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     Cynthia Arnold ABNEY, daughter of Francis Worth ABNEY and Catherine Venable Arnold, was born on 24 July 1881 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia.¹

Cynthia Arnold 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 Cynthia A. Abney, age 18, born July 1881 in West Virginia.²

Cynthia Arnold ABNEY died on 11 April 1953 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, at age 71.¹ She was buried in Rosewood Cemetery, Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.¹

Her obituary appeared 12 April 1953 in the The Charleston Gazette, published in Charleston, West Virginia.

     Mattie Rand ABNEY, daughter of Francis Worth ABNEY and Catherine Venable Arnold, was born on 1 December 1885 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia.¹

Mattie Rand 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 Mattie R. Abney, age 14, born Dec 1885 in West Virginia. Connection unknown, but there was a lumberman named Nathan Rand living next door and Rand was Mattie's middle name. Perhaps named for him.²

Mattie Rand ABNEY appeared in a newspaper article 4 November 1909 in the Bossier Banner-Progress, published in Benton, Louisiana. "Miss Mattie Rand Abney to marry Mr. Walter C. Hardy at First Presbyterian Church in Charleston, West Virginia on the 24th. She is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Abney of Charleston and niece of Mrs. W. H. Scanland (Adelaide Amelia Abney) of this place."

Mattie Rand ABNEY died on 1 June 1951 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, at age 65.¹ She was buried in Rosewood Cemetery, Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.¹

     Corinne Ella Gill was born on 31 December 1885 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.¹

Corinne married Francis Worth ABNEY, son of Asbury Arnold ABNEY and Catherine Amanda McDade, on 4 October 1913 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was 63 years old and she was 27.¹ She and Francis Worth ABNEY 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).

Corinne Ella Gill and Francis Worth ABNEY 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.

Francis died on 2 April 1918 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, at age 68 leaving Corinne Ella Gill as a widow. She married Hugh K. Smith in 1926 and lived in New Orleans.^2,3

Corinne Ella Gill died on 11 April 1951 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, at age 65.¹ She was buried in Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.⁴

     Wlliam Austin ABNEY, son of William ABNEY and Elizabeth Parks McClenachan, was born in 1807 in Virginia.¹

Wlliam married Virginia Louise Kinsolving on 20 February 1830 in Albemarle County, Virginia.²

Wlliam Austin ABNEY died in 1877 in Mint Spring, Augusta County, Virginia.¹ He was buried in Abney Family Cemetery, Mint Spring, Augusta County, Virginia.¹

     Virginia Louise Kinsolving was born in March 1807 in Albemarle County, Virginia.¹

Virginia married Wlliam Austin ABNEY, son of William ABNEY and Elizabeth Parks McClenachan, on 20 February 1830 in Albemarle County, Virginia.¹

Virginia Louise Kinsolving died on 4 April 1889 in Mint Spring, Augusta County, Virginia, at age 82. "We regret to learn that Mrs. Virginia Abney, mother of Mr. W. G. Abney of the county, suffered a stroke of paralysis on Thursday last for the third time."

"ABNEY -- April 4, 1889, at her home near Mint Spring, from Paralysis, Mrs. Virginia Abney, aged 81. She was paralyzed on the 28th ult."¹ She was buried in Abney Family Cemetery, Mint Spring, Augusta County, Virginia. Burial site is not verified.¹

     Ulysses Van Buren ABNEY, son of Wlliam Austin ABNEY and Virginia Louise Kinsolving, was born in 1836 in Augusta County, Virginia.¹

Ulysses married Melissa E Bledsoe on 30 October 1860 in Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Aaron Bledsoe and Mahala H. Appleberry.²

Ulysses began military service on 17 April 1861 in Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia, as a sergeant in Company C Garber's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Staunton Artillery). He mustered out on 22 Dec 1862 at Hospital, Staunton, Virginia. Sick with typhoid fever.^3,4

Ulysses Van Buren ABNEY died in September 1909 in Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia. From the Staunton Dispatch News, Staunton, Virginia, Fri 1 Oct 1909, page 3: Rev. A.B. Kinsolving, D.D., has returned to Baltimore, having been called here by the death of his cousin Ulysses Abney one of the most honored and substantial citizens of the county.¹

