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Abel

Abel, Abell or Able – Indexed as Abel

 

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1. Abel, Mary

Parents & Marriage: Some believe Mary was a Foster & m. to Hiram Abel. Daughter Mary was noted as illegitimate on her marriage record. I’m leaving her as a single parent for now.

1794 Birth: abt 1794 Augusta Co., VA.

Other possible children:

o    Sarah Elizabeth Weaver, 1826-1902; m. Isaac Weaver. [weaver]

1840 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, pg187:

…… Able, Mary

………… 1 female 40-49 yo.

………… 1 male 15-19 yo.

………… 1 male & 1 female 10-14 yo.

………… 1 female 5-9 yo.

………… 1 male 0-5 yo.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, H597:

…… Able, Bleufort 21 yo w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, laborer, $0, HOH.

………… Mary 56 yo w/f, b. Augusta.

………… Mary J. 7 yo w/f, b. Floyd.

………… Cyrus 14 yo w/m, b. Floyd.

1860 Residence: Patrick Co., VA, South District, H136:

…… Abel, Polly 65 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read/write, HOH.

………… Cyrus 20 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, cannot read/write.

1861 Death: 6-6-1861 Floyd Co., VA. COD fever. Age 67 yo. No other information given. (also recorded in 1860)

1861 Burial: Thomas Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. (no visible stone)

 …2. Abel, Buford Luther

 

Parents: Mary Abel

1824 Birth: 5-1824 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, H597:

…… Able, Bleufort 21 yo w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, laborer, $0, HOH.

………… Mary 56 yo w/f, b. Augusta.

………… Mary J. 7 yo w/f, b. Floyd.

………… Cyrus 14 yo w/m, b. Floyd.

i1851 Marriage #1: Beaufort Abel m. Rozina Howell 06-05-1851 Floyd Co., VA by Jesse Jones. Jonathan Salmans gave oath that Rozina Howell, d/o Mark Howell, dec'd, is believed to be over & above the age of 21.

1860 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg PO, H92:

…… Abel, Buford 33 yo w/m, b. VA, shoemaker, $0/25, cannot read/write, HOH.

………… Rozanna 34 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot write.

………… James T. 9 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Mary S. 5 yo w/f, b. VA.

Military: Bluford Able, 42nd Regiment, Virginia Infantry.

1870 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia, Maiden Spring Twp , H42:

…… Able, Buford 48 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, $0/100, cannot read/write, HOH.

………… Rozanna 49 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house, cannot write.

………… James T. 17 yo w/m, b. VA, farm laborer, cannot write.

………… Mary S. 15 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot write.

………… Charles 6 yo w/m, b. VA.

1880 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia, Maiden Spring Twp, H140:

…… Able, Beuford 53 yo married w/m farmer, b. NC as were his parents.

………… Rose A. 55 yo wife, b. NC, parents b. NC, keeping house.

………… Charles H. 15 yo son, b. NC, laborer.

1900 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia, Maiden Spring Twp , H158:

…… Abel, Buford 76 yo married w/m b. May 1824 VA, parents b. VA, m. 50y, cannot read/write, owns home HOH.

………… Rosa A. 76 yo wife, b. June 1823 VA, parents b. VA, m. 50y, 13 children with 3 living.

1910 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia, Maiden Spring Twp , H123:

…… Abel, Luther 85 yo widowed w/m farm for wages, b. VA, rents home, alone.

1919 Death: Aug 1919

1919 Burial: Buford is buried in the Osborne Cemetery located in Little Valley, Tazewell Co., VA. His marker has sunken and the dates are unreadable.

……+ Abel, Rosa Anna

aka Rozena

Parents: Mark & Susannah (Hylton) Howell. [howell2]

1826 Birth: abt 1826 VA.

1860 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband Buford Luther Abel.

1870, 1880, 1900 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with husband Buford Luther Abel.

1900-1910 Death: between 1900 & 1910 census.

1900-1910 Burial: probably Osborne Cemetery located in Little Valley, Tazewell Co., VA with husband.

……3. Abel, James Tazwell

Parents: Buford Luther & Rosanna (Howell) Abel.

1850-1853 Birth: 1850-1853 VA. (src: ages given in census records)

1845 Birth: Mar 1845 VA. (1900 census)

1860 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1870 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

1876 Marriage #1: James T. Abel m. Mary Cordill 12-7-1876 Tazewell Co., VA. He 22 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Buford & Rosene Ables. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Ash Co., NC, d/o Hugh & Eliz. Cordill.

1880 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia, Maiden Spring Twp , H138:

……… Able, James T. 30 yo married w/m farmer, b. VA as were his parents, HOH.

…………… Mary 23 yo wife, b. VA as were her parents.

