Elizabeth Abernathy (abt. 1830 - aft. 1880)

Born about 1830 in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

Ancestors

Wife of William H Potts — married 11 Jan 1863 in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, USA

Died after 1880 after about age 50 in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, USA [uncertain]

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Biography

BIRTH / DEATH

Elizabeth Abernathy

Middle initial J on census in 1870

Middle initial A on census in 1880

Maiden name confirmed thru death records of children Hassie & Ulus.

Birth estimated about 1830, based on the following:

1) born between 1826-1830, per census in 1830, age under 5

2) birth between 1826-1830, per census in 1840, age 10-14

3) 1832 AL, per census in 1850, age 18

4) 1832 AL, per census in 1860, age 28

5) 1831 AL, per census in 1870, age 39

6) 1829 AL, per census in 1880, age 51

7) possible birth: 20 Apr 1828, per undocumented source

Place of Birth: assume Jefferson Co. AL, based on the following:

1) Father William has 1830 & 1840 census in Jefferson Co. AL

2) Elizabeth was born between 1830 & 1840 census.

3) Elizabeth's own census show born in Alabama

4) Possible place of birth: Calhoun Co. AL, per undocumented source

Death: after 1880 census, location unknown:

1) Last known location: Pontotoc Co. Mississippi, on 1880 census

2) her husband cannot be located after 1880

3) She has one step-daughter still in Pontotoc Co. MS in 1900

4) She has several children that moved to Texas by 1900

5) possible death: 01 Oct 1887, per undocumented source

PARENTAGE

Elizabeth Abernathy, daughter of William Abernathy

Circumstantial evidence for father:

1) Elizabeth moved to Pontotoc Co. Mississippi, and by 1850 census, was

living in very close proximity to other Abernathy's (assumed siblings).

These nearby Abernathy's are: Richard, James, Robert, Martha, Mary, Amanda

2) Elizabeth and her siblings, all fit correctly on father's 1830/40 census.

3) Elizabeth's 1870 census next to brother-in-law Elam Ware (husband of Mary)

MARRIAGE

1st Marriage:

Husband: John Potts

Wife: Elizabeth Abernathy

Married about 1846, per birth of 1st child Mary

Note: child Mary's age is inconsistent

2nd Marriage:

Hunting For Bears, comp.. Mississippi Marriages, 1776-1935

Name: W. H. Potts

Spouse: Elizabeth Potts

Marriage Date: 11 Jan 1863

Location: Pontotoc County, Mississippi

CENSUS / TIMELINE

1830 Census: Jefferson, Alabama, p.15

Name: Wm Abanathy

2 - Males - 5 thru 9: ........... [Robert and James]

1 - Males - 15 thru 19: ....... [Richard]

1 - Males - 20 thru 29: ....... [Sterling]

1 - Males - 40 thru 49: ....... [WILLIAM]

2 - Females - Under 5: ....... [Martha and Elizabeth] <----

2 - Females - 15 thru 19: ... [Mary and Nancy]

1 - Females - 30 thru 39: ... [SARAH]

Total Free White Persons: 10

1830 Census Notes:

Living next to Samuel Abernathy (brother-in-law, the husband of Eleanor)

1840 Census: Jefferson, Alabama, p.27

Name: William Abernathy

1 - Males - 10 thru 14: ....... [William]

1 - Males - 50 thru 59: ....... [WILLIAM]

1 - Females - 5 thru 9: ....... [Amanda]

2 - Females - 10 thru 14: ... [Martha and Elizabeth] <----

1 - Females - 40 thru 49: ... [SARAH]

Total Free White Persons: 6

1840 census Notes:

Living next to brother: Richard Abernathy

1846: marriage of Elizabeth to 1st husband John Potts (date estimated)

