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     Elisha ABNEY, son of Pvt. William ABNEY and Amelia "Milly" GRAVES, was born circa 1809 in Estill County, Kentucky.

Elisha married first Patsy (?) in 1831.¹

Patsy died in 1842 in Kentucky leaving Elisha ABNEY as a widower.

Elisha married second Hannah Forsyth in 1843 in Climax, Kentucky.¹

Elisha began military service on 21 May 1864 in Hamilton County, Indiana, when he enlisted for100 days in the 136th Regiment Indiana Infantry, Company B. Another source says company D.^1,2

Elisha ABNEY died on 15 May 1874 in Greene County, Illinois.¹

     Amanda ABNEY, daughter of Pvt. William ABNEY and Judith GRAVES, was born in 1812 in Estill County, Kentucky.

Amanda ABNEY died in 1863.¹ She was buried in Johnetta Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Rockcastle County, Kentucky.

     America ABNEY, daughter of Pvt. William ABNEY and Judith GRAVES, was born in 1813 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.

America married Lorenzo Dowell Mullins in 1830 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.

America ABNEY died after 1880 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. She was buried in Johnetta Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Rockcastle County, Kentucky.

     Andrew Jackson ABNEY, son of Elias ABNEY and Jemima Thomas, was born in 1816 in Dickson County, Tennessee.

Andrew married first Marina Stricklin on 28 November 1839 in Gallatin County, Illinois.

Marina died in 1860 leaving Andrew Jackson ABNEY as a widower.

Andrew married second Sarah Arnold on 4 April 1861 in Saline County, Illinois.

Andrew Jackson ABNEY died in 1877 in Carrier Mills, Saline County, Illinois.

     Elijah ABNEY, son of Pvt. William ABNEY and Judith GRAVES, was born in 1818 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.

Elijah married first Lucinda America Mullins circa 1837 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. He was a farmer and cooper in 1850.

Elijah ABNEY and Lucinda America Mullins appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 21 September 1850 in District 40, Greene County, Indiana. The household was listed as Elijah Abner, a 30 year old farmer; Lucinda Abner, 28; Andrew Abner, 12; Polly Ann, 10; Nancy, 7; Henry, 5; William, 4; and Juliann, 2. All were born in Kentucky. Living next door was William Mullins, 40, and family.

Lucinda died on 22 August 1859 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, leaving Elijah ABNEY as a widower.

Elijah married second Emily Owens on 1 December 1859 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.¹

Elijah began military service on 7 May 1862 in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, as a private in Patterson's Independent Company Infantry, and Rockcastle and Lincoln County Home Guard, Company A.²

Elijah ABNEY died in 1913 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. He was buried in Johnetta Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Rockcastle County, Kentucky.

     Jonathan ABNEY, son of Pvt. William ABNEY and Judith GRAVES, was born on 10 May 1820 in Brush Creek, Rockcastle County, Kentucky.

Jonathan married Ollie Jane Sexton circa 1841 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.

Jonathan ABNEY died on 12 October 1873 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, at age 53. He was buried in Johnetta Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Rockcastle County, Kentucky.

     Jonathan Bay ABNEY, son of Paul ABNEY and Eleanor HAMILTON, was born on 20 March 1776 in South Carolina.^1,2 He was also known as John.

He was probably the male age 16 to 25 listed in the household of his father, Paul ABNEY, in the 1800 Federal Census of Edgefield County, South Carolina.

During the War of 1812, Joel P. ABNEY, Azariah ABNEY and Jonathan Bay ABNEY enlisted in in Capt. Zachary Smith Brooks' Company of state cavalry between 1800 and 1815 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. Joel was a cornet. There were three John Abneys in the unit, one was first sergeant and another was secretary.³

John ABNEY sold a tract of land to Paul ABNEY on 11 February 1800 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. For $100 he sold 425 acres being part of 900 acres originally granted to said John Abney on Tosetys Creek of Saluda River, adjacent to land of James Carson now belonging to Major Thomas Butler. Witnesses were William W. Abney and James Barnes. Signed by John Abney. Proven 11 Feb 1800 by William and Nathaniel Abney JP. Recorded 26 Mar 1800.⁴

Jonathan married first Martha "Patsy" WILLS, daughter of Matthew WILLS and Martha ABNEY, on 6 March 1800 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.^5,6,7

Jonathan Bay ABNEY sold a tract of land to William Yarbrough of Abbeville District on 13 January 1806 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. For 50 pounds he sold the land whereon Polly Abney, widow of Samuel Abney [Jr] deceased, now resides, bounded on the south by land whereon James Carson now lives, north and northwest by land whereon Mary Bladon reside and land of James Hill, John Coleman, and Nathaniel Abney, northeast by Azariah Abney, southeast by Jesse Sanfords land. Witnesses John Bolger and John Carson. Signed John Abney. Proven 13 Jan 1806 by John Carson and Nathaniel Abny JP. Recorded 25 Mar 1806.⁸

Martha died on 20 October 1817 in South Carolina at age 32 leaving Jonathan Bay ABNEY as a widower.^1,2

John married second Agatha GRIFFITH, daughter of Joseph GRIFFITH and Mary Ann Boulware, on 25 January 1819 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Joseph Griffith and Mary Ann Boulware. They were of Welsh decent.^1,6,7

