Miles S.6 Abernethy (Harbert5, John4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 03 Apr 1808 in Catawba Co., NC347, and died 1883. He married Catherine Mahala Lourance 17 Nov 1840. She was born Abt. 1819 in Catawba Co., NC348.
Notes for Miles S. Abernethy:
Will abstraft: wife Mehala, dau Martha Abernathy, dau Susan Woodward, sons Jacob and Joseph Abernethy. My two daughters Martha Victory. Son-in law Sine Woodward. Exe: Mehala Abernathy, George W. Cansler. Wit: C. H. Sleuman, G. W. Cansler.
More About Miles S. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #99/99; age 35
Occupation: 1850, Farmer
Will Probated: 15 Sep 1883, Catawba Co., NC Will Book 2, PP 267349
Will Written: 23 Jan 1883349
More About Catherine Mahala Lourance:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #99/99; age (31?)
Children of Miles Abernethy and Catherine Lourance are:
342 i. Susan P.7 Abernethy, born Abt. 1842 in Catawba Co., NC350.
More About Susan P. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #99/99; age 8
343 ii. Jacob L. Abernethy, born Abt. 1845 in Catawba Co., NC350.
More About Jacob L. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #99/99; age 5
344 iii. Martha Abernethy.
345 iv. Joseph Abernethy.
119. Frances6 Abernethy (Harbert5, John4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 03 Mar 1812 in Catawba Co., NC351,352, and died 1858. She married Miles Osborne Abernethy 03 Dec 1835 in Lincoln Co., NC. He was born Abt. 1813 in Catawba Co., NC353.
More About Frances Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #122/122; age 38
More About Miles Osborne Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #122/122; age 37
Occupation: 1850, Farmer
Property value: 1850, Real $500
Children of Frances Abernethy and Miles Abernethy are:
346 i. Turner7 Abernethy, born Abt. 1836 in Catawba Co., NC353.
More About Turner Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #122/122; age 14
347 ii. William Abernethy, born Abt. 1839 in Catawba Co., NC353.
More About William Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #122/122; age 11
348 iii. Robert Abernethy, born Abt. 1841 in Catawba Co., NC353.
More About Robert Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #122/122; age 9
349 iv. Franklin Abernethy, born Abt. 1846 in Catawba Co., NC353.
More About Franklin Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #122/122; age 4
121. Berryman6 Abernethy (Robert5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)354 was born Abt. 1780355, and died Bef. 1876355. He married Rebecca Derr356 01 May 1824 in Lincoln Co., NC356.
Notes for Berryman Abernethy:
Berryman Abernethy may have been named for Berryman Hicks, a traveling Baptist minister who preached at Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church in Catawba Co., NC. [Rev. Edward Smith, "Abernethy Family Research Paper," 26.]
May have been the Berryman Abernethy who married Rebecka Tarr (Derr) in Lincoln County on 1 May 1824 with Jacob Forney as bondsman.
Donated the land for Wesleys Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery.
Child of Berryman Abernethy and Rebecca Derr is:
+ 350 i. Gideon A.7 Abernethy, born 1832; died 1875.
122. Robert6 Abernethy (Robert5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)357. He married Elizabeth Huskin 17 Nov 1817 in Lincoln Co., NC358.
Notes for Robert Abernethy:
Robert is not listed as one of the children in the "Lincoln County Heritage 1997" article by descendant Macon W. McAllister.
Children of Robert Abernethy and Elizabeth Huskin are:
351 i. Polly7 Abernethy359. She married Harwell359.
352 ii. Sallie Abernethy359. She married Harwell359.
353 iii. Eliza Abernethy359. She married Sherrill359.
354 iv. David Abernethy359.
355 v. Milton Abernethy359. He married Rankin360.
+ 356 vi. John Wilford Abernethy.
{my diirect line traces to Turner -- below}
125. Turner T.6 Abernethy (Robert5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)360 was born 1792 in Catawba Co., NC361,362, and died 15 May 1865363. He married Fannie Fronica Whitener 25 Oct 1821 in Lincoln Co., NC363,364, daughter of Benjamin Whitener and Mary Whisenhunt. She was born 20 Nov 1806 in Catawba Co., NC365,366, and died 29 Jun 1875367.
More About Turner T. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #1114/1114
Burial: Wesley's Chapel Methodist Cemetery, Catawba Co., NC367
More About Fannie Fronica Whitener:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #1114/1114; age 46
Burial: Wesley's Chapel Methodist Cemetery, Catawba Co., NC367
Children of Turner Abernethy and Fannie Whitener are:
+ 357 i. Robert Laban7 Abernethy, born 23 Apr 1822; died 30 Nov 1894 in Burke Co., NC.
+ 358 ii. Logan Benjamin Abernethy, born 17 Aug 1824 in Catawba Co., NC; died 24 Jan 1909 in Burke Co., NC.
+ 359 iii. Sidney Moses Abernethy, born 17 Aug 1824 in Catawba Co., NC; died 18 May 1921.
360 iv. Salena Abernethy367, born 1828 in Catawba Co., NC368,369; died Aft. 1870 in Catawba Co., NC370. She married John Lewis Shuford371 08 Jan 1852372; died 15 Apr 1862372.
More About Salena Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #1114/1114; age 22
More About John Lewis Shuford:
Burial: Wesley's Chapel Methodist Cemetery
361 v. Albert Abernethy373, born 22 Dec 1830374,375; died 22 Jun 1852376.
More About Albert Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #1114/1114; age 20
Burial: Wesley's Chapel Methodist Cemetery
362 vi. Sarah Ann Abernethy377, born 29 Jul 1836 in Catawba Co., NC378,379; died 02 Oct 1862380. She married William Helton381 06 Mar 1862382.
More About Sarah Ann Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #1114/1114; age 13
Burial: Wesley's Chapel Methodist Cemetery
363 vii. Harriet Abernethy383, born 1841 in Catawba Co., NC384,385. She married Martin A. Helton386 14 Sep 1865387.
More About Harriet Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #1114/1114; age 9
More About Martin A. Helton:
Military service: CSA - Co F, 23rd Reg NC Troops387
Occupation: 1911, Farmer in York Co., SC
364 viii. Mary Ann Abernethy388, born 31 Mar 1846389; died 20 Jun 1847389.
More About Mary Ann Abernethy:
Burial: Wesley's Chapel Methodist Cemetery
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Descendants of Robert A. Abernethy
154. Alfred William6 Abernethy (William D.5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)390 was born 1800 in North Carolina391. He married Magdalena Friday391 11 Mar 1824391, daughter of Jonas Friday and Elizabeth Costner. She was born Abt. 1804 in North Carolina392.
Notes for Alfred William Abernethy:
Removed to Texas.
The following families were found in the 1860 Census of Cass County, Texas by James Skelton:
Town/Township: Prec. 2 Hickory Hill
Post Office: Hickory Hill
288/294 Abernathy, A W 60 M W Farmer Birthplace - NC
(Abernathy), M 56 F W Birthplace - NC
(Abernathy), A 22 F W Birthplace - NC
(Abernathy), D M 19 M W Birthplace - NC
293/298 Hendrick, Geo. 28 M W Farmer Birthplace - NC
(Hendrick), C W 28 F W Birthplace - NC
(Hendrick), William 6 M W Birthplace - NC
(Hendrick), A 3 M W Birthplace - NC
(Hendrick), Infant 5/12 F W Birthplace - TX
Abernathy, M R 23 M W Birthplace - NC
More About Alfred William Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #427/439; age 50
More About Magdalena Friday:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #427/439; age 46
Children of Alfred Abernethy and Magdalena Friday are:
365 i. Ann C.7 Abernethy, born Abt. 1829 in North Carolina392.
More About Ann C. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #427/439; age 21
366 ii. Caroline W. Abernethy, born Abt. 1831 in North Carolina392.
More About Caroline W. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #427/439; age 19
367 iii. Adney Abernethy, born Abt. 1833 in North Carolina392.
More About Adney Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #427/439; age 17
368 iv. Marshall Abernethy, born Abt. 1837 in North Carolina392.
More About Marshall Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #427/439; age 13
369 v. David Abernethy, born Abt. 1840 in North Carolina392.
More About David Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #427/439; age 10
155. Drury Gillum6 Abernethy (William D.5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)393 was born 19 Jan 1801394, and died 23 Dec 1854394. He married (1) Ann Cansler394 Abt. 1830. She was born 12 Aug 1814394, and died 1833394. He married (2) Barbara Rhyne Abt. 1834395. She was born 05 Feb 1815395, and died 01 Sep 1885395.
Notes for Drury Gillum Abernethy:
Drury Abernethy may have been named for Drury Dobbins, a traveling Baptist minister who preached at Mt. Ruhama Church in Catawba County, NC. [Rev. Edward Smith, "Abernethy Family Research Paper," 26.]
More About Drury Gillum Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - family #608
Burial: Christ Lutheran Church, Stanley, Gaston Co., NC
Notes for Ann Cansler:
Died between January and March.
Notes for Barbara Rhyne:
Gaston County Cemetery Database gives year of birth as 1813.
More About Barbara Rhyne:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - family #608
Burial: Christ Lutheran Church, Stanley, Gaston Co., NC396
Child of Drury Abernethy and Ann Cansler is:
370 i. Margaret Winifred7 Abernethy, born 26 Apr 1832397; died 13 Mar 1913397. She married Stephen Decatur Stowe 09 Oct 1851398.
More About Margaret Winifred Abernethy:
Burial: Bethel Presbyterian Church, Clover, York Co., SC399
Children of Drury Abernethy and Barbara Rhyne are:
+ 371 i. Agnes Belzora7 Abernethy, born 16 Jun 1836 in Gaston Co., NC; died 25 Mar 1919 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC.
372 ii. Sarah A. Abernethy, born Abt. 1837. She married Richard T. Cansler.
More About Sarah A. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - family #608
373 iii. Ann S. Abernethy, born 17 Oct 1839400; died 19 Aug 1921400. She married Daniel Calvin Finger400; born 01 Dec 1835401; died 03 Aug 1923401.
Notes for Ann S. Abernethy:
Gaston County Cemetery Database gives date of birth as 27 October 1839.
More About Ann S. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - family #608
Burial: Christ Lutheran Church, Stanley, Gaston Co., NC
More About Daniel Calvin Finger:
Burial: Christ Lutheran Church, Stanley, Gaston Co., NC
374 iv. Elizabeth S. Abernethy, born 31 Oct 1841402,403; died 05 Aug 1929404. She married Martin Luther Cansler; born 14 May 1836405; died 10 Nov 1919405.
Notes for Elizabeth S. Abernethy:
The Weidner book lists her year of birth as 1831, but lists the children in order of birth, and she is listed last. Year must be a typographical error.
More About Elizabeth S. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - family #608
Burial: Old Presbyterian Church, Stanley, NC
156. Joseph6 Abernethy (William D.5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)406 was born Abt. 1804407. He married Anne C. Rankin408,409, daughter of Alexander Rankin and Elizabeth Moore. She was born 14 Jan 1818410.
Notes for Joseph Abernethy:
Removed to Mississippi.
Children of Joseph Abernethy and Anne Rankin are:
+ 375 i. Mary Belsora7 Abernethy.
376 ii. Fanny Abernethy. She married John Taylor Alexander411.
Notes for Fanny Abernethy:
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 78
Mrs. Edwyn Alexander Hughey.
DAR ID Number: 77732
Born in Moscow, Tenn.
Wife of H. Douglass Hughey.
Descendant of Alexander Moore, of North Carolina.
Daughter of John Taylor Alexander and Fanny Abernathy, his wife.
Granddaughter of Joseph Abernathy and Anne Rankin, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Alexander Rankin and Elizabeth Moore, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Alexander Moore and Elizabeth Robinson, his wife.
Alexander Moore (1753-1837) was placed on the pension roll of Lincoln County, 1832, for service as private, North Carolina militia. He was born and died in Lincoln County.
168. Asenath6 Abernethy (Miles David5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)412,413 was born 31 Jul 1811414. She married A. W. Davenport415.
Notes for Asenath Abernethy:
Twin sister of Lena Abernethy.
See notes for John P. Abernethy for more on his sister Asenath Abernethy.
Children of Asenath Abernethy and A. Davenport are:
377 i. Caroline7 Davenport416.
378 ii. John Davenport416.
379 iii. SIdney Davenport416.
380 iv. Miles Davenport416.
381 v. Susan Ellen Davenport416, born Jan 1835417; died 1912417. She married James Campbell Rankin 01 Sep 1859 in Gaston Co., NC417; born 26 Jul 1832417; died 13 Jul 1899417.
382 vi. Mary Davenport418. She married John Derr418.
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Descendants of Robert A. Abernethy
169. Lena6 Abernethy (Miles David5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)419,420 was born 31 Jul 1811421. She married James A. Henderson422, son of William Henderson and Elizabeth Abernethy. He was born 1796422, and died 1888422.
Notes for Lena Abernethy:
Twin sister of Asenath Abernethy. [Lincoln County Heritage 1997, (Don Mills, Inc. and the Lincoln Co. Heritage Book Committee), 2.]
Children of Lena Abernethy and James Henderson are:
383 i. Mary7 Henderson422.
384 ii. Susan Elizabeth Henderson, died 31 Jan 1893423. She married John Connelly Fichte 24 Aug 1865423; born 05 Mar 1836 in North Carolina423; died 04 Feb 1912423.
More About John Connelly Fichte:
1900 Federal Census: Mecklenburg Co., NC; #353/354; age 64; living with cousin John Abernathy and wife, Susan
385 iii. Jane W. Henderson424. She married Marvin C. Abernethy425,426 03 Feb 1859 in Gaston Co., NC427.
386 iv. James Lawson Henderson428.
387 v. William Adolphus Henderson428.
388 vi. Miles A. Henderson428. He married Slagle428.
389 vii. Isabella Adelaide Henderson428. She married James Collins428.
390 viii. Francis A. Henderson428. He married Lizzie Lineberger428.
391 ix. Eliza Henderson428. She married William F. Friday428.
170. John P.6 Abernethy (Miles David5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)429 was born 29 Mar 1814 in North Carolina430,431, and died 1880. He married Jane H. Rankin432,433 06 Sep 1838433, daughter of Alexander Rankin and Elizabeth Moore. She was born 17 Apr 1820 in North Carolina433, and died 25 May 1882433.
Notes for John P. Abernethy:
The Rozella Abernethy genealogy gives John P. Abernethy as the son of Miles David Abernethy, while the Rankin genealogy gives him as the son of Asentha Abernethy, son of Miles. Both genealogies state that John P. Abernethy died in 1870, but he was still alive at the 1880 census.
[Rozella Abernethy, "Genealogy of the Abernethy Family of Lincoln and Gaston Counties, North Carolina," Mt. Holly, Gaston County, North Carolina, 1934.]
[A. Gregg Moore & Forney A. Rankin, The Rankins of North Carolina Vol I, (Marietta Georgia, 1997), 277.]
A descendant of Miles David Abernethy states that Asenath Abernethy was the twin sister of Lena Abernethy; that Asenath married A. W. Davenport. [Lincoln County Heritage 1997, (Don Mills, Inc. and the Lincoln Co. Heritage Book Committee), 2.] This is the version that I have used - DJJ.
More About John P. Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Cherryville Twp., Gaston Co., NC - family #353
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 22
Burial: Christ Lutheran Church, Stanley, Gaston Co., NC
Estate Value: 1870, Real property $300, personal property $400
Occupation: Farmer
More About Jane H. Rankin:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC; #1049/1049; age 29
1870 Federal Census: Cherryville Twp., Gaston Co., NC - family #353
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 22
Burial: Christ Lutheran Church, Stanley, Gaston Co., NC
Children of John Abernethy and Jane Rankin are:
392 i. Lockey7 Abernethy, born Abt. 1843433.
More About Lockey Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC; #1049/1049; age 7
393 ii. Alonzo Abernethy, born Abt. 1845433.
More About Alonzo Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC; #1049/1049; age 5
394 iii. Gabrielle Abernethy, born 1848; died 1878.
More About Gabrielle Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC; #1049/1049; age 2
1870 Federal Census: Cherryville Twp., Gaston Co, NC - family #353
Burial: Christ Lutheran Church, Stanley, Gaston Co., NC
+ 395 iv. Julia A. Abernethy, born 1850 in North Carolina; died 1925.
396 v. Abel J. Abernethy, born 05 Nov 1852; died 05 May 1923.
More About Abel J. Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Cherryville Twp., Gaston Co, NC - family #353
Burial: Christ Lutheran Church, Stanley, Gaston Co., NC
397 vi. Luther Madison Abernethy, born Abt. 1855433.
More About Luther Madison Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Cherryville Twp., Gaston Co, NC - family #353
398 vii. Samuel P. Abernethy, born Abt. 1858 in North Carolina.
More About Samuel P. Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Cherryville Twp., Gaston Co., NC - family #353
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 22
399 viii. Charles A. Abernethy, born 1861 in North Carolina; died 1891. He married Hattie Blair; born 09 Jan 1866; died 12 Aug 1939.
More About Charles A. Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Cherryville Twp., Gaston Co., NC - family #353
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 22
Burial: Steele Creek Presbyterian Church, Mecklenburg Co., NC
More About Hattie Blair:
Burial: Steele Creek Presbyterian Church, Mecklenburg Co., NC
400 ix. Etta C. Abernethy, born Abt. 1864 in North Carolina.
More About Etta C. Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Cherryville Twp., Gaston Co, NC - family #353
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 22
401 x. Lola J. Abernethy, born 1866 in North Carolina; died 1891.
More About Lola J. Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Cherryville Twp., Gaston Co, NC - family #353
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 22
Burial: Christ Lutheran Church, Stanley, Gaston Co., NC
402 xi. Nancy Abernethy433. She married James Alexander433.
171. David M.6 Abernethy (Miles David5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)434 was born 04 Jul 1816 in North Carolina435,436, and died 1875437. He married (1) Mary Elizabeth Reel438 05 Mar 1849 in Lincoln Co., NC438. She was born Abt. 1828439. He married (2) Eliza Nixon 05 Jul 1855 in lincoln Co., NC440.
Notes for David M. Abernethy:
A source says that David Abernethy married Elizabeth M. Samuel [Lincoln County Heritage 1997, (Don Mills, Inc. and the Lincoln Co. Heritage Book Committee), 2.]
More About David M. Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Cherryville Twp., #355
Estate Value: Real property $800; personal property $800
Occupation: 1870, Farmer
More About Mary Elizabeth Reel:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Cherryville Twp., #355
Children of David Abernethy and Mary Reel are:
+ 403 i. Luther7 Abernethy.
+ 404 ii. Elizabeth Abernethy, born Abt. 1851.
405 iii. Laura Abernethy441, born Abt. 1859442. She married Robert Lewis443.
More About Laura Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Cherryville Twp., #355
172. Susan6 Abernethy (Miles David5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)444 was born 26 Aug 1818445. She married Henry Sadler446.
Children of Susan Abernethy and Henry Sadler are:
406 i. Mary7 Sadler447. She married Columbus Tanner447.
+ 407 ii. Eliza Sadler.
408 iii. Catherine Sadler447. She married Henry Sadler447.
409 iv. Sally Sadler447. She married Press Stroupe447.
410 v. James Sadler447.
411 vi. Lois Sadler447. She married Henry Derr447.
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173. Sidney Turner6 Abernethy (Miles David5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)448,449 was born 22 Feb 1821 in North Carolina449, and died 22 Sep 1891449. He married Elizabeth Caroline Davenport450,451 18 Jan 1843 in Lincoln Co., NC. She was born 11 Feb 1823 in North Carolina451, and died 27 Sep 1886451.
More About Sidney Turner Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC; #1071/1071; age 29
1870 Federal Census: Paw Creek District, Mecklenburg Co., NC; #279/279; age 49
1880 Federal Census: Mecklenburg Co., NC; #252/264; age 60
Burial: Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Meckenburg Co., NC452
More About Elizabeth Caroline Davenport:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC; #1071/1071; age 27
1870 Federal Census: Paw Creek District, Mecklenburg Co., NC; #279/279; age 47
1880 Federal Census: Mecklenburg Co., NC; #252/264; age 57
Burial: Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Meckenburg Co., NC452
Children of Sidney Abernethy and Elizabeth Davenport are:
412 i. Mary Amanda7 Abernethy453,454, born 18 Jan 1846 in North Carolina455; died 01 Jan 1916455. She married Robert Luckey, Jr.456,457 15 Feb 1872458.
More About Mary Amanda Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC; #1071/1071; age 7
1870 Federal Census: Paw Creek District, Mecklenburg Co., NC; #279/279; age 25
Burial: Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Meckenburg Co., NC458
413 ii. Isabella Elizabeth Abernethy459, born 15 Jan 1848 in North Carolina460. She married John W. Sloan461 18 Nov 1868462; born 15 Mar 1845463; died 24 Dec 1873463.
More About Isabella Elizabeth Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC; #1071/1071; age 4
1870 Federal Census: Paw Creek District, Mecklenburg Co., NC; #279/279; age 21
More About John W. Sloan:
Burial: Steele Creek Presbyterian Church, Mecklenburg Co., NC463
414 iii. William Miles Abernethy464,465, born 17 Aug 1849 in North Carolina465,466; died 15 Jun 1903466. He married Janie Cashion467,468.
More About William Miles Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC; #1071/1071; age 3
1870 Federal Census: Paw Creek District, Mecklenburg Co., NC; #279/279; age 20
Burial: Independence Hill Baptist Church, Mecklenburg Co., NC469
415 iv. John Augustus Abernethy470,471, born 05 Oct 1851 in North Carolina472. He married (1) Sarah Frances Luckey473,474 10 Feb 1880475. He married (2) Effie Wilson476 Unknown.
More About John Augustus Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Paw Creek District, Mecklenburg Co., NC; #279/279; age 18
416 v. Sarah Belinda Abernethy477,478, born 21 Jul 1853 in North Carolina479; died 03 Mar 1936479. She married Alfred Nixon480,481 04 Nov 1880.
