Emillious Abel was born at the homestead in Plainfield Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, August 5, 1842, died at his farm in Plainfield Township, January 1, 1913. In early manhood he was employed in the slate quarries, but later he became a farmer, so continuing until the end of his life. He was a Republican in politics, and for several years was a member of the School Board. On September 22, 1862, he enlisted in Company G, Thirty- first Regiment, New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, and served out a ten months term of enlistment. He was a member of Lafayette Post No. 217, Grand Army of the Republic, and in religious faith was affiliated with the Evangelical Association. Emillious Abel married Irene Miller, daughter of John and Sarah Ann (McCann) Miller, of New Jersey, and they were the parents of nine children. The old farm upon which Emillious Abel lived and died and reared his family is located near Kesslerville, and is yet owned in the family.