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Abraham Alexander “Alex” Proudfoot

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Abraham Alexander “Alex” Proudfoot

Birth	:	9 Apr 1791 Marshall, Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	1869 Talbott, Barbour County, West Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Proudfoot Farm Cemetery, Barbour County, USA
Inscription	:	"Alex Proudfoot Born Apr 9, 1791. Age 78 years." This headstone is shared with his wife Elisabeth Cole Proudfoot. Her inscription is on the opposite face of the headstone.
Description	:	Abraham Alexander Proudfoot is the son of John Proudfoot II (1752-1823) and Leanor Hitt Proudfoot (1762-1829). John Proudfoot II immigrated from Scotland to Virginia in 1774. Leanor Hitt was the granddaughter of Peter Hitt (1683-1772), who immigrated from Germany to Virginia in 1715. Abraham Alexander Proudfoot married Elizabeth Cole on 23 March 1818, in Harrison County, (West) Virginia. Elizabeth Cole was born in 1799 in Fauquier County, Virginia, and died in 1863 on the Proudfoot farm, Barbour County, West Virgina. Elizabeth Cole was the daughter of William Cole, Jr. (1774-1847) and Anna Modisett (1778-1858). Alex... Read More	Abraham Alexander Proudfoot is the son of John Proudfoot II (1752-1823) and Leanor Hitt Proudfoot (1762-1829). John Proudfoot II immigrated from Scotland to Virginia in 1774. Leanor Hitt was the granddaughter of Peter Hitt (1683-1772), who immigrated from Germany to Virginia in 1715. Abraham Alexander Proudfoot married Elizabeth Cole on 23 March 1818, in Harrison County, (West) Virginia. Elizabeth Cole was born in 1799 in Fauquier County, Virginia, and died in 1863 on the Proudfoot farm, Barbour County, West Virgina. Elizabeth Cole was the daughter of William Cole, Jr. (1774-1847) and Anna Modisett (1778-1858). Alex and Elizabeth were the parents of eight children: (1830 - 2 sons 3 daughters; 1840 - 3 sons 5 daughters): William Chester Proudfoot (1819-1898) John Hitt Proudfoot (1822-1906) Leanor "Leann" Proudfoot (1823-1892) Francis Proudfoot (1825-1919) Kiziah "Kizzie" Proudfoot (1829-1903) Mary "Polly" Proudfoot (1832-1907) Joshua Proudfoot (1833-1917) Nancy Proudfoot (1836-1896) In the spring of 1837/38, Abraham Alexander and Elizabeth Cole Proudfoot were the first settlers in what would later be called Talbott community, Barbour County, West Virginia. This grave sits on a knoll overlooking the Proudfoot farm. Abraham Alexander's wife Elizabeth Cole is buried next to him. An inscription for her is on the opposite face of this headstone.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Abraham Alexander “Alex” Proudfoot's memorial?
Abraham Alexander “Alex” Proudfoot's memorial is located at: Proudfoot Farm Cemetery, Barbour County, USA.
When did Abraham Alexander “Alex” Proudfoot death?
Abraham Alexander “Alex” Proudfoot death on 1869 in Talbott, Barbour County, West Virginia, USA

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Elizabeth Cole Proudfoot

(1799 - 1863)

Siblings

John R. Proudfoot

(1788 - 1866)

Children

William Chester Proudfoot

(1819 - 1898)

Leanna Proudfoot Bartlett

(1823 - 1892)

Kiziah “Kizzie” Proudfoot Talbott

(1829 - 1903)

Mary Ann “Polly” Proudfoot Lance

(1832 - unknow)

Joshua Proudfoot

(1834 - 1917)

Flowers:

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19. Valley River Brethren Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9876800, -79.9442900

20. Ware Chapel-Everson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.0785980, -80.0778270

22. Mount Liberty Cemetery
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