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James Richard Abernathy 1884–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 November 1884

Birth Location: Tupelo, Lee County, MS., Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 21 August 1930

Death Location: Necessity, Stephens County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Felix Abernathy

Mother: Mattie Abernethy

Spouse(s): Navada Wagner

Children(s): Grace Abernathy, James Abernathy, Louise Abernathy, Mildred Abernathy

The story of James Richard Abernathy began in 1884 in Tupelo, Lee County, MS., Mississippi, USA. James Richard Abernathy married Navada Wagner, and had children including Grace Abernathy, James Ware Abernathy, Louise Abernathy, Mildred Georgia Abernathy. James Richard Abernathy passed away in 1930 in Necessity, Stephens County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Richard Abernathy began in 1884 in Tupelo, Lee County, MS., Mississippi, USA.
  • James Richard Abernathy married Navada Wagner, and had children including Grace Abernathy, James Ware Abernathy, Louise Abernathy, Mildred Georgia Abernathy.
  • James Richard Abernathy passed away in 1930 in Necessity, Stephens County, Texas, United States of America.

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James Abernathy's Ancestors

Self
James Abernathy
1884–1930
Birth Place: Tupelo, Lee County, MS., Mississippi, USA
Parents
Felix Monroe Abernathy
1853–1925
Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America
Mattie (Georgia Ware) Abernethy
1854–1918
Mississippi, United States of America
Grandparents
Richard (R) Abernethy
1811–1873
Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Sample) Alexander
1811–1890
Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Abernathy
1776–1846
Sarah Abernethy
1790–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Col Abernathy
1742–1832
Ann Abernathy
1742–1795

James Abernathy's Descendants

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James (Richard) Abernathy (12 November 1884–21 August 1930) m. Navada Wagner (13 November 1897–1988)
  1. 1. Grace Abernathy 1921–1983
  2. 2. James (Ware) Abernathy 1917–1922
  3. 3. Louise Abernathy 1916–1991
  4. 4. Mildred (Georgia) Abernathy 1919–1983

James Abernathy's Timeline

2 Records

1884
12 November 1884
Birth of James Richard Abernathy in Tupelo, Lee County, MS., Mississippi, USA
Tupelo, Lee County, MS., Mississippi, USA
1930
21 August 1930
Age 46
Death of James Richard Abernathy in Breckenridge, Stephens County, Texas, United States of America
Breckenridge, Stephens County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 November 1884
    Event Place: Tupelo, Lee County, MS., Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 August 1930
    Event Place: Breckenridge, Stephens County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Necessity, Stephens County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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