Howard GIBBONS1
M, b. 11 August 1932, d. 9 May 2021
- Relationship
- 4th cousin 1 time removed of John Kennedy BROWN Jr.
Howard GIBBONS, son of Eldred Hazon GIBBONS and Cynthia Jane Jones, was born on 11 August 1932 in Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.1
Howard GIBBONS died on 9 May 2021 in Martin County, Florida, at age 88.1 He was buried in Prattville Memorial Gardens, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.1
His obituary appeared 13 May 2021 in the The Montgomery Advertiser, published in Montgomery, Alabama. Howard was born on August 11, 1932 in Prattville, AL to Edmond and Cynthia Jones Gibbons. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Air Force. After serving his country, he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama. He resided in Palm City, FL for 51 years. Howard worked as a Human Resources Administrator for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in Palm Beach County, FL for 30 years before his retirement. He then worked at Rare Earth Pottery in Stuart, FL for 27 years, enjoying his passion for clay, pottery and the arts. He would say that was play, rather than work.
Howard is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Wright Gibbons and his two brothers, Corky and Clarence Gibbons.
Howard will be so missed by his family and friends.
A graveside service will be held at Prattville Memory Gardens at 2:00 P.M., on Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Prattville, AL. The family will receive friends on Sunday one-hour prior to his service.
Howard GIBBONS died on 9 May 2021 in Martin County, Florida, at age 88.1 He was buried in Prattville Memorial Gardens, Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama.1
His obituary appeared 13 May 2021 in the The Montgomery Advertiser, published in Montgomery, Alabama. Howard was born on August 11, 1932 in Prattville, AL to Edmond and Cynthia Jones Gibbons. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Air Force. After serving his country, he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama. He resided in Palm City, FL for 51 years. Howard worked as a Human Resources Administrator for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in Palm Beach County, FL for 30 years before his retirement. He then worked at Rare Earth Pottery in Stuart, FL for 27 years, enjoying his passion for clay, pottery and the arts. He would say that was play, rather than work.
Howard is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Wright Gibbons and his two brothers, Corky and Clarence Gibbons.
Howard will be so missed by his family and friends.
A graveside service will be held at Prattville Memory Gardens at 2:00 P.M., on Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Prattville, AL. The family will receive friends on Sunday one-hour prior to his service.
Last Edited=2 Jun 2026
Citations
- [S696] Find A Grave (website), online http://www.findagrave.com, Howard Gibbons, Record ID #226858148, Prattville Memorial Gardens, Accessed: 02 JUN 2026. Tombstone photo.
Sarah ABNEY1
F, b. circa 1767
- Relationship
- 1st cousin 5 times removed of John Kennedy BROWN Jr.
Sarah ABNEY, daughter of Capt. William ABNEY and Mary CLARK, was born circa 1767 in South Carolina.2 She was generally known as Sally.
Willilam Abney, Walter Abney and Sarah Abney were witnesses to a 11 Dec 1788 lease and 12 Oct release fin Edgefield county rom Joseph and Martha Towles to Abney Mays. The proof was dated 16 Apr 1823 by these same witnesses and was recorded 7 Jul 1823. Note that William Abney, Jr. died in 1811 so he cannot be the Wiliam in this deed, it had to be his father.3
Sarah ABNEY witnessed the deed of Capt. William ABNEY on 29 December 1788 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. Her sister Elizabeth was also a witness.4
Sarah married James Coghlin before 1807 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.
On 15 May 1808 in Newberry County, South Carolina, William Abney, William Abney, Jr. and Salley Coglin gave a $2,000 bond to Samuel Lindsey OND (Ordinary Newberry District), to administer the estate of James Coghlin, Salley's husband. All three signed their names without having to use marks.5
In a 16 May 1808 note to Samuel Lindsey, OND, from Salley Coglin she wrote: "I hereby take this method to inform you that I have relinquised the administration of the estate of my deceased husband James Coghlin to my father William Abney." Signed: Salley Coghlin.6
On 23 May 1808 before Gideon Christian of Edgefield District -- William Clark, Walter Abney and Nicholas Maynard presented the appraisal of the estate of James Coghlin. Note: his name is spelled James Cogdil, Cogdill, and Coglin-- all within the same papers.
On 6 Jun 1808 the estate sale was held. Buyers were Dr. Charles O'Neall, James Span, Salley Coglin, Nathaniel Abney, William Clark, Sally Clark, Walter Abney, Philip Hazel, Julius Dean and others.
Note: Nicholas Maynard is believed to be the father of Nathaniel Maynard, alledged to be the husband of Elizabeth Abney, Capt. William's daughter. Walter Abney was the Captain's son.7
Willilam Abney, Walter Abney and Sarah Abney were witnesses to a 11 Dec 1788 lease and 12 Oct release fin Edgefield county rom Joseph and Martha Towles to Abney Mays. The proof was dated 16 Apr 1823 by these same witnesses and was recorded 7 Jul 1823. Note that William Abney, Jr. died in 1811 so he cannot be the Wiliam in this deed, it had to be his father.3
Sarah ABNEY witnessed the deed of Capt. William ABNEY on 29 December 1788 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. Her sister Elizabeth was also a witness.4
Sarah married James Coghlin before 1807 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.
