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Absalom Petty 1750–1802 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1750

Birth Location: Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 4 June 1802

Death Location: Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: James Petty

Mother: Martha Petty

Spouse(s): Mary Clanton

Children(s): Charles Sr, James Petty, Sarah Petty, Nancy Petty, Isobel Petty, John Petty, William Petty

Absalom Petty was born in 1750 in Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America, the child of James Petty And Martha Petty. In 1780, Absalom Petty resided in Ninety Six District, South Carolina, United States. In 1790, Absalom Petty resided in Union, South Carolina, USA. Absalom Petty married Mary Molley Clanton, and had children including Charles Petty Sr, Isobel Petty, James A Petty, John Petty, Nancy Petty, Sarah Petty, William Petty. Absalom Petty passed away in 1802 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Absalom Petty was born in 1750 in Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America, the child of James Petty And Martha Petty.
  • In 1780, Absalom Petty resided in Ninety Six District, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1790, Absalom Petty resided in Union, South Carolina, USA.
  • Absalom Petty married Mary Molley Clanton, and had children including Charles Petty Sr, Isobel Petty, James A Petty, John Petty, Nancy Petty, Sarah Petty, William Petty.
  • Absalom Petty passed away in 1802 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Petty
1705–1758
Birth Location: Bedford, Prince George, Virginia, Colony
JP
Martha Petty
1724–1806
Birth Location: Orange County, Virginia, United States of America
MP

Spouses(s)

Mary Clanton
1743–1847
Birth Location: Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America
MC

Children(s)

Charles Sr
1775–1844
Birth Location: Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
CS
James Petty
1785–1801
Birth Location: Of Chatham, Virginia, United States of America
JP
Sarah Petty
1777–1856
Birth Location: Orange County, North Carolina, USA
SP
Nancy Petty
1787–1844
Birth Location: Orange County, North Carolina, United States of America
NP
Isobel Petty
1787–1801
Birth Location: Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
IP
John Petty
1790–1813
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
JP
William Petty
1783–1801
Birth Location: Union, South Carolina, United States of America
WP

Absalom Petty's Ancestors

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Absalom Petty
1750–1802
Birth Place: Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
James Petty
1705–1758
Bedford, Prince George, Virginia, Colony
Martha Petty
1724–1806
Orange County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Absalom Petty's Descendants

