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Absalom Bobo 1730–1811 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1730

Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 15 Jun 1811

Death Location: Laurens Co, SC

Father: Spencer Bobo

Mother: Jane Wofford

Spouse(s): Amy Sims

Children(s): NANCY BOBO, Betsy Bobo, Elizabeth Bobo

The story of Absalom Bobo began in 1730 in Caroline, Virginia, United States. In 1764, Absalom Bobo resided in Culpeper County, VA. Absalom Bobo married Amy Sims, and had children including Betsy Bobo, Elizabeth Lucinda Bobo, Nancy Bobo. Absalom Bobo passed away in 1811 in Laurens Co, SC.

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Biography

  • The story of Absalom Bobo began in 1730 in Caroline, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1764, Absalom Bobo resided in Culpeper County, VA.
  • Absalom Bobo married Amy Sims, and had children including Betsy Bobo, Elizabeth Lucinda Bobo, Nancy Bobo.
  • Absalom Bobo passed away in 1811 in Laurens Co, SC.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spencer Bobo
1704–1764
Birth Location: St Marks Parrish, Culpepper, VA, USA
SB
Jane Wofford
1705–1737
Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, United States
JW

Spouses(s)

Amy Sims
1734–1823
Birth Location: Prince William, Virginia, United States
AS

Children(s)

NANCY BOBO
1751–1807
Birth Location: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
NB
Betsy Bobo
1756–
Birth Location: –
BB
Elizabeth Bobo
1775–1859
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
EB

Absalom Bobo's Ancestors

Self
Absalom Bobo
1730–1811
Birth Place: Caroline, Virginia, United States
Parents
Spencer Bobo
1704–1764
St Marks Parrish, Culpepper, VA, USA
Jane Wofford
1705–1737
Caroline, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Gabriel Baubeau
1651–1717
Lezay, Deux-Sevres, Poitou-Charentes, France
Elizabeth (Spencer) White
1682–1725
King, Queen, Virginia
William (Wofford) III
1674–1746
St Marys Co., Maryland
Mary Willowbee
1679–1737
Prince Georges Co., Maryland
Great-Grandparents
Gabriel Baubeau
1629–1717
Catherine Rivault
1630–1681
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Absalom Bobo's Descendants

1.
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Absalom Bobo (1730–15 Jun 1811) m. Amy Sims (1734–10 Sep 1823)
  1. 1. NANCY BOBO 1751–1807 m. WILLIAM POWELL 1755–1816
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Stevens) Powell 1778–1854 m. Larkin Gaines 1778–1854
      1. 1. John (Leland) Gaines 1796–1873 m. Matilda Scott 1805–1880
        1. 1. James (Wesley) Gaines 1833–1912 m. Susan (Roam) Gaines 1844–1918
        2. 2. Emily (Francis) Gaines 1819–
        3. 3. William (Travis) Gaines 1821–
        4. 4. Larkin Gaines 1824–
        5. 5. John (Manley) Gaines 1826–1865
        6. 6. James (F) Gaines 1827–
        7. 7. Samuel (C) Gaines 1829–1910
        8. 8. Nancy (Jane) Gaines 1831–
        9. 9. Joseph Gaines 1834–1865
        10. 10. Marshall Gaines 1838–
        11. 11. Mary Gaines 1841–
        12. 12. Alford (P) Gaines 1843–
        13. 13. Joseph Gaines 1844–
        14. 14. George (Washington) Gaines 1852–
        15. 15. John (Manley) Gaines 1858–1880
      2. 2. Wesley Gaines 1798–1799
      3. 3. Pendleton (G) Gaines 1802–1860
      4. 4. Fletcher Gaines 1832–
      5. 5. Abner (Bobo) Gaines 1800–1882
      6. 6. William (Powell) Gaines 1802–1865
      7. 7. Madison (Yancy) Gaines 1808–1833
    2. 2. Polly Powell 1783–1845
    3. 3. Peachy (Taylor) Powell 1786–1845
    4. 4. Frances (Bobo) Powell 1789–1867
    5. 5. Sarah Powell 1791–1868
    6. 6. Belinda Powell 1803–
    7. 7. Nancy Powell 1780–1802
    8. 8. Rhoda Powell 1784–
    9. 9. Amy Powell 1785–1855
    10. 10. Mary (B) Powell 1792–
  2. 2. Betsy Bobo 1756–
  3. 3. Elizabeth (Lucinda) Bobo 1775–1859

Absalom Bobo's Timeline

10 Records

1730
1730
Birth of Absalom Bobo in Albemarie, VA, USA
Albemarie, VA, USA
1730
1730
Birth of Absalom Bobo in Caroline, Virginia, United States
Caroline, Virginia, United States
1764
1764
Age 34
Absalom Bobo resided here in Culpeper County, VA
Culpeper County, VA
1784
17 April 1784
Age 54
Absalom Bobo was married in VA
VA
1790
1790
Age 60
Absalom Bobo resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Laurens, South Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 70
Absalom Bobo resided here in Laurens District, South Carolina
Laurens District, South Carolina
1810
1810
Age 80
Absalom Bobo resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Laurens, South Carolina, United States
1811
15 Jun 1811
Age 81
Death of Absalom Bobo in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
1811
15 Jun 1811
Age 81
Death of Absalom Bobo in Laurens Co, SC
Laurens Co, SC
1813
11 Feb 1813
Age 83
Absalom Bobo - Probate in Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Laurens, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1730
    Event Place: Albemarie, VA, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1730; Birth city: ; Birth state: VA.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1730
    Event Place: Caroline, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 17 April 1784
    Event Place: VA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1730; Birth city: ; Birth state: VA.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1764
    Event Place: Culpeper County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: , Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: ; Image:

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Laurens District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: , Laurens District, South Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: 61; Page: 187; Image: 00030; Family History Library Film: 0181420

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900
    [2] American Revolutionary War Rejected Pensions

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1811
    Event Place: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1811
    Event Place: Laurens Co, SC
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1730; Birth city: ; Birth state: VA.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [3] South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Brimelow, Judith M.; Probate Place: Laurens, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 11 Feb 1813
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Brimelow, Judith M.; Probate Place: Laurens, South Carolina
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