1850 Census: Pontotoc, Mississippi, family#53

John Potts ........... 23 ... TN ... farmer ... real estate $300

Elizabeth Potts ... 18 ... AL

Mary Potts ............ 1 ... MS

Robert Payne ..... 20 ... NC ... farmer <--- who is this

1850 Census Notes:

Living close to family#54: Elizabeth's sister: Martha Abernathy-Flanagan age 22

Living close to family#55: Elizabeth's brothers: James Abernathy 28, Robert 26

Living close to family#49: Elizabeth's Abernathy-Ware age 33, Elam age 33

...... sister Amanda age 14 living in household

Living close to family#48: Elizabeth's brother: Richard Abernathy 37, Mary 36

1860 Census: Carrollton, Police District 4, Carroll, Mississippi, family#25

John Potts ........... 30 ... TN

Elizabeth Potts ... 28 ... AL

Mary Potts ............ 9 ... MS ... [Mary Louise Potts]

H Potts .................. 8 ... MS ... [Maria Hassie Ann Potts]

Wm Potts .............. 6 ... MS

John Potts ............. 4 ... MS

Thos Potts ............ 1 ... MS ... [cannot locate in 1870]

1860-1863: death of 1st husband, John Potts

1863: marriage of Elizabeth to 2nd husband, William H Potts

1867: child Mary, married William Williams, in Pontotoc Co. MS

1867: child Hassie, married Wesley Ponder, in Lee Co. MS

186x: child Thomas, either died, or might be "Thomas FRANKLIN Potts"

1870 Census: Verona, District 4, Lee, Mississippi, family#249

Wm H Potts ........... 54 ... GA ... farmer, real estate $1000, personal $555

Elizabeth J Potts .... 39 ... AL ... [maiden Abernathy]

Wm R Potts ........... 16 ... MS ... [child of John & Elizabeth]

Jno A Potts ............ 13 ... MS ... [child of John & Elizabeth]

Caledonia Potts .... 12 ... MS ... [age 15 - child of Wm & Lucinda]

Wiletta Potts ........... 8 ... MS ... [age 14 - child of Wm & Lucinda]

George Potts ........... 6 ... MS ... [age 12 - child of Wm & Lucinda]

Franklin Potts ......... 8 ... MS ... [not sure who's child]

Charles Potts .......... 3 ... MS ... [child of Wm & Elizabeth]

Ulesses O Potts ...... 2 ... MS ... [child of Wm & Elizabeth]

1870 Census Notes:

Living next to family#250: brother-in-law: Elam Ware (1st wife Mary Abenathy)

Franklin is probably child of Wm & Lucinda, based on order of children on census.

1879: step-child Wiletta, married John T Horton, in Pontotoc Co. MS

1880: child John, cannot locate

1880 Census: Pontotoc, Mississippi, family#197

W. H. Betts ........ 59 ... GA,GA,GA ... blacksmith

E. A. Betts ......... 51 ... AL,SC,SC

C. J. Betts .......... 23 ... MS,GA,SC ... [Caledonia]

G. A. Betts ........ 21 ... MS,GA,SC ... farm laborer, attends school [George]

T. F. Betts .......... 20 ... MS,GA,SC ... farm laborer, attends school [Franklin]

Charles Betts ... 14 ... MS,GA,SC ... farm laborer, attends school

U. O. Betts ........ 11 ... MS,GA,SC ... attends school [Ulus]

A. H. Betts .......... 8 ... MS,GA,SC ... male

1880 Census Notes:

Living next to family#197: daughter: M. H. Pinder age 29, widowed, 2 children

Living next to family#197: son: W. R. Betts age 26 (living with sister - above)

1900: cannot locate Elizabeth, or husband William Potts.

Note: 3 children (Mary, Hassie, Ulus) married, living in Texas (different counties)

Note: step-daughter, Wilette, married and living in Pontotoc. Co. Mississippi

Cannot locate any other children.

CHILDREN

MARY LOUISE POTTS (child of 1st marriage - father John):

1867 marriage: Mary L. Potts, W. W. Williams, 14 Feb 1867, Pontotoc Co. MS

1870 ???

1880 census: M. L. Williams 32 MS,MS,MS, W. W. Williams 35 MS, Pontotoc, MS

........ living next to mother and step-father

1900 census: Mary L Williams b.Jan-1848, MS,MS,AL, Wm E Williams,Burnet, TX

1910 census: Mary L Williams 62 MS, William E Williams 72 MS, Burnet, Texas

1920 census: Mary Willams 72 MS,MS,MS, W E Willams 83 MS, Williamson, TX

........ living in household of son Raymond

1924 burial: Mary Potts Williams(1847-1924) - Find A Grave# 26900766

1926 husband: William E. Williams (1837-1926) - Find A Grave# 26901101

MARIA HASSIE ANN POTTS (child of 1st marriage - father John):

1867 marriage: Miss M. A. Potts, W. W. Ponder, 19 Dec 1867, Lee Co. MS

1870 ???