…………… John B. 3 yo son, b. VA as were his parents.

…………… Hugh L. 6/12 son, b. VA as were his parents.

1892 Marriage #2: Jas. T. Able m. Sallie A. Mitchell 12-22-1892 Tazewell Co., VA. He 38 yo widowed w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Buford & Rose Able. She 37 yo single w/f, b. Tazewell Co., VA, d/o Wm & Nancy Mitchell.

1900 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia, Maiden Spring Twp , H155:

……… Abel, James T. 55 yo married w/m farmer, b. Mar 1845 VA, parents b. VA, m. 10y, owns farm, HOH.

…………… Sallie A. 45 yo wife, b. Apr 1855 VA, parents b. VA, m. 10y, 5 children with 3 living.

…………… John B. 22 yo single son, b. May 1878 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, cannot write.

…………… Hubert _. 20 yo single son, b. Sept 1879 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, cannot write.

…………… James R. 5 yo son, b. May 1895 VA, parents b. VA.

…………… Robert H. 3 yo son, b. Nov 1896 VA, parents b. VA.

…………… Oscar T. 7/12 son, b. Oct 1899 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia, Maiden Spring Twp , H102:

……… Able, Tazewell 66 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M2 17y, owns farm, HOH.

…………… Sallie Ann 55 yo wife, b. VA, M1 17y, housekeeping.

…………… James R. 15 yo son, b. VA, school.

…………… Robert 12 yo son, b. VA.

…………… Oscar 10 yo son, b. VA.

1920 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia, Maiden Spring  District 141, H142:

……… Abel, Taz. 75 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, cannot read/write, HOH.

…………… Sally Ann 61 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…………… James 25 yo single son, b. VA, farm laborer.

……… Lawrence, Raymond 21 yo single hired man, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read/write, farm laborer.

1930 Death: 1-27-1930 Tannersville, Maiden Spring District, Tazewell Co., VA.

J. T. Abel est. 76 yo married w/m, b. (date blank) Carroll Co., VA. Spouse: Sallie Abel. Father: Buford Abel, b. not known. Mother: Rozina Howell, b. Carroll Co., VA. Informant: R. H. Abel. COD: bilateral pneumonia. Burial: Tannersville, VA.

1930 Burial: Tannersville, Tazewell Co., VA.

………+ Abel, Mary

Parents: Hugh & Elizabeth (unknown) Cordell.

1850 Birth: abt 1850 VA.

1880 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with husband James Tazwell Abel.

………4. Abel, John B.

Parents: James Tazwell & 1st wife Mary (Cordell) Abel.

1878 Birth: May 1878 VA.

1880, 1900 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

1910, 1920 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with brother Hugh as HOH.

………4. Abel, Hugh L.

Parents: James Tazwell & 1st wife Mary (Cordell) Abel.

1879 Birth: 9-10-1879 VA. (src: birth record)

1880 Birth: 9-10-1879 Floyd Co., VA.  (src: death record)

1880, 1900 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

1902 Marriage #1: Hugh L. Able m. Mary E. Osborne 12-20-1902  Tazewell Co., VA.

1908 Marriage #2: Hugh m. Lula Brewster 4-11-1908 Tazewell Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia, Maiden Spring Twp , H104:

…… Able, Hugh 39 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M2 _y, cannot read or write, owns farm with mort, HOH

………… Lue 32 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 2y, 0 children with 0 living.

…… Able, John 32 yo single w/m brother, b. VA, farm laborer.

1918 Registration Card: Hugh Able, 39 yo w/m farmer of Tannersville, Tazewell Co., VA; b. Sept 10, 1887; nearest relative: Lou Able (wife) of Tannersville, Tazewell Co., VA; medium height & build, brown eyes & hair.

1920 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia, Maiden Spring  District 141, H143:

…… Abel, Hugh 39 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, owns, HOH.

………… Lou 40 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, can read but not write.

…… Abel, John 42 yo single brother b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read/write,

1942 Registration Card: Hugh Able, 60 yo w/m of Rt 3, Abingdon, Washington Co., VA; b. Sept 10, 1881 Tazewell Co., VA; nearest relative: Jonnie Able Rt 3, Abingdon, VA; employer: John Perdue Rt 3, Abingdon, VA; 5’ 144 lbs, brown hair & eyes, ruddy complexion.

1946 Death: 12-8-1946 RFD Abington, Washington Co., VA.

Hugh Able, 66y 2m 28d married w/m farmer, b. Sept 10, 1880 Tazewell Co., VA. Spouse Lou Brewser. Father Tass Able, b. Tazewell Co., VA. Mother Polly Cordell, b. NC. Informant Mrs ,Hugh Able of Abington, VA RFD. COD stomach cancer. Burial Perdue Cemetery.

