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Mary Catharina Abel 1723 – 1785 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Apr 1723

Birth Location: Münzesheim, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Death Date: 1 Jul 1785

Death Location: Forks Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: Johann Abel

Mother: Anna Fechtlin

Spouse(s): Michael Messinger, Michael Messenger

Children(s): Cathaerine Wilhelm, Elizabeth Messinger, George Messinger, Johannes Messinger, Jacob Messinger, Philip Messinger, Michael Messinger, Abraham Messenger

In 1723, Mary Catharina Abel entered the world in Münzesheim, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, born to Johann Georg Abel and Anna Fechtlin. In 1700, Mary Catharina Abel resided in Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA. Mary Catharina Abel married Michael Messinger, Michael Messenger, and had children including Cathaerine Wilhelm, Elizabeth Messinger, George Messinger, Johannes Messinger, Jacob Messinger, Philip Messinger, Michael Messinger, Abraham Messenger. Mary Catharina Abel passed away in 1785 in Forks Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1723, Mary Catharina Abel entered the world in Münzesheim, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, born to Johann Georg Abel and Anna Fechtlin.
  • In 1700, Mary Catharina Abel resided in Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Mary Catharina Abel married Michael Messinger, Michael Messenger, and had children including Cathaerine Wilhelm, Elizabeth Messinger, George Messinger, Johannes Messinger, Jacob Messinger, Philip Messinger, Michael Messinger, Abraham Messenger.
  • Mary Catharina Abel passed away in 1785 in Forks Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Abel's Ancestors

Self
Mary Abel
1723 – 1785
Birth Place: Münzesheim, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Parents
Johann Georg Abel
1688 – 1759
Muenzesheim, Karlsruhe, Baden
Anna Fechtlin
1689 – 1799
of, Muenzesheim, Karlsruhe, Baden
Grandparents
Johann (Jacob) Abel
1789 – 1790
Bitzfeld u. Eberstadt, Württemberg, Deutschland
Marie-Anne Mesny
1675 – 1706
Niederhausbergen
Great-Grandparents
Johann Abel
1764 – 1818
Philippina Abel
1755 – 1816
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Ebel
Christina Ott
1721 – 1775
Johann Schwind
1750 – 1829
Elisabetha Sundheimer
1750 – 1830

Mary Abel's Descendants

1.
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Mary (Catharina) Abel (15 Apr 1723 – 1 Jul 1785) m. Michael Messinger m. Michael Messenger (10 November 1719 – 24 October 1791)
  1. 1. Cathaerine Wilhelm (27 Aug 1767 – 1847)
  2. 2. Elizabeth Messinger
  3. 3. George Messinger (17 August 1744 – 14 December 1825)
  4. 4. Johannes Messinger (17 April 1746 – 2 May 1808)
  5. 5. Jacob Messinger (21 April 1748 – 16 December 1801)
  6. 6. Philip Messinger (21 June 1750 – 31 December 1819)
  7. 7. Michael Messinger (5 March 1759 – 31 December 1842)
  8. 8. Abraham Messenger (1764 – 30 September 1834)

Mary Abel's Timeline

5 Records

1700
1700-1899
Mary Catharina Abel resided here in Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1723
15 Apr 1723
Birth of Mary Catharina Abel in Münzesheim, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Münzesheim, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
1723
16 Feb 1723
Mary Catharina Abel was baptized in Münzesheim, Baden, Preußen
Münzesheim, Baden, Preußen
1775
1775-1783
Age 52
Mary Catharina Abel resided here in USA
USA
1785
1 Jul 1785
Age 62
Death of Mary Catharina Abel in Forks Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Forks Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1723
    Event Place: Münzesheim, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
    Record Source:
    [1] Germany, Select Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] Baden, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1502-1985
    [5] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 077

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1723
    Event Place: Münzesheim, Baden, Preußen
    Record Source:
    [1] Germany, Select Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898
    [2] Baden, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1502-1985

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1700-1899
    Event Place: Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: The old grave-yards of Northampton and adjacent counties in the state of Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1732
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Year: 1732; Page Number: 74

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1775-1783
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: A roster of Revolutionary ancestors of the Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Muenzesheim, Karlsruhe, Baden
    Record Source: Germany, Select Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1785
    Event Place: Forks Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 077

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Forks Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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