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Josiah Abel 1834–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Oct 1834

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 29 Oct 1923

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

Father: George Abel

Mother: Elizabeth Abel

Spouse(s): Sophia Abel

Children(s): Nora Abel, Jessie Abel, Florence Abel, Fannie Abel, Frank Abel, Mame Abel, Julia Eyer

The story of Josiah Abel began in 1834 in Pennsylvania. In 1860, Josiah Abel resided in Lehigh, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1880, Josiah Abel resided in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA. Josiah Abel married Sophia Elizabeth Abel, and had children including Fannie Abel, Florence Elizabeth Abel, Frank Edward Abel, Jessie L Abel, Julia Eyer, Mame M Abel, Nora Abel. Josiah Abel passed away in 1923 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Josiah Abel began in 1834 in Pennsylvania.
  • In 1860, Josiah Abel resided in Lehigh, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1880, Josiah Abel resided in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Josiah Abel married Sophia Elizabeth Abel, and had children including Fannie Abel, Florence Elizabeth Abel, Frank Edward Abel, Jessie L Abel, Julia Eyer, Mame M Abel, Nora Abel.
  • Josiah Abel passed away in 1923 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Abel
1798–1868
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
GA
Elizabeth Abel
1807–1870
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EA

Spouses(s)

Sophia Abel
1835–1903
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
SA

Children(s)

Nora Abel
1864–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
NA
Jessie Abel
1874–1961
Birth Location: Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Florence Abel
1859–1922
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
FA
Fannie Abel
1862–1868
Birth Location: Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
FA
Frank Abel
1869–1871
Birth Location: Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
FA
Mame Abel
1861–1944
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
MA
Julia Eyer
1871–1946
Birth Location: Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
JE

Josiah Abel's Ancestors

Self
Josiah Abel
1834–1923
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
George Abel
1798–1868
Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Abel
1807–1870
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Michaelis Abelle
1764–1834
Lower Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
Anna (Maria) Koch
1768–1848
Bethlehem Twsp., Northampton Co., Pennsylvania
Joannes (Godefridus) Stecher
1765–1826
Forks Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Catherine (Elisabeth) Schweitzer
1778–1854
Palmer, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Johann Abel
1719–1807
Maria ABEL
1723–1785
Nicholas Koch
1737–1818
Maria Hertzel
1740–1824
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Abel
1687–1747
Anna Fechtler
1700–
Johann Koch
1693–1771

Josiah Abel's Descendants

1.
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Josiah Abel (6 Oct 1834–29 Oct 1923) m. Sophia (Elizabeth) Abel (1835–18 July 1903)
  1. 1. Nora Abel 1864–
  2. 2. Jessie (L.) Abel 1874–1961
  3. 3. Florence (Elizabeth) Abel 1859–1922
  4. 4. Fannie Abel 1862–1868
  5. 5. Frank (Edward) Abel 1869–1871
  6. 6. Mame (M.) Abel 1861–1944
  7. 7. Julia Eyer 1871–1946

Josiah Abel's Timeline

8 Records

1834
6 Oct 1834
Birth of Josiah Abel in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1860
1860
Age 26
Josiah Abel resided here in Lehigh, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Lehigh, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 46
Josiah Abel resided here in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1894
1894
Age 60
Josiah Abel resided here in Easton, Pennsylvania, USA
Easton, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 66
Josiah Abel resided here in Easton Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Easton Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 76
Josiah Abel resided here in Easton Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Easton Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 86
Josiah Abel resided here in Easton Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Easton Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1923
29 Oct 1923
Age 89
Death of Josiah Abel in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Oct 1834
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 103501-106500
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 101001-104000
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 107751-110450
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Easton Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1609; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 108
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1161; Page: 381A; Enumeration District: 071
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Easton Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1241447
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lehigh, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1147; Page: 347; Family History Library Film: 805147
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Easton Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1381; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1375394
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    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; Roll: M653_1147; Page: 347; Family History Library Film: 805147

    Genealogy Event 3
    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: 381A; Enumeration District: 071

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1894
    Event Place: Easton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Easton Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Easton Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1241447

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Easton Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Easton Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1381; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1375394

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Easton Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Easton Ward 2, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1609; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 108

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1923
    Event Place: Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 103501-106500
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    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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