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Johann Jacob Abel 1719 – 1807 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Jan 1719

Birth Location: Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Death Date: 21 July 1807

Death Location: Forks, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: Johann Abel

Mother: Barbara Abel

Spouse(s): Christina Ott, Maria ABEL, Maria Abel, Elisabeth Humbert, Maria Elisabetha

Children(s): Michael Abel, Johann Abel, Johan Cel, Anna Häbell

Early life: Johann Jacob Abel arrived in Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany in 1719, born to Johann Georg Abel and Barbara Abel. Over time, Johann Jacob Abel formed a family with Christina Maria Ott, Maria Catharina ABEL, Maria Barbara Abel, Elisabeth Humbert and Maria Elisabetha, which included Michael Abel, Johann Jacob Abel, Johan Hendrick Cel and Anna Catharina Elisabetha Häbell. Johann Jacob Abel concluded life in Forks, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States in 1807.

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Parents

Johann Abel
Birth Location: –
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Barbara Abel
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Christina Ott
1721 – 1775
Birth Location: Hauingen
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Maria ABEL
1723 – 1785
Birth Location: Münzesheim, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
MA
Maria Abel
Birth Location: –
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Elisabeth Humbert
Birth Location: –
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Maria Elisabetha
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Michael Abel
1764 – 1834
Birth Location: Lower Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
MA
Johann Abel
1738 – 1802
Birth Location: –
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Johan Cel
Birth Location: –
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Anna Häbell
Birth Location: –
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 21 Jan 1719
    Event Place: Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 536

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Year: Juli 1720
    Event Place: Gronau u. Prevorst, Württemberg, Deutschland
    Record Source: Württemberg, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1500-1985

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Year: 1742
    Event Place: Germany

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Year: 11 JAN 1742
    Event Place: Williams Twp. Congregation Church, Williams Township, Northampton, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Year: 28 Apr 1745
    Event Place: Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Year: 14 May 1747
    Event Place: Philadelphia Co, PA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Year: 1750
    Event Place: Northampton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: 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: 80

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Year: 1786
    Event Place: Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 331

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Year: 1798
    Event Place: Forks, Northampton and Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S. Direct Tax Lists, 1798, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Year: 1800
    Event Place: Forks, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Septennial Census, 1779-1863, Year: 1800; Census Place: Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 37; Page: 538; Image: 46; Family History Library Film: 363340

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Gronau, Deutschland
    Record Source: Württemberg, Germany, Family Tables, 1550-1985

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 21 July 1807
    Event Place: Forks, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 536, Will Books, 1752-1907; With Register's Index, 1752-1966; Author: Northampton County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Northampton, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Year: 21 Jul 1807
    Event Place: Forks Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 536

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