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     Sarah Edwina Abercrombie was born on 21 April 1824 at Alabama. She was the daughter of Hon. James Charles Abercrombie and Evelina Elizabeth Ross. As of 22 November 1842,her married name was Williams. Sarah Edwina Abercrombie married Gazaway D. Williams on 22 November 1842.

     Jane E. Abercrombie was born on 21 August 1826. She was the daughter of Hon. James Charles Abercrombie and Evelina Elizabeth Ross. As of 16 January 1845,her married name was Bacon. Jane E. Abercrombie married Dr. John E. Bacon on 16 January 1845 at Russell Co., Alabama. Jane E. Abercrombie died before 1880 at Muscogee Co., Georgia.

     Mary A. Abercrombie was born on 15 January 1829 at Alabama. She was the daughter of Hon. James Charles Abercrombie and Evelina Elizabeth Ross. As of 27 March 1850,her married name was Davis. Mary A. Abercrombie married Lawrence Ripley Davis on 27 March 1850 at Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia.

     John Lucas Abercrombie was born on 31 March 1831 at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama. He was the son of Hon. James Charles Abercrombie and Evelina Elizabeth Ross. John Lucas Abercrombie appeared on the census of 1850 at Russell Co., Alabama. He married America Watson on 1 January 1851 at Columbus, Muscogee Co., Alabama. John Lucas Abercrombie appeared on the census of 1860 at Eastern Division, Barbour Co., Alabama. He died on 1 October 1861 at Eufaula, Barbour Co., Alabama, at age 30.

     Parthenia Abercrombie was born on 12 November 1833 at Alabama. She was the daughter of Hon. James Charles Abercrombie and Evelina Elizabeth Ross. As of 21 September 1853,her married name was Clanton. Parthenia Abercrombie married Gen. James Holt Clanton, son of Nathaniel Holt Clanton, on 21 September 1853 at Russell Co., Alabama. Parthenia Abercrombie appeared on the census of 1880 at boarder in household of Dr. J. C. Lee, Montgomery, Mongomery Co., Alabama. She died on 24 November 1900 at Montgomery, Alabama, at age 67.

     Maj. Charles Abercrombie was born on 4 March 1742 at North Carolina. He was the son of Robert Abercrombie and Jane Gresham. Maj. Charles Abercrombie married Edwina Malinda Booth in 1769 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina. Maj. Charles Abercrombie began military service in 1776 as Major, Third NC Regiment, American Revolutionary War, according to "Georgia Landmarks Memorie and Legends." He lived in 1785 at Greene (later Hancock) Co., Georgia; Founder of Sparta, GA. He divided 83 of his own acres into lots in 1795, sold interests to Andrew Borland and Anderson Comer, and the three then sold lots for the town. Charles retained some of the lots and the Eagle Tavern was located on one of them. His son, John, eventually had this tavern as his inheritance. He and his brother gave the land to the city of Sparta, GA for the court house in 1795. Born in Orange County, N.C., Charles Abercrombie married Edwina Dicey Melinda Booth of that place in 1769. He is said to have served in the Revolutionary War. He was appointed "first captain", Hillsborough District, NC in 1778 in the militia. It was also said that Charles during the Revolution erected a large fort designed for free use by his friends and neighbors (source: Elizabeth W. Smith, The History of Hancock County, Georgia II, 1974, p. 56-57). Some genealogies suggest that he was a Major in the 3rd NC Regiment, but no proof has been found to confirm this information. He was a member of the fifth Provincial Congress in 1776 (source: Dr. James W. May's family history).
Abercrombie settled in Georgia in what was then a part of Greene County (later incorporated in Hancock when it was formed in 1793). He represented Greene County in the Georgia legislature and later represented Hancock County in the state senate. He was chosen a presidential elector and voted for Thomas Jefferson. He was a delegate to the constitutional convention in Louisville, Georgia, May 30, 1789, which created Georgia's early constitution.
Abercrombie laid out the town of Sparta from his own lands in 1795. The town layout, with the courthouse at the high, central area of the city, was called the "Sparta Plan" and was later imitated by other Georgia towns. The house he built still stands (2002) on Maiden Lane (Rabun Street) and may be the oldest house remaining in Hancock County. The drill field for the early military companies was nearby and was on Abercrombie's property. A Fourth of July celebration occurred there in 1794. (source: Forrest Shivers, The Land Between: A History of Hancock County, Georgia To 1940, 1990).
Among his many children was Major General Anderson Abercrombie (Ga. militia) who was host to General LaFayette in Sparta and his escort to Milledgeville in LaFayette's 1825 tour through the U.S.
Sparta's founder was buried on his own lands "about a mile from his house." The Mount Zion Missionary 19 November 1821 reported that the Reverend Daniel Duffy would preach the funeral sermon at Major Abercrombie's "late residence" on December 25.
Notes: Dr. James W. May, professor emeritus at Emory University, a descendant, has written an unpublished history of the family. Mrs. Terrell Moore discussed his home in an article in the Sparta Ishmaelite 1 December 1964.
Obituary from the Georgia Journal, September 18, 1821:
DIED -- In Hancock county, on the 23 ult - Major Charles Abercrombie, in the 77th year of his age. The deceased was a valuable officer of the revolutionary army, and has since been honored with various appointments from the hands of his fellow citizens. His eulogium is written in the hearts of those who knew him intimately.
Other information and sources:
Date marker was placed by National Society of Daughters of American Revolution: 1927, per Nancy Hart Chapter records.
Georgia Military Affairs Vol 2 Part 2 1793-1800, page 258:
A 1795 letter to Gov Mathews from Capt Jonas Fauche, Mounted Dragoons, discussing his inspection of Militia stationed at posts or forts, refers to Major Abercrombie. This reference suggests he was a major in the post-Revolution militia.
Georgia Service Records, Vol 1 A-E, page 3:
Abercrombie, Charles
Mar 4, 1742 - 1819 (Source of dates not cited)
Representative, Greene Co. 1787, 1789, 1791
Member, Constitutional Convention 1788, Greene Co.
Senator, Greene Co. 1792-93, resigned, cut off into Hancock Co.
Senator, Hancock Co. 1796, 1797, 1798, 1799
Member, Constitutional Convention 1798, Hancock Co.
Married 1769 Edwina Malinda Dicey Booth
This reference also included Military Officers 1777-1860; note no mention of a Militia rank. He was buried on 23 August 1821 at Hancock Co., Georgia. He died on 23 August 1821 at Hancock Co., Georgia, at age 79.

