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Elmer Wilson Abel 1886 – 1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 April 1886

Birth Location: Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 5 December 1942

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

Father: Tilghman Abel

Mother: Henrietta Frankenfield

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1886, Elmer Wilson Abel entered the world in Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to Tilghman Abel and Henrietta E Frankenfield. In 1900, Elmer Wilson Abel resided in Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Elmer Wilson Abel resided in Nazareth Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA. Elmer Wilson Abel passed away in 1942 in Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Elmer Wilson Abel entered the world in Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to Tilghman Abel and Henrietta E Frankenfield.
  • In 1900, Elmer Wilson Abel resided in Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Elmer Wilson Abel resided in Nazareth Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Elmer Wilson Abel passed away in 1942 in Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elmer Abel's Ancestors

Self
Elmer Abel
1886 – 1942
Birth Place: Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
Tilghman Abel
1847 – 1902
Pennsylvania
Henrietta (E) Frankenfield
1852 – 1940
Hanoverville, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
Charles Abel
1806 – 1878
Pennsylvania
Catharine Abel
1812 – 1870
Pennsylvania
John Frankenfield
1822 – 1911
Pennsylvania
May Frankenfield
1821 – 1905
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Michael Abel
1764 – 1834
Anna Abel
1768 – 1848
George Rieser
1782 – 1838
Christine Beck
1788 – 1866
Philip Frankenfield
1797 – 1881
Maria
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Abel
1719 – 1807
Maria ABEL
1723 – 1785
Nicholas Koch
1737 – 1818
MARIA HERTZEL
1740 – 1824

Elmer Abel's Timeline

9 Records

1886
19 April 1886
Birth of Elmer Wilson Abel in Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 14
Elmer Wilson Abel resided here in Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 24
Elmer Wilson Abel resided here in Nazareth Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Nazareth Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
Elmer Wilson Abel resided here in Nazareth Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Nazareth Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
Elmer Wilson Abel resided here in Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 49
Elmer Wilson Abel resided here in Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania
Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 54
Elmer Wilson Abel resided here in Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 56
Elmer Wilson Abel resided here in Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
5 December 1942
Age 56
Death of Elmer Wilson Abel in Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 April 1886
    Event Place: Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03593; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 48-98
    [3] U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, 1917-1918
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 109651-112500
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Nazareth Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1609; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 141
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 2341822
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Northampton; Roll: 1907405; Draft Board: 2
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1241448
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Nazareth Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1382; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1375395
    [10] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1241448

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Nazareth Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Nazareth Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1382; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1375395

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Nazareth Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Nazareth Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1609; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 141

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 2341822

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03593; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 48-98

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03593; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 48-98

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Northampton; Roll: 1907405; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: PA
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 December 1942
    Event Place: Nazareth, 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: 109651-112500
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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