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Amburgey, Abel

Amburgey, Abel

Male 1867 - 1930  (63 years)


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  • Name Amburgey, Abel 
    Birth 6 Jan 1867  Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1880  Carson, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    Residence 1910  Gladeville (Now Wise), Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Residence 1920  Gladeville (Now Wise), Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Death 26 Jul 1930  Norton, Norton (City), Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Norton, Norton (City), Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Address:
    Huff Cemetery 
    Last Modified 20 Jan 2020 

    Father Amburgey, William G.,   b. Mar 1835, Perry (Now Knott), Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Aug 1921, Norton, Norton (City), Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 86 years) 
    Mother Boggs, Susannah W.,   b. Sep 1840, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Apr 1921, Mount Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 80 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1866  Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F6527  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Short, Mollie,   b. 13 Oct 1877, Mount Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Jun 1947, Norton, Norton (City), Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years) 
    Marriage 11 Jan 1891  Mount Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Children 
     1. Amburgey, Susanna Dorothy,   b. 12 Jun 1893, Thacker Branch, Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Oct 1973, Norton, Norton (City), Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years)
     2. Amburgey, Ollie,   b. 1894
     3. Amburgey, Alexander,   b. 20 Nov 1898, Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Oct 1931, Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 32 years)
     4. Amburgey, Bessie Jane,   b. 23 Nov 1899, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Oct 1977, Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years)
     5. Amburgey, Richard,   b. 25 Nov 1904, Thacker Branch, Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Jul 1982, Thacker Branch, Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years)
     6. Amburgey, Gilbert Newton,   b. 27 Sep 1906, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Nov 1985, Norton, Norton (City), Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years)
     7. Amburgey, Lillie M.,   b. Jul 1909, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     8. Amburgey, Woodrow Wilson Jennings,   b. 22 Oct 1913, Thacker Branch, Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 May 1979, Norton, Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 65 years)
     9. Amburgey, Clarence Carson,   b. 23 Dec 1916, Dorchester, Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 May 1960, Dorchester, Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 43 years)
    Family ID F36934  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 15 Mar 2025 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 6 Jan 1867 - Letcher, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1880 - Carson, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 11 Jan 1891 - Mount Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1910 - Gladeville (Now Wise), Wise, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1920 - Gladeville (Now Wise), Wise, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 26 Jul 1930 - Norton, Norton (City), Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Address:
    Huff Cemetery - - Norton, Norton (City), Virginia, United States    		 Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend Address Cemetery Populated Place Township Parish City County/Shire State/Province Country Region Not Set

  • Photos
    		William G. Amburgey family
    Amburgey, William G.
    Amburgey, Susannah Boggs
    Phebe Jane Huff (aka Amburgey) 1860-1938
    Abel Amburgey 1867-1930
    Silas Amburgey 1869-1941
    Henry Amburgey 1874-1917
    Jesse Amburgey 1876-1876
    Rachel Amburgey 1878-1957
    Jasper Amburgey 1881-1973

  • Sources 
    1. [S22455] Abel Amburgy in household of William G Amburgy, "United States Census, 1880".

    2. [S586] 1880 Census Letcher Co KY, 34-596.

    3. [S111453] Able Amburgey, "Find A Grave Index".

    4. [S111452] Abel Amburgey, "Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979".