More About Sarah Belinda Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Paw Creek District, Mecklenburg Co., NC; #279/279; age 16
1880 Federal Census: Mecklenburg Co., NC; #252/264; age 22
Burial: Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Meckenburg Co., NC482
417 vi. Emery Fulton Abernethy483, born 04 Sep 1855 in North Carolina484; died 09 Nov 1924484. He married Lenora Jane Todd485; born 05 Apr 1897; died 30 Jan 1929.
More About Emery Fulton Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Paw Creek District, Mecklenburg Co., NC; #279/279; age 15
1880 Federal Census: Mecklenburg Co., NC; #263/275; age 24
Burial: Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Meckenburg Co., NC486
More About Lenora Jane Todd:
1880 Federal Census: Mecklenburg Co., NC; #263/275; age 28
Burial: Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Meckenburg Co., NC
418 vii. Eliza Jane Abernethy487, born 04 Aug 1857488; died 08 Oct 1862488.
+ 419 viii. Susan Caroline Abernethy, born 19 Apr 1860 in North Carolina; died 09 Nov 1947.
420 ix. Nancy Aseneth Abernethy489, born 26 Jan 1862 in North Carolina490; died 26 Dec 1939490.
More About Nancy Aseneth Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Paw Creek District, Mecklenburg Co., NC; #279/279; age 8, "Nancy (A.?)"
1880 Federal Census: Mecklenburg Co., NC; #252/264; age 16
Burial: Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Meckenburg Co., NC490
174. Elizabeth6 Abernethy (Miles David5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)491 was born 1826492. She married Samuel Johnson493.
Children of Elizabeth Abernethy and Samuel Johnson are:
421 i. Sarah7 Johnson494.
422 ii. Belle Johnson494.
423 iii. Martha Ann Johnson494.
424 iv. Stanhope Johnson494.
425 v. Pinckney Johnson494.
426 vi. Miles Johnson494.
427 vii. Joseph Johnson494.
428 viii. Nancy Johnson494.
175. Miles Luther6 Abernethy (Miles David5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)495 was born 03 Dec 1826496. He married Elizabeth M. Rankin497,498 06 Feb 1851, daughter of Alexander Rankin and Elizabeth Moore. She was born 09 Oct 1830498, and died 30 Apr 1908498.
More About Miles Luther Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #430/442; age 23
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Cherryville Twp., #354
Estate Value: 1870, Real property $300; personal property $400
Occupation: 1870, Farmer
More About Elizabeth M. Rankin:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Cherryville Twp., #354
Burial: Christ Lutheran Church, Stanley, Gaston Co., NC
Children of Miles Abernethy and Elizabeth Rankin are:
+ 429 i. Edgar A.7 Abernethy, born 1852.
+ 430 ii. James Robert Abernethy, born 01 Jan 1857 in North Carolina; died 03 Feb 1920 in Dallas, Gaston Co., NC.
+ 431 iii. Wade H. Abernethy, born 04 Apr 1859; died 13 Feb 1939.
432 iv. Emma Elizabeth Abernethy, born 1862498; died 02 Jun 1902498. She married William H. Peterson 29 Nov 1883499.
More About Emma Elizabeth Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Cherryville Twp., #354
433 v. Julianna Abernethy, born 01 Mar 1866; died 02 Feb 1922500. She married (1) John Kennedy; born 30 Nov 1866501; died 01 Nov 1892501. She married (2) Miles Jacob Rhyne; born 17 Mar 1847 in Mount Holly, Gaston Co., NC502; died 26 Aug 1913 in Lincoln Co., NC502.
More About Julianna Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Cherryville Twp., #354
Burial: Christ Lutheran Church, Stanley, Gaston Co., NC
More About John Kennedy:
Burial: Christ Lutheran Church, Stanley, Gaston Co., NC
434 vi. Sallie Isabella Abernethy, born 17 Jun 1881503; died 05 Nov 1933 in Catawba Springs, Lincoln Co., NC503. She married George A. Hawkins504.
More About Sallie Isabella Abernethy:
Burial: Stanley Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
176. Milton S.6 Abernethy (Miles David5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)505 was born 29 Jul 1831506, and died Aug 1869507. He married Susan Lavinia Nixon508,509 20 Feb 1856510, daughter of Joshua Nixon and Retta Huffstetler. She was born 04 Sep 1832511, and died 13 Oct 1933 in Catawba Springs, Lincoln Co., NC512,513.
More About Milton S. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #430/442; age 18
Cause of Death: typhoid
Military service: CSA
Children of Milton Abernethy and Susan Nixon are:
+ 435 i. Joseph Turner7 Abernethy, born Dec 1859; died 08 Dec 1932 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC.
436 ii. James Alfred Abernethy514, died 28 Dec 1938 in Catawba Springs, Lincoln Co., NC515. He married Carrie Cherry516.
437 iii. Eugenia Abernethy516. She married Augustus Whitener516.
438 iv. Allie Abernethy516. She married John Franklin Reinhardt516.
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204. Miles B.6 Abernethy (John5, Miles4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 01 Apr 1792517. He married Charlotte Capps517.
Children of Miles Abernethy and Charlotte Capps are:
439 i. Catherine7 Abernethy518, born 1826519; died 1860519.
+ 440 ii. Columbus Washington Abernathy, born Abt. 1832; died in Conneleys Springs, NC.
441 iii. Marvin C. Abernethy520,521. He married Jane W. Henderson522 03 Feb 1859 in Gaston Co., NC523.
442 iv. Sarah Jane Abernethy524. She married George W. Farrington525 09 Nov 1871 in Mecklenburg Co., NC526.
443 v. Janette Abernethy527. She married (1) George Hutchinson527. She married (2) B. Normand527.
444 vi. John A. Abernethy527, died in Gettysburg, PA527.
Notes for John A. Abernethy:
Name is given as John N. Abernethy in some sources.
445 vii. Locky J. Abernethy527. She married Robert H. McKnight527 08 Dec 1867 in Mecklenburg Co., NC.
Marriage Notes for Locky Abernethy and Robert McKnight:
Mecklenburg Co., NC Marriage Registry:
182. Lic: 6 Dec 1867, Rob't H. McKNIGHT, son of John & Jane McKnight to Locky J. ABERNATHY, daug. of Miles B. & Charlotte Abernathey, m. 8 Dec 1867 by S. C. Pharr.
[transcribed by Linda Blackwelder]
446 viii. Susan Abernethy527. She married Samuel C. McKnight527 28 Oct 1869 in Mecklenburg Co., NC528.
447 ix. Elizabeth Abernethy529. She married Newton Harris529.
448 x. Nancy Abernethy529. She married W. J. Cousar 16 Jan 1889 in Paw Creek, Mecklenburg Co., NC530.
211. James6 Abernethy (John5, Miles4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 07 May 1806531,532,533, and died 27 Dec 1880534. He married Mary C. Rankin 1839535, daughter of Alexander Rankin and Elizabeth Moore. She was born 17 Apr 1820536, and died Bet. 1860 - 1870536.
Notes for James Abernethy:
[Grace Turner & Miles S. Philbeck, Jr., Gaston County North Carolina Will Abstracts 1846-1910, North Carolina: 1984] James Abernethy, written 25 June 1880, probated 7 February 1881; My sons W. C., T. R., and J. A. Abernethy. Grandson James C. Abernethy son of T. R. Abernethy. Dr. S. J. Abernethy to have use of medical books. Mentions J. F. Abernethy. Granddau Mary L. Abernethy. Dau-in-law S. J. Abernethy wife of Dr. W. M. Abernethy. Executor: J. A. Abernethy. Witnesses: J. F. Abernethy, W. B. Rutledge.
Known as Dr. Jim Abernethy and Uncle Dock. [John Connelley Fite, "Family Record of John Connelley Fite."]
More About James Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC; #630/630; age 42
Burial: Castanea Presbyterian Church, Stanley, NC537
Occupation: medical doctor
Will Probated: 07 Feb 1881, Gaston Co., NC
Will Written: 25 Jun 1880
More About Mary C. Rankin:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC; #630/630; age 30
Burial: Castanea Presbyterian Church, Stanley, NC537
Children of James Abernethy and Mary Rankin are:
449 i. William Miles7 Abernethy538, born 16 Sep 1839539,540. He married Sarah J. Withers541 16 Feb 1869 in Mecklenburg Co., NC542; born 1845543,544.
Notes for William Miles Abernethy:
The name of the wife of Dr. William Abernethy is recorded by John C. Fite as Sallie Withers. [John Connelley Fite, "Family Record of John Connelley Fite."]
More About William Miles Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC; #630/630; age 10
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - South Point Twp 159/159
Occupation: school teacher and physician545
Notes for Sarah J. Withers:
A source gives her name as Sarah J. Abernethy. [A. Gregg Moore & Forney A. Rankin, The Rankins of North Carolina Vol I, (Marietta Georgia, 1997), 277.]
More About Sarah J. Withers:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - South Point Twp 159/159
450 ii. Sidney Marion Abernethy546, born 02 Dec 1841547,548; died in the Civil War549.
More About Sidney Marion Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC; #630/630; age 8
451 iii. John Alexander Abernethy549, born 02 Feb 1844550,551; died in the Civil War552.
More About John Alexander Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC; #630/630; age 6
Military service: CSA
452 iv. Washington Clay Abernethy553, born 12 Jul 1847 in North Carolina554,555; died 27 Nov 1921 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC556. He married Mattie E. Smith557; born Abt. 1852 in North Carolina.
More About Washington Clay Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC; #630/630; age 3
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - South Point Twp 159/159
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 3
Occupation: Sheriff of Gaston County, Gastonia Tax Collector558
More About Mattie E. Smith:
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 3
453 v. Theodore Rankin Abernethy559, born 16 Mar 1849560,561. He married Janie Campbell562.
Notes for Theodore Rankin Abernethy:
Name is given as Theodore R. Abernethy [Lincoln County Heritage 1997, (Don Mills, Inc. and the Lincoln Co. Heritage Book Committee), 1.]
Name is also given as Thomas R. Abernethy [A. Gregg Moore & Forney A. Rankin, The Rankins of North Carolina Vol I, (Marietta Georgia, 1997), 278.]
1870 census gives name as Thomas R. Abernethy.
More About Theodore Rankin Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC; #630/630; age 1
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - South Point Twp 159/159
Occupation: druggist in Newton, NC562,563
+ 454 vi. James Alonzo Abernethy, born 17 Nov 1851 in Gaston Co., NC; died 21 Aug 1938 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC.
455 vii. Marshall A. Abernethy564, born 31 Jul 1855565; died 06 Jul 1857565.
Notes for Marshall A. Abernethy:
Died in infancy. [John Connelley Fite, "Family Record of John Connelley Fite."]
456 viii. Charles W. Abernethy, born 18 Nov 1857565; died 02 Dec 1857565.
212. Jane Caroline6 Abernethy (John5, Miles4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 15 Jul 1819566, and died in Arkansas566. She married Abraham Fite 14 Nov 1834566. He was born 11 Dec 1808566, and died 30 Apr 1871566.
Children of Jane Abernethy and Abraham Fite are:
457 i. John Connelly7 Fichte, born 05 Mar 1836 in North Carolina566; died 04 Feb 1912566. He married Susan Elizabeth Henderson 24 Aug 1865566; died 31 Jan 1893566.
More About John Connelly Fichte:
1900 Federal Census: Mecklenburg Co., NC; #353/354; age 64; living with cousin John Abernathy and wife, Susan
458 ii. Mary Ann Fite, born 16 Apr 1838566.
459 iii. Lockey Susannah Fite, born 09 Apr 1840566.
460 iv. Nancy Jane Fite, born 11 Nov 1841566.
461 v. Joseph Harvey Fite, born 07 Mar 1844566.
462 vi. Abraham Marion Fite, born 11 Aug 1846566.
463 vii. William Calvin Fite, born 30 Nov 1848566.
464 viii. Washington LaFayette Fite, born 19 Apr 1851566.
465 ix. James Abernethy Fite, born 19 Apr 1851566.
466 x. David Franklin Fite, born 22 Nov 1854566.
467 xi. Christopher Columbus Fite, born 22 Mar 1856566.
468 xii. Laura Godard Fite, born 08 Jul 1858566.
Notes for Laura Godard Fite:
Did not marry.
469 xiii. Laura's Twin Fite, born 08 Jul 1858566.
Notes for Laura's Twin Fite:
Did not marry.
470 xiv. Jefferson Davis Fite, born 23 Dec 1861566.
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213. John Connelly6 Abernethy (John5, Miles4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 15 Sep 1821566, and died 13 May 1911. He married (1) Sarah N. Hudson567, daughter of John Hudson and Nancy. She was born 1824, and died 30 Mar 1844. He married (2) Nancy Johnson Blythe568. She was born 1825, and died 1877.
Notes for Sarah N. Hudson:
Epitaph reads "Wife of John C. Abernethey; dau of John R. & Nancy Hudson; age 19y 6m 7d.
More About Sarah N. Hudson:
Burial: Paw Creek Presbyterian Church, Mecklenburg Co., NC
Children of John Abernethy and Nancy Blythe are:
+ 471 i. John Francis7 Abernethy, born 1846.
472 ii. James Samuel Abernethy568. He married (1) Nova Potts568. He married (2) Hattie Davidson568.
473 iii. Belle Abernethy568. She married Dave McCord568.
+ 474 iv. Richard Blythe Abernethy, born 07 Mar 1858; died 14 Jul 1921.
475 v. M. Alice Abernethy568.
476 vi. Andrew Irvin Abernethy568, born 1850; died 1927. He married Ella Harry568.
477 vii. Clement Lee Abernethy568. He married Addie McCoy568.
+ 478 viii. William Sidney Abernethy, Sr., born 27 Nov 1863; died 14 Oct 1942.
216. Joseph Harvey6 Abernethy (John5, Miles4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born May 1827568. He married Caroline Sherrill568.
Children of Joseph Abernethy and Caroline Sherrill are:
479 i. Felix7 Abernethy568.
480 ii. Dora Abernethy568. She married Cline568.
481 iii. Jim Abernethy568.
482 iv. Clay Abernethy568.
483 v. Daughter Abernethy568.
Notes for Daughter Abernethy:
Daughter name forgotten. [John Connelley Fite, "Family Record of John Connelley Fite."]
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Generation No. 7
258. Coleman H.7 Abernethy (James S.6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 06 Dec 1812 in North Carolina569, and died 25 Nov 1880 in Gaston Co., NC569. He married Susannah Gault Abt. 1837569. She was born Abt. 1822 in South Carolina570, and died 11 Jul 1880 in Gaston Co., NC571.
Notes for Coleman H. Abernethy:
Coleman Abernethy and his Uncle Eli Abernethy went to Indiana. Coleman bought a farm and planted his crops. In August of 1867, Coleman was homesick and not satisfied with Indiana, so he sold his farm before his harvest and returned to North Carolina. Two of his daughters married and remained in Indiana. Eli married a young widow and stayed in Indiana. [Rev. Edward Smith, research]
Note: the date given above is questionable. Mary Ann Abernethy married in Indiana in 1872. [DJJ]
More About Coleman H. Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Dallas Twp., Gaston Co., NC - family #22
Burial: Goshen Grove Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC571
Dwelling: farm in what is now Lowell, Gaston Co., NC571
Estate Value: 1870, Real property $1000, personal property $400
Occupation: farmer
More About Susannah Gault:
Burial: Goshen Grove Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC571
Children of Coleman Abernethy and Susannah Gault are:
+ 484 i. James Wyatt C.8 Abernathy, born 19 Nov 1840 in Gaston Co., NC; died 11 May 1877 in Gaston Co., NC.
485 ii. John Abernethy, born 19 Oct 1839572; died 11 May 1877573. He married in Indiana574.
Notes for John Abernethy:
Thought to have deserted, but was left behind when he became very ill. A family nursed him back to health, and he rejoined the CSA. Taken prisoner at Mine Run, Virginia. Imprisoned at Old Capital Prison, Washington, DC. Released on the Oath of Amnesty and sent to Philadelphia. After the war, he went to Indiana to meet up with his uncle Eli Abernethy. He married in Indiana, but his wife and child died. He returned to North Carolina with his parents.
More About John Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Dallas Twp., Gaston Co., NC - family #23
Burial: Goshen Grove Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC575
Estate Value: 1870, Real property $500
Military service: CSA - Co K 16th Reg NC Infantry575
Occupation: Farmer
486 iii. Mary Ann Abernethy, born 04 Jul 1844 in South Carolina576,577,578. She married William Linke Klipsch 10 Apr 1872 in Bartholomew Co., IN579,580; born 01 Dec 1839 in Indiana581,582; died 21 Sep 1911583.
Notes for Mary Ann Abernethy:
Name is given in 1870 census as Mary Ann Abernethy. The same census also lists a child Jane Abernethy. Edward Smith in his "Descendants of James Abernethy" gives name as Mary Jane Abernethy.
More About Mary Ann Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Dallas Twp., Gaston Co., NC - family #22
Burial: Liberty Cemetery, Clifford, Bartholomew Co., IN583
More About William Linke Klipsch:
1850 Federal Census: Bartholomew Co., IN; #749/757; age 10
Burial: Liberty Cemetery, Clifford, Bartholomew Co., IN583
+ 487 iv. Joseph R. Abernethy, born Abt. 1846 in South Carolina.
488 v. Nancy Jane Abernethy, born Abt. 1848 in South Carolina584,585. She married 1869 in Indiana586.
Notes for Nancy Jane Abernethy:
Edward Smith (in his book on the descendants of James Abernethy) lists a child, Nancy Abernethy. The 1870 census lists a child Jane Abernethy, but no Nancy. Name may have been Nancy Jane Abernethy.
More About Nancy Jane Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Dallas Twp., Gaston Co., NC - family #22
489 vi. Francis Abernethy, born Abt. 1850 in South Carolina586,587.
More About Francis Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Dallas Twp., Gaston Co., NC - family #22
490 vii. Sarah Elizabeth Abernethy, born Abt. 1852 in South Carolina588,589. She married (1) Luther M. Clemmer. She married (2) J. M. Selvey.
More About Sarah Elizabeth Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Dallas Twp., Gaston Co., NC - family #22
491 viii. Emma Abernethy, born Abt. 1856 in Gaston Co., NC590,591.
More About Emma Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Dallas Twp., Gaston Co., NC - family #22
+ 492 ix. Robert Hill Abernethy, born Abt. 1858 in Gaston Co., NC; died 16 Aug 1900.
493 x. Sophia Abernethy, born Abt. 1861 in Gaston Co., NC592. She married Dave Lineberger.
More About Sophia Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Dallas Twp., Gaston Co., NC - family #22
494 xi. Bomar Abernethy, born Abt. 1863 in Gaston Co., NC592; died 1908593.
More About Bomar Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: not listed with family
Burial: Abernethy Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC594
495 xii. Caroline Abernethy, born Abt. 1865 in Gaston Co., NC594; died Bef. 1870.
Notes for Caroline Abernethy:
Died in infancy.
More About Caroline Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: not listed with family
Burial: Goshen Grove Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC594
259. Ritty7 Abernethy (James S.6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Abt. 1815595. She married James Abernethy 25 Sep 1838 in Lincoln Co., NC, son of Miles Abernethy and N.. He was born Abt. 1815596.
More About Ritty Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #448/460; age 35
Notes for James Abernethy:
Possible son of Miles Abernethy - living in neighboring household in 1850.
More About James Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #448/460; age 35
Child of Ritty Abernethy and James Abernethy is:
496 i. E.8 Abernethy, born Abt. 1842.
More About E. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #448/460; age 8
260. Miles Alexander7 Abernethy (James S.6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Abt. 1817 in North Carolina597, and died Abt. 1869 in North Carolina. He married Mary Ann Clanton Abt. 1848597. She was born Abt. 1824597, and died Aft. 1880.
More About Miles Alexander Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co, NC; #321/322; age 36
Dwelling: 1850, Property worth $4000
Will Probated: 16 Aug 1870, Gaston Co., NC - will book 2, page 13
Will Written: 15 Nov 1869
More About Mary Ann Clanton:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co, NC; #321/322; age 26
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co, NC, Dallas Twp
1880 Federal Census: Gaston Co, NC, Riverbend Twp, E.D. 88 sht 34
Children of Miles Abernethy and Mary Clanton are:
497 i. Catherine E.8 Abernethy, born Abt. 1850598. She married James Hansell.
More About Catherine E. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co, NC; #321/322
498 ii. R. Ponina Abernethy, born Abt. 1852598. She married Larkin McAlister.
+ 499 iii. Coleman Franklin Abernethy, born Abt. 1854; died 15 Nov 1931.
+ 500 iv. David Cleveland Abernethy, born Jun 1856 in Gaston Co., NC; died 03 Mar 1944 in Gaston Co., NC.
501 v. Fanny Abernethy, born Abt. 1859598. She married Long.
502 vi. Nancy Abernethy, born Abt. 1859598. She married Charles Edward Bradshaw.
+ 503 vii. E. Hill Abernethy, born Abt. 1866 in North Carolina.
+ 504 viii. George Wilkie Abernethy, born Jun 1868 in North Carolina; died 17 Oct 1939 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC.
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262. Amy7 Abernethy (James S.6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Abt. 1827 in North Carolina599. She married Caleb Stroup600, son of Moses Stroup and Ginsey Clark. He was born Abt. 1820 in North Carolina601.
More About Amy Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC; #200/201; age 23
More About Caleb Stroup:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC; #200/201; age 30
Children of Amy Abernethy and Caleb Stroup are:
505 i. Lawson8 Stroup, born Abt. 1844 in North Carolina601.
More About Lawson Stroup:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC; #200/201; age 6
506 ii. Susannah Stroup, born Abt. 1845 in North Carolina601.
