Another name from the Bible is Abijah. (a-bi-jah) Interestingly, this name appears more frequently among the books and chapters with some 21 references. Caroline Cunningham's work gives only one. His name appears in the deeds of Surry County, NC, 1806. Here on April 18, Abijah Jones deeds to Mark Shelton 100 acres on both sides of Millers Creek. Hum...Shelton, Miller, and Jones connected in some way, all of Surry County, NC, 1806. These folks must have known how to read, have a Bible to search around for a first name, and some reason to select a name from the Bible. Perhaps a religious group of folks lived here? Anyone with additional information please comment.
Caroline Cunningham, Vol. IV, p. 8.
[For those who might be interested Abijah first appears in I Kings 14:1]
Monday, August 27, 2018
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
UFN : Ab(b)igail Jones
Found spelled with a single "b" or two "b", the name Abigail is the next unusual first name. It is again taken from the Bible. [The story can be found starting I Samuel 25 verse 9, and the name appears verse 14.] The name seems to mean "joy".
Caroline Cunningham Collection gives only three folks given this name. The first Abigail is recorded in the 1755 Tax List of Granville County, NC. [Vol. I, p.1] This appears to be the same individual found in the 1763 Marriages of Granville County, NC. Here she marries Thomas Cook, 10 August, and she is listed as "widow". [Vol. II, p.1 and Vol. IV, pages not numbered but arranged alphabetically.]
The second spelled with two "b" is recorded in the 1790 Census, 96 District, Edgefield County, SC. She must be the head of household since she is listed with 2 males under 16, and 5 females. Hum...seven kids...which means she would have to be married for roughly 14 years. [Vol. III, p.1]
The third Abigail is found in the Charlotte County, Virginia Marriages where on 12 June 1794 she marries Charles Tate. Her maiden name is Jones. [Vol. II, p. 1]
Caroline Cunningham Collection gives only three folks given this name. The first Abigail is recorded in the 1755 Tax List of Granville County, NC. [Vol. I, p.1] This appears to be the same individual found in the 1763 Marriages of Granville County, NC. Here she marries Thomas Cook, 10 August, and she is listed as "widow". [Vol. II, p.1 and Vol. IV, pages not numbered but arranged alphabetically.]
The second spelled with two "b" is recorded in the 1790 Census, 96 District, Edgefield County, SC. She must be the head of household since she is listed with 2 males under 16, and 5 females. Hum...seven kids...which means she would have to be married for roughly 14 years. [Vol. III, p.1]
The third Abigail is found in the Charlotte County, Virginia Marriages where on 12 June 1794 she marries Charles Tate. Her maiden name is Jones. [Vol. II, p. 1]
Saturday, August 11, 2018
UFN : Abi Jones
It would seem that some folks went to great length to find a first name that was from the Bible, but only occurred rarely. To have occurred only once among the thousands of names found among the pages would certainly be unusual in itself. Such is the name Abi.
A mother's name it is. Found in the book written about the kings of Israel and Judah [II Kings 18: 2] it is simply stated "His mother's name was Abi....". According to Strong's extensive work it is a Hebrew name meaning "father (source) of joy". Having three daughters myself, each are certainly a source of joy.
The name "Abi Jones" was recorded by Caroline Cummingham [Vol.I p.1] to have appeared in the 1790 Census, Currituck County, NC. Assuming it was used as a female first name, she would have been the head of household. The household is listed as "3 free persons other than white". This would suggest it was an African-American [most likely freed slaves] living together. Are there any other folks out there that might be able to shed light on this Abi Jones?
Source: Abingdon's Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of The Bible, Copyright 1890 by James Strong, Madison, NJ. It was copyrighted by Abingdon Press, 1980, and the "Forty-second Printing " [my copy] was published 1983.
A mother's name it is. Found in the book written about the kings of Israel and Judah [II Kings 18: 2] it is simply stated "His mother's name was Abi....". According to Strong's extensive work it is a Hebrew name meaning "father (source) of joy". Having three daughters myself, each are certainly a source of joy.
