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Joseph "Joe" Sephus Ables 1864–1946

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Ables in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 Sep 1864 · Mississippi, United States
Died 13 Nov 1946 · Attala, Mississippi, United States
Father William A Abel
Mother Martha Caroline Carter
Siblings Eliza L Ables, Elizabeth Jane Bettie Ables, James Henderson Ables, Landon W Ables Abel, Mary Ann Abel, Sarah A Sallie Ables, W C William Bill Ables, William Baldwin Baldy Ables, William Baldwin Baldy Ables

Researchers connected through Joseph Ables 1864–1946

and 1 more tree owner connected with Joseph Ables 1864–1946

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1864, Joseph "Joe" Sephus Ables entered the world in Mississippi, United States, born to william a abel and martha caroline carter. Joseph "Joe" Sephus Ables passed away in 1946 in Attala, Mississippi, United States.

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Life Timeline

1864
Birth of Joseph "Joe" Sephus Ables in Mississippi, United States
Birth
1946
Death of Joseph "Joe" Sephus Ables in Attala, Mississippi, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Ables

This ancestor line traces from Royston, Hertfordshire, England (1553) to Mississippi, United States (1864) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Ables (1864–1946) was born in Mississippi, United States and died in Attala, Mississippi, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Joseph Ables's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph "Joe" Sephus Ables PTP
1864–1946
Mississippi, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joseph Ables's Descendants

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Joseph "Joe" Sephus Ables PTP 1864–1946