     Melissa E Bledsoe was born in 1848 in Augusta County, Virginia.¹

Melissa married Ulysses Van Buren ABNEY, son of Wlliam Austin ABNEY and Virginia Louise Kinsolving, on 30 October 1860 in Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Aaron Bledsoe and Mahala H. Appleberry.²

     William Ovid ABNEY, son of Ulysses Van Buren ABNEY and Melissa E Bledsoe, was born on 4 May 1863 in Richmond, Independent City, Virginia.¹

William Ovid ABNEY was associated with Francis Worth ABNEY. In 1900 when William joined Arnold, Abney & Co. as a junior partner the company name was changed to Abney, Barnes & Co. and had sales of over $800,000. After Frank W. Abney retired in 1906 William became president.²

William Ovid ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 14 June 1900, in the household of his cousin Francis Worth ABNEY in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. He was listed as cousin William O. Abney, a single 37 year old clerk in dry goods store, born May 1863 in Virginia.³

William Ovid ABNEY was mentioned in the newspaper article of Francis Worth ABNEY and Corinne Ella Gill that appeared 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).

William Ovid ABNEY was listed in the 1917 city directory for Charleston, West Virginia. Wm. O. Abney, president Union Trust Company and Abney-Barnes Company, home at 210 Elizabeth

Abney-Barnes Co., Wm. O. Abney, Pres., Arnold A. Barnes, Sec., Edwin A. Barnes, Treas., Wholesale Dry Goods, 812-16 Virginia Street.

William married Florence Jeroloman circa 1928 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia.⁴

William Ovid ABNEY died on 4 August 1949 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, at age 86.¹ He was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia.¹

His obituary appeared 5 August 1949 in the Hinton Daily News, published in Hinton, West Virginia. Long Illness Takes Charleston Banker -- Retired bank and civic leader William Abney, 85, died yesterday after a long illness. He was head of the Bank of Nitro and the Union Trust Co. before the latter was consolodated with the Charleston National Bank.

     Florence Jeroloman was born on 26 December 1876 in New York City, New York.¹

Florence married William Ovid ABNEY, son of Ulysses Van Buren ABNEY and Melissa E Bledsoe, circa 1928 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia.¹

Florence Jeroloman died on 2 June 1961 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, at age 84.¹ She was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia.¹

Her obituary appeared 3 June 1961 in the The Charleston Daily Mail, published in Charleston, West Virginia.

     Bryd Grills was born in 1835 in Augusta County, Virginia.¹

Bryd married Sarah Minerva ABNEY, daughter of Shelton Spillsbury ABNEY and Martha Jane Davis, in 1860 in Missouri.¹

Bryd Grills appeared on a census, enumerated 11 June 1860, in the household of his inlaws Shelton Spillsbury ABNEY and Martha Jane Davis in Haw Creek, Morgan County, Missouri. He was listed as Byrd Grills, a 25 year old farmer, born Virginia, with real estate valued $2000 and personal estate $1922 with inferred wife Sarah (Abney) Grills, age 23, born Virginia. It said they had been married within the year.²

Bryd Grills died in 1861 in Saline County, Missouri.¹

     Louisa McDade was born on 31 March 1823 in Montgomery County, Alabama.¹

Louisa married James L. Patton on 17 March 1842 in Montgomery, Alabama. The ceremony was performed by H. G. Kavanaugh, JP.^2,3

Louisa married Asbury Arnold ABNEY, son of Malchijah ABNEY and Isabella Culbraith, 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

Louisa McDade and Asbury Arnold ABNEY 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

Asbury died on 4 November 1866 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, at age 49 leaving Louisa McDade as a widow. She was left with at least four young children.^6,7

Louisa McDade died on 19 September 1877 in Coushatta, Red River Parish, Louisiana, at age 54.¹ She was buried in Springville Cemetery, Coushatta, Red River Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Virginia Isabelle ABNEY, daughter of Asbury Arnold ABNEY and Louisa McDade, was born on 20 August 1859 in Bellevue, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.¹ She was also known as Belle.

