Margaret Abel, or "Aunt May" as she was called, was the oldest daughter of James Jackson and Lewcretia McFarland Abel. After the death of her father and stepmother Elizabeth (who was also her aunt), she and her sister Florence continued the operation of "The Abel House". At the age of 90, she fell and broker her hip, and later developed pneumonia which resulted in her death. Margaret had high principles, a keen mind, "carried the pocketbook", and kept up with business and current events until her death. She was keenly interested in books, newspapers, and her church - being a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South since childhood.
In 1925, Margaret was the oldest native citizen in Dayton. She was surprised with a birthday party at the age of 87. The party took place at "The Abel House", where her nephew, Rev. George Norcross, expressed the admiration and best wishes of all in attendance. Rev. C.R. Jones led in prayer, and R.P. Abel introduced the speakers.
In 1925, Margaret was the oldest native citizen in Dayton. She was surprised with a birthday party at the age of 87. The party took place at "The Abel House", where her nephew, Rev. George Norcross, expressed the admiration and best wishes of all in attendance. Rev. C.R. Jones led in prayer, and R.P. Abel introduced the speakers.
Margaret Abel, or "Aunt May" as she was called, was the oldest daughter of James Jackson and Lewcretia McFarland Abel. After the death of her father and stepmother Elizabeth (who was also her aunt), she and her sister Florence continued the operation of "The Abel House". At the age of 90, she fell and broker her hip, and later developed pneumonia which resulted in her death. Margaret had high principles, a keen mind, "carried the pocketbook", and kept up with business and current events until her death. She was keenly interested in books, newspapers, and her church - being a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South since childhood.
In 1925, Margaret was the oldest native citizen in Dayton. She was surprised with a birthday party at the age of 87. The party took place at "The Abel House", where her nephew, Rev. George Norcross, expressed the admiration and best wishes of all in attendance. Rev. C.R. Jones led in prayer, and R.P. Abel introduced the speakers.
In 1925, Margaret was the oldest native citizen in Dayton. She was surprised with a birthday party at the age of 87. The party took place at "The Abel House", where her nephew, Rev. George Norcross, expressed the admiration and best wishes of all in attendance. Rev. C.R. Jones led in prayer, and R.P. Abel introduced the speakers.
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