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Abraham Cantrell 1774–1858 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1774

Birth Location: Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 1858

Death Location: Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Isaac Cantrell

Mother:

Spouse(s): Sarah Kilgore, Lucy Burke, Ann Cantrell

Children(s): Alice Goodspeed, Hiram Cantrell, John Cantrell, Ruben Cantrell, Isaac Cantrell, Mary Parris, Jr. Abraham, Daughter Cantrell, Isaac Cantrell, Reuben Cantrell, Richard Cantrell, Watson Cantrell

The story of Abraham Cantrell began in 1774 in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America. In 1790, Abraham Cantrell resided in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. In 1800, Abraham Cantrell resided in Spartanburg District, South Carolina. Abraham Cantrell married Ann Cantrell, Lucy Burke, Sarah Kilgore, and had children including Alice Goodspeed, Daughter Cantrell, Hiram Cantrell, Isaac Cantrell, Isaac Nelson Cantrell, John Henry Cantrell, Jr Cantrell Abraham, Mary Parris, Reuben Cantrell, Richard Cantrell, Ruben Cantrell, Watson Cantrell. Abraham Cantrell passed away in 1858 in Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Abraham Cantrell began in 1774 in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America.
  • In 1790, Abraham Cantrell resided in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1800, Abraham Cantrell resided in Spartanburg District, South Carolina.
  • Abraham Cantrell married Ann Cantrell, Lucy Burke, Sarah Kilgore, and had children including Alice Goodspeed, Daughter Cantrell, Hiram Cantrell, Isaac Cantrell, Isaac Nelson Cantrell, John Henry Cantrell, Jr Cantrell Abraham, Mary Parris, Reuben Cantrell, Richard Cantrell, Ruben Cantrell, Watson Cantrell.
  • Abraham Cantrell passed away in 1858 in Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Cantrell
–1805
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Kilgore
1809–1890
Birth Location: Virginia
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Lucy Burke
1795–1870
Birth Location: Virginia, United States of America
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Ann Cantrell
1774–1608
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Alice Goodspeed
1576–1596
Birth Location: Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England
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Hiram Cantrell
1820–1856
Birth Location: Tennessee
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John Cantrell
1805–
Birth Location: –
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Ruben Cantrell
1832–
Birth Location: , Scott, VA
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Isaac Cantrell
1832–1916
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Mary Parris
1805–1888
Birth Location: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Jr. Abraham
1809–1835
Birth Location: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
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Daughter Cantrell
1807–1820
Birth Location: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
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Isaac Cantrell
1832–
Birth Location: Russell County [ Now Wise County ] Virginia, Virginia, USA
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Reuben Cantrell
1833–
Birth Location: Russell County [ Now Wise County ] Virginia, Virginia, USA
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Richard Cantrell
1771–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Watson Cantrell
1785–
Birth Location: Spartanburg County, S C
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Abraham Cantrell's Ancestors

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Abraham Cantrell
1774–1858
Birth Place: Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Isaac Cantrell
–1805
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Abraham Cantrell's Descendants