1946 Burial: Perdue Cemetery

…………+ Abel, Lue

Parents:

1878 Birth: abt abt 1878 VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia, Maiden Spring Twp , H104:

………4. Abel, James Riley

Parents: James Tazwell & 2nd wife Sallie Ann (Mitchell) Abel.

1895 Birth: May 2, 1895 VA.

1893 Birth: May 2, 1893 Tazewell Co., VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

1917 Registration Card: James Riley Able, 22 yo single w/m farmer of Tannersville, Tazewell Co., VA; b. May 2, 1895 Tannersville, VA; claims exemption due to weak breast & piles; medium height & build; grey eyes & black hair.

1920 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

1930 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia, Maiden Spring District 17, H158:

…… Able, James R. 34 yo farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 28 yo when 1st married, cannot read/write, rents, HOH.

………… Flora B. 18 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 13 yo when 1st married.

…… Able, Sallie 76 yo widowed mother b. VA, cannot read/write.

1942 Registration Card: James Riley Able, 48 yo self-employed w/m of Tannersville, Tazewell Co., VA; b. May 2, 1893 Tazewell Co., VA; Mrs. J.R. Able nearest relative; 5’ 10” 145 lbs; blue eyes & gray hair, ruddy complexion.

………4. Abel, Robert Henderson

Parents: James Tazwell & 2nd wife Sallie Ann (Mitchell) Abel.

1896 Birth: 11-8-1896 Tazewell Co., VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

1917 Registration Card: Robert Henson Able, 21 yo single w/m farmer of Tannersville, Tazewell Co., VA; b. Nov 8, 1896 Tannersville, VA; employed by father; claims exemption due to weak back, stomach & kidneys disorderly; medium height & build; blue eyes & brown hair.

Marriage #1: Susie Mathena.

1920 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia, Maiden Spring  District 141, H143:

…… Abel, Robert H. 22 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, rents, cannot read/write, HOH.

………… Susie 18 yo wife b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia, Maiden Spring District 17, H122:

…… Able, Robert H. 31 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when 1st married, rents, vet: no, HOH.

………… Susie M. 28 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 18 yo when 1st married.

………… Otis 10 yo son, b. VA, school.

………… Elizabeth 8 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

………… Roy 6 yo son, b. VA.

………… Robert H. 2 yo son, b. VA.

1979 Death: 4-28-1979 Norton City, VA.

1979 Burial: Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell Co., VA. (no photo)

…………+ Abel, Susie Mae

Parents: Robert H. & Sally (Shrader) Mathena.

1901 Birth: 4-8-1901 VA, twin.

1920, 1930 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with husband Robert H. Abel.

1973 Death: 8-24-1973 Richlands, Tazewell Co., VA.

1973 Burial: Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell Co., VA. (no photo)

…………5. Abel, Otis Johnson

Parents: Robert H. & Susie M. (unknown) Abel.

1920 Birth: 1-4-1920 Tazewell Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

Marriage #1: Dora May Finbow, 1923-2004, d/o Horace W. & Margaret (unknown) Finbow.

2013 Death: 2-2-2013 Richlands, Tazewell Co., VA.

2013 Obit: (src: Find A Grave)

Otis Johnson Abel, age 93, of Steelsburg, VA passed away Saturday February 2, 2012 at Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, VA after a period of declining health. Otis was born on January 4, 1920, the son of the late Robert H. and Susie M. Abel. He was a lifelong resident of the Steelsburg Community. He was a veteran of World War II, serving his country in England and Germany. Otis was known throughout the area as a master auto body craftsman. Working at this craft until his retirement. After Retirement he enjoyed working in his garden and his flowers. His greatest delight was sharing his crop with his many close neighbors. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, finding great enjoyment hunting with his son for many years. He was a member of the Steelsburg United Methodist Church.
Along with his parents, Mr. Abel was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Dora May Finbow Abel, from Ipswich, England; brother Roy Abel of Scottsville, VA and sister Elizabeth Abel Taylor of Bristol, VA.
Mr. Abel is survived by one son David Wayne Abel & wife Robin of Burkes Garden, VA; one daughter Karen Abel Webb & husband Roger of Claypool Hill,, VA; one brother Robert Abel, Jr. of Bristol, VA; special adopted family members Gary, Narcie & Butch Knepper of Wardel, VA; and special friend and care giver Debbie Peak of Claypool Hill, VA and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Otis Johnson Abel will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday February 5, 2013 at the Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff, VA with Minister Lee Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens Cemetery at Claypool Hill, VA. Pallbearers will be Jim Reynolds, Ronnie Gilbert, Jimmy Maggard, Mckinnly (Ken) Tatum, Ken Walls and Ricky Vencill. Honorary Pallbearers will be Lawrence Davis, Louie Barrett, Lawrence Arnold, Jerry Addison, Eula Church and Marie Helton. The family will receive friends after 11:30 A.M. on Tuesday at the Singleton Funeral Service in Cedar Bluff, VA. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Steelsburg United Methodist Church C/O Helen Steel, P.O. Box 478 Pounding Mill, VA 24637. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.SingletonFuneralService.com
Singleton Funeral Service in Cedar Bluff, VA is serving the Abel Family.

