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William John Abel Sr.

Birth	:	6 Aug 1832 Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), Germany
Death	:	11 Jul 1916 Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Elmwood Cemetery, Saint Paul, Howard County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2002983, -98.4677963
Plot	:	3
Description	:	William John Abel Sr. was first married to Elizabeth Knage, who was born 20 Sept 1821 in Germany and died 28 May 1882 at St. Libory, NE. They married 17 August 1865 in Franklin, Indiana. She was the Mother of William John Abel Junior (1832 - 1916) and a second son who was also reported to have been born in 1868, possibly a twin to William John Jr. William Sr. married Frances Grabowski 29 November 1882. ******** St. Paul Phonograph, July 20, 1916, page 1, transcribed by Linda Berney: William Abel, Sr., died at his home four... Read More	William John Abel Sr. was first married to Elizabeth Knage, who was born 20 Sept 1821 in Germany and died 28 May 1882 at St. Libory, NE. They married 17 August 1865 in Franklin, Indiana. She was the Mother of William John Abel Junior (1832 - 1916) and a second son who was also reported to have been born in 1868, possibly a twin to William John Jr. William Sr. married Frances Grabowski 29 November 1882. ******** St. Paul Phonograph, July 20, 1916, page 1, transcribed by Linda Berney: William Abel, Sr., died at his home four miles northeast of this city Tuesday evening, July 11, at eight o'clock. The funeral was held from the local Catholic Church on Friday morning, July 14, Rev. Father Jarzemski having charge of the same. The body was laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery southwest of this city.... William Abel was born in Germany, August 6, 1832, and grew up there, spending his young manhood as a farmer. He came to America in the fall of 1859, alone, landing in New Orleans, Louisiana. He first went to Cincinnati, Ohio, remaining for a few months, then went to Franklin county, Indiana, making that vicinity his home for about twenty years. In 1880 he came into Howard county and homesteaded eighty acres in the St. Libory district, on section twelve, township thirteen, range nine. Later he purchased railroad land on section eleven, township thirteen, range nine, and owned at that time about four hundred acres, which he improved in good shape, having fine buildings and well equipped farm. He made that locality his home up to the spring of 1902, then sold his farm and settled in St. Paul. In the following year he purchased two hundred and twenty acres in section twenty-six, and moved out on his place in the spring of 1903. Mr. Abel was married in Indiana, August 17, 1865 to Lizzie Swinkman, and to them were born two sons, one of whom died in infancy, with the other, William junior, now occupies a part of our subject's original homestead in St. Libory district. Mr. Abel's first wife died in Howard county in 1882. Mr. Abel was married again at St. Libory November 27, 1883 to Frances Karboskie, and to them eight children were born, who are as follows: Maggie, Joseph, Mary and Katie, all married and having comfortable homes in different sections of the country, while Annie, John, Frank and Frances are living at home. The entire Abel family is well known and highly esteemed throughout their county, and while Mr. Abel has never held office he has done much to promote the general welfare of his township and county. The Phonograph desires to add its words of sympathy and condolence to the bereaved Abel family in their present hour of sorrow.

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Where is William John Abel Sr.'s memorial?
William John Abel Sr.'s memorial is located at: Elmwood Cemetery, Saint Paul, Howard County, USA.
When did William John Abel Sr. death?
William John Abel Sr. death on 11 Jul 1916 in Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William John Abel Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 41.2002983
Longitude: -98.4677963

Family Members:

Spouse

Elizabeth Knage Abel

(1821 - 1882)

Frances M Grabowski Abel

(1863 - 1916)

Children

William John Abel Jr.

(1868 - 1943)

Joseph Peter Abel

(1885 - 1940)

Mary Elizabeth Abel Greenwalt

(1886 - 1959)

Katherine Abel Leadabrand

(1888 - 1942)

John George Abel

(1894 - 1966)

Frank Abel

(1897 - 1955)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Saint Paul, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2002983, -98.4677963

2. Warsaw Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1844400, -98.5575000

3. Canada Hill Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1843987, -98.5575027

4. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2056007, -98.5702972

5. Hamm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2933006, -98.4672012

6. Fairdale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2891998, -98.5152969

7. Elba Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2764015, -98.5643997

8. Oak Ridge Cemetery
Dannebrog, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1138992, -98.5485992

9. Bohemian National Graveyard
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Coordinate: 41.2492070, -98.5927620

10. Scotch Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1917000, -98.6130981

11. Czechoslovakia Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2132988, -98.6224976

12. Saint Josephs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2930984, -98.5746994

13. South Logan Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3222100, -98.4352600

14. North Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3222008, -98.4347000

15. Danish Lutheran Cemetery
Farwell, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2134660, -98.6336020

16. Nysted Cemetery
Nysted, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1307983, -98.6136017

17. Saint Anthony Catholic Cemetery
Farwell, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1845400, -98.6414700

18. Saint Libory Catholic Cemetery
Saint Libory, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0828700, -98.3569700

19. Spring Creek Cemetery
Cushing, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3314200, -98.3833300

20. Rose Hill Cemetery
Palmer, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2256012, -98.2692032

21. Haggart Cemetery
Saint Libory, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0698500, -98.3547500

22. Kelso Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1627998, -98.6707993

23. Fairdale Sunrise Cemetery
Elba, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3580000, -98.4887000

24. Swedish Pioneer Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0910988, -98.6324997