Abington - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: RE: ABINGTON SISTER ADOPTED BY WILKINS FAMILY

sawh40 — 2012-04-03 11:46:32Z

This could well be so as Annis didn't die until October of 1925 in Memphis.
But girls were sent to French Camp Presbyterian Home in French Camp Miss ..I spoke by phone but never got up there to my regret. The files were in basement so told but may be allowed to see them..?

Re: RE: ABINGTON SISTER ADOPTED BY WILKINS FAMILY

sawh40 — 2012-04-03 11:42:17Z

Debbie,

This is so interesting but some confusing. The girls have the name of Abington. I'm sure one was born before the marriage ( have to pull out my photos of girls) to James. Maybe they were seperated and she was pregnant by James? I would love to find them if they are still living. Someone few years ago said Katherine lived in Texas but wanted nothing to do with the family ( I guess the Abington/Woodalls). It very unusual that her adopted mother is Annis Wilkins? Perhaps she was a relative of Annis?

to contact me personally:
sandewhite@yahoo.com

Re: RE: ABINGTON SISTER ADOPTED BY WILKINS FAMILY

sawh40 — 2012-04-03 11:33:21Z

cass,

Annis died on October 25th, 1925? Would your grandfather have been born before then? I was also under the impression Annis died from "childbirth fever".

Let me knowwhen he was born. May still be right relative.
Thanks,
sande

Re: RE: ABINGTON SISTER ADOPTED BY WILKINS FAMILY

cassdlyons — 2012-04-02 20:41:27Z

oh man i really had my fingers crossed! someone on here mentioned having a marriage cert for james and annis which was dated 9-10 months before my grandfather was born in 1925. story is that his mother died soon after and he was then adopted. interesting coincidence but i guess it isnt the right relative. thanks for the help.

Re: RE: ABINGTON SISTER ADOPTED BY WILKINS FAMILY

debbiecarrier1 — 2012-04-02 20:22:28Z

My under standing was that she died after giving birth to a son who died during birth.

Re: RE: ABINGTON SISTER ADOPTED BY WILKINS FAMILY

cassdlyons — 2012-04-02 18:42:26Z

im looking into a possibility (based on another suggestion someone made in another forum) that annis had another child after her marriage to james abington in 1925 before her death in October. Does anyone know of any rumors of a son born feb 1925 and given up for adoption in MS?

Re: Irene Henderson m. A.T. Abington, Shelby Co., TN

GailGrantH — 2011-12-14 02:10:22Z

I would love to receive pics of my Abington relatives. I have a pic of Louis Abington, my gr grandfather but that's all I have. I do have pics of Louis Abington and Susie Dills children if anyone is interested.

Re: Irene Henderson m. A.T. Abington, Shelby Co., TN

GailGrantH — 2011-12-14 02:05:51Z

Hi,

My gr grandfather was also Louis H. Abington who married Susie Dill. He moved to Ft. Smith, AR and lived there until he died. His youngest child, Minnie Faylene Abington, is my grandmother.

I have info on the family going back to Elizabeth Biggs, daughter of Dr. Jimmy Biggs, Edgecombe, NC who married Hardeman Abington.

Re: RE: 2 Abington girls

debbiecarrier1 — 2011-11-10 20:57:32Z

John Benjamin Abington was my great grandfather. One of the boys is James G. Abington. If you still have a copy of the picture of him and the two boys and girl, I would love to have a copy. My email address is kenners48@gmail.com.

