ABEL, C.

ABEL, ADAMS

Posted By: Marilyn Norris Holmes
Date: 4/13/2013 at 11:15:18

The 1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

Washington Township

Page 788

ABEL, C.--Farmer and stock-raiser, section 16, P.O. Oak Grove. The subject of this sketch was born in Boonsville, Oneida county, New York, September 23, 1830, and was there educated and raised to manhood. He has followed the pursuit of agriculture all his life. He was married, February 5, 1855, to Miss Susan M. Adams, of that county. In the spring of 1865 he became impressed with the idea that Iowa offered superior inducements to men of energy and integrity. He came to this township and moved to his present location in 1871. His success in life may be inferred from the fact that he began with very limited means, and through his industry and good management he now owns a valuable farm of 180 acres, all under good cultivation. Mr. A. is also postmaster; was appointed in 1876, and still holds the office, known as Oak Grove. It is a station on the C.I.R.R. His family consists of four children living: Henry E., Mary E., Clara V., William D. Lost one child. He is a man who is closely identified with the growth and prosperity of the county, and has always kept pace with its progress and taken a warm interest in its welfare. He is an active member of the Society of Friends.