More About Susannah Stroup:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC; #200/201; age 5
507 iii. Frances Stroup, born 14 May 1846 in North Carolina602,603; died 04 Apr 1925 in North Carolina604. She married William Washington Rankin; born 05 Apr 1845 in North Carolina605,606; died 27 Sep 1920 in North Carolina606.
More About Frances Stroup:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC; #200/201; age 3
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
More About William Washington Rankin:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co, NC; #403/403; age 5
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #943/863; age 15
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
508 iv. Hannah Stroup, born Abt. 1849 in North Carolina607.
More About Hannah Stroup:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC; #200/201; age 1
263. George Washington7 Abernethy (James S.6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Abt. 1825 in Lincoln Co., NC608, and died 15 Apr 1897 in Gaston Co., NC609. He married (1) Holly Goodson 29 May 1848 in Lincoln Co., NC610, daughter of Daniel Goodson. She was born 07 Apr 1827 in Lincoln Co., NC611,612, and died 30 Jul 1860 in Gaston Co., NC613. He married (2) Susan A. Barnett 05 Aug 1861 in Lincoln Co., NC614. She was born 14 Jun 1838615, and died 10 Apr 1892 in Gaston Co., NC615.
Notes for George Washington Abernethy:
Apparently, George W. Abernethy resided alone when the census of 1850 was taken on 17 Sept 1850. Residing in the next household (402/402) was Isaac Rumfelt, age 23. This is the list of occupants of household 402/402:
Isaac Rumfelt, 23
Nancy Rumfelt, 1
Susanna Rumfelt, 14
Martin Rumfelt, 41
Melinda Rumfelt, 36
Rozanna Rumfelt, 16
Jemima Rumfelt, 15
John Rumfelt, 13
Sarah Rumfelt, 7
William Rumfelt, 5
Holly Abernathy, 4
Sarah Abernathy, 2
William Skidmore, 1
It is probable that Holly Abernathy age 4 was actually Holly Abernathy age 24, wife of George W. Abernathy, and that Sarah age 2 is their daughter Sarah Ann Abernathy, born in 1848.
Household #403/403 is headed by John B. Rankin. Residing with John Rankin is Charles B. Abernathy, 28; Sarah E. Abernathy, 24; William Abernathy 5 and Nancy Abernathy 3.
More About George Washington Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC; #401/401; age 24
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #952/872; age 35
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 544/544
1880 Federal Census: South Point Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 87, sht 23
Burial: Abernethy Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
Estate Value: 1870, $500
Occupation: Farmer and mill wright
Property value: 1860, Real $2300, personal $647
More About Holly Goodson:
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #952/872; age 33
Burial: Abernethy Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
More About Susan A. Barnett:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 544/544
Burial: Abernethy Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
Children of George Abernethy and Holly Goodson are:
509 i. Sarah Ann8 Abernethy, born 28 Dec 1848 in Pinhook, NC615. She married John Benny Smith.
More About Sarah Ann Abernethy:
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #952/872; age 10
+ 510 ii. James Alford Abernathy, born 07 Jan 1851 in Pinhook, NC; died 20 Oct 1925 in Hughes Springs, Cass Co., Texas.
511 iii. Fannie Caroline Abernethy, born 12 Mar 1853 in Pinhook, NC615.
Notes for Fannie Caroline Abernethy:
Died young.
512 iv. Mary Magdalean Abernethy, born 22 Jul 1855 in Pinhook, NC615. She married (1) Amos Flowers 101. She married (2) John Hoffman 102.
More About Mary Magdalean Abernethy:
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #952/872; age 5
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 544/544
+ 513 v. Daniel Leander Abernethy, born 22 Sep 1857 in Pinhook, NC; died 23 Jun 1930.
Children of George Abernethy and Susan Barnett are:
514 i. Hannah Belzora8 Abernethy, born 23 May 1862 in Gaston Co., NC615. She married David Smith.
More About Hannah Belzora Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 544/544
1880 Federal Census: South Point Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 87, sht 23
515 ii. Margaret Lucindy Barnett Abernethy, born 29 Jun 1864 in Gaston Co., NC615. She married Charles Jenkins.
More About Margaret Lucindy Barnett Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 544/544
1880 Federal Census: South Point Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 87, sht 23
516 iii. Caloro Luizer Abernethy, born 31 May 1866 in Gaston Co., NC615. She married (1) Philip Gilmore 101. She married (2) James Lineberger 102.
More About Caloro Luizer Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 544/544
1880 Federal Census: South Point Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 87, sht 23
517 iv. Susan Mety Abernethy, born 08 Apr 1868 in Gaston Co., NC615. She married Jack Jenkins.
More About Susan Mety Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 544/544
518 v. Nancy Elvira Abernethy, born 09 May 1870 in Gaston Co., NC615. She married Walker Flowers.
More About Nancy Elvira Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 544/544
1880 Federal Census: South Point Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 87, sht 23
519 vi. Emily Elizabeth Abernethy, born 20 Aug 1872 in Gaston Co., NC615.
More About Emily Elizabeth Abernethy:
1880 Federal Census: South Point Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 87, sht 23
+ 520 vii. John Washington Abernethy, born 28 Apr 1874 in Gaston Co., NC.
+ 521 viii. Coatsworth Pinckney Abernathy, born 05 Dec 1876 in Gaston Co., NC; died 26 Oct 1963.
522 ix. George Barnett Jeriahmier Abernethy, born 08 Feb 1879 in Gaston Co., NC615.
Notes for George Barnett Jeriahmier Abernethy:
Died young.
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264. James Monroe7 Abernethy (James S.6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 11 Nov 1825 in Lincoln Co., NC615,616, and died 01 Jul 1896617. He married (1) Mary Margaret Barnett Abt. 1848618. She was born Bet. 1832 - 1833 in Lincoln Co., NC619,620, and died 20 Feb 1872621. He married (2) Elizabeth Bridges, Mrs. 27 Feb 1877622.
More About James Monroe Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #275/236; age 24
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #954/874; age 32
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 546/546
Burial: Providence Cemetery, Catawba Co., NC
Occupation: 1870, Farmer
Property value: 1860, Personal $107
More About Mary Margaret Barnett:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #275/236; age 17
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #954/874; age 27
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 546/546
Burial: Abernethy Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
Children of James Abernethy and Mary Barnett are:
523 i. George W.8 Abernethy, born 1849 in Lincoln Co., NC623. He married Adeline O. Gaston 24 Apr 1879623.
More About George W. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: 05 Aug 1850, Lincoln Co., NC; #275/236; age 10/12
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #954/874; age 10
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 546/546
524 ii. Frances Abernethy, born Abt. 1851623. She married Logan Witherspoon.
More About Frances Abernethy:
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #954/874; age 8
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 546/546
Burial: Abernethy Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
525 iii. John Franklin Abernethy, born 06 Oct 1852623. He married Elizabeth Baldwin.
More About John Franklin Abernethy:
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #954/874; age 7
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 546/546
+ 526 iv. Susan Lucinda Abernethy, born 09 May 1853 in North Carolina; died 10 Mar 1940 in Gaston Co., NC.
+ 527 v. James Venson Abernethy, born 06 Apr 1856; died 11 Mar 1904.
528 vi. Nancy J. Abernethy, born Abt. 1860624. She married Miles Hawkins 18 Apr 1879625.
More About Nancy J. Abernethy:
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #954/874; age 2
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 546/546
529 vii. Mary Abernethy, born Abt. 1863626.
More About Mary Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 546/546
530 viii. Robert Barnett Abernethy, born 16 Apr 1867626. He married Victoria Queen Flowers 02 Oct 1898626.
More About Robert Barnett Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 546/546
Child of James Abernethy and Elizabeth Bridges is:
531 i. Alfred Monroe8 Abernethy, born 07 Dec 1878626; died 21 May 1892626.
More About Alfred Monroe Abernethy:
Burial: Providence Cemetery, Catawba Co., NC
265. Christian Marcus7 Abernathy (James S.6 Abernethy, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 23 Dec 1827 in Lincoln Co., NC626,627, and died 29 Mar 1881628. He married (1) Hetty Goodson 02 Nov 1851628, daughter of Daniel Goodson. She was born Abt. 1832628, and died Abt. 1856628. He married (2) Sarah Smith Abt. 1858629. She was born Abt. 1835630.
More About Christian Marcus Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #276/237; age 22
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #955/875; age 31
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 547/547
Burial: Abernethy Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
Dwelling: Pinhook, NC
Estate Value: 1870, Real property $500, personal property $600
Military service: CSA - Co H, 37th NC Regiment
Occupation: 1870, Miller
Property value: 1860, Personal $280
More About Hetty Goodson:
Burial: Abernethy Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC631
More About Sarah Smith:
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #955/875; age 25
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 547/547
Children of Christian Abernathy and Hetty Goodson are:
+ 532 i. Cornelius8 Abernethy, born 12 Aug 1851; died 03 Dec 1926.
533 ii. Jerry F. Abernethy, born 25 Jul 1854631; died 21 Jun 1858631.
More About Jerry F. Abernethy:
Burial: Abernethy Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC631
Children of Christian Abernathy and Sarah Smith are:
534 i. Unnamed8 Abernethy, born 06 Jun 1858631; died 06 Jun 1858631.
More About Unnamed Abernethy:
Burial: Abernethy Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC631
535 ii. Alice R. Abernethy, born Abt. 1859631. She married Jasper Armstrong.
More About Alice R. Abernethy:
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #955/875; age 8/12
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 547/547
536 iii. Unnamed Abernethy, born 31 Aug 1861631; died 31 Aug 1861631.
More About Unnamed Abernethy:
Burial: Abernethy Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC631
537 iv. William Hollie Abernethy, born 09 Dec 1866631; died 21 May 1871631.
Notes for William Hollie Abernethy:
The 1870 census gives his name as Wm. Holden Abernethy.
More About William Hollie Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 547/547
Burial: Abernethy Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
266. Mary7 Abernethy (James S.6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Abt. 1830 in North Carolina632. She married Aaron Farrell 26 Aug 1848 in Lincoln Co., NC632. He was born Abt. 1826 in North Carolina.
Notes for Mary Abernethy:
Moved to Missouri after the Civil War.
More About Aaron Farrell:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #469/481; age 24
Child of Mary Abernethy and Aaron Farrell is:
538 i. Roxanna8 Farrell, born Abt. 1849 in Lincoln Co., NC633.
More About Roxanna Farrell:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #469/481; age 1
268. Catherine7 Abernethy (James S.6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Abt. 1835634. She married William S. Skidmore634,635.
More About Catherine Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #276/237; age 15
Children of Catherine Abernethy and William Skidmore are:
539 i. James M.8 Skidmore, died 02 Jan 1937 in Gaston Co., NC.
540 ii. Amanda L. M. Skidmore, born 18 Nov 1858635; died 13 Dec 1858635.
More About Amanda L. M. Skidmore:
Burial: Abernethy Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
541 iii. John L. Skidmore, born 04 Feb 1860; died 17 Jan 1937 in Gaston Co., NC.
More About John L. Skidmore:
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
542 iv. Marcus L. Skidmore, born 11 Jan 1862; died 06 Jul 1938 in Gaston Co., NC.
More About Marcus L. Skidmore:
Burial: Goshen Grove Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
543 v. Mary Etta Skidmore, born 25 Sep 1867635; died 13 Feb 1871635.
More About Mary Etta Skidmore:
Burial: Abernethy Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
544 vi. Joseph T. Skidmore, born 05 Jan 1875; died 20 Dec 1934 in Gaston Co., NC.
More About Joseph T. Skidmore:
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
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269. Jeremiah7 Abernethy (James S.6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Abt. 1836 in Lincoln Co., NC636,637, and died Bef. 1880638. He married Susan Rumfelt Abt. 1854639, daughter of Isaac Rumfelt. She was born Abt. 1834 in North Carolina640.
More About Jeremiah Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Lincoln Co., NC; #276/237; age 14
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #953/873; age 24
Occupation: Miller
Property value: Personal $75
Notes for Susan Rumfelt:
In the 1880 Gaston County, NC census, the following family was enumerated with Susan Abernethy:
Stowe, Lewis A. NR 25 NC
Stowe, Mazy C. W 29 NC
Stowe, John F. S 5 NC
Stowe, William G. S 2 NC
Stowe, Susan A. D 4/12 NC
Mazy may have been a daughter of Susan Rumfelt Abernethy.
More About Susan Rumfelt:
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #953/873; age 25
1880 Federal Census: South Point Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 87, sht 23
Children of Jeremiah Abernethy and Susan Rumfelt are:
545 i. Josiah8 Abernethy, born Abt. 1855 in Gaston Co., NC641.
More About Josiah Abernethy:
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #953/873; age 5
546 ii. Frances Abernethy, born Abt. 1857 in Gaston Co., NC641. She married William Wilson.
More About Frances Abernethy:
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #953/873; age 3
547 iii. Martha Abernethy, born Abt. 1859 in Gaston Co., NC641.
More About Martha Abernethy:
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #953/873; age 1
548 iv. Rosana S. Abernethy642, born Abt. 1861 in Gaston Co., NC643.
More About Rosana S. Abernethy:
1880 Federal Census: South Point Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 87, sht 23
+ 549 v. Wyatt Martin C. Abernethy, born 13 May 1863 in Gaston Co., NC; died 21 Jul 1941.
277. Mary Bertha7 Abernethy (Eli6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)644. She married (1) Edward Chitty644 17 Aug 1890 in Bartholomew Co., IN645. She married (2) David Compton646 28 Dec 1893 in Bartholomew Co., IN647.
Notes for Edward Chitty:
Name given by Arvord M. Abernethy as Ray Cherry.
Children of Mary Abernethy and David Compton are:
550 i. Son8 Compton, born 03 Nov 1896 in Shelby Co., IN648.
551 ii. Daughter Compton, born 14 Oct 1902 in Shelby Co., IN649.
281. William7 Abernethy (Jeremiah6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Abt. 1832 in Catawba Co., NC650, and died in Cold Harbor, in the Civil War651. He married Mary Cline. She was born 1839651.
More About William Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #166/166; age 18
Occupation: 1850, Farmer
Child of William Abernethy and Mary Cline is:
552 i. Emma8 Abernethy651, born 1862. She married William Keener651.
287. Mary Polly7 Abernethy (Seth6, Miles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Abt. 1808652, and died 22 Oct 1865652. She married John A. Bumgarner 26 Feb 1828 in Lincoln Co., NC653, son of John Bumgarner and Catherine Ward. He was born 1804654, and died 09 Jul 1869654.
More About Mary Polly Abernethy:
Burial: Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church, Maiden, NC
More About John A. Bumgarner:
Burial: Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church, Maiden, NC
Children of Mary Abernethy and John Bumgarner are:
553 i. Aaron Presley8 Bumgarner655, born 29 Dec 1828 in Lincoln Co., NC656; died 26 Sep 1873 in Catawba Co., NC656. He married Rhoda Abernethy657; born 06 Oct 1836658; died 07 Mar 1915658.
More About Aaron Presley Bumgarner:
Burial: Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church, Catawba Co., NC658
554 ii. Susan Nancy Bumgarner659,660, born 1839661. She married John Franklin Abernethy662,663; born Abt. 1837.
555 iii. Mary Polly Bumgarner664, born 1845665. She married Lemuel Abernethy666; born Abt. 1846.
288. Miles Cline7 Abernethy (Seth6, Miles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 07 Feb 1808 in Lincoln Co., NC667,668, and died 27 Apr 1877 in Catawba Co., NC669,670. He married Nancy H. Bumgarner 06 Sep 1826 in Lincoln Co., NC671, daughter of John Bumgarner and Catherine Ward. She was born 08 Jul 1808 in Lincoln Co., NC672, and died 19 May 1872 in Catawba Co., NC672.
More About Miles Cline Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #369/369; age 42
Burial: Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church, Catawba Co, NC
Occupation: 1850, Farmer
More About Nancy H. Bumgarner:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #369/369; age 42
Burial: Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church, Catawba Co, NC672
Children of Miles Abernethy and Nancy Bumgarner are:
556 i. Susan8 Abernethy673.
557 ii. Martha C. Abernethy674, born Abt. 1831 in Lincoln Co., NC675.
More About Martha C. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #369/369; age 19
558 iii. Harriet Caroline Abernethy676, born 26 May 1832 in Lincoln Co., NC677; died Apr 1909 in Lincoln Co., NC677. She married Francis Marion Cline 11 Mar 1852 in Catawba Co., NC677; born 15 Dec 1828 in Lincoln Co., NC677; died 31 Oct 1920 in Belmont, Gaston Co., NC677.
More About Harriet Caroline Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #369/369; age 17
More About Francis Marion Cline:
Burial: 01 Nov 1920, Faith Cemetery, Belmont, Gaston Co., NC677
559 iv. Elmina Abernethy678, born Abt. 1835 in Lincoln Co., NC679.
More About Elmina Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #369/369; age 15
560 v. Philecta Abernethy680, born Abt. 1840 in Lincoln Co., NC681.
More About Philecta Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #369/369; age 10
561 vi. Rebecca Abernethy682, born Abt. 1840 in Lincoln Co., NC683.
More About Rebecca Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #369/369; age 10
+ 562 vii. John Pinkney Abernethy, born 22 May 1841.
563 viii. Sarah Jane Abernethy684, born Abt. 1845 in Catawba Co., NC685.
More About Sarah Jane Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #369/369; age 5
564 ix. Rhoda Abernethy686, born Abt. 1850 in Catawba Co., NC687.
289. Nathan7 Abernethy (Seth6, Miles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Abt. 1814 in Catawba Co., NC688,689,690. He married Emaline Burke 28 Aug 1835 in Lincoln Co., NC691,692. She was born 1816 in Catawba Co., NC693.
Notes for Nathan Abernethy:
Rev. Edward Smith believes that Nathan Abernethy was a probable son of Nathan Abernethy and Eve Cline. Lewis Abernethy believes that he is the son of Seth Abernethy and Polly Cline.
More About Nathan Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #374/374; age 37
More About Emaline Burke:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #374/374; age 34
Children of Nathan Abernethy and Emaline Burke are:
565 i. Margaret8 Abernethy, born Abt. 1839 in Catawba Co., NC694.
More About Margaret Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #374/374; age 11
566 ii. Caleb Abernethy, born Abt. 1844 in Catawba Co., NC694; died 02 Mar 1927 in Ironton, Lincoln Co., NC695.
More About Caleb Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #374/374; age 6
567 iii. Jacob Abernethy, born Abt. 1846 in Catawba Co., NC696.
More About Jacob Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #374/374; age 4
568 iv. Rebecca Abernethy, born Abt. 1849 in Catawba Co., NC696.
More About Rebecca Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #374/374; age 1
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290. Philip7 Abernethy (Seth6, Miles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Abt. 1817697, and died Abt. 1900697. He married Mary Polly Arndt 26 May 1836697.
Children of Philip Abernethy and Mary Arndt are:
569 i. John Franklin8 Abernethy698,699, born Abt. 1837. He married Susan Nancy Bumgarner700,701; born 1839702.
570 ii. Paulina Abernethy703, born Abt. 1838. She married Langford Summit703.
571 iii. Rhoda Abernethy703, born 06 Oct 1836704; died 07 Mar 1915704. She married Aaron Presley Bumgarner705; born 29 Dec 1828 in Lincoln Co., NC706; died 26 Sep 1873 in Catawba Co., NC706.
More About Aaron Presley Bumgarner:
Burial: Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church, Catawba Co., NC706
+ 572 iv. Nancy Abernethy, born Abt. 1842.
+ 573 v. Miles Abernethy, born Abt. 1844.
574 vi. Lemuel Abernethy707, born Abt. 1846. He married Mary Polly Bumgarner707; born 1845708.
+ 575 vii. Ephraim Abernethy, born Abt. 1848.
576 viii. Usley Abernethy709, born Abt. 1850.
293. Ursula7 Abernethy (Seth6, Miles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Abt. 1817710. She married (1) Joseph Troutman 21 Jan 1839 in Lincoln Co., NC711. He was born Abt. 1818 in Lincoln Co., NC712, and died Bet. 1842 - 1845 in Catawba Co., NC712. She married (2) Amon O. Bumgarner712 21 Mar 1845 in Catawba Co., NC712.
More About Ursula Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC - #372/372
More About Amon O. Bumgarner:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC - #372/372
Children of Ursula Abernethy and Joseph Troutman are:
577 i. Rebecca8 Troutman, born Abt. 1840712.
More About Rebecca Troutman:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC - #372/372
578 ii. Mary E. Troutman, born Abt. 1841712.
More About Mary E. Troutman:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC - #372/372
Child of Ursula Abernethy and Amon Bumgarner is:
579 i. Minerva8 Bumgarner, born Abt. 1849.
More About Minerva Bumgarner:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC - #372/372
305. Betsy7 Abernathy (Nathan6, Miles5 Abernethy, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Abt. 1809 in North Carolina713,714. She married William Summey 28 Aug 1826 in Lincoln Co., NC715. He was born Abt. 1800 in North Carolina716.
More About Betsy Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #898/806 - p. 156
More About William Summey:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #898/806 - p. 156
Occupation: 1850, Collier (coal miner)
Children of Betsy Abernathy and William Summey are:
580 i. Nathan8 Summey, born Abt. 1827 in North Carolina716.
More About Nathan Summey:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #898/806 - p. 156
581 ii. Mariah Summey, born Abt. 1831 in North Carolina716.
Notes for Mariah Summey:
Mariah Summey might be the same person as Mary Summey who was enumerated with the family of Nathan and Eve Abernathy in the 1850 census. The years of birth are the same.
More About Mariah Summey:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #898/806 - p. 156
582 iii. Nancy Summey, born Abt. 1836 in North Carolina716.
More About Nancy Summey:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #898/806 - p. 156
583 iv. John Summey, born Abt. 1838 in North Carolina716.
More About John Summey:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #898/806 - p. 156
584 v. Rebecca Summey, born Abt. 1840 in North Carolina716.