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Abraham Cantrell (1774–1858) m. Sarah Kilgore (15 April 1809–20 June 1890) m. Lucy Burke (1795–1870) m. Ann Cantrell (13 Dec 1774–4 Feb 1608)
  1. 1. Alice Goodspeed 1576–1596 m. Robert Seabrook 1563–1596
    1. 1. Joanna Seabrook 1619–1673 m. Thomas Wheeler 1616–1672
      1. 1. Joseph Wheeler 1657–1725 m. Patience Holbrook 1658–1700
        1. 1. Joseph Wheeler 1683–1726 m. Sarah Crane 1662–1736
      2. 2. John Wheeler –1704
      3. 3. Nathaniel Wheeler 1640–1726
      4. 4. Ephraim Wheeler –1685
      5. 5. Eliezer Wheeler 1648–1649
      6. 6. Thomas Wheeler 1650–
      7. 7. Josiah Wheeler 1653–
      8. 8. Joseph Wheeler 1655–1655
    2. 2. Alice Seabrook 1587–1639 m. Thomas Sherwood 1586–1655
      1. 1. Rose Sherwood 1620–1699 m. Thomas Barlow 1620–1659 m. Edward Nash 1623–1699
        1. 1. Mary Barley 1654–1711 m. John Nash 1652–1713
      2. 2. Rebecca Heusted 1625–
      3. 3. Thomas (Sherwood) Jr 1624–1698
  2. 2. Hiram Cantrell 1820–1856 m. Nancy Mullins 1814–1885
    1. 1. Arminda Cantrell 1849–1914 m. Isom (Spar) Mullins 1856–
      1. 1. William (H) Mullins 1879–
      2. 2. Cordelia Mullins 1883–
      3. 3. John (Brack) Mullins 1884–
      4. 4. Josephine Mullins 1888–
      5. 5. Sarah Mullins 1890–
      6. 6. Cassie (A) Mullins 1892–
      7. 7. Julia Mullins 1897–
      8. 8. Floyd (M.) Mullins 1869–
      9. 9. Miram (W.) Mullins 1872–
      10. 10. Mullins 1880–
    2. 2. Levi Cantrell 1853–1931 m. Sarah (A) Powers 1863–1952
      1. 1. Edna Knopf 1896–1989
      2. 2. Hulda Keith 1894–1993
      3. 3. Mattie Mullins 1901–1994
      4. 4. Daniel (Webster) Cantrell 1904–1999
      5. 5. Laura Meade 1885–1974
      6. 6. Mallie Boggs 1913–1995
      7. 7. Lake (Erie) Mullins 1887–1973
      8. 8. Jerusha (Ellen) Ison 1889–1979
      9. 9. Willard Cantrell 1891–1937
      10. 10. Matilda Cantrell 1899–1970
    3. 3. Polk Cantrell 1844–1920 m. Celia Dotson 1842–1910
      1. 1. Cynthia (E) Epperly 1876–1943
      2. 2. Emily (Drucilla) Meade 1868–1954
      3. 3. Sarah (Jane) Mullins 1870–1928
      4. 4. Mary (Etta) Lane 1878–1972 m. Creed Lane 1881–1934
        1. 1. James (C) Lane 1906–
        2. 2. Robert (E) Lane 1909–
        3. 3. Josephine Lane 1910–
      5. 5. William (Zemery) Cantrell 1863–1955
      6. 6. Robert (L.) Cantrell 1866–
      7. 7. Emmet (B.) Cantrell 1872–
      8. 8. Catura Cantrell 1880–
    4. 4. Mary Cantrell 1834–1872 m. David (Eslin) Short 1825–1903 m. Harvey Elkins 1829–1862
      1. 1. Charles (Floyd) Short 1867–1907
      2. 2. William (James) Shortt 1860–1937
      3. 3. Nancy Short 1853–
      4. 4. Daniel Short 1855–
      5. 5. Daniel Short 1855–
      6. 6. Elizabeth Short 1858–
      7. 7. John (W) Short 1863–
      8. 8. Lanilda (M) Short 1865–
      9. 9. Selah Short 1867–
      10. 10. Mary Short 1854–
      11. 11. Winney Elkins 1852–
      12. 12. Louvecie Rife 1857–1931
      13. 13. Wm Elkins 1851–
      14. 14. Luevena Elkins 1855–
      15. 15. Booker Elkins 1848–1929 m. Chrissa Johnson 1847–
        1. 1. Marion Elkins 1885–
        2. 2. Cora Elkins 1888–
        3. 3. Nancy (Ememetta) Elkins 1882–1959
        4. 4. Sarah Hamming 1885–
        5. 5. James (W) Elkins 1868–
        6. 6. Elmira Elkins 1873–
        7. 7. Briller (A.) Elkins 1875–
        8. 8. George (W.) Elkins 1879–
        9. 9. Mary (J) Elkins 1866–
      16. 16. Elizabeth Elkins 1860–1935
      17. 17. Minnie Elkins 1854–
    5. 5. Everett (Winston) Cantrell 1859–1936 m. Katie (Elizabeth) Cantrell 1868–
      1. 1. Eressie (W) Cantrell 1890–
      2. 2. Lonnie (D V) Cantrell 1893–
      3. 3. Lois (M) Cantrell 1898–
      4. 4. Edna (M) Cantrell 1900–
      5. 5. Irma (W) Cantrell 1889–
      6. 6. Betty Cantrell 1912–
      7. 7. Evelyn Cantrell 1913–
    6. 6. Moses Cantrell 1847–1937 m. Matilda Cantrell 1844–2008 m. Ardelia Cantrell 1864– m. Maudia Acklin 1915–
      1. 1. Joseph Cantrell 1878–
      2. 2. Mary Cantrell 1881–
      3. 3. John (E) Cantrell 1883–
      4. 4. Hiram Cantrell 1885–
      5. 5. Elizabeth Cantrell 1888–
      6. 6. Virginia Cantrell 1889–
      7. 7. James Cantrell 1893–
      8. 8. Cantrell 1900–
