James was a black man who enlisted on 26 May 1865 in Lebanon, KY as a Private.

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He mustered into "C" Co. US CT 125th Infantry

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Granddaughter: Mary Elizabeth Abel.

Grandson: James William Abel

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Federal Pension Information:

He applied for a pension on 6/12/1880. application # 372,184

His Widow (Rebecca Abell) applied for a pension on 7/17/1888 from the state of WA application # 376,874

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:

- Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky

- National Archives: Index to Federal Pension Records

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Contributor: The Seakers (50146847)

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1880 Census Ommett Twp., Pottawatomie County, Kansas

James Abell born 1817 KY

Rebecca born 1828 KY

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Name: James Abell

Age in 1870: 51

Birth Year: abt 1819

Birthplace: Kentucky

Home in 1870: Lebanon, Marion, Kentucky

Race: Black

Gender: Male

Post Office: Lebanon

Household Members:

Name Age

James Abell 51

Rebecca Abell 40

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Organized at Camp Nelson, Kentucky, from January 1, to April 27, 1865.

Garrison and guard duty at various points in the Dept. of Kentucky till December 1867.

Mustered out December 20, 1867. [1]

Organized February 13, - June 2, 1865, Mustered Out October 31 1867-December 20 1867[2]

Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin

Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However, if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.

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125th U. S. Colored Infantry:

Company A - Many men mustered in from Louisville, Jefferson County and Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky, Kentucky.

Company B - Many men mustered in from Louisville, Jefferson County, and Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky.

Company C - Many men mustered in from Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky.

Able, James

Battle Unit Name:125th Regiment, United States Colored Infantry

Side: Union

Company: C

Soldier's Rank In: Private

Soldier's Rank Out: Private

Alternate name: James/Abell

Film Number: M589 ROLL 1