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Abner Jackson Ellis 1847–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1847

Birth Location: DeKalb County, Alabama

Death Date: Sept 1900

Death Location: Valley Head, DeKalb County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: James Ð₅

Mother: Mary Phillips

Spouse(s): Serena Hawkins

Children(s): Charles Ellis, Harriet Ellis, Edger Ellis

The story of Abner Jackson Ellis began in 1847 in DeKalb County, Alabama. In 1850, Abner Jackson Ellis resided in District 24, De Kalb, Alabama, USA. In 1870, Abner Jackson Ellis resided in Township 6 Range 10, De Kalb, Alabama, USA. Abner Jackson Ellis married Serena H Hawkins, and had children including Charles Tolbert Ellis, Edger Ellis, Harriet Saphronia Ellis. Abner Jackson Ellis passed away in 1900 in Valley Head, DeKalb County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Abner Jackson Ellis began in 1847 in DeKalb County, Alabama.
  • In 1850, Abner Jackson Ellis resided in District 24, De Kalb, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1870, Abner Jackson Ellis resided in Township 6 Range 10, De Kalb, Alabama, USA.
  • Abner Jackson Ellis married Serena H Hawkins, and had children including Charles Tolbert Ellis, Edger Ellis, Harriet Saphronia Ellis.
  • Abner Jackson Ellis passed away in 1900 in Valley Head, DeKalb County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Ð₅
1806–1863
Birth Location: Carter County, TN
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Mary Phillips
1811–1874
Birth Location: Jasper, Marion, TN
MP

Spouses(s)

Serena Hawkins
1847–1911
Birth Location: DeKalb County, Alabama
SH

Children(s)

Charles Ellis
1872–1908
Birth Location: DeKalb County, Alabama
CE
Harriet Ellis
1870–1935
Birth Location: Valley Head, DeKalb, Alabama
HE
Edger Ellis
1875–
Birth Location: DeKalb County, Alabama
EE

Abner Ellis's Ancestors

Self
Abner Ellis
1847–1900
Birth Place: DeKalb County, Alabama
Parents
James Ellis Ð₅
1806–1863
Carter County, TN
Mary (Ann) Phillips
1811–1874
Jasper, Marion, TN
Grandparents
William (Ellis) ⬥Ð₅
1775–1835
Rowan County, NC
Hannah (Davis) ⬥Ð₅
1793–1860
Carter County, TN
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Davis
1765–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Abner Ellis's Descendants

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Abner (Jackson) Ellis (Apr 1847–Sept 1900) m. Serena (H) Hawkins (Sept 1847–Jan 1911)
  1. 1. Charles (Tolbert) Ellis 1872–1908
  2. 2. Harriet (Saphronia) Ellis 1870–1935 m. John (Perry) Humble 1875–1963 m. Joseph (B) Hicks 1862–1891
    1. 1. Eulis (Berline Hicks) (3) 1889–1944 m. Dallas (Whitfield) Phillips 1880–1952
      1. 1. Ivan (Ellis) Phillips 1913–2001
      2. 2. Mildred Phillips 1909–
      3. 3. Charles (Justice) Phillips 1915–2000
      4. 4. Ernestine Phillips 1908–
      5. 5. Ruby (J) Phillips 1912–
      6. 6. Dan Phillips 1919–
      7. 7. Sarah (I) Philips 1921–
    2. 2. Bula (Eulalah "Dadie") Smyth 1895–1931
    3. 3. Aura (Mae) Bauerle 1898–1989
    4. 4. Abbie (Jane) Jones 1904–1977
    5. 5. Kernie Wright 1909–1998
    6. 6. Chelsea (Edna) Farrar 1900–1992
  3. 3. Edger Ellis 1875–

Abner Ellis's Timeline

6 Records

1847
Apr 1847
Birth of Abner Jackson Ellis in DeKalb County, Alabama
DeKalb County, Alabama
1850
1850
Age 3
Abner Jackson Ellis resided here in District 24, De Kalb, Alabama, USA
District 24, De Kalb, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 23
Abner Jackson Ellis resided here in Township 6 Range 10, De Kalb, Alabama, USA
Township 6 Range 10, De Kalb, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 33
Abner Jackson Ellis resided here in Beat 13, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
Beat 13, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 53
Abner Jackson Ellis resided here in Sulphur Springs, De Kalb, Alabama, USA
Sulphur Springs, De Kalb, Alabama, USA
1900
Sept 1900
Age 53
Death of Abner Jackson Ellis in DeKalb County, Alabama
DeKalb County, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1847
    Event Place: DeKalb County, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 13, DeKalb, Alabama; Roll: 12; Page: 534D; Enumeration District: 051
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 24, De Kalb, Alabama; Roll: 5; Page: 406B
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 6 Range 10, De Kalb, Alabama; Roll: M593_15; Page: 899A; Family History Library Film: 545514
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sulphur Springs, De Kalb, Alabama; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1240014

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 24, De Kalb, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 24, De Kalb, Alabama; Roll: 5; Page: 406B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 6 Range 10, De Kalb, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 6 Range 10, De Kalb, Alabama; Roll: M593_15; Page: 899A; Family History Library Film: 545514

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Beat 13, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 13, DeKalb, Alabama; Roll: 12; Page: 534D; Enumeration District: 051

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sulphur Springs, De Kalb, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sulphur Springs, De Kalb, Alabama; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1240014

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Sept 1900
    Event Place: DeKalb County, Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Valley Head, DeKalb County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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