The author now presents the most complete, documented and factual account of the Abney Family from its noble roots in 11^th century Bretagne, France; to William the Conqueror's England; through Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire; to the British Colony of Virginia; through South Carolina and points west and north with over 200 photographs, documents and illustrations Through a series of unfortunate events, publication of this book was delayed for many years, but is the better for it. This book corrects myriad errors published and believed by previous and current researchers and authors. It is Mr. Abney's desire that this book (Vol. I of the Abney Family History Series) will begin a series of books correctly documenting the Noble Abney Family in many volumes.The author now presents the most complete, documented and factual account of the Abney Family from its noble roots in 11^th century Bretagne, France; to William the Conqueror's England; through Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire; to the British Colony of Virginia; through South Carolina and points west and north with over 200 photographs, documents and illustrations Through a series of unfortunate events, publication of this book was delayed for many years, but is the better for it. This book corrects myriad errors published and believed by previous and current researchers and authors. It is Mr. Abney's desire that this book (Vol. I of the Abney Family History Series) will begin a series of books correctly documenting the Noble Abney Family in many volumes.