Thanks
Shari Abington Kenner

Re: Irene Henderson m. A.T. Abington, Shelby Co., TN

basketwire — 2011-07-05 19:43:42Z

Your Grandfather was a half brother to my father. John B. Abington married Jeanette Gwynn in 1899 Their first child was your Grandfather and he was named after our Great Grandfather and Jeanette's maiden name. James was born in 1900 then John B. Abington was born in 1901 and Jeanette (daughter) was born in 1902. John B. Abington and Jeanette Gwynn Abington divorced in 1906. John B. kept the boys and Jeanette took the girl. A few years later Jeanette, while tending to her sick daughter in the middle of the night caught her nightgown on fire. She died a few days later. The battle over who took the girl became so heated that the stat of Tennesse put her in a orphanage. I have communicated with the girls great grand daught if I can find it I'll send it to you. I have a picture of John B. Abington, James B. Abington , John B. Abington Jr. and Jeanette Abington after returning from Jeanette Gwynn's funeral. By the way the B is for Benjamin.

Re: Irene Henderson m. A.T. Abington, Shelby Co., TN

debbiecarrier1 — 2011-07-05 00:35:21Z

My name is Shari Abington Kenner. James B. Abington was also my Great Great Grandfather. My Great Grand Father was John B Abington and My Grand Father was James Gwynne Abington. My father was Harry C. Abington who's mother was Glady louise Hall Abington. If you would like to make contact you can do so at Sharik37@aol.com

Re: Irene Henderson m. A.T. Abington, Shelby Co., TN

ghstudio26 — 2011-05-22 20:26:00Z

Larry if you still get on here email me I am the one who was talking with you about the family history

ghstudio26@hotmail.com

Gayle Abington Hagerty

Re: Portraits of Habington (Abington) family

abington138 — 2011-04-04 19:02:27Z

Dear Sara,

I sent you a reply earlier today, but as it does not appear as a thread, I am sending again, in case you did not receive it.

We were aware from the Hotel Management at Balyna, that the portraits were no longer there, hence the appeal to the wider world!. My cousin Ian and I may well have information that would be of interest to you, if you can tell us where you fit into the Abingtons. You can contact me by e-mail at jandmab@ntlworld.com and Ian at abington@waitrose .com

Best wishes

John Abington

Re: Portraits of Habington (Abington) family

sarafox3 — 2011-04-03 13:53:27Z

Dear Abington 138,
Balynea House is a late 19th c building which is now a hotel, no signs of Habington portraits now. Though they may b in Ireland somewhere. I am also researching the Habingtons as I would like to find out how they are connected to my Abington ancestors. If you could help me with any information I would e very grateful,
Kind regards,

sara fox

Re: JEANETTE ABINGTON/CATHERINE ABINGTON?

basketwire — 2011-02-05 11:40:45Z

I don't know if this helps but the infi I have is as follows.
Jeannette Gwynn married John B, Abington in 1899. They had three children. James G. Abington 1901, John B. Abington 1902 and Catherine Abington 1903. In 1906 John B. Abington and Jeannette Gwynn divorced. John B. kept the boys and Jeannette kept the girl. In 1914 while tending to a sick Catherine in the night, Jeannette caught on fire from a oil lamp and died 2 weeks later. Two Grandmother fought over the custody of Catherine. The result was she was sent to a home that I have no information on. I assume that the church you refer to is maybe where she went. But she had 2 brothers and no sisters. Maybe Catherine acquired a step sister later.

Re: RE: 2 Abington girls

Jefnas1 — 2011-01-06 07:26:50Z

Hi Don,
My email is: jena@localnews1.net
I do have Abington info to share, pieced together over the years, but it may take me some time to get to it :-(
John B. Abington, Sr. and Mrs. Anna Wright (maiden name unknown) were married July 4, 1911 and divorced around 1914. I do believe that they are your father's birth parents. The 2 boys and girl(ours) were from his prior marriage, also ending in divorce. I don't know if he had any children with wife #3(?), Barbara, but he had two more sons with his last wife, Alice.
I also have a copy of John Benjamin Abington Sr.'s 1946 obituary, listing your father as son "Kent Abington of Texas" I will send that as well.
Jennifer in California

