John Sr. lived in Ashfield, Massachusetts. In Ashfield vital Records he is described as being "negro." John and his wife Elizabeth had six to nine children but the exact number is unclear because birth dates are not available for all of them. Some baptism dates are given but children might be baptized years after they were born and several might be baptized on the same date. To add to the confusion, if a child died young, their name might be used again. The most likely family picture is below.
Lydia, born 1756, died 1771 at age 15
Elizabeth, Jr. born 1758, baptized February 26, 1773, at age 15
John, Jr. born 1762, baptized February 26, 1773, at age 11
Elener, born 1764
Joseph, born 1766, baptized February 26, 1773, at age 7
Mary, born 1771, baptized February 26, 1773, at age 2
John Abel, Sr. died on March 3, 1773, just five days after his children were baptized.
| Entry | Source | Vol Name | Date | entry id |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Abel, John, negro, Mar. 3, 1773, a. 50. | Ashfield Vital Records to 1850 | Deaths | 1773 Mar 3 | 1665 |