      Edwina Malinda Booth was also known as "Dicey". Her married name was Abercrombie. She was born on 6 October 1751 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina. She married Maj. Charles Abercrombie, son of Robert Abercrombie and Jane Gresham, in 1769 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina. Edwina Malinda Booth died in September 1804 at Hancock Co., Georgia, at age 52.

     Jacques Phillippe Gobert married Eleanor Wright Lawson, daughter of Andrew Berry Lawson and Jane Patterson. Jacques Phillippe Gobert was born in 1807. He was the son of Benjamin Gobert and Marie Louise Henrietta Mopeigne. Jacques Phillippe Gobert died in 1887.

     Eleanor Wright Lawson was the daughter of Andrew Berry Lawson and Jane Patterson. Her married name was Gobert. Eleanor Wright Lawson married Jacques Phillippe Gobert, son of Benjamin Gobert and Marie Louise Henrietta Mopeigne.

     Benjamin Gobert was born at Paris, France. He was the son of Jacques Benjamin Gobert and Marie LeBon. Benjamin Gobert married Marie Louise Henrietta Mopeigne. Benjamin Gobert appeared on the census of 1820 at Jefferson Co., Georgia. He appeared on the census of 1840 at Benjamin Gobert household, Jefferson Co., Georgia. He died in 1847 at Jefferson Co., Georgia.

     Her married name was Gobert. Marie Louise Henrietta Mopeigne married Benjamin Gobert, son of Jacques Benjamin Gobert and Marie LeBon. Marie Louise Henrietta Mopeigne was born in 1784 at Paris, France. She died in 1855 at Jefferson Co., Georgia.

     Jacques Benjamin Gobert was formerly the Vice-Consul of France at Charleston and later Savannah. He married Marie LeBon. Jacques Benjamin Gobert was born in 1737 at Paris, France. He was the son of Jacques Phillipe Gobert. "This gentleman once filled the appointment of Procureur-General for the department in which he lived in France. For some time he held the office of Vice-Consul of France for the port of Savannah." Jacques Benjamin Gobert died in 1812 at Jefferson Co., Georgia.

     According to family legend, she was the daughter of a French "privateer." Her married name was Gobert. Marie LeBon married Jacques Benjamin Gobert, son of Jacques Phillipe Gobert.

     During the Reign of Terror, he sought refuge on Martinique in the West Indies. Jacques Phillipe Gobert was the King's Attorney at Paris, France. He was born in 1687 at Paris, Ile-de-France, France.

     Andrew Berry Lawson was born in 1774. He was the son of Roger Lawson and Margaret McGill. Andrew Berry Lawson married Jane Patterson, daughter of Robert Patterson and Eleanor Wright, on 12 July 1809.

     Jane Patterson was the daughter of Robert Patterson and Eleanor Wright. As of 12 July 1809,her married name was Lawson. Jane Patterson married Andrew Berry Lawson, son of Roger Lawson and Margaret McGill, on 12 July 1809.

