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     Aurelia Antoinette (Dollie) GRAVES, daughter of Giles Nance GRAVES and Martha Ann Brinson, was born in October 1845 in Texas.

Aurelia Antoinette (Dollie) GRAVES died on 9 November 1909 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas, at age 64.

     Martha Cora GRAVES, daughter of Giles Nance GRAVES and Martha Ann Brinson, was born circa 1846 in Alabama.

Martha Cora GRAVES died in 1867 in Texas.

     Charles Luther GRAVES, son of Giles Nance GRAVES and Martha Ann Brinson, was born on 7 March 1848 in Alabama.

Charles Luther GRAVES died on 7 August 1848 in Alabama.

     Georgetta GRAVES, daughter of Giles Nance GRAVES and Martha Ann Brinson, was born on 29 June 1849 in Texas.

Georgetta GRAVES died on 11 August 1854 in Shelby County, Texas, at age 5.

     Giles Anna GRAVES, daughter of Giles Nance GRAVES and Martha Ann Brinson, was born on 18 September 1851 in Texas.

Giles Anna GRAVES died on 21 September 1854 in Shelby County, Texas, at age 3.

     Matthew Brinson GRAVES, son of Giles Nance GRAVES and Martha Ann Brinson, was born circa 1854 in Texas.

     Emma Callie GRAVES, daughter of Giles Nance GRAVES and Martha Ann Brinson, was born on 15 August 1857 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas.

Emma married Charles Robert GRAVES, son of Robert Russell GRAVES and Esther G. Hinkle, on 18 December 1878 in Anderson County, Texas.¹

Emma Callie GRAVES died on 19 June 1927 in Rockett, Ellis County, Texas, at age 69.

     Giles Nance GRAVES Jr., son of Giles Nance GRAVES and Martha Ann Brinson, was born on 3 October 1858 in Texas.

Giles Nance GRAVES Jr. died on 14 March 1919 in Hugo, Choctaw County, Oklahoma, at age 60.

     Robert Russell GRAVES, son of David GRAVES and Mary Russell, was born on 19 July 1814 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia.¹

Robert married Esther G. Hinkle on 16 September 1839 in Lincoln County, Tennessee.²

Robert Russell GRAVES died on 9 February 1897 in Ellis County, Texas, at age 82.¹ He was buried in Graves Cemetery, Ellis County, Texas.¹

     Esther G. Hinkle was born on 20 May 1815.¹

Esther married Robert Russell GRAVES, son of David GRAVES and Mary Russell, on 16 September 1839 in Lincoln County, Tennessee.²

Esther G. Hinkle died on 20 October 1865 at age 50.¹ She was buried in Graves Cemetery, Ellis County, Texas.¹

     Charles Robert GRAVES, son of Robert Russell GRAVES and Esther G. Hinkle, was born on 7 August 1857 in Ellis County, Texas.¹

Charles married Emma Callie GRAVES, daughter of Giles Nance GRAVES and Martha Ann Brinson, on 18 December 1878 in Anderson County, Texas.²

Charles Robert GRAVES died on 29 May 1938 in Italy, Ellis County, Texas, at age 80.¹ He was buried in Graves Cemetery, Ellis County, Texas.¹

     Lewis Gardner Pitts was born on 26 February 1813 in Warren County, Georgia.¹

Lewis married Martha Hines MARSHALL, daughter of William Blount MARSHALL and Martha D. TURNER, on 26 November 1835 in Talbot County, Georgia. He was the brother of Sterling H. Pitts who married Emily Elizabeth BURT, daughter of Zacheus and Elizabeth Burt. Their parents were Samuel H. Pitts and Nancy Gardner.²

Lewis Gardner Pitts died on 7 February 1892 at age 78.¹ He was buried in Oswichee Cemetery, Oswichee, Russell County, Alabama.¹

     James Flournoy MARSHALL, son of William Blount MARSHALL and Mary Annice FLOURNOY, was born on 24 March 1836 in Georgia.¹

James Flournoy MARSHALL died on 7 October 1908 in Georgia at age 72.¹ He was buried in Waverly Hall Cemetery, Waverly Hall, Harris County, Georgia.¹

     Stephen F. MARSHALL, son of William Blount MARSHALL and Mary Annice FLOURNOY, was born on 25 January 1839 in Harris County, Georgia.¹

