Abram Gossett (deceased) was born in Montgomery County, Tenn, in 1791. His father, John Gossett, a native of South Carolina, of German descent, was a minister of the Methodist church for 75 years, and was killed by being thrown from his horse when on his way to an appointment, at the age of 104 years. He was the father of 18 sons & 4 daughters, all children of one wife. Abram is the youngest son & 20th child. He came to White County in 1835, & located in Indian Creek Township. 20 acres were cleared. He always worked hard and cleared large amounts of land. He married Rebecca Batz. They had 5 children - Mary A., Caroline, William J., Martha A., & one deceased. Mrs. GOSSETT died in 1828. In 1832 he married Martha Walters. Of their 6 children, 5 are living - John D., Thomas, Abram, Lucy E., & Eliza. Mr GOSSETT died in April, 1844.
From the History of White County, pg 886, Indian Creek Township
From the History of White County, pg 886, Indian Creek Township
Abram Gossett (deceased) was born in Montgomery County, Tenn, in 1791. His father, John Gossett, a native of South Carolina, of German descent, was a minister of the Methodist church for 75 years, and was killed by being thrown from his horse when on his way to an appointment, at the age of 104 years. He was the father of 18 sons & 4 daughters, all children of one wife. Abram is the youngest son & 20th child. He came to White County in 1835, & located in Indian Creek Township. 20 acres were cleared. He always worked hard and cleared large amounts of land. He married Rebecca Batz. They had 5 children - Mary A., Caroline, William J., Martha A., & one deceased. Mrs. GOSSETT died in 1828. In 1832 he married Martha Walters. Of their 6 children, 5 are living - John D., Thomas, Abram, Lucy E., & Eliza. Mr GOSSETT died in April, 1844.
From the History of White County, pg 886, Indian Creek Township
From the History of White County, pg 886, Indian Creek Township
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