Abner Coker was born in Caroline Co., MD around 1814. He was the son of Moses Coker and is mentioned in his will. He and his wife, Elizabeth, moved to Kent Co., DE where Abner died on 30 October, 1890.

Elizabeth (last name unknown) was born c. 1822 and died 3 March, 1888. Both Moses and Elizabeth are buried at the Whatcoat Cemetary in Dover, DE.

The known children of Abner and Elizabeth include :

1. Sarah Coker (b.c.1839)
   
2. Patrick Henry Coker (c.1841-c.1887)
   
3. John Henry Coker (b.c. 1844)
   
4. Drucilla Coker (b.c. 1845)
   
5. Nancy Coker (b.c. 1846)
   
6. John Wesley Coker (b.c. 1849)
   
7. Felix Coker (b.c. 1850)