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Benjamin Abel 1845–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1845

Birth Location: Lower Windsor Township, York, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 29 FEB 1896

Death Location: Highmount, York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: George Abel

Mother: Maria Abele

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Shively, Maria Abel, Marie Abel, Eliza Abel, Maria Abel

Children(s): Edna Abel, Sabilla Reinheimer, Minnie Abel, Sarah Abel, Minnie Abel, Annie Abel, Carrie Strickler, Alice Wolf, Seden Abel, Emma Abel, Benjamin Abel, Ledan Able, Edna Abel, Minnie Abel, Carrie Strickler, Emma Abel, Sarah Abel, Seden Abel

In 1845, Benjamin Abel entered the world in Lower Windsor Township, York, Pennsylvania, born to George Abel And Maria Catharina Abele. In 1850, Benjamin Abel resided in Lower Windsor, York, Pennsylvania, USA. Benjamin Abel married Eliza Ann Abel, Elizabeth Shively, Maria Abel, Maria Neri, Marie Ness Abel, and had children including Alice Wolf, Annie Agnes Abel, Benjamin Franklin Abel, C N Wolf, Carrie E Strickler, Edna E Abel, Edna E Abel, Emma J Abel, Emma J Abel, Ledan Able, Minnie May Abel, Sabilla Reinheimer, Sarah A Abel, Seden J Abel. Benjamin Abel passed away in 1896 in Highmount, York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1845, Benjamin Abel entered the world in Lower Windsor Township, York, Pennsylvania, born to George Abel And Maria Catharina Abele.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Abel resided in Lower Windsor, York, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Benjamin Abel married Eliza Ann Abel, Elizabeth Shively, Maria Abel, Maria Neri, Marie Ness Abel, and had children including Alice Wolf, Annie Agnes Abel, Benjamin Franklin Abel, C N Wolf, Carrie E Strickler, Edna E Abel, Edna E Abel, Emma J Abel, Emma J Abel, Ledan Able, Minnie May Abel, Sabilla Reinheimer, Sarah A Abel, Seden J Abel.
  • Benjamin Abel passed away in 1896 in Highmount, York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Abel
1814–1863
Birth Location: Lower Winsor, York, Pennsylvania, USA
GA
Maria Abele
1805–1884
Birth Location: York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
MA

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Shively
1838–1902
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
ES
Maria Abel
1844–1933
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
MA
Marie Abel
1844–1933
Birth Location: York County
MA
Eliza Abel
1838–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
EA
Maria Abel
1845–1933
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MA

Children(s)

Edna Abel
1879–1958
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EA
Sabilla Reinheimer
1861–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
SR
Minnie Abel
1873–1875
Birth Location: Hellam, York, Pennsylvania, United States of America
MA
Sarah Abel
1868–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
SA
Minnie Abel
1874–1875
Birth Location: Hellam, York, Pennsylvania, USA
MA
Annie Abel
1875–1884
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
AA
Carrie Strickler
1883–1917
Birth Location: Hallam, York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
CS
Alice Wolf
1868–1956
Birth Location: York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
AW
Seden Abel
1867–1881
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
SA
Emma Abel
1871–1890
Birth Location: York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
EA
Benjamin Abel
1869–1956
Birth Location: Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
BA
Ledan Able
1867–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
LA
Edna Abel
1879–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
EA
Minnie Abel
1874–1875
Birth Location: –
MA
Carrie Strickler
1883–1917
Birth Location: Hallam, York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
CS
Emma Abel
1872–1890
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EA
Sarah Abel
1868–1956
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
SA
Seden Abel
1867–1881
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
SA

Benjamin Abel's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Abel
1845–1896
Birth Place: Lower Windsor Township, York, Pennsylvania
Parents
George Abel
1814–1863
Lower Winsor, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Maria (Catharina) Abele
1805–1884
York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
Peter Abel
1774–1827
York, Pennsylvania, USA
Maria (Catharina) Dellinger
1770–1827
York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Peter Abel
1774–1834
York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Maria (Catharina) Abel
1760–1830
York, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Johannes Auvil
1753–1787
MARIA BOYER
1760–1787
Josua Dellinger
1741–
Barbara Dellinger
1755–1792
Johann Abel
1688–1759
Anna Fechtlin
1689–1799
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Paul Abel
1720–1762
Maria Veiszmann
1735–1789
James Boyer
1714–
Johann Abel
1789–1790
Marie-Anne Mesny
1675–1706