More About Rebecca Summey:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #898/806 - p. 156
585 vi. Susan Summey, born Abt. 1842 in North Carolina716.
More About Susan Summey:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #898/806 - p. 156
586 vii. Linford Summey, born Abt. 1848 in Georgia717.
More About Linford Summey:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #898/806 - p. 156
306. Isaiah7 Abernathy (Nathan6, Miles5 Abernethy, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Abt. 1810 in North Carolina717. He married Mary J. Fortner 15 Jun 1833 in Lincoln Co., NC718. She was born 1815 in Virginia719.
More About Isaiah Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #813/911 - p. 157 - beside brother Daniel
More About Mary J. Fortner:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #813/911 - p. 157
Marriage Notes for Isaiah Abernathy and Mary Fortner:
The groom's name was given as Isaac Abernathy on the marriage bond.
Children of Isaiah Abernathy and Mary Fortner are:
587 i. Eve8 Abernathy, born Abt. 1839 in North Carolina719.
More About Eve Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #813/911 - p. 157
588 ii. John J. Abernathy, born Abt. 1841 in North Carolina719.
More About John J. Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #813/911 - p. 157
589 iii. Nancy C. Abernathy, born Abt. 1844 in Georgia719.
More About Nancy C. Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #813/911 - p. 157
590 iv. Mary M. Abernathy, born Abt. 1847 in Georgia719.
More About Mary M. Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #813/911 - p. 157
591 v. Nicholas Abernathy, born Abt. 1849 in Georgia719.
More About Nicholas Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #813/911 - p. 157
592 vi. Zephaniah Nathan Abernathy720. He married Ophelia Tidwell.
+ 593 vii. Susan Abernathy, born 24 Sep 1856 in Cherokee Co., GA; died 09 Apr 1907 in Bartow Co., GA.
307. Seth7 Abernathy (Nathan6, Miles5 Abernethy, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Abt. 1811 in North Carolina721, and died 23 Jan 1899 in Georgia722. He married Eliza Bradshaw723 02 Aug 1834 in Lincoln Co., NC724. She was born 1814 in North Carolina725.
More About Seth Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #793/801
Occupation: 1850, Collier - coal miner
More About Eliza Bradshaw:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #793/801
Children of Seth Abernathy and Eliza Bradshaw are:
594 i. Mary8 Abernathy, born Abt. 1835 in North Carolina725.
More About Mary Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #793/801
595 ii. Elihu R. Abernathy, born Abt. 1838 in North Carolina725.
More About Elihu R. Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #793/801
596 iii. Eliza Abernathy, born Abt. 1841 in North Carolina725.
More About Eliza Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #793/801
597 iv. John Abernathy, born Abt. 1843 in North Carolina725.
More About John Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #793/801
598 v. Eve Abernathy, born Abt. 1846 in North Carolina725.
More About Eve Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #793/801
599 vi. Nathan Abernathy, born Abt. 1848 in Georgia725.
More About Nathan Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #793/801
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Descendants of Robert A. Abernethy
309. Daniel7 Abernathy (Nathan6, Miles5 Abernethy, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Apr 1818726,727, and died 13 Mar 1904727. He married Sarah. She was born Abt. 1828 in Georgia728.
More About Daniel Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #802/810 - p. 156
Occupation: 1850, woodcutter
More About Sarah:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #802/810 - p. 156
Children of Daniel Abernathy and Sarah are:
600 i. Mary8 Abernathy, born Abt. 1847 in Georgia728.
More About Mary Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #802/810 - p. 157
601 ii. Ursula Abernathy, born Abt. 1849 in Georgia728.
More About Ursula Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #802/810 - p. 157
311. Charles Burke7 Abernethy (Nathan6 Abernathy, Miles5 Abernethy, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 1822 in North Carolina729, and died 10 Feb 1879 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC730,731. He married Sarah Eliza Rankin 1849732, daughter of John Rankin and Sarah Farrar. She was born 10 Mar 1817 in North Carolina733, and died 30 Aug 1892 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC734,735.
Notes for Charles Burke Abernethy:
Research has not proven that Charles Burke Abernethy is the son of Nathan Abernethy and Eve Cline.
He is a possible child of Nathan Abernethy and Eve Cline, as was surmised by the separate research efforts of Miss Rozella Abernethy and Rev. Edward Smith. However, the fact that he is buried at the Abernethy family cemetery in Gaston County, NC may lead to the discovery that he is related to the family of James S. Abernethy, buried there. He may also be the son of Nathan Abernethy, youngest son of Robert & Sarah Abernethy, who is buried at Mt. Ruhama Church in Catawba Co., NC. Another idea put forth in 1998 by Rev. Smith is that Charles Burke Abernethy might have been the son of Eli Abernethy, and that James Abernethy who married Ritty Abernethy might have been Burke's brother. Eli Abernethy was a brother of James S. Abernethy, and lived in the area. However, it is unlikely that Eli was the father of Charles Burke Abernathy, since the listing for Eli Abernethy in the 1850 Indiana census includes a son Charles, born in 1837.
Some descendants have spoken of family opposition to the marriage of Charles Burke Abernethy and Sarah Eliza Rankin. Sarah had given birth to two children out of wedlock before she married Charles Burke Abernethy, and she was a few years older than he. Apparently, the name of the father of her children was not disclosed. In addition, an agreement was reached between John Butch Rankin and Charles Burke Abernethy, that he and Sarah would inherit the Rankin land in return for their care of John Rankin in his old age. These may be reasons that Charles Burke Abernethy did not join his parents in Georgia.
Abernethy family cemetery in Gaston Co., NC - on Turner Rd. (S.R. 2005), go .7 mile - site is in large oak grove about 30 yds. off left side of road.
Graves of family members, many unmarked.
Large monument in center of plot with the following names on the sides:
STONE WITHERSPOON SKIDMORE ABERNETHY
Hollie Abernethy, Elizabeth Abernethy, Fannie Abernethy, Martha Abernethy, Margaret Abernethy, James S. Abernethy, Jerry Abernethy, C. Mark Abernethy, George W. Abernethy, Susan Abernethy, Susie Abernethy, Barnette Abernethy, William Abernethy, Miles Abernethy, Daniel L. Abernethy, Etta Skidmore, Manda Skidmore, Burke Abernethy, Tilman Stone, Frances Witherspoon, J. A. Abernethy.
More About Charles Burke Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co, NC, family #403, age 28 - married, living with father-in-law.
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #943/863; age 40
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Dallas Twp Family #539 - living beside Stacy Morris Abernethy
Burial: Abernethy Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
Dwelling: Hickory Grove community of Gaston Co., NC
Notes for Sarah Eliza Rankin:
Discrepancies were found between sources as to date of birth - the date used in this data is shown on the cemetery marker.
Sarah Elizabeth Rankin carried to her grave the identity of the father of her first two children, William Washington Rankin and Nancy Rankin. Nevertheless, the children were accepted fully as grandchildren by their grandfather John Butch Rankin, and were accepted into the family when Sarah married Charles Burke Abernathy. [A. Gregg Moore & Forney A. Rankin, The Rankins of North Carolina, (Marietta, GA: 1997), 33.]
More About Sarah Eliza Rankin:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co, NC; #403/403; age 24 - married, living with father.
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #943/863; age 39
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Dallas Twp., family #539
1890 Federal Census: River Bend Township, Gaston Co., NC - page that survived fire
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
Dwelling: 1890, Widowed, living with son-in-law, Sidney A. Joy
Children of Charles Abernethy and Sarah Rankin are:
+ 602 i. John Lonzo8 Abernethy, born 19 Mar 1852 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC; died 23 Aug 1922 in Gaston Co., NC.
+ 603 ii. Emma G. Abernethy, born 01 Mar 1855 in Gaston Co., NC; died 13 May 1922 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC.
604 iii. Sarah Abernethy, born Abt. 1858 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC736,737; died Bef. 1870 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC738,739.
More About Sarah Abernethy:
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #943/863; age 2
+ 605 iv. James Franklin Abernethy, born 11 Jul 1864 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC; died 12 Feb 1947 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC.
312. Linford7 Abernathy (Nathan6, Miles5 Abernethy, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Abt. 1823 in North Carolina740. He married Mica?. She was born Abt. 1825 in North Carolina740.
More About Linford Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #712/719 - p. 150
Occupation: 1850, blacksmith
More About Mica?:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #712/719 - p. 150
Children of Linford Abernathy and Mica? are:
606 i. Wilson8 Abernathy, born Abt. 1846 in Georgia740.
More About Wilson Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #712/719 - p. 150
607 ii. Silas Abernathy, born Abt. 1847 in North Carolina740.
More About Silas Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #712/719 - p. 150
608 iii. Larkin Abernathy, born Abt. Jan 1850 in Georgia740.
More About Larkin Abernathy:
1850 Federal Census: Cass Co., GA - #712/719 - p. 150
350. Gideon A.7 Abernethy (Berryman6, Robert5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)741 was born 1832742, and died 1875742. He married Julia A. Abernethy743 1871744, daughter of John Abernethy and Jane Rankin. She was born 1850 in North Carolina, and died 1925.
More About Julia A. Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Cherryville Twp., Gaston Co., NC - family #353
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 22
Burial: Christ Lutheran Church, Stanley, Gaston Co., NC
Children of Gideon Abernethy and Julia Abernethy are:
609 i. Ella J.8 Abernethy, born Abt. 1872 in North Carolina. She married Valentine Augustus Lineberger744.
More About Ella J. Abernethy:
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 22
+ 610 ii. Robert Laban Abernethy, born 26 Mar 1874 in North Carolina; died 12 Mar 1957.
356. John Wilford7 Abernethy (Robert6, Robert5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)745. He married Mary Polly Turbyfill746, daughter of Anderson Turbyfill and Sophia Linebarger. She was born Abt. 1816 in Catawba Co., NC747,748.
More About Mary Polly Turbyfill:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #461/461; age 34
Children of John Abernethy and Mary Turbyfill are:
611 i. Sarah Ann8 Abernethy, born Abt. 1839 in Catawba Co., NC749.
More About Sarah Ann Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #461/461; age 11
612 ii. William Abernethy, born Abt. 1840 in Catawba Co., NC749.
More About William Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #461/461; age 10
613 iii. Rosannah Abernethy, born Abt. 1841 in Catawba Co., NC749.
More About Rosannah Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #461/461; age 9
614 iv. Sophia Polly Abernethy, born 05 Aug 1841 in Catawba Co., NC750.
More About Sophia Polly Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #461/461; age 10
615 v. Miles Abernethy, born Abt. 1843 in Catawba Co., NC751.
More About Miles Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #461/461; age 7
616 vi. Lucinda Abernethy, born Abt. 1845 in Catawba Co., NC751.
More About Lucinda Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #461/461; age 5
617 vii. Susann Abernethy, born Abt. 1847 in Catawba Co., NC751.
More About Susann Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #461/461; age 3
618 viii. Elizabeth Abernethy, born Abt. 1849 in Catawba Co., NC751.
More About Elizabeth Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #461/461; age 11/12
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Descendants of Robert A. Abernethy
357. Robert Laban7 Abernethy (Turner T.6, Robert5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)752 was born 23 Apr 1822753, and died 30 Nov 1894 in Burke Co., NC753. He married Mary Ann Hayes754 11 Feb 1847 in Caldwell Co., NC755. She was born Abt. 1833 in Catawba Co., NC756.
More About Robert Laban Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #1114/1114; age 28
Burial: Abernethy Memorial Church, Rutherford College, NC757
Education: 1880, Doctor of Divinity, Alfred University in NY758
Occupation: Founder and president of Rutherford College.
More About Mary Ann Hayes:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #1114/1114; age 17
Children of Robert Abernethy and Mary Hayes are:
619 i. Fannie8 Abernethy759.
+ 620 ii. John Turner Abernethy, born 15 Jul 1850 in Catawba Co., NC.
621 iii. William E. Abernethy759,760.
622 iv. L. Berge Abernethy761.
623 v. Emma Abernethy761.
624 vi. Henrietta Elizabeth Abernethy761,762. She married John Wayne Lasley, Sr.763.
625 vii. Lola Abernethy764.
626 viii. Anna Abernethy764.
627 ix. Arthur T. Abernethy765,766.
628 x. Roberta Abernethy766.
629 xi. Maude Abernethy766.
358. Logan Benjamin7 Abernethy (Turner T.6, Robert5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)767 was born 17 Aug 1824 in Catawba Co., NC768,769, and died 24 Jan 1909 in Burke Co., NC770. He married Catherine Jarrett771 02 Apr 1845 in Catawba Co., NC772. She was born Abt. 1825 in Catawba Co., NC773.
Notes for Logan Benjamin Abernethy:
Twin brother of Sidney Moses Abernethy.
More About Logan Benjamin Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #1129/1129; age 26
Burial: Abernethy Memorial Church, Rutherford College, NC
More About Catherine Jarrett:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #1129/1129; age 25
Children of Logan Abernethy and Catherine Jarrett are:
630 i. Jane8 Abernethy, born Abt. 1846 in Catawba Co., NC773.
More About Jane Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #1129/1129; age 4
631 ii. Martha Abernethy, born Abt. 1847 in Catawba Co., NC773.
More About Martha Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #1129/1129; age 3
632 iii. Mary Abernethy, born Abt. 1849 in Catawba Co., NC773.
More About Mary Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #1129/1129; age 1
359. Sidney Moses7 Abernethy (Turner T.6, Robert5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)774 was born 17 Aug 1824 in Catawba Co., NC775,776, and died 18 May 1921777. He married Amanda Polly Rockett778 11 May 1847 in Catawba Co., NC779,780. She was born Abt. 1824 in Catawba Co., NC781.
Notes for Sidney Moses Abernethy:
Twin brother of Logan Benjamin Abernethy.
More About Sidney Moses Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #990/990; age 26
Burial: Wesley's Chapel Cemetery
More About Amanda Polly Rockett:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #990/990; age 26
Child of Sidney Abernethy and Amanda Rockett is:
633 i. Robert F.8 Abernethy, born Abt. 1848 in Catawba Co., NC781.
More About Robert F. Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #990/990; age 2
371. Agnes Belzora7 Abernethy (Drury Gillum6, William D.5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 16 Jun 1836 in Gaston Co., NC782, and died 25 Mar 1919 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC782. She married Jacob Adolphus Miller 10 Sep 1856782. He was born 06 Sep 1833783, and died 25 Jan 1913783.
Notes for Agnes Belzora Abernethy:
Belle Abernethy and Jacob Miller were cousins.
More About Agnes Belzora Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - family #608
Burial: Daniel's Church Cemetery, Lincoln Co., NC
More About Jacob Adolphus Miller:
Burial: Daniel's Church Cemetery, Lincoln Co., NC784
Children of Agnes Abernethy and Jacob Miller are:
634 i. William Edgar8 Miller.
635 ii. Clarence Preston Miller.
636 iii. Myrta Miller.
637 iv. Bessie E. Miller.
638 v. Arthur Abernethy Miller.
639 vi. Zebulon Shuford Miller.
640 vii. Annie Miller.
641 viii. Addie Barbara Miller.
375. Mary Belsora7 Abernethy (Joseph6, William D.5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) She married John Joseph Brown785.
Child of Mary Abernethy and John Brown is:
642 i. Annie Belsey Abernathy8 Brown, born in Tennessee785.
Notes for Annie Belsey Abernathy Brown:
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 11page 100
Miss Anna Belsie Abernethy Brown.
DAR ID Number: 10252
Born in Tennessee.
Descendant of Alexander Moore, of North Carolina.
[p.100] Daughter of John Joseph Brown and Mary Balsora Abernethy, his wife.
Granddaughter of Joseph Abernethy and Ann Rankin, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Alexander Rankin and Elizabeth Moore, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Alexander Moore and Elizabeth Robinson, his wife.
Alexander Moore was the youngest of four patriot brothers. He served as a private and when Tarleton was overrunning the State, their home never escapted the search of the bold cavalry leader, but he was not captured owing to his ingenious methods of concealment. He died in Gaston county in 1837, aged eighty-four. [sic]
395. Julia A.7 Abernethy (John P.6, Miles David5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)786 was born 1850 in North Carolina, and died 1925. She married Gideon A. Abernethy787 1871788, son of Berryman Abernethy and Rebecca Derr. He was born 1832788, and died 1875788.
More About Julia A. Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Cherryville Twp., Gaston Co., NC - family #353
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 22
Burial: Christ Lutheran Church, Stanley, Gaston Co., NC
Children are listed above under (350) Gideon A. Abernethy.
403. Luther7 Abernethy (David M.6, Miles David5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)789. He married Jane Helderman789.
Child of Luther Abernethy and Jane Helderman is:
643 i. John D.8 Abernethy, Sr., died 01 Sep 1949 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC790.
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Descendants of Robert A. Abernethy
404. Elizabeth7 Abernethy (David M.6, Miles David5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Abt. 1851791. She married Edgar A. Abernethy 03 Dec 1873792, son of Miles Abernethy and Elizabeth Rankin. He was born 1852793.
More About Elizabeth Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Cherryville Twp., #355
More About Edgar A. Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Cherryville Twp., #354
Children of Elizabeth Abernethy and Edgar Abernethy are:
+ 644 i. Henry Clay8 Abernethy, born 09 Nov 1873; died 18 Dec 1948 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC.
645 ii. James Daniel Abernethy, born 1876794; died 12 Feb 1941 in Catawba Springs, Lincoln Co., NC795.
646 iii. Ida Abernethy, born 13 Apr 1878796.
647 iv. Lilly Abernethy, born 13 Apr 1878796; died 26 May 1951796.
648 v. Hattie Abernethy, born 28 Dec 1881796.
649 vi. Daisy Emma Abernethy, born 29 Dec 1882 in Gaston Co., NC796; died 25 Feb 1967 in Gaston Co., NC796. She married Jacob Walter Rhyne, Sr.797 04 Jan 1905 in Riverbend Township, Gaston Co., NC797; born 25 Sep 1877 in Mariposa, Lincoln Co., NC797; died 12 Apr 1963 in Gaston Co., NC797.
650 vii. Bessie Abernethy, born 24 Nov 1885798; died 24 Mar 1973798.
651 viii. Baxter Abernethy, born 11 Oct 1888798.
652 ix. Infant Abernethy, born 11 Oct 1888798.
Notes for Infant Abernethy:
Died at birth [A. Gregg Moore & Forney A. Rankin, The Rankins of North Carolina Vol I, (Marietta Georgia, 1997), 284.]
653 x. Pearl Abernethy, born 04 Sep 1891798.
654 xi. Clara Abernethy, born 02 Aug 1894798.
407. Eliza7 Sadler (Susan6 Abernethy, Miles David5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)799,800. She married John Cloninger801,802.
Child of Eliza Sadler and John Cloninger is:
+ 655 i. Bertha8 Cloninger, born 24 Sep 1884; died 31 May 1915 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC.
419. Susan Caroline7 Abernethy (Sidney Turner6, Miles David5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)803,804 was born 19 Apr 1860 in North Carolina, and died 09 Nov 1947805. She married John Francis Abernethy806, son of John Abernethy and Nancy Blythe. He was born 1846.
More About Susan Caroline Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Paw Creek District, Mecklenburg Co., NC; #279/279; age 9
1880 Federal Census: Mecklenburg Co., NC; #252/264; age 18
Burial: Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Meckenburg Co., NC807
More About John Francis Abernethy:
1900 Federal Census: Mecklenburg Co., NC; #353/354; age 44
Children of Susan Abernethy and John Abernethy are:
656 i. Frank Connelly8 Abernethy.
657 ii. Marion Turner Abernethy, born Jan 1895 in North Carolina808.
More About Marion Turner Abernethy:
1900 Federal Census: Mecklenburg Co., NC; #353/354; age 5
658 iii. Lucy Caroline Abernethy, born Jul 1897 in North Carolina808.
More About Lucy Caroline Abernethy:
1900 Federal Census: Mecklenburg Co., NC; #353/354
659 iv. Susan Lavenia Abernethy, born Nov 1898 in North Carolina808.
More About Susan Lavenia Abernethy:
1900 Federal Census: Mecklenburg Co., NC; #353/354; age 1
660 v. Lucille Abernethy, born Mar 1900 in North Carolina808.
More About Lucille Abernethy:
1900 Federal Census: Mecklenburg Co., NC; #353/354; age 2/12
429. Edgar A.7 Abernethy (Miles Luther6, Miles David5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 1852809. He married Elizabeth Abernethy 03 Dec 1873810, daughter of David Abernethy and Mary Reel. She was born Abt. 1851811.
More About Edgar A. Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Cherryville Twp., #354
More About Elizabeth Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Cherryville Twp., #355
Children are listed above under (404) Elizabeth Abernethy.
430. James Robert7 Abernethy (Miles Luther6, Miles David5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 01 Jan 1857 in North Carolina812, and died 03 Feb 1920 in Dallas, Gaston Co., NC813. He married Sarah Emily Gregory 23 Dec 1877814, daughter of George Gregory and Frances Bennet. She was born 28 Jan 1859 in North Carolina814, and died 13 Dec 1952 in Ironton, Lincoln Co., NC815.
More About James Robert Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Cherryville Twp., #354
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 33
Burial: Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Alexis, NC816
More About Sarah Emily Gregory:
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 33
Burial: Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Alexis, NC816
Children of James Abernethy and Sarah Gregory are:
661 i. Minnie8 Abernethy, born 08 Nov 1878 in North Carolina816; died 27 Apr 1905816.
More About Minnie Abernethy:
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 33
662 ii. Lucy Mae Abernethy, born 14 Feb 1881816; died 24 Feb 1952816.
663 iii. Robert Abernethy, born 1886816; died in Montana816. He married Ruth Gibson816.
664 iv. Julia Abernethy, born 13 Jan 1888816.
665 v. Miles Alfred Abernethy, born 1893816.
666 vi. Claud T. Abernethy, born 12 Aug 1894816; died 21 Jun 1934816.
