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     Abraham WATTS Sr., son of Dempsey WATTS Sr., was born in 1781 in Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia.¹

Abraham married Ann SMITH on 18 April 1803 in Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia.^1,2

Abraham WATTS Sr. appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 August 1810 in Norfolk County, Virginia. The household was listed as 2 males under 10 [Abraham, Jr., ???], 1 male 10-15 [???], 1 males 26-44 [Abraham 29], 1 female under 10 [Judith], 1 female 16-25 [Ann], and 6 slaves.³

During the War of 1812, Abraham WATTS Sr. enlisted as a private in Colonel Magnien's 7th Virginia Militia Regiment in Norfolk County, Virginia. The information is recorded in National Archives microfilm roll 220 #602.

Abraham WATTS Sr. appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 7 August 1820 in Norfolk County, Virginia. The household was listed as 2 males under 10 [George, Thomas], 1 male 16-18 [Abraham, Jr.], 1 male 26-44 [Abram], 2 females under 10, 1 female 10-16 [Judith], 1 female 16-25, and 1 female 26-44 [Ann]. They had one male slave 26-45.⁴

Abraham WATTS Sr. appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 1 August 1830 in Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia. The household was listed as 1 male 15-19, 1 male 40-49 [Abraham], 1 female under 5 [Caroline], 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40 [Ann], and 11 slaves.

Abraham WATTS Sr. died in 1831.

Abraham left a will dated September 1830 in Norfolk County, Virginia. It was proved 20 Jan 1831. It names his wife, Mary, son George, son Thomas and daughter Judy Foster, wife of James Foster. He mentions "each of my younger children who may be under the age of 15."⁵

     Ann SMITH was born in 1783.

Ann married Abraham WATTS Sr., son of Dempsey WATTS Sr., on 18 April 1803 in Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia.^1,2

Ann SMITH appeared on a census, enumerated 1 August 1810, in the household of Abraham WATTS Sr. in Norfolk County, Virginia. She was listed as a female 16-25 [age 27].³

Ann SMITH appeared on a census, enumerated 7 August 1820, in the household of Abraham WATTS Sr. in Norfolk County, Virginia. She was listed as a white female age 26-44 [age 37].⁴

Ann SMITH appeared on a census, enumerated 1 August 1830, in the household of Abraham WATTS Sr. in Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia. She was listed as a female 30-40 [age 37].

Ann SMITH died in 1845.

     Edward DEAN Sr. was born in 1718 in Henrico County, Virginia.

Edward DEAN Sr. witnessed the sale of land from Dr. Abraham ABNEY to Isaac Breeding on 4 October 1745 in Hanover County, Virginia. The deed was recorded 1 November 1745 as follows: Abraham Abney of Hanover County to Isaac Breeding of Blissland Parish, New Kent County, for 27 pounds sterling, 10 shillings, all that plantation which Edward Dean now lives on, part of a greater tract formerly belonging to said Abney, 172 acres bounded by Gilleys Creek. Signed Abra. Abney and Casan. Abney. Witnesses: William Bruce, Edward (his + mark) Dean, William (his g mark) Gadbry. Cassandra, wife of Abraham, relinquished her dower right.¹

Edward married Rebecca ABNEY, daughter of Dr. Abraham ABNEY and Cassandra MEREDITH, circa 1746 in Henrico County, Virginia.²

Edward DEAN Sr. died in 1761 in Halifax County, Virginia.³

Edward left a will dated 2 April 1761 in Halifax County, Virginia. He identified his wife as Rebecca and executors as brother-in-law Dannett Abney, brother Charles Dean, and wife Rebecca Dean. ... Lucy DeYoung. It was recorded 18 Jun 1761.

     Sarah "Sally" ABNEY, daughter of Dannett ABNEY and Cassandra Abney, was born in 1755 in Virginia.

Sarah married David WITT Jr. circa 1775.¹

Sarah "Sally" ABNEY died in 1818 in Nelson County, Virginia.² She was buried in Witt Family Cemetery, Nellysford, Nelson County, Virginia.

     David WITT Jr. was born in 1750 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

David married Sarah "Sally" ABNEY, daughter of Dannett ABNEY and Cassandra Abney, circa 1775.¹ He was buried in Witt Family Cemetery, Nellysford, Nelson County, Virginia.

David WITT Jr. died on 28 August 1818 in Nelson County, Virginia.

     John ABNEY I, son of Paul ABNEY and (?) Unknown, was born circa 1739 in Albemarle County, Virginia. He was also known as Abner.²

John married first Isabella (?) circa 1754 in Virginia. He was referred to in court records on 23 July 1762 in Albemarle County, Virginia. Referred to in court records.² He referred to in the following deed on 21 January 1764 in Amherst County, Virginia. Referred to in the following deed.² He witness to an indenture on 8 October 1765 in Albemarle County, Virginia: : "Wm. Fielder and Elizabeth, his wife to Allexander McKinsy of Albemarle and Fredervill Parish for L33, 6 s., 8 p.... 50 a. in Albemarle and St. Anns Parish bound by Henry Terrell, James Warrin. /s/ Wm. Fielder. /w/ Wm. Garland, John Abney, Henry Hays, Joel Terrell, proved by the oath of Wm. Garland, John Abney and Henry Hays." It was recorded 10 Oct 1765.³

15 Jan 1773 - Robert Adams to John Harvey, land in Albemarle County adjacent Jn. Carr, B. Johnson, Eliz. Thompson, John Abner, Nicholas Lewis and the Rivanna River. This land was just across the county line from his father.⁴

John ABNEY I died before 1786 in Amherst County, Virginia. He predeceased his father and Paul assumed the duties of raising John's children.⁵

     James HILL Sr., son of Thomas HILL and Bathshua ABNEY, was born on 12 October 1737 in Virginia.

James HILL Sr. died on 6 October 1813 in Newberry County, South Carolina, at age 75.¹

     Nathaniel SPRAGGINS, son of Martha ABNEY, was born in 1734 in New Kent County, Virginia.

Nathaniel SPRAGGINS died in 1784 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Nathaniel SPRAGGINS witnessed the sale of land from Samuel ABNEY Jr. and Mary KENNEDY to Moses Walton on 20 December 1797 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.¹

     Glory SPRAGGINS, daughter of Martha ABNEY, was born in 1718 in New Kent County, Virginia.

     Elizabeth SPRAGGINS, daughter of Martha ABNEY, was born in 1720 in New Kent County, Virginia.

Elizabeth SPRAGGINS died on 30 December 1812 in Newberry County, South Carolina.

     Martha SPRAGGINS, daughter of Martha ABNEY, was born on 30 August 1752 in Pittsville, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She was also known as Patsy.

Martha SPRAGGINS died in 1840 in Greenville County, South Carolina. She was buried in Lincoln Cemetery, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