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Abner Wilcox 1761–1829 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 May 1761

Birth Location: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Death Date: 7 Sep 1829

Death Location: Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Father: William Wilcox

Mother: Elizabeth Horswell

Spouse(s): Comfort Brownell

Children(s): George Wilcox, Benjamin Willax, Ruth Wilcox

In 1761, Abner Wilcox entered the world in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, born to William Wilcox And Elizabeth Horswell. In 1777, Abner Wilcox resided in Tiverton, Newport County, RI. In 1790, Abner Wilcox resided in Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. Abner Wilcox married Comfort Brownell, and had children including Benjamin Willax, George Wilcox, Ruth Wilcox, William Wilcox. Abner Wilcox passed away in 1829 in Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1761, Abner Wilcox entered the world in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, born to William Wilcox And Elizabeth Horswell.
  • In 1777, Abner Wilcox resided in Tiverton, Newport County, RI.
  • In 1790, Abner Wilcox resided in Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.
  • Abner Wilcox married Comfort Brownell, and had children including Benjamin Willax, George Wilcox, Ruth Wilcox, William Wilcox.
  • Abner Wilcox passed away in 1829 in Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Wilcox
1731–1816
Birth Location: Tiverton, Newport , Rhode Island
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Elizabeth Horswell
1742–1801
Birth Location: Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island
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Spouses(s)

Comfort Brownell
1753–1800
Birth Location: Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
CB

Children(s)

George Wilcox
1781–1860
Birth Location: West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
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Benjamin Willax
1799–1872
Birth Location: Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
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Ruth Wilcox
1797–1832
Birth Location: Rhode Island
RW

Abner Wilcox's Ancestors

Self
Abner Wilcox
1761–1829
Birth Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
William Wilcox
1731–1816
Tiverton, Newport , Rhode Island
Elizabeth Horswell
1742–1801
Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island
Grandparents
John Horswell
1697–1761
Little Compton, Newport, RI
Mary FitzRandolph
1700–1761
Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Abner Wilcox's Descendants

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Abner Wilcox (6 May 1761–7 Sep 1829) m. Comfort Brownell (1753–1800)
  1. 1. George Wilcox 1781–1860 m. Hannah Whitman 1781–
    1. 1. Zadock Wilcox 1816–1889 m. Lucinda Wilcox 1815–
      1. 1. Elizbeth Willcox 1845–
      2. 2. Zadock Wilcox 1854–
      3. 3. Ann (E) Wilcox 1844–
      4. 4. Artesee Wilcox 1846–
  2. 2. Benjamin Willax 1799–1872 m. Matilda Chase 1791–1872
    1. 1. Otis (Allen) Wilcox 1827–1911 m. Sarah (H.) Sylvester 1837–1879
    2. 2. Philip Wilcox 1829–1896 m. Elizabeth Spicer 1830–
    3. 3. Andrew Wilcox 1810–1884
  3. 3. Ruth Wilcox 1797–1832 m. James Barker 1792–1852
    1. 1. Ruth (Maria) Barker 1832–1915
    2. 2. Ezra (James) Barker 1829–1900
    3. 3. Hiram Barker 1826–1867
    4. 4. Paul (M) Barker 1817–1894 m. Ruth Barker 1819–1906
      1. 1. Daniel (W) Barker 1844–
      2. 2. Fernando Barker 1852–
      3. 3. Charlotte Barker 1854–
      4. 4. Susan Barker 1856–
      5. 5. Amelia Barker 1860–
    5. 5. Matilda (Rice) Barker 1815–1893
      1. 1. Ruth (A.) Barker 1841–
      2. 2. Elmira (E.) Barker 1843–
    6. 6. Roxanna Barker 1821–1897
    7. 7. Dorcas (Ann) Barker 1823–1867 m. David (Henry) Barker 1819–
      1. 1. Francis Barker 1852–1911
      2. 2. Herbert (H) Barker 1856–
    8. 8. Joseph (Oren) Barker 1819–1904 m. Hanna (Mary) Weaver 1820–1910
      1. 1. Edgar (L) Barker 1854–1929
      2. 2. Mary (Weaver) Barker 1858–1927 m. Charles (Henry) West 1855–1918
        1. 1. Ethel (Waldron) West 1887–1954 m. John (Crittington Watson) Porter 1890–1968
        2. 2. Lillian (Emily) West 1884–1886
      3. 3. Emily (Elnora) Barker 1860–1883
      4. 4. Georgianna Barker 1862–1862
      5. 5. Stephen (A) Barker 1844–1916 m. Mary Handly 1850–1893
        1. 1. Harry Barker 1881–
        2. 2. Milton (B) Barker 1879–
        3. 3. Betsey (Gardiner) Barker 1879–1964 m. Gilbert (Tripp) Dunham 1873–1935
        4. 4. James (Herbert) Barker 1875–1947 m. Lizzie (Luella) Oman 1877–1951
      6. 6. Adoniram Barker 1846–1927 m. Mary (A) Crownin 1850–
        1. 1. Fanny (P) Barker 1874–1949
        2. 2. Elizabeth (G) Barker 1878–
        3. 3. William (Franklin) Barker 1882–1973 m. Catherine (M) Barker 1893–1967
        4. 4. Emily (F) Barker 1884–1970
        5. 5. Arthur (R) Barker 1886– m. Esther (Christine) Goodheart 1884–
        6. 6. Hammett (Vaille) Barker 1893–1954 m. Josephine (F) Barker 1905–
        7. 7. John (Henry) Barker 1869– m. Elena (C) Barker 1867–
        8. 8. Joseph Barker 1875–
      7. 7. Luther (Robert) Barker 1850–1903 m. Mabel (L) Barker 1870–1935
        1. 1. Edith (Frances) Barker 1897–1966 m. Adelbert (F) Bell 1903–
        2. 2. George (Thomas) Barker 1894–1967 m. Lillian Barker 1900–
        3. 3. Edgar (Russell) Barker 1894–1972
        4. 4. Clarence (Thompson) Barker 1899–1970
        5. 5. Hannah (Melissa) Barker 1900–1985 m. Romeo (Philodore) Gervais 1900–1995
        6. 6. Mildred (H) Barker 1909–1966

Abner Wilcox's Timeline

7 Records

1761
6 May 1761
Birth of Abner Wilcox in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1777
1777
Age 16
Abner Wilcox resided here in Tiverton, Newport County, RI
Tiverton, Newport County, RI
1790
1790
Age 29
Abner Wilcox resided here in Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
1795
25 Apr 1795
Age 34
Abner Wilcox resided here in Westport, Massachusetts
Westport, Massachusetts
1810
1810
Age 49
Abner Wilcox resided here in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1820
1820
Age 59
Abner Wilcox resided here in Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
1829
7 Sep 1829
Age 68
Death of Abner Wilcox in Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 May 1761
    Event Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments
    [2] Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1777
    Event Place: Tiverton, Newport County, RI
    Record Source: Rhode Island, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1795
    Event Place: Westport, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 17; Page: 400; Image: 00371; Family History Library Film: 0205625

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Sep 1829
    Event Place: Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
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