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James Colville Abercrombie 1762–1838 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Oct 1762

Birth Location: Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 1 Nov 1838

Death Location: Hickory Tavern, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: John Abercrombie

Mother: Ann Kellett

Spouse(s): Mary Lindley

Children(s): Mary Abercrombie

James Colville Abercrombie was born in 1762 in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America, the child of John Joseph Abercrombie And Ann Kellett. In 1790, James Colville Abercrombie resided in Laurens, South Carolina, United States. In 1800, James Colville Abercrombie resided in Laurens District, South Carolina. James Colville Abercrombie married Mary Ruth Lindley, and had children including Mary Lucinda Abercrombie. James Colville Abercrombie passed away in 1838 in Hickory Tavern, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • James Colville Abercrombie was born in 1762 in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America, the child of John Joseph Abercrombie And Ann Kellett.
  • In 1790, James Colville Abercrombie resided in Laurens, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1800, James Colville Abercrombie resided in Laurens District, South Carolina.
  • James Colville Abercrombie married Mary Ruth Lindley, and had children including Mary Lucinda Abercrombie.
  • James Colville Abercrombie passed away in 1838 in Hickory Tavern, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Abercrombie
1736–1816
Birth Location: Virginia, United States of America
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Ann Kellett
1742–1776
Birth Location: Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Mary Lindley
1764–1850
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Mary Abercrombie
1789–1856
Birth Location: Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
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James Abercrombie's Ancestors

Self
James Abercrombie
1762–1838
Birth Place: Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Parents
John Joseph Abercrombie
1736–1816
Virginia, United States of America
Ann Kellett
1742–1776
Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Capt (James Alexander Abercrombie) II
1706–1782
Braufield, Fife, Scotland
Joseph Kellett
1728–1785
Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America
Jeanette (Jane) Kellett
1725–1826
Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Sir 3rd
1658–1734
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Baronet
1603–1684

James Abercrombie's Descendants

1.
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James (Colville) Abercrombie (4 Oct 1762–1 Nov 1838) m. Mary (Ruth) Lindley (17 Aug 1764–20 Mar 1850)
  1. 1. Mary (Lucinda) Abercrombie 1789–1856 m. Hiram (Newton Sims) Sr. 1785–1847
    1. 1. Paul Sims 1822–1899 m. Frances Causey 1826–1872 m. Jane Sims 1835–
      1. 1. Paul Sims 1853–1922 m. Nancy ((Nan) Josephine) Sanders 1856–
        1. 1. Allen Simms 1884–1960 m. Hattie (M) Dunn 1897– m. Lofie Rainey 1886–
        2. 2. George (W) Sims 1879–
        3. 3. Ola (P) Sims 1880–
        4. 4. James (H) Sims 1883–
        5. 5. Thomas (M) Sims 1889–
        6. 6. Richman (N) Sims 1890–
        7. 7. Grover (S) Sims 1892–
        8. 8. Clara (Belle) Legan 1894–1972
    2. 2. Clayborn (Sims) Jr 1812–1897
    3. 3. John (Silas) Sims 1825–1913
    4. 4. Louis (Saxton) Sims 1816–1900
    5. 5. Hiram (Sims) Jr 1815–1910
    6. 6. Elizabeth (Ann) Sims 1832–1916
    7. 7. Mary (P) Sims 1820–1888
    8. 8. Jeremiah (Prather) Sims 1827–1907
    9. 9. Colville (Alexander) Sims 1809–1900

James Abercrombie's Timeline

7 Records

1762
4 Oct 1762
Birth of James Colville Abercrombie in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
1790
1790
Age 28
James Colville Abercrombie resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Laurens, South Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 38
James Colville Abercrombie resided here in Laurens District, South Carolina
Laurens District, South Carolina
1810
1810
Age 48
James Colville Abercrombie resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Laurens, South Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 68
James Colville Abercrombie resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1838
1 Nov 1838
Age 76
Death of James Colville Abercrombie in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
1840
1840
Age 78
James Colville Abercrombie resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Laurens, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1762
    Event Place: Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Births
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    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; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 434; Image: 260; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 3
    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; Series: M32; Roll: 50; Page: 42; Image: 90; Family History Library Film: 181425

    Genealogy Event 4
    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: 332; Image: 00041; Family History Library Film: 0181420

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 169; Page: 221; Family History Library Film: 0022503

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Page: 21
    [2] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Page: 75

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1838
    Event Place: Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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