Biography of Henry J. Abel, page 512. History De Kalb County, Indiana. Inter-State Publishing Company, Chicago, 1885. Henry J. Abel, son of George H. and Electa (Hodsell) Abel. Is a native of De Kalb County, Ind., born in Concord Township Aug. 19, 1837. He remained with his parents assisting in the care of the farm till his marriage, and then settled on a farm adjoining the one where he now lives, remaining there till 1875, when he bought his present home. He owns 110 acres of improved land with a pleasant residence and good farm buildings. Nov. 22, 1861, he enlisted in Company F, Forty-fourth Indiana Infantry. Soon after going South he was taken sick, and was in the hospital the most of the time till discharged March 10, 1863. He was married Nov. 14, 1858, to Eliza Shull, daughter of Daniel and Susan (Newcome) Shull. To them have been born seven children---Jonathan E., George H., Merton, Herbert E., Essie M., Marion C., and Grace S.. Mrs. Abel is a member of the Disciples church. In politics he is a Republican. He is a member of John C. Carns Post No. 144, G.A.R. Submitted by: Arlene Goodwin Auburn, Indiana Agoodwin@ctlnet.com