Martha Coleman1
F, b. 2 November 1799, d. 28 January 1867
Martha Coleman was born on 2 November 1799.1 She was also known as Patsy.
Martha married Joel ABNEY, son of Azariah ABNEY and Mary Ann POPE, circa 1827 in Edgefiled (now Saluda) County, South Carolina.1,2
Joel died on 13 February 1838 in Saluda Old Town, Saluda County, South Carolina, at age 31 leaving Martha Coleman as a widow.1
Martha Coleman appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 December 1850 in Edgefield District, South Carolina. The household was listed as Martha Abney, 50, born South Carolina. She had real estate valued at $3000. Living with her were John T. Abney, 20, farmer; Mary Abney, 17; Matthew Abney, 15, farmer; and Joel Abney, 13. They were living next door to Tabitha Abney, the widow of Zachariah Abney.
Martha ABNEY appeared in a newspaper article 2 October 1851 in the Edgefield Advertiser, published in Edgefield, South Carolina. NOTICE--- Application will be made in the next Legilature for a Public Road, commencing at or near Elbert Devore's, on the Scott's Ferry Road, via Mountain Creek Church-- from thence to Good Hope Church, or through that neighborhood-- from thence to Mt. Enon, and thence by M. W. Clary's, and then intersect the Higgins' Ferry Road at Mrs. Martha Abney's, about one and a half miles from said Ferry.
Martha Coleman died on 28 January 1867 in Saluda County, South Carolina, at age 67.1 She was buried in Joel Abney Cemetery, near Newberry.1
Martha married Joel ABNEY, son of Azariah ABNEY and Mary Ann POPE, circa 1827 in Edgefiled (now Saluda) County, South Carolina.1,2
Joel died on 13 February 1838 in Saluda Old Town, Saluda County, South Carolina, at age 31 leaving Martha Coleman as a widow.1
Martha Coleman appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 10 December 1850 in Edgefield District, South Carolina. The household was listed as Martha Abney, 50, born South Carolina. She had real estate valued at $3000. Living with her were John T. Abney, 20, farmer; Mary Abney, 17; Matthew Abney, 15, farmer; and Joel Abney, 13. They were living next door to Tabitha Abney, the widow of Zachariah Abney.
Martha ABNEY appeared in a newspaper article 2 October 1851 in the Edgefield Advertiser, published in Edgefield, South Carolina. NOTICE--- Application will be made in the next Legilature for a Public Road, commencing at or near Elbert Devore's, on the Scott's Ferry Road, via Mountain Creek Church-- from thence to Good Hope Church, or through that neighborhood-- from thence to Mt. Enon, and thence by M. W. Clary's, and then intersect the Higgins' Ferry Road at Mrs. Martha Abney's, about one and a half miles from said Ferry.
Martha Coleman died on 28 January 1867 in Saluda County, South Carolina, at age 67.1 She was buried in Joel Abney Cemetery, near Newberry.1
Last Edited=7 Apr 2022
Children of Martha Coleman and Joel ABNEY
- Dr. John Pope ABNEY+ b. 1830, d. 1864
- Mary Elizabeth ABNEY b. 1833
- Matthew A. ABNEY1 b. 13 Sep 1834, d. 11 Oct 1855
- Joel Richard ABNEY+ b. 12 Sep 1836, d. 25 Mar 1912
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