2013 Burial: Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell Co., VA with Dora. (no photo)

…………5. Abel, Elizabeth Rosetta

Parents: Robert H. & Susie M. (unknown) Abel.

1921 Birth: 12-16-1921 VA.

1930 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

Marriage #1: Warren Harding Taylor, 1920-1988, s/o Elbert & Sabrina Belle (Williams) Taylor.

1992 Death: 8-19-1992 Bristol, VA.

1992 Burial: Mountain View Cemetery & Chapel Mausoleum, Bristol, VA, with Warren. (no photo)

…………5. Abel, Roy

Parents: Robert H. & Susie M. (unknown) Abel.

1924 Birth: abt 1924 VA.

1930 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

…………5. Abel, Robert H.

Parents: Robert H. & Susie M. (unknown) Abel.

1928 Birth: abt 1928 VA.

1930 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

………4. Abel, Oscar Thomas

Parents: James Tazwell & 2nd wife Sallie Ann (Mitchell) Abel.

1899 Birth: 10-10-1899 VA.

1900 Birth: Oct 10, 1900

1900, 1910 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

1918 Registration Card: Oscar Thomas Able, 18 yo single w/m farmer of Tannersville, Tazewell Co., VA; b. Oct 10, 1900; employed by J. F. Able of Tannersville, Tazewell Co., VA; medium height & build; blue eyes & black hair. Note by registrar: “This man (Oscar Thomas Able) is over 18yrs of age I think”

Marriage #1: Mary Belle Mathena.

1930 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia, Jeffersonville District 11, H163:

…… Able, Oscar 30 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when 1st married, rents, vet: no, HOH.

………… Mary 28 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 17yo when 1st married.

………… Elsie 10 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

………… Lillie 8 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

………… Margaret 6 yo daughter, b. VA.

………… Dollie 1 yo daughter, b. VA.

1966 Death: 4-4-1966 Mattie Williams Hospital, Richlands, Tazewell Co., VA.

1966 Burial: Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., VA. (no photo)

…………+ Abel, Mary Belle

Parents: Robert H. & Sally (Shrader) Mathena.

1901 Birth: 4-8-1901 VA, twin.

1930 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with husband Oscar Thomas Abel.

1983 Death: 9-11-1983 Tazewell Co., VA.

1983 Burial: Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., VA. (no photo)

…………5. Abel, Elsie

Parents: Robert H. & Susie M. (unknown) Abel.

1920 Birth: abt 1920 VA.

1930 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

…………5. Abel, Lillie

Parents: Robert H. & Susie M. (unknown) Abel.

1922 Birth: abt 1922 VA.

1930 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

…………5. Abel, Pearl Margaret

Parents: Robert H. & Susie M. (unknown) Abel.

1925 Birth: 1-30-1925 VA.

1930 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

Marriage #1: Donald Gene Jones, 1929-1979.

1986 Death: 5-24-1986 Great Bridge, Chesapeake City, VA.

1986 Burial: Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., VA. (no photo)

…………5. Abel, Dollie

Parents: Robert H. & Susie M. (unknown) Abel.

1929 Birth: abt 1929 VA.

1930 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

……3. Abel, Mary S.

Parents: Buford Luther & Rosanna (Howell) Abel.

1855 Birth: abt 1855 VA.

1860 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1870 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

……3. Abel, Charles H.

Parents: Buford Luther & Rosanna (Howell) Abel.

1864 Birth: 1865 VA.

1870, 1880 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

Marriage #1: Charles m. Mary Ann Hawkins.

1900 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia, Maiden Spring Twp , H157:

…… Abel, Charles 35 yo w/m farmer, b. 1865 (no month) VA, m. 15y, cannot read or write, owns farm, HOH.

………… Mary A. 30 yo wife, b. 1870 (no month) VA, parents b. NC, m. 15y, 6 children with 5 living, cannot read/write.

………… John 11 yo son, b. June 1888 VA.

………… Minnie 9 yo daughter, b. Apr 1891 VA.

………… Buford 6 yo son, b. June 1893 VA.

………… Samuel 4 yo son, b. May 1896 VA.

………… Elizabeth 6/12 daughter, b. Nov 1899 VA.