     Roger Lawson was born in 1731 at Brunswick Co., Virginia. He was the son of Hugh Lawson and Mary Moore. Roger and Hannah Lawson received grants of land in Rowan Co., NC in 1752. On February 23, 1754, Roger was granted 600 acres of land in the Tyger River section of SC. Was sold December 23, 1762 to Charles Moore. Roger was then already in GA. They came to Gerogia in 1759 and were granted land on Walnut Creek, Burke Co. (now Jefferson Co.)(Colonial Land Grants, Vol 7) He received 287.5 acres of land in Washington Co., GA, as bounty for services in Revolutionary War. Five sons served in this war, Hugh, Roger Jr., John Thompson, and Andrew Thompson. He later married Margaret McGill. Roger lived on Bostick Hill in his home called Mt. Pleasant at Louisville, GA. It was here that Henry Clay paid court to one of the lovely Lawson daughters. In the Lawson era, Mount Pleasant was a one-story dwelling. Later, a second story was added. It was torn down in about 1931.
Roger Lawson (died 1803) is buried in the "Pre-Revolutionary Cemetery" off of route 24 in Louisville, GA. The cemetery is across the street from Bostick Hill where Mt. Pleasant was built. He is buried next to John Gamble, his son-in-law. Also, next to John Gamble's headstone is the tombstone of Roger Lawson Gamble (died 1847). Roger Lawson married Hannah Thompson, daughter of John Thompson and Mary Reid, in 1752 at Anson Co., North Carolina; First wife. Roger Lawson married Margaret McGill, daughter of John McGill, after 1769. Roger Lawson died on 6 August 1803 at Jefferson Co., Georgia.

     Hannah Thompson was born in 1735. She was the daughter of John Thompson and Mary Reid. Hannah Thompson married Roger Lawson, son of Hugh Lawson and Mary Moore, in 1752 at Anson Co., North Carolina; First wife. As of 1753,her married name was Lawson. Hannah Thompson died in 1769.

     Margaret McGill was the daughter of John McGill. Her married name was Lawson. Margaret McGill married Roger Lawson, son of Hugh Lawson and Mary Moore, after 1769. Margaret McGill died on 22 December 1821 at Jefferson Co., Georgia.

     Margaret McGill Lawson was born in 1770. She was the daughter of Roger Lawson and Margaret McGill. As of 1786,her married name was Gamble. Margaret McGill Lawson married Robert John Gamble in 1786. Margaret McGill Lawson died in 1800.

     Robert John Gamble was born in 1765. He married Margaret McGill Lawson, daughter of Roger Lawson and Margaret McGill, in 1786. Robert John Gamble died on 5 May 1817 at Jefferson Co., Georgia.

     Roger Lawson Gamble I was born in 1787. He was the son of Robert John Gamble and Margaret McGill Lawson. Roger Lawson Gamble I married Mary Sterritt on 21 January 1816 at Jefferson Co. Roger Lawson Gamble I married Martha A. Gobert after 1830. Roger Lawson Gamble I died in 1847.

     Margaret McGill Gamble was born in 1795. She was the daughter of Robert John Gamble and Margaret McGill Lawson. As of 19 October 1813,her married name was Bothwell. Margaret McGill Gamble married John Wright Bothwell, son of Rev. David Emmanuel Bothwell and Jane Wright, on 19 October 1813 at Jefferson Co., Georgia.

     Her married name was Gamble. Mary Sterritt was born in 1794. She married Roger Lawson Gamble I, son of Robert John Gamble and Margaret McGill Lawson, on 21 January 1816 at Jefferson Co. Mary Sterritt died in 1837. She was buried in 1837 at buried on the University of Georgia campus.

     Col. Roger Lawson Gamble II was born on 27 April 1829. He was the son of Roger Lawson Gamble I and Mary Sterritt. Col. Roger Lawson Gamble II married Martha R. Gobert, daughter of Jacques Phillippe Gobert and Eleanor Wright Lawson, on 20 June 1850. Col. Roger Lawson Gamble II died on 6 March 1893 at age 63.

     Martha R. Gobert was born on 4 August 1834 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., Georgia. She was the daughter of Jacques Phillippe Gobert and Eleanor Wright Lawson. As of 20 June 1850,her married name was Gamble. Martha R. Gobert married Col. Roger Lawson Gamble II, son of Roger Lawson Gamble I and Mary Sterritt, on 20 June 1850. Martha R. Gobert was buried in 1915 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., Georgia. She died on 16 March 1915 at Augusta, Georgia, at age 80.

     Judge Roger Lawson Gamble III married Cynthia Hunter. Judge Roger Lawson Gamble III was born on 20 May 1851. He was the son of Col. Roger Lawson Gamble II and Martha R. Gobert. Judge Roger Lawson Gamble III died on 6 September 1912 at age 61.

     Her married name was Gamble. Cynthia Hunter married Judge Roger Lawson Gamble III, son of Col. Roger Lawson Gamble II and Martha R. Gobert. Cynthia Hunter was born on 28 January 1860. She died on 13 August 1948 at age 88.

     Roger L. Gamble IV married Louise Warren, daughter of George W. (?) Warren and Martha Whitfield Watson. Roger L. Gamble IV was born on 28 January 1888. He was the son of Judge Roger Lawson Gamble III and Cynthia Hunter. Roger L. Gamble IV died on 23 February 1920 at age 32.

     Louise Warren married Roger L. Gamble IV, son of Judge Roger Lawson Gamble III and Cynthia Hunter. Louise Warren was born on 17 November 1893. She was the daughter of George W. (?) Warren and Martha Whitfield Watson. Louise Warren died in 1984.