Abigail Payne was born in 1815 in Barbourville, Knox, Kentucky, United States, daughter of William Payne (about 1783–1848) and Abigail Stewart (1784–1853). She married Thomas L. Jordan March 25, 1834. He was the son of Woodford Jordan and Elizabeth Coffee Jordan. They had 11 children in 22 years.
Abigail died sometime after the 1880 Census where she is listed as sick from falling in Knox, Kentucky at around age 65.
Research Notes
Abigail (18) and Thomas Symons Jordan (25) were married on 25 May 1834 in Knox County, Kentucky. Thomas was born on 8 Sep 1808 in Craven, Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA. He was the son of Joseph Jordan and Sarah Symons.
Sources
Knox Co., KY Marriage Records, Marriage Book A 1800-1850, Name Abigail Payne, Gender Female, Spouse Name Thomas L Jordan
1850 US Census, Knox Co., KY census - Thomas L. Jorden, Head
1860 US Census, Knox Co., KY census - Thomas L. Jordan, Head
1870 US Census, Knox Co., KY census - Name Abagil Jardon, age in 1870 55, Birth Date abt 1815, Birthplace Kentuckey, Dwelling Number 1, Home in 1870 Subdivision 93, Knox, Kentucky, Race White, Gender Female, Post Office Flat Lick
1880 US Census, Knox Co., KY census - Wm. Williamston, Head, Abigail and Thomas L. are living with daughter Dorkus and her husband Wm. Williamston. Age 65, Birth Date Abt 1815, Birthplace Kentucky, Home in 1880 Knox, Kentucky, USA, Dwelling Number 496, Sick Falling dermat (sic)
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DNA Connections
It may be possible to confirm family relationships with Abigail by comparing test results with other carriers of her mitochondrial DNA.
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