1.
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Absalom Petty (1750–4 June 1802) m. Mary ("Molley") Clanton (9 May 1743–27 June 1847)
  1. 1. Charles (Petty) Sr 1775–1844 m. Mary (Polly) Leak 1779–1822 m. Elizabeth Moore 1773–1856
    1. 1. George (Valentine) Petty 1805–1887 m. Malinda ("Linda") Lowery 1812–1854
      1. 1. Elijah (James "Eli") Petty 1838–1914 m. Isabelle ("Ibbee") Overton 1846–1871 m. Lucinda Mapel 1855–1921 m. Caroline Beouy 1841–1875
        1. 1. James (Andrew) Petty 1859–1936 m. Mary (Chaney) Long 1869–1959
        2. 2. Eliza (Rebecca) Petty 1879–1940 m. Henry Collins 1869–
        3. 3. Albert (James "Bert") Petty 1885–1960 m. Bessie (M) McCall 1894–1992
        4. 4. Clara (May) Petty 1887–1970 m. William (Arthur) Whaley 1881–1949
        5. 5. George (Walter) Petty 1884–1957 m. Metta Laughlin 1890–1990
        6. 6. Katherine Petty 1869–1940 m. George (Washington) Mapel 1865–1947
        7. 7. Jonas (Ephraim) Petty 1881–1931 m. Dolly Martin 1890–1942
        8. 8. Cecil (Hattie) Petty 1894–1976 m. Richard (William) Porter 1894–1949
        9. 9. Elizabeth (Viola "Lizzie") Petty 1892–1959 m. Walter (McKinley) Sissom 1899–1981
        10. 10. William (McKinley "Bill") Petty 1898–1961 m. Beulah Hall 1905–1989
        11. 11. Thomas (Willard) Petty 1865–1907 m. Emma (Lenora) Woodring 1866–1945
        12. 12. Lily (Maple) Petty 1890–1892
        13. 13. Matison ("Matt" Columbus) Petty 1875–1926 m. Trinkey (M.) Lucas 1880–1943
        14. 14. Mary (Jane) Petty 1877–1956 m. John (Robert) Thomas 1874–1960 m. Edgar (Thomas W "Ed") Bartley 1878–1918
      2. 2. William (W) Petty 1835–1911 m. Caroline (Sarah) Wright 1843–1926
        1. 1. John (William) Petty 1885–1971
      3. 3. Martha (A) Petty 1836–1898 m. Fergus Blakely 1811–1895
        1. 1. Missouri (A.) Blakeley 1874–1907
        2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Blakely 1856–1927
      4. 4. Jonas (Jackson "Jack") Petty 1850–1909 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Webster 1864–1951 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Satterfield 1852–
        1. 1. Richard (Burl) Petty 1902–1903
        2. 2. Maude (E.) Petty 1898–1900
        3. 3. Joseph (Earl) Petty 1899–1935
        4. 4. Baby (Boy) Petty 1908–1908
        5. 5. Pearl (Opal) Petty 1904–1998
        6. 6. Stella (May) Petty 1892–1976
        7. 7. Cecil Petty 1894–
        8. 8. Mary (L.) Petty 1872–1895
        9. 9. George (Wesley) Petty 1880–1964
        10. 10. William (Henry) Petty 1874–1967
        11. 11. Jonas (Edward "Ed") Petty 1890–1982
        12. 12. Nancy (D.) Petty 1869–1952
        13. 13. Charles (Otis) Petty 1883–1970
        14. 14. Rebecca (J.) Petty 1875–1910
        15. 15. William (H) Petty 1875–
      5. 5. George (Washington) Petty 1839–1884 m. Margaret ("Maggie") Hubbard 1845–1926
        1. 1. Minnie Petty 1876–1877
        2. 2. Charles (Augustus) Petty 1866–1912
        3. 3. Thomas (L.) Petty 1871–1900
        4. 4. Vera (Eva) Petty 1872–1929
        5. 5. John (W.) Petty 1869–1876
        6. 6. Emma (J.) Petty 1881–1899
      6. 6. Landon Petty 1854–1870
      7. 7. Henderson (Henry) Petty 1843–1914 m. Jemima (Worrall) Yount 1842–1910
        1. 1. Cora Petty 1884–1965
        2. 2. William Petty 1878–1967
        3. 3. Andrew (Jackson) Petty 1872–1952
        4. 4. Sarah (A.) Petty 1868–
        5. 5. Mary Petty 1866–
      8. 8. Mary (Jane) Petty 1835–1889 m. Jacob (Francis) Lilburn 1832–1864
        1. 1. Eli (Jackson) Lilburn 1862–1942
        2. 2. Mary (Louisa) Lilburn 1858–1904
        3. 3. Cinderella ("Cinda") Lilburn 1861–1942
        4. 4. Andrew (F.) Lilburn 1856–1886
      9. 9. Eliza (Rebecca) Petty 1848–1920 m. Merrill Hartwell 1850–1915
      10. 10. Elizabeth Petty 1841–1890 m. Matthew ("Mat" Barnes) Reynolds 1841–1921
        1. 1. Haletta ("Hallie") Reynolds 1863–1927
        2. 2. Mable Reynolds 1864–
      11. 11. Madison (Columbus) Petty 1846–1915 m. Sarah (Lucinda) Baker 1849–1918
        1. 1. Thomas (Jefferson) Petty 1875–1947
        2. 2. Olive (J.) Petty 1869–
        3. 3. Eli (H) Petty 1874–1945
        4. 4. Josephine Petty 1869–1950
        5. 5. Jacob Petty 1879–1928
    2. 2. Charles (Patrick) Petty 1822–1862 m. Cordelia (Elizabeth Sarratt) Petty 1827–1881
      1. 1. William (Columbus "Will") Petty 1852–1891
      2. 2. Letitia (Elizabeth "Lettie") Petty 1859–1921
      3. 3. Charles (Anthony "Charlie") Petty 1847–1903
      4. 4. Patrick (G.) Petty 1863–1888
      5. 5. Thomas (C) Petty 1854–1933
      6. 6. Clayton (Clarke) Petty 1850–1897
      7. 7. John Petty 1844–
    3. 3. James (Darwin) Petty 1808–1882 m. Ruth Cannon 1809–1887
      1. 1. Adolphus Petty 1854–
      2. 2. Alfred Petty 1848–
      3. 3. Jac Petty 1844–1848
      4. 4. Charles Petty 1835–1915
      5. 5. Lousia (J.) Petty 1849–1851
      6. 6. John Petty 1832–1842
    4. 4. Stephen (Clanton) Petty 1799–1842 m. Mary ("Mollie ") Cannon 1803–1900
      1. 1. Aurelia Petty 1841–1880
      2. 2. Susan Petty 1834–1910
      3. 3. Mary (C) Petty 1836–1862
      4. 4. Charles (E) Petty 1831–1863
      5. 5. Elizabeth Petty 1829–1908
      6. 6. Martha (Patsy) Petty 1821–1821
      7. 7. Ruth (Ann) Petty 1839–1916
      8. 8. Jane (Elizabeth "Jennie") Petty 1822–1909
    5. 5. Jane Petty 1806–1842 m. William Austell 1807–1888
      1. 1. Amor Austell 1833–1919
    6. 6. Levice Moore 1802–1881 m. John Moore 1800–1881
      1. 1. Jane Moore 1829–1912
      2. 2. Capt (James 'Jim' Petty) Moore 1841–1918
      3. 3. Hugh (Limestone) Moore 1823–1904
      4. 4. Cassandra ('Cassie' Poole) Moore 1837–1921
      5. 5. Polly (Leek) Moore 1827–1850
      6. 6. Gabriel (Cannon) Moore 1831–1892
      7. 7. William (D) Moore 1834–1850
      8. 8. Charles (Edward) Moore 1825–1889
      9. 9. William (T) Moore 1828–1905
      10. 10. Samuel (Marion 'Merrie') Moore 1834–1904
      11. 11. Caroline (Matilda) Moore 1822–
      12. 12. Jasper Moore 1850–
      13. 13. Amanda Moore 1838–1929
      14. 14. Ebsworth (West) Moore 1821–1901
      15. 15. Andrew (Jackson) Moore 1845–1922
      16. 16. John (Elliot) Moore 1837–
      17. 17. Henry (Milton) Moore 1841–
      18. 18. Cynthia (Ann) Moore 1843–
      19. 19. Elizabeth (Cordelia) Moore 1846–1929
    7. 7. Lavina ("Biny") Petty 1810–1894 m. Lawrence (Allen "Luther") Turner 1801–1861
      1. 1. William (Norris "Will") Turner 1852–1922
      2. 2. James (Calvin) Turner 1829–1862
      3. 3. George (Summy Turner) Sr 1850–1893
      4. 4. Alvina Turner 1848–1868
      5. 5. Thomas (P.) Turner 1843–1863
      6. 6. Elizabeth (A. Turner) Nance 1839–1870
      7. 7. Emily (J.) Turner 1837–1856
      8. 8. Stephen (Clanton) Turner 1836–1885
      9. 9. Elijah Turner 1833–1855
      10. 10. Mary Turner 1831–1899
      11. 11. Dr. (Felix Littlejohn "Dock") Turner 1846–1928
      12. 12. Charles (Patrick Turner) Sr 1828–1897
      13. 13. Coleman (Lee) Turner 1841–1862
  2. 2. James (A.) Petty 1785–1801
  3. 3. Sarah Petty 1777–1856 m. Samuel Petty 1779–1856
    1. 1. Mary ((Polly)) Petty 1818–1901
    2. 2. Nancy (M) Petty 1812–1880
    3. 3. Sanford Petty 1806–1870
    4. 4. Lettice (Lucretia) Petty 1804–1888
    5. 5. Reuben (M) Petty 1815–1890
  4. 4. Nancy Petty 1787–1844 m. Thomas Grisham 1775–1810 m. Thomas (Sackfield Brewer) Jr. 1768–1844
    1. 1. Margaret (Myrtle) Brewer 1813–1888
    2. 2. Cynthia Grisham 1802–1880
  5. 5. Isobel Petty 1787–1801
  6. 6. John Petty 1790–1813
  7. 7. William Petty 1783–1801

