Abeling Family of Canajoharie
Montgomery county, NY
"Recently in my research I found that a distant cousin, Barbara Elizabeth Minch, married into the ABELING family.
This lead me to do some research on her lineage through online sources and NYS census records in the hopes of eventually
finding out more about her and her parents. Special Thanks goes to Todd and Brian ABELING for their interest in sharing
their research and their family verbal history! See their website: ABELING STREET for lots of Abeling family info." - Lisa Slaski
First Generation
1. Charles ABELING was born about 1808 in Baden or Hanover, Germany. He was a master mason. He married Sophia who was born about 1809 also in Baden or Hanover, Germany.
Utica Morning Herald
30 May 1879
A Memorable Family
Our Special Correspondence
Canajoharie, May 29 - In 1829, Charles Abeling and wife arrived at this place from Germany, and being pleased with the surroundings, settled down. They have resided here since and have had eleven children, ten boys and one girl, all of whom are living and prospering. Nine of the boys, the oldest being 47 years old, and the youngest 23 years of age, are residing here, the eldest being the leading cigar manufacturer of this section. The other boy is following a successful occupation in California. Three of the boys went through the late war and never received a [blemish?]. All of the children here are married and the number of grandchildren is very large Charles Abeling is now upwards of 72 years of age, while his wife is upwards of 70. Both are healthy, considering their years, and bid fair to be centennarians.
Census Records:
1850 Canajoharie - [Abeling] mason
1860 Canajoharie - [Aberly] master mason
1865 Canajoharie - [Aberling] mason, 11 children
1870 Canajoharie - [Abeling] stone mason, b. Hanover
1875 - not yet found
1880 Canajoharie - [Abeling] stone mason, b. Hanover, residing with son Lewis, no wife
Charles and Sophia ABELING had 11 children:
1.1. William J. ABELING, b. Aug 1833 in Montgomery co., NY
1.2. Henry C. ABELING, b. Oct 1834 in Montgomery co., NY
1.3. George ABELING, b. about 1837 in NY
1.4. Louisa ABELING, b. about 1839 in NY
1.5. Charles ABELING, b. Nov 1840 in NY
1.6. Harrison ABELING, b. Nov 1840 in Montgomery co., NY
1.7. Robert ABELING, b. Mar 1844 in Montgomery co., NY
1.8. John ABELING, b. about 1846 in Montgomery co., NY
1.9. Orlando ABELING, b. Aug 1849 in Montgomery co., NY
1.10. Andrew ABELING, b. Aug 1849 in Montgomery co., NY
1.11. Lewis ABELING, b. about 1855 in Montgomery co., NY
Second Generation
NOTE: "As stated above, please refer to Todd and Brian Abeling's website: ABELING STREET for lots of Abeling family info. Only information on Orlando and Andrew are included here, as those were the individuals that I was researching." - Lisa Slaski
1.9. Orlando ABELING was born Aug 1848 or '49 in Montgomery county, NY. He was a son of Charles and Sophia Abeling who were both born in Germany. Orlando had a twin brother, Andrew. It appears that at least the 1880 census confused Andrew and Orlando. Orlando was married about 1871 to Barbara Elisabeth MINCH who was born Jun 1852 in Prussia (though the 1900 census states 1851, earlier census records suggest a year date of 1852). She may have been born in Dens, Hesse, where some of the other Minch family members were born. Her parents were John and Christine HILLMES MINCH. Orlando died on 1 Nov 1908 and "Elizabeth" died on 19 Apr 1904. It's likely that all their children were born in the town of Canajoharie.
Census Records:
1865 Canajoharie - [with parents]
1870 Canajoharie - [with parents] cigar maker
1875 Canajoharie - [Abeling] Cigar Manuracturer, residing with John and Pauline Bogatsky
1880 Canajoharie - [Abeling] listed as Andrew, "Segar" Maker, residing with brother Harrison
1892 Canajoharie - [Abeling] laborer
1900 Canajoharie - tinsmith
Broadalbin Herald, Thursday November 5, 1908
Canajoharie Man Found Dead in Bed.
Frankfort, Nov 2. - Orlando Abeling of Canajoharie, who has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. Schultz of George street, was found dead in bed yesterday morning. He was in his usual health Saturday night when he retired and had not complained of feeling ill. When he was discovered Dr. Hayes was summoned and he notified Coroner Getman, who later authorized an examination by Drs. Hayes and Albones. It was determined that death had resulted from acute heart disease. Mr. Abeling was about 64 years of age and is survived by his daughter and two sons. His unexpected death was a trouble blow to his children who feel their bereavement with additional keenness because of its suddenness. The body will be taken to Canajoharie for burial on Wednesday.
Orlando and Babara Elisabeth MINCH ABELING had the following children:
1.9.1. Edward/Edwin ABELING, b. Mar 1871 in Montgomery county, NY, d. 1932, m. Mary
1.9.2. George Andrew ABELING, b. 10 Dec 1872 in Montgomery county, NY, d. 1943
1.9.3. Sophia ABELING, b. abt 1874 in Montgomery county, NY
1.9.4. William H. Abeling (name on parents gravestone), likely died young
1.9.5. Ida ABELING, b. Oct 1879 in NY, d. 1954, m. Frederick W. Hammersmith
1.9.6. Katie ABELING, b. abt 1881 in NY
1.9.7. Augusta (Gussie) ABELING, b. Mar 1883, m. Henry Hency
1.9.8. Etta ABELING, b. 11 Oct 1885 in Canajoharie, NY, m. Elmer H. Schults
1.9.9. John P. Abeling (name on parents gravestone), likely died young
1.9.10. Orlando F. Abeling (name on parents gravestone), likely died young
1.10. Andrew ABELING was born Aug 1848 or '49 and was married about 1870 to Josephine who was born Nov 1850. It's likely that all their children were born in the town of Canajoharie.
Census Records:
1865 Canajoharie - [with parents]
1870 Canajoharie - [with parents] cigar maker
1875 Canajoharie - [Abeling] Cigar manufacturer, residing with George Minch
1880 Canajoharie - [Abeling] listed under Orlando over written with Andrew (or vice-versa), Tin Smith
1892 Canajoharie - [Abeling]
Andrew and Josephine had the following children:
1.10.1. Anna Abeling, b. about 1872 in Montgomery county, NY
1.10.2. Lillie Abeling, b. about 1874 in Montgomery county, NY, married Harry Hoag
1.10.3. Carrie/Cora Abeling, b. Jan 1876 in NY
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