Individual Details

"John Abolt, farmer, Newtown, was born in Montgomery County Ohio March 14, 1816. In 1825 he came with his parents, Jacob and Mary (Fosnoth) Abolt to Richland Township and settled on the farm where he resides. This land, which his father entered is described as follows: W 1/2 NE 1/4 and E 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec 13 T 20 Rg 7. About 27 years ago he bought the place from his father who lived with him form that time till his death, March 1878. He attained the extreme age of 98. He was a German but the date of his emigration to these shores is unknown. He was a miller in the fatherland and followed his trade several years in the eastern states. At length he came west and for some time lived in Cincinnati where he ran the first steam gristmill ever erected in that city. He married in Montgomery County Ohio. After his home was in this county he confined his labors to agriculture. John Abolt married Mary Furr Oct 11, 1847. She was the daughter of Jacob Furr who settled in Cain Township in an early day and was born March 18, 1825. They have 3 living children: Samuel K. born April 30, 1849; Alice Oct 11, 1852 and Marion Dec 24, 1854. Mr. Abolt united with the New Light church 20 years ago. his wife and children are Baptists. He owns a very desirable farm of 200 acres. His politics are democratic and his record is one of good citizenship, untiring industry and unserving integrity." - History of Fountain County, Indiana by H.W. Beckwith, 1881

Birth	March 14, 1816	Montgomery County, OH
Marriage	October 12, 1847	Fountain County, IN - Mary FURR
Death	March 24, 1905	Richland, Fountain County, IN

Spouse	Mary FURR (1825 - 1898)
Child	Samuel K. ABOLT (1849 - 1931)
Child	America Alice ABOLT (1852 - )
Child	Marion ABOLT (1854 - 1941)

Father	Jacob ABOLT (1784 - 1878)
Mother	Living