Abell, Robert A. (private) age 15 in 1860; enlisted in what became 1st Company G, afterwards 2nd Company C, 13th Texas Infantry, on June 30, 1862 at Columbus; granted 20-day furlough, November 19, 1862, return delayed by amputation of a toe; hospitalized with dysentery, July 1 through July 6, 1863; granted 24-day furlough on June 13, 1864 to brand cattle; granted furlough to provide for family, November 19, 1864.
Son of James Crane Abell and Margaret(Giberson)Abell
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UNCLE BOB ABELL DIED AT GARWOOD TUESDAY NIGHT
After only a few days illness Mr. R. A. Abell died of Pneumonia at Garwood on Tuesday night.
Mr. Robert A. Abell, seventy-two years of age died at the home of his son, Mr. W. H. Abell at Garwood at 9:45 Tuesday night after only a few days illness of pneumonia. On Wednesday and Thursday before his death Mr. Abell rode horseback all day, and during that time remarked to his companions that he never felt better in his life than he was feeling then. On Thursday he ate a hearty dinner
at Garwood and starter horseback to Matthews. Before reaching the river bridge he complained of feeling ill and arrived at Matthews continued to grow sick and
went to bed. He was taken on Sunday from Matthews to the home of his son at Garwood, where his death resulted on Tuesday night. Mr. Abell was one of the oldest citizens of the Garwood community, having been born and raised in that
section, and spent practically all of his life in that neighborhood. He was a Confederate Veteran, having served thought the Civil War. Mr. Abell was well known in Eagle Lake and throughout this section of the country. He was in the city a few days before he was taken ill, and seemed in the best of health. Up to the time of his illness, Mr. Abell enjoyed the best of health. He was exceptionally strong and active for one of his age, and did not appear to be a man of more than 70 years. The many friends of "Uncle Bob" throughout Colorado County will regret sincerely to learn of his death. He is survived by two sons, W. H. Abell of Garwood and Walter Abell of Rancho Grande besides numerous friends all over the county. The funeral took place at half past 2:00 Wednesday afternoon with services at the home of his son in Garwood and were conducted by
Rev. L. C. Lilly of Eagle Lake.
Interment was made in Jones Graveyard near Vox Populi being buried by the side of his wife who preceded him in death in 1903.*
Eagle Lake Headlight, March 3, 1916
*Date incorrect. Sadie Abell of Garwood states that she died in 1905. She was Lizzie Stockman who died 13 June 1905. Submitted by Dorothy Elkins Cox
Son of James Crane Abell and Margaret(Giberson)Abell
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UNCLE BOB ABELL DIED AT GARWOOD TUESDAY NIGHT
After only a few days illness Mr. R. A. Abell died of Pneumonia at Garwood on Tuesday night.
Mr. Robert A. Abell, seventy-two years of age died at the home of his son, Mr. W. H. Abell at Garwood at 9:45 Tuesday night after only a few days illness of pneumonia. On Wednesday and Thursday before his death Mr. Abell rode horseback all day, and during that time remarked to his companions that he never felt better in his life than he was feeling then. On Thursday he ate a hearty dinner
at Garwood and starter horseback to Matthews. Before reaching the river bridge he complained of feeling ill and arrived at Matthews continued to grow sick and
went to bed. He was taken on Sunday from Matthews to the home of his son at Garwood, where his death resulted on Tuesday night. Mr. Abell was one of the oldest citizens of the Garwood community, having been born and raised in that
section, and spent practically all of his life in that neighborhood. He was a Confederate Veteran, having served thought the Civil War. Mr. Abell was well known in Eagle Lake and throughout this section of the country. He was in the city a few days before he was taken ill, and seemed in the best of health. Up to the time of his illness, Mr. Abell enjoyed the best of health. He was exceptionally strong and active for one of his age, and did not appear to be a man of more than 70 years. The many friends of "Uncle Bob" throughout Colorado County will regret sincerely to learn of his death. He is survived by two sons, W. H. Abell of Garwood and Walter Abell of Rancho Grande besides numerous friends all over the county. The funeral took place at half past 2:00 Wednesday afternoon with services at the home of his son in Garwood and were conducted by
Rev. L. C. Lilly of Eagle Lake.
