Abraham STAPLES

HAIRSTON.org ID#3443, b. 9 March 1793, d. 26 April 1856
Father*Col. Samuel Staples1 b. a 1763, d. 23 Mar 1825
Mother*Lucinda PENN1 b. 3 Sep 1771, d. 9 Apr 1850
Marriage*Abraham STAPLES married Mary S. PENN.2 
Birth*Abraham STAPLES was born on 9 March 1793 in Virginia.2,3 
He was the son of Col. Samuel Staples and Lucinda PENN.1 
WillAbraham STAPLES was mentioned in the will of Col. Samuel Staples on 28 August 1818 in Patrick, Virginia; Mentions his son Abraham, son John, daughter Ruth, deceased daughter Kiziah and their mother. Executors are his son Samuel Staples, son-in-law Waller Redd and John Redd Sr. Witnessed by Horatio Penn and Samuel Howell.4 
Census 1830*Abraham STAPLES appeared on the census of 1830 in Patrick, Virginia, Abram Staples, Males: under 5 1, 5-9 2, 20-29 1, 30-39 1, 50-59 1, Females: under 5 1, 20-29 1, 50-59 1, Slaves: 57.5 
Census 1840*He appeared on the census of 1840 in Patrick, Virginia, Abram Staples, Males: 5-9 2, 10-14 1, 15-19 1, 30-39 1, 40-49 1, Females: under 5 1, 10-14 1, 20-29 1, 40-49 1, 60-69 1, Slaves 101.6 
Will*He was mentioned in the will of Abraham STAPLES on 17 March 1850 in Patrick, Virginia.7 
Census 1850*He appeared on the census of 21 October 1850 in Patrick, Virginia.2

 
Death*He died on 26 April 1856 at age 63.3 
Burial*He was buried in Stuart Cemetery, Patrick, Virginia.3 
Probate*His estate was probated in May 1856 in Patrick, Virginia.7 

Family

Mary S. PENN b. a 1804, d. 28 Jul 1855
Children

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S145] Pedigo, Virginia G. and Pedigo, Lewis Gravely. History of Patrick and Henry Counties, Virginia - Genealogical Publishing Co., 1933. - CAUTION - this book was written in 1933 and has many errors regarding the Hairston family.
  2. [S1850] 1850 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  3. [S48] Photo of Grave Marker - only photos of grave markers that are contemporary to the deceased individuals death are acceptable for genealogical proof. Find-a-Grave, personal photos and other sources.
  4. [S3880] Will of Samuel Staples - Patrick County, VA Will Book 2, p. 153-154. FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9PX-GNW8), IGN: 007646049, image 89/231.
  5. [S1830] 1830 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  6. [S1840] 1840 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  7. [S3403] Will of Abram Staples dated 3 October 1853, Patrick County, Virginia Wills, vols 4-5, page 80-85, Recorded May Term 1836, Ancestry.com.
Last Edited22 May 2026