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William “Captain” Abney

Birth
Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Death
1828 (aged 55–56)
Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Fishersville, Augusta County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
Memorial ID
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h/o Elizabeth P. McClanahan (1774-1854) of Augusta Co., VA.
They were married on 12-23-1794 at Wilson Presbyterian Church, Old Stone, Augusta County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Col. Alexander McClanahan who was a Rev. War veteran.

Reference has been made regarding burial in Tinkling Spring. Need verification.

Married 12-23-1794 at Wilson Presbyterian Church, Old Stone, VA.
[S82] Wikitree, https://www.werelate.org/wiki/Person:
William_Abney_%282%29.
William Abney was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia
Facts and Events
Name William Abney
Gender Male
Birth: bef. 1774
Marriage: 23 December 1794, Augusta Co., VA
Elizabeth McClanahan
Marriage Bond: 23 December 1794, m Augusta Co., VA Elizabeth McClanahan
Children:
William Abney, bef 1774 -
Margaret Abney, bef 1775 -
Sarah 'Sally' Abney bef 1780 -
Martha 'Patsy' Abney, 1780 - 1846
Nancy Abney, bef 1781 -
Mary 'Polly' Abney

William served as 2nd Lieutenant of a Virginia Calvary Troop commanded by Capt. Robert Gratton, then as a Lieutenant in the 3rd Division sent to Pittsburg.

Inherited his father's Hatter business in Staunton.
h/o Elizabeth P. McClanahan (1774-1854) of Augusta Co., VA.
They were married on 12-23-1794 at Wilson Presbyterian Church, Old Stone, Augusta County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Col. Alexander McClanahan who was a Rev. War veteran.

Reference has been made regarding burial in Tinkling Spring. Need verification.

Married 12-23-1794 at Wilson Presbyterian Church, Old Stone, VA.
[S82] Wikitree, https://www.werelate.org/wiki/Person:
William_Abney_%282%29.
William Abney was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia
Facts and Events
Name William Abney
Gender Male
Birth: bef. 1774
Marriage: 23 December 1794, Augusta Co., VA
Elizabeth McClanahan
Marriage Bond: 23 December 1794, m Augusta Co., VA Elizabeth McClanahan
Children:
William Abney, bef 1774 -
Margaret Abney, bef 1775 -
Sarah 'Sally' Abney bef 1780 -
Martha 'Patsy' Abney, 1780 - 1846
Nancy Abney, bef 1781 -
Mary 'Polly' Abney

William served as 2nd Lieutenant of a Virginia Calvary Troop commanded by Capt. Robert Gratton, then as a Lieutenant in the 3rd Division sent to Pittsburg.

Inherited his father's Hatter business in Staunton.


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  • Created by: Robert Abney
  • Added: Dec 31, 2014
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/140690643/william-abney: accessed ), memorial page for William “Captain” Abney (1772–1828), Find a Grave Memorial ID 140690643, citing Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Fishersville, Augusta County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Robert Abney (contributor 48473675).