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Col Abial Rolfe

Birth	:	29 Mar 1823 Penacook, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA
Death	:	16 Aug 1903 Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA
Burial	:	Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville, Wetzel County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.6730995, -80.8566971
Plot	:	OP Section, Lot 5, Grave 1
Description	:	Colonel Abial Rolfe, a prominent resident of Penacook, was born March 29, 1823, on the estate where he resided, son of Henry and Deborah (Carter) Rolfe. His grandfather, Nathaniel Rolfe, came here from Haverhill, Mass., when there were but few settlers in this section. Colonel Rolfe was educated in the private school at Hopkinton, under the famous John Ballard, and at the institutes in Pembroke and Salisbury. After compieting his studies he taught school for four terms. In 1855 he was first elected to the School Board of Concord, on which he continued to serve for over thirty years. In... Read More	Colonel Abial Rolfe, a prominent resident of Penacook, was born March 29, 1823, on the estate where he resided, son of Henry and Deborah (Carter) Rolfe. His grandfather, Nathaniel Rolfe, came here from Haverhill, Mass., when there were but few settlers in this section. Colonel Rolfe was educated in the private school at Hopkinton, under the famous John Ballard, and at the institutes in Pembroke and Salisbury. After compieting his studies he taught school for four terms. In 1855 he was first elected to the School Board of Concord, on which he continued to serve for over thirty years. In 1856 and 1857 he was sent to represent the town in the State legislature, and in 1860 was appointed on Governor Goodwin's staff, where he served for two years, and received his title of Colonel. In 1882 he was elected Ward Assessor, which office he filled for eight years with entire impartiality. Colonel Rolfe married Sarah Elizabeth Call, who, born in West Boscawen, now Webster, died in 1881. A daughter, Lizzie E., who was for twenty-two years a teacher in the schools of Penacook, survived her. Colonel Rolfe is a veteran fireman, having been connected with the pioneer engine company of Penacook for thirty years. He was manager for many years of the old Merrimack County Agricultural Society. The Colonel is an esteemed member of Horace Chase Lodge, No. 72, F. & A. M., of Penacook; and of Contoocook Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. In politics he is a Republican, and he cast his first Presidential vote for Henry Clay in 1844. His religious belief is the Congregational. Source: Merrimack and Sullivan Counties, New Hampshire Biographies

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Where is Col Abial Rolfe's memorial?
Col Abial Rolfe's memorial is located at: Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville, Wetzel County, USA.
When did Col Abial Rolfe death?
Col Abial Rolfe death on 16 Aug 1903 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Col Abial Rolfe's memorial?
Latitude: 39.6730995
Longitude: -80.8566971

Family Members:

Parent

Capt Henry Rolfe

(1785 - 1859)

Deborah Carter Rolfe

(1786 - 1849)

Spouse

Sarah Elizabeth Call Rolfe

(1821 - 1881)

Siblings

(1810 - 1862)

(1814 - 1900)

(1817 - 1884)

(1819 - 1886)

(1825 - 1849)

Children

Lizzie E Rolfe

(1849 - 1922)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Northview Cemetery
New Martinsville, Wetzel County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6730995, -80.8566971

2. Greenlawn Memorial Park
New Martinsville, Wetzel County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6755981, -80.8591995

3. Williams Cemetery
New Martinsville, Wetzel County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6688995, -80.8589020

4. Harter Cemetery
Hannibal, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6756020, -80.8692880

5. Old Hannibal Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6669810, -80.8692950

6. Emma Grove Cemetery
Hannibal, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6713982, -80.8752975

7. Buck Hill Bottom Cemetery
Hannibal, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7022980, -80.8412070

8. Duffy Cemetery
Duffy, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6436190, -80.8730500

9. Mount Union Cemetery
Hannibal, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7003500, -80.8839900

10. Parsons Cemetery
Wetzel County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6831017, -80.8135986

11. Mount Vernon Cemetery
Clarington, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7120207, -80.8634298

12. Huff Family Cemetery
Wetzel County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6727982, -80.8050003

13. Zion Memorial Gardens
Sardis, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6788630, -80.9093820

14. Zion Evangelical Cemetery
Hannibal, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6816400, -80.9091800

15. Walker Cemetery
New Martinsville, Wetzel County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6310997, -80.8589020

16. Mount Zion Cemetery
Wetzel County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6735992, -80.8016968

17. Bokelman Cemetery
Wetzel County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6576881, -80.8044205

18. Apostolic Church Cemetery
Ohio Township, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6554460, -80.9092250

19. Huff Cemetery
Wetzel County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6685982, -80.7994003

20. Lude Cemetery
Clarington, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7189270, -80.8792370

21. Baxter Cemetery
Wetzel County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7014008, -80.8022003

22. Saint Johns Methodist Church Cemetery
Goodwin, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6684914, -80.9221802

23. Wayman Cemetery
Fairview, Wetzel County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7012130, -80.7999680

24. Ollum Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7259100, -80.8631500