Nathaniel W. Townsend1
M, b. 1786, d. 11 September 1847
Nathaniel W. Townsend was born in 1786 in South Carolina.1
Nathaniel married Elizabeth ABNEY, daughter of John ABNEY and Rachel Elizabeth LARK, on 30 August 1814 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.1
Nathaniel left a will dated 14 March 1845 in Meriwether County, Georgia. His heirs were his wife Elizabeth, who was also his executor, daughters Martha AA (Ann Abney) Townsend and Elizabeth CPL (Charlotte Polly Lark) Townsend. Martha was already married before her sister Elizabeth was born. His will was probated 1 Nov 1847 in Meriwether county.2
Nathaniel W. Townsend died on 11 September 1847 in Meriwether County, Georgia.1
Nathaniel married Elizabeth ABNEY, daughter of John ABNEY and Rachel Elizabeth LARK, on 30 August 1814 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.1
Nathaniel left a will dated 14 March 1845 in Meriwether County, Georgia. His heirs were his wife Elizabeth, who was also his executor, daughters Martha AA (Ann Abney) Townsend and Elizabeth CPL (Charlotte Polly Lark) Townsend. Martha was already married before her sister Elizabeth was born. His will was probated 1 Nov 1847 in Meriwether county.2
Nathaniel W. Townsend died on 11 September 1847 in Meriwether County, Georgia.1
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Citations
- [S1258] Elizabeth Abney Townsend, "Bible Records of Elizabeth Abney Townsend."
- [S281] Nathaniel W Townsend, will , probate 14 MAR 1845, Meriwether, Georgia, USA, Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Meriwether County), Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1742-1992, digital image at Ancestry.Com. http://www.Ancestry.Com
Nancy ABNEY
F, b. 17 February 1801, d. 12 July 1873
- Relationship
- 2nd cousin 4 times removed of John Kennedy BROWN Jr.
Nancy ABNEY, daughter of John ABNEY and Susan Isabella POPE, was born on 17 February 1801 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.1
Nancy married Joseph Rearden circa 1819 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.
She was probably the female age 16 to 25 listed in the household of her husband, Joseph Rearden, in the 1820 Federal Census of Edgefield District, South Carolina, She would have been about 19 years old.
She was probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, Joseph Rearden, in the 1830 Federal Census of Edgefield District, South Carolina. She would have been 29 years old.
She was probably the female age 30 to 39 listed in the household of her husband, Joseph Rearden, in the 1840 Federal Census of Edgefield District, South Carolina, She would have been 39 years old.
Nancy ABNEY and Joseph Rearden appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 9 August 1850 in Edgefield District, South Carolina. The household was listed as Joseph Rearden, a 79 year old planter, with real estate valued $6000, and his implied wife Nancy Rearden, age 49. Also in the household were John Rearden, a 31 year old farmer; America P. Barrett, female age 20; Caroline A. Barrett, age 3; and George M. Barrett, age 14, attended school. All were born in South Carolina.
Nancy ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 8 August 1860 in Buntonville, Edgefield District, South Carolina. The household was listed as Mrs. N. Rearden (Nancy), a 59 year old widow with real estate valued $2,500 and personal estate $12,000; Mrs. F. A. Mooney, age 30; and Carolina Mooney, age 13, attended school. All were born in South Carolina. Carolina is probably the Caroline Barrett, age 3, from the 1850 census.
Nancy ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 24 August 1870 in Blocker, Edgefield County, South Carolina. The household was listed as Nancy Rairden (sp), was a 69 year old widow, keeping house, born South Carolina, with real estate valued $900 and personal estate $250. Blocker used the Edgefield post office.
Nancy ABNEY died on 12 July 1873 in Edgefield County, South Carolina, at age 72.
Nancy married Joseph Rearden circa 1819 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.
She was probably the female age 16 to 25 listed in the household of her husband, Joseph Rearden, in the 1820 Federal Census of Edgefield District, South Carolina, She would have been about 19 years old.
She was probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, Joseph Rearden, in the 1830 Federal Census of Edgefield District, South Carolina. She would have been 29 years old.
She was probably the female age 30 to 39 listed in the household of her husband, Joseph Rearden, in the 1840 Federal Census of Edgefield District, South Carolina, She would have been 39 years old.
Nancy ABNEY and Joseph Rearden appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 9 August 1850 in Edgefield District, South Carolina. The household was listed as Joseph Rearden, a 79 year old planter, with real estate valued $6000, and his implied wife Nancy Rearden, age 49. Also in the household were John Rearden, a 31 year old farmer; America P. Barrett, female age 20; Caroline A. Barrett, age 3; and George M. Barrett, age 14, attended school. All were born in South Carolina.
Nancy ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 8 August 1860 in Buntonville, Edgefield District, South Carolina. The household was listed as Mrs. N. Rearden (Nancy), a 59 year old widow with real estate valued $2,500 and personal estate $12,000; Mrs. F. A. Mooney, age 30; and Carolina Mooney, age 13, attended school. All were born in South Carolina. Carolina is probably the Caroline Barrett, age 3, from the 1850 census.
Nancy ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 24 August 1870 in Blocker, Edgefield County, South Carolina. The household was listed as Nancy Rairden (sp), was a 69 year old widow, keeping house, born South Carolina, with real estate valued $900 and personal estate $250. Blocker used the Edgefield post office.
Nancy ABNEY died on 12 July 1873 in Edgefield County, South Carolina, at age 72.