Absalom Petty's Timeline

8 Records

1750
1750
Birth of Absalom Petty in Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America
Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America
1780
1780
Age 30
Absalom Petty resided here in Ninety Six District, South Carolina, United States
Ninety Six District, South Carolina, United States
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 40
Absalom Petty resided here in Union, South Carolina, USA
Union, South Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 50
Absalom Petty resided here in Union District, South Carolina
Union District, South Carolina
1801
Abt 1801
Age 51
Absalom Petty resided here in State of South Carolina, Union District
State of South Carolina, Union District
1801
20 Jun 1801
Age 51
Absalom Petty - Probate in Union, South Carolina, USA
Union, South Carolina, USA
1802
Abt 1802
Age 52
Absalom Petty resided here in State of South Carolina, Union District
State of South Carolina, Union District
1802
4 June 1802
Age 52
Death of Absalom Petty in Union County, South Carolina, United States of America
Union County, South Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1750
    Event Place: Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 135
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M86.1018

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Ninety Six District, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Jury Lists, 1783, Acts #1172 [at SC Archives]; Page Number: 3; Family Number: 276

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Union, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Union, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 46; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Union District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Union District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 50; Page: 240; Image: 475; Family History Library Film: 181425

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1801
    Event Place: State of South Carolina, Union District
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1802
    Event Place: State of South Carolina, Union District
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1792-1911; Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Union County)

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 June 1802
    Event Place: Union County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1792-1911; Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Union County)
    [2] South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M86.1018

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 20 Jun 1801
    Event Place: Union, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1792-1911; Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Union County)
    [2] South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Union, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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