Virginia Isabelle ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 4 June 1860, in the household of her parents Asbury Arnold ABNEY and Louisa McDade in Bellevue, Bossier Parish, Louisiana. She was recorded as V. I. Abney, female, age 1, born Louisiana.²

Virginia Isabelle ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 17 June 1880, in the household of her brother Francis Worth ABNEY in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. She was listed as sister, Virginia B. Abney, age 21, at home, born Louisiana.³

Virginia married James Monroe Payne in October 1880.⁴

Virginia Isabelle ABNEY died on 8 August 1906 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, at age 46.¹ She was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia.¹

Her obituary appeared 9 August 1906 in the The Raleigh Herald, published in Beckley, West Virginia. Mrs. James M Payne of Charleston died at her home last Wednesday and was buried the following day. Her brother-in-law, E M Payne, of this place, was there at the time of her death.

Mrs. Payne was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Abney of Louisiana. In 1879 she came to Charleston to make her home with her brother, Mr. F W Abney. By her charming personality she became one of the social leaders of Charleston, and during her lifetime, before her recent illness, she held this position among her friends. In October, 1881, she was married to Mr. Payne, of Charleston, and to them were born three sons - Abney, James and Francis - who with a devoted husband, two sisters of Louisiana and one brother, Frank Abney, of Charleston, mourn her death.

Nearly twelve months ago Mrs. Payne was stricken with an insidious disease and after a month's careful nursing at home she was taken to the Johns Hopkins Sanitarium at Baltimore, where she bravely fought against the dread disease which was gradually bringing her nearer death's door. From the first physicians there claimed there was but little hope, and it was the one desire of Mrs. Payne to spend her last moments in her own home in Charleston surrounded by her relatives, and two months ago the doctors consented to her returning to her home, where she died.

     James Monroe Payne was born on 21 May 1848 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia.¹

James married Virginia Isabelle ABNEY, daughter of Asbury Arnold ABNEY and Louisa McDade, in October 1880.¹

James Monroe Payne died on 12 November 1922 in Takoma Park, Montgomery County, Maryland, at age 74.¹

His obituary appeared 13 November 1922 in the The Charleston Daily Mail, published in Charleston, West Virginia. He was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia.¹

     Dr. William Malchijah ABNEY MD, son of Asbury Arnold ABNEY and Catherine Amanda McDade, was born on 2 March 1846 in Louisiana.

Dr. William Malchijah ABNEY MD 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 listed as Wm. M. Abney, age 4, born Alabama.¹

Dr. William Malchijah ABNEY MD appeared on a census, enumerated 4 June 1860, in the household of his parents Asbury Arnold ABNEY and Louisa McDade in Bellevue, Bossier Parish, Louisiana. He was recorded as W. M. Abney, male, age 14, born Louisiana, attending school.²

Dr. William Malchijah ABNEY MD died on 7 October 1899 in Benton, Louisiana, at age 53.

     Adelaide Amelia ABNEY, daughter of Asbury Arnold ABNEY and Catherine Amanda McDade, was born on 22 October 1847 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. She was also known as Addie.

Adelaide Amelia ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 21 November 1850, in the household of her parents Asbury Arnold ABNEY and Catherine Amanda McDade in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. She was recorded as Adelaide A. Abney, age 2, born Louisiana.¹

Adelaide Amelia ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 4 June 1860, in the household of her parents Asbury Arnold ABNEY and Louisa McDade in Bellevue, Bossier Parish, Louisiana. She was recorded as Adlade Abney, age 12, born Louisiana, attending school.²

Adelaide married William Henry Scanland on 1 August 1867 in Bellevue, Bossier Parish, Louisiana. He was the founder of the Bossier Banner newspaper. They lived in Bellevue until 1891, when the Banner was moved to Benton, along with the county seat.³

Adelaide Amelia ABNEY died on 13 August 1923 in Monteagle, Marion County, Tennessee, at age 75. She was buried in Bellevue Cemetery, Bellevue, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.⁴

     John Franklin ABNEY, son of Asbury Arnold ABNEY and Catherine Amanda McDade, was born on 15 December 1851 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

John Franklin ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 4 June 1860, in the household of his parents Asbury Arnold ABNEY and Louisa McDade in Bellevue, Bossier Parish, Louisiana. He was recorded as John F. Abney, age 8, born Louisiana, attending school.¹

John Franklin ABNEY died in September 1864 at age 12.

