Possible child of Nathan Abernethy and Eve Cline surmised by the separate
research efforts of Miss Rozella Abernethy and Rev. Edward Smith. However, the fact that he is buried at the Abernethy family cemetery in Gaston County, NC may lead to the discovery that he is related to the family of James S. Abernethy, buried there.
Abernethy family cemetery in Gaston Co., NC - on Turner Rd. (S.R. 2005), go .7 mile - site is in large oak grove about 30 yds. off left side of road.
Graves of family members, many unmarked.
Large monument in center of plot with the following names on the sides:
STONE WITHERSPOON SKIDMORE ABERNETHY
Hollie Abernethy, Elizabeth Abernethy, Fannie Abernethy, Martha Abernethy, Margaret Abernethy, James S. Abernethy, Jerry Abernethy, C. Mark Abernethy, George W. Abernethy, Susan Abernethy, Susie Abernethy, Barnette Abernethy, William Abernethy, Miles Abernethy, Daniel L. Abernethy, Etta Skidmore, Manda Skidmore, Burke Abernethy, Tilman Stone, Frances Witherspoon, J. A. Abernethy.