Absalom (Absolam) Cofser TENNISON

Male Aft 1788 -


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  • Name Absalom (Absolam) Cofser TENNISON 
    Born Aft 1788  St. Mary`s Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Person ID I262  Dennis/Tennison Families | Abosolam, son of John Jr
    Last Modified 5 Jul 2020 

    Father Absalom (Absolam) TENNISON     (B: 1767    St. Mary`s Co, MD)    (D: aft 1834    Davidson Co, TN) 
    Mother Elizabeth TENNISON     (B: ca 1768    St. Mary`s Co, MD)    (D:     Unk) 
    Married ca.1784  St. Mary`s Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F102  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Although this will was of JohnTennison brother to Absolam C. Tennison, John did not name his brother. Ann Pamella sister to both brothers names Absolam in her will some ten years latter:

      May 12, 1834 - The St. Mary's Co., Md. will of John Tennison, probated June 5, 1834, leaves to:
      --Sister Ann P. Tennison, one sorrel colt and $8 to buy her a side saddle.
      --Sister Margaret Tennison, $6 to buy her a dress.
      --Father Absalom Tennison, the residue of my estate.
      Executor: Thomas K. Biscoe.
      Witnesses: James Richardson, George H. Sanders, Frederick Karstings.
      Source: Reno, Linda D., "St. Mary's County, Maryland Wills, 1821-1835," p. 156.
      === Contributed by Ralph D. Smith

      ANN PAMELIA TENNISON OF ST. MARY'S CO., MD. - #2a(1)(g)

      May 24, 1844 - The St. Mary's Co., Md. will of Ann P. Tennison, probated Mar. 12, 1845, leaves to:
      --brother Absalom C. Tennison, all of my estate both real and personal with the exception of my bed.
      --niece Ann E. Milburn, my bed.
      --sister Margaret Tennison, $20 which is to be paid to her by my brother.
      Executor: brother Absalom C. Tennison.
      Witnesses: William M. Hall, John H. Holmes, George N. White.
      Source: Reno, Linda D., "St. Mary's County, Maryland Wills, 1836-1857," pp. 65-6.
      === Contributed by Ralph D. Smith