Stephen F. MARSHALL died on 5 March 1862 in Talbot County, Georgia, at age 23.¹ He was buried in Waverly Hall Cemetery, Waverly Hall, Harris County, Georgia.¹

     Samuel B. MARSHALL, son of William Blount MARSHALL and Mary Annice FLOURNOY, was born on 29 November 1841 in Harris County, Georgia.¹

Samuel married Emily Fletcher Pitts, daughter of Sterling H. Pitts and Emily Elizabeth BURT, circa 1862.²

Samuel B. MARSHALL died on 15 June 1901 in Beulah, Lee County, Alabama, at age 59.¹ He was buried in Pitts Chapel Cemetery, Lee County, Alabama.¹

     Emily Fletcher Pitts, daughter of Sterling H. Pitts and Emily Elizabeth BURT, was born on 1 September 1845 in Chambers County, Alabama.¹

Emily Fletcher Pitts appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1850, in the household of her parents Sterling H. Pitts and Emily Elizabeth BURT in Russell County, Alabama. She was listed as Emily Pitts, age 5, born Alabama.²

Emily married Samuel B. MARSHALL, son of William Blount MARSHALL and Mary Annice FLOURNOY, circa 1862.¹

Emily Fletcher Pitts died on 26 April 1916 in Beulah, Lee County, Alabama, at age 70.¹ She was buried in Pitts Chapel Cemetery, Lee County, Alabama.¹

     Ann Elizabeth Pitts, daughter of Sterling H. Pitts and Emily Elizabeth BURT, was born on 13 September 1843 in Alabama. She was also known as Betty.

Ann Elizabeth Pitts appeared on a census, enumerated 1 June 1850, in the household of her parents Sterling H. Pitts and Emily Elizabeth BURT in Russell County, Alabama. She was listed as Ann Pitts, age 8, born Alabama.¹

She first married William H. Kimbrough (1837-1862) on 22 Nov 1860 in Russell county, Alabama and married second Robert Lemuel Wiggins (1841-1915) about 1873 in Alabama.

Ann Elizabeth Pitts died on 21 September 1881 in Georgia at age 38.

     Sarah Ann Nelms was born on 30 October 1834 in Virginia.¹

Sarah married Sterling H. Pitts on 22 August 1861 in Russell County, Alabama.²

Sarah Ann Nelms died on 14 March 1884 in Alabama at age 49.¹ She was buried in Salem Cemetery, Salem, Lee County, Alabama.¹

     Lelia R. Gale was born circa 1848 in Mobile, Alabama.

Lelia R. Gale appeared on a census, enumerated 21 August 1860, in the household of her parents Robert and Frances Gale in Richmond, Madison Parish, Louisiana. Robert Gale, a 43 year old planter born Maryland, with real estate valued $45,500 and personal estate valued $2,050. His implied wife was Frances W. Gale, age 40, born in Viriginia. Their implied children were: Lelia R. Gale, age 14, born Alabama; Lamathine Gale, 12, born Alabama; Fannie Gale, 6, born Mississippi; and Mary Gale, 3, born Louisiana. Also in the household was As Jeffries, male, age 18, born Virginia, and J. L. McEllwee, 25, overseer, born Alabama.

Lelia married Peyton Smith GRAVES, son of Rev. Peyton Smith GRAVES and Joana R. Brantley, circa 1866 in Louisiana. She was the daughter of Robert Gale and Frances W. Robertson.

Lelia R. Gale and Peyton Smith GRAVES appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 13 August 1870 in Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, Louisiana. The household was listed as S. P. (Peyton) Graves, a 30 year old farmer, born Alabama and his implied wife, R. L. (Lelia R.) Graves, female, age 22, keeping house, born Alabama. She had personal estate valued $520. They were living next door to Peyton's brother, Charles W. Graves.

Lelia R. Gale and Peyton Smith GRAVES were listed in the 1906 city directory for Vicksburg, Mississippi. Peyton S. Graves (Lelia R.), photographer, resident of 208 E. Crawford Street.

Lelia R. Gale was listed as a resident in the Old Ladies Home in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, in a census report on 15 June 1910. She was enumerated as Lelia Graves, inmate, widow, age 65, born Mississippi, as were her parents. She was able to read and write English.¹

Lelia R. Gale died on 15 October 1914 in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi. She was an inmate at the Old Ladies Home.² She was buried in Cedarlawn Cemetery, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi.³

Her obituary appeared 16 October 1914 in the The Vicksburg Post, published in Vicksburg, Mississippi. NECROLOGICAL -- Mrs. Lelia Graves died yesterday at the Old Ladies' Home in Jackson. The remains were brought to vickshurg this morning at 11 o'clock and interred here, Rev. Dr. Woodson officiating..

