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Absalom B. Liles 1829–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1829

Birth Location: Roane County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 9 February 1865

Death Location: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Joseph Liles

Mother: Nancy Cofer

Spouse(s): Cynthia Nelson, Cynthia Colinger

Children(s): Josephus Liles, Martha Stephens, Mary Liles, John Liles, Nancy Pack, Cynthia Liles, Young Liles, Doctor Liles, Nancy Liles, Mary Liles, Cynthia Liles, Martha Liles, John Liles

The story of Absalom B. Liles began in 1829 in Roane County, Tennessee, United States of America. In 1850, Absalom B. Liles resided in Benton, Newton, Missouri, USA. In 1860, Absalom B. Liles resided in Franklin, Newtonia, Newton, Missouri, USA. Absalom B. Liles married Cynthia Nelson, Cynthia Nelson Colinger, and had children including Cynthia G Liles, Cynthia G Liles, Doctor Liles, John William Liles, Josephus Carrol Joseph Liles, Martha Adaline Liles, Martha Adeline Stephens, Mary Angelina Liles, Nancy J Likes Pack, Nancy Jane E Liles, Young Liles. Absalom B. Liles passed away in 1865 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Absalom B. Liles began in 1829 in Roane County, Tennessee, United States of America.
  • In 1850, Absalom B. Liles resided in Benton, Newton, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1860, Absalom B. Liles resided in Franklin, Newtonia, Newton, Missouri, USA.
  • Absalom B. Liles married Cynthia Nelson, Cynthia Nelson Colinger, and had children including Cynthia G Liles, Cynthia G Liles, Doctor Liles, John William Liles, Josephus Carrol Joseph Liles, Martha Adaline Liles, Martha Adeline Stephens, Mary Angelina Liles, Nancy J Likes Pack, Nancy Jane E Liles, Young Liles.
  • Absalom B. Liles passed away in 1865 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Absalom Liles's Ancestors

Self
Absalom Liles
1829–1865
Birth Place: Roane County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
Joseph Liles
1808–1860
Roane, Tennessee, USA
Nancy Cofer
1805–1889
Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Robert (Daniel Liles) Senior
1759–1847
Rockbridge/Pittsylvania, Virginia
George (Washington) Cofer
1781–1860
Culpeper, Virginia, USA
Julia ((Julian)) Underwood
1784–1860
Culpepper Co.,Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Cofer
1744–1804
Elizabeth Moody
1748–1802
Joyce Justice
1755–1820
Joel Underwood
1748–1815
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Cofer
1720–1791
Olive Ward
1724–1784
Phillip Moody
1718–1788
Mary Barnes
1723–1798
Joyce Gore
1703–1776
Nathan II
1708–1802
Elizabeth Anderson
1709–1802

Absalom Liles's Descendants

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Absalom (B.) Liles (1829–9 February 1865) m. Cynthia Nelson (23 December 1834–25 Jan 1863) m. Cynthia (Nelson) Colinger (23 Dec 1834–25 January 1863)
  1. 1. Josephus (Carrol "Joseph") Liles 1857–1927 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Bell 1860–1930
    1. 1. Gertrude (Marie "Gertie") Liles 1896–1934 m. George (Washington) Hixson 1872–1930 m. Hiram (Dexter "Deck") Cowles 1875–1973
      1. 1. Dorothy (Marie) Hixson 1918– m. William ((Willie) Albert) Barnett 1909–1970
        1. 1. William ((Willie) Allen) Barnett 1936–2002
        2. 2. George (Wayne) Barnett 1941–1996 m. Shirley (May Thomas \) Pedigo 1946–2009
      2. 2. Nora (Ann (Anne)) Hixson 1926–
      3. 3. Edgear (William) Hixson 1924–1984
      4. 4. Edger ("Edd") Hixson 1924–1961
      5. 5. John (H) Hixson 1923–
      6. 6. Sarah (Geneva) Hixson 1921–1962
      7. 7. James (Carol "Jim") Hixson 1916–1973
      8. 8. Nathan (Neapolan) Hixson 1915–1917
      9. 9. Katherine (Elizabeth "Katie") Hixson 1913–1989
      10. 10. George (Calvin) Hixson 1919–1990
      11. 11. Delmar (Dell) Hixson 1928–1928
      12. 12. Obie (Oscar) Hixson 1928–2009
      13. 13. Julius Hickson 1924–
      14. 14. Abner Hickson 1925–
    2. 2. Katie (A) Liles 1883–1926
    3. 3. John (B) Liles 1886–1953
    4. 4. James (T) Liles 1888–1950
    5. 5. Doctor (S) Liles 1891–1956
    6. 6. Nora (O) Liles 1893–1920
    7. 7. William Liles 1899–1928
  2. 2. Martha (Adeline) Stephens 1861– m. Bird (Alexander “Billy”) Stephens
    1. 1. Francis (Henry) Stephens 1888–1942
    2. 2. Joseph (Carroll) Stephens
    3. 3. Mary (Adeline Stephens) Simmons 1882–1931
    4. 4. John (Harvey "Wendy") Stephens –1946
    5. 5. Nancy (Ann Stephens) Brown 1880–1962
    6. 6. Tommie (Delmane) Stephens 1897–1907
    7. 7. Wiley (Alexander) Stephens 1889–1940
    8. 8. Pearl Stephens 1903–1928
    9. 9. Mary (Alline) Stephens 1882–1931
    10. 10. Tony Stephens 1898–1900
    11. 11. Pearl (Estella) Stephens 1902–1969
    12. 12. Mary Stephens 1884–
    13. 13. Carol Stephens 1886–
  3. 3. Mary (Angelina) Liles 1856–1920
  4. 4. John (William) Liles 1853–1925
  5. 5. Nancy (J. Likes) Pack 1850–1899
  6. 6. Cynthia (G) Liles 1863–1863
  7. 7. Young Liles 1852–
  8. 8. Doctor Liles 1848–
  9. 9. Nancy (Jane E.) Liles 1850–1899
  10. 10. Mary (Angelina) Liles 1855–1878
  11. 11. Cynthia (G.) Liles 1863–1863
  12. 12. Martha (Adaline) Liles 1861–1916
  13. 13. John (William) Liles 1853–1925

Absalom Liles's Timeline

5 Records

1829
1829
Birth of Absalom B. Liles in Roane County, Tennessee, United States of America
Roane County, Tennessee, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 21
Absalom B. Liles resided here in Benton, Newton, Missouri, USA
Benton, Newton, Missouri, USA
1860
1860
Age 31
Absalom B. Liles resided here in Franklin, Newtonia, Newton, Missouri, USA
Franklin, Newtonia, Newton, Missouri, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 34
Absalom B. Liles resided here in Warren, Kentucky, United States
Warren, Kentucky, United States
1865
9 February 1865
Age 36
Death of Absalom B. Liles in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1829
    Event Place: Roane County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Benton, Newton, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Benton, Newton, Missouri; Roll: 408; Page: 346b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Franklin, Newtonia, Newton, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Franklin, Newton, Missouri; Roll: M653_636; Page: 1012; Family History Library Film: 803636

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Warren, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 February 1865
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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