Robert Abell (1840 - 1914)

Born 21 Dec 1840 in Marion, Kentucky, United States

Husband of Isabella Spalding — married 8 Nov 1864 in Marion, Kentucky, United States

Descendants

Died 5 Oct 1914 at age 73 in Marion, Kentucky, United States

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Biography

Robert was born in 1840. He passed away in 1914.

Timeline

1850 - Kentucky, Marion County, District 2, 4 Sep 1850
The 235th family in the census shows Francis Abell (35), his wife Catharine (34) and children Robert (10), Mary (7), Teresa (3) and Elizabeth (8 mos.) living on the farm. Francis values his real estate at $1,500. Francis is a farmer. ^[1]

1860 - Kentucky, Marion County, District 2, 16 Jun 1860
Page 21 of the census shows Francis Abell (43), his wife Catharine (41) and children Robert (19), Mary (16), Henry (4) and Susan (1) living on the farm. Francis values his real estate at $4,000 and his personal estate at $2,000. All report they were born in Kentucky. Francis is a farmer. ^[2]

1863 - Kentucky, Marion County
Robert Abell, 23, a farmer from Marion county is listed in the Civil War Draft Registration Records book on page 11. ^[3]

1864 - Kentucky, Marion County
Isabella Spalding, 21, and Robert Abell, 24, were married on 8 Nov 1864. This is the first marriage for each of them. He reports he and his parents were born in Marion County. She reports she and her father were born in Marion County and her mother in Maryland. Her aged was proved by her brother Walter W Spalding. They were married at Calvary Church. ^[4]

1870 - Kentucky, Marion County, New Market, 19 Jul 1870
Page 19 of the census shows Robert Abell (29), wife Isabell (24) and children George W (4) and Sallie E (1) living on the farm. The next family in the census is the family of Isabella's parents. Robert is a farmer and values his personal estate at $700. All report they were born in Kentucky. ^[5]

1880 - Kentucky, Marion County, Lebanon, District 179, 8 Jun 1880
Page 15 of the census shows Robert Abell (39), wife Isabella (37) and children George (14), Sarah (12) and Francis (9) living on the farm. All report they and their parents were born in Kentucky. Robert is a farmer. ^[6]

1900 - Kentucky, Marion County, South Lebanon, District 74, 12 Jun 1900
Sheet 8B of the census shows Robert Abell (59), wife Isabella (57) and children Frank (29), Mary C (19) and Joseph B (15) living on the farm. Most of the families above them in the census are Abell's as well. The couple reports they have been married for 35 years and that 5 of then 10 children are still living. All report they and their parents were born in Kentucky. Robert is a farmer. ^[7]

1910 - Kentucky, Marion County, Mag. District 4, District 90, 20 Apr 1910
Sheet 8B of the census shows Robert Abell (69), wife Isabella (66) and children Francis (37) and Mary Catherine (25) living on the farm. The couple reports they have been married for 45 years and that 5 of then 10 children are still living. All report they and their parents were born in Kentucky. The farm is owned without a mortgage and Robert lists no occupation while Francis is a carpenter. ^[8]

1914 - Kentucky, Marion County
Rotil Abell died 5 Oct 1914 at the age of 73. Volume 54, Certificate 26667. ^[9]

Burial - Kentucky, Marion County, Calvary, Holy Name of Mary Cemetery He is buried here - born 21 Dec 1840 and died 5 Oct 1914. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24312881]

Notes

~ No birth record located

~ No death record located

~ Unlocated in the 1850 census records. Note that there are two Spalding families in the Marion County area with a daughter names Isabella born around 1843 - this Isabella and the one related to the John Spalding and his wife Harriett.

Sources

1. ↑ 1850 U.S. Federal Census
2. ↑ 1860 U.S. Federal Census
3. ↑ U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865
4. ↑ Kentucky, County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
5. ↑ 1870 U.S. Federal Census
6. ↑ 1880 U.S. Federal Census
7. ↑ 1900 U.S. Federal Census
8. ↑ 1910 U.S. Federal Census
9. ↑ Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000