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Jesse Abernathy 1778–1851 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 03 Jul 1778

Birth Location: Brunswick, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 19 Jul 1851

Death Location: Jesse & James Abernathy Cemetery. Giles Co., Tennessee

Father: William I

Mother: Elizabeth Clayton

Spouse(s): Rebecca Jackson, Lydia Bass

Children(s): John Abernathy, Rebecca Abernathy, Susannah Abernathy, William Abernathy, Robert Abernathy, Elizabeth Abernathy, Henry Abernathy, Richard Abernathy, Jesse Abernathy, Mary Abernathy

In 1778, Jesse Abernathy entered the world in Brunswick, Virginia, United States, born to William Abernathy I And Elizabeth Clayton. In 1820, Jesse Abernathy resided in Brunswick, Virginia, United States. In 1850, Jesse Abernathy resided in District 13, Giles, Tennessee. Jesse Abernathy married Lydia Bass, Rebecca Jackson, and had children including Elizabeth Abernathy, Henry Cain Abernathy, Jesse Jones Abernathy, John Charles Abernathy, Mary Frances Abernathy, Rebecca Abernathy, Richard Carlson Abernathy, Robert Burwell Abernathy, Susannah Clayton Abernathy, William Francis Abernathy. Jesse Abernathy passed away in 1851 in Jesse & James Abernathy Cemetery. Giles Co., Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1778, Jesse Abernathy entered the world in Brunswick, Virginia, United States, born to William Abernathy I And Elizabeth Clayton.
  • In 1820, Jesse Abernathy resided in Brunswick, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1850, Jesse Abernathy resided in District 13, Giles, Tennessee.
  • Jesse Abernathy married Lydia Bass, Rebecca Jackson, and had children including Elizabeth Abernathy, Henry Cain Abernathy, Jesse Jones Abernathy, John Charles Abernathy, Mary Frances Abernathy, Rebecca Abernathy, Richard Carlson Abernathy, Robert Burwell Abernathy, Susannah Clayton Abernathy, William Francis Abernathy.
  • Jesse Abernathy passed away in 1851 in Jesse & James Abernathy Cemetery. Giles Co., Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jesse Abernathy's Ancestors

Self
Jesse Abernathy
1778–1851
Birth Place: Brunswick, Virginia, United States
Parents
William Abernathy I
1742–1832
Brunswick, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Clayton
1748–1815
Brunswick, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Charles (Abernathy) Jr
1722–1796
Virginia, United States
Alice Ellis
1720–1820
Brunswick, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Charles Sr
1750–1796
Elizabeth Harwell
1750–1792
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jesse Abernathy's Descendants

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Jesse Abernathy (03 Jul 1778–19 Jul 1851) m. Rebecca Jackson (27 Jan 1788–21 Mar 1842) m. Lydia Bass (1781–1804)
  1. 1. John (Charles) Abernathy 1822–1836
  2. 2. Rebecca Abernathy 1819–1821
  3. 3. Susannah (Clayton) Abernathy 1804–1863
  4. 4. William (Francis) Abernathy 1815–1863
  5. 5. Robert (Burwell) Abernathy 1824–1873
  6. 6. Elizabeth Abernathy 1813–1899
  7. 7. Henry (Cain) Abernathy 1808–1860
  8. 8. Richard (Carlson) Abernathy 1808–1899 m. Alice (A.) ??? 1813–1843 m. Sarow ((Sarah)) ??? 1816–1900
    1. 1. Mary (E.) Abernathy 1838–1926 m. Samuel (Varney) Andrews 1858–1943 m. Edwin Andrews 1830–1900 m. Sam (V) Andrews 1858–1943
      1. 1. Walter Andrews 1874–1878
      2. 2. Jones (M) Andrews 1872–
      3. 3. Mark (E) Andrews 1877–1950 m. Constance (D) Andrews 1885–1946
        1. 1. Paul Andrews 1907–
      4. 4. Frank (A) Andrews 1868–
      5. 5. James (R) Andrews 1883–1939 m. Susie (Fannie) Jones 1883–1953
        1. 1. Dorothy (M) Andrews 1907–
        2. 2. Richard Andrews 1908–
        3. 3. M (Nannette) Andrews 1910–
      6. 6. Charles (Carlton) Andrews 1870–1952
    2. 2. Robert (Jones) Abernathy 1842–1843
    3. 3. Rebecca (C.) Abernathy 1841–1893 m. Thomas (Clark) McKinney 1838–
      1. 1. T (R) McKinney 1863–
      2. 2. Buckner McKinney 1872–
      3. 3. Jesse McKinney 1870–
      4. 4. Hallie McKinney 1874–
      5. 5. Ed McKinney 1867–
      6. 6. James McKinney 1866–
    4. 4. Frank (J) Abernathy 1832–1897
    5. 5. Adaline Abernathy 1848–
    6. 6. Nancy Abernathy 1846–
    7. 7. Frances (J.) Abernathy 1836–1896
    8. 8. Jesse (N.) Abernathy 1849–
    9. 9. Richard (C.) Abernathy 1835–1896
    10. 10. John (D.) Abernathy 1845–
    11. 11. William (H.) Abernathy 1832–1854
  9. 9. Jesse (Jones) Abernathy 1817–1896
  10. 10. Mary (Frances) Abernathy 1811–1835

Jesse Abernathy's Timeline

5 Records

1778
03 Jul 1778
Birth of Jesse Abernathy in Brunswick, Virginia, United States
Brunswick, Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 42
Jesse Abernathy resided here in Brunswick, Virginia, United States
Brunswick, Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 72
Jesse Abernathy resided here in District 13, Giles, Tennessee
District 13, Giles, Tennessee
1850
1850
Age 72
Jesse Abernathy resided here in District 13, Giles, Tennessee, USA
District 13, Giles, Tennessee, USA
1851
19 Jul 1851
Age 73
Death of Jesse Abernathy in Big Creek, Giles, Tennessee, United States
Big Creek, Giles, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 Jul 1778
    Event Place: Brunswick, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Brunswick, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 13, Giles, Tennessee
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 13, Giles, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jul 1851
    Event Place: Big Creek, Giles, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jesse & James Abernathy Cemetery. Giles Co., Tennessee
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

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