1910 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia, Maiden Spring Twp , H150:

…… Abel, Charles 45 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 21y, owns farm, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Mary M. 40 yo wife, b. VA, M1 21y, 14 children with 12 living, cannot read/write.

………… Minnie 20 yo single daughter, b. VA.

………… Buford 18 yo single son, b. VA, cannot read/write.

………… Samuel 14 yo son, b. VA, cannot read/write.

………… Lizzie 12 yo single daughter, b. VA, cannot read/write.

………… Presley 10 yo son, b. VA, cannot read/write.

………… Elmer 6 yo son, b. VA.

………… Annie 3 yo daughter, b. VA.

………… Charlie Jr. 10/12 son, b. VA.

1920 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia, Maiden Spring  District 141, H150:

…… Abel, Charles 55 yo w/m saw mill laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Mary 50 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read/write.

………… Press 17 yo son, b. VA, cannot read/write, stock farm laborer for wages.

………… Elmer 14 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

………… Annie 12 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

………… Charles 9 yo son, b. VA, school.

………… Frank 4 yo grandson, b. VA.

1930 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia, Maiden Spring District 17, H137:

…… Abels, Charley 65 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, 25 yo when 1st married, cannot read or write, owns, vet: no, HOH.

………… Mary 60 yo wife, b. VA, cannot read or write.

1937 Death: 3-23-1937 Maiden Spring District, Tazewell Co., VA.

Charles Abel, about 70 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. unknown date, Tazewell Co., VA. Spouse: Mary Ann Hawkins. Father: unknown, b. unknown. Mother: unknown, b. unknown. Informant: (blank). COD: chronic myocarditis with cardiac decompensation. Burial: (blank). Undertaker: friends.

1937 Burial: Osborne Cemetery located in Little Valley, Tazewell Co., VA.

………+ Abel, Mary Ann

Parents:

1870 Birth: 1870 VA

1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with husband Charles H. Abel.

1935 Death: 1-23-1935.

1935 Burial: Osborne Cemetery located in Little Valley, Tazewell Co., VA.

………4. Abel, John

Parents: Charles H. & Mary Ann (unknown) Abel.

1888 Birth: June 1888 VA.

1900 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

………4. Abel, Minnie

Parents: Charles H. & Mary Ann (unknown) Abel.

1891 Birth: April 1891 VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

………4. Abel, Buford

Parents: Charles H. & Mary Ann (unknown) Abel.

1893 Birth: 6-10-1893 VA.

1892 Birth: May 10, 1892 Tannersville, VA

1900, 1910 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

Marriage #1: Buford m. Blanche (Hankins?).

1917 Registration Card: Buford Able, 25 yo married w/m farmer of Little Valley, Tannersville, Tazewell Co., VA; b. May 10, 1892 Tannersville, VA; supporting wife & 2 children; claims exemption for weak back; tall height & build; blue eyes & brown hair. Note by Registrar: “one child dependent for clothing only”

1920 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia, Maiden Spring District 141, H152:

……… Abel, Buford 25 yo w/m stock farm laborer for wages, cannot read/write, rents, HOH.

…………… Blanche 21 yo wife, b. VA.

…………… Millurd 3y 2/12 son, b. VA.

…………… Alice 1y 6/12 daughter, b. VA.

1930 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia, Maiden Spring District 17, H107:

……… Able, Bluford 40 yo w/m farm laborer for wages, b. VA, parents b. VA, 20 yo when 1st married, owns, HOH.

…………… Blanch 29 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read/write.

…………… Mildred 14 yo daughter, b. VA.

…………… Alice 12 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

…………… George 10 yo son, b. VA, school.

…………… Mary 6 yo daughter, b. VA.

…………… Albert 5y 6/12 son, b. VA.

…………… Reese 3y 5/12 son, b. VA.

…………… Paul 5/12 son, b. VA.

1942 Registration Card: Buford (none) Able, 51 yo w/m of Tannersville, Tazewell Co., VA; b. May 4, 1890 Tannersville, VA; nearest relative: Mrs. Blanche Able of Tannersville, VA; employer: VA State High way comm. Tazewell Co., VA; 5”11” 180 lbs; blue eyes & brown hair, ruddy complexion, wears glasses.

1968 Death: Tannersville, Tazewell Co., VA.

1968 Burial:

…………+ Abel, Blanche

Parents:

1899 Birth: abt 1899 VA.

1920, 1930 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with husband Buford Abel.

…………5. Abel, Mildred

aka

…………5. Abel, Millard

Parents: Buford & Blanche (unknown) Abel.

1917 Birth: abt 1917 VA.

1920, 1930 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

…………5. Abel, Alice

Parents: Buford & Blanche (unknown) Abel.

1918 Birth: abt 1918 VA.

1920, 1930 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

…………5. Abel, George

Parents: Buford & Blanche (unknown) Abel.