431. Wade H.7 Abernethy (Miles Luther6, Miles David5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 04 Apr 1859817, and died 13 Feb 1939817. He married (1) Minnie D. Early 10 Dec 1885818. She was born Abt. 1865818. He married (2) Mary Alice Nantz 28 Feb 1892818. She was born 10 Dec 1872818, and died 23 Jan 1948818.
More About Wade H. Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Cherryville Twp., #354
Burial: Christ Lutheran Church, Stanley, Gaston Co., NC
More About Mary Alice Nantz:
Burial: Christ Lutheran Church, Stanley, Gaston Co., NC
Child of Wade Abernethy and Minnie Early is:
667 i. August L.8 Abernethy, born 20 Sep 1886819; died 09 Dec 1969819.
Children of Wade Abernethy and Mary Nantz are:
668 i. Tom8 Abernethy819.
669 ii. Reid Ernest Abernethy819.
670 iii. Mary Abernethy819.
671 iv. Margaret Virginia Abernethy819.
435. Joseph Turner7 Abernethy (Milton S.6, Miles David5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Dec 1859820, and died 08 Dec 1932 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC821. He married Hettie Elizabeth Smith822.
Child of Joseph Abernethy and Hettie Smith is:
672 i. Harold J.8 Abernethy, died 08 Apr 1945 in Lincoln Co., NC823.
440. Columbus Washington7 Abernathy (Miles B.6 Abernethy, John5, Miles4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)824,825 was born Abt. 1832826, and died in Conneleys Springs, NC827. He married Mary Ann Kistler828,829,830 25 Sep 1856 in Mecklenburg Co., NC831. She was born 08 May 1835 in Mecklenburg Co., NC832,833.
More About Columbus Washington Abernathy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Dallas Twp Family # 207
Estate Value: 1870, Real property $50; personal property $200
Occupation: 1870, Sawyer834
More About Mary Ann Kistler:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Dallas Twp Family # 207
Children of Columbus Abernathy and Mary Kistler are:
673 i. Charles8 Abernathy, born Abt. 1858834,835. He married Mattie835.
More About Charles Abernathy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Dallas Twp Family # 207
674 ii. Thomas Henry Abernathy, born Jan 1859835; died 13 Jan 1934 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC835.
More About Thomas Henry Abernathy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Dallas Twp Family # 207
675 iii. James F. Abernathy, born 1862836. He married Carrie837.
More About James F. Abernathy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Dallas Twp Family # 207
676 iv. Margaret C. Abernathy, born 1864837. She married Jennings837.
More About Margaret C. Abernathy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Dallas Twp Family # 207
677 v. William Allison Abernathy, born 17 Jul 1869 in Gaston Co., NC837; died 20 Mar 1939 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC837.
More About William Allison Abernathy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Dallas Twp Family # 207
678 vi. Daisy Abernathy, born 1872837. She married John Wright837.
679 vii. Edgar Abernathy, born 1875837. He married LuLu Lawrence837.
680 viii. Clara Abernathy, born 1876 in Burke Co., NC837. She married Cook837.
681 ix. Fannie Abernathy, born Jul 1880837.
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454. James Alonzo7 Abernethy (James6, John5, Miles4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)838 was born 17 Nov 1851 in Gaston Co., NC839,840,841, and died 21 Aug 1938 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC842. He married Sarah Eliza Rhyne843,844 16 Dec 1875 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC845,846, daughter of Moses Rhyne and Margaret Hoffman. She was born Abt. 1855 in North Carolina847, and died 14 Nov 1931 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC848.
Notes for James Alonzo Abernethy:
Alonza and Sallie Abernethy moved to Lincolnton, NC in 1887.
Along with his brother-in-law Daniel E. Rhyne, Alonza established Laboratory Cotton Mill south of Lincolnton. Later he entered into a partnership with R. C. G. Love and built the Lincoln Cotton Mill. In 1903, he organized and became president of First National Bank. [Lincoln County Heritage 1997, (Don Mills, Inc. and the Lincoln Co. Heritage Book Committee), 1.]
More About James Alonzo Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - South Point Twp 159/159
Occupation: 1870, Farmer
Children of James Abernethy and Sarah Rhyne are:
682 i. Loula8 Abernethy849, born Abt. 1876 in North Carolina850. She married James Heyward Hull851.
More About Loula Abernethy:
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 3
683 ii. Robert Sidney Abernethy852, born Abt. 1878 in North Carolina. He married Mary Knox Johnston853.
More About Robert Sidney Abernethy:
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 3
684 iii. John Daniel Abernethy854. He married Grace DeBerry855.
685 iv. Mary Elizabeth Abernethy856. She married George H. Costner857.
+ 686 v. James Alonzo Abernethy, Jr..
471. John Francis7 Abernethy (John Connelly6, John5, Miles4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)858 was born 1846. He married (1) Lillie Love859. She was born 1845. He married (2) Susan Caroline Abernethy860,861, daughter of Sidney Abernethy and Elizabeth Davenport. She was born 19 Apr 1860 in North Carolina, and died 09 Nov 1947862.
More About John Francis Abernethy:
1900 Federal Census: Mecklenburg Co., NC; #353/354; age 44
More About Susan Caroline Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Paw Creek District, Mecklenburg Co., NC; #279/279; age 9
1880 Federal Census: Mecklenburg Co., NC; #252/264; age 18
Burial: Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Meckenburg Co., NC862
Children are listed above under (419) Susan Caroline Abernethy.
474. Richard Blythe7 Abernethy (John Connelly6, John5, Miles4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)863 was born 07 Mar 1858, and died 14 Jul 1921. He married Susan Laura Harry863. She was born 1850, and died 05 Apr 1920.
More About Richard Blythe Abernethy:
Burial: Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Mecklenburg Co., NC
More About Susan Laura Harry:
Burial: Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Mecklenburg Co., NC
Children of Richard Abernethy and Susan Harry are:
687 i. Roscoe Harry8 Abernethy, born 1880.
688 ii. Lonne Lee Harry Abernethy.
689 iii. Richard Blythe Abernethy, Jr., born 1890; died 09 Dec 1913 in Chapel Hill, Orange Co., NC.
690 iv. Addie May Abernethy, born 1890.
691 v. Susan Aninna Harry Abernathy, born 1895.
692 vi. Ella Lenora Abernethy, born 1895.
478. William Sidney7 Abernethy, Sr. (John Connelly6, John5, Miles4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)863 was born 27 Nov 1863864, and died 14 Oct 1942864. He married Margaret Davis865. She was born 20 Sep 1862866, and died 28 May 1971866.
More About William Sidney Abernethy, Sr.:
Burial: Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC
More About Margaret Davis:
Burial: Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC
Children of William Abernethy and Margaret Davis are:
693 i. John Davis8 Abernethy, born 09 Jan 1902866; died 04 Jul 1902866.
More About John Davis Abernethy:
Burial: Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC
694 ii. William Sidney Abernethy, Jr., born 10 Aug 1904 in Mecklenburg Co., NC; died 17 Apr 2000 in Mecklenburg Co., NC. He married Dorothy B.; born 01 Nov 1907; died 28 Feb 1988.
Notes for William Sidney Abernethy, Jr.:
Abernethy, W.S.
Mr. W.S. Abernethy, Jr., 95, of Charlotte, NC died Monday, April 17, 2000 at Wesley Care Center.
A native of Mecklenburg County, NC, he was born August 10, 1904, son of the late William Sidney Abernethy, Sr. and Margaret Davis Abernethy. Mr. Abernethy was a retired dairy farmer. He was a graduate of Mount Pleasant Collegiate Institute and Kings Business College. Mr. Abernethy was a faithful member of Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church, where he served as a former President of Mecklenburg County Farm Bureau and was a member of the International Fellowship of Christian Businessmen. Mr. Abernethy was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy B. Abernethy, in 1988.
Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 20, 2000 at Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church with The Reverend Dr. William H. Ralston officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 10:45 AM Thursday at the church.
Survivors include his three children, Margaret A. Hough of Matthews, NC, William Sidney Abernethy, III of Charlotte, NC and John B. Abernethy of Cary, NC; 6 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.
Active pallbearers will be Edmond Hough, Scott Abernethy, Kevin Abernethy, Wesley Abernethy, Robby Bloodworth and Chris Hannibal. Honorary pallbearers will be Officers of Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church.
Memorials may be made to Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church, 101 Sugar Creek Road West, Charlotte, NC 28213 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 3420 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215.
Harry and Bryant Company is serving his family.
[Obituaries. The Charlotte Observer Online. . April 19, 2000.]
More About William Sidney Abernethy, Jr.:
Burial: Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC
More About Dorothy B.:
Burial: Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC
695 iii. Nancy Abernethy. She married Starrett.
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Generation No. 8
484. James Wyatt C.8 Abernathy (Coleman H.7 Abernethy, James S.6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 19 Nov 1840 in Gaston Co., NC867, and died 11 May 1877 in Gaston Co., NC868. He married Fannie S. Clemmer 08 Jul 1861868, daughter of John Clemmer. She was born Abt. 1840 in North Carolina.
Notes for James Wyatt C. Abernathy:
The 1880 census gives the following list of children enumerated:
Adda G. D 10
Loyd E. S 8
Lida M. D 5
Lunar J. D 2
Mary D 1/30
More About James Wyatt C. Abernathy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - River Bend Twp. #1
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 17
Burial: Goshen Grove Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
Dwelling: near Stanley, Gaston Co., NC
Estate Value: Real property $200; personal property $200
Military service: CSA - Co H, 37th NC Regiment868
Occupation: Carpenter and music teacher868
More About Fannie S. Clemmer:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - River Bend Twp. #1
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 17
Children of James Abernathy and Fannie Clemmer are:
696 i. J.9 Abernathy, born Abt. 1867869.
Notes for J. Abernathy:
The name in the census is not written clearly - it appears to begin with a 'J,' and looks like it ends with an 'n.' This person is a female, and the name doesn't appear to be 'Julia.'
More About J. Abernathy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - River Bend Twp. #1
697 ii. Adaniva G. Abernathy, born Abt. 1869 in Gaston Co., NC870. She married Hester.
Notes for Adaniva G. Abernathy:
Name in 1870 census appears to be "Adaniva."
More About Adaniva G. Abernathy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - River Bend Twp. #1
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 17
698 iii. Dora Abernathy, born Abt. 1869 in Gaston Co., NC870.
699 iv. Julia Abernathy, born Abt. 1871 in Gaston Co., NC870.
700 v. Lloyd E. Abernathy, born Abt. 1872 in Gaston Co., NC871.
701 vi. Ellie Abernathy, born Abt. 1873 in Gaston Co., NC872.
487. Joseph R.8 Abernethy (Coleman H.7, James S.6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Abt. 1846 in South Carolina873,874. He married Hannah Lucinda Jenkins Abt. 1865875, daughter of Tillman Jenkins. She was born 17 Oct 1849 in North Carolina876,877, and died 28 Mar 1915878.
More About Joseph R. Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC -Dallas Twp. #21
1880 Federal Census: South Point Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 87, sht 23
Dwelling: Iredell Co., NC
Estate Value: Real property $500; personal property $150
More About Hannah Lucinda Jenkins:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC -Dallas Twp. #21
1880 Federal Census: South Point Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 87, sht 23
Children of Joseph Abernethy and Hannah Jenkins are:
702 i. John Labon9 Abernethy, born 28 Mar 1866878; died 03 Jul 1950878. He married Margaret C. Moore 20 Oct 1885878; born Abt. 1870878; died 21 Mar 1962878.
More About John Labon Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC -Dallas Twp. #21
1880 Federal Census: South Point Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 87, sht 23
Dwelling: Statesville, Iredell Co., NC
Occupation: Farmer and cotton ginner
703 ii. Edward Abernethy, born Bet. 1869 - 1870878.
More About Edward Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC -Dallas Twp. #21
704 iii. Emma E. Abernethy, born Abt. 1878 in North Carolina879.
705 iv. Lizzie Abernethy. She married (1) Samuel Abernethy 101. She married (2) Thomas Osborne 102.
492. Robert Hill8 Abernethy (Coleman H.7, James S.6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Abt. 1858 in Gaston Co., NC880, and died 16 Aug 1900. He married (1) Fannie Zoe Jenkins 17 May 1885, daughter of Jacob Jenkins. She died 07 Feb 1896. He married (2) Ida Arabella Rankin 16 Sep 1897 in Gaston Co., NC880, daughter of Sidney Rankin. She was born 12 Aug 1865881, and died 19 Jun 1947882.
More About Robert Hill Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Dallas Twp., Gaston Co., NC - family #22
Burial: Christ Lutheran Church, Stanley, Gaston Co., NC
More About Fannie Zoe Jenkins:
Burial: Christ Lutheran Church, Stanley, Gaston Co., NC
More About Ida Arabella Rankin:
Burial: Stanley Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
Children of Robert Abernethy and Fannie Jenkins are:
706 i. Howard9 Abernethy882.
707 ii. Clarence J. Abernethy, born Abt. 1890882. He married Iva Denn Cloninger 21 Dec 1914882.
708 iii. Dewayne Abernethy882.
Child of Robert Abernethy and Ida Rankin is:
709 i. Fanny May9 Abernethy, born 1904883.
499. Coleman Franklin8 Abernethy (Miles Alexander7, James S.6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Abt. 1854884, and died 15 Nov 1931884. He married Mary Ann McAlister Abt. 1872884, daughter of Smith McAlister. She was born 26 Apr 1852884, and died 18 Jan 1929884.
More About Coleman Franklin Abernethy:
Burial: Alexis Baptist Church Cemetery
Occupation: Operated cotton gin, sawmill and corn mill.
More About Mary Ann McAlister:
Burial: Alexis Baptist Church Cemetery
Children of Coleman Abernethy and Mary McAlister are:
710 i. William H.9 Abernethy, born 02 Jan 1872884; died 02 Nov 1915884. He married (1) Lazetta Hager 16 May 1897884. He married (2) Connie Nance 24 Jan 1903884; born 17 Nov 1887884; died 24 Apr 1956884.
711 ii. Alby Abernethy, born 03 Dec 1876884; died 27 Jan 1900884.
Notes for Alby Abernethy:
Did not marry.
712 iii. Lazetta Abernethy, born 13 Apr 1879884. She married Alfred Lineberger 21 Dec 1899884.
713 iv. Gussie L. Abernethy, born 28 Nov 1881884; died 04 May 1882884.
714 v. Alice I. Abernethy, born 24 May 1883884. She married Charles S. Rhyne 09 Nov 1909884.
715 vi. Coskey L. Abernethy, born 04 Mar 1885884; died 19 Aug 1960884. He married Mary Stroup.
716 vii. Lula M. Abernethy, born 31 Jul 1887884. She married Coleman A. Lineberger 08 Nov 1907884.
717 viii. Ida Abernethy, born 25 Aug 1889884. She married Conner Stroup 19 Mar 1914884.
718 ix. Coleman W. Abernethy, born 24 May 1891884. He married (1) Mary Ethel Ballard 14 Aug 1913884; born 01 Oct 1889884; died 29 Jul 1929884. He married (2) Maude Ballard Aft. 1929.
719 x. Earlie E. Abernethy, born 26 Aug 1893884; died 1949884. He married Blanche Goode 09 Sep 1920884.
More About Earlie E. Abernethy:
Dwelling: Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC
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500. David Cleveland8 Abernethy (Miles Alexander7, James S.6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Jun 1856 in Gaston Co., NC885, and died 03 Mar 1944 in Gaston Co., NC. He married Nancy Rankin Jan 1878 in Gaston Co., NC, daughter of Sarah Eliza Rankin. She was born 10 Feb 1848 in Gaston Co., NC, and died 06 Apr 1920 in Gaston Co., NC.
Notes for David Cleveland Abernethy:
David Abernethy, his wife and son Oliver Lee Abernethy were enumerated in 1880 with his mother's household. A grandchild, Laura E. Abernethy, age 3/12 at time of census, may also be his child.
More About David Cleveland Abernethy:
1880 Federal Census: Gaston Co, NC - Riverbend Twp, living with mother
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
Dwelling: near Mt. Holly, NC
More About Nancy Rankin:
1850 Federal Census: Gaston Co, NC; #403/403; age 3
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #943/863; age 13
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Dallas Township - family #539
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 34
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
Children of David Abernethy and Nancy Rankin are:
720 i. Oliver Lee9 Abernethy, born 06 Oct 1878886. He married Carrie Smith 24 Aug 1902886; born 26 Jan 1884886.
More About Oliver Lee Abernethy:
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 34
Dwelling: northwest of Mount Holly, Gaston Co., NC
Occupation: Farmer
721 ii. Nettie Abernethy. She married Miles Holland.
503. E. Hill8 Abernethy (Miles Alexander7, James S.6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Abt. 1866 in North Carolina887. He married Ida Lou Lineberger 17 Jan 1889887, daughter of Coleman Lineberger.
More About E. Hill Abernethy:
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 34
Children of E. Abernethy and Ida Lineberger are:
722 i. Connie9 Abernethy.
723 ii. Walter L. Abernethy, born Abt. 1891. He married Pearl Ballard 15 Nov 1914888.
724 iii. Lawrence C. Abernethy, born 29 May 1893888; died 13 Oct 1919888.
725 iv. Eva Abernethy.
726 v. Bernice Abernethy.
727 vi. Jennie Abernethy.
728 vii. Ruby Abernethy.
504. George Wilkie8 Abernethy (Miles Alexander7, James S.6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born Jun 1868 in North Carolina889, and died 17 Oct 1939 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC890. He married Zora Chronister 28 Jan 1895.
Notes for George Wilkie Abernethy:
Had nine children in all - six died young and were buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
More About George Wilkie Abernethy:
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 34
Children of George Abernethy and Zora Chronister are:
729 i. Clarence Lee9 Abernethy. He married Louise Williams.
730 ii. John Pugh Abernethy, born Abt. 1913. He married Mabel Louise Abernethy 15 Sep 1934891; born 03 May 1914891.
731 iii. Evelyn Abernethy. She married Cobb.
510. James Alford8 Abernathy (George Washington7 Abernethy, James S.6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 07 Jan 1851 in Pinhook, NC891,892, and died 20 Oct 1925 in Hughes Springs, Cass Co., Texas893. He married Mary Jane Witherspoon 17 Aug 1875894. She was born 29 Nov 1846895, and died 24 Jul 1930 in Hughes Springs, Cass Co., Texas895.
More About James Alford Abernathy:
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #952/872; age 8
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 544/544
1880 Federal Census: Precinct 2, Cass Co., TX - page 6896
1900 Federal Census: Cass Co., TX - 208/208897
Burial: Hughes Springs Cemetery, Cass Co., Texas
Dwelling: 1878, Relocated to Hughes Springs, Cass Co., Texas898
Occupation: Baptist minister
More About Mary Jane Witherspoon:
1880 Federal Census: Precinct 2, Cass Co., TX - page 6898
1900 Federal Census: Cass Co., TX - 208/208899
Burial: Hughes Springs Cemetery, Cass Co., Texas
Children of James Abernathy and Mary Witherspoon are:
732 i. Henry Claude9 Abernathy900, born 31 May 1876 in North Carolina901,902; died 29 Oct 1935903,904. He married Josie Alma Knight Abt. 1898905; born 17 Feb 1886 in Texas906; died 08 Feb 1979906.
More About Henry Claude Abernathy:
1880 Federal Census: Precinct 2, Cass Co., TX - page 6907
1900 Federal Census: Cass Co., TX - 362/371908
1910 Federal Census: Precinct 2 - Hughes Springs, Cass Co., TX - 25/25909
1920 Federal Census: Hughes Springs, Cass Co., Texas910
Burial: Hughes Springs Cemetery, Cass Co., TX911
More About Josie Alma Knight:
1900 Federal Census: Cass Co., TX - 362/371912
1910 Federal Census: Precinct 2 - Hughes Springs, Cass Co., TX - 25/25913
733 ii. James Dolphus Abernathy, born 24 Feb 1878 in North Carolina914,915; died 12 Apr 1961916,917. He married Mattie Bell Stacy 29 Dec 1901918; born 12 Jun 1883918; died 05 Sep 1937918.
More About James Dolphus Abernathy:
1880 Federal Census: Precinct 2, Cass Co., TX - page 6919
Dwelling: Hughes Springs, Texas
Occupation: Farmer
734 iii. Alma Abernathy920, born Abt. Mar 1879 in Texas920.
More About Alma Abernathy:
1880 Federal Census: Precinct 2, Cass Co., TX - page 6920
735 iv. George Edgar Abernathy, born 05 Mar 1882 in North Carolina921; died Abt. 1931922. He married Minnie Blanton 20 Nov 1904923; born 29 Oct 1886924; died Jun 1981924.
More About George Edgar Abernathy:
1900 Federal Census: Cass Co., TX - 208/208925
736 v. Jerry Logan Abernathy, born 15 Jan 1884 in North Carolina926,927; died Jun 1968 in Hughes Springs, Cass Co., Texas928. He married Illa Lineberger 20 Oct 1906929; born 12 Mar 1889929; died Mar 1986930.
More About Jerry Logan Abernathy:
1900 Federal Census: Cass Co., TX - 208/208931
513. Daniel Leander8 Abernethy (George Washington7, James S.6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 22 Sep 1857 in Pinhook, NC932,933, and died 23 Jun 1930933. He married Margaret Ellen Stowe 21 Jan 1879934, daughter of Joel Alexander Stowe. She was born 14 Feb 1860 in North Carolina934,935, and died 31 May 1943936,937.
Notes for Daniel Leander Abernethy:
One source gives name as David, which is incorrect. The 1880 census lists him as Daniel Abernethy, and the Abernethy Family cemetery monument gives his name as Daniel L. Abernethy.
More About Daniel Leander Abernethy:
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #952/872; age 3
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 544/544
1880 Federal Census: South Point Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 87, sht 23
Burial: Abernethy Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
Dwelling: 1880, Married, living with father.
