Charles Gordon Abercrombie

Charles Gordon Abercrombie

• Father: Charles Thomas Abercrombie b. 15 April 1824, d. circa 1873
• Mother: Virginia Gordon b. April 1827

• Charles Gordon Abercrombie was born on 14 June 1855 in Russell County, Alabama, five miles from Columbus, Georgia.
• Charles Thomas Abercrombie and Virginia Gordon appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Girard PO, Russell County, Alabama. Other members of the household included Charles Gordon Abercrombie, Barbara (?), Julia Sidney Abercrombie, Mary Flournoy Abercrombie and Annie B. Abercrombie.
• He married Fannie Epping on 12 November 1887 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, or 12 January?
• Charles Gordon Abercrombie became a widower at the circa 1891 death of his wife Fannie Epping.
• He married Kate Wescott in November 1896 in Montgomery County, Alabama.
• Charles Gordon Abercrombie and Kate Wescott appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Montgomery, Alabama, at 419 South Perry Street with two domestic servants and nephew William H. Chambers, a dentist.. Other members of the household included Isabel Abercrombie and Fannie Virginia Abercrombie.
• He was self-employed as a coal dealer, according to the 1900 census.
• The following appeared on 20 July 1901 in The Montgomery Advertiser: A bill has been filed in the City Court in Equity by C. G. Abercrombie as administrator, etc., against Isabel Abercrombie and Fannie Virginia Abercrombia. The bill seeks to clear title to some lands. Judge Sayre appointed Mr. Fred S. Ball as guardian ad litem for the infant defendants.
• Charles Gordon Abercrombie became a widower at the circa 1902 death of his wife Kate Wescott.
• He married Mary Sadler circa 1903.
• The following appeared on 1 February 1903 in The Montgomery Advertiser: Mr. Charles G. Abercrombie and daughter, Miss Isabel Abercrombie, left last evening for New York and Washington, where they will remain for two weeks or a month.
• Charles Gordon Abercrombie and Mary Sadler appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Montgomery, Alabama, at 419 South Perry Street. Other members of the household included Fannie Virginia Abercrombie, Charles Gordon Abercrombie Jr., Wilmer Grigg and Alice Grigg. Also in the household was one male domestic servant.
• He was a cotton broker, according to the 1910 census.
• The following appeared on 22 April 1917 in The Montgomery Advertiser: The marriage of Mr. Gustavus Bergner Fletcher and Miss Fannie Virginia Abercrombie will be solemnized at 4:30 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Abercrombie.
• Charles Gordon Abercrombie died on 23 June 1917 at age 62 in Montgomery, Alabama.
• His wife Mary Sadler became a widow at his death.
• He was interred at Oakwood Cemetery, Montgomery, Alabama.
• The following appeared on 24 June 1917 in The Montgomery Advertiser: Charles Gordon Abercrombie, one of the best known men in Montgomery, died suddenly about 4 o'clock Saturday morning from a stroke of appoplexy, following an illness of only a few days. Mr. Abercrombie had been confined to his bed several days, but was not considered in a serious condition. Early Saturday morning members of his household were attracted by heavy breathing of Mr. Abercrombie, and medical aid was quickly called.
       Mr. Abercrombie was sixty-one years of age, having been born in Russell county, this state. In 1887 Mr. Abercrombie married Miss Fannie Epping of Columbus, Ga., and afterwards married Miss Kate Westcott of this city, both of whom preceded him to the grave.
       Mr. Abercrombie came to Montgomery thirty years ago, and made this city his home since that time, always taking an active and prominent part in social and civic affairs of his adopted home. Mr. Abercrombie organized the Ball Electric Plant, and owned Abercrombie Coal Company. He was interested in a number of ventures looking to the upbuilding of the city, and played an important part in the series of state expositions held in Montgomery.
       When the Joie de Vie Club was in existence, during its time one of the leading social organizations of the city, Mr. Abercrombie was one of its presidents, and also served as president of the Chamber of Commerce, always having taken an active interest in the commercial affairs of Montgomery.
       Mr. Abercrombie is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Hadler Griff [sic] Abercrombie; one daughter, Mrs. Gustave Fletcher, of Philadelphia, Pa., one son, Charles Gordon Abercrombie Jr; two step-children, Mrs. Alice Grigg and Wilmer Grigg, and three sisters, Mrs. Virginia Collins, Mrs. Grant Wilkins and Mrs. Henry Chambers.
       Funeral services will be held from St. John's Episcopal church at 10 o'clock Monday morning, with the rector, Rev. E. E. Cobbs, officiating. Interment will be made in Oakwood Cemetery.

• Last Edited: 31 Jan 2013

• Charts: Descendants of ABERCROMBIE Charles & Edwina Malinda "Dicey" Booth