Seeking information on the Prior family, residents of Kentucky around 1800. My ancestor, Abel Prior was born in Kentucky April 11, 1801. The County of his birth or parents are unknown.

Abel Prior moved to Illinois and married Frances Martin on March 19, 1827 in Crawford County.
Their son, James Prier, was born March 4, 1830 in Crawford County, Illinois.

Abel Prior died August 22, 1874 in Crawford County, Illinois. His wife, Frances, left Illinois after his death and is purported to have died in Arkansas.