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Abraham Crenshaw 1751–1807 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1751

Birth Location: Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 8 Mar 1807

Death Location: Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, United States

Father: Gideon Crenshaw

Mother: Sarah Cook

Spouse(s): Nancy Hester

Children(s): Susan Crenshaw

The story of Abraham Crenshaw began in 1751 in Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States. In 1784, Abraham Crenshaw resided in Granville, North Carolina, United States. In 1786, Abraham Crenshaw resided in County Line District, Granville County, NC. Abraham Crenshaw married Nancy Hester, and had children including Susan Sukie Crenshaw. Abraham Crenshaw passed away in 1807 in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Abraham Crenshaw began in 1751 in Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1784, Abraham Crenshaw resided in Granville, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1786, Abraham Crenshaw resided in County Line District, Granville County, NC.
  • Abraham Crenshaw married Nancy Hester, and had children including Susan Sukie Crenshaw.
  • Abraham Crenshaw passed away in 1807 in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Gideon Crenshaw
1710–1801
Birth Location: Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
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Sarah Cook
1690–1766
Birth Location: Hanover, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Hester
1752–1857
Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina, United States
NH

Children(s)

Susan Crenshaw
1785–1876
Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina, United States
SC

Abraham Crenshaw's Ancestors

Self
Abraham Crenshaw
1751–1807
Birth Place: Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
Parents
Gideon Crenshaw
1710–1801
Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
Sarah Cook
1690–1766
Hanover, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Joseph Crenshaw
1668–1758
Cumberland Parish, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
Sarah (Elizabeth) MacCallister
1668–1765
Hanover County, Virginia, USA
Abraham Cook
1731–1793
Chester Co., Pennsylvania
Phebe Mills
1735–1790
Frederick County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Crenshaw
1645–1704
Dorothy Shaw
1648–1723
Andrew MacAllister
1648–1704
Hannah Crosfield
1645–1704
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Crenshaw
1617–1667
Elizabeth Vincent
1609–1644
John Shaw
1628–1629
Joan Cunningham
1631–
Elizabeth George
1608–1645

Abraham Crenshaw's Descendants

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Abraham Crenshaw (1751–8 Mar 1807) m. Nancy Hester (1752–2 Jan 1857)
  1. 1. Susan ("Sukie") Crenshaw 1785–1876 m. William (Henry) Hester 1785–1860
    1. 1. Mary (Polly) Hester 1820–1869 m. Wilson (Wilborn) Hester 1811–1904
      1. 1. James (Paschal) Hester 1853–1926 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Baker 1854–1934
        1. 1. Alexander (Alonza(Lonnie)) Hester 1879–1942 m. Clida (Ophelia) Barber 1880–1960
        2. 2. Adaline (E) Hester 1876–
        3. 3. Mary (Lavada) Hester 1877–1971 m. Thomas (Woodie) Jackson 1868–1940
        4. 4. Izzie Hester 1887–1908
        5. 5. Clara (Mae) Hester 1893–1965 m. Joseph(Joe) (Troy) Mantooth 1893–1963
      2. 2. Lucinda Hester 1839–
      3. 3. Lewis (Franklin) Hester 1842–1909
      4. 4. John (W) Hester 1846–1915 m. Harriet (Jane) Hester 1844–1915
        1. 1. Cassandra Hester 1862–
        2. 2. Waren Hester 1869–
        3. 3. Emma Hester 1872–
        4. 4. Elizabeth Hester 1874–
        5. 5. Amanda ("Mandy" Jane) Hester 1878–1947 m. George (W) Gee 1870–1949
        6. 6. Sarah Hester 1862–
      5. 5. Martha (Jane) Hester 1846–1889 m. Henry (Green) Howze 1848–1927
        1. 1. Cynthia ("Cinda" Riller) Howze 1872–1912
        2. 2. Minnie (Rosa) Howze 1882–1911 m. Joe (C. (Cehpus)) Hairrell 1880–1969
        3. 3. Louis ("Lewis" Henry) Howze 1869–1966 m. Ada (Cynthia) Huckelby 1885–1954
        4. 4. James (M.) Howze 1874–1917
      6. 6. Amanda Hester 1851–
      7. 7. L (Allen) Hester 1852–1909
      8. 8. Jacob (Warren) Hester 1861–1941
      9. 9. Elizabeth Hester 1869–1906
    2. 2. Thomas Hester 1812–1849
    3. 3. James Hester 1817–1862
    4. 4. Nancy Hester 1819–1891
    5. 5. Henry Hester 1822–1904
    6. 6. Robert (Wesley) Hester 1823–1864
    7. 7. Alfred (Abraham) Hester 1824–1880
    8. 8. Anna (Lydia) Hester 1826–1892
    9. 9. Joseph (Berry) Hester 1833–1903
    10. 10. Elizabeth Hester 1816–1892
    11. 11. Sarah Hester 1811–1894 m. Joseph (Looper) Sr 1807–1898
    12. 12. Carwell Hester 1796–1863
    13. 13. Lydia (Ann) Hester 1837–1887
    14. 14. James Hester 1824–1880

Abraham Crenshaw's Timeline

6 Records

1751
1751
Birth of Abraham Crenshaw in Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
1784
1784
Age 33
Abraham Crenshaw resided here in Granville, North Carolina, United States
Granville, North Carolina, United States
1786
1786
Age 35
Abraham Crenshaw resided here in County Line District, Granville County, NC
County Line District, Granville County, NC
1807
8 Mar 1807
Age 56
Death of Abraham Crenshaw in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
1807
6 Jul 1807
Age 56
Abraham Crenshaw - Probate in Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1808
1808-1851
Age 57
Abraham Crenshaw was married in South Carolina
South Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1751
    Event Place: Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1808-1851
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source: South Carolina Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., State Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: County Line District, Granville County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Index to the colonial and state records of North Carolina covering volumes i-xxv

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Mar 1807
    Event Place: Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, South Carolina will transcripts, 1782-1868; Author: Brimelow, Judith M.; Probate Place: Anderson, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1807
    Event Place: Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, South Carolina will transcripts, 1782-1868; Author: Brimelow, Judith M.; Probate Place: Anderson, South Carolina
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