Benjamin Abel's Descendants

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Benjamin Abel (ABT 1845–29 FEB 1896) m. Elizabeth Shively (Feb 1838–19 March 1902) m. Maria Abel (30 November 1844–14 October 1933) m. Marie (Ness) Abel (abt 1844–Abt 1933) m. Eliza (Ann) Abel (Feb 1838–) m. Maria Abel (Abt 1845–14 October 1933)
  1. 1. Edna (E.) Abel 1879–1958
  2. 2. Sabilla Reinheimer 1861–
  3. 3. Minnie (May) Abel 1873–1875
  4. 4. Sarah (A.) Abel 1868–
  5. 5. Minnie (May) Abel 1874–1875
  6. 6. Annie (Agnes) Abel 1875–1884
  7. 7. Carrie (E) Strickler 1883–1917
  8. 8. Alice Wolf 1868–1956 m. Charles (N) Wolf 1864–
    1. 1. Irma (G) Wolf 1892–
    2. 2. Ruth (E) Wolf 1894–
    3. 3. Vera (C) Clare 1890–
  9. 9. Seden (J.) Abel 1867–1881
  10. 10. Emma (J) Abel 1871–1890
  11. 11. Benjamin (Franklin) Abel 1869–1956 m. Helen Abel 1873–1935 m. Lillie (Grace) Rohrbaugh 1878–1968
    1. 1. Wallace Abel 1910–1911
    2. 2. Emily (L L) Abel 1910–1910 m. Carroll ((Carl)) Schwarz 1897–
    3. 3. Arlene (O) Abel 1913–2010 m. Harold (Diehl) Keller 1905–1998
    4. 4. Emily (L L) Abel 1894–1990
    5. 5. Ruth (O S) Abel 1893–1946
  12. 12. Ledan Able 1867–
  13. 13. Edna (E) Abel 1879–
  14. 14. Minnie (May) Abel 1874–1875
  15. 15. Carrie (E) Strickler 1883–1917
  16. 16. Emma (J.) Abel 1872–1890
  17. 17. Sarah (A.) Abel 1868–1956
  18. 18. Seden (J.) Abel 1867–1881

Benjamin Abel's Timeline

11 Records

1844
28 JAN 1844
Birth of Benjamin Abel in Lower Winsor, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Lower Winsor, York, Pennsylvania, USA
1845
ABT 1845
Birth of Benjamin Abel in Lower Windsor Township, York, Pennsylvania
Lower Windsor Township, York, Pennsylvania
1850
1850
Age 5
Benjamin Abel resided here in Lower Windsor, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Lower Windsor, York, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 15
Benjamin Abel resided here in Hellam, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Hellam, York, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 25
Benjamin Abel resided here in Hellam, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Hellam, York, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 35
Benjamin Abel resided here in Hellam, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Hellam, York, Pennsylvania, USA
1886
1886
Age 41
Benjamin Abel resided here in York, Pennsylvania, USA
York, Pennsylvania, USA
1894
1894
Age 49
Benjamin Abel resided here in York, Pennsylvania, USA
York, Pennsylvania, USA
1896
29 FEB 1896
Age 51
Death of Benjamin Abel in Hellam, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Hellam, York, Pennsylvania, USA
1896
29 FEB 1896
Age 51
Death of Benjamin Abel in Lower Windsor Township, York, Pennsylvania
Lower Windsor Township, York, Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 55
Benjamin Abel resided here in Palmer, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Palmer, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 JAN 1844
    Event Place: Lower Winsor, York, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennyslvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 066291-069620
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Hellam, York, Pennsylvania; Page: 288; Family History Library Film: 805200
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lower Windsor, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: 840; Page: 206b
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1845
    Event Place: Lower Windsor Township, York, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 066291-069620
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hellam, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1206; Page: 172B; Enumeration District: 018
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Palmer, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1163; Page: 214A; Enumeration District: 094
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hellam, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1468; Page: 418B; Family History Library Film: 552967
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Palmer, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1241447
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Hellam, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1200; Page: 288; Family History Library Film: 805200
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lower Windsor, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_840; Page: 206B; Image: 193
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lower Windsor, York, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lower Windsor, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_840; Page: 206B; Image: 193

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Hellam, York, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Hellam, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1200; Page: 288; Family History Library Film: 805200

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Hellam, York, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hellam, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1468; Page: 418B; Family History Library Film: 552967

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hellam, York, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hellam, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1206; Page: 172B; Enumeration District: 018
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Palmer, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1163; Page: 214A; Enumeration District: 094

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1886
    Event Place: York, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1894
    Event Place: York, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Palmer, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Palmer, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1241447

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 FEB 1896
    Event Place: Hellam, York, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennyslvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 066291-069620
    [2] Pennyslvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 010051-012750
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 FEB 1896
    Event Place: Lower Windsor Township, York, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Highmount, York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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