Re: RE: 2 Abington girls

basketwire — 2011-01-05 12:38:39Z

That's great. Please send me your email address and I will send you the picture. Any information in regards to the Abingtons would be helpful. I know that all 3 generations that I know of were born in Collierville. James Abington Senior was the Mayor in 1870. Then John Benjamin Abington was a deputy Sheriff I beleive around 1930. I beleive John benjamin Abington is buried at Elmwood cemetery in Memphis.Find a Grave website). I'm not sure if John Benjmin Abington was the father of my father or if he adopted him. I'll send the picture to you as soon as I have a email address. You can send me the picture of my dad when you find it. Thanks. Don Haas

Re: RE: 2 Abington girls

Jefnas1 — 2011-01-05 05:49:02Z

Wonderful! I also have a copy of a picture of your dad, Kent as a young child, somewhere. I'll have to look for it. We don't have any pictures of Grandma Katherine (the girl) as a child. Would love to exchange.

Re: abington..cousin?

basketwire — 2011-01-05 03:50:45Z

JAMES ABINGTON WAS THE MAYOR OF COLLIERVILLE IN 1870. HE WA MY GREAT GRANDFATHER.

Re: RE: 2 Abington girls

basketwire — 2011-01-05 03:48:01Z

John BENJAMIN ABINGTON WAS MY GRANDFATHER. I HAVE A PICTURE OF HIM, THE 2 BOYS AND THE GIRL BUT NO MOTHER. MY FATHER BECAME PART OF HIS FAMILY SOMETIME BEFORE 1930. MY DAD KENT IS LISTED AS ONE OF HIS SONS ON THE 1930 CENSUS. HE WAS IN BIRMINGHAM, ALA. MARRIED TO A WOMAN NAMED BARBARA EMMA ?MAIDEN NAME

Re: abington..cousin?

basketwire — 2011-01-05 03:41:28Z

My Great Grandfather ( Mayor of Collierville, Tn. in 1870) was James Abington. He was father to John Benjamin Abington, who was father to my dad Kent Haas. His name was changed when adopted by Anna and Weaver Haas. I'm not sure what year the adoption occured but in 1930 my dad was still with John Abington.

Re: Irene Henderson m. A.T. Abington, Shelby Co., TN

basketwire — 2011-01-05 03:34:55Z

My great grandefather was James Abington. He was the first mmayor of Collierville, Tn. in 1870 just after the town was rebuilt after the civil war.

Re: Irene Henderson m. A.T. Abington, Shelby Co., TN

basketwire — 2011-01-05 03:31:57Z

There is also a John Benjamin Abington buried at the Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis. He was my grandfather on my dad's side.

Re: RE: ABINGTON SISTER ADOPTED BY WILKINS FAMILY

debbiecarrier1 — 2010-08-27 17:49:50Z

Sandy:
I just found the marriage certificate of Annis and James Abington. They were married on May 10. 1924 in Crittenden county Arkansas. I thinks the girls were from her first marriage to Mr. White.

Portraits of Habington (Abington) family

abington138 — 2010-03-26 08:48:49Z

Does anyone know the whereabouts, or has ever seen three 16th Century portraits of John, Thomas and Mary Habington (Abington). These were originally at Hindlip in Worcestershire, England, but the last confirmed location we have of them is in 1896 in the possession of Mr. A. More O'Ferrall at Balyna Estate in Ireland. We would love to know what happened to them. Copies of the portraits are attached

NEW EMAIL: sandewhite@yahoo.com

sawh40 — 2008-11-24 18:13:11Z

Here my current email. sandewhite@yahoo.com

FOUND THE S ABINGTON SISTERS ON MEMPHIS CENSUS WITH ADOPTED PARENTS

sawh40 — 2008-11-24 18:11:48Z

Found the 2 Abington Sisters on this census with their adopted parents FRANK and ANNIS WILKINS.
Now I wonder if this ANNIS is a relative of my ANNIS WOODALL/WHITE/ABINGTON died in Oct 1925, the sisters biological mother.
Any help Out there?

