YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William Riley Abell 1889–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 APR 1889

Birth Location: Casey Co., KY, USA

Death Date: 1960

Death Location: Jefferson Co., KY, USA

Father: Joseph Abell

Mother: Mary Sanders

Spouse(s): Hallie Stayton

Children(s): Mary Abell

The story of William Riley Abell began in 1889 in Casey Co., KY, USA. In 1900, William Riley Abell resided in Casey Co., KY, USA. In 1910, William Riley Abell resided in Casey Co., KY, USA. William Riley Abell married Hallie M Stayton, and had children including Mary Elizabeth Abell. William Riley Abell passed away in 1960 in Jefferson Co., KY, USA.

Find more search results for William Abell
WA

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of William Riley Abell began in 1889 in Casey Co., KY, USA.
  • In 1900, William Riley Abell resided in Casey Co., KY, USA.
  • In 1910, William Riley Abell resided in Casey Co., KY, USA.
  • William Riley Abell married Hallie M Stayton, and had children including Mary Elizabeth Abell.
  • William Riley Abell passed away in 1960 in Jefferson Co., KY, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Abell's Ancestors

Self
William Abell
1889–1960
Birth Place: Casey Co., KY, USA
Parents
Joseph Irvin Abell
1854–1946
Adair Co., KY, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Sanders
1859–1934
Bracken Co., KY, USA
Grandparents
Joshua (Harrison) Abell
1824–1918
Washignton Co., KY, USA
Elizabeth (S.) Drake
1834–1900
Casey Co., KY, USA
Great-Grandparents
Cornelius Abell
1800–1877
Teresa Wimsatt
1806–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joshua Abell
1761–1814
Susannah Mills
1767–1811

William Abell's Descendants

1.
WA
William (Riley) Abell (7 APR 1889–1960) m. Hallie (M.) Stayton (12 MAY 1901–4 JUN 1989)
  1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Abell 1918–1997

William Abell's Timeline

7 Records

1889
7 APR 1889
Birth of William Riley Abell in Casey Co., KY, USA
Casey Co., KY, USA
1900
1900
Age 11
William Riley Abell resided here in Casey Co., KY, USA
Casey Co., KY, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
William Riley Abell resided here in Casey Co., KY, USA
Casey Co., KY, USA
1920
1920
Age 31
William Riley Abell resided here in Casey Co., KY, USA
Casey Co., KY, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
William Riley Abell resided here in Spencer Co., KY, USA
Spencer Co., KY, USA
1960
22 JAN 1960
Age 71
Death of William Riley Abell
None
1960
1960
Age 71
Burial of William Riley Abell in Jefferson Co., KY, USA
Jefferson Co., KY, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 APR 1889
    Event Place: Casey Co., KY, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Casey Co., KY, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Casey Co., KY, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Adair Co., KY, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Casey Co., KY, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Spencer Co., KY, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 APR 1942
    Event Place: Casey Co., KY, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 JAN 1960

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Jefferson Co., KY, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE