Abraham Stevens (abt. 1802 - bef. 1866)

Born about 1802 in North Carolina, United States

Husband of Nancy (Aycock) Stevens — married 11 Nov 1826 (to about 1843) in Wilkinson County, Georgia, United States

Descendants

Died before Sep 1866 before about age 64 in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Biography

Mr. Abraham Stevens and Miss Nancy Aycock were married 11 Nov 1826 in Wilkinson, Georgia.^[1]

In 1830 he was living in Wilkinson, Georgia.^[2] The household included 2 males age 15 to 19, 1 male 20 to 29, 1 female 10 to 14, 1 male slave 10 to 23 and 1 male slave 36 to 54.

In 1840 he was living in District 331, Wilkinson, Georgia.^[3] The household included 1 male under 5 (Abraham), 2 males 5 to 9 (A Joel, John Benjamin), 1 male 20 to 29 (Abram), 1 male 40 to 49, 2 females under 5 (Rachel, ?), 1 female 5 to 9 (Elizabeth), 1 female 20 to 29 (Nancy) and 1 female 60 to 69. Two persons were employed in agriculture. One person was blind. Four persons over age 20 could not read and write. All 11 people in the household were free white persons.

His wife Nancy died before 1850, most likely around 1843 with the birth of daughter Sarah.

In 1850 he was living in Walker, Alabama.^[4] The household included Abraham Stephens 48, Joel A Stephens 18, Elizabeth T Stephens 16, Abraham D Stephens 12, Rachel C Stephens 10 and Sarah F Stephens 7. All were born in Georgia except Abraham born in North Carolina. Abraham and Joel were farmers.

He married second Elizabeth Margaret Busby (or Buzbee or Busbee), probably around 1854 in Alabama.

On 25 Jun 1856 he was appointed postmaster in Democrat, Walker, Alabama.^[5]

In 1860 he was living in Woods Precinct, Jefferson, Alabama.^[6] The household included Abraham Stevens 58, Elizabeth M Stevens 31, Rachel C Stevens 20, Visa C Stevens 5, Resean A Stevens 4, Wm C L Stevens 3, and Austin H Stevens 1. Abraham was born in North Carolina, Rachel in Georgia and the rest in Alabama. Abraham was a Baptist clergyman.

Abram Stevens estate was probated in Jefferson County, Alabama 3 Sep 1866. William Eubank was named administrator 20 Sep 1866.^[7][8] Heirs included:

Elizabeth Stevens, widow of deceased, resides in Mississippi

John B Stevens, Jefferson County

A.J Stevens, Jefferson County

Daniel Stevens, Jefferson County

Elizabeth Youngblood wife of P H Youngblood

Catherine Turner wife of Elijah Turner, all of Jeff County

Sarah Busby wife of Hudson Busby Walker County

Minors residing with their mother in Mississippi

Vica Stevens

Columbus Stevens

Rosannah Stevens and

Austin H Stevens

Research Notes

Previous note:

I am guessing that James is Elizabeth Stevens' father's name because Elizabeth and P. H. named their first son James Andrew. P. H.'s father is Andrew, so it is reasonable to assume they gave the name of Elizabeth's father as the other name.

Also, P. H. and Elizabeth's first Child was Sarah Jane, so perhaps Elizabeth's mother was Jane since P. H.'s mother is Sarah. BH

21:50, 23 February 2016 (EST)Scarborough-638 21:50, 23 February 2016 (EST)

Original spouse Nancy Cummins disconnected: no sources.

Children with Nancy Aycock:

John Benjamin Stevens b. 11 Jul 1830 d. 27 May 1907 did not find existing profile

Adam Joel Stevens b. 8 Aug 1832 d. 21 Aug 1908 Stevens-1538 surviving merge with Joel Stevens-1549

Elizabeth T Stevens Youngblood b. 1834 d. 3 Dec 1872 Stevens-1544

Abraham Daniel Stevens b. 24 Mar 1838 d. 5 May 1934 Stevens-1537

Rachel Catherine Stevens Turner b. 1840 did not find existing profile

Sarah Stevens Busby b. 1843 did not find existing profile

Children with Elizabeth Buzbee:

