Person:Michael Gabel (2)

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Name Michael Gabel
Gender Male
Birth[1] 30 Jun 1762 Upper Hannover Township, Montgomery Co., PA
Alt Birth[3] 30 Jun 1762 Upper Hannover Twp., Montgomery Co., PA
Other[4] 11 Jul 1762 BaptisedFact 1
Other[5] 3 May 1778 Took CommunionFact 2
Other[6] 1779 Took CommunionFact 5
Marriage Bef 1786 to _____ Magdalena
Death[2] Wyoming Valley, PA
Other[7] 3 Nov 1793 Took CommunionFact 3
Other[8] 1794 Took CommunionFact 4

The Gabel family entry in 'Heidelberg Families' notes: "Moved to the Wyoming Valley, PA, where he left descendants. He was enrolled in the 5th Class, 7th Company in the Revolution in 1780 and 1782, and was in active service in Captain Stahler's company, Sept. 17, 1781." Michael Kabel and wife appear as sponsors of Elizabeth Hainbach, daughter of Heinrich and Catharina on Sept. 24, 1786.

A Michael Gabel is listed on the muster roll of the 8th Class, Seventh Co., Third Battalion, Northampton Co. Militia in 1778 (PA Archives, Fifth Series, Vol. 8., p. 238). It is not clear if this is this man or his father. A Michael Gabel appears on the muster role of Captain Sechler's company, 6th Class of the 6th Battalion, Norhtampton Co. Militia on Jan 6, 1781 (PA Archives, Fifth Series, Vol. 8., p. 463).

Micheal Gabel and Magdelena appear on April 13, 1794 as sponsors of Maria, daughter of Rudi and Christina Laugenohr. Note that Michael Gabel, Sr. and Elizabeth Margaretha appear as baptismal sponsors of another child on the same day.

Micheal Cabel and Magdelena appear on Nov 30, 1794 as sponsors of Daniel,son of Christian and Catharina Lauchenor.

References
  1. Hollenback, Raymond E. & Burgert, Annette K. St. Paul's Lutheran Church Record. (Name: 1971;).
  2. Heidelberg Families
    Gabel Family Section.

    Shown, erroneously I believe, as the only son in the Gabel family.

  3. Hollenback, Raymond E. & Burgert, Annette K. St. Paul's Lutheran Church Record. (Name: 1971;).
  4. Hollenback, Raymond E. & Burgert, Annette K. St. Paul's Lutheran Church Record. (Name: 1971;)
    32.

    Sponsors were Peter Heist and Catharina.

  5. Hollenback, Raymond E. History of Heidelberg Union Church. (Name: 1977;)
    233.

    Communion List for May 3, 1778: "Michael Kabel".

  6. Hollenback, Raymond E. History of Heidelberg Union Church. (Name: 1977;)
    233.

    Trinity

  7. Hollenback, Raymond E. History of Heidelberg Union Church. (Name: 1977;)
    234.

    Communion list for Nov. 3, 1793: "Michael Gabel and wife"

  8. Hollenback, Raymond E. History of Heidelberg Union Church. (Name: 1977;)
    234.

    Communion List for Palm Sunday, 1794: "Michael Kabel"