James Robert Abell

Male25 June 1852–22 May 1932

Brief Life History of James Robert

When James Robert Abell was born on 25 June 1852, in LaRue, Kentucky, United States, his father, Bernard Abell, was 30 and his mother, Jeanette Ferrill, was 22. He married Verlinda Hill [Abell] on 16 October 1877, in LaRue, Kentucky, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 1 daughter. He lived in Buffalo, LaRue, Kentucky, United States in 1880 and Magisterial District 2 Athertonville, LaRue, Kentucky, United States in 1900. He died on 22 May 1932, in LaRue, Kentucky, United States, at the age of 79, and was buried in Buffalo, LaRue, Kentucky, United States.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know James Robert? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

James Robert Abell
1852–1932
Verlinda Hill [Abell]
1859–1943
Marriage: 16 October 1877
Willard Hill Abell
1878–1958
Tildon Abell
1879–
Jesse Wilt Abell
1880–1954
Oscar Herbert Abell
1885–1940
Bettie Abell
1896–

Sources (19)

  • J Robt Abell in household of Bernard Abell, "United States Census, 1860"
  • James R. Abell, "Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960"
  • James R Abell, "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    16 October 1877LaRue, Kentucky, United States
  • Children (5)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (8)

    +3 More Children

    World Events (8)

    1861

    Age 9

    Kentucky sided with the Union during the Civil War, even though it is a southern state.

    1863

    Age 11

    Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

    1875 · A Treaty with Hawaii

    Age 23

    In the Mid 1870s, The United States sought out the Kingdom of Hawaii to make a free trade agreement. The Treaty gave the Hawaiians access to the United States agricultural markets and it gave the United States a part of land which later became Pearl Harbor.

    Name Meaning

    English and Norwegian: variant of Abel .

    Altered form of German Abel .

    History: Robert Abell settled in Rehoboth, MA, c. 1630.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

    Possible Related Names

    Discover Even More

    As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

    Create a free account to view more about your family.
    Create a FREE Account
    Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
    Share this with your family and friends.