1834-1889
John Jackson Abston, Sr. was born on 19 Apr 1834 in Bibb County, Alabama to Elijah Abston and Nancy (Prewitt) Abston and died on 24 Feb 1889 in Choctaw County, Alabama. He was 54 years old. He served the Confederate States Army during the Civil War. He was a prisoner of war at one time during the war.
John married Mary Jane Jenkins. John and Mary had six children and two adopted children: Mary; Mahala Jane “Mahallie”; Martha Ann “Mattie”; William; Allen; Elijah Luther “Elige”; James William "Jimmy" Jenkins-Abston; and Emma Shirley-Abston.
At the time of his death, John was preceded in death by his parents. He was survived by his wife; four sons; four daughters; eight grandchildren; and one known sister.
1834-1889
John Jackson Abston, Sr. was born on 19 Apr 1834 in Bibb County, Alabama to Elijah Abston and Nancy (Prewitt) Abston and died on 24 Feb 1889 in Choctaw County, Alabama. He was 54 years old. He served the Confederate States Army during the Civil War. He was a prisoner of war at one time during the war.
John married Mary Jane Jenkins. John and Mary had six children and two adopted children: Mary; Mahala Jane “Mahallie”; Martha Ann “Mattie”; William; Allen; Elijah Luther “Elige”; James William "Jimmy" Jenkins-Abston; and Emma Shirley-Abston.
At the time of his death, John was preceded in death by his parents. He was survived by his wife; four sons; four daughters; eight grandchildren; and one known sister.
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JOHN ABSTON SR.
BORN APR 19, 1834
FATHER, HOW WE MISS YOU.
Family Members
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Mary Abston
1852–1913
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Mahala Jane "Mahallie" Abston Mozingo
1854–1936
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Martha Ann "Mattie" Abston Young
1856–1910
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William "W. M." Abston
1858–1943
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Allen Abston
1861–1921
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Elijah Luther "Elige" Abston
1862–1960
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James William Abston
1868–1934
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Ella Fair Jenkins-Abston Carroll
1875–1940
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Emma Shirley-Abston Long
1877–1902
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