Occupation: Farmer and dam builder
More About Margaret Ellen Stowe:
1880 Federal Census: South Point Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 87, sht 23
Burial: Abernethy Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
Children of Daniel Abernethy and Margaret Stowe are:
737 i. Soapha May9 Abernethy, born 27 Sep 1879 in Gaston Co., NC938,939; died 26 Sep 1880939.
Notes for Soapha May Abernethy:
Died in infancy.
More About Soapha May Abernethy:
1880 Federal Census: South Point Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 87, sht 23
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
738 ii. Lula Abernethy, born 21 Jan 1881 in Gaston Co., NC940. She married Augustus L. Warren.
739 iii. Joel Leander Abernethy, born 17 Apr 1883 in Gaston Co., NC940; died 02 Mar 1960940. He married Carma Arrowwood 17 May 1925940; born Abt. 1885 in Paw Creek, Mecklenburg Co., NC941.
More About Joel Leander Abernethy:
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
Dwelling: Paw Creek, Mecklenburg Co., NC
Occupation: Farmer
740 iv. Mary Abernethy, born 20 Apr 1885942. She married Charles L. Armstrong.
741 v. Emily Abernethy, born 25 Feb 1887942; died May 1972943. She married D. Brevard Tritt.
742 vi. Lillie C. Abernethy, born 29 Jan 1889 in Lowell, Gaston Co., NC944,945,946; died 27 May 1968946.
More About Lillie C. Abernethy:
Burial: Abernethy Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
743 vii. Margaret Stella Abernethy, born 25 Dec 1890947; died 16 Apr 1925947.
More About Margaret Stella Abernethy:
Burial: HIckory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
744 viii. George Robert Abernethy, born 26 Jan 1893947; died 12 Aug 1979. He married Grace Phillips 19 Apr 1916947; born 15 May 1898; died 10 May 1980.
More About George Robert Abernethy:
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
More About Grace Phillips:
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
745 ix. Daisy Gertrude Abernethy, born 26 Feb 1897948. She married Edward B. Smith 11 May 1920948.
746 x. William Washington Abernethy, born 12 Feb 1900 in Statesville, Iredell Co., NC948; died Jun 1981948.
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520. John Washington8 Abernethy (George Washington7, James S.6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 28 Apr 1874 in Gaston Co., NC949. He married (1) Lizzie Warren 101. He married (2) Marie Latham 102.
More About John Washington Abernethy:
1880 Federal Census: South Point Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 87, sht 23
Child of John Abernethy and Lizzie Warren is:
747 i. Samuel Randolph9 Abernethy, born 1918950; died 07 Aug 1964950.
521. Coatsworth Pinckney8 Abernathy (George Washington7 Abernethy, James S.6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 05 Dec 1876 in Gaston Co., NC951, and died 26 Oct 1963. He married Rosa Jane Rhyne 28 Nov 1897951, daughter of David Rhyne. She was born 06 Nov 1887951, and died 28 Jun 1946951.
More About Coatsworth Pinckney Abernathy:
1880 Federal Census: South Point Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 87, sht 23
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
Dwelling: Hickory Grove community, Gaston Co., NC
Occupation: Farmer and carpenter
More About Rosa Jane Rhyne:
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
Children of Coatsworth Abernathy and Rosa Rhyne are:
748 i. Reidy Irvin9 Abernathy, born 18 Dec 1899951; died 05 Oct 1900951.
More About Reidy Irvin Abernathy:
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
749 ii. Ethel Abernathy. She married Odis Cherry.
750 iii. Edith Abernathy, born Abt. 1907 in Richmond Co., NC952; died 17 Apr 1997 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC952. She married Knox Parnell Abt. 1924952.
More About Edith Abernathy:
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
Occupation: homemaker
751 iv. Carl Abernathy.
752 v. Edna Abernathy. She married Robert L. Rhyne May 1942953.
753 vi. Elva May Abernathy, born 12 Sep 1909953; died 30 Aug 1910953.
More About Elva May Abernathy:
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
754 vii. Olin Abernathy. He married Cora Dodd.
755 viii. Geneva Abernathy, born 19 Nov 1914953.
756 ix. Clayton Charles Abernathy. He married Margaret Costner 25 Dec 1945953.
526. Susan Lucinda8 Abernethy (James Monroe7, James S.6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 09 May 1853 in North Carolina954, and died 10 Mar 1940 in Gaston Co., NC954. She married John Lonzo Abernethy, son of Charles Abernethy and Sarah Rankin. He was born 19 Mar 1852 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC955, and died 23 Aug 1922 in Gaston Co., NC956.
More About Susan Lucinda Abernethy:
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #954/874; age 6
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 546/546
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 13
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC957
More About John Lonzo Abernethy:
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #943/863; age 8
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 13
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC957
Children of Susan Abernethy and John Abernethy are:
757 i. Daniel Laban9 Abernathy, born 05 Jul 1875 in Gaston Co., NC958; died 10 May 1957 in Gaston Co., NC958. He married (1) Mollie D. Hansel 10 Dec 1896 in Gaston Co., NC958; born 07 Mar 1879958; died 16 Apr 1916958. He married (2) Barbara F. Brittain 1919; born 25 Dec 1893958; died 13 Aug 1980958.
More About Daniel Laban Abernathy:
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 13
Burial: Gaston Memorial Park, Gaston Co., NC
More About Mollie D. Hansel:
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
Notes for Barbara F. Brittain:
Burial: Buried at Gaston Memorial Park.
More About Barbara F. Brittain:
Burial: Gaston Memorial Park, Gaston Co., NC958
758 ii. James Franklin Abernethy, born 05 Nov 1877 in Gaston Co., NC958; died 23 Feb 1958 in Gaston Co., NC958. He married Lillie May Rhyne 03 Dec 1896 in Gaston Co., NC958; born 14 Oct 1878 in Lincoln Co., NC958; died 28 May 1950 in Gaston Co., NC958.
Notes for James Franklin Abernethy:
Admitted to Hickory Grove Baptist Church on Aug. 28 1890. Admitted on experience.
X Frank
[Nathan.FTW]
Admitted to Hickory Grove Baptist Church on Aug. 28 1890. Admitted on experience.
X Frank
More About James Franklin Abernethy:
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 13
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
More About Lillie May Rhyne:
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
759 iii. Jennie Abernathy, born 27 Jan 1885 in Gaston Co., NC958; died 11 Jul 1965 in Gaston Co., NC958. She married Lloyd Hunter Hope; born 22 Aug 1882 in Gaston Co., NC958; died 18 May 1961 in Gaston Co., NC958.
Notes for Jennie Abernathy:
Burial:Buried at Hickory Grove Baptist Church Cemetary.
[Nathan.FTW]
Burial:Buried at Hickory Grove Baptist Church Cemetary.
More About Jennie Abernathy:
Burial: 12 Jul 1965, Mount Holly, Gaston Co., NC958
Notes for Lloyd Hunter Hope:
Burial:Hickory Grove Baptist Church Cemetary.
[Nathan.FTW]
Burial:Hickory Grove Baptist Church Cemetary.
More About Lloyd Hunter Hope:
Burial: Mount Holly, Gaston Co., NC958
760 iv. Luther C. Abernethy, born 27 Aug 1887958; died 19 Sep 1917958.
Notes for Luther C. Abernethy:
Luther died single. [Joe Abernathy, research]
More About Luther C. Abernethy:
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC958
761 v. Hester William Abernathy, born 31 Mar 1891958; died 03 Jun 1955 in Gaston Co., NC958. He married Annie Pearl Smith 13 Oct 1909 in Gaston Co., NC958; born 16 Mar 1891 in Gaston Co., NC958; died 16 Jul 1960 in Gaston Co., NC958.
Notes for Hester William Abernathy:
Marriage: information from Marriage Reg. 1905-1912, Gaston County, N.C.
The minister was W. B. Mclure. Place was Sid Smith's Home. Witneses were L. W.
Hope, Rufus A. Smith, L. M. Flowers. Burial: Pineview Cem.
[Joe Abernathy, research]
More About Hester William Abernathy:
Burial: Pineview Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
More About Annie Pearl Smith:
Burial: 17 Jul 1960, Pineview Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC958
762 vi. Sarah Irene Abernathy, born 01 Nov 1894 in Gaston Co., NC958; died 27 Aug 1963 in Gaston Co., NC958. She married Roscoe Loftin; born 07 Oct 1888958; died 30 Mar 1964958.
More About Sarah Irene Abernathy:
Burial: 28 Aug 1963, Hillcrest Garden Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC958
Notes for Roscoe Loftin:
Burial: Hillcrest Gardens
[Nathan.FTW]
Burial: Hillcrest Gardens
More About Roscoe Loftin:
Burial: 31 Mar 1964, Mount Holly, Gaston Co., NC
763 vii. Pearl Veanna Abernathy, born 19 Mar 1897958; died 20 Jan 1986 in Gaston Co., NC958. She married Robert Edgar Smith 22 Apr 1915; born 28 Aug 1892958; died 05 Nov 1975958.
More About Pearl Veanna Abernathy:
Burial: Pineview Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC958
More About Robert Edgar Smith:
Burial: Hillcrest Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC958
764 viii. Alice Lucinda Abernathy, born 27 Aug 1881959; died 18 Mar 1966960. She married Andrew Derr Lee961 22 Dec 1901 in Gaston Co., NC962; born 08 Jul 1879963; died 1929963.
More About Alice Lucinda Abernathy:
Burial: Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery, Mount Holly, Gaston Co., NC963
More About Andrew Derr Lee:
Burial: Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery, Mount Holly, Gaston Co., NC963
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527. James Venson8 Abernethy (James Monroe7, James S.6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 06 Apr 1856964, and died 11 Mar 1904964. He married Alice Baldwin 31 May 1883964. She was born 31 May 1863964, and died 30 Jul 1931964.
More About James Venson Abernethy:
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #954/874; age 4
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 546/546
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
Dwelling: Hickory Grove community, Gaston Co., NC
More About Alice Baldwin:
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
Children of James Abernethy and Alice Baldwin are:
765 i. Charles Albert9 Abernethy, born 06 Apr 1883 in Gaston Co., NC964; died 30 Jul 1947 in Gaston Co., NC964. He met (1) Ella Rena Lee; born 03 Dec 1887 in Gaston Co., NC; died 08 Aug 1908 in Gaston Co., NC. He married (2) Daisy May Joy 04 Apr 1908 in Home of William Joy, Gaston Co., NC965; born 22 Apr 1884 in Gaston Co., NC966; died 06 Jun 1936 in Gaston Co., NC967.
Notes for Charles Albert Abernethy:
A source gives year of birth as 1884.
More About Charles Albert Abernethy:
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
Dwelling: Mount Holly, Gaston Co., NC
Occupation: Carpenter and farmer
Notes for Ella Rena Lee:
Bert Abernathy and Ella Lee planned to marry, but her parents would not permit it. She was already pregnant with their child, which her parents raised as their own. When Ella Lee and Jerome Allison married, her parents would not give up custody of George Lee. Ella Lee died as a result of complications from childbirth at the age of 21, and her child died also.
More About Ella Rena Lee:
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
More About Daisy May Joy:
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
766 ii. George Pat Abernethy, born 24 Apr 1886968; died 15 Aug 1952968. He married Bertha Cloninger 11 Nov 1906968; born 24 Sep 1884968; died 31 May 1915 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC969.
More About George Pat Abernethy:
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
Occupation: Baptist minister
767 iii. Lucy Bell Abernethy, born 28 Feb 1889970. She married John S. Leeper May 1907970.
768 iv. Cora E. Abernethy, born 07 Mar 1892970.
Notes for Cora E. Abernethy:
Died in infancy.
769 v. Annie May Abernethy, born 16 Apr 1893970.
Notes for Annie May Abernethy:
Died in infancy.
770 vi. Walter Rufus Abernethy, born 23 Mar 1895970. He married Della Polk 15 May 1915970.
771 vii. Samuel Edward Abernethy, born 10 May 1898 in Gaston Co., NC; died 23 May 1957 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC. He married Martha Florine Joy 23 Aug 1919 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC971,971; born 11 Dec 1898 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC; died 21 Dec 1969 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co, NC.
Notes for Samuel Edward Abernethy:
Obituary from "The Charlotte Observer," Sunday, May 26, 1957:
SAMUEL EDWARD ABERNETHY
BELMONT - Samuel Edward Abernethy, 59, of Newton, passed away Thursday, May 23, at 10:02 p.m. Mr. Abernethy was the son of the late James and Alice Abernethy of Gaston County. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mattie Abernethy; three children, Mrs. C. O. Barr, of Belmont, Mrs. Catherine Lewis, of Shelby, Mrs. H. B. White, of Houston, Texas; two brothers, L. B. Abernethy, of Mount Holly, Walter Abernethy of McAdenville; a sister, Mrs. Albert Harkey, of Lucia; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 26, at 3 p.m. from Hickory Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Walter Long officiating, assisted by the Rev. Ralph Carpenter. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church from the Mount Holly Funeral Home to lie in state one hour prior to the services.
Obituary from "The Gastonia Gazette," Saturday, May 25, 1957:
SAMUEL EDWARD ABERNATHY
MT. HOLLY - Samuel Edward Abernathy, 59, of Newton, died Thursday at 10:02 p.m. in a Newton hospital.
He was a native of Gaston county and the son ot hte late James Abernathy and Alice Baldwin of Gaston county.
Surviving are his wife, Mattie Joy Abernathy, and the following children:
Mrs. C. O. Barr of Belmont, Mrs. Catherine Lewis of Shelby, and Mrs. H. B. White of Houston, Texas.
Also surviving are two brothers, L. B. of Mt. Holly and Walter of McAdenville; one sister, Mrs. Albert Harkey of Lucia; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Hickory Grove Baptist Church Sunday at 3 p.m. Officiating will be the pastor, the Rev. Ralph Carpenter and the Rev. Walter Long of Belmont.
Burial will be in the Hickory Grove Cemetery. The body will lie in state at Carothers Funeral Chapel in Mt. Holly. It will be taken to the church one hour prior to the funeral.[Nathan.FTW]
Obituary from "The Charlotte Observer," Sunday, May 26, 1957:
SAMUEL EDWARD ABERNETHY
BELMONT - Samuel Edward Abernethy, 59, of Newton, passed away Thursday, May 23, at 10:02 p.m. Mr. Abernethy was the son of the late James and Alice Abernethy of Gaston County. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mattie Abernethy; three children, Mrs. C. O. Barr, of Belmont, Mrs. Catherine Lewis, of Shelby, Mrs. H. B. White, of Houston, Texas; two brothers, L. B. Abernethy, of Mount Holly, Walter Abernethy of McAdenville; a sister, Mrs. Albert Harkey, of Lucia; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 26, at 3 p.m. from Hickory Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Walter Long officiating, assisted by the Rev. Ralph Carpenter. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church from the Mount Holly Funeral Home to lie in state one hour prior to the services.
Obituary from "The Gastonia Gazette," Saturday, May 25, 1957:
SAMUEL EDWARD ABERNATHY
MT. HOLLY - Samuel Edward Abernathy, 59, of Newton, died Thursday at 10:02 p.m. in a Newton hospital.
He was a native of Gaston county and the son ot hte late James Abernathy and Alice Baldwin of Gaston county.
Surviving are his wife, Mattie Joy Abernathy, and the following children:
Mrs. C. O. Barr of Belmont, Mrs. Catherine Lewis of Shelby, and Mrs. H. B. White of Houston, Texas.
Also surviving are two brothers, L. B. of Mt. Holly and Walter of McAdenville; one sister, Mrs. Albert Harkey of Lucia; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Hickory Grove Baptist Church Sunday at 3 p.m. Officiating will be the pastor, the Rev. Ralph Carpenter and the Rev. Walter Long of Belmont.
Burial will be in the Hickory Grove Cemetery. The body will lie in state at Carothers Funeral Chapel in Mt. Holly. It will be taken to the church one hour prior to the funeral.
More About Samuel Edward Abernethy:
1920 Federal Census: Gaston Co, NC, Mt. Holly, E.D. 92, Sheet 2
Burial: 1957, Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
Dwelling: 1920, Married, living with wife's parents
Occupation: Twister in cotton mill, later worked as brick mason.
Notes for Martha Florine Joy:
Death notice from "The Charlotte Observer," Monday, December 22, 1969:
BELMONT - Mrs. Mattie J. Abernethy, 71, died Sunday in a local hospital. Funeral 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church.
Survivors: daughters, Mrs. H. B. White, Jr. of Houston, Tex., Mrs. C. Oland Barr of Belmont, Mrs. Robert Capps of Shelby; sister, Mrs. Lexie Fisher of Charlotte.
Obituary from "The Gastonia Gazette," Monday, December 22, 1969:
MRS. MATTIE J. ABERNATHY
BELMONT - Mrs. Mattie J. Abernathy, 71, of 6 Elizabeth Street, died at 2:55 a.m. Sunday in a Charlotte hospital.
Born Dec. 11, 1898 in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Sidney A. and Emma Abernathy Joy.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. H. B. White, Jr. of Houston, Tex., and Mrs. C. Oland Barr of Belmont, and Mrs. Robert Capps of Shelby; one sister, Mrs. Lexie Fisher of Charlote; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. today in the First Baptist Church with Dr. Walter N. Long, pastor, and the Rev. C. B. Barr Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Hickory Grove Baptist Cemetery.
The body will remain at Bumgardner's Funeral Home and will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service.[Nathan.FTW]
Death notice from "The Charlotte Observer," Monday, December 22, 1969:
BELMONT - Mrs. Mattie J. Abernethy, 71, died Sunday in a local hospital. Funeral 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church.
Survivors: daughters, Mrs. H. B. White, Jr. of Houston, Tex., Mrs. C. Oland Barr of Belmont, Mrs. Robert Capps of Shelby; sister, Mrs. Lexie Fisher of Charlotte.
Obituary from "The Gastonia Gazette," Monday, December 22, 1969:
MRS. MATTIE J. ABERNATHY
BELMONT - Mrs. Mattie J. Abernathy, 71, of 6 Elizabeth Street, died at 2:55 a.m. Sunday in a Charlotte hospital.
Born Dec. 11, 1898 in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Sidney A. and Emma Abernathy Joy.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. H. B. White, Jr. of Houston, Tex., and Mrs. C. Oland Barr of Belmont, and Mrs. Robert Capps of Shelby; one sister, Mrs. Lexie Fisher of Charlote; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. today in the First Baptist Church with Dr. Walter N. Long, pastor, and the Rev. C. B. Barr Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Hickory Grove Baptist Cemetery.
The body will remain at Bumgardner's Funeral Home and will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service.
More About Martha Florine Joy:
1900 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - E.D. 81, Sheet 20, Line 70
1910 Federal Census: Gaston Co, NC - River Bend Twp
1920 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Mt. Holly, E.D. 92, Sheet 2
Burial: 1969, Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
Census 1: 1900, Gaston Co., NC - E.D. 81, Sheet 20, Line 70
Census 2: 1910, Gaston Co, NC - River Bend Twp
Census 3: 1920, Gaston Co., NC - Mt. Holly, E.D. 92, Sheet 2
Dwelling: 1920, Married, living with her parents
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532. Cornelius8 Abernethy (Christian Marcus7 Abernathy, James S.6 Abernethy, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 12 Aug 1851972, and died 03 Dec 1926972. He married Margaret L. Baldwin 12 Nov 1874972.
More About Cornelius Abernethy:
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #955/875; age 8
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 547/547
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
Children of Cornelius Abernethy and Margaret Baldwin are:
772 i. Marcus William9 Abernethy, born 13 Feb 1878972; died 07 Oct 1928972. He married Martha Jane Wooten 15 Sep 1895972.
More About Marcus William Abernethy:
Burial: Belmont Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
773 ii. Robert Sloan Abernethy, born 30 Sep 1880972; died 10 Mar 1939972. He married Emma Lowe 05 May 1898972; died 1965972.
More About Robert Sloan Abernethy:
Burial: Belmont Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
More About Emma Lowe:
Burial: Belmont Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
774 iii. Martha Abernethy. She married Lee Deaton.
775 iv. Etta Abernethy. She married James Deaton.
776 v. T. L. Abernethy, born 19 Jun 1887972; died Sep 1890972.
549. Wyatt Martin C.8 Abernethy (Jeremiah7, James S.6, Charles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)973 was born 13 May 1863 in Gaston Co., NC974, and died 21 Jul 1941974. He married Zoe Elizabeth Hoffman 14 Aug 1884974, daughter of Miles Hoffman. She was born 10 Jun 1866974, and died 16 Jan 1944974.
More About Wyatt Martin C. Abernethy:
1880 Federal Census: South Point Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 87, sht 23
Burial: Providence Baptist Cemetery, Catawba Co., NC
Dwelling: Catawba Co., NC
More About Zoe Elizabeth Hoffman:
Burial: Providence Baptist Cemetery, Catawba Co., NC
Children of Wyatt Abernethy and Zoe Hoffman are:
777 i. Lilly9 Abernethy, born 1888974. She married Ellis Whitener.
778 ii. Raymond W. Abernethy, born 1890974. He married Winnie Reinhardt.
779 iii. Edna Abernethy, born 1892974. She married Charles Johnson.
780 iv. Craig Abernethy, born 1894974. He married Vador Vanhorn 10 Oct 1920974.
781 v. Sarah Abernethy, born 1896974.
782 vi. Lemmie Abernethy, born 1898974. She married Charles Fulbright.
783 vii. Ethel Abernethy, born 1900974.
784 viii. Yates F. Abernethy.
562. John Pinkney8 Abernethy (Miles Cline7, Seth6, Miles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)975 was born 22 May 1841976,977. He married (1) Nancy Abernethy978 19 Mar 1862 in Catawba Co., NC979, daughter of Philip Abernethy and Mary Arndt. She was born Abt. 1842. He married (2) Nettie Harris979 Aft. 19 Mar 1862.