Vica Stevens b. 1855 did not find existing profile

William Columbus Lafayette Stevens b. 19 Apr 1857 d. 11 May 1939

Rosana Stevens Justice b. 10 Feb 1856 d. 19 Jan 1933

Austin H Stevens b. 9 Apr 1859 d. 7 Jul 1928 did not find existing profile

The grave memorial 9052053 for Louisa Elizabeth Caroline Buzbee Stevens appears to be conflating Elizabeth the second wife of Abraham Stevens (mother of children noted above) and the wife of Abraham's son Abraham Daniel. Not surprising given the difference in ages and similarity in names (Elizabeth Caroline and Louisa Eliza), both of them Busby (or Buzbee). She looks ok, the problem is just the connection to her step son Abraham Daniel as husband. But then the children have the wrong father?

The grave memorial for John Benjamin identifies his siblings as Joel Adam, Elizabeth, Abraham Daniel, Rachel and Sarah. And his half siblings as Vicie, Roseann, William Columbus Lafayette and Austin Hollis.

According to her grave memorial, Lucinda Caroline Elizabeth Busbee was the daughter of William Busbee and Elizabeth Key. She was the wife of Adam Joel Stevens. She may have also been the sister of Abraham's second wife Elizabeth. The 1850 census is difficult to read and the family may have been indexed as Bustin, Bu?tia, or Busby.^[9] They were living in Walker, Alabama and the household included William 48, Elizabeth 47, Elizabeth 21, William 20, Husten 17, Carline 14, Marten 12, Luiza 10, Tibs 9, Milenday 9, Maradeth 5, Maryan 3 and Joshua 2. All were born in Alabama. From this is it possible that Elizabeth, born 1829 was the second wife of Abram Stevens; Carline born 1836 is Lucinda Caroline wife of Adam Joel Stevens (and daughter-in-law of Abram); Luiza born 1840 is Louisa Eliza wife of Abraham Daniel Stevens (and daughter-in-law of Abram)? It looks likely.

Sources

1. ↑ County Marriage Records, 1828–1978. The Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia. Mr Abraham Stevens Ancestry Sharing Link Ancestry.com. Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHGB-P95 : 20 February 2021), Abram Stevens, Wilkinson, Georgia, United States; citing 339, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 21; FHL microfilm 7,041.
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHBJ-9SD : 2 March 2021), Abram Stevens, District 331, Wilkinson, Georgia, United States; citing p. 295, NARA microfilm publication , (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll ; FHL microfilm
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH5H-1NY : 19 December 2020), Abraham Stephens, Walker, Alabama, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
5. ↑ National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Roll #: 3; Archive Publication #: M841. Abraham Stevens Ancestry Sharing Link Ancestry.com. U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. This collection was indexed by Ancestry World Archives Project contributors.
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHDK-8N7 : 18 February 2021), Abraham Stevens, 1860.
7. ↑ JEFFCO probate : loose records index : records in this index include Jeferson County probate loose records from 1852-1926; https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/537422-jeffco-probate-loose-records-index-records-in-this-index-include-jeferson-county-probate-loose-records-from-1852-1926-records-from-the-bessemer-division-for-1916-1936-are-also-included?viewer=1&offset=0#page=1&viewer=thumb&o=info&n=0&q= Image 1721
8. ↑ Jefferson County Estate Case Files, Box 26. Stevens, Abram (1861-1866) Box 116 Folder 30 of 72. Images 1105 to 1121 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C914-LX7W?i=1104&cat=1200749 and https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C914-LXSR?cat=1200749
9. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH5C-CW1 : 19 December 2020), Carline Bu?tia in household of William Bu?tia, Walker, Alabama, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

• Source: S8 Abbreviation: GEDCOM file from Betty Hamilton January 2009 Title: GEDCOM file from Betty Hamilton January 2009

See Also:

• FamilySearch Profile with first wife

• FamilySearch Profile with second wife

Acknowledgements

• WikiTree profile Stevens-1548 created through the import of Godfrey non-living.ged on Jun 14, 2011 by Jim Godfrey.