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James Christopher Abel was born May 12, 1818, in Knox County, Tennessee, the son of John David Abel and Ann Harner.
James married Annie Hinds on February 15, 1838, in Roane County, Tennessee. Annie Hinds was born May 4, 1813, the daughter of Joseph Sylvanus Hinds and Susannah Hankins.
James and Annie had five children. Annie died October 8, 1848, in Dallas County, Missouri.
James married Sarah Elmyra Stacey about 1850. Sarah Stacey was born July 23, 1825.
James and Sarah had four children. Sarah died November 4, 1886, in Roane County, Tennessee.
We have been told James also married Margaret Gillespie and Eliza Cockel. We have no record of these marriages.
Children of James Abel and Annie Hinds
1. Louisa C. Abel, b. Feb 2, 1839, Roane Co, TN; d. Dec 24, 1898; m. Watson Robbs on Mar 21, 1860
2. Susan Emily Abel, b. Oct 23, 1840, Roane Co, TN; m. John Millican on Sept 24, 1859
3. George Washington Abel, b. Feb 4, 1843, Roane Co, TN; d. Jan 13, 1893; m. Frances Robbs on June 22, 1867
4. William LaFayette "Wild" Abel, b. Mar 7, 1845, Roane Co, TN; m. Emina Narramore
5. Robert Henry Abel, b. Jan 30, 1847, Roane Co, TN; d. Aug 11, 1864, in the Civil War as a POW at Andersonville Prison, Marietta, GA
Children of James Abel and Sarah Stacey
6. James A. W. Abel, b. July 27, 1851, Roane Co, TN; d. Dec 20, 1854, Roane Co.
7. Sarah Ann Abel, b. Sept 8, 1852, Roane Co, TN; m. Wade McFalls
8. Frederick T. Abel, b. 1853-1858, Roane Co, TN; d. 1860-1870, Roane Co.
9. Patrick Franklin Abel, b. Mar 14, 1859, Roane Co, TN; m. Mary Louise "Mollie" Blisplingloff on Jan 22, 1883