Last Edited=27 Nov 2025
Citations
- [S1259] Agatha Abney Woodson, "John Abney Family Bible."
Joseph Rearden
M, b. 11 October 1771, d. 30 November 1852
Joseph Rearden was born on 11 October 1771 in South Carolina. He was the son of Timothy Rearden.
Joseph began military service at age 41 on 16 November 1812 in Nathchez, Mississippi, during the War of 1812 when he enlisted as a private in the 2nd regiment of South Carolina Militia. He was enisted by Lt. Cross for three years. He was discribed as a 30 year old carpenter from South Carolne, 5'8" with blue eyes, dark hair and a light complexion. Later his widow Nancy Rearden filed for his pension, date unknown.
Joseph married Nancy ABNEY, daughter of John ABNEY and Susan Isabella POPE, circa 1819 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.
Joseph Rearden appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Edgefield District, South Carolina, Joseph Rearden - 1 male under 10, 1 male 16-18, 1 male 45 or older (Joseph, age 49), 1 female 16-25 (Nancy, age 19), and 8 slaves. Nancy could be the mother of the son under 10, but not the male 16-18, which suggests that Joseph had at least one previous wife.
Joseph Rearden appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Edgefield District, South Carolina, Joseph Rearden - 1 male 5-9, 1 male 10-14, 1 male 20-29, 1 male 40-49 (Joseph, age 59), 2 females under 5, 1 female 5-9, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 20-29 (Nancy, age 29), and 22 slaves.
Joseph Rearden appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Edgefield District, South Carolina, Joseph Rearden - 1 male under 5, 1 male 15-19, 1 male 29-29, 1 male 70-79 (Joseph, age 69), 2 females 5-9, 1 female 10-14, 1 female 30-39 (Nancy, age 39), and 29 slaves.
Joseph Rearden and Nancy ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 9 August 1850 in Edgefield District, South Carolina. The household was listed as Joseph Rearden, a 79 year old planter, with real estate valued $6000, and his implied wife Nancy Rearden, age 49. Also in the household were John Rearden, a 31 year old farmer; America P. Barrett, female age 20; Caroline A. Barrett, age 3; and George M. Barrett, age 14, attended school. All were born in South Carolina.
Joseph Rearden died on 30 November 1852 in Edgefield County, South Carolina, at age 81.
Joseph began military service at age 41 on 16 November 1812 in Nathchez, Mississippi, during the War of 1812 when he enlisted as a private in the 2nd regiment of South Carolina Militia. He was enisted by Lt. Cross for three years. He was discribed as a 30 year old carpenter from South Carolne, 5'8" with blue eyes, dark hair and a light complexion. Later his widow Nancy Rearden filed for his pension, date unknown.
Joseph married Nancy ABNEY, daughter of John ABNEY and Susan Isabella POPE, circa 1819 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.
Joseph Rearden appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Edgefield District, South Carolina, Joseph Rearden - 1 male under 10, 1 male 16-18, 1 male 45 or older (Joseph, age 49), 1 female 16-25 (Nancy, age 19), and 8 slaves. Nancy could be the mother of the son under 10, but not the male 16-18, which suggests that Joseph had at least one previous wife.
Joseph Rearden appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Edgefield District, South Carolina, Joseph Rearden - 1 male 5-9, 1 male 10-14, 1 male 20-29, 1 male 40-49 (Joseph, age 59), 2 females under 5, 1 female 5-9, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 20-29 (Nancy, age 29), and 22 slaves.
Joseph Rearden appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Edgefield District, South Carolina, Joseph Rearden - 1 male under 5, 1 male 15-19, 1 male 29-29, 1 male 70-79 (Joseph, age 69), 2 females 5-9, 1 female 10-14, 1 female 30-39 (Nancy, age 39), and 29 slaves.
Joseph Rearden and Nancy ABNEY appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 9 August 1850 in Edgefield District, South Carolina. The household was listed as Joseph Rearden, a 79 year old planter, with real estate valued $6000, and his implied wife Nancy Rearden, age 49. Also in the household were John Rearden, a 31 year old farmer; America P. Barrett, female age 20; Caroline A. Barrett, age 3; and George M. Barrett, age 14, attended school. All were born in South Carolina.
Joseph Rearden died on 30 November 1852 in Edgefield County, South Carolina, at age 81.
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Arthur Dillard
M, b. circa 1774, d. May 1840
Arthur Dillard was born circa 1774 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.
Arthur married Mary Polly ABNEY, daughter of John ABNEY and Rachel Elizabeth LARK, in 1794 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.
He was named executor and an heir in the will of John ABNEY dated 20 June 1812 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It is my desire that Arthur Dillard should have one tract of Fifty acres of land whereon James Neale formerly lived, at the rate of one hundred dollars, also one hundred and twenty acres of land granted to Abner Deen on bounty and conveyed by his brother George Deen to me.1,2
Arthur Dillard died in May 1840 in Monroe County, Georgia.
Arthur married Mary Polly ABNEY, daughter of John ABNEY and Rachel Elizabeth LARK, in 1794 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.
He was named executor and an heir in the will of John ABNEY dated 20 June 1812 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It is my desire that Arthur Dillard should have one tract of Fifty acres of land whereon James Neale formerly lived, at the rate of one hundred dollars, also one hundred and twenty acres of land granted to Abner Deen on bounty and conveyed by his brother George Deen to me.1,2
Arthur Dillard died in May 1840 in Monroe County, Georgia.
Last Edited=30 Nov 2025