     Thomas J. GRAVES, son of Peyton Talley GRAVES and Meliora Ann Andrews, was born on 18 September 1846 in Lowndes County, Alabama.

Thomas J. GRAVES died in 1910 in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama.

     Asbury Arnold ABNEY, son of Malchijah ABNEY and Isabella Culbraith, was born on 28 June 1817 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.¹

Asbury married first Catherine Amanda McDade on 16 December 1844 in Sumter County, Alabama.²

Asbury Arnold ABNEY and Catherine Amanda McDade appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 21 November 1850 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. The household was listed as Asbery A. Abney, a 33 year old planter born in South Carolina, with real estate valued $6500; his implied wife Catherine A. Abney, age 22, born Alabama; and implied chidren: Wm. M., age 4, born Alabama; Adelaide A., age 2, born Louisiana; and Frances W., age 7 months, female(sic), born Louisiana. Also in the household was Wm. Brocks, a 22 year old overseer, born Alabama.³

Asbury married second Louisa McDade circa 1858 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. Louisa and Catherine were sisters, daughters of William W. McDade and Annabella Turner. Louisa was the widow of James L. Patton and brought three children to the marriage.⁴

Asbury Arnold ABNEY and Louisa McDade appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 4 June 1860 in Bellevue, Bossier Parish, Louisiana. The household was listed as A. A. Abney, a 42 year old planter, born South Carolina, with real estate valued $8000, personal estate $40,000; his implied wife Mrs. Louisa Abney, age 37, born Alabama with personal estate valued $10,000; with implied children, all born Louisiana: W. M., male, age 14, attending school; Adlade, age 12, attending school; John F., age 8, attending school; Mattie L., age 6; and V. I., female, age 1. There were also three more children listed as "step-children living with step-father", all born in Alabama: William T. Patton, age 13, personal estate $4,000, attending school; James D. Patton, age 9, PE $4,000, attending school and L. M. Patton, female, age 7, PE $4000, attending school. (These were the children of Louise by her first marriage to James L. Patton). The final member of the household was Thos. N. Braden, a 20 year old dept. clerk in office, born Tennessee, with personal estate $500.⁵

On 4 November 1866 Asbury Arnold died in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, at age 49 leaving Louisa a widow. She was left with at least four young children.^1,6 He was buried in Camp Zion Cemetery, Haughton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

     Francis Worth ABNEY, son of Asbury Arnold ABNEY and Catherine Amanda McDade, was born on 24 November 1849 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was also known as Frank.

Francis Worth ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 21 November 1850, in the household of his parents Asbury Arnold ABNEY and Catherine Amanda McDade in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. He was mistakenly listed as Frances W. Abney, female, age 7 months, born Louisiana.²

His father died on 4 November 1866 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, when Frank was 16.^1,3 He graduated circa 1869 from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. For some years he was associated as partner with Colonel Morgan Jones, a well-known railroad man in the southwest, as railroad contractors.⁴

He was listed as a resident in a boarding house on a census report on 20 June 1870 in Railroad Township, Chicot County, Arkansas. Francis W. Abney was a 24 year old civil engineer, born Louisiana, and with personal estate valued $100. In the house there were four other civil engineers, ages 22-31, all with $100 personal estates. The 31 year old was from Russia. There was also a carpenter and four laborers. This would have likely involved work on the Mississippi, Ouachita & Red River Railroad.

Francis married first Catherine Venable Arnold in 1876 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Kate was the daughter of Enos Smith Arnold and Cynthia Noyes of Charleston.⁵ He and Kate Arnold appeared in a newspaper article 11 January 1876 in the The Wheeling Daily Register, published in Wheeling, West Virginia. "It may of interest to the many young gentlemen of this city who wasted their sweetness upon Miss Kate V. Arnold, of Charleston, during her visit here last month, to know that the young lady was married last Thursday to Capt. Frank W. Abney of Texas."

