Absalom Kyle

Absalom was born on November 4th, 1789 in Of, Hawkins, Tennessee.¹   Absalom's father was Robert Kyle and his mother was Leah Brooks.  His paternal grandparents were Robert Kyle and Elizabeth Campbell; his maternal grandfather was John Brooks. He had three brothers and four sisters, named William John, Thomas, Robert, Leah Or Jane, Rachel, Mary Or Polly and Martha Or Patty.  He was the youngest of the eight children.  He died at the age of 65 in 1854.¹