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Charles Abel 1837 – 1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Sep 1837

Birth Location: Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 27 Mar 1918

Death Location: Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: John Abel

Mother: Mary Howard

Spouse(s): Melvina Able

Children(s): Minnie Able, Lizze Able, Percey Able, Ruth Abel, Ray Able

The story of Charles Abel began in 1837 in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1850, Charles Abel resided in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA. Charles Abel married Melvina Able, and had children including Minnie Able, Lizze Able, Percey Able, Ruth E Abel, Ray Able. Charles Abel passed away in 1918 in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Charles Abel began in 1837 in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1850, Charles Abel resided in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Charles Abel married Melvina Able, and had children including Minnie Able, Lizze Able, Percey Able, Ruth E Abel, Ray Able.
  • Charles Abel passed away in 1918 in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Abel
1809 – 1873
Birth Location: Wnsbury, Staffordshire, England
JA
Mary Howard
1809 – 1881
Birth Location: Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
MH

Spouses(s)

Melvina Able
1840 –
Birth Location: New Jersey
MA

Children(s)

Minnie Able
1861 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MA
Lizze Able
1865 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
LA
Percey Able
1867 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
PA
Ruth Abel
1884 –
Birth Location: Phillipsburg, Warren, New Jersey
RA
Ray Able
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
RA

Charles Abel's Ancestors

Self
Charles Abel
1837 – 1918
Birth Place: Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
John Abel
1809 – 1873
Wnsbury, Staffordshire, England
Mary Howard
1809 – 1881
Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
Grandparents
Daniel Howard
1782 – 1863
WOLVERHAMPTON West Midlands England
Mary Hill
1782 – 1865
WOLVERHAMPTON West Midlands England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Charles Abel's Descendants

1.
CA
Charles Abel (10 Sep 1837 – 27 Mar 1918) m. Melvina Able (abt 1840 – )
  1. 1. Minnie Able (abt 1861 – )
  2. 2. Lizze Able (abt 1865 – )
  3. 3. Percey Able (abt 1867 – )
  4. 4. Ruth (E) Abel (9 Jan 1884 – )
  5. 5. Ray Able

Charles Abel's Timeline

10 Records

1837
6 Dec 1837
Birth of Charles Abel in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
1837
10 Sep 1837
Birth of Charles Abel in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 13
Charles Abel resided here in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1851
1851
Age 14
Charles Abel resided here in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
1860
1860
Age 23
Charles Abel resided here in Lehigh, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Lehigh, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 26
Charles Abel resided here in Pennsylvania, United States
Pennsylvania, United States
1867
19 Apr 1867
Age 30
Charles Abel - Confirmation in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 33
Charles Abel resided here in Easton Lehigh Ward, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Easton Lehigh Ward, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1918
27 Mar 1918
Age 81
Death of Charles Abel in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1932
1932
Age 95
Death of Charles Abel in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England
West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1837
    Event Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1837
    Event Place: Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 026121-029500
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Easton Lehigh Ward, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Page: 86B; Family History Library Film: 552881
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lehigh, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1147; Page: 303; Family History Library Film: 805147
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_802; Page: 105B; Image: 217
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_802; Page: 105B; Image: 217

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lehigh, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lehigh, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1147; Page: 303; Family History Library Film: 805147

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Confirmation
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1867
    Event Place: Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 533

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Easton Lehigh Ward, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Easton Lehigh Ward, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Page: 86B; Family History Library Film: 552881

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Jersey and Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1918
    Event Place: Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 026121-029500
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: 7th Street, Easton, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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