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Christopher Columbus Abel 1785–1859 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Mar 1785

Birth Location: Loudoun, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 29 May 1859

Death Location: Germano, Harrison County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Johan Ebell\Abel

Mother: Anna Roller

Spouse(s): Sarah Beckley

Children(s): George Abel

The story of Christopher Columbus Abel began in 1785 in Loudoun, Virginia, United States. In 1820, Christopher Columbus Abel resided in Green, Harrison, Ohio, United States. In 1840, Christopher Columbus Abel resided in German, Harrison, Ohio, USA. Christopher Columbus Abel married Sarah Sally Beckley, and had children including George William Abel. Christopher Columbus Abel passed away in 1859 in Germano, Harrison County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Christopher Columbus Abel began in 1785 in Loudoun, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1820, Christopher Columbus Abel resided in Green, Harrison, Ohio, United States.
  • In 1840, Christopher Columbus Abel resided in German, Harrison, Ohio, USA.
  • Christopher Columbus Abel married Sarah Sally Beckley, and had children including George William Abel.
  • Christopher Columbus Abel passed away in 1859 in Germano, Harrison County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Johan Ebell\Abel
1754–1835
Birth Location: Datterode, Ringgau, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Hesse, Germany
JE
Anna Roller
1764–1837
Birth Location: Short Hills, Loudoun Co, Virginia, USA
AR

Spouses(s)

Sarah Beckley
1791–1863
Birth Location: Washington County, Maryland, USA
SB

Children(s)

George Abel
1813–1859
Birth Location: Harrison County, Ohio, USA
GA

Christopher Abel's Ancestors

Self
Christopher Abel
1785–1859
Birth Place: Loudoun, Virginia, United States
Parents
Johan George Ebell\Abel
1754–1835
Datterode, Ringgau, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Hesse, Germany
Anna (Catherine) Roller
1764–1837
Short Hills, Loudoun Co, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Johann (Adam) Ebell\Abel
1711–1775
Wommen, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Hesse, Germany
Elisabeth
1715–
Wommen, Werra-Meissner-Kreis, Hessen, Germany
Johannes (Andreas 'John Andrew' David Roller \) Rohrer
1730–1802
Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States/Germany
Elizabeth Rosina
1724–1794
Germany
Great-Grandparents
Johann Ebel
1685–
Anna Gonnermann
1689–1739
Johann Roller
1703–1737
Waldburgae Engesser
1710–1737
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Ebel
1686–1757
Anna Pauli
1685–1754
Johann Gonnermann
1663–
Hanß Roller
1662–
Barbara *
1665–

Christopher Abel's Descendants

1.
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Christopher (Columbus) Abel (6 Mar 1785–29 May 1859) m. Sarah (Sally) Beckley (16 june 1791–1863)
  1. 1. George (William) Abel 1813–1859 m. Mary (Ann) Wise 1833–1891
    1. 1. Emily Abel 1856–1940 m. William (Henry) Statser 1846–1935
      1. 1. Kathleen (May (Kitty)) Statzer 1881–1976 m. Durward (Wilberton) Clark 1881–1929
        1. 1. Robert (Richard) Clark 1922–2007 m. Lorentine (Frances) Pleissner 1917–1992
        2. 2. Lillian (Louise) Clark 1907–1968 m. Merlin (Kenneth) Bloxham 1902–1959
        3. 3. Donald (Durwin) Clark 1911–1989 m. Bernice (Alice) Oehlert 1917–2000
      2. 2. Evert (Lee) Statser 1878–1931 m. Ada (Alice) Dean 1885–1970
        1. 1. Harold (George (Tiny)) Statser 1904–1997
        2. 2. Elsie (May) Statser 1907–1994
        3. 3. Earl Statser 1909–1980
        4. 4. Elma (Marie) Statser 1912–1998 m. Noble (Cecil) Wilkinson 1913–1998 m. Anton (Harvey) Heitland 1907–1994
        5. 5. Evelyn (Alice) Statser 1914–1999 m. Glenn (Lewis) Wise 1909–
        6. 6. Laurell ('Dean') Statser 1927–2013
      3. 3. Salina Statser 1876–
      4. 4. Frank (Leslie) Statser 1879–1960 m. Alma (Mae) Barto 1886–1972
        1. 1. Valetta (Mae) Statser 1914–1986 m. Vernon (Mills) Wanless 1914–2008
      5. 5. Vira (Lillian) Statser 1874–1892
    2. 2. Alvira ("Vira") Abel 1852–1910 m. George (Leslie) Brockway 1852–1938
      1. 1. Emma (Mae) Brockway 1873–
      2. 2. Carrie (Eugenian) Brockway 1876–
      3. 3. George (M) Brockway 1878–
      4. 4. Grace (Louise) Brockway 1881–1968
    3. 3. Thomas (J) Abel 1854–1920 m. Louisa Pauls 1858–1916
      1. 1. Mariann ((Mollie)) Abel 1879–1971 m. Lewis (Daniel) Stocking 1877–
        1. 1. Lewis (Abel) Stocking 1906–1985 m. Edna (Craig) Jones 1902–1989
        2. 2. Louise (Dolce) Stocking 1911–1984 m. Clarence Raschig 1903–
      2. 2. Dollie (Violet) Abel 1881–1898
    4. 4. Sarah (J) Abel 1858–1863

Christopher Abel's Timeline

7 Records

1785
6 Mar 1785
Birth of Christopher Columbus Abel in Loudoun, Virginia, United States
Loudoun, Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 35
Christopher Columbus Abel resided here in Green, Harrison, Ohio, United States
Green, Harrison, Ohio, United States
1840
1840
Age 55
Christopher Columbus Abel resided here in German, Harrison, Ohio, USA
German, Harrison, Ohio, USA
1850
29 Jul 1850
Age 65
Christopher Columbus Abel resided here in German, Harrison, Ohio, USA
German, Harrison, Ohio, USA
1859
Abt 1859
Age 74
Christopher Columbus Abel resided here in Harrison, Ohio
Harrison, Ohio
1859
29 May 1859
Age 74
Death of Christopher Columbus Abel in German, Harrison, Ohio, United States
German, Harrison, Ohio, United States
1859
28 Mar 1859
Age 74
Christopher Columbus Abel - Probate in Harrison, Ohio, USA
Harrison, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Mar 1785
    Event Place: Loudoun, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Green, Harrison, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Green, Harrison, Ohio; Page: 66; NARA Roll: M33_93; Image: 78

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: German, Harrison, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: German, Harrison, Ohio; Roll: 402; Page: 181; Family History Library Film: 0020167

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1850
    Event Place: German, Harrison, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: German, Harrison, Ohio; Archive Collection Number: T1159; Roll: 4; Line: 37; Schedule Type: Agriculture

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1859
    Event Place: Harrison, Ohio
    Record Source: Ohio, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Author: Ohio. Probate Court (Harrison County); Probate Place: Harrison, Ohio

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 May 1859
    Event Place: German, Harrison, Ohio, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Germano, Harrison County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1859
    Event Place: Harrison, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Author: Ohio. Probate Court (Harrison County); Probate Place: Harrison, Ohio
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