RE: ABINGTON SISTER ADOPTED BY WILKINS FAMILY

sawh40 — 2008-11-24 18:06:48Z

Ifound the 2 sisters of my father in Census of Shelby County, Tenn. The family was Frank Wilkins and Annis Wilkins. That name Annis really stood out as my grandmother was Annis Woodall who married Jim Abington in Memphis before she died in October of 1925. She must have marr Jim about 1922. Now I wonder, was this Annis who adopted the girls kin to my grandmother Annis? he
HELP???

H. A. Abington

dhosey1 — 2007-11-25 06:36:44Z

I am looking for the parents of Hardeman A. Abington, (b: abt 1835, NC).
He married first Elizabeth Ann HARRIS (b: 2 Jan 1837/Memphis, Shelby Co, TN) on 14 Sep 1854 at Marshall Co, MS. Census records indicate they resided in Shelby Co, TN - 1860, Cypress Ridge, Monroe Co, AR - 1870, Cypress Twp, Phillips Co, AR - 1880. They had at least 2 daughter, Frances B (b: abt 1856, MS) and Caledonia "Callie" (b: abt 1860, TN)
He married second Martha A (unknown last name) (b: abt 1867, AR) about 1900. Census record for 1910 has them residing in Cleveland Twp, Phillips Co, AR in 1910.
Any information would be appreciated.

Re: Irene Henderson m. A.T. Abington, Shelby Co., TN

2005-12-17 15:55:48Z

Krista:

I just read your old post. I am looking for a John Melby (Milby) Henderson. You wouldn't happen to know your Johns middile name would you?

Dave Henderson

Arkansas Co. Arkansas

Re: JEANETTE 7 CATHERINE ABINGTON. Born ca. 1923 & 1924.orphans 1925.

2005-07-01 14:23:07Z

Hi Sande,
I can give you some information on the girls' father and his family:
James Gwynne Abington, b. 1902 son of
John Benjamin Abington, Sr. (1873-1930's?) and
Jeannette Elizabeth Gwynne (1884-1914)
I can also go back a few more generations.
See my Jan 2005 posts to this board.
Jennifer

JEANETTE 7 CATHERINE ABINGTON. Born ca. 1923 & 1924.orphans 1925.

2005-06-25 17:27:39Z

Still seeking connection /contact with descendants/family of 2 Sisters born in 1923 & 1924 to Annis Catherine (nee Woodall) Abington. Girls were said adopted from French cam presbyterien Home in French Camp, Miss.
They were thought to have been adopted by a Wilerson/Wilkinson family. That would be after their biological mothers death in Oct 1925.
I have 2 photos of the girls as babies.
My father was their half-brother. He was 5/6 when his mother died.

RE: 2 Abington girls

2005-01-30 07:36:49Z

I believe we may have a connection.
I am researching my mother-in-law's Gwynne/Abington family:
When I first saw your post, it jumped right out at me because C(K)atherine Abington was my mother-in-law's mother's name and Jeannette was HER mother's name. But, when I saw the dates, they were too late (our Katherine was born in 1903, however, she was also orphaned at an early age when her mother, Jeannette) died. But now, after reading further posts from you and Shari, they might fit together after all.
John B. ABINGTON married Jeannette E. GWYNNE about 1899 in Memphis or Collierville, TN. They had the following 3 children:
James G. b. ca 1901
John B. jr b. ca 1902
Katherine W. b. ca 1903
They divorced and both were married at least two more times. The boys stayed with their dad while Katherine went with her mother. If this James G. Abington is the one who married your grandmother, it is makes sense that he could have named his daughters after his deceased mother and only sister (who went to California after spending a year in an orphanage herself).

RE: 2 Abington girls

2005-01-30 07:35:22Z

Re: Surname Abington/ James G.

2005-01-30 07:16:31Z

I believe we may have a connection.
I am researching my mother-in-law's Gwynne/Abington family:
John B. ABINGTON married Jeannette E. GWYNNE about 1899 in Memphis or Collierville, TN. They had the following 3 children:
James G. b. ca 1901
John B. jr b. ca 1902
Katherine W. b. ca 1903
They divorced and both were married at least two more times. The boys stayed with their dad. In the 1930 census, oldest son, James G. (could very likely stand for GWYNNE) is at a prison work farm across the border in Arkansas, listed as divorced. That is the last info I have on him.