Frank moved from Louisiana and Texas to Charleston, West Virginia, circa 1878 as a construction engineer for the Potomac & Ohio Railroad which was beginning construction of tracks between Charleston and Elkins. However later that year the project failed due to the financial collapse of the company. As a result, Frank became associated in business with his father-in-law, Mr. Enos S. Arnold. In the following year they started a wholesale dry goods business under the name Arnold & Abney, which grew rapidly and soon commanded a prosperous trade.

In 1891 the long planned railroad again began construction under a new name and he was the first president of the Charleston, Clendenin & Sutton Railroad (later Coal & Coke Railroad) of West Virginia which he organized and earlier partly built.⁴

Francis appeared on a census, enumerated 17 June 1880, in the household of his father-in-law Enos S. Arnold in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Enos S. Arnold was a 60 year old dry goods merchant, born in Massachusetts; his sister Prudence Fowler, a 45 year old widow, keeping house, born Massachusetts; son-in-law Frank W. Abney, a 28 year old dry goods merchant, married, born in Louisiana; daughter Kate Abney, age 21, married, at home, born Virginia; grandddaughter Kate B. Abney, age 2, born West Virginia; Frank's sister Virginia B. Abney, age 21, at home, born Louisiana; Mary Thomas, a 50 year old black servant, widow; Tammy Thomas, a 19 year old black servant; Kate Thomas, an 11 year old black servant; and Frank Popp, a 19 year old white clerk in store, born in Pennsylvania. They lived at 271 Kanawha Road.⁶

In 1887 Mr. E. A. Barnes joined the firm and the name became Arnold, Abney & Company, and so continued until 1900 when William O. Abney, a cousin, and A. S. Thomas became associated with the business as junior partners and the name was changed to Abney, Barnes & Company. By this time the business had grown to where sales amounted to about $800,000 annually. In 1906 Frank retired from the business to become president of the Charleston-Kanawha Trust Company, of which he was the organizer. The company financed new enterprises, including coal, oil, gas, timber and land companies. He was regarded as one of the leading financiers of West Virginia.⁴

Francis Worth ABNEY and Kate Arnold appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 14 June 1900 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. The household was listed as Frank W. Abney, a 54 year old dry goods merchant, born Nov 1845 in Louisiana; wife Kate A. Abney, age 45, born Jan 1855 in West Virginia(sic), mother of three children; daughter Katie B. Abney, age 21, born July 1878 in West Virginia; daughter Cynthia A. Abney, age 18, born July 1881 in West Virginia; daughter Mattie R. Abney, age 14, born Dec 1885 in West Virginia; father-in-law Enos S. Arnold, widowed 80 year old Capitalist, born May 1820 in Massachusetts; Katie Thomas, black servant, age 28, born Dec 1872 in Virginia and cousin William O. Abney, a single 37 year old clerk in dry goods store, born May 1863 in Virginia. They lived at 390 Kanawha Steet. Note there was an Albert Rand, a lumbeman, living next door and Frank's daughter Mattie's middle name was Rand. Connection unknown.⁷

Francis Worth ABNEY appeared in a newspaper article 24 February 1909 in the The Marshall Messenger, published in Marshall, Texas. "AFTER MANY YEARS. Mr. Francis Abney, whom Abney's Switch, west of Marshall, was named, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Cook. Mr. Abney, with Morgan Jones, built the T & P (Texas & Pacific RR) west from Dallas. Some years ago he located at Charleston, W. Va., where success has crowned his efforts and he is now on Easy Street -- and the shady side of that, having accumulated more than a million for a rainy day. Mr. Abney left here in 1876, but remembers a number of our people."

Catherine died on 24 July 1910 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, at age 55 leaving Francis Worth ABNEY as a widower.⁸

Francis married second Corinne Ella Gill on 4 October 1913 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was 63 years old and she was 27.⁹ He and Corinne Ella Gill appeared in a newspaper article 11 December 1913 in the Bossier Banner-Progress, published in Benton, Louisiana. On 4 Dec 1913 Mr. Frank W. Abney, "a resident of Charleston, W. Va., but a native of Bossier Parish, and only living brother of Mrs. W. H. Beanland(sic) (Mrs. Scanland was Adelaide A. Abney) of this place, was united in marriage in New Orleans to Miss Corinne Gill." Corinne Ella Gill was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Gill. "The bride, who is a charming and attractive young woman, is a member of a family prominent in New Orleans and parts of the South, and her immediate relatives are noted scholars and intellectually gifted."

