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James A. Abel 1879 – 1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1879

Birth Location: Mississippi

Death Date: July 1942

Death Location: Coxburg, Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: Abner Ables

Mother: Elizabeth Roby

Spouse(s): Susanna Abel

Children(s): James Abel, John Abel, Bettie Abel, Clara Abel, Katie Rogers, Nettie Abel, Vera Webster, Vera Sims, Daisey Abel, Aubrey Abel, Floyd Abel

In 1879, James A. Abel entered the world in Mississippi, born to Abner Henderson Ables and Elizabeth A. Roby. In 1880, James A. Abel resided in Beat 4, Holmes, Mississippi, USA. James A. Abel married Susanna Smith Abel, and had children including James Fred Abel, John Abel, Bettie Lee Abel, Clara Abel, Katie Mae Rogers, Nettie Viola Halford Abel, Vera Webster, Vera Sims, Daisey Abel, Aubrey Emerson Abel, Floyd Smith Abel. James A. Abel passed away in 1942 in Coxburg, Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1879, James A. Abel entered the world in Mississippi, born to Abner Henderson Ables and Elizabeth A. Roby.
  • In 1880, James A. Abel resided in Beat 4, Holmes, Mississippi, USA.
  • James A. Abel married Susanna Smith Abel, and had children including James Fred Abel, John Abel, Bettie Lee Abel, Clara Abel, Katie Mae Rogers, Nettie Viola Halford Abel, Vera Webster, Vera Sims, Daisey Abel, Aubrey Emerson Abel, Floyd Smith Abel.
  • James A. Abel passed away in 1942 in Coxburg, Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Abner Ables
1840 – 1928
Birth Location: Leake, Mississippi, USA
AA
Elizabeth Roby
1837 – 1924
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
ER

Spouses(s)

Susanna Abel
1875 – 1947
Birth Location: Thomastown, Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America
SA

Children(s)

James Abel
1899 – 1951
Birth Location: Mississippi
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John Abel
1904 – 1964
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Bettie Abel
1905 – 1996
Birth Location: Coxburg, Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America
BA
Clara Abel
1906 – 1997
Birth Location: Mississippi
CA
Katie Rogers
1908 – 1999
Birth Location: Coxburg, Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America
KR
Nettie Abel
1910 – 2000
Birth Location: Coxburg, Holmes, Mississippi, United States
NA
Vera Webster
1912 – 1995
Birth Location: Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America
VW
Vera Sims
1913 –
Birth Location: Mississippi
VS
Daisey Abel
1915 – 1991
Birth Location: Coxburg, Holmes, Mississippi, United States
DA
Aubrey Abel
1917 – 1989
Birth Location: Coxburg, Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America
AA
Floyd Abel
1921 – 2002
Birth Location: Lexington, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
FA

James Abel's Ancestors

Self
James Abel
1879 – 1942
Birth Place: Mississippi
Parents
Abner Henderson Ables
1840 – 1928
Leake, Mississippi, USA
Elizabeth (A.) Roby
1837 – 1924
Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Joseph (Sephas) Abel
1801 – 1870
Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Susan Jolly
1802 – 1870
South Carolina, United States
Mathew Roby
1801 – 1870
Maryland
Susan Jolly
1805 – 1870
, , South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Abner Ables
1840 – 1928
Mary Patton
1782 – 1844
John Jolly
1776 – 1830
Susannah Durham
1780 – 1837
Mathew Robey
1771 – 1845
Elizabeth Burgess
1780 – 1843
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Abel
1801 – 1870
Susan Jolly
1802 – 1870
Jacob Abel
1753 – 1787
MARIA BOYER
1760 – 1787
Samuel Robey
1735 – 1807
Ann Carrington
1745 – 1807
Josiah Burgess
1736 – 1827
Virlinda Bean
1740 –