Re: Surname Abington/ James G.

2005-01-30 07:14:32Z

Re: Abington/Moore Family of North Carolina, Kentucky and Arkansas

2005-01-18 02:14:41Z

Correction on the birthdate of Frances or Fannie B. Abington: should read 1854, not 1845.

Lawrence Abington and Lydia Brookes 1670 Virginia

2004-06-12 17:24:06Z

Does anyone have information and birthdates of these two people's ancestors or children? Lawrence's will was proved in 1670. My info is that their daughter Elizabeth married Mark Cullom and had a daughter Elizabeth who married Isaac Wickliffe. Elizabeth died in 1727. Thanks

Abington/Moore Family of North Carolina, Kentucky and Arkansas

2004-04-11 08:51:40Z

Looking for the family of Mary C. ABINGTON who married William L. MOORE, December 9, 1846 in Fayette County, Tennessee. Mary C. Abington was born December 21, 1831 in Kentucky and her father was William Abington, mother is unknown. She died July 21, 1911 in Hickory Plains, Prairie County, Arkansas. William Abington was born in North Carolina per a biography of William L. Moore in "Biographical & Historical Memoirs of Eastern Arkansas", page 718 by Goodspeed Publishers, 1891.

William and Mary Abington Moore moved to Prairie County, Arkansas sometime between 1850 and 1860. There is a J.B. ABINGTON, possibly a relation, that is also living in Prairie County, Arkansas. I have no further information about him. Other Abington's living in Phillips County, Arkansas, are the following:

H.A. ABINGTON. Born about 1835 (Source: 1880 Cypress, Phillips County, Arkansas, Federal Census) in North Carolina. Both parents were born in North Carolina. Possibly a brother to Mary C. Abington. His wife is listed as "E.A." Abington, born about 1837 in Mississippi. Her parents were both born in North Carolina. They had the following children:

1. Frances or Fannie B. Abington b. About 1845

2. Callie Abington b. About 1861

3. Jennie Abington b. About 1862

There is also a W.T.ABINGTON living in White County, Arkansas. Born about 1845 in Tennessee.

This is all I have on these Abington's. If anyone can give me information on the parentage or ancestors of Mary C. Abington Moore I would be very appreciative.

abington/douglas/gremillion

CARMENGUY — 2003-12-01 05:44:01Z

my great grandparents are
carl gremillion and ethel douglas abington..(born 4-19-1895/died 5-31-1962)
my great great grandparents are
william henry abington...(dob 2-14-1858 died 4-12-1924)
his wife zula douglas abington (dob 7-31-1869 died 4-15-1918)
from grand cane, la
does anyone have any info about them?

Surname Abington

sharik37 — 2003-09-12 16:43:51Z

I have just started looking for information on my grandfather. Did anyone know James Gwin Abington. Albert L. Abington was his half brother. Albert lived in Cordova (Shelby County) TN. To my understanding James Gwin Abington was married at least twice (Maybe more?). Heard thru the grape vine that he had 2 daughters. He lived in Hattiesburg Mississippi back in 1937 when my father was born. Last we heard he was buried in sweetwater TX. any way if any one knows any thing I would like to heard from you.

Thanks
Shari Abington Kenner

yes im also related to the colliervile abingtons

2003-09-08 00:45:17Z

the first mayor of collierville was my great great grandfather. please get with me asap. john.hagerty@nashville.com

Re: Irene Henderson m. A.T. Abington, Shelby Co., TN

2003-09-08 00:42:58Z

My great grandfather was Louis Hardiman Abington, born in Shelby County, TN in 1855. He was town marshall of Collierville, Shelby County, TN in late 1870's for four years.