Interment was made in Jones Graveyard near Vox Populi being buried by the side of his wife who preceded him in death in 1903.*
Eagle Lake Headlight, March 3, 1916
*Date incorrect. Sadie Abell of Garwood states that she died in 1905. She was Lizzie Stockman who died 13 June 1905. Submitted by Dorothy Elkins Cox
Abell, Robert A. (private) age 15 in 1860; enlisted in what became 1st Company G, afterwards 2nd Company C, 13th Texas Infantry, on June 30, 1862 at Columbus; granted 20-day furlough, November 19, 1862, return delayed by amputation of a toe; hospitalized with dysentery, July 1 through July 6, 1863; granted 24-day furlough on June 13, 1864 to brand cattle; granted furlough to provide for family, November 19, 1864.
Son of James Crane Abell and Margaret(Giberson)Abell
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UNCLE BOB ABELL DIED AT GARWOOD TUESDAY NIGHT
After only a few days illness Mr. R. A. Abell died of Pneumonia at Garwood on Tuesday night.
Mr. Robert A. Abell, seventy-two years of age died at the home of his son, Mr. W. H. Abell at Garwood at 9:45 Tuesday night after only a few days illness of pneumonia. On Wednesday and Thursday before his death Mr. Abell rode horseback all day, and during that time remarked to his companions that he never felt better in his life than he was feeling then. On Thursday he ate a hearty dinner
at Garwood and starter horseback to Matthews. Before reaching the river bridge he complained of feeling ill and arrived at Matthews continued to grow sick and
went to bed. He was taken on Sunday from Matthews to the home of his son at Garwood, where his death resulted on Tuesday night. Mr. Abell was one of the oldest citizens of the Garwood community, having been born and raised in that
section, and spent practically all of his life in that neighborhood. He was a Confederate Veteran, having served thought the Civil War. Mr. Abell was well known in Eagle Lake and throughout this section of the country. He was in the city a few days before he was taken ill, and seemed in the best of health. Up to the time of his illness, Mr. Abell enjoyed the best of health. He was exceptionally strong and active for one of his age, and did not appear to be a man of more than 70 years. The many friends of "Uncle Bob" throughout Colorado County will regret sincerely to learn of his death. He is survived by two sons, W. H. Abell of Garwood and Walter Abell of Rancho Grande besides numerous friends all over the county. The funeral took place at half past 2:00 Wednesday afternoon with services at the home of his son in Garwood and were conducted by
Rev. L. C. Lilly of Eagle Lake.
Interment was made in Jones Graveyard near Vox Populi being buried by the side of his wife who preceded him in death in 1903.*
Eagle Lake Headlight, March 3, 1916
*Date incorrect. Sadie Abell of Garwood states that she died in 1905. She was Lizzie Stockman who died 13 June 1905. Submitted by Dorothy Elkins Cox
Son of James Crane Abell and Margaret(Giberson)Abell
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UNCLE BOB ABELL DIED AT GARWOOD TUESDAY NIGHT
After only a few days illness Mr. R. A. Abell died of Pneumonia at Garwood on Tuesday night.
Mr. Robert A. Abell, seventy-two years of age died at the home of his son, Mr. W. H. Abell at Garwood at 9:45 Tuesday night after only a few days illness of pneumonia. On Wednesday and Thursday before his death Mr. Abell rode horseback all day, and during that time remarked to his companions that he never felt better in his life than he was feeling then. On Thursday he ate a hearty dinner
at Garwood and starter horseback to Matthews. Before reaching the river bridge he complained of feeling ill and arrived at Matthews continued to grow sick and
went to bed. He was taken on Sunday from Matthews to the home of his son at Garwood, where his death resulted on Tuesday night. Mr. Abell was one of the oldest citizens of the Garwood community, having been born and raised in that
section, and spent practically all of his life in that neighborhood. He was a Confederate Veteran, having served thought the Civil War. Mr. Abell was well known in Eagle Lake and throughout this section of the country. He was in the city a few days before he was taken ill, and seemed in the best of health. Up to the time of his illness, Mr. Abell enjoyed the best of health. He was exceptionally strong and active for one of his age, and did not appear to be a man of more than 70 years. The many friends of "Uncle Bob" throughout Colorado County will regret sincerely to learn of his death. He is survived by two sons, W. H. Abell of Garwood and Walter Abell of Rancho Grande besides numerous friends all over the county. The funeral took place at half past 2:00 Wednesday afternoon with services at the home of his son in Garwood and were conducted by
Rev. L. C. Lilly of Eagle Lake.
Interment was made in Jones Graveyard near Vox Populi being buried by the side of his wife who preceded him in death in 1903.*
Eagle Lake Headlight, March 3, 1916
*Date incorrect. Sadie Abell of Garwood states that she died in 1905. She was Lizzie Stockman who died 13 June 1905. Submitted by Dorothy Elkins Cox
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