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Edward Abel 1831 – 1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 February 1831

Birth Location: Forks Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 18 October 1913

Death Location: Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Charles Kindt

Mother: Elizabeth Stecher-Abel

Spouse(s): Eliza Able, Eliza Abel

Children(s): Ida Able, Jennie Abel, Carrie Abel, George Abel, Ida Rhoad, Jennie Able, Carrie Abel, George Abel

In 1831, Edward Abel entered the world in Forks Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to Charles Kindt and Elizabeth Stecher-Abel. In 1850, Edward Abel resided in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1860, Edward Abel resided in Lehigh, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA. Edward Abel married Eliza Able, Eliza Abel, and had children including Ida Able, Jennie Matilda Abel, Carrie Valeria Abel, George Abel, Ida Elizabeth Rhoad, Jennie M. Able, Carrie Valeria Abel, George Abel. Edward Abel passed away in 1913 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1831, Edward Abel entered the world in Forks Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to Charles Kindt and Elizabeth Stecher-Abel.
  • In 1850, Edward Abel resided in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1860, Edward Abel resided in Lehigh, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Edward Abel married Eliza Able, Eliza Abel, and had children including Ida Able, Jennie Matilda Abel, Carrie Valeria Abel, George Abel, Ida Elizabeth Rhoad, Jennie M. Able, Carrie Valeria Abel, George Abel.
  • Edward Abel passed away in 1913 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Kindt
Birth Location: –
CK
Elizabeth Stecher-Abel
1807 – 1870
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
ES

Spouses(s)

Eliza Able
1841 – 1912
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EA
Eliza Abel
1836 – 1912
Birth Location: Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Children(s)

Ida Able
1858 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
IA
Jennie Abel
1859 – 1947
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JA
Carrie Abel
1867 – 1881
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
CA
George Abel
Birth Location: –
GA
Ida Rhoad
1857 – 1890
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
IR
Jennie Able
1860 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JA
Carrie Abel
1867 – 1881
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
CA
George Abel
Birth Location: –
GA

Edward Abel's Ancestors

Self
Edward Abel
1831 – 1913
Birth Place: Forks Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
Charles Kindt
Elizabeth Stecher-Abel
1807 – 1870
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Johannes Stecher
1760 – 1826
Forks, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
Catharina (Elisabeth) Laucks
1782 – 1863
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Abel's Descendants

1.
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Edward Abel (10 February 1831 – 18 October 1913) m. Eliza Able (Abt 1841 – 6 Jul 1912) m. Eliza Abel (24 September 1836 – 6 July 1912)
  1. 1. Ida Able (Abt 1858 – )
  2. 2. Jennie (Matilda) Abel (17 Aug 1859 – 23 Aug 1947) m. William (H) Johnson (Sep 1856 – )
    1. 1. Carrie (V) Johnson (Dec 1886 – 23 Dec 1912)
  3. 3. Carrie (Valeria) Abel (Abt 1867 – 11 December 1881)
  4. 4. George Abel
  5. 5. Ida (Elizabeth) Rhoad (2 December 1857 – 11 January 1890)
  6. 6. Jennie (M.) Able (Abt 1860 – )
  7. 7. George Abel

Edward Abel's Timeline

9 Records

1831
10 February 1831
Birth of Edward Abel in Forks Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Forks Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 19
Edward Abel resided here in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 29
Edward Abel resided here in Lehigh, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Lehigh, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 32
Edward Abel resided here in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
1870
1870
Age 39
Edward Abel resided here in Easton Lehigh Ward, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Easton Lehigh Ward, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 49
Edward Abel resided here in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 69
Edward Abel resided here in Easton Ward 5, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Easton Ward 5, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 79
Edward Abel resided here in Easton, Pennsylvania, USA
Easton, Pennsylvania, USA
1913
18 October 1913
Age 82
Death of Edward Abel in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 February 1831
    Event Place: Forks Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    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, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 099381-102680
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1161; Page: 431A; Enumeration District: 074
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Easton Lehigh Ward, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1382; Page: 65A; Family History Library Film: 552881
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Easton Ward 5, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1241447
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lehigh, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Page: 349; Family History Library Film: 805147
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Easton Ward 5, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1381; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1375394
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: 802; Page: 109B
    [9] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Allentown Democrat; Publication Date: 20/ Oct/ 1913; Publication Place: Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.5643382,0.4888288

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: 802; Page: 109B

    Genealogy Event 3
    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; Page: 349; Family History Library Film: 805147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
    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, Septennial Census, 1779-1863

    Genealogy Event 5
    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; Roll: M593_1382; Page: 65A; Family History Library Film: 552881

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1161; Page: 431A; Enumeration District: 074

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Easton Ward 5, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Easton Ward 5, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1241447

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Easton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Easton Ward 5, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1381; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1375394

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Easton
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Allentown Democrat; Publication Date: 20/ Oct/ 1913; Publication Place: Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.5643382,0.4888288

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 October 1913
    Event Place: Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 099381-102680
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Allentown Democrat; Publication Date: 20/ Oct/ 1913; Publication Place: Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.5643382,0.4888288

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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