On 15 May 1808 in Newberry County, South Carolina, William Abney, William Abney, Jr. and Salley Coglin gave a $2,000 bond to Samuel Lindsey OND (Ordinary Newberry District), to administer the estate of James Coghlin, Salley's husband. All three signed their names without having to use marks.5
In a 16 May 1808 note to Samuel Lindsey, OND, from Salley Coglin she wrote: "I hereby take this method to inform you that I have relinquised the administration of the estate of my deceased husband James Coghlin to my father William Abney." Signed: Salley Coghlin.6
On 23 May 1808 before Gideon Christian of Edgefield District -- William Clark, Walter Abney and Nicholas Maynard presented the appraisal of the estate of James Coghlin. Note: his name is spelled James Cogdil, Cogdill, and Coglin-- all within the same papers.
On 6 Jun 1808 the estate sale was held. Buyers were Dr. Charles O'Neall, James Span, Salley Coglin, Nathaniel Abney, William Clark, Sally Clark, Walter Abney, Philip Hazel, Julius Dean and others.
Note: Nicholas Maynard is believed to be the father of Nathaniel Maynard, alledged to be the husband of Elizabeth Abney, Capt. William's daughter. Walter Abney was the Captain's son.7
Last Edited=29 Jul 2026
Citations
- [S1221] Leonide "Bootsie" Cousins, "Abney and McClure Families," e-mail to John K. Brown, 14 July 2026.
- [S1232] This date is an estimate based upon the context. It is NOT proven by any documentation., To be a witness to a deed in 1788 Sarah would have been at least 21 years of age, so born in 1767 or earlier. She was listed as Sarah Abney so not married. She likely married soon after 1788. She say in the 1808 probate of her husband James Coglin that William Abney was her father.
- [S370] Familysearch.org, online http://www.familysearch.org/, Edgefield. Deed Book 40, pg. 123. Edgefield Deeds 1822-1826, #007856784, image 290 of 757.
- [S810] Ge Lee Corley Hendrix, Edgefield County Deed Bks. 1-12, pg. 172 -- DB 11 1794-1795, pg. 162-168.
- [S1221] Leonide "Bootsie" Cousins, "Abney and McClure Families," e-mail to John K. Brown, 14 July 2026 -- Newberry County, SC probate records, Will Book 2, pg. 277.
- [S1221] Leonide "Bootsie" Cousins, "Abney and McClure Families," e-mail to John K. Brown, 14 July 2026 -- Newberry County, SC probate records.
- [S1221] Leonide "Bootsie" Cousins, "Abney and McClure Families," e-mail to John K. Brown, 14 July 2026 -- William Abney - Help #2.
James Coghlin
M, d. circa 1808
James married Sarah ABNEY, daughter of Capt. William ABNEY and Mary CLARK, before 1807 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.
James Coghlin died circa 1808 in Newberry County, South Carolina.
On 15 May 1808 in Newberry County, South Carolina, William Abney, William Abney, Jr. and Salley Coglin gave a $2,000 bond to Samuel Lindsey OND (Ordinary Newberry District), to administer the estate of James Coghlin, Salley's husband. All three signed their names without having to use marks.1
On 23 May 1808 before Gideon Christian of Edgefield District -- William Clark, Walter Abney and Nicholas Maynard presented the appraisal of the estate of James Coghlin. Note: his name is spelled James Cogdil, Cogdill, and Coglin-- all within the same papers.
On 6 Jun 1808 the estate sale was held. Buyers were Dr. Charles O'Neall, James Span, Salley Coglin, Nathaniel Abney, William Clark, Sally Clark, Walter Abney, Philip Hazel, Julius Dean and others.
Note: Nicholas Maynard is believed to be the father of Nathaniel Maynard, alledged to be the husband of Elizabeth Abney, Capt. William's daughter. Walter Abney was the Captain's son.2
James Coghlin died circa 1808 in Newberry County, South Carolina.
On 15 May 1808 in Newberry County, South Carolina, William Abney, William Abney, Jr. and Salley Coglin gave a $2,000 bond to Samuel Lindsey OND (Ordinary Newberry District), to administer the estate of James Coghlin, Salley's husband. All three signed their names without having to use marks.1
On 23 May 1808 before Gideon Christian of Edgefield District -- William Clark, Walter Abney and Nicholas Maynard presented the appraisal of the estate of James Coghlin. Note: his name is spelled James Cogdil, Cogdill, and Coglin-- all within the same papers.
On 6 Jun 1808 the estate sale was held. Buyers were Dr. Charles O'Neall, James Span, Salley Coglin, Nathaniel Abney, William Clark, Sally Clark, Walter Abney, Philip Hazel, Julius Dean and others.
Note: Nicholas Maynard is believed to be the father of Nathaniel Maynard, alledged to be the husband of Elizabeth Abney, Capt. William's daughter. Walter Abney was the Captain's son.2
Last Edited=28 Jul 2026