Some of his siblings spelled the surname the historical way, ABELL, from the very founding of Maryland.
Will was married at age 23 to Sadie Belle (Gracey) on 12 Aug 1903 in Alton, Madison, IL. His sister Anna (Mrs. Thomas Lytle, also married in 1903) was a witness to his marriage. Will was shown to be an iron worker at the time of his marriage. In the 1899 Alton directory he is listed as working in the Alton Glass factory.
In 1914, he was elected Granite City Alderman from the 5th Ward.
Likely baptized 'John William' but was known as William J. "Will" Abel throughout his lifetime.
Will was married at age 23 to Sadie Belle (Gracey) on 12 Aug 1903 in Alton, Madison, IL. His sister Anna (Mrs. Thomas Lytle, also married in 1903) was a witness to his marriage. Will was shown to be an iron worker at the time of his marriage. In the 1899 Alton directory he is listed as working in the Alton Glass factory.
In 1914, he was elected Granite City Alderman from the 5th Ward.
Likely baptized 'John William' but was known as William J. "Will" Abel throughout his lifetime.
Some of his siblings spelled the surname the historical way, ABELL, from the very founding of Maryland.
Will was married at age 23 to Sadie Belle (Gracey) on 12 Aug 1903 in Alton, Madison, IL. His sister Anna (Mrs. Thomas Lytle, also married in 1903) was a witness to his marriage. Will was shown to be an iron worker at the time of his marriage. In the 1899 Alton directory he is listed as working in the Alton Glass factory.
In 1914, he was elected Granite City Alderman from the 5th Ward.
Likely baptized 'John William' but was known as William J. "Will" Abel throughout his lifetime.
Will was married at age 23 to Sadie Belle (Gracey) on 12 Aug 1903 in Alton, Madison, IL. His sister Anna (Mrs. Thomas Lytle, also married in 1903) was a witness to his marriage. Will was shown to be an iron worker at the time of his marriage. In the 1899 Alton directory he is listed as working in the Alton Glass factory.
In 1914, he was elected Granite City Alderman from the 5th Ward.
Likely baptized 'John William' but was known as William J. "Will" Abel throughout his lifetime.
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DATE IS BURIAL DATE; died: GRANITE CITY, IL
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