John ABNEY was named executor and an heir in the will of Paul ABNEY dated 24 October 1819 in Edgefield (now Saluda) County, South Carolina. I give to my son John Abney five negroes namely: Juda, Sarah, Mary, Ben and Sam. He is to pay his sisters 100 dollars each in twelve months after receiving the negroes.⁹

Jonathan Bay ABNEY died on 2 October 1823 in Edgefield County, South Carolina, at age 47.^10,11

John ABNEY was mentioned in the obituary of John Nathan CHAPMAN on 3 August 1854 in the Edgefield Advertiser. It menitoned that Chapman, "He learned his trade from his father-in-law, John Abney, Esq.¹² "

     Mary Elizabeth ABNEY, daughter of Paul ABNEY and Eleanor HAMILTON, was born in 1788 in South Carolina.²

Mary married Peter BLACK in 1812 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.¹

Mary Elizabeth ABNEY was named an heir in the will of Paul ABNEY dated 24 October 1819 in Edgefield (now Saluda) County, South Carolina. Daughter Elizabeth Black, an equal part [$100], also other half of the land I gave to Paul Abney Patterson.³

Mary Elizabeth ABNEY died in 1861 in Hollingsworth, Calhoun County, Alabama.¹ She was buried in White Plains Cemetery.¹

     Jane ABNEY, daughter of Paul ABNEY and Eleanor HAMILTON, was born circa 1775 in South Carolina.

Jane married James BARNES on 24 January 1796 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.^1,2

Jane ABNEY was named an heir in the will of Paul ABNEY dated 24 October 1819 in Edgefield (now Saluda) County, South Carolina. Daughter Jane Barnes an equal part [$100], also one horse value at $80.00.³

Jane ABNEY died after 1819 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

     Martha ABNEY, daughter of Paul ABNEY and Eleanor HAMILTON, was born in 1782 in South Carolina.

Martha ABNEY was a witness to the will of Paul ABNEY dated 24 October 1819 in Edgefield (now Saluda) County, South Carolina. Daughter Martha Patterson an equal part, also her son Paul Abney Patterson to get one half of the track of land on West end of the land I now live on. His parents to have use of land until he is twenty-one years old.¹

     Mary ABNEY, daughter of Paul ABNEY and Eleanor HAMILTON, was born in 1778 in South Carolina.

Mary married John W. BOULWARE, son of William Boulware and Rachel (?), on 8 January 1809 in Dixon Mills, Alabama. They had moved to Alabama with his parents about a year earlier.^1,2

Mary ABNEY was named an heir in the will of Paul ABNEY dated 24 October 1819 in Edgefield (now Saluda) County, South Carolina. Daughter Mary [Boulware], equal part [$100].³ She was buried in New Prospect Cemetery.⁴

Mary ABNEY died in 1850 in Clarke County, Alabama.⁵

     Tabitha ABNEY, daughter of Paul ABNEY and Eleanor HAMILTON, was born in 1780 in South Carolina.

Tabitha married Edward I. Hicks between 1800 and 1808 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.¹

Tabitha ABNEY was named an heir in the will of Paul ABNEY dated 24 October 1819 in Edgefield (now Saluda) County, South Carolina. Daughter Tabitha Hicks an equal part [$100], also one track of land on the head of Tarsity [Tosity?] Creek.²

     Agatha GRIFFITH, daughter of Joseph GRIFFITH and Mary Ann Boulware, was born on 4 September 1801.^1,2

Agatha married John ABNEY, son of Paul ABNEY and Eleanor HAMILTON, on 25 January 1819 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Joseph Griffith and Mary Ann Boulware. They were of Welsh decent.^1,3,4

Agatha ABNEY was a witness to the will of Paul ABNEY dated 24 October 1819 in Edgefield (now Saluda) County, South Carolina. Witnesses: John Chapman, Agatha Abney and Sophia Chapman.⁵

Agatha GRIFFITH died in 1847. She was buried in Zoar United Methodist Church Cemetery, Saluda, Saluda County, South Carolina.⁶

     James BARNES was born in 1771 in South Carolina.

James married Jane ABNEY, daughter of Paul ABNEY and Eleanor HAMILTON, on 24 January 1796 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.^1,2

James BARNES bought a tract of land from John ABNEY on 11 February 1800 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. For $35 he sold fifty acres originally granted to John Dean on the Bounty and conveyed to George Dean, brother and heir of the said John Dean and from him to John Abney on branch of Tosetys Creek of Saluda River bounded by the lands of Paul Abney, James Summers, John Abney, [William?] Kennedy, and vacant. Witnesses were Paul Abney and William (X) Abney. It was signed by John Abney and proven 11 Feb 1800 by Paul Abney. Nathaniel Abney, JP. Recorded 28 Mar 1800.³

The land of James BARNES adjoined land sold by Jonathan ABNEY to Dr. John Bolger 1 March 1805 Edgefield County, South Carolina. Land on Tosetys Creek bounded on northeast by William Kennedy, Paul Abney and James Barnes, on southeast by James Summers, south by Crook Fork Branch of Tossestys Creek and said Bolger's plantation, northeast to wagon road from Saluda Old Town towards Charleston, up said road to a cross road leading to Paul Abneys, the bounds of William Kennedy's land on said Charleston road, along said cross road to where William Kennedy now lives, originally to Alexander Kennedy, dec'd.⁴

James BARNES died in 1842 in Stewart County, Tennessee.