More About John Pinkney Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #369/369; age 9
Child of John Abernethy and Nancy Abernethy is:
785 i. Robert Winfield9 Abernethy.
Children of John Abernethy and Nettie Harris are:
786 i. Myra9 Abernathy979.
787 ii. Ellen Abernathy979.
788 iii. John Sidney Abernathy979. He married Emma Ellen Sherrill 23 Dec 1894 in Catawba Co., NC979.
789 iv. Nancy Elizabeth Abernathy979.
572. Nancy8 Abernethy (Philip7, Seth6, Miles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)980 was born Abt. 1842. She married John Pinkney Abernethy981 19 Mar 1862 in Catawba Co., NC981, son of Miles Abernethy and Nancy Bumgarner. He was born 22 May 1841982,983.
More About John Pinkney Abernethy:
1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #369/369; age 9
Child is listed above under (562) John Pinkney Abernethy.
573. Miles8 Abernethy (Philip7, Seth6, Miles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)984 was born Abt. 1844. He married Dovey Bumgarner984, daughter of Wallace Bumgarner.
Notes for Miles Abernethy:
Might be the Miles Abernathy of the 1880 census of Gaston Co., NC, Dallas Township, ED 89 Sheet 4:
Abernathy, Miles age 32
Abernathy, Davie L. wife age 29
Abernathy, Marion son age 13
Abernathy, John son age 11
Abernathy, Richard son age 9
Abernathy, Mary A. daughter age 7
Abernathy, Daniel E. son age 5
Abernathy, Sarah J. daughter age 3
Abernathy, Nancy E. daughter age 1
all born in North Carolina
Children of Miles Abernethy and Dovey Bumgarner are:
790 i. Daniel9 Abernethy.
791 ii. Marian Abernethy.
792 iii. John Abernethy.
793 iv. Peck Abernethy.
794 v. David Milton Abernethy, died 25 Mar 1951 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC985.
795 vi. Dock Abernethy.
796 vii. Daisy Abernethy.
575. Ephraim8 Abernethy (Philip7, Seth6, Miles5, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)986 was born Abt. 1848. He married Julia Ann Parker986, daughter of Willis Parker and Margaret Scronce. She died 28 Jun 1925 in North Brook, Lincoln Co., NC987.
Child of Ephraim Abernethy and Julia Parker is:
797 i. Mary9 Abernathy, died 15 Mar 1934 in North Brook, Lincoln Co., NC987.
593. Susan8 Abernathy (Isaiah7, Nathan6, Miles5 Abernethy, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 24 Sep 1856 in Cherokee Co., GA988, and died 09 Apr 1907 in Bartow Co., GA988. She married John Tidwell 1874.
More About Susan Abernathy:
Burial: Old Macedonia Cemetery, Bartow Co., GA988
More About John Tidwell:
Burial: Old Macedonia Cemetery, Bartow Co., GA988
Child of Susan Abernathy and John Tidwell is:
798 i. Franklin Isaiah9 Tidwell988.
602. John Lonzo8 Abernethy (Charles Burke7, Nathan6 Abernathy, Miles5 Abernethy, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 19 Mar 1852 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC989, and died 23 Aug 1922 in Gaston Co., NC990. He married Susan Lucinda Abernethy, daughter of James Abernethy and Mary Barnett. She was born 09 May 1853 in North Carolina990, and died 10 Mar 1940 in Gaston Co., NC990.
More About John Lonzo Abernethy:
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #943/863; age 8
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 13
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC991
More About Susan Lucinda Abernethy:
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #954/874; age 6
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - 546/546
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 13
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC991
Children are listed above under (526) Susan Lucinda Abernethy.
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603. Emma G.8 Abernethy (Charles Burke7, Nathan6 Abernathy, Miles5 Abernethy, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 01 Mar 1855 in Gaston Co., NC, and died 13 May 1922 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC. She married Sidney A. Joy 15 Aug 1880 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC. He was born 25 Dec 1860 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC, and died 09 Jan 1934 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC.
Notes for Emma G. Abernethy:
Emma died on a Saturday, the day before Mother's Day.
She and Sid are buried in Hickory Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Mount Holly, NC.
June Joy believed that she remembered that Emma Abernethy's middle name was "Jenette." The 1890 census gives Emma's middle initial as J instead of G.
More About Emma G. Abernethy:
1860 Federal Census: Dallas twp., Gaston Co., NC; #943/863; age 5
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co, NC, Dallas Twp, family #539
1900 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - E.D. 81, Sheet 20, Line 70
1910 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - E.D. 61, Sheet 5, Line 63
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
Cause of Death: Interstitial myelitis (apoplexy) - stroke
Education: Could read and write
Occupation: Homemaker
Notes for Sidney A. Joy:
Obituary from "The Charlotte Observer," Wednesday, January 0, 1934:
S. A. JOY
S. A. Joy, 73, died yesterday at Presbyterian hospital where he had been undergoing treatment for a period of three weeks. Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Hickory Grove Baptist church and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be G. A. Fisher, A. A. Fisher, E. E. Smith, S. E. Abernethy, H. F. Bost, and J. H. Presson.
Surviving him are three daughters, Mrs. A. C. Fisher of Charlotte, Mrs. H. F. Bost of Mount Holly, and Mrs. S. E. Abernethy of Belmont; three sons, O. F. Joy of the county, L. L. and J. A. Joy of Charlotte; and one brother, J. F. Joy of Charlotte, and the following sisters, Mrs. Etta Martin, Mrs. Cora Grist, and Mrs. Eunice Martin, all of Lenoir.
Obituary from "The Charlotte News," Wednesday, January 10, 1934:
Funeral Services Held For Mr. Joy At Hickory Grove
Funeral rites for S. A. Joy, 73, who died in the Presbyterian hospital here yesterday, were conducted this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Hickory Grove church. Burial was made in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were G. A. Fisher, A. A. Fisher, E. E. Smith, S. E. Abernethy, H. F. Bost and J. H. Presson.
Surviving Mr. Joy are three daughters, Mrs. A. C. Fisher, of Charlotte, Mrs. H. F. Bost, of Mount Holly, and Mrs. S. E. Abernethy, of Belmont; three sons, O. F. Joy of the county, L. L. and J. A. Joy, of Charlotte; one brother, J. F. Joy, of Charlotte, and the following sisters, Mrs. Etta Martin, Mrs. Cora Grist, and Mrs. Eunice Martin, all of Lenoir.
Sid was a carpenter and cabinet maker. One of his cedar chests is said to be in the possession of a member of the family, perhaps one of the sons of Frank Joy, son of Oscar Joy.
Ruth Joy Weaver, grand-daughter of Sidney remembers that he came to live with her family when he was old. She remembers that her mother Iva had a hard time with him, and the family had to put him into the county home in Crab Orchard Township in Mecklenburg County, where he was living when he died.
From her childhood, Ruth remembers that her Grandfather Sid was cross with her and her brothers and sisters, and kept a sharp eye out for any misdeeds that they might commit. On one occasion, their mother Iva allowed each of the children to bring a snowball into the house to eat. Grandpa Sid snatched the snowballs away from the children and threw them into the fire. Iva was very angry and "laid him out" for this.
Sid lived in a room that his son Oscar built that was attached to his workshop and garage. The children were not allowed into the room by their grandfather.
1890 Census - family of Sydney A. Joy of River Bend Township of Gaston Co., NC appears in pages that survived fire that destroyed most of the 11th Census.
Question - did Sid marry a second time?
Found in Gaston County Marriage License Register -
Joy, Sidney (no age) Patton, Sarah Burris 40
married by W B Rutledge, JP
12 Apr 1924 in Mount Holly
Witnessed by C P Hendrix, Ada B Rutledge[Nathan.FTW]
Obituary from "The Charlotte Observer," Wednesday, January 0, 1934:
S. A. JOY
S. A. Joy, 73, died yesterday at Presbyterian hospital where he had been undergoing treatment for a period of three weeks. Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Hickory Grove Baptist church and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be G. A. Fisher, A. A. Fisher, E. E. Smith, S. E. Abernethy, H. F. Bost, and J. H. Presson.
Surviving him are three daughters, Mrs. A. C. Fisher of Charlotte, Mrs. H. F. Bost of Mount Holly, and Mrs. S. E. Abernethy of Belmont; three sons, O. F. Joy of the county, L. L. and J. A. Joy of Charlotte; and one brother, J. F. Joy of Charlotte, and the following sisters, Mrs. Etta Martin, Mrs. Cora Grist, and Mrs. Eunice Martin, all of Lenoir.
Obituary from "The Charlotte News," Wednesday, January 10, 1934:
Funeral Services Held For Mr. Joy At Hickory Grove
Funeral rites for S. A. Joy, 73, who died in the Presbyterian hospital here yesterday, were conducted this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Hickory Grove church. Burial was made in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were G. A. Fisher, A. A. Fisher, E. E. Smith, S. E. Abernethy, H. F. Bost and J. H. Presson.
Surviving Mr. Joy are three daughters, Mrs. A. C. Fisher, of Charlotte, Mrs. H. F. Bost, of Mount Holly, and Mrs. S. E. Abernethy, of Belmont; three sons, O. F. Joy of the county, L. L. and J. A. Joy, of Charlotte; one brother, J. F. Joy, of Charlotte, and the following sisters, Mrs. Etta Martin, Mrs. Cora Grist, and Mrs. Eunice Martin, all of Lenoir.
Sid was a carpenter and cabinet maker. One of his cedar chests is said to be in the possession of a member of the family, perhaps one of the sons of Frank Joy, son of Oscar Joy.
Ruth Joy Weaver, grand-daughter of Sidney remembers that he came to live with her family when he was old. She remembers that her mother Iva had a hard time with him, and the family had to put him into the county home in Crab Orchard Township in Mecklenburg County, where he was living when he died.
From her childhood, Ruth remembers that her Grandfather Sid was cross with her and her brothers and sisters, and kept a sharp eye out for any misdeeds that they might commit. On one occasion, their mother Iva allowed each of the children to bring a snowball into the house to eat. Grandpa Sid snatched the snowballs away from the children and threw them into the fire. Iva was very angry and "laid him out" for this.
Sid lived in a room that his son Oscar built that was attached to his workshop and garage. The children were not allowed into the room by their grandfather.
1890 Census - family of Sydney A. Joy of River Bend Township of Gaston Co., NC appears in pages that survived fire that destroyed most of the 11th Census.
Question - did Sid marry a second time?
Found in Gaston County Marriage License Register -
Joy, Sidney (no age) Patton, Sarah Burris 40
married by W B Rutledge, JP
12 Apr 1924 in Mount Holly
Witnessed by C P Hendrix, Ada B Rutledge
More About Sidney A. Joy:
1900 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - E.D. 81, Sheet 20, Line 70
1910 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - E.D. 61, Sheet 5, Line 63
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
Cause of Death: Pneumonia
Dwelling: 1920, Rented
Education: Could read and write
Medical Information: Also had hypertension and Bright's disease.
Occupation: Carpenter - built houses
Children of Emma Abernethy and Sidney Joy are:
799 i. Joseph William9 Joy, born 09 Apr 1881 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC; died 27 Jul 1897 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC.
More About Joseph William Joy:
1890 Federal Census: Gaston Co, River Bend Twp, NC, - page that survived fire.
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
800 ii. Oscar Franklin Joy, Sr., born 07 Mar 1883 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC; died 15 Apr 1959 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC. He married Iva Launa Roseman 15 Apr 1906 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC; born 19 Jan 1889 in Alexander Co., NC; died 19 Feb 1983 in Huntersville, Mecklenburg Co., NC.
Notes for Oscar Franklin Joy, Sr.:
Obituary from "The Charlotte Observer," April 16, 1959.
OSCAR FRANKLIN JOY, SR
Oscar Franklin Joy, Sr., 76 of Route 6, Thrift Rd., passed away Wednesday, April 15, 1959, in a local hospital. Mr. Joy was born March 7, 1883, in Gaston County, son of the late Sidney and Emma Joy. He lived in Charlotte for the past 40 years and was a member of Paw Creek Presbyterian Church. Before his retirement, he was a building contractor. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Iva Roseman Joy; four daughters, Mrs. Jarvis Midgett, Mrs. Robert Cox, Mrs. Robert Lamb and Mrs. Eddie Reames Jr. of Charlotte; six sons, J. Frank, Jean M., Billy A., Charles M., Donald E., and O. F. Joy, Jr. of Charlotte; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Abernathey (sic) of Belmont and Mrs. Lexie Fisher of Charlotte, and 28 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 4 o'clock this afternoon from the Paw Creek Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. J. Edward Craig, his pastor. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Paul McCord, Blair Cathey, Ralph Wingate, Hugh Cherry, Morrison Yandle and Ross Summerville. Honorary pallbearers will be P. W. Davenport, E. L. Reames, Sr., G. E. Todd, A. S. Cathey, H. E. Lewis, Robert Summerville, J. R. Wingate, C. M. Saddler, E. W. Campbell, Ted Campbell, Harvey Bassett, Scott Lowe, Blair Cox, and Clarence Cox. The body will lie in state at the church from 3 until 4 p.m. today. Hankins-Whittington Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.[Nathan.FTW]
Obituary from "The Charlotte Observer," April 16, 1959.
OSCAR FRANKLIN JOY, SR
Oscar Franklin Joy, Sr., 76 of Route 6, Thrift Rd., passed away Wednesday, April 15, 1959, in a local hospital. Mr. Joy was born March 7, 1883, in Gaston County, son of the late Sidney and Emma Joy. He lived in Charlotte for the past 40 years and was a member of Paw Creek Presbyterian Church. Before his retirement, he was a building contractor. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Iva Roseman Joy; four daughters, Mrs. Jarvis Midgett, Mrs. Robert Cox, Mrs. Robert Lamb and Mrs. Eddie Reames Jr. of Charlotte; six sons, J. Frank, Jean M., Billy A., Charles M., Donald E., and O. F. Joy, Jr. of Charlotte; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Abernathey (sic) of Belmont and Mrs. Lexie Fisher of Charlotte, and 28 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 4 o'clock this afternoon from the Paw Creek Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. J. Edward Craig, his pastor. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Paul McCord, Blair Cathey, Ralph Wingate, Hugh Cherry, Morrison Yandle and Ross Summerville. Honorary pallbearers will be P. W. Davenport, E. L. Reames, Sr., G. E. Todd, A. S. Cathey, H. E. Lewis, Robert Summerville, J. R. Wingate, C. M. Saddler, E. W. Campbell, Ted Campbell, Harvey Bassett, Scott Lowe, Blair Cox, and Clarence Cox. The body will lie in state at the church from 3 until 4 p.m. today. Hankins-Whittington Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
More About Oscar Franklin Joy, Sr.:
1900 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - E.D. 81, Sheet 20, Line 70
1910 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC, - E.D. 61, Sheet 15, Line 5
1920 Federal Census: Mecklenburg Co., NC, E.D.- 175, Sheet 6A
Burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Charlotte, NC
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Education: Could read and write
Occupation: Carpenter - built houses. Also farmed.
Notes for Iva Launa Roseman:
Iva Roseman's middle name, Launa was pronounced "Lay-oon-a"
Iva lived in Huntersville Oaks Nursing Home in her old age - she probably had Alzeheimer's disease. Family members were told at time of her death that Iva wasn't ill, that her body had just "worn out." Daughters Ruth and Doris remember that she was a very hard working person.
Obituary from "The Charlotte Observer", February 20, 1983:
Mrs. Iva Roseman Joy, age 94, of 6237 Freedom Drive (Charlotte), died Saturday, February 19, 1983 at the Oaks Nursing Center in Huntersville. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Monday, February 21, 1983 at Paw Creek Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Gary Bryant, her Minister and the Rev. Mack Armstrong of the Covenant United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Lawn Cemetery. The grandsons will serve as active and honorary pallbearers. Mrs. Joy was born January 19, 1889 in Alexander County, NC, to the late William and Laura Patterson Roseman. She was a member of the Paw Creek Presbyterian Church. She is survived by five sons; Billy A. Joy of Andrews, NC, Charles M. Joy, O. F. Joy, Jr., Jean M. Joy and Don E. Joy, all of Charlotte; four daughters. Mrs. May Midgett, Mrs. Ruth Weaver, Mrs. Doris Sisk, Mrs. Helen Reames, all of Charlotte; 33 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Arrangements by Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service.[Nathan.FTW]
Iva Roseman's middle name, Launa was pronounced "Lay-oon-a"
Iva lived in Huntersville Oaks Nursing Home in her old age - she probably had Alzeheimer's disease. Family members were told at time of her death that Iva wasn't ill, that her body had just "worn out." Daughters Ruth and Doris remember that she was a very hard working person.
Obituary from "The Charlotte Observer", February 20, 1983:
Mrs. Iva Roseman Joy, age 94, of 6237 Freedom Drive (Charlotte), died Saturday, February 19, 1983 at the Oaks Nursing Center in Huntersville. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Monday, February 21, 1983 at Paw Creek Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Gary Bryant, her Minister and the Rev. Mack Armstrong of the Covenant United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Lawn Cemetery. The grandsons will serve as active and honorary pallbearers. Mrs. Joy was born January 19, 1889 in Alexander County, NC, to the late William and Laura Patterson Roseman. She was a member of the Paw Creek Presbyterian Church. She is survived by five sons; Billy A. Joy of Andrews, NC, Charles M. Joy, O. F. Joy, Jr., Jean M. Joy and Don E. Joy, all of Charlotte; four daughters. Mrs. May Midgett, Mrs. Ruth Weaver, Mrs. Doris Sisk, Mrs. Helen Reames, all of Charlotte; 33 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Arrangements by Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service.
More About Iva Launa Roseman:
1900 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - E.D. 82, Sheet 17, Line 28
1920 Federal Census: Mecklenburg Co., NC, E.D.- 175, Sheet 6AGaston Co., NC, E.D.- 175, Sheet 6A
Burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Charlotte, NC
Cause of Death: Declining health - old age.
Education: Could read and write
Occupation: Keeping house
Social Security #: 240-06-6920
801 iii. Lexie Jane Joy, born 25 Sep 1884 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC; died 07 Oct 1970 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC. She married Archibald Carlyle Fisher 11 Jul 1905 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC; born Abt. 1884 in North Carolina; died 29 Aug 1961 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC.
More About Lexie Jane Joy:
1900 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - E.D. 81, Sheet 20, Line 70
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Mecklenburg Co., NC
More About Archibald Carlyle Fisher:
1910 Federal Census: Gaston Co, NC, E.D. 61, Sheet 5
Occupation: 1910, House carpenter
802 iv. Lloyd Alonzo Joy, born 28 Nov 1886 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC; died 30 Sep 1953 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC. He married Cora Chloe Tincher 16 Sep 1912; born in West Virginia.
Notes for Lloyd Alonzo Joy:
No children.
Lloyd and his wife lived off of Thrift Road (now Freedom Drive) in the Paw Creek community of North Carolina, near his brother Oscar. They had a tiny store on Thrift Road. Members of the family would gather at his house to play cards. His wife Chloe returned to her home in Georgia or South Carolina after his death.
Obituary from "The Charlotte Observer," Thursday, October 1, 1953:
Lloyd A. Joy Dies At Home In Paw Creek
Lloyd Alfonzo Joy, 66, died yesterday at his home in Paw Creek after an illness of two years. Funeral services will be at Hankins-Whittington chapel Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock with the Rev. F. S. Johnston, pastor of Paw Creek Presbyterian, and the Rev. Charles P. Auten of Thrift Baptist Churches officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Joy was born in Gaston County Nov. 28, 1887, the son of the late Sidney A. and Emma Abernathy Joy. He attended county schools and had made his home in Charlotte since 1919. He was a retired brickmason and at the time of death operated a store and service station on Rozzelle’s Ferry Rd.
Survivors are the wife, the former Cora Flowe Tincher of Huntington, W. Va., whom he married Sept. 16, 1912; two sisters, Mrs. Lexie Fisher of Charlotte and Mrs. Mattie Abernathy of Belmont; and a brother, O. F. Joy of Paw Creek.
Nephews who will be pallbearers are O. F. Joy, Jr., J. F. Joy, J. M. Joy, D. E. Joy, C. M. Joy, G. A. Fisher.[Nathan.FTW]
No children.
Lloyd and his wife lived off of Thrift Road (now Freedom Drive) in the Paw Creek community of North Carolina, near his brother Oscar. They had a tiny store on Thrift Road. Members of the family would gather at his house to play cards. His wife Chloe returned to her home in Georgia or South Carolina after his death.
Obituary from "The Charlotte Observer," Thursday, October 1, 1953:
Lloyd A. Joy Dies At Home In Paw Creek
Lloyd Alfonzo Joy, 66, died yesterday at his home in Paw Creek after an illness of two years. Funeral services will be at Hankins-Whittington chapel Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock with the Rev. F. S. Johnston, pastor of Paw Creek Presbyterian, and the Rev. Charles P. Auten of Thrift Baptist Churches officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Joy was born in Gaston County Nov. 28, 1887, the son of the late Sidney A. and Emma Abernathy Joy. He attended county schools and had made his home in Charlotte since 1919. He was a retired brickmason and at the time of death operated a store and service station on Rozzelle's Ferry Rd.
Survivors are the wife, the former Cora Flowe Tincher of Huntington, W. Va., whom he married Sept. 16, 1912; two sisters, Mrs. Lexie Fisher of Charlotte and Mrs. Mattie Abernathy of Belmont; and a brother, O. F. Joy of Paw Creek.
Nephews who will be pallbearers are O. F. Joy, Jr., J. F. Joy, J. M. Joy, D. E. Joy, C. M. Joy, G. A. Fisher.
More About Lloyd Alonzo Joy:
Burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Charlotte, NC - beside brother Oscar and his wife Iva.
Notes for Cora Chloe Tincher:
After death of her husband, Chloe returned to her home state.[Nathan.FTW]
After death of her husband, Chloe returned to her home state.