The name "Abi Jones" was recorded by Caroline Cummingham [Vol.I p.1] to have appeared in the 1790 Census, Currituck County, NC. Assuming it was used as a female first name, she would have been the head of household. The household is listed as "3 free persons other than white". This would suggest it was an African-American [most likely freed slaves] living together. Are there any other folks out there that might be able to shed light on this Abi Jones?
Source: Abingdon's Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of The Bible, Copyright 1890 by James Strong, Madison, NJ. It was copyrighted by Abingdon Press, 1980, and the "Forty-second Printing " [my copy] was published 1983.
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
UFN : Abel Jones
During my childhood church going days [1950s early 1960s] the name "Abel" was tossed about fairly frequently. Every Sunday school class, and every pulpit discussed his name several times a year presenting the eternal question : "Am I my brothers keeper?". Well...anyway, I do not remember a single individual actually using the name Abel as a first name. For that matter, even today, recalling a single individual being named Abel escapes my memory.
Caroline Cunningham listed a few with :
1) an Abel Jones being found in the 1782 tax list, Isle of Wight Co., Virginia. He is
recorded as having "4 whites" and "6 blacks"
2) an Abel Jones found in the 1800 tax census of Buncombe County, NC
3) an Abel Jones found in the marriage list of Loudoun County Virginia 1831 when
on February 14 he joined with Julian Vanpelt (Cyrus Burson her guardian) .
So there you have it. Does anyone recall meeting an individual with the first name Abel?
These folks are recorded in Caroline Cunningham Collection: Vol.I p.1, Vol.II p.1, and Vol.III p.1.
Caroline Cunningham listed a few with :
1) an Abel Jones being found in the 1782 tax list, Isle of Wight Co., Virginia. He is
recorded as having "4 whites" and "6 blacks"
2) an Abel Jones found in the 1800 tax census of Buncombe County, NC
3) an Abel Jones found in the marriage list of Loudoun County Virginia 1831 when
on February 14 he joined with Julian Vanpelt (Cyrus Burson her guardian) .
So there you have it. Does anyone recall meeting an individual with the first name Abel?
These folks are recorded in Caroline Cunningham Collection: Vol.I p.1, Vol.II p.1, and Vol.III p.1.
Thursday, August 2, 2018
UFN : Abbridgston Jones
The first unusual first name [from here abbreviated "UFN"] is Abbridgston. Suspect it was spoken like Ab-bridgs-ton. Most likely it came from another surname or maybe from a geographic location. The name appears in the 1790 Census of Wake County, NC. He was listed as "head of household" with 1 male over 16, 2 males under 16, 2 females, and 1 slave. This would place him born around 1770 given his oldest was over 16 , and next two sons were under 16. [Based upon marriage age was started 18-21 years for males.] Anyone have this name in their family tree?
Source: Caroline Cunningham was a genealogist very interested in the JONES surname. Her focus was on JONES families from Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland. Her goal was "...to record in print some of the records found in the various archives of the United States in such a way that the tracing of Jones families is made easier." She published her work from Raleigh, North Carolina, August 1964. Presently, this work can be found in East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J.Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC. It is titled: Caroline Cunningham Collection, Collection No 56. This first name appears on page 1, Vol.II. Would like to have thanked her in person, but her work stands alone in the Jones Surname Family Tree.
Source: Caroline Cunningham was a genealogist very interested in the JONES surname. Her focus was on JONES families from Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland. Her goal was "...to record in print some of the records found in the various archives of the United States in such a way that the tracing of Jones families is made easier." She published her work from Raleigh, North Carolina, August 1964. Presently, this work can be found in East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J.Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC. It is titled: Caroline Cunningham Collection, Collection No 56. This first name appears on page 1, Vol.II. Would like to have thanked her in person, but her work stands alone in the Jones Surname Family Tree.
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