I can't find anything on his ancestors or siblings. Does this make any connection to A.T.Abington?

Irene Henderson m. A.T. Abington, Shelby Co., TN

kwjames — 2003-09-08 00:42:34Z

Abington on Shelby Co., TN query board
I'm looking for more information on the following ancestors:

Irene Henderson, daughter of William Lafayette Henderson (son of John Henderson and Irene Shelton) and Margaret Steele (daughter of John and Margaret Steele), was born 9 August 1870, Shelby Co., TN; Married A.T. Abington; She died as a result of carcinoma of the cervix on 14 September 1945 at the age of 75. At the time of her death, she was living at 1436 E. Molemore, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She is buried in Elmwood Cemetary, Memphis, TN.

Obituary for Irene Abington; Commercial Appeal. Sept. 15, 1945
Mrs. A.T. Abington
Active Church Worker Will Be Buried This Afternoon at Elmwood
Services for Mrs. Irene Henderson Abington, wife of A.T. Abington, will be held at 2:30 this afternoon at National Funeral Home, the Rev. Charles Stuart Hale officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood. She was 75.
Mrs. Abington died early yesterday at Baptist Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. W.L. Henderson of Woodstock. Her father was a physician in the Confederate Army and her mother was a nurse. Mrs. Abington was a member of the D.A.R. and Daughters of the Confederacy.
Before she became ill a year ago she was active in all phases of work at Grace St. Luke's Episcopal Church, where she taught a Sunday School class.
Educated at St. Mary's Episcopal School here and Peabody College in Nashville. Mrs. Abington spent much of her time visiting the sick and doing deeds of charity.

ABBINGTON - found this marriage info in MO.

TheresaRGriffiths — 2003-06-24 04:46:54Z

Also I have no connection to any of these lines.

ABBINGTON, Henry to Marion SMITH May 31, 1837

Warren County, MO.

Abington's of Louisiana

JoanDouglas45 — 2002-09-26 03:29:46Z

I'm looking for an Emma Abington in the late 1800's that might have been married to my great grandfather Charles Allen Douglas of Desoto Parish in Grand Cane, La. or Mansfield, La. A fellow researcher had told me they found a marriage between Emma Abington and Charles Allen Douglas on December 6, 1881 in Desoto Parish. If you have any info on either, please email me directly. With regards,
J. Douglas

Roger Abington

JoanDouglas45 — 2002-09-26 03:29:46Z

Hi Janet, sorry I don't know a Roger Abington
The Abington's I'm looking for was on my grand
fathers side of the family that lived in Louisiana.
They came from Ireland. Please feel free to
email me anything concerning the Abington's.
With regards,
J. Douglas

Re: Abington

abington1 — 2002-05-16 21:14:03Z

janet, you seem to know some of my family.
i have an uncle- roger abington. you have also mentioned two sisters who married two abington brothers- my uncles.
i am curious how you know my family. were you friends with them, neighbers?
this post was written quite some time ago- in feb. it is now nov. if you read this post occasionally please email me back. i'd love to hear more about how you know these abingtons.
thanks, jan

Re: sisters

abington1 — 2002-05-16 21:14:03Z

the two sisters you are speaking of i believe are my aunts, married to my uncles stan and don abington. i know my uncle don is deceased but i think stan is still alive.
do you know where he is? last i knew stan and jean had moved to wyoming.
i am jan abington daughter of walker abington, my uncle stan's oldest brother.
i have been trying to trace our side of the family but can't get back past my grandfathers father. if you know of my uncles whereabouts, i'd love to know.
sincerely, jan abington

abingtons

2001-03-10 17:52:19Z

http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi
http://genforum.genealogy.com/abington/
Hi I am a abington from collierville and north carlina decent.
my great great grand father was the mayor of collierville they have a lowry abington cementary there it may help/.
the links above I do remember seeing those names on one of them tonite under abington. I hope they will help you
thanks gayle abington hagerty
john.hagerty@nashville.com