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Abigail Brown 1828–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Nov 1828

Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 10 Jan 1902

Death Location: Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: John Brown

Mother: Nancy Smith

Spouse(s): George Ferguson

Children(s): Nancy Ferguson, Margaret Ferguson, Martha Ferguson, John Ferguson, Henry Ferguson, Samuel Ferguson, Sarah Ferguson

The story of Abigail Brown began in 1828 in Washington County, Tennessee, USA. In 1850, Abigail Brown resided in Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Abigail Brown resided in Leesburg District, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennesse. Abigail Brown married George Washington Ferguson, and had children including Henry Addison Ferguson, John Preston Ferguson, Margaret Ellen Ferguson, Martha Ann Ferguson, Nancy Etta Ettie Ferguson, Samuel Breckenridge Ferguson, Sarah Amanda Ferguson. Abigail Brown passed away in 1902 in Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Abigail Brown began in 1828 in Washington County, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1850, Abigail Brown resided in Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, Abigail Brown resided in Leesburg District, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennesse.
  • Abigail Brown married George Washington Ferguson, and had children including Henry Addison Ferguson, John Preston Ferguson, Margaret Ellen Ferguson, Martha Ann Ferguson, Nancy Etta Ettie Ferguson, Samuel Breckenridge Ferguson, Sarah Amanda Ferguson.
  • Abigail Brown passed away in 1902 in Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Brown
1783–1864
Birth Location: Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Nancy Smith
1785–1855
Birth Location: Buncombe Co, Virginia, USA
NS

Spouses(s)

George Ferguson
1814–1888
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
GF

Children(s)

Nancy Ferguson
1853–1920
Birth Location: Washington, Tennessee
NF
Margaret Ferguson
1855–1888
Birth Location: Washington Co., Tennessee
MF
Martha Ferguson
1856–1905
Birth Location: Tennessee
MF
John Ferguson
1865–1934
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee
JF
Henry Ferguson
1862–1892
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
HF
Samuel Ferguson
1867–1946
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
SF
Sarah Ferguson
1857–1941
Birth Location: Jonesboro, Washington Co., Tennessee, USA
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Abigail Brown's Ancestors

Self
Abigail Brown
1828–1902
Birth Place: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
John "Red Headed" Brown
1783–1864
Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
Nancy Smith
1785–1855
Buncombe Co, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
James Brown
1740–1806
Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary ("Polly") Bacon
1745–1834
Maidencreek, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Spencer (Smith) Sr
1741–1839
Accomack Co., Virginia, United States
Margaret ("Peggy") Taylor
1745–1820
Accomack, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
John Brown
1710–1753
Hannah Hague
1707–1769
Jeremiah Bacon
1725–1810
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William BROWN
1682–1716
Hester Baker
1680–1715
Francis Hague
1678–1711
Pleasent 'Powlin'
1670–1739
Thomas Bacon
1700–1770
Mary Skiff
1695–1770

Abigail Brown's Descendants

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Abigail Brown (3 Nov 1828–10 Jan 1902) m. George (Washington) Ferguson (25 Dec 1814–17 Apr 1888)
  1. 1. Nancy (Etta "Ettie") Ferguson 1853–1920 m. James (P.) Bowman 1845–1924 m. John (C) Smith 1845–1891
    1. 1. Lawrence (Earl) Bowman 1895–1957
    2. 2. Pearl (Abigail) Bowman 1896–1980 m. Chester (H) Kincheloe 1897–1982
    3. 3. Hattie (Elnora) Smith 1882–1957
    4. 4. George (H) Smith 1884–
    5. 5. John (H) Smith 1889–
  2. 2. Margaret (Ellen) Ferguson 1855–1888 m. John (Alexander) Jones 1850–1930
    1. 1. Virgil (Laurens) Jones 1875–1955
    2. 2. Aubrey (Verner) Jones 1881–1937
    3. 3. Una (May) Jones 1884–1969
    4. 4. Casper (H. W.) Jones 1878–1879
  3. 3. Martha (Ann) Ferguson 1856–1905 m. George (Edgar) Clark 1863–
  4. 4. John (Preston) Ferguson 1865–1934 m. Sallie (J. "Belle") Vaughn 1880–1967
    1. 1. Oscar Ferguson 1873–
  5. 5. Henry (Addison) Ferguson 1862–1892 m. Anna (R.) Gillespie 1864–1910
    1. 1. Nell (Gillespie "Nellie") Ferguson 1890–1928
  6. 6. Samuel (Breckenridge) Ferguson 1867–1946 m. Maude (Willanna) Bacon 1879–1958
    1. 1. Willanna Ferguson 1903–1903
    2. 2. Charma (Aletha) Ferguson 1906–1978 m. Carson (Leroy) Thomas 1902–1971
    3. 3. Searle (Breckenridge Ferguson) Jr 1909–1947
    4. 4. Harry (Emerson) Ferguson 1918–1995 m. Roberta (Louise) Williams 1920–
      1. 1. Sheridan (Emerson) Ferguson 1941–2018
    5. 5. Anna (Lynn Ferguson) Hunter 1904–1993 m. Earle (Lafayette) Hunter 1897–1964
      1. 1. Samuel (Ellsworth) Hunter 1926–1994
  7. 7. Sarah (Amanda) Ferguson 1857–1941 m. John (Alexander) Jones 1850–1930
    1. 1. Homer Jones 1911–

Abigail Brown's Timeline

7 Records

1828
3 Nov 1828
Birth of Abigail Brown in Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Washington County, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 22
Abigail Brown resided here in Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 32
Abigail Brown resided here in Leesburg District, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Leesburg District, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 42
Abigail Brown resided here in District 16, Leesburg, Washington, Tennessee, USA
District 16, Leesburg, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 52
Abigail Brown resided here in District 16, Washington, Tennessee, USA
District 16, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 72
Abigail Brown resided here in Civil District 16, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 16, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1902
10 Jan 1902
Age 74
Death of Abigail Brown in Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Washington County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1828
    Event Place: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Leesburg District, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Leesburg District, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1277; Page: 116; Family Hist

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 16, Leesburg, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 16, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1568; Page: 357A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 16, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 16, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 1284; Page: 552D; Enumeration District: 035

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 16, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 16, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 1604; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0157

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1902
    Event Place: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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