Easton City Council member. Bio in
DOD given as 5/1/1891

John Abel, founder of the business, was the son of John Abel, son of Jacob Abel, son of John Jacob Abel, who operated a ferryboat on the Delaware river at Easton, and is said to have had General Washington for a passenger on one of his trips across the Delaware. John Abel, the founder of Abel's Confectionery, was born in Easton, March 29, 1814, and died at his home in that city, May 17, 1891. He founded "Abels" in 1845, and remained its head until his last illness, then surrendered its cares to his worthy helpmeet who had been his strong helper all through the life of the store. He was keenly alive to the interests of the then borough of Easton, served on the Borough Council, and lent his best efforts to the upbuilding of a bigger, better Easton. He was a member of the vestry of St. John's Lutheran Church for many years; and affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.