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Absalom Thacker 1813–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1813

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 15 Nov 1860

Death Location: Whitley County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: John Thacker

Mother: Elizabeth Murphy

Spouse(s): Catherine Winninger

Children(s): Peter Thacker, Hiram Thacker, Sarah Thacker

The story of Absalom Thacker began in 1813 in Virginia. In 1820, Absalom Thacker resided in Floyd, Kentucky, United States. In 1830, Absalom Thacker resided in Pike, Kentucky, USA. Absalom Thacker married Catherine Winninger, Mary Thacker, and had children including Hiram K Thacker, Peter K Thacker, Sarah Thacker. Absalom Thacker passed away in 1860 in Whitley County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Absalom Thacker began in 1813 in Virginia.
  • In 1820, Absalom Thacker resided in Floyd, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1830, Absalom Thacker resided in Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • Absalom Thacker married Catherine Winninger, Mary Thacker, and had children including Hiram K Thacker, Peter K Thacker, Sarah Thacker.
  • Absalom Thacker passed away in 1860 in Whitley County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Thacker
1772–
Birth Location: Virginia
JT
Elizabeth Murphy
1775–1860
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Catherine Winninger
1813–1849
Birth Location: –
CW

Children(s)

Peter Thacker
1840–1927
Birth Location: Tennessee
PT
Hiram Thacker
1835–1914
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Sarah Thacker
1852–1853
Birth Location: Pike
ST

Absalom Thacker's Ancestors

Self
Absalom Thacker
1813–1860
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
John Thacker
1772–
Virginia
Elizabeth Murphy
1775–1860
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Nathaniel (David Pettice) Thacker
1761–1838
Fluvanna County, Virginia USA
Catherine (Katie Hix) Hicks
1760–1836
Fluvanna, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Sr.
1720–1798
Ruth Bowles
1739–1798
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Bowles
1710–1784
Mary Dandridge
1725–1786

Absalom Thacker's Descendants

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Absalom Thacker (abt 1813–15 Nov 1860) m. Catherine Winninger (22 Oct 1813–6 May 1849)
  1. 1. Peter (K) Thacker 1840–1927 m. Martha (E.) Harvey 1852–1900
    1. 1. George (P) Thacker 1873–1948 m. Melissa (J) Seals 1874–1957
      1. 1. Augustus (B.) Thacker 1912–2003 m. Viedeane Allen 1912–1992 m. Deane Thacker 1912–1992
        1. 1. Shilah (Blanche) Thacker 1943–1991
        2. 2. Patricia (A.) Thacker 1940– m. Elmer (Eugene) Vanderpool 1935–1994
        3. 3. Belinda Thacker 1930–2024 m. Claude Day 1925–1979 m. Albert (D.) Rolin 1929–2011
        4. 4. Houston (E) Thacker 1931–2008 m. Steveanna Ward 1932–2012
        5. 5. Terry Thacker 1951–2017 m. Brenda (Louise) Thacker 1949–2021
        6. 6. Luquitta Thacker 1930–1934
      2. 2. Bessie Thacker 1902–1997
      3. 3. William (Henry) Thacker 1900–1917
      4. 4. Charles (Andrew) Thacker 1898–1951
      5. 5. Franklin Thacker 1906–2000
      6. 6. Loy Thacker 1907–2005
      7. 7. Sophia Thacker 1910–1954
      8. 8. Kenneth Thacker 1915–
      9. 9. Mattie Thacker 1895–
      10. 10. Willie Thacker 1899–1917
    2. 2. Milton Thacker 1888–
    3. 3. Pearl Thacker 1885–
    4. 4. Paula (Jane) Thacker 1871–1914
    5. 5. Hiram Thacker 1873–1957
    6. 6. Whitfield Thacker 1879–
  2. 2. Hiram (K.) Thacker 1835–1914
  3. 3. Sarah Thacker 1852–1853

Absalom Thacker's Timeline

8 Records

1813
abt 1813
Birth of Absalom Thacker in Virginia
Virginia
1820
1820
Age 7
Absalom Thacker resided here in Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Floyd, Kentucky, United States
1830
1830
Age 17
Absalom Thacker resided here in Pike, Kentucky, USA
Pike, Kentucky, USA
1836
1836
Age 23
Absalom Thacker resided here in Hawkins, Tennessee, United States
Hawkins, Tennessee, United States
1837
1837
Age 24
Absalom Thacker resided here in Hawkins, Tennessee, United States
Hawkins, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 37
Absalom Thacker resided here in District 9, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 47
Absalom Thacker resided here in Whitley, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
Whitley, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
1860
15 Nov 1860
Age 47
Death of Absalom Thacker in Whitley County, Kentucky, United States of America
Whitley County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1813
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: Hawkins, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: Hawkins, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 9, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Whitley, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1860
    Event Place: Whitley County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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