1920 Birth: abt 1920 VA.

1930 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

…………5. Abel, Mary

Parents: Buford & Blanche (unknown) Abel.

1924 Birth: abt 1924 VA.

1930 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

…………5. Abel, Albert

Parents: Buford & Blanche (unknown) Abel.

1925 Birth: abt 1925 VA.

1930 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

Death:

Burial: Osborne Cemetery located in Little Valley, Tazewell Co., VA. (sunken grave)

…………5. Abel, Reese

Parents: Buford & Blanche (unknown) Abel.

1928 Birth: abt 1928 VA.

1930 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

…………5. Abel, Paul

Parents: Buford & Blanche (unknown) Abel.

1930 Birth: abt 1930 VA.

1930 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

………4. Abel, Samuel Loney

Parents: Charles H. & Mary Ann (unknown) Abel.

1896 Birth: 5-10-1896 VA.

1900 Birth: May 10, 1900.

1895 Birth: May 1895 Tazewell Co., VA

1900, 1910 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

Marriage #1: Samuel m. Sarah (unknown).

1918 Registration Card: Sam Able, 18 yo married w/m farmer of Tannersville, Tazewell Co., VA; b. May 10, 1900; employed by M. F. Brown of Tannersville, Tazewell Co., VA; nearest relative: Sarah Able of Tannersville, Tazewell Co., VA; medium height & build; blue eyes & black hair. Note by registrar: “I think Sam Able is over 18 yrs of age. He must be at least 21”.

1920 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia, Maiden Spring District 141, H151:

……… Abel, Samuel 22 yo w/m stock farm laborer for wages, cannot read/write, rents, HOH.

…………… Sarah 24 yo wife, b. VA, cannot read/write.

Marriage #2: Samuel m. Maud (unknown).

?1930 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia, Maiden Spring District 17, H139:

……… Abel, Sam 25 yo w/m laborer of odd jobs, 20 yo when 1st married, cannot read/write, rents, HOH.

…………… Maude 22 yo wife, b. VA, 18 yo when 1st married.

…………… Walker 2y 6/12 son, b. VA.

…………… Riley A. 0/12 son, b. VA.

1942 Registration Card: Samuel Loney Able 46 yo w/m of Tannersville, Tazewell Co., VA; b. May 1895 Tazewell Co., VA; nearest relative: Mrs. Maude Able of Tannersville, Tazewell Co., VA; employer: Mrs. Julia Taylor of Tannersville, Tazewell Co., VA; 5’10” 180 lbs; blue eyes & gray hair, ruddy complexion.

1958 Death: 12-12-1958.

1958 Burial: Osborne Cemetery located in Little Valley, Tazewell Co., VA. (with Maude, b. 6-3-1909, d. 2-27-1978)

………4. Abel, Elizabeth

Parents: Charles H. & Mary Ann (unknown) Abel.

1899 Birth: Nov 1899 VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

………4. Abel, Presley

Parents: Charles H. & Mary Ann (unknown) Abel.

1900 Birth: abt 1900 VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

Marriage #1: Presley m. Sally unknown.

1930 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA, Rock District 38, Wenonah Rd, Wenonah, H35:

……… Abel, Press 30 yo w/m without occupation, b. VA, parents b. VA, 23 yo when 1st married, cannot read/write, rents, vet: no, HOH.

…………… Sally 30 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 23 yo when 1st married.

…………… Ellen 6 yo daughter, b. VA.

…………… Okay 5 yo daughter, b. WVA.

…………… Elmer 1y 2/12 son, b. VA.

…………+ Abel, Sally

Parents:

1900 Birth: abt 1900 VA.

1930 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with husband Presley Abel.

…………5. Abel, Ellen

Parents: Presley & Sally (unknown) Abel.

1924 Birth: abt 1924 VA.

1930 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

…………5. Abel, Okay

Parents: Presley & Sally (unknown) Abel.

1925 Birth: abt 1925 WVA.

1930 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

…………5. Abel, Elmer

Parents: Presley & Sally (unknown) Abel.

1929 Birth: abt 1929 VA.

1930 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

………4. Abel, Elmer

Parents: Charles H. & Mary Ann (unknown) Abel.

1900 Birth: abt 1904 VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

………4. Abel, Annie

Parents: Charles H. & Mary Ann (unknown) Abel.

1907 Birth: abt 1907 VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

………4. Abel, Charlie H. Jr

Parents: Charles H. & Mary Ann (unknown) Abel.

1910 Birth: 7-4-1910 VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Tazewell Co., Virginia with parents.

1952 Death: 3-11-1952.

1952 Burial: Crabtree Cemetery, near Tannersville, Tazewell Co., VA.

…2. Abel, Mary J.

