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State of Service: MD
Qualifying Service: SOldier / Patriotic Service
Author: James Edmund Kays
The Abell family came to America in 1649, settled in St. Mary’s county Maryland During the Revolution, over 25 family members fought on the patriot side. My direct ancestor’s information is: Name – George Abell Born – 1745 in St. Mary’s County Maryland Died – April 04,1804 in Nelson County Kentucky He served, and fought, with the St. Mary’s County Militia. He moved to Kentucky with a cousin, Robert Abell in 1788, and settled in the Rolling Fork community of Nelson County. George was married to Elizabeth Crawford, and had at least 3 sons. He was my 4TH Great Grandfather.
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