187x: death of 1st husband Wesley Ponder, between 1875-1880

1880 census: M. H. Pinder 29 MS,MS,AL, widowed, w/brother, Pontotoc MS

........ living next to mother and step-father

1894 marriage (2nd) - per 1900 census, married 6 years

1900 census: M Hassie Taber b.Sep 1852 MS,GA,AL, William C, Milam, Texas

1910 census: Hassie Taber 58 MS,MS,MS, William C 65 MS, Milam, Texas

........ 3 children, 2 living ... living with daughter Minnie's family

1918 husband: William C Taber (1844-1918) - Find A Grave# 137152047

1920 census: Hassie Ann Tabor 69 MS,MS,MS, widowed, Travis, Texas

1921 death record: Maria Ann Taber, b. 27 Sep 1850 MS, d. 27 Nov 1921 TX

....... parents William Potts and Elizabeth Abernathy ( William is step-father)

1921 burial: Hassie Ann Taber (1850-1921) - Find A Grave# 137152092

1945 child's death record: William Edward Ponder (1873-1945),

........ parents listed as: Wesley Ponder, Hassie Potts

1943 child's death record: Mrs Minnie L Taber (1875-1943),

........ parents listed as: W W Ponder, Hassie Potts

WILLIAM R POTTS (child of 1st marriage - father John):

1880 census: W.R. Betts [Potts] 26 MS,MS,AL, Pontotoc MS

........ living in household of sister M. H. Pinder [Ponder] 29 MS widowed

........ living next to mother and step-father

JOHN A POTTS (child of 1st marriage - father John):

 ??? canot locate after 1870 census with parents

THOMAS POTTS (child of 1st marriage - father John):

Either he died before age 11, or might be "Thomas FRANKLIN Potts"

Reference Franklin Potts on mother's 1870 census.

Several children have wrong ages on 1870 census, which makes Franklin questionable.

CHARLES POTTS (child of 2nd marriage - father William):

 ??? canot locate after 1880 census with parents

ULUS OSCAR POTTS (child of 2nd marriage - father William):

1898 marriage: Ulus O. Potts, Fannie Moore, 24 Nov 1898, Williamson, Texas

1900 census: Ulus O Potts Apr-1871 MS,GA,MS, Fannie M 23, Williamson, TX

1910 census: Ulys Potts 41 MS,GA,US, Fannie 33 MS, Lampasas, Texas

1920 census: U O Patts 48 MS,GA,MS, Fannie 42 MS, Lampasas, Texas

1930 census: Ulus Potts 60 MS,GA,MS, Fannie 53 MS, Lampasas, Texas

1933 death: Ulus Oscar Potts(1870-1933), parents W H Potts, Mary Abernathy

........ his mother should be listed as Elizabeth - not Mary

1933 burial: Ulus Oscar Potts(1870-1933) - Find A Grave Memorial# 17366944

1940 wife: Fanny Potts 61 MS, widowed, Lampasas, Texas

child's death record: William Darrell Potts (1908-1946),

........ parents listed as: U O Potts, Fannie Moore

A. H. POTTS - male (child of 2nd marriage - father William):

 ??? canot locate after 1880 census with parents

STEP-CHILD:

Willette Potts (child of William & Lucinda):

1879 marriage: Willett Potts, J. T. Horton, 21 Jan 1879, Pontotoc Co. MS

1880 census: Willetta Horton 20 MS,GA,MS, J.T. 20 MS, Pontotoc, Mississippi

STEP-CHILD:

Caladonia Potts (child of William & Lucinda):

 ??? Caldonia "Callie" Potts Grisham(1855-1911) - Find A Grave# 62728015 ???

 ??? Nathaniel Webster Grisham(1852-1938) - Find A Grave# 62727965 ???

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