Parents: Mary Abel.

1833 Birth: abt 1833 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with brother Buford Luther Abel as HOH.

i1856 Marriage #1: Mary Able m. Absolom Collins 09-04-1856 Floyd Co., VA at Mason Jenkins by Thomas G. Shelor of the Christian Church. He 51 yo widowed farmer, b. Patrick Co., VA, s/o Edward & Hannah Collins. She 23 yo single, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Mary Able – illegitimate.

Absolom Collins, s/o Edward & Hannah (unknown) Collins. [no file]

1860 Residence: Patrick Co., VA, South District, H137:

…… Collins, Absalem 46 yo w/m farmer, b. NC, cannot read/write, HOH.

………… Mary J. 25 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Jane F. 12 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Louisa 10 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Elizabeth 5 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Sarah M. 1 yo w/f, b. VA.

…2. Abel, Cyrus

Parents: Mary Abel.

1836 Birth: abt 1836 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with brother Buford Luther Abel as HOH.

1860 Residence: Patrick Co., VA with mother.

Confederate CW record: Cyrus Able, 42nd Regiment, Virginia Infantry.

 

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1. Abel, Joseph

Parents: Hiram & Mary (unknown) Able.

1825 Birth: abt 1825 Floyd Co., VA.

i1848 Marriage #1: Joseph Able m. Margaret Reed 06-15-1848 Floyd Co., VA by Thomas G. Shelor. She d/o Andrew Reed per permission note & bond.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, H541:

…… Ables, Joseph 25 yo w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, laborer, $0, HOH.

………… Margaret 15 yo w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA.

…… Reed, Andrew 7 yo w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, Joseph Able HOH.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House PO, H618:

…… Able, Joseph 34 yo w/m, b. VA, farmer, $0/100, HOH.

………… Margaret 25 yo, w/f, b. VA.

………… Mary E. 10 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Susan E. 8 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Thomas H. 3 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… John William 1 yo w/m, b. VA.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H130:

…… Abel, Joseph 48 yo w/m, b. VA, farmer, $240/150. HOH.

………… Margaret 38 yo wife, b. VA.

………… Mary E. 20 yo w/f, b. VA without occ.

………… Susan Emaline 18 yo w/f, b. VA without occ.

………… Thomas Henry 14 yo w/m, b. VA, at home.

………… John William 12 yo w/m, b. VA, at home.

………… Amanda J. 9 yo w/f, b. VA, at home.

………… James 7 yo w/m, b. VA, at home.

………… Viola Ann 5 yo w/f, b. VA, at home.

………… Lizzie Low 1 yo w/f, b. VA, at home.

i1878 Marriage #2: Joseph Able m. Adeline Light 04-09-1878 at Mr. Kimpleton's, Floyd Co., VA by Asa D. Shortt. He 48 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Hiram & Polly Able. She 40 yo widowed w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Thomas & (blank) Kimpleton.

Sarah Adaline Kimpleton, d/o Thomas & (blank) Kimpleton. [no file] Sarah was 1st m. to Simon Light. [light]

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H382:

…… Abell, Joseph 56 yo w/m, b. VA, farmer, HOH.

………… Adeline 42 yo wife, b. VA.

………… James 16 yo single son, b. VA, works on farm, school.

………… Amanda J. 13 yo single daughter, b. VA.

………… Isaac 8 yo single son, b. VA, school.

…+ Abel, Margaret

Parents: definitely Andrew Reed & possibly same as Andrew & Elizabeth (Ervin/Irvin) Reed.

1835 Birth: abt 1835.

1850, 1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Joseph Abel.

…2. Abel, Mary E.

Parents: Joseph & 1st wife Margaret (Reed) Abel.

1850 Birth: abt 1850 VA.

1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

…2. Abel, Susan Emaline

Parents: Joseph & 1st wife Margaret (Reed) Abel.

1853 Birth: 9-10-1853 Floyd Co., VA.

1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1871 Death: 4-20-1871 Floyd Co., VA of consumption, 18y 3m 2d. (also recorded in 1872 & 1873)

1871 Burial:

…2. Abel, Thomas Henry

Parents: Joseph & 1st wife Margaret (Reed) Abel.

1857 Birth: abt 1857 Floyd Co., VA. (pg47)

1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H383:

…… Able, Tom 22 yo w/m, b. VA servant, Andrew J. Graham HOH.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District:

…… Abel, Thomas H. 36 yo w/m, b. VA, alone or with a family of a different surname.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District, Floyd Town, H65:

…… Ables, Thomas 48 yo single w/m servant, b. Jan 1852 VA, cannot read/write, Thomas H. Howard HOH.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, Floyd Town West Main Street H37:

…… Ables, Thomas 54 yo single w/m laborer of odd jobs, b. VA, Thomas H. Howard HOH.

