Charles A. Abercrombie

b. circa 1805
  • Charles A. Abercrombie was born circa 1805 in Georgia.
  • He married Malinda Mayes, daughter of Robert Mayes.
  • Charles A. Abercrombie and Malinda Mayes appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Montgomery, Alabama. Other members of the household included Sarah Abercrombie.
  • He was a hotel keeper, according to the 1850 census.
  • On Monday, 30 July 1855, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Planted two kinds of Peas sent by C. Abercrombie this morning."
  • On Thursday, 17 January 1856, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Went to Huntsville with Campbell to school," and on Friday, the 18th, "Boarded Campbell with Colonel Woodall at Huntsville Globe Hotel." On the following day, "Came home from C. Abercrombie."
  • On Saturday, 19 January 1856, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Came home from C. Abercrombie."
  • On Tuesday, 14 October 1856, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Mrs. Wood, Mr. Powell, and Ella and Wood started on a visit to Mr. Fisher, C. Abercrombie's, and Mr. McGar and Colonel Yoakum."
  • On Friday, 13 April 1860, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Made a visit to Charles Abercrombie's yesterday and returned today in Company with J. C. Farley."
  • Charles A. Abercrombie and Malinda Mayes appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Huntsville, Walker County, Texas. Other members of the household included James Buford Abercrombie. James was the last child of Charles Abercrombie's brother Milo Bolling from his first marriage, and whose mother died shortly after he was born.
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1860 census.
  • On Friday, 11 April 1862, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: Green Wood recorded: "Sent mare Salt to C. A. Abercrombie's Horse."
  • Charles A. Abercrombie and Malinda Mayes appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Walker County, Texas.
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1870 census.
  • Charles A. Abercrombie and Malinda Mayes appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Walker County, Texas.
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1880 census.
  • Last Edited: 8 Aug 2013

Family: Malinda Mayes b. circa 1812