    7. 7. Eliza Cantrell 1858–
    8. 8. Millie (J.) Cantrell 1865–
    9. 9. Belle (G) Cantrell 1868–
    10. 10. Towlores Cantrell 1852–
    11. 11. Samartha Cantrell 1865–1940 m. George (F) Flynt 1848–1931
      1. 1. Dewane Flynt 1900–1996
      2. 2. Alvin (C) Flynt 1902–
      3. 3. Otis Flynt 1903–
    12. 12. Lucy Cantrell 1842–
    13. 13. Winnona ("Winnie" Lucy) Cantrell 1839–1918 m. Andrew Steel 1848–1905
      1. 1. Henry (C) Steele 1857– m. Celia Kennedy 1861–1952
        1. 1. Sarah Steele 1891–1984 m. Lewis Chadwick 1884–1955
        2. 2. Lee (A) Steck 1879–1958 m. Edith Steel 1890–
        3. 3. Lewis Steele 1881–1952 m. Mary (J) Asbury 1891–1954
        4. 4. Alexander Steck 1885–1930 m. Maude Moy 1894–1929
        5. 5. Sylvania Steck 1887–1968 m. Grover (Cleveland) Robinette 1885–1971
        6. 6. Walter Steck 1899–1923 m. Brookie (Elizabeth) Riffe 1892–1959
        7. 7. Rosa (B) Steck 1905–1935 m. James Justice 1880–1940
        8. 8. Lon (R) Steele 1903–1986 m. Virgie Collins 1929–1988 m. Lucy Mullins 1915–1982
        9. 9. Lewis Steele 1881–1948 m. Florence Taylor 1887–1949
      2. 2. Sallie Roberts 1856–
      3. 3. Alexander Steele 1862–1896 m. Sarah (Jane Steele) Hunt 1867–1942
        1. 1. Arthur Steele 1884–1961
        2. 2. Joseph (V. (J.V.)) Steele 1894–1912
        3. 3. Cora Cline 1891–1972
        4. 4. Emmett Steele 1892–1917
        5. 5. Gracie Mooney 1889–1947
      4. 4. Elisabeth Steele 1870– m. Reece Chambers 1831–1910
        1. 1. Carlos Chambers 1898–
        2. 2. Benj (H) Charles 1892–
      5. 5. Melvina Steele 1867–
      6. 6. Sarah Steele 1853–
      7. 7. Nancy Steele 1849–
      8. 8. Allin Steele 1851–
      9. 9. Samuel (Y) Steele 1855–
      10. 10. Polly Steele 1859–1939 m. John (W) Carter 1860– m. Elisha (Rose) Lester 1859–1900
        1. 1. Elvina (J) Carter 1885–
        2. 2. Sarah (A) Carter 1887–
        3. 3. Noah (M) Carter 1889–
        4. 4. Lace Carter 1891–
        5. 5. Lilly Carter 1891–
        6. 6. Louama Carter 1894–
        7. 7. Cora Carter 1897–
        8. 8. Clarence Rose 1904–
        9. 9. Rosco Rose 1910–
        10. 10. Lonzo Rose 1910–
        11. 11. John Lester 1899–
        12. 12. Ruben Lester 1900–1963 m. Brookie (P) Lee 1900–1952
        13. 13. Lizzie Lester 1902–
        14. 14. Tilda Lester 1906–
        15. 15. George (C) Rose 1894–
        16. 16. Margaret Rose 1896–
      11. 11. Arvilda Steele 1853–
      12. 12. Nancy Steel 1849–
      13. 13. Allen Steel 1851–1898
      14. 14. Samuel (Y) Steel 1855–1921
      15. 15. Henry (C) Steel 1856–
      16. 16. Mary (Polly) Steele 1859–1939
      17. 17. Alexander Steele 1861–1896
      18. 18. Melvina Steele 1867–1918
    14. 14. Alexander Cantrell 1834–1861 m. Matilda Poe 1839–1863
      1. 1. Nathaniel Cantrell 1859–
      2. 2. Minnie (Short) Walker 1871–1946
    15. 15. Abraham Cantrell 1838–
    16. 16. Thared Cantrell 1838–
    17. 17. John Cantrell 1843–
    18. 18. David Cantrell 1845–
    19. 19. William Cantrell 1847–
    20. 20. Armanda Cantrell 1850–
    21. 21. Levi Cantrell 1854–
    22. 22. Jane Cantrell 1858–
    23. 23. Jacob (Elswick) Cantrell 1827–1897
    24. 24. Jonathan Cantrell 1828–1865
    25. 25. Alex (A) Cantrell 1833–1864
    26. 26. James Cantrell 1835–1919
    27. 27. Mary (A Polly) Cantrell 1835–1872
    28. 28. Abraham (C) Cantrell 1837–1928
    29. 29. Lucy Cantrell 1839–1870
  3. 3. John (Henry) Cantrell 1805–
  4. 4. Ruben Cantrell 1832–
  5. 5. Isaac Cantrell 1832–1916 m. Arty Sanders 1833–
    1. 1. William (Jefferson Davis) Cantrell 1864–1910
    2. 2. Surrilda Collins 1856–1928
    3. 3. Rosetta Slone 1876–1944
    4. 4. Susannah Castle 1855–1932
    5. 5. Louemma Childers 1867–1957
    6. 6. Spicy Wright 1858–1920
    7. 7. Albert (Webb) Cantrell 1860–1934
    8. 8. Isaac (Nelson) Cantrell 1889–1968
    9. 9. Sarah (E) Cantrell 1865–
    10. 10. Ruben Cantrell 1866–
    11. 11. Seattie Cantrell 1870–
  6. 6. Mary Parris 1805–1888
  7. 7. Jr. (Cantrell) Abraham 1809–1835
  8. 8. Daughter Cantrell 1807–1820
  9. 9. Isaac (Nelson) Cantrell 1832–
  10. 10. Reuben Cantrell 1833–
  11. 11. Richard Cantrell 1771–
  12. 12. Watson Cantrell 1785–