The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents, "in the presence of relatives and close friends of the family." Corinne's only attendant was her niece, Miss Dolly Gill, who "wore a frock of hand-embroidered lingerie, with a pink girdle and hair ribbons to match." Mr. Abney's best man was his cousin, Mr. William O. Abney of Charleston, W. Va. The service was performed by the Rev. Dr. George H. Cornelson of the First Presbyterian Church. The couple left on a honeymoon trip to Texas enroute to California, and from there to Panama. They planned to return to their home in Charleston in the winter. (Editor's Note: the Panama Canal was completed and opened in August 1913).

Francis Worth ABNEY and Corinne Ella Gill were listed in the 1917 city directory for Charleston, West Virginia. Francis W. (Corinne) Abney, president of Charleston-Kanawha Trust Co. & Real Estate, 302 Charleston National Bank buiding, home on Park Avenue.

On 2 April 1918 Francis Worth died in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, at age 68.^1,10 He was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia.

     Catherine Amanda McDade was born on 23 March 1827 in Alabama.¹

Catherine married Asbury Arnold ABNEY, son of Malchijah ABNEY and Isabella Culbraith, on 16 December 1844 in Sumter County, Alabama.²

Catherine Amanda McDade and Asbury Arnold ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 21 November 1850 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. The household was listed as Asbery A. Abney, a 33 year old planter born in South Carolina, with real estate valued $6500; his implied wife Catherine A. Abney, age 22, born Alabama; and implied chidren: Wm. M., age 4, born Alabama; Adelaide A., age 2, born Louisiana; and Frances W., age 7 months, female(sic), born Louisiana. Also in the household was Wm. Brocks, a 22 year old overseer, born Alabama.³

Catherine Amanda McDade died on 22 May 1857 in Louisiana at age 30.¹ She was buried in Camp Zion Cemetery, Haughton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Ann G. Sullivan was born circa 1815 in Tennessee.

Ann married James BURT, son of Young BURT Sr. and Mason Battle, on 30 September 1828 in Morgan County, Alabama. The service was performed by Rev. Kimball, M. G.¹

She was probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, James BURT, in the 1830 Federal Census of Morgan County, Alabama.²

Ann G. Sullivan appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 25 November 1850 in Morgan County, Alabama. The household was listed as Ann G. Burt, age 40, born Tennessee with real estate valued $1000 and William Burt, a 20 year old farmer, born Alabama. They lived next to Henry A. and Agnes Burt. John was the son of John Burt and Delia Lane.

Ann G. Sullivan appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 23 July 1860 in Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama. The household was listed as Ann G. Burt, a 45 year old farmer, born Tennessee, with real estate valued $4,000 and personal estate $30,000, and Wm. H. Burt, a 25 year old overseer, born Alabama. They were still living next to Henry A. and Agnes Burt.

     William H. BURT, son of James BURT and Ann G. Sullivan, was born circa 1835 in Morgan County, Alabama.

William H. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 25 November 1850, in the household of his mother Ann G. Sullivan in Morgan County, Alabama. He was listed as William Burt, a 20 year old farmer, born Alabama.

William H. BURT appeared on a census, enumerated 23 July 1860, in the household of his mother Ann G. Sullivan in Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama. He was listed as Wm. H. Burt, a 25 year old overseer, born in Alabama.

William married Virginia Gilbert on 18 July 1866 in Morgan County, alabama. She was the daugher of Daniel Gilbert and Lydia Young. After the death of William, she married Joseph W. Emens on 13 Apr 1884 in Morgan county.¹

William H. BURT died before 1880 in Morgan County, alabama.

     Virginia Gilbert was born on 5 February 1845 in Tennessee. She was also known as Jennie.

Virginia married William H. BURT, son of James BURT and Ann G. Sullivan, on 18 July 1866 in Morgan County, alabama. She was the daugher of Daniel Gilbert and Lydia Young. After the death of William, she married Joseph W. Emens on 13 Apr 1884 in Morgan county.¹

Virginia Gilbert died on 15 March 1928 in Trinity, Morgan County, alabama, at age 83.² She was buried in Decatur City Cemetery, Decatur, Morgan County, alabama.

Her obituary appeared 15 March 1928 in the Decatur Daily, published in Decatur, alabama. MRS. JENNIE EMENS PASSES AT TRINITY-

Mrs. Jennie Emens, widow of the late J.W. Emens, died this morning at 7:20 o'clock at her home at Trinity.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence, Rev. F.S. Lester officiating. Interment will be made in Decatur Cemetery under direction of Brown.