James Abel's Descendants

1.
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James (A.) Abel (Abt 1879 – July 1942) m. Susanna (Smith) Abel (9 February 1875 – 21 May 1947)
  1. 1. James (Fred) Abel (abt 1899 – 21 June 1951) m. Fannie (M) Abel (abt 1903 – 12 August 1966) m. Fannie (M) Abel (abt 1903 – 12 August 1966) m. Fannie (M) Abel (abt 1903 – ) m. Daisy Abel (abt 1904 – 31 Oct 1967)
    1. 1. Cammie (L) Abel (abt 1928 – ) m. Robert (Donald) Wilcox (abt 1922 – ) m. Robert (Donald) Wilcox (abt 1922 – ) m. Robert (Donald) Wilcox (abt 1922 – ) m. Robert (Donald) Wilcox (abt 1922 – ) m. Robert (Donald) Wilcox (abt 1922 – )
    2. 2. Billy (Joe) Abel (abt 1933 – 30 Nov 2003) m. Jeannie Small m. Rita (Jane) Abel (7 June 1938 – 17 January 2020) m. Rita Abel (abt 1939 – ) m. Rita Abel m. Rita Abel m. Rita Abel m. Rita Abel
    3. 3. James (F) Abel (abt 1929 – )
    4. 4. Jewel (Beatrice) Abel (28 Aug 1930 – 24 Mar 2002) m. George (E) Guerieri (abt 1928 – 25 Feb 2014)
      1. 1. Judy Hobdy
      2. 2. Ron Guerieri
      3. 3. George Guerieri
    5. 5. Gilmer (R) Abel (abt 1938 – )
    6. 6. James Abel (abt 1920 – )
    7. 7. Jewell (G) Abel (abt 1931 – )
    8. 8. Gilmer (R) Abel (abt 1938 – )
    9. 9. Vera Andrew
    10. 10. John (A.) MCauley
    11. 11. Jewel Guerieri
    12. 12. Louis (S.) McCauley
    13. 13. Fay (Mc Cauley) Dunham
  2. 2. John Abel (abt 1904 – 4 Nov 1964) m. Mattie (M) Ables (abt 1909 – ) m. Mattie (Mae) Abel (31 July 1908 – 18 April 1972) m. Mattie (M) Ables (abt 1909 – 18 April 1972)
    1. 1. Clara (Jean) Hardin (20 March 1931 – 21 June 1985)
    2. 2. Clara (Jean) Hardin (20 March 1931 – 21 June 1985)
  3. 3. Bettie (Lee) Abel (27 February 1905 – 24 October 1996) m. Edward Chisolm (abt 1899 – 26 July 1972)
    1. 1. Erz*A Chisolm (abt 1926 – )
    2. 2. Gaddis (W) Chisolm (abt 1930 – )
    3. 3. M (Francis) Chisolm (abt 1933 – )
    4. 4. L (Edward) Chissom (abt 1939 – )
    5. 5. Mary (Frances) Meeks
    6. 6. Receil Godwin
    7. 7. Jack Chisolm
  4. 4. Clara Abel (4 November 1906 – 4 December 1997) m. Ray (M) Clark (10 January 1904 – 16 April 1997)
  5. 5. Katie (Mae) Rogers (1 August 1908 – 26 March 1999)
  6. 6. Nettie (Viola Halford) Abel (4 Apr 1910 – 6 Sep 2000) m. John (Robert) Halford (2 November 1905 – 23 November 1978) m. J.R. Halford (abt 1905 – Abt 1978)
    1. 1. James (Barry) Halford (13 July 1937 – 20 November 2017)
    2. 2. Barry Halford (abt 1938 – )
    3. 3. Rita (Halford) Lott
  7. 7. Vera Webster (10 May 1912 – 7 December 1995)
  8. 8. Vera Sims (abt 1913 – )
  9. 9. Daisey Abel (11 March 1915 – 24 June 1991) m. Leo (W) Hanwick (9 May 1905 – 13 February 1986)
  10. 10. Aubrey (Emerson) Abel (20 April 1917 – 11 October 1989) m. Velvia Ables (abt 1920 – ) m. Velcia (H.) Abel (abt 1920 – 29 May 2005) m. Velcia (H.) Abel (abt 1920 – 29 May 2005)
    1. 1. Richard (H) Ables (abt 1934 – )
    2. 2. Edwin (Allen) Abel (23 Feb 1947 – ) m. Frances (Anne) Middlebrooks
    3. 3. Howard Abel
    4. 4. Jimmy Abel
    5. 5. Richard (H) Ables (abt 1934 – )
    6. 6. Howard Abel
    7. 7. Jimmy Abel
    8. 8. Ed Abel
  11. 11. Floyd (Smith) Abel (20 Sep 1921 – 07 Apr 2002)

James Abel's Timeline

9 Records

1879
Abt 1879
Birth of James A. Abel in Mississippi
Mississippi
1880
1880
Age 1
James A. Abel resided here in Beat 4, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
Beat 4, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
James A. Abel resided here in Beat 4, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
Beat 4, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
James A. Abel resided here in Ebenezer, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
Ebenezer, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
James A. Abel resided here in Beat 3, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
Beat 3, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
James A. Abel resided here in Beat 3, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
Beat 3, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
1935
1935
Age 56
James A. Abel resided here in Sh, Holmes, Mississippi
Sh, Holmes, Mississippi
1940
1940
Age 61
James A. Abel resided here in Beat 3, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
Beat 3, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
1942
July 1942
Age 63
Death of James A. Abel in Coxburg, Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America
Coxburg, Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1879
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Native American Applications for Enrollment in Five Civilized Tribes, 1898-1914
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Holmes, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02029; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 26-18
    [3] U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, 1917-1918
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 3, Holmes, Mississippi; Roll: T625_877; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 55
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 3, Holmes, Mississippi; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2340883
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 4, Holmes, Mississippi; Roll: 650; Page: 208D; Enumeration District: 008
    [7] New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1888; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 516; Line: 43; List Number: 322
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ebenezer, Holmes, Mississippi; Roll: T624_742; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1374755
    [9] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Beat 4, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 4, Holmes, Mississippi; Roll: 650; Page: 208D; Enumeration District: 008

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19 Mar 1888
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1888; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 516; Line: 43; List Number: 322

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beat 4, Holmes, Mississippi, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Ebenezer, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ebenezer, Holmes, Mississippi; Roll: T624_742; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1374755

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beat 3, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 3, Holmes, Mississippi; Roll: T625_877; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 55

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beat 3, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 3, Holmes, Mississippi; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2340883

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Holmes, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Holmes, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02029; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 26-18

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Beat 3, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Holmes, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02029; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 26-18

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England and Queenstown, Ireland
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1888; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 516; Line: 43; List Number: 322

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Holmes, MS
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: July 1942
    Event Place: Coxburg, Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Coxburg, Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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