Brief Life History of Abijah
When Abijah Humphrey was born on 16 November 1778, in Virginia, United States, his father, John Humphrey, was 28 and his mother, Elizabeth Forbes, was 29. He married Nancy Catherine Emerson on 5 January 1801, in Green, Kentucky, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 2 daughters. He died on 3 March 1813, in Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, United States, at the age of 34, and was buried in Waltons Creek Church Cemetery, Centertown, Ohio, Kentucky, United States.
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Sources (6)
- Abijah Humphre, "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954"
- Abijah Humphrey, "Find A Grave Index"
- Tax books: Hardin County, Kentucky, USA
Spouse and Children
1778–1813 Male
1781–1841 Female
Children (3)
1801–1855 Male
1804–1877 Female
1807–1853 Female
Parents and Siblings
1750–1815 Male
1750– Female
Siblings (6)
1776–1850 Female
1777–1827 Male
1778–1813 Male
1780–1857 Male
1784–1847 Male
+1 More Child
World Events (8)
1780 · Richmond Becomes the Capital
Age 2
1781 · The First Constitution
Age 3
1788 · Becomes the 10th state
Age 10
Name Meaning
English: from the Middle English and Norman French personal name Humfrey, from ancient Germanic Hunfrid, Humfrid, composed of the elements hūn- ‘bear cub’ + frithu ‘peace’. The name was borne by a 9th-century Christian saint, bishop of Therouanne, who had a certain following in England among Norman settlers.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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