Jacob Abel (1885–1937)
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- Born
- 1885
- Died
- 1937
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- Names in Stone
When was Jacob Abel born? 1885.
When did Jacob Abel die? 1937.
Life story
Jacob Abel (1885–1937) was born in 1885, and died in 1937, at about age 52. A cemetery record documents Jacob's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Jacob's life.
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The world Jacob lived through
1886 · age 1 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 15 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 23 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 32 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 42 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 50 — The Social Security Act was signed
Questions about Jacob Abel
When was Jacob Abel born?
Jacob Abel was born in 1885.
When did Jacob Abel die?
Jacob Abel died in 1937.
How old was Jacob Abel at the time of death?
Jacob Abel was about 52 years old.
Where is Jacob Abel buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Jacob's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Jacob Abel was born?
In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.
Who was president when Jacob Abel died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Jacob died.
What generation was Jacob Abel part of?
Born in 1885, Jacob Abel was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Jacob Abel's lifetime?
During Jacob's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 1); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 15); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 23); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 32); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 42); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 50).
Which U.S. censuses would include Jacob Abel?
Federal censuses taken during Jacob's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1885
Death
1937
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AncestryData, "Jacob Abel (1885–1937)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/jacob-abel-1885-1937-7903e952/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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