BCas852588(a)aol.com wrote:
Hi,
In reading what Bart wrote from Jean's book, I see that there is listed
in the 1806 tax list of Knox Co., TN, an Abednego Sr. and Abednego Jr.
Using those terms definatley infers the father/son relationship. I
believe I can now eliminate the belief that Daniel and Abednego (the
younger) were brothers; and that the 'Casteel brothers married the
Hensley sisters' as was suggested by a Hensley researcher.
1806 Tax list of Knox Co, shows the following
Abendnigo Casteel, Jr 100 acres 1 free poll
Abendnigo Casteel, Sr 150 acres over 50 no poll
Mesheck Casteel 50 acres 2 free poll
Shadrack Casteel 150 acres 1 free poll
Francis Casteel 440 acres over 50 no poll
1808 tax list
Francis Casteel 39 acres over 50 no poll
Abednigo Casteel 65 acres 1 poll
Daniel Casteel 138 acres 1 poll
Shederick Casteel 140 acres 1 poll
John Casteel 106 acres 1 poll
Mesheck Casteel 118 acres 1 poll
Knox County Tennessee--minuet book- 5 Oct 1807
John Mash vs. Abednego Casteel- attachemnt for debt, interest and costs.
levied on a tract of land supposed to contain 100 acres on Nob Creek, the
place where John Casteel, now lives: supposed to be the property of Abednego
Casteel. The above to be sold at public sale to satisfy.
Editor's note: This action was probably taken after Abednego died. It is
thought that in the absence of any tax or other records, that he really must
have d.c. 1806/07. All I can say is, that he really moved around. I have
also never found another Abednego, except his son.
Bart