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Josephus Abel 1859–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 APR 1859

Birth Location: Pana, Christian, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 19 MAY 1926

Death Location: Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA

Father: James Abel

Mother: Rutha Gatton

Spouse(s): Jemima Armstrong

Children(s): Arthur Able, Lora A.Burkett, John Able

In 1859, Josephus Abel entered the world in Pana, Christian, Illinois, USA, born to James A Abel And Rutha Ellen Gatton. In 1870, Josephus Abel resided in Illinois, USA. In 1870, Josephus Abel resided in Illinois, USA. Josephus Abel married Jemima Jones Armstrong, and had children including Arthur Russel Able, John Able, Lora A Burkett. Josephus Abel passed away in 1926 in Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1859, Josephus Abel entered the world in Pana, Christian, Illinois, USA, born to James A Abel And Rutha Ellen Gatton.
  • In 1870, Josephus Abel resided in Illinois, USA.
  • In 1870, Josephus Abel resided in Illinois, USA.
  • Josephus Abel married Jemima Jones Armstrong, and had children including Arthur Russel Able, John Able, Lora A Burkett.
  • Josephus Abel passed away in 1926 in Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Abel
1837–1893
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Rutha Gatton
1835–1894
Birth Location: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
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Spouses(s)

Jemima Armstrong
1856–1950
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
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Children(s)

Arthur Able
1892–1956
Birth Location: Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
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Lora A.Burkett
1889–1979
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
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John Able
1888–
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
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Josephus Abel's Ancestors

Self
Josephus Abel
1859–1926
Birth Place: Pana, Christian, Illinois, USA
Parents
James A. Abel
1837–1893
Kentucky, USA
Rutha (Ellen) Gatton
1835–1894
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Josephus Gatton
1806–1876
Washington, Kentucky, USA
Mary (Evelyn) Burtle
1818–1843
Washington, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Gatton
1774–1832
Ruth Riggs
1782–1832
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sylvester Gatton
1755–1820
Anna Robey
1764–1799

Josephus Abel's Descendants

1.
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Josephus Abel (5 APR 1859–19 MAY 1926) m. Jemima (Jones) Armstrong (MAR 1856–1950)
  1. 1. Arthur (Russel) Able 1892–1956 m. Mary Elizabeth 1893–1973
  2. 2. Lora A.Burkett 1889–1979 m. Russell EBurkett 1888–1959
  3. 3. John Able 1888–

Josephus Abel's Timeline

11 Records

1859
5 APR 1859
Birth of Josephus Abel in Pana, Christian, Illinois, USA
Pana, Christian, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 11
Josephus Abel resided here in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 11
Josephus Abel resided here in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
Josephus Abel resided here in Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
Josephus Abel resided here in Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
Josephus Abel resided here in Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
Josephus Abel resided here in Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 61
Josephus Abel resided here in Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 61
Josephus Abel resided here in Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1926
23 MAY 1926
Age 67
Burial of Josephus Abel
None
1926
19 MAY 1926
Age 67
Death of Josephus Abel in Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 APR 1859
    Event Place: Pana, Christian, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 15 June 2018, 21:30), entry for Joseph Able(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LB52-K56
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "USA Census, 1920," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 1 July 2019), Joseph Able, Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA; citing ED 115, sheet 5A, line 44, family 119, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 406; FHL microfilm 1,820,406.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "USA Census, 1870", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 8 June 2019), Joseph Able in entry for James Able, 1870.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "USA Census, 1880," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 22 August 2017), Josephus Able in entry for James A Able, 1880; citing enumeration district ED 198, sheet 172D, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d), roll 0248; FHL microfilm 1,254,248.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 8 March 2018), Joseph Able, 19 May 1926; Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield; FHL microfilm 1,613,374.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "USA Census, 1920," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 1 July 2019), Joseph Able, Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA; citing ED 115, sheet 5A, line 44, family 119, NARA
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "USA Census, 1880," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 22 August 2017), Josephus Able in entry for James A Able, 1880; citing enumeration district ED 198, sheet 172D, NARA microfilm publ
    [8] 1900 USA Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 342; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1240342

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 23 MAY 1926
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 15 June 2018, 21:30), entry for Joseph Able(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LB52-K56
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 8 March 2018), Joseph Able, 19 May 1926; Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield; FHL microfilm 1,613,374.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 15 June 2018, 21:30), entry for Joseph Able(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LB52-K56

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 MAY 1926
    Event Place: Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 15 June 2018, 21:30), entry for Joseph Able(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LB52-K56
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 8 March 2018), Joseph Able, 19 May 1926; Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield; FHL microfilm 1,613,374.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source: FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 15 June 2018, 21:30), entry for Joseph Able(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LB52-K56

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 15 June 2018, 21:30), entry for Joseph Able(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LB52-K56

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 15 June 2018, 21:30), entry for Joseph Able(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LB52-K56

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 15 June 2018, 21:30), entry for Joseph Able(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LB52-K56

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source: FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 15 June 2018, 21:30), entry for Joseph Able(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LB52-K56

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 15 June 2018, 21:30), entry for Joseph Able(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LB52-K56

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 USA Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 342; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1240342
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