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Abraham James 1774 – 1840 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1774

Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1840

Death Location: Franklin, Alabama, United States

Father: Aaron James

Mother: Sarah Newton

Spouse(s): Lucretia Haygood

Children(s): Absalom JAMES, Anne James, Thomas James, William JAMES, Elihu James, Jack James, Matilda JAMES, Andrew James

The story of Abraham James began in 1774 in Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States. In 1784, Abraham James resided in Surry, North Carolina, United States. In 1786, Abraham James resided in Willeses District, Surry County, NC. Abraham James married Lucretia Haygood, and had children including Absalom JAMES, Anne "Anny" James, Thomas G. James, William A JAMES, Elihu James, Jack James, Matilda JAMES, Andrew Jackson "Jack" James. Abraham James passed away in 1840 in Franklin, Alabama, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Abraham James began in 1774 in Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1784, Abraham James resided in Surry, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1786, Abraham James resided in Willeses District, Surry County, NC.
  • Abraham James married Lucretia Haygood, and had children including Absalom JAMES, Anne "Anny" James, Thomas G. James, William A JAMES, Elihu James, Jack James, Matilda JAMES, Andrew Jackson "Jack" James.
  • Abraham James passed away in 1840 in Franklin, Alabama, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Abraham James's Ancestors

Self
Abraham James
1774 – 1840
Birth Place: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Parents
Aaron Benjamin Ditcher James
1744 – 1797
Cheraw Dist, Craven, South Carolina, United States
Sarah (Sallie JAMES) Newton
1740 – 1822
Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Benjamin ("Big Ben" Ditcher) James
1720 – 1774
Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Jane (JAMES) Dobbins
1723 – 1790
Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Phillip James
1690 – 1774
Mary Goodwin
1685 – 1750
Dobbins
1700 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James James
1660 – 1708
Elinor Katherine
1660 – 1704

Abraham James's Descendants

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Abraham James (1774 – 1840) m. Lucretia Haygood (1780 – 1860)
  1. 1. Absalom JAMES (1795 – ) m. Nazarina Betterton (1794 – )
  2. 2. Anne ("Anny") James (1813 – 1871) m. Anny James m. James (H) Boyles (1807 – 1870)
    1. 1. Lucinda Boyles (1829 – 1858-10-22)
    2. 2. James (Alexander) Boyles (1837 – )
    3. 3. William (C) Boyles (1839 – )
    4. 4. William (Owen) Boyles (1842 – 1866)
    5. 5. John Boyles (1844 – )
  3. 3. Thomas (G.) James (21 Aug 1815 – 20 Nov 1869)
  4. 4. William (A) JAMES (Abt. 1817 – 3 Oct 1869)
  5. 5. Elihu James (Feb 1818 – 1870)
  6. 6. Jack James (Abt. 1819 – )
  7. 7. Matilda JAMES (13 Jul 1823 – 29 Dec 1898)
  8. 8. Andrew (Jackson "Jack") James (1826 – 1866) m. Marinda ("Milly") Hudson (1830 – 1857)
    1. 1. Dorothy (Angeline) James (03 Jul 1845 – 28 Dec 1915) m. James (Russell "Soldier Jim") Smith (23 Nov 1838 – 19 Oct 1907)
      1. 1. John (Wesley Wyatt) Smith (31 Aug 1867 – )
      2. 2. James (Oskur) Smith (11 Jan 1869 – 09 Dec 1871)
      3. 3. Thomas (Jackson) Smith (20 Dec 1870 – )
      4. 4. Robert (Newton "Newt") Smith (04 Mar 1873 – 26 Dec 1915)
      5. 5. Mary (Caroline) Smith (07 Jul 1875 – )
      6. 6. William (Hudson) Smith (25 Apr 1878 – 18 Nov 1953)
      7. 7. George (Elmer) Smith (13 Apr 1880 – 13 May 1963)
      8. 8. Henry (D) Smith (07 Apr 1882 – )
      9. 9. Katie (Palistine) Smith (26 Jun 1886 – 24 Sep 1974)
      10. 10. Mattie (Josephine) Smith (Jul 1888 – Feb 1978)
    2. 2. Martha (A) James (1846 – )
    3. 3. John (Wesley) James (Feb 1848 – 07 Apr 1906)
    4. 4. Jerusha (Palestine) James (Aug 1850 – )
    5. 5. Mary (E.) James (1852 – 1880)
    6. 6. Cicero (Hudson) James (03 Oct 1854 – 30 Jan 1923)
    7. 7. Marinda (Josephine) James (Oct 1857 – 1910)

Abraham James's Timeline

5 Records

1774
1774
Birth of Abraham James in Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
1784
1784
Age 10
Abraham James resided here in Surry, North Carolina, United States
Surry, North Carolina, United States
1786
1786
Age 12
Abraham James resided here in Willeses District, Surry County, NC
Willeses District, Surry County, NC
1830
1830
Age 56
Abraham James resided here in Sussex, Virginia, United States
Sussex, Virginia, United States
1840
1840
Age 66
Death of Abraham James in Franklin, Alabama, United States
Franklin, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1774
    Event Place: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Surry, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: North Carolina, State Census, 1784-1787

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Willeses District, Surry County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina Census, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Sussex, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Sussex, Virginia; Page: 4; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 201; Family History Film: 0029680

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 September 1834
    Event Place: Lauderdale, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alabama, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed Early Land Ownership and Township Plats, 1785-1898, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Township Plats of Selected States; Series #: T1234; Roll: 2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Franklin, Alabama, United States

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