Information found so far:
From W. W. Sellers ''A History of Marion County'':
Noted first that Absalom was the son of Samuel Gasque and "unknown" Dozier.
Absalom Gasque, the old Court crier before the war, was married twice; first, a Miss Dozier, by whom he had sons, James W., Archie, John D. and Henry A., and daughters, CeMa, who became the wife of Atkinson; Olive, who became the wife of Ebbie Atkinson; Polly, who became the wife of Benj. Richardson-; Ann, who became the wife of David J. Rowell, and Sarah, who became the wife of John Tyler.
Absalom's second wife was a Miss Davis, and had Susan, the wife of Val. Dozier Ervin, killed at Cold Harbor, Va., in 1864. Samuel married Cade Thomas' daughter, and lives in Britten's Neck. James W. moved to Georgetown. John D. died suddenly, the day of the bombardment of Fort Sumter, 12th April, 1861. Henry A. married a Miss Collins, and had two children, daughters. Francis married Calvin Lee; the other, Sallie, is yet un-married. The father, Henry A. Gasque, Court caller for years, like his father, Absalom; he was a capital man and law-abiding citizen. Archie Gasque married Miss Ann Rowell; they had eight boys, David A., Marion, Amy M., Wesley E., Samuel, McB. R., Franklin J., Archie B., and five daughters. Monetta died in 1862. Jennette married John Jones, and lives at Mc-Coll, S. C. Susan married Starr Shelly, on Terrel's Bay, and have a family. Idella married Fletcher Stalvey, and have a family. Mary married David Dozier, and died-burned to death, in 1890, leaving four children.. Marion Gasque was killed at Drewry's Bluff, Va., in 1864. Samuel died in prison at Elmira, N. Y. Marion married a Miss Davis, and left three children-the wives of Willis Baxly, Evander Perritt and Charles B. Martin. David A. moved to Beaufort, and raised a family; now dead. Amy M. married the Widow Devon, whose maiden name was Phillips, and has five children. Eugenia married Thadeus Mace. Philip, Boyd M. and Emma unmarried; and Moses Mace married Lena Gasque. Wesley Gasque married twice-first, Miss Williamson, and had seven children, Hannibal L., Troy, Elmore; of the daughters, Mattie married Joseph Fowler, Emmile, Julia and Bettie are unmarried ; the sons are all married. His second wife was Ann Watson ; they have no children; Wesley died in 1899. William B. Rowell Gasque married his cousin, Sallie Gasque, and has six children, five daughters and one son, Cicero.
From http://www.learnwebskills.com/patriot/war1812indexg.htm
Index to War of 1812 Pension Files:
Gasque, Absalom d. 1850 SC Marion County, SC Deuiex ? Rebecca (1st wife) 2nd wife Ann m. Feb 1842
"United States Census, 1810," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH2Y-QK3 : accessed 8 January 2021), Absalom Gasque, Marion, South Carolina, United States; citing p. 85A, NARA microfilm publication M252 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 61; FHL microfilm 181,420.
"United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHG6-6CV : accessed 8 January 2021), Absalam Gasque, Marion, South Carolina, United States; citing p. 59, NARA microfilm publication M33, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 121; FHL microfilm 162,024.
"United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHP2-ZG9 : 19 November 2020), Absalom Gasque, Marion, South Carolina, United States; citing 21, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 172; FHL microfilm 22,506.
"United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHRY-CB5 : 8 December 2020), Absalom Gasque, Marion, South Carolina, United States; citing p. 155, NARA microfilm publication , (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll ; FHL microfilm .
"United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8QV-L5H : 23 December 2020), Absolam Gasque, Marion, Marion, South Carolina, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
* Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
* Absolam Gasque Male 60 South Carolina
* Ann Gasque Female 40 South Carolina
* Thomas Gasque Male 15 South Carolina
* Benjamin Gasque Male 13 South Carolina
* Susan Gasque Female 7 South Carolina
* Ervin Gasque Male 3 South Carolina
* Julia Gasque Female 1 South Carolina
Citation for death and calculation of birth date:
https://www.genealogybank.com/doc/newspapers/image/v2:1116E1B9DF7C4...
Citation
Charleston Mercury (Charleston, South Carolina) 17 May 1859, page [4] Genealogybank
https://www.genealogybank.com/doc/newspapers/image/v2:1116E1B9DF7C4... : accessed 28 November 2020
https://www.genealogybank.com/doc/newspapers/image/v2:1116E1B9DF7C4...
Citation
Charleston Mercury (Charleston, South Carolina) 1 May 1859, page [4] Genealogybank
https://www.genealogybank.com/doc/newspapers/image/v2:1116E1B9DF7C4... : accessed 14 November 2020
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Biography
Absalom was born about 1787. Absalom appears to have been living in Marion County, South Carolina, in 1850.[1]
He passed away in 1859. [2]
Marriage
First marriage: Spouse: Unknown Dozier. [3]
Second marriage: Spouse: Unknown Davis. [3]
Sources
Sellers, W. W. A History of Marion County, South Carolina
↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8QV-L5H : 12 April 2016), Absolam Gasque, Marion county, Marion, South Carolina, United States; citing family 105, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
↑ First-hand information as remembered by Seina Boatwright, Sunday, June 22, 2014. Replace this citation if there is another source.
↑ 3.0 3.1 Sellers: Page 375.