The deceased is survived by one sister, Mrs. Fannie Graham; two nephews, Robert Gardner, Memphis and Joe Crutchfield, of Decatur; and one niece, Mrs. Harry Sunderland, Tuscumbia.

     Washington A. Hunter was born in 1770 in North Carolina.

Washington married Sarah BURT, daughter of John BURT Jr. and Priscilla Sentor, before 1822. We know they were married by 1822 because her father named his daughter Salley Hunter among his heirs. Her first husband did not die until 1829 so it appears that they were divorced at an unknown date.

Washington A. Hunter died in 1840 in Dickson County, Tennessee.

     Catherine Venable Arnold was born on 6 January 1855 in Charleston, Kanawha County, Virginia (now West Virginia). She was also known as Kate.

Catherine married Francis Worth ABNEY, son of Asbury Arnold ABNEY and Catherine Amanda McDade, in 1876 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Kate was the daughter of Enos Smith Arnold and Cynthia Noyes of Charleston.¹ She and Francis Worth ABNEY appeared in a newspaper article 11 January 1876 in the The Wheeling Daily Register, published in Wheeling, West Virginia. "It may of interest to the many young gentlemen of this city who wasted their sweetness upon Miss Kate V. Arnold, of Charleston, during her visit here last month, to know that the young lady was married last Thursday to Capt. Frank W. Abney of Texas."

Catherine Venable Arnold appeared on a census, enumerated 17 June 1880, in the household of her husband Francis Worth ABNEY in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. They lived with her father, Enos S. Arnold. She was listed as daughter Kate Abney, age 21, married, at home, born Virginia.²

Kate Arnold and Francis Worth ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 14 June 1900 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. The household was listed as Frank W. Abney, a 54 year old dry goods merchant, born Nov 1845 in Louisiana; wife Kate A. Abney, age 45, born Jan 1855 in West Virginia(sic), mother of three children; daughter Katie B. Abney, age 21, born July 1878 in West Virginia; daughter Cynthia A. Abney, age 18, born July 1881 in West Virginia; daughter Mattie R. Abney, age 14, born Dec 1885 in West Virginia; father-in-law Enos S. Arnold, widowed 80 year old Capitalist, born May 1820 in Massachusetts; Katie Thomas, black servant, age 28, born Dec 1872 in Virginia and cousin William O. Abney, a single 37 year old clerk in dry goods store, born May 1863 in Virginia. They lived at 390 Kanawha Steet. Note there was an Albert Rand, a lumbeman, living next door and Frank's daughter Mattie's middle name was Rand. Connection unknown.³

On 24 July 1910 Catherine Venable died in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, at age 55 leaving Francis Worth a widower.⁴ She was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia.⁴

Her obituary appeared 28 July 1910 in the The Independant-Herald, published in Hinton, West Virginia. Kate Arnold Abney, wife of Frank W. Abney, of the Abney-Barnes wholesale house, daughter of Enos Smith Arnold and Cynthia Noyes Arnold, age 55 years, born January 4, 1855, died at her home on Kanawba Street on Sunday morning. She was born in this city and resided here all her life. She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Miss Kate Bell, Mrs. John Dana, and Mrs. Waller Hardy. She was a long time member of First Presbyterian Church. Internment will be at Spring Hill Cemetery.

     Katie Belle ABNEY, daughter of Francis Worth ABNEY and Catherine Venable Arnold, was born on 6 July 1878 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia.¹ She never married.

She was educated in the local public schools. She graduated from The Bible School in New York City and from West Virginia University. She received a masters degree in English from Columbia University in New York City. She taught English and Bible studies at Charleston High School and the old Kanawha College. She also taught public Bible studies classes at the First Presbyterian Church.

Katie Belle ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 14 June 1900, in the household of her parents Francis Worth ABNEY and Kate Arnold in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. She was recorded as daughter Katie B. Abney, age 21, born July 1878 in West Virginia.²

Katie Belle ABNEY was listed in the 1917 city directory for Charleston, West Virginia. Kate B. Abney, secretary at Charleston-Kanawha Trust Company. Residence at 1322 Quarrier.

Katie Belle ABNEY died on 24 March 1955 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, at age 76.¹ She was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia.¹