     Mattie Louisa ABNEY, daughter of Asbury Arnold ABNEY and Catherine Amanda McDade, was born on 23 January 1854 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

Mattie Louisa ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 4 June 1860, in the household of her parents Asbury Arnold ABNEY and Louisa McDade in Bellevue, Bossier Parish, Louisiana. She was recorded as Mattie L. Abney, age 6, born Louisiana.¹

Mattie Louisa ABNEY died on 23 June 1874 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, at age 20.

     Sydney Lister ABNEY, son of Asbury Arnold ABNEY and Catherine Amanda McDade, was born in 1856 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

Sydney Lister ABNEY died in 1859 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

     Asbury Arnold ABNEY Jr., son of Asbury Arnold ABNEY and Louisa McDade, was born on 26 November 1862 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

Asbury Arnold ABNEY Jr. died on 7 November 1866 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, at age 3.

     Anna Rebecca ABNEY, daughter of Asbury Arnold ABNEY and Louisa McDade, was born on 27 November 1862 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

Anna Rebecca ABNEY died on 27 August 1870 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, at age 7.

     William Henry Scanland was born on 7 January 1842 in Grand Gulf, Claiborne County, Mississippi.¹ He was the founder of the Bossier Banner on 8 January 1847 in Bellevue, Bossier Parish, Louisiana. He was a Confederate soldier, a member of the school board, superintendent of Education, Parish Treasurer, representative and state senator at various times during his life.

William married Adelaide Amelia ABNEY, daughter of Asbury Arnold ABNEY and Catherine Amanda McDade, on 1 August 1867 in Bellevue, Bossier Parish, Louisiana. They lived in Bellevue until 1891, when the Banner was moved to Benton, along with the county seat.¹

William Henry Scanland died on 30 August 1916 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, at age 74.¹ He was buried in Bellevue Cemetery, Bellevue, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.²

     James L. Patton was born in 1819.

James married Louisa McDade on 17 March 1842 in Montgomery, Alabama. The ceremony was performed by H. G. Kavanaugh, JP.^1,2

James L. Patton died in 1854.

     Frances Elizabeth ABNEY, daughter of John Gilliam Davenport ABNEY and Brunetta Wilkerson Thompson, was born on 16 October 1889 in Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas.¹

Frances Elizabeth ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 21 June 1900, in the household of her mother Brunetta Wilkerson Thompson in Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas. She was recorded as daughter Fannie E. Abney, age 10, born Oct 1889 in Texas.

Frances Elizabeth ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 18 April 1910, in the household of her brother John Davenport ABNEY in Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas. She was recorded as sister Fannie Abney, age 20, born Texas. attending school.²

Frances Elizabeth ABNEY was a student in 1911 at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. She appeared in the yearbook as Frances E. Abney, A.B. from Hillsboro, Texas: Althean, Pan Hellenic Council 1910-1911. She graduated with an A. B. degree in June 1911.

Frances Elizabeth ABNEY died on 27 September 1916 in Boerne, Kendall County, Texas, at age 26.¹ She was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas.¹

     John Davenport ABNEY, son of John Gilliam Davenport ABNEY and Brunetta Wilkerson Thompson, was born on 12 November 1886 in Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas.

John Davenport ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 21 June 1900, in the household of his mother Brunetta Wilkerson Thompson in Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas. He was recorded as son John Abney, age 13, born Nov 1886 in Texas.

John Davenport ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 18 April 1910 in Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas. The household was listed as Jno. Abney, a 23 year old farmer, born Texas; grandmother Mrs. F. W. Thompson, a 74 year old widow, mother of 3, none living, born Alabama; cousin Minnie Upshaw, age 15, born Texas; sister Nettie Abney, age 17, born Texas; and sister Fannie Abney, age 20, born Texas. The last three were all attending school. They lived at 306 East Elm Street.¹

He appeared in a newspaper article 6 September 1947 in the The Waco News-Tribune, published in Waco, Texas. House Light dedicated by Hillsborans. . . . A new light was installed in the dome of Hill County's 57-year-old-courthouse. . . . John G. Abney, a veteran of both WWI and WWII and son of Judge John G. Abney, who was presiding judge when the courthouse was built, was one of the special guests present at the dedication. Note: I think the son is supposed to be John D. Abney, not John G. Abney.²

John Davenport ABNEY died on 5 December 1985 in Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas, at age 99.

     Nettie ABNEY, daughter of John Gilliam Davenport ABNEY and Brunetta Wilkerson Thompson, was born on 3 September 1892 in Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas.