803 v. Sarah Luezetty Joy, born 21 Oct 1889 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC; died 31 May 1892 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC.
Notes for Sarah Luezetty Joy:
Buried in:
Hickory Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Hickory Grove Church Road
Mt. Holly, NC
827-3939[Nathan.FTW]
Buried in:
Hickory Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Hickory Grove Church Road
Mt. Holly, NC
827-3939
804 vi. Esther Amanda Joy, born 26 Feb 1892 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC; died 02 Jan 1951 in Gaston Co., NC. She married (1) Horace F. Bost. She married (2) Walter Arthur Sigmon 28 Jul 1912 in Gaston Co., NC; born 1893; died 1977.
Notes for Esther Amanda Joy:
At time of 1920 census, Esther was married and had two children. She, her husband and two daughters were living with her father.
Obituary from "The Gastonia Gazette," Wednesday, January 3, 1951:
MRS. ESTHER BOST
BELMONT - Mrs. Esther Joy Bost, 58, wife of Horace F. Bost, died Tuesday at 10 a.m. at her home in Catawba Heights. She was born Feb. 26, 1892, in Gaston county.
Surviving are her husband, one son., Pvt. Franklin Bost, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., and four daughters, Mrs. M. M. Queen, Claremont, Mrs. Sam Williams of West Cramerton, and Mrs. Perry Summey and Mrs. W. M. Hawes of Catawba Heights, and seven grandchildren.
Mrs. Bost was the daughter of the late Sidney and Emma Abernathy Joy.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete but are tentatively scheduled at Ebenezer Methodist Church Thursday, the hour depending upon the arrival of Pvt. Bost from Scott Air Force Base.[Nathan.FTW]
At time of 1920 census, Esther was married and had two children. She, her husband and two daughters were living with her father.
Obituary from "The Gastonia Gazette," Wednesday, January 3, 1951:
MRS. ESTHER BOST
BELMONT - Mrs. Esther Joy Bost, 58, wife of Horace F. Bost, died Tuesday at 10 a.m. at her home in Catawba Heights. She was born Feb. 26, 1892, in Gaston county.
Surviving are her husband, one son., Pvt. Franklin Bost, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., and four daughters, Mrs. M. M. Queen, Claremont, Mrs. Sam Williams of West Cramerton, and Mrs. Perry Summey and Mrs. W. M. Hawes of Catawba Heights, and seven grandchildren.
Mrs. Bost was the daughter of the late Sidney and Emma Abernathy Joy.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete but are tentatively scheduled at Ebenezer Methodist Church Thursday, the hour depending upon the arrival of Pvt. Bost from Scott Air Force Base.
More About Esther Amanda Joy:
1900 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - E.D. 81, Sheet 20, Line 70
1920 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Mt. Holly, E.D. 92, Sheet 2
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
Dwelling: 1920, Married, living with her parents
Occupation: 1920, Spooler in cotton mill
Notes for Horace F. Bost:
Cemetery record for Gaston Co., NC lists following entry for Long Creek Baptist Cemetery:
Lula Marie Smith BOST
d. February 6, 1990
aged 71 years
daughter of William & Deanie Baker SMITH
wife of Horace BOST
May be second wife of Horace Bost. Not many listings for Bost family in Gaston County.[Nathan.FTW]
Cemetery record for Gaston Co., NC lists following entry for Long Creek Baptist Cemetery:
Lula Marie Smith BOST
d. February 6, 1990
aged 71 years
daughter of William & Deanie Baker SMITH
wife of Horace BOST
May be second wife of Horace Bost. Not many listings for Bost family in Gaston County.
More About Walter Arthur Sigmon:
1920 Federal Census: Gaston Co, NC, Mt. Holly, E.D. 92, Sheet 2
Dwelling: Married, living with wife's parents
Occupation: 1920, Twister in cotton mill
805 vii. James Addison Joy, born 23 Dec 1896 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC; died 12 Jun 1949 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC. He married Emma Christine Love 08 Jul 1925 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC; born 23 Dec 1907 in Mecklenburg Co., NC; died 01 Sep 1986 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC.
Notes for James Addison Joy:
Obituary from "The Charlotte Observer," Monday, June 13, 1949:
ILLNESS FATAL TO MR. JOY
Funeral Services to be Held at Funeral Chapel Here Tomorrow Morning
James A. Joy of 126 West Boulevard died at his home yesterday morning after a year’s declining health.
Born in Gaston county December 23, 1896, he was the son of the late Sidney A. and Emma Jay [sic] Joy. He was a contractor and had lived in Charlotte for 25 years.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Christine L. Joy; a daughter, Miss E. June Joy; two brothers, O. F. and Lloyd A. Joy of Mecklenburg county; three sisters, Mrs. A. C. Fisher of Charlotte, Mrs. H. F. Bost of Belmont and Mrs. S. A. Abernathy, both of Belmont; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Hankins-Whittington Funeral home. Interment will be in Elmwood cemetery. Rev. T. H. Biles of Berryhill Baptist church and Rev. William Harris Blair of Chalmers A.R.P. church will officiate. Nephews will be pallbearers.[Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with J, Date of Import: Jul 1, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.110901.178]
Individual: Joy, James
Birth date: Dec 23, 1896
Death date: Jun 1949
Social Security #: 245-07-3783
State of issue: NC
[Nathan.FTW]
Obituary from "The Charlotte Observer," Monday, June 13, 1949:
ILLNESS FATAL TO MR. JOY
Funeral Services to be Held at Funeral Chapel Here Tomorrow Morning
James A. Joy of 126 West Boulevard died at his home yesterday morning after a year’s declining health.
Born in Gaston county December 23, 1896, he was the son of the late Sidney A. and Emma Jay [sic] Joy. He was a contractor and had lived in Charlotte for 25 years.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Christine L. Joy; a daughter, Miss E. June Joy; two brothers, O. F. and Lloyd A. Joy of Mecklenburg county; three sisters, Mrs. A. C. Fisher of Charlotte, Mrs. H. F. Bost of Belmont and Mrs. S. A. Abernathy, both of Belmont; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Hankins-Whittington Funeral home. Interment will be in Elmwood cemetery. Rev. T. H. Biles of Berryhill Baptist church and Rev. William Harris Blair of Chalmers A.R.P. church will officiate. Nephews will be pallbearers.[Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with J, Date of Import: Jul 1, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.110901.178]
Individual: Joy, James
Birth date: Dec 23, 1896
Death date: Jun 1949
Social Security #: 245-07-3783
State of issue: NC
More About James Addison Joy:
1900 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - E.D. 81, Sheet 20, Line 70
1920 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Mt. Holly, E.D. 92, Sheet 2 - single, living at home.
Burial: Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte, NC
Cause of Death: cancer
Dwelling: 1934, 126 W. Blvd., Charlotte, NC
Education: Could read and write
Occupation: 1920, Carpenter - houses
Social Security #: 245-07-3783 (NC)
Notes for Emma Christine Love:
Obituary from "The Charlotte Observer," Wednesday, September 3, 1986:
MRS. CHRISTINE LOVE JOY, 78, of 1420 Edgewater Dr., died Sept. 1, 1986, at Presbyterian Hospital of an aneurysm. Funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Hankins & Whittington Funeral Home. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Joy was a retired Superior Court deputy clerk. She, along with a daughter, operated Joy Letter Shop and Joy Record Shop in Statesville. She was a member of Chalmers Memorial ARP Church. A Mecklenburg County native, she was a graduate of old Central High School.
Surviving is her daughter, Ms. June Joy.
Visitation is at the residence.[Nathan.FTW]
Obituary from "The Charlotte Observer," Wednesday, September 3, 1986:
MRS. CHRISTINE LOVE JOY, 78, of 1420 Edgewater Dr., died Sept. 1, 1986, at Presbyterian Hospital of an aneurysm. Funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Hankins & Whittington Funeral Home. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Joy was a retired Superior Court deputy clerk. She, along with a daughter, operated Joy Letter Shop and Joy Record Shop in Statesville. She was a member of Chalmers Memorial ARP Church. A Mecklenburg County native, she was a graduate of old Central High School.
Surviving is her daughter, Ms. June Joy.
Visitation is at the residence.
More About Emma Christine Love:
1910 Federal Census: Mecklenburg Co, NC - ED 112, family #215
1920 Federal Census: Mecklenburg Co., NC - ED 135, sheet 8 - 12 W. Boulevard
Burial: Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte, NC
Cause of Death: Aneurysm992,992
Dwelling: Last residence: 1420 Edgewater Dr., Charlotte, NC 28210
Education: Central High School, Charlotte, NC
Occupation: Superior Court deputy clerk
Social Security #: 244-32-3509 (NC)
806 viii. Martha Florine Joy, born 11 Dec 1898 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC; died 21 Dec 1969 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co, NC. She married Samuel Edward Abernethy 23 Aug 1919 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC993,993; born 10 May 1898 in Gaston Co., NC; died 23 May 1957 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC.
Notes for Martha Florine Joy:
Death notice from "The Charlotte Observer," Monday, December 22, 1969:
BELMONT - Mrs. Mattie J. Abernethy, 71, died Sunday in a local hospital. Funeral 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church.
Survivors: daughters, Mrs. H. B. White, Jr. of Houston, Tex., Mrs. C. Oland Barr of Belmont, Mrs. Robert Capps of Shelby; sister, Mrs. Lexie Fisher of Charlotte.
Obituary from "The Gastonia Gazette," Monday, December 22, 1969:
MRS. MATTIE J. ABERNATHY
BELMONT - Mrs. Mattie J. Abernathy, 71, of 6 Elizabeth Street, died at 2:55 a.m. Sunday in a Charlotte hospital.
Born Dec. 11, 1898 in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Sidney A. and Emma Abernathy Joy.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. H. B. White, Jr. of Houston, Tex., and Mrs. C. Oland Barr of Belmont, and Mrs. Robert Capps of Shelby; one sister, Mrs. Lexie Fisher of Charlote; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. today in the First Baptist Church with Dr. Walter N. Long, pastor, and the Rev. C. B. Barr Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Hickory Grove Baptist Cemetery.
The body will remain at Bumgardner's Funeral Home and will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service.[Nathan.FTW]
Death notice from "The Charlotte Observer," Monday, December 22, 1969:
BELMONT - Mrs. Mattie J. Abernethy, 71, died Sunday in a local hospital. Funeral 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church.
Survivors: daughters, Mrs. H. B. White, Jr. of Houston, Tex., Mrs. C. Oland Barr of Belmont, Mrs. Robert Capps of Shelby; sister, Mrs. Lexie Fisher of Charlotte.
Obituary from "The Gastonia Gazette," Monday, December 22, 1969:
MRS. MATTIE J. ABERNATHY
BELMONT - Mrs. Mattie J. Abernathy, 71, of 6 Elizabeth Street, died at 2:55 a.m. Sunday in a Charlotte hospital.
Born Dec. 11, 1898 in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Sidney A. and Emma Abernathy Joy.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. H. B. White, Jr. of Houston, Tex., and Mrs. C. Oland Barr of Belmont, and Mrs. Robert Capps of Shelby; one sister, Mrs. Lexie Fisher of Charlote; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. today in the First Baptist Church with Dr. Walter N. Long, pastor, and the Rev. C. B. Barr Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Hickory Grove Baptist Cemetery.
The body will remain at Bumgardner's Funeral Home and will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service.
More About Martha Florine Joy:
1900 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - E.D. 81, Sheet 20, Line 70
1910 Federal Census: Gaston Co, NC - River Bend Twp
1920 Federal Census: Gaston Co., NC - Mt. Holly, E.D. 92, Sheet 2
Burial: 1969, Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
Census 1: 1900, Gaston Co., NC - E.D. 81, Sheet 20, Line 70
Census 2: 1910, Gaston Co, NC - River Bend Twp
Census 3: 1920, Gaston Co., NC - Mt. Holly, E.D. 92, Sheet 2
Dwelling: 1920, Married, living with her parents
Notes for Samuel Edward Abernethy:
Obituary from "The Charlotte Observer," Sunday, May 26, 1957:
SAMUEL EDWARD ABERNETHY
BELMONT - Samuel Edward Abernethy, 59, of Newton, passed away Thursday, May 23, at 10:02 p.m. Mr. Abernethy was the son of the late James and Alice Abernethy of Gaston County. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mattie Abernethy; three children, Mrs. C. O. Barr, of Belmont, Mrs. Catherine Lewis, of Shelby, Mrs. H. B. White, of Houston, Texas; two brothers, L. B. Abernethy, of Mount Holly, Walter Abernethy of McAdenville; a sister, Mrs. Albert Harkey, of Lucia; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 26, at 3 p.m. from Hickory Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Walter Long officiating, assisted by the Rev. Ralph Carpenter. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church from the Mount Holly Funeral Home to lie in state one hour prior to the services.
Obituary from "The Gastonia Gazette," Saturday, May 25, 1957:
SAMUEL EDWARD ABERNATHY
MT. HOLLY - Samuel Edward Abernathy, 59, of Newton, died Thursday at 10:02 p.m. in a Newton hospital.
He was a native of Gaston county and the son ot hte late James Abernathy and Alice Baldwin of Gaston county.
Surviving are his wife, Mattie Joy Abernathy, and the following children:
Mrs. C. O. Barr of Belmont, Mrs. Catherine Lewis of Shelby, and Mrs. H. B. White of Houston, Texas.
Also surviving are two brothers, L. B. of Mt. Holly and Walter of McAdenville; one sister, Mrs. Albert Harkey of Lucia; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Hickory Grove Baptist Church Sunday at 3 p.m. Officiating will be the pastor, the Rev. Ralph Carpenter and the Rev. Walter Long of Belmont.
Burial will be in the Hickory Grove Cemetery. The body will lie in state at Carothers Funeral Chapel in Mt. Holly. It will be taken to the church one hour prior to the funeral.[Nathan.FTW]
Obituary from "The Charlotte Observer," Sunday, May 26, 1957:
SAMUEL EDWARD ABERNETHY
BELMONT - Samuel Edward Abernethy, 59, of Newton, passed away Thursday, May 23, at 10:02 p.m. Mr. Abernethy was the son of the late James and Alice Abernethy of Gaston County. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mattie Abernethy; three children, Mrs. C. O. Barr, of Belmont, Mrs. Catherine Lewis, of Shelby, Mrs. H. B. White, of Houston, Texas; two brothers, L. B. Abernethy, of Mount Holly, Walter Abernethy of McAdenville; a sister, Mrs. Albert Harkey, of Lucia; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 26, at 3 p.m. from Hickory Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Walter Long officiating, assisted by the Rev. Ralph Carpenter. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church from the Mount Holly Funeral Home to lie in state one hour prior to the services.
Obituary from "The Gastonia Gazette," Saturday, May 25, 1957:
SAMUEL EDWARD ABERNATHY
MT. HOLLY - Samuel Edward Abernathy, 59, of Newton, died Thursday at 10:02 p.m. in a Newton hospital.
He was a native of Gaston county and the son ot hte late James Abernathy and Alice Baldwin of Gaston county.
Surviving are his wife, Mattie Joy Abernathy, and the following children:
Mrs. C. O. Barr of Belmont, Mrs. Catherine Lewis of Shelby, and Mrs. H. B. White of Houston, Texas.
Also surviving are two brothers, L. B. of Mt. Holly and Walter of McAdenville; one sister, Mrs. Albert Harkey of Lucia; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Hickory Grove Baptist Church Sunday at 3 p.m. Officiating will be the pastor, the Rev. Ralph Carpenter and the Rev. Walter Long of Belmont.
Burial will be in the Hickory Grove Cemetery. The body will lie in state at Carothers Funeral Chapel in Mt. Holly. It will be taken to the church one hour prior to the funeral.
More About Samuel Edward Abernethy:
1920 Federal Census: Gaston Co, NC, Mt. Holly, E.D. 92, Sheet 2
Burial: 1957, Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
Dwelling: 1920, Married, living with wife's parents
Occupation: Twister in cotton mill, later worked as brick mason.
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605. James Franklin8 Abernethy (Charles Burke7, Nathan6 Abernathy, Miles5 Abernethy, Robert4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 11 Jul 1864 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC994,995, and died 12 Feb 1947 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC996,997. He married Margaret Armstrong 17 Mar 1889 in Gaston Co., NC997. She was born Abt. 1878.
More About James Franklin Abernethy:
1870 Federal Census: Gaston Co, NC - Dallas Twp - family #539
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
Notes for Margaret Armstrong:
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More About Margaret Armstrong:
1890 Federal Census: Listed as 22 years old.
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
Marriage Notes for James Abernethy and Margaret Armstrong:
Certificate #4. Marriage information from Marriage Reg. 1865-1905, Gaston County, N.C., page 120. Married by Rev. J.F. Morris at Mrs. Mattie Smith's home.
Witnesses were J.E.Smith, M.F. Smith,R.C. Hunter, H.C. Lassister,and R.C. Duff.
[Joe Abernathy, research]
Children of James Abernethy and Margaret Armstrong are:
807 i. Elizabeth Margaret9 Abernathy, died 1969997. She married Marvin Overcash; born 1909997; died 1987997.
Notes for Elizabeth Margaret Abernathy:
Possible child of this couple - Richard
[Joe Abernathy, resarch]
More About Elizabeth Margaret Abernathy:
Burial: Hillcrest Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC
More About Marvin Overcash:
Burial: Hillcrest Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC997
808 ii. Boyden B. Abernathy, born 1890997; died 28 Feb 1962997.
Notes for Boyden B. Abernathy:
Never married.
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Never married.
More About Boyden B. Abernathy:
1890 Federal Census: Age 5 1/2
1910 Federal Census: May 1910, Age 20
809 iii. James Earl Abernathy, born 13 Feb 1895997; died 30 Nov 1965 in Gaston Co., NC997. He married Fannie Lorena Rhyne; born 18 Oct 1911997.
Notes for James Earl Abernathy:
Death: Death Certificate # 539, Gaston County NC gives birth and death info.
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More About James Earl Abernathy:
Burial: Hillcrest Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC997
Notes for Fannie Lorena Rhyne:
Birth info from Index to Delayed Births Vol 10, Pg. 40, Gaston County NC.
Parents: Thomas Avery Rhyne\Solly Ida Rankin.
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810 iv. May Abernathy, born 1898997.
More About May Abernathy:
1910 Federal Census: May 1910, Gives age as 12 years.997
811 v. Viola Abernathy, born 1898997; died 02 Nov 1950 in Gaston Co., NC997. She married Hobart Green997; born 1899997; died 1984997.
Notes for Viola Abernathy:
Possible children - Nancy A., Rita, Jeanette Pucket, Peggy Gavine.
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More About Viola Abernathy:
Burial: Pinecrest Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC997
812 vi. Parvelle Abernathy, born 1901997; died 1978997. She married Jessie Shives997; born 1905997; died 1976997.
Notes for Parvelle Abernathy:
Posssible children - Artie May, Faye Reid, Robert, Scott, Cathy, Marvin
[Joe Abernathy, research]
More About Parvelle Abernathy:
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC997
More About Jessie Shives:
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC997
813 vii. Nettie Abernathy, born 1902997.
More About Nettie Abernathy:
1910 Federal Census: May 1910, Census gives age as 8 years.997
610. Robert Laban8 Abernethy (Gideon A.7, Berryman6, Robert5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 26 Mar 1874 in North Carolina998, and died 12 Mar 1957998. He married Leola C. Thompson 12 Nov 1901999. She was born 20 Feb 1883999, and died 18 Dec 1954999.
More About Robert Laban Abernethy:
1880 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC - ED 88, sht 22
Child of Robert Abernethy and Leola Thompson is:
814 i. Edgar9 Abernethy, born 19021000. He married Louise Brown1000.
620. John Turner8 Abernethy (Robert Laban7, Turner T.6, Robert5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)1001,1002 was born 15 Jul 1850 in Catawba Co., NC. He married Martha Scott.
More About John Turner Abernethy:
Education: 1877, Graduated from Rutherford College
Occupation: Taught college Greek and mathematics
Children of John Abernethy and Martha Scott are:
815 i. Charles9 Abernethy.
816 ii. Frances Abernethy.
817 iii. Eric Abernethy.
818 iv. Dora Abernethy.
819 v. Claude Abernethy.
820 vi. Ivan Abernethy.
821 vii. Elva Abernethy.
822 viii. Ben Abernethy.
644. Henry Clay8 Abernethy (Edgar A.7, Miles Luther6, Miles David5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 09 Nov 18731003, and died 18 Dec 1948 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC1003,1004. He married Violet E. Goodson.
Child of Henry Abernethy and Violet Goodson is:
823 i. Dare E.9 Abernethy, died 08 Mar 1946 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC1004.
655. Bertha8 Cloninger (Eliza7 Sadler, Susan6 Abernethy, Miles David5, David4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1) was born 24 Sep 18841005, and died 31 May 1915 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC1006. She married George Pat Abernethy 11 Nov 19061007, son of James Abernethy and Alice Baldwin. He was born 24 Apr 18861007, and died 15 Aug 19521007.
More About George Pat Abernethy:
Burial: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC
Occupation: Baptist minister
Children of Bertha Cloninger and George Abernethy are:
824 i. James9 Abernethy.
825 ii. Mertie Mozell Abernethy.
826 iii. Benjamin Franklin Abernethy.
827 iv. George Pat Abernethy, Jr..
828 v. Jack Vernon Abernethy.
829 vi. Carroll Abernethy.
830 vii. Lola Abernethy.
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Descendants of Robert A. Abernethy
686. James Alonzo8 Abernethy, Jr. (James Alonzo7, James6, John5, Miles4, Robert3, Robert A.2, Robert A.1)1008. He married Edna B. Harris1009.
Child of James Abernethy and Edna Harris is:
831 i. James A.9 Abernethy, died 02 Jul 1931 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC1010.
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