1922 Death: 4-23-1922 Court House District, Floyd Co., VA.

Thomas Ables, about seventy, single w/m, b. date not known, Floyd Co., VA. Servant for Mrs. M. L. Howard. Father: Joseph Ables, b. VA. Mother: Margaret Reed, b. VA. Informant: Mrs. M. L. Howard of Floyd, VA. COD: organic disease of the heart. Burial: Floyd Cemetery, Apr 24, 1922.

1922 Burial: Probably the same as Thomas Ables, b. 1844, d. 1922, who is buried in the Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

…2. Abel, John William

Parents: Joseph & 1st wife Margaret (Reed) Abel.

1859 Birth: abt 1859 Floyd Co., VA.

1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H385:

…… Able, John 21 yo w/m, b. VA servant, Crawford Martin HOH.

i1884 Marriage #1: John Able m. Frances E. Thomas 09-11-1884 at Tazwell Thomas', Floyd Co., VA by Asa D. Scott. He 23 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Joseph & Adeline Able. She 17 yo single w/f, b. Patrick Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Tazwell P. & Eliza Thomas.

Frances E. Thomas, d/o Tazwell P. & Eliza (unknown) Thomas. [no file]

1896 Death: 10-15-1896 Smith’s River District, Patrick Co., VA.

John Ables, 36 yo married w/m famer, b. Patrick Co., VA. Parents: Joseph & Adline Ables.

1896 Burial:

…2. Abel, Amanda Jane

Parents: Joseph & 1st wife Margaret (Reed) Abel.

1860 Birth: 1860 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with father & step mother.

i1881 Marriage #1: Amanda Jane Able m. William Thomas 12-25-1881 at Jasper Morris', Floyd Co., VA by Asa D. Shortt. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Adam & Sallie Thomas. She 21 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Joseph & Margaret Able.

William Thomas, s/o Adam & Sarah (Moran) Thomas. [thomas]

1885 Death: 8-6-1885 Floyd Co., VA.

Jane Thomas, 25 yo married w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Wm Thomas. Father: J. Abels. Mother: M. Ables. COD: bilious fever

1885 Burial: Thomas Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Jane <i>Abels</i> Thomas

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Researching)

…2. Abel, James

Parents: Joseph & 1st wife Margaret (Reed) Abel.

1863 Birth: abt 1863 VA.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with father & step mother.

…2. Abel, Viola Ann

Parents: Joseph & 1st wife Margaret (Reed) Abel.

1865 Birth: abt 1865 VA.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

…2. Abel, Eliza Low

Parents: Joseph & 1st wife Margaret (Reed) Abel.

1868 Birth: 7-12-1868 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1871 Death: 5-16-1871 Floyd Co., VA. COD worms. Age 3y 2m 7d. (also recorded in 1872)

1871 Burial:

…2. Abel, Isaac A.

Parents: Joseph & 1st wife Margaret (Reed) Abel.

1871 Birth: 9-5-1871 Little River Twp, Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with father & step mother.

1890:

i1893 Marriage #1: Isaac Abel m. Texas Thomas 08-31-1893 at Mrs. Oney Thomas', Floyd Co., VA by A. Hogan. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Joseph & Adeline Abel. She 23 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Joseph & Oney Thomas.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 14, H262:

…… Ables, Isaac A. 28 yo w/m farmer, b. Aug 1871 VA, parents b. VA, m. 6y, can read only, owns farm with mortgage, HOH.

………… Julina T. 37 wife, b. Sept 1862 VA, parents b. VA, 2 children with 2 living.

………… Minnie T. 5 daughter, b. Mar 1895 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Vinda O. 3 daughter, b. June 1896 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 46, H76:

…… Ables, Isaac 35 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 17y, rents farm, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Texas 42 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 17y, 3 children with 3 living.

………… Minnie 16 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Callihill 9 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 93, H76:

…… Ables, Isaac A. 45 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Julina T. 59 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Minnie T. 23 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Callohill M. 19 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farmer – home farm.

……+ Abel, Julina Texas

Parents: Joseph & Exony “Ona” (Thomas) Thomas. [thomas]

1862 Birth: Sept 1862 Floyd Co., VA.

1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Isaac A. Abel.

……3. Abel, Minnie T.

Parents: Isaac A. & Julina Texas (Thomas) Abel.

1895 Birth: Mar 1895 VA.

1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

……3. Abel, Vinda O.

Parents: Isaac A. & Julina Texas (Thomas) Abel.

1896 Birth: Jun 1896 VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

……3. Abel, Cahllahill

Parents: Isaac A. & Julina Texas (Thomas) Abel.

1901 Birth: abt 1901 VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.