Nettie ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 21 June 1900, in the household of her mother Brunetta Wilkerson Thompson in Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas. She was recorded as daughter Nettie Abney, age 8, born Sep 1892 in Texas.

Nettie ABNEY appeared on a census, enumerated 18 April 1910, in the household of her brother John Davenport ABNEY in Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas. She was recorded as sister Nettie Abney, age 17, born Texas. attending school.¹

Nettie ABNEY was a student in 1911 at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. Her hometown was listed as Hillsboro. She was a member of the Phi Mu sorority and served on the Pan-Hellenic Council. She graduated in 1912.

Nettie ABNEY died on 22 May 1980 in Graham, Young County, Texas, at age 87.

     Arminta Clearman was born on 19 September 1855 in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas.¹

Arminta married William Berry ABNEY, son of Alexander Hamilton ABNEY and Martha Marinda CAMP, on 14 December 1882 in Aransas County, Texas. Daughter of James Washington Clearman and Muhuldah Patton.²

Arminta Clearman died on 3 October 1942 in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, at age 87.¹ She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas.¹

     Carleton Clearman ABNEY, son of William Berry ABNEY and Arminta Clearman, was born on 28 November 1885 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas.

Carleton married Florence Effie Harris on 7 November 1909 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas. She was the daughter of William Leon Harris and Rebecca Shiras Grant.^1,2

With no end in sight for World War I, the United States instituted it's third and final registration. It included all men who were between the ages of 18 and 21, and 31 to 45 years of age. This added younger men than the previous registrations, those who were born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900; and added an older group of men, born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. Carleton filled out a draft card on 12 September 1918 in Lampasas, Texas. Carleton Clearman Abney, age 32, was born 28 Nov 1885 and lives in Lampasas. He is married. His occupation is income tax worker with the U. S. Treasury Department and he travels. He is described as medium height with a slender build, brown eyes and dark brown hair.

Carleton Clearman ABNEY and Florence Effie Harris appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 8 April 1930 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas. The household was listed as Carlton C. Abney was a 44 year old bookkeeper at a bank, he was not a veteran; his wife Florence was 42. They had been married for 20 years. They had two daughters, Margaret L., age 19, and Rebecca R., age 8, both attending school. They had two boarders, both single public school teachers, Lucill Lemburg, age 23 and Mildred Abney, age 23. Both were currently employed and Lucill was also attending school. Everyone in the household was born in Texas. Carlton owned their home, which was valued $5000. They owned a radio.

Carleton Clearman ABNEY and Florence Effie Harris appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 5 April 1940 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas. The household was listed as Carlton C. Abney, a 54 year old banker, his 52 year od wife Florence Abney, and their daughter Rebecca Abney, age 18, all born in Texas. They lived at 301 Broad Ridge. Their house was valued $4000. Carlton had 4 years of college, Florence 2 years and Rebecca one year. She was attending school at that time.

Carleton Clearman ABNEY died on 23 January 1974 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas, at age 88.

     John Camp ABNEY, son of William Berry ABNEY and Arminta Clearman, was born on 13 March 1890 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas.¹ He was an attorney.

John married Clemmie Lois Robinson on 16 October 1912 in Lampasas County, Texas.²

Due to a need for men to serve during World War I, the United States instituted a draft. The first registration was for men between the ages of 21 and 31. As a result, this first registration included men born between June 5, 1886 and June 5, 1896. John filled out a draft card on 5 June 1917 in Lampasas, Texas. John Camp Abney, age 27, was born 13 Mar 1890 in Lampasas where he still recided. His occupation was lawyer and was self employed. He was married with a wife and one child. He was described as tall and slender, with blue eyes and light brown hair. He suffered from stomach trouble.³

John Camp ABNEY and Clemmie Lois Robinson appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 6 April 1940 in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas. The household was listed as John Abney, a 50 year old lawyer in private practice; his wife, Clemmie Abney, age 47; and daughter Clementine Abney, a student, age 18. All three were born in Texas. They lived on Fourth Street and had lived at the same spot in 1935. Their house was valued at $10,000. John had 6 years of college, Clemmie 2 years of college and Clementine has 4 years of high school.

John Camp ABNEY died on 26 June 1969 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, at age 79.¹ He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas.¹