Abraham Cantrell's Timeline

14 Records

1774
1774
Birth of Abraham Cantrell in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
1790
1790
Age 16
Abraham Cantrell resided here in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 26
Abraham Cantrell resided here in Spartanburg District, South Carolina
Spartanburg District, South Carolina
1810
1810
Age 36
Abraham Cantrell resided here in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 36
Abraham Cantrell resided here in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1820
1820
Age 46
Abraham Cantrell resided here in Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Floyd, Kentucky, United States
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 46
Abraham Cantrell resided here in Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1830
1830
Age 56
Abraham Cantrell resided here in Pike, Kentucky, USA
Pike, Kentucky, USA
1839
1839
Age 65
Abraham Cantrell resided here in DeKalb, Tennessee, United States
DeKalb, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 66
Abraham Cantrell resided here in Pike, Kentucky, USA
Pike, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 76
Abraham Cantrell resided here in Pike, Kentucky, USA
Pike, Kentucky, USA
1858
1858
Age 84
Death of Abraham Cantrell in Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America
Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America
1858
27 Oct 1858
Age 84
Abraham Cantrell - Probate in Pike, Kentucky, USA
Pike, Kentucky, USA
1859
Abt 1859
Age 85
Abraham Cantrell resided here in Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1774
    Event Place: Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] North America, Family Histories
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Spartanburg District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1